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4.2.1 AC Control Power Supply Connection 
 
Separate AC Control Power supply is required to power the electronics 
of the TE2 Series starter. The standard is 120VAC, but 240VAC 
(optional) can be ordered if necessary for your line power supply 
configuration. The control voltage must be connected to terminals 
marked A1 and A2 of TB-2 as shown in figure 4.2.1 (these are also 
Terminal No.’s 21 and 22). This control voltage must be customer 
supplied, unless an optional control power transformer (see table below) 
has been supplied with the unit. 
 
 
 
  4.2.1.a   Control Power Requirements 
When sizing a control power transformer for the TE2…-BP Series 
starter use the above chart for minimum sizes or supply capacity. 
Any additional control devices powered by the same CPT must be 
added to the above values to ensure proper operation of the Bypass 
Contactor. 
 
  4.2.1.b   Control Fusing 
The output relay contacts (TB2) must be protected from currents in 
excess of 5A by either using fuses or other suitable current 
protection devices. 
  A dedicated fault output for use in PLC or interposing relay control 
is available on TB1. This opto-isolated Triac switch is rated for 
50mA max., 10-250V AC. Any circuit connected to it must be fused 
accordingly. 
 
 
  Table 3: TE2 Series AC Control Power VA Requirements 
TE2…-BP 
Model 
PC 
Boards 
Fans 
-BP: Bypass 
Contactor 
Inrush 
-BP: Bypass 
Contactor 
Sealed 
Recommended 
minimum  
CPT   
Rating 
TE2-18 to 48  48  (inc. in PCB)  95  9  100 
TE2-62 to 112  48  (inc. in PCB)  220  17  250 
TE2-150 to 160  48  72  298  12.3  500 
TE2-210 to 276  48  100  380  11.6  500 
TE2-360 to 450  48  150  571  14  750 
TE2-550  48  200  1000  29  1000 
 
120VAC
Supply
Figure 4.2.1
 Control Pow er Supply Connection
TB-2
1
NC  NO. C
1
A1  A2
2
NC  NO. C
3
NO. C