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BF8000E230 – 3P CONTACTOR 80A AC3 100-230VAC/DC 50/60HZ
Lovato BF8000E230 is a three-pole BF80 power contactor rated at 80 A AC-3 and 45 kW at 400 V, with a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC coil for industrial motor control and automation systems.
£298.45
Why Choose the Lovato BF8000E230 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF8000E230 is a robust three-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching and control of motors and electrical loads in industrial machinery and automation systems. As part of the Lovato BF80 contactor series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 80 A at up to 440 V and is engineered for demanding motor-control applications.
This contactor features a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC electronic coil, providing flexibility for control systems operating with either AC or DC control supplies. Its high switching capacity, three-pole configuration and industrial construction make it suitable for motor starters, pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors and production machinery.
With a rated operational power of 45 kW at 400 V AC-3 and a conventional free-air thermal current of 115 A, the BF8000E230 provides dependable switching for substantial industrial loads. Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting enables straightforward installation inside electrical control panels and machine cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty three-pole power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 80 A AC-3 operational current rating at up to 440 V and 55°C.
- 45 kW motor rating at 400 V AC-3.
- Wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC coil provides flexible control-voltage compatibility.
- 115 A conventional free-air thermal current for demanding electrical loads.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for control-panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF80 contactor series.
- Three-pole power contactor.
- 80 A rated operational current in AC-3 at up to 440 V and 55°C.
- 45 kW rated operational power at 400 V AC-3.
- 100–250 V AC/DC rated coil voltage.
- 115 A conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40°C.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Motor Control for Industrial Machinery
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF8000E230 provide electrically controlled switching of motors and other high-current electrical loads. Energising the contactor coil operates the main contacts, allowing machinery and equipment to be controlled remotely as part of automated motor starters and industrial control systems.
The BF8000E230 combines an 80 A AC-3 rating with a wide-range AC/DC coil and a 45 kW motor rating at 400 V. These characteristics make it particularly suitable for industrial installations requiring reliable high-current switching, flexible control-voltage compatibility and straightforward integration into 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 machinery.
- 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 | 45 kW | |
| Current | 80 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 | 115 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF80 | |
| Model | BF8000E230 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Coil type | AC/DC coil | |
| Rated coil voltage | 100–250 V AC/DC | |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith (≤40°C) | 115 A | |
| Operational current Ie AC-1 (≤40°C) | 115 A | |
| Operational current Ie AC-1 (≤55°C) | 95 A | |
| Operational current Ie AC-1 (≤70°C) | 80 A | |
| Operational current Ie AC-3 (≤440 V, ≤55°C) | 80 A | |
| Operational current Ie AC-4 at 400 V | 38 A | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 230 V | 22 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 400 V | 45 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 415 V | 45 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 440 V | 45 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 500 V | 55 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 690 V | 55 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 1000 V | 37 kW | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 1000 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +70°C | |
| Storage temperature | -50 to +80°C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Mounting type | Screw / DIN rail 35 mm | |
| Weight | 1060 g | |
| Package dimensions | 141 × 63 × 120 mm | |
| EAN | 8013975224076 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF8000E230 used for?
The BF8000E230 is a three-pole power contactor designed for switching motors and other electrical loads in industrial control, machinery and automation systems.
What is the AC-3 current rating of the BF8000E230?
The BF8000E230 has an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 80 A at voltages up to 440 V and ambient temperatures up to 55°C.
What motor power can the BF8000E230 switch at 400 V?
The contactor has a rated operational power of 45 kW at 400 V AC-3.
What coil voltage does the BF8000E230 use?
The BF8000E230 uses a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC coil, allowing operation from compatible AC or DC control supplies.
How is the Lovato BF8000E230 mounted?
The BF8000E230 can be installed using screw mounting or on a 35 mm DIN rail, making it suitable for industrial electrical panels and machine 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.
