PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 500F-FOD930 - AC Contactor
The ALLEN BRADLEY 500F-FOD930 is an electromechanical AC Contactor from the Bulletin 500F series, engineered for robust switching of industrial AC loads. It provides reliable control for three-phase induction motors, resistive heating elements, and lighting circuits within motor control centers, HVAC systems, and general industrial automation applications. Operation is achieved via an electromagnetic coil, enabling remote activation and deactivation of power circuits.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: Bulletin 500F
- COMPONENT TYPE: AC Contactor
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- RATED OPERATIONAL VOLTAGE: Up to 600VAC
- RATED OPERATIONAL CURRENT (AC-3): Specific to catalog number, typically 9A to 100A for motor loads
- COIL VOLTAGE: Specific to catalog number, typically 24VAC to 600VAC or 12VDC to 250VDC
- NUMBER OF POLES: Typically 3-pole for motor control applications
- AUXILIARY CONTACTS: Configuration specific to catalog number (e.g., 1 Normally Open, 1 Normally Closed)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FRAME SIZE: Corresponds to current rating (e.g., NEMA Size 0, 1, 2)
- MOUNTING: DIN rail or panel mount
- TERMINALS: Screw terminals for power and control wiring
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONTROL INPUT: Electrical signal to electromagnetic coil
- FEEDBACK: Optional auxiliary contacts for status indication
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: Typically IP20 (finger-safe) for open devices higher when installed in appropriate enclosures
- COOLING METHOD: Natural convection
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: Standard industrial range, typically -25°C to +60°C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- MOTOR CONTROL: Induction motors, pumps, fans, compressors
- LOAD SWITCHING: Resistive heaters, lighting circuits, transformers
- SYSTEMS: Motor Control Centers (MCCs), industrial control panels, HVAC systems, material handling equipment