ABB 1SBL231201R8500 Block Contactor - 690 V IEC/UL
Part Number: 1SBL231201R8500
Quick Summary
ABB 1SBL231201R8500 block contactor provides reliable AC power switching for motor control. This compact 4-pole device simplifies control wiring and supports robust expansion with add-on auxiliary contact blocks. Many engineers face long commissioning times and recurrent field wiring issues; this model addresses those by blending DIN rail mounting with straightforward screw terminals and a versatile coil voltage range. It carries CE and UKCA conformity, UL/CSA approvals, and CB/BV certificates, ensuring global compliance for worldwide deployment. With a 50 Hz coil range of 380–400 V and 60 Hz 400–415 V, the AF platform design delivers fast, dependable operation across regions. In short, you gain reliable performance, easier maintenance, and scalable control panels that reduce total cost of ownership.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL231201R8500 ABB: The AFC26-40-00-85 is a 4-pole (4 N.O) - 690 V IEC or 600 V UL contactor withScrew terminals, mainly controlling power circuits up to 45 A (IEC 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
101 mm
Product Net Height
86 mm
Product Net Weight
0.393 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 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60947-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60947-4-1
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 55 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 21.2 A | (440 V) 60 °C 20 A | (500 V) 60 °C 17.6 A | (690 V) 60 °C 10.5 A | (380 / 400 V) 60 °C 22 A | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 °C 23.2 A
Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe)
(400 V) 11 kW | (415 V) 11 kW | (440 V) 11 kW | (500 V) 11 kW | (690 V) 9 kW | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 5.5 kW
Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw)
at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 10 s 300 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 15 min 55 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 450 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 30 s 225 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)
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 1.6 W | at Rated Operating Conditions AC-3 per Pole 0.42 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 ... 16 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1/2x 1.5 ... 16 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1x 1.5 ... 16 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 2x 1.5 ... 16 mm² | Rigid 1/2x 1.5 ... 16 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 12 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
Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA
Main Circuit 600 V
General Use Rating UL/CSA
(600 V AC) 45 A
Tightening Torque UL/CSA
Control Circuit 11 in·lb | Main Circuit 22 in·lb
Ambient Air Temperature
Close to Contactor for Storage -60 ... +80 °C | Near Contactor for Operation in Free Air -40 ... 70 °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)
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 AF(C)26, AF(C)38, AF26(Z)B, AF38(Z)B 4-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 ... AFC80 4-pole Contactors
Declaration of Conformity - UKCA
UK Declaration of Conformity AFC09 ... AFC80 4-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-US Certificate of Compliance AFC09 ... AFC38 4-pole contactors | UL-CA Certificate of Compliance AFC09 ... AFC38 4-pole contactors
Package Level 1 Units
box 1 piece
Package Level 1 Width
87 mm
Package Level 1 Depth / Length
103 mm
Package Level 1 Height
47 mm
Package Level 1 Gross Weight
0.41 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523022409
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: 4-pole design with 690 V main circuit insulation and screw terminals. Business Impact: Enables robust three-phase motor switching with safe headroom for fault currents and straightforward wiring, reducing installation time. Application: ideal for conveyors, machine tools, and general-purpose motor control in automation lines. Feature: Coil control voltage of 380–400 V at 50 Hz and 400–415 V at 60 Hz. Business Impact: supports global installations with a single device family, minimizing stock variety and spare parts. Application: worldwide manufacturing environments requiring compatible control voltage ranges. Feature: 4P block contactor with AC-1 and AC-3 performance. Business Impact: delivers reliable switching at up to 45 A AC-1 and 22 A AC-3 under varying temperatures, improving uptime and reducing wear. Application: fan, pump, and powered roller systems. Feature: DIN rail mounting TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 and screw terminals. Business Impact: simplifies installation and retrofits, enabling quick panel upgrades and scalable control architectures. Application: OEM machines and control panels in new builds or refurbishments. Feature: Compact dimensions (45 mm width, 101 mm depth, 86 mm height) and IP20 protection. Business Impact: saves enclosure space and enhances safety in tight control cabinets. Application: plant floor electrical panels with limited footprint. Feature: Broad compliance and RoHS/REACH/WEEE alignment with CE/UKCA, UL/CSA, CB and BV certificates. Business Impact: ensures global market access and regulatory peace of mind for customers and integrators. Application: international projects with stringent standards.
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FAQs
The device is designed for TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 DIN rails and uses screw terminals for main circuit connections. Flexible conductor ranges include ferrule sizes from 1/2x 1.5 mm² to 16 mm², with recommended torque values of 2.5 N·m for main circuits. For best reliability, ensure the rail is clean, the terminals are tightened to spec, and wire stripping lengths meet the 12 mm main circuit requirement.
Key ratings include Main Circuit rated voltage up to 690 V, I_e AC-1 up to 45 A at 40 °C, and AC-3 values down to 10.5–22 A depending on voltage and temperature. Insulation voltage U_i is 690 V; time- and load-specific I_cw values cover short-time withstand scenarios, with a maximum switching frequency of 600 cycles per hour (AC-1) and 3600 cycles per hour mechanically.
Yes. The 1SBL231201R8500 is a 4-pole block contactor rated for heavy AC-1/AC-3 loads, with IP20 protection on terminals and a wide ambient temperature range. Its compact DIN-rail footprint and modular add-on accessories make it ideal for conveyors, machine tools, and automation lines where space and extensibility matter.
The device carries CE and UKCA conformity, UL/CSA approvals, CB and BV certificates, along with DoC declarations. It complies with IEC/EN 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, meeting global regulatory requirements for safe, reliable power switching in commercial and industrial environments.
Maintenance is straightforward thanks to screw-terminal reliability and modular design, which reduces diagnostic time and downtime. The coil consumption and low power loss per pole contribute to energy savings, while the ability to extend with auxiliary blocks lowers total cost of ownership by enabling scalable control architectures across different line configurations.