ABB AFC38-30-00-80H Contactor - IEC/UL 690V 50/60Hz
Part Number: 1SBL291034R8000
Quick Summary
ABB AFC38-30-00-80H is a 3-pole contactor designed for reliable AC power control in industrial machinery. It helps plant owners replace outdated, space-hungry relays with a compact, DIN-rail friendly unit. The coil voltage options at 50 Hz and 60 Hz support global installations, while the 690 V main circuit ratings cover a wide range of motor loads. This device aligns with IEC 60947-4-1 and UL 60947-4-1 standards and carries CE conformity, reinforcing safety and compliance across jurisdictions. In addition to robust electrical performance, the AFC38-30-00-80H offers modular expandability with add-on auxiliary blocks, enabling scalable control circuits and simplified diagnostics for maintenance teams. The result is faster commissioning, reduced wiring, and improved uptime in automation projects.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL291034R8000 ABB: The AFC38-30-00-80H 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 : 220 ... 230 V AC 50 Hz / 230 ... 240 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. H versions are specific for "Household appliances" application according to IEC 60335-1 section 30 regarding heat and fire withstand.
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)
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 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 Current DC-1 (Ie)
(110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 40 °C 50 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 60 °C 42 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 70 °C 37 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A
Rated Operational Current DC-3 (Ie)
(110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 40 °C 50 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 60 °C 42 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 70 °C 37 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A
Rated Operational Current DC-5 (Ie)
(110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 25 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 25 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 25 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 40 °C 25 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 60 °C 25 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 70 °C 25 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 50 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 42 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 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 60947-4-1 690 V | acc. to UL/CSA 600 V
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)
6 kV
Maximum Electrical Switching Frequency
(AC-1) 600 cycles per hour | (AC-15) 0 cycles per hour | (AC-2 / AC-4) 150 cycles per hour | (AC-3) 1200 cycles per hour | (DC-13) 0 cycles per hour
Maximum Mechanical Switching Frequency
3600 cycles per hour
Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc)
50 Hz 220 ... 230 V | 60 Hz 230 ... 240 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 Solid 1/2x 2.5 ... 4 mm² | Rigid Stranded 1/2x 2.5 ... 10 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 Solid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mm² | Rigid Stranded 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
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
Connecting Capacity Main Circuit UL/CSA
Rigid Solid 1/2x 14-10 AWG | Rigid Stranded 1/2x 14-8 AWG
Connecting Capacity Control Circuit UL/CSA
Rigid Solid 1/2x 18-14 AWG | Rigid Stranded 1/2x 18-14 AWG
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 Fitted with Thermal O/L Relay -25 ... 60 °C | Close to Contactor without Thermal O/L Relay -40 ... 70 °C | Close to Contactor without Thermal O/L Relay (0.85 ... 1.1 Uc) -40 ... 60 °C | Close to Contactor without Thermal O/L Relay (Uc) -40 ... 70 °C | 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
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 - CE
EU 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
0.374 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471525000351
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, 690 V main circuit with AC-3 power switching up to 18.5 kW and 50 A rating. Impact: Enables reliable motor control for pumps, conveying systems, and industrial drives with proven performance. Application: Suitable for high-load starting and controlled starting sequences in conveyors and packaging lines. Feature: Coil voltage compatible with 50 Hz and 60 Hz networks—220–230 V or 230–240 V depending on region. Impact: Reduces wiring complexity and ensures consistent operation across global installations. Application: Ideal for worldwide assembly lines and automation panels where supply standards vary. Feature: Block contactor with screw terminals and a modular AF platform design. Impact: Simplifies wiring, reduces panel footprint, and accelerates commissioning with add-on auxiliary blocks. Application: Preferred in retrofit projects and new builds where future control expansion is anticipated. Feature: Compact footprint with 45 mm width and DIN rail mounting (TH35-15 or TH35-7.5). Impact: Maximizes panel density, lowers enclosure size, and speeds on-site installation. Application: Wide use in machine control cabinets and compact control topologies. Feature: Robust standards and certifications (IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, CE). Impact: Supports compliance, supplier qualification, and risk mitigation in regulated industries. Application: Suitable for industrial automation projects demanding formal conformity alongside performance. Feature: Low coil power with 8 VA holding and 70–66 VA pull-in values; power loss 2.4 W per pole (AC-1) / 1.3 W per pole (AC-3). Impact: Reduces energy use and heat generation in control panels, improving efficiency and thermal management. Application: Beneficial for energy-sensitive installations and high-cycle applications. Feature: High switching resilience with 3600 cycles mechanical and 1200 cycles electrical per hour. Impact: Extends service life and lowers maintenance costs in frequent-start environments. Application: Suitable for conveyors, presses, and other high-cycle loads.
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FAQs
Install the contactor on TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 DIN rails for quick mounting. Use screw terminals for main circuit connections and the appropriate ferrule or solid conductors for the control circuit. Torque values are 2.5 N·m on the main terminals and 1.2 N·m on the control terminals; wire stripping length is 14 mm for main and 10 mm for control circuits.
AC-3 rated operational current is 40 C at 690 V up to 24 A, with reduced current at higher temperatures (24 A at 690 V, 60 °C, 38 A for certain configurations). AC-1 ratings reach 50 A at 690 V (40 °C). The contactor provides 18.5 kW at 415–690 V (AC-3) and supports fast switching suitable for motor control.
The AFC38 family meets IEC/EN 60947-1 and 60947-4-1 standards, UL 60947-4-1, and CSA equivalents, with CE declarations for conformity. These certifications address safety, performance, and electrical separation for AC control equipment, ensuring suitability for global industrial installations and compliance with essential electrical safety requirements.
Yes. The AFC contactors employ a block-type design that is easily extended with add-on auxiliary contact blocks and accessory kits. This enables tailored control circuits, improved diagnostics, and flexible wiring topologies, making retrofit and expansion straightforward in evolving automation tasks.
The low coil power (8 VA holding) reduces standby heat and energy use in control panels, while the modular design shortens commissioning and maintenance times. Combined with higher reliability, this leads to reduced downtime, lower energy costs, and quicker payback in motor-driven processes such as conveyors and pumps.