Overview
The DPE65BD is a 3-pole IEC contactor in the Schneider Easy TeSys range, rated for 65 A and switching 80 A with a 40 hp motor load at 480 V AC, energized by a 24 V DC coil. It carries cULus certification and meets CSA C22.2 No 14, EN 60947-4-1, EN 60947-5-1, IEC 60947-4-1, IEC 60947-5-1, and UL 60947-4-1 standards, making it panel-ready for North American and IEC installations.
Sizing and selection
The DPE65BD switches 80 A and handles 40 hp, compared to 60 A and 25 hp for the DPE40B7.
Schneider lists the DPE65BD as active production; no obsolescence notice is published, so it remains available through standard distribution channels for new builds and replacement orders.