Contactor accessories are parts and components that are designed to be used with contactors. Contactors are devices used as a switch an electrical power circuit, which can be controlled remotely. They are often designed to deal with a much higher current level than relays, and are also often physically larger.
What are contactor accessories used for?
Contactor accessories are all the component parts that are used alongside contactor devices. Primarily, they are either a replacement for a part or are used to tweak or enhance the function of contactors. For example, they may improve safety, or assist in connecting the device to the circuit.
Types of contactor accessories
There is a wide range of contactor accessories, but some common categories include:
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Placed in the control circuit, and mounted directly
onto the contactor or control relayIncorporates coil suppression and LED to signal the time delay periodDelay-ON timer is initiated by using the coil signal. Delay-OFF requires a separate supply and is initiated ...
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A range of accessories that can be used
with the TeSys contactors and overload relays. • Terminal Blocks can be screw mounted or clipped onto DIN rail.
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Professionally assembled contactor Timers by Schneider Electric provide
you with the option of delaying timed functions on your control circuit linked via the main contactor. This can be beneficial in controlling pre-set on/off operations cyclically or at a defined interval, ...
