Kraus & Naimer C42 A251 4-Step Cam Switch without OFF, 2-Pole, 63 A, 64 x 64 mm Front Plate

Kraus & Naimer C42 A251 4-Step Cam Switch without OFF, 2-Pole, 63 A, 64 x 64 mm Front Plate

Kraus & Naimer C42 A251 is a 2-pole step cam switch with 4 steps and no OFF position; thermal current 63 A, front plate size 64 x 64 mm. The handle of the C42 A251 turns in 50° steps through the positions 1-2-3-4, and each position engages a different contact arrangement; number of levels 4, front plate code F077. It is used in multi-position selection and control circuits. For C42 A251, rated insulation voltage Ui is 690 V, AC-21A rated current is 63 A, maximum fuse rating is gG 80 A and rated short-time withstand current Icw is 1000 A (1 s). Single-phase AC-3 motor rating is 6 kW at 220–240 V and 11 kW at 380–440 V. C42 A251 is connected by screw terminals: flexible conductors of 4–10 mm², conductors with ferrule of 2.5–10 mm² and stranded conductors of 2 x 16 mm² can be connected; tightening torque is 3 Nm.

Size TypeS1
Number of Poles2P
Cam Switch Position Count4 Positions
SeriesC42
Function CodeA251
Switch FunctionStepped Without Off (1-2-3-4)
Switch Positions1-2-3-4
Number of Positions4
Switching Angle50° °
Number of Levels4
Front Plate CodeF077
Front Plate Size (A x B)64 x 64 mm
Rated Current63 A
Conventional Free Air Thermal Current (Ith)63 A
Ambient temperature for rated current55 °C (24 hours, tepe 60 °C)
Conventional Enclosed Thermal Current (Ithe)63 A
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)690 V (AC 50/60 Hz)
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)6 kV (circuit breaker); 4 kV (switch-disconnector)
Overvoltage categoryIII
Pollution Degree3
Rated Operational Current AC-15 (Ie)220–240 V: 16 A; 380–440 V: 7 A
Rated Operational Current AC-20A (Ie)690 V: 63 A
Rated Operational Current AC-21A (Ie)20–690 V: 63 A
Rated Operational Current AC-22A (Ie)220–500 V: 63 A; 660–690 V: 63 A
Rated Operational Power AC-2 (Pe)3-phase: 220–240 V 18.5 kW; 380–440 V 30 kW; 500 V 40 kW; 660–690 V 37 kW
Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe)3-phase: 220–240 V 11 kW; 380–440 V 18.5 kW; 500 V 18.5 kW; 660–690 V 18.5 kW. 1-phase: 110–120 V 3 kW; 220–240 V 6 kW; 380–440 V 11 kW
Rated Operational Power AC-4 (Pe)3-phase: 220–240 V 5.5 kW; 380–440 V 7.5 kW; 500 V 7.5 kW; 660–690 V 7.5 kW. 1-phase: 110–120 V 1.2 kW; 220–240 V 2.4 kW; 380–440 V 4 kW
Rated Operational Power AC-23A (Pe)3-phase: 220–240 V 15 kW; 380–440 V 30 kW; 500 V 45 kW; 660–690 V 40 kW. 1-phase: 110–120 V 4 kW; 220–240 V 10 kW; 380–440 V 18.5 kW
Maximum Fuse CurrentgG 80 A
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current (Icw)1000 A (1 s)
Breaking Capacity220–240 V: 550 A; 380–440 V: 550 A; 660–690 V: 365 A
Power Loss per Pole1.7 W
Solid Conductor Cable Cross-Section1.5–16 mm2
Stranded Conductor Cable Cross-Section2x16 mm2
Flexible Conductor Cross-Section4–10 mm2
Conductor Cross-Section with Ferrule2.5–10 mm2
Cable section (AWG/MCM)AWG 6
Conductor MaterialCopper only (individual strands may be tinned or silver-plated; conductor ends must not be soldered)
Tightening Torque3 Nm (26.4 lb-in)
Recommended Screw DriverPozidriv/Phillips PH3; slotted 1.6 x 8 mm (DIN 5264)

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