l i n e a . Self-bearing cover plates, all the basic functions and Vimar quality in a flexible, reliable and economical series. To s p r e a d p o s i t i v e e n e r g y i n s i d e t h e h o u s e .

Positive energy. This is our philosophy. This is our story. A story which started over fifty years ago, on the first of May 1945, when Walter Viaro and Francesco Gusi decided to celebrate Labour Day in a special way, by setting up a new company. And so the story of the Vimar ‘V’ began. A story written with enthusiasm of people who take pride in what they do. Energy, positive vision, the drive to continually improve product quality, the ability to listen to commercial partners: these are the ingredients which have enabled the company to grow to its present size. VIMAR S.p.A. Viale Vicenza, 14...

From Italy to the Far East. A consolidated production organisation in Italy. A sales and assembly network that comprises nine international units. Over 2500 employees who work in sinergy with professionals and operators in the local markets. Continually expanding sales, which this year touched 10,000,000 Euro. A product range with some three thousand codes, that is able to meet a vast array of standard and special requirements. Production sites Head office. Marostica, where Vimar was first established over fifty years ago, is the location of the new headquarters. It can be easily reached from...

Quality system. Laboratory tests and inspections track the products from initial design through to final packaging, to guarantee certified quality.

From design to distribution. Seventy thousand square metres of industrial area - the hub of our production energies. Research and development of new products. Design and product engineering using CAD systems. Working, pressing and moulding of plastics and metals. Fully computerised production, up until packaging and stock control. To answer to the needs of the markets in real time.

From historic cafés to cruise ships. More than twenty-three million residential homes. And prestigious installations in Italy and around the world. From the historic Caffé Pedrocchi in Padua, to the great Fincantieri cruise ships. From the Sangiorgi Theatre in Palermo, to the Malpensa 2000 international airport.

From tourist resorts in the Aegean to the Ferretti Motoryachts. From the Venice Ghetto to French Television. From restoration of the national heritage, to major public works.

LINEA Index Equipments from page Socket outlets and for signal reception Acoustic and optical signalling equipments

General features Wrap round structure for the user’s complete protection. Protected terminals with double entry and patented configuration. Balanced and rocking action.

LINEA General features Terminals placed on the back of the device. For 1 or 2 rigid or flexible cables, sized from 0,75 mm2 to 4 mm2. Screw covering strips for self-bearing cover plates. Socket outlets with shuttered live socket-contacts (degree of protection 2.1 Italian standard CEI  23-16, increased protection CEI 23-50). Self-bearing cover plate with captive cross-slotted head screws zinc-plating treatment and olive green passivation.

Devices Switches - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Technical specifications • rated voltage: 250 V~ • rated current: - 10 A for push buttons - 10 AX or 16 AX for equipments that control circuits of fluorescent lamps with power factor compensation • contact opening gap: > 3 mm • insulation resistance: > 5 MΩ tested with 500 V d.c. • dielectric strength: > 2000 V~ • minimum breaking capacity: 200 operations with 1,25 rated current, 275 V~ cos φ 0,3 and 200 operations with 1,2 rated current, 250 V~, with load of tungsten filament lamp (except push buttons) • minimum electrical life: - 40.000 operations...

LINEA Switches Blank module and cable outlet 10319 10314 Blank module Cable outlet with cord-grip 20 1P 10 AX 1-way switch 1P 16 AX 1-way switch 1P 10 AX 1-way switch, luminous, for signalling unit. Supplied without signalling unit 2P 16 AX 1-way switch 35,5 23,5 1P 10 AX 2-way switch 1P 16 AX 2-way switch 1P 10 AX 2-way switch, luminous, for signalling unit. Supplied without signalling unit 35,5 23,5 10038 Side views show the overall dimensions and the flush depth in mm Mounting boxes and cover plates, page 38 * Only for Countries not members of the EU

Devices Switches - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Luminous switches Range and technical specifications of signalling units Signalling units white light white light green light Insertion of the signalling unit blue light A 1,5 µF 400 V~ capacitor should be connected in parallel to neon or fluorescent signalling units to avoid self-ignition in special circuits Wiring diagram for luminous 1P push button 10268 with signalling unit 250 V~ For switch location in the dark: pilot lamp always lit L N

LINEA Switches 1P reversing switch 250 V~ 10013 1P NO 10 A push button, general symbol 1P NO 10 A push button, bell symbol 1P NO 10 A push button, general symbol, luminous, for signalling unit. Supplied without signalling unit 35,5 23,5 Special 1P NO push button 10270 1P NO 10 A 250 V~ cord-operated push button, with 1,5 m cord Side views show the overall dimensions and the flush depth in mm Mounting boxes and cover plates, page 38 * Only for Countries not members of the EU

Devices Switches - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Luminous name-plate push button To be supplied through safety isolating transformer Microtube lamps 10773 - Microtube lamp fitting/replacement Range and technical specifications for microtube lamps Article Type Supply voltage W Dimensions Colour white light white light Cover plates dimensions: • 10725: 98x76 mm - flush depth: 33,5 mm • 10773: 120x76 mm - flush depth: 33,5 mm Switches with directional arrows These switches can be used for the direct control of motor driven loads, i.e. roller blinds, gates, etc. The push buttons may be associated with...

LINEA Switches Special 1P NO push button 10773 1P NO 10 A 12-24 V (SELV) lightable name-plate push button for 12 or 24 V 3 W ø 7x31 mm lamp - provided with resin self-bearing cover plate, ivory, for 3-module mounting boxes and screw covering strips 10797.01 Switches 250 V~ with directional arrows 10285 10280 1P 10 AX (3 terminals) 2-way switch, with directional arrows and central OFF position 1P 10 A (3 terminals) 2-way push button, with directional arrows and central OFF position Side views show the overall dimensions and the flush depth in mm Mounting boxes and cover plates, page 38 * Only...