DP30C2P-1 (2-pole 30 A)

ABB · Definite purpose · 2-pole (family 20–90 A)

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DP30C2P-1 (2-pole 30 A)

ABB · DP 30 A frame

ABB's definite-purpose line, widely sold through electrical distributors. Solid mid-tier option between the cheapest generics and full industrial frames.

Ratings
FLA (inductive)
30 A
LRA (locked rotor)
180 A @ 240 V
Resistive
40 A
Single-phase HP
2 HP @ 115 V · 5 HP @ 230 V
Coil data
Available coil voltages
-1 suffix = 24 VAC; also 120 V and 208–240 V coils
Inrush VA
≈ 30 VA
Sealed (holding) VA
≈ 5 VA
Pickup voltage
≥ 85% of rated
Dropout voltage
20–65% of rated
Typical measured coil resistance (±15%, ballpark)
24 VAC≈ 9–14 Ω

OL = open coil · near zero = shorted turns · coil-to-frame must read >1 MΩ.

Coil resistance checker

Pick the coil voltage, enter your meter reading across A1–A2 (coil disconnected), and compare it to the expected ballpark.

Ω
This model (24 VAC table value)9 Ω14 Ω
Generic mid-frame 24 VAC4 Ω9 Ω

OL = open coil. 0–2 Ω = shorted turns (often from a cooked transformer). Ballpark only (±15%+); electronic wide-range coils (e.g. ABB AF) read misleading values — test those at rated voltage instead. Always measure coil-to-frame too: must be >1 MΩ.

Terminals & accessories
Power/coil terminals: Box lugs; quick-connect coil terminals
Auxiliary contacts: Auxiliary contact blocks available on 3- and 4-pole frames
Field notes
  • Same chassis size as the Packard/Mars/Eaton 30 A frames — carry one and it covers all three.