Typical Technical Parameters
Specification Details (Typical for ConVac Family)
Product Type Medium‑Voltage Vacuum Contactor
Series / Platform ConVac, ABB Medium‑Voltage Contactors
Rated Voltage (Insulation / Use) up to 12 kV AC (IEC)
Rated Current Up to ~400 A continuing load
Rated Short‑Circuit Capacity Up to 6 kA without fuses; up to 50 kA with appropriate medium‑voltage fuses
Switching Technology Vacuum interrupter contacts
Contact Configuration 3‑pole (three‑phase)
Suitable Load Types Motors (AC‑3/AC‑4 class), transformers, capacitor banks
Standards Compliance IEC 62271‑106 (medium‑voltage contactors) and variants; UL347, CSA C22.2 for North America (varies by version)
Operating Temperature Range Typically −30 °C to +55 °C
Mechanical Life High cycle life (design for heavy switching frequency)
Installation Fixed or withdrawable mounting (depending on variant)
Auxiliary Equipment Coil, closing/shunt releases, position switches, mechanical latching options
Typical Applications Motor switching, transformer switching, capacitor bank control, industrial and utility switchgear
The ABB ConVac series are medium‑voltage vacuum contactors engineered for switching and control of electrical loads in medium‑voltage systems. These contactors use vacuum interrupter technology to provide reliable making, carrying, and breaking of normal operating currents for motors, transformers, capacitor banks, and other heavy loads. ConVac vacuum contactors are designed to support frequent switching operations, operate in harsh environments, and integrate easily into electrical equipment such as motor control centers, switchgear, and capacitor switching panels