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Schneider Electric GC2502E5 — Reversing Contactors

Schneider Electric GC2502E5 TeSys GC Modular Contactor, 48 V

MPNGC2502E5
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Schneider Electric TeSys GC modular contactor, GC2502E5, 2-pole, 48 V AC 50 Hz control, AC-7A/AC-7B utilisation, DIN-rail mount.

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

Specifications

GC2502E5 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product rangeTeSys
Product nameTeSys GC
Device short nameGC25
Product or component typeModular contactor
GC2502E5 — 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)
GC2502E5 — Motor & Load
ParameterValue
Number of poles2P
Utilisation categoryAC-7A AC-7B
GC2502E5 — 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
GC2502E5 — 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
GC2502E5 — 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
GC2502E5 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsIEC 61095

Product details

The contactor clips onto a standard DIN rail, occupying a single 18 mm module width, which keeps panel layout dense and predictable for a 2-pole device.

The 48 V AC 50 Hz coil pulls 15 VA inrush at 20 °C and dissipates 1.3 W holding power — a modest draw that a small control transformer can support, but the drop-out threshold of 0.2...0.75 Uc means the coil releases reliably even on a sagging line, which matters for undervoltage protection schemes. Electrical durability is 100,000 cycles for both AC-7A and AC-7B duty; mechanical durability is 1,000,000 cycles. For a lighting or small-motor application cycling a few times per hour, that translates to years of service before a planned replacement. Operating time is 10...25 ms opening and 10...30 ms closing — fast enough for most switching sequences, but not a high-speed transfer switch. The maximum operating rate is 300 cycles per hour at 50 °C.

The 17.5 mm width and 81 mm height let it slot into a standard 18 mm DIN-rail grid alongside other TeSys GC modular devices — breakers, timers, auxiliary contact blocks — without wasting rail space. Screw-clamp terminals on both control and power circuits accept up to 6 mm² solid or flexible cable on the power side, which is adequate for the 25 A fuse rating. Torque to 0.8 N·m on all terminals.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key ratings for the GC2502E5?

It is a 2-pole modular contactor with a 48 V AC 50 Hz coil, rated for AC-7A and AC-7B utilisation categories per IEC 61095. Breaking and making capacity is 68 A at 400 V AC. It occupies one 18 mm DIN-rail module.

What loads can the GC2502E5 switch?

It is rated for lighting, heating, and motor control applications under AC-7A (resistive and small inductive loads) and AC-7B (motor loads) duty classes.

What is the mounting and wiring requirement?

It clips onto a standard DIN rail. Screw-clamp terminals accept up to 6 mm² cable on the power circuit and 2.5 mm² on the control circuit, torqued to 0.8 N·m.

MPN
GC2502E5