ABB AF26ZB-40-00RT-21 Block Contactor - UL/CE Certified
Part Number: 1SBL236260R2100
Quick Summary
ABB AF26ZB-40-00RT-21 Block Contactor is a 4-pole motor control device designed to reliably switch motors up to 11 kW at 400 V AC. In control panels facing voltage fluctuations and unstable networks, maintaining consistent coil performance is essential to avoid nuisance trips and downtime. It meets IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1 and CE/UKCA compliance, ensuring safe operation across global installations. Designed with AF technology, it accepts a wide control voltage range and built-in surge protection, reducing panel energy consumption and wiring complexity. Compatible with add-on auxiliary contact blocks and DIN rail mounting, it offers a scalable, cost-efficient motor-control solution for conveyors, pumps, and other industrial equipment.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL236260R2100 ABB: The AF26ZB-40-00RT-21 is a 4 pole - 690 V IEC or 600 UL contactor with Ring-Tongue Terminals, controlling motors up to 11 kW / 400 V AC (AC-3) and switching power circuits up to 45 A (AC-1) or 45 A UL general use. Thanks to the AF technology, the contactor has a wide control voltage range (24-60 V 50/60 Hz and 20-60 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
Customs Tariff Number
85364900
Data Sheet, Technical Information
Motor control and protection for Rolling stock application_PDF
Instructions and Manuals
Installation instructions AF09...38(Z)B-..RT Contactors, NF(Z)B..ERT Contactor relays and CA4..RT, CAL4..RT, CAT4..RT, LDC4RT 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
101 mm
Product Net Height
86 mm
Product Net Weight
0.39 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 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1, IEC 60077-1 (applicable parts), IEC 60077-2 (applicable parts), EN 50155 (applicable parts), TR CU 001/2011, IEC 61373, For compliance confirmation on applicable parts based on your application and combination, please consult your ABB sales representatives.
Rated Operational Voltage
Main Circuit 690 V
Rated Frequency (f)
Control 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 Current DC-1 (Ie)
(110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 45 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 40 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 32 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 45 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 40 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 32 A | (110 V) 4 Poles in Series, 40 °C 45 A | (110 V) 4 Poles in Series, 60 °C 40 A | (110 V) 4 Poles in Series, 70 °C 32 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 45 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 40 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 32 A | (220 V) 4 Poles in Series, 40 °C 45 A | (220 V) 4 Poles in Series, 60 °C 40 A | (220 V) 4 Poles in Series, 70 °C 32 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 40 °C 45 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 60 °C 40 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 70 °C 32 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 45 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 40 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 32 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 45 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 40 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 32 A | (72 V) 4 Poles in Series, 40 °C 45 A | (72 V) 4 Poles in Series, 60 °C 40 A | (72 V) 4 Poles in Series, 70 °C 32 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 60947-4-1 690 V | acc. to UL/CSA 600 V
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)
6 kV
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 24 ... 60 V | 60 Hz 24 ... 60 V | DC Operation 20 ... 60 V
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 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
Degree of Protection
acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Coil Terminals IP10 | acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Main Terminals IP10
Tightening Torque
Control Circuit 1.2 N·m | Main Circuit 2.5 N·m
Terminal Type
Ring-Tongue 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
Climatic Withstand
Category B according to IEC 60947-1 Annex Q
Maximum Operating Altitude Permissible
Without Derating 3000 m
Shock and Vibration Withstand acc. to IEC 61373
Category 1, Class B
Pollution Degree
3
Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)
CMRT - Conflict Minerals Reporting Template
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 AF(S)26/30/38(Z)(B) Contactors (FR)
Sustainable Material Content in Packaging (wt. %)
Recycled Cardboard - 86 %
Sustainable Material Content in Product (wt. %)
Recycled Metal - 28 %
CB Certificate
CB Certificate AF26, AF38, AF26(Z)B, AF38(Z)B 4-pole contactors
CCC Certificate
CCC Certificate AF26, AF30, AF38, AF26(Z)B, AF30(Z)B, AF38(Z)B 3 and 4-pole contactors, AFS26, AFS30, AFS38 safety contactors
CQC Certificate
CQC Certificate, Contactor, AF*26, AF*30, AF*38, Made in France
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 AF09 to AF38(Z)B..RT 3 and 4-pole contactors
Declaration of Conformity - UKCA
UK Declaration of Conformity AF09 to AF38(Z)B..RT 3 and 4-pole contactors
UL Listing Card
UL_E319322
UR Certificate
UR Certificate of Compliance AF09...AF38(Z)B-..RT 4-pole contactors with ring tongue terminals
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
0.39 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523129610
Package Level 2 Units
box 18 piece
Package Level 2 Width
250 mm
Package Level 2 Depth / Length
300 mm
Package Level 2 Height
315 mm
Package Level 2 Gross Weight
14.04 kg
Package Level 3 Units
864 piece
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)
4758 >> Iec Contactors
Feature: 4-pole, 690 V main circuit plus a rated AC-3 power path up to 11 kW. Business Impact: Enables compact, high-capacity motor control in demanding applications while keeping installation footprint small. Application: Suitable for mid-to-large conveyors, pumps, and fans in manufacturing lines. Feature: AF technology with a wide control voltage range 24-60 V AC/50/60 Hz and 20-60 V DC. Business Impact: Reduces coil voltage sensitivity and panel energy waste, improving reliability in networks with voltage variation. Application: Industrial automation cabinets where supply stability varies. Feature: Built-in surge protection and a robust block design. Business Impact: Lowers external protection-costs and simplifies panel design, increasing uptime and reducing spare-parts requirements. Application: Harsh factory environments and rolling-stock control panels. Feature: Compact block construction with TH35 mounting compatibility and ring-tongue terminals. Business Impact: Faster installation, simplified wiring, and easy field upgrades with add-on auxiliary blocks. Application: OEM panels and retrofit projects with tight space constraints. Feature: Low power loss per pole (AC-1: 1.6 W; AC-3: 0.42 W) and solid thermal/short-time performance. Business Impact: Lower energy consumption and heat, reducing cooling needs and total cost of ownership. Application: Continuous-duty motor control in 24/7 operation scenarios. Feature: Extensive standards and certifications coverage (IEC/EN 60947-1, 60947-4-1; UL/CSA; CE/UKCA; RoHS/REACH). Business Impact: Simplifies global compliance and documentation, accelerating project approvals. Application: Global deployments in automotive, process and material handling environments.
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FAQs
The device is designed for DIN rail mounting TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 and uses Ring-Tongue Terminals for main and coil connections, enabling fast, secure wiring and straightforward field upgrades with add-on auxiliary contact blocks.
At 690 V, AC-1 rated current is 45 A (40 °C). For AC-3, the rating at 690 V is 10.5 A (60 °C). The contactor also supports AC-3 ratings around 20–22 A at 380–440 V and up to 11 kW at 400–440 V depending on configuration.
Yes. It meets IEC/EN 60947-4-1 and related standards, with rolling-stock relevant considerations under IEC 60077-1, and supports EN 50155; it is also UL/CSA listed, CE/UKCA certified, making it suitable for mixed industrial and rail applications with appropriate system integration.
The AF26ZB-40-00RT-21 carries IEC/EN 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1, CE, UKCA, CCC and CQC certificates, RoHS/REACH declarations, and TSCA compliance, ensuring global regulatory alignment for safe operation.
Choose the compact 4P design for space-limited panels, utilize ring-tongue terminals to reduce terminal damage, and leverage add-on auxiliary blocks for scalable control. The low coil power loss, built-in surge protection, and robust DIN-rail mounting minimize energy use and maintenance while extending service life.