Type K, SK and KX Electrical Components

Class 9001 / Refer to Catalog 9001CT1103

Type KA Contact Blocks

Standard Contact Blocks

Description Symbol Type

(Clear Cover)

Direct-Acting

KA1

(Green Cover)

KA2

(Red Cover)

Direct-Acting

KA3

(Clear Cover)

N.O. Contact Early Closing

KA4

(Red Cover)

N.C. Contact Late Opening

KA5

(Green Cover)

N.O. Contact Early Closing

KA6

Additional Circuit Arrangements

Description Symbol Type
Sequencing [1] N.O. Contact of KA4 closes before N.O. Contact on KA1

KA4

KA1

Order One Type KA4 and One Type KA1
Overlapping [1] N.O. Contact of KA4 closes before N.C. Contact of KA5 Opens

KA4

KA5

Order One

Type KA4 and One Type KA5

The Class 9001 Type KA contact blocks are Fingersafe® contact blocks (meeting VDE 0106 Part 100). They have one screw mounting and captive (backed out) plus/minus terminal screws. These contact blocks are double-break, direct-acting contacts. Because of the wiping action of these contacts, they are suitable for use with programmable controllers. All contact blocks listed below accept up to 2 #12–#24 AWG solid or stranded wires. Recommended tightening torque for screw terminals is 7 lb-in.

Symbol

Contact Blocks with

Binder Head Screws

(not Fingersafe)

Gold Flashed Contacts

with Standard

Pressure Wire Terminals

Type [2]

Quantity [3]

Type [2]

KA21 25–Up KA31
KA22 25–Up KA32
KA23 25–Up KA33

N.O. Early Closing

KA24 25–Up KA34

N.C. Contact Late Opening

KA25 25–Up KA35

Contact blocks listed below are not Fingersafe, but provide:

  • Terminals that accept ring tongue/fork tongue connectors

  • Short single circuit contact blocks (0.75" deep vs. 0.97" deep on the Fingersafe)

  • Same as old style Series G product available prior to March, 1989.

  • For assembled operators, use form Y238 (add to catalog number as suffix, for example: 9001KRU1H13Y238)

Contact blocks (not Fingersafe)

Symbol Type [2] Symbol Type [2]
KA1G

N.O. Contact Early Closing

KA4G
KA2G

N.C. Contact Late Opening

KA5G
KA3G

N.O. Contact Early Closing

KA6G

Contact blocks with Quick-Connect terminals (not Fingersafe)

Symbol Type [2]

KA12

KA13

Maximum Current Ratings for Control Circuit Contacts—Types KA1–KA6, KA21–KA25, KA31–KA35, KA1G–KA6G

Volts

AC

Volts

DC

Inductive (NEMA / UL Type A600) 35% Power Factor

Resistive 75% Power Factor Make, Break and Continuous Amperes

Inductive and Resistive

(NEMA Q600)

Make

Break

Continuous Carrying Amperes

Make and Break

Continuous Carrying Capacity

Amperes

VA

Amperes

VA

KA1

KA2
KA3

KA4

KA5
KA6

120

60

7200

6.0

720

10

10

125

0.55

0.55

2.5

240

30

3.0

250

0.27

0.27

480

15

1.5

600

0.10

0.10

600

12

1.2

 

Standard and Shallow Depth Light Modules

Standard Light Modules for Types K, SK, and KX Control Units[4][5][6][7]

 

Voltage

Description

Light Module

Voltage
Assembly
Code

Rating

Temperature
Code
T-Code

Replacement Lamp

Type [2]

Part Number [4]

All

Full Voltage

(without Bayonet Base Lamp)

KM40

40

None

6 Vac/Vdc

Full Voltage

KM31

31

 .9 VA

T5

2550101020

6 Vac/Vdc

LED Red

KM31LR

31LR

  T6

6508805201

6 Vac/Vdc

LED Green

KM31LG

31LG

  T6

6508805203

6 Vac/Vdc

LED Yellow

KM31LY

31LY

  T6

6508805202

12–14 Vac/Vdc

Full Voltage

KM32

32

1.2 VA

T5

2550101037

12–14 Vac/Vdc

LED Red

KM32LR

32LR

  T6

6508805201

12–14 Vac/Vdc

LED Green

KM32LG

32LG

  T6

6508805203

12–14 Vac/Vdc

LED Yellow

KM32LY

32LY

  T6

6508805202

18 Vac/Vdc

Resistor

KM33

33

1.4 VA

T5

2550101037

24–28 Vac/Vdc

Full Voltage

KM35

35

1.2 VA

T3C

2550101002

24–28 Vac/Vdc

LED Red

KM35LR

35LR

.28 VA

T4

6508805210

24–28 Vac/Vdc

LED Green

KM35LG

35LG

.28 VA

T4

6508805212

24–28 Vac/Vdc

LED Yellow

KM35LY

35LY

.28 VA

T4

6508805211

24–28 Vac/Vdc

LED White

KM35LW

35LW

.28 VA

T4

6508805214

24–28 Vac/Vdc

LED Blue

KM35LL

35LL

.28 VA

T4

6508805213

48 Vac/Vdc

Full Voltage

KM36

36

2.6 VA

T3A

2550101025

110–120 V, 50–60 Hz

LED Red

KM1LR

1LR

  T6

6508805201

110–120 V, 50–60 Hz

LED Green

KM1LG

1LG

  T6

6508805203

110–120 V, 50–60 Hz

LED Yellow

KM1LY

1LY

  T6

6508805202

110–120 V, 50–60 Hz

Transformer

KM1

1

2.4 VA

T6

2550101020

110–120 V, 50–60 Hz

Flashing

KMF1

F1

.85 VA

T6

2550101036

120 Vac/Vdc

Full Voltage/Resistor

KM38

38

3.0 VA

T4

2550101027

120 Vac/Vdc

Neon [8]

KM11

11

0.2 VA

T6

2550101013

120 Vac/Vdc

LED Red

KM38LR

38LR

1.4 VA

T4A

6508805210

120 Vac/Vdc

LED Green

KM38LG

38LG

1.4 VA

T4A

6508805212

120 Vac/Vdc

LED Yellow

KM38LY

38LY

1.4 VA

T4A

6508805211

120 Vac/Vdc

LED White

KM38LW

38LW

1.4 VA

T4A

6508805214

120 Vac/Vdc

LED Blue

KM38LL

38LL

1.4 VA

T4A

6508805213

208–220 V, 50–60 Hz

Transformer

KM3

3

2.5 VA

T6

2550101020

208–220 V, 50–60 Hz

LED Red

KM3LR

3LR

  T6

6508805201

208–220 V, 50–60 Hz

LED Green

KM3LG

3LG

  T6

6508805203

208–220 V, 50–60 Hz

LED Yellow

KM3LY

3LY

  T6

6508805202

208–220 V, 50–60 Hz

LED White

KM3LW

3LW

  T6

6508805215

208–220 V, 50–60 Hz

LED Blue

KM3LL

3LL

  T6

6508805216

220–240 V, 50–60 Hz

Transformer

KM7

7

2.0 VA

T6

2550101020

220–240 V, 50–60 Hz

LED Red

KM7LR

7LR

  T6

6508805201

220–240 V, 50–60 Hz

LED Green

KM7LG

7LG

  T6

6508805203

220–240 V, 50–60 Hz

LED Yellow

KM7LY

7LY

  T6

6508805202

220–240 V, 50–60 Hz

LED White

KM7LW

7LW

  T6

6508805215

220–240 V, 50–60 Hz

LED Blue

KM7LL

7LL

  T6

6508805216

240 Vac/Vdc

Resistor

KM25

25

6.0 VA

T3A

2550101027

240 Vac/Vdc

Neon [8]

KM12

12

0.3 VA

T6

2550101013

277 V, 50–60 Hz

Transformer

KM8

8

2.4 VA

T6

2550101020

380–480 V, 50–60 Hz

Transformer

KM5

5

2.8 VA

T6

2550101020

480 Vac/Vdc

Neon [8]

KM14

14

0.5 VA

T6

2550101013

550–600 V, 50–60 Hz

Transformer

KM6

6

2.5 VA

T6

2550101020

NOTE: Light modules are available in other voltages. For additional information, refer to Catalog 9001CT0001.

The products in Standard Light Modules for Types K, SK, and KX Control Units[4][5][6][7] have been assigned Temperature Classifications (T-Codes) in accordance with UL 121201 (2017) — Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations. These codes can aid the user in proper application of these products in accordance with ISO/ISA/IEC 60079–0 (2017–12) Explosive Atmospheres — Part 0: Equipment — General Requirements and the National Electric Code NFPA 70 — Article 500.


note

Light modules shown in Shallow Depth Light Modules For Types K and SK Control Units [4] [6] [9] [5] are not UL Certified for use in hazardous locations.

Shallow Depth Light Modules For Types K and SK Control Units [4] [6] [9] [5]

 

Voltage

Description

Light Module

Voltage Assembly Code

Rating

Temperature Code T-Code

Replacement Lamp

Type [2]

Part Number

24–28 Vac/Vdc

Full Voltage

KM55

55

1.2 VA

2550101002

LED Red

KM55LR

55LR

0.5 VA

6508805204

LED Green

KM55LG

55LG

6508805206

LED Yellow

KM55LY

55LY

6508805205

110–120 Vac/Vdc

Full Voltage

KM58

58

3.0 VA

2550101027

LED Red

KM58LR

58LR

0.5 VA

6508805204

LED Green

KM58LG

58LG

6508805206

LED Yellow

KM58LY

58LY

6508805205

File: E78403
CCN: NKCR

File: LR25490
Class: 3211 03

marked

Square D Offering According to Class, Division, and Group

Hazardous locations do not always require the use of explosion-proof equipment like the Class 9001 Type BR control stations. Selecting the most appropriate device for the location can save you money. For more information on the types of hazardous locations, contact your local electrical inspector.

Hazardous Locations

Types

K, SK

File: E10054(N)

CCN: NOIV

File: LR26817

Class: 3218 02

Square D Offering According to Class, Division, and Group

For

Use

Class

Division

Group(s)

I

1

A

1.

Intrinsically Safe System

I

1

B, C, D

1.

9001 BR station

2.

Intrinsically Safe System

I

2

A

1.

9001 K, SK, KX control stations with restrictions [10] [11]

2.

Intrinsically Safe System

I

2

B, C, D

1.

9001 BR station

2.

9001 K, SK, KX control stations with restrictions [10] [11]

3.

Intrinsically Safe System

II

1

E, F, G

1.

9001 BR station

2.

Intrinsically Safe System

II

2

E, F

1.

9001 BR station

2.

9001 K, SK, KX control stations with restrictions [10] [11]

3.

Intrinsically Safe System

II

2

G

1.

9001 BR station

2.

9001 K, SK, KX control stations with restrictions [12] [11]

3.

Intrinsically Safe System

III

1, 2

1.

9001 BR Station

2.

9001 K, SK, KX control stations with restrictions [12] [11]

3.

Intrinsically Safe System

Hermetically Sealed Logic Reed Contact Blocks

Hermetically Sealed Logic Reed Contact Blocks [13] [2]
Suitable for use on low energy level circuits

Description

Symbol

Type [14]

The maximum number of logic and/or power reed contact blocks per operator is as indicated on individual selection tables for standard contact blocks, except:

  • On 3 position selector switches with cams C, D, E, F, G, L, or M, mount reed blocks on one side only (either side), maximum 2 in tandem.

  • On 4 position selector switches, mount reed blocks on one side only (either side), maximum 2 in tandem.

  • On joysticks or on Type KR8 or SKR8 push-pull operators, mount reed blocks on one side only (either side), maximum 2 in tandem.

KA41

KA42

KA43

KA44

KA45

Max. Vac/Vdc

Maximum Load

Resistive

Inductive

Continuous

32/30

.25 A

.10 A

.5 A

120/100

8 VA

3 VA

.5 A

Hermetically Sealed Power Reed Contact Blocks

Hermetically Sealed Power Reed Contact Blocks [13] [2] [15]

Description

Symbol

Type [14]

The maximum number of logic and/or power reed contact blocks per operator is as indicated on individual selection tables for standard contact blocks, except:

  • On 3 position selector switches with cams C, D, E, F, G, L, or M, mount reed blocks on one side only (either side), maximum 2 in tandem.

  • On 4 position selector switches, mount reed blocks on one side only (either side), maximum 2 in tandem.

  • On joysticks or on Type KR8 or SKR8 push-pull operators, mount reed blocks on one side only (either side), maximum 2 in tandem.

KA51

KA52

KA53

KA54

KA55

Volts

Make

Break

Continuous

A

VA

A

VA

AC NEMA C300 [16]

120

10.00

1200

1.000

120

3.0

240

5.00

.500

DC NEMA Q150 [17]

115

.50

  58

.50

 58

3.0

Footnotes

  1. For push buttons or two-position selector switches only. For sequencing or overlapping contacts on other operators, refer to catalog 9001CT0001.
  2. When ordering, add prefix 9001 to the catalog number.
  3. Minimum order quanitity is 25.
  4. For use with all operators except KX and remote test pilot.
  5. For use in hazardous locations—See Square D Offering According to Class, Division, and Group.
  6. With LED light modules, use either a clear color cap or a cap the same color as the LED.
  7. With neon type light modules, use a clear color cap only.
  8. Not for use on KX operators.
  9. Reduces the depth of illuminated push buttons with contact blocks by over 33%.
  10. Any Class 9001 Type K, SK or KX operator can be used in an area classified as Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations, if:
    1. Only logic (KA40 series) or power (KA50 series) reed contact blocks are used.
    2. All Type K and SK illuminated operators are UL approved for use in Class I Division 2 areas. (Add Form Y243 to single lamp Push-To-Test pilot lights.)
    3. Type KX illuminated operators do not use 4 lamp light modules, or 2 lamp light modules other than the transformer type. (Add Form Y243 to single lamp Push-To-Test pilot lights.)
    4. The operators are mounted in any NEMA 4 & 13 enclosures.
  11. UL Listed: File E10054(N), CCN NOIV.
  12. Any Class 9001 Type K, SK, or KX operator mounted in a Class 9001 Type KY, KYSS, KYAF, SKY enclosure may be used, except potentiometer operators.
  13. Not for use in pendant stations.
  14. All contact blocks listed below accept #12–18 solid or stranded wire.
  15. The power reed contact blocks can be used with standard industrial relays and starters through NEMA Size 4. Minimum voltage is 5 V and the minimum current is 1 mA.
  16. Inductive Rating—35% Power Factor.
  17. Inductive and Resistive Ratings

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