Magnetic Contactors and Magnetic Starters

NSTRUCTION MANUAL

Magnetic Contactors and Magnetic Starters

INSTRUCTION MANUAL MS-T Series

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 Safety Precautions
Please read this Instruction Manual and enclosed documents before starting mounting, operation,
maintenance and inspections to ensure correct usage. Thoroughly understand the equipment and device,
safety information and precautions before starting operation. The safety precautions are ranked as
"WARNING" and "CAUTION" in this Instruction Manual.

If handling is mistaken, a dangerous situation may occur, leading to fatal or major

WARNING injuries.

If handling is mistaken, a dangerous situation may occur, leading to medium or

CAUTION minor injuries, or only material damage.

Note that some items described as ! CAUTION may lead to serious results depending on the situation.
Both instruction levels must be observed because they are very important for safety.
 The contents of this Instruction Manual are subject to change without notice.
 Mitsubishi Electric will not be held responsible for any damage caused by repairs, disassembly or
modifications by a party other than Mitsubishi or a Mitsubishi Electric Service Center.
 For the use in high-reliability-requiring applications such as nuclear energy control, moving objects
including vehicles, traffic light control, medical purposes, etc., please contact Mitsubishi.
 Despite our continuous efforts to improve the quality and reliability of our product, the product could fail.
Vibration, shocks, improper wiring to the magnetic contactor may also cause a failure and may also lead to
a serious consequence such as a machine malfunction and power supply short-circuit. Take measures to
prevent secondary damage such as personal injuries or fires resulting from this product’s failure and
malfunction.
 Store the "Instruction manual" and "Precautions for Use" enclosed with the product in a place that is easily
accessible.

WARNING
 Always disconnect the product from the power source before starting installation, maintenance or
inspections. There is a risk of electric shock.
Failure to observe this could result in serious results (machine malfunction, power supply short-circuit, etc.)
caused by vibration or impact of the product or by improper wiring, etc.

 Do not touch or go near the product (especially live sections such as terminals) while the power is ON.
Failure to observe this could lead to electric shocks or burns.

CAUTION
 Do not modify or disassemble the MS-T series. The parts such as the contacts or coils cannot be replaced.
Failure to observe this could result in faults.

 Secure a space larger than that specified in the Instruction Manual when mounting the product.
Failure to observe this could lead to burns or fires.

 Use wires that meet the applied voltage, continuity current, and inrush current, and tighten them with the
tightening torque specified in the Instruction Manual.

 Always confirm the ratings and specifications, and use the product within the specified ratings and
specifications.
Use in an environment that exceeds the ratings or specifications could lead to ground faults or short circuit
accidents due to destruction of insulation, fires due to overheating, and damage due to inhibited shut off.

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 CAUTION
 The areas around the terminals and coils will become hot while the power is ON. Do not touch these
without proper care.

 Never manually operate the product in the live state.

 If contacts are by switched excessive currents, or if contacts are welded and do not open due to abnormal
wear, deterioration of the contacts, or the end of product life, the machine device could become
uncontrollable. Ensure safety by predicting such mechanical constraints and inhibited closing and releasing
caused by contact welding.

 If chattering occurs in the operation command contacts, the contacts may become welded and lead to
malfunction or fires.

 If smoke is generated due to a short circuit accident, etc., toxic gas may be generated. Make sure not to
inhale the toxic gas.

 If the contacts are welded because of wear, there is a risk of fire. Always use this product together with a
suitable protection device such as a wiring breaker or fuse.

 The coil’s voltage fluctuation range is 85 to 110%, however if a voltage exceeding 100% is applied for a
long time, deterioration of the coil insulation will increase, and the mechanical durability will drop. Always
use the coil within an average rated voltage of 95 to 100%.

 If a voltage too low in operating a magnetic contactor is applied, a current exceeding the rating may flow to
the coil and could soon burn the coil or start a fire.

 If the wiring for the operation circuit is long, the wiring impedance could lower the coil voltage and inhibit
contacts from closing when an instantaneous current flows through the coil.
Depending on the stray capacitance in the wiring, the contacts may not open even when the coil is
de-excited.

 Use in a circuit that contains harmonics or surges could result in coil burning or fires.

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 Contents

1. Working Environment....................................................................................................................... 4

2. Storage and Transportation ............................................................................................................. 6

3. Mounting and Connection ................................................................................................................ 7

3.1 Mounting................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Connection ............................................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Installation Instruction for Accessories of MS-T Series ....................................................... 12
3.3.1 Additional auxiliary contact blocks........................................................................... 12
3.3.2 Mechanical interlock kits.......................................................................................... 13
3.3.3 Surge absorber........................................................................................................ 15
3.4 Wiring Diagram.................................................................................................................... 16
3.4.1 S-T□ ....................................................................................................................... 16
3.4.2 S-2×T□.................................................................................................................. 17
3.4.3 TH-T□(KP).............................................................................................................. 18
3.4.4 MSO-T□(KP) .......................................................................................................... 18
3.4.5 MSO-2×T□(KP)..................................................................................................... 19

4. Maintenance and Inspection of Thermal Overload Relay .............................................................. 20

5. Recommended Update Interval ..................................................................................................... 25

6. Maintenance and Inspection Check List ........................................................................................ 25

7. Troubleshooting List....................................................................................................................... 26

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1. Working Environment
 Using this product in an environment or atmosphere other than the normal working
CAUTION conditions could lead to failure. Always use the product under the normal working
conditions.

The working environment varies as the controller is used in a wide range of applications. However, the
product has been manufactured to be used under the following normal working conditions. Measures such
as those given in section (2) are required when using the product in an environment differing from the
following conditions.
A special-environment model, which takes special environmental measures, is also available upon request.

(1) Normal working conditions

 Ambient temperature: –10C to 40C (applies to outside of control panel)
Max. daily average temperature 35C, max. annual average temperature
25C
 Maximum temperature: 55C, however, ambient temperature for boxed MS type is 40°C (annual
in the panel average temperature in the panel is 40°C or less)
Note that the magnetic contactor, magnetic motor starter and thermal
overload relay operation characteristics are affected by the ambient
temperature.

 Relative humidity: 45 to 85%RH

Note that there must be no dew condensation or freezing.

 Altitude: 2,000m or less

 Vibration: 10 to 55Hz 19.6m/s2 (Max.)

 Impact: 49m/s2 (Max.)

 Atmosphere: Low levels of dust, smoke, corrosive gas, water or sodium.

When used in a sealed state for a long time, contact failure, etc., can occur.
Do not use the products in an atmosphere containing flammable gas.

 Storage temperature/ : –30C to 65C / 45% to 85% RH

storage humidity Note that there must be no dew condensation or freezing.
Storage temperature refers to ambient temperature during transportation or
storage of product. When starting use of the product, the temperature must
be within the working temperature.

(2) Special environment measures

The main measures for when using the products under conditions that differ from the normal working
conditions are shown on the following page for reference.
There is a limit to how far the environment resistance of the product can be improved. Thus, an
appropriate structure for the outer box (panel) storing the product that is outdoor-proof, dust-proof, and
corrosion-proof must be used, to prevent damage.

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 For special environment
Special environment Problem points General measures
Name Type
 Rusting or  Install a space
Sudden temperature

malfunctioning due heater to lower the

to dew relative humidity.
changes

condensation  Move the product

(freezing) to a place with little
temperature
change.

 Freezing  Install a space Consult

Low temperature

 Malfunctioning or heater, etc., to Mitsubishi when

rust due to dew increase the the temperature
condensation. temperature. is –10C or less.
Freezer storage  Dry the area.
Low temperature
room
 Malfunctioning  Lower load
 Heat resistance of current.
High temperature

connected wires  Use heat resistant

 Overheating of wires.
insulator  Do not use in
Steel mill places where the
Molding forming temperature in the
plant panel exceeds
55C.
 Drop in insulation  Place in a MSO- YS
High humidity

resistance waterproof type (supported by the

 Corrosion, rusting box, etc.  Corrosion-
proof S-T type
 Inspect regulary. magnetic
treatment
Chemical plants contactor as
Pump room standard.)
 Corrosion, rusting  Place MSO- YS
anti-corrosive (supported by the
Corrosive gas, sodium

product in S-T type

corrosion-proof magnetic
type box, etc.  Corrosion- contactor as
Petrol refining plant proof standard.)
Chemical plant treatment Use it in
Coastline corrosion-proof
City water pump box.
room (Chlorine
disinfectant)
 Failure in contact  Place in a dust-
continuity proof box, etc.
Dust, moisture

 Failure in
mechanism
operation
 Deterioration of
Cement plant
insulation
Textile plant

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2. Storage and Transportation
 Take caution to injuries from the edges of the packaging material or the product, or
CAUTION from dropping the product.
 Confirm that no parts have fallen off or been damaged due to accidents during
transportation.
 After unpacking the product, do not leave it in a humid or dusty place.
 Do not stand/sit on or place objects on the product.

(1) Storage and transportation

The ambient temperature/humidity when storing or transporting the product must be between –30C
and 65C / between 45% and 85%RH. The normal working conditions must be established before use.
 Packing and storing
Do not place the product directly on a concrete floor, etc. Always place it on slats or a shelf.
Do not store the product exposed without packaging.
 Avoid humidity
Do not leave the product for long periods in a place with a high humidity level.
 Avoid corrosive gases
Do not leave the product in an atmosphere containing sulfuric gas, ammonium gas or chloric gas.

(2) Precautions for transportation

 Carefully pack and transport.
Do not drop the product during transportation.
When transporting the product after mounting and wiring it to a panel, pack it carefully. The movable
parts do not need to be locked during transportation.
 Do not hold by terminals or wires when transporting.
Holding by terminals, thermal overload relays or wires, etc., when transporting the product could lead
to damage or dropping.

(3) Long-term storage after mounting and before usage

After completing the product as a panel, the power might not be turned on over a long period. If the
product is delivered during construction, cement, concrete and water, etc., can enter the product.
In this case, always protect the product until it is to be used.

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3. Mounting and Connection
 Do not touch or go near the product while the power is ON. Failure to observe this
WARNING could lead to electric shocks or burns.

 Make sure that foreign matter does not enter the product during mounting or wiring.
CAUTION There is a risk of load damage or fires resulting from contact faults or operation faults.
 Do not use a product that is damaged during transportation, mounting or wiring.
Failure to observe this could lead to fires or malfunctions.
 If the mounting screw size is changed or an insufficient number is used, or if the
mounting onto the mounting rail (IEC35mm width) is incomplete, the product may fall off.
 If the control circuit wiring is long, turning OFF the control voltage may not open the
circuit because of a stray capacitance.
 Never manually operate the product in a live state. Failure to observe this could lead
to electric shocks or burns.
 If the product is stored in a box, always close the cover while the power is ON.
Failure to observe this could lead to electric shocks.
 Do not mount the product on the floor or ceiling. Mounting on the floor or ceiling will
affect the contact’s conductive performance, operation performance, durability, etc.

3.1 Mounting
 Mount the product in a dry place that has little dust, corrosive gas or vibration.
 The correct mounting position is a vertical surface. However, the product can be mounted vertically up to
30 in each direction.
 Tighten the mounting screw with the mounting torque shown in the Table below.
Top
Mounting screw tightening
Screw
torque
size
Nm
M4 1.2 to 1.9

Correct Bottom
mounting Tolerable limits to vertical surface
If horizontal mounting is unavoidable, turn the product 90 in
the counterclockwise direction from the correct vertical
mounting state, and mount.
The characteristics will not change much from when the
product is mounted horizontally but mechanical endurance may
drop somewhat.
This mounting method is not available with the reversing type.
Horizontal mounting Also, the product cannot be mounted horizontally onto a
(Excluding reversing type) mounting rail (IEC35mm width).
 Mounting on IEC35mm rail Height 7.5mm Height 15mm
The T10 to T32 series and SR-T series can be mounted "Z" details "Z" details
No burrs
on an IEC35mm wide rail. The rail height is 7.5 or 15mm.
The rail dimensions are shown on the right.
When mounting the rail onto a panel, keep the rail
mounting screw pitch within the values shown on the
right to maintain the mechanical strength.
Always maintain the dimensions shown on page 8 as 0.3 or less

these influence temperature rises and product life. IEC35mm wide rail dimension

Rail mount screw

Height 7.5mm wide rail: P = 250 or less
Height 15mm wide rail: P = 500 or less
For each, the dimensions show the case when the device is mounted on a
7.5mm high mounting rail with the clearances shown in Table 1 on page 8.

Interval between mount screws for IEC35mm wide rail

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  Minimum mounting clearance

CAUTION  Always observe the specified minimum mounting clearance and arc space. Hot
ionized gas will be discharged when the current switches.
Refer to Table 1.
When mounting the Magnetic Contactors side by side, be sure to keep the devices isolated by a distance
longer than the dimension shown in the following table. Also, the Magnetic Contactors and adjacent
grounding metal should be isolated by a distance longer than the dimension shown in the following table.
The content described in ( ) is applied when additionally mounting auxiliary contacts.
Although an arc space is not required in a position above the Magnetic Contactors, it is recommended to
provide a space longer than the E dimension shown in the following table in consideration of the product
movement caused by variation in depth dimension of Magnetic Contactors and the vibration produced
when turning on or releasing the contactor.
Table 1 Minimum mounting separation
Minimum mounting space Upper
Arc
A(A1, A2) B(B1, B2) C (C1) D mounting
Frame Space
dimension dimension dimension dimension space
(Note 1)
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] E
41
T10
(A1 = 53, A2 = 65)
T12 48
T20 (A1 = 60, A2 = 72)
5 (Note 2)
T21 68 10 5
(B1 = 17,
T25 (A1 = 80, A2 = 92) (C1 = 22) 15 0 (Note 3)
A1, B1, C1 : When an auxiliary contact is added to B2 = 29)
the shadowed area 48
T32
A2, B2 : When two auxiliary contacts are added (A1 = 60, A2 = 72)
to the shadowed area 48
SR-T5
Mounting space and arc space (A1 = 60, A2 = 72)
SR-T9 48 5 (Note 2) 10 3
Note 1. The value of this arc space is a value of IEC and JIS Standards-based closed circuit shut-off
capacity test.
Note 2. Although the B dimension of T10 to T32 allows closely-attached mounting, when continuing to
apply current to the device or when mounting a product high in open/close frequency and high
utilization on the same rail, the device life may be shortened in terms of temperature increase
and impact, so please keep the space between the devices over the minimum value shown in the
above table as much as possible when mounting them.
Note 3. E dimension is 3mm when mounting UT-AX2 or UT-AX4 with magnetic contactors.

3.2 Connection
 If the terminal screws become loose, overheating or fires may occur. Always tighten
CAUTION with the specified tightening torque and tighten the screws periodically.
An excessive tightening torque could damage the terminal screw.
 A sufficient insulation distance must be secured for the crimp terminal and connection
conductor connected to the terminal, if not, short circuits could occur.
 If the wire size is insufficient, overheating or fires could occur. Use wire appropriate
for the working conditions.
 If lock paint or a thermo-label, etc., adheres to the wire connection section or contact,
overheating or fires could occur due to continuity failures.
 If the terminal screws have been loosened, securely tighten them with the specified
tightening torque. Failure to observe this could lead to overheating or fires.

(1) Coil voltage and frequency

The voltage and frequency of the control circuit must match with the rated indicated voltage and
frequency of the coil.
(2) Connection to terminal screw with self-lifting plate
The provided terminal screw with self-lifting plate can be used even when a crimp terminal is used. For
the terminal screw with self-lifting plate, wires can be connected with their insulation sheath peeled off.

(One wire) (Two wires)

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(3) Connection to streamlined wiring terminal (For S-TBC, SR-TBC, TH-TBC) 2)
Bare wire, single wire, Y-type crimp terminal
1) Insert the wire and Y-type crimp terminal into the terminal. (Fig. 1)
When doing so, make sure the insulator such as wire’s sleeve does not get
caught in the te rminal
2) Tighten the terminal screw with the specified tightening torque. 1)
3) To remove the wire, loosen the terminal screw, and then pull out the wire
while holding down the terminal screw holder so it does not lift up.
Round crimp terminal
1) Confirm that the terminal screw has been loosened.
2) Lift the screw holder for each pole. (Fig. 2) (Note 2) Fig. 1
(a) Wiring procedure for one crimp terminal
3) Insert the crimp terminal. (Fig. 2)
4) Lower the screw holder. (Insert the end of the screw, and temporarily fix.)
5) Tighten the screw. (Note 3)
6) To remove the wire, follow the tightening procedure in reverse.
(b) Wiring procedure for two crimp terminals
3) Insert two crimp terminals. (Fig. 3)
4) Lower the terminal screw holder. (Temporarily fix the crimp terminals.)(Fig. 4)
5) Tighten the screw. (Note 3)
6) To remove the wire, completely loosen the screw, lift the screw holder,
lower the crimp terminal toward the terminal, and remove the wire.

Terminal screw holder

4)
2)

3)
3)

Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Note 1. The terminal screw differs from the MS-N series, so make sure that differing types of screws are not used.
Note 2. If the screw holder cannot be lifted, completely loosen the terminal screw and then lift it up.
Note 3. When tightening the screw, slightly press down on the screwdriver while rotating it, so that the screw fits in securely.
Note 4. Also, tighten the terminal screws to which wires have not been connected.

(4) Precautions for connecting crimp terminal

(4-1) Application to circuits exceeding 380V
When using the following types of magnetic motor starters or magnetic relays in circuits where
the voltage exceeds 380V with crimp terminal wiring, use of a crimp terminal with insulation tube
is recommended.
  MSO-T10,T12,T20 magnetic motor
Crimp terminal with insulation tube Bare crimp terminal starter
S-T10,T12,T20 magnetic contactor
SR-T5,T9 contactor relays
TH-T18 thermal overload relay

(4-2) Application to finger protection

When using the product as a finger protection type with crimp terminals, use the crimp terminal
with insulation tube.

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 (5) For the applicable wire size and terminal screw tightening torque, refer to Table 2.
(6) Always ground the metal enclosure.

Table 2 Wire size and tightening torque

Model Terminal dimension and size/type of screw Connection Applicable solderless Tightening torque of
Applicable electric wire conductor
Operating 2 terminal size terminal screw
Main circuit size [φmm, mm ] thickness
Standard type circuit (JST Cat No.) [N·m]
(D) [mm]
Contactor Relays
Dimension of
Magnetic Contactors cross slot
terminal Main
Thermal Overload Screw Screw screw with Main Operating Operating Main Operating
portion circuit Main circuit
Relays size type pressure circuit circuit circuit circuit circuit
AxBxC (Note 1)
plate
[mm] (Note 1)
SR-T5, T9 – – – M3.5×7.6 – – – –
cross slot φ1.6 φ1.6 1.25-3.5 to 2-3.5 1.25-3.5 to
S-T10, T12, T20 7.5×3.7×4.5 M3.5×7.6 M3.5×7.6 1.6 0.9 to 1.5 0.9 to 1.5
screw with 0.75 to 2.5 0.75 to 2.5 5.5-S3 2-3.5
pressure φ1.6 - 2.6
S-T21, T25, T32 10.5×5.2×5.5 M4×10.5 plate M3.5×7.6 3 1.25-4 to 5.5-4 1.2 to 1.9
1.25 to 6
TH-T18 cross slot φ1.6 1.25-3.5 to 2-3.5
7.5×4×4 M3.5×7.6 M3.5×7.6 2 0.9 to 1.5
(Load side) screw with 0.75 to 2.5 φ1.6 5.5-S3 1.25-3.5 to
0.9 to 1.5
TH-T25 10.2×6.8×5/ M4×10.5/ pressure φ1.6 - 2.6 0.75 to 2.5 2-3.5
plate M3.5×7.6 2.5 1.25-4 to 5.5-4 1.2 to 1.9
(Power side / Load side) 10.2×5.7×5 M4×10.5 1.25 to 6
Note 1. The dimension of the main circuit terminal is a dimension for board
conductor wiring. (See the right diagram) The board conductor
thickness (D dimension) must be below the allowable connection
conductor thickness stated above because of the length of the
terminal screw. In case of wiring with two boards used, the total
value of two boards must be below the value (D dimension) shown in
the table.
Note 2. In each terminal, two wires or two solderless terminals are allowed to
be connected.
Note 3. The cross slot screw with pressure plate of T Series and N Series are same in size but different in
pressure plate dimension, so please avoid the mixed use of such screws. This may break the
insulation barrier or make the wire likely to fall out.
Note 4. When using IEC60529-based finger safe specification, be sure to use an insulation tube-attached
solderless terminal.
Note 5. Tightening the3 terminal screw excessively without wiring may break the screw and consequently
disable the tightening, so please avoid such excessive tightening.
Note 6. Operational circuits are coil terminals of magnetic contactors and control circuit terminals of
Thermal Overload Relays.
Note 7. Please use swaging tool which is recommended by JST.
Note 8. For the auxiliary a fixed contact elements of the S-T21 and T25 types, these elements could drop
off if its terminal screw is tightened with a screwdriver tilted towards the unit body. Do not tilt the
screwdriver towards the unit body when tightening the screw.
Unit body
本体

Screwdriver
ドライバ

Auxiliary a fixed contact element

補助a固定接触子

Note 9. Connection to magnetic contactor's load side auxiliary circuit terminal when using magnetic contactor
(MSO-(2) T10 to T20)
Bend the crimp terminal or wire as shown below and connect.
When connecting two crimp terminals or two wires, use a 0.75 to 1.25mm2 wire for the "A" wire.
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0°

Thermal サーマルリレー
overload relay

A For crimp terminal

圧着端子の場合
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 Examples of general tightening torque
Maximum tightening torque of screwdriver [Nm]
Phillips screwdriver Right Left Both
(made by VESSEL) hand only hand only hands
No.1 bit

2.5 2.3 2.8

No.2 bit

3.6 3.0 3.9

No.3 bit

4.2 3.9 5.7

A typical male has an arm strength

of 200N, so if the tightening tool 1. Hold the screwdriver horizontally, and rotate in the tightening
handle’s length is 10cm, the torque direction.
will be 20Nm. 2. This is an example for a male having a right arm strength of 500N
(2000.1=20Nm) and left arm strength of 450N.

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3.3 Installation Instruction for Accessories of MS-T Series
3.3.1 Additional auxiliary contact blocks
(1) Types and applicable magnetic contactors and contactor relays
Applicable magnetic
Contact Available nunmber of
Types Method contactors and
arrangement accessories
contactor relays
4a (4NO) S-T10,S-T12,
UT-AX4 3a1b (3NO1NC) Front crip-on S-T20,S-T21, 1
2a2b (2NO2NC) S-T25,S-T32,SR-T5

(2) Additional auxiliary block mounting procedures

UT-AX4

Installation Terminal cover Installation and Removing

Installation
1)

Click

2)
Removing
Removing
1)

3)
2)

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3.3.2 Mechanical interlock kits
 When two or more contactors are used, and a short circuit might occur if they turn
CAUTION ON simultaneously. Provide a mechanical interlock to prevent simultaneously
contacting of the contacts.

(1) Types and applicable magnetic contactors

Types Applicable magnetic contactors
UT-ML11 S-T10,S-T12,S-T20
UN-ML21 S-T21,S-T25,S-T32

(2) Installation procedures

1) Confirm that combination of the interlock kit and magnetic contactors is correct.
2) Drill mounting holes according to the dimensions as shown in clause (3).
3) Install the interlock kit in both magnetic contactors as shown in clause (4).
4) Fix the magnetic contactors onto mounting surface with screws.
5) Provide a direct electrical interlock mutual to the magnetic contactors as shown in clause (4) for the
reversing type. Use the auxiliary contact on the inner side between the magnetic contactors for the
electrical interlock.

(3) Mounting hole dimensions

A C A
D screw

E1 F1 E3 F3
B

F2 E2 F4 E4
A’

Model A'±0.7 A±0.2 B±0.2 C±0.3 D Hole drilling position

S-T10 74 - 60 - M3 E1, E2, E3, E4
S-T12, S-T20 - 35 60 19 M4 E1, E2, E3, E4
S-T21, S-T25 - 54 60 19 M4 E1, E2, E3, E5
S-T32 - 30 60 23 M4 E1, E2, E3, E4

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 (4) Interlock kits mounting procedures
UT-ML11········ T10, T12, T20

Installation and Removing

Interlock kit

Thread fastening Wiring

black red

Terminal
cover
Removing

Torque
0.3-0.5 N・m
T10, T12, T20

UN-ML21 ······· T21, T25, T32

Coupling block
T21, T25, T32

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3.3.3 Surge absorber
 The varistor (used in the coil , surge absorber , etc.) may emit smoke due to
CAUTION deterioration. Make sure not to near the product during operation, and always use a
short-circuit protection device such as a fuse on the operating circuit.
 A surge will be generated from the contact and coil during switching. Avoid danger by
connecting a surge absorber, etc.
 Destruction or fires may occur if the surge absorber is used exceeding the rated
voltage.

(1) Types and applicable magnetic contactors

Types Applicable magnetic contactors
UT-SA21
S-T10,S-T12,
UT-SA22
S-T20,S-T21,
UT-SA23
S-T25,SR-T5
UT-SA25

(2) Applicable voltage range

Recommend applicable Minimum applicable
Rated voltage Remarks
voltage range voltage
AC 48V AC24～AC50V, DC24～60V AC,DC12V UT-SA25
UT-SA21, UT-SA23, UT-SA25
AC12V, DC12V
AC 200V AC100～AC240V, DC100～220V (CR type UT-SA23 is exclusive for AC)
AC50V, DC60V UT-SA22
AC 400V AC346～480V AC12V UT-SA21

(3) Surge absorber mounting procedures

2)
Installation Click Removing Stick
1)

[Note]
Tighten the surge absorber
terminal with the coil terminal

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3.4 Wiring Diagram (representative example)
3.4.1 S-T □

S-T10(1NO) S-T10(1NC)

S-T12, T20 S-T12,T20(2NO)

S-T12, T20(2NC)

S-T21, T25 S-T32

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3.4.2 S-2×T □

S-2×T10 S-2×T12, T20

S-2×T21, T25

S-2×T32

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3.4.3 TH-T □(KP)

TH-T18,T25 TH-T18KP,T25KP

3.4.4 MSO-T □(KP)

MSO-T10 MSO-T10KP

MSO-T12, T20 MSO-T12KP, T20KP

MSO-T21, T25 MSO-T21KP, T25KP

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3.4.5 2×T □(KP)

MSO-2×T10 MSO-2×T10KP

MSO-2×T12, T20 MSO-2×T12KP, T20KP

MSO-2×T21, T25 MSO-2×T21KP, T25KP

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4. Maintenance and Inspection of Thermal Overload Relay
(1) Heater rating and adjustment
For the settling current of the thermal overload relay, select one that matches the motor’s full load
current. Make fine adjustments by rotating the knob. For example, if the motor’s full load current is 8A,
use a 9A thermal overload relay, and turn the knob as shown below to set it to the 8A scale position.
Note that an unfavorable trip could occur due to the ambient temperature, wire size, set value error,
and time transition changes, etc. Turn the knob to adjust the set position.
[Reset]
If an overcurrent flows to the motor, the thermal overload relay will trip.
Check the cause of the overcurrent, take measures, and then press
the reset bar to reset the relay. There may be cases when the relay
cannot be reset immediately after a trip, but resetting will be possible
after the bimetal cools off. For the automatically reset type, the relay
will be reset automatically after a short time. (This will differ according
to the temperature that the bimetal is heated to, but will be just over 10
seconds to 10 minutes.)
[Do not disassemble]
Never touch the inside of the thermal overload relay. The thermal overload
Knob adjustment (for 8A) relay has been configured precisely at Mitsubishi before shipping.
Reset
(2) Fusing of thermal overload relay
The thermal overload relay is used to
protect the motor from burning. It cannot be
used as protection against short circuits, so
if a short circuit occurs, replace the thermal
overload relay.
If a current larger than the heater fuse's I2t
Reset bar value flows due to a short circuit, etc., the
thermal overload relay heater will fuse
before it actually operates. To prevent
fusing of the heater, use the MCCB of the
correct capacity on the power supply side of
the magnetic motor starter, or use a
saturable reactor on the thermal overload
relay to coordinate protection.

If the heater fuses, the bimetal in the thermal overload relay may be curved in the opposite of the
correct direction. This is a result of a large amount of heat by the heater fusing, which abnormally
heats the bimetal and creates large internal stress, causing permanent deformation.

(3) Contact configuration

For the MS-T series, the thermal overload relay contact is configured as 1NO/1NC contact as shown
below. The NO and NC contacts can be used as independent contacts, and differing voltages can also
be used.

95 96 b(NC) contact
97 98 a(NO) contact

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 Combination of MSO-T10 (BC), T12 (BC), T20 (BC)
[Applicable magnetic contactor and thermal overload relay]
Combined devices
Magnetic starter Magnetic Thermal Connection
contactor overload relay conductor
MSO-T10 S-T10 TH-T18 –
MSO-T12 S-T12 TH-T18 –
MSO-T20 S-T20 TH-T18 –
[Assembly procedure]
1. Loosen the three main terminal screws (2/T1, 4/T2, 6/T3) on the magnetic contactor.
2. Tilt the thermal overload relay, and guide the thermal overload relay’s notch A (two places) into the
magnetic contactor’s indents (two places), and align the position so that the three thermal overload
relay main circuit conductors are on the left side of the main terminal screws. (Fig. 1)
3. Press in the thermal overload relay from the B direction, and insert the thermal overload relay’s
notch A to the magnetic contactor’s indent. (Fig. 2)
4. Turn the thermal overload relay in the direction of arrow C, and turn the thermal overload relay
notch D to the magnetic contactor’s E face. (Fig. 3, 4)
5. Tighten the main terminal screws (2/T1, 4/T2, 6/T3) while pressing the thermal overload relay
toward the magnetic contactor’s side.
Thermal overload relay’s main circuit conductor B

Thermal overload relay’s notch A

Fig. 2
Fig. 1
C
E

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

[Removal procedures]
1. Loosen the three main terminal screws (2/T1, 4/T2, 6/T3) on the magnetic contactor.
2. Tilt the thermal overload relay and lift it up in the direction of arrow F. Release the joint of the
thermal overload relay notch A and magnetic contactor indent. (Fig. 5)

Fig. 5 21
  Combining MSO-T21 (BC), T25 (BC)
The optional UN-TH21 connection conductor is required for assembly.
[Outside view of the
[Applicable magnetic contactor and thermal overload relay] connection conductors]
Combined devices UN-TH21
Magnetic starter Magnetic Thermal Connection
contactor overload relay conductor
MSO-T21 S-T21 TH-T25 UN-TH21 Connection
conductor
MSO-T25 S-T25 TH-T25 UN-TH21

[Assembly procedures]
1. Fix the connecting conductors (a set of 3 pieces) by the screws on the power supply side terminals
of the thermal overload relay. (Fig. 1)
2. Loosen the three main terminal screws (2/T1, 4/T2, 6/T3) on the magnetic contactor.
3. Tilt the thermal overload relay, and align the thermal overload relay’s notch A (two places) into the
magnetic contactor’s indents (two places). (Fig. 2)
4. Turn the thermal overload relay in the direction of arrow B, and confirm that the thermal overload relay
notch section C (one place) is fit into the square hole at the indent on the magnetic contactor. (Fig. 3)
5. Tighten the main terminal screw while pressing the thermal overload relay toward the magnetic
contactor side.
Power supply side terminal screw Connection
conductor

Thermal overload relay’s notch A

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Thermal overload relay’s notch C

Fig. 3 Fig. 4
[Removal procedures]
1. Loosen the three main terminal screws (2/T1, 4/T2, 6/T3) on the magnetic contactor.
2. Tilt the thermal overload relay and lift it up in the direction of arrow D. Release the joint of the
thermal overload relay notch A and magnetic contactor indent.

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Fig. 5
 (4) Ambient temperature and settling current
The TH-T series thermal overload relay is adjusted based on an ambient temperature of 20°C when used
in the standard boxed magnetic motor starter (MS type). (The temperature in the control panel for the
MSO type magnetic motor starter is 35°C.) The TH-T type thermal overload relay is equipped with an
ambient temperature compensation device, so the operating characteristics are less likely to be affected
by the ambient temperature changes. Figures 1 and 2 show the minimum operating currents at different
temperatures with the reference ambient temperature of 20°C (in-control panel temperature of 35°C).
Thermal overload relay characteristic is affected by the ambient temperature; when the ambient
temperature is low, the operating current is large, and when the temperature is high, the operating
current is small. If the ambient temperature of where the magnetic motor starter is mounted greatly
differs from 20°C (in-control panel temperature of 35°C), the settling current of the thermal overload
relay must be compensated according to Figures 1 and 2. The size of the compensation rate is
determined by the adjusting dial’s position (minimum scale > center scale > maximum scale), so
caution is required when compensating. (Note that if the tolerable working temperature of 40°C (55°C)
is exceeded, the unit could function at a current less than 100% of the settling current.)
TH-T18
（KP） TH-T25
（KP）
補 補
正
Compensation 正
Compensation
rate 率 110 rate 率 110

（％） （％）
108 108

106 106

104 104

102 Ambient temperature (°C)*1 102 Ambient temperature (°C)*1

30 周囲温度in control
40 (Temperature （℃ ）＊1 30 周囲温度in control
40 (Temperature （℃ ）＊1
20 （45） （制御盤内温度
（55） panel °C)*2 （℃ ）） ＊2 20 （45） （制御盤内温度
（55） panel °C)*2 （℃ ） ）＊2
-10 0 10 -10 0 10 （35）
（35）
（5） （15） （25） （5） （15） （25）
98 98

96 96

94 94
Maximum
最大目盛 scale Maximum
最大目盛 scale

92 中央目盛
Center scale 92 中央目盛
Center scale

最小目盛
Minimum scale 最小目盛
Minimum scale
90 90

Fig. 1 Ambient temperature compensation curve Fig. 2 Ambient temperature compensation curve
(T18 frame) (T25 frame)
Compensation rate: Percent in respect to the minimum operating current at the ambient temperature
of 20C (in-control panel temperature of 35°C)
<Settling current compensation method>
In the curves in Figures 1 and 2, find the compensation rate at the working ambient temperature.
Divide the motor’s full load current by the identified compensation rate. The obtained value is the
settling value.
(Example: When the TH-T25's ambient temperature is 40°C (55°C inside control panel), the
compensate rate at the temperature with the minimum scale is 97% according to Figure 2. If the
motor’s rated current is 15A, the settling value is obtained as 15.5A (=15÷0.97).)
Note 1: [*1] Applicable ambient temperature for MS type indicates temperature outside the box.
[*2] Indicates temperature including temperature rise in control panel applicable for MSO type.

(5) Connection wire size

The heat generated from the thermal overload relay differs according to the connected wire size, and
thus affects the characteristics. The minimum operating current for the TH type has been adjusted with
the reference connected wire sizes shown in Table 2, so if a wire thinner than this size is connected,
the generated heat will be higher, and the minimum operating current will be smaller. On the other
hand, if a thicker wire is used, the minimum operating current will increase.
Thus, when using a wire of a size differing from the reference connection wire size, strictly speaking, the
settling current must be compensated. For example, for the TH-T25 type used with the heater nominal
and settling. current of 15A and with a 6mm2 wire, the operating current fluctuation rate is 104% according
.
to Table 2. Using the rate, compensate the scale to the 151/1.04  14.4 (A).
Table 2 TH type thermal overload relay connection wire size and ultimate operating current
Heater Reference Connection Minimum operating
Type designation connection wire size wire size current fluctuation rate
(A) (mm2) (mm2) (％)
TH-T18 (KP) 0.12 to 15 1.25 98
2
TH-T25 (KP) 0.24 to 11 2.5 103
2 97
TH-T25 (KP) 15, 22 3.5
6 104

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 (6) Prevention of foreign matter entering the display window
Note that the relay may not trip if foreign matter such as wire scraps enters the display window.

(7) Automatic resetting method

 Secure safety by assuming that accidents may occur due to automatic restarting
CAUTION of the machine device, etc., when the output contact is recovered due to the
automatically-reset thermal overload relay, or when the power is recovered after a
power failure.

The unit is set to manual reset when shipped from the factory. This can be changed to automatic reset
by the user.
However, a stopper is provided at the switching plate to prevent the setting from being changed easily.
TH-T18
[Changeover procedures]
1. Remove the thermal overload relay’s auxiliary terminal cover. (Fig. 1)
2. Cut off the stopper, and then press down on the reset bar and slide the switching plate (white) in the
direction of arrow X.
3. Mount the terminal cover, and confirm that the switching plate is at position A. (Fig. 3)

Stopper
Switching plate

Reset bar

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Manual reset Automatic reset

Fig. 3
TH-T25
1. Cut the reset bar’s stopper section (shaded section) with a pair of nippers. (Fig. 4)
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, press in the reset bar and turn it 90° counterclockwise (to position A).

Reset bar

Stopper
(Section to cut off)
Manual reset Automatic reset
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
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5. Recommended Update Interval
The recommended update timing for each device is 10 years or the specified number of switching times
listed in the catalog, etc.
This recommended update interval is not a value guaranteed in respect to the functions or performance.
Instead, it is an interval generally believed to be effective for replacing the part with a new part for economic
feasibility, and due to the deterioration of the device component’s materials when the product is used under
normal working conditions and the following maintenance and inspections are carried out.

6. Maintenance and Inspection Check List

Date:

Magnetic starter, contactor relay Write after inspecting

Class Inspection item Purpose Details of inspections Remarks Results

Generation of abnormal noise Per
Abnormal
Listen Abnormality (Abnormal noise caused by electromagnet panel
noise
fault or damage, etc.) (all)
Per
Daily inspection

Abnormal
Smell Abnormality Generation of abnormal odor panel
odor
(all)
Per
Contamina- Existence of water or oil adherence or fault
panel
tion caused by dust
Appear- (all)
Visual
ance Per
Existence of mold breakage, discoloration or
Breakage panel
deformation
(all)
Clamp
(reference: every six

Visual Loosening Are any of the clamp screws loose? All

screw
Periodic inspection

Metal Rusting,
Visual Is there any rust or corrosion? All
sections corrosion
Move-
months)

Manual
ment of Movement Do movable sections move smoothly when
or All
movable fault operated manually or electromagnetically?
electric
sections
The following section indicates the overview of the sampling tests for the items
requiring further inspection during the life margin estimation, daily inspection
and periodic inspection.
Contact (1) Contact resistance measurement –
contamina- Existence of contact resistance
tion abnormality
Detailed inspection

Mechanism (2) Operation test – Existence of operating

Life and Test friction voltage abnormality
function (Test at (3) Coil characteristics test – resistance
deteriora- Mitsu- Layer short value, current value, and existence of Sampling
tion bishi) circuit
abnormality
Contact (4) Main dimension measurement – Is value
wear within tolerable value?
Contact (5) Contact reliability test – Is value within
Sampling
operation tolerable value? (reliability test)
(4) Coil life margin test
Life margin (high temperature continuity, surge test, Sampling
BDV pin hole test)

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7. Troubleshooting List
Trouble State Cause Measures
The coil rating voltage is incorrect. Replace the correct entire unit.
A beating The terminal voltage is low (85% or
Modify to the specified voltage.
sound less).
(loud or Power supply
quiet) is The voltage capacity is
heard, but Increase the power supply capacity.
drop is large insufficient.
contacts Use thicker wires.
Wiring capacity is
Contacts do not insufficient.
do not close.
close. Layer short circuit in coil. Replace the entire unit.
The unit is damaged. Replace the entire unit.
The wiring is faulty. Repair the faulty section.
Fault in operating switch. Replace the switch.
There is
no sound. The fuse is blown. Replace the fuse.
Wire breakage in operating coil or
Replace the entire unit.
short circuit in operating circuit.
A voltage is applied on the coil. Check and modify the circuit.
Capacitance between wires for
Use a DC operated type.
It does not long-distance wiring.
get Induction voltage from other wires. Separate from the other wires.
de-excited.
Check that the capacity is correct, and
Fault in operating Welding
Contacts replace if necessary.
switch Breakage
do not Replace the switch (relay).
open. Replace the entire unit, check the cause,
(Does not The contact is welded.
and take measures.
return.) Dew has condensed on iron core
There is Decrease the temperature difference.
surface.
no
excitation. Attraction due to residual magnetism. The unit is worn. Replace the entire unit.
The unit has deformed due to heat or
Replace the entire unit.
mounting stress.
The unit is damaged. Replace the entire unit.
Replace with the unit having the correct
The coil rating voltage is incorrect.
rating.
Replace the entire unit, and modify the
Burned in The applied voltage is incorrect (high).
voltage.
short time
Operating voltage is low, thereby Replace the entire unit, and modify the
inhibiting attraction. voltage.
Layer short circuit
Coil Attraction is not possible occasionally Replace the entire unit, check the cause,
burning (when voltage is 85% or less, etc.) and take measures.
Layer short circuit caused by Replace the entire unit, check the cause
environmental deterioration. of deterioration, and take measures.
Burns after
a while Replace the entire unit, and modify the
The applied voltage is too high.
voltage.
Replace the entire unit, and set the coil
The in-panel temperature is too high.
temperature to 140C or less. (Lower the
(55C or more)
in-panel temperature.)

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 Trouble State Cause Measures
Insulation deterioration
Short circuit on
No-fuse Wiring failure Check the cause and make modifications.
load side
breaker or Handling mistake If there is a fault with the unit, replace the
fuse blew Simultaneously closing when using unit.
reversing or - starter.
Chattering occurs. Check the cause and make modifications.
Contact Lower the frequency or increase the
welding The switching frequency is too high.
capacity.
Light
welding A semi-attraction state is caused by a Check and remove the cause of the
occurred drop in voltage. voltage drop.
during use Electrical life If there is no fault in the unit, replace the
entire unit.
Replace with a magnetic contactor and
The load is too large.
motor having the correct capacity.
Replace with a magnetic contactor having
The load is too large.
Arc during a large capacity.
switching Select a capacity that matches the
is large. The switching frequency is high.
frequency.
The bounce at closing is large. Check the cause and make modifications.
Abnormal The The contact chattering is large. Check the cause and make modifications.
wear of contact’s
contact brazed
section Lower the frequency, or replace with a
The switching frequency is too high.
has fallen part having a large capacity.
off.
There is corrosive gas. Modify the case or installation position.
The wear
is fast. Simultaneous contact does not take
Set to approx. 0.5mm or less.
place.
Set to 100V 50mA or more if possible.
Low voltage, low current Connect the contacts in parallel
Contact failure
(redundancy).
The mechanism section is damaged. Replace the entire unit.
The terminals were not tightened.
Replace the entire unit.
The terminal screws were not Correctly tighten the screws.
Burning of tightened sufficiently.
Terminal
terminals The screws were loosened by
burning Prevent vibration and impact.
or wires vibration or impact.
The wires are thin. Replace the wires and entire unit.
Contact welding or wear (life). Replace the entire unit.
The sound The core is worn. (The life is up.) Replace the entire unit.
A beating
is heard The power supply voltage is low. Check the cause and make modifications.
sound is
occasio- There are high levels of corrosive gas Use a DC operated or mechanical latch
heard.
nally or humidity. that prevents entry from external sources.

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 Trouble State Cause Measures
The shading coil has a breakage (life). Replace the entire unit.
Incorrect mounting or distortion of
Change to correct mounting.
mounting surface.
The sound The coil voltage is incorrect. (Low Replace with the entire unit having the
is always voltage) correct coil rating.
heard. The core is worn. (The life is up.) Replace the entire unit.
A beating
sound is Resonance during panel mounting. Change the mounting structure.
heard. Readjust or replace the mechanical
Mechanical interlock
interlock.
Sound is Measure the current and remove the
A large current is flowing.
heard at cause.
main
circuit The wiring in the enclosure has been Pass the input and output wiring through
section. separated. the same hole when wiring.
The load is large. Use a correct load.
The switching frequency is too high. Re-select according to the frequency.
Trips The vibration and impact during use is
Change the mounting method or place.
frequently. large.
The relay scale setting is incorrect. Set to the correct scale.
The The relay current capacity selection is
Replace with the correct current capacity.
thermal incorrect.
overload The starting time is long. (10 s or more) Re-select the relay, or mount a saturable
relay trip. reactor.
The starting current is large.
Occurs The application is incorrect.
when Re-select for the correct application.
( -, pole number change, etc.)
starting. Compensate for the temperature, or
The ambient temperature has risen.
change the mounting position.
The load is inconsistent. Correct the load or re-select the motor.
The relay capacity selection is
Re-select the correct rating.
incorrect.
The relay scale setting is incorrect. Set correctly.
The relay is damaged. Replace the relay.
Replace with a special thermal overload
The motor has a special structure.
relay.
The – The reset bar is being pressed by
Remove the obstruction.
thermal something.
overload The resetting is repeated in a short
relay does Review the motor capacity.
time.
not Contact welding (short circuit in the
function. Replace the relay.
circuit).
Fault in the magnetic contactor. Replace the magnetic contactor.
The wiring is incorrect or faulty. Repair the faulty section.
Replace the relay and improve the
A short circuit current flowed.
Heater protection balance.
fused Replace the relay and repair the faulty
The wiring is incorrect or faulty.
section.
The The relay is reset too early. Wait for the relay to cool before resetting.
thermal The contacting of the contact is faulty. Replace the relay.
overload –
relay
cannot be The wiring is faulty. Repair the faulty section.
reset.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Magnetic Contactors and Magnetic Starters

INSTRUCTION MANUAL MS-T Series

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