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GAX42160C Lovato 4POLE 160A SWITCHED 4TH POLE ADD-ON
Lovato GAX42160C is a 160 A simultaneously switched fourth-pole add-on for GA160C switch disconnectors, providing coordinated four-pole AC switching with 1000 V insulation voltage.
£30.86
Why Choose the Lovato GAX42160C 160 A Switched Fourth Pole Add-On?
The Lovato GAX42160C is a 160 A switched fourth-pole add-on designed specifically for the Lovato GA160C switch disconnector. As part of the Lovato GA switch disconnector accessory range, it adds an additional switched pole with simultaneous closing operation alongside the main switch poles, enabling a compatible three-pole GA160C installation to be configured for four-pole switching.
The GAX42160C is particularly useful where an additional conductor, such as a neutral, needs to be switched together with the three main phases. Its simultaneous operating mechanism ensures that the fourth pole follows the switching action of the main GA160C poles, providing a coordinated solution for industrial isolation, distribution and machinery applications.
With an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 160 A, a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V and an impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV, the GAX42160C is engineered for demanding AC installations. It provides AC-21A operation at 160 A up to 690 V AC and supports AC-22A and AC-23A utilisation categories for a wide range of industrial switching duties.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed switched fourth-pole add-on for the Lovato GA160C.
- Simultaneous closing operation with the main switch disconnector poles.
- 160 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage and 8 kV impulse withstand voltage.
- Supports AC-21A, AC-22A and AC-23A utilisation categories.
- Accepts IEC conductors from 4–70 mm² for flexible industrial installation.
Key Features
- Lovato GAX42 fourth-pole add-on series.
- One additional switched pole for GA160C switch disconnectors.
- Simultaneous closing operation with the GA160C main poles.
- 160 A conventional free-air thermal current Ith at temperatures up to 40 °C.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- AC-21A operational current of 160 A at 400, 500 and 690 V AC.
- AC-22A operational current of 160 A at 400 V AC and 125 A at 500–690 V AC.
- AC-23A operational current of 125 A at 400 V AC, 100 A at 500 V AC and 47 A at 690 V AC.
- 30,000-cycle mechanical life for dependable operation.
- Pillar terminals with M8 terminal screws.
- IEC conductor capacity from 4–70 mm².
Coordinated Four-Pole Switching for GA160C Disconnectors
Fourth-pole add-ons allow a compatible three-pole switch disconnector to switch an additional conductor at the same time as its main poles. This is commonly required in electrical systems where the neutral or another circuit conductor must be isolated together with the three phases, while retaining the coordinated mechanical operation of a single switch disconnector.
The GAX42160C is engineered specifically for the Lovato GA160C and provides simultaneous closing operation with the main switch poles. Its industrial electrical ratings, robust pillar terminals and wide conductor capacity make it suitable for professional switchboards, control panels and machinery installations requiring four-pole isolation.
Typical Applications
- Converting compatible three-pole GA160C switch disconnectors to four-pole operation.
- Three-phase systems requiring simultaneous neutral switching.
- Industrial power distribution panels and switchboards.
- Machine isolation and industrial control panels.
- Commercial and industrial electrical distribution systems.
- AC-21A, AC-22A and AC-23A switching applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Accessory | |
|---|---|---|
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | GAX42 / GA Switch Disconnector Accessories | |
| Model | GAX42160C | |
| Product type | Fourth pole add-on | |
| Accessory type | Simultaneously switched fourth pole | |
| Compatible switch disconnector | GA160C | |
| Number of add-on poles | 1 | |
| Resulting configuration | 4-pole when fitted to compatible 3-pole GA160C | |
| Operating voltage type | AC | |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 160 A at ≤40 °C | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 1000 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV | |
| AC-21A operational current | 160 A at 400–690 V AC | |
| AC-22A operational current | 160 A at 400 V AC; 125 A at 500–690 V AC | |
| AC-23A operational current | 125 A at 400 V AC; 100 A at 500 V AC; 47 A at 690 V AC | |
| 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 | 1500 cycles at AC-23A 400 V | |
| 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 | |
| Conductor range | AWG 12 to 1 AWG/kcmil | |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +55 °C | |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +70 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Weight | 128 g | |
| Package quantity | 1 | |
| Package dimensions | 120 × 45 × 60 mm | |
| Package volume | 324 cm³ | |
| EAN-13 | 8013975297445 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato GAX42160C used for?
The GAX42160C is a 160 A fourth-pole add-on designed to add an additional switched pole to a compatible Lovato GA160C switch disconnector.
Which Lovato switch disconnector is compatible with the GAX42160C?
The GAX42160C is specifically designed as a fourth-pole accessory for the Lovato GA160C switch disconnector.
Does the GAX42160C switch simultaneously with the main poles?
Yes. The GAX42160C provides simultaneous closing operation with the main GA160C switch poles, allowing coordinated four-pole switching.
What is the current rating of the GAX42160C?
The GAX42160C has an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 160 A at temperatures up to 40 °C. Its AC-23A operational current is 125 A at 400 V AC.
What cable sizes can be connected to the GAX42160C?
The pillar terminals accept IEC conductor cross-sections from 4–70 mm², with a specified terminal tightening torque of 5–6 Nm.
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