Technical Data · Publication 100-TD013 · Rockwell Automation
Bulletin 100-C IEC Contactor — Technical Data (100-TD013)
Full specifications, catalog breakdown, coil data, and life-load curves for the Allen-Bradley Bulletin 100-C / 104-C IEC contactor family (9...97 A, up to 55 kW / 75 HP). Mirrored from Rockwell Automation Publication 100-TD013.
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Specifications
Main-Pole Electrical
| AC-3 current range (Ie, 400/415V) | 9, 12, 16, 23, 30, 37, 43, 55, 60, 72, 85, 97 A |
|---|---|
| AC-3 power @ 400V (kW) | 4 / 5.5 / 7.5 / 11 / 15 / 18.5 / 22 / 30 / 32 / 40 / 45 / 55 kW |
| AC-3 power @ 480V (HP) | 5 / 7.5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 40 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 75 HP |
| AC-4 current @ 200,000 ops (400V) | 4.3 / 6.6 / 9 / 9 / 12 / 14 / 16.5 / 22 / 25.5 / 31 / 38 / 44 A |
| AC-1 thermal current Ith (40 °C) | 32 – 130 A depending on frame size |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690V (IEC) / 600V (UL, CSA) |
| Rated impulse withstand Uimp | 6 kV |
| Short-time withstand Icw (10 s) | 170 – 840 A (frame dependent) |
| Poles | 3-pole standard; 4-pole variants (C09...C23, C40, C90) |
Coil Data
| AC coil voltages | 24, 110, 120, 200-220, 208-240, 230, 240, 277, 400-415, 440, 480V |
|---|---|
| DC coil voltages (conventional) | 12, 24, 36-48, 48-72, 72, 110, 110-125, 220, 220-250V |
| Coil frequency | 50 Hz, 60 Hz, or 50/60 Hz |
| AC pick-up threshold | 0.85 – 1.1 x Us |
| AC drop-out threshold | 0.3 – 0.6 x Us |
| AC inrush (pick-up) VA | 75 / 105 / 135 / 235 / 400 VA (by frame size) |
| AC sealed (hold-in) VA/W | 9.5/2.7 to 24/9 VA/W |
| DC electronic coil range | EQ/EJ/EW/EY/ED/EA codes; built-in surge suppression |
| Insulation class | Class F per IEC 60085 / UL Class 105 |
| Closing delay (AC) | 15 – 40 ms |
| Opening delay (AC) | 10 – 60 ms |
Auxiliary Contacts
| Internal aux on main contactor | 1 N.O. or 1 N.C. (suffix ...10 / ...01) |
|---|---|
| Front-mount add-on blocks | 100-FA / 100-FB / 100-FC series; 1, 2, or 4 poles |
| Side-mount add-on blocks | 100-SB01 / SB10 / SB11 / SB20 / SBL11 |
| Max total aux contacts | 8 (AC: 4 N.O. + 4 N.C.; DC: 2 N.O. + 2 N.C.) |
| Aux AC-15 rating @ 230V | 10 A internal / 5.5 A front / 3 A bifurcated |
| Aux thermal current Ith | 20 A (internal), 10 A (add-on blocks) |
| UL switching capacity | A600 (AC) / P600 or Q600 (DC) |
| Mirror contact / Mechanically Linked | IEC 60947-4-1 Annex F and IEC 60947-5-1 Annex L compliant |
Mechanical & Environmental
| Main terminal torque | 1.5 – 2.0 N·m (C09-C23), 2.5 – 3.5 N·m (C30-C43), 4.5 – 6 N·m (C55-C97) |
|---|---|
| Coil terminal torque | 1.0 – 1.5 N·m |
| Main wire range (UL/CSA) | 16-10 AWG (C09-C23), 14-4 AWG (C30-C55), 14-1 AWG (C60-C97) |
| Mechanical life (AC control) | 13 million ops (C09-C43); 6-12 million (C55-C97) |
| Electrical life AC-3 @ 400V | 1.0 – 1.3 million ops |
| Max switching frequency | 250 ops/hour (C09-C12), 200 (C16-C55), 120 (C60-C97) |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +60 °C; 15% derate at 70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -55 to +80 °C |
| Max altitude | 2000 m (above: derate per IEC 60947-1) |
| Enclosure / protection | IP2X, finger- and back-of-hand proof per VDE 0106 pt 100 |
| Mounting | Panel mount or 35 mm DIN rail |
| Weight (non-reversing AC) | 0.39 kg (C09-C23) to 1.45 kg (C60-C97) |
Catalog Number Format
How to read an Allen-Bradley 100 catalog number. Each position encodes a specific configuration attribute.
Position
Meaning
Example
100
Bulletin prefix (contactor); 104 = factory reversing pair
100 = single contactor
-C
Frame family (C = standard IEC; S-C = safety; K = miniature)
-C
09...97
AC-3 current rating (A): 09, 12, 16, 23, 30, 37, 43, 55, 60, 72, 85, 97
23 = 23 A, 11 kW @ 400V
Coil code (2 chars)
Voltage + frequency: D=110V/50Hz, KA=240V/50-60, KF=230V/50-60, B=480V/60, T=400-415V/50, L=208-240V/50-60; DC: ZJ=24V, ED=110V electronic
D10 = 110V/50Hz coil, 1 N.O. aux
10 / 01 / 00
Internal auxiliary contact: 10 = 1 N.O., 01 = 1 N.C., 00 = none (C30+)
10 = 1 N.O. aux
200 / 300 / 400
4-pole main contact config: 400 = 4 N.O., 300 = 3 N.O. + 1 N.C., 200 = 2 N.O. + 2 N.C.
400 = 4-pole 4 N.O.
U (prefix to coil code)
Load-side coil terminations (default is line-side)
100-C09UD10 = 110V coil on load side
Certifications & Compliance
UL 508 Listed (cULus File E3125, Guide NLDX/NLDX7)
CSA C22.2 No. 14 Certified
CE Marked per EN/IEC 60947-4-1
IEC 60947-4-1 Type 2 coordination
CCC (China Compulsory Certification)
RCM / C-Tick (Australia/New Zealand)
KC (South Korea, 100-E family)
EAC (Eurasian Customs Union, 100-E family)
SUVA Third-Party Certified (100S-C safety variants)
IEC 60947-5-1 Annex L — Mechanically Linked Contacts
IEC 60947-4-1 Annex F — Mirror Contacts
RoHS compliant (Directive 2002/95/IEC-EU-RoHS)
Document Contents
Full PDF covers the following topics in detail:
- Full product-line overview comparing 100-K / 100-C / 100-E and the 100S-C / 100S-E safety variants with feature and certification matrix
- Product selection tables for 3-pole, 4-pole, and reversing 100-C / 104-C contactors showing AC-1/AC-3/AC-4 current and kW/HP by voltage
- Complete coil voltage code chart for AC (24...480V) and DC conventional plus electronic (EQ/EJ/EW/EY/ED/EA) coils
- Line- vs. load-side coil terminal position ordering (U prefix) for retrofit-friendly layouts
- Device-combination tables for internal, front-mounted, and side-mounted auxiliary contact blocks (100-F, 100-SB series) per IEC 60947-1/-4-1
- Accessories: surge suppressors, mechanical interlocks (100-KMCH), pneumatic timers, bimetallic + electronic overload relays (Bulletin 193)
- Main-circuit specification tables: AC-1, AC-2/3, AC-4, AC-6a (transformer), AC-6b (capacitor), AC-7a/b, AC-8a/b, DC-1, DC-3, DC-5 duty ratings
- Short-circuit coordination data for DIN gG, BS88, UL Class CC/J/K5/RK5 fuses and UL inverse-time circuit breakers up to 100 kA SCCR
- Coil pick-up/drop-out thresholds, coil consumption (VA/W), and operating (closing/opening) times for every coil type
- Life-load curves (AC-3/AC-4 contact wear vs. operations) and mechanical lifespan data (6...13 million ops)
- Approximate dimensions and DIN-rail mounting drawings for every frame size across the 100-C, 100S-C, 100-E and 100S-E families
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between AC-3 and AC-4 duty, and which rating should I use?
AC-3 is the standard squirrel-cage induction motor duty: starting, running, and switching off a motor already up to speed (inrush = 6\u00d7 Ie, break = 1\u00d7 Ie). AC-4 is heavy duty: plugging, reversing, or jogging (inrush and break both at 6\u00d7 Ie). For a 100-C contactor the AC-4 current rating at 200,000 operations is roughly half the AC-3 rating \u2014 e.g., 100-C23 is 23 A AC-3 but only 9 A AC-4. Size up if your load plugs or jogs.
How do I pick a 100-C frame size for a 10 HP motor at 480V?
At 480V three-phase, 10 HP needs roughly 14 A full-load. From Table 10 in publication 100-TD013, 100-C16 is rated 10 HP at 460V AC-3 and 100-C23 is rated 15 HP \u2014 so 100-C16 is the minimum code-correct choice and 100-C23 is the conservative choice with headroom. Always size the overload relay (Bulletin 193) to the motor nameplate FLA, not the contactor rating.
Are 100-C contactors field-convertible to reversing (104-C) assemblies?
Yes. A 104-C reversing assembly is two 100-C contactors plus the 100-KMCH mechanical interlock and 100-KPR wiring kit, pre-assembled at the factory. You can build the same thing in the field from two matching 100-C contactors plus the interlock and wiring kit \u2014 the catalog-number benefit of ordering 104-C is just that it ships pre-wired.
Which overload relays are compatible with Bulletin 100-C contactors?
Bulletin 193 solid-state overload relays and Bulletin 193 bimetallic overload relays mount directly to the line or load side of any 100-C frame. Publication 100-TD013 lists them as the recommended partners throughout the product-line overview. For miniature 100-K contactors, the compatible overload is Bulletin 193-K.
What's a "Mirror Contact" and why do 100S-C contactors have them?
A Mirror Contact is a normally-closed auxiliary contact that is mechanically guaranteed NOT to close if any main pole welds shut \u2014 per IEC 60947-4-1 Annex F. Safety-category feedback circuits rely on this: if the main contacts weld, the N.C. mirror contact stays open, telling the safety controller that the contactor failed. 100S-C safety contactors additionally meet IEC 60947-5-1 Annex L (Mechanically Linked Contacts) and carry SUVA third-party certification.
Can I order a 100-C contactor with coil terminals on the load side?
Yes \u2014 insert a \"U\" immediately before the coil voltage code. Example: 100-C09D10 (line- side coil, 110V/50 Hz, 1 N.O. aux) becomes 100-C09UD10 for the load-side variant. All 100-C and 104-C contactors support both orientations; line-side is shipped by default.
What is the main terminal tightening torque for a 100-C30 contactor?
Per Table 17 in publication 100-TD013, frame sizes C30 through C43 use 2.5 \u2013 3.5 N\u00b7m (22 \u2013 31 lb\u00b7in) on the main power terminals, accepting 2.5 \u2013 16 mm\u00b2 wire (14 \u2013 4 AWG). Smaller C09 \u2013 C23 frames use 1.5 \u2013 2.0 N\u00b7m; larger C55 \u2013 C97 frames step up to 4.5 \u2013 6 N\u00b7m. Coil terminals across the whole family take 1.0 \u2013 1.5 N\u00b7m.
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