Auxiliary contact Schneider Electric GVAN11 — 1 NO/1 NC side-mount

The Schneider Electric GVAN11 auxiliary contact is a side-mount accessory that adds one normally open (NO) and one normally closed (NC) contact to compatible circuit breakers or contactors. Designed to provide reliable status feedback and to expand control and interlocking capabilities, this auxiliary contact is suited for industrial and commercial electrical panels where additional signaling or control inputs are required.

Advantages

The side-mount configuration enables installation without modifying the main device, maintaining a compact panel layout while providing both NO and NC contacts for versatile control logic. The design is compatible with Schneider Electric switching devices and intended for integration into existing electrical systems, offering clear switching states for monitoring, alarm signaling, or interlock functions.

Suitable for

• Adding status feedback to circuit breakers and contactors
• Interlocking and control circuit expansion in industrial switchgear
• Alarm and monitoring circuits in commercial electrical panels
• Applications requiring both normally open and normally closed contacts for safety or sequencing

When it may not be suitable

This auxiliary contact is intended for side mounting on compatible Schneider Electric devices; it is not suitable where front-mounting or alternative mounting orientations are required. It does not replace a main switching device and is not intended to carry the primary load current—its use is limited to signalling and control circuits.

Key specifications

• Contact configuration: 1 normally open (NO) + 1 normally closed (NC)
• Mounting type: side-mount accessory
• Intended use: signaling, interlocking, control circuit expansion
• Application environment: industrial and commercial electrical panels

How to use

Attach the auxiliary contact to the designated side-mount location on a compatible circuit breaker or contactor following the manufacturer's mechanical and electrical instructions. Connect the contact outputs to the monitoring, alarm, or control circuits using appropriate wiring and protection. Verify correct operation by observing contact state changes during manual operation or under normal switching conditions.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm mechanical compatibility with the specific breaker or contactor model and the available side-mount interface
• Ensure the contact ratings and intended use are appropriate for signalling/control circuits rather than main power switching
• Check that the panel layout allows side mounting without interfering with adjacent components

Usage recommendations

Use the auxiliary contact exclusively for control, monitoring and interlock functions. Install and test it according to local electrical codes and Schneider Electric installation guidelines, and perform periodic checks to ensure reliable signaling performance.