Description
Eaton C825KN10 200A 600V
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Eaton / Cutler-Hammer
- Model: C825KN10
- Product Series: Freedom Series (Series A2)
- Product Type: NEMA Size 4 Three-Phase Full-Voltage AC Contactor
- Pole Configuration: 3-pole main contacts (Normally Open) + 1 auxiliary contact (Normally Open)
- Rated Operational Current (AC-3): 200A at 460VAC / 600VAC
- Rated Operational Voltage: 600VAC maximum
- Control Coil Voltage: 120VAC (60Hz) / 110VAC (50Hz) compatible
- Coil Model: 9-1891-1 (standard configuration)
- Coil Power Consumption: Approximately 270VA inrush, 27VA holding
- Motor Horsepower Rating: 50HP at 460VAC, 75HP at 230VAC, 10HP at 575VAC
- Short-Circuit Withstand: 100kA at 600VAC
- Mechanical Life: 10,000,000 operations
- Electrical Life (AC-3): 1,000,000 operations
- Maximum Operating Frequency: 600 operations per hour (AC-3 load)
- Insulation Class: Class B (130°C)
- Protection Rating: IP00 / IP20 (open chassis design)
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
- Certifications: UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE Mark, suitable for Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations
Functional Features
- Three-pole main contact design for simultaneous switching of three-phase power circuits
- Integrated normally open auxiliary contact for control circuit signaling, self-latching, or interlocking
- High mechanical endurance of 10 million operations ensuring long service life in frequent cycling applications
- Silver-cadmium oxide (AgCdO) main contacts providing excellent resistance to arc erosion and contact welding
- Low coil power consumption with high-reliability 120VAC coil suitable for standard industrial control voltages
- NEMA Size 4 frame size providing robust construction for heavy-duty industrial environments
- Compatible with Eaton XTO series thermal overload relays for comprehensive motor protection
- Panel mount design with bolted connections ensuring secure installation in electrical enclosures
- Open chassis design (IP00/IP20) facilitating heat dissipation and visual inspection of contacts
- Conforms to NEMA ICS 2-200 standards for industrial control equipment
- Suitable for full-voltage non-reversing (FVNR) motor starting applications
- Designed for integration with PLC outputs and industrial automation control systems
Application Scenarios
- Industrial Manufacturing: Full-voltage starting of production line motors, conveyor systems, and assembly equipment
- Mining Operations: Heavy-duty switching for crushers, grinders, and ore processing machinery
- Petrochemical Industry: Control of pump groups, compressor motors, and process equipment
- Power Generation: UPS power transfer switching and auxiliary power circuit control
- HVAC Systems: Large chiller compressor motor control and cooling tower fan switching
- Water Treatment: Pump motor control for municipal and industrial water processing facilities
- Material Handling: Crane and hoist motor control in warehousing and logistics operations
- Oil and Gas: Pipeline pump station motor control and valve actuator power switching
- Pulp and Paper: Drive motor control for paper machines, pulpers, and refining equipment
- Data Centers: Backup generator transfer switching and critical power distribution control
Performance Parameters
- Continuous Current Rating: 200A at 600VAC for AC-1 resistive loads
- AC-3 Motor Current: 200A at 460VAC supporting motors up to 50HP
- AC-3 Motor Current: 200A at 230VAC supporting motors up to 75HP
- Short-Circuit Withstand Capacity: 100kA at 600VAC without contact welding
- Mechanical Endurance: 10 million make-break cycles without mechanical failure
- Electrical Endurance: 1 million operations under AC-3 motor load conditions
- Maximum Switching Frequency: 600 operations per hour under rated AC-3 conditions
- Coil Inrush Power: Approximately 270VA during contactor engagement
- Coil Holding Power: Approximately 27VA during sustained operation
- Contact Material: Silver-cadmium oxide alloy ensuring low contact resistance and arc resistance
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +70°C for reliable performance in extreme environments
- Dielectric Strength: Withstands standard industrial insulation test voltages per UL/CSA requirements
Material Composition
- Main Contacts: Silver-cadmium oxide (AgCdO) alloy for high conductivity and arc resistance
- Contact Springs: High-grade spring steel with anti-corrosion treatment for consistent contact pressure
- Electromagnetic Coil: Copper wire wound on insulated bobbin with epoxy resin encapsulation
- Magnetic Core: Laminated silicon steel sheets minimizing eddy current losses and magnetic hysteresis
- Arc Chutes: Ceramic or high-temperature thermoset plastic compartments for arc quenching and extinction
- Housing/Frame: Steel or reinforced thermoset plastic providing structural rigidity and mounting support
- Terminal Connections: Copper or copper-alloy terminals with tin or silver plating for low-resistance connections
- Auxiliary Contact Block: Silver-nickel or silver alloy contacts for reliable control circuit switching
- Mounting Hardware: Zinc-plated or stainless steel bolts and brackets for secure panel installation
- Internal Wiring: High-temperature insulated copper conductors with strain relief provisions




