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The desynchronized neutral pole ensures the neutral opens after the phases and closes before them, reducing arcing on the neutral path. The maintained control signal means the coil holds the switch state without a pulse — power must be continuously applied to keep the contacts closed. The 40 A switching current covers most sub-distribution lighting panels in small commercial and residential buildings. The 4 NC contacts (pole contact composition) mean the switch is normally closed — it opens on loss of control voltage, providing a fail-safe that cuts power when the control signal drops. Power consumption at 6.5 W and 2.1 W reflects the coil hold and internal electronics respectively. ## Applications The Acti 9 iCT series is used in small commercial and residential electrical distribution for remote switching of lighting, heating, and other non-motor loads. Typical installations include hotel room power control, office lighting zones, and retail display circuits where a central controller or building management system sends a maintained signal to open or close multiple circuits simultaneously. Within the Schneider Acti 9 range, the iCT remote control switch sits between the iC60 miniature circuit breakers and the iSW isolating switches. It is specified by electrical contractors and panel builders who need a compact, DIN-rail-mounted way to switch lighting groups from a remote pushbutton or PLC output. The 3-pole, 40 A variant (A9C22740) is a common choice for three-phase lighting sub-distribution where each phase feeds a separate lighting group.","metaTitle":"Schneider A9C22740 Acti 9 iCT Remote Control Switch, 3-pole, 40 A, 240 V","metaDescription":"Schneider Acti 9 iCT A9C22740 remote control switch: 3-pole, 40 A switching current, 240 V coil, 4 NC contacts, IP20, clip-on mounting.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Unclassified"],"specifications":{"Depth":"60 mm","Poles":"3P + N","Width":"54 mm","Colour":"White","Height":"85 mm","Standards":"IEC/EN 61095","Cable Entry":"Bottom","Noise level":"30 dB","9 Mm Pitches":"6","Control type":"Remote control","Network type":"AC","Product name":"Acti9 iCT","Maximum power":"2.1 W at 220...240 V AC","Mounting mode":"Clip-on","Market segment":"Small commercial Residential","Technology type":"Desynchronized neutral pole","Tropicalisation":"2 conforming to EN 60947-4-1 2 conforming to EN 61095 2 conforming to IEC 1095","lifecycle_stage":"current","Condition of use":"LED lighting should be controlled as a group","Local signalling":"Action indicator","Mounting support":"35 mm symmetrical DIN rail","Pollution degree":"2","Range Of Product":"Acti9","Device short name":"iCT","Network frequency":"50 Hz","Relative humidity":"95 % at 55 °C","Tightening torque":"Control circuit: 0.8 N.m Power circuit: 3.5 N.m","Compatibility code":"ICT","Device application":"Lighting","Operating altitude":"2000 m","inrush power in VA":"53 VA","Control signal type":"Maintained","Switching frequency":"100 switching operations/day","Electrical durability":"100000 cycles IEC/EN 61095 40 A 50 Hz AC-7A 30000 cycles IEC/EN 61095 15 A 50 Hz AC-7B 30000 cycles IEC/EN 61095 50 Hz AC-7C 100000 cycles EN/IEC 60947-4-1 50 Hz AC-1 30000 cycles EN/IEC 60947-4-1 50 Hz AC-3 30000 cycles EN/IEC 60947-4-1 50 Hz AC-5a 30000 cycles EN/IEC 60947-4-1 50 Hz AC-5b","Mechanical durability":"1000000 cycles","Connections - terminals":"Control circuit: tunnel type terminals2 cable(s) 1.5 mm² rigid Control circuit: tunnel type terminals1 cable(s) 1.5...2.5 mm² rigid Power circuit: tunnel type terminals1 cable(s) 6...16 mm² flexible Power circuit: tunnel type terminals1 cable(s) 6...25 mm² rigid Control circuit: tunnel type terminals2 cable(s) 1.5...2.5 mm² flexible","IP degree of protection":"IP20 conforming to IEC 60529 IP40 (modular enclosure) conforming to IEC 60529","Pole contact composition":"4 NC","Product or component type":"Contactor","[Uc] control circuit voltage":"230...240 V AC 50 Hz","[Ui] rated insulation voltage":"440 V AC 50 Hz","[Ie] rated operational current":"40 A AC-7A 15 A AC-7B","[Ue] rated operational voltage":"220...240 V AC 50 Hz","Hold-in power consumption in VA":"6.5 VA","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-40...70 °C","Ambient air temperature for operation":"-5...60 °C","[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage":"4 kV"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$189.23","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/0497048e4ee0e34eb66cbb7bd49d492b.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/hk/en/product/A9C22740/contactor-acti9-ict-4-nc-3p+n-40-a-230-240-v-ac-50-hz/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/A9C22740/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/A9C22740","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/A9C22740 when reusing this data. 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