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RFA826500 – OVERLOAD RELAY 46-65A BF40-BF80 AUTO
Lovato RFA826500 is a three-pole Class 10A thermal overload motor protection relay with a 46-65 A operational current range, phase-failure sensitivity, automatic resetting and direct mounting on BF40-BF94 contactors.
£102.03
Why Choose the Lovato RFA826500 Motor Protection Relay?
The Lovato RFA826500 is a three-pole thermal overload motor protection relay designed to protect three-phase motors against overload and phase failure conditions. Part of the Lovato RFA82 motor protection relay range, it provides an adjustable operational current range of 46–65 A and is designed for direct mounting on Lovato BF40–BF94 contactors.
The RFA826500 is phase-failure and single-phase sensitive and features automatic resetting for applications requiring the relay to reset automatically after a trip. Its Class 10A tripping characteristic, integrated test button and trip indicator provide practical motor protection, commissioning and fault indication functionality.
With a rated operational and insulation voltage of 690 V, an 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage and an operational frequency range of 0–400 Hz, the RFA826500 is engineered for industrial motor starter applications. Its direct mounting arrangement enables compact integration with compatible BF contactors inside electrical control panels and machinery.
Key Advantages
- 46–65 A adjustable operational current range for motor overload protection.
- Three-pole thermal overload relay for three-phase motor circuits.
- Phase-failure and single-phase sensitive design for enhanced motor protection.
- Automatic resetting for applications requiring automatic reset after a trip.
- Class 10A tripping characteristic for thermal motor overload protection.
- Direct mounting on Lovato BF40–BF94 contactors for compact motor starter assemblies.
Key Features
- Lovato RFA82 thermal overload relay series.
- 46–65 A operational current range.
- 690 V rated operational voltage.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 0–400 Hz operational frequency range.
- Class 10A thermal overload protection.
- IP20 frontal protection rating.
- Automatic reset mode.
- Integrated test button and trip indicator.
Reliable Thermal Overload Protection for Industrial Motors
Thermal overload relays help protect electric motors by responding when sustained current exceeds the selected operating range. The Lovato RFA826500 combines an adjustable 46–65 A current setting with phase-failure sensitivity and Class 10A tripping performance for dependable protection of compatible three-phase motor circuits.
Designed for direct mounting on Lovato BF40–BF94 contactors, the RFA826500 supports compact motor starter construction. Its automatic reset function, test button, trip indicator and auxiliary contacts provide practical functionality for industrial motor control and automation systems.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase industrial motor protection.
- Motor starters using Lovato BF40–BF94 contactors.
- Industrial machinery and production equipment.
- Pumps, fans and material handling systems.
- Electrical control panels and motor control centres.
- Industrial automation and process equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Current Range | 46–65 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Thermal Overload Relay | |
| Compatible With | BF40–BF80 | |
| Load Voltage | 690 V | |
| Monitored Supply | Single-phase | |
| Reset Type | Automatic | |
| Monitoring Function | Temperature / thermistor | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| HS Code | 85364900 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | RFA82 | |
| Model | RFA826500 | |
| Product type | Thermal overload motor protection relay | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Release type | Thermal | |
| Operational current | 46–65 A | |
| Rated operational voltage | 690 V | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 0–400 Hz | |
| Tripping class | 10A | |
| Phase failure detection | Yes | |
| Reset mode | Automatic | |
| Test button | Yes | |
| Trip indicator | Yes | |
| Auxiliary contacts | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Frontal protection rating | IP20 | |
| Overvoltage category | III | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Mounting type | Direct mounting on BF40–BF94 contactors | |
| Terminal type | Yoke clamp | |
| Terminal screw | M5 | |
| Terminal width | 9 mm | |
| Minimum terminal tightening torque | 3.9 Nm | |
| Operating temperature | -20–55 °C | |
| Storage temperature | -55–80 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Operating position | Vertical plane, ±30° allowable | |
| Weight | 380 g | |
| Quantity per package | 1 | |
| Package dimensions | 97 × 65 × 90 mm | |
| Package volume | 567 cm³ | |
| EAN | 8013975224922 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato RFA826500 used for?
The RFA826500 is a three-pole thermal overload motor protection relay designed to protect three-phase motors against overload and phase failure conditions.
What is the current range of the Lovato RFA826500?
The RFA826500 has an adjustable operational current range of 46–65 A.
Which contactors can the RFA826500 be mounted on?
The RFA826500 is designed for direct mounting on Lovato BF40–BF94 contactors.
What reset mode does the RFA826500 use?
The Lovato RFA826500 uses automatic resetting.
Does the RFA826500 provide phase failure detection?
Yes. The RFA826500 is phase-failure and single-phase sensitive and has a Class 10A tripping characteristic.
Trusted Motor Protection from Lovato Electric
The Lovato RFA826500 combines adjustable thermal overload protection, phase-failure sensitivity, automatic resetting and direct BF contactor mounting for dependable motor protection in industrial control applications.
