Allen-Bradley 500F-BOD930 Contactors
The Allen-Bradley 500F-BOD930, also cataloged as the 500F-BOD930 Contactor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for heavy-duty electrical load switching and motor circuit control within industrial power distribution enclosures.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 500F-BOD930 |
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (2.95 lbs) |
| Dimensions | NEMA Size 1 open-type contactor form factor |
| Operating Temp | -20 to 65 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 110/120 VAC coil hold-in / inrush |
| Nominal Coil Voltage | 110 VAC at 50 Hz / 120 VAC at 60 Hz |
| Rating Standard | NEMA Size 1 |
| Pole Configuration | 3 Power Poles + 1 N.O. Auxiliary Contact |
| Wiring Architecture | Top-Wired Feed-Through |
| Enclosure Rating | Open Type |
Backplane Bus Communication and Network Integration
The 500F-BOD930 contactor integrates into broader PLC and DCS motor control center (MCC) architectures via 120 VAC digital output module signals or interposing relay contacts. Deterministic EtherNet/IP networks and backplane bus communication velocity across connected Logix chassis orchestrate coil actuation timing, while local auxiliary contact feedback loops deliver real-time contactor state validation back to central control logic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the 500F-BOD930 contactor coil be driven directly by a 24 VDC PLC output module?
A: No. The operating coil requires a 110 VAC (50 Hz) or 120 VAC (60 Hz) power source. An interposing control relay or a 120 VAC digital output card must be used to drive the coil circuit.
Q: What is the primary operational advantage of the feed-through wiring configuration?
A: Top-wired feed-through architecture aligns incoming line and outgoing load terminals straight through the contactor frame, simplifying panel wireway layout and reducing wiring clutter in motor control cabinets.
Q: How can additional auxiliary contacts be added to this open-type contactor?
A: Optional front- or side-mounted auxiliary contact blocks can be snapped onto the contactor mechanism to provide additional normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.) status feedback circuits.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Panel Mounting: Securely bolt the contactor backplate to the enclosure mounting panel in a vertical orientation using M5 or #10 screws, verifying a rigid, vibration-resistant mechanical bond.
- Power Line Termination: Strip main power conductors to specified length and insert them into the top line terminals (L1, L2, L3) and bottom load terminals (T1, T2, T3). Torque terminal screws to 4.0 Nm (35 in-lb).
- Coil & Aux Wiring: Connect the 110/120 VAC control circuit leads to coil terminals A1/A2 and route status feedback wires to the N.O. auxiliary contact terminals.
- Protective Earthing: Connect a dedicated protective grounding jumper from the mounting plate to the main cabinet PE ground bar to ensure continuous metallic earth bonding.
Allen-Bradley 500F-BOD930 Contactors
Allen-Bradley 500F-BOD930 Contactors
The Allen-Bradley 500F-BOD930, also cataloged as the 500F-BOD930 Contactor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for heavy-duty electrical load switching and motor circuit control within industrial power distribution enclosures.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 500F-BOD930 |
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (2.95 lbs) |
| Dimensions | NEMA Size 1 open-type contactor form factor |
| Operating Temp | -20 to 65 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 110/120 VAC coil hold-in / inrush |
| Nominal Coil Voltage | 110 VAC at 50 Hz / 120 VAC at 60 Hz |
| Rating Standard | NEMA Size 1 |
| Pole Configuration | 3 Power Poles + 1 N.O. Auxiliary Contact |
| Wiring Architecture | Top-Wired Feed-Through |
| Enclosure Rating | Open Type |
Backplane Bus Communication and Network Integration
The 500F-BOD930 contactor integrates into broader PLC and DCS motor control center (MCC) architectures via 120 VAC digital output module signals or interposing relay contacts. Deterministic EtherNet/IP networks and backplane bus communication velocity across connected Logix chassis orchestrate coil actuation timing, while local auxiliary contact feedback loops deliver real-time contactor state validation back to central control logic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the 500F-BOD930 contactor coil be driven directly by a 24 VDC PLC output module?
A: No. The operating coil requires a 110 VAC (50 Hz) or 120 VAC (60 Hz) power source. An interposing control relay or a 120 VAC digital output card must be used to drive the coil circuit.
Q: What is the primary operational advantage of the feed-through wiring configuration?
A: Top-wired feed-through architecture aligns incoming line and outgoing load terminals straight through the contactor frame, simplifying panel wireway layout and reducing wiring clutter in motor control cabinets.
Q: How can additional auxiliary contacts be added to this open-type contactor?
A: Optional front- or side-mounted auxiliary contact blocks can be snapped onto the contactor mechanism to provide additional normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.) status feedback circuits.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Panel Mounting: Securely bolt the contactor backplate to the enclosure mounting panel in a vertical orientation using M5 or #10 screws, verifying a rigid, vibration-resistant mechanical bond.
- Power Line Termination: Strip main power conductors to specified length and insert them into the top line terminals (L1, L2, L3) and bottom load terminals (T1, T2, T3). Torque terminal screws to 4.0 Nm (35 in-lb).
- Coil & Aux Wiring: Connect the 110/120 VAC control circuit leads to coil terminals A1/A2 and route status feedback wires to the N.O. auxiliary contact terminals.
- Protective Earthing: Connect a dedicated protective grounding jumper from the mounting plate to the main cabinet PE ground bar to ensure continuous metallic earth bonding.
