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BF15000A048 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 150A AC3 48VAC 50/60HZ
Lovato BF15000A048 is a three-pole BF150 power contactor rated at 150 A AC-3 with a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil and a 75 kW motor rating at 400 V.
£350.56
Why Choose the Lovato BF15000A048 3-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF15000A048 is a heavy-duty three-pole BF150 power contactor designed for reliable switching of three-phase motors and industrial electrical loads. It provides an AC-3 operational current of 150 A at up to 440 V and a conventional free-air thermal current of 165 A.
This specific version uses a 48 V AC, 50/60 Hz control coil and delivers an AC-3 motor power rating of 75 kW at 400 V. Its robust BF-series construction makes it suitable for demanding motor-control panels, machinery, pumps, compressors and other high-power industrial applications.
With a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V, rated impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV and mechanical endurance of up to 15 million operating cycles, the BF15000A048 is engineered for long-term industrial service. Screw terminals and 35 mm DIN-rail or screw mounting support straightforward integration into electrical control assemblies.
Key Advantages
- 150 A AC-3 operational current for high-power three-phase motor switching.
- 75 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- Dedicated 48 V AC, 50/60 Hz control coil.
- 165 A conventional free-air thermal current.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage for demanding industrial systems.
- High making and breaking capability for robust motor-control applications.
- Mechanical endurance of up to 15 million cycles.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN-rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF150 three-pole power contactor.
- 3 normally open main contacts.
- 150 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 165 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
- 70 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 75 kW AC-3 motor power at 400 V.
- 48 V AC coil for 50/60 Hz operation.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 front terminal protection.
- Screw-terminal connections.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN-rail fixing.
Reliable High-Power Motor Switching for Industrial Machinery
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF150 provide remote electrical switching of motors and other high-current loads through an electromagnetic control coil. The BF15000A048 uses three normally open main contacts to switch three-phase circuits and is rated at 150 A AC-3, making it suitable for substantial industrial motor loads.
The 48 V AC, 50/60 Hz coil allows the contactor to integrate with compatible low-voltage industrial control circuits, while its high electrical and mechanical endurance supports frequent operation in machinery and automation systems. Robust terminals, high insulation ratings and flexible mounting options further simplify installation in professional motor-control panels.
Typical Applications
- High-power three-phase motor starters.
- Industrial pumps and pumping systems.
- Compressors and refrigeration equipment.
- Fans and ventilation systems.
- Conveyors and materials-handling machinery.
- Process and manufacturing equipment.
- Industrial automation and control panels.
- General high-current electrical load switching.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 42–48 V | |
| Power | 75 kW | |
| Current | 15 A | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 165 A | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF | |
| Product designation | BF150 | |
| Model | BF15000A048 | |
| Product type | Three-pole power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Main contacts | 3 NO | |
| Coil type | AC, 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Rated insulation voltage (Ui) | 1000 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) | 8 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C | 165 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C | 165 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤55 °C | 135 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤70 °C | 118 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C | 150 A | |
| AC-4 operational current at 400 V | 70 A | |
| AC-3 motor power at 230 V | 45 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 400 V | 75 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 415 V | 75 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 440 V | 75 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 500 V | 90 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 690 V | 110 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 1000 V | 55 kW | |
| AC-3 operational current at 500 V | 128 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at 690 V | 113 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at 1000 V | 51 A | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 1200 A | |
| Recommended gG protection fuse | 250 A | |
| Recommended aM protection fuse | 160 A | |
| Making capacity | 1500 A RMS | |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 1200 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 1025 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 905 A | |
| Average resistance per pole | 0.45 mΩ | |
| Average power dissipation per pole at Ith | 12 W | |
| Average power dissipation per pole at AC-3 | 10.1 W | |
| Power-terminal tightening torque | 6–7 Nm | |
| Coil-terminal tightening torque | 0.8–1 Nm | |
| Flexible conductor section | 1.5–70 mm² | |
| Maximum conductor size | 2/0 AWG | |
| Power-terminal protection | IP20 front | |
| Mounting | Screw or 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Normal operating position | Vertical plane | |
| Permitted mounting inclination | ±30° | |
| Mechanical life | 15,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 800,000 cycles | |
| Maximum mechanical operating frequency | 1500 cycles/hour | |
| Coil pick-up range at 50 Hz | 80–110% Us | |
| Coil pick-up range at 60 Hz | 85–110% Us | |
| Coil inrush consumption at 50 Hz | 300 VA | |
| Coil holding consumption at 50 Hz | 20 VA | |
| Coil inrush consumption at 60 Hz | 275 VA | |
| Coil holding consumption at 60 Hz | 17 VA | |
| UL rated operational voltage | 600 V AC | |
| UL general-use current | 165 A | |
| UL motor rating at 460/480 V | 100 HP | |
| UL motor rating at 575/600 V | 125 HP | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to +70 °C | |
| Storage temperature | -60 to +80 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Weight | 2250 g | |
| Package quantity | 1 | |
| Package dimensions | 173 × 82 × 145 mm | |
| Package volume | 2056 cm³ | |
| EAN-13 | 8013975238943 | |
| HS code | 85365080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF15000A048?
The BF15000A048 is a Lovato BF150 three-pole power contactor rated at 150 A AC-3 with a 48 V AC, 50/60 Hz control coil.
What is the AC-3 current rating of the BF15000A048?
The contactor has an AC-3 operational current rating of 150 A at voltages up to 440 V and ambient temperatures up to 55 °C.
What motor power can the BF15000A048 control at 400 V?
The Lovato BF15000A048 has an AC-3 motor power rating of 75 kW at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BF15000A048 use?
This BF150 version uses a 48 V AC control coil suitable for both 50 Hz and 60 Hz operation.
What is the AC-1 current rating of the BF15000A048?
The BF15000A048 has an AC-1 operational current rating of 165 A at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C.
How is the Lovato BF15000A048 mounted?
The contactor can be installed using screw fixing or a 35 mm DIN rail, providing flexibility for industrial control-panel layouts.
What is the rated insulation voltage of the BF15000A048?
The BF15000A048 has a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V and a rated impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV.
What is the mechanical life of the BF15000A048?
The contactor is rated for up to 15 million mechanical operating cycles, with an electrical life of approximately 800,000 cycles under the specified operating conditions.
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Lovato Electric BF contactors provide robust switching performance for demanding industrial motor-control applications, helping panel builders, machine manufacturers and automation engineers manage high-current loads with dependable long-term operation.
