High-voltage contactor
Gas-filled contactor for high-voltage DC switching
Series/Type: HVC300A-12S
Ordering code: B88269X1110C011
Date: 2017-07-28
Version: 01
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Identification/Classification 1
(header 1 + top left bar):
High-voltage contactor
Identification/Classification 2
(header 2 + bottom left header bar):
Gas-filled contactor for high-voltage DC switching
Ordering code: (top right header bar) B88269X1110C011
Series/Type: (bottom right header bar) HVC300A-12S
Preliminary data (optional):
Department: PPD AB PD / PPD AB PM
Date: 2017-07-28
Version: 01
High-voltage contactor B88269X1110C011
Gas-filled contactor for high-voltage DC switching HVC300A-12S
PPD AB PD / PPD AB PM Version: 01 / 2017-07-28
Please read Cautions and warnings and Page 2 of 8
Important notes at the end of this document.
Product description
The HVC series are specially designed to meet the requirements of high-voltage DC switching
applications. The optimized hermetically sealed design exhibits excellent reliability performance
against harsh environments. HVC series can be used in a wide range of applications.
Features Applications
Exceptional electrical and mechanical reliability
Gas-filled and hermetically sealed
No EMI, no inrush current phase at start-up
No polarity of contact terminals
RoHS compatible
Battery charge/ discharge systems
Renewable energy storage systems
DC high-voltage/ high-current applications
DC fast charging stations
Characteristics
Height × width × depth 94 × 89 × 44 mm
Weight ~ 500 g
Contact material
Contact arrangement
Internal contact gap (full disconnection)
Cu alloy
1A
3.0 (2 × 1.5)
mm
Recommended connection cable cross section a) > 100 mm²
Coil wires
- length
- cross section
- material
300
0.5
Cu
mm
mm2
Auxiliary contact
- max. voltage
- max. current
- max. resistance
- cross section
150
1000
150
0.25
V
mA
m
mm2
Vibration in xyz-axis
- shock, 11 ms ½ sine, peak
- vibration, sine 100 … 2000 Hz, peak
- wideband random vibration, 10 ... 1000 Hz b)
20
20
5
g
g
geff
Operation and storage c)
- temperature
- humidity
- air pressure
−40 ... +85
5 … 85
47 … 106
°C
%
kPa
Climatic category (IEC 60068-1) 40/085/21
Label, black positive
HVC300A-12S [type name]
B88269X1110C011 [ordering code]
J_ _ _ [internal code]
1234567890 [ser. no.]
Notes
a) The diameter must be matched to actual current and operation temperature (see: Cautions and warnings, page 7).
b) Acc. to IEC 60068-2-64
c) Freezing or condensing must be avoided.
High-voltage contactor B88269X1110C011
Gas-filled contactor for high-voltage DC switching HVC300A-12S
PPD AB PD / PPD AB PM Version: 01 / 2017-07-28
Please read Cautions and warnings and Page 3 of 8
Important notes at the end of this document.
Specification
Contact
Maximum operating voltage
Continuous operating current
Temporary overcurrent (10 min)
Temporary overcurrent (1 min)
Mechanical life time 1)
Minimum make and break current
Maximum cut-off current (1 operation) 2) 3) 4)
Contact resistance typical (> 100 A)
Insulation resistance at 500 V (initial)
contact to contact / contact to coil
Dielectric strength
contact to contact / contact to coil 5)
900
300
400
500
1 000 000
1
2000
< 0.4
> 1
> 3800
VDC
A
A
A
switchings
A
A
mΩ
GΩ
VAC
Operating time
make
break
< 40
< 20
ms
ms
Coil
Nominal voltage
Operating voltage range
Pick-up voltage (max.)
Drop-out voltage (min.)
Power at nominal voltage 6)
Resistance
Minimum holding current
12
9 … 16
9
1
6
24
160
VDC
VDC
VDC
VDC
W
Ω
mA
Notes:
1)
Duty cycle 50%, cycle duration 1 s, value represents B10 life time acc. to Weibull analysis.
2)
Specified according to JIS C 5442 (temperature 15 °C to 35 °C, humidity 25% to 85% RH).
3)
Tested at 450 V for resistive loads including inductance L < 35 µH.
End of life is reached when dielectric strength is < 50 MΩ at 500 V.
4)
No fire and no explosion will occur after this break. Afterwards, the dielectric strength and insulation resistance may
not meet initial data sheet specification.
5)
Detection limit 10 mA
6)
Tolerance ±10%
High-voltage contactor B88269X1110C011
Gas-filled contactor for high-voltage DC switching HVC300A-12S
PPD AB PD / PPD AB PM Version: 01 / 2017-07-28
Please read Cautions and warnings and Page 4 of 8
Important notes at the end of this document.
Characteristics
a) Below border make and break operation is permitted, duty cycle 10%, 10 s cycle duration.
Above break only is permitted, duty cycle 1%, 600 s cycle duration.
High-voltage contactor B88269X1110C011
Gas-filled contactor for high-voltage DC switching HVC300A-12S
PPD AB PD / PPD AB PM Version: 01 / 2017-07-28
Please read Cautions and warnings and Page 5 of 8
Important notes at the end of this document.
Dimensional drawings in mm
The cover over the main contacts is optional. It can be removed and reapplied if needed.
Connection name Marking
Main 1 terminal none
Main 2 terminal none
Coil 1 wire (+) red
Coil 2 wire () black
Auxiliary contact COM wire (common) white
Auxiliary contact NC wire (normally closed) green
Auxiliary contact NO wire (normally open) blue
Notes:
Auxiliary contacts “blue” and “white” are normally open.
When the contacts are short and the coil voltage is “0 V”, the part is stuck.
High-voltage contactor B88269X1110C011
Gas-filled contactor for high-voltage DC switching HVC300A-12S
PPD AB PD / PPD AB PM Version: 01 / 2017-07-28
Please read Cautions and warnings and Page 6 of 8
Important notes at the end of this document.
Stuck detection
Example circuit for stuck detection using auxiliary contacts:
In case the contactor is stuck, the Aux COM and Aux NO wires will be short, hence the circuit is
closed and the LED will be on. The AUX COM and AUX NC wires will be have the opposite way: the
LED will be off when the contactor is stuck.
Packing unit
B88269X1110C011 = 1 pc. in cardboard box
High-voltage contactor B88269X1110C011
Gas-filled contactor for high-voltage DC switching HVC300A-12S
PPD AB PD / PPD AB PM Version: 01 / 2017-07-28
Please read Cautions and warnings and Page 7 of 8
Important notes at the end of this document.
Cautions and warnings
Contactors radiate magnetic and electromagnetic fields. Please ensure that other components
mounted in close proximity are not affected.
The operating life of the contactor can be affected by strong magnetic fields. Please ensure that
there are no magnetic field sources in close proximity.
The contactor must be mounted so that the contact face side is perpendicular to the direction of
the main shock-axis. If this is not possible, the contactor must be mounted upright.
In order to ensure safe operation, the voltage at the connection terminals of the contactor must
not exceed the nominal operating voltage by more than 10% in the event of a break under load.
For continuous high current operation make sure that the connection terminals will not exceed
temperatures of 120 °C by selecting an appropriate connection cable cross section or active
cooling.
The coil contacts need to be protected from overvoltage when switching off. Preferably a varistor
should be installed in parallel. The overvoltage protection device which is used in parallel to the
coil has an influence on the break time. Use of the EPCOS S10K50 varistor (or equivalent) is
recommended.
The leads to the contactor must be securely tightened to the terminals (check torque specification
in data sheet), otherwise current stress may generate sparks and heating.
The contactor must not be operated without any load, as this may increase the contact
resistance.
Contactors may become hot during extended periods of current overload (burn hazard).
Contactors may be used only within their specified values. Overloading the contactor may destroy
the component.
Contactors must be handled with care and must not be dropped.
Damaged contactors must not be re-used.
For successful pick-up, the voltage cannot be ramped up slowly. The voltage needs to be applied
instantly to at least the maximum pick-up voltage.
The cover over the main contacts is optional. It can be snapped in place after attaching wires or
bus bars to the main contacts to prevent accidental touching during assembly or maintenance.
The cover can be removed and reinserted.
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