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BF16000E230 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 160A AC3 100…250VAC/DC
Lovato BF16000E230 BF160 three-pole power contactor with a 160 A AC-3 rating, 75 kW motor rating at 400 V AC and wide-range 100-250 V AC/DC control coil for demanding industrial motor-control applications.
£451.37
Why Choose the Lovato BF16000E230 BF160 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF16000E230 is a heavy-duty three-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching and control of high-power three-phase motors and industrial electrical loads. Part of the Lovato BF160 series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 160 A and combines high switching capacity with an electronically controlled wide-range AC/DC coil.
For motor applications, the BF16000E230 is rated for 75 kW at 400 V AC, increasing to 90 kW at 415–440 V AC and 132 kW at 690 V AC. Its conventional free-air thermal current is 250 A, providing substantial capacity for AC-1 switching applications as well as demanding industrial motor-control duties.
This specific BF16000E230 version features a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC control coil, simplifying control-voltage selection across industrial installations. A rated insulation voltage of 1000 V, 8 kV impulse withstand rating and robust screw-mounted construction make it suitable for demanding motor-control centres, machinery and industrial automation systems.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty three-pole BF160 power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 160 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- Rated for 75 kW motor loads at 400 V AC.
- Wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC electronic coil simplifies control-system integration.
- High 250 A AC-1 thermal and operational current at up to 40 °C.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage for demanding industrial installations.
- Long mechanical life of up to 10 million operating cycles.
- Robust screw mounting for secure installation in industrial control assemblies.
Key Features
- Lovato BF160 series power contactor.
- 3-pole main contact configuration.
- 160 A AC-3 rated operational current at up to 440 V.
- 250 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
- 75 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 75 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- 100–250 V AC/DC control coil.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Operational frequency range of 25–400 Hz.
- High electrical and mechanical endurance for repetitive industrial switching.
- Screw-mounted construction for high-current control panels.
Reliable High-Power Motor Control for Industrial Automation
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF160 provide electromagnetic switching of high-current motor and load circuits from a lower-power control signal. This allows PLCs, control relays and automated machinery to start and stop large three-phase motors without routing the motor current directly through the control equipment.
The BF16000E230 is designed for demanding industrial installations where high switching capacity, long service life and flexible control voltages are important. Its wide-range AC/DC coil simplifies integration with different control supplies, while its high AC-3 and AC-1 ratings make it suitable for motor-control centres, production machinery and other high-power automation applications.
Typical Applications
- High-power three-phase motor starters.
- Industrial motor-control centres and switchboards.
- Pumps, compressors and ventilation systems.
- Conveyors and heavy material handling equipment.
- Industrial processing and production machinery.
- HVAC and large fan systems.
- Machine tools and manufacturing equipment.
- OEM automation and high-power control panels.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Type | AC, AC/DC, DC | |
| Coil Voltage Range | 200–250 V | |
| Power | 75 kW | |
| Current | 16 A | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Current AC-1 | 250 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF160 | |
| Model / order code | BF16000E230 | |
| Product type | Three-pole power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Rated operational current AC-3 at ≤440 V | 160 A | |
| Rated operational current AC-4 at 400 V | 75 A | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C | 250 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C | 250 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤55 °C | 210 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤70 °C | 180 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 | 90 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 440 V | 90 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 500 V | 110 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 690 V | 132 kW | |
| Rated control voltage | 100–250 V AC/DC | |
| AC coil frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 1000 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 1280 A | |
| Making capacity | 1360 A RMS | |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 1360 A | |
| Recommended gG protection fuse | 315 A | |
| Recommended aM protection fuse | 200 A | |
| Power terminal protection | IP00 | |
| Mechanical life | 10,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,000,000 cycles | |
| Maximum mechanical operating frequency | 1000 cycles/h | |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +70 °C | |
| Normal operating position | Vertical plane | |
| Permitted mounting inclination | ±30° | |
| Mounting type | Screw | |
| Weight | approx. 3.45 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF16000E230 used for?
The Lovato BF16000E230 is a three-pole power contactor designed for switching high-power three-phase motors and industrial electrical loads in motor-control centres, machinery and automation systems.
What is the AC-3 current rating of the Lovato BF16000E230?
The BF16000E230 has an AC-3 operational current rating of 160 A at up to 440 V and an AC-1 operational current of 250 A at up to 40 °C.
What motor power can the BF16000E230 control?
The contactor is rated for three-phase motor loads up to 75 kW at 400 V AC, 90 kW at 415–440 V AC and 132 kW at 690 V AC.
What control voltage does the Lovato BF16000E230 require?
The BF16000E230 features a wide-range electronic coil designed for a 100–250 V AC/DC control supply, with AC operation at 50/60 Hz.
How is the Lovato BF16000E230 mounted?
The BF16000E230 is designed for screw mounting in industrial control panels, motor-control centres and switchgear assemblies, with a normal operating position on a vertical plane.
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Lovato BF series power contactors are engineered for demanding industrial motor-control and automation applications, providing high switching capacity, long operating life and flexible control options for machinery and electrical distribution systems.
