Wengart Installation contactor 25A 2NO2NC for electricians for safe priority switching without risk of short circuit with compact 36 mm width and hum-free AC 24 V coil
Wengart Installation contactor 25A 2NO2NC for electricians for safe priority switching without risk of short circuit with compact 36 mm width and hum-free AC 24 V coil
Wengart WCT-25 (2NO+2NC): intelligent load switching and dual low voltage switching competence. The modular Wengart household AC contactor (36 mm housing width) is a heavy-duty control cabinet switching device according to the international test standard IEC/EN 61095. Designed for professional use in self-sufficient PV isolated systems, modern climate controls, intelligent heat pump systems (such as SG-ready switches) as well as for complex control networks in the smart home, this four-pole in-line installation device offers uncompromising performance. Thanks to the robust internal mechanism, it is validated for safe operation in a wide temperature range from -20°C to +60°C at an insulation voltage of $U_i$ 500V. The anti-return guide: observe the 2NO + 2NC mixing configuration! By far the most common reason for mispurchases and unwanted marketplace returns for modular shooters on mobile devices is the misunderstanding of asymmetric contact assignment. Please check your switching matrix before purchasing: this device has two contact contacts (2NO) and two opener contacts (2NC). It is not a standard 4NO contactor for simultaneously switching on 3-phase loads! This means that as long as there is no current at the control coil, the two NC paths are closed and the two NO paths are open. As soon as you apply AC 24 V control voltage, this condition reverses at the same time (change/lock function). A careless connection of all phases to the separate load paths leads to a fatal short circuit when switching. This short pre-check protects your system from serious incorrect installations. Important note on acoustics: hum-free permanent hold with clear switching clicks. A common pain point for control cabinet components are false expectations of operating noise in the immediate living area. This Wengart contactor has been acoustically optimised twofold: when tightened, the AC solenoid operates completely silently thanks to integrated short circuit rings and free from annoying mains hum (humm-free). However, since the contactor is designed for currents up to 25A, the inner mechanism has strong contact springs. When switched on and off (11.5 VA switch-on power), the device therefore produces a clear, crisp mechanical switching noise. This tactile feedback is ideal for control cabinets in technical rooms, garages, cellars or carports - it is not recommended for bedrooms where absolute silence in the switching moment is required. Precise terminal specifications and important installation practice tip The performance terminals hold rigid copper conductors from 1.5 to 6$mm^2$ (or flexible cables with ferrules from 1 to 4$mm^2$) at a recommended stripping length of 9mm. The clamps allow an exact tightening torque of up to 0.8 N.m using a PZ1 screwdriver, which effectively minimises contact resistance. Please refer to the official installation layout according to industry standards for permanent full load operation: if this contactor is mounted close to electronic controls (such as timers or thermostats), spacers (intermediate pieces in the 9mm pitch) must be inserted on both sides to ensure optimal cross ventilation and prevent dangerous hotspots in the housing. Technical data at a glance: Model: modular household AC contactor (2TE width). Compliance with standards: certified according to international standard IEC/EN 61095. Contact configuration: 4 pin / 2 NO (normal) + 2 NC (opener) / Case width: 36 mm Installation specification: snap mount for 35mm DIN rail (tilt angle up to $\pm30^\circ$) Coil control voltage ($U_c$): AC 24 volts AC (holding power: 3.0 VA / max. 1.3 W). Rated Operating Current ($I_e$): Solid 25A (Class AC-7a) / Carrier 9A (Class AC-7b) Rated insulation voltage ($U_i$): 500 V AC / shock voltage resistance ($U_{imp}$): type 2.5 kV (4kV at 24V) Terminal specification (main circuit): for cables from 1.5 to 6 $ mm^2$ / maximum torque: 0.8 N.m Life index: 1,000,000 cycles mechanical / 100,000 cycles electric. Protection class of the housing: IP20 (IP40 after installation in the closed distribution housing).
Product Features
- Smart Home Low Voltage Controls with AC 24V AC: Completely eliminates costly coil fires due to incorrect current types in the system. The excitation winding is precisely designed for AC 24V (SELV-compliant) and works with 3.0 VA holding power in continuous operation.
- Two-way switching or locking of two unequal load paths: Prevents dangerous short circuits and returns due to incorrect contact assignments. The combined 2NO (normal) + 2NC (opener) architecture controls currents up to 25 A phase-offset to only 36 mm width.
- Automation of electric storage heaters or small fan motors: Eliminates the risk of premature contact burn due to high inrush currents. Switches pure ohmic heating loads up to massive 25 A (AC-7a) and inductive motor loads up to 9 A (AC-7b).
- Installation in decentralised distribution boxes, workshops or carports: saves tedious searching for manual system diagnostics in the event of a fault. This standard mechanical hardware delivers a crisp shift click as physical feedback and remains absolutely humm-free when holded.
- Dense DIN rail assembly in the central counter and fuse box: Ends assembly frustration with the safe wiring of flexible copper cables from 1 to 4 mm2. The PZ1 clamps allow an exact torque of 0.8 N.m for permanently fixed connections.