GVC5-250/1140 series AC vacuum contactor is used in an AC. 50-60 Hz electric power system, with rated working voltage of 1140V, and rated current of 250A, for direct or remote on-off control of the main circuit, circuit-breaking control and frequently control of the motor. It can become electromagnetic starter, on the basis of combining with various kinds of protecting device and can also become anti- exploding magnetic starter. This series adopts before- and-after layout between the main circuit and controlling circuit, and adopts electrical latch, and vacuum interrupter with ceramic shell.