Choosing CAE31M5 Easy TeSys control relay for an installed system
Use the full CAE31M5 designation when discussing this Easy TeSys control relay with a supplier or engineer. The Schneider category main image is a shared reference collage, not an exact photo of CAE31M5. The table records limited confirmed facts; the site-specific decision requires the current product document and installed-system information.
Verified technical reference
| Technical item | Verified value / selection note |
|---|---|
| Complete model | CAE31M5 |
| Product identity | Easy TeSys control relay |
| Contacts | 3 NO + 1 NC |
| Coil | 220 V AC, 50 Hz |
| Voltage class | Up to 690 V listing |
Where the item fits
The selection question for CAE31M5 is not simply whether the code looks familiar. Identify its actual role as Easy TeSys control relay, the equipment it connects to, and the site operating conditions. Check the control schematic and coil supply. Record any missing interface value as a question to verify rather than filling it from a neighboring model.
Keep CAE31M5 in the equipment schedule with the intended host, panel or circuit. A shared product picture can show the general category, but it cannot verify terminal layout, voltage, current, firmware or mechanical dimensions of the delivered CAE31M5.
Mating and integration checks
Before ordering CAE31M5, compare electrical supply, protection, signals or communication settings where relevant. Confirm mechanical installation, mating connector and accessory dependencies. If an engineering drawing refers to another code, obtain an approved cross-reference before substituting CAE31M5.
For maintenance replacement, capture the original nameplate and any revision label. Compare the complete string with CAE31M5; a changed suffix can alter a component's function. Review thermal, environmental and safety limits with the manufacturer's exact documentation, not with a general family image.
Quotation and receiving controls
Ask for an offer naming CAE31M5 exactly, with quantity, destination, lead time and current data sheet. Clarify whether a cable, fuse, mounting part, software or other accessory is included. If CAE31M5 is discontinued, ask for a documented alternative and evaluate its differences before purchase.
When CAE31M5 arrives, inspect package condition and label. Confirm that the full marking matches the approved order, photograph it and record the supplier's reference. Quarantine a unit labelled differently from CAE31M5 until the substitution has been reviewed.
Installation and acceptance
Install CAE31M5 under the applicable safe-isolation and manufacturer's instructions. Record relevant setting values, wiring, mounting and connected equipment. A functional test should demonstrate the intended role of CAE31M5 without relying on code appearance alone.
Retain the final CAE31M5 designation, the tested configuration and the location in the maintenance record. This allows a later buyer to distinguish the installed item from a similar-looking spare. Any change from CAE31M5 should remain traceable to engineering approval.
Look-alike catalogue references
These 1 designations resemble the CAE pattern of CAE31M5 and are indexed here for search. Similarity does not establish that they have the same function, rating, connection or approvals. Check each complete code separately before treating it as an option for CAE31M5.
Selection conclusion
Approve CAE31M5 only when the verified product facts, installation interface and quotation agree. Keep the complete CAE31M5 phrase in the purchase order and acceptance record; do not treat a near-looking designation as interchangeable without manufacturer and engineering evidence.
