{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"ga-power-contactor","name":"Power contactor","kind":"object","abbreviation":"GA","aliases":["magnetic contactor","Power contactor CAD","Power contactor general arrangement","Power contactor panel layout"],"category":"control-circuits","drawingTypes":["GA","Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"A power contactor switches a power circuit through an electrically operated mechanism.","description":["A power contactor switches a power circuit through an electrically operated mechanism.","Place power and coil wiring so that accessory blocks and terminal labels remain accessible. The GA locates the physical item; the associated schematic or equipment schedule records its electrical interfaces.","The preview is independent educational geometry and is not a manufacturer outline, fabrication drawing or verified standard graphic. Obtain the applicable model drawing from the cited official source before making a dimensional layout."],"readingNotes":["Place power and coil wiring so that accessory blocks and terminal labels remain accessible.","A contactor requires separate protection and its operational rating depends on the load duty."],"drawingChecklist":["Confirm the exact equipment identity, drawing revision and installation orientation.","Place power and coil wiring so that accessory blocks and terminal labels remain accessible.","Cross-reference the terminals, cable routes and service tasks with the equipment schedule."],"distinction":"A contactor requires separate protection and its operational rating depends on the load duty.","facts":[{"label":"Record type","value":"Generic equipment / layout object"},{"label":"Drawing role","value":"Physical location and interface coordination"},{"label":"Dimensions","value":"Not specified here; use the selected manufacturer drawing"},{"label":"Artwork","value":"Original conceptual envelope; unitless and not to scale"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-object-fuji-cad","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}],"related":["switchboard","control-cabinet"],"artwork":"edu-object-ga-power-contactor","publishedOn":"2026-10-13","updatedOn":"2026-10-13","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/objects/ga-power-contactor","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/ga-power-contactor.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-object-fuji-cad","title":"Distribution and control: official CAD data","publisher":"Fuji Electric Corp. of America","url":"https://americas.fujielectric.com/products/power-distribution-control/distribution-control-support/cad-data/","type":"cad-reference","scope":"Official Americas product-family and model listing. Consult exact catalogue number and current regional availability; vendor drawings remain at the source.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}]}