ABB 1SBL231001R8500 Block Contactor - IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60335-2-40
Part Number: 1SBL231001R8500
Quick Summary
ABB 1SBL231001R8500 Block Contactor is a 3-pole power switch for AC control applications. Engineers often struggle with reliable motor control in variable loads and tight panel space. It meets IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60335-2-40 with IP20 protection, supporting safe, compliant operation. The compact DIN-rail solution with add-on accessory blocks delivers faster installs, reduced wiring time, and lower lifecycle costs in industrial automation and electrical protection workflows.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL231001R8500 ABB: The AFC26-30-00-85 is a 3-pole - 690 V IEC or 600 V UL contactor withScrew terminals, mainly controlling power circuits up to 11 kW / 400 V AC (AC-3) or 15 hp / 480 V AC UL and 45 A (AC-1) or 45 A UL general use. Within the AF platform, AFC contactors offer an optimized operating time for AC controlled applications with electromagnetic coil (control voltage : 380 ... 400 V AC 50 Hz / 400 ... 415 V AC 60 Hz). AFC contactors have a block type design and can be easily extended with add-on auxiliary contact blocks and a wide range of additionnal accessories.
Minimum Order Quantity
1 piece
Customs Tariff Number
85364900
Data Sheet, Technical Information
1SBC100219C0201 AFC contactors for AC control applications_Catalog PDF
Instructions and Manuals
Installation instructions AF(C)09...38(Z)(B) Contactors, NF(C)(Z)(B)22...80E Contactor relays and CA4, CAL4, CAT4, CC4, LDC4 Accessories
Instructions and Manuals (Part 2)
Contactors and Overload relays guide
Product Net Width
45 mm
Product Net Depth / Length
86 mm
Product Net Height
86 mm
Product Net Weight
0.351 kg
Number of Main Contacts NO
3
Number of Main Contacts NC
0
Number of Auxiliary Contacts NO
0
Number of Auxiliary Contacts NC
0
Number of Poles
3P
Standards
IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1, UL 60335-2-40 LZGH2 A2L
Rated Operational Voltage
Main Circuit 690 V
Rated Frequency (f)
Auxiliary Circuit 50 / 60 Hz | Main Circuit 50 / 60 Hz
Conventional Free-air Thermal Current (Ith)
acc. to IEC 60947-4-1, Open Contactors Θ = 40 °C 50 A
Rated Operational Current AC-1 (Ie)
(690 V) 40 °C 45 A | (690 V) 60 °C 40 A | (690 V) 70 °C 32 A
Rated Operational Current AC-3 (Ie)
(415 V) 60 °C 26 A | (440 V) 60 °C 26 A | (500 V) 60 °C 23 A | (690 V) 60 °C 17 A | (380 / 400 V) 60 °C 26 A | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 °C 26 A
Rated Operational Current AC-3e (Ie)
(415 V) 60 °C 26 A | (440 V) 60 °C 26 A | (500 V) 60 °C 23 A | (690 V) 60 °C 17 A | (380 / 400 V) 60 °C 26 A | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 °C 26 A
Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe)
(415 V) 11 kW | (440 V) 15 kW | (500 V) 15 kW | (690 V) 15 kW | (380 / 400 V) 11 kW | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 6.5 kW
Rated Operational Power AC-3e (Pe)
(415 V) 11 kW | (440 V) 15 kW | (500 V) 15 kW | (690 V) 15 kW | (380 / 400 V) 11 kW | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 6.5 kW
Rated Operational Power AC-6b (Pe)
(400 / 415 V) 40 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 19 kvar | (400 / 415 V) 70 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 15 kvar | (400 / 415 V) 55 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 19 kvar | (500 / 550 V), 40 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 23 kvar | (500 / 550 V) 55 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 23 kvar | (500 / 550 V) 70 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 19 kvar | (690 V) 40 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 32 kvar | (690 V) 55 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 32 kvar | (690 V) 70 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 26 kvar
Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw)
at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 10 s 350 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 15 min 50 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 min 150 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 s 700 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 30 s 225 A
Maximum Breaking Capacity
cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 440 V 500 A | cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 690 V 200 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 | (AC-2 / AC-4) 150 cycles per hour | (AC-3) 1200 cycles per hour
Maximum Mechanical Switching Frequency
3600 cycles per hour
Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc)
50 Hz 380 ... 400 V | 60 Hz 400 ... 415 V
Coil Consumption
Average Holding Value 50 / 60 Hz 8 V·A | Average Pull-in Value 50 Hz 70 V·A | Average Pull-in Value 60 Hz 66 V·A
Power Loss
at Rated Operating Conditions AC-1 per Pole 1.8 W | at Rated Operating Conditions AC-3 per Pole 0.6 W
Operate Time
Between Coil De-energization and NC Contact Closing 9 ... 20 ms | Between Coil De-energization and NO Contact Opening 4 ... 18 ms | Between Coil Energization and NC Contact Opening 7 ... 21 ms | Between Coil Energization and NO Contact Closing 10 ... 26 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 1.5 ... 10 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1x 1.5 ... 10 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 2x 1.5 ... 4 mm² | Rigid 1/2x 2.5 ... 10 mm² | Rigid 1/2 x 2.5 ... 10 mm²
Connecting Capacity Auxiliary Circuit
Rigid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mm²
Connecting Capacity Control Circuit
Flexible with Ferrule 1/2x 0.75 ... 2.5 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1x 0.75 ... 2.5 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 2x 0.75 ... 1.5 mm² | Rigid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mm²
Wire Stripping Length
Control Circuit 10 mm | Main Circuit 14 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
Tightening Torque
Control Circuit 1.2 N·m | Main Circuit 2.5 N·m
Terminal Type
Screw Terminals
Product Name
Block Contactor
NEMA Size
1
Continuous Current Rating NEMA
27 A
Horsepower Rating NEMA
(115 V AC) Single Phase 2 Hp | (200 V AC) Three Phase 7-1/2 Hp | (230 V AC) Single Phase 3 Hp | (230 V AC) Three Phase 7-1/2 Hp | (460 V AC) Three Phase 10 Hp | (575 V AC) Three Phase 10 Hp
Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA
Main Circuit 600 V
General Use Rating UL/CSA
(600 V AC) 45 A
Horsepower Rating UL/CSA
(120 V AC) Single Phase 2 hp | (200 ... 208 V AC) Three Phase 7-1/2 hp | (220 ... 240 V AC) Three Phase 7-1/2 hp | (240 V AC) Single Phase 3 hp | (440 ... 480 V AC) Three Phase 15 hp | (550 ... 600 V AC) Three Phase 20 hp
Tightening Torque UL/CSA
Control Circuit 11 in·lb | Main Circuit 22 in·lb
Full Load Amps Motor Use
(120 V AC) Single Phase 24 A | (200 ... 208 V AC) Three Phase 25.3 A | (220 ... 240 V AC) Three Phase 22 A | (240 V AC) Single Phase 17 A | (440 ... 480 V AC) Three Phase 21 A | (550 ... 600 V AC) Three Phase 22 A
Ambient Air Temperature
Close to Contactor without Thermal O/L Relay -40 ... 70 °C | Close to Contactor for Storage -60 ... +80 °C | Near Contactor for Operation in Free Air (0.85 ... 1.1 Uc) -40 ... +60 °C | Near Contactor for Operation in Free Air (Uc) -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)
A2L Certificate – UL
UL-US A2L LZGH2 Certificate of Compliance AFC09 ... AFC38 3-pole contactors with screw terminals - UL 60335-2-40 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers | UL-CA A2L LZGH2 Certificate of Compliance AFC09 ... AFC38 3-pole contactors with screw terminals - CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers
BV Certificate
BV Certificate AF(C)09...AF(C)38 3-pole and 4-pole contactors with screw and Push-in Spring terminals
CB Certificate
CB Certificate AFC26, AFC30, AFC38 3-pole contactors
Declaration of Conformity - CCC
CCC Declaration of Conformity, Contactor, AF26, AF30, AF38, AFS26, AFS30, AFS38 Made in France
Declaration of Conformity - CE
EU Declaration of Conformity AFC09..(K) ... AFC96 3-pole Contactors
Declaration of Conformity - UKCA
UK Declaration of Conformity AFC09..(K) ... AFC96 3-pole Contactors
DNV Certificate
DNV Certificate AFC09...96 3-pole & AFC09...80 4-pole contactors with screw, push-in terminals
RINA Certificate
Rina Certificate for AFC09...AFC96 3 pole and 4 pole contactors, NFC relays ,screw and spring terminals
UL Certificate
UL-Certificate of Compliance AFC09 ... AFC38 3-pole contactors
Package Level 1 Units
box 1 piece
Package Level 1 Width
87 mm
Package Level 1 Depth / Length
87 mm
Package Level 1 Height
47 mm
Package Level 1 Gross Weight
0.37 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523022386
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
IDEA Granular Category Code (IGCC)
4755 >> Contactors
Feature: 3-pole main circuit up to 690 V with dual coil voltages (380–400 V for 50 Hz, 400–415 V for 60 Hz). Business Impact: Broad compatibility with European and North American control systems reduces panel redesigns and stocking needs. Application: Motor control for conveyors, pumps, and HVAC equipment. Feature: Rated AC-3 power up to 11 kW at 415 V and 26 A current. Business Impact: Enables single-contactor control of standard motors, reducing the number of devices in a panel and improving reliability. Application: Heavy-load start/stop in end-user machines. Feature: DIN-rail mounting (TH35-15 or TH35-7.5) and compact footprint (45 mm width). Business Impact: Faster installation, easier retrofits, and space savings in control cabinets. Application: OEM machine builders and panel builders seeking modularity. Feature: Screw terminals with broad conductor capacity (1/2x 2.5–10 mm²; flexible and rigid options). Business Impact: Simplifies wiring, improves securing reliability, and supports mixed cabling strategies. Application: Power and control circuit interconnections in industrial environments. Feature: Coil energy and switching performance (0.6–1.8 W coil loss, 9–26 ms operate time). Business Impact: Lower energization losses, quicker response, and improved control loop dynamics. Application: Precise actuation in automated lines and drives. Feature: IP20 protection and extensive certifications (IEC/EN, UL, CSA, CE/UKCA). Business Impact: Compliance-ready for global installations, safer cabinet operation, and reduced inspection risk. Application: Global OEMs and integrators needing standardization and safety alignment.
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FAQs
This block contactor supports TH35 DIN rail mounting with TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 profiles and uses screw terminals for both main and control circuits. It accepts flexible with ferrule 1/2x 1.5–10 mm² and rigid 1/2x 2.5–10 mm² conductors, enabling straightforward integration into existing panels and compatible with add-on auxiliary contact blocks.
For AC-1 operation, Ie reaches up to 45 A at rated conditions; for AC-3 operation, Ie is 26 A at 415–690 V depending on temperature. The maximum electrical switching frequency is 1200 cycles per hour for AC-3 and 150 for AC-2/AC-4, with a mechanical switching capability up to 3600 cycles per hour, supporting reliable motor control in frequent-start-stop cycles.
Yes. With 11 kW AC-3 power at 415 V and 26 A ratings, this 3-pole contactor is well-suited for fan-coil units, pumps, compressors, and other motor-driven loads. Its coil voltages 380–400 V or 400–415 V cover common European and North American power systems, while DIN-rail mounting simplifies OEM panel integration.
The device complies with IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1, and UL 60335-2-40 (LZGH2 A2L). It carries CE and UKCA conformity, RoHS/REACH declarations, and IP20 protection, ensuring suitability for global installations and appliance safety standards.
The 1SBL231001R8500 supports modularity with add-on auxiliary blocks and a compact footprint, reducing panel space and spare parts variety. Durable screw terminals and wide conductor compatibility save wiring time, while low coil energy and fast operate times improve process reliability, translating to lower downtime and improved uptime for OEMs and end users.