Clipsal by Schneider Electric | Iconic Rotary Switch Mechanism 4 Position 10A 250V | Vivid White Knob
The Clipsal Iconic 40RSM3-VW is a four-position rotary selector switch mechanism rated 10A 250V AC, marked OFF-1-2-3 for stepped selection. The 40RSM3-VW is a mechanism-only insert with a Vivid White rotary knob, built to fit the Clipsal Iconic range. The mechanism uses screw terminals and is commonly wired as a fan speed controller for AC ceiling fans that supply their own capacitor.
Many ceiling and exhaust fans run on a capacitor-type motor that needs a stepped rotary switch to change speed, not a standard light switch. Older fan controllers often feel sticky, or sit in a plate that no longer matches a recently renovated interior. The 40RSM3-VW drops into the Clipsal Iconic plate system, so the fan control reads the same as every other switch on the wall. Its 10A 250V rating and OFF-1-2-3 marking suit AC fan speed selection and small appliance switching.
For electricians fitting out a house in the Iconic range, the 40RSM3-VW keeps fan speed control on the same plate family as the lights and power points. It lands the conductors on screw terminals alongside the fan's supplied capacitor, making it a straightforward swap on retrofit and new installation jobs. Stocking the mechanism on the van means a sticky or failed rotary controller can be changed out in one visit. The Vivid White knob carries the same finish as the rest of an Iconic fit-off.
Features
- Four-position rotary action — selects OFF, 1, 2, and 3 in sequence through a single rotary knob marked 0-1-2-3 for clear speed or circuit selection.
- 10A 250V AC rating — handles general switching loads and AC fan speed circuits within the 10A limit on a 250V supply.
- Fan speed control — works with a capacitor-type fan's own capacitor to step an AC ceiling or exhaust fan through its speeds.
- Mechanism only — the 40RSM3-VW is supplied as the insert alone, with no grid plate or cover skin in the pack.
- Clipsal Iconic compatibility — clips into the Clipsal Iconic grid plate system, so it shares the same plates and skins as other Iconic switches.
- Screw terminal connections — fixed screw terminals land the conductors directly for a secure mechanical connection.
- Vivid White knob — the rotary knob is finished in Vivid White to match the standard Iconic colour across a fit-off.
- Compact body — the mechanism measures 23mm high by 23mm wide by 50mm deep, fitting the standard Iconic mounting aperture.
- Plastic construction — the mechanism uses a plastic body with a rotary knob for the four-position selection.
- Small appliance switching — rated for small appliance and light switching duty as well as fan speed selection.
- RoHS compliant — the 40RSM3-VW carries an EU RoHS compliance declaration from Schneider Electric and is mercury-free.
- Interior mounting — designed as an indoor wall mechanism, not rated for weatherproof or outdoor positions.
Where to use
- AC ceiling fan speed control — the 40RSM3-VW selects fan speed on capacitor-type AC ceiling fans where the fan supplies its own capacitor.
- Exhaust and ventilation fans — steps a bathroom or laundry exhaust fan through OFF and three speed positions from the wall.
- Renovations in the Iconic range — keeps fan and appliance control on the same plate family when a room is refitted with Clipsal Iconic switches.
- New residential builds — specified where a stepped rotary control is wanted alongside Iconic lights and power points.
- Small appliance switching — the 40RSM3-VW switches small fixed appliances and light circuits within the 10A 250V rating.
- Window shutter and blind motors — used to replace a worn rotary switch on shutter or blind drives that step through set positions.
- Holiday rentals and tidy retrofits — swaps a dated or sticky rotary controller for a clean Iconic-matched knob in one visit.
The 40RSM3-VW is an indoor mechanism and is not rated for weatherproof or outdoor positions, damp areas, or wash-down zones. It is a mechanism only and does not vary fan speed on its own: a capacitor-type fan with its own capacitor is required for speed control. It is not an electronic dimmer and should not be used to dim LED or incandescent lighting.
Verified Sparky Direct customer reviews: Clipsal Iconic 40RSM3-VW | Switch Mechanism Rotary 4 Position 10A 250v OFF-1-2-3 (40RSM3-VW)
"Perfect units for switch replacement on my window shutters." — Eddie
"Makes installing ceil fans easy keeps all the electrics looking the same" — Ross
"Replaced the rotary switches that came with my fans with the Iconic switch." — Blake
