GE IC2956A200C INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY

The GE IC2956A200C is an interlock assembly used with contactors and relays to provide additional switching contacts for control circuits. This particular model combines both Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) contacts into a single modular unit.

Technical Breakdown 🧠

An interlock assembly, also known as an auxiliary contact block, is a modular attachment that snaps onto a main contactor or relay. The IC2956A200C is designed to provide a combination of Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) contacts. The NO contacts are open when the main contactor’s coil is de-energized and close when the coil is energized. Conversely, the NC contacts are closed when the main coil is de-energized and open when it is energized.

This block is mechanically linked to the main device’s armature, ensuring its contacts switch in perfect sync with the main power contacts. It’s an essential component for creating logical conditions and providing feedback within complex control circuits.

Applications 🏭

The IC2956A200C is a fundamental component in industrial control panels for:

• Interlocking: Creating safety circuits where a device’s status must be known before another can operate.
• Feedback: Sending a signal to a PLC or a supervisory control system to confirm the status of a contactor.
• Signal Multiplication: Allowing a single command to the main contactor to trigger multiple events in the control circuit.