Product Overview
The 100-D420EA00 is a high-current IEC power contactor from the Allen-Bradley Bulletin 100-D series, manufactured by Rockwell Automation and engineered for the most demanding motor-control and power-switching duties in industrial automation. Rated at 420 A under AC-3 utilization category, the 100-D420EA00 stands at the top of the MCS D frame size, capable of controlling three-phase induction motors up to 425 kW at 690 V AC. As a core switching element in PLC-driven control panels, the 100-D420EA00 serves as the final power-stage interface between the automation controller and the motor or load, executing start/stop commands with electromechanical reliability that solid-state devices cannot match in high-horsepower applications.
The defining characteristic of the 100-D420EA00 is its electronic coil (EA designation) with integrated electronic interface. Unlike conventional AC electromagnetic coils that draw high inrush current and continuous holding power, the electronic coil of the 100-D420EA00 operates across a wide control-voltage range—208-277 V AC at 50/60 Hz or 200-255 V DC—while consuming a mere 7 W in DC holding mode versus 490 VA at pick-up. This low-power, wide-tolerance design allows the 100-D420EA00 to be driven directly from PLC digital output modules or solid-state relays without intermediate power amplifiers, simplifying panel design and reducing control-circuit energy consumption.
The features three main power poles with a 0 N.O. / 0 N.C. auxiliary contact configuration, providing a clean, modular foundation for engineers who can add side-mounted auxiliary contact blocks as needed. With a short-time withstand current of 4700 A for 10 seconds at 60 °C and Type 2 coordination per IEC 60947-4-1, the delivers the breaking capacity essential for protecting downstream circuits against fault conditions. Although Rockwell Automation formally discontinued the effective March 31, 2019, it remains a mission-critical spare for the extensive installed base of Bulletin 100-D systems worldwide, with the 100-E400ED11 designated as the engineering replacement for new designs.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | |
| Manufacturer | Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) |
| Product Type | IEC Power Contactor |
| Product Family | Bulletin 100-D (MCS D series) |
| Number of Poles | 3 main power poles |
| Maximum Load Current | 420 A (AC-3, 400 V) |
| Coil Type | Electronic coil with electronic interface (EA) |
| Control Voltage (AC) | 208-277 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Control Voltage (DC) | 200-255 V DC @ 220 V DC |
| Auxiliary Contacts | 0 N.O. / 0 N.C. (modular expansion supported) |
| Motor Power Rating | 425 kW @ 690 V, 3-phase (AC-2, AC-3) |
| Short-Time Withstand Current | 4700 A for 10 s @ 60 °C |
| Impulse Withstand Voltage | 12 kV |
| Pick-up Power Consumption | 490 VA / 270 W @ 50/60 Hz |
| Holding Power Consumption | 7 W @ DC control |
| Closing Delay | 35-110 ms @ DC control |
| Coordination Type | Type 2 per IEC 60947-4-1 |
| Fault Current Rating (IEC) | 560 A @ 415 V, 65 kA available fault current |
| Fault Current Rating (UL/CSA) | 1000 A @ 600 V, 18 kA available fault current |
| Elevator Duty Rating (UL/CSA) | 248 A @ 230 V; 75 HP @ 200 V |
| Capacitor Switching (AC-6b) | 606 kVAR @ 1000 V, 50 Hz, 40 °C |
| Terminal Connection | Screw connection |
| Maximum Altitude | 2000 m (per IEC 60947-1) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +80 °C |
| Standards Compliance | IEC 60947-4-1, UL 508, CSA 22.2 |
| Country of Origin | Czechia |
| Lifecycle Status | Discontinued (March 31, 2019) |
| Engineering Replacement | 100-E400ED11 |
| Warranty | 12 months |