What the 11 A rating means for motor switching
The A12-30-10-80: The 11 A figure is the rated operational current in AC-3 duty — the category for starting and switching off squirrel-cage motors during running.
Lifecycle status — discontinued, sourced through surplus
Sourcing runs through independent surplus and broker channels.
Panel fit and auxiliary contact configuration
The A12-30-10-80 is a 3-pole IEC contactor on the A12 frame with one built-in N.O. auxiliary contact. The 240 V AC coil draws from the control transformer; the auxiliary can be used for a holding circuit or status feedback to the PLC.