C310 – AC and bidirectional DC contactors up to 1,500 V

Compact single-pole NO contactors for AC and DC (bidirectional) up to 1,500 V rated insulation voltage. Making current up to 2,500 A; conventional thermal current up to 500 A; short-time current up to 3,000 A

C310A/500

U_i up to 1500 V, I_th = 500 A.
Design with blowout magnets, arcing chamber and cover.

C310A/300

U_i up to 1500 V, I_th = 350 A.
Design with blowout magnets, arcing chamber and cover.

C310A/150

U_i bis 1500 V, I_th = 200 A.
Design with blowout magnets, arcing chamber and cover.

C310S/500

U_e = 60 V, I_th = 500 A.

C310S/300

U_e = 60 V, I_th = 350 A.

C310S/150

U_e = 60 V, I_th = 200 A.

As a bidirectional DC contactor, the C310 switches high power ranges within a small footprint. Its making capacity of up to 2,500 A is necessary for discharging intermediate circuits through a resistor.
In the C310A/500 design, the contactor can continuously conduct up to 500 A. In the event of a short circuit, 3,000 A can even flow for one second without the contacts fusing. The contactor therefore maintains its full function in order to disconnect high power ranges if necessary – irrespective of the current direction.
This full bidirectionality is important for systems with a charging and discharging process, such as in battery networks or electric vehicles. Other typical application areas are the DC circuit in inverters, combiner boxes in photovoltaic systems or the management of battery storage systems.

Features

1500 V on 146.2 x 81.0 x 89.7 mm

These are the external dimensions for the width, depth and height of the C310A – without cover. The clearances in the contact area have been dimensioned generously for all designs: The rated insulation voltage is 1,500 V.

The arcing chamber of the C310 consists of plastic, all designs weigh less than one kilogram.

Making capacity I_cm up to 2,500 A, bistable design available

The C310 can switch on a current of up to 2,500 A (monostable design in a horizontal installation position; L/R = 0 ms).

A PWM controller regulates the coil current and ensures low-bounce switch-on as well as a low and constant holding power. High contact forces and solid silver contacts benefit the making capacity. The bistable designs do not require any holding power. Their making capacity is 750 A.

Conventional thermal current I_th up to 500 A

In the C310A/500 design, the contactor can continuously carry up to 500 A. (Cross-section of the connections: 185 mm², maximum ambient temperature: 85°C; terminal heating: +65 kelvin). The value is reached through very high contact forces.

Short-time current-carrying capacity I_cw up to 3,000 A (1s)

For one second, the C310 can carry a current of up to 3,000 A without fusing the contacts. This is enough time before the short circuit fuse trips. High contact forces and solid silver contacts support the short-time current-carrying capacity.

Reliable disconnection of high power ranges; full bidirectionality

Design A of the C310 can reliably disconnect high currents and voltages if required, irrespective of the current direction.

C310A/150: 60 switching operations at 500 A; 750 V; L/R = 0.1 ms
C310A/300: 60 switching operations at 500 A; 750 V; L/R = 0.1 ms
C310A/500: 60 switching operations at 500 A; 750 V; L/R = 0.1 ms

These properties are achieved through the special arrangement of blowout magnets and arcing chambers, high contact forces and generously dimensioned clearances in the contact area.

Use in energy technology and electromobility

Photovoltaics:

DC side of inverters
Generator connection boxes (combiner box)

Grid stabilisation and energy storage:

Building energy store
Regenerative systems in industrial plants
Battery management systems of battery stores

Electromobility:

Main contactor in electric vehicles
DC charging stations

Specifications (preliminary data)

C310A, C310S

Type of voltage	DC bidirectional, AC (f ≤ 60 Hz)
Contact configuration	1 NO
Nominal voltage U_n	C310A: 1,000 V @ PD3 / 1,500 V @ PD2 C310S: 60 V @ PD3
Rated insulation voltage U_i	1,000 V @ PD3 / 1,500 V @ PD2
Pollution degree / Overvoltage category	PD3 / OV3
Rated impulse withstand voltage U_imp	8 kV
Conv. thermal current I_th	500A @ 40° C / 300 A @ 40° C / 150 A @ 40° C
Rated short-time withstand current I_cw (T < 100 ms)	3,000 A
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity I_cn	.../150: 20 sw.-cycles @ 500 A; 750 V; L/R = 0.1 ms .../300: 40 sw.-cycles @ 500 A; 750 V; L/R = 0.1 ms .../500: 60 sw.-cycles @ 500 A; 750 V; L/R = 0.1 ms
Auxiliary switch	2x SPDT max., single-break, S880 series, AC-15: 230 VAC / 1.0 A; DC-13: 60 VDC / 0.5 A
Coil voltage U_s	Standard: 9.5 ... 36 V DC Bistable: 24 / 48 V DC
Mounting orientation	horizontal, vertical exception: do not mount upside down
Temperature range	-40° C ... +70° C
Mechanical endurance	1 million op. cycles (std. magnetic drive) 100,000 op. cycles (latch magnetic drive)