Drive contactors Type BHD & EHDB Description Type EHDB BHD & EHDB are ABB Control’s new offering • 75 amps to 960 amps in ten sizes of high quality, Spectrum Drive Contactors for • 2 pole (2 N.O.) and variable speed DC drive applications. This 3 pole (2 N.O. & 1 N.C.) line supersedes the highly-accepted and well- power poles available respected EFLG and EHD line. The new line • 600 VDC making capacity: offers a broader range featuring both smaller 300 VDC breaking capacity (15 amp) and larger (650, 800 and 960 amp) • Auxiliary contacts suitable for low contactors as well as additional midrange energy applications are standard sizes. (17V, 5mA) • 1 N.O. & 1 N.C. auxiliary contacts are Type BHD standard and up to six additional • 15, 30 & 60 amps in three sizes auxiliary contacts may be added to • 500 volt DC ratings provide a total of 8 (4 N.O. & 4 N.C.) • 160 and 300 volt DC normal closed • Early make & late break auxiliary ratings for dynamic braking contacts available • Low energy auxiliary contacts available • Auxiliary contacts available to meet (17V, 5mA) EN 81 standards • Mechanically interlocked version • EHDB 220, 280 & 360 contactors have available for reversing applications withdrawable coils • Small compact design • Mechanically interlocked contactors • 2 pole (2 N.O.) and available for reversing applications 3 pole (2 N.O. & 1 N.C.) available • Double break contact design with • Additional auxiliary contact blocks magnetic arc chamber extinguishes arc available in shortest possible time • Fast, snap-on DIN rail mounting • High temperature encapsulated coil • Double break contact design • Easy removal of arc chute for quick • Captive terminal screws inspection and change of contacts • Touch-safe design: all connection • Operates over an extended voltage terminals are protected against accidental range of 85% to 110% of rated control touch voltage • Terminals supplied open for ease of • DC control operation available wiring • UL & CSA approved • Operates over an extended voltage range UL File # E36583 of 85% to 100% of rated control voltage CSA File # LR19700 • N.C. dynamic braking pole is easily added to two pole contactors • Screwdriver guide holes • Snap-on front mounted accessories • UL and CSA approved This catalog is published for information purposes only and is not all inclusive. For additional information on products or technical information, consult ABB Control Inc. The installation and use of ABB Control Inc. products should be in accordance with the provisions of the U.S. National Electrical Code and/or other local codes or industry standards that are pertinent to the particular end use. Installation or use not in accordance with these codes and standards could be hazardous to personnel and/or equipment. ABB Control Inc. 3 4/13/00 Proof AC 1012 – 2/00 EHDB Improvements! • Increased electrical & mechanical endurance • Dynamic braking pole with increased current ratings Drive contactors Type EHDB 75 to 960 Amps EHDB280C-1L EHDB280M-1L EHDB520C2P-1L 2 & 3 pole — 600 volt N.O. ratings with 300 volt N.C. dynamic braking rating1 Maximum amp rating Auxiliary contacts Thermal 2 pole (2 N.O.) 3 pole (2 N.O. & 1 N.C.) N.C. contact included amp rating 600 voltsMake Break Catalog List Catalog List N.O. N.C. 300 VDC 160 VDC number price number price 130 260 171 1 1 EHDB130C2P-1L $ 450 EHDB130C-1L $ 575 220 450 285 1 1 EHDB220C2P-1L 465 EHDB220C-1L 665 280 565 363 1 1 EHDB280C2P-1L 630 EHDB280C-1L 860 380 728 472 1 1 EHDB360C2P-1L 1300 EHDB360C-1L 1880 520 1040 680 1 1 EHDB520C2P-1L 1500 EHDB520C-1L 2250 650 1300 850 1 1 EHDB650C2P-1L 2635 EHDB650C-1L 3100 800 1600 1050 1 1 EHDB800C2P-1L 3230 EHDB800C-1L 3800 950 1920 1250 1 1 EHDB960C2P-1L 4080 EHDB960C-1L 4800 Description DC operated contactors EHDB drive contactors are specifically designed for use with solid EHDB130 – EHDB960 state D.C. adjustable speed drive systems. In drive applications, the DC and AC operated contactors have the same magnet structure contactor is not required to make or break the load during normal except the DC coil includes a resistor and a normally closed late break operation. The N.C. contact is used for dynamic braking applications. auxiliary interlock. To order, substitute the code from the coil voltage selection chart and refer to the DC magnet coils chart for the price adder. Coil voltage selection All catalog numbers include a 120V coil. To select other coil voltages, DC operated contactors are supplied with 2 N.O. & 1 N.C. auxiliary substitute the code from the coil voltage selection chart for the first contacts. One additional 1 N.O. & 1 N.C. auxiliary contact block can be digit after the dash in the catalog number. mounted on the left side of the contactor. Coil voltage selection chart DC magnet coils (per contactor) Volts Contactor List 24 48 110 120 125 208 220 240 277 380 415 440 480 500 600 size price 60 F G 1 B 2 2 C 3 4 6 EHDB130 $ 140 50 N 1 J 3 4 6 EHDB220 – EHDB280 170 DC Y W P Q R EHDB360 190 NOTE: DC coils are available for BHD60 contactors only. EHDB520 240 EHDB650 – EHDB960 330 Discount schedule DE — Type EHDB, EHDE ABB Control Inc. 5 4/13/00 Proof AC 1012 – 2/00 General information Standard compliance and approvals 1 Worldwide approvals VDE 0660 CEI EN 60947-2 BS4752 NCF 120 IEC 947 UL489 CSA C22.2 VDE 0660 CEI EN 60947-2 BS4752 NCF 120 IEC 947 UL489 CSA C22.2 VDE 0660 CEI EN 60947-2 BS4752 NCF 120 IEC 947 UL489 CSA C22.2 VDE 0660 CEI EN 60947-2 BS4752 NCF 120 IEC 947 UL489 CSA C22.2 VDE 0660 CEI EN 60947-2 BS4752 NCF 120 IEC 947 UL489 CSA C22.2 VDE 0660 CEI EN 60947-2 BS4752 NCF 120 IEC 947 UL489 CSA C22.2 VDE 0660 CEI EN 60947-2 BS4752 NCF 120 IEC 947 UL489 CSA C22.2 VDE 0660 CEI EN 60947-2 BS4752 NCF 120 IEC 947 UL489 CSA C22.2 VDE 0660 CEI EN 60947-2 BS4752 NCF 120 IEC 947 UL489 CSA C22.2 VDE 0660 The CE Mark Within the European Union, EU, Background ABB´s commitment to conformity of products and the proper The guarantee of free trade of goods the directives application of the CE marking to within the Community is the most ABB Low Voltage Apparatus producing machines and control equipment is important objective. This will eliminate companies will attach the CE mark in necessary for marketing electrical trade restrictions that result from accordance with the product directives. equipment. The intent is to ensure different technical regulations in each Our products will conform as follows: compliance with all relevant EU individual member country. • Declarations of conformity for ABB Directives. Harmonization of existing European products will be available when standards and regulations, is being ABB Low Voltage Apparatus required by the relevant EU directives. accomplished and already partially ABB is a global group serving customers • Those products required to do so will realized. Based on this goal, a new in electric power generation, bear CE marking as specified by the concept for creating directives was transmission and distribution, industrial relevant EU directives and CE marking formed in 1985 by the European building systems, and rail transportation. regulations. Community (EC) Commission to produce ABB Low Voltage Apparatus develops, directives with a wide range of • Necessary technical documentation produces and markets low voltage applications which contain only the most will be on file and made available to products such as disconnect switches, basic safety requirements. authorized organizations upon written contactors, request. starters, The CE Mark pushbuttons, The CE mark is prescribed by law and soft starters, arc assures the European free trade of guard systems, goods. It is short for “Communauté relays, mini- Européen,” and is displayed on goods contactors, and/or packaging which acts as an manual motor external symbol for the inspection of starters, Isomax products. It also illustrates the MCCBs, and manufacturer’s responsibility to uphold MCBs. With six manufacturing units the community’s directives. within the European Union, we are ideally located to develop, manufacture and provide low voltage equipment to comply with the EU directive. 1 Approvals listed may not apply to products listed in this publication. ABB Control Inc. 15 4/13/00 Proof AC 1012 – 2/00