Sensata | GIGAVAC GV21 Series contactors are hermetically sealed, gas-filled units designed for usage in demanding situations. The small GV21 Series has contact voltage ratings ranging from 12 Vdc to 900 Vdc and a hot switchable continuous carry current of 100 A, making it ideal for solving demanding application problems.
Sensata | GIGAVAC's innovative switching systems can be placed in any position and are sealed to endure hostile conditions. The GV21 Series contactors are RoHS, CE, and IATF-16949-Compliant and built to meet these standards.
Features
- Hermetically sealed and completely safe. Does not depend on mounting location
- Operates in explosive/harsh situations without contaminating contacts
- Eligible for use in hazardous or classified operating situations
- High voltage isolation between open contacts and a contact chamber filled with inert gas
- An inert gas-filled contact chamber with high voltage isolation between open contacts
- Designed and built in accordance with IATF-16949
- Flying leads for coil connections
Applications
- Photovoltaic controls
- Energy Storage systems
- Battery electric vehicles
- DC motor controller protection
- DC fast charging
Specifications
Source: Sensata Technologies BV
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| Contact Arrangement |
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Main Contacts SPST-NO (Form X) |
| Mechanical Life |
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1 million cycles |
| Contact Resistance |
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0.5 mΩ (max) @ 100 A |
| Shock, 11 ms 1/2 sine (operating) |
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20G peak |
| Sine Vibration, 55-2000 Hz. |
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20G peak |
| Weight |
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6.7 oz (190 g) |
| Voltage Rating: Main Contacts (max) |
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900 VDC |
Current Rating:
Main Contacts |
Continuous (8.4 mm2 / 8 AWG)1 |
100 A |
| Continuous (21 mm2 / 4 AWG)1 |
150 A |
| Short Term -- 3 Minutes2 |
200 A |
Maximum Short Circuit Current
(1/2 cycle, 60 Hz) (through closed contacts) |
1250 A |
| Dielectric Withstand Voltage (ASTM D149) |
Between Open Contacts |
>5000 Vrms |
| Contacts to Coil |
>3000 Vrms |
Insulation Resistance, Terminal to
Terminal / Terminals to Coil |
When New |
500 MΩ, min. @ 500 Vdc |
| At End of Life |
50 MΩ, min. @ 500 Vdc |
| Operating Temperature Range |
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-40 °C to 85 °C |
| Environmental Seal |
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Exceeds IP67 and IP69 |
| Salt Fog Spray |
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MIL-STD-810G |
1. Current rating depends upon conductor size. Keep power terminals below 150 °C (max).
2. 3 minutes at +40 °C ambient with 8.4 mm2 (#8 AWG) conductor.
Coil Ratings at 25 ˚C
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| Nominal Voltage |
12 Vdc |
24 Vdc |
48 Vdc |
| Maximum Voltage |
16 Vdc |
28 Vdc |
52 Vdc |
| Pick Up Voltage |
Up to 9.6 Vdc |
16 Vdc |
33 Vdc |
| Drop Out Voltage |
1.2 Vdc |
2.4 Vdc |
4.8 Vdc |
| Coil Current |
461 mA |
250 mA |
122 mA |
| Coil Power |
5.5 W |
6.0 W |
6.0 W |
| Coil Resistance ± 5% (ohms) |
26 |
96 |
392 |
| Operate Time |
25 ms |
| Release Time |
10 ms |
DC Power Switching Cycles
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Dimensions
- Millimeters [inches] are used for dimensions
- The polarity of coil terminals is X1 (+) and X2 (-).
- Unless otherwise indicated, all measurements are +/- 0.5 mm.
Image Credit: Sensata Technologies BV
Image Credit: Sensata Technologies BV