823
P&B
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Dimensions are in inches over
(millimeters) unless otherwise
specified.
Catalog 1308242
Issued 3-03 (PDF Rev. 5-05)
Specifications and availability
subject to change.
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Technical support:
Refer to inside back cover.
Features
• AC and DC coils.
• Available with auxiliary switch.
• Variety of main contact terminals.
• For control of motors, power supplies, heating elements and lighting.
Contact Data @ 25°C
Arrangements: Up to 4 Form X (4PST-NO-DM)
Ratings: See contact rating table.
Material: Silver-cadmium oxide.
Expected Life: 200,000 operations at full load.
AC coil: 2 million operations, mechanical.
DC coil: 10 million operations, mechanical.
Minimum Contact Data: 3A @ 120VAC.
Main Contact Ratings
P30 Electrical Discharge Lamp Control: 40A @ 240V (Delta), 40A @ 600V (Wye).
P40 Electrical Discharge Lamp Control: 50A @ 600V (Wye).
Auxiliary Snap-Action Switch
Arrangements: Up to 2 Form C (DPDT).
Rating: 10 amps at 120-250VAC @ 25°C.
Material: Silver.
Initial Dielectric Strength
Initial Breakdown Voltage: 2,200V rms minimum between all elements
and between all elements to ground.
Coil Data @ 25°C
Voltage: From 12 to 120VDC, and 24 to 277VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power: DC, 7.5 W; AC, 92VA, In rush; 12 VA Sealed.
Duty Cycle: Continuous.
Insulation Class: Class A, standard, Class B available.
Initial Insulation Resistance: 100 megohms, minimum.
Coil Data
*Applicable for vertical mounting, but not for upside-down mounting.
Note: Coil suppression is recommended for all DC coil units, particulary 120 and
240VDC coils.
Operate Data
Must-Operate Voltage: See coil data tables.
Environmental Data
Temperature Range: –55°C to +65°C.
Mechanical Data
Mounting: Universal mounting bracket. See outline drawings.
Termination:
Contacts: Binder screw, box lug, captive pressure plate, combination
screw and dual .250” (6.35mm) quick connect, or
combination box lug and dual .250” (6.35mm) quick
connect. See Main Contact Terminal Options photo.
Coil: Combination 8-32 screw and .250” (6.35mm) quick connect.
Aux. Switch: .187” (4.75mm) quick connect.
Weight: 3 Pole Models: 25 oz. (709g) approximately.
4 Pole Models: 28 oz. (794g) approximately.
P30 1Ø2P 1.5HP 3HP —
3Ø3P 3HP 7.5HP 7.5HP
P40 1Ø2P 2HP 5HP —
3Ø3P 5HP 10HP 15HP
Motor Rating in Horsepower
Type
@ 120V @ 240V @ 440-600V
P30 30A 180A 150A 120A 40A 40A
P40 40A 240A 200A 160A 50A 50A
Motor Rating in Amps, 3Ø3P or 1Ø2P Resistive Tungsten
Type Full Load Locked Rotor Rating Rating
@ 600V @ 240V @480V @ 600V @ 600V @277V
P30/P40 series
Definite Purpose Magnetic Contactor
30/40 Ampere Full Load
40/50 Ampere Resistive
AC & DC Coils
File E22575
File LR15734
12 20.8 9 15 577
24 84 18 30 286
48 334 36 57 144
120 2,110 90 144 57
24 24 20.4
120 110/120 94
240 208/240 177
277 277 236
AC Voltage Nominal Must Operate*
Rating 50/60 Hz. 50/60 Hz.
Nominal Resistance Must Maximum Nominal Coil
VDC (Ohms ± 10% Operate* Operating Current (ma) @
@ 25° C) Volts Volts Nominal Voltage
DC Coil AC Coil
Users should thoroughly review the technical data before selecting a product part
number. It is recommended that users also seek out the pertinent approvals files of
the agencies/laboratories and review them to ensure the product meets the
requirements for a given application.