NR2 · THERMAL OVERLOAD

NR2 protects the motor after the contactor has switched it.

The 2026 source describes NR2 for 50/60 Hz circuits to 690 V with adjustment coverage from 0.1 A to 150 A, phase-loss protection, temperature compensation and manual/automatic reset.

Verified source data

Family-level values from the 2026 manual.

ItemNR2 source dataSelection note
VoltageUp to 690 VConfirm exact relay size
Adjustment range0.1–150 A across the familySelect a range containing motor FLA
Trip class10ACheck starting time against trip curve
ProtectionOverload and phase-loss protectionNot a substitute for short-circuit protection
Contactor familiesNC1, NC2 and CJX2Verify exact direct-mount combination

NC1 compatibility

The detailed NR2 table lists direct pairings across NC1/CJX2 sizes and NR2 ranges.

Important: NC1 is paired with NR2 in the 2026 source data. NR8 belongs primarily with the NC8 family.

Source reference

Internal database reference for engineering review.

2026 B11 compilation: NR2 detailed pages 776–782. B12 overview: page 17.

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