BF500T4E110 Lovato 4P CONTACTOR 700A AC1 60...130VAC/DC

BF500T4E110 Lovato 4P CONTACTOR 700A AC1 60…130VAC/DC

Lovato BF500T4E110 is a four-pole power contactor with a 700 A IEC thermal current rating, 500 A AC-3 capability and a 60-130 V AC/DC electronic coil for demanding industrial motor control and power switching applications.

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Why Choose the Lovato BF500T4E110 700 A 4-Pole Power Contactor?

The Lovato BF500T4E110 is a heavy-duty 4-pole power contactor designed for demanding industrial motor control and high-current power switching applications. It provides an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 700 A and four normally open main power poles, making it suitable for substantial commercial and industrial electrical loads.

A key feature of the BF500T4E110 is its electronically controlled 60–130 V AC/DC coil. The wide control-voltage range allows operation from compatible AC or DC control supplies, providing flexibility when integrating the contactor into industrial machinery, motor control centres, switchboards and automated electrical systems.

The BF500T4E110 provides an AC-1 operational current of 630 A at temperatures up to 40 °C and an AC-3 rating of 500 A at up to 440 V. It also offers a 1000 V rated insulation voltage, 8 kV impulse withstand voltage, screw mounting and a mechanical endurance of 5,000,000 operations for reliable service in demanding industrial environments.

Key Advantages

  • Heavy-duty 4-pole power contactor for industrial switching applications.
  • High 700 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current.
  • 630 A AC-1 operational current at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C.
  • 500 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
  • Wide-range 60–130 V AC/DC electronic coil supports both AC and DC control supplies.
  • Mechanical endurance of up to 5,000,000 operations for demanding switching applications.

Key Features

  • Lovato BF500 power contactor.
  • 4 normally open main power poles.
  • 700 A conventional free-air thermal current.
  • 630 A AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C.
  • 500 A AC-3 rated operational current at up to 440 V.
  • 60–130 V AC/DC electronically controlled coil.
  • 250 kW motor rating at 400 V AC-3.
  • 250 kW motor rating at 415–440 V AC-3.
  • 355 kW motor rating at 500 V AC-3.
  • 400 kW motor rating at 690 V AC-3.
  • 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
  • 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
  • Screw mounting for secure installation.
  • Operating temperature range from -40 to +70 °C.

High-Current Four-Pole Switching and Motor Control

Power contactors allow substantial electrical loads to be controlled by a separate lower-power control circuit. The Lovato BF500T4E110 provides four main switching poles with an IEC conventional free-air thermal current of 700 A, an AC-1 operational current of 630 A at up to 40 °C and an AC-3 operational current of 500 A at up to 440 V.

Its four-pole configuration makes the BF500T4E110 particularly suitable where four conductors need to be switched simultaneously, while the wide-range 60–130 V AC/DC electronic coil provides flexibility for different industrial control supplies. The combination of high current capacity, substantial motor ratings and robust mechanical endurance makes it suitable for motor control centres, switchboards, machinery and automated power systems.

Typical Applications

  • High-current four-pole electrical switching.
  • Industrial motor control centres and switchboards.
  • High-power three-phase motor control.
  • Industrial machinery and production equipment.
  • Resistive and inductive load switching.
  • Building services and industrial automation systems.

Technical Specifications

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Coil Type AC, AC/DC, DC
Coil Voltage Range 100–130 V, 60–72 V
Power 250 kW
Current 500 A
Current AC-1 700 A
Poles 4-pole
Coil / Supply Voltage 110 V AC, 110 V DC, 115 V AC, 120 V AC, 125 V DC, 60 V DC, 72 V DC
Device Type Contactor
HS Code 85365080
Manufacturer Lovato Electric
Family Contactors
Series BF500
Model BF500T4E110
Product type Power contactor
Number of poles 4
Main contact configuration 4 NO
Coil type AC/DC electronic coil
Rated coil voltage 60–130 V AC/DC
Rated insulation voltage Ui 1000 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 8 kV
Operational frequency 25–400 Hz
Conventional free-air thermal current Ith 700 A at ≤40 °C
AC-1 operational current 510 A at ≤70 °C
AC-3 operational current 500 A at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C
AC-4 operational current 230 A at 400 V
AC-3 motor power at 230 V 160 kW
AC-3 motor power at 400 V 250 kW
AC-3 motor power at 415 V 250 kW
AC-3 motor power at 440 V 250 kW
AC-3 motor power at 500 V 355 kW
AC-3 motor power at 690 V 400 kW
AC-3 motor power at 1000 V 200 kW
Short-time allowable current for 10 s 4050 A
Making capacity 5000 A RMS
Recommended gG protection fuse 800 A
Recommended aM protection fuse 500 A
Resistance per pole 0.09 mΩ
Power terminal protection IP00
Fixing Screw mounting
Normal operating position Vertical plane
Allowable mounting inclination ±30°
Mechanical life 5,000,000 operations
Electrical life 600,000 operations
Operating temperature -40 to +70 °C
Storage temperature -50 to +80 °C
Maximum altitude 3000 m
Pollution degree 3
Weight 14,550 g
Standards IEC/EN/BS 60947-1, IEC/EN/BS 60947-4-1
EAN 8013975328538

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lovato BF500T4E110 used for?

The BF500T4E110 is a 4-pole industrial power contactor designed for high-current motor control and electrical load switching in industrial machinery, switchboards, motor control centres and automation systems.

What is the current rating of the Lovato BF500T4E110?

The BF500T4E110 has an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 700 A. Its AC-1 operational current is 630 A at up to 40 °C, while its AC-3 operational current is 500 A at up to 440 V.

What coil voltage does the BF500T4E110 use?

The BF500T4E110 uses an electronically controlled wide-range coil rated for 60–130 V AC/DC, allowing operation from compatible AC or DC control supplies.

What motor power can the BF500T4E110 control at 400 V?

The BF500T4E110 is rated for an AC-3 motor power of 250 kW at 400 V. It is also rated at 250 kW at 415 V and 440 V.

How is the Lovato BF500T4E110 mounted?

The BF500T4E110 is designed for screw mounting. Its normal operating position is on a vertical plane, with an allowable mounting inclination of up to ±30°.

Reliable Lovato Electric Power Switching

Lovato Electric BF series contactors provide dependable switching for demanding industrial applications, with the BF500T4E110 combining four-pole operation, a 700 A thermal current rating, 500 A AC-3 capability and a versatile 60–130 V AC/DC electronic coil for high-power control systems.