CC12SA120

Contactors of the Electromechanical variety are versatile electrical switching devices that are used to control large power loads that require high currents. One type of contactor is the CC12SA120, which can control electric motors, lighting and other power consuming loads. This article will look at the application field and working principle of the CC12SA120 contactor.

The primary use of the CC12SA120 contactor is to control electric motors up to three phase 5 HP at 48-220 VOLT AC voltage (MOTORTRONIC) and up to one phase 1 HP at 48-120 VOLT AC voltage (MOTORTRONIC). It is UL, CSA, and CE compliant, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. It can be used with both AC and DC power sources, and it is capable of switching both high and low voltage loads.

The CC12SA120 contactor is made up of two main components; the coil and the contacts. The coil is responsible for providing a magnetic field that will either open or close the contacts, depending on whether it is energized or not. When the coil is energized, a magnetic force is created that attracts the contact and closes the switch, allowing current to flow. Conversely, when the coil is not energized, the contact does not attract the magnetic force and the contact remains open, preventing current flow.

The contact is the component that completes or breaks the circuit. In the case of the CC12SA120 contactor, the contact is a solid, silver, single-pole, normally open contact. This contact is configured to open when the coil is de-energized, and closes when the coil is energized. This action of closing or opening the contact is what allows current to flow or not.

The CC12SA120 contactor is typically mounted on a heat sink for improved heat dissipation. The contactor is designed to operate at temperatures up to 50°C (122°F) and can switch currents up to 15 Amps. It also has integrated protection against short-circuit and overload, eliminating the need for additional circuit protection.

In addition to controlling motors, the CC12SA120 contactor can be used to control lighting, pumps, and other high power loads requiring currents up to 15 Amps. This contactor can be used in many industrial control applications, as it is designed to handle a wide range of current ratings and voltages. It is also a reliable device, with a long operating life and a low probability of failure.

In conclusion, the CC12SA120 contactor is a versatile switching device that can be used to control electric motors, lighting, pumps, and other high power loads. It has a wide range of voltages and currents that it can handle, as well as integrated protection against short-circuit and overload. It is also a reliable device, with a long operating life and a low probability of failure, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.