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Modular Contactor 40A 2NO Manual Override 220-240V NCH8 Chint

BRAND: CABAC
SKU: 257436
$99.70 List price: $133.00
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Chint NCH8 modular contactor features 40A rating, 2NO contacts, 220-240V AC coil with manual override, DIN rail mount. Ideal for lighting and heating loads.

Alternatively Known As: Manual modular contactor, DIN rail contactor, lighting contactor, heating contactor, CHINT NCH8-40M/20

Technical Specifications
  • Rated Current: 40A AC-7a
  • Contact Configuration: 2 normally open contacts
  • Coil Voltage: 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz
  • Rated Operating Voltage: 250V AC for 2-pole configuration
  • Utilisation Categories: AC-7a and AC-7b
  • AC-7b Rated Current: 18A
  • Rated Insulation Voltage: 500V
  • Electrical Endurance: 80,000 operating cycles
  • Mechanical Endurance: 1,000,000 operating cycles
  • Protection Degree: IP20
  • Mounting: 35mm TH35-7.5 DIN rail
  • Manual Control: Off, automatic and on positions with manual override
  • Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
  • Pickup Voltage: 85-110% of rated coil voltage
  • Release Voltage: 20-75% of rated coil voltage
  • Dimensions (H x L x W): 85mm x 65.5mm x 36mm
  • Weight: 0.23 kg
Key Features
  • 40A switching capacity for compatible lighting, heating and low-inductive loads
  • Two normally open main contacts for two-pole circuit control
  • Manual override selector for off, automatic and forced-on operation
  • Compact two-module DIN rail design
  • Suitable for 220-240V AC control circuits at 50/60Hz
  • Silent operation for residential, commercial and light industrial installations
  • IP20 enclosure protection
  • Supports optional auxiliary contact accessories
  • Requires suitable short-circuit protection because the contactor is not designed to interrupt short-circuit current
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation and maintenance must be performed by a licensed electrician with the supply isolated. Install vertically on a 35mm DIN rail, use suitable short-circuit protection, and select protective devices, conductors and load ratings in accordance with the wiring rules and manufacturer instructions.
Applications
  • Lighting circuit control
  • Electric heating load control
  • Domestic appliance switching
  • Residential distribution boards
  • Commercial building control panels
  • Low-inductive AC load switching
  • Light industrial control systems
Standards & Compliance
  • AS/NZS IEC 60947.4.1:2015: applicable Australian/New Zealand standard for electromechanical contactors and motor-starters; verify product certification and RCM status before installation or sale
  • AS/NZS 3820: essential safety requirements may apply to in-scope electrical equipment
Environmental Benefits
  • Durable construction and high mechanical endurance can reduce replacement frequency and product waste
  • Efficient remote switching can support centralised control of lighting and heating loads
  • Modular DIN rail format simplifies replacement and maintenance without replacing the complete control assembly
Warranty Information

CHINT warranty terms vary by authorised sales channel and region. Published CHINT terms for low-voltage apparatus provide coverage against manufacturing defects, with some regional listings specifying up to 18 months from the date of sale; confirm the applicable Australian distributor warranty at purchase.

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Available through authorised CHINT distributors in Australia.

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