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Schneider Electric GC1610M6 — Reversing Contactors

Schneider Electric GC1610M6 TeSys GC Modular Contactor, 1P,

MPNGC1610M6
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Schneider Electric TeSys GC GC1610M6 modular contactor, 1-pole, 220-240 V AC 60 Hz coil, 16 A rated, 40 A breaking capacity, DIN rail mount, 17.5 mm width.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

GC1610M6 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product rangeTeSys
Product nameTeSys GC
Device short nameGC16
Product or component typeModular contactor
GC1610M6 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Rated operational voltage [Ue]<= 250 V AC
Control circuit voltage [Uc]220...240 V AC 60 Hz
Control circuit typeAC at 60 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)
GC1610M6 — Motor & Load
ParameterValue
Number of poles1P
Utilisation categoryAC-7B AC-7A
GC1610M6 — 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
GC1610M6 — 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
GC1610M6 — 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
GC1610M6 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsIEC 60947-5 IEC 61095

Product details

The control coil is wound for 220...240 V AC at 60 Hz, with a drop-out range of 0.2...0.75 Uc and an operational pickup range of 0.85...1.1 Uc at 50 Hz below 50 °C. Inrush power at 20 °C is 15 VA at 50 Hz, and steady-state heat dissipation runs 1.3 W at 50/60 Hz.

Rated breaking capacity is 40 A at 400 V for the power circuit per IEC 61095 — this is the fault-clearing capability, not the continuous rating. Rated insulation voltage (Ui) is 500 V per IEC 61095 and VDE 0110, giving headroom for 400 V line-to-line systems. Electrical durability is rated at 100,000 cycles for both AC-7A and AC-7B duty, with mechanical durability at 1,000,000 cycles. Maximum operating rate is 300 cycles per hour at 50 °C. The associated fuse recommendation is 16 A gL at up to 440 V for the power circuit. Average impedance is 2.5 mOhm at Ith 16 A, 50 Hz for the power circuit, translating to about 0.65 W dissipation per pole. Operating time is 10...25 ms opening and 10...30 ms closing.

Clip-on mounting to a DIN rail, 17.5 mm wide (one 18 mm module), 81 mm tall, 62.5 mm deep. Screw clamp terminals on both control and power circuits, torqued to 0.8 N.m. Power circuit accepts up to 6 mm² flexible or solid wire; control circuit accepts up to 2.5 mm² flexible with or without cable end. IP20 protection per VDE 0106 (IP40 in an enclosure). Operating altitude up to 3000 m, and the contactor can be mounted at up to 30° from vertical. Protective treatment is TC (tropicalised coating) for humidity resistance.

Compliance documentation covers IEC 60947-5 and IEC 61095 standards. The part carries no explicit UL/CSA listing in the evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What standards does the GC1610M6 comply with?

It complies with IEC 60947-5 and IEC 61095. IP20 protection per VDE 0106 (IP40 in an enclosure).

MPN
GC1610M6