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Solid-state Contactors for Motor Control Applications

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Phoenix Contact’s CONTACTRON family of solid-state contactors now includes reversing and non-reversing contactors in a variety of amperages. The contactors can activate or reverse 1- to 18.5 kW-powered motors without wear or noise.

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The contactors are available in 2 amp, 9 amp, 15 amp and 37 amp versions, either reversing or non-reversing. Each is available with either 19.2 to 30 V DC or 96 to 253 V AC control options.

Built-in heat sinks are standard. The contactors feature short and stable switching times, high switching frequency, integrated interlock wiring. Integrated surge protection increases system reliability.

Phoenix Contact
www.phoenixcontact.com/usa_home.htm

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Filed Under: Factory automation, Breakers + surge protection, ELECTRONICS • ELECTRICAL

 

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Miles Budimir

Miles has been with Design World since 2009 covering motion control, automation, and test and measurement. He holds a BSEE degree and an MA in Philosophy from Cleveland State University and has experience working in the controls industry as a project engineer. Miles has taught engineering technology courses as well as engineering ethics continuing education courses for professional engineers in the state of Ohio. He is also a drummer, and enjoys travel and photography.

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