Meltric DS General Product Line Information

Features and Ratings p. 34
DS20 p. 35
DS30 p. 37

DS

DS60 p. 39
DS100C p. 41
DS100 p. 43
DS200 p. 45
Spare parts p. 47
Dimensions p. 49

Switch rated plugs and receptacles

DS Series Decontactors provide a useful combination of capacity and ruggedness. DS are often

y, automotive, and mining industries.

used to connect motors and welders in the metals, quar

e designed for applications r

They ar
achieved as soon as the plug and receptacle are fully engaged, making them an excellent choice
for outdoor applications where rainproof performance is required.

equiring lar

ge wiring capacities. The DS’s NEMA 3R rating is

Main Advantages

t Switch & Hp rated (AC only)

cuit rated*

Series Switch Rated Plugs & Receptacles

TM

DECONTACTOR

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t 65 kA to 100kA shor

t Up to 5 auxiliary contacts

t Amperage ratings up to 200A

t Metal or Poly constr

* See note under General Ratings on the next page

t cir

uction

r

Highlighted Advantage

Simplify NFP

A 70E Compliance

See pgs 17-18 for
more information

Product Features

Operating
Instructions

Pushbutton Pawl

Provides quick, safe and
easy load break.

Spring Assisted Screw Terminals

Patented design assures “Tighten
and Forget” confidence.

Spring Loaded Butt-Style Contacts

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

Lid

Provides additional
protection from harsh
environments.

General Ratings

Dead Front

Assures safety by preventing
user access to live parts.

Silver-Nickel Contact Material

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

Casing

Fiberglass reinforced thermo­plastic polyester material
offers great resistance to
impact, corrosion and harsh
environmental conditions.

Lockout-Tagout Provisions

Allows plug to be easily locked out and
tagged. Optional Padlock Pawl allows
lockout/tagout of the receptacle

1

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

2

Pressing the pawl causes
the DECONTACTOR to
break the circuit. The
plug is ejected to its rest
position; its contacts are
now dead.

Amperage 20 to 200A

Voltage 600 VAC (480 VAC for DS200) 250 VDC

equency

Fr

Horsepower 1/2 to 25 hp

Short-Circuit
(Make & Withstand)

Environmental

Temperature min -40°F/max 140°F

, 30, 60 & 100C

DS20

*

current limiting fuses sized at 400% of the highest full load motor ampacity

with the devices hp rating.

associated

& 200 are rated 65kA. Testing was performed with RK5 time delay

DS100

*

fuses sized at 100% of the devices rated ampacity.

** IP54 rated when receptacle and plug are mated, when not mated receptacle

alone is IP55 rated provided that the lid is latched closed.

50-400 Hz

65kA to 100kA*

NEMA 3R, IP54/55**

e rated 100kA.

ar

esting was per

T

med with RK1

for

Highlighted Feature

Typical Device Labels

Meltric Corporation

, NEMA 4X

20 hp, 480V

LISTED 49B6

33-64043
SWITCH RATED RECEPTACLE/CONNECTOR
MOTOR CIRCUIT DISCONNECT SWITCH
BRANCH CIRCUIT DISCONNECT SWITCH

DS Decontactors ar
“motor circuit” and “branch circuit” disconnect
switching – up to 25 hp and up to 200A

DS, 60A

e UL & CSA rated for

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

04J27

3

Rotating the ‘dead’ plug
30° counterclockwise
closes the safety shutter
and frees the plug to be
withdrawn from the
receptacle.

4

The plug and the receptacle
are separated. The safety
shutter pr
live parts.

rotate 30° clockwise, and
apply inser

events access to

To reconnect, insert

5

plug into receptacle,

tion for

ce.

DECONT

ACTOR

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Series Switch Rated Plugs & Receptacles

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