Overview

The Vimar Arké 19008 is a 1-pole normally-open push button rated 10 A at 250 V AC for Arké modular frames and cover plates.

It works as a momentary control: the contact closes only while the button is pressed, which suits relay control, call-bell circuits, and other functions where you do not want a maintained ON position. The front button is replaceable and the device is lightable, which helps when you want clear identification at night without changing the mechanism.

With an IP40 rating and a thermoplastic body, it is best installed in protected interior locations on board that stay dry and are not exposed to spray or washdowns.

Key features

• Momentary 1P NO action for control circuits such as relays, bells, and low-current inputs
• Electrical rating: 10 A, 250 V AC
• Lightable button for use with a compatible illumination accessory
• Replaceable button cap to refresh appearance or function marking without rewiring
• IP40 protection for interior, sheltered mounting locations
• Flush-mounted modular format that snaps into the Arké support system
• Available with different finishes, module widths, and terminal styles depending on configuration

Variants

This range is offered in multiple configurations to match different Arké installations and panel layouts.

Options vary by finish (including grey, white, metal, and antibacterial finishes), module width (1-module and 2-module versions), terminal style (screw terminals or screwless terminals), and button marking (plain, bell symbol, or light symbol on selected 2-module versions).

Compatibility and fit

This is part of the Vimar Arké modular ecosystem, so fit is driven by the Arké frame and cover plate you are using and by the module width required in your layout. Match the module count to the available positions in the plate and to the function labeling you want at the helm, in the cabin, or at an interior switch panel.

IP40 is suitable for indoor spaces like cabins, saloons, nav stations, and utility panels that are kept dry. For wet lockers, open cockpits, and areas that see washdowns, plan on a protected enclosure or a different device with a higher ingress rating.

Installation and wiring

Mounting is flush-style: the mechanism clips into the Arké support and the cover plate finishes the installation. Wire it as a normally-open push button so the circuit closes only while pressed, then returns to open when released.

Configurations with screwless terminals can speed up installation in tight panels, while screw-terminal versions let you set clamp pressure manually. On a boat, use proper conductor sizing for the circuit, keep terminations tidy to avoid chafe, and re-check connections after initial sea time if the panel sees regular vibration.

Use on board

This is a good match for boats already using Vimar Arké plates where you want consistent styling across cabins and technical spaces. It is commonly used for functions like triggering lighting relays, calling an internal bell, or sending a momentary signal to a control module, with symbol-marked buttons helping keep panels readable at a glance.