Overview

The Vimar Idea 2-way push button is a 2-pole modular control rated at 10 A and 250 V, with six terminals, directional arrows, and a central OFF position. It suits protected interior switchboards where the panel is built around Vimar Idea modules and the circuit needs a clearly marked up and down style control.

The body clips in with snap fastening and uses a built-in modular format. IP40 protection, a halogen-free thermoplastic body, and a matt finish make it better suited to helm, cabin, and service panels that stay out of direct spray, rather than open deck locations or areas that take regular washdown.

Key features

• 2-pole push button rated at 10 A and 250 V for circuits that match those electrical limits
• Six-terminal layout with directional arrows and a central OFF position for up and down style control inputs
• Built-in modular format with snap fastening for Vimar Idea switchboards and matching panel hardware
• IP40 protection for protected interior mounting points on board
• Halogen-free thermoplastic body with matt finish
• 24.8 mm device width and 43.6 mm depth, which helps when checking fit behind a compact panel
• Label surface for circuit identification on a busy switchboard

Variants

This product is offered in more than one finish so the switch can match the surrounding panel hardware.

Across both variants, the switch function stays the same: 2 poles, 10 A, 250 V, six terminals, directional arrows, central OFF position, built-in snap fastening, thermoplastic construction, and IP40 protection. The listed differences are finish color and published device height.

• VM16155: Color Grey. This is the darker finish in the range, and the published device height is 50.1 mm.
• VM16155.B: Color Ivory. This is the lighter finish in the range, and the published device height is 48.0 mm.

Compatibility and fit

This switch belongs to the Vimar Idea modular range, so it is a fit only where the panel uses Idea-compatible supports and cover plates. For replacement work, the main checks are module family, rear clearance, and whether the existing switch uses the same 2-pole directional function with a central OFF position.

On board, it makes more sense in a dry helm console, cabin control panel, or interior service area than on an exposed bridge or weather-facing deck panel. It is a good match for boat owners replacing an existing Idea directional switch or building a custom interior switchboard around the same system.

Installation and use on board

The directional arrows and center OFF layout are useful where the control circuit needs a clearly marked up and down command. That can include reversible control functions on interior panels, provided the wiring arrangement and circuit rating match the application.

Because this is a non-illuminated push button in a modular built-in format, it works best where the panel already handles identification and backlighting separately. Before installation, check terminal layout and clearance behind the panel so the new switch matches the space and wiring already on the boat.