IEC Power Devices
Mini Contactors Technical Information
C-2000
Mini Contactors and Control Relays
Operating Characteristics/Technical Data:
Standards and Listings
International Certification Marks: In addition to stating the
product number, the contactor nameplate also lists the international certification marks. All contactors, control relays, overload
relays, and accessories are UL and cUL listed.
Contactors and relays also conform to International Standards:
—UL listed (Underwriters Laboratories, U.S. -UL 508, cUL);
—CE Mark;
—IEC 947-1,4 (International Electrotechnical Commission);
—BS 5424 (British Standards, UK);
—VDE 0660 (Verband Deutscher Elektotechniker, Federal
Republic of Germany);
—(S) (SEV, Switzerland-SEV 10254);
—(D) (DEMCO, Denmark);
—(N) (NEMCO, Norway);
—(FI) (SETI, Finland);
plus other specifications approvals...
—CEI 17-3, 17-7 (Comitato Electrotechnico Italiano, Italy);
—Bureau Veritas, France;
—SEMKO, Sweden.
Contactors and Control Relays
Ambient Conditions
Operating Temperature –20 to +55°C (–4 to +131°F)
Storage Temperature –30 to +80°C (–22 to +176°F)
Altitude
Derating Up to 10,000 ft . (3,000 m) Rated current
Derating 10,000 to 13,200 ft . (3,000 to 4,000 m) .9 x’s rated current
Derating 13,200 to 16,000 ft . (4,000 to 5,000 m) .8 x’s rated current
Shock Resistance (All Axis)
Closed 80% voltage - Admissible accel. 30g
Closed 80% voltage - Impulse duration 11 ms
Open no voltage - Admissible acceleration 10g
Open no voltage - Impulse duration 11 ms
Vibration Resistance
Closed 80% voltage-Admissible accel. 10g
Closed 80% voltage - Sweep between 10-200 hz
Open No voltage-Admissible accel. 5g
Open No voltage - Impulse duration 10-200 hz
Terminal Capacity
Screw Terminal Wire size (2) #14-18 AWG max.
Screw Terminal Wire temperature class 60°C/75°C wire
Quick connect (Faston 2.8mm) Wire size (2) 1mm
Quick connect (Faston 2.8mm) Max. thermal current 8 amps
Printed circuit terminal - Hole size 1.8mm
Tightening Torque 7 inch lbs.
2
Operating Position
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Mini Contactors Technical Information
C-2000
Main Contacts Data - Contactors
Rated insulation voltage (IEC 947-1) 660V
Rated thermal current (UL 508) 16 amps
Frequency limits 25-400 Hz
Impedance per pole 1.76 m ohm
Power dissipation AC-1 0.7 W
Power dissipation AC-3 .13W
Insulation resistance >10 m ohm
No overlap between NO and NC contacts - Space 1mm
No overlap between NO and NC contacts - Time >2ms
Main Contacts Data - Control Relays
Rated insulation voltage (IEC 947-1) 660V
Rated thermal current (UL 508) 10 amps
Contact Rating A600, Q600
Frequency limits 25-400 Hz
Impedance per pole 2.4 m ohm
No overlap between NO and NC contacts - Space 1.1mm
No overlap between NO and NC contacts - Time >2ms
Instantaneous Auxiliary Contact Data
Rated insulation voltage (IEC 947-1) 660V
Rated thermal current (UL 508) 10 amps
Contact Rating A600, Q600
Frequency limits 25-400 Hz
Impedance per pole 2.4 m ohm
Insulation resistance >10 m ohm
No overlap between NO and NC contacts - Space 1mm
No overlap between NO and NC contacts - Time >2ms
Overload Relay Auxiliary Contact Data
Rated insulation voltage (IEC 947-1) 660V
Rated thermal current (UL 508) 6 amps
Contact Rating B600, R300
Frequency limits 25-400 Hz
Control Circuit Ratings
120 Vac, 125 Vdc
Carry Continuous Make Momentary
Time Rating Amperes Amperes Break Amperes
A600 AC 10 60 6
B600 AC 5 30 3
Q600 DC 2.5 0.55 0.55
R300 DC 1.0 0.22 0.22
For other voltages, reference NEMA ICS 3-125 or contact your nearest GE Energy
Representative.
Control Circuit Data: Pickup/Dropout % Coil Voltage
Type Coil Pick-up Drop-out
AC Controlled 80%-110% 35%-55%
DC Controlled 80%-110% 20%-40%
PLC interface (1.2w) 80%-125% 20%-30%
PLC interface (2w) 70%-125% 20%-35%
Opening/Closing Time
Making (on Energization) (ms) Breaking (on De-energization) (ms)
Type Coil Voltage NO Contact NC Contact NO Contact NC Contact
AC Controlled (ms) +10-15% 6-13 8-16 5-11 6-13
Nominal 7-12 8-16 6-10 6-13
DC Controlled (ms) +10-15% 22-36 9-12 18-27 5-7
Nominal 24-27 9-11 20-26 5-8
PLC Interface (1.2w) (ms) +25-20% 30-70 9-16 20-45 5-9
Nominal 25-45 9-16 25-35 5-9
PLC Interface (2w) (ms) +25-30% 20-50 9-16 18-35 5-9
Nominal 25-40 9-16 20-30 5-9
Maximum Operating Rate
Operations per Hour
No load 9000 OPS/H
AC1 and AC3 at rated power 1200 OPS/H
AC4 at rated power 300 OPS/H
Coil Consumption
Pick-up Pick-up Holding Holding Power Dissipation
Type Coil (Watts) (VA) (Watts) (VA) (Watts)
AC Controlled 26 4 1.4
DC Controlled 3 3
PLC Interface (1.2w) 1.2 1.2
PLC Interface (2w) 2 2
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Mini Contactors Technical Information
C-2000
Operating Characteristics/Technical Data: Electronic Timer
For use with all AC- and DC-controlled mini contactors and control relays.
Time Setting 0.5-60 seconds (adjustable)
Reset Time <100 milliseconds
Repeatability ± 1 percent
Voltage Range (AC/DC) 24-240V
Voltage Operating Limits 80-110%
Ambient Operating Temperature -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
Ambient Storage Temperature -30°C to +80°C (-22°F to +176°F)
Voltage Drop 3 volts maximum
Load Current 10 mA minimum
Load (maximum) @ 20º C .9 amps
Load (maximum) @ 40º C .72 amps
Load (maximum) @ 60º C .55 amps
Leakage Current <5mA@240 volts
Performance Characteristics
Contactor Electrical Life Utilization Categories
Utilization categories are used to describe the type of motor load
and duty cycle. Life/Load curves are then used to estimate electrical life of a specific controller.
The most common utilization categories are described below.
(Each category has full-load current ratings defined to meet IEC
standard requirements.)
—AC-1-noninductive or slightly inductive loads, e.g., resistance
furnaces.
—AC-2-starting of slip ring motors without plugging.
—AC-3-starting and stopping of squirrel-cage motors, i.e., this
utilization categor
y is typical of the standard type of motor
duty encountered in most industrial applications.
—AC-4-starting of squirrel-cage motors in inching, plugging,
and reversing applications, i.e., this means continuous inch-
ing, plugging, and reversing.
—AC-11-control circuit contact characteristics.
Life/Load Curves
Life/Load curves are used to estimate contact electrical life
(millions of operations), based on rated operating current.
First, determine the appropriate utilization category for which the
contactor will be used. Select appropriate mini-contactor, based
on motor horsepower, voltage, and full-load current to meet
application needs. Estimated contact life (millions of operations)
can then be determined by locating the point of intersection on
the appropriate contactor curve of the rated operating current
and contact life axes. (Curves are valid for up to 600 volt, 600 Hz
operation.)
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