Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley 1502 User manual

Medium Voltage Contactor
800A, 2400-7200 V
Bulletin 1502 (Series D and E)
User Manual

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Chapter 1 Contactor Product Description
Scope ............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Description ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Vacuum Bottle Description .......................................................................................1-2
Contactor Operation
Electro-Mechanical Control (Series D) ..........................................................1-3
IntelliVAC Control (Series E) ...........................................................................1-4
Contactor Identication ............................................................................................ 1-6
Contactor Catalog Number Explanation .............................................................. 1-6
Contactor Specications ........................................................................................... 1-7
Products Approvals ......................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2 Receiving and Handling
Receiving ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
Preliminary Inspection .......................................................................................2-1
Handling ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
Pre-Energization Inspection ..................................................................................... 2-2
Storage ........................................................................................................................... 2-2
Vacuum Bottle Integrity Test .................................................................................... 2-3
Insulation Resistance Test ......................................................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3 Installation
Mounting ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Electrical Connections ............................................................................................... 3-2
Wiring and Schematic Diagrams:
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Typical Electrical Diagrams:
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Table of Contents

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ii Table of Contents – 800 A MediumVoltage Contactor User Manual
Chapter 4 Maintenance
Tool Requirements ..................................................................................................... 4-1
Recommended Torque Values .................................................................................. 4-1
Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................. 4-1
Vacuum Bottle Replacement and Set-up Procedure ............................................ 4-3
Main Coil Replacement Procedure ....................................................................... 4-11
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Altitude Adjustment ................................................................................................ 4-18
Drop-out Time Conversion ....................................................................................4-20
Auxiliary Contact Replacement and Set-up Procedure .....................................4-21
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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Chapter 6 Renewal Parts
800A Electrically Held Vacuum Contactor .......................................................... 6-1
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Chapter 1
Contactor Product Description
Scope is User Manual pertains to Allen-Bradley's Bulletin 1502, 800A vacuum
contactors. It applies to both Series D and E versions of the Bulletin 1502 (800
Amp) contactors.
Series D vacuum contactors are intended for use with electro-mechanical (relay)
control circuits. They may not be used with IntelliVAC and IntelliVAC Plus
control modules.
Series E vacuum contactors are used with IntelliVAC and IntelliVAC Plus
control only (refer to publications 1503-UM053_-EN-P and 1503-UM054_-EN-P
respectively).
Description Allen-Bradley's Bulletin 1502, 800 amp electrically held and mechanical latch
vacuum contactors are designed for high horsepower applications in the 2400 to
7200 voltage range. ese contactors are suitable for all types of AC loads, for
example: three phase motors, transformers, power capacitors and resistive
heating loads. Mechanically latched contactors are used mainly in situations
requiring the contactor to remain closed in the event of power failure.
e contactor uses three (3) interrupters (hereaer referred to as vacuum bottles)
operated by an electromagnet assembly through a mechanical linkage. ey are
resistant to adverse atmospheric conditions and provide a long mechanical and
electrical life.
e contactors are utilized in various starter and drive congurations, e.g. full
voltage non-reversing, full voltage reversing, two-speed, reduced voltage, synchro-
nous, drive input/output and bypass applications. ey are xed mounted
within the structures and the line and load terminations are made at the rear of
the device. In most congurations, the main contactor is mechanically inter-
locked with the external operating handle and isolating switch.
Figure 1.1 – 800A Contactor
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1-2 Contactor Product Description
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Vacuum Bottle Description e vacuum bottle (Figure 1.2) consists of two contacts enclosed in a ceramic
housing. One contact is mounted on a xed sha, and the other is attached to
a movable sha. e bearing and stainless steel bellows ensure that the movable
contact tracks accurately and maintains vacuum integrity within the bottle.
Arc shield
Fixed shaft
Ceramic
Contacts
Bellows
Bearing
Movable shaft
Figure 1.2 – Typical Vacuum Bottle Cross Section

Contactor Product Description 1-3
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Contactor Operation e standard electrically held contactor consists of three vacuum bottles oper-
ated by an electromagnet assembly through a mechanical linkage (See Figure
1.3).
Electro-Mechanical Control (Series D)
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and hold-in coil, creating an electromagnet.
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rotates the actuator sha.
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the contacts inside the vacuum bottle.
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the contactor, change state once the contactor closes.
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tor remains closed by the hold-in coil only.
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e mechanical latch version of the contactor operates basically the same way
with the following exceptions:
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held in the closed position by a spring-loaded latching mechanism.
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from the armature, or by engaging a manual trip mechanism via a pushbutton
located on the front of the medium voltage door (see Figure 1.4).
Note: External control relays and a rectication circuit are used to control the
standard DC closing and hold-in coils on the contactor.

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Contactor Operation (cont.) IntelliVAC Control (Series E)
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command, the contactor coil is energized, the current creates an electromagnet
in the coil.
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sha and causing the actuator plate to move upwards.
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ing the contacts in the vacuum bottle.
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to the coil for approximately 200 milliseconds. Aerward, the coil current is
reduced to a lower hold-in value.
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command removed, the coil is de-energized, opening the contactor.
e mechanical latch contactor operates in much the same manner as the electri-
cally held version (see above) with a few exceptions:
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against the armature plate to hold it against the electromagnetic core.
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liVAC and IntelliVAC Plus 'open' output) which pulls the latch away from the
armature, or by a push button mounted on the power cell door that mechani-
cally releases the contactor.
Insulator
Return Spring
Compression Bolt
Magnet/Coil
Assembly
Actuator Plate
Line Terminal
Vacuum Bottle
Load Terminal
Flexible Bus
Armature Plate
and Shaft
Armature Stop
Return Spring
Figure 1.3 – Vacuum Contactor Operation

Contactor Product Description 1-5
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Latch Lever Latch Spring
Manual Trip Mechanism
Mechanical Latch Trip Coil
Contactor Closed
Figure 1.4 – Top Partial Section View Showing Mechanical Latch

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Contactor Identication Each contactor is identied with a nameplate (Figure 1.5) attached to the
interphase barrier retainer at the front of the contactor. e nameplate informa-
tion includes the Catalog Number, Series Letter, Voltage Rating, Non-enclosed
Current Rating, Interrupting Capacity, Altitude Range, CSA and UL markings.
VACUUM CONTACTOR
3Ø
CET APPAREIL. DES RAYONS X DANGEREUX
READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ENERGIZING
LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D'ALIMENTER
THIS DEVICE.MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL X-RAYS.
CONTACTEUR SOUS VIDE
E102991
MADE IN CANADA PEUVENT SE PRODUIRE
2500-
PLAGE D'ALTITUDE
ALTITUDE RANGE
POUVOIR DE COUPURE
INTERRUPTING CAPACITY
CAT.
LR12235
IEC60470
V. 50/60 HZ.AMP.
M.
SER.
AMP.
CUS
Figure 1.5 – Contactor Label
Catalog No. Explanation e following catalog number explanation will help identify the contactor and
shall be used when contacting your local Rockwell Automation Sales oce or
the factory for assistance.
A= 3 pole,electricallyheldcontactor
B= 3 pole,mechanicallylatched contactorwithelectricaland mechanicalrelease
1502 - V 8 D X D A - 1
First
Position
Bulletin
Number
1502
Second
Position
ContactorType
and Interlock
V= Vacuum,
no interlock
VC = Vacuum,
Optimized for
IntelliVAC™
control
Third
Position
Contactor
Size
8= 800 A
Fourth
Position
Nominal
Line Voltage
D= 7200 V
Fifth
Position
Fuse Mounting
Provisions
X= None
Sixth
Position
Coil
Voltage
D= 110 V D C
(120 V AC)
Seventh
Position
Function
Referto
Table1.A
Eighth
Position
Altitude
Code (meters)
1= 0 – 1000
2= 1001–2000
3= 2001–3000
4= 3001–4000
5= 4001–5000
E= 207 V D C
(230 V AC)
D= 3 pole,electrically held contactorwith fastdrop-outtime
Table 1.A – Vacuum Contactor Function

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Contactor
Specications
Table 1.B - Bulletin 1502 Medium Voltage 800 Amp Contactor Ratings
Description Specifications
Voltage Ratings 
Maximum Rated Voltage 7200
System Voltages 2400 3300 4160
4800 6600 6900
Dielectric Voltage Withstand Rating For 60 seconds (kV) 18.2 / 20 (IEC)
Basic Impulse Level (B.I.L.) Withstand Phase to Ground, Phase to Phase (kV) 60
Frequency Ratings Hertz 50 / 60
Current Ratings 
Rated Continuous Current (Amps) 800
2400 V (RMS Sym Amps) 12,500
5000 V (RMS Sym Amps) 12,500
Maximum Interrupting Current Rating
7200 V (RMS Sym Amps) 12,500
2400 V (Sym MVA) 50
5000 V (Sym MVA) 100
Maximum Interrupting MVA Rating
7200 V (Sym MVA) 150
Short-Circuit Withstand at Rated Voltage Current Peak ½ cycle (kA) 85
For 1 second (kA) 12.0
Short Time Current Rating Capability For 30 seconds (kA) 4.8
Chop Current (Average RMS Amps) 0.5
Make and Break Capability at Rated Voltage (kA) 8.0
Ambient Temperature °C 40
Contactor Coil Data (Series E)
Control Voltage
(V
CTL
) Coil Voltage (V
CL
)
Close Current (A
DC
, 200 milliseconds) 12
Hold Current (A
DC
) 0.7
Pick-up Voltage 95
Drop-out Voltage 75
Trip Current (A
DC
, 200 milliseconds) 5.2
110 to 240 VAC
or
110 to 250 VDC

VAC:
V
CL
= X V
CTL
(Max.)
VDC:
V
CL
= V
CTL
Trip Voltage 70
Close Current (A
DC
) 13.1
Hold Current (A
DC
) 0.24
Trip Current (A
DC
) 5.6
Pick-up Voltage 102
120 VAC 110 VDC
Trip Voltage 84
Contactor Coil Data (Series D)
Control Voltage
(V
CTL
) Coil Voltage (V
CL
)
Coil Inrush Current (A) – Electrically Held 13.1 / 7.1
Coil Inrush Current (A) – Mechanical Latch 13.1 / NA
Coil Inrush Current (A) – Mechanical Latch Trip 5.6 / NA
Coil Continuous Current (A) 0.24 / 0.13
Coil Pick-up Voltage (VAC) 102 / 196
120 VAC/
230 VAC
110 VDC/
208 VDC
Coil Drop-out Voltage (VAC) 75 / 145

The voltage and current ratings listed are valid up to 1,000 m (3,300 feet). Please refer to Table 1.C – Altitude Derating Chart, on page
1-8 for ratings above this altitude.
 Control voltage, as measured at the input of the IntelliVAC or IntelliVAC Plus control module.
 Provided that regular maintenance is performed.
 A contactor drop-out delay may be configured with the IntelliVAC control module (refer to publication 1503-UM053_-EN-P), or the
IntelliVAC Plus control module (publication 1503-UM054_-EN-P).

FDO = Fast Drop-Out. NDO = Normal Drop-Out.

The number of contactor auxiliary contacts depends on the contactor type. Some of the contacts are used in the typical control
schemes used.
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Contactor
Specications
(cont.)
Product Approvals r6-
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Table 1.B - Bulletin 1502 Medium Voltage 800 Amp Contactor Ratings (cont.)
Description Specifications
Operational Characteristics
Electrically Held 250
Mechanical Life (Operations) x 1000 Mechanical Latch 100
Electrical Life (Operations) x 1000 250
Electrically Held 600Switching Frequency
(Operations per hour) Mechanical Latch 150
Opening and Closing Times (Series E)
Maximum Closing Time 120/240 VAC (milliseconds) 150
Maximum Opening Time
(without delay) 120 to 240 VAC (milliseconds) 60
Opening and Closing Times (Series D)
Maximum Closing Time (120 VAC) 50 or 60 Hz (milliseconds) 200
Maximum Opening Time
(Normal Drop Out) 50 or 60 Hz (milliseconds) 240
Maximum Opening Time
(Fast Drop Out and Mechanical Latch) 50 or 60 Hz (milliseconds) 60
Capacitor Switching (max. KVAR)
2400 V 2000
4160 V 3000
System Voltage
6900 V 4000
General
Standard Altitude Capability (meters / feet) -1,000 to 5,000 / -3,300 to 16,500
Contactor Weight (kg / lbs) 45 / 100
Auxiliary Contact Rating A600
Auxilairy Contacts on the Vacuum Contactor (Max.) 3 N.O. / 3 N.C.

The voltage and current ratings listed are valid up to 1,000 m (3,300 feet). Please refer to Table 1.C – Altitude Derating Chart on
page 1-8 for ratings above this altitude.

Control voltage, as measured at the inputof the IntelliVAC and IntelliVAC Plus control modules.
 Provided that regular maintenance is performed.

A contactor drop-out delay may be configured with the IntelliVAC and IntelliVAC Plus control modules (refer to publications
1503-UM053_-EN-P and 1503-UM054_-EN-P).

FDO = Fast Drop-Out. NDO = Normal Drop-Out.

The number of contactor auxiliary contacts depends on the contactor type. Some of the contacts are used in the typical control
schemes used.
Altitude adjustment required.

Chapter 2
Receiving and Handling
Receiving Before leaving the factory, the contactors have been tested both mechanically and
electrically. Immediately upon receiving the contactor, remove the packing ma-
terial and check the contactor for possible shipping damage. If damage is found,
do not discard any of the packaging material and, if possible, note the damage on
the Bill of Lading before accepting receipt of the shipment. Report any damage
immediately to the claims oce of the common carrier. Provide a description of
the damage and as much identication as possible.
Preliminary Inspection
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Integrity Test later in this chapter).
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should one person attempt to handle the equipment).
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contactor.
 *OTFSUUXPu6/$MJĕJOHCPMUTJOUPUIFIPMFTQSPWJEFEPOUIF
UPQPGUIFDPOUBDUPS'JHVSFBOEBUUBDIUIFMJĕJOHNFBOTUPUIFDPO-
UBDUPSXJUISPQFTPSDBCMFT6TFSJHHJOHXJUITBGFUZIPPLTPSTIBDLMFT
Figure 2.1 – Lifting Holes
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Handling (cont.)  4FMFDUPSBEKVTUUIFSJHHJOHMFOHUITUPDPNQFOTBUFGPSBOVOFRVBMXFJHIU
distribution of the load and maintain the contactor in an upright position at
all times.
  5PSFEVDFUIFUFOTJPOPGUIFSJHHJOHBOEUIFDPNQSFTTJWFMPBEPOUIFMJĕJOH
EFWJDFEPOPUBMMPXUIFBOHMFCFUXFFOUIFMJĕJOHDBCMFTBOEWFSUJDBMUP
FYDFFEEFHSFFT
  /FWFSMJĕBDPOUBDUPSBCPWFBOBSFBXIFSFQFSTPOOFMBSFMPDBUFE
8IFOBGPSLMJĕJTVTFEUPIBOEMFUIFFRVJQNFOUUIFGPMMPXJOHDPOTJEFSBUJPOT
should be taken:
1. Keep the contactor in an upright position.
  $BSFGVMMZCBMBODFUIFDPOUBDUPSPOUIFGPSLT
  6TFBTBGFUZTUSBQXIFOIBOEMJOHUPTUFBEZUIFDPOUBDUPSBOEBWPJETIJĕJOH
or tipping.
  "WPJEFYDFTTJWFTQFFETBOETVEEFOTUBSUTTUPQTBOEUVSOTXIFOIBOEMJOHUIF
contactor.
  /FWFSMJĕBDPOUBDUPSBCPWFBOBSFBXIFSFQFSTPOOFMBSFMPDBUFE
Pre-energization Inspection Before placing the contactor in service, inspect it carefully for possible damage
sustained in transit or during maintenance:
 r $IFDLUIBUBMMJOUFSQIBTFCBSSJFSTBSFDPSSFDUMZJOTUBMMFE
 r $IFDLIPVTJOHGPSBOZDSBDLTPSCSFBLTEVFUPJNQBDU
 r 1VTIPOUIFBSNBUVSFQMBUFSPUBUJOHTIBĕUPFOTVSFNFDIBOJTNJTJOHPPE
XPSLJOHPSEFS
 r *OTQFDUUIFDPOUBDUPSGPSEJSUTUSBZMPPTFIBSEXBSFUPPMTPSNFUBMDIJQTBOE
if necessary, vacuum clean.
Storage If it is necessary to store the contactor before it is put into service, be certain to
store it in a clean, dry, dust and condensation free area. Do not store the contac-
tor outdoors.
 4UPSBHFUFNQFSBUVSFTIPVMECFNBJOUBJOFECFUXFFO$UP$'UP
'*GTUPSBHFUFNQFSBUVSFĔVDUVBUFTPSJGIVNJEJUZFYDFFETTQBDFIFBUFST
should be used to prevent condensation. Preferably, the contactor should be
stored in a heated building having adequate air conditioning.

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Vacuum Bottle Integrity Test e internal dielectric condition and vacuum integrity of the vacuum bottles is
EFUFSNJOFECZUIJTUFTU$MFBOUIFPVUTJEFPGUIFWBDVVNCPUUMFTXJUIBOPO
MJOUJOHDMPUIPSJOEVTUSJBMUZQFXJQFSCFGPSFQFSGPSNJOHUIFUFTU5FTUFBDICPUUMF
individually during this test.
X-ray emissions may be produced if a voltage higher than
7PMUTJTBQQMJFEBDSPTTUIFPQFODPOUBDUTPGBWBDVVN
bottle.
e vacuum bottles are tested thoroughly at the factory
QSJPSUPTIJQNFOU)PXFWFSUIFCPUUMFTDBOCFEBNBHFECZ
mishandling during shipment. is damage may not be vis-
ible, so this test should be performed before the contactor
is energized for the rst time and each time it is returned to
TFSWJDFBĕFSNBJOUFOBODFBEKVTUNFOUPSSFQBJS0UIFSXJTF
this test should be performed annually.
 $BVUJPOTIPVMECFFYFSDJTFEEVSJOHUIJTUFTUTJODFIJHIWPMUBHFUFTUJOHJTQPUFO-
tially hazardous.
 )JHIQPUFOUJBMUFTUJOTUSVNFOUTDBOCFQVSDIBTFEUPQFSGPSNUIFWBDVVNCPU-
UMFJOUFHSJUZUFTU"NFHHFSDBOOPUCFVTFEUPNFBTVSFWBDVVNJOUFHSJUZCFDBVTF
UIFNFHHFSWPMUBHFJTUPPMPX0OFPGUIFGPMMPXJOH)JQPUUFTUFSTJTSFDPN-
mended as a test instrument.
 ."/6'"$563&3 "%%3&44
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 +FOOJOHT.PEFM+)1" 4BO+PTF$"64"
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ATTENTIONATTENTION
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)JHIWPMUBHFJTQSFTFOUEVSJOHUIJTUFTU $BVUJPOTIPVME
CFFYFSDJTFEEVSJOHUIJTUFTUTJODFIJHI WPMUBHFUFTUJOHJT
potentially hazardous.
#FGPSFEPJOHBOZXPSLPOUIFDPOUBDUPSUIFDPOUSPMMFSJTPMBU-
JOHTXJUDINVTUCFJOUIFPQFOQPTJUJPOBOEMPDLFEPVU*G
BOZDPOUSPMQPXFSJTVTFEGSPNBTFQBSBUFTPVSDFJUTIPVME
BMTPCFJTPMBUFE*UJTBMTPTVHHFTUFEUIBUBi)PU4UJDLuCF
used to ensure equipment is voltage free.
  ăFDPOUBDUPSNBZCFUFTUFEXIJMFJUJTJOUIFQPXFSDFMMăFMJOFDPOOFD-
tion of the contactor must be disconnected and the ground lead from the
)JQPUUFTUFSNVTUCFDPOOFDUFEUPUIFMPBETJEFPGUIFDPOUBDUPS
  8JUIUIFDPOUBDUPSJOUIFPQFOQPTJUJPODPOOFDUUIFUFTUMFBETUPUIF
DPOUBDUPSQPXFSUFSNJOBMTBTTIPXOJO'JHVSF*UJTSFDPNNFOEFEUIBU
BO"$IJQPUUFTUFSCFVTFE"QQMZL7GPSTFDPOETBOENPOJUPSUIF
MFBLBHFDVSSFOU*UTIPVMEOPUFYDFFEN"
  *GOPCSFBLEPXOPDDVSTUIFCPUUMFJTJOBOBDDFQUBCMFDPOEJUJPO*GBCSFBL-
EPXOPDDVSTUIFCPUUMFTIPVMECFSFQMBDFE
Note: 3PDLXFMM"VUPNBUJPOSFDPNNFOETUIBUJGUIFDPOUBDUPSIBTCFFOJO
TFSWJDFBMMUISFFCPUUMFTCFSFQMBDFEBUUIFTBNFUJNF
  "ĕFSUIF)*()105&/5*"-70-5"(&JTSFNPWFEGSPNUIFCPUUMFT
UIFNFUBMFOEDBQTPGUIFCPUUMFTTIPVMECFEJTDIBSHFEXJUIBHSPVOEJOHSPE
to remove any residual electrical charge.
Figure 2.2 – Vacuum Bottle Integrity Test Circuit
Vacuum Bottle Integrity Test
(cont.)
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ăFBMMPXBCMFMFBLBHFDVSSFOUPGN"JTBNBYJNVNGPSOFXESZFRVJQNFOUBOEJT
FYDMVTJWFPGMFBLBHFEVFUPUFTUFRVJQNFOUMFBETăFUFTUTFUVQMFBLBHFDBOCF
EFUFSNJOFECZSVOOJOHUIFEJFMFDUSJDUFTUXJUIUFTUMFBETOPUDPOOFDUFEUPUIF
DPOUBDUPSBOEOPUJOHUIFNBYJNVNMFBLBHFDVSSFOU*GUIJTWBMVFJTNPSFUIBO
NJMMJBNQFSFTJUTIPVMECFBEEFEUPUIFN"MJNJUXIFOUFTUJOHUIFWBDVVN
bottles.
NOTE: 3PDLXFMM"VUPNBUJPOEPFTOPUSFDPNNFOE%$)J1PUUFTUJOHCFDBVTF
the values obtained during the test are not a reliable indication of vacuum bottle
integrity.
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BT$BUIPEF3BZ5VCF&ĈFDUăJTPDDVSTXIFOPOFDPOUBDUPGUIFWBDVVNCPUUMF
IBTBEFGPSNJUZTVDIBTBCVSSPSEFQPTJUXIJMFUIFPUIFSDPOUBDUSFNBJOTĔBU
BOEUSVFăJTTFUTVQMFBLBHFDVSSFOUTXIJDIĔPXGSPNBTNBMMTVSGBDFUPBMBSHF
TVSGBDFJOPOFEJSFDUJPOBOEWJDFWFSTBXIFOUIFQPMBSJUZPGUIFUFTUFSJTDIBOHFE
ăFSFTVMUBOUDVSSFOUJTMBSHFJOPOFEJSFDUJPOXIJDIXPVMEJOEJDBUFJODPSSFDUMZ
a faulty vacuum bottle.
 "UCFTU%$UFTUJOHXJMMWFSJGZWBDVVNJOUFHSJUZJGCPUIDPOUBDUTVSGBDFTBSF
QFSGFDUMZTNPPUI*UXJMMOPUIPXFWFSHJWFBOZJOEJDBUJPOPGUIFEFHSFFPGWBDVVN
TJODFUIFDPOUBDUTVSGBDFDBOGFBTJCMZDIBOHFXJUIFBDIPQFSBUJPOPGUIFWBDVVN
DPOUBDUPS"$UFTUJOHPOUIFPUIFSIBOEXJMMQSPWJEFSFMJBCMFWBDVVNJOUFHSJUZ
JOEJDBUJPO"TXFMMUIFEFHSFFPGWBDVVNXJUIJOUIFCPUUMFDBOCFEFUFSNJOFECZ
comparing initial test results to the present readings. Increases in leakage current
JOEJDBUFTBSFEVDUJPOJOWBDVVNXJUIJOUIFWBDVVNCPUUMF
 'PSUIFTFSFBTPOT3PDLXFMM"VUPNBUJPOSFDPNNFOET"$UFTUJOHBTUIFPOMZ
reliable method of testing vacuum bottles.
Insulation Resistance Test 6TJOHBWPMU.FHHFSUIFSFTJTUBODFGSPNQIBTFUPQIBTFPSQIBTFUPHSPVOE
TIBMMCFHSFBUFSUIBONFHPINT

Installation
Mounting e Allen-Bradley vacuum contactor is normally xed mounted (bolted down) in
the enclosure of the controller. ere are four (4) mounting holes at the base of
the contactor (Figure 3.1) to secure it to the enclosure. For reversing, autotrans-
former and 2-speed controllers, one contactor may be mounted on top of the
other. ere are four (4) threaded mounting holes at the top of the contactor to
accommodate this conguration.
IMPORTANT: e contactor is a bolted assembly and is therefore subject to twisting if fastened to an uneven surface.
e contactor mounting plate has small stand-os that permit the contactor to be fastened without twisting the frame.
e contactor may not function correctly if it is forced onto an uneven mounting surface.
97,2 [3.83]
13,49 [0.531] 19,1 [0.75]
38,1 [1.50] (Typical Terminal Detail)
19,1 [0.75]
31,8 [1.25]
152,4 [6.00]
(Mounting Hole Centers)
12,7 [0.50]
41,3 [1.63]
127
[5.00]
462,5
[18.21]
437,1 [17.21]
457.2 [18.00] (Mounting Hole Centers)
127
[5.00]
104,2
[4.10]
32,4
[1.27]
14.27 [0.562]
(4) Mounting Holes
17,5 [0.69]
194,1 [7.64]
260,7 [10.27]
324,2 [12.77]
270 [10.63]
194,1 [7.64]
158,2
[6.23]
267,31
[10.52]
438,7
[17.27]
16,7
[0.66]
Dimensions = mm [inches]
Figure 3.1 – Contactor Mounting Details
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Electrical Connections e control wiring from the low voltage panel to the contactor is made through a
wire harness and connects to the le side of the contactor with a male and female
congured wire plug.
e power wiring terminates on the rear side of the contactor to the line and
load terminals. Holes are provided to accommodate 12 mm (1/2 in.) size hard-
ware (Figure 3.2).
Figure 3.2 – Electrical Connections

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Mechanical Latch Assembly
Rating Label
Lifting
Hazard
Label
HousingAssembly
ShaftAssembly
Contactor
Mounting Hole
Terminal Block Assembly
Figure 3.3 – Electrical Connections