Catalog 1308242
Issued 3-03 (PDF Rev. 5-05)
P&B
P25 series
Definite Purpose Magnetic Contactor
25 Ampere Full Load
30 Ampere Resistive
AC & DC Coils
File E22575
File LR15734
P25 with DC coil P25 with 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.
Coil Data
Features
AC and DC coils.
Nominal Resistance Must Maximum Nominal Coil
For controlling motors, power supplies, heating elements and lighting.
VDC (Ohms 10% Operate* Operating Current (ma) @
Dust cover available.
@ 25C) Volts Volts Nominal Voltage
Auxiliary switch available.
12 34 9 15 353
24 133 18 30 180
AC Voltage Nominal Must Operate
Contact Data @ 25C Rating 60 Hz. 50 Hz. 60 Hz. 50 Hz.
Arrangements: Up to 3 Form X (3PST-NO-DM).
24 24 24 20.4 20.4
Ratings: See contact rating table.
120 120 110 102 94
Material: Silver-cadmium oxide.
240 208/240 208/220 177 177
Expected Life: 200,000 operations at full load.
AC coil: 2 million operations, mechanical.
DC coil: 5 million operations, mechanical.
Consult factory for other voltages.
Minimum Contact Load: 3A @ 120VAC.
*Must operate is 75% of nominal voltage for any mounting position, applicable for vertical or
horizontal mounting, but not for upside-down mounting.
**Units requiring less power can be provided for some applications.
Consult factory for details.
Note: Coil suppression is recommended for all DC coil units,
particularly 120 and 240VDC coils.
Main Contact Ratings @ +25C, 60 Hz.
Motor Rating in Amps, 33P or 12P Resistive Rating
Type Full Load Locked Rotor (Electric Heat)
@ 600V @ 240V @ 480V @ 600V @ 600V
P25 25A 150A 125A 100A 30A
Operate Data @ 25C
Motor Rating in Horsepower
Must-Operate Voltage: See coil data tables.
Type @ 120V @ 240V @ 440-600V
12P 1.5HP 3HP
33P 3HP 7.5HP 10HP
Notes: Models utilizing box lug terminals are restricted to the following ratings: 25 FLA, 150
LRA @ 250VAC; 30A @ 277VAC Resistive; Horsepower ratings shown in the table are
valid up to 240VAC.
Tungsten Lamp Rating: 30A, 277VAC.
Environmental Data
Electric Discharge Lamp Rating: 30A, 277VAC.
Temperature Range: AC: 55C to +65C
Heavy Duty Pilot Ratings @ 120V through 600V: 720VA max. (Box lug nut
units limited to 277VAC.) DC: 55C to +55C
Contact sales representative for higher
Auxiliary Snap-Action Switch
Arrangements: Up to 2 Form C (DPDT). temperature ratings.
Rating: 10 amps at 120VAC, 60 Hz. @ 25C.
Material: Silver.
Initial Dielectric Strength
Initial Breakdown Voltage: 2,200V rms. minimum between all elements Mechanical Data
and between all elements and ground.
Mounting: No. 10 screws on 2.125 (53.98mm) centers or universal
mounting bracket.
Termination:
Contacts: 8-32 screw for No. 16 to No. 8 wire, dual .250 (6.35mm)
Coil Data @ 25C
quick connect, box lug or captive pressure plate.
Coil: Combination 8-32 screw and .250 (6.35mm) or .187 (4.75mm)
Voltage: From 6 to 240VDC and 24 to 600VAC, 50/60 Hz.
quick connect, combination captive pressure plate and .250
Power: DC, 4-8W; AC, 40VA inrush; 10VA, sealed.
(6.35mm) quick connect, or .250 (6.35mm) quick connect.
Duty Cycle: Continuous.
Aux. Switch: .187 (4.75mm) quick connect.
Insulation Class: Class A, standard. Class B available.
Weight: 14 oz. (397g).
Initial Insulation Resistance: 100 megohms, minimum.
Dimensions are shown for Dimensions are in inches over Specifications and availability www.tycoelectronics.com
reference purposes only. (millimeters) unless otherwise subject to change. Technical support:
820
specified. Refer to inside back cover.Catalog 1308242
Issued 3-03 (PDF Rev. 5-05)
P&B
Ordering Information
Typical Part No. B P25 P 42 A 1 4 P 1 -240
1. Type:
P25 Definite Purpose Contactor
2. Auxiliary Switch:
P = No Aux Switch
C = 1 Form C (SPDT), silver contacts
F = 2 Form C (DPDT), silver contacts
Double pole contact forms require two switches.
3. Main Contact Arrangement:
42 = 3 Form X (3PST-NO-DM)
43 = 2 Form X (DPST-NO-DM) & 1 Form Y (SPST-NC-DB)
Other contact arrangements are available.
4. Coil Control Input:
A = Alternating Current, 50/60 Hz. D = Direct Current
5. Mounting and Installed Accessories:
1 = Without Mounting Plate*
2 = With Mounting Plate
* Order separately any mounting hardware which is to be bulk packed.
6. Main Contact Terminals:
2 = 8-32 Screw Terminals
3 = Dual .250 (6.35mm) Quick Connect
5 = 8-32 Screw with Captive Pressure Plate
7. Auxiliary Contact Terminals:
P = No Auxiliary Switch
C = .187 (4.75mm) Quick Connect
8. Coil Terminals:
1 = Combination 8-32 Screw Terminal and .250 (6.35mm) Quick Connect
6-32 Screw Terminal available on DC Coils only.
9. Coil Voltage:
24, 120 or 240VAC
12 or 24VDC
See Coil Data table.
Our authorized distributors are more likely to maintain the following items in stock for immediate delivery.
P25P42A12P1-120
P25P42A12P1-240
P25P42A22P1-120
P25P42A22P1-240
P25P42D22P1-12
P25P42D22P1-24
Dimensions are shown for Dimensions are in inches over Specifications and availability www.tycoelectronics.com
reference purposes only. (millimeters) unless otherwise subject to change. Technical support:
821
specified. Refer to inside back cover.