{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"CR1F5004U7","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"CR1F5004U7","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/CR1F5004U7","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/CR1F5004U7","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric TeSys F CR1F5004U7, magnetic contactor, 4 poles, AC-1 700 A at 440 V, coil 240 V AC 50/60 Hz, bistable.","salesMarkdown":"It's a bistable (latching) contactor, meaning the coil holds the main contacts closed with a short pulse and opens with a separate unlatching pulse, rather than requiring continuous coil power to stay engaged. Its headline rating: 700 A conventional free-air thermal current (Ith) at 40 °C for the power circuit, translating to a rated operational current of 460 A in AC-3 duty (motor switching) and 700 A in AC-1 duty (resistive loads). The utilisation categories AC-1 and AC-3 mean this contactor is equally at home switching resistive heating banks or motor loads up to its rated current. The coil is 240 V AC 50/60 Hz, with a latching consumption of 1450 VA and an unlatching consumption of 12 VA. Operating time is 40…80 ms for latching and 50…100 ms for unlatching — fast enough for most process control sequences. For a motor load, you'd size to the AC-3 rating of 460 A — that's the current it can switch on and off under full motor inrush. The AC-1 rating of 700 A is what you use for resistive loads like heater banks. Power dissipation per pole is 45 W in AC-3 duty and 88 W in AC-1 duty. That's significant heat to manage inside a panel — expect to account for 180 W (4 poles × 45 W) in a motor-switching application, or 352 W in a resistive-load application. Panel ventilation or forced cooling may be needed. Rated breaking capacity is 5000 A at 220…440 V, dropping to 2500 A at 1000 V. The control circuit is rated for insulation voltage (Ui) of 1000 V per IEC 60947-4 and 1500 V per VDE 0110 group C, meaning the coil and auxiliary circuits are well isolated from the power poles. Operating altitude is 3000 m without derating, and ambient temperature range is -15…70 °C — suitable for most indoor industrial environments. Mechanical durability is 1,000,000 cycles, with a maximum operating rate of 120 cycles per minute at 40 °C. That's a high-duty-cycle rating — this contactor can keep up with fast cycling processes like press controls or repetitive motor jogging. ## Where This Class of Part Is Used TeSys F contactors like the CR1F5004U7 are the workhorses of motor control centres (MCCs), pump panels, conveyor systems, and industrial process lines. The 4-pole configuration with all NO contacts is typical for three-phase motor switching plus a neutral pole, or for dual-load switching where two independent circuits need simultaneous make/break. The bistable (latching) design is a specific advantage in applications where continuous coil power is undesirable — for example, in energy-conscious installations, battery-backed systems, or where coil heat must be minimised. A short pulse latches the contacts closed; a second pulse opens them. No holding current means no continuous power draw and no coil heating between switching events. With protective treatment TH (tropicalisation), this contactor is suited for environments with high humidity or condensation risk — think pulp and paper mills, wastewater treatment, or outdoor enclosures in coastal areas. The part ships as a set of 10 units, so factor that into your BOM quantity planning. Dimensions are 288 mm wide × 400 mm high × 232 mm deep — a substantial footprint requiring adequate panel space and mounting rail support. Associated fuse recommendations: 800 A BS88 or gG for the power circuit, or 500 A aM for motor-protective coordination. These are the manufacturer's suggested maximums for short-circuit protection — your specific installation may require coordination with upstream devices per IEC 60947-4.","metaTitle":"Schneider TeSys F CR1F5004U7 Bistable Contactor, 700 A AC-1,","metaDescription":"Active-production TeSys F CR1F5004U7 magnetic contactor. 4-pole, 700 A Ith, AC-1/AC-3 rated. 240 VAC 50/60 Hz coil. 1000 V insulation. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Contactors"],"specifications":{"Depth":"232 mm","Range":"TeSys","Width":"288 mm","title":"CR1F5004U7","Height":"400 mm","Coil type":"Standard","description":"bistable contactor CR1-F - 4 poles - AC-1 440V 700 A - coil 240 V","Product name":"TeSys F","Operating time":"40...80 ms latching 50...100 ms unlatching","lifecycle_stage":"current","Quantity per set":"Set of 10","Average impedance":"0.18 Ohm - Ith 700 A 50 Hz for control circuit","Device short name":"CR1F","Poles description":"4P","Operating altitude":"3000 m without derating","Operating position":"+/- 5°","Average Consumption":"12 VA AC 50/60 Hz unlatching 1450 VA AC 50/60 Hz latching","Protective treatment":"TH","Utilisation category":"AC-3 AC-1","Mechanical durability":"1000000 cycles","Associated fuse rating":"800 A BS88 for power circuit 800 A gG for power circuit 500 A aM for power circuit","Maximum operating rate":"120 cyc/mn 40 °C","Rated breaking capacity":"2500 A at 1000 V for power circuit 3560 A at 600...690 V for power circuit 4500 A at 500 V for power circuit 5000 A at 220...440 V for power circuit","Product or component type":"Magnetic contactor","Irms rated making capacity":"5000 A for power circuit","Power dissipation per pole":"45 W AC-3 88 W AC-1","[Uc] control circuit voltage":"240 V AC 50/60 Hz","[Ui] rated insulation voltage":"Control circuit: 1000 V conforming to BS 775 Control circuit: 1000 V conforming to IEC 60158-1 Control circuit: 1000 V conforming to IEC 60947-4 Control circuit: 1500 V conforming to VDE 0110 group C","Control circuit voltage limits":"Latching: 0.85...1.1 Uc Unlatching: 0.85...1.1 Uc","Power Pole Contact Composition":"4 NO","[Ie] rated operational current":"460 A (at 500 A (at 700 A (at <40 °C) AC/DC AC-1 for power circuit","[Ue] rated operational voltage":"Power circuit: 1000 V AC Power circuit: 1000 V DC","Ambient air temperature for operation":"-15...70 °C","[Ith] conventional free air thermal current":"700 A (at 40 °C) for power circuit"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/2946c399099eded8ca2b11e85bb369ec.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/uk/en/product/CR1F5004U7/bistable-contactor-cr1f-4-poles-ac1-440v-700-a-coil-240-v/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What are the key current ratings for the CR1F5004U7?","answer":"The conventional free-air thermal current (Ith) is 700 A at 40 °C. Rated operational current (Ie) is 460 A in AC-3 duty (motor switching) and 700 A in AC-1 duty (resistive loads)."},{"question":"What is the coil voltage and consumption?","answer":"The control circuit voltage (Uc) is 240 V AC 50/60 Hz. Average consumption is 12 VA during unlatching and 1450 VA during latching. The coil is standard type, not a DC or low-power variant."},{"question":"What protection and coordination fuses are recommended?","answer":"The manufacturer recommends 800 A BS88 or gG fuses for the power circuit, or 500 A aM fuses for motor-protective coordination. These are maximum ratings; final selection depends on upstream device coordination per IEC 60947-4."},{"question":"What is the operating temperature range and altitude rating?","answer":"Ambient air temperature for operation is -15 to 70 °C. Operating altitude is 3000 m without derating. The contactor also carries protective treatment TH for tropical/humid environments."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/CR1F5004U7","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/CR1F5004U7 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}