104-C72J22

IEC 72 A Reversing Contactor

Name: IEC 72 A Reversing Contactor
Brand: Rockwell Automation
SKU: 104-C72J22

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Lifecycle status: Discontinued

Rockwell Automation announces that as of February 08, 2022, the IEC 72 A Reversing Contactor will be discontinued and no longer available for sale. Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s)

Discontinued Date: February 08, 2022 Replacement Category: Engineering Replacement Replacement Product: 104-E65KJ22 [https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/products/details.104-E65KJ22.html]

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Replacement Available

Lifecycle status: Discontinued

Discontinued Date: February 08, 2022 Replacement Category: Engineering Replacement Replacement Product: 104-E65KJ22 [https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/products/details.104-E65KJ22.html]

Product at a glance

Replacement Available

Unique Product Identifier	104-C72J22
UPC	662072072776
Standard Warranty Duration	1 year See details
Country of Origin	Switzerland

Coil Voltage	24V 60 Hz
Maximum Load Current	72 A
Sub Brand	IEC

BS88 fuses current rating	Type 2 (per IEC 60947-4-1): 125A @ 415V, 65 kA available fault current
Capacitance, max	800 µF @ short-circuit current of 50 kA
Coil consumption, hold-in	4 W @ DC (conventional)
Coil consumption, pick-up	235VA @ 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 50/60 Hz
Coil insulation class	Class F per IEC 60085, UL Class 105
Coil terminal conductor cross section	1…4 mm² @ 2 conductor
Contacts	3 power poles with internal NO or NC auxiliary contact or 4 power poles (9...23 A), Optional front-or side mounted 1-2 or 4-pole external auxiliary contact block
Conventional coil type	True
Cross section per UL/CSA	16
Current (Ie), max	97 A
DIN fuses (gG, gL) current rating	Type 2 (per IEC 60947-4-1): 160A @ 690V, 50 kA available fault current
Function	Reversing contactor
General purpose current (enclosed)	90 A per UL/CSA
Main current circuit resistance	0.9 mohm
Operating limits, dropout	(0.3...0.6) x Us @ 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 50/60 Hz
Operating limits, pick-up	(0.85...1.1) x Us @ 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 50/60 Hz
Operating time	20…40 ms @ DC (conventional) opening delay
Power dissipation	14 W @ 400V, AC-3, Ie
Rated coil frequency	AC 50/60 Hz, DC
Rated control supply voltage at AC 60 Hz	24 V
Rated current (enclosed)	68A @ 230V, 1-phase per UL/CSA
Rated filament current	70A @ 230/240V, AC-5b
Rated impulse voltage withstand (Uimp)	6 kV
Rated isolation voltage (Ui)	690V @ IEC
Rated operational current (Ie)	73A @ 690V, Star-Delta starting (50 Hz)
Rated operational current for contactor at elevator duty (UL/CSA)	54.0A @ 230V
Rated operational power (Pe)	87 kW @ 500V, AC-1 active power load (50 Hz), ambient temperature 60 °C
Rated operational power for contactor at elevator duty (UL/CSA)	50Hp @ 575V
Rated operational power for contactor at wye-delta	50Hp @ 230V, 60 Hz
Rated power (enclosed)	60Hp @ 575V, 3-phase per UL/CSA
Rated voltage (Ue)	690V @ AC, 50/60 Hz
Rating for switching AC motors	3-poles: 60Hp @ 575V (AC-2, AC-3, AC-4), 3-phase (60 Hz)
Short time withstand (Icw)	700A @ 10s, 60 °C
Switching frequency, max	120 ops/h
Switching of 3-phase Capacitors	Single capacitor: 55 kVAR @ 690V, AC-6b 50 Hz, 40 °C (Inductance of leads between capacitors in parallel: min. 6 µH)
Switching of DC loads	3-Poles in series: 90A @ 48/60V (Non-inductive or slightly inductive loads or resistance furnaces DC-1 at 60 °C)
Switching of hermetically sealed cooling compressor motors	85A @ 500V, AC-8a (manual reset of overload release (50 Hz))
Switching of lamps	Gas discharge lA, open: 85A @ 40°C (104 °F), AC-5a
Switching of power transformers	Apparent power: 93.7 kVA @ 660V, AC-6a 60 Hz (n = 30)
Total power dissipation	DC control (conventional): 18 W @ 400V, AC-3, Ie
UL class J and CSA HRCI-J fuses rating	100A @ 100kA available fault current per UL 508 and CSA 22.2 No. 14
UL class K5 and RK5 fuses rating	250A @ 600V, 5 kA available fault current per UL 508 and CSA 22.2 No. 14
UL inverse-time circuit breaker	250A @ 600V, 10 kA available fault current per UL 508 and CSA 22.2 No. 14
Voltage type for actuating	AC

Altitude of installation site, max	2000 m (NN), per IEC60947-1
Ambient temperature	Storage: -55...80 (-67...176)
Auxiliary contacts	1 NO, 1 NC
Protection against accidental contact	Finger-and back-of-hand proof per VDE0106, part 100
Protection class auxiliary contact	IP2X

Mechanical

Coil termination	Line side connection
Conductor cross section	Main contacts, 2 conductor: 2.5…35 mm²
Lifespan	Mechanical DC control: 6000000 ops
Recommended torque	9 in-lb
Shock resistance	IEC 60068-2-27
Type of electrical connection of main circuit	Screw connection
Vibration resistance	IEC 60068-2-6
Weight	3.22 kg (7.1 lbs) reverse @ DC

Construction

Features	Panel mounting or mounting on 35 mm DIN rail, AC or DC coil control, Reversible coil terminals (line or load side), Common accessories, Made of environmentally friendly materials
Optional accessories	Front or side-mount auxiliary contacts, Surge suppressors, Electronic or pneumatic timers, Mechanical interlocks, Mechanical latches
Optional overload relays	Electronic or bimetallic
Options	Empty

Technical Data	Publication
100-td013_-en-p	100-TD013

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Regulatory Information

EU Importer Address	Rockwell Automation N.V Pegasus Park De Kleetlaan 12A 1831 Diegem Belgium
EU Authorized Representative Address	Rockwell Automation N.V Pegasus Park De Kleetlaan 12A 1831 Diegem Belgium

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Overview

Unique Product Identifier	104-C72J22
UPC	662072072776
Standard Warranty Duration	1 year See details
Country of Origin	Switzerland

Electrical & Connectivity

Coil Voltage	24V 60 Hz
Maximum Load Current	72 A
Sub Brand	IEC

BS88 fuses current rating	Type 2 (per IEC 60947-4-1): 125A @ 415V, 65 kA available fault current
Capacitance, max	800 µF @ short-circuit current of 50 kA
Coil consumption, hold-in	4 W @ DC (conventional)
Coil consumption, pick-up	235VA @ 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 50/60 Hz
Coil insulation class	Class F per IEC 60085, UL Class 105
Coil terminal conductor cross section	1…4 mm² @ 2 conductor
Contacts	3 power poles with internal NO or NC auxiliary contact or 4 power poles (9...23 A), Optional front-or side mounted 1-2 or 4-pole external auxiliary contact block
Conventional coil type	True
Cross section per UL/CSA	16
Current (Ie), max	97 A
DIN fuses (gG, gL) current rating	Type 2 (per IEC 60947-4-1): 160A @ 690V, 50 kA available fault current
Function	Reversing contactor
General purpose current (enclosed)	90 A per UL/CSA
Main current circuit resistance	0.9 mohm
Operating limits, dropout	(0.3...0.6) x Us @ 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 50/60 Hz
Operating limits, pick-up	(0.85...1.1) x Us @ 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 50/60 Hz
Operating time	20…40 ms @ DC (conventional) opening delay
Power dissipation	14 W @ 400V, AC-3, Ie
Rated coil frequency	AC 50/60 Hz, DC
Rated control supply voltage at AC 60 Hz	24 V
Rated current (enclosed)	68A @ 230V, 1-phase per UL/CSA
Rated filament current	70A @ 230/240V, AC-5b
Rated impulse voltage withstand (Uimp)	6 kV
Rated isolation voltage (Ui)	690V @ IEC
Rated operational current (Ie)	73A @ 690V, Star-Delta starting (50 Hz)
Rated operational current for contactor at elevator duty (UL/CSA)	54.0A @ 230V
Rated operational power (Pe)	87 kW @ 500V, AC-1 active power load (50 Hz), ambient temperature 60 °C
Rated operational power for contactor at elevator duty (UL/CSA)	50Hp @ 575V
Rated operational power for contactor at wye-delta	50Hp @ 230V, 60 Hz
Rated power (enclosed)	60Hp @ 575V, 3-phase per UL/CSA
Rated voltage (Ue)	690V @ AC, 50/60 Hz
Rating for switching AC motors	3-poles: 60Hp @ 575V (AC-2, AC-3, AC-4), 3-phase (60 Hz)
Short time withstand (Icw)	700A @ 10s, 60 °C
Switching frequency, max	120 ops/h
Switching of 3-phase Capacitors	Single capacitor: 55 kVAR @ 690V, AC-6b 50 Hz, 40 °C (Inductance of leads between capacitors in parallel: min. 6 µH)
Switching of DC loads	3-Poles in series: 90A @ 48/60V (Non-inductive or slightly inductive loads or resistance furnaces DC-1 at 60 °C)
Switching of hermetically sealed cooling compressor motors	85A @ 500V, AC-8a (manual reset of overload release (50 Hz))
Switching of lamps	Gas discharge lA, open: 85A @ 40°C (104 °F), AC-5a
Switching of power transformers	Apparent power: 93.7 kVA @ 660V, AC-6a 60 Hz (n = 30)
Total power dissipation	DC control (conventional): 18 W @ 400V, AC-3, Ie
UL class J and CSA HRCI-J fuses rating	100A @ 100kA available fault current per UL 508 and CSA 22.2 No. 14
UL class K5 and RK5 fuses rating	250A @ 600V, 5 kA available fault current per UL 508 and CSA 22.2 No. 14
UL inverse-time circuit breaker	250A @ 600V, 10 kA available fault current per UL 508 and CSA 22.2 No. 14
Voltage type for actuating	AC

Compliance & Environment

Altitude of installation site, max	2000 m (NN), per IEC60947-1
Ambient temperature	Storage: -55...80 (-67...176)
Auxiliary contacts	1 NO, 1 NC
Protection against accidental contact	Finger-and back-of-hand proof per VDE0106, part 100
Protection class auxiliary contact	IP2X

Physical Characteristics

Mechanical

Coil termination	Line side connection
Conductor cross section	Main contacts, 2 conductor: 2.5…35 mm²
Lifespan	Mechanical DC control: 6000000 ops
Recommended torque	9 in-lb
Shock resistance	IEC 60068-2-27
Type of electrical connection of main circuit	Screw connection
Vibration resistance	IEC 60068-2-6
Weight	3.22 kg (7.1 lbs) reverse @ DC

Construction

Features	Panel mounting or mounting on 35 mm DIN rail, AC or DC coil control, Reversible coil terminals (line or load side), Common accessories, Made of environmentally friendly materials
Optional accessories	Front or side-mount auxiliary contacts, Surge suppressors, Electronic or pneumatic timers, Mechanical interlocks, Mechanical latches
Optional overload relays	Electronic or bimetallic
Options	Empty

Documents

100-td013_-en-p Technical Data
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Technical Data	Publication
100-td013_-en-p	100-TD013

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Regulatory Information

EU Importer Address	Rockwell Automation N.V Pegasus Park De Kleetlaan 12A 1831 Diegem Belgium
EU Authorized Representative Address	Rockwell Automation N.V Pegasus Park De Kleetlaan 12A 1831 Diegem Belgium

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