OEX ACX3690BL Push Button Switch On/Off SPST 12V Red Illuminated (Contacts Rated 5A @ 12V)

IP65 Illuminated Latching Push Button Switch for 12V Panel and Outdoor Applications

Product Overview

The OEX ACX3690BL is a 12V, 5A illuminated latching push button switch in an SPST On/Off configuration, with a red LED indicator and an IP65 weatherproof rating. The push-on/push-off latching action toggles the circuit between On and Off states with each press, staying in the selected position until pressed again. The chrome plated housing gives it a premium appearance suited to custom dash panels, marine consoles, and accessory installations where aesthetics matter alongside function.

The switch provides three blade terminals common, normally open (NO), and normally closed (NC) giving installers the flexibility to wire it into either a normally open or normally closed circuit configuration as required. The IP65 rating confirms full dust protection and resistance to water jets from any direction, making it suitable for external mounting and exposed panel locations. The 19mm mounting hole is a common diameter for illuminated push button switches, and the 12mm mount length suits standard panel depths.

Features & Benefits

• Latching push On/push Off — press to toggle between On and Off; switch holds position without being held down
• Red LED illuminated — glows when the switch is in the On position for clear status indication
• IP65 rated — fully sealed against dust and protected against water jets; suitable for external and exposed mounting positions
• Chrome plated housing — premium finish for custom panels and marine consoles
• 3 x blade terminals — common, normally open (NO), and normally closed (NC) for wiring flexibility
• NO and NC contacts — use the NO terminal for standard normally open switching; use the NC terminal where a normally closed circuit is required
• 19mm mounting hole — standard diameter for illuminated push button switches
• 12mm mount length — suits standard panel thicknesses

Technical Specs

Compatible With

Suitable for 12V On/Off switching applications including:

• Custom dash panels and marine consoles requiring an illuminated, chrome-finished push button
• Accessory lighting and fan control in exposed or outdoor panel locations
• Control circuits requiring both normally open and normally closed contact options
• Caravan, 4WD, and marine auxiliary circuit control in IP65-rated installations

Weight

0.02kg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a momentary or latching switch?

The ACX3690BL is a latching (push On/push Off) switch — pressing it toggles the circuit between On and Off states, and the switch holds its position until pressed again. It is not a momentary switch; the circuit remains active after the button is released.

What are the three terminals for?

The three blade terminals are common, normally open (NO), and normally closed (NC). Wire your circuit between common and NO for a circuit that is open at rest and closes when the switch is activated — standard accessory switching. Wire between common and NC for a circuit that is closed at rest and opens when the switch is activated — used in alarm, interlock, and control applications where a closed circuit is the normal state.

What does IP65 mean for this switch?

IP65 means the switch is fully protected against dust ingress (6) and against water jets from any direction (5). This makes it suitable for panel locations exposed to rain, splash, and wash-down — such as external vehicle panels, marine consoles, and outdoor equipment enclosures.

What mounting hole does this switch require?

The ACX3690BL requires a 19mm round mounting hole with sufficient depth for the 12mm mount length. Confirm both the hole diameter and panel thickness before installation.

What is the maximum load this switch can handle directly?

This switch is rated at 5A at 12V. For loads exceeding 5A, use the switch to trigger a relay rather than wiring the load directly through the switch contacts. The 3-terminal configuration with NO and NC contacts makes it well suited as a relay trigger input.