Product Description

Backlit Rocker Switch – Power Pole

This genuine Carling rocker switch labeled “Power Pole” is manufactured by laser marking, NOT printing. Laser technology allows for a stunning backlight effect. It’s a great upgrade to our popular Contura II style rocker switches.

Our VLD2-UKKB (Amber LED rocker Switch is a Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) switch with two independent lights. It’s function is (ON)-OFF-(ON). (ON) means momentary. So this switch would normally be used for things like trim tabs, tilt/trim systems or anchor windlasses.

It could also be converted to dependent lights with an external jumper if your requirements necessitate indication while you’re pressing the switch.

The UP and DOWN position are on.  And the CENTER position is off.

Being a Double Pole Switch, this VLD2 CAN be used to reverse polarity on an electric motor if desired.

This product is the ENTIRE SWITCH combo and includes both the switch body and the labeled cover. Find the laser-etched Power Pole switch cover sold separately here.

Switch Features:

• Switch Function Momentary (ON)-OFF-(ON) (DPDT) — Momentary both directions.
• Stunning readability in the dark
• Independent dual lamps: Top and bottom lamps can be wired as backlights or indicators
• 7 illumination color options: warm white, cool white, blue, red, green, amber, or bright red — all available HERE
• Laser-etched — no ink to wear off

How Does the Backlighting Work?

• Laser marking lets light show only where we etch
• Text/symbols illuminate — not a printed lens
• Both top and bottom lights are independent — typically the top is wired to the nav light circuit, while the bottom can be tied to one pole’s output as an indicator

Rocker Switch Tech Specs:

• Voltage: 12Vdc
• Current: 20A
• Circuit: DPDT
• Position: (ON)-OFF-(ON)
• Water Protection: IP68 (>1m submersion)
• Terminal Count: 10
• Terminal Style: 0.250″ Quick Connect
• Body P/N: VLD2-UKKB (Amber LED variant)
• Contact Life: 150,000 cycles
• Lamp Life: 10,000 hours (warm white); 100,000 hours (LED colors)

Translation: An exceptionally high-quality rocker switch. Genuine Carling Technologies — no knock-offs. Built for harsh marine environments.

Download the full spec sheet

How Our Switches Are Better:

1. Genuine Carling switches – We’ll never try and pass off cheap Chinese knock-offs like some of our competitors. You’ve probably seen other sites list a switch as “fits carling”… that’s a red flag.  All our switches are the genuine article.  And like all cheaply made counterfeits, you CAN tell the difference.
2. Night Illumination – Unlike printing, our laser marking technology allows stunning readability in the dark.
3. Support – We know this product inside and out and are happy to help our customers.  Need help wiring up one of our products, call us… seriously: (843) 297-8348
4. Guarantee – While Carling does not offer a warranty, we’re so confidant in the quality; that if your switch breaks within 2 years, you can return it for a free replacement!

Will It Fit?

This rocker switch will replace any Carling V-series or Contura style rocker switch.  That includes Contura style switches sold by Carling, Sierra, Blue Sea Systems, Sea-Dog, etc.  It uses an industry-standard 1.45″  x 0.83″ mounting hole.

Wiring Info & Wiring Diagram:

This rocker switch has 10 terminals on the back:

1. T1 – Output 1-1
2. T2 – Input 1
3. T3 – Output 1-2
4. T4 – Output 2-1
5. T5 – Input 2
6. T6 – Output 2-2
7. T7 – Negative (top light)
8. T8 – Top light + trigger
9. T9 – Negative (bottom light)
10. T10 – Bottom light + trigger

A hard copy ships with the switch. Download the PDF wiring diagram here.

Accessories:

• Mounting Panels: End, Middle, Single
• Switch Gasket
• Quick Connect Terminals

On Contura Styles and Colors:

This Power Pole switch uses our Contura V-style laser-engraved cover. The legend itself becomes the lens. Brightest: Cool White, Blue, Green, Bright Red. Mid: Amber, Warm White. Least bright: Red.