Vimar Idea Key-Operated Push Button, 2P NO, 16A, 250V, IP40v

Overview

The Vimar Idea 16185 is a key-operated push button in the Idea modular range for switch positions where access needs to stay controlled. It is a 2-pole normally open unit rated at 16 A and 250 V, with IP40 protection, a plastic thermoplastic body, and a one-module format that suits flush-mounted installations.

This is a sensible fit for protected interior locations on board such as cabin panels, utility spaces, or helm areas that stay out of direct spray. It has a matte finish, a front label area, and no built-in lighting or monitoring contact, so it suits straightforward control points where a keyed momentary action matters more than status indication.

The stated rating is 250 V, so this product belongs in applications that match that electrical specification. For 12 V or 24 V onboard systems, circuit type and switching requirements should be checked before installation rather than assumed from appearance alone.

Key features

• Key-operated momentary push button with 2-pole normally open contact arrangement
• Rated 16 A at 250 V for switching duties within that electrical range
• IP40 protection for interior or otherwise protected mounting positions
• Flush-mount format with snap-in fastening for integration into Vimar Idea assemblies
• Thermoplastic construction with halogen-free body and matte surface finish
• Front label space for circuit identification on panels and control points
• Compact body size of 24.80 mm wide, 50.10 mm high, and 32.80 mm deep

Variants

This product is offered in two color configurations within the same keyed push-button format.

The function, electrical rating, mounting style, protection level, and body dimensions remain the same across both versions. The visible change between variants is the front color.

• VM16185 / Color Gray. This version suits installations built around the darker Idea device finish and keeps the switch face consistent with grey control panels and trim.
• VM16185.B / Color Ivory. This version suits installations that use the lighter Idea finish and keeps the switch face aligned with ivory or light-colored surrounding devices.

Installation and fit

The housing is made for flush mounting and uses snap-in fastening, which helps when building out a neat control panel with matching modular devices. Its one-module footprint matters when space is tight and when the surrounding frame layout has already been planned around Idea components.

Because the protection level is IP40, this push button is better suited to enclosed or sheltered spaces than to open decks, cockpit coamings, or any area that sees regular washdowns. That makes it a better match for interior switching points where keyed access is the main requirement.

Use on board

This keyed push button makes sense for boat owners and installers who want a controlled momentary switch in a protected panel location. It fits well where a function should not be triggered casually, such as selected auxiliary controls or restricted AC switching points inside the vessel.

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