TeSys™ VLS Accessories

Refer to Catalog 9400CT1601

Fourth Pole Add-on

VLS1P•••R•S

VLS1P•••R•E

VLS1P040D1S

General Specifications—Fourth Pole Add-on

IEC ampere ratings

16–125 A

Available versions

DIN rail mounting

Door mounting

Simultaneous closing with switch poles

Early-make closing with respect to switch poles

Size

Compact and modular

Selection—Fourth Pole Add-on

Catalog number

IEC conventional free air thermal current Ith
AC21A (≤690V)

(A)

IEC rated operational current Ie
AC22A (≤690V), AC23A (≤415V)

(A)

Simultaneous closing operation with respect to switch poles

DIN Rail Mounting (VLS3P•••R•)

VLS1P040R1S [1]

40

40

VLS1P063R1S [2]

63

45

VLS1P063R2S

63

63

Door Mounting (VLS3P•••D•)

VLS1P040D1S [3]

40

40

VLS1P063D2S

63

63

Early-make closing operation with respect to switch poles

DIN Rail Mounting (VLS3P•••R•)

VLS1P125R2E [4]

125

125

Door Mounting (VLS3P•••D•)

VLS1P125D2E [5]

125

125

note

For Fourth Pole UL / CSA ratings, see UL / CSA Ratings —they are the same as the ratings for the corresponding single-phase contact switch.

Certifications and Compliance for Fourth Pole Add-on Blocks (● = certification obtained)

Catalog number

Certification Standard

cULus per UL 60947-4-1 / CSA C22.2 n° 60947-4-1-14 /
UL Listed (File E487906)

cULus per UL 98 / CSA C22.2 n° 4 /
UL Listed (File E487907)

IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-3

VLS1P040R1S

Compliant

VLS1P063R1S

VLS1P040D1S

VLS1P125R2E, VLS1P125D2E

VLS1P063R2S

VLS1P063D2S

Add-on Blocks

VLSA11RS

VLSA11DS

VLSA10R1E

VLSA10R2E

VLS1NR•

VLS8C2

VLS8M•

Operational Specifications

Auxiliary contacts

IEC conventional free air thermal current (Ith)

10 A

UL/CSA and IEC/EN 60947-5-1 designation

A600-Q600

Tightening torque

0.8 N•m (7.1 lb-in.)

Other devices

Tightening torque

VLS1NR1

1.8–2 N•m (16–18 lb-in)

VLS8C2, VLS8M1/M2

mounting: 0.5 N•m (4.4 lb-in)

extension with handle: 0.8 N•m (7.1 lb-in)

Selection—Add-on Blocks

Catalog number

Specifications

Auxiliary contacts, simultaneous operation with respect to switch poles

VLSA11RS

1NO+1NC for VLS3P•••R• and VLS3P063R1

VLSA11DS

1NO+1NC for VLS3P•••D•

Auxiliary contacts, early-break operation with respect to switch poles

VLSA10R1E

1EB (NO) for VLS3P016R1–VLS3P040R1, VLS3P063R1

VLSA10R2E

1EB (NO) for VLS3P063R2–VLS3P125R2

Neutral terminal

VLS1NR1

For VLS3P016R1–VLS3P040R1, VLS3P063R1

Mechanical interlock for line changeover (I-0-II)

VLS8C2

For VLS3P063R2–VLS3P125R2 and VLSH2S5BC: □ 5 mm (0.2 in.) [6]

Mechanical coupling system for 6-8 pole disconnect switches

VLS8M1

For VLS3P016R1–VLS3P040R1 and VLS3P063R1: □ 5 mm (0.2 in.) [6]

VLS8M2

For VLS3P063R2–VLS3P125R2: □ 7 mm (0.3 in.) [7]

Sequence and Maximum Combination of Add-on Blocks

DIN Rail Mounting Disconnect Switches

VLS3P016R1–VLS3P040R1 (DIN Rail Mounting)

VLS1NR1

VLSA11RS

VLSA10R1E

VLS1P040R1E VLS1P040R1S

VLS3P016R1 VLS3P025R1 VLS3P032R1 VLS3P040R1

VLS1P040R1E VLS1P040R1S

VLSA10R1E

VLSA11RS

VLS1NR1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

VLS3P063R1 (DIN Rail Mounting)

VLS1NR1

VLSA11RS

VLSA10R1E

VLS1P063R1E VLS1P063R1S

VLS3P063R1

VLS1P063R1E VLS1P063R1S

VLSA10R1E

VLSA11RS

VLS1NR1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

VLS3P063R2–VLS3P125R2 (DIN Rail Mounting)

VLSA11RS

VLSA10R2E

VLS1P125R2E VLS1P•••R•S

VLS3P063R2 VLS3P080R2 VLS3P100R2 VLS3P125R2

VLS1P125R2E VLS1P•••R•S

VLSA10R2E

VLSA11RS

1

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

2

2

1

1

Door Mounting Disconnect Switches

VLS3P016D1–VLS3P040D1 (Door Mounting)

VLS1GD1

VLSA11DS

VLS1P040D1E VLS1P040D1S

VLS3P016D1 VLS3P025D1 VLS3P032D1 VLS3P040D1

VLS1P040D1E VLS1P040D1S

VLSA11DS

VLS1GD1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

VLS3P063D2–VLS3P125D2 (Door Mounting)

VLS1GD2

VLSA11DS

VLS1P125D2E VLS1P125D2S

VLS3P063D2 VLS3P080D2 VLS3P100D2 VLS3P125D2

VLS1P125D2E VLS1P125D2S

VLSA11DS

VLS1GD2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Mechanical Coupling and Mechanical Interlock for Line Changeover

VLS3P016R1–VLS3P040R1, VLS8C1–VLS8M1 (Rear Mounting)

VLS1NR1

VLSA11RS

VLSA10R1E

VLS1P040R1E

VLS1P040R1S

VLS8C1–VLS8M1

VLS1P040R1E

VLS1P040R1S

VLSA10R1E

VLSA11RS

VLS1NR1

1

1

1

VLS3P016R1 + VLS3P016R1

VLS3P025R1 + VLS3P025R1

VLS3P032R1 + VLS3P032R1

VLS3P040R1 + VLS3P040R1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

VLS3P063R1 + VLS8C1–VLS8M1 (Rear Mounting)

VLS1NR1

VLSA11RS

VLSA10R1E

VLS1P063R1E

VLS1P063R1S

VLS8C1–VLS8M1

VLS1P063R1E

VLS1P063R1S

VLSA10R1E

VLSA11RS

VLS1NR1

1

1

1

VLS3P063R1 + VLS3P063R1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

VLS3P063R2–VLS3P125R2 + VLS8C2–VLS8M2 (Rear Mounting)

VLSA11RS

VLSA10R2E

VLS1P125R2E

VLS1P•••R•S

VLS8C2 - VLS8M2

VLS1P125R2E

VLS1P•••R•S

VLSA10R2E

VLSA11RS

1

1

VLS3P063R2 + VLS3P063R2

VLS3P080R2 + VLS3P080R2

VLS3P100R2 + VLS3P100R2

VLS3P125R2 + VLS3P125R2

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

2

2

1

1

Rotary Handles

VLSH1S5R (65 x 65 mm)

VLSH2S5R (65 x 65 mm)

VLSH3S7RD (75 mm dia.)

VLSH4S5R (48 x 48 mm)

Selection—Rotary Handles (NEMA 1, 12, 3R, 4, and 4X. IEC IP65 unless otherwise specified)

Catalog number

Specifications

Door Mounting and Rear Mounting Handles, Padlock-ready[8]

Red/yellow, rotating

VLSH1S5R

For VLS3P•••R• and VLS3P•••D•. Screw mounting. Recessed selector. □ 5 mm (0.2 in.) [9].

VLSH2S5R

For VLS3P•••R• and VLS3P•••D•. Screw mounting. Protruding selector. □ 5 mm (0.2 in.). [9]

VLSH2H5R

For VLS3P•••R• and VLS3P016D1–VLS3P040D1. Ring mounting. Protruding selector.
□ 5 mm (0.2 in.). [9] [10]

VLSH2H5RD

For VLS3P•••R•. Ring mounting. Protruding selector with release, defeatable per UL60947-4-1;
□ 5 mm (0.2 in.). [9]

VLSH2H5RL

For VLS3P•••R•, VLS3P063R1, VLS3P016D1–VLS3P040D1. Ring mounting. Low-profile protruding selector, □ 5 mm (0.2 in.).

VLSH3S7RD

For VLS3P063R2–VLS3P125R2, and VLS8M2. Screw mounting. Pistol grip with release, defeatable per 60947-4-1; □ 7 mm (0.3 in.). IEC IP66. [11]

VLSH4S5R

For For VLS3P•••R• and VLS3P•••D•. Screw mounting. Protruding selector. 48 mm square.
□ 5 mm (0.2 in.). [9]

Black, rotating

VLSH1S5B

For VLS3P•••R• and VLS3P•••D•. Screw mounting. Recessed selector. □ 5 mm (0.2 in.). [9]

VLSH2S5B

For VLS3P•••R• and VLS3P•••D•. Screw mounting. Protruding selector. □ 5 mm (0.2 in.). [9]

VLSH2H5B

For VLS3P•••R•, VLS3P063R1, VLS3P016D1–VLS3P040D1. Ring mounting. Protruding selector.
□ 5 mm (0.2 in.). [9] [10]

VLSH2H5BD

For VLS3P•••R•. Ring mounting. Protruding selector with release, defeatable per 60947-4-1.
□ 5 mm (0.2 in.). [9]

VLSH2H5BL

For VLS3P•••R•, VLS3P063R1, VLS3P016D1–VLS3P040D1. Ring mounting. Low profile protruding selector, □ 5 mm (0.2 in.).

VLSH2H5BPO

For VLS3P•••R•, VLS3P063R1, VLS3P016D1–VLS3P040D1. Ring mounting. Lock On protruding selector, □ 5 mm (0.2 in.).

VLSH3S7BD

For VLS3P063R2–VLS3P125R2, and VLS8M2. Screw mounting. Pistol grip with release, defeatable per UL60947-4-1; □ 7 mm (0.3 in.). [11]

VLSH2S5BC

For VLS8C• mechanical interlock mechanism (I-O-II). □ 5 mm (0.2 in.). [9]

VLSH4S5B

For For VLS3P•••R• and VLS3P•••D•. Screw mounting. Protruding selector. □ 5 mm (0.2 in.). [9]

Accessories for Rear Mounting Control For VLSH3S7RD and VLSH3S7BD handles.

VLSHA7

Adapter, □ 7 mm (0.3 in.) for VLS3P063R2-–VLS3P125R2.

VLSH2H5B (65 x 65 mm)

VLSH2S5BC (65 x 65 mm)

VLSH4S5B (48 x 48 mm)

VLSHA7

Transformation of the DIN rail mounting version into the rear mounting version

Certifications and Compliance (● = certification obtained)

Catalog number

cULus per UL60947-4-1 /

CSA C22.2 n° 60947-4-1-14

UL Listed (File E487906)

cULus per UL98 / CSA C22.2 n° 4

UL Listed (File E487907)

VLSA11RS

VLSA11DS

UL Listed, cULus File E478582

CSA C22.2 n° 14-10

VLSA10R1E

VLSA10R2E

VLS1NR1

VLS1GD1

VLS8M1

VLS8C2

VLS8M2

VLSH1S5R

VLSH1S5B

VLSH2S5R

VLSH2S5B

VLSH2H5R

VLSH2H5B

VLSH2H5RL

VLSH2H5BL

VLSH2H5BPO

VLSH4S5R

VLSH4S5B

VLSH2H5RD

VLSH2H5BD

VLSH3S7NRD

VLSH3S7NBD

VLSH2H5BC

VLSHA7

Compliant with standards: IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-3, IEC/EN 60947-5-1, UL 60947-4-1, UL 98, CSA C22.2.

Operating Specifications

Handle mounting

ring or screw

Mounting handle interaxis

(compatible with the pre-existing drillings of the most common types in the marketplace)

VLSH1S5R

VLSH1S5B

VLSH2S5R

VLSH2S5B

VLSH2S5BC

36 x 36 mm (1.4 x 1.4 in.) or 48 x 48 mm (1.9 x 1.9 in.)

VLSH3S7NRD

VLSH3S7NBD

36 x 36 mm (1.4 x1.4 in.)

Padlocks

1–3 for all handles Ø4–8 mm (Ø0.2–0.3 in.)

Tightening torque

Mounting ring types

2.3 N•m (20.4 lb-in)

VLS8M1

0.8 N•m (7 lb-in)

VLSH3S7NRD

VLSH3S7NBD

1.5 N•m (13.3 lb-in)

All others

1 N•m (9 lb-in)

Degree of protection

IEC / EN: IP65 for all except VLSH3S7RD/BD, which are IP66.

UL / CSA: VLSH1S5R/B and VLSH3S7RD/BD are Type 1, 12, 3R, 4, and 4X outdoor use with all VLS switch models. VLSH2S5R/B, VLSH2H5R/B, VLSH2H5RD/BD and VLSH2S5BC are Types 1, 12, 3R, 4, and 4X outdoor use with VLS3P016R1/D1–VLS3P040R1/D1 and VLS3P063R1 models, otherwise Type 1 only.

Changing the DIN rail mounting version for rear mounting

Door mounting version

Certifications and Compliance:

See Certifications and Compliance (● = certification obtained) for details.

Shaft Extensions, Terminal Covers, Fuse Holders, and Fuse Blocks

VLSS•••5 (5 mm)

VLSS•••7 (7 mm)

VLSC

VLSFH1UL

Selection—Shaft Extensions, Terminal Covers, Fuse Holders, and Fuse Blocks

Catalog number

Specifications

Qty per package

Weight,kg (lb)

Shaft extension for rear-mounting handles VLSH1S5R–VLSH2H5RD, VLSH1S5B–VLSH2H5BD, VLSH2S5BC; interlocking changeover type VLS8C1, VLS8C2; and mechanical disconnect switch system VLS8M1

VLSS1505

150 mm long; □ 5 mm (0.2 in.)

1

0.032 (0.07)

VLSS3005

300 mm long; □ 5 mm (0.2 in.)

1

0.068 (0.15)

VLSS5005

500 mm long; □ 5 mm (0.2 in.)

1

0.090 (0.20)

Shaft extension for rear-mounting handles VLSH3S7RD/BD, and mechanical coupling system VLS8M2

VLSS1507

150 mm long; □ 7 mm (0.3 in.)

1

0.090 (0.20)

VLSS3007

300 mm long; □ 7 mm (0.3 in.)

1

0.160 (0.35)

VLSS5007

500 mm long; □ 7 mm (0.3 in,)

1

0.250 (0.55)

VLSSS7

Support for □ 7 mm shaft

1

0.160 (0.35)

Set of 2 three-pole terminal covers

VLSC3P1

For VLS3P016R1–VLS3P040R1, VLS3P063R1, VLS3P016D1–VLS3P040D1

1

0.018 (0.04)

VLSC3P2

For VLS3P063R2–VLS3P125R2, VLS3P063D2–VLS3P125D2

1

0.030 (0.07)

Fuse holder/block for disconnect switches

VLSFH1UL

For VLS3P016R1–VLS3P032R1 (suitable for Class CC fuses)

1

0.135 (0.30)

Operational Specifications of Fuse Holder

IEC rated insulation voltage, Ui

1000 V

IEC rated impulse withstand voltage, Uimp

8 kV

  • The fuse holder/block connects directly to the disconnect switches.

  • Access to fuses only when the disconnect switches are in Off position.

Terminal covers

For disconnect switches

For fourth pole

Certifications and Compliance (● = certification obtained)

Catalog number

cULus per UL60947-4-1 / CSA C22.2 n° 60947-4-1-14
UL Listed (File E487906)

cULus per UL98 / CSA C22.2 n° 4
UL Listed (File E487907)

VLSS1505, VLSS3005, VLSS5005

VLSS1507, VLSS3007

VLSC3P1

VLSC3P2

VLSFH1UL

Compliant with standards: IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-3, UL60947-4-1, UL98, CSA C22.2.

Footnotes

  1. For VLS3P016R1–040R1 only.
  2. For VLS3P063R1 only.
  3. For VLS3P016D1–040D1 only.
  4. For VLS3P063R2–125R2 only.
  5. For VLS3P063D2–125D2 only.
  6. Use VLSS shaft extensions.
  7. Use VLSH3S7RD handles and VLSS•••7 extensions for a rear-mounting version.
  8. Catalog numbers ending in BD or RD are for rear mounting units only.
  9. For VLS3P•••R• disconnect switches, separately purchase VLSS shaft extensions.
  10. Snap-on mounting of VLS3P016–VLS3P040D1 disconnect switches with the handle.
  11. Separately purchase the VLSS•••7 shaft extension and a VLSHA7 handle having a 7 mm (0.3 in.) square section—not required for VLS8M2.

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