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A contactor is another name for an electrical relay. It is a device that allows a low current (normal) switch to turn on or off high current equipment such as heaters or air-conditioners that would be well beyond its capacity.

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In a motor circuit to stop and start a motor from a remote position and to provide under voltage protection to the circuit. A lighting contactor allows multiple circuits of lighting loads to be switched on from a single location.

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How is a Blowout coil connected?

A blowout coil connected in series with contactor's auxiliary contacts that shunt around the main contactor contacts. The coil is out of the circuit when the main contactor contacts are closed and in the circuit when the main contactor contacts are open.


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There are three main parts of a magnetic contactor. These include the power contacts, contact springs, and the auxiliary contacts.


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The load contactor is what the motor load is usually connected to. The auxiliary contacts are usually used in the stop start remote wiring to seal the mag in. Auxiliary contacts are also used to transmit the status of the contactor to a PLC.


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What is the difference between an definite purpose contactor and a lighting sontactor?

A definite purpose contactor is designed (and rated) for a specific load. So a lighting contactor is one example of a definite purpose contactor. A motor starter contactor is another example. So, a lighting contactor is a definite purpose contactor, but a definite purpose contactor is not necessarily a lighting contactor (it might be a motor starter, for instance).


Why is the compressor contactor not sticking in?

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What is the function of contactor?

A contactor is used like a switch. It is used to open and close the circuit it is in series with by electrically energizing and de-energizing the holding coil of the contactor. By having this adaptability the circuit can be remotely operated from a distance and the operator does not have to be in close proximity to the circuit. Contactors are used to remotely operate banks of lighting and of course the contactor is used for motor control. On contactors that control motors an additional overload block is added to the bottom side of the contactor to protect the motors if they get into an over load condition. The N.C. contacts in the overload block will open and the holding coil of the contactor will de-energize and drop the motor off line.


Can you use an AC contactor in the place of DC contactor?

No, you definitely cannot.


What components can be changed on a contactor and a starter for rebuilding purposes?

Various components can be added and removed from a contactor. Auxiliary contacts can be inserted in front of the main contacts, as well as a time relay in the case of motor starters (star/delta starter). Usually you should fit a overload relay when you use the contactor in a motor starter, this is inserted in the main contacts at the bottom. However, the internal components like the coil may never be changed or replaced.


What is meant by main contact and auxiliary contact in magnetic contactor?

The main contact in a magnetic contactor is the primary contact used to control the flow of current to the load. The auxiliary contact is an additional contact that is used for signaling or monitoring purposes, such as indicating the status of the contactor or controlling other devices in the circuit.