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Schneider Electric GC1610B5 TeSys GC Modular Contactor, 24 V

MPNGC1610B5
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Schneider Electric TeSys GC GC1610B5 modular contactor, 1P, 24 V AC 50 Hz, rated breaking capacity 40 A at 400 V, DIN rail clip-on, IEC 61095 / IEC 60947-5.

Schneider Electric GC1610B5 datasheet (PDF)
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Specifications

GC1610B5 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product rangeTeSys
Product nameTeSys GC
Device short nameGC16
Product or component typeModular contactor
GC1610B5 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Rated operational voltage [Ue]<= 250 V AC
Control circuit voltage [Uc]24 V AC 50 Hz
Control circuit typeAC at 50 Hz
Control circuit voltage limitsDrop-out: 0.2...0.75 Uc at 50 Hz (at Operational: 0.85...1.1 Uc at 50 Hz (at <50 °C)
Rated insulation voltage [Ui]500 V conforming to IEC 61095 500 V conforming to VDE 0110
Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]4 kV
Inrush power15 VA 50 Hz (at 20 °C)
Hold-in power consumption3.8 VA 50 Hz (at 20 °C)
GC1610B5 — Motor & Load
ParameterValue
Number of poles1P
Utilisation categoryAC-7B AC-7A
GC1610B5 — Switching & Durability
ParameterValue
Operating time (close/open)10...25 ms opening 10...30 ms closing
Control typeRemote control
Electrical durabilityAC-7A: 100000 cycles AC-7B: 100000 cycles
Mechanical durability1000000 cycles
GC1610B5 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Connections / terminalsControl circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 2.5 mm²flexible without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 2.5 mm²flexible without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 2.5 mm²flexible with cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 1.5 mm²flexible with cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 1.5 mm²solid without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 1.5 mm²solid without cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 6 mm²flexible without cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 4 mm²flexible without cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 6 mm²flexible with cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 1.5 mm²flexible with cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 cable(s) 6 mm²solid without cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 cable(s) 4 mm²solid without cable end
Terminal tightening torqueControl circuit: 0.8 N.m - on screw clamp terminals Power circuit: 0.8 N.m - on screw clamp terminals
Height81 mm
Width17.5 mm
Depth62.5 mm
GC1610B5 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature-5...50 °C
Storage ambient temperature-40...70 °C
IP degree of protectionIP40 conforming to VDE 0106 (in enclosure) IP20 conforming to VDE 0106
Operating altitude<= 3000 m
Protective treatmentTC
Vibration & shock resistanceShocks contactor open: 10 Gn for 11 ms Shocks contactor closed: 15 Gn for 11 ms Vibrations contactor open: 2 Gn, 5...300 Hz Vibrations contactor closed: 3 Gn, 5...300 Hz
GC1610B5 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsIEC 61095 IEC 60947-5

Product details

Part identification and compliance

It is certified to IEC 61095 and IEC 60947-5, covering both household and industrial switching duties. The rated breaking capacity is 40 A at 400 V AC for the power circuit per IEC 61095, with a corresponding making capacity of 40 A at 400 V AC.

Duty and application

Rated for utilisation categories AC-7A and AC-7B, this contactor is specified for lighting, heating, and motor control loads. Electrical durability is 100,000 cycles under both AC-7A and AC-7B; mechanical durability is 1,000,000 cycles. The maximum operating rate is 300 cycles per hour at 50 °C. The average impedance of the power circuit is 2.5 mOhm at Ith 16 A, 50 Hz, with a power dissipation per pole of 0.65 W and total heat dissipation of 1.3 W at 50/60 Hz.

Clip-on mounting on DIN rail; the body occupies a single 18 mm module width (17.5 mm) with a depth of 62.5 mm and height of 81 mm. Screw clamp terminals accept up to 6 mm² flexible or solid on the power circuit and 2.5 mm² on the control circuit. Tightening torque is 0.8 N.m for both circuits. The contactor is rated IP20 (body) and IP40 when installed in an enclosure per VDE 0106. Operating position allows up to 30° from vertical.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key ratings for GC1610B5?

Rated breaking capacity is 40 A at 400 V AC for the power circuit per IEC 61095. Control voltage is 24 V AC 50 Hz. Utilisation categories are AC-7A and AC-7B for lighting, heating, and motor control loads.

What compliance documentation does GC1610B5 have?

The contactor is certified to IEC 61095 and IEC 60947-5. Rated insulation voltage is 500 V conforming to IEC 61095 and VDE 0110. Protection degrees are IP20 (body) and IP40 (in enclosure) per VDE 0106.

What is the physical size of GC1610B5?

Width is 17.5 mm (one 18 mm module), height 81 mm, depth 62.5 mm. It clips onto DIN rail.

MPN
GC1610B5