GVAE1

What does this auxiliary contact block do?

It adds an auxiliary signalling contact to compatible TeSys GV2 and GV3 manual motor starters and protectors. It can be used to provide an electrical indication of device status to a control circuit, indicator lamp, relay or PLC input.

What contact configuration does it provide?

This contact block provides a 1 NO/NC contact arrangement, meaning it can be used as either a normally open or normally closed auxiliary contact depending on the application wiring.

Where is the contact block mounted?

It is designed for front-side mounting on compatible TeSys GV2 and GV3 devices. Its compact form allows it to be fitted directly to the starter or protector assembly without taking up a separate DIN rail position.

Which TeSys devices is it compatible with?

GVAE1 is listed as compatible with GV2L, GV2LE, GV2ME, GV2P, GV2RT, GV3L and GV3P devices.

What voltage range is it rated for?

The rated operational voltage is 24 to 240 V AC and 24 to 60 V DC, making it suitable for a range of common industrial control circuits.

What is the rated thermal current?

The conventional free air thermal current is 2.5 A.

What is the rated insulation voltage?

The rated insulation voltage is 250 V to IEC 60947-1 and 300 V to UL 508 and CSA C22.2 No. 14.

What type of terminals does it use?

It uses screw clamp terminals for field wiring. The terminal design accepts solid and flexible conductors within the specified cable size ranges.

What cable sizes can be connected?

The screw clamp terminals accept 1 or 2 solid conductors from 1 to 2.5 mm², 1 or 2 flexible conductors without cable end from 0.75 to 2.5 mm², and 1 flexible conductor with cable end from 0.75 to 1.5 mm².

What tightening torque should be used on the terminals?

The specified tightening torque for the screw clamp terminals is 1.4 N.m.

What are the physical dimensions?

The unit measures approximately 11 mm high, 45 mm wide and 29 mm deep.

How much does the contact block weigh?

The net weight is approximately 0.02 kg.

What is the mechanical durability rating?

The mechanical durability is rated at 100,000 cycles.

What are the minimum switching values?

The minimum switching current is 5 mA and the minimum switching voltage is 17 V.

What AC-15 ratings does it have?

The rated operational power is 48 VA at 24 V AC-15, 60 VA at 48 V AC-15, 120 VA at 110 to 120 V AC-15, and 120 VA at 230 to 240 V AC-15, each with an electrical durability rating of 100,000 cycles.

What DC-13 ratings does it have?

The rated operational power is 24 W at 24 V DC-13, 15 W at 48 V DC-13 and 9 W at 60 V DC-13, each with an electrical durability rating of 100,000 cycles.

What protection devices are specified for the contact block?

The specified protection options are a 10 A GG fuse or a 10 A GB2CB06 circuit breaker.

Is it suitable for normal industrial environments?

Yes. The environmental characteristic is stated as normal environment, which is typical for standard control panel use when installed within the rated conditions.

Does it carry any environmental compliance information?

The product is listed as Green Premium, EU RoHS compliant, mercury free and REACh free of SVHC according to the available product data.

How should the product be disposed of in the European Union?

Within European Union markets, this type of product should be handled through the appropriate WEEE collection route and should not be placed in general waste.