Lovato BF5000E230 is a three-pole BF50 power contactor rated at 50 A AC-3 and 22 kW at 400 V with a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC electronic control coil for industrial motor and load switching.
£348.75
The Lovato BF5000E230 is a high-performance three-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching and control of three-phase motors and industrial electrical loads. As part of the Lovato BF50 contactor series, it combines a compact design with an electronically controlled wide-range AC/DC coil, making it well suited to industrial machinery, automation systems and electrical control panels.
This contactor provides an IEC AC-3 operational current of 50 A at voltages up to 440 V and a conventional free-air thermal current of 90 A at up to 40 °C. At 400 V, it is rated for 22 kW AC-3 motor duty, providing dependable switching for demanding motor-control applications.
The BF5000E230 incorporates a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC electronic coil, enabling operation from either AC or DC control supplies and reducing the number of coil variants required in control-panel designs. Screw terminals and compatibility with both screw fixing and 35 mm DIN rail mounting simplify installation in industrial switchgear and machinery.
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF5000E230 allow a low-power electrical control circuit to switch substantially larger three-phase motor and industrial loads. The three normally open main poles provide simultaneous switching of the three phases, making the contactor suitable for motor starters, automated machinery and industrial control systems.
The BF50 series combines high switching performance with flexible installation and electronic coil technology. The BF5000E230's wide-range AC/DC coil simplifies control-circuit design, while its high mechanical endurance and robust electrical ratings support dependable operation in frequently switched industrial equipment.
| HS Code | 85365080 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric |
| Series | BF50 |
| Model | BF5000E230 |
| Product type | Power contactor |
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Main contact configuration | 3 NO |
| Coil type | AC/DC electronic coil |
| Rated coil voltage | 100–250 V AC/DC |
| AC coil frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith (≤40 °C) | 90 A |
| AC-1 operational current (≤40 °C) | 90 A |
| AC-1 operational current (≤55 °C) | 75 A |
| AC-1 operational current (≤70 °C) | 65 A |
| AC-3 operational current (≤440 V, ≤55 °C) | 50 A |
| AC-4 operational current at 400 V | 28 A |
| AC-3 operational power at 230 V | 15 kW |
| AC-3 operational power at 400 V | 22 kW |
| AC-3 operational power at 415 V | 30 kW |
| AC-3 operational power at 440 V | 30 kW |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 1000 V |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 front |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail |
| Operating position | Vertical plane, ±30° allowable |
| Mechanical life | 15,000,000 cycles |
| Electrical life | 1,400,000 cycles |
| Weight | 1060 g |
The BF5000E230 is a three-pole power contactor designed for switching three-phase motors and other industrial electrical loads in machinery, automation and control-panel applications.
The BF5000E230 has an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 50 A at voltages up to 440 V and ambient temperatures up to 55 °C.
The BF5000E230 uses a wide-range electronic coil rated for 100–250 V AC/DC, allowing the contactor to operate from compatible AC or DC control supplies.
The contactor is rated for 22 kW AC-3 motor duty at 400 V.
The BF5000E230 can be installed using screw fixing or a 35 mm DIN rail, providing flexible mounting within industrial control panels and switchgear assemblies.
Lovato Electric BF series contactors are engineered for dependable motor and power switching in industrial automation, machinery and electrical control systems, combining robust contact performance with flexible coil and installation options.
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