The Eaton XTCE012BC01 is an add-on auxiliary contact block specifically designed to mount onto the side of compatible Eaton contactors (like the DILM12 series) to provide additional normally-open (NO) and/or normally-closed (NC) contacts for control circuit signaling and interlocking.
Parameter Specification
Manufacturer & Model Eaton XTCE012BC01
Product Series XTC Series Auxiliary Contact Block
Contact Configuration 1 Normally Open (NO) + 1 Normally Closed (NC)
Rated Operational Current (Ie) AC-15: 3 A @ 230/400 V AC
DC-13: 0.2 A @ 24 V DC
Utilization Category (Control Circuit) AC-15: For switching AC electromagnetic loads (e.g., relay, contactor coils).
DC-13: For switching DC electromagnetic loads.
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 690 V
Conventional Free-Air Thermal Current (Ith) 10 A
Maximum Permissible Wire Size 2.5 mm² (14 AWG), screw clamp terminals.
Electrical Endurance > 10 million operations (at rated load).
Mechanical Endurance > 20 million operations.
Degree of Protection IP20 (when mounted on contactor and installed inside an enclosure).
Ambient Temperature Range -25°C to +60°C
Mounting Method Side-mounted onto compatible Eaton contactors (e.g., DILM7 to DILM150).
Standards & Approvals IEC/EN 60947-5-1, CE, CCC, etc.
Material (Contact) Silver Alloy
Primary Function Provides additional NO and NC contacts that are mechanically operated by the main contactor's movement, allowing for control circuit expansion (e.g., signaling to a PLC, interlocking, pilot light control).