Catalog 1308242
Issued 3-03 (PDF Rev. 5-05)
P&B
P30/P40 series
Definite Purpose Magnetic Contactor
30/40 Ampere Full Load
40/50 Ampere Resistive
AC & DC Coils
File E22575
File LR15734
Users should thoroughly review the technical data before selecting a product part
DC Coil AC Coil
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
Nominal Resistance Must Maximum Nominal Coil
AC and DC coils.
VDC (Ohms 10% Operate* Operating Current (ma) @
Available with auxiliary switch.
@ 25 C) Volts Volts Nominal Voltage
Variety of main contact terminals.
12 20.8 9 15 577
For control of motors, power supplies, heating elements and lighting.
24 84 18 30 286
48 334 36 57 144
120 2,110 90 144 57
Contact Data @ 25C
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 Voltage Nominal Must Operate*
AC coil: 2 million operations, mechanical.
Rating 50/60 Hz. 50/60 Hz.
DC coil: 10 million operations, mechanical.
24 24 20.4
Minimum Contact Data: 3A @ 120VAC.
120 110/120 94
240 208/240 177
277 277 236
Main Contact Ratings
Motor Rating in Amps, 33P or 12P Resistive Tungsten
*Applicable for vertical mounting, but not for upside-down mounting.
Type Full Load Locked Rotor Rating Rating
Note: Coil suppression is recommended for all DC coil units, particulary 120 and
@ 600V @ 240V @480V @ 600V @ 600V @277V 240VDC coils.
P30 30A 180A 150A 120A 40A 40A
P40 40A 240A 200A 160A 50A 50A
Operate Data
P30 Electrical Discharge Lamp Control: 40A @ 240V (Delta), 40A @ 600V (Wye).
P40 Electrical Discharge Lamp Control: 50A @ 600V (Wye). Must-Operate Voltage: See coil data tables.
Motor Rating in Horsepower
Type
@ 120V @ 240V @ 440-600V
P30 12P 1.5HP 3HP
33P 3HP 7.5HP 7.5HP
P40 12P 2HP 5HP
Environmental Data
33P 5HP 10HP 15HP
Temperature Range: 55C to +65C.
Auxiliary Snap-Action Switch
Arrangements: Up to 2 Form C (DPDT).
Rating: 10 amps at 120-250VAC @ 25C.
Material: Silver.
Mechanical Data
Mounting: Universal mounting bracket. See outline drawings.
Initial Dielectric Strength
Termination:
Initial Breakdown Voltage: 2,200V rms minimum between all elements
Contacts: Binder screw, box lug, captive pressure plate, combination
and between all elements to ground.
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 Data @ 25C
Coil: Combination 8-32 screw and .250 (6.35mm) quick connect.
Aux. Switch: .187 (4.75mm) quick connect.
Voltage: From 12 to 120VDC, and 24 to 277VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Weight: 3 Pole Models: 25 oz. (709g) approximately.
Power: DC, 7.5 W; AC, 92VA, In rush; 12 VA Sealed.
4 Pole Models: 28 oz. (794g) approximately.
Duty Cycle: Continuous.
Insulation Class: Class A, standard, Class B available.
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:
823
specified. Refer to inside back cover.Catalog 1308242
Issued 3-03 (PDF Rev. 5-05)
P&B
Ordering Information
Typical Part No. B P30 P 42 A 1 4 P 1 -240
1. Type:
P30 = Definite Purpose Contactor, 30 amp.
P40 = Definite Purpose Contactor, 40 amp.
2. Auxiliary Switch:
P = No Aux. Switch
C = 1 Form C (SPDT) F = 2 Form C (DPDT)
3. Main Contact Arrangement:
42 = 3 Form X (3PST-NO-DM) 47 = 4 Form X (4PST-NO-DM)
43 = 2 Form X (DPST-NO-DM) 48 = 2 Form X (DPST-NO-DM)
& 1 Form Y (SPST-NC-DB) & 2 Form Y (DPST-NC-DB)
45 = 1 Form X (SPST-NO-DB) 49 = 4 Form Y (4PST-NC-DB)
& 2 Form Y (DPST-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 = Standard Mounting
6. Main Contact Terminals:
2 = Screw Terminals 5 = Captive Pressure Plate
3 = Screw Terminals & Dual .250 (6.35mm) Quick Connect 6 = Box Lug & Dual .250 (6.35mm) Quick Connect
4 = Box Lug
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
9. Coil Voltage:
24, 120, 240 or 277VAC
12, 24 or 120VDC
Our authorized distributors are more likely to maintain the following items in stock for immediate delivery.
P30P42A12P1-120 P40P42A12P1-24
P30P42D12P1-24 P40P42A12P1-120
P30P47A12P1-120 P40P42A12P1-240
P30P47D12P1-24 P40P42D12P1-24
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:
824
specified. Refer to inside back cover.