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40 A 194L Load Switch

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Number of poles 4
Rated permanent current Iu 40 A
Model Other
Rated impulse voltage (Uimp) 8 kV
Switch size 40 A
Power lost 1.4 W
Rated voltage (Ue) 690V per IEC-947
Rated thermal current (Ith) 45A @ 40°C per IEC-947
Rated thermal current (Ithe) 45A @ 60°C per IEC-947
Conditional rated short circuit current 5 kA (gL characteristic)
Rated breaking capacity 336A @ 380V, 0.45 [cos j]
Rated short-time current 0.8 kArms for 1 s (gL characteristic)
Strongest series fuse 40 A (not in enclosure, gL characteristic)
Standard motor DOL rating 3-poles, 3-phase: 34A @ 480V (similar to AC-3) per UL (CSA)
Rated making/breaking capacity (= 4 x Ie) 2 contacts in series: 66.6A @ 63V (DC-23A, DC-3, DC-5 for inductive loads, T ≤7.5 ms)
Rated making/breaking capacity (= 1.5 x Ie) 8 contacts in series: 60A @ 504V (1.05 x rated voltage), DC-21A (for resistive loads, T = 1 ms), Ue max = 600V
Ampere rating 40 A (suitable for switching off-load (AC-20) above 660V, but only upto 660V for switches with screws at the rear)
Rated making/breaking capacity (= 1.1 x Ie) 8 contacts in series: 8.8A @ 369.6V (1.1 x rated voltage), DC-21A (for inductive loads, T = 50 ms), Ue max = 600V
Rated power (Pe) 3-poles, 3-phase: 5Hp @ 120V per UL (CSA)
Rated current (Ie) 8 contacts in series: 8A @ 384V, DC-21A (for inductive loads, T = 50 ms)
Type of electrical connection of main circuit Screw connection
Electrical switch rate 120 ops/h
Electrical switching rate 120 ops/h per UL/CSA
With zero (off) position True
Protection class Switch bodies: IP20 (IEC 529)
Gland entry type PG-type cable gland entry
Rigid wire gauge, max (2) 12...8 AWG (4...10 mm²)
Fine strands wire gauge, max (2) 14...10 AWG (2.5...6 mm²)
Actuator type Select actuator separately
Switch configuration Changeover 1-0-2 45°, maintained
With retraction in 0-position False
Suitable for distribution board installation False
Suitable for intermediate mounting False
Complete device in housing False
Degree of protection (IP), front side IP66
Mechanical switching rate 1200 ops/h
Mechanical life operations Endurance: 1000000
Installation Open-front/door
Suitable for front mounting True
Material housing Plastic
Operating temperature -25 °C
Storage temperature -40 °C
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Technical Data 194-td002_-en-p 194-TD002
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Technical Specifications
Number of poles 4
Rated permanent current Iu 40 A
Model Other
Rated impulse voltage (Uimp) 8 kV
Switch size 40 A
Power lost 1.4 W
Rated voltage (Ue) 690V per IEC-947
Rated thermal current (Ith) 45A @ 40°C per IEC-947
Rated thermal current (Ithe) 45A @ 60°C per IEC-947
Conditional rated short circuit current 5 kA (gL characteristic)
Rated breaking capacity 336A @ 380V, 0.45 [cos j]
Rated short-time current 0.8 kArms for 1 s (gL characteristic)
Strongest series fuse 40 A (not in enclosure, gL characteristic)
Standard motor DOL rating 3-poles, 3-phase: 34A @ 480V (similar to AC-3) per UL (CSA)
Rated making/breaking capacity (= 4 x Ie) 2 contacts in series: 66.6A @ 63V (DC-23A, DC-3, DC-5 for inductive loads, T ≤7.5 ms)
Rated making/breaking capacity (= 1.5 x Ie) 8 contacts in series: 60A @ 504V (1.05 x rated voltage), DC-21A (for resistive loads, T = 1 ms), Ue max = 600V
Ampere rating 40 A (suitable for switching off-load (AC-20) above 660V, but only upto 660V for switches with screws at the rear)
Rated making/breaking capacity (= 1.1 x Ie) 8 contacts in series: 8.8A @ 369.6V (1.1 x rated voltage), DC-21A (for inductive loads, T = 50 ms), Ue max = 600V
Rated power (Pe) 3-poles, 3-phase: 5Hp @ 120V per UL (CSA)
Rated current (Ie) 8 contacts in series: 8A @ 384V, DC-21A (for inductive loads, T = 50 ms)
Type of electrical connection of main circuit Screw connection
Electrical switch rate 120 ops/h
Electrical switching rate 120 ops/h per UL/CSA
With zero (off) position True
Protection class Switch bodies: IP20 (IEC 529)
Gland entry type PG-type cable gland entry
Rigid wire gauge, max (2) 12...8 AWG (4...10 mm²)
Fine strands wire gauge, max (2) 14...10 AWG (2.5...6 mm²)
Actuator type Select actuator separately
Switch configuration Changeover 1-0-2 45°, maintained
With retraction in 0-position False
Suitable for distribution board installation False
Suitable for intermediate mounting False
Complete device in housing False
Degree of protection (IP), front side IP66
Mechanical switching rate 1200 ops/h
Mechanical life operations Endurance: 1000000
Installation Open-front/door
Suitable for front mounting True
Material housing Plastic
Operating temperature -25 °C
Storage temperature -40 °C
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Technical Data 194-td002_-en-p 194-TD002
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