Bulletin 500LC AC Mechanically Held Lighting Contactors
| Product Overview |
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Bulletin 500LC AC Mechanically Held Lighting Contactors
- Rated 20 A…600V AC (30 A general purpose)
- Fully rated for all types of lighting loads, including metal halide, mercury vapor, quartz halogen, tungsten, and flourescent
- Interrupts 300% rated current at 0.4…0.5 power factor
- Patented single-solenoid, bi-directional operating mechanism
- Mechanically-held, electrically operated with contacts power-driven to open and closed positions
- May be applied to UL 67 Listed panelboards
- Multi-pole lighting contactor for branch circuits
The Allen-Bradley Bulletin 500LC lighting contactors are available up to 12 poles. The Bulletin 500LC line is of shallow construction to accommodate mounting in panelboards or separate mounting.
Standards Compliance and Certifications
Standards Compliance
UL 508
CSA C22.2, No. 14
Certifications
UL Listed (File No. E14843; Guide No. NRNT)
CSA Certified (File No. LR1234)
Product Selection
| Build a Catalog Number |
| No. of Poles | Open-Type without Enclosure |
Type 1 Surface Mount |
Type 12 Surface Mount |
Type 3R Surface Mount |
Type 4/4X Stainless Steel Surface Mount |
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| N.O. | N.C. | Cat. No. | Cat. No. | Cat. No. | Cat. No. | Cat. No. |
| 2 | 2 | 500LC-220Ä | 500LC-22AÄ | 500LC-22FÄ | 500LC-22NÄ | 500LC-22CÄ |
| 3 | 3 | 500LC-330Ä | 500LC-33AÄ | 500LC-33FÄ | 500LC-33NÄ | 500LC-33CÄ |
| 4 | 4 | 500LC-440Ä | 500LC-44AÄ | 500LC-44FÄ | 500LC-44NÄ | 500LC-44CÄ |
| 6 | 6 | 500LC-660Ä | 500LC-66AÄ | 500LC-66FÄ | 500LC-66NÄ | 500LC-66CÄ |
| 2 | 0 | 500LC-200Ä | 500LC-20AÄ | 500LC-20FÄ | 500LC-20NÄ | 500LC-20CÄ |
| 3 | 0 | 500LC-300Ä | 500LC-30AÄ | 500LC-30FÄ | 500LC-30NÄ | 500LC-30CÄ |
| 4 | 0 | 500LC-400Ä | 500LC-40AÄ | 500LC-40FÄ | 500LC-40NÄ | 500LC-40CÄ |
| 6 | 0 | 500LC-600Ä | 500LC-60AÄ | 500LC-60FÄ | 500LC-60NÄ | 500LC-60CÄ |
| 8 | 0 | 500LC-800Ä | 500LC-80AÄ | 500LC-80FÄ | 500LC-80NÄ | 500LC-80CÄ |
| 10 | 0 | 500LC-1000Ä | 500LC-100AÄ | 500LC-100FÄ | 500LC-100NÄ | 500LC-100CÄ |
| 12 | 0 | 500LC-1200Ä | 500LC-120AÄ | 500LC-120FÄ | 500LC-120NÄ | 500LC-120CÄ |
Enclosed Panels
| Description | NEMA Type | Cat. No.‡ |
| Mechanically-held, 2-wire control contactor, timing relay, 12 N.O. poles | 1 | 500LC-120AA1-M2120-3E-4R-441 |
| Mechanically-held, 2-wire control contactor, timing relay, 12 N.O. poles | 12 | 500LC-120FA1-M2120-3E-4R-441 |
| Mechanically-held, 2-wire control contactor, Pico GFX controller, 12 N.O. poles | 1 | 500LC-120AA1-M2120-4R-436 |
| Mechanically-held, 2-wire control contactor, Pico GFX controller, 12 N.O. poles | 12 | 500LC-120FA1-M2120-4R-436 |
| ‡ For enclosed control lighting panels not listed, please contact your local Rockwell Automation sales office or Allen-Bradley distributor. | ||
Ä 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. 500LC-220Ä becomes Cat. No. 500LC-220A1.
| [V] | 110…120 | 208…240 | 265…277 | |
| AC, 50/60 Hz | A1 | A2 | A3 | |
Accessories — Field Installed
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Description | Current Rating | Cat. No. | ||
| One Form C (SPDT) Auxiliary contact rated 10 A at 277V AC to indicate status of main contacts. |
— | 500LC-141C | |||
| Cat. No. 500LC-141C | Two Form C (SPDT) Auxiliary contact rated 10 A at 277V AC to indicate status of main contacts. |
— | 500LC-142C | ||
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Solid-state control module for 2-wire control. | 12V AC/DC | 500LC-47CM12 | ||
| 24V AC/DC | 500LC-47CM24 | ||||
| 120V AC | 500LC-47CM120 | ||||
| Cat. No. 500LC-47CM120 | 240/277V AC | 500LC-47CM240 | |||
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Solid-state control module for 3-wire control. | 12V AC/DC | 500LC-48CM12 | ||
| 24V AC/DC | 500LC-48CM24 | ||||
| 120V AC | 500LC-48CM120 | ||||
| Cat. No. 500LC-48CM120 | 240/277V AC | 500LC-48CM240 | |||
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Solid-state control module for stop/start control (Form 3). | 12V AC/DC | 500LC-49SS12 | ||
| 24V AC/DC | 500LC-49SS24 | ||||
| 120V AC | 500LC-49SS120 | ||||
| Cat. No. 500LC-49SS120 | 240/277V AC | 500LC-49SS240 | |||
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Coil conversion kit | 110…120V AC | 500LC-CCKA1 | ||
| 208…240V AC | 500LC-CCKA2 | ||||
| Cat. No. 500LC-CCKA1 | 265…277V AC | 500LC-CCKA3 | |||
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Coil replacement kit | 110…120V AC | 500LC-CRKA1 | ||
| 208…240V AC | 500LC-CRKA2 | ||||
| Cat. No. 500LC-CRKA1 | 265…277V AC | 500LC-CRKA3 | |||
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Description | No. of Poles | Cat. No. | ||
| Pole conversion kit | 1-Pole N.O. | 500LC-2PCK | |||
| 4-Pole N.O. | 500LC-4PCK | ||||
| Cat. No. 500LC-4PCK | 6-Pole N.O. | 500LC-6PCK | |||
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Description | Enclosure Type | Cat. No. | ||
| Enclosure | Type 1 surface mount | 500LC-E1SM | |||
| Type 12 surface mount | 500LC-E12SM | ||||
| Type 4/4X stainless steel surface mount | 500LC-E4SM | ||||
| Cat. No. 500LC-E1SM | Type 3R surface mount | 500LC-E3RSM | |||
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Description | Enclosure Type | Enclosures | Subpanel§ | |
| Cat. No. | |||||
| Enclosure | Type 1 lift off | 598-BA12105 | — | ||
| Type 1 flush mount | 598-QA12106 | — | |||
| Type 1 hinged | 598-DA12106 | 598-PA1210 | |||
| ‡ | 598-DA14126 | 598-PA1412 | |||
| ‡ | 598-DA16166 | 598-PA1616 | |||
| Type 12 hinged | 598-DF12106 | 598-PC1210 | |||
| ‡ | 598-DF14126 | 598-PC1412 | |||
| ‡ | 598-DF16146 | 598-PC1614 | |||
| Type 4/12 hinged | 598-DJ12106 | 598-PC1210 | |||
| ‡ | 598-DJ14126 | 598-PC1412 | |||
| ‡ | 598-DJ16146 | 598-PC1614 | |||
| Type 4/4X hinged | 598-DC12106 | 598-PC1210 | |||
| ‡ | 598-DC14126 | 598-PC1412 | |||
| Cat. No. 598-DF14126 | ‡ | 598-DC16146 | 598-PC1614 | ||
| ‡ Three 22.5 mm pre-punched pilot holes are available as standard enclosure. Cat. No. 800F-N2 hole plug, sold separately. | |||||
| § Subpanel sold separately. | |||||
Specifications
- Electrical Life
- N.O. lighting contactors: 6000 operations (at full load)
- N.O. & N.C. lighting contactors: 6000 operations (at full load)
- N.O. lighting contactors: 6000 operations (at full load)
- Mechanical Life
- N.O. lighting contactors: 50 000 operations
- N.O. & N.C. lighting contactors: 6000 operations
- N.O. lighting contactors: 50 000 operations
Inrush Current/Minimum Control Line Fuse♣ ∆
| Amps | Inrush Current and Fuse Size [Amps rms] at AC Control Voltage |
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| 120V | 240V | 277V | |
| Inrush | 5.0 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Fuse | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| ♣ The minimum permissable control circuit fuse size is based on the operating coil's momentary inrush current. | |||
| ∆ Overcurrent protective device ratings for control circuits should be selected in accordance with applicable electrical codes. | |||
Maximum AC Voltage and Amp. Ratings
For Bulletin 500LC Main Contacts (Open or Closed)
| Load Type |
Amperes Continuous [A] |
Poles to Load | |
| 1 for 1-Phase | 2 for 1-Phase 3 for 3-Phase |
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| Tungsten | 20 | 250V AC | 250V AC |
| Ballast | 20 | 347V AC | 600V AC |
| General | 30 | 347V AC | 600V AC |
Maximum DC Voltage and Amp. Ratings
For Bulletin 500LC Main Contacts (Open or Closed)
| Load Type |
Amperes Continuous [A] |
Poles to Load | |
| 2 in Series | 3 in Series | ||
| General | 20 | 125V DC | 250V DC |
Withstand Current Rating
| Available Symmetrical Amperes RMS | ||
| At AC Service Voltage | When Used with Molded-Case Circuit Breakers contained in UL67 listed panelboards | |
| Withstand Current Rating [A] | Maximum Breaker Size [A] | |
| 250V 480V 600V |
22 000 14 000 10 000 |
30 30 30 |
Control Line Run
| Wire Size [AWG] |
Maximum Distance [ft] at AC Control Voltage | ||
| 120V | 240V | 277V | |
| 14 | 700 | 2000 | 2600 |
| 12 | 1050 | 3100 | 4100 |
| 10 | 1670 | 5000 | 6600 |
Ratings for Control Modules
Control Voltage Range: 80…125% of nominal
Ambient Temperature Range (Operate): –40…+60 °C (–40…+140 °F)
Ambient Temperature Range (Storage): –40…+60 °C (–40…+140 °F)
| Control Module | Cat. No. 500LC–47CM* |
Cat. No. 500LC–48CM* |
Cat. No. 500LC–49SS* |
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| AC | DC | AC | DC | AC | DC | |
| 12V AC/DC | 0.60 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.68 | 0.70 |
| 24V AC/DC | 0.85 | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.70 | 0.72 |
| 120V AC | 1.90 | — | 1.60 | — | 3.70 | — |
| 240/277V AC | 4.00 | — | 2.50 | — | 6.00 | — |
Modifications — Factory Installed
For use on Bul. 500LC Mechanically Held and Bul. 500LG Electrically Held Lighting Contactors
Listed on this and the following pages are factory installed modifications and special features which are available for Bulletin 500LC and 500LG lighting contactors listed in this catalog. To order, add a dash followed by the suffix number listed in these tables to the end of the product cat. no. Example: Cat. No. 500LC-120CA1-1.
| Description of Modification | Suffix No. | Enclosure Type | |
| Pilot Devices in Cover or Flange | |||
| START-STOP Push Button | 1 | 1, 3R, 4/4X, 12 | |
| ON-OFF Push Button | 1E | ||
| HAND-OFF-AUTO Selector Switch | 3 | ||
| OFF-ON Selector Switch | 3E | ||
| Pilot Light | Incandescent Bulb | 4★ | |
| LED Bulb | 4L★ | ||
| Push-to-Test Pilot Light | Incandescent Bulb | 5★ | |
| LED Bulb | 5L★ | ||
| Control Circuit Transformer | |||
| Includes 2 primary fuse and 1 secondary fuse with standard capacity 50/60 Hz |
6P | 1, 3R, 4/4X, 12 | |
| with 100 W extra capacity 50/60 Hz | 6XP | ||
| Control Circuit | |||
| Auxiliary contact installed on contactor | N.O. | 90 | 1, 3R, 4/4X, 12 |
| N.C. | 91 | ||
| Fused control circuit for applications less transformer | 1 fuse — Fuse included | 21 | |
| 2 fuses — Fuses included | 22 | ||
| Terminal block | 12-point block | TB12 | |
| Two-wire solid state control module (used on Bulletin 500LC only) | |||
| 12…24V DC control | M212 | 1, 3R, 4/4X, 12 | |
| 24V AC control | M224 | ||
| 120V AC control | M2120 | ||
| Three-wire solid state control module (used on Bulletin 500LC only) | |||
| 12…24V DC control | M312 | 1, 3R, 4/4X, 12 | |
| 24V AC control | M324 | ||
| 120V AC control | M3120 | ||
| 277V AC control | M3277 | ||
| START-STOP solid state control module (used on Bulletin 500LC only) | |||
| 12…24V DC control | M5512 | 1, 3R, 4/4X, 12 | |
| 24V AC control | M5524 | ||
| 120V AC control | M55120 | ||
| 240/277V AC control | M55240 | ||
| HAND-OFF-AUTO selector switch with key | 3K | ||
| ON-OFF-AUTO selector switch | 3F | ||
| Other Modifications | |||
| Lightning Arrestor | 427 | 1, 3R, 4/4X, 12 | |
| Pico controller with LCD display and key pad 24-hour time clock 24-hour time clock with day ommission 7-day time clock Automatic adjustment for day light savings time |
436 | ||
| Multi-function Bulletin 700-FSM timing relay (0.05 s…60 h) | 437 | ||
| Bulletin 700-HNC miniature timer (0.1 s…10 h) | 438 | ||
| Bulletin 700-HR dial timing relay (0.05 s…300 h) | 440 | ||
| Bulletin 700-HX digital timer with LCD display | 441 | ||
| ★ The suffix number is incomplete. Specify the lens with the following letters: A = Amber; B = Blue; C = Clear; G = Green; W = White | |||
Approximate Dimensions
Open Type Dimensions
Dimensions are shown in inches (mm). Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.
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Dimensions are shown in inches (mm). Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.
Type 3R, Surface Mount 4/4X (Stainless Steel), and 12 Enclosure
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Type 1 Enclosure (Flush mount for Bulletin 500LC only)
Approximate Shipping Weights§
| Poles | Open | Enclosed |
| 2…6 | 2 lbs. (0.91 kg) |
9 lbs. (4.08 kg) |
| 8…12 | 2.7 lbs. (1.2 kg) |
9.7 lbs. (4.4 kg) |
| 2…6 (with Acc. 47, 48, or 49) |
2.3 lbs. (1.05 kg) |
9.3 lbs. (4.22 kg) |
| 8…12 (with Acc. 47, 48, or 49) |
3.0 lbs. (1.36 kg) |
10.0 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| § Not including shipping carton. | ||
Dimensions are shown in inches (mm). Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.
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Dimensions are shown in inches (mm). Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.
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| NEMA Type | Cat. No. | Approximate Dimensions in Inches (mm) | ||||||
| A (Height) | B (Width) | C (Depth) | D | E (Working Depth) | F (Hasp) | G | ||
| 12 | 598-DF14126 | 14 (355.6) | 12 (304.8) | 6.27 (159.3) | 10 (254.0) | 5.53 (140.5) | 7.06 (179.3) | — |
| 1 | 598-DA14126 | 14 (355.6) | 12 (304.8) | 6.08 (154.4) | 1.50 (38.1) | 5.5 (139.7) | 6.24 (158.5) | 0.50 (12.7) |