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BF19500E230 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 195A AC3 100…250VAC/DC
Lovato BF19500E230 is a BF195 three-pole power contactor rated at 195 A AC-3 with a 90 kW motor rating at 400 V and a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC coil for demanding industrial motor-control applications.
£514.85
Why Choose the Lovato BF19500E230 3-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF19500E230 is a heavy-duty 3-pole BF195 power contactor designed for demanding three-phase motor-control and industrial switching applications. With an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 195 A at up to 440 V and 55 °C, it provides the switching capacity required for substantial motors used throughout manufacturing, processing and automated machinery.
This model uses an electronic 100–250 V AC/DC coil, providing wide-range control-voltage compatibility from a single contactor variant. At 400 V, the BF19500E230 provides an AC-3 motor rating of 90 kW, while its conventional free-air thermal current and AC-1 rating at up to 40 °C are 275 A.
Engineered for industrial-duty service, the BF19500E230 features a 1000 V rated insulation voltage, 8 kV impulse withstand voltage and screw mounting. Its combination of high switching capacity and flexible AC/DC coil operation makes it well suited to motor-control centres, machinery and automation panels.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty 3-pole BF195 power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 195 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 90 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- Wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC electronic coil simplifies control-system integration.
- 275 A AC-1 rating at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C.
- High 1000 V insulation voltage for demanding industrial electrical systems.
Key Features
- Lovato BF195 power contactor.
- 3-pole configuration for three-phase switching.
- 195 A AC-3 rated operational current.
- 275 A conventional thermal current Ith.
- 100–250 V AC/DC coil operating range.
- 90 kW motor rating at 400 V AC-3.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- Screw-mounted industrial construction.
Reliable & Durable High-Power Motor Switching
The BF19500E230 is engineered for repeated switching of substantial industrial loads. Its 195 A AC-3 rating and motor capacity of 90 kW at 400 V make it particularly suitable for controlling squirrel-cage motors in applications where dependable starting and stopping are essential.
A mechanical endurance of up to 10,000,000 operations, together with the wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC coil, supports reliable integration into modern industrial control systems. The contactor can be combined with appropriately selected protection and control equipment to form a complete motor-control solution.
Typical Applications
- High-power three-phase motor control.
- Industrial pumps and pumping stations.
- Compressors and refrigeration machinery.
- Conveyors and material-handling systems.
- Large fans, blowers and ventilation equipment.
- Manufacturing and process machinery.
- Motor-control centres and industrial automation panels.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Type | AC, AC/DC, DC | |
| Coil Voltage Range | 100–130 V, 200–250 V | |
| Power | 90 kW | |
| Current | 19 A | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 110 V AC, 110 V DC, 115 V AC, 120 V AC, 125 V DC, 208 V AC, 220 V AC, 220 V DC, 230 V AC, 240 V AC, 250 V DC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Current AC-1 | 275 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato | |
| Series | BF Contactors | |
| Model | BF19500E230 | |
| Product designation | BF195 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Coil type | AC/DC | |
| Rated coil voltage | 100–250 V AC/DC | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 275 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C | 275 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤55 °C | 230 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at ≤440 V, ≤55 °C | 195 A | |
| AC-4 operational current at 400 V | 95 A | |
| AC-3 motor power at 230 V | 55 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 400 V | 90 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 415 V | 110 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 440 V | 110 kW | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 1000 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV | |
| Mechanical life | 10,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,000,000 cycles | |
| Mounting | Screw fixing | |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +70 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF19500E230 used for?
The BF19500E230 is a 3-pole power contactor designed primarily for switching and controlling substantial three-phase motors and other compatible industrial electrical loads.
What is the AC-3 current rating of the BF19500E230?
The contactor is rated at 195 A AC-3 at up to 440 V and 55 °C. At 400 V, its corresponding AC-3 motor power rating is 90 kW.
What control voltage does the Lovato BF19500E230 accept?
The BF19500E230 uses an AC/DC coil with a rated control-voltage range of 100–250 V AC/DC.
What is the AC-1 rating of the BF19500E230?
The contactor has an AC-1 operational current rating of 275 A at up to 40 °C, reducing to 230 A at up to 55 °C.
How is the Lovato BF19500E230 mounted?
The BF19500E230 is designed for screw fixing within suitable industrial control panels, motor-control centres and machinery.
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