Meltric DB General Product Line Information

Features and Ratings p. 52
DB30 p. 55
DB60 p. 57

DB

DB100 p. 59
Spare parts p. 61
Dimensions p. 63

Switch rated plugs and receptacles

DB’s are the most rugged and highest horsepower rated plugs and receptacles in the
DECONT
and other inductive loads. W
contact system, arc splitting feature and silver-nickel butt contacts, DB’s can easily handle high
horsepower inductive loads up to 60 hp.

Main Advantages

t Switch & Hp rated

Series Switch Rated Plugs & Receptacles

TM

DECONTACTOR

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t 100 kA shor

t IP67 environmental ratings

t Up to 4 auxiliary contacts

t Durable metal constr

* See note under General Ratings on the next page

ACTOR

TM

Series pr

t cir

oduct family. They are specifically designed for use on motors

ith their unique inter

nal spring operating mechanism, two stage

Highlighted Advantage

Simplify NFP

cuit rated*

uction.

A 70E Compliance

See pgs 17-18 for
more information

Product Features

Operating
Instructions

Casing

Zinc aluminum alloy material offers great
resistance to impact, corrosion and harsh
environmental conditions.

Dead Front

Assures safety by
preventing user
access to live parts.

Silver-Nickel Contact Material

Lid

Provides additional
protection from harsh
environments.

Solid silver-nickel contact surfaces
provide superior conductivity,
durability and corrosion resistance.

General Ratings

Amperage 30 to 100A

Voltage 600 VAC, 250 VDC Max

equency

Fr

Horsepower 1 1/2 to 60 hp

Short-Circuit
(Make & Withstand)

Environmental

Temperature min -40°F/max 140°F

esting was per

T

*

sized at 400% of the highest full load motor ampacity
associated with the devices horsepower ratings, except
for the DB100, which was tested with 250A fuses.

50-400 Hz

100kA*

IP67

med with RK1 cur

for

rent limiting fuses

Lockout-Tagout Provisions

Allows plug or receptacle to be
easily locked out and tagged.

Spring Loaded Butt-Style Contacts

Ensures optimal contact force and
superior electrical performance over
thousands of operations.

Highlighted Feature

Typical Device Labels

Meltric Corporation

, IP67

30 hp, 480V

LISTED 49B6

89-64043
SWITCH RATED RECEPTACLE/CONNECTOR
MOTOR CIRCUIT DISCONNECT SWITCH
BRANCH CIRCUIT DISCONNECT SWITCH

DB Decontactors ar
“motor circuit” and “branch circuit” disconnect
switching – up to 60 hp and up to 100A

DB, 60A

e UL & CSA rated for

04J27

1

When the plug and recep­tacle are latched together,
the circuit is connected.

2

Turning the receptacle
ring counterclockwise
releases the plug and
rapidly opens the circuit.
The plug is ejected to its
rest position.

3

From the rest position the
‘dead’ plug can be withdrawn

otating it counter

by r
clockwise. The receptacle
can be made watertight
up to IP67 by r
the lid and turning the
locking ring fully clockwise.

-

eplacing

DECONT

ACTOR

TM

Series Switch Rated Plugs & Receptacles

Listings

Category UL CSA IEC

Plugs and Receptacles UL 1682 C22.2 No. 182.1 60309-1

Branch Circuit Disconnect Switching UL Subject 2682 UL Subject 2682

mance tested to UL 98)

for

(AC only)

Motor Circuit Disconnect Switching UL Subject 2682 UL Subject 2682
(AC only) (Performance tested to UL 508)

CE ratings available upon request

(Per

60947-3, AC22, AC23

4

To reconnect, insert plug
and twist.
plug fully home safely
makes the cir
plug is held in the ‘on’
position by a locking ring.
IP 67 pr
enabled by fully rotating
the locking ring in the
clockwise dir

Pushing the

cuit.

otection is

ection.

The

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