GF868-1-2EX-20A14-0-0-0 | GF Series Hazardous Area Switching Devices

Here’s the technical breakdown for the ​GE GF868-1-2EX-20A14-0-0-0 industrial switchgear component:


GE GF868-1-2EX-20A14-0-0-0 Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: GE Industrial Solutions (Now part of ​Eaton)
Product Line: ​GF Series Hazardous Area Switching Devices
Type: ​Flameproof (Ex d) Contactor/Relay
Certification: ​ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/21 (Gas/Dust Explosive Atmospheres)
Hardware Revision: ​**-0-0-0** (Standard Configuration)

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Description

Here’s the technical breakdown for the ​GE GF868-1-2EX-20A14-0-0-0 industrial switchgear component:


GE GF868-1-2EX-20A14-0-0-0 Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: GE Industrial Solutions (Now part of ​Eaton)
Product Line: ​GF Series Hazardous Area Switching Devices
Type: ​Flameproof (Ex d) Contactor/Relay
Certification: ​ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/21 (Gas/Dust Explosive Atmospheres)
Hardware Revision: ​**-0-0-0** (Standard Configuration)


Key Specifications

Parameter Value/Details
Rated Current 20A AC-1 (Resistive Load)
Voltage Rating 690V AC / 250V DC
Contact Configuration 1 NO (Normally Open) + 1 NC (Normally Closed)
Coil Voltage 24V DC (Code -1 in P/N)
Enclosure Rating IP66 (Dust/Waterproof)
Material Brass/Stainless Steel (Corrosion-Resistant)
Terminal Type Screw Clamp (Accepts 12-4 AWG)
Operating Temp ​**-25°C to +70°C**
Ambient Temp Class T4 (≤135°C Surface Temp)
Gas Group IIB (e.g., Ethylene, Propane)

Configuration Decoding (Part Number Breakdown)

Code Meaning
GF868 Base Product (Flameproof Contactor)
1 24V DC Coil
2EX ATEX/IECEx Certified
20A 20A Current Rating
14 1NO + 1NC Contact Arrangement
-0-0-0 Default Options (No Auxiliary)

Typical Applications

  • Oil & Gas: Pump control in explosive atmospheres
  • Chemical Plants: Solvent handling systems
  • Mining: Conveyor motor starters (dusty environments)
  • Grain Silos: Dust explosion hazard areas (Zone 21)

Wiring & Installation

Terminal Identification:

  • A1/A2: Coil Terminals (24V DC ±10%)
  • 13-14: NO Contact
  • 21-22: NC Contact
    Critical Requirements:
  • Torque Terminals: ​1.2–1.5 N·m
  • Use ​Ex d Cable Glands (e.g., ​CMP-20G)
  • Earth Bonding: Mandatory (M8 ground terminal)

Safety & Compliance

Standard Certification
ATEX II 2 G Ex db IIC T4 Gb
IECEx Ex db IIC T4 Gb
IEC/EN 60079-0 Explosive Atmospheres
IEC/EN 60947-4-1 Low-Voltage Switchgear

Obsolescence & Replacement

⚠️ ​Status: ​Discontinued (EoL 2020)
Direct Replacement:


Ordering & Maintenance

  • Lead Time: 12–16 weeks (refurbished units via Eaton Legacy)
  • Spare Contacts: Kit ​GF-AC-KIT1 (NO/NC contact blocks)
  • Certification Docs: Request ​ExTR 20.0056X (IECEx)

Critical Notes

  1. Gas Group Limitation:
    • Not suitable for Hydrogen (IIC) → Use ​GF868-1-2EX-32C14 for IIC
  2. Coil Voltage Tolerance:
    • Ensure 24V DC ±10% (21.6–26.4V) to prevent chatter
  3. Arc Flash Protection:
    • Always use with ​Ex d-certified fuse (e.g., ​Eaton Bussmann LPJ-20SP)
  4. Retrofitting:
    • New GF868A models require updated gland threads (M25x1.5 vs. legacy ​M20)

🔧 ​Pro Tip: For dusty environments (Zone 21), apply ​silicon grease (Eaton #GR-005) to threaded joints annually. Verify surface temperature annually with IR gun (max 135°C at 20A full load).

Documentation:

  • Manual: GEK-109869 (GF Series Installation)
  • IECEx Certificate: IECEx UL 20.0056X

Legacy Support: Contact Eaton’s ​Hazardous Area Solutions Team for migration to ​Crouse-Hinds Series HD or ​Ex d modernization kits.

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