CR306G002AEA GE Size 5 Magnetic Starter, 270A, 600V - NEMA Non-Reversing Starter

CR306G002AEA GE Size 5 Magnetic Starter, 270A, 600V - NEMA Non-Reversing Starter

Need a GE Size 5 starter for a 270A three-phase motor circuit? The CR306G002AEA drops into panels and MCCs built around the CR306 platform, giving you a magnetic contactor and a thermal overload block in one Open Type unit rated to 600V, 50/60 Hz. It runs on a separate 115-120V control coil, so the coil circuit stays independent of your line voltage, and it comes with a holding interlock and pressure terminals already on the line and load sides.

Common Applications

• Replacing a worn or failed Size 5 starter in a motor control center
• Pump, compressor, and blower motor circuits pulling up to 270A
• Conveyor drives and other heavy three-phase loads on the shop floor
• Panel builds where you already have the enclosure and just need the guts
• Service calls where you are matching an existing CR306 lineup

Key Features

• Size 5, 270A: Handles the bigger motor loads without stepping up to Size 6.
• Thermal overload block: Manual reset, field-adjustable trip dial, plus or minus 10 percent.
• Separate control coil: 115-120V, 60 Hz coil keeps your control circuit off the motor line voltage.
• Open Type build: Mounts straight into your existing enclosure or MCC bucket.
• Pressure terminals on line and load: Land your wire and torque it down.
• Holding interlock on board: Standard on the non-reversing CR306 platform.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: General Electric (GE)
• Catalog Number: CR306G002AEA
• Series: CR306, 300-Line
• Product Type: Three-Phase Magnetic Starter, Non-Reversing, Non-Combination
• NEMA Size: 5
• Continuous Ampere Rating: 270A
• Maximum Voltage: 600V AC
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Control Circuit Coil: Separate control, 115-120V (60 Hz) / 110V (50 Hz)
• Overload Relay Type: Three-leg block type, thermal, manual reset
• Construction: Open Type (no enclosure)
• Terminations: Pressure terminals, line and load

Product Identification

• Weight: 55 lbs (Open Type NEMA Size 5, manufacturer estimating figure)

FAQ

Will this fit my existing CR306 panel?
If you are running a Size 5, 270A non-reversing CR306 starter with a 115-120V separate control coil today, this is a direct match.

Reversing or non-reversing?
Non-reversing. Need reversing for this frame? Look at the CR309 line instead.

Do I need an enclosure separately?
Yes. This is Open Type, meant to mount inside a panel, MCC bucket, or enclosure you already have.

What overload protection is on it?
Three-leg block thermal overload, manual reset, adjustable plus or minus 10 percent to dial in your motor's FLA.

What voltage runs the coil?
115-120V at 60 Hz (110V at 50 Hz), a separate control circuit, not tied to your 600V line voltage.

What does the AEA suffix tell me?
It marks a factory-installed auxiliary contact option. Call us before you spec it into a job so we can confirm the exact contact count against your drawing.