Modified Assembled Forms - Mechanically Held ....................3-29
Technical Data .........................................................................................3-32
Outlines and Dimensions For Estimating Only .........................3-33
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Lighting ContactorsSection 3
Electrical Features and Benefits
GE’s CR460 Series lighting contactors deliver unprecedented
versatility in application, simplicity in configuration and
performance in operation. Ingenious design, rugged construction
and a host of truly useful features make them uniquely appealing
to all those who use them.
A Contact position indication—when button protrudes,
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Electrically H el d Cont ac tor
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contact is closed.
B Power poles are available as single or double poles,
creating 74 different circuit combinations.
C Convenient side access field power wiring
D Contact configuration indicator
E Standard base for all pole configurations
F Robust pole terminals accept up to two #8 AWG wires
G Manual operator
H Fast, sure three-point mounting
I Enclosed contacts resist contaminants for greater reliability
J Combination slotted/#2 Phillips screws
K Common, easily installed power poles change from NO to
NC (or vice versa) simply by unlatching and rotating 180°.
L Power poles rated for the range of tasks:
—30A rated contacts
—15A motor rated
—A600 Pilot duty rated
M Easy-to-read rating label
N Auxiliary contacts, rated A600, are suitable for use on low
level circuits down to 12V, 5mA
O Plug-in auxiliary contacts are NO when installed on the left
side of the base, NC on the right
P Finger and back-of-hand safe power terminals
Q Quick-view coil voltage
R Easy-change coil
S Low magnetic noise results in quiet operation
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Mechanical Features and Benefits
Mechanically held contactors also feature:
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A Two-or-three-wire control module:
—low input VA permits long wire runs
—verifies contact status and has
built-in delays that minimize
excessively frequent signals from
faulty controllers
—come in a wide range of input
voltages. Four modules cover input
voltages from 24-277 VAC and 12-24
VDC. All modules may be used with
coil voltage from 24 VAC-277 VAC.
B Clear labeling shows control module rating,
wire size and torque
Field configurable from standard electrically held contactor with
simple, easy-to-install kits of control modules, latch mechanisms
and auxiliary contacts.
Mechanically H el d Cont ac tor
The ultimate in versatility, simplicity and performance
All CR460 Series lighting contactors deliver unprecedented versatility in application,
simplicity in configuration
unique features meet most lighting control needs better than ever before.
—Modular design permits fast , on-site configuration
—2-12 power poles
—30 amp rating
—Snap-in auxiliary contacts
—Common components for both electrically and mechanically held versions
—Continuously rated, interchangeable coils
—Finger-safe terminals
and performance in operation. Their revolutionary design and
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Power poles latch e as il y onto the ba se,
and de si gn at in g them as N O or NC i s a
simple m at ter of left or r ig ht positioning.
Additional p ol es may be added
at a ny time.
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Lighting Contactors
CR460 Series
Application Information
CR460 lighting contactors switch ballast (fluorescent or HID), tungsten and general use
loads and carry motor load, resistive and pilot duty ratings as well.
CR463L Electrically Held Contactors
Operational Mode
• 3-wire control is typically used when control is desired from multiple locations. The
contactor is operated
to be used as a holding interlock.
• 2-wire control is used for single location control with power continuously supplied to
the coil for contactor operation.
CR463M Mechanically Held Contactors
A mechanical latch with a 2- or 3-wire electronic control module delivers reliable
performance and protection from such application abnormalities as line noise,
leakage currents from controller outputs, or short repetitive commands burst from
faulty controllers.
Mechanical Operation
• Latches after contactor command and removes coil from circuit for
noise-free operation
• Eliminates all coil losses after contactor is latched
Control Module
• Coil operation and control circuit at same or different voltages
• Allows longer control wiring runs
• Microprocessor validates control signal before operation
—will not respond to momentary voltage spikes or noise
—operation command has built in delay (0.4 sec) to avoid multiple short-term
commands that can cause contact fatigue or failure
—feedback loop prevents contactor from getting out of sequence with switches,
even after power failures
Operational Modes
• 3 wire control is the choice for use with momentary devices allowing operation from
multiple locations
—a momentary pulse of energy operates contactor; a second pulse on alternate
leg returns contactor to original state
• 2-wire control is the choice for single-output automatic operation or for operation
from single-pole devices
—latches contactor into position when voltage is applied to input terminals (coil is
removed from circuit while control voltage is continuously supplied); disengages
latch and returns contactor to original state when control voltage is removed.
from a momentary pilot device and requires an auxiliary contact
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CR463M M ec ha ni ca ll y Held
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Lighting Contactors
CR460 Series
The choice is yours:
3 ways to order CR460 Series Lighting Contactors
Ordering the correct contactor for your application may be
accomplished in any
for you.
1. Order components and assemble in minutes
(see pages 3-6 and 3-7).
—Cost-effective
—Allows late-point configuration
—Greatest flexibility
—Parts in stock for immediate delivery
2. Order standard assembled contactor and rotate poles to meet
pole requirements (see pages 3-9, 3-10, 3-13 and 3-14).
—Available from stock or short cycle for timely delivery
—Single product number to order
—Allows local stocking of most common assembled forms via
pole reconfiguration
When you receive the contactor, simply reconfigure it to the NO-NC
arrangement you require by rotating the appropriate power plates.
It just takes a minute.
Example: 4NO-4NC required. Order CR463L80AJA.
of three ways. Choose the one that’s right
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CR463L80AJA (8NO)
3. Order assembled contactor configured to the exact
application need (see pages 3-11, 3-12, 3-15 and 3-16)
—Order contactor as required by application
—Arrives fully assembled, ready to install
Contactor re co nf ig ured as 4NO-4NC
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Lighting Contactors
CR460
Components
Basic Contactor
Combined with other appropriate components, basic contactors allow configuration into
any available electrically or mechanically held model. Includes two power poles.
Contact ConfigurationProduct Number
1NO-1NCCR463L11A*A
2NOCR463L20A*A
Replace * in the product number with the appropriate digits from the Coil Voltage table. The resulting product
number will be for an assembled contactor with no additional auxiliary contacts, pilot devices, pilot lights,
control circuit fuses or CPTs. There is no list price adder to Coil Selection.
Control module switching device rated 277V max; use CPT for higher voltage
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Power Poles
CR460 Series basic contactors accept up to 6 single- or double-pole power poles. These
can be used to form up to:
—12 NO poles when 6 double-poles are used in the NO positions (1-6) or
—8 NC poles with 4 double-poles in the NC positions (1-4) + 4 NO poles with 2
double-poles in the 2 NO positions (5-6)
TypeProduct Number
Single PoleCR460XP31
Double PoleCR460XP32
Packaged individually and overpacked in multiple of 5.
Conversion Kits for Mechanically Held Contactors
Kits for converting electrically held contactors to a mechanically held version. Kits
includes control module, latch, latch cover and auxiliary contact(s) plus installation
instructions. Conversion kits are suitable for coil voltages 277V and below. Use CPT to
reduce coil voltage if line voltage is higher than 277V.
Coil Voltage Control Circuit Auxiliary Control Circuit
RangeWiringContacts
Auxiliary contact block required for feedback loop, alternate 2 pole blocks may be required for status feedback
and/or pilot lights. See Fuse and Transformer Kits table on page 3-7 for CPT selection. See wiring diagrams on
page 3-17.
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VoltageProduct Number
Auxiliary Contacts
Each contactor may use one single or one double auxiliary contact block on each side of
the base. When installed on the left side the contacts are NO, when installed on the right
side the contacts are NC. This allows a total of 2NO + 2NC contacts maximum.
TypeProduct Number
Single PoleCR460XB1
Double PoleCR460XB2
See Additional Auxiliary Contacts tables on pages 3-12 and 3-16 for contact selection data.
Spare Coils
Coil Voltage @ 60 HzCoil Voltage @ 50 HzProduct Number
Enclosure Kits (with no CPT or pilot light devices, lights)
DescriptionEnclosure TypeProduct Number
Standard
With no CPT or pilot deviceNEMA Type 1CR460XE1B
With no CPT or pilot deviceNEMA Type 1 Flush MountCR460XE8B
With no CPT or pilot deviceNEMA Type 12/3RCR460XE2B
Oversized
With provision for CPT and/or pilot devices, lightsNEMA Type 1CR460XE1D
With provision for CPT and/or pilot devices, lightsNEMA Type 12/3RCR460XE2D
With provision for CPT and/or pilot devices, lightsNEMA Type 4CR460XE4D
See pages 3-20 to 3-21 for enclosure dimensions.
Pilot Devices (Requires oversize enclosure)
Pilot Device TypeFor Use WithProduct Number
Momentary ON/OFF Push Button Electrically Held with Interlock Aux.CR460XP1
Maintained ON/OFF or OFF/AUTO Electrically Held w/o Interlock Aux.CR460XP2
Selector SwitchMechanically Held 2-wire Control Module
Momentary ON/OFF Selector Switch, Electrically Held with Interlock Aux.CR460XP3
Spring Return to CenterMechanically Held 3-wire Control Module
Maintained H-O-A or ON/OFF/AUTOElectrically Held w/o Interlock Aux.CR460XP4
Keyed Selector SwitchMechanically Held 3-wire Control Module
Maintained H-O-A or ON/OFF/AUTO Electrically Held w/o Interlock Aux.CR460XP5
Keyed Selector Switch Mechanically Held 3-wire Control Module
(Key Removal All Positions)
Enclosure accessory kits contain accessory and complete installation wiring and hardware. Some kits contain
multiple nameplates for alternate markings.
Mechanically Held 3-wire Control Module
Mechanically Held 3-wire Control Module
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Extended Button
Pilot Lights (Requires oversize enclosure)
Pilot Light TypeNameplateProduct Number
StandardON or OFFCR460XLB*
Push-to-TestON or OFFCR460XLD*
Pilot light kits come with interchangeable red and green lenses. Pilot lights may require auxiliary contacts.
Replace * in pilot light product number with appropriate voltage digit from the table below.
See extra contact limitations in the Additional Auxiliary Contacts tables on pages 3-12 and 3-16.
Type 1, Standard EnclosureType 1, Oversized Enclosure
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CR463L
Electrically Held Contactors
CR463L - 30A (2-12 pole)
Standard Assembled Forms
Product Number Selection Instructions
Replace * in the product number with the appropriate digits from
the Coil Voltage table. The resulting product number will be for
an assembled contactor with no additional auxiliary contacts,
pilot devices, pilot lights, control circuit fuses or CPTs. There
For modified assembled forms with those modifications, see
pages 3-11 and 3-12.
—Items listed here are the most common pole configurations.
—Poles may be reconfigured by the user into alternative combi-
nations of NO and NC contacts.
—All configurations are available as factory-assembled forms.