NEMA Size 5 Reversing Starter

Catalog #: 505-FOA

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Lifecycle status: Active

Product Family	NEMA

Voltage type for actuating	AC
Suitable for emergency stop	Yes
External reset possible	Yes
With short-circuit release	Yes
Rated control supply voltage at AC 60 Hz	230
Type of motor starter	Reversing starter
Service limit current rating	311
Continuous current	270
Circuit closing inrush current peak including offset, max	3163
Heat dissipation	19.8 W (series L)
Coil operating limits	85...110% (series L)
Coil voltage	120V AC @ 60Hz (transformer control)
Operating volt amperes burden	Sealed: 3.96VA, 60 Hz coils (interposing relay)
Hp rating, max	75Hp @ 230V load voltage, 3-phase (plugging and jogging duty)
Transformer primary switching kVA rating	94 kVA @ 460V load voltage, 3-phase (inrush current ≤20 times continuous current)
Capacitor switching kVAR	80 kVAR @ 230V, 3-phase (If maximum available current (at capacitor terminals) is greater than 3000 A, contact your local Rockwell Automation sales office, Allen-Bradley distributor, or NEMA ICS-2 standard)
Type of electrical connection of main circuit	Screw connection
Type of electrical connection for auxiliary- and control current circuit	Screw connection

Number of auxiliary contacts, max	8
Operating time, drop-out	10 to 22 ms
Operating time, pick-up	88 ms
Enclosure type	Open

Required torque on power terminal wire clamps and pressure connectors or lugs	20
Auxiliary contact material	Silver
Type of power terminal	Saddle or wire clA
Power terminal connection type	Lugs sold separately
Power contact material	Silver alloy
Requirements for sizing of wire	All wire rated 167 °F (75 °C) or higher must be sized per the local electrical code for 167 °F (75 °C) wire

NEMA size	Size 5
Operating position	Vertical
Altitude	10000 ft before derating
Operating temperature	Starters with eutectic alloy overload relay (provided condensation is prevented): -13...149 °F (-25...65 °C)
Overload relay	Eutectic alloy overload relay
Corrosion-resistance	All metal parts are treated for corrosion-resistance

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Technical Specifications

Product Family	NEMA

Voltage type for actuating	AC
Suitable for emergency stop	Yes
External reset possible	Yes
With short-circuit release	Yes
Rated control supply voltage at AC 60 Hz	230
Type of motor starter	Reversing starter
Service limit current rating	311
Continuous current	270
Circuit closing inrush current peak including offset, max	3163
Heat dissipation	19.8 W (series L)
Coil operating limits	85...110% (series L)
Coil voltage	120V AC @ 60Hz (transformer control)
Operating volt amperes burden	Sealed: 3.96VA, 60 Hz coils (interposing relay)
Hp rating, max	75Hp @ 230V load voltage, 3-phase (plugging and jogging duty)
Transformer primary switching kVA rating	94 kVA @ 460V load voltage, 3-phase (inrush current ≤20 times continuous current)
Capacitor switching kVAR	80 kVAR @ 230V, 3-phase (If maximum available current (at capacitor terminals) is greater than 3000 A, contact your local Rockwell Automation sales office, Allen-Bradley distributor, or NEMA ICS-2 standard)
Type of electrical connection of main circuit	Screw connection
Type of electrical connection for auxiliary- and control current circuit	Screw connection

Number of auxiliary contacts, max	8
Operating time, drop-out	10 to 22 ms
Operating time, pick-up	88 ms
Enclosure type	Open

Required torque on power terminal wire clamps and pressure connectors or lugs	20
Auxiliary contact material	Silver
Type of power terminal	Saddle or wire clA
Power terminal connection type	Lugs sold separately
Power contact material	Silver alloy
Requirements for sizing of wire	All wire rated 167 °F (75 °C) or higher must be sized per the local electrical code for 167 °F (75 °C) wire

NEMA size	Size 5
Operating position	Vertical
Altitude	10000 ft before derating
Operating temperature	Starters with eutectic alloy overload relay (provided condensation is prevented): -13...149 °F (-25...65 °C)
Overload relay	Eutectic alloy overload relay
Corrosion-resistance	All metal parts are treated for corrosion-resistance