Overview
The Eaton C320KGS3 is a Freedom NEMA series auxiliary contact block designed for side-mounted installation on NEMA contactors and starters. This industrial-grade contact provides additional control signaling and monitoring capabilities for motor control circuits, making it an essential component for expanding the functionality of power distribution and control systems.
Key Features
- Dual control configuration with 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) contact
- Snap-on design enables fast, tool-free installation on compatible starters
- Silver cadmium alloy bifurcated contacts for high reliability and low-energy logic circuits
- Compact Freedom Series design for space-efficient panel layouts
- Compatible with NEMA sizes 00–2 and IEC sizes A–K equipment
Technical Specifications
- Current Rating: 10A
- Voltage Rating: 600VAC, 300VDC
- Contact Configuration: 1NO + 1NC
- Mounting Type: Side mount
- Maximum Contact Blocks: 2
- Contact Material: Silver cadmium alloy (bifurcated design)
- Connection Type: Snap-on
- Series: Freedom NEMA
Typical Applications
Eaton C320KGS3 auxiliary contacts are used in:
- Motor starter and contactor signaling circuits
- Low-energy logic and control signal monitoring
- Maintenance and status indication systems
- OEM machine control panels and industrial automation equipment
- Motor control centers (MCCs) and electrical distribution cabinets
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Eaton Freedom NEMA starters and contactors (sizes 00–2)
- AN16 series magnetic contactors and motor starters
- IEC sizes A–K contactor and starter equipment
- Snap-on auxiliary contact rails on compatible Eaton equipment
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator or equipment documentation before ordering. Eaton produces multiple auxiliary contact variants; confirm the contact configuration and voltage rating match your application requirements.
Works With
- NEMA-rated motor starter and contactor assemblies
- 24VDC control circuits and low-voltage signaling systems
- Standard industrial control logic relays and timers
- Eaton Freedom Series motor control products
