ABB 1SBL291001R8500 Block Contactor - 690V IEC/UL
Part Number: 1SBL291001R8500
Quick Summary
Block Contactor is a 3-pole switch used to control AC power circuits in motor applications. In compact control panels, engineers often battle coil voltage mismatches, limited space, and unreliable switching. This ABB AFC contactor aligns with IEC/EN 60947-4-1 and UL 60947-4-1, with CE and UKCA marks to support global compliance. It supports coil voltages of 380-400 V at 50 Hz and 400-415 V at 60 Hz, enabling seamless regional deployment. The design is easily extended with auxiliary contact blocks and a broad range of accessories, delivering scalability and reduced total cost of ownership for machine builders and automation integrators.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL291001R8500 ABB: The AFC38-30-00-85 is a 3-pole - 690 V IEC or 600 V UL contactor withScrew terminals, mainly controlling power circuits up to 18.5 kW / 400 V AC (AC-3) or 25 hp / 480 V AC UL and 50 A (AC-1) or 50 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 | acc. to IEC 60947-5-1, Θ = 40 °C 16 A
Rated Operational Current AC-1 (Ie)
(690 V) 40 °C 50 A | (690 V) 60 °C 42 A | (690 V) 70 °C 37 A
Rated Operational Current AC-3 (Ie)
(415 V) 60 °C 38 A | (440 V) 60 °C 38 A | (500 V) 60 °C 33 A | (690 V) 60 °C 24 A | (380 / 400 V) 60 °C 38 A | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 °C 40 A
Rated Operational Current AC-3e (Ie)
(415 V) 60 °C 38 A | (440 V) 60 °C 38 A | (500 V) 60 °C 33 A | (690 V) 60 °C 24 A | (380 / 400 V) 60 °C 38 A | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 °C 40 A
Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe)
(415 V) 18.5 kW | (440 V) 22 kW | (500 V) 22 kW | (690 V) 22 kW | (380 / 400 V) 18.5 kW | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 11 kW
Rated Operational Power AC-3e (Pe)
(415 V) 18.5 kW | (440 V) 22 kW | (500 V) 22 kW | (690 V) 22 kW | (380 / 400 V) 18.5 kW | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 11 kW
Rated Operational Power AC-6b (Pe)
(400 / 415 V) 40 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 24 kvar | (400 / 415 V) 70 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 20 kvar | (400 / 415 V) 55 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 24 kvar | (500 / 550 V), 40 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 33 kvar | (500 / 550 V) 55 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 33 kvar | (500 / 550 V) 70 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 23 kvar | (690 V) 40 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 43 kvar | (690 V) 55 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 43 kvar | (690 V) 70 °C, 50 / 60 Hz 32 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 2.4 W | at Rated Operating Conditions AC-3 per Pole 1.3 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
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) 50 A
Horsepower Rating UL/CSA
(120 V AC) Single Phase 2 hp | (200 ... 208 V AC) Three Phase 10 hp | (220 ... 240 V AC) Three Phase 10 hp | (240 V AC) Single Phase 5 hp | (440 ... 480 V AC) Three Phase 25 hp | (550 ... 600 V AC) Three Phase 30 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 32.2 A | (220 ... 240 V AC) Three Phase 28 A | (240 V AC) Single Phase 28 A | (440 ... 480 V AC) Three Phase 34 A | (550 ... 600 V AC) Three Phase 32 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
3471523022447
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
The AFC contactor delivers a robust, three-pole main circuit rated up to 690 V with a 50 A AC-1/40 A AC-3 operating profile, enabling reliable motor control for conveyors, pumps, and fans. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 690 V main circuit rating reduces panel space and wiring complexity while supporting high-power loads; this translates to improved reliability and lower installation costs in automation cabinets. Coil voltages of 380-400 V (50 Hz) and 400-415 V (60 Hz) ensure regional compatibility, reducing control cabinet redesigns and spare part inventories. DIN rail mounting (TH35-15/TH35-7.5) and screw terminal connections simplify installation and maintenance in retrofit projects and new builds. Compatibility with add-on auxiliary contact blocks enables customized control logic without replacing the base device, lowering wiring errors and boosting diagnostic clarity. The device maintains IP20 protection on main and coil terminals, supporting safe operation in typical factory environments. Long-term energy efficiency is supported by coil power loss values (2.4 W per pole at AC-1) and defined pull-in/holding characteristics, enabling predictability in control timing and reduced coil heat in dense panels. Operationally, the contactor meets global standards (IEC 60947-1, EN, UL) and RoHS/REACH compliance, aligning with modern procurement requirements and lifecycle management for industrial equipment.
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FAQs
This contactor supports DIN rail mounting (TH35-15 or TH35-7.5) and screw mounting with 2 x M4 screws. The choice enables quick installation in new panels or retrofits and ensures secure, vibration-resistant mounting in industrial environments.
The coil accepts 380-400 V at 50 Hz or 400-415 V at 60 Hz, providing compatibility with European and North American control circuits. This reduces the need for voltage adapters and simplifies control panel design while preserving reliable pull-in and holding power.
Rated Operational Current AC-1 at 690 V ranges up to 50 A (60 °C 42 A, 70 °C 37 A). For AC-3 at 415 V (and similar), Ie is 38 A with P_e up to 18.5 kW. Maximum electrical switching follows standard limits (AC-3 up to ~22 kW depending on voltage). These specs support dependable motor control in small to mid-size drives.
The product carries CE and UKCA marks, UL/CSA listings, and multiple third-party certificates (BV, CB, DNV, RINA, UL). These certifications indicate compliance with safety, performance, and environmental requirements across global markets.
Yes, AFC contactors are extendable with auxiliary contact blocks to tailor control logic. Main circuit connections use screw terminals rated for flexible ferrule 1/2 x 1.5-10 mm² or rigid 1/2 x 2.5-10 mm²; control circuit connections accept flexible/ferrule 0.75-2.5 mm². This supports scalable automation while maintaining reliable terminations.