Pushbuttons Frequently Asked Questions
Question
What are the electrical ratings for the contacts on the HT800 30mm pushbuttons contact blocks?
Answer
The contact ratings for the HT8 30mm pushbutton contact blocks are: UL (NEMA) rated AC A600, DC P600.| VAC (50/60 Hz) | VAC (50/60 Hz) | VAC (50/60 Hz) | VAC (50/60 Hz) | VDC (1) | VDC (1) | VDC (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 120 | 240 | 480 | 600 | 125 | 250 | 600 |
| Make and Emergency Interrupting Capacity (A) | 60 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 1.1 | 0.55 | 0.02 |
| Normal Load Break (A) | 6 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.55 | 0.02 |
| Thermal Current (A) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Voltamperes | |||||||
| Make and Emergency Interrupting Capacity | 7200 | 7200 | 7200 | 7200 | 138 (2) | 138 (2) | 138 (2) |
| Normal Load Break | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 138 | 138 | 138 |
Note 1: DC Ratings Do Not Apply To NOEM (Normally Open Early Make) And NCLB (Normally Closed Late Break) Contact Blocks HT8C And HT8D.
Note 2: Maximum Make Or Break Volt-Amperes At 300V Or Less.
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This item was last updated on 2021-03-02
Document ID: 1028
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