Lovato RFE450200 0.4-2 A Electronic Overload Relay

Description

RFE45 relay that trips on overload and phase failure

The RFE450200 is a three-pole electronic thermal motor protection relay of the Lovato Electric RFE45 family with an adjustment range of 0.4-2 A. It watches the motor current in all three phases, trips on overload and on phase failure, and reports the state with a trip indicator and a test button.

Tripping class is selectable (5 – 10 – 20 – 30), the reset mode is manual or automatic, and the auxiliary contact block provides 1 NO and 1 NC for the control circuit. Insulation voltage is 1000 V.

Technical specifications

Parameter Specification
Order code RFE450200
Product type designation RFE45
Product designation Motor protection relay
Number of poles 3
Pollution degree 3
Frontal IP degree IP20
Type of release Electronic thermal
gG (IEC) 6 A
aM (IEC) 4 A
Functions and protections provided Phase failure detection
Reset mode Manual or automatic
Rated insulation voltage Ui IEC/EN 1000 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 6 kV
Rated operational voltage 690 V
Operational frequency (min) 50 Hz
Operational frequency (max) 60 Hz
Operational current min 0.4 A
Operational current max 2 A
Tripping class 5 – 10 – 20 – 30
Test Button Yes
Trip indicator yes
Terminals type screw and washer
Terminals screw M4
Terminals width 12 mm
Terminals tool Phillips 2
Auxiliary contacts, NO 1
Auxiliary contacts, NC 1
Auxiliary Rated insulation voltage Ui IEC/EN 690 V
Auxiliary Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 6 kV
Auxiliary Rated operational voltage 690 V
Auxiliary circuit type screw and washer
Auxiliary circuit screw M3,5
Auxiliary circuit width 7 mm
Auxiliary circuit tool Phillips 2
Operating temperature (min) -25 °C
Operating temperature (max) 70 °C
Storage temperature (min) -55 °C
Storage temperature (max) 80 °C
Compensation temperature (min) -25 °C
Compensation temperature (max) 70 °C
Max altitude 3000 m
Operating position, normal Vertical plan
Operating position, allowable ±30°
Fixing Direct mounting on BF09- BF38-
Weight 195 g

Setting and selection

Choose by current window first (0.4-2 A), then by trip class (selectable (5 – 10 – 20 – 30)) and reset mode, then check that the relay mounts to the contactor you plan to use.

Short-circuit protection is separate: the datasheet quotes 6 A gG and 4 A aM as maximum fuse sizes for this relay.

Using it in a starter

Fit the relay under the contactor, set the dial, and connect the 95-96 and 97-98 contacts to the control circuit as shown on the front label and in the datasheet.

The power terminals are of screw and washer type; the datasheet table lists the temperature range and the auxiliary contact ratings.

For panel design and commissioning, the practical figures to keep at hand are: terminals type screw and washer; terminals screw M4; terminals width 12 mm; terminals tool Phillips 2; auxiliary circuit type screw and washer; auxiliary circuit screw M3,5; auxiliary circuit width 7 mm; auxiliary circuit tool Phillips 2; operating temperature (min) -25 °C; operating temperature (max) 70 °C; storage temperature (min) -55 °C; storage temperature (max) 80 °C; max altitude 3000 m; operating position, normal Vertical plan. These come straight from the datasheet and are repeated here so that the key installation limits are visible without opening the PDF.

Documents and quotation

The figures above are those printed in the manufacturer’s datasheet for RFE450200, supplied here as an attached English PDF from the Lovato catalogue. Please confirm the motor full-load current, the matching contactor and whether a manual or automatic reset is wanted before you order, and note that the manufacturer may revise datasheet values. Related items are listed under contactors & overload relays. To request RFE450200, send the quantity and delivery location with the quotation form; Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier based in Muscat.

Datasheets & Documents
  • PDF Datasheet Lovato Electric RFE450200 datasheet (EN, catalogue export) Download
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About brand

Lovato Electric is the Italian manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial automation and power distribution: contactors, motor protection circuit breakers, soft starters, variable speed drives, power factor controllers, transfer switch and generator controllers, and energy meters. It was founded in Bergamo in 1922 and has been run by the same family for four generations. Its headquarters is in Gorle, near Bergamo, and it celebrated its centenary in 2022.

Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat. We list Lovato motor control, drives and power management products, and supply them to panel builders, contractors and maintenance teams in Oman and the GCC by order code.

Lovato Electric at a glance

Established 1922, Bergamo, Italy
Headquarters Gorle (Bergamo), Italy
Ownership Private, family-run for four generations
Product families Contactors and relays, motor protection circuit breakers, motor starters, soft starters, variable speed drives, power factor controllers, ATS and gen-set controllers, multimeters and energy meters, micro PLCs

Lovato products we list

Family Models Typical use
Contactors BF0910A230, BF1810A230, BF2510A230, BF2600A230, BF09T4A230 4-pole, BFS0923A024, 11BG0910A230 mini, 11BGR0901A048 reversing Switching motors, heaters, lighting and capacitor banks
Motor protection and starters SM1P0650, SM1P1000, SM1P3200, M1P enclosed DOL starter, ME024FD024, ME070RSD024, 31L48 time relay Short-circuit and overload protection and direct starting of motors
Soft starters ADXL0030600, ADXL0085600, ADXL0135600, ADXT0034, ADXT0084, ADXT0139 Reducing starting current and mechanical shock on pumps, fans and compressors
Variable speed drives VLA1, VLB1, VLB3 0.75 kW, VLB3 2.2 kW, VLB3 5.5 kW, VLB3 22 kW, VT1 Speed control of pumps, fans and conveyors to save energy
Power management and control DCRG8, DCRL8 PF controllers, ATL600 ATS controller, RGK600 gen-set controller, DMG200 multimeter, DMED300T2 energy meter, LRD20 micro PLC Power factor correction, mains/generator changeover and energy monitoring

Lovato order codes describe the product. On a contactor such as BF0910A230, "BF09" is the frame and rated current (9 A in AC-3), "10" is the built-in auxiliary contact (one normally open), "A" means an AC coil and "230" is the coil voltage. The coil voltage must match the control circuit exactly, so it is the most common detail to check when replacing one. For motors, a soft starter limits the inrush current at start and stop, while a variable speed drive controls the speed continuously and saves energy on pumps and fans that do not need full flow all the time.

Where Lovato products are used

In Oman and the GCC, Lovato components are built into motor control centres, pump and HVAC panels, capacitor banks for power factor correction, generator and ATS panels, and machine control panels for industry, water and buildings.

Ordering Lovato products: what we need

Send the full Lovato order code. For contactors and starters, confirm the coil or control voltage. For drives and soft starters, send the motor power, current and supply voltage. For power factor controllers, send the number of steps and the CT ratio.

Facts checked against Lovato Electric company profile brochures, October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the setting range of the RFE450200?
0.4-2 A.
What tripping class does it have?
selectable (5 - 10 - 20 - 30).
Does the RFE450200 detect phase failure?
Yes, phase failure detection is listed in the datasheet.
How is it reset?
Manual or automatic.
What auxiliary contacts does it have?
1 NO and 1 NC.