Why Choose the ABB E292-16-001 Main Contact Module?
The ABB E292-16-001 is a compact main contact module with one changeover (1CO) contact designed for use with compatible ABB E290 electromechanical latching relays. It provides an additional changeover switching function while retaining the compact modular format of the E290 system.
Rated at 16 A and 250 V AC, the E292-16-001 provides a single changeover contact, also described as SPDT, that combines normally open and normally closed switching paths around a common terminal. This makes the module useful where a compatible E290 relay needs to switch between two circuit states from the same mechanically latched operation.
With dimensions of only 85 × 9 × 58 mm, the E292-16-001 adds contact functionality while occupying just 9 mm of additional DIN rail width. Its 0.32 W power loss, 16 A current rating and purpose-built compatibility with the E290 range make it a practical expansion module for lighting, building-control and industrial switching systems.
Key Advantages
- Adds one changeover (1CO) main contact to compatible ABB E290 latching relays.
- 16 A rated current supports practical lighting and control switching duties.
- 250 V AC rated voltage suits common low-voltage AC installations.
- Changeover contact provides both make and break switching paths from a common contact.
- Compact 9 mm width minimises additional DIN rail space.
- Low 0.32 W power loss.
- Designed specifically for expansion of compatible ABB E290 latching-relay installations.
- DIN rail mounting supports organised modular distribution and control assemblies.
Key Features
- ABB E292 series main contact module.
- 1 changeover (1CO) main contact.
- SPDT contact configuration.
- 16 A rated current.
- 250 V AC rated voltage.
- 50 Hz rated frequency.
- 0.32 W power loss.
- 9 mm wide modular construction.
- Compact 85 × 9 × 58 mm dimensions.
- Operating temperature range of -25 to +55 °C.
- 1.2–1.5 N·m tightening torque.
- Designed for compatible ABB E290 latching relays.
ABB E290 electromechanical latching relays use short control impulses to change the mechanically latched position of their contacts, making them particularly useful for lighting circuits controlled from several locations. The E292-16-001 extends a compatible E290 installation with a 1CO main contact, providing a common terminal that switches between normally closed and normally open paths as the associated relay changes state.
The module's 16 A rating and narrow 9 mm construction make it suitable where an additional changeover function is required without unnecessarily increasing panel size. This allows compatible E290 latching-relay systems to accommodate a wider range of switching arrangements while maintaining a compact DIN rail installation.
Typical Applications
- ABB E290 latching-relay contact expansion.
- Lighting circuits controlled from multiple locations.
- Changeover switching applications.
- Electrical distribution boards.
- Building automation and lighting control.
- Industrial control panels.
- DIN rail relay and control assemblies.
- Applications requiring an additional 16 A 1CO main contact.
