The 3-way Switch

RAMIL R. OBRA
TEACHER II
Single Pole Double Throw Switch

- Also known as change over switch

- An example is the 3-way switch

- Used to control a light or

device from locations.

- The single terminal at one end of

the switch is called the hinge
point or “common.” The
remaining terminals form the
connecting points for the other
two wires are called the
“Travellers”.
- Common are labeled as 0
- Travellers are labeled 1 & 3
 Operational Sequence of
Bulb Controlled in Two
Location Using Two 3-way
Switches
Schematic Diagram of a Bulb
Controlled in Two Location
Using Two 3-way Switches
 L1

0 1 1 0
L2
3 3
Scoring:
10 – all connections are
correct
9 – 1-2 connections are
wrong
8 – 3-4 connections are
wrong
7 – 5-6 connections are
wrong
Assignment:
Bring 1 meter #14 TW solid wire
Working Gloves
Thank You!!!