ABB IORE63-20-CC Heavy-Duty Bar Contactor

Description

General Specifications

• Product Type: Heavy-Duty Bar Contactor
• Rated Operational Voltage: 20 kV
• Rated Operational Current: 63 A
• Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity: 20 kA
• Rated Insulation Voltage: 24 kV
• Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage: 60 kV
• Rated Frequency: 50 Hz
• Control Circuit Voltage: 24 V DC
• Utilization Categories: AC-3, DC-3, DC-5
• Number of Poles: Configurable (standard 2-pole or 3-pole)
• Weight: Approximately 4.3 kg
• Dimensions: 263 mm (L) × 58 mm (W) × 28 mm (H)
• Protection Class: IP20
• Certifications: CE, UL, CSA

Electrical Life Specifications

• Mechanical Endurance: 10,000,000 operating cycles
• Electrical Endurance: 350,000 operating cycles
• Mechanical Switching Frequency: Up to 1200 cycles per hour

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
• Altitude: Up to 2000 m above sea level
• EMC Compliance: IEC 61000-4 series (industrial electromagnetic compatibility)

Functional Features

1. Superior Heavy-Duty Performance

   Delivers a high 63 A rated current and 20 kA short-circuit breaking capacity, designed specifically for switching heavy industrial loads with high reliability. It excels in applications requiring robust and consistent power control.
2. Wide Voltage Compatibility

   Capable of controlling power circuits up to 1000 V AC or 1500 V DC, providing exceptional flexibility for integration into diverse medium-to-high voltage industrial power systems.
3. Exceptional Durability & Longevity

   Constructed with premium materials to achieve an extended mechanical life of 10 million cycles and electrical life of 350,000 cycles, ensuring minimal maintenance and maximum uptime in continuous operation.
4. Flexible Design & Configuration

   Offers a modular design with configurable pole arrangements, adjustable auxiliary contacts, and optional combinations of normally open (N.O.) and normally closed (N.C.) poles. Supports mechanical or magnetic latching based on application requirements.
5. High-Performance Isolation

   Features a 24 kV insulation level and 60 kV impulse withstand voltage, providing galvanic isolation between the control circuit and power poles. This protects control systems and personnel from high-voltage transients.
6. Easy Maintenance & Serviceability

   Designed with direct access to all internal components, simplifying inspection and repair. Comprehensive documentation and readily available spare parts ensure efficient lifecycle management.
7. Wide Environmental Tolerance

   Operates reliably across an extreme temperature range of -25°C to +70°C and withstands high humidity and vibration, making it suitable for deployment in challenging industrial environments.
8. Precise Control & Fast Switching

   Provides rapid, consistent switching action with a high cycle rate, ensuring responsive control of motors and other heavy loads. The 24 V DC control circuit offers precise and energy-efficient operation.

Application Scenarios

• Mining Industry

  Controls high-voltage motors for conveyors, crushers, pumps, and ventilators in underground and surface mining operations, where reliable heavy-duty switching is essential.
• Steel & Metal Processing

  Manages power for electric arc furnaces, rolling mills, heavy-duty pumps, and large fans in steel mills and smelters, enduring high thermal and electrical stress.
• Power Generation & Distribution

  Used in power plants for generator field control, transformer switching, and high-voltage distribution network protection, ensuring stable power transmission.
• Oil & Gas Industry

  Deployed in refineries, pipeline pumping stations, and offshore platforms to control large compressors, pumps, and other critical heavy-duty equipment.
• Cement & Raw Material Production

  Operates kilns, mills, and large conveyor systems in cement plants, providing reliable switching under continuous heavy loads.
• Marine & Offshore Applications

  Suitable for propulsion motor control and power distribution on commercial vessels and offshore rigs, performing reliably in corrosive and high-vibration environments.
• Rail & Transportation

  Controls traction motors, auxiliary power units, and signaling systems in heavy rail and electric locomotive applications.
• Water & Wastewater Treatment

  Manages high-power pumps and aeration systems in large-scale water treatment plants, ensuring efficient and reliable process control.