820
P&B
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Dimensions are in inches over
(millimeters) unless otherwise
specified.
Catalog 1308242
Issued 3-03 (PDF Rev. 5-05)
Specifications and availability
subject to change.
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Technical support:
Refer to inside back cover.
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
Contact Data @ 25°C
Arrangements: Up to 3 Form X (3PST-NO-DM).
Ratings: See contact rating table.
Material: Silver-cadmium oxide.
Expected Life: 200,000 operations at full load.
AC coil: 2 million operations, mechanical.
DC coil: 5 million operations, mechanical.
Minimum Contact Load: 3A @ 120VAC.
Features
• AC and DC coils.
• For controlling motors, power supplies, heating elements and lighting.
• Dust cover available.
• Auxiliary switch available.
Initial Dielectric Strength
Initial Breakdown Voltage: 2,200V rms. minimum between all elements
and between all elements and ground.
Consult factory for other voltages.
*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.
Operate Data @ 25°C
Must-Operate Voltage: See coil data tables.
Environmental Data
Temperature Range: AC: —55°C to +65°C
DC: —55°C to +55°C
Contact sales representative for higher
temperature ratings.
Coil Data
12 34 9 15 353
24 133 18 30 180
Nominal Resistance Must Maximum Nominal Coil
VDC (Ohms ± 10% Operate* Operating Current (ma) @
@ 25°C) Volts Volts Nominal Voltage
24 24 24 20.4 20.4
120 120 110 102 94
240 208/240 208/220 177 177
AC Voltage Nominal Must Operate
Rating 60 Hz. 50 Hz. 60 Hz. 50 Hz.
1Ø2P 1.5HP 3HP —
3Ø3P 3HP 7.5HP 10HP
Motor Rating in Horsepower
Type @ 120V @ 240V @ 440-600V
P25 25A 150A 125A 100A 30A
Motor Rating in Amps, 3Ø3P or 1Ø2P Resistive Rating
Type Full Load Locked Rotor (Electric Heat)
@ 600V @ 240V @ 480V @ 600V @ 600V
Main Contact Ratings @ +25°C, 60 Hz.
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.
Electric Discharge Lamp Rating: 30A, 277VAC.
Heavy Duty Pilot Ratings @ 120V through 600V: 720VA max. (Box lug nut
units limited to 277VAC.)
Auxiliary Snap-Action Switch
Arrangements: Up to 2 Form C (DPDT).
Rating: 10 amps at 120VAC, 60 Hz. @ 25°C.
Material: Silver.
Mechanical Data
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)
quick connect, box lug or captive pressure plate.
Coil: Combination 8-32 screw and .250” (6.35mm) or .187” (4.75mm)
quick connect, combination captive pressure plate and .250”
(6.35mm) quick connect, or .250” (6.35mm) quick connect.
Aux. Switch: .187” (4.75mm) quick connect.
Weight: 14 oz. (397g).
Coil Data @ 25°C
Voltage: From 6 to 240VDC and 24 to 600VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power: DC, 4-8W; AC, 40VA inrush; 10VA, sealed.
Duty Cycle: Continuous.
Insulation Class: Class A, standard. Class B available.
Initial Insulation Resistance: 100 megohms, minimum.
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.