Schneider Electric Square D 8501 Type C Open-Frame Power Relays
Schneider Electric Square D 8501 Type C (8501C) Open-Frame Power Relays are rated up to 40A and control single-phase motors and other power loads in industrial applications. These relays feature heavy-duty contacts, a specialized magnetic armature, and durable, open-frame construction for reliable load switching. The 8501C series includes multiple contact arrangements and AC- or DC-operated coil configurations to meet specific control requirements. Schneider Electric Square D 8501 Type C relays handle single-phase motor loads up to 2HP and are available in SPST, DPST, SPDT, and DPDT contact arrangements. Typical applications include electric heaters, pumps, conveyors, and material handling systems.
Features
- Up to 40A contact rating
- Up to 2HP single-phase motor load rating
- Heavy-duty contacts with specialized magnetic armature and coil
- Durable, open-frame construction
- AC- and DC-operated coil options
- Optional blowout magnet for DC load switching
- Continuous-duty, non-replaceable coils
- Panel mounting
- Screw-clamp terminals
Applications
- Electric heaters
- Pumps
- Conveyors
- Material handling
- Pilot lights
- Audible signaling loads
- Single-phase motors
Specifications
- Up to 600VAC maximum contact voltage
- Coil operating range
- AC: 6VAC to 480VAC at 50Hz/60Hz
- DC: 6VDC to 110VDC
- Coil voltage tolerance
- AC: +10%/-15% at +25°C
- DC: +10%/-20% at +25°C
- Maximum coil power consumption
- AC: 10VA
- DC: 4W
- SPST, DPST, SPDT, and DPDT contact arrangements
- -55°C to +55°C operating temperature range
- UL listed and CSA certified
- CE approved and RoHS compliant
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