STE3 Series High-voltage DC contactor (Round Ceramic Sealing)

Product Features

■ Superior Protection

• Ceramic sealing + polarized load design (all models), rated for 1000VDC

■ High Surge Current Tolerance

• Shortterm withstand: e.g., STE3250 handles 400A for 10min + 800A for 10s.

■ EnergySaving Operation

• Coil power: 45W pickup / 2.8W holding(>75% energy reduction).

■ Compact & Lightweight

• Minimal footprint

Product model Working voltage Working current Load polarity Coil polarity Auxiliary contact
STE3-50 1000 50 Having polarity Non-polarity /
STE3-100 1000 100 Having polarity Non-polarity /
STE3-150 1000 150 Non-polarity Non-polarity 1NO
STE3-200 1000 200 Non-polarity Non-polarity 1NO
STE3-250 1000 250 Non-polarity Non-polarity 1NO
STE3-300 1000 300 Non-polarity Non-polarity 1NO
STE3-350 750 350 Non-polarity Non-polarity 1NO

Technical Specifications

Product model STE3-50 STE3-100
Contact form 1H 1H
Auxiliary contact / /
Contact polarity Having polarity Having polarity
Contact resistance ≤3mΩ(at 50A) ≤3mΩ(at 100A)
Operating voltage ≤75%Un ≤75%Un
Maximum breaking current 50A 100A
Electrical endurance 10~1000V 10~1000V
Maximum breaking current 1000A(300VDC) 1000A(300VDC)
Electrical endurance 600 times(1000V,50A) 500 times(1000V,50A)
Current carrying 50A:Continuous for
200A:10min 300A:10s
100A:Continuous for
200A:10min 300A:10s
Dielectric withstand voltage Between open contacts 2500VAC 2500VAC
Between contact coils 2500VAC 2500VAC
Mechanical Endurance 2×10⁵ times 2×10⁵ times
Coil Voltage 12V,24V 12V,24V
Coil power consumption 5.5W 5.5W
Load extraction method Internal thread Internal thread and screw
Coil lead out method lead wire lead wire
Weight About 180g About 180g
Vibrate 10Hz~500Hz 49m/s² 10Hz~500Hz 49m/s²
Humidity 5%~85%RH 5%~85%RH
Humidity range -40℃~+85℃ -40℃~+85℃
External dimensions (mm) 55.2×39.6×57.8 55.2×39.6×57.8
Product model STE3-150 STE3-200 STE3-250
Contact form 1H 1H 1H
Auxiliary contact NO NO NO
Contact polarity Having polarity Having polarity Having polarity
Contact resistance ≤1.5mΩ(at 150A) ≤1.5mΩ(at 200A) ≤1.5mΩ(at 250A)
Operating voltage ≤75%Un ≤75%Un ≤75%Un
Maximum breaking current 150A 200A 250A
Electrical endurance 10~1000V 10~1000V 10~1000V
Maximum breaking current 1600A(300VDC) 2000A(300VDC) 2000A(300VDC)
Electrical endurance 50 times(1000V,150A) 30 times(1000V,200A) 15 times(1000V,250A)
Current carrying 150A:Continuous for
400A:10min 800A:10s
200A:Continuous for
400A:10min 800A:10s
250A:Continuous for
400A:10min 800A:10s
Dielectric withstand voltage Between open contacts 4000VAC 4000VAC 4000VAC
Between contact coils 4000VAC 4000VAC 4000VAC
Mechanical Endurance 2×10⁵ times 2×10⁵ times 2×10⁵ times
Coil Voltage 12V,24V 12V,24V 12V,24V
Coil power consumption Start 45W, maintain 2.8W Start 45W, maintain 2.8W Start 45W, maintain 2.8W
Load extraction method External thread External thread External thread
Coil lead out method lead wire lead wire lead wire
Weight 440g 440g 440g
Vibrate 10Hz~500Hz 49m/s² 10Hz~500Hz 49m/s² 10Hz~500Hz 49m/s²
Humidity 5%~85%RH 5%~85%RH 5%~85%RH
Humidity range -40℃~85℃ -40℃~85℃ -40℃~85℃
External dimensions (mm) 80.3×66×64.3 80.3×66×64.3 80.3×66×64.3

Note:

1.The above parameters are all initial values,measured at room temperature of 23℃.

2.Unless otherwise specified,the electrical durability tests are conducted on resistive loads with a on/off ratio of 0.6s:5.4s.

Product model STE3-300 STE3-350
Contact form 1H 1H
Auxiliary contact NO NO
Contact polarity Having polarity Having polarity
Contact resistance ≤1.5mΩ(at 300A) ≤1.5mΩ(at 350A)
Operating voltage ≤75%Un ≤75%Un
Maximum breaking current 300A 350A
Electrical endurance 10~1000V 10~1000V
Maximum breaking current 2000A(300VDC) 2000A(300VDC)
Electrical endurance 300A:Continuous for
400A:10min 600A:30s
350A:Continuous for
400A:10min 800A:10s
Current carrying 10 times(1000V,300A) 50 times(1000V,300A)
Dielectric withstand voltage Between open contacts 3300VAC 3300VAC
Between contact coils 3300VAC 3300VAC
Mechanical Endurance 2×10⁵ times 2×10⁵ times
Coil Voltage 12V,24V 12V,24V
Coil power consumption Start 45W, maintain 2.8W Start 45W, maintain 2.8W
Load extraction method External thread External thread
Coil lead out method lead wire lead wire
Weight 440g 440g
Vibrate 10Hz~500Hz 49m/s² 10Hz~500Hz 49m/s²
Humidity 5%~85%RH 5%~85%RH
Humidity range -40℃~85℃ -40℃~85℃
External dimensions (mm) 80.3×66×64.3 80.3×66×64.3

Note:

1.The above parameters are all initial values,measured at room temperature of 23℃.

2.Unless otherwise specified,the electrical durability tests are conducted on resistive loads witha on/off ratio of 0.6s:5.4s.

 

When the contactor is used in the charging circuit,a pre-charging circuit should be added to keep the impulse current below the rated make current.

As shown in the figure,first close the main negative contactor,then close the pre-charging contactor,and finally close the main positive contactor.If there is no pre-charging circuit,transient high current will be generated at the moment of the main contactor closing,which may cause the main positive contactor to stick.Please be careful.

The rated values in the contact parameters are all values for resistive loads.When using an inductive load (L load)with L/R>1ms,please install surge absorbing elements in parallel at both ends of the inductive load.Without taking measures,it may cause a decrease in electrical lifespan and result in poor continuity.

The on/off reliability of the product may change under small loads due to environmental conditions and on/off frequency,so it needs to be confirmed under actual loads.

This contactor is a DC high-voltage opening and closing device.In the final fault state,there may be a situation where it cannot be turned on or off.

Therefore,please do not use it beyond the capacity and frequency range specified in this manual.If it has reached the point where it cannot be connected or disconnected,it may lead to burning.A circuit structure that can cut off the current load in emergency situations should be adopted.To ensure safety,components should be replaced regularly.

For products that do not use coil drive boards or energy-saving versions,it is recommended to install nonlinear resistors (variable resistors are recommended)to suppress the reverse electromotive force of contactor coils.If diodes are used,the release time of the contactor will be greatly prolonged,which may lead to a decrease in cutting performance.Please be careful.

When conducting action voltage tests on products that use coil drive boards and energy-saving versions,the voltage should not slowly rise.Please use a fast rising edge(step power supply method)to drive the coil of the product,otherwise the contactor will not operate.At the same time,this type of product will automatically switch coil current after about 0.3 seconds of connection,and repeated on/off operations within 0.3 seconds will cause contactor failure.Please be aware.

It is strictly prohibited to place the contactor in an environment that exceeds the product temperature range(-40℃~+85℃) for a long time.

Please avoid installing near strong magnetic fields (transformers,magnets)and heating objects.

Ensure that the main power cord is closest to the outlet of the contactor.Then install and tighten in the order of flat washers,spring washers,and nuts.Incorrect connection sequence may cause severe overheating and lead to melting of the insulation layer of the connecting cable.

Please control the tightening torque of screws in each part within the specified range below.Beyond the range,it may cause damage to the ceramic sealing chamber and thread damage.In addition,the installation direction is not restricted.

Load outlet end Product shell installation part
M4        screws:2Nm ~ 3Nm M4         screws:2Nm ~ 3Nm
M5        screws:3Nm ~ 4Nm M5         screws:3Nm ~ 4Nm
M6        screws:6Nm ~ 8Nm M6         screws:6Nm ~ 8Nm
M8        screws:8Nm ~ 10Nm

Please avoid sticking foreign objects such as grease on the lead-out end;Please use the following specifications of connecting wires,otherwise it may cause abnormal heating of the lead-out section

Current/A Nominal cross-sectional area of conductor/mm²
10 ≥1.5
20 ≥4
30 ≥6
40 ≥10
50 ≥16
60 ≥16
100 ≥35
150 ≥70
200 ≥95
250 ≥150
300 ≥185
350 ≥240
400 ≥300
500 ≥370
600 ≥480
800 ≥600

The suction voltage and release voltage will change with the ambient temperature and usage conditions,so please pay attention!

If the coil and contacts are continuously energized using the rated voltage (current)and then cut off,and immediately re-energized,this contactor will experience an increase in coil resistance due to the temperature rise of the coil,resulting in an increase in the suction voltage and exceeding the rated suction voltage.At this time,please take the following measures to reduce the load current,limit the power on time,and apply a coil voltage that exceeds the rated voltage of the coil (quick start).

When opening and closing without load,the contact resistance may increase,so please be careful!

This product contains resin,so please do not use it in places or environments where gasoline,diluents,alcohol lamps,organic solvents,and strong alkaline substances such as ammonia and sodium hydroxide may be attached.

Please be careful not to attach grease or foreign objects to the board terminals,otherwise it may cause abnormal heating of the load terminals.

Why Choose CHAC

With 30+ years of manufacturing experience, 1100+ employees, 100M+ poles
annual capacity and 90% automated production, CHAC provides stable production capacity and strict
quality control for global OEM/ODM customers. Our in-house manufacturing system supports long-term
cooperation for electrical brands, importers and distributors.


30+

YEARS EXPERIENCE

Specialized in low-voltage electrical manufacturing


1100+

EMPLOYEES

Professional team ensures stable quality and delivery


100M+

POLES ANNUAL CAPACITY

Large-scale production capacity to meet global demand


90%

AUTOMATED PRODUCTION

Advanced automation for high efficiency and consistency

Automated Assembly Line

Automated Assembly Line

Testing Laboratory

Testing Laboratory

Injection & Stamping

Injection & Stamping

Quality Inspection

Quality Inspection

IEC Certification
CE Certification
CB Certification
RoHS Certification
ISO 14001 Certification

Strict quality control system ensures every product meets global standards.

What Can We Customize?

CHAC supports customization of coil voltage, auxiliary contact configuration,
electrical parameters, product branding,packaging design and engineering development according to customers’ equipment and market requirements.

Coil Voltage

Coil Voltage

AC and DC coil voltage options tailored to application requirements.

Coil Voltage customization for AC and DC coil voltage options
Auxiliary Contacts

Auxiliary Contacts

Flexible auxiliary contact combinations for different control functions.

Auxiliary contacts customization for different control functions
Electrical Parameters

Electrical Parameters

Current ratings, protection ranges and functional parameters can be customized.

Electrical parameters customization for current ratings and protection ranges
Product Branding

Product Branding

Private label logos, nameplates and product identification support.

Product branding customization including private label logos and nameplates
Packaging Design

Packaging Design

Custom cartons, labels, manuals and packaging solutions.

Packaging design customization including cartons labels manuals and packaging solutions
Engineering Development

Engineering Development

Support from drawing optimization to product development and application matching.

Engineering development support from drawing optimization to product development

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