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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 30A
- Coil Voltage:
- 120V, 60 Hz
- Series:
- A202 Series
- Department:
- Electrical
B-LINE A202K1KA – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What coil voltage does the B-Line A202K1KA lighting contactor use?
The A202K1KA runs a 120V, 60 Hz coil. That means your control circuit, whether it comes off a time clock, photocell, or low-voltage relay through a transformer, has to deliver 120V AC at 60 Hz to operate the contactor. A 24V or 277V control scheme will not pick it up, so plan the control wiring around a 120V source.
2) How many amps can the A202 Series lighting contactor switch per pole?
It's rated 30A. Size your lighting load per pole against that 30A rating, including the inrush characteristics of ballasted or LED driver loads, and make sure the upstream branch breaker matches the circuit, not just the contactor.
3) Does the A202K1KA contactor hold its state if the control power drops?
Yes, it's magnetically latched. A momentary pulse to the coil throws it, and it stays in that position mechanically until the opposite pulse is sent. Drop control power and the lighting stays as it was rather than dumping the load, which is why this style is used with time clocks, momentary switches, and energy management systems rather than a maintained-contact setup.
4) Should I use a magnetically latched lighting contactor or a mechanically held one?
A latched contactor like the A202K1KA is driven by momentary pulses and holds position with no continuous coil draw, so there's no coil hum and no load loss if control power blinks. A standard electrically held contactor needs the coil energized the whole time the lights are on, which means constant current draw and an automatic drop-out on power loss. If you want lights to fail off on a control power interruption, the latched version is the wrong choice; if you're switching from a time clock or momentary contact and want state retention, it's the right one.
5) What is the manufacturer part number for this B-Line lighting contactor?
Order it as A202K1KA, part of Eaton B-Line's A202 Series of lighting contactors. That's the number to quote for a 30A, 120V 60 Hz coil magnetically latched unit.
6) Can I run the A202K1KA lighting contactor off a photocell or time clock?
That's the typical application. Because it latches magnetically, it needs a momentary 120V pulse rather than a maintained signal, so pair it with a time clock or controller that provides momentary open and close outputs. A simple maintained-contact photocell that holds a circuit closed all night is not the right control device for a latched unit without an interposing pulse relay.
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Does the B-LINE A202K1KA come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE A202K1KA is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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