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BF6500E230 – 3P CONTACTOR 65A AC3 230VAC/DC 50/60HZ
Lovato BF6500E230 is a three-pole BF65 power contactor rated at 65 A AC-3 and 30 kW at 400 V, with a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC coil for industrial motor control.
£267.34
Why Choose the Lovato BF6500E230 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF6500E230 is a robust three-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching and control of motors and electrical loads in industrial automation and control panels. As part of the Lovato BF65 contactor series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 65 A and supports motor loads up to 30 kW at 400 V.
The BF6500E230 features a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC electronic coil, providing flexibility for control systems using either AC or DC control supplies. Its three-pole configuration and high switching capability make it suitable for motor starters, machinery, pumps, fans, compressors and other industrial load-control applications.
With an IEC conventional free-air thermal current of 100 A, rated insulation voltage of 1000 V and rated impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV, the BF6500E230 is engineered for demanding electrical installations. Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting allows straightforward integration into industrial control cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty three-pole power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 65 A AC-3 operational current rating for demanding motor loads.
- 30 kW motor rating at 400 V AC-3.
- Wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC coil simplifies control-system integration.
- 100 A conventional thermal current for AC-1 applications at up to 40°C.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for control-panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF65 contactor series.
- Three-pole power contactor.
- 65 A rated operational current in AC-3 at up to 440 V and 55°C.
- 30 kW rated operational power at 400 V AC-3.
- 100–250 V AC/DC coil voltage.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Motor Control
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF6500E230 provide electrically controlled switching of motors and other high-current loads. A comparatively low-power control circuit energises the contactor coil, allowing the main contacts to switch the connected power circuit as part of an automated control system.
The BF6500E230 combines a 65 A AC-3 rating with a wide-range AC/DC coil, making it particularly useful where flexible control voltage compatibility is required. Its BF65 platform is suitable for integration into motor starters, industrial machinery and electrical control panels.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters and motor control systems.
- Pumps, fans and ventilation equipment.
- Compressors and processing machinery.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Manufacturing and production equipment.
- Industrial automation and electrical control 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 | 30 kW | |
| Current | 65 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 | 100 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF65 | |
| Model | BF6500E230 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Coil type | AC/DC coil | |
| Rated coil voltage | 100–250 V AC/DC | |
| IEC operational current Ie (AC-3, ≤440 V, ≤55°C) | 65 A | |
| IEC operational current Ie (AC-4, 400 V) | 31 A | |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith (≤40°C) | 100 A | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 230 V | 18.5 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 400 V | 30 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 415 V | 37 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 440 V | 37 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 500 V | 37 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 690 V | 45 kW | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 1000 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Mounting type | Screw / DIN rail 35 mm | |
| Weight | 1060 g | |
| EAN | 8013975224014 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF6500E230 used for?
The BF6500E230 is a three-pole power contactor designed for switching motors and other electrical loads in industrial control and automation systems.
What is the AC-3 current rating of the BF6500E230?
The BF6500E230 has an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 65 A at voltages up to 440 V and an ambient temperature up to 55°C.
What motor power can the BF6500E230 switch at 400 V?
The contactor has a rated operational power of 30 kW at 400 V AC-3.
What coil voltage does the BF6500E230 use?
The BF6500E230 uses a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC coil, allowing operation from compatible AC or DC control supplies.
How is the Lovato BF6500E230 mounted?
The BF6500E230 can be installed using screw mounting or on a 35 mm DIN rail, making it suitable for industrial electrical panels and control cabinets.
Trusted Industrial Motor Control
Lovato Electric BF series contactors provide dependable switching for industrial motor control, machinery and automation applications, combining robust electrical performance with flexible installation and control options.
