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GF contactor range

The compact and efficient way of DC switching

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Easy installation
GF contactors are designed for easy
installation. Coil terminals and PLC
control terminals are easily identified
and accessed from the front of the
contactor.
AF technology
GF contactors feature AF technology that
ensures controlled, distinct and energy
efficient operation of the contactor.
Only two coils to cover
24 ... 60 V AC / DC
and 100 ... 250 V AC / DC.

New IEC rating
DC-PV3 and DC-PV4 are two new contac- Bidirectional design
tor utilization categories introduced by The GF’s two pole bidirectional design
IEC in 2018. allows it to break both plus and minus,
Both are specifically tailored for PV solar through the entire current range.
applications. As a technical pioneer, ABB Each pole is rated for 750 V DC.
offers the GF contactor as the first ever
DC-PV3 rated contactor.

Up to 1050 A
1500 V DC-PV3

The new GF range of DC contactors
extends up to 1050 A for DC-PV3.

Switching DC in PV Plants
Contactors are typically selected for applications that need automatic remote
control and switching. In a central PV inverter it can be necessary to switch the
DC side in order to disconnect PV strings for output optimization. Grid codes
sometime require a central PV inverter to be used for grid stabilization at night,
this requires all PV panels to be disconnected on the DC side.