KRAUS & NAIMER KH25 - Electrical Data 1.12.2006

Switch features:
- S0 (48x48mm) Front element size (can be changed by mountings and optional extras)
- Terminal screws accessible from the installation view
- Designed for vertical wiring (resp. horizontal for -V mountings: e.g. VE-V, FS1-V)
- Finger-proof terminals (IP20)
- Forced opening and closing of the contacts; All terminals in one plane
- Approved by UL as 'disconnect switch for use in motor circuits'

Approvals:

Approved Confirms to requirements No listing required
CSA, CUL, CULUS, GOST, UL BS EN, CH, D, FI, IEC, N, ÖVE, S, VDE

BS EN...BS EN 60947 - British Standards Institution, CCC...CCC - China Compulsory Certification, CH...Schweizerischer Elektrotechnischer Verein, CSA...Canadian Standards Association, CUL...Canadian National Standards - Listed, CULUS...Canadian National and United States Standards - Listed, CUR...Canadian National Standards - Recognized, CURUS...Canadian National and United States Standards - Recognized, D...Danmarks Elektriske Materiellkontrol, FI...Sähkötarkastuskeskus, GOST...GOST - gosudarstvennyj standard, IEC...IEC 60947 - International Electrical Commission (IEC) Recommendation, N...Norges Elektriske Materiellkontroll, ÖVE...Österreichischer Verband für Elektrotechnik, RuMRS...Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, S...Svenska Elektriska Materielkontrollanstalten, UL...United States Standards - Listed, UR...United States Standards - Recognized, VDE...VDE 0660 - Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker

Note the remarks in the approval table!: here or at http://www.krausnaimer.com/0/apps.htm

AC-Values:

IEC 60947-3, EN 60947-3, VDE 0660 part 107:
Rated Operational Voltage Ue800 V (Suitable for no load switching applications (AC-20A) above 690V)1)
Rated Insulation Voltage Ui800 V (Suitable for no load switching applications (AC-20A) above 690V)1)
Rated Thermal Current Iu/Ith25A 2)
Breaking Capacity
220V-240V:   
250A 2)
380V-440V:   
250A 2)
660V-690V:   
180A 2)
Disconnection property up to690V 1)
Rated Operational Current Ie
AC-21A Switching of resistive loads, including moderate overloads
For switching of power >1kW 25A 2)
AC-22A Switching of combined resistive or low inductive loads including moderate overloads25A 2)
Rated Utilization Category
AC-3 Direct-on-line starting, star-delta starting
3 phase, 3 pole
220V-240V:   
4kW 2)
380V-440V:   
7.5kW 2)
500V-500V:   
7.5kW 2)
660V-690V:   
7.5kW 2)
1 phase, 2 pole
220V-240V:   
2.5kW 2)
380V-440V:   
5kW 2)
AC-23A Frequent switching of motors or other high inductive loads
3 phase, 3 pole
220V-240V:   
7kW 2)
380V-440V:   
12kW 2)
500V-500V:   
15kW 2)
660V-690V:   
17kW 2)
1 phase, 2 pole
220V-240V:   
3.3kW 2)
380V-440V:   
5.5kW 2)
AC-23B Occasional switching of motors or other high inductive loads
3 phase, 3 pole
220V-240V:   
7kW 2)
380V-440V:   
12kW 2)
660V-690V:   
17kW 2)
1 phase, 2 pole
220V-240V:   
3.3kW 2)
380V-440V:   
5.5kW 2)
Auxiliary contacts
Rated Insulation Voltage Ui440V 1)
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage Uimp4kV 1)
Rated Thermal Current Iu/Ith10A 2)
AC-21A Switching of resistive loads, including moderate overloads10A 2)
AC-15 Switching of control devices, contactors, valves etc.
110V-240V:   
2.5A 2)
380V-440V:   
1.5A 2)
Short Circuit Protection: Max. fuse size (gl-characteristic)10A 2)
1)...IEC 60947-3, EN 60947-3, VDE 0660 part 107 - Valid for lines with grounded common neutral termination, overvoltage category III, Other values on request.
2)...IEC 60947-3, EN 60947-3, VDE 0660 part 107

UL/Canada:
Rated Voltage600V 1)
Rated Insulation Voltage Ui600V 1)
Rated Thermal Current25A 1)
Ampere Rating - Resistive or low inductive loads
For switching of power >1kW 25A 1)
Ratings
Standard motor load, DOL Rating (similar AC-3)
3 phase, 3 pole
110V-120V:   
1.5HP 2)
220V-240V:   
3HP 2)
440V-480V:   
7.5HP 2)
550V-600V:   
7.5HP 2)
Auxiliary contacts
Rated Voltage300V 2)
Rated Thermal Current10A 2)
Ampere Rating - Resistive or low inductive loads10A 2)
Pilot Duty, HeavyA300VAC 2)
1)...UL/Canada - Refer to International Standards and Approvals
2)...UL/Canada

General:

Minimum Voltage on request
Power loss per contact at Iu0.3W
Resistance to vibration on request
Resistance to shock on request
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage Uimp6kV 1)
Short Circuit Protection
Max. fuse size (gL/gG-characteristic)35A
Rated short-time withstand current (1s-current)500A
Ambient Temperature of Stages (for switches with electro-mechanical accessories refer to optional extra)
open at 100% Iu/Ith 50°C during 24 hours with peaks up to 55°C
enclosed at 100% Ithe 35°C during 24 hours with peaks up to 40°C
Storage temperature -40°C to 85°C (in case of temperature below -5°C no shock load permissible)
Terminal lead material copper wires only
Max. Permissible Wire Gage
for box terminal Single-core or stranded wire6mm2
AWG 10
for box terminal Flexible wire without sleeving4mm2
AWG 12
for box terminal Flexible wire with sleeving4mm2
Auxiliary contacts
Max. Permissible Wire Gage: Single-core or stranded wire1.5mm2
AWG 14
Max. Permissible Wire Gage: Flexible wire1.5mm2
AWG 16
Max. Permissible Wire Gage: Flexible wire with sleeving in accordance with DIN 462281.5mm2
1)...IEC 60947-3, EN 60947-3, VDE 0660 part 107 - Valid for lines with grounded common neutral termination, overvoltage category III, Other values on request.