Range
TeSys
Product name
TeSys GC
product or component type
Modular contactor
Device short name
GC16
contactor application
Heating
Motor control
Lighting
Complementary
Utilisation category
AC-7A
AC-7B
poles description
2P
power pole contact composition
2 NO
[Ue] rated operational voltage
<= 250 V AC
[Ie] rated operational current
16 A AC-7A
5 A AC-7B
Operating position
30°/vertical
Control circuit type
AC at 50 Hz
[Uc] control circuit voltage
220...240 V AC 50 Hz
[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage
4 kV
[Ith] conventional free air thermal current
16 A (at 50 °C) for power circuit
Irms rated making capacity
40 A at 400 V AC for power circuit conforming to IEC 61095
Rated breaking capacity
40 A at 400 V for power circuit conforming to IEC 61095
[Icw] rated short-time withstand current
128 A 40 °C - 10 s for power circuit
40 A 40 °C - 30 s for power circuit
Associated fuse rating
16 A gL at <= 440 V for power circuit
Average impedance
2.5 mOhm - Ith 16 A 50 Hz for power circuit
[Ui] rated insulation voltage
500 V conforming to IEC 61095
500 V conforming to VDE 0110
Electrical durability
AC-7A: 100000 cycles
AC-7B: 100000 cycles
Power dissipation per pole
0.65 W
Control type
Remote control
mounting mode
Clip-on
mounting support
DIN rail
Standards
IEC 61095
IEC 60947-5
Connections - terminals
Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 2.5 mm²flexible without cable end
Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 2.5 mm²flexible without cable end
Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 2.5 mm²flexible with cable end
Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 1.5 mm²flexible with cable end
Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 1.5 mm²solid without cable end
Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 1.5 mm²solid without cable end
Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 6 mm²flexible without cable end
Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 4 mm²flexible without cable end
Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 6 mm²flexible with cable end
Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 1.5 mm²flexible with cable end
Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 6 mm²solid without cable end
Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 4 mm²solid without cable end
Tightening torque
Control circuit: 0.8 N.m - on screw clamp terminals
Power circuit: 0.8 N.m - on screw clamp terminals
Operating time
10...25 ms opening
10...30 ms closing
Mechanical durability
1000000 cycles
Maximum operating rate
300 cyc/h 50 °C
Control circuit voltage limits
Drop-out: 0.2...0.75 Uc at 50 Hz (at <50 °C)
Operational: 0.85...1.1 Uc at 50 Hz (at <50 °C)
Inrush power in VA
15 VA 50 Hz (at 20 °C)
Hold-in power consumption in VA
3.8 VA 50 Hz (at 20 °C)
Heat dissipation
1.3 W at 50/60 Hz
Environment
IP degree of protection
IP40 conforming to VDE 0106 (in enclosure)
IP20 conforming to VDE 0106
Protective treatment
TC
Ambient air temperature for operation
-5…50 °C
ambient air temperature for storage
-40…70 °C
Operating altitude
<= 3000 m
Mechanical robustness
Shocks contactor open: 10 Gn for 11 ms
Shocks contactor closed: 15 Gn for 11 ms
Vibrations contactor open: 2 Gn, 5...300 Hz
Vibrations contactor closed: 3 Gn, 5...300 Hz
Total number of 18 mm modules
1
Height
81 mm
Width
17.5 mm
Depth
62.5 mm