ABB AF16Z-40-00K-20 Block Contactor - 690 V AF Technology
Part Number: 1SBL176205R2000
Quick Summary
ABB AF16Z-40-00K-20 is a 4-pole block contactor for motor control in industrial equipment. When control voltages vary or networks are unstable, this design minimizes switching delays and energy waste through a wide 12–20 VDC control voltage range. It complies with key standards such as IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, and UL 508, with additional CSA recognitions, and it features IP20 protection for coil and main terminals. The combination of compact form factor and AF technology delivers reliable operation in demanding panel environments, while ensuring easy integration with add-on auxiliary blocks. This supports scalable, compliant motor control and energy-efficient machine automation for modern facilities.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL176205R2000 ABB: The AF16Z-40-00K-20 is a 4 pole - 690 V IEC or 600 UL contactor with Push-in Spring terminals, controlling motors up to 7.5 kW / 400 V AC (AC-3) and switching power circuits up to 30 A (AC-1) or 30 A UL general use. Thanks to the AF technology, the contactor has a wide control voltage range (12-20 V DC), managing large control voltage variations, reducing panel energy consumptions and ensuring distinct operations in unstable networks. Furthermore, surge protection is built-in, offering a compact solution. AF contactors have a block type design, can be easily extended with add-on auxiliary contact blocks and an additional wide range of accessories.
Minimum Order Quantity
1 piece
Data Sheet, Technical Information
1SBC100214C0202 - Main catalog Motor protection and control Manual motor starters, contactors and overload relays (PDF) - Edition 2024
Instructions and Manuals
Operating instructions - Contactors AFC..K, contactor relays NFC..K and accessories
Instructions and Manuals (Part 2)
Contactors and Overload relays guide
CAD Dimensional Drawing
Information - 2D and 3D files for CAD systems
Product Net Width
45 mm
Product Net Depth / Length
77 mm
Product Net Height
86 mm
Product Net Weight
0.285 kg
Number of Main Contacts NO
4
Number of Main Contacts NC
0
Number of Auxiliary Contacts NO
0
Number of Auxiliary Contacts NC
0
Number of Poles
4P
Standards
IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-1-13, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1
Rated Operational Voltage
Main Circuit 690 V
Rated Frequency (f)
Main Circuit 50 / 60 Hz
Conventional Free-air Thermal Current (Ith)
acc. to IEC 60947-4-1, Open Contactors Θ = 40 °C 35 A
Rated Operational Current AC-1 (Ie)
(690 V) 40 °C 30 A | (690 V) 60 °C 30 A | (690 V) 70 °C 26 A
Rated Operational Current AC-3 (Ie)
(415 V) 60 °C 18 A | (440 V) 60 °C 18 A | (500 V) 60 °C 15 A | (690 V) 60 °C 10.5 A | (380 / 400 V) 60 °C 18 A | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 °C 18 A
Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe)
(400 V) 7.5 kW | (415 V) 9 kW | (440 V) 9 kW | (500 V) 9 kW | (690 V) 9 kW | (380 / 400 V) 7.5 kW | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 4 kW
Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw)
at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 10 s 150 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 15 min 35 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 min 60 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 s 300 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 30 s 80 A
Maximum Breaking Capacity
cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 440 V 250 A | cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 690 V 106 A
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)
acc. to IEC 60947-4-1 and VDE 0110 (Gr. C) 690 V | acc. to UL/CSA 600 V
Maximum Electrical Switching Frequency
(AC-1) 600 cycles per hour
Maximum Mechanical Switching Frequency
3600 cycles per hour
Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc)
DC Operation 12 ... 20 V
Power Loss
at Rated Operating Conditions AC-1 per Pole 1.43 W | at Rated Operating Conditions AC-3 per Pole 0.26 W
Operate Time
Between Coil De-energization and NC Contact Closing 13 ... 98 ms | Between Coil De-energization and NO Contact Opening 11 ... 95 ms | Between Coil Energization and NC Contact Opening 38 ... 90 ms | Between Coil Energization and NO Contact Closing 40 ... 95 ms
Mounting on DIN Rail
TH35-15 (35 x 15 mm Mounting Rail) acc. to IEC 60715 | TH35-7.5 (35 x 7.5 mm Mounting Rail) acc. to IEC 60715
Mounting by Screws (not supplied)
2 x M4 screws placed diagonally
Connecting Capacity Main Circuit
Flexible with Ferrule 1/2x 0.5 ... 4 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1x 0.5 ... 4 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 2x 0.5 ... 2.5 mm² | Flexible 1/2x 0.5 ... 4 mm² | Rigid Solid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mm² | Rigid Stranded 1/2x 4 ... 6 mm²
Connecting Capacity Control Circuit
Flexible with Ferrule 1/2x 0.5 ... 2.5 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1/2x 0.5 ... 1.5 mm² | Flexible 1/2x 0.5 ... 2.5 mm² | Rigid Solid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mm²
Wire Stripping Length
Control Circuit 10 mm | Main Circuit 10 mm
Degree of Protection
acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Coil Terminals IP20 | acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Main Terminals IP20
Terminal Type
Push-in Spring Terminals
Product Name
Block Contactor
Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA
Main Circuit 600 V
General Use Rating UL/CSA
(600 V AC) 30 A
Connecting Capacity Main Circuit UL/CSA
Rigid Solid 1/2x 18-14 AWG | Rigid Stranded 1/2x 18-10 AWG
Connecting Capacity Control Circuit UL/CSA
Rigid Solid 1/2x 18-14 AWG
Ambient Air Temperature
Close to Contactor for Storage -60 ... +80 °C | Near Contactor for Operation in Free Air -40 ... 70 °C
Climatic Withstand
Category B according to IEC 60947-1 Annex Q
Maximum Operating Altitude Permissible
Without Derating 3000 m
Resistance to Shock acc. to IEC 60068-2-27
Closed, Shock Direction: B1 25 g | Open, Shock Direction: B1 5 g | Shock Direction: A 30 g | Shock Direction: B2 15 g | Shock Direction: C1 25 g | Shock Direction: C2 25 g
Resistance to Vibrations
4g Closed Position & 2g Open position 5 ... 300 Hz
Pollution Degree
3
REACH Declaration
REACH - Letter of Confirmation for block contactors, contactor relays, installation contactors, mini contactors, mini contactor relays, thermal overload relays, electronic overload relays and related accessories
RoHS Information
RoHS II declaration for block contactors, installation contactors, mini contactors, mini contactor relays, thermal overload relays, electronic overload relays and related accessories
RoHS Status
Following EU Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863 July 22, 2019
Toxic Substances Control Act - TSCA
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) declaration for Contactors
WEEE B2C / B2B
Business To Business
WEEE Category
5. Small Equipment (No External Dimension More Than 50 cm)
End Of Life Disassembling Instructions
End of life instruction AF(S)09/12/16/26/30/38(Z)(B)(K)(RT) Contactors & NF(Z)(B)(K)(RT) Contactors relays
Environmental Product Declaration - EPD
Environmental Product Declaration - AF09/12/16(Z)(B) Contactors and NF(Z) Contactor relaysAF(S)09/12/16(Z)(B) Contactors and NF(Z)(B) Contactors Relays (FR)
Sustainable Material Content in Packaging (wt. %)
Recycled Cardboard - 86 %
Sustainable Material Content in Product (wt. %)
Recycled Metal - 28 %
CB Certificate
CB Certificate AF09, AF12, AF16, AF09(Z)B, AF12(Z)B, AF16(Z)B 3 and 4-pole contactors, AFS09, AFS12, AFS16 safety contactors
CCC Certificate
CCC Certificate AF09, AF12, AF16, AF09(Z)B, AF12(Z)B, AF16(Z)B 3 and 4-pole contactors, AFS09, AFS12, AFS16 safety contactors
Declaration of Conformity - CCC
CCC Declaration of Conformity, Contactor, AF*09, AF*12, AF*16, Made in France | CCC Declaration of Conformity, Contactor, AF09,AF12,AF16, Made in China
Declaration of Conformity - CE
EU Declaration of Conformity AF09... AF96-30-.., AF09...38(Z)-30..K 3-pole Contactors
Declaration of Conformity - UKCA
UK Declaration of Conformity AF09... AF96-30-.., AF09...38(Z)-30..K 3-pole Contactors
LR Certificate
LRS Certificate AF(S)09..(K) ... AF96 3 and 4-pole contactors and CA(L)4..(K), CAT4, CC4 auxiliary contact blocks
Package Level 1 Units
box 1 piece
Package Level 1 Width
87 mm
Package Level 1 Depth / Length
79 mm
Package Level 1 Height
47 mm
Package Level 1 Gross Weight
0.3 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523021198
Object Classification Code
Q
ETIM 7
EC000066 - Power contactor, AC switching
ETIM 8
EC000066 - Power contactor, AC switching
ETIM 9
EC000066 - Power contactor, AC switching
eClass
V11.0 : 27371003
UNSPSC
39121529
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The AF16Z-40-00K-20 uses AF technology to manage large control voltage variations, reducing panel energy consumption and improving reliability on unstable networks, ideal for modern factories with variable line voltage. This 4-pole, 690 V contactor handles AC-3 tasks up to 18 A at 690 V and AC-1 up to 30 A, enabling motors up to 9 kW across a range of voltages, suitable for pumps and conveyors. Push-in Spring Terminals accelerate wiring, shorten installation time, and improve vibration resistance in harsh environments. The compact 45x77x86 mm footprint fits tight panel spaces, while DIN-rail mounting TH35 compatibility provides flexible installation. Built-in surge protection minimizes transients, protecting drives and relays, and adding add-on auxiliary contact blocks is straightforward for scalable control circuits. These features address common objections around maintenance costs and retrofitability by delivering predictable, long-term performance.
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FAQs
The AF16Z-40-00K-20 uses ABB AF technology with a wide DC control voltage range of 12 to 20 V. This design reduces sensitivity to voltage dips and variations, ensuring reliable coil energization and consistent switching in networks with fluctuating supply, which is common in industrial environments.
For AC-3 operation at 690 V, the contactor provides up to 10.5 A, enabling performance for motors up to 7.5 kW at 400 V and various alternatives at different voltages. This makes it suitable for motor control where high inrush inrush is managed by the device’s time-delayed switching and robust contact design.
Yes. The AF16Z-40-00K-20 is designed for DIN rail mounting on TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 rails, and it supports optional add-on auxiliary contact blocks. This enables scalable control configurations and easier integration into existing control panels without sacrificing space or reliability.
This contactor complies with IEC/EN 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-1-13 and 60947-4-1, with CE and UKCA documentation. It also carries IP20 protection for coil and main terminals, aligning with typical industrial electrical protection requirements.
The device uses Push-in Spring Terminals for quick wiring, reducing installation time and maintenance costs. Its built-in surge protection and AF technology help minimize drive transients, extending component life and reducing downtime. The modular design supports predictable upgrades with auxiliary blocks, delivering a faster return on investment in scalable automation projects.