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Magnetic Contactor Failure

Likely causes

Contactor coil open circuit

Check: Confirm control voltage is applied to coil terminals

What to do: Confirm control voltage is applied to coil terminals → Measure coil resistance (tens to hundreds of Ω; open = infinite) → Visually inspect main contacts for carbonization or welding → Replace with same spec (coil voltage, current rating) → Perform manual test after replacement

Main contacts seized or carbonized

Check: Measure coil resistance (tens to hundreds of Ω; open = infinite)

What to do: Measure coil resistance (tens to hundreds of Ω; open = infinite) → Visually inspect main contacts for carbonization or welding → Replace with same spec (coil voltage, current rating) → Perform manual test after replacement

Coil voltage rating mismatch

Check: Visually inspect main contacts for carbonization or welding

What to do: Visually inspect main contacts for carbonization or welding → Replace with same spec (coil voltage, current rating) → Perform manual test after replacement

Field tip

Control signal is normal but the contactor is not energizing. Coil or contact fault — replace the contactor. Always disconnect power before inspecting or replacing main contacts.

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