Schneider Electric 8502-B0-2 NEMA Motor Starter

Schneider Electric's Square D 8502-B0-2 NEMA motor starter is a compact two-pole, NEMA size 0 device in the 8502 family, designed to energize small motors from a 120 VAC coil. With a 20 A load rating and a 50/60 Hz control supply, it fits into standard control circuits where space is at a premium. This Series B starter provides the core switching function for motor control and pairs with compatible overload accessories when motor protection is required, making it suitable for light industrial tasks such as pumps, fans, conveyors, and small machine tools. The 8502-B0-2 designation identifies a Series B, size 0, two-pole configuration, aligning with Schneider Electric’s legacy Square D catalog and ensuring compatibility with other Square D/Schneider components in standard control panels. As a full-voltage motor starter, it is intended for direct control of AC motors, typically in applications that require simple on/off control from standard control circuits. The 8502 family is commonly used in panel-enclosed or open installations where a robust, dependable switch is needed to start and stop motors in routine manufacturing and facility support tasks.