Definite Purpose Contactors & Starters
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Product Family Overview
Application Description
These Cutler-Hammer
devices from Eaton’s electrical business are designed for
service in applications such as Refrigeration, Air Conditioning
and Resistance Heating and are manufactured to traditional
Cutler-Hammer standards for quality and reliability. They are
subjected to stringent quality assurance inspections and
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ampere and horsepower rated
Catalog Number Selection
Table 1. Definite Purpose Control Catalog Numbering System
C 2 5 D N A 2 1 5 A A 1 6 1 - 8 4
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testing procedures. The life expectancy, both electrical and
mechanical, will meet or exceed industry performance
requirements for Definite Purpose devices.
If more detailed technical information is required — specifications, ratings, etc. — contact your local Eaton distributor
or sales office.
Model
C = Contactor
A = Three-Phase Starter
B = Single-Phase Starter
Type
25 = Non-reversing Contactors & Starters
27 = Non-reversing Starters
29 = Non-reversing Starters
65 = Reversing Contactors
Contactor Frame Size
A = Compact 1-Pole
B = Compact 2-Pole
C = Compact 1-Pole W/Shunt
D = 15 – 50A, 2- and 3-Pole
E = 25 – 40A, 4-Pole
F = 60 – 75A, 2- and 3-Pole
G = 90A, 2- and 3-Pole
H = 120A, 2- and 3-Pole
K = 200 and 300A, 3-Pole
L = 360A, 3-Pole
For Starters Only
C = Common Control Wiring
S = Separate Control Wiring
Enclosure Type
N = Open with Metal Mounting Plate
R = Open with DIN Rail Mounting Adapter
(2- and 3-Pole, 15 – 50A Contactors Only)
G = NEMA Type 1 Enclosed
Power Terminals
A = Binding Head Screw
B = Binding Head Screw and Quick Connect
Terminals (side by side)
C = Screw/Pressure Plate
D = Screw/Pressure Plate and Quick Connect
Terminals (side by side)
E = Box Lugs (Posidrive Setscrew)
F = Box Lugs (Posidrive Setscrew) and Quick
Connect Terminals (side by side)
G = Binding Head Screw and Quick Connect
Terminals (vertical in-line)
H = Screw/Pressure Plate and Quick Connect
Terminals (vertical in-line)
J = Box Lugs (Posidrive Setscrew) and Quick
Connect Terminals (vertical in-line)
K = Box Lugs (Hex Socket Allen Head Setscrew)
L = Box Lugs (Hex Socket Allen Head Setscrew) and
Quick Connect Terminals (side by side)
M =Box Lugs (Hex Socket Allen Head Setscrew) and
Quick Connect Terminals (vertical in-line)
Not available on 50A devices.
No. of Poles
1 = 1-Pole
2 = 2-Pole
3 = 3-Pole
4 = 4-Pole
Fuse Blocks
161 = Class M, 600V, 30A
237 = Class G, 300V, 15A
238 = Class G, 300V, 20A
231 = Class G, 300V, 30A
232 = Class G, 300V, 60A
361 = Class J, 600V, 30A
362 = Class J, 600V, 60A
431 = Class T, 300V, 30A
432 = Class T, 300V, 60A
461 = Class T, 600V, 30A
462 = Class T, 600V, 60A
521 = Class H, 250V, 30A
522 = Class H, 250V, 60A
621 = Class R, 250V, 30A
622 = Class R, 250V, 60A
Auxiliary Contacts (Side Mount)
A = 1NO Pressure Plate
B = 1NC Pressure Plate
C = 1NO-1NC Pressure Plate
D = 2NO Pressure Plate
E = 2NC Pressure Plate
F = 1NO Pressure Plate and QC
G = 1NC Pressure Plate and QC
H = 1NO-1NC Pressure Plate and QC
J = 2NO Pressure Plate and QC
K = 2NC Pressure Plate and QC
L = 1NO-1NC Snap Switch QC Only
M =2NO-2NC Snap Switch QC Only
Coil Selection
A = 110 – 120V AC, 50/60 Hz
B = 208 – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
C = 440 – 480V AC, 50/60 Hz
D = 550 – 600V AC, 50/50 Hz
H = 277V AC, 60 Hz
J = 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
L = 380 – 415V AC, 50 Hz
Current Rating
15 = 15A
25 = 25A
30 = 30A
40 = 40A
50 = 50A
60 = 60A
75 = 75A
90 = 90A
120 = 120A
200 = 200A
300 = 300A
360 = 360A
Bulk Packaging
Blank = individual pkg.
-84 = 20 pc./pkg. (C25D_)
50 pc./pkg. (C25A_,
C25B_, C25C_)
-86 = Rotate coil terminals 180°
for 15A – 50A Contactors
R = 12V AC, 50/60 Hz
T = 24V AC, 50/60 Hz
1R = 12V DC
1T = 24V DC
1W = 48V DC
1A = 120V DC
For more information visit: www.eaton.com
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Contents
Description Page
Compact 1- and 2-Pole
Contactors 20 – 40A
Product Description . . . . . . 3
Standards and
Certifications . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data —
Specifications . . . . . . . . .
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Product Selection. . . . . . . . 4
Compact 2-Pole
Product Description
Cutler-Hammer
double-pole, Type C25 contactors from
Eaton’s electrical business feature a
compact, efficient design with a low
VA coil and straight-through wiring.
New contactor housing design effectively limits dust and other contaminants from magnet structure —
reduces or eliminates noise. These
economically priced, UL recognized/
CSA certified, ampere rated devices
are well suited for use in heating/air
conditioning, refrigeration, data processing and food service applications.
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20 – 40A, single- and
Definite Purpose Contactors & Starters
Contactors
20 – 40A, Compact 1- and 2-Pole — C25
Standards and Certifications
UL Recognized Components: UL File
■
Number E1491, Guides NLDX2 and
NLDX8
■
CSA Certified Components: CSA
C22.2 No. 14-05, File Number
238083 Class 3211 84
IEC 60947-4-1
■
■
EN 60947-4-1
Technical Data — Specifications
■ Insulation Voltage: 690V
■ Current Rated and hp/kW Rated
■ Contacts: Double Break
■ Magnet Coil: Class F, 155°C
■ Contact Arc Covers are standard on
all Contactors
■ Standard Power Terminals —
❑ 5/16" Hex Washer Head Screws
❑ Quad (4) Quick Connect Terminals
on all Line and Load Terminals
❑ Box Lugs available as option
■ Contactors are marked with Line
and Load Terminal Designations
■ Operating Temperature Range:
-13 to 158°F (-25 to 70°C)
■ Terminal Wire Range —
❑ Hex Washer Head Screws:
16 – 10 AWG, 30 lb-in torque
rating
❑ Box Lugs: 16 – 10 AWG, 35 lb-in
torque rating; 8 AWG, 40 lb-in
torque rating; 6 – 4 AWG, 45 lb-in
torque rating
■ Mounting Position: Vertical,
Horizontal or Tabletop
ARI 780/790 Standard
■
■
RoHS Compliance
Table 2. Coil Characteristics
AC Coil
Voltage
50/60 Hz
One-Pole
24
120
208/240
277
Two-Pole
24
120
208/240
277
480
Options
Table 3. Compact Options —
Factory Installed
Description Adder
Box lugs with quick connects for
20 – 40A contactors:
1-Pole
1-Pole with shunt
2-Pole
To order replace letter in the 6th position of Catalog Number with letter F.
EXAMPLE: C25BNF240A
Max.
Inrush
VA
33
33
33
33
41
41
41
41
41
Max.
Sealed
VA
6
6
6
6
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
3
Max.
Sealed
Watts
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
U.S. $
8.
8.
8.
CA03502001E For more information visit: www.eaton.com
Discount Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1CD-5C