GA080ET8 Lovato 4P 80A CHANGE-OVER SWITCH

Why Choose the Lovato GA080ET8 4-Pole 80 A Change-Over Switch?

The Lovato GA080ET8 is a robust four-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 GA080ET8 provides four-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 GA080ET8 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 mounting by screws onto a plate or directly onto a 35 mm DIN rail.

Key Advantages

• Industrial four-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 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.
• Four-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 dependable 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 GA080ET8 combines four-pole operation with robust industrial AC utilisation ratings, making it suitable for distribution and machinery applications where dependable manual change-over control is required.

The GA series is designed for professional electrical installations and provides high switching capacity, robust terminals and flexible mounting. With AC-21A, AC-22A and AC-23A ratings, the GA080ET8 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.
• Four-pole switching applications requiring simultaneous switching of four conductors.