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How to Select Definite Purpose Contactor?

2026-05-30

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Choosing the right BYSON definite purpose contactor requires consideration of parameters, application requirements, safety standards, and brand-specific features. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you make the best selection.

What is a Definite Purpose Contactor:

definite purpose contactor is an electrically operated switch designed for specific, high-volume applications — most commonly in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) , refrigeration, and food service equipment.

Common Specifications:

Parameters Description Values
Full Load Current Inductive (FLA) Continuous current the contactor can carry while the motor runs normally. Contactor FLA must be ≥ motor FLA. Residential AC: 25A, 30A, 40A
Commercial equipment: up to 90A or higher
Locked Rotor Current (LRA) Peak inrush current the contactor must handle when the motor starts (usually 5–6× FLA). Contactor LRA must be ≥ motor LRA. In a 240V system, LRA is often 6 times the FLA.
Coil Voltage Control voltage that energizes the contactor. Common for residential use: 24VAC, 120VAC, 208/240VAC
Poles Number How many circuits the contactor switches. 1P, 2P (most common for residential AC), 3P, 4P

How to Choose BYSON ATS:

Model

Contactor Form Per Circuit Full Load Current Inductive Locked Rotor Current Resistive Amps Rating Nominal Coil Voltage
BS-1.5-20A 1 Pole NO with Shunt 20A 120A@240VAC-277VAC 100A@480VAC 80A@600VAC 30A

24VAC

120VAC

208/240VAC

277VAC

BS-1.5-25A 25A 150A@240VAC-277VAC 125A@480VAC 100A@600VAC 35A
BS-1.5-30A 30A 180A@240VAC-277VAC 150A@480VAC 120A@600VAC 40A
BS-1.5-40A 40A 240A@240VAC-277VAC 200A@480VAC 160A@600VAC 50A
BS-2P-20A 2 Poles NO 20A 120A@240VAC-277VAC 100A@480VAC 80A@600VAC 30A
BS-2P-25A 25A 150A@240VAC-277VAC 125A@480VAC 100A@600VAC 35A
BS-2P-30A 30A 180A@240VAC-277VAC 150A@480VAC 120A@600VAC 40A
BS-2P-40A 40A 240A@240VAC-277VAC 200A@480VAC 160A@600VAC 50A
BS-2P-50A 50A 300A@240VAC-277VAC 250A@480VAC 200A@600VAC 60A
BS-2P-60A 60A 360A@240VAC-277VAC 300A@480VAC 240A@600VAC 75A
BS-2P-75A 75A 450A@240VAC-277VAC 375A@480VAC 300A@600VAC 90A
BS-2P-90A 90A 540A@240VAC-277VAC 450A@480VAC 360A@600VAC 120A
BS-3P-20A 3 Poles NO 20A 120A@240VAC-277VAC 100A@480VAC 80A@600VAC 30A
BS-3P-25A 25A 150A@240VAC-277VAC 125A@480VAC 100A@600VAC 35A
BS-3P-30A 30A 180A@240VAC-277VAC 150A@480VAC 120A@600VAC 40A
BS-3P-40A 40A 240A@240VAC-277VAC 200A@480VAC 160A@600VAC 50A
BS-3P-50A 50A 300A@240VAC-277VAC 250A@480VAC 200A@600VAC 60A
BS-3P-60A 60A 360A@240VAC-277VAC 300A@480VAC 240A@600VAC 75A
BS-3P-75A 75A 450A@240VAC-277VAC 375A@480VAC 300A@600VAC 90A
BS-3P-90A 90A 540A@240VAC-277VAC 450A@480VAC 360A@600VAC 120A
BS-4P-25A 4 Poles NO 25A 150A@240VAC-277VAC 125A@480VAC 100A@600VAC 30A
BS-4P-30A 30A 180A@240VAC-277VAC 150A@480VAC 120A@600VAC 40A
BS-4P-40A 40A 240A@240VAC-277VAC 200A@480VAC 160A@600VAC 50A

Note:

A definite purpose contactor from one brand may look identical to another brand's model but have different LRA ratings. Always match by FLA, LRA, coil voltage, and poles numberWhen replacing a contactor, you cannot simply match its size or ampere rating to a different brand or type. DP contactors have lower locked rotor current limits compared to general-purpose contactors of the same FLA. To find a suitable replacement, always use the original manufacturer's part number. If that's not possible, base your selection strictly on the motor's FLA and LRA nameplate values.