Light Switch Wiring Diagram Open Closed. The cable going to the light switch is connected as follows fig 2. When l1 is off l2 would be on.
This sample is exactly the same as a 3 way light switch the only difference being each physical switch is replaced by a relay. Use black and red wires to connect traveler or brass colored terminals of the first switch and the second switch. In the schematic diagram it can be observed that the com terminal in both switches is connected.
The tab between the neutral silver terminals should remain intact.
This is an overview of how to wire a one gang light switch on. Use black and red wires to connect traveler or brass colored terminals of the first switch and the second switch. Operating the toggle or lever will cause the common terminal to connect to the normally open or normally closed terminal depending on its position. Come to wiring connection.