Definite Purpose Contactors

Product Overview


Click to enlarge - 400-1_5-1
2-pole
Click to enlarge - 400DP_4-pole_top_GS
4-pole

Bulletin 400


The Allen-Bradley Bulletin 400 Definite Purpose contactors are specifically designed for applications such as air-conditioning, refrigeration, resistive heating, data processing and food service equipment, pumps, and compressors.

Box lugs are standard on 40 A contactors and larger. A maximum of two auxiliary contact blocks (one on each side, four contacts max.) can be field installed.


Features Include:


Standards Compliance and Certifications

Standards Compliance

UL 508
CSA C22.2 No. 14
EN/IEC 60947-4-1


Certifications

UL Recognized (File No. E3125, Guide No. NLDX2)
CSA Certified (File No. LR1234)
CE Marked
SEMKO Certified


Your order must include: 1) complete cat. no. of selected contactor, and 2) auxiliary contacts, if required.

Catalog Number Explanation

400 DP40    N    A    3 K
      a    b    c    d    e

a    b    c    d
Current Rating Enclosure Code Nominal Coil Voltage Number of Poles
Code Full Load Amps [A] Code Enclosure Code 50/60 Hz Frequency Code Description
DP25 20/25 N No enclosure/no exceptions J 24 1 1 pole
DP30 30   D 120 2 2 poles
DP40 40 A 208/240 3 3 poles
DP50 50 F 277 4 4 poles
DP60 60 LF 347  
DP75 75 B 480
DP90 90  

e    e (cont'd)
Modifications Modifications
Code Description 3-Pole — 20/25, 30, and 40 A only (SER A)
B Box lug with DP25 or DP30 in 2nd position Code Description
D 400-DRA factory attached to DP (20/25…40 A) AB1 Auxiliary contact – 1 N.O./1 N.C. with Quick Connect
E 2 poles with 3-pole base A1 Auxiliary contact – SPDT with QC
K #6-32 screw coil terminal with DP25, DP30, or DP40 in 2nd position A2 Auxiliary contact – 2 SPDT with QC
R Ring terminal for DP40…DP90 3-Pole — 50…90 A only
S #10-32 SEMS terminal Code Description
T Coil terminals down AB Auxiliary contact – 1 N.O./1 N.C. with QC
U Coil terminals on load side (T1/2, T2/4, T3/6) without quick connect line/load terminals A Auxiliary contact – SPDT with QC
X Without quick connect terminals on line and load 4-Pole — 20/25, 30, and 40 A only (SER A)
  Code Description
AB4 Auxiliary contact – 1 N.O./1 N.C. with QC
A4 Auxiliary contact – SPDT with QC
3- and 4-Pole (SER B) — 20/25, 30, and 40 A only
Code Description
AB5 Auxiliary contact – 1 N.O./1 N.C. with QC
A5 Auxiliary contact – SPDT with QC
AA5 Auxiliary contact – 2 SPDT with QC

Quick Selection Table

Contactors

   Number of Poles FLA Rating
[A]
Arc
Cover
Standard Termination Certifications Page
Number
Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-1 1 20…30 Optional #10-32 screw with 1/4 in. QC Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-2 20/25…40 FLA 1- and 2-Pole
40 Box lug
(option available to accept ring terminals)
Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-4 2 20…30 #10-32 screw with 1/4 in. QC Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-3
40 Box lug
(option available to accept ring terminals)
Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-5 3 20…30 Standard #10-32 screw with 1/4 in. QC Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-2 20/25…40 FLA 3-Pole
Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-8 40 Box lug
(option available to accept ring terminals)
Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-3
Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-12 3 50, 60 Standard Box lug
(option available to accept ring terminals)
Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-2 50…90 FLA 3-Pole
Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-15 75, 90 Standard Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-3
Click to enlarge - 400DP_4-pole_top_GS 4 20…30 Standard #10-32 screw with 1/4 in. QC Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-2 20/25…40 FLA 4-Pole
40 Box lug
(option available to accept ring terminals)
Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-3
  

Product Selection

Your order must include: 1) complete cat. no. of selected contactor, and 2) auxiliary contacts, if required.

Build a Catalog Number


20/25…40 FLA 1- and 2-Pole

Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-1      Click to enlarge - 400-1_5-1

1-Pole Contactor with Shunt

2-Pole Contactor with
Optional Arc Cover

Full Load Amps
[A]
Number of Poles Maximum Continuous
Ampere Rating [A]
Line Voltage
[V AC]
Locked Rotor Current
[A]
Resistive Current Rating
[A]
Voltage
[V]
Max. Single Phase Hp Cat. No.
Tungsten Lamp LoadsT  Ballast Lighting Load‡ 
20/25¬  1 25 240/277 150 30 120 1 400-DP25NÄ1
480 50 30 240 2
600 40 30
20/25¬  2 25 240/277 150 35 120 2 400-DP25NÄ2
480 125 35 240 3
600 100 35
30¬  1 28 240/277 150 40 120 1 400-DP30NÄ1
480 75 40 240 2
600 50 40
30¬  2 28 240/277 150 40 120 2 400-DP30NÄ2
480 125 40 240 3
600 100 40
40¬  1 35 240/277 240 50 120 3 400-DP40NÄ1
480 200 50 240 7.5
600 160 50
40¬  2 35 240/277 240 50 120 3 400-DP40NÄ2
480 200 50 240 7.5
600 160 50
  
¬ Coil terminal screws are not available on 1- and 2-pole contactors.
T Max. 480V line 277V load
‡ Fluorescent

Ä AC Coil Voltage Code for 1- and 2-Pole Contactors

The cat. no. as listed is incomplete. Select a coil voltage code from the table below to complete the cat. no.
Example: Cat. No. 400-DP25NÄ1 becomes Cat. No. 400-DP25NJ1. For other voltages, consult your local Rockwell Automation sales office or Allen‑Bradley distributor.


  [V] 24 120 208/240 277 480
Code J D A F B
  

Coil Technical Data

  20/25…40 A One-Pole Contactors 20/25…40 A Two-Pole Contactors
Nominal AC Coil Voltage [V] 24 120 208/240 277 480 24 120 208/240 277 480
Maximum Pickup Volts 18 88 177 221 384 18 88 177 221 384
Drop-Out Volts Range 6…15 20…70 40…140 50…165 150…270 6…15 20…70 40…140 50…165 150…270
Nominal Inrush VA 50 Hz 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 37 37 37 37 37
60 Hz 20 20 20 20 20 35 35 35 35 35
Nominal Sealed VA 50 Hz 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8
60 Hz 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 7 7 7 7 7
Nominal DC Resistance (W) 16.5 420 1850 2650 3050 11 250 1000 1600 3050
  

Arc Cover

Description Cat. No.
20/25 and 30 A – 1-Pole 400-C1
20/25 and 30 A – 2-Pole 400-C2
40 A – 1 and 2 Pole Standard
  

20/25…40 FLA 3-Pole

Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-5
30 FLA Contactor 3-Pole with optional Coil Terminal Screws


Full Load Amps
[A]
Number of Poles Maximum Continuous
Ampere Rating [A]
Line Voltage
[V AC]
Locked Rotor Current
[A]
Resistive Current Rating
[A]
Voltage
[V]
Max. Horsepower Cat. No.
Tungsten Lamp LoadsT  Ballast Lighting Load‡  Single Phase Three Phase
20/25 3 25 240/277
480
600
150
125
100
35
35
35
110/120 2 400-DP25NÄ3
200/208 7.5
240/277 5 10
480 15
600 20
30 3 28 240/277
480
600
180
150
120
40
40
40
110/120 2 400-DP30NÄ3
200/208 10
240/277 5 10
480 15
600 20
40¬  3 35 240/277
480
600
240
200
160
50
50
50
110/120 3 400-DP40NÄ3
200/208 10
240/277 7.5 10
480 20
600 25
  
¬ To use ring terminals on 40 FLA and larger power connections add the suffix R to the catalog number.
Example: Cat. No. 400-DP40NÄ3 becomes Cat. No. 400-DP40NÄ3-R.
T Max. 480V line 277V load
‡ Fluorescent

Ä AC Coil Voltage Code

The cat. no. as listed is incomplete. Select a coil voltage code from the table below to complete the cat. no.
Example: Cat. No. 400-DP25NÄ3 becomes Cat. No. 400-DP25NJ3. For other voltages, consult your local Rockwell Automation sales office or Allen‑Bradley distributor.


  [V] 24 120 208/240 277 347 480
Code J D A F LF B
  

Coil Technical Data

Nominal Coil Voltage 24 120 208/240 277 347 480
Maximum Pickup Voltage [V] 18 88 177 220 277 384
Drop-Out Voltage [V] 6…15 20…70 40…140 65…185 85…225 150…270
Nominal Inrush VA 50 Hz 72 72 72 72 72 72
60 Hz 64 64 64 64 64 64
Nominal Sealed VA 50 Hz 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2
60 Hz 6 6 6 6 6 6
Nominal DC Resistance (W) 5.8 147 597 837 1330 2425
  

Auxiliary Contacts

Description Cat. No.
1 N.O./1 N.C. w/QC§  400-AB5
SPDT w/QCs§  400-A5
2-SPDT w/QC§  400-AA5
  
§ Contact rating single-circuit N.O. or N.C.:

[V] 120 240 480 600
Current [A] Break 3.0 1.5 0.75 0.6
Make 30 15 7.5 6
Continuous 10 10 10 10
  

§ Contact rating SPDT:
10 A, 1/3 Hp, 125 or 250V AC;
1/2 A, 125V DC;
1/4 A, 250V DC;
4 A 120V AC on lamp load


50…90 FLA 3-Pole

Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-12      Click to enlarge - 400-1_6-15
50 and 60 FLA 3-Pole 75 and 90 FLA 3-Pole

Full Load Amps
[A]
Number of Poles Maximum Continuous
Ampere Rating [A]
Line Voltage
[V AC]
Locked Rotor Current
[A]
Resistive Current Rating
[A]
Voltage
[V]
Maximum Horsepower Cat. No.
Tungsten Lamp LoadsT  Ballast Lighting Load‡  Single Phase Three Phase
50¬  3 53 240
480
600
300
250
200
65
65
65
110/120 3 400-DP50NÄ3
200/208 7.5 15
220…240 10 15
480 25
600 25
60¬  3 53 240
480
600
360
300
240
75
75
75
110/120 5 400-DP60NÄ3
200/208 7.5 25
220…240 10 25
480 30
600 30
75¬  3 63 240
480
600
450
375
300
93
93
93
110/120 5 400-DP75NÄ3
200/208 10 20
240 15 25
480 40
600 40
90¬  3 63 240
480
600
540
450
360
120
120
120
110/120 7.5 400-DP90NÄ3
200/208 15 25
240 20 30
480 50
600 50
  
¬ To use ring terminals on 40 FLA and larger power connections add the suffix R to the catalog number.
Example: Cat. No. 400-DP60NÄ3 becomes Cat. No. 400-DP60NÄ3-R.
T Max. 480V line 277V load ‡ Fluorescent

Ä AC Coil Voltage Code

The cat. no. as listed is incomplete. Select a coil voltage code from the table below to complete the cat. no.
Example: Cat. No. 400-DP50NÄ3 becomes Cat. No. 400-DP50NJ3. For other voltages, consult your local Rockwell Automation sales office or Allen‑Bradley distributor.


  [V] 24 120 208/240 277 480
Code J D A F B
  

Coil Technical Data

Nominal AC Coil Voltage [V] 24 120 208/240 277 480
  50 &
60 A
75 &
90 A
50 &
60 A
75 &
90 A
50 &
60 A
75 &
90 A
50 &
60 A
75 &
90 A
50 &
60 A
75 &
90 A
Maximum Pickup Voltage [V] 18 18 93 88 177 177 235 220 374 384
Drop-Out Voltage [V] 6…15 6…15 20…70 20…70 40…
135
40…
110
50…
180
65…
185
120…
286
150…
270
Nominal Inrush VA 50 Hz 140 285 140 285 140 285 140 285 140 285
60 Hz 132 240 132 240 132 240 132 240 132 240
Nominal Sealed VA 50 Hz 20 42 20 42 20 42 20 42 20 42
60 Hz 14 27 14 27 14 27 14 27 14 27
Nominal DC Resistance (W) 2.4 0.63 45 15.6 180 63.5 280 84 852 255
  

Auxiliary Contacts

Description Cat. No.
1 N.O./1 N.C. w/QCs§  400-AB
SPDT w/QCs§  400-A
  
§ Contact rating single-circuit N.O. or N.C.:

[V] 120 240 480 600
Current
[A]
Break 3.0 1.5 0.75 0.6
Make 30 15 7.5 6
Continuous 10 10 10 10
  

§ Contact rating SPDT:
10 A, 1/3 Hp, 125 or 250V AC;
1/2 A, 125V DC;
1/4 A, 250V DC;
4 A 120V AC on lamp load


20/25…40 FLA 4-Pole

Click to enlarge - 400DP_4-pole_top_GS
4-Pole


Full Load Amps
[A]
Number of Poles Maximum Continuous
Ampere Rating [A]
Line Voltage
[V AC]
Locked Rotor Current
[A]
Resistive Current Rating
[A]
Voltage
[V]
Maximum Horsepower Cat. No.
Tungsten Lamp LoadsT  Ballast Lighting Load‡  Single Phase Three Phase
20/25 4 25 240/277
480
600
150
125
100
35
35
35
110/120 2 400-DP25NÄ4
200/208 7.5
240/277 5 10
480 15
600 20
30 4 28 240/277
480
600
180
150
120
40
40
40
110/120 2 400-DP30NÄ4
200/208 10
240/277 5 10
480 15
600 20
40 4 35 240/277
480
600
240
200
160
50
50
50
110/120 3 400-DP40NÄ4
200/208 10
240/277 7.5 10
480 20
600 25
  
T Max. 480V line 277V load
‡ Fluorescent

Ä AC Coil Voltage Code

The cat. no. as listed is incomplete. Select a coil voltage code from the table below to complete the cat. no.
Example: Cat. No.400-DP25NÄ4 becomes Cat. No. 400-DP25NJ4. For other voltages, consult your local Rockwell Automation sales office or Allen‑Bradley distributor.


  [V] 24 120 208/240 277 347 480
Code J D A F LF B
  

Coil Technical Data

Nominal AC Coil Voltage [V] 24 120 208/240 277 347 480
Maximum Pickup Voltage [V] 18 88 177 220 277 384
Drop-Out Voltage [V] 6…15 20…70 40…140 65…185 85…225 150…270
Nominal Inrush VA 50 Hz 82 82 82 82 82 82
60 Hz 73 73 73 73 73 73
Nominal Sealed VA 50 Hz 9 9 9 9 9 9
60 Hz 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2
Nominal DC Resistance (W) 5.25 133 540 760 1205 2195
  

Auxiliary Contacts – Series B Contactors Only

Description Cat. No.
SPDT w/QC 400-A5
2-SPDT w/QC 400-AA5
1 N.O./1 N.C. w/QC 400-AB5
  

[V] 120 240 480 600
Current [A] Break 3.0 1.5 0.75 0.6
Make 30 15 7.5 6
Continuous 10 10 10 10
  

§ Contact rating SPDT:
10 A, 1/3 Hp, 125 or 250V AC;
1/2 A, 125V DC;
1/4 A, 250V DC;
4 A 120V AC on lamp load


Accessories

Description For Use With Cat. No.
Click to enlarge - 400-1_11-2 Mechanical Interlock Kit 20/25…40 A
3-pole
400-MK1
Click to enlarge - 400-1_11-3 DIN Rail Adapter 20/25…40 A
1-…4-pole
400-DRA
  

Modifications

Description Suffix Code
Box lug with DP25 or DP30 in second position B
Molded coil (not available with 1 or 2 in fifth position) C
Factory-installed DIN Rail adapter (20…40 A) D
2-pole with 3-pole base E
#6-32 screw coil terminal with DP25, DP30, or DP40 in second position (3- & 4-pole only) K
Ring terminal for DP40…DP90 R
#10-32 SEMS terminals with DP25, DP30, or DP40 in second position S
Coil terminals down T
Coil terminals on load side (T1/2, T2/4, T3/6) without quick connect (QC) line/load terminals U
Without QC terminals on line and load X
Auxiliary contact – 1 N.O./1 N.C. with QC ¬  AB1
Auxiliary contact – SPDT with QC ¬  A1
Auxiliary contact – 2 SPDT with QC ¬  A2
Auxiliary contact – 1 N.O./1 N.C. with QC T  AB
Auxiliary contact – SPDT with QC T  A
  
¬ 3-pole – 20/25, 30, and 40 A only.
T 3-pole – 50…90 A only.

Specifications

20/25…40 FLA 1- and 2-Pole

Line and Load Terminals #10-32 screw or box lug
Wire Size
#10-32 screw #16…8 AWG
(stranding must be split for #8 wire)
Box Lug #14…4 AWG
Mechanical Life 1 000 000 operations
Electrical Life 250 000 operations
Recommended
Tightening Torque
#10-32 screw 25 lb•in
Box lug 40 lb•in
Quick Connects Power terminals Dual 0.250 QC (2)
Coil terminals 1-Pole: Quad 0.250 QC
2-Pole: Dual or Quad 0.250 QC
Arc Cover Optional
Insulation System 130 °C Class B
Temperature Range -40…+65 °C (-40…+150 °F)
Mounting Position Vertical All positions
Horizontal Base down only
Weight 1‑Pole
2‑Pole
0.5 lb
0.6 lb
  

20/25…40 FLA 3-Pole

Line and Load Terminals #10-32 screw or box lug
Wire Size
#10-32 screw #16…8 AWG
(stranding must be split for #8 wire)
Box Lug #14…4 AWG
Mechanical Life 1 000 000 operations
Electical Life 250 000 operations
Recommended
Tightening Torque
#10-32 screw 25 lb•in
Box lug 40 lb•in
Quick Connects Power terminals Dual 0.250 QC (2)
Coil terminals Quad 0.250 QC
Arc Cover Standard
Insulation System 130 °C Class B
Temperature Range -40…+65 °C (-40…+150 °F)
Mounting Position Vertical All positions
Horizontal Base down only
Weight 1 lb
  

50…60 FLA 3-Pole

Line and Load Terminals Box lug
Wire Size #14…2 AWG
Mechanical Life 500 000 operations
Electrical Life 250 000 operations
Recommended
Tightening Torque
50 lb•in
Quick Connects Power
terminals
Dual 0.250 QC (2)
Coil terminals #6-32 screw and 0.250 QC (2)
Arc Cover Standard
Insulation System 130 °C Class B
Temperature Range -40…+65 °C (-40…+150 °F)
Mounting Position Vertical All positions
Horizontal Base down only
Weight 2 lb
  

75…90 FLA 3-Pole

Line and Load Terminals Box lug
Wire Size #14…1/0 AWG
Mechanical Life 500 000 operations
Electrical Life 100 000 operations
Recommended
Tightening Torque
50 lb•in
Quick Connects Power terminals Dual 0.250 QC
Coil terminals #6-32 screw and 0.250 QC (2)
Arc Cover Standard
Insulation System 130 °C Class B
Temperature Range -40…+65 °C (-40…+150 °F)
Mounting Position Vertical All Positions
Horizontal Base down only
Weight 4 lb
  

20/25…40 FLA 4-Pole

Line and Load Terminals #10-32 screw or box lug
Wire Size
#10-32 screw #16…8 AWG
(stranding must be split for #8 wire)
Box lug #14…4 AWG
Mechanical Life 1 000 000 operations
Electrical Life 250 000 operations
Recommended
Tightening Torque
#10-32 screw 25 lb•in
Box lug 40 lb•in
Quick Connects Power terminals Dual 0.250 QC
Coil terminals Dual 0.250 QC (2)
Arc Cover Standard
Insulation System 130 °C Class B
Temperature Range -40…+65 °C (-40…+150 °F)
Mounting Position Vertical All positions
Horizontal Base down only
Weight 1.5 lb
  

Approximate Dimensions

Dimensions shown in inches. Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes.

20/25…40 FLA 1- and 2-Pole

Click to enlarge - 400_20-30_1pole_dims


Click to enlarge - 400_20-30_2pole_dims


20/25…40 FLA 3-Pole

Click to enlarge - 400-1_13-3


Dimensions shown in inches. Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes.

50 and 60 FLA 3-Pole

Click to enlarge - 400_50-60_3pole_dims


75 and 90 FLA 3-Pole

Click to enlarge - 400_75_100


Dimensions shown in inches. Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes.

20/25…40 FLA 4-Pole

Click to enlarge - 400_20-40FLA_Dims


DIN Rail Adaptors

Click to enlarge - 400-DIN_Adaptor


Terminations

Click to enlarge - 400_StdScrew   Click to enlarge - 400_SemsScrew   Click to enlarge - 400-1_15-3
Standard on DP25 and DP30
#10-32 combination Phillips, slotted & 5/16 hex head #12 washer
     Special on DP25, DP30, and DP40
#10-32 Sems screw with pressure plate
     40 FLA Lug
14…4 AWG
     50 and 60 FLA Lug
14…2 AWG
     75 and 90 FLA Lug
14…1/0 AWG