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GA080ET6 Lovato 3P 80A CHANGE-OVER SWITCH
Lovato GA080ET6 is a three-pole 80 A assembled AC change-over switch with 1000 V insulation voltage and screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for industrial and commercial power switching applications.
£133.82
Why Choose the Lovato GA080ET6 3-Pole 80 A Change-Over Switch?
The Lovato GA080ET6 is a robust three-pole 80 A assembled change-over switch designed for manual switching between two electrical supplies or circuits in industrial and commercial power distribution systems. As part of the Lovato GA switch disconnector series, it provides dependable AC switching for control panels, switchboards, machinery and power distribution equipment.
The GA080ET6 provides three-pole switching with an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 80 A. Its industrial electrical characteristics include a 1000 V rated insulation voltage, 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage and utilisation ratings covering AC-21A, AC-22A and AC-23A applications.
For AC-21A and AC-22A duties, the GA080ET6 is rated at 80 A from 400–690 V AC. Under AC-23A conditions it is rated at 80 A at 400 V AC, 63 A at 500 V AC and 47 A at 690 V AC. Installation is flexible, with the switch suitable for screw mounting onto a plate or installation on a 35 mm DIN rail.
Key Advantages
- Industrial three-pole assembled change-over switch for dependable manual supply switching.
- 80 A conventional free-air thermal current rating for industrial and commercial electrical systems.
- Suitable for AC-21A, AC-22A and AC-23A utilisation categories.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage and 8 kV impulse withstand voltage.
- 50 kA conditional short-circuit current rating when used with the specified protection.
- Flexible installation using screw mounting or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato GA assembled change-over switch series.
- Three-pole switching configuration.
- 80 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current at temperatures up to 40 °C.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- AC-21A operational current of 80 A at 400–690 V AC.
- AC-22A operational current of 80 A at 400–690 V AC.
- AC-23A operational current of 80 A at 400 V AC, 63 A at 500 V AC and 47 A at 690 V AC.
- AC-23A rated operational power of 45 kW at 400 V AC and 45 kW at 690 V AC.
- 2.5 kA rated short-time withstand current for 1 second.
- 30,000-cycle mechanical life for reliable switching performance.
- Screw-on-plate or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Manual Change-Over Switching
Change-over switches allow an electrical load or circuit to be manually transferred between two power sources or switching paths. The Lovato GA080ET6 combines three-pole operation with robust industrial AC utilisation ratings, making it suitable for distribution and machinery applications where reliable manual change-over control is required.
The GA series is designed for professional electrical installations and provides high switching capacity, substantial terminal capacity and flexible mounting. With AC-21A, AC-22A and AC-23A ratings, the GA080ET6 can accommodate duties ranging from resistive loads to mixed and highly inductive electrical loads.
Typical Applications
- Manual change-over between two electrical supplies or circuits.
- Industrial power distribution panels and switchboards.
- Generator and mains change-over arrangements.
- Machinery and industrial control panels.
- Commercial and industrial electrical installations.
- Three-pole AC switching and isolation systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Manual changeover switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Lovato GA | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | GA Switch Disconnectors | |
| Model | GA080ET6 | |
| Product type | Assembled change-over switch | |
| Operating voltage type | AC | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 80 A at ≤40 °C | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 1000 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV | |
| AC-21A operational current | 80 A at 400–690 V AC | |
| AC-22A operational current | 80 A at 400–690 V AC | |
| AC-23A operational current | 80 A at 400 V AC; 63 A at 500 V AC; 47 A at 690 V AC | |
| AC-23A operational power | 45 kW at 400 V AC; 45 kW at 690 V AC | |
| Maximum power dissipation per pole | 2.6 W | |
| Rated short-time withstand current Icw | 2.5 kA rms for 1 second | |
| Conditional short-circuit current | 50 kA rms | |
| Recommended short-circuit protection | gG 80 A fuse | |
| AC-23A making capacity at 400 V | 1250 A | |
| AC-23A breaking capacity at 400 V | 1000 A | |
| Mechanical life | 30,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life AC-21A | 30,000 cycles | |
| Mounting type | Screw on plate or 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Normal mounting position | Vertical plane | |
| Permitted mounting position | Any | |
| Terminal type | Pillar | |
| Terminal dimensions | 12.4 × 10.4 mm | |
| Terminal screw | M8 | |
| Terminal tool | 4 mm metric Allen key | |
| Terminal tightening torque | 5–6 Nm | |
| IEC conductor cross-section | 4–70 mm² | |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +55 °C | |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +70 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Frontal protection rating | IP20 | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Weight | approx. 891 g | |
| Package quantity | 1 | |
| EAN-13 | 8013975270271 | |
| HS code | 85365080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato GA080ET6 used for?
The GA080ET6 is a three-pole assembled change-over switch used to manually switch an electrical load or circuit between two supply sources or switching paths.
What is the current rating of the GA080ET6?
The GA080ET6 has an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 80 A at temperatures up to 40 °C.
What operational voltages and utilisation categories does the GA080ET6 support?
Under AC-21A and AC-22A the switch is rated at 80 A from 400–690 V AC. Its AC-23A rating is 80 A at 400 V AC, 63 A at 500 V AC and 47 A at 690 V AC.
How is the Lovato GA080ET6 mounted?
The GA080ET6 can be screw-mounted onto a plate or installed on a 35 mm DIN rail, providing flexible installation in control panels and switchboards.
What is the rated insulation voltage of the GA080ET6?
The GA080ET6 has a rated insulation voltage Ui of 1000 V and a rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp of 8 kV.
Trusted Switching for Industrial Electrical Systems
Lovato GA switch disconnectors and assembled change-over switches provide panel builders, OEMs and electrical engineers with reliable manual switching solutions for industrial machinery, control panels and power distribution systems.
