{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1503vc-bmc4-intellivac-vacuum-contactor-control-module","title":"Allen-Bradley 1503VC-BMC4 IntelliVAC Vacuum Contactor Control Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen-Bradley 1503VC-BMC4 is an IntelliVAC contactor control module engineered for medium-voltage vacuum contactor applications. As a core component of the Bulletin 1503VC IntelliVAC family, this module provides a scalable, reliable solution for managing Bulletin 1502 vacuum contactors rated at 400 A and 800 A, supporting systems up to 7,200 volts. 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