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BF230T4E230 Lovato 4P CONTACTOR 350A AC1 100...250VAC/DC

BF230T4E230 Lovato 4P CONTACTOR 350A AC1 100…250VAC/DC

Lovato BF230T4E230 is a four-pole BF230 power contactor rated at 350 A AC-1 and 230 A AC-3 with a 110 kW motor rating at 400 V and a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC coil.

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Why Choose the Lovato BF230T4E230 4-Pole Contactor?

The Lovato BF230T4E230 is a heavy-duty four-pole power contactor designed for high-current industrial switching applications. It provides a conventional free-air thermal current and AC-1 operational current of 350 A at up to 40 °C, making it suitable for demanding resistive and slightly inductive loads.

This BF230 variant features an electronically controlled 100–250 V AC/DC coil, providing a broad control-voltage range for industrial automation and power-control systems. In addition to its high AC-1 capacity, the contactor is rated at 230 A AC-3 at up to 440 V and provides an AC-3 motor rating of 110 kW at 400 V.

With a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V, an impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV, high making and breaking capacities and a mechanical life of 10 million cycles, the BF230T4E230 is engineered for robust industrial service. Screw mounting provides secure installation in switchboards, machinery panels and power-control assemblies.

Key Advantages

  • Heavy-duty four-pole contactor for high-current industrial switching.
  • 350 A AC-1 operational current at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C.
  • Wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC electronic coil.
  • 230 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
  • 110 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
  • 1000 V rated insulation voltage and 8 kV impulse withstand capability.
  • Mechanical endurance of up to 10 million operating cycles.
  • Suitable for photovoltaic applications as specified by Lovato Electric.

Key Features

  • Lovato BF230 four-pole power contactor.
  • 4-pole switching configuration.
  • 350 A conventional free-air thermal current.
  • 350 A AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C.
  • 230 A AC-3 operational current at ≤440 V.
  • 110 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
  • 110 kW AC-3 motor power at 400 V.
  • 100–250 V AC/DC control coil.
  • 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
  • 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
  • High short-time, making and breaking current capability.
  • Secure screw mounting for industrial installations.

High-Current Four-Pole Switching for Industrial Systems

The Lovato BF230T4E230 provides four-pole switching for high-current electrical circuits, with an AC-1 rating of 350 A for resistive and slightly inductive loads. Its additional 230 A AC-3 rating and 110 kW motor capability at 400 V also make the BF230 platform suitable for demanding motor-control duties.

The wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC electronic coil provides control-system flexibility across both AC and DC supplies. Combined with high short-time current withstand, substantial making and breaking capacity and long mechanical endurance, the BF230T4E230 is suited to industrial switchboards, machinery, power distribution and photovoltaic switching systems.

Typical Applications

  • High-current four-pole load switching.
  • Industrial heating and resistive-load control.
  • High-power three-phase motor-control systems.
  • Industrial switchboards and control panels.
  • Pumps, compressors and ventilation systems.
  • Manufacturing and process machinery.
  • Power distribution and automation systems.
  • Photovoltaic and renewable-energy switching applications.

Technical Specifications

Coil Voltage Range 100–130 V, 200–250 V
Current 230 A
Power 110 kW
Manufacturer Lovato Electric
Series BF
Product designation BF230
Order code BF230T4E230
Product type Four-pole power contactor
Number of poles 4
Coil type AC/DC coil
Rated coil voltage 100–250 V AC/DC
Rated AC coil voltage at 50/60 Hz 100–250 V
Rated DC control voltage 100–250 V
Rated insulation voltage (Ui) 1000 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) 8 kV
Operational frequency 25–400 Hz
Conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C 350 A
AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C 350 A
AC-1 operational current at ≤55 °C 290 A
AC-1 operational current at ≤70 °C 250 A
AC-3 operational current at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C 230 A
AC-4 operational current at 400 V 110 A
AC-3 operational current at 230 V 230 A
AC-3 operational current at 400 V 230 A
AC-3 operational current at 415 V 230 A
AC-3 operational current at 440 V 230 A
AC-3 operational current at 500 V 184 A
AC-3 operational current at 690 V 165 A
AC-3 operational current at 1000 V 100 A
AC-3 motor power at 400 V 110 kW
AC-1 operational power at 230 V 132 kW
AC-1 operational power at 400 V 230 kW
AC-1 operational power at 500 V 253 kW
AC-1 operational power at 690 V 397 kW
Short-time allowable current for 10 s 1840 A
Recommended gG protection fuse 400 A
Recommended aM protection fuse 250 A
Making capacity 2300 A RMS
Breaking capacity at 440 V 1840 A
Breaking capacity at 500 V 1472 A
Breaking capacity at 690 V 1296 A
Average resistance per pole 0.18 mΩ
Average power dissipation per pole at Ith 21 W
Average power dissipation per pole at AC-3 9.3 W
Power-terminal tightening torque 18 Nm
Coil-terminal tightening torque 0.8–1 Nm
Power-terminal protection IP00
Mounting Screw fixing
Normal operating position Vertical plane
Permitted mounting inclination ±30°
Mechanical life 10,000,000 cycles
Electrical life 1,000,000 cycles
Maximum mechanical operating frequency 1000 cycles/hour
AC coil inrush consumption 300 VA
AC coil holding consumption 6.9 VA
DC coil inrush consumption 161 W
DC coil holding consumption 2.3 W
UL rated operational voltage 600 V AC
UL general-use current 350 A
UL/CSA three-phase motor rating at 200/208 V 75 HP
UL/CSA three-phase motor rating at 220/240 V 75 HP
UL/CSA three-phase motor rating at 460/480 V 150 HP
UL/CSA three-phase motor rating at 575/600 V 200 HP
Operating temperature -40 to +70 °C
Storage temperature -50 to +80 °C
Photovoltaic application Yes
Weight 3436.9 g
Package quantity 1
Package volume 8217.715 cm³
EAN-13 8013975300510
HS code 85365080
Standards IEC/EN/BS 60947-1, IEC/EN/BS 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1 and UL 60947-4-1
Poles 4-pole
Coil / Supply Voltage 110 V AC, 110 V DC, 115 V AC, 120 V AC, 125 V DC, 208 V AC, 220 V AC, 220 V DC, 230 V AC, 240 V AC, 250 V DC
Device Type Contactor
Coil Type AC/DC
Current AC-1 350 A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lovato BF230T4E230?

The BF230T4E230 is a Lovato BF230 four-pole power contactor with a 350 A AC-1 rating and a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC control coil.

What is the AC-1 current rating of the BF230T4E230?

The contactor has an AC-1 operational current rating of 350 A at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C, reducing to 290 A at up to 55 °C and 250 A at up to 70 °C.

What coil voltage does the BF230T4E230 use?

The BF230T4E230 uses a wide-range electronic 100–250 V AC/DC coil, allowing operation from compatible AC or DC control supplies.

What is the AC-3 rating of the BF230T4E230?

The BF230T4E230 has an AC-3 operational current rating of 230 A at up to 440 V and ambient temperatures up to 55 °C.

What motor power is the BF230T4E230 rated for at 400 V?

The Lovato BF230T4E230 has an AC-3 motor power rating of 110 kW at 400 V.

What is the insulation voltage of the BF230T4E230?

The contactor has a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V and a rated impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV.

Can the BF230T4E230 be used for photovoltaic applications?

Yes. Lovato Electric identifies the BF230T4E230 as suitable for photovoltaic applications, subject to the electrical ratings and installation requirements of the specific system.

How is the BF230T4E230 mounted?

The Lovato BF230T4E230 is designed for screw mounting in industrial switchboards, machinery panels and power-control assemblies.

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