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Schneider Electric GC2511B5 TeSys GC Modular Contactor, 2P,

MPNGC2511B5
Obsolete

Schneider Electric TeSys GC GC25 modular contactor, 2-pole, 24 V AC 50 Hz control, clip-on DIN rail mount, 1 x 18 mm module width.

Schneider Electric GC2511B5 datasheet (PDF)
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Specifications

GC2511B5 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product rangeTeSys
Product nameTeSys GC
Device short nameGC25
Product or component typeModular contactor
GC2511B5 — 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)
GC2511B5 — Motor & Load
ParameterValue
Number of poles2P
Utilisation categoryAC-7B AC-7A
GC2511B5 — 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
GC2511B5 — 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
GC2511B5 — 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
GC2511B5 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsIEC 61095 IEC 60947-5

Product details

Control and power circuit ratings

The GC2511B5: The control circuit is rated 24 V AC at 50 Hz, with an inrush power of 15 VA at 20 °C and a holding dissipation of 1.3 W at 50/60 Hz. The power circuit is rated for utilisation categories AC-7A and AC-7B, covering motor control, heating, and lighting loads. The rated breaking and making capacity is 68 A at 400 V AC for the power circuit, per IEC 61095.

Durability and operating conditions

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 contactor withstands shocks of 10 Gn (open) and 15 Gn (closed) for 11 ms, and vibrations of 2 Gn (open) or 3 Gn (closed) from 5 to 300 Hz.

Dimensions are 81 mm high, 17.5 mm wide, and 62.5 mm deep. The white housing carries IP20 protection (VDE 0106) and IP40 when enclosed. Screw-clamp terminals accept up to 6 mm² solid or flexible wire for the power circuit.

Standards compliance

The contactor is designed to IEC 61095 and IEC 60947-5. The rated insulation voltage (Ui) is 500 V per IEC 61095 and VDE 0110. The associated fuse rating for the power circuit is 25 A gL at up to 440 V.

Frequently asked questions

What is the control voltage for the GC2511B5?

The control circuit voltage is 24 V AC at 50 Hz. The operating limits are 0.85 to 1.1 Uc at 50 Hz, and the drop-out voltage is 0.2 to 0.75 Uc at 50 Hz.

What applications is the GC2511B5 rated for?

The utilisation categories are AC-7A and AC-7B, which cover motor control, heating, and lighting loads. The rated breaking and making capacity is 68 A at 400 V AC.

What is the mounting and dimensions of the GC2511B5?

It clips onto a DIN rail and occupies one 18 mm module. Dimensions are 81 mm high, 17.5 mm wide, and 62.5 mm deep.

What standards does the GC2511B5 comply with?

It complies with IEC 61095 and IEC 60947-5. The rated insulation voltage is 500 V per IEC 61095 and VDE 0110.

MPN
GC2511B5