Definite Purpose Contactors & Starters
Product Family Overview
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May 2007
Application Description
These Cutler-Hammer® ampere and horsepower rated
devices from Eaton’s electrical business are designed for
service in applications such as Refrigeration, Air Conditioning
and Resistance Heating and are manufactured to traditional
Cutler-Hammer standards for quality and reliability. They are
subjected to stringent quality assurance inspections and
testing procedures. The life expectancy, both electrical and
mechanical, will meet or exceed industry performance
requirements for Definite Purpose devices.
If more detailed technical information is required — specifi-
cations, ratings, etc. — contact your local Eaton distributor
or sales office.
Catalog Number Selection
Table 1. Definite Purpose Control Catalog Numbering System
C 2 5 D N A 2 1 5 A A 1 6 1 - 8 4
Model
C = Contactor
A = Three-Phase Starter
B = Single-Phase Starter
Bulk Packaging
Blank = individual pkg.
-84 = 20 pc./pkg. (C25D_)
50 pc./pkg. (C25A_,
C25B_, C25C_)
-86 = Rotate coil terminals 180°
for 15A – 50A Contactors
Type
25 = Non-reversing Contactors & Starters
27 = Non-reversing Starters
Fuse Blocks
29 = Non-reversing Starters
65 = Reversing Contactors
161 = Class M, 600V, 30A
237 = Class G, 300V, 15A
238 = Class G, 300V, 20A
231 = Class G, 300V, 30A
232 = Class G, 300V, 60A
361 = Class J, 600V, 30A
362 = Class J, 600V, 60A
431 = Class T, 300V, 30A
432 = Class T, 300V, 60A
461 = Class T, 600V, 30A
462 = Class T, 600V, 60A
521 = Class H, 250V, 30A
522 = Class H, 250V, 60A
621 = Class R, 250V, 30A
622 = Class R, 250V, 60A
Contactor Frame Size
A = Compact 1-Pole
B = Compact 2-Pole
C = Compact 1-Pole W/Shunt
D = 15 – 50A, 2- and 3-Pole
E = 25 – 40A, 4-Pole
F = 60 – 75A, 2- and 3-Pole
G = 90A, 2- and 3-Pole
H = 120A, 2- and 3-Pole
K = 200 and 300A, 3-Pole
L = 360A, 3-Pole
For Starters Only
C = Common Control Wiring
S = Separate Control Wiring
Auxiliary Contacts (Side Mount)
A = 1NO Pressure Plate
B = 1NC Pressure Plate
C = 1NO-1NC Pressure Plate
D = 2NO Pressure Plate
E = 2NC Pressure Plate
F = 1NO Pressure Plate and QC
G = 1NC Pressure Plate and QC
H = 1NO-1NC Pressure Plate and QC
J = 2NO Pressure Plate and QC
K = 2NC Pressure Plate and QC
L = 1NO-1NC Snap Switch QC Only
M =2NO-2NC Snap Switch QC Only
Enclosure Type
N = Open with Metal Mounting Plate
R = Open with DIN Rail Mounting Adapter
(2- and 3-Pole, 15 – 50A Contactors Only)
G = NEMA Type 1 Enclosed
Power Terminals
A = Binding Head Screw
B = Binding Head Screw and Quick Connect
Terminals (side by side)
C = Screw/Pressure Plate ꢀ
Coil Selection
D = Screw/Pressure Plate and Quick Connect
A = 110 – 120V AC, 50/60 Hz
B = 208 – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
C = 440 – 480V AC, 50/60 Hz
D = 550 – 600V AC, 50/50 Hz
H = 277V AC, 60 Hz
J = 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
L = 380 – 415V AC, 50 Hz
R = 12V AC, 50/60 Hz
T = 24V AC, 50/60 Hz
1R = 12V DC
Terminals (side by side) ꢀ
E = Box Lugs (Posidrive Setscrew)
F = Box Lugs (Posidrive Setscrew) and Quick
Connect Terminals (side by side)
G = Binding Head Screw and Quick Connect
Terminals (vertical in-line)
1T = 24V DC
1W = 48V DC
1A = 120V DC
H = Screw/Pressure Plate and Quick Connect
Terminals (vertical in-line) ꢀ
J = Box Lugs (Posidrive Setscrew) and Quick
Connect Terminals (vertical in-line)
K = Box Lugs (Hex Socket Allen Head Setscrew)
L = Box Lugs (Hex Socket Allen Head Setscrew) and
Quick Connect Terminals (side by side)
M =Box Lugs (Hex Socket Allen Head Setscrew) and
Quick Connect Terminals (vertical in-line)
Current Rating
15 = 15A
25 = 25A
30 = 30A
40 = 40A
50 = 50A
60 = 60A
75 = 75A
90 = 90A
120 = 120A
200 = 200A
300 = 300A
360 = 360A
No. of Poles
1 = 1-Pole
2 = 2-Pole
3 = 3-Pole
4 = 4-Pole
ꢀ
Not available on 50A devices.
For more information visit: www.eaton.com
CA03502001E