ABB 1SBL291501R3400 Block Contactor - IEC/UL 60947
Part Number: 1SBL291501R3400
Quick Summary
ABB 1SBL291501R3400 Block Contactor is a robust 4-pole AC power switch designed for motor control and general-purpose panels in industrial equipment. It delivers reliable switching for loads up to 55 A (IEC AC-1) at up to 690 V, with a coil set at 175 V AC 50 Hz or 208 V AC 60 Hz. A common pain point is wiring flexibility and footprint; this block design uses screw terminals and a compact footprint while remaining expandable with add-on auxiliary contact blocks. The device complies with IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1 and UL 60947-1/60947-4-1, ensuring safety, interoperability and regulatory alignment. In practice, it reduces panel size, improves diagnostic capability, and supports scalable automation architectures in manufacturing and process industries.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL291501R3400 ABB: The AFC38-22-00-34 is a 4-pole (2 N.O + 2 N.C) - 690 V IEC or 600 V UL contactor withScrew terminals, mainly controlling power circuits up to 55 A (IEC AC-1) or 55 A UL general use. Within the AF platform, AFC contactors offer an optimized operating time for AC controlled applications with electromagnetic coil (control voltage : 175 V AC 50 Hz / 208 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
2
Number of Main Contacts NC
2
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 55 A | (690 V) 60 °C 45 A | (690 V) 70 °C 37 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)
(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 175 V | 60 Hz 208 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 2.3 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) 55 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
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
0.418 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523024342
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, 2 NO + 2 NC configuration supports robust isolation and safe switching for three-phase loads. Business impact: enhances motor control reliability and protects equipment, reducing unplanned downtime. Application: conveyors, pumps, and general machine control where 690 V main circuits are common. Feature: Coil voltage options of 175 V AC at 50 Hz or 208 V AC at 60 Hz provide flexible control across regional grids. Business impact: simplifies spare parts and reduces stocking complexity, improving time-to-commission. Application: control cabinets serving 50/60 Hz industrial networks. Feature: Block design with extendable auxiliary contact blocks enables scalable control logic. Business impact: supports middle- and end-of-line automation upgrades without replacing the base device. Application: modular panel assemblies in manufacturing lines. Feature: Screw terminals and wide conductor compatibility (0.75–16 mm² control and main circuit options) streamline wiring and reduce installation time. Business impact: lower labor costs and improved connection reliability. Application: new installations and retrofit projects. Feature: Power loss and coil consumption (2.3 W per pole; 8 VA holding) deliver energy efficiency in continuous duty applications. Business impact: lowers operating energy and thermal load inside control cabinets. Application: energy-conscious motor control. Feature: IP20 protection and DIN-rail mounting options (TH35-15 or TH35-7.5) simplify installation in standard switchgear. Business impact: quick, tool-friendly mounting with enhanced environmental protection. Application: panel builders and machine builders prioritizing fast OEM installations. Feature: Compliance with IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1/4-1, CSA and related certificates. Business impact: ensures procurement readiness and regulatory conformity across global markets. Application: any regulated industrial environment requiring certified contactors.
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FAQs
Install the unit on a TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 DIN rail per IEC 60715, then secure the main circuit conductors into the screw terminals and tighten to the specified torque. Use the appropriate control circuit wiring with 0.75–2.5 mm² ferrules and maintain proper stripping lengths. Verify IP20 protection after enclosure closure and ensure correct coil voltage is used for the 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply.
AC-1 rated operational current at 690 V is 55 A (40 °C), 45 A (60 °C), and 37 A (70 °C). AC-3 ratings vary by voltage: at 415 V, 60 °C 21.2 A; at 440 V 60 °C 20 A; at 500 V 60 °C 17.6 A; at 690 V 60 °C 10.5 A; at 380/400 V 60 °C 22 A; at 220/230/240 V 60 °C 23.2 A. These values guide motor starting and load switching decisions in panel design.
The base device provides 0 auxiliary contacts, but compatibility exists with add-on auxiliary contact blocks within compatible ABB AF/AFC platform accessories. For scalable automation, plan a future retrofit with auxiliary contacts to support interlocks, feedback circuits, or remote signaling without replacing the core block contactor.
The product complies with IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1 and UL 60947-4-1, CAN/CSA equivalents, and related national registrations. It also carries CE/UKCA declarations and BV, CB, and other certificates, ensuring regulatory alignment for global procurement and safe integration into electrical protection and circuit control systems.
Ideal for motor control in conveyors, pumps, HVAC drives, and general-purpose switching in machine panels. The 4P design provides robust phase isolation, while the 690 V main circuit and 55 A AC-1 rating handle common industrial loads. Its compact footprint, DIN-rail compatibility, and extendable accessory options support scalable automation in manufacturing, process, and packaging sectors.