GX1613U - POLE-CHANGING SWITCH GX1613U COMPLETE WI

GX1613U – POLE-CHANGING SWITCH GX1613U COMPLETE WI

Lovato GX1613U is a GX series rotary cam switch designed for Dahlander motor control with 1-0-2 positions.

SKU: GX1613U
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Why Choose the GX1613U?

Lovato GX1613U is a GX series rotary cam switch designed for Dahlander motor control with 1-0-2 positions. Part of Lovato’s motor starting switches range, it delivers 16 A Ith and robust front mounting (type U) with a black handle and a 48 x 48 mm front plate. The square GX contact block aids compact, consistent panel layouts.

Engineered for tough panels, the GX1613U offers IP65 frontal protection, a 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage, and dependable operation from -25 to +55 °C (storage -40 to +70 °C). It meets IEC/EN/BS 60947 series and IEC/EN/BS 61058-1, plus UL and CSA standards, delivering assured performance and compliance across industrial control applications.

Key Benefits

  • Dahlander 1-0-2 switching for two-speed motor control.
  • 16 A conventional free air thermal current (Ith) rating.
  • IP65 frontal protection for reliable operator interface sealing.
  • U front mounting with black handle for easy panel access.
  • 48 x 48 mm front plate suits compact control panel layouts.
  • 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage enhances electrical resilience.
  • Operates from -25 to +55 °C; storage -40 to +70 °C.

What’s Included

  • Lovato GX1613U rotary cam switch
  • Pre-fitted black handle and 48 x 48 mm front plate
  • Product documentation (PDF datasheet available)

Applications

  • Two-speed (Dahlander) motor control 1-0-2 applications
  • Industrial control panels requiring front-mounted rotary cam switching
  • Operator stations needing IP65 frontal protection
  • OEM machinery using GX series square contact blocks

Technical Specifications

HS Code 85365080
Product type designation GX16
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 6 kV
Operating temperature -25 to +55 °C
Storage temperature -40 to +70 °C
IP degree (frontal) IP65

Frequently Asked Questions

What switching function does the GX1613U provide?
It is a Dahlander motor control switch with 1-0-2 positions, switching diagram 13.
What is the current rating of this switch?
The IEC conventional free air thermal current (Ith) is 16 A.
How is the unit mounted and what handle is supplied?
Mounting form U indicates front mounting with a black handle.
What is the frontal protection rating?
The front has an IP65 degree of protection.
What are the temperature ranges?
Operating range is -25 to +55 °C; storage is -40 to +70 °C.

Safety note: Installation and servicing should be performed by qualified personnel with power isolated. Use within the stated ratings and applicable standards.

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