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Schneider Electric GC1620E5 — Reversing Contactors

Schneider Electric GC1620E5 TeSys GC Modular Contactor, 2P,

MPNGC1620E5
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Schneider Electric TeSys GC GC1620E5 modular contactor, 2-pole, 48 V AC 50 Hz control, 16 A rated, clip-on DIN rail, 1 x 18 mm module.

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Specifications

GC1620E5 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product rangeTeSys
Product nameTeSys GC
Device short nameGC16
Product or component typeModular contactor
GC1620E5 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Rated operational voltage [Ue]<= 250 V AC
Control circuit voltage [Uc]48 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)
GC1620E5 — Motor & Load
ParameterValue
Number of poles2P
Utilisation categoryAC-7A AC-7B
GC1620E5 — 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
GC1620E5 — 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
GC1620E5 — 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
GC1620E5 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsIEC 61095 IEC 60947-5

Product details

The 48 V AC control coil is the main spec to match against your BOM — this contactor will not pull in on 24 V or 110 V. The coil holds between 0.85 and 1.1 Uc at 50 Hz and drops out between 0.2 and 0.75 Uc, so a control transformer must deliver at least 40.8 V at the coil terminals under load. Inrush power is 15 VA at 20 °C; steady-state heat dissipation is 1.3 W at 50/60 Hz, which matters for thermal budgeting inside a sealed enclosure. The associated fuse recommendation is 16 A gL at up to 440 V for the power circuit; use that to coordinate upstream protection. Electrical durability is 100,000 cycles under AC-7A or AC-7B duty; mechanical durability is 1,000,000 cycles. Maximum operating rate is 300 cycles per hour at 50 °C. For high-duty-cycle applications like frequent conveyor indexing, check that the 300 cyc/h limit is not exceeded.

The contactor is 17.5 mm wide (one 18 mm module), 81 mm tall, and 62.5 mm deep. Screw-clamp terminals accept up to 6 mm² solid or flexible wire on the power side and 2.5 mm² on the control side. Tightening torque is 0.8 N.m for both. IP20 protection (fingers) out of the box; IP40 when installed in an enclosure per VDE 0106.

Frequently asked questions

What is the control voltage for the GC1620E5?

The control circuit voltage is 48 V AC at 50 Hz. The coil operates between 0.85 and 1.1 Uc (40.8 to 52.8 V) and drops out between 0.2 and 0.75 Uc (9.6 to 36 V).

What standards does the GC1620E5 comply with?

It complies with IEC 61095 and IEC 60947-5, covering electromechanical contactors and control circuit devices. Rated insulation voltage is 500 V per those standards.

What is the rated current and breaking capacity?

The contactor is rated for 16 A in the power circuit. Breaking and making capacity is 40 A at 400 V AC per IEC 61095. The associated fuse recommendation is 16 A gL at up to 440 V.

MPN
GC1620E5