Technical Guidance of Power Control Components 2006 (Schneider)

Power control and
protection components
technical catalogue
06
Technical
and application guidance
Technical
1/0
and
application guidance
Chapter 1
Technical and application guidance
Definitions and comments
1/2 and 1/3
Protective treatment and degrees of protection
1/4 to 1/7
Standards and approvals
1/8 and 1/9
Duty conditions, voltage and full load currents
1/10 to 1/13
Contactor utilisation categories
AC1 contactor selection guide
1/14 and 1/15
AC3 contactor selection guide
1/16 to 1/19
AC2 and AC4 contactor selection guide
1/20 to 1/23
DC1 to DC5 contactor selection guide
1/24 to 1/27
Selection of contactors for rotor circuits of slip-ring motors
1/28 and 1/29
Contactors for lighting circuits
1/30 to 1/33
Contactors for heating circuits
1/34 and 1/35
Contactors for transformer primary switching
1/36
Contactors for capacitor switching
1/37
Motor starter co-ordination tables
1/38 to 1/47
Long distance remote control
1/48 to 1/51
Product packaging
1/52 and 1/53
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Technical and application

guidance
Definitions
and comments
Altitude
The rarefied atmosphere at high altitude reduces the dielectric strength of the air and hence the rated operational voltage
of the contactor. It also reduces the cooling effect of the air and hence the rated operational current of the contactor (unless
the temperature drops at the same time).
No derating is necessary up to 3000 m.
Derating factors to be applied above this altitude for main pole operational voltage and current (a.c. supply) are as follows.
Altitude
3500 m
4000 m
4500 m
5000 m
Rated operational voltage
0.90
0.80
0.70
0.60
Rated operational current
0.92
0.90
0.88
0.86
Ambient air temperature
The temperature of the air surrounding the device, measured near to the device. The operating characteristics are given:
- with no restriction for temperatures between - 5 and + 55 C,
- with restrictions, if necessary, for temperatures between - 50 and + 70 C.
Rated operational current (Ie)
This is defined taking into account the rated operational voltage, operating rate and duty, utilisation category and ambient
temperature around the device.
Rated conventional
thermal current (Ith) (1)
The current which a closed contactor can sustain for a minimum of 8 hours without its temperature rise exceeding the limits
given in the standards.
Permissible short time rating
The current which a closed contactor can sustain for a short time after a period of no load, without dangerous overheating.
Rated operational voltage (Ue)
This is the voltage value which, in conjunction with the rated operational current, determines the use of the contactor or
starter, and on which the corresponding tests and the utilisation category are based. For 3-phase circuits it is expressed
as the voltage between phases.
Apart from exceptional cases such as rotor short-circuiting, the rated operational voltage Ue is less than or equal to the
rated insulation voltage Ui.
Rated control circuit voltage (Uc)
The rated value of the control circuit voltage, on which the operating characteristics are based. For a.c. applications, the
values are given for a near sinusoidal wave form (less than 5% total harmonic distortion).
Rated insulation voltage (Ui)
This is the voltage value used to define the insulation characteristics of a device and referred to in dielectric tests
determining leakage paths and creepage distances. As the specifications are not identical for all standards, the rated
value given for each of them is not necessarily the same.
Rated impulse withstand

voltage (Uimp)
The peak value of a voltage surge which the device is able to withstand without breaking down.
Rated operational power

(expressed in kW)
The rated power of the standard motor which can be switched by the contactor, at the stated operational voltage.
Rated breaking capacity (2)
This is the current value which the contactor can break in accordance with the breaking conditions specified in the IEC
standard.
Rated making capacity (2)
This is the current value which the contactor can make in accordance with the making conditions specified in the IEC
standard.
On-load factor (m)
This is the ratio between the time the current flows (t) and the duration of the cycle (T)
m=
t
T
Cycle duration: duration of current flow + time at zero current

Pole impedance
The impedance of one pole is the sum of the impedance of all the circuit components between the input terminal and the
output terminal.
The impedance comprises a resistive component (R) and an inductive component (X = L). The total impedance
therefore depends on the frequency and is normally given for 50 Hz. This average value is given for the pole at its rated
operational current.
Electrical durability
This is the average number of on-load operating cycles which the main pole contacts can perform without maintenance.
The electrical durability depends on the utilisation category, the rated operational current and the rated operational
voltage.
Mechanical durability
This is the average number of no-load operating cycles (i.e. with zero current flow through the main poles) which the
contactor can perform without mechanical failure
(1) Conventional thermal current, in free air, conforming to IEC standards.
(2) For a.c. applications, the breaking and making capacities are expressed by the rms value of the symmetrical
component of the short-circuit current. Taking into account the maximum asymmetry which may exist in the circuit, the
contacts therefore have to withstand a peak asymmetrical current which may be twice the rms symmetrical component.
Note: These definitions are extracted from standard IEC/EN 60947-1.
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guidance
Definitions
and comments
Contactor utilisation categories conforming to IEC/EN 60947-4-1
1
The standard utilisation categories define the current values which the contactor must be able to make or break.
These values depend on:
- the type of load being switched: squirrel cage or slip ring motor, resistors,
- the conditions under which making or breaking takes place: motor stalled, starting or running, reversing, plugging.
a.c. applications
Category AC-1
This category applies to all types of a.c. load with a power factor equal to or greater than 0.95 (cos 0.95).
Application examples: heating, distribution.
Category AC-2
This category applies to starting, plugging and inching of slip ring motors.
On closing, the contactor makes the starting current, which is about 2.5 times the rated current of the motor.
On opening, it must break the starting current, at a voltage less than or equal to the mains supply voltage.
Category AC-3
This category applies to squirrel cage motors with breaking during normal running of the motor.
On closing, the contactor makes the starting current, which is about 5 to 7 times the rated current of the motor.
On opening, it breaks the rated current drawn by the motor; at this point, the voltage at the contactor terminals is about
20% of the mains supply voltage. Breaking is light.
Application examples: all standard squirrel cage motors: lifts, escalators, conveyor belts, bucket elevators, compressors,
pumps, mixers, air conditioning units, etc.
Categories AC-4 and AC-2
These categories cover applications with plugging and inching of squirrel cage and slip ring motors.
The contactor closes at a current peak which may be as high as 5 or 7 times the rated motor current. On opening it breaks
this same current at a voltage which is higher, the lower the motor speed. This voltage can be the same as the mains
voltage. Breaking is severe
Application examples: printing machines, wire drawing machines, cranes and hoists, metallurgy industry.
d.c. applications
Category DC-1
This category applies to all types of d.c. load with a time constant (L/R) of less than or equal to 1 ms.
Category DC-3
This category applies to starting, counter-current braking and inching of shunt motors.
Time constant 2 ms.
On closing, the contactor makes the starting current, which is about 2.5 times the rated motor current.
On opening, the contactor must be able to break 2.5 times the starting current at a voltage which is less than or equal to
the mains voltage. The slower the motor speed, and therefore the lower its back e.m.f., the higher this voltage.
Breaking is difficult.
Category DC-5
This category applies to starting, counter-current braking and inching of series wound motors.
Time constant 7.5 ms.
On closing, the contactor makes a starting current peak which may be as high as 2.5 times the rated motor current. On
opening, the contactor breaks this same current at a voltage which is higher, the lower the motor speed. This voltage can
be the same as the mains voltage. Breaking is severe.
Utilisation categories for auxiliary contacts & control relays conforming to IEC/EN 60947-5-1
a.c. applications
Category AC-14
This category applies to the switching of electromagnetic loads whose power drawn with the electromagnet closed is less
than 72 VA.
Application example: switching the operating coil of contactors and relays.
Category AC-15
This category applies to the switching of electromagnetic loads whose power drawn with the electromagnet closed is less
than 72 VA.
Application example: switching the operating coil of contactors.
d.c. applications
Category DC-13
This category applies to the switching of electromagnetic loads for which the time taken to reach 95% of the steady state
current (T = 0.95) is equal to 6 times the power P drawn by the load (with P 50 W).
Application example: switching the operating coil of contactors without economy resistor.
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Protective treatment
according to climatic environment

guidance
Depending on the climatic and environmental conditions in which the equipment is placed, Schneider can offer specially
adapted products to meet your requirements.
In order to make the correct choice of protective finish, two points should be remembered:
i The prevailing climate of the country is never the only criterion.
i Only the atmosphere in the immediate vicinity of the equipment need be considered.
All climates treatment TC

This is the standard treatment for Schneider equipment and is suitable for the vast majority of applications.
It is the equivalent of treatments described as Klimafest, Climateproof, Total tropicalisation or Super tropicalisation
and meets the same requirements, in particular :
i Publication UTE C 63-100 (method l), successive cycles of humid heat at:
+ 40 C and 95 % relative humidity.
i DIN 50016 - Variations of ambient conditions within a climatic chamber:
+ 23 C and 83 % relative humidity,
+ 40 C and 92 % relative humidity.
It also meets the requirements of the following marine classification authorities: BV-LROS-GL-DNV-RINA.
Characteristics
i Steel components are usually treated with zinc chromate and, when they have a mechanical function, they may also
be painted.
i Insulating materials are selected for their high electrical, dielectric and mechanical characteristics.
i Metal enclosures have a stoved paint finish, applied over a primary phosphate protective coat, or are galvanised (e.g.
some prefabricated busbar trunking components).
Limits for use of TC (All climates) treatment
i TC treatment is suitable for the following temperatures and humidity:
Temperature
(C)
Relative humidity (%)
20
95
40
80
50
50
i It may also be used where the above limits are only exceeded accidentally or for very short periods, or where
temperature variations are not sufficient or fast enough to cause heavy condensation or dripping water on the
equipment.
TC treatment is therefore suitable for all latitudes, including tropical and equatorial regions, where the equipment is
mounted in normal, ventilated industrial locations. Being sheltered from external climatic conditions, temperature
variations are small, the risk of condensation is minimised and the risk of dripping water is virtually non-existent.
Extension of use of TC (All climates) treatment
In cases where the humidity around the equipment exceeds the conditions described above, where the equipment, in
tropical regions, is mounted outdoors, or where it is placed in a very humid location (laundries, sugar refineries, steam
rooms, etc.), TC treatment can still be used if the following precautions are taken:
i The enclosure in which the equipment is mounted must be protected with a TH finish (see next page) and must be
well ventilated to avoid condensation and dripping water (e.g. enclosure base plate mounted on spacers).
i Components mounted inside the enclosure must have a TC finish.
i If the equipment is to be switched off for long periods, a heater must be provided and switched on automatically when
the equipment is turned off. This heater keeps the inside of the enclosure at a temperature slightly higher than the
outside surrounding temperature, thereby avoiding any risk of condensation and dripping water (the heat produced by
the equipment itself in normal running is sufficient to provide this temperature difference).
i For pilot devices, the use of TC treatment can be extended to outdoor use provided the enclosure is made of light
alloys, zinc alloys or plastic material. In this case, it is essential to ensure that the degree of protection against
penetration of liquids and solid objects is suitable for the applications involved.
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according to climatic environment

guidance
TH treatment for hot and humid environments

This treatment is for hot and humid atmospheres where installations are subject to condensation, dripping water and the
risk of fungi.
Plastic insulating components are also resistant to attacks from insects such as termites and cockroaches. These
properties have led to this treatment being described as Tropical Finish, but this does not mean that all equipment
installed in tropical and equatorial regions must systematically have undergone TH treatment. On the other hand, certain
operating conditions in temperate climates may well require the use of TH treated equipment (see limitations for use
of TC treatment).
Special characteristics of TH treatment

i All insulating components are made of materials which are either resistant to fungi or treated with a fungicide, and which
have increased resistance to creepage (Standards IEC 112, NF C 26-220, DIN 5348).
i Metal enclosures receive a top-coat of stoved, fungicidal paint, applied over a rust inhibiting undercoat.
Components with TH treatment may be subject to a surcharge (1). Please call our Customer information centre on
0870 608 8 608.
(1) A large number of Telemecanique products are TH treated as standard and are, therefore, not subject to a surcharge.
Protective treatment selection guide

Location
Environmental
conditions
Duty
cycle
Internal
heating of
enclosure
when not in use
Type
of
climate
of
of
components enclosure
Indoors
No dripping
water or
condensation
Unimportant
Unnecessary
Unimportant
TC
TC
Presence
of dripping
water
or
condensation
Frequent
switching off
for periods of
more than 1 day
No
Temperate
Equatorial
TC
TH
TH
TH
Yes
Unimportant
TC
TH
Continuous
Unnecessary
Unimportant
TC
TH
Outdoors
(sheltered)
No dripping
water
or dew
Unimportant
Unnecessary
Temperate
Equatorial
TC
TH
TC
TH
Exposed
outdoors
or
near the
sea
Frequent and
regular presence
of dripping water
or dew
Frequent
switching off
for periods of
more than 1 day
No
Temperate
Equatorial
TC
TH
TH
TH
Yes
Unimportant
TC
TH
Continuous
Unnecessary
Unimportant TC
TH
These treatments cover, in particular, the applications defined by methods I and II of guide UTE C 63-100.
Special precautions for electronic equipment

Electronic products always meet the requirements of TC treatment. A number of them are TH treated as standard.
Some electronic products (for example: programmable controllers, flush mountable controllers CCX and flush mountable
operator terminals XBT) necessitate the use of an enclosure providing a degree of protection to at least IP 54, as defined
by the standards IEC 664 and NF C 20 040, for use in industrial applications or in environmental conditions requiring a
TH treatment.
These electronic products, including flush mountable products, must have a degree of protection to at least IP 20 (either
provided by the enclosure itself or following installation) for restricted access locations where the degree of pollution does
not exceed 2 (a test booth not containing machinery or other dust producing activities, for example).
Special treatments
For highly corrosive industrial environments, Schneider is able to offer special protective treatments.
Please call our Customer information centre on 0870 608 8 608.
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Degrees of protection

guidance
provided by enclosure
against the penetration
of solid bodies, water
and personnel access
to live parts
The European standard IEC/EN 60529 dated October 1991, IEC publication 529 (2nd edition - November 1989), defines
a coding system (IP code) for indicating the degree of protection provided by electrical equipment enclosures against
accidental direct contact with live parts and against the ingress of solid foreign objects or water.
This standard does not apply to protection against the risk of explosion or conditions such as humidity, corrosive gasses,
fungi or vermin.
Certain equipment is designed to be mounted on an enclosure which will contribute towards achieving the required
degree of protection (example: control devices mounted on an enclosure).
Different parts of an equipment can have different degrees of protection (example: enclosure with an opening in the
base).
Standard NF C 15-100 (May 1991 edition), section 512, table 51 A, provides a cross-reference between the various
degrees of protection and the environmental conditions classification, relating to the selection of equipment according
to external factors.
Practical guide UTE C 15-103 shows, in the form of tables, the characteristics required for electrical equipment
(including minimum degrees of protection), according to the locations in which they are installed.
IP iii code
1st characteristic numeral: corresponds to protection of the

equipment against penetration of solid objects and protection of personnel against direct contact with live parts.
The IP code comprises 2 characteristic numerals (e.g. IP 55) and may

include an additional letter when
the actual protection of personnel
against direct contact with live parts
is better than that indicated by the
first numeral (e.g. IP 20C).
Any characteristic numeral which is
unspecified is replaced by an X (e.g.
IP XXB).
0
1
2 nd characteristic numeral: corresponds to

protection of the equipment against penetration of water with harmful effects.
Protection of the equipment
Protection of
personnel
Non-protected
Non-protected
Protected against
direct contact with
the back of the
hand (accidental
contacts).
50 mm
12,5 mm
2,5 mm
1 mm
Protected against
the penetration
of solid objects
having a diameter greater than or
equal to 50 mm.
Protected against
the penetration
of solid objects
having a diame ter greater than or
equal to 12.5 mm.
Protected against
direct finger contact.
Protected against
the penetration
of solid objects
having a diameter greater than or
equal to 2.5 mm.
Protected against
direct contact with
a 2.5 mm tool.
Protected against
the penetration
of solid objects
having a diameter > 1 mm.
Dust protected
(no harmful deposits).
Dust tight.
Protected against
vertical dripping water, (condensation).
1 5
60
Protected against
rain at an angle of
up to 60.
Protected against
splashing water in
all directions.
Protected against
water jets in all directions.
Protected against
powerful jets of water and waves.
Protected against
direct contact with
a 1 mm wire.
Protected against
direct contact with
a 1 mm wire.
Protected against
direct contact with
a 1 mm wire.
1m
8
m
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Protected against
dripping water at an
angle of up to 15.
7
6
Non-protected
15 cm
min.
Protected against
the effects of temporary immersion.
Protected against
the effects of prolonged immersion
under specified conditions.
Additional letter: corresponds to

protection of personnel against
direct contact with live parts.
With the back of the hand.
With the finger.
C
D
With a 2.5 mm tool.
With a 1 mm wire.
against mechanical
impact
The European standard IEC/EN 50102 dated March 1995 defines a coding
system (IK code) for indicating the degree of protection provided by electrical
equipment enclosures against external mechanical impact.
Standard NF C 15-100 (May 1991 edition), section 512, table 51 A, provides
a cross-reference between the various degrees of protection and the environmental conditions classification, relating to the selection of equipment
according to external factors.
Practical guide UTE C 15-103 shows, in the form of tables, the characteristics
required for electrical equipment (including minimum degrees of protection),
according to the locations in which they are installed.
IK ii code
2 characteristic numerals: corresponding to a value of impact energy.
The IK code comprises 2 characteristic numerals (e.g. IK 05).
h (cm)
Energy (J)
7.5
0.15
10
0.2
03
17.5
0.35
04
25
0.5
05
35
0.7
20
40
30
20
10
40
20
00
Non-protected
01
0,2 kg
h
02
06
0,5 kg
h
07
08
1,7 kg
h
09
10
5 kg
h
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Product standards
and approvals

guidance
Standardisation
Conformity to standards
The products manufactured by Telemecanique satisfy, in the majority of cases, national (for example: BS in Great Britain,
NF in France, DIN in Germany), European (for example: EN) or international (IEC) standards. These product standards
precisely define the performance of the designated products (such as IEC 60947 for low voltage equipment).
When used correctly, as designated by the manufacturer and in accordance with the regulations and rules of the art, these
products will allow assembled equipment, machine systems or installations to conform to their appropriate standards (for
example: IEC 60204, relating to electrical equipment used on industrial machines).
Telemecanique is able to provide proof of conformity of its production, in accordance with the standards selected by
ourselves, due to our quality assurance system.
On request, and depending on the situation, Telemecanique can provide the following:
- a declaration of conformity,
- a certificate of conformity (ASEFA/LOVAG),
- an approval certificate or agreement, in the countries where this procedure is required or for particular specifications,
such as those existing in the merchant marine.
Code
ANSI
BS
CEI
DIN/VDE
EN
GOST
IEC
JIS
NBN
NEN
NFC
SAA
UNE
Standards body
Name
American National Standards Institute
British Standards Institution
Comitato Electtrotechnico Italiano
Verband Deutscher Electrotechniker
Comit Europen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Gosudarstvenne Komitet Standartov
International Electrotechnical Commission
Japanese Industrial Standard
Institut Belge de Normalisation
Nederlands Normalisatie Institut
Union Technique de l'Electricit
Standards Association of Australia
Instituto Nacional de Racionalizacion y Normalizacion
Country
Abbreviation
ANSI
BSI
CEI
VDE
CENELEC
GOST
IEC
JISC
IBN
NNI
UTE
SAA
IRANOR
USA
Great Britain
Italy
Germany
Europe
Russia
Worldwide
Japan
Belgium
Netherlands
France
Australia
Spain
European EN standards
This is a group of technical specifications established in conjunction with, and approval of, the relative bodies within the
various CENELEC member countries (EEC and EFTA). Arrived at by the principal of consensus, the European standards
are the result of a majority vote. Such adopted standards are then integrated into the national collection of standards, and
contradictory national standards are withdrawn.
The European standards are now incorporated within the French standards and carry the prefix NF EN. Under the
Technical Union of Electricity (UTE), the French version of the corresponding European standard carries a double
notation: European reference (NF EN ) and classification (C ).
In addition, the standard NF EN 60947-4-1 relating to motor contactors and starters, effectively constitutes the French
version of the European standard EN 60947-4-1 and carries the UTE classification C 63-110.
This standard is identical to the British standard BS EN 60947-4-1 or the German standard DIN VDE 0660 Teil 102.
Whenever reasonably practical, European standards reflect the international standards (IEC).
For automation system components and distribution equipment, Telemecanique supplements the requirements of the
French NF standards with those necessary for all other major industrial countries.
Regulations
European Directives
The opening of the European market assumes a harmonisation of the regulations pertaining to each member country of
the European Community.
The purpose of the European Directive is the elimination of obstacles hindering the free circulation of goods within the
European Community, and its application applies to each member country.
Member countries are obliged to transcribe each Directive into their national legislation and to simultaneously withdraw
any contradictory regulation.
The Directives, in particular those of a technical content concerning us here, only establish the objectives to be obtained
and are referred to as essential requirements.
The manufacturer is obliged to ensure that all measures are taken to provide conformity to the regulations of the particular
Directive applicable to his product.
As a general rule, the manufacturer certifies conformity to the essential requirements of the Directive(s) for his product
by affixing a CE marking.
Significance of the CE marking
- The CE marking affixed to a product signifies that the manufacturer certifies that the product conforms to the relevant
European Directive(s) and is obligatory for a product, subject to one or more of the European Directives, before it can
be freely distributed within the European Community.
- The CE marking is intended solely for national market control authorities.
- The CE marking must not be confused with a conformity marking.
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Product standards
and approvals

guidance
European Directives (continued)

For electrical equipment, only conformity to standards signifies that the product is suitable for its designated function, and
only the guarantee of an established manufacturer can provide a high level of quality assurance.
For Telemecanique labelled products, one or several Directives are liable to be applied, in particular:
- the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC amended by the Directive 93/68/EEC: the CE marking relating to this Directive,
obligatory from 1st. January 1997.
- the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by the Directives 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC: the
CE marking on products covered by this Directive, obligatory from 1st. January 1996.
ASEFA-LOVAG certification
The function of ASEFA (Association des Stations d'Essais Franaise d'Appareils lectriques - Association of French
Testing Stations for Low Voltage Industrial Electrical Equipment) is to carry out tests for conformity to standards and to
issue certificates and test reports. ASEFA laboratories are authorised by the National Testing Network (RNE).
ASEFA is now effectively a member of the European accord group LOVAG (Low Voltage Agreement Group). This means
that any certificates issued by LOVAG/ASEFA are recognised by all the authorities forming the membership of the group
and carry the same validity as those issued by any of the member authorities.
Quality labels
When components can be used in domestic and similar applications, it is sometimes necessary to obtain a Quality label
which is a form of certification of conformity.
Code
Quality label
Country
CEBEC
Comit Electrotechnique Belge
Belgium
KEMA-KEUR
Keuring van Electrotechnische Materialen
Netherlands
NF-USE
Union Technique de l'Electricit
France
VE
sterreichischer Verband fr Electrotechnik
Austria
SEMKO
Svenska Electriska Materiel Kontrollanatalten
Sweden
Approvals
In some countries, the approval of certain electrical equipment is required by law. In this case, an approval certificate is
issued by the official test authority.
Each approved component must bear the relevant quality label when this is mandatory:
Code
Approval authority
Country
ASE
Association Suisse des Electriciens
Switzerland
CSA
Canadian Standards Association
Canada
DEMKO
Danmarks Elektriske Materielkontrol
Denmark
FI
Shktarkastuskeskus Elinspektions Centralen (SETI)
Finland
NEMKO
Norges Elektriske Materiellkontroll
Norway
UL
Underwriters Laboratories
USA
Note on approvals issued by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL). There are two levels of approval:
Recognized (
Listed (UL)
The component is fully approved for inclusion in equipment built in a workshop, where the
operating limits are known by the equipment manufacturer and where its use within such limits
is acceptable by the Underwriters Laboratories.
The component is not approved as a Product for general use because its manufacturing
characteristics are incomplete or its application possibilities are limited.
A Recognized component does not necessarily carry the approval symbol.
The component conforms to all the requirements of the classification applicable to it and may
therefore be used both as a Product for general use and as a component in assembled
equipment.
A Listed component must carry the approval symbol.
Marine classification authorities

Prior approval by certain marine classification authorities is generally required for electrical equipment which is intended
for use on board merchant vessels.
Code
Classification authority
Country
BV
Bureau Veritas
France
DNV
Det Norske Veritas
Norway
GL
Germanischer Lloyd
Russia
LROS
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Great Britain
NKK
Nippon Kaiji Kyoka
Japan
RINA
Registro Italiano Navale
Italy
RRS
Register of Shipping
Russia
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Standard motor
duty conditions

guidance
General
The terms used below are based on the definitions given the standard "Rotating electrical machines - Ratings and
performance" IEC/EN 60034-1.
The function of motors is specified in accordance with conventional types of duty, covering one or more normal running
states during specified periods, following a given sequence.
The running state is understood to mean the whole of the electrical and mechanical forces controlling the operation of
a machine at any given time.
Thermal equilibrium is the state attained when temperatures taken on different parts of the motor vary by no more than
2K per hour.
The load factor, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio between the on-load operating time, including starting and
braking, and the total cycle time.
Duty types
S1 - Continuous duty:
This is operation in a constant state for a time sufficient to achieve thermal equilibrium. The nominal power rating of the
motor Pn applies to this duty. The different values given by the maker for other duties give the power rating Pe relating
to a particular duty.
S2 - Short time duty:
This is operation in a constant state for a given time, less than that required to produce thermal equilibrium, followed by
a break lasting long enough to restore the temperature to within approximately 2K of that of the cooling medium. This duty
is defined by a time rating, being 10 - 30 - 60 - 90 or 120 minutes.
S3 - Intermittent periodic duty:
This consists of a sequence of identical cycles, each with a constant state operating time and a resting time. The heat
generated during starting is negligible. The usual maximum is six cycles per hour.
S4 - Intermittent periodic duty with starting:
This consists of a sequence of identical cycles, each with a constant state operating time and a resting time, where the
starting time is significant. To stop the operation, the motor is either allowed to slow down of its own accord after being
switched off or stopped by a braking method such as a mechanical brake, which avoids further heating of the motor
windings. An S4 duty rating is defined by the load factor for each cycle and the number of starting operations per given
time (preferably 1 hour). It is necessary to state precisely the type of starting and its duration.
S5 - Intermittent periodic duty with starting and electrical braking:
This consists of a sequence of identical cycles, each with a starting time, a constant state running time, a short electrical
braking time and a resting time. The S5 duty is defined like the S4, with the addition of precise information concerning
the type of braking and its duration. The cycles can include inching, i.e. incomplete starting.
S6 - Continuous-operation periodic duty:
A sequence of identical duty cycles, each cycle consisting of a period of operation at constant load and a period of
operation at no-load. There is no rest and de-energized period.
S7 - Continuous-operation periodic duty with electric braking:
A sequence of identical duty cycles, each cycle consisting of a period of starting, a period of operation at constant load
and a period of electric braking. There is no rest and de-energized period.
Selection criteria
Motor manufacturers commonly list the kW ratings suitable for a standard S1 duty. Where a system requires a motor
having a different duty type to be employed it is essential that a motor suitable for that duty be employed together with
motor starter components suitably rated according to the duty as defined in the following pages.
Thermal overload classes, 10A, 10, 20 and 30, are available for the protection of motors having differing starting time.
Most motors and starters will employ a Class 10A or Class 10 overload. Where a long starting time is required, using a
Class 20 or Class 30 overload, it is important to ensure that both motor and starter components are suitable for the motor
duty envisaged.
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Voltage ratings

guidance
Standard IEC/EN 60038

With the publication of the 1983 edition of this standard, voltage ratings in the field of low voltage products were redefined.
The a.c. power supply mains ratings 220 V/380 V and 240 V/415 V have been replaced by a single rating of
230 V/400 V.
For a 20-year transitional period until the year 2003, a + 6 %/- 10 % tolerance corresponding to 244 V and 207 V has been
established for countries that used the voltage rating 220 V/380 V. For countries that used the voltage rating
240 V415 V, a + 10 %/- 6 % tolerance corresponding to 253 V and 216 V is applicable. Establishing mains tolerances until
the year 2003 ensures that electronic equipment designed for the old voltages will function safety until the end of their
service life. Starting in 2003, voltage ratings will be expanded to + 10 %/- 10 % in all countries.
Phase to neutral voltage ratings and their tolerances for various low voltage mains supplies
Voltage (V)
255
253
244
242
220 V
220 V
230 V
240 V
240 V
230
226
216
207
198
Old mains supply

Transitional period to the year 2003 for the old mains supply
Application of standard IEC/EN 60038
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Tests

guidance
Tests according to standard utilisation categories
conforming to IEC/EN 60947 based on rated
operational current Ie and rated operational voltage Ue
Contactors
1
Making and breaking conditions
(normal operation)
a.c. supply
Typical
applications
Resistors, non
inductive or slightly
inductive loads

(occasional operation)
Utilisation
category
Making
I
U
cos
Breaking
I
U
cos
Making
I
U
AC-1
Ie
1.05 Ue
0.8
Ie
1.05 Ue
0.8
1.5 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.8
1.5 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.8
AC-2
2 Ie
1.05 Ue
0.65
2 Ie
1.05 Ue
0.65
4 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.65
4 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.65
2 Ie
1.05 Ue
0.45
2 Ie
1.05 Ue
0.45
10 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.45
8 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.45
2 Ie
1.05 Ue
0.35
2 Ie
1.05 Ue
0.35
10 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.35
8 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.35
6 Ie
1.05 Ue
0.45
6 Ie
1.05Ue
0.45
12 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.35
10 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.35
6 Ie
1.05 Ue
0.35
6 Ie
1.05 Ue
0.35
12 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.35
10 Ie
1.05 Ue 0.35
cos
Breaking
I
U
cos
Motors
Slip ring motors:
starting,
breaking.
Squirrel cage motors: AC-3

starting, breaking
le 100 A
whilst motor running.
Ie > 100 A
Squirrel cage or slip AC-4
ring motors: starting, le 100 A
plugging, inching
Ie > 100 A
`
d.c. supply
Typical
applications
Resistors, non
inductive or slightly
inductive loads
Utilisation
category
Making
I
U
Breaking
L/R (ms) I
U
L/R (ms)
Making
I
U
DC-1
Ie
Ie
Ue
1.5 Ie
1.05 Ue 1
1.5 Ie
1.05 Ue 1
Ue
L/R (ms)
Breaking
I
U
L/R (ms)
Shunt wound motors: DC-3

starting,
counter-current
braking, inching
2.5 Ie 1.05 Ue
2.5 Ie
1.05 Ue
4 Ie
1.05 Ue 2.5
4 Ie
1.05 Ue 2.5
Series would motors: DC-5

starting,
counter-current
braking, inching
2.5 Ie 1.05 Ue
7.5
2.5 Ie
1.05 Ue
7.5
4 Ie
1.05 Ue 15
4 Ie
1.05 Ue 15
Auxiliary contacts and control relays

(normal operation)

(occasional operation)
a.c. supply
Typical
applications
Utilisation
category
Making
I
U
cos
Breaking
I
U
cos
Making
I
U
cos
Breaking
I
U
cos
Electromagnets
- < 72 VA
- > 72 VA
AC-14
AC-15
6 Ie Ue
10 Ie Ue
0.3
0.3
Ie
Ie
0.3
0.3
6 Ie
10 Ie
0.7
0.3
6 Ie
10 Ie
0.7
0.3
d.c. supply
Typical
applications
Utilisation
category
Making
I
U
Breaking
L/R (ms) I
U
L/R (ms)
Making
I
U
L/R (ms)
Breaking
I
U
Electromagnets
DC-13
Ie
1/12
Ue
Ue
Ue
1.1 Ue
1.1 Ue
1.1 Ue
1.1 Ue
L/R (ms)
6P
Ie
Ue
6P
1.1 Ie 1.1 Ue 6 P
Ie
1.1 Ue 6 P
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1) The value 6 P (in watts) is based on practical observations and is considered to represent the majority of magnetic
loads up to the maximum limit of P = 50 W i.e. 6 P = 300 ms = L/R.
Above this, the loads are made up of smaller loads in parallel. The value 300 ms is therefore a maximum limit whatever
the value of current drawn.
Full-load
currents

guidance
Average full-load currents of 3-phase squirrel
cage motors
3-phase 4-pole motors, 50/60 Hz

U
200/
433/
500/
208 V 220 V 230 V 380 V 400 V 415 V 440 V 460 V 525 V 575 V 660 V 690 V 750 V 1000 V
(1)
(1)
(1)
Power
kW
0.37
HP
0.5
A
2
A
1.8
A
2
A
1.03
A
0.98
A
0.99
A
1
A
1
A
0.8
A
0.6
A
0.4
0.55
0.75
0.75
1
3
3.8
2.75
3.5
2.8
3.6
1.6
2
1.5
1.9
1.36
1.68
1.4
1.8
1.21
1.5
1.1
1.4
0.9
1.1
0.6
0.75
1.1
1.5
1.5
2
5
6.8
4.4
6.1
5.2
6.8
2.6
3.5
2.5
3.4
2.5
3.5
2.37
3.06
2.6
3.4
2
2.6
2.1
2.7
1.5
2
1
1.3
2.2
3
9.6
12.6
8.7
11.5
9.6
5
6.6
4.8
6.3
5
6.5
4.42
5.77
4.8
3.8
5
3.9
2.8
3.8
3.5
1.9
2.5
16.2
14.5
15.2
8.5
8.1
8.4
7.9
7.6
6.5
6.1
4.9
4.9
3
3.3
5.5
7.5
7.5
10
22
28.8
20
27
22
28
11.5
15.5
11
14.8
11
14
10.4
13.7
11
14
9
12
9
11
6.6
6.9
6.7
9
4.5
6
9
11
15
36
42
32
39
42
18.5
22
18.1
21
17
21
16.9
20.1
21
13.9
18.4
17
10.6
14
10.5
12.1
11
7
9
15
18.5
20
25
57
70
52
64
54
68
30
37
28.5
35
28
35
26.5
32.8
27
34
23
28.5
22
27
17.3
21.9
16.5
20.2
15
18.5
12
14.5
22
30
30
40
84
114
75
103
80
104
44
60
42
57
40
55
39
51.5
40
52
33
45
32
41
25.4
54.6
24.2
33
22
30
17
23
37
45
50
60
138
162
126
150
130
154
72
85
69
81
66
80
64
76
65
77
55
65
52
62
42
49
40
46.8
36
42
28
33
55
75
75
100
200
270
182
240
192
248
105
138
100
131
100
135
90
125
96
124
80
105
77
99
61
82
58
75.7
52
69
40
53
90
110
125
150
330
400
295
356
312
360
170
205
162
195
165
200
146
178
156
180
129
156
125
144
98
118
94
113
85
103
65
78
132
200
480
520
425
472
480
245
273
233
222
240
260
215
236
240
187
207
192
140
152
135
123
136
90
100
160
250
560
520
600
300
285
280
256
300
220
240
170
200
165
150
115
138
200
220
300
680
770
626
700
720
370
408
352
388
340
385
321
353
360
281
310
288
215
235
203
224
185
204
150
160
250
280
350
850
800
840
460
528
437
425
401
420
360
336
274
253
230
200
220
315
450
1070 990
1080
584
555
535
505
540
445
432
337
321
292
239
250
355
500
1150
1200
635
605
580
549
600
500
480
370
350
318
262
273
400
450
600
1250
1440
710
675
650
611
720
540
576
410
390
356
288
320
500
560
1570
1760
900
855
1000 950
820
920
780
870
680
760
515
575
494
549
450
500
350
380
630
710
1980
1100 1045 1020

1260 1200 1140
965
1075
850
960
645
725
605
694
550
630
425
480
1100
1220
830
925
790
880
550
610
800 1090
1450
1320 1250
900 1220
1610
1470 1390
(1) Values conforming to the NEC (National Electrical Code).
These values are given as a guide. They may vary depending on the type of motor and manufacturer.
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Contactor selection

guidance
For utilisation category AC-1
Maximum operational current (open-mounted device)
Contactor
size
LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1LP1- LP1LP1K09 K12 D09
D12 D18 D25 D32
D38 D40
DT20 DT25 DT32 DT40
DT60
Maximum operating rate

in operating cycles/hour
600
600
600
(1)
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
Connections/
cabling conforming
to IEC/EN 60947-1
Operational current
in AC-1 in A,
according to the
ambient temperature, conforming to
IEC/EN 60947-1
cable c.s.a.
mm2
(1)
10
16
10
16
bar size
mm
(1)
40 C
20
20
25
(1)
25
32
40
50
60
50
60
60 C
20
20
25
(1)
25
32
40
50
60
50
60
70 C
A (at Uc)(1)
(1)
17
(1)
17
22
28
35
45
35
42
Maximum
operational
power
60 C
220/230 V
kW
(1)
11
14
18
21
18
21
240 V
kW
(1)
12
15
19
23
19
23
380/400 V
kW
14
14
15
(1)
15
20
25
31
37
31
37
415 V
kW
14
14
17
(1)
17
21
27
34
41
34
41
440 V
kW
15
15
18
(1)
18
23
29
36
43
36
43
500 V
kW
17
17
20
(1)
20
23
33
41
49
41
49
660/690 V
kW
22
22
27
(1)
27
34
43
54
65
54
65
70
1000 V
kW
(1)
(1) Please call our Customer information centre on 0870 608 8 608.
Increase in operational current by parallelling of poles

Apply the following multiplying factors to the current values given above. The factors take into account the often unbalanced
current distribution between phases: - 2 poles in parallel: K = 1.6
- 3 poles in parallel: K = 2.25
- 4 poles in parallel: K = 2.8
Millions of operating cycles
440 V)
LC1-D115
LC1-D150
LC1-D95
LC1-D50
LC1, LP1-D65
LC1, LP1-D80
LC1-D25
LC1-DT40
LC1-D32, LC1-D38
LC1-DT60
LC1, LP1-D40
LC1-D18
LC1-DT32
LC1-D09
LC1-DT20
LC1-D12
LC1-DT25
LC1, LP1, LP4-K12
LC1, LP1, LP4-K09
Selection according to required electrical durability, in category AC-1 (Ue
10
8
6
4
2
1,5
1
0,8
0,6
0,4
0,2
0,1
1
10
20
25
32 40
50 60
80 100
125
Control of resistive circuits (cos 0.95).

The current broken (Ic) in category AC-1 is equal to the current (Ie) normally drawn by the load.
Example: Ue = 220 V - Ie = 50 A - 40 C - Ic = Ie = 50 A.
2 million operating cycles required.
The above selection curves show the contactor rating needed: either LC1 or LP1-D50.
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200 250
400
Current broken in A
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D95
D115
D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630
F780
F800
BL
BM
BP
BR
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
120
120
120
120
25
25
50
50
120
120
150
185
185
240
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
30 x 5 40 x 5 60 x 5 100 x 5 60 x 5 50 x 5 80 x 5 100 x 5 100 x 10
80
80
125
125
250
250
275
315
350
400
500
700
1000
1600
1000
800
1250
2000
2750
80
80
125
125
200
200
275
280
300
360
430
580
850
1350
850
700
1100
1750
2400
56
56
80
80
160
160
180
200
250
290
340
500
700
1100
700
600
900
1500
2000
29
29
45
45
80
80
90
100
120
145
170
240
350
550
350
300
425
700
1000
31
31
49
49
83
83
100
110
125
160
180
255
370
570
370
330
450
800
1100
50
50
78
78
135
135
165
175
210
250
300
430
600
950
600
500
800
1200
1600
54
54
85
85
140
140
170
185
220
260
310
445
630
1000
630
525
825
1250
1700
58
58
90
90
150
150
180
200
230
290
330
470
670
1050
670
550
850
1400
2000
65
65
102
102
170
170
200
220
270
320
380
660
750
1200
750
600
900
1500
2100
86
86
135
135
235
235
280
300
370
400
530
740
1000
1650
1000
800
1100
1900
2700
85
100
120
120
345
345
410
450
540
640
760
950
1500
2400
1500
1100
1700
3000
4200
LC1-BR
LC1-
LC1-BP
LC1-
LC1-BL, BM
LC1-
LC1-F780
LC1-
LC1-F630
LC1-F800
LC1-
LC1-F500
LC1-
LC1-F330
LC1-F400
LC1LP1D80
LC1-
D50
LC1LP1D65
LC1-F185
LC1-F225
LC1-F265
LC1-
10
8
6
4
1
0,8
0,6
(1)
0,4
0,2
(1) The dotted lines are only applicable

to LC1-F225 contactors.
0,1
20
Example:
40
50
60
80
100
200
600
800 1000
300 350
275 315 400 500
700
1600 2000
4000
Current broken in A
Ue = 220 V - Ie = 500 A - 40 C - Ic = Ie = 500 A.

The above selection curves show the contactor rating needed: LC1-F780.
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Contactor selection

guidance
Operational current and power conforming to IEC
Contactor
size
( 60 C)
LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1LP1- LP1- LP1K06 K09 K12 K16 D09 D12 D18 D25 D32 D38 D40
Max. operational
current in AC-3
440 V
12
16
12
18
25
32
38
40
Rated
operational
power P
(standard
motor power
ratings)
220/240 V
kW
1.5
2.2
2.2
5.5
7.5
11
380/400 V
kW
2.2
5.5
7.5
5.5
7.5
11
15
18.5
18.5
415 V
kW
2.2
5.5
7.5
5.5
11
15
18.5
22
440 V
kW
5.5
7.5
5.5
11
15
18.5
22
500 V
kW
5.5
5.5
7.5
10
15
18.5
18.5
22
660/690 V
kW
5.5
7.5
10
15
18.5
18.5
30
1000 V
kW
22
Maximum operating rate in operating cycles/hour (1)

On-load
Operational
factor
power
LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1D09
85%
25 %
D12
D18
D25
D32
D38
D40
1200 1200 1200 1200 1000 1000 1000
0.5 P
3000 3000 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500
1800 1800 1800 1800 1200 1200 1200
Operational current and power conforming to UL, CSA ( 60 C)

Contactor
size
LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1LP1- LP1- LP1K06 K09 K12 D09 D12 D18 D25 D32 D38 D40
Max. operational
current in AC-3
440 V
12
12
18
25
32
40
Rated
operational
power P
(standard
motor power
ratings)
60 Hz
200/208 V
HP
1.5
7.5
10
10
230/240 V
HP
1.5
7.5
10
10
460/480 V
HP
7.5
7.5
10
15
20
30
575/600 V
HP
10
7.5
10
15
20
25
30
(1) Depending on the operational power and the on-load factor ( 60 C).
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LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D50
D65
D80
D95
D115
D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630
F780
F800
BL
BM
BP
BR
50
65
80
95
115
150
185
225
265
330
400
500
630
780
800
750
1000
1500
1800
15
18.5
22
25
30
40
55
63
75
100
110
147
200
220
250
220
280
425
500
22
30
37
45
55
75
90
110
132
160
200
250
335
400
450
400
500
750
900
25
37
45
45
59
80
100
110
140
180
220
280
375
425
450
425
530
800
900
30
37
45
45
59
80
100
110
140
200
250
295
400
425
450
450
560
800
900
30
37
55
55
75
90
110
129
160
200
257
355
400
450
450
500
600
750
900
33
37
45
45
80
100
110
129
160
220
280
335
450
475
475
560
670
750
900
30
37
45
45
65
75
100
100
147
160
185
335
450
450
450
530
530
670
750
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D50
D65
D80
D95
D115
D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630
F780
F800
BL
BM
BP
BR
1000
1000
750
750
750
750
750
750
750
750
500
500
500
500
500
120
120
120
120
2500
2500
2000
2000
2000
1200
2000
2000
2000
2000
1200
1200
1200
1200
600
120
120
120
120
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
600
600
120
120
120
120
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D50
D65
D80
D95
D115
D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630
F780
F800
50
65
80
95
115
150
185
225
265
330
400
500
630
780
800
15
20
30
30
30
40
50
60
60
75
100
150
250
350
15
20
30
30
40
50
60
75
75
100
125
200
300
450
400
40
50
60
60
75
100
125
150
150
200
250
400
600
900
900
40
50
60
60
100
125
150
150
200
250
300
500
800
900
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Contactor selection

guidance
according to required
electrical durability
LC1-D150
LC1-D80
LC1-D95
LC1-D115
LC1-D65
LC1-D50
LC1-D40
LC1-D32
LC1-D38
LC1-D25
LC1-K16
5
LC1-D18
LC1, LP1, LP4-K12

LC1-D12
4
10
8
Control of 3-phase
asynchronous motors
with breaking whilst
running.
The current broken (Ic)
in category AC-3 is
equal to the rated
operational current (Ie)
of the motor.
LC1-D09
LC1, LP1, LP4-K06
LC1, LP1, LP4-K09
Use in category AC-3 (Ue 440 V)
6
4
2
1,5
1
0,8
0,6
0,5
50
25 30 37
32
40
30
45
55
18,5
95 115
150
200
Current broken in A
22
25
65 80
15
7,5
2,2
16 20
18
11
7 8 9 10 12
5,5
1,5
0,75
0,55
kW
75
37
30
22
18,5
15
11
7,5
5,5
2,2
1,5
0,75
230 V
75
55
37
45
30
22
18,5
15
11
7,5
5,5
1,5
2,2
400 V
440 V
kW
kW
Operational power in kW-50 Hz

Example
Asynchronous motor with P = 5.5 kW - Ue = 400 V - Ie = 11 A - Ic = Ie = 11 A
or asynchronous motor with P = 5.5 kW - Ue = 415 V - Ie = 11 A - Ic = Ie = 11 A
The above selection curves show the contactor rating needed: LC1-D18.
LC1-D150
LC1-D80
LC1-D95
LC1-D115
LC1-D65
LC1-D50
LC1-D40
LC1-D32,
LC1-D38
LC1-D25
LC1-D18
LC1-D12
LC1-D09
Use in category AC-3 (Ue = 660/690 V) (1)
Control of 3-phase
asynchronous motors
running.
in category AC-3 is
equal to the rated
of the motor.
10
8
6
4
3
2
1,5
1
0,8
0,6
1
7 8 10
6,6
9 11
15
17
20
22
50 60
33 40
35 42 48
80 90 100
200
Current broken in A
(1) For Ue = 1000 V use the 660/690 V curves, but do not exceed the operational current at the operational power
indicated for 1000 V.
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Contactor selection

guidance
LC1-BR
LC1-BP
LC1-BL, BM
LC1-F800
LC1-F780
LC1-F630
LC1-F500
LC1-F400
LC1-F330
LC1-F265
10
8
Control of 3-phase
asynchronous motors
running.
in category AC-3 is
equal to the rated
of the motor.
LC1-F225
LC1-F185
Use in category AC-3 (Ue 440 V)
6
4
2
1,5
(1)
1
0,8
0,6
0,4
30
40
50
60
80
100
200
400
600
800
1000
2000
Current broken in A
200
220
147
110
75
55
40
45
30
25
22
18,5
15
11
5,5
7,5
90
kW
285
200
132
75
90
55
45
37
30
22
18,5
15
11
380 V
400 V
750
500
400
335
250
200
160
110
132
90
75
55
45
37
30
22
18,5
15
11
220 V
230 V
900
20
kW
kW
440 V
Operational power in kW-50 Hz

Example
Asynchronous motor with P = 132 kW - Ue = 380 V - Ie = 245 A - Ic = Ie = 245 A
or asynchronous motor with P = 132 kW - Ue = 415 V - Ie = 240 A - Ic = Ie = 240 A
1.5 million operating cycles required.
(1) The dotted lines are only applicable to contactors LC1-BL.
LC1-BR
LC1-BP
LC1-BL, BM
LC1-F780
LC1-F800
LC1-F630
LC1-F500
LC1-F400
LC1-F330
10
8
6
4
2
1,5
(1)
1
0,8
0,6
0,4
660 V
690 V
900
800 1000
2000
Current broken in A
750
600
485
670
400
305 355
560
170 200
220
475
80 90 100 118
129
335
60
355
50
220
40
160
30
129
20
110
Control of 3-phase
asynchronous motors
running.
in category AC-3 is
equal to the rated
of the motor.
LC1-F265
LC1-F185
LC1-F225
Use in category AC-3 (Ue = 660/690 V)
kW
Example
Asynchronous motor with P = 132 kW - Ue = 660 V - Ie = 140 A - Ic = Ie = 140 A
1.5 million operating cycles required.
(1) The dotted lines are only applicable to contactors LC1-BL.
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Contactor selection

guidance
For utilisation categories AC-2 or AC-4
Maximum breaking current
Category AC-2: slip ring motors - breaking the starting current

Category AC-4: squirrel cage motors - breaking the starting current
Contactor
LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1size
LP1- LP1- LP1K06 K09 K12 D09
In category AC-4 (Ie max)
- Ue 440 V
Ie max broken = 6 x I motor
A
36
54
54
54
- 440 V < Ue 690 V
Ie max broken = 6 x I motor
A
26
40
40
40
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D12
D18
D25
D32
D38
D40
72
108
150
192
192
240
50
70
90
105
105
150
Depending on the maximum operating rate (1) and the on-load factor, 60 C (2)
From 150 & 15 % to 300 &10 %
20
30
30
30
40
45
75
80
80
110
From 150 & 20 % to 600 &10 %
18
27
27
27
36
40
67
70
70
96
From 150 & 30 % to 1200 & 10 %
16
24
24
24
30
35
56
60
60
80
From 150 & 55 % to 2400 & 10 %
13
19
19
19
24
30
45
50
50
62
From 150 & 85 % to 3600 & 10 % A

10
16
16
16
21
25
40
45
45
53
(1) Do not exceed the maximum number of mechanical operating cycles.
(2) For temperatures higher than 60 C, use an operating rate value equal to 80% of the actual value when selecting from
Plugging
The current varies from the maximum plug-braking current to the rated motor current.
The making current must be compatible with the rated making and breaking capacities of the contactor.
As breaking normally takes place at a current value at or near the locked rotor current, the contactor can be selected
Permissible AC-4 power rating for 200,000 operating cycles

Operational voltage
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LCpLPpK06
LCpLPpK09
LCpLPpK12
LCp-
LCp-
LCp-
LCp-
LCp-
LCp-
LCp-
D09
D12
D18
D25
D32
D38
D40
220/230 V
kW
0.75
1.1
1.1
1.5
1.5
2.2
380/400 V
kW
1.5
2.2
2.2
2.2
3.7
5.5
7.5
7.5
415 V
kW
1.5
2.2
2.2
2.2
3.7
5.5
7.5
7.5
440 V
kW
1.5
2.2
2.2
2.2
3.7
5.5
7.5
7.5
11
500 V
kW
2.2
5.5
7.5
11
660/690 V
kW
5.5
7.5
10
11
11
15
1
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D50
D65
D80
D95
D115
D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630
F780
F800
BL
BM
BP
BR
300
390
480
570
630
830
1020
1230
1470
1800
2220
2760
3360
4260
3690
4320
5000
7500
9000
170
210
250
250
540
640
708
810
1020
1410
1830
2130
2760
2910
2910
4000
4800
5400
6600
140
160
200
200
280
310
380
420
560
670
780
1100
1400
1600
1600
2250
3000
4500
5400
120
148
170
170
250
280
350
400
500
600
700
950
1250
1400
1400
2000
2400
3750
5000
100
132
145
145
215
240
300
330
400
500
600
750
950
1100
1100
1500
2000
3000
3600
80
110
120
120
150
170
240
270
320
390
450
600
720
820
820
1000
1500
2000
2500
70
90
100
100
125
145
170
190
230
290
350
500
660
710
710
750
1000
1500
1800
the above tables.
using the criteria for categories AC-2 and AC-4.
pLCp
pLCp
pLCp
pLCp
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D50
D65
D80
D95
D115
D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630
F780
F800
BL
BM
BP
BR
5.5
7.5
7.5
11
18.5
22
28
33
40
45
55
63
63
90
110
150
200
11
11
15
15
18.5
22
33
40
51
59
75
80
100
110
110
160
160
220
250
11
11
15
15
18.5
22
37
45
55
63
80
90
100
110
110
160
160
250
280
11
15
15
15
18.5
22
37
45
59
63
80
100
110
132
132
160
200
250
315
15
18.5
22
22
30
37
45
55
63
75
90
110
132
150
150
180
200
250
355
18.5
22
25
25
30
45
63
75
90
110
129
140
160
185
185
200
250
315
450
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Contactor selection

guidance
Use in categories AC-2 or AC-4 (Ue 440 V)
Control of 3-phase asynchronous

squirrel cage motors (AC-4) or slip
ring motors (AC-2) with breaking
whilst motor stalled.
The current broken (Ic) in category
AC-2 is equal to 2.5 x Ie.
AC-4 is equal to 6 x Ie.
(Ie = rated operational current of the
motor)
LC1-D150
LC1-D65
LC1-D80
LC1-D95
LC1-D115
LC1-D32, D38
LC1-D40
LC1-D50
LC1-D25
LC1-D18
LC1-D12
LC1-D09
LC1, LP1, LP4-K09,K12
LC1, LP1, LP4-K06
1
0,8
0,6
0,4
0,2
0,1
0,08
0,06
0,05
0,04
0,03
(1)
0,02
0,01
5
8 9 10
20
30 36 40
50 54
72 80
108
150 192 240 300
390 480 570 630 828 1000

Current broken in A
150 170 210 250 300
400 500 540 640 800 1000

Current broken in A
Example
Asynchronous motor with P = 5.5 kW - Ue = 400 V - Ie = 11 A
Ic = 6 x Ie = 66 A
or asynchronous motor with P = 5.5 kW - Ue = 415 V - Ie = 11 A
Ic = 6 x Ie = 66 A
200,000 operating cycles required.
The above selection curves show the contactor rating needed: LC1-D25.
(1) The dotted lines are only applicable to LC1, LP1-K12 contactors

squirrel cage motors with breaking
AC-2 is equal to 2.5 x Ie.
motor)
LC1-D150
LC1-D65
LC1-D80
LC1-D95
LC1-D115
LC1-D32, D38
LC1-D40
LC1-D50
LC1-D25
LC1-D18
LC1-D12
LC1-D09
Utilisation in category AC-4 (440 V < Ue 690 V)
1
0,8
0,6
0,4
0,2
0,1
0,08
0,07
0,06
0,05
0,04
0,03
0,02
0,01
5
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8 9 10
20
30
40
50
70
90 105
Contactor selection

guidance
Use in categories AC-2 or AC-4 (Ue 440 V)
LC1-BR
LC1-BP
LC1-BL, BM
LC1-F630
LC1-F800
LC1-F780
LC1-F500
LC1-F400
LC1-F330
LC1-F265
LC1-F225
LC1-F185

squirrel cage motors (AC-4) or slip
ring motors (AC-2) with breaking
motor)
1
1
0,8
0,6
0,4
0,2
0,1
0,08
0,06
0,04
0,02
0,01
100
200
400
600
800
1020
1470
2220
3360 4260 5000
8000
20 000
6000
10 000
1230
1800
2760
3690
Current broken in A
Example
Asynchronous motor with P = 90 kW - Ue = 380 V - Ie = 170 A
Ic = 6 x Ie = 1020 A
or asynchronous motor with P = 90 kW - Ue = 415 V - Ie = 165 A
Ic = 6 x Ie = 990 A
60,000 operating cycles required
LC1-BR
LC1-BP
LC1-BL, BM
LC1-F780, F800
LC1-F630
LC1-F400
LC1-F500
LC1-F330
LC1-F265
LC1-F225
LC1-F185

squirrel cage motors with breaking
whilst motor stalled..
motor)
Use in category AC-4 (440 V < Ue 690 V)
1
0,8
0,6
0,4
0,2
0,1
0,08
0,06
0,04
0,02
0,01
100
200
400
600
800 1000
2000
4000
8000 10 000
20 000
Current broken in A
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Selection guide

guidance
For utilisation categories DC-1 to DC-5
Rated operational current (Ie) in Amperes, in utilisation category DC-1, resistive loads:
Rated operational
voltage
Ue
Number of poles
connected in
series
Contactor rating (1)

LC1- LC1- LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D09
D12
D18
D25
D32
DT20 DT25 DT32 DT40
D38
LC1LP1D40
LC1D50
24 V
1
2
3
4
15
18
20
15
18
20
20
15
18
20
20
15
18
20
30
32
32
32
30
32
32
30
32
32
40
50
50
50
50
65
65
48/75 V
1
2
3
4
12
17
20
12
17
20
20
12
17
20
20
12
17
25
25
30
32
32
25
30
32
25
30
32
25
50
50
50
25
65
65
125 V
1
2
3
4
4
12
15
4
12
15
20
4
12
15
20
4
12
15
7
25
27
30
7
25
27
7
25
27
8
40
45
55
8
50
60
225 V
1
2
3
4
1
4
10
1
4
10
20
1
4
10
20
1
4
10
1
7
22
25
1
7
22
1
7
22
1
7
40
50
1
7
50
300 V
3
4
12
12
25
40
460 V
1
4
900 V
1200 V
1500 V
3
4
Rated operational current (Ie) in Amperes, in utilisation category DC-2 to DC-5, inductive loads:
Rated operational
voltage
Ue
Number of poles
connected in
series
Contactor rating (1)

LC1- LC1- LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D09
D12
D18
D25
D32
DT20 DT25 DT32 DT40
D38
LC1LP1D40
LC1D50
24 V
1
2
3
4
12
15
18
12
15
18
20
12
15
18
20
12
15
18
20
25
30
30
20
25
30
20
25
30
25
30
45
50
35
45
55
48/75 V
1
2
3
4
8
12
15
8
12
15
15
8
12
15
15
8
12
15
15
20
30
30
15
20
30
15
20
30
15
25
40
50
15
40
50
125 V
1
2
3
4
2
8
12
2
8
12
12
2
8
12
12
2
8
12
2.5
15
20
25
2.5
15
20
2.5
15
20
2.5
20
30
40
2.5
25
35
225 V
1
2
3
4
0.5
1.5
6
0.5
1.5
6
8
0.5
1.5
6
8
0.5
1.5
6
1
3
10
15
1
3
10
1
3
10
1
4
20
25
1
5
25
300 V
3
4
10
20
460 V
1
4
900 V
1200 V
1500 V
3
4
(1) For rated operational currents of contactors LC1 and LP1-K: call our Customer Information Centre on 0870 608 8 608.
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time constant L 1 ms, ambient temperature 60 C (2)

R
LC1LP1D65
LC1LP1D80
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D95
D115
D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630
F780
F800
BL
BM
BP
BR
50
65
65
65
70
100
100
100
70
100
100
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
240
240
240
240
260
260
260
260
300
300
300
300
360
360
360
360
430
430
430
430
580
580
580
580
850
850
850
850
1300
1300
1300
1300
850
850
850
850
700
700
700
700
1100
1100
1100
1100
1750
1750
1750
1750
2400
2400
2400
2400
25
65
65
65
25
100
100
100
25
100
100
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
240
240
240
240
260
260
260
260
300
300
300
300
360
360
360
360
430
430
430
430
580
580
580
580
850
850
850
850
1300
1300
1300
1300
850
850
850
850
700
700
700
700
1100
1100
1100
1100
1750
1750
1750
1750
2400
2400
2400
2400
7
60
65
65
8
80
85
100
8
80
85
180
180
200
200
180
180
200
210
210
240
240
230
230
260
260
270
270
300
300
320
320
360
360
380
380
430
430
520
520
580
580
760
760
850
850
1180
1180
1300
1300
760
760
850
850
700
700
700
700
1100
1100
1100
1100
1750
1750
1750
1750
2400
2400
2400
2400
1.5
7
50
60
1.5
12
55
70
1.5
12
55
160
160
200
200
160
160
200
190
240
240
200
260
260
250
300
300
280
360
360
350
430
430
450
580
580
700
850
850
1000
1300
1300
700
850
850
700
700
700
700
1100
1100
1100
1100
1750
1750
1750
1750
2400
2400
2400
2400
60
70
140
180
140
190
240
200
260
250
300
280
360
350
430
450
580
700
850
1000
1000
700
850
700
700
1100
1100
1750
1750
2400
2400
140
190
200
250
280
350
450
700
1000
700
700
700
1100
1100
1750
1750
2400
2400
700
1100
1750
2400
700
700
1100
1100
1750
1750
2400
2400
time constant L 15 ms, ambient temperature 60 C (2)

R
LC1LP1D65
LC1LP1D80
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D95
D115
D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630
F780
F800
BL
BM
BP
BR
35
45
55
60
40
60
80
90
40
60
80
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
240
240
240
240
260
260
260
260
300
300
300
300
360
360
360
360
430
430
430
430
580
580
580
580
850
850
850
850
1300
1300
1300
1300
850
850
850
850
700
700
700
700
1100
1100
1100
1100
1750
1750
1750
1750
2400
2400
2400
2400
15
40
50
60
15
50
70
90
15
50
70
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
240
240
240
240
260
260
260
260
300
300
300
300
360
360
360
360
430
430
430
430
580
580
580
580
850
850
850
850
1300
1300
1300
1300
850
850
850
850
700
1100
1750
2400
700
700
1100
1100
1750
1750
2400
2400
2.5
25
35
50
2.5
40
60
72
2.5
40
60
100
140
200
200
100
140
200
160
240
240
180
240
240
250
280
280
300
310
310
350
350
350
500
550
550
700
850
850
1000
1000
1000
700
850
850
700
700
700
700
1100
1100
1100
1100
1750
1750
1750
1750
2400
2400
2400
2400
1
4
25
30
1
7
35
40
1
7
35
100
120
140
180
100
120
140
140
160
240
160
180
260
220
250
300
280
300
360
310
350
430
480
500
580
680
700
850
900
1000
1300
680
700
850
700
700
700
700
1100
1100
1100
1100
1750
1750
1750
1750
2400
2400
2400
2400
25
35
100
180
100
140
240
160
260
220
300
280
360
310
430
480
580
680
850
900
1300
680
850
700
700
1100
1100
1750
1750
2400
2400
100
140
160
220
280
310
480
680
800
680
700
700
1100
1100
1750
1750
2400
2400
700
1100
1750
2400
700
1100
1750
2400
700
1100
1750
2400
(2) Contactors LC1-F and LC1-B operating at an ambient temperature of 40 C, have higher operational currents: please consult your Regional Sales Office.
1/25
Selection according to
required electrical durability guidance
For utilisation categories DC-1 to DC-5
Use in categories DC-1 to DC-5
1
The criteria for contactor selection are:
- the rated operational current Ie,
- the rated operational voltage Ue,
- the utilisation category and the time constant L/R,
- the required electrical durability.
Maximum operating rate (operating cycles)
The following operating rate must not be exceeded: 120 operating cycles/hour at rated operational current Ie.
LC1-D115, D150
LC1, LP1-D80
LC1-D95
LC1, LP1-D65
LC1-D50
LC1, LP1-D40
LC1-D32,
LC1-D38
LC1, LP1-D25
LC1-D18
LC1, LP1-D12
LC1-D09
10
8
6
4
2
1
0,8
0,6
0,4
0,2
0,1
0,08
0,06
0,04
0,02
0,01
0,2
0,3
0,4 0,5 0,6
0,8
1
0,7 0,9
7
8
20
14
10
16
24
40 50 60 70 90 100
30
80
32 36
Power broken per pole in kW
Example
Series wound motor: P = 1.5 kW - Ue = 200 V - Ie = 7.5 A. Utilisation: reversing, inching.
Utilisation category = DC-5.
- Select contactor LC1-D25 or LP1-D25 with 3 poles in series.
- The power broken is: Pc total = 2.5 x 200 x 7.5 = 3.75 kW.
- The power broken per pole is: 1.25 kW.
- The electrical durability read from the curve is 106 operating cycles.
Use of poles in parallel
Electrical durability can be increased by using poles connected in parallel.
With N connected in parallel, the electrical durability becomes: electrical durability read from the curves x N x 0.7.
Note 1
When the poles are connected in parallel, the maximum operational currents indicated on pages 1/24 and 1/25 must
not be exceeded.
Note 2
Ensure that the connections are made in such a way as to equalise the currents in each pole.
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Selection according to
required electrical durability guidance
For categories DC-1 to DC-5
Use in categories DC-1 to DC-5
Determining the electrical durability

The electrical durability can be read directly from the curves below, having previously calculated the power broken as
follows: P broken = U broken x l broken.
The tables below give the values of Uc and Ic for the various utilisation categories.
Power broken
Utilisation category
DC-1 Non inductive or slightly inductive loads
DC-2 Shunt wound motors, breaking whilst motor running
DC-3 Shunt wound motors, reversing, inching
DC-4 Series wound motors, breaking whilst motor running
DC-5 Series wound motors, reversing, inching
U broken
Ue
0.1 Ue
Ue
0.3 Ue
Ue
I broken
Ie
Ie
2.5 Ie
Ie
2.5 Ie
P broken
Ue x Ie
0.1 Ue x Ie
Ue x 2.5 Ie
0.3 Ue x Ie
Ue x 2.5 Ie
LC1-BR
LC1-BP
LC1-BL, BM
LC1-F780
LC1-F630, F800
LC1-F400
LC1-F500
LC1-F330
LC1-F185, F225
LC1-F265
10
8
6
4
2
1
0,8
0,6
0,4
0,2
0,1
0,08
0,06
0,04
0,02
0,01
2
5 6 7
20
10
30
40 50 60 70 90
100
200
300 400 600 800 1000

500 700 900
4000
2000 3000
5000
Power broken per pole in kW
Example
Series wound motor: P = 40 kW - Ue = 200 V - Ie = 200 A. Utilisation: reversing, inching.
Utilisation category = DC-5.
- Select contactor LC1-F265 with 2 poles in series.
- The power broken is: Pc total = 2.5 x 200 x 200 = 100 kW.
- The power broken per pole is: 50 kW.
- The electrical durability read from the curve is 400,000 operating cycles.
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Contactor operation

guidance
For rotor circuits of slip-ring motors
Applications
These contactors are used to eliminate starting resistance in the rotor circuit of slip-ring motors.
The most common application is for starters without jogging and without rotor speed adjustment: pumps, fans,
conveyors, compressors, ...
In the case of control by means of a manually operated master controller, the use of contactors with magnetic blow-out
is recommended. Please call our Customer information centre on 0870 608 8 608.
For hoisting applications, contactor selection must take into account the type of motor duty , the operating rate, the rotor
voltage and current, the type of connection, the ambient temperature, etc. Please call our Customer information centre
on 0870 608 8 608.
Operation
The rotor circuit contactors are interlocked with the stator contactor and therefore do not open until after the stator
contactor has opened, when the rotor voltage has disappeared, or virtually disappeared.
They make the current corresponding to the normal starting peak (1.5 to 2.5 times the rated rotor current) and open the
circuit under no-load. Making and breaking are easy.
Different types of rotor connection
Star connection
1/28
Delta connection
'V' connection
'W' connection
Contactor selection

guidance
For rotor circuits of slip-ring motors
Contactor selection according to the type of connection
Rotor current and voltage factors

Multiplying factors to be applied to the operational current values shown in the table below.
Type
of
connection
Factor I
Rotor I
Operational I
3-phase rotor Ue (1)

Maximum
LC1-F
LC1-B
With counter-current
LC1-F
LC1-B
Star
2000 V
2000 V
1000 V
1000 V
Delta
1.4
1700 V
1700 V
850 V
850 V
'V'
1700 V
1700 V
850 V
850 V
'W'
1.6
1700 V
1700 V
850 V
850 V
Selection according to the operational current

The selection examples below take into account:
- a ratio of 2 between the maximum operational rotor voltage (Uer) and the rated stator operational voltage (Ues); this
ratio is given in standard IEC/EN 60947-4,
- a guarantee of occasional duty (making and breaking capacities) specified in the above standards
Time
current
flowing
Contactor rating
LC1D115
D150 F185
F265
F400
F500
F630
F780
BL
BM
BP
BR
Intermediate contactor:
with number of operating cycles 30/h
10 s
350 A
450 A
550 A
800 A
1100 A 1500 A 2000 A 2500 A 2000 A 2400 A 3750 A 5000 A
30 s
220 A
280 A
400 A
550 A
730 A 1000 A 1500 A 2000 A 1200 A 1800 A 2600 A 3600 A
60 s
170 A
220 A
300 A
400 A
550 A 750 A
1200 A 1500 A 1000 A 1500 A 2200 A 3000 A
with number of operating cycles 60/h
5s
350 A
450 A
550 A
800 A
1100 A 1500 A 2000 A 2500 A 2000 A 2400 A 3750 A 5000 A
10 s
260 A
330 A
450 A
620 A
860 A 1250 A 1800 A 2300 A 1600 A 2200 A 3400 A 4500 A
30 s
170 A
220 A
300 A
400 A
550 A 750 A
1200 A 1500 A 1000 A 1500 A 2200 A 3000 A
with number of operating cycles 150/h for LC1-F and 120/h for LC1-B
5s
230 A
300 A
420 A
580 A
820 A 1150 A 1650 A 2200 A 1500 A 2100 A 3200 A 4200 A
10 s
190 A
250 A
350 A
430 A
600 A 850 A
1300 A 1600 A 1100 A 1600 A 2300 A 3200 A
Rotor short-circuit contactor and intermediate contactor:

with number of operating cycles > 150/h for LC1-F and 120/h for LC1-B
200 A
270 A
350 A
500 A 700 A
1000 A 1600 A 800 A
1250 A 2000 A 2750 A
For automatic starting, the electrical durability is in the region of 1 million operating cycles.
(1) For use up to 3000 V, please call our Customer information centre on 0870 608 8 608.
1/29
Contactor selection

guidance
For lighting circuits
General
The operating conditions of lighting circuits have the following characteristics:

- continuous duty: the switching device can remain closed for several days or even months,
- a dispersion factor of 1: all luminaires in the same group are switched on or off simultaneously,
- a relatively high temperature around the device due to the enclosure, the presence of fuses, or an unventilated control
panel location.
This is why the operational current for lighting is lower than the value given for AC-1 duty.
Protection
The continuous duty current drawn by a lighting circuit is constant. In effect:

- it is unlikely that the number of lighting fittings of an existing circuit will be modified,
- this type of circuit cannot create an overload of long duration.
This is why only short-circuit protection is necessary for these circuits.
It can be provided by:
- gG type fuses, or
- modular circuit-breakers.
Nevertheless it is always possible and sometimes more economical (small cable size) to protect the circuit by a thermal
overload relay and associated aM type fuses.
Distribution system
p Single-phase circuit, 220/240 V

The tables on pages 1/31 to 1/33 are based on a single-phase 220/240 V circuit and can therefore be applied directly in
this case.
p 3-phase circuit, 380/415 V with neutral

The total number of lamps (N) to be switched simultaneously is divided into three equal groups, each
connected between one phase and neutral. The contactor can then be selected from the 220/240 V singlephase table for a number of lamps equal to N
---3
p 3-phase circuit, 220/240 V

The total number of lamps (N) to be switched simultaneously is divided into three equal groups, each connected
between 2 phases (L1-L2), (L2-L3), (L3-L1). The contactor can then be selected from the 220/240 V single-phase table
for a number of lamps equal to N
------3
Contactor selection tables
For the different types of lamps, the tables on pages 1/31 to 1/33 give the maximum number of lamps of unit power
P (in Watts), which can be switched simultaneously for each size of contactor.
They are based on:
- a 220/240 V single-phase circuit,
- an ambient temperature of 55 C (1), taking into account the operating conditions (see General paragraph).
- an electrical life of more than 10 years (200 days' operation per year).
They take into account:
- the total current drawn (including ballast),
- transient phenomena which occur at switch-on,
- the starting currents and their duration,
- the circulation of any harmonics which may be present.
Lamps with compensating capacitor C (F) connected in parallel
Parallel connected compensating capacitors C cause a current peak at the moment of switch-on. To ensure that the value
of this current peak remains compatible with the making characteristics of the contactors, the unit value of the
capacitance must not exceed the following:
Switching
LC1- LP1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1contactor size
K09 K09 D09 D12 D18 D25 D32
Maximum unit value C (F)
of compensating capacitor
7
3
18
18
25
60
96
connected in parallel
Switching
LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1contactor size
D115 D150 F185 F225 F265 F330 F400
Maximum unit value C (F)
of compensating capacitor
300 360 800 1200 1700 2500 4000
connected in parallel
This value is independent of the number of lamps switched by the contactor.
(1) For an ambient temperature of 40 C, multiply the number by 1.2.
1/30
LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1D38 D40 D50 D65 D80 D95
96
120
120
240
LC1- LC1- LC1F500 F630 F800

6000 9000 10 800
240
240
Contactor selection

guidance
Usual values
The tables show the following values:

- IB: value of current drawn by each lamp at its rated operational voltage,
- C: unit capacitance for each lamp,
corresponding to the values normally quoted by lamp manufacturers.
These values are given for an ambient temperature of 55 C (for 40 C, multiply the number Iu by 1.2).
Incandescent and
halogen lamps
P (W)
IB (A)
Mixed lighting lamps
P (W)
IB (A)
Fluorescent lamps with starter

Single fitting
60
0.27
35
Max.
59
no.
77
of
92
lamps 129
accor- 163
ding to 207
P (W) 296
430
466
710
770
888
1006
1274
1718
2328
2776
75
0.34
28
47
61
73
103
129
164
235
340
370
564
610
704
800
1010
1364
1850
2204
100
0.45
21
Max.
35
no.
46
of
55
lamps 77
accor- 97
ding to 124
P (W) 177
256
280
426
462
532
604
764
1030
1398
1666
Non-corrected
P (W) 20
40
IB (A) 0.39
0.45
C (F)
24
21
Max. 41
35
no.
53
46
of
66
57
lamps 89
77
accor- 112
97
ding to 143
124
P (W) 205
177
410
354
492
426
532
462
614
532
696
604
882
764
1190
1030
1612
1398
100
0.45
21
35
46
55
77
97
124
177
256
280
426
462
532
604
764
1030
1396
1666
150
0.68
14
23
30
36
51
64
82
117
170
184
282
304
352
400
504
682
924
1102
160
0.72
13
22
29
36
48
61
77
111
160
174
266
288
332
378
478
644
874
1040
65
0.70
13
22
30
37
50
62
80
114
228
274
296
342
388
490
662
698
200
0.91
10
17
23
27
38
48
62
88
126
138
210
228
262
298
378
508
690
824
250
1.10
8
14
18
23
30
38
49
70
104
114
174
188
218
246
312
422
572
680
80
0.80
12
20
26
32
43
55
70
100
200
240
260
300
340
430
580
786
300
1.40
6
11
15
18
25
31
40
57
82
90
136
148
170
194
244
330
448
534
500
2.30
4
7
9
11
15
19
24
34
50
54
82
90
104
118
148
200
272
326
750
3.40
2
4
6
7
10
13
16
23
34
36
56
60
70
80
100
136
184
220
500
2.3
4
7
9
11
15
19
24
34
50
54
82
90
104
118
150
202
272
326
With parallel correction

110
20
40
1.2
0.17
0.26
5
5
8
56
36
13
94
61
17
123
80
21
152
100
29
205
134
36
258
169
46
329
215
66
470
367
132
940
614
160
1128
738
172
1224
800
200
1412
922
226
1600
1046
286
2024
1322
386
2728
1724
524
3700
2418
65
0.42
7
22
38
50
61
83
104
133
190
380
456
490
570
648
818
1104
1498
1000
4.60
2
3
4
5
7
9
12
17
24
26
40
44
52
58
74
100
136
162
LC1K09
D09, D12
D18
D25
D32, D38
D40
D50, D65
D80, D95
D115
D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630
F800
1000
4.5
2
3
4
5
7
9
12
17
26
28
42
46
52
60
76
102
140
166
LC1K09
D09, D12
D18
D25
D32, D38
D40
D50, D65
D80, D95
D115
D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630
F800
80
0.52
7
18
30
40
50
67
84
107
153
306
368
400
462
522
662
892
1210
110
0.72
16
22
29
36
48
61
77
111
222
266
288
332
378
478
644
874
LC1K09
D09, D12
D18
D25
D32, D38
D40
D50, D65
D80, D95
D115, D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630, F800
1/31
Contactor selection

guidance
For lighting circuits (continued)
Usual values
Fluorescent lamps with starter

Twin fitting
Fluorescent lamps without starter

Single fitting
Fluorescent lamps without starter

Twin fitting
Low pressure
sodium vapour lamps-
1/32
See page opposite.

Non-corrected
P (W) 2x20
2x40
IB (A) 2x0.22
2x0.41
2x21
2x11
Max.
2x36
2x18
no.
2x46
2x24
of
2x58
2x30
lamps 2x78
2x42
accor- 2x100
2x52
ding to 2x126
2x68
P (W) 2x180
2x96
2x360
2x194
2x436
2x234
2x472
2x254
2x544
2x292
2x618
2x332
2x782
2x420
2x1054 2x566
2x1430 2x766
Non-corrected
P (W) 20
40
IB (A) 0.43
0.55
C (F)
22
17
Max. 37
29
no.
48
38
of
60
47
lamps 97
63
accor- 102
80
ding to 130
101
P (W) 186
145
372
290
446
348
484
378
558
436
632
494
800
624
1078
844
1462
1144
Non-corrected
P (W) 2x20
2x40
IB (A) 2x0.25 2x0.47
2x19
2x10
Max.
2x32
2x16
no.
2x42
2x22
of
2x52
2x26
lamps 2x70
2x36
accor- 2x88
2x46
ding to 2x112 2x58
P (W) 2x160 2x84
2x320 2x170
2x384 2x204
2x416 2x220
2x480 2x254
2x544 2x288
2x688 2x366
2x928 2x494
2x1258 2x668
Non-corrected
P (W) 35
55
90
IB (A) 1.2 1.6 2.4
C (F)
6
5
3
Max.
10
7
5
no.
12
9
6
of
15
11
7
lamps 21
16
10
accor- 27
20
13
ding to 35
26
17
P (W) 50
37
25
100 75
50
140 104 70
152 114 76
174 130 88
198 148 98
250 188 124
338 254 168
496 372 248
2x65
2x0.67
2x7
2x10
2x14
2x18
2x26
2x32
2x40
2x58
2x118
2x142
2x154
2x178
2x202
2x256
2x346
2x468
2x80
2x0.82
2x5
2x8
2x12
2x14
2x20
2x26
2x34
2x48
2x96
2x116
2x126
2x146
2x166
2x210
2x282
2x384
2x110
2x1.1
2x4
2x6
2x8
2x10
2x14
2x18
2x24
2x36
2x72
2x86
2x94
2x108
2x124
2x156
2x210
2x286
65
0.8
12
20
26
32
43
55
70
100
200
240
260
300
340
430
580
786
80
0.95
10
16
22
27
36
46
58
84
168
202
218
252
286
362
488
662
110
1.4
6
11
15
18
25
31
40
57
114
136
148
170
194
246
330
448
2x65
2x0.76
2x6
2x10
2x12
2x16
2x22
2x28
2x36
2x52
2x104
2x126
2x136
2x158
2x178
2x226
2x304
2x414
2x80
2x0.93
2x5
2x8
2x10
2x12
2x18
2x22
2x30
2x42
2x86
2x102
2x112
2x128
2x146
2x184
2x248
2x338
2x110
2x1.3
2x3
2x6
2x8
2x10
2x12
2x16
2x20
2x30
2x60
2x74
2x80
2x92
2x104
2x132
2x178
2x242
135 150
3.1 3.2
2
2
3
3
4
4
6
5
8
8
10
10
13
13
19
18
38
36
54
52
58
56
68
66
76
74
96
94
130 126
192 186
180
3.3
2
3
4
5
7
10
12
18
36
50
54
64
72
90
122
180
200
3.4
2
3
4
5
7
9
12
17
34
48
54
62
70
88
118
174
With series correction

2x20
2x40
2x65
2x80
2x0.13 2x0.24 2x0.39 2x0.48
2x36
2x20
2x12
2x10
2x60
2x32
2x20
2x16
2x80
2x42
2x26
2x20
2x100
2x54
2x32
2x26
2x134
2x72
2x44
2x36
2x168
2x90
2x56
2x44
2x214
2x116 2x70
2x58
2x306
2x166 2x102 2x82
2x614
2x332 2x204 2x166
2x738
2x400 2x246 2x200
2x800
2x432 2x266 2x216
2x922
2x500 2x308 2x250
2x1046 2x566 2x348 2x282
2x1322 2x716 2x440 2x358
2x1784 2x966 2x594 2x482
2x2418 2x1310 2x806 2x654
20
40
65
80
0.19
0.29
0.46
0.57
5
5
7
7
50
33
20
16
84
55
34
28
110
72
45
36
136
89
56
45
184
101
76
61
231
151
95
77
294
193
121
98
421
275
173
140
842
550
346
280
1010
662
416
336
1094
716
452
364
1262
828
522
420
1432
938
590
476
1810
1186
748
604
2442
1600
1008
814
3310
2168
1366
1104
With series correction
2x20
2x40
2x65
2x80
2x0.14 2x0.26 2x0.43 2x0.53
2x34
2x18
2x11
2x9
2x56
2x30
2x18
2x14
2x74
2x40
2x24
2x18
2x92
2x50
2x30
2x24
2x124 2x66
2x40
2x32
2x156 2x84
2x50
2x40
2x200 2x106 2x64
2x52
2x234 2x152 2x92
2x74
2x570 2x306 2x186 2x150
2x686 2x368 2x222 2x180
2x742 2x400 2x242 2x196
2x856 2x462 2x278 2x226
2x970 2x522 2x316 2x256
2x1228 2x662 2x400 2x324
2x1656 2x892 2x540 2x438
2x2246 2x1210 2x730 2x592
35
55
90
135 150 180
0.3 0.4 0.6 0.9 1
1.2
17
17
25
36
36
36
40
30
50
37
25
63
47
31
21
19
15
86
65
43
28
26
21
110 82
55
36
33
27
140 105 70
46
42
35
200 150 100 66
60
50
400 300 200 132 120 100
560 420 280 186 168 140
606 454 302 202 182 152
700 524 350 232 210 174
792 594 396 264 238 198
1002 752 502 334 300 250
1352 1014 676 450 406 338
1982 1488 992 660 594 496
2x110
2x0.65
2x7
2x12
2x16
2x20
2x26
2x32
2x42
2x60
2x122
2x148
2x160
2x184
2x208
2x264
2x356
2x484
LC1K09
D09, D12
D18
D25
D32, D38
D40
D50, D65
D80, D95
D115, D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630, F800
110
0.79
16
20
26
32
44
55
70
101
202
242
262
304
344
434
586
796
LC1K09
D09, D12
D18
D25
D32, D38
D40
D50, D65
D80, D95
D115, D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630, F800
2x110
2x0.72
2x6
2x10
2x14
2x18
2x24
2x30
2x38
2x54
2x110
2x132
2x144
2x166
2x188
2x238
2x322
2x436
200
1.3
36
14
20
25
32
46
92
128
140
162
182
252
312
458
LC1K09
D09, D12
D18
D25
D32, D38
D40
D50, D65
D80, D95
D115, D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630, F800
LC1K09
D09, D12
D18
D25
D32, D38
D40
D50, D65
D80, D95
D115, D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630, F800
Contactor selection

guidance
Usual values
The tables show the following values:

- IB: value of current drawn by each lamp at its rated operational voltage,
- C: unit capacitance for each lamp,
corresponding to the values normally quoted by lamp manufacturers.
These values are given for an ambient temperature of 55 C (for 40 C, multiply the number Iu by 1.2).
High pressure
sodium vapour lamps
High pressure
mercury vapour lamps
Metal iodine vapour lamps
Non-corrected
P (W) 150
250
IB (A) 1.9
3.2
C (F)
4
2
Max. 6
3
no.
7
4
of
10
5
lamps 13
8
accor- 17
10
ding to 22
13
P (W) 31
18
62
36
88
52
96
56
110
66
124
74
158
94
214
126
312
186
Non-corrected
P (W) 50
80
125
IB (A) 0.54 0.81 1.20
C (F)
14
9
6
Max
22
14
9
no.
27
18
12
of
35
23
15
lamps 48
32
21
accor- 61
40
27
ding to 77
51
34
P (W) 111 74
49
222 148 100
310 206 140
336 224 152
388 258 174
440 294 198
556 372 250
752 500 338
1102 734 496
Non-corrected
P (W) 250
400
IB (A) 2.5
3.6
C (F)
3
2
Max 4
3
no.
6
4
of
7
5
lamps 10
7
accor- 13
9
ding to 16
11
P (W) 24
16
48
32
66
46
72
50
84
58
94
66
120
84
162
112
238
164
400
5
1
2
3
3
5
6
8
12
24
34
36
42
48
60
80
118
250
2.30
3
5
6
8
11
14
17
26
52
72
78
90
102
130
176
258
1000
9.5
1
1
2
2
3
4
6
12
18
20
22
24
32
42
62
700
8.8
1
1
2
2
3
4
6
12
18
20
24
26
34
46
68
400
4.10
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
14
28
40
44
50
58
72
98
144
1000
12.4
1
1
2
2
3
4
8
14
16
18
20
24
32
48
700
6.80
1
2
2
3
4
6
8
16
24
26
30
34
44
60
88
2000
20
1
1
2
3
6
8
10
12
14
16
20
30
1000
9.9
1
1
1
2
3
4
6
12
17
18
20
24
30
40
60

150
250
400
700
0.84
1.4
2.2
3.9
20
32
48
96
17
22
13
8
30
18
11
6
39
23
15
8
50
30
19
10
71
42
27
15
142
84
54
30
200
120
76
42
216
130
82
46
250
150
94
54
282
170
108
60
358
214
136
76
482
290
184
104
708
424
270
152
50
80
125 250 400 700
0.3 0.45 0.67 1.3 2.3 3.8
10
10
10
18
25
40
40
26
17
9
50
33
22
11
6
63
42
28
14
8
5
86
57
38
20
11
6
110 73
49
25
14
8
140 93
62
32
18
11
200 133 89
46
26
15
400 266 178 92
52
30
560 372 250 128 72
44
606 404 272 140 78
48
700 466 312 162 90
54
792 528 354 182 102 62
1002 668 448 232 130 78
1352 902 606 312 176 106
1982 1322 888 458 258 156
250
400
1000
2000
1.4
2
5.3
11.2
32
32
64
140
13
9
18
13
4
23
16
6
30
21
7
42
30
11
5
84
60
22
10
120
84
32
14
130
90
34
16
150
104
40
18
170
118
44
20
214
150
56
26
290
202
76
36
424
298
112
52
1000
5.5
120
6
7
10
20
30
32
38
42
54
74
108
1000
5.5
60
3
4
6
7
10
20
30
32
38
42
54
74
108
LC1K09
D09, D12
D18
D25
D32, D38
D40
D50, D65
D80, D95
D115, D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630, F800
LC1K09
D09, D12
D18
D25
D32, D38
D40
D50, D65
D80, D95
D115, D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630, F800
LC1K09
D09, D12
D18
D25
D32, D38
D40
D50, D65
D80, D95
D115, D150
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630, F800
1/33
Selection

guidance
For heating circuits
General
A heating circuit is a power switching circuit supplying one or more resistive heating elements switched by a contactor.
The same general rules apply as for motor circuits, except that heating circuits are not normally subjected to overload
currents. It is therefore only necessary to provide short-circuit protection.
Characteristics of heating
element
The examples below are based on resistive heating elements used for industrial furnaces or for the heating of buildings
(infra-red or resistive radiant type, convector heaters, closed loop heating circuits, etc.). The variation in resistance values between hot and cold states causes a current peak at switch-on which never exceeds 2 to 3 times the rated operational current. This initial peak does not recur during normal operation where subsequent switching is thermostatically
controlled.
The rated power and current of a heater are given for the normal operating temperature.
Protection
The steady state current drawn by a heating circuit is constant when the voltage is stable.
In fact:
- it is unlikely that the number of loads in an existing circuit will be modified;
- this type of circuit cannot create overloads. It is therefore only necessary to provide short-circuit protection.
Select:
- gG type fuses, or
- modular circuit-breakers.
Nevertheless, it is always possible and sometimes more economical (smaller cable size) to protect the circuit by a
thermal overload relay and associated aM type fuses.
Switching, control, protection
A heating element or group of heating elements of a given power may be either single-phase or 3-phase and may be
supplied from a 220/127 V or a 400/230 V distribution system.
Excluding a single-phase 127 V system (which is no longer commonly used), the following 3 types of circuit arrangement
are possible:
1 - Single-phase 2-pole switching
Circuit controlled by 2 poles of the contactor.
KM1
2 - Single-phase 4-pole switching
Circuit controlled by a 4-pole contactor with the poles

parallel connected in pairs using appropriate connecting
links.
This solution enables the control of power values approximately equivalent to those controlled by the same contactor on 3-phase.
KM1
3 - 3-phase switching
Circuit controlled by 3 poles of the contactor.
U
U
KM1
1/34
Selection (continued)

guidance
For heating circuits
Component selection according to the power switched

The combinations suggested below are based on an ambient temperature of 55 C and for powers at the nominal voltage, but they also ensure switching in the
event of prolonged overloads up to 1.05 Ue.
Switching
Scheme
Single-phase 2-pole switching
Maximum power (kW)

220/240 V 380/415 V 660/690 V 1000 V
Contactor size
3.5
4.5
6
7
10
13
16.5
24
44
48
52
60
75
86
116
170
270
140
220
350
480
6.5
8
10.5
13
18
22.5
28.5
42
76
83
90
104
130
145
200
290
460
242
380
605
830
11
14
18.5
22.5
30.5
39.5
43.5
73
118
130
145
160
200
230
310
450
715
370
580
925
1270
48
68
82.5
157
170
185
210
250
300
400
695
945
490
770
1225
1680
LC1, LP1-K09
LC1-D12
LC1-D18
LC1-D25
LC1-D32, LC1-D38
LC1-D40
LC1, LP1-D65
LC1, LP1-D80
LC1-D115, LC1-D150
LC1-F185
LC1-F225
LC1-F265
LC1-F330
LC1-F4002
LC1-F5002
LC1-F6302, LC1-F800
LC1-F780
LC1-BL32
LC1-BM32
LC1-BP32
LC1-BR32
4.5
7
12
21
26
38
70
76
80
96
120
137
185
272
425
224
352
560
768
8
13
21
36
45.5
66
121
132
142
166
205
236
320
470
735
387
608
968
1328
13.5
22.5
36.5
63.5
79.5
117.5
190
202
230
253
320
363
490
718
1140
590
930
1478
2025
76.5
109
132
251
270
295
335
400
480
650
950
1520
785
1230
1960
2685
LC1, LP1-K09004
LC1-DT25
LC1-DT40
LC1-D40004
LC1, LP1-D65004
LC1, LP1-D80004
LC1-D115004
LC1-F1854
LC1-F2254
LC1-F2654
LC1-F3304
LC1-F4004
LC1-F5004
LC1-F6304
LC1-F7804
LC1-BL34
LC1-BM34
LC1-BP34
LC1-BR34
4.5
7
10
13
18
22.5
28.5
40.5
76
82
90
103
130
149
200
294
463
242
380
606
830
8
13
18
22.5
31
38
49
70.5
131
143
155
179
225
256
346
509
800
419
658
1047
1437
13.5
22.5
30.5
39.5
52.5
68
86
126
206
220
250
275
345
395
530
780
1235
640
1005
1600
2200
78
112.5
135.5
275
295
320
370
432
525
710
1030
1650
850
1350
2150
2950
LC1, LP1-K09
LC1-D12
LC1-D18
LC1-D25
LC1-D32, LC1-D38
LC1-D40
LC1, LP1-D65
LC1, LP1-D80
LC1-D115, LC1-D150
LC1-F185
LC1-F225
LC1-F265
LC1-F330
LC1-F400
LC1-F500
LC1-F630, LC1-F800
LC1-F780
LC1-BL33
LC1-BM33
LC1-BP33
LC1-BR33
KM1
Single-phase 4-pole switching
KM1
3-phase switching
U
KM1
Application example
For a 220 V, 50 Hz, single-phase circuit supplying a total heating load of 12.5 kW.
Select: a 3-pole contactor LC1-D65 or LP1-D65.
(1) See complete contactor references on pages 2/74 to 2/77 or call our Customer Information Centre on 0870 608 8 608.
1/35
Contactor selection

guidance
For switching the primaries of 3-phase LV/LV
transformers
Operating conditions
Maximum ambient temperature: 55 C
When a transformer is switched on, there is generally an initial current surge which reaches its peak value almost
instantaneously and then decreases, in a largely exponential manner, to quickly reach its steady state value.
The value of this current depends on:
- the characteristics of the magnetic circuit and of the windings (cross sectional area of the core, rated inductance,
number of turns, layout and size of the windings...),
- the performance of the magnetic laminations used,
- the magnetic state of the circuit and the instantaneous value of the a.c. mains voltage at the moment of switch-on.
The inrush current at the moment of switch-on can reach 20 to 40 times the rated current for the various kVA power
ratings in the tables below. This value is independent of the no-load or on-load state of the transformer.
Contactor selection
The peak magnetising current of the transformer must be lower than the values given in the tables below.
Maximum operating rate: 120 operating cycles/hour
Contactor
LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1- LC1rating
LP1- LP1K06
K09
D09
D12
D18
D25
D32
D38
D40
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
D50
D65
D80
D95
D115
D150
Maximum
permissible closing
peak current
160
225
350
350
420
630
770
770
1100
1250
1400
1550
1650
1800
2000
Maximum
operational
power (1)
220 V
240 V
kVA
2.5
8.5
8.5
14
16
18
19.5
19.5
25
25
380 V
400 V
kVA
3.5
12.5
15
15
24
27
31
34
34
50
50
415 V
440 V
kVA
5.5
14
17
17
28
32
36
39
39
55
55
500 V
kVA
11
16.5
20
20
32
36
40
45
45
65
65
660 V
690 V
kVA
8.5
12
12
14
21.5
26.5
26.5
42
48
53
59
59
80
80
1000 V kVA
60
70
80
85
95
100
100
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
LC1-
F185
F225
F265
F330
F400
F500
F630
F780
F800
BL
BM
BP
BR
Contactor
rating
Maximum
permissible closing
peak current
2900
3300
3800
5000
6300
7700
9000
12 000 11 000 18 000 18 000 24 000 30 000
Maximum
operational
power (1)
220 V
240 V
kVA
40
45
50
65
75
100
120
175
145
230
230
300
380
380 V
400 V
kVA
75
80
90
120
130
170
200
280
245
400
400
530
660
415 V
440 V
kVA
80
90
100
130
140
190
220
310
270
450
450
560
700
500 V
kVA
95
100
110
140
170
225
260
350
315
480
480
600
750
660 V
690 V
kVA
120
130
140
170
200
270
350
400
425
600
600
800
950
1000 V kVA
150
170
200
225
250
375
470
650
550
700
700
1000
1200
(1) Maximum operational power, corresponding to a current peak at switch-on of 30 In.
1/36
Contactor selection

guidance
For switching 3-phase capacitor banks used
for power factor correction
Standard contactors
Capacitors, together with the circuits to which they are connected, form oscillatory circuits which can, at the moment of
switch-on, give rise to high transient currents (> 180 In) at high frequencies (1 to 15 kHz).
As a general rule, the peak current on energisation is lower when:
- the mains inductances are high,
- the line transformer ratings are low,
- the transformer short-circuit voltage is high,
- the ratio between the sum of the ratings of the capacitors already switched into the circuit and that of the capacitors
to be switched in is small (for multiple step capacitor banks).
In accordance with standards IEC 70, NF C 54-100, VDE 0560, the switching contactor must be able to withstand a
continuous current of 1.43 times the rated current of the capacitor bank step being switched.
The rated operational powers given in the tables opposite take this overload into account.
Short-circuit protection is normally provided by gI type HPC fuses rated at 1.7 to 2 In.
Capacitor applications
Operating conditions
Capacitors are directly switched. The values of peak current at switch-on must not exceed the values indicated
opposite.
An inductor may be inserted in each of the three phases supplying the capacitors to reduce the peak current, if necessary.
Inductance values are determined according to the selected operating temperature.
Power factor correction by a single-step capacitor bank
The use of a choke inductor is unnecessary: the inductance of the mains supply is adequate to limit the peak to a value
compatible with the contactor characteristics.
Power factor correction by a multiple-step capacitor bank
Select a special contactor as defined on page 2/92.
If a standard contactor is used, it is essential to insert a choke inductor in each of the three phases of each step.
Maximum operational power of contactors

Standard contactors
Maximum operating rate: 120 operating cycles/hour.
Electrical durability at maximum load: 100,000 operating cycles.
With choke inductors connected, where necessary.
Operational power at 50/60 Hz
40 C (1)
55 C (1)
220 V
400 V
600 V
220 V
400 V
240 V
440 V
690 V
240 V
440 V
kVAR
kVAR
kVAR
kVAR
kVAR
6
11
15
6
11
9
15
20
9
15
11
20
25
11
20
14
25
30
14
25
17
30
37
17
30
22
40
50
22
40
22
40
50
22
40
35
60
75
35
60
50
90
125
38
75
60
110
135
40
85
70
125
160
50
100
80
140
190
60
110
90
160
225
75
125
100
190
275
85
140
125
220
300
100
160
180
300
400
125
220
250
400
600
190
350
250
400
600
190
350
200
350
500
180
350
300
550
650
250
500
500
850
950
400
750
600
1100
1300
500
1000
(1) Upper limit of temperature category conforming to IEC 70.
600 V
690 V
kVAR
15
20
25
30
37
50
50
75
80
90
100
110
125
165
200
300
500
500
500
600
750
1000
Maximum
peak
current
Contactor
size
A
560
850
1600
1900
2160
2160
3040
3040
3100
3300
3500
4000
5000
6500
8000
10 000
12 000
14 200
25 000
25 000
25 000
25 000
LC1-D09, D12
LC1-D18
LC1-D25
LC1-D32, D38
LC1-D40
LC1-D50
LC1-D65
LC1-D80, D95
LC1-D115
LC1-D150
LC1-F185
LC1-F225
LC1-F265
LC1-F330
LC1-F400
LC1-F500
LC1-F630
LC1-F800
LC1-BL
LC1-BM
LC1-BP
LC1-BR
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guidance
Motor starter
coordination
Concepts
The need for coordination
All motor starters include devices which provide short-circuit protection, power switching and overload protection. The
devices may be separate components, such as a set of fuses or an MCCB, a contactor, and a thermal overload relay.
Alternatively, the functions may be combined in a single component - a fully integrated starter.
Under overload conditions, the overload protection will trip the supply to the motor in a time which depends upon the
current. The greater the current, the faster the overload will trip, but in the event of a short circuit, its response time is still
not fast enough to prevent damage to the motor or starter. Separate protection against short circuits is, therefore,
necessary.
Motor starters may, however, be subjected to a whole range of fault conditions, from a minor overload to a high-current
short circuit. If the devices making up the starter are not properly coordinated, certain levels of fault may not be correctly
handled. Possible consequences include overheated cables and equipment, with an associated risk of fire; contact
welding in the switching device, rendering it unfit for further service, and permanent degradation of the characteristics of
the overload protection device, rendering it unreliable - or even unsafe - for future use.
Standards
Telemecanique have offered certified motor starters for a number of years. The original combinations were
tested to IEC 292 providing Type c coordination.
The current standards were introduced as the IEC 947 series for Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear in the early
1990s. These were then adopted by CENELEC in Europe and published as the EN 60947 series of standards.
More recently the IEC has adopted the EN numbering system for standards, with many standards now being developed
in parallel by the IEC and CENELEC and published at the same time. Thus IEC 60947-1 and EN 60947-1 are basically
the same standard with possible minor differences in the text.
CENELEC EN standards are published as an identical version by the Standards organisation of each European country
using the prefix of that body. For example, in the United Kingdom EN 60947-1 has been published as BS EN 60947-1.
All standards shown in the catalogue as IEC/EN can therefore be read as the equivalent BS EN standard.
Solutions
1/38
Three products
Telemecanique model d and F contactors, used in conjunction with Merlin Gerin magnetic-only
(MA) trip MCCBs or type T HRC fuses, and LRD bimetal thermal or LR9 electronic overload
relays, offer an exceptional versatile choice of motor starting options. The range of options is
increased still further by choosing an LT6 multifunction protection relay in place of standard
overloads. Details of tested and proven three product combinations are provided in the tables on
pages 1/42 and 1/43.
Two products
Many users prefer the convenience of a resetable circuit breaker to the use of
replaceable HRC fuses. In this situation, Telemecanique model d and F contactors, used in
conjunction with GV2 or GV7 motor circuit breakers having a motor overload characteristic, provide an attractive solution. GV2 and GV7 motor circuit breakers are specifically designed for use
in motor starter circuits, and combine overload and short-circuit protection in a single device. Full
coordination is assured for the tested and proven two product combinations listed in the tables
on pages 1/44 and 1/45.
Single product
For the vast majority of straightforward motor starting requirements up to 30 kW, fully
integrated single-component products in the Integral range are an ideal and economical choice.
Integral Control and Protection Switching (CPS) devices offer a true black-box solution, with fitand-forget performance, even after being subjected to short circuit fault conditions. All products
in the range are fully tested to IEC/EN 60947-6-2, and automatically offer total coordination
under all operating conditions. Selection tables for CPS devices are provided on pages 1/46 and
1/47.

guidance
Motor starter
coordination
Fuse and MCCB Type 2 combinations
IEC/EN 60947-4-1
This standard covers both contactors and motor starters. Provisions relate specifically to motor starters assembled from
separate components - typically a set of fuses or magnetic-only MCCB, a contactor, and a thermal overload relay. Starters
comprising other combinations of components are, however, not excluded.
This standard defines two levels of coordination:
Type 1 providing complete protection for individuals in the case of a fault, but not directly limiting the amount of damage
which may be caused to the starter, meaning costly downtime after a fault, together with the inconvenience and expense
of having to replace damaged equipment.
Type 2 coordination also offers complete protection for individuals against injury, in the event of a fault, but additionally
offers an improved level of protection for the starter, potentially reducing plant downtime.
The table below shows the tests which are required for Type 2 coordination but it's important to note that only the r test
is compulsory. Manufacturers who have only carried out the r test can still claim Type 2 coordination - here is no
obligation to carry out the subsequent making and breaking tests to ensure that the starter is fit for further service.
Telemecanique, however, goes beyond the minimum requirements of IEC/EN 60947-4-1, and carries out all of the
prescribed tests on every product combination for which Type 2 coordination is claimed. Users of Telemecanique
products can not only rely on full coordination under all conditions, they can also be sure that, after a fault, their installation
will remain fit for further service.
Test requirements
Test
Requirements
SCPD / Overload crossover
Carried out to establish the cross over current,

Ic, is close to its theoretical value.
This test is not obligatory
High current short circuit (q test)
The overload relay is tested to show that the SCPD/contactor/

thermal overload association remains true to its characteristics
O-CO tests
Typically at 50 kA, 63 kA, 80 kA, depending on the size of the
contactor and market requirements
Low level short circuit ( r test )
O-CO tests
At a short circuit current determined by the current rating of the
starter, e.g. 1 kA for ratings up to 16 A and 42 kA for a 1000 A
rating
Contactor make and break
Carried out at the discretion of the test engineer depending

upon whether he judges the contactors to need verification that
they are in a re-useable condition - 25 make / break cycles
Dielectric insulation
Dielectric test at 900 V for one minute to prove the integrity of

the insulation
Overload calibration
Final calibration tests to prove the overload is still operating

within its published characteristics
The following symbols are used in defining the operating sequences:

O
represents a breaking
operation (Opening)
represents the time interval between two successive

short-circuit operations. This is, in most cases, three
minutes.
CO
represents a manual making operation

(Closing) followed by a breaking
operation (Opening). If the starter
cannot be operated manually, the
sequence rCO is used instead.
rCO
represents a remote-controlled making operation

(Closing) - by energising the control circuit - followed
by a breaking operation (Opening).
1/39

guidance
Motor starter
coordination (continued)
Control and protective switching (CPS)
IEC/EN 60947-6-2
This standard relates specifically to control and protective switching (CPS) devices, which are more usually referred to
as integrated starters. Because no welding of contacts is allowed under any short circuit fault condition, this standard does
not usually cover starters made up of separate components, such as a motor protection circuit breaker and a contactor,
mounted on a common baseplate, even though these are sometimes loosely described as "integrated starters".
It only applies to starters which are designed, manufactured and marketed as a single, totally integrated unit meeting all
the requirements of the test sequences specified. This distinction is important, as the standard demands higher levels
of performance than those required by IEC/EN 60947-4-1 starters assembled from separate components. For example,
IEC/EN 60947-6-2, in addition to a no contact welding requirement under short circuit conditions, provides guaranteed
continuity of electrical life, even after a number of fault clearances.
The standard ensures the highest level of coordination, with comprehensive protection for personnel and equipment. In
addition, as the table below shows, comprehensive performance testing, involving thousands of making/breaking
capacity operating cycles, both before and after short-circuit testing, closely resembling the normal operating conditions
of a starter. Users selecting Tesys Model U products which conform with this standard can, therefore, be sure of blackbox convenience with fit-and-forget safe efficient performance with downtime and stoppages for maintenance reduced
to a minimum.
Test requirements
Test
Requirements
SCPD - Overload crossover

(Sequence I)
Carried out to establish the cross over current,

Ic, is close to its theoretical value.
Similar to IEC/EN60947-4-1 tests but with tighter parameters.
High current short circuit

(Sequence IV at Icu)
operating
O-CO-CO tests
At 50 kA with normal product operation before and after
sequences
No contact weld allowed.
Low level short circuit

( Sequence III at Ics)
O-CO-CO-O-rCO-rCO tests
At a short circuit current determined by the current rating of
the CPS starter, though, on average 20 - 30 times max. with
catalogue values before and after operating sequences. No
contact weld allowed.
Contactor make and break
Ics
3000 make and break
tests before and after
the short circuit test
sequence II
Dielectric insulation
Dielectric test at 1380 V for one minute to prove the integrity of

the insulation
Calibration
Final calibration tests to prove the overload was still operating

within its published characteristics
Icu
1500 make and break
tests before and after
the short circuit test
sequence III
The following symbols are used in defining the operating sequences:
1/40
represents a breaking
operation (Opening)
CO
represents a manual making operation

(Closing) followed by a breaking
operation (Opening). If the starter
cannot be operated manually, the
sequence rCO is used instead.
rCO
represents the time interval between two successive

short-circuit operations. This is, in most cases, three
minutes.
represents a remote-controlled making operation (Closing) - by energising the control circuit - followed by a
breaking operation (Opening).
Motor starter
coordination

guidance
Component selection criteria
Component coordination in motor starters

Selection of components for use in a motor starter combination should be based on the following criteria: Thermal overload
selected to allow a current setting for the rated flc of the motor.
SCPD (Fuse, circuit breaker or CPS device) selected to provide an overload/SCPD crossover current value which allows
correct motor starting, protection of the overload and contactor under short circuit conditions, and is suitable for use at
the prospective short circuit current.
Contactor having a suitable AC3 rating with a breaking capacity greater than the SCPD/overload crossover current, and,
when used with class 20 or class 30 overloads, an adequate time/current withstand capability.
IEC 61459 Technical report

This technical report, published by the International Electrotechnical Commission, provides guidance on the use of
alternative Short Circuit Protective Devices (SCPDs) in motor starter combinations based on the information provided by
a certified tested combination.
The main criteria to be taken into account are:
- The I2t let through energy of the alternative SCPD must be < that used in a tested combination
- The IP current peak of the alternative SCPD must be < that used in a tested combination
- The SCPD/overload crossover point must be suitable for the starting duty, plus overload and contactor protection.
Direct on line motor starters

Telemecanique offers a wide range of motor starters having certified Type 2 coordination, these being mainly for
operation at 380/415 V. In the same way that IEC 61459 provides guidance on using SCPD's other than the certified
combination, the same criteria can be used to determine combinations for use at other voltages. This is achieved by taking
account of the let through energy and peak current values of the SCPD at the alternative voltage, used with a contactor
suitable for use at that voltage, enabling a suitable contactor/overload combination to be selected.
Star-delta motor starters

The traditional position for the thermal overload in a star-delta starter is in the delta loop, with a current setting of 0.58
that of the motor full load current. Additionally the contactors are selected with an AC3 rating for this delta loop current.
In order to achieve Type 2 coordination in accordance with the IEC 61459 recommendations it is necessary to base the
component selection on the results of tested combinations. Where this combination has included a thermal overload, in
which the impedance of the device has an influence on the energy let through under short circuit conditions, this must
be taken into account when selecting components.
With a starter based upon a traditional circuit the following points should be considered:
The overload in the delta-loop, is only in series with one of the two contactors in circuit when the motor is running.
The contactors will be of a smaller rating than those for a DOL starter having the same kW rating.
In the case of an overload having directly connected bi-metallic elements, such as model 'd', it is necessary to simulate
the conditions of a tested DOL combination. This is achieved by placing the thermal overload, fully rated for the motor
flc, directly after the SCPD. The contactors must be of the same rating as that used with the overload in the DOL
combination. The rating of the SCPD may be of a lower rating in the case of a fuse, but in the case of an MCCB will be
of the same rating as for the DOL combination.
Where the overload is of the CT operated bar primary type, such as the LR9-F type or the LT6 used with external CT's,
the short circuit Type 2 tests will effectively be a SCPD/contactor combination. In this case a CT operated overload can
be retained in the traditional delta-loop position. The contactors used in the combination may be of a smaller rating than
those for the DOL combination, but must be suitable for use with the SCPD selected for starting duty of the starter.
1/41

guidance
Motor starter
Certified Type 2
DOL fused SCPD combinations
80 kA 0.55 kW to 45 kW Fuse + model d contactor + thermal overload
L1
L2
L3
2
Q1
KM1
F1
M
3
3,4,5
These values are

given as a guide.
They may vary
depending on the
type of motor and
manufacturer.
For further details

consult the GE
Power Controls
fuse catalogue.
For further details

consult the
appropriate page in
this catalogue.
Current
corresponding to the
crossover point of
the time-current
characteristics of the
overload relay and
fuse.
Current
prospective short
circuit current based
on the AC3 rating.
Current based on the

maximum conditional
short circuit rating.
Standard motor ratings,

category AC3 at 415 V
GE Power
Controls
RED SPOT
fuse to
EN 60269-2
Contactor to
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
relay to
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
current
setting
range
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
to door
Crossover Current Current

current
r
q
kW
HP
Reference
Reference
Reference
mm
0.55
0.75
1.1
1.5
2.2
3
4
5.5
7.5
9
11
15
18.5
22
30
37
45
0.75
1
1.5
2
3
4
5.5
7.5
10
12
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
1.5
1.9
2.5
3.5
5
6.5
8.4
11
14.8
18
21
28.5
35
42
57
69
80
NIT6
NIT10
NIT16
NIT16
NIT16
NIT20
NIT20
NIT20M25
TIA32M35
TIA32M35
TIA32M50
TIA32M63
TIS63M80
TIS63M80
TIS63M100
TCP100M125
TCP100M125
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D12
LC1D18
LC1D18
LC1D25
LC1D32
LC1D38
LC1D40
LC1D65
LC1D80
LC1D80
LRD06
LRD07
LRD08
LRD08
LRD10
LRD12
LRD14
LRD16
LRD21
LRD21
LRD22
LRD32
LRD35
LRD3355
LRD3359
LRD3363
LRD3363
1-1.7
1.6-2.5
2.5-4
2.5-4
4-6
5.5-8
7-10
9-13
12-18
12-18
16-24
23-32
30-38
30-40
48-65
63-80
63-80
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
14
25.4
53
49
47
63
58
70
109
180
180
255
480
440
520
660
640
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
5 kA
5 kA
5 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA 55 kW to 375 kW Fuse + model d/F contactor + electronic overload

1

GE Power
Controls
RED SPOT
fuse to
EN 60269-2
Contactor to
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
relay to
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
current
setting
range
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
to door

current
r
q
kW
HP
Reference
Reference
Reference
mm
55
80
100
110
140
160
220
270
375
75
110
136
150
190
220
300
360
500
95
138
182
200
250
275
385
480
610
TCP100M160
TF200M250
TF200M250
TF200M315
TKF315M355
TKF315M355
TMF400M450
TTM500
TTM630
LC1D115
LC1D150
LC1F185
LC1F225
LC1F265
LC1F330
LC1F400
LC1F500
LC1F630
LR9D5369
LR9D5369
LR9F5371
LR9F5371
LR9F7375
LR9F7375
LR9F7379
LR9F7379
LR9F7381
90-150
90-150
132-220
132-220
200-330
200-330
300-500
300-500
380-630
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
874
1600
1329
1840
2275
2173
3003
3174
3782
10 kA
10 kA
10 kA
10 kA
10 kA
10 kA
18 kA
18 kA
18 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA 2.2 kW to 425 kW Fuse + model d/F contactor + electronic multi-function

protection relay
1

GE Power
Controls
RED SPOT
fuse to
EN 60269-2
Contactor to
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
relay to
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
current
setting
range
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
to door

current
r
q
kW
Reference
Reference
Reference
mm
1-5
1-5
5-25
5-25
150-750
10
10
10
10
0
49.5
49.5
185
185
5106
1 kA
1 kA
3 kA
3 kA
30 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
80 kA
HP
2.2
3
2.2
3
11
15
11
15
425
565
(1) Tested using
5
NIT16
LC1D09
LT6P0M005FM
5
NIT16
LC1D18
LT6P0M005FM
21
TIA32M50 LC1D25
LT6P0M025FM
21
TIA32M50 LC1D32
LT6P0M025FM
690
TLM710
LC1F780
LT6P0M005FM (1)
750/1 5P15 0.5 VA current transformers.
Untested intermediate combinations allowed under clause 8.3.4.2

A starter covering a range of motor ratings and equipped with interchangeable overload relays shall be tested
with the overload relay with the highest impedance (0.55 kW) and the overload relay with the lowest impedance
4 kW, together with the corresponding SCPDs.
Tested combinations where, for this motor kW rating, the thermal overload is adjusted to a lower full load motor
current setting.
1/42

guidance
Motor starter
coordination
Certified Type 2
MCCB DOL combinations
70 kA 9 kW to 37 kW MCCB + model d contactor + thermal overload (1)

L1
L2
L3

Merlin Gerin
MCCB to
EN 60947-2
Contactor to
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
relay to
EN 60947-4-1
kW
HP
Reference
Reference
9
11
15
18.5
22
30
37
45
55
75
12
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
75
100
18
21
28.5
35
42
57
69
80
100
135
NS80HMA25
NS80HMA50
NS80HMA50
NS80HMA50
NS80HMA50
NS80HMA80
NS80HMA80
NS100HMA100
NS160HMA150
NS160HMA150
LC1D40
LC1D40
LC1D40
LC1D50
LC1D50
LC1D65
LC1D80
LC1D115
LC1D115
LC1D150
Q1
Overload
current
setting
range
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
to door

current
r
q
Reference
mm
LRD3322
LRD3322
LRD3353
LRD3355
LRD3357
LRD3359
LRD3363
LR9D5367
LR9D5369
LR9D5369
17-25
17-25
23-32
30-40
37-50
48-65
63-80
60-100
90-150
90-150
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
263
263
364
444
525
711
840
1300
1500
1950
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
5 kA
5 kA
10 kA
10 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
2
2
KM1
F1
M
3
70 kA 90 kW to 250 kW MCCB + model F contactor + electronic overload

1
These values are

given as a guide.
They may vary
depending on the
type of motor and
manufacturer.
For further details

consult the Merlin
Gerin Compact NS
MCCB catalogue .
3,4,5
For further details

consult the
appropriate page in
this catalogue.
Current
crossover point of
the time-current
overload relay and
MCCB.
Current
prospective short
on the AC3 rating.

maximum conditional

Merlin Gerin
MCCB to
EN 60947-2
Contactor to
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
relay to
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
current
setting
range
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
to door

current
r
q
kW
HP
Reference
Reference
Reference
mm
90
110
132
160
200
220
250
136
150
190
220
300
360
500
160
200
230
270
361
380
430
NS250HMA220
NS250HMA220
NS400HMA320
NS400HMA320
NS630HMA500
NS630HMA500
NS630HMA500
LC1F185
LC1F225
LC1F265
LC1F330
LC1F400
LC1F500
LC1F500
LR9F5371
LR9F5371
LR9F7375
LR9F7375
LR9F7379
LR9F7379
LR9F7379
132-220
132-220
200-330
200-330
300-500
300-500
300-500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2420
2860
3520
4000
5500
6300
6300
10 kA
10 kA
10 kA
10 kA
18 kA
18 kA
18 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
70 kA
For information on further MCCB motor starter combinations refer to the Merlin Gerin publication
Merlin Gerin Circuit Breaker application guide, publication number MGD 5032.
To obtain a copy contact our Customer Information Centre on 0870 608 8 608.
(1) u 45kw uses an electronic overload.
1/43

guidance
Motor starter
Certified Type 2
Thermal-magnetic Motor Circuit Breaker DOL combinations
130 kA/50 kA 0.06 kW to 15 kW GV2-ME Motor Circuit Breaker + contactor
L1
L2
L3

Motor Circuit
Breaker to
EN 60947-2
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
current
setting
range
Contactor to
EN 60947-4-1
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
to door
Crossover
current
Current
r
Current
q
kW
HP
Reference
Reference
mm
0.06
0.09
0.12
0.18
0.25
0.37
0.55
0.75
1.1
1.5
2.2
3
4
5.5
7.5
9
11
15
0.08
0.12
0.16
0.24
0.34
0.5
0.75
1
1.5
2
3
4
5.5
7.5
10
12
15
20
0.22
0.36
0.42
0.6
0.88
1
1.5
1.9
2.5
3.5
5
6.5
8.4
11
14.8
18
21
28.5
GV2ME02
GV2ME03
GV2ME04
GV2ME04
GV2ME05
GV2ME05
GV2ME06
GV2ME07
GV2ME08
GV2ME08
GV2ME10
GV2ME14
GV2ME14
GV2ME16
GV2ME20
GV2ME21
GV2ME22
GV2ME32
0.16-0.25
0.25-0.40
0.25-0.40
0.40-0.63
0.40-0.63
0.63-1
1-1.6
1.6-2.5
2.5-4
2.5-4
4-6.3
6-10
6-10
9-14
13-18
17-23
20-25
24-32
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D12
LC1D25
LC1D25
LC1D25
LC1D32
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
2.25
5
8
8
12.8
12.8
22.4
32.5
51
51
78
138
138
170
223
327
327
416
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
Q1
2
2
KM1
M
3
These values are

given as a guide.
They may vary
depending on the
type of motor and
manufacturer.
For further details

consult the
appropriate page in
this catalogue.
130kA/50kA 0.06 kW to 15 kW GV2-P Motor Circuit Breaker + contactor
3,4
For further details

consult the
appropriate page in
this catalogue.
Current
crossover point of
the time-current
overload relay and
Motor circuit breaker.
Current
prospective short
on the AC3 rating.

maximum conditional
1/44

Motor Circuit
Breaker to
EN 60947-2
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
current
setting
range
Contactor to
EN 60947-4-1
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
to door
Crossover
current
Current
r
7
Current
q
kW
HP
Reference
Reference
mm
0.06
0.09
0.12
0.18
0.25
0.37
0.55
0.75
1.1
1.5
2.2
3
4
5.5
7.5
9
11
15
0.08
0.12
0.16
0.24
0.34
0.5
0.75
1
1.5
2
3
4
5.5
7.5
10
12
15
20
0.22
0.36
0.42
0.6
0.88
1
1.5
1.9
2.5
3.5
5
6.5
8.4
11
14.8
18
21
28.5
GV2P02
GV2P03
GV2P04
GV2P04
GV2P05
GV2P05
GV2P06
GV2P07
GV2P08
GV2P08
GV2P10
GV2P14
GV2P14
GV2P16
GV2P20
GV2P21
GV2P22
GV2P32
0.16-0.25
0.25-0.40
0.25-0.40
0.40-0.63
0.40-0.63
0.63-1
1-1.6
1.6-2.5
2.5-4
2.5-4
4-6.3
6-10
6-10
9-14
13-18
17-23
20-25
24-32
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D12
LC1D25
LC1D25
LC1D25
LC1D32
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
2.25
5
8
8
12.8
12.8
22.4
32.5
51
51
78
138
138
170
223
327
327
416
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA

guidance
Motor starter
coordination
Certified Type 2
Magnetic only Circuit Breaker DOL combinations
130kA/50kA 0.06 kW to 15 kW GV2-L Circuit Breaker + contactor

L1
L2
L3

Motor Circuit
Breaker to
EN 60947-2
Contactor to
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
relay to
EN 60947-4-1
kW
HP
Reference
Reference
0.06
0.09
0.12
0.18
0.25
0.37
0.55
0.75
1.1
1.5
2.2
3
4
5.5
7.5
9
11
15
0.08
0.12
0.16
0.24
0.34
0.5
0.75
1
1.5
2
3
4
5.5
7.5
10
12
15
20
0.22
0.36
0.42
0.6
0.88
1
1.5
1.9
2.5
3.5
5
6.5
8.4
11
14.8
18
21
28.5
GV2L03
GV2L03
GV2L04
GV2L04
GV2L05
GV2L05
GV2L06
GV2L07
GV2L08
GV2L08
GV2L10
GV2L14
GV2L14
GV2L16
GV2L20
GV2L21
GV2L22
GV2L32
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D12
LC1D25
LC1D25
LC1D25
LC1D32
Q1
Overload
setting
range
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
Crossover
current
Current
r
Current
q
0.16-0.25
0.25-0.4
0.4-0.63
0.4-0.63
0.63-1
0.63-1
1-1.7
1.6-2.5
2.5-4
2.5-4
4-6
5.5-8
7-10
9-13
12-18
16-24
16-24
23-32
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
2.25
5
8
8
12.8
12.8
22.4
32.5
51
51
78
138
138
170
223
327
327
416
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
2
2
KM1
F1
M
3
3,4,5
These values are

given as a guide.
They may vary
depending on the
type of motor and
manufacturer.
For further details

consult the Merlin
Gerin Compact NS
MCCB catalogue .
For further details

consult the
appropriate page in
this catalogue.
Current
crossover point of
the time-current
overload relay and
MCCB.
Current
prospective short
on the AC3 rating.

maximum conditional
LRD02
LRD03
LRD04
LRD04
LRD05
LRD05
LRD06
LRD07
LRD08
LRD08
LRD10
LRD12
LRD14
LRD16
LRD21
LRD22
LRD22
LRD32
130kA/50kA 0.06 kW to 15 kW GV2-LE Circuit Breaker + contactor

1

Motor Circuit
Breaker to
EN 60947-2
Contactor to
EN 60947-4-1
Overload
relay to
EN 60947-4-1
kW
HP
Reference
Reference
0.06
0.09
0.12
0.18
0.25
0.37
0.55
0.75
1.1
1.5
2.2
3
4
5.5
7.5
9
11
15
0.08
0.12
0.16
0.24
0.34
0.5
0.75
1
1.5
2
3
4
5.5
7.5
10
12
15
20
0.22
0.36
0.42
0.6
0.88
1
1.5
1.9
2.5
3.5
5
6.5
8.4
11
14.8
18
21
28.5
GV2LE03
GV2LE03
GV2LE04
GV2LE04
GV2LE05
GV2LE05
GV2LE06
GV2LE07
GV2LE08
GV2LE08
GV2LE10
GV2LE14
GV2LE14
GV2LE16
GV2LE20
GV2LE21
GV2LE22
GV2LE32
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D09
LC1D12
LC1D25
LC1D25
LC1D25
LC1D32
LRD02
LRD03
LRD04
LRD04
LRD05
LRD05
LRD06
LRD07
LRD08
LRD08
LRD10
LRD12
LRD14
LRD16
LRD21
LRD22
LRD22
LRD32
Overload
setting
range
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
Crossover
current
Current
r
Current
q
0.16-0.25
0.25-0.4
0.4-0.63
0.4-0.63
0.63-1
0.63-1
1-1.7
1.6-2.5
2.5-4
2.5-4
4-6
5.5-8
7-10
9-13
12-18
16-24
16-24
23-32
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
2.25
5
8
8
12.8
12.8
22.4
32.5
51
51
78
138
138
170
223
327
327
416
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
1 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
3 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
130 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
1/45

guidance
Motor starter
Certified CPS
Integral starter DOL combinations
50 kA 0.06 kW to 9 kW Integral 18 CPS
L1
L2
L3
1
kW
A1 A2
Q1
2 3
2
M
3
2,3,4
These values are given

as a guide. They may
vary depending on the
type of motor and
manufacturer.
For further details

consult the appropriate
pages in this catalogue.
Current corresponding
to the crossover point
of the time-current
overload relay and
magnetic trip settings
within the Integral
protection module.
to the prospective short
circuit current based on
the AC3 rating.

maximum conditional
1/46
HP
2
Reference
3
Reference
4
mm
5
A
6
A
7
A

Integral 18 CPS Integral 18 CPS

breaker protection
breaker to
EN 60947-6-2
module to
EN 60947-6-2
Module
Current
setting
range
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
to door
Current
test
sequence
I
Current
test
sequence
II
Current
test
sequence
III
0.06
0.09
0.12
0.18
0.25
0.37
0.55
0.75
1.1
1.5
2.2
3
4
5.5
7.5
9
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
LDiLB030U
0.1-0.16
0.16-0.25
0.25-0.40
0.40-0.63
0.40-0.63
0.63-1
1-1.6
1-1.6
1.6-2.5
2.5-4
2.5-4
4-6.3
6-10
6-10
9-14
13-18
17-23
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
2.4
3.75
6
9.45
9.45
15
24
24
37.5
60
60
90
150
150
240
240
270
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
540 A
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
4
mm
5
A
6
A
7
A
0.08
0.12
0.16
0.24
0.34
0.5
0.75
1
1.5
2
3
4
5.5
7.5
10
12
0.22
0.36
0.42
0.6
0.88
1
1.5
1.9
2.5
3.5
5
6.5
8.4
11
14.8
18
LB1LB03P01
LB1LB03P02
LB1LB03P03
LB1LB03P04
LB1LB03P04
LB1LB03P05
LB1LB03P06
LB1LB03P06
LB1LB03P07
LB1LB03P08
LB1LB03P08
LB1LB03P10
LB1LB03P13
LB1LB03P13
LB1LB03P17
LB1LB03P17
LB1LB03P21

1
kW
HP
2
Reference
3
Reference


breaker protection
breaker to
EN 60947-6-2
module to
EN 60947-6-2
Module
Current
setting
range
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
to door
Current
test
sequence
I
Current
test
sequence
II
Current
test
sequence
III
0.09
0.12
0.18
0.25
0.37
0.55
0.75
1.1
1.5
2.2
3
4
5.5
7.5
9
11
15
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
LDiLC030U
0.25-0.40
0.40-0.63
0.40-0.63
0.63-1
1-1.6
1-1.6
1.6-2.5
2.5-4
2.5-4
2.5-4
6.3-10
6.3-10
10-16
10-16
16-25
16-25
23-32
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
4.8
7.6
7.6
12
19
19
30
48
48
76
120
120
190
190
300
300
380
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
0.12
0.16
0.24
0.34
0.5
0.75
1
1.5
2
3
4
5.5
7.5
10
12
15
20
0.36
0.42
0.6
0.88
1
1.5
1.9
2.5
3.5
5
6.5
8.4
11
14.8
18
25
32
LB1LC03M03
LB1LC03M04
LB1LC03M04
LB1LC03M05
LB1LC03M06
LB1LC03M06
LB1LC03M07
LB1LC03M08
LB1LC03M08
LB1LC03M10
LB1LC03M13
LB1LC03M13
LB1LC03M17
LB1LC03M17
LB1LC03M22
LB1LC03M22
LB1LC03M22
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

guidance
Motor starter
coordination
Certified CPS
Integral starter DOL combinations

L1
L2
L3
1
kW
A1 A2
Q1
2 3
2
HP
2
Reference
3
Reference
4
mm
5
A
6
A
7
A


breaker protection
breaker to
EN 60947-6-2
module to
EN 60947-6-2
Module
Current
setting
range
Minimum
electrical
safety
clearance
to door
Current
test
sequence
I
Current
test
sequence
II
Current
test
sequence
III
5.5
7.5
9
11
15
22
25
33
LDiLD030U
LDiLD030U
LDiLD030U
LDiLD030U
LDiLD030U
LDiLD030U
LDiLD030U
LDiLD030U
10-13
13-18
16-25
16-25
28-40
16-25
35-50
45-63
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
156
216
300
300
380
480
600
760
1575 A
1575 A
1575 A
1575 A
1575 A
1575 A
1575 A
1575 A
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
7.5
10
12
15
20
30
33
44
11
14.8
18
25
32
40
50
63
LB1LD03M16
LB1LD03M21
LB1LD03M22
LB1LD03M22
LB1LD03M53
LB1LD03M55
LB1LD03M57
LB1LD03M61
M
3
These values are given

as a guide. They may
vary depending on the
type of motor and
manufacturer.
2,3,4
For further details

consult the appropriate
pages in this catalogue.
to the crossover point
of the time-current
overload relay and
magnetic trip settings
within the Integral
protection module.
to the prospective short
circuit current based on
the AC3 rating.

maximum conditional
1/47
General

guidance
Long distance remote control of contactors
or
Voltage drop caused by the inrush current
When the operating coil of a contactor is energised, the inrush current produces a voltage drop in the control supply
cable caused by the resistance of the conductors, which can adversely affect closing of the contactor.
An excessive voltage drop in the control supply cables (both a.c. and d.c.) can lead to non closure of the contactor poles
or even destruction of the coil due to overheating.
This phenomenon is aggravated by:
- a long cable run,
- a low control circuit voltage,
- a cable with a small c.s.a.,
- a high inrush power drawn by the coil.
The maximum length of cable, depending on the control voltage, the inrush power and the conductor c.s.a. is indicated
in the graphs below.
Remedial action
To reduce the voltage drop at switch-on:
- increase the conductor c.s.a.
- use a higher control circuit voltage
- use an intermediate control relay.
Selection of conductor c.s.a.
These graphs are for a maximum line voltage drop of 5%. They give a direct indication of the copper conductor c.s.a.
to be used for the control circuit cable, depending on its length, the inrush power drawn by the contactor coil and the
control circuit voltage (see example on next page).
Total resistance of the 2 conductors
of the control circuit in (1)
1000
1000
6
100
100
5
4
10
C
Y
D E
B
10
3 X
1
0,1
0,1
1
1 a 24 V
2 a 48 V
10
50 100 200
500 1000 2000
Inrush power drawn in VA
3 a 115 V
4 a 230 V
5 a 400 V
6 a 690 V
10
50
100 150
C.s.a. of copper cables

A 0.75 mm2
C 1.5 mm2
B 1 mm2
D 2.5 mm2
500 1000
5000 10 000
Length of control cable in m (2)
E 4 mm2
F 6 mm2
Total resistance of the 2 conductors

of the control circuit in (1)
1000
1000
100
100
10
10
10
BC
D E
7
0,1
0,1
1
7 c 24 V
8 c 48 V
10
50 100 200
500 1000 2000
Inrush power drawn in VA
9 c 125 V
10 c 250 V
10
50
100150
C.s.a. of copper cables

A 0.75 mm2
C 1.5 mm2
B 1 mm2
D 2.5 mm2
500 1000
500010 000
Length of control cable in m (2)
E 4 mm2
F 6 mm2
(1) For 3-wire control, the current only flows in 2 of the conductors.
(2) This is the length of the cable comprising 2 or 3 conductors (Distance between the contactor and the control device).
1/48
General

guidance
or
Voltage drop caused by the inrush current (continued)

What cable c.s.a. is required for the control circuit of an LC1-D40 115 V contactor, operated from a distance of 150
metres?
- Contactor LC1-D40, voltage 115 V, 50 Hz: inrush power: 200 VA.
On the left-hand graph on the page opposite, point X is at the intersection of the vertical line corresponding to 200 VA
and the a 115 V voltage curve.
On the right-hand graph on the page opposite, point Y is at the intersection of the vertical line corresponding to 150 m
and the horizontal line passing through point X.
Use the conductor c.s.a. indicated by the curve which passes through point Y, i.e. 1.5 mm2.
If point Y lies between two c.s.a. curves, choose the larger of the c.s.a. values.
Calculating the maximum cable length

The maximum permissible length for acceptable line voltage drop is calculated by the formula:
U2 .s.K
L =
SA
where:
L: distance between the contactor and the control device in m, (length of the cable),
U: supply voltage in V,
SA: apparent inrush power drawn by the coil in VA,
s: conductor c.s.a. in mm2,
K: factor given in the table below.
a.c. supply
d.c. supply
SA in VA
20
40
100
150
200
1.38
1.5
1.8
2.15
Irrespective of the inrush power SA, expressed in W

K = 1.38
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General (continued)

guidance
Residual current in the coil due to cable capacitance
When the control contact of a contactor is opened the cable capacitance is effectively in series with the coil of the
electromagnet. This capacitance can cause a residual current to be maintained in the coil, with the risk that the
contactor will remain closed.
This only applies to contactors operating on an a.c. supply.
This phenomenon is aggravated by:
- a long cable run between the coil control contact and the contactor, or between the coil control contact and the power
supply,
- a high control circuit voltage,
- a low coil consumption, sealed,
- a low value of contactor drop-out voltage.
The maximum control cable length, according to the contactor coil supply voltage, is indicated in the graph on the page
opposite.
Remedial action
Various solutions can be adopted to avoid the risk of the contactor remaining closed due to cable capacitance:
- use a d.c. control voltage, or,
- add a rectifier, connected as shown in the scheme below, but retaining an a.c. operating coil: in this way, rectified a.c.
current flows in the control circuit cable.
When calculating the maximum cable length, take the resistance of the conductors into account.
A2
A1
Supply 50 Hz/60 Hz
- Connect a resistor in parallel with the contactor coil (1).

Value of the resistance:
1
R =
10-3 C (F)
(C capacitance of the control cable)
Power to be dissipated:
U2
PW =
R
(1) To avoid increasing the voltage drop due to inrush current, this resistor must be brought into operation after the
contactor has closed by using an N/O contact.
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General

guidance
Residual current in the coil due to cable capacitance (continued)

These graphs are for a capacitance, between conductors, of 0.2 F/km. They make it possible to determine whether
there is a risk of the contactor remaining closed due to the power drawn by the coil when sealed and the control circuit
voltage, according to the length of the control cable.
Cable capacitance in F
100
100
10
10
2
1
7
8
0,1
0,1
5
6
0,01
1
1 a 24 V
2 a 48 V
3 a 115 V
10
50
100
Power drawn, sealed in VA
4 a 230 V
5 a 400 V
6 a 690 V
0,01
100
300
500
1000
5000 10 000
Length of control cable in m
7 3-wire control
8 2-wire control
In the zones below the straight lines for 3-wire and 2-wire control respectively, there is a risk of the contactor remaining
closed.
Examples
What is the maximum length for the control cable of an LC1-D12 contactor, operating on 230 V, with 2-wire control?
- Contactor LC1-D12, voltage 230 V, 50 Hz: power sealed 7 VA.
On the left-hand graph, point A is at the intersection of the vertical line for 7 VA with the a 230 V voltage curve.
On the right-hand graph, point B is at the intersection of the horizontal line with the 2-wire control curve.
The maximum cable length is therefore 300 m.
In the same example, with a 600 m cable, the point lies in the risk zone. A resistor must therefore be connected in
parallel with the contactor coil.
Value of this resistance:
1
1
R =
= = 8.3 k
103.C 103.0.12
Power to be dissipated:
2
U2 = (220)
P =
= 6 W
R
8300
Alternative solution: use a d.c. control supply.

Calculating the cable length
The maximum permitted length of control cable to avoid the effects of capacitance is calculated using the formula:
S
L = 455.
U2.Co
L: distance between the contactor and the control device in km (length of the cable),
S: apparent power, sealed, in VA,
U: control voltage in V,
Co: cable capacitance in F/km.
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To reduce excessive consumption of packaging materials and make them easy to recycle are the common objectives
of users, public authorities and manufacturers.
As a responsible manufacturer, Schneider Electric shares this desire to protect the environment and therefore supplies
its customers with the most suitable packaging to meet the above objectives, whilst at the same time maintaining quality
and adequate protection of its products during transport.
Transport packaging and sales packaging

Schneider Electric undertakes to supply packaging made from re-cyclable materials for:
p transport packaging, which bears a symbol showing that it can be recycled,
p outer wrapping and sales packs marked with the following symbols:
For cardboard outer wrapping and packs
RECYCLABLE
For plastic outer wrapping and packs

(standard DIN: 6120)
02
PE-HD (example)
The majority of our packs are made from materials which have already been recycled.
Individual packs or bulk packaging

Most of our automation components are supplied singly, either by us or by our distributors.
Our products are therefore usually supplied in individual packs, unless specifically indicated in our catalogue.
However, in order to meet the requirements of large consumers, to make it easier for them to handle our products and
to reduce waste, we can supply certain products in bulk packs.
The products available in bulk packs are listed on the next page. They are covered by a special ordering procedure.
For delivery times, please call our Customer information centre on 0870 608 8 608.
Comment
For products which are dust sensitive and are produced in a clean room environment, additional protection is justified
in order to ensure that their original quality is preserved right through to the moment they are put into use.
These products, with such adequate protection, are then supplied in either individual or bulk packs.
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Protective treatment and degrees of protection

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1/8 and 1/9

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Contactor utilisation categories

AC1 contactor selection guide

1/14 and 1/15

AC3 contactor selection guide

AC2 and AC4 contactor selection guide

DC1 to DC5 contactor selection guide

Selection of contactors for rotor circuits of slip-ring motors

1/28 and 1/29

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1/34 and 1/35

Contactors for transformer primary switching

Contactors for capacitor switching

Motor starter co-ordination tables

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The IP code comprises 2 characteristic numerals (e.g. IP 55) and may

2 nd characteristic numeral: corresponds to

Protection of the equipment

Additional letter: corresponds to

With the back of the hand.

With the finger.

With a 2.5 mm tool.

2 characteristic numerals: corresponding to a value of impact energy.

The IK code comprises 2 characteristic numerals (e.g. IK 05).

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