ABB 1SBL291005R8500 AFC Contactor - IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1
Part Number: 1SBL291005R8500
Quick Summary
ABB AFC Contactor is a 3-pole power switch for motor control in AC-3 load applications. Engineers often face downtime and wiring challenges when upgrading legacy contactors in 690 V systems, so a compact, reliable solution is critical. This device aligns with IEC/EN 60947-4-1 and UL 60947-4-1, plus CE/UKCA considerations, ensuring global compliance. With DIN rail mounting and Push-in terminals, it streamlines installation and reduces field wiring time. The ABB AFC platform also supports add-on auxiliary contact blocks and accessories, delivering scalable control solutions for modern automated panels. In short, it combines robust performance with installation efficiency and regulatory peace of mind for electrical designers and maintenance teams.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL291005R8500 ABB: The AFC38-30-00K-85 is a 3-pole - 690 V IEC or 600 V UL contactor withPush-in 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
Operating instructions - Contactors AFC..K, contactor relays NFC..K and 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
92.3 mm
Product Net Weight
0.35 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
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 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 2.44 W | at Rated Operating Conditions AC-3 per Pole 1.41 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 ... 6 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1/2x 1 ... 6 mm² | Flexible 1/2x 1 ... 6 mm² | Rigid 1/2x 1 ... 10 mm²
Connecting Capacity Auxiliary Circuit
Flexible 1/2x 1 ... 6 mm² | Rigid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 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 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
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) 45 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
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 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 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
93 mm
Package Level 1 Depth / Length
86 mm
Package Level 1 Height
45 mm
Package Level 1 Gross Weight
0.373 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523022454
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 → Business Impact → Application: The AFC38-30-00K-85 3-pole main circuit supports up to 690 V and delivers rated operational power of 18.5 kW at 415 V (AC-3), enabling compact drives for pumps, fans, and conveyors in demanding industrial environments. This translates to compact motor control in machine centers and packaging lines, reducing panel footprint and improving serviceability. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Push-in terminals with a 45 mm net width and 86 mm depth enable faster, fault-free wiring and easier field modifications, cutting installation time by a noticeable margin and reducing connector loosening risks in vibration-prone environments. Application includes panel builders and retrofit projects where reliability and quick maintenance are priorities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Coil control options for 380–400 V at 50 Hz or 400–415 V at 60 Hz provide seamless compatibility with global power systems, minimizing inventory complexity and enabling standardized control panels across sites. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The block-contactor design supports add-on auxiliary contact blocks and a wide accessories range, delivering scalable control architectures for future expansions such as interlocking or remote signaling. This is ideal for conveyors, hoists, and material handling systems where future upgrades are common. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Safety and compliance are reinforced by IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1 listings, plus CE/UKCA marks, reducing regulatory risk during audits and helping meet procurement standards for regulated industries. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Rated insulation voltage of 690 V and a wide operating temperature (−40 to +70 °C) enable reliable performance in harsh industrial environments, reducing unexpected downtime and extending equipment life in outdoor or dusty plants.
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FAQs
Yes. This 3-pole AFC Contactor is designed for DIN rail mounting on TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 rails. It also supports screw mounting (2 x M4 screws, diagonally) if you need a fixed chassis installation. The push-in terminals simplify wiring, reducing install time and risk of loose connections in vibration-heavy environments.
For AC-3 at 415 V, Ie is 38 A; at 690 V, Ie is 24 A (all at 60 °C). The device also provides Ie values of 40 A at 220/230/240 V and accommodates higher currents at lower voltages, making it suitable for a range of motor loads up to 18.5 kW at 415 V.
Yes. The AFC38-30-00K-85 is specified for AC-3 control with a rated power of 18.5 kW at 415 V, suitable for motor-driven loads like pumps, fans, and conveyors. It handles general purpose control with a 50 A class rating, enabling reliable switching for typical industrial motors.
It complies with IEC/EN 60947-1 and IEC/EN 60947-4-1, with UL 60947-4-1 approvals and CSA listings. Additional declarations cover CE and UKCA markings, BV/CB documentation, and RoHS/REACH compliance, ensuring global eligibility for regulated installations.
Coil consumption is optimized for holding and pulling-in, with low power losses per pole (2.44 W AC-1/2.44 W AC-1 per pole depending on condition), contributing to reduced heat generation and energy use. Push-in terminals improve reliability and reduce field maintenance time, delivering lower total cost of ownership over the equipment’s lifetime.