Overview
The Allen-Bradley 100-C12*10 is a 3-pole IEC contactor designed for reliable motor control and industrial switching applications. This component provides reliable control with an AC-3 operating current rating of 12A at 40 degrees Celsius while supporting AC-1 currents of 32A at the same temperature. It is rated 3 HP at 230V and 7.5 HP at 460V. Manufactured by Rockwell Automation and part of the Bulletin 100-C series, this contactor conforms to IEC/EN 60947-4-1 and 60947-5-1 standards.
Key Features
- 12A AC-3 motor duty rated for three-phase induction motor control
- 1 normally open (1NO) auxiliary contact for control circuit monitoring and feedback
- Compact IEC frame designed for space-efficient DIN rail and panel mounting
- Screw terminals with secure line-side coil termination for reliable electrical connections
- AC-rated coil compatible with standard 50/60 Hz industrial power systems
- 600V maximum rated voltage for versatile industrial control system integration
Technical Specifications
- Poles: 3 (normally open)
- Current Rating AC-3: 12 A (motor duty)
- Current Rating AC-1: 32 A (resistive/general loads)
- Motor Horsepower: 7.5 HP @ 460V, 3 HP @ 230V
- Auxiliary Contact: 1 normally open (1NO), base-mounted
- Terminal Type: Screw terminals, line-side coil termination
- Maximum Voltage: 600 VAC
- Mounting: DIN rail and base mounting compatible
- Operating Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Standards Compliance: IEC/EN 60947-4-1, IEC/EN 60947-5-1
- Product Family: Bulletin 100-C
Typical Applications
- Three-phase motor starter circuits for pumps, compressors, and fans
- HVAC blower and fan motor control
- Industrial machinery and machine tool motor starting
- Commercial building automation and motor switching systems
- General-purpose AC load switching in control panels
- Soft starter and VFD control integration in supervisory circuits
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Bulletin 100-C series thermal overload relays (193-T series)
- Allen-Bradley soft starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs) in motor control circuits
- Direct-mount auxiliary contact blocks and modular contact modules
- 230V, 460V, and 575V three-phase industrial power systems
- Standard three-phase induction motors with direct-online, Y-Delta, and soft-start methods
- AC power systems rated 50/60 Hz, 110V–600V
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- 100-C12D10: 120V AC coil variant with 1NO auxiliary contact
- 100-C12A10: 240V AC coil variant with 1NO auxiliary contact
- Earlier Bulletin 100-C series 12A contactors with matching frame and terminal design
Works With
- IEC-compliant motor control and industrial automation systems
- Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk automation platform design environments
- Third-party PLCs and HMIs via standard industrial control networks
- EtherNet/IP and PROFINET communication protocols for supervisory control
- Direct online, Y-Delta, and soft-start motor control topologies
