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GE CR160MC4502A
Product Name: GE CR160MC4502A Mechanically Held Lighting Contactor
Overview: The CR160MC4502A is a mechanically held lighting contactor from GE’s CR160MC series. It is designed for control of lighting loads such as tungsten, fluorescent, mercury, and sodium lamps, as well as general non-inductive loads. Its shallow-type design and mechanical hold mechanism make it particularly adaptable for wall-cavity mounting applications.
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Technical Specifications:
- Series: CR160MC
- Type: Mechanically Held
- Coil Voltage: 115 to 125 VAC, 60 Hz
- Maximum Load Current: 60 A
- Poles: 3
- Dimensions: 8.31″ H × 7.13″ W × 3.13″ D
- Withstand Current Rating: 22,000 A RMS symmetrical at 480 VAC maximum (when used with molded case circuit breaker)
- Enclosure Type: Open enclosure type, bus material
- Main Contacts: Silver cadmium oxide
- Arcing Contacts: Silver tungsten
- GTIN: 00783166319390
- UNSPSC: 39121529
- Alternative Part Number: 7781062
Features: Mechanical hold mechanism — maintains contact state without continuous coil power, reducing power consumption; front-connected for convenient wiring; manually operable by screwdriver to reduce tampering; built-in clearing interlocks allow control from either momentary or maintained pilot devices; shallow design for wall-cavity mounting; direct bus-mounted forms available for space savings and reduced wiring costs; capable of fitting in enclosures for 6″ thick walls.
Applications: Control of tungsten, fluorescent, mercury, and sodium lighting loads; general non-inductive load switching; wall-cavity and panel-mounted lighting control in commercial and industrial buildings.
Installation & Usage Notes: Mounts in enclosures compatible with 6″ thick walls; when used with a molded case circuit breaker, the combination achieves a 22,000 A RMS symmetrical withstand at 480 VAC maximum; wire via front-connected terminals; manual operation possible with a screwdriver through the front; ensure coil voltage is within the 115–125 VAC range at 60 Hz.
