ABB AFC38-22-00-42 Contactor - 4P, 690V IEC/UL
Part Number: 1SBL291501R4200
Quick Summary
ABB AFC38-22-00-42 Contactor is a four-pole power switch designed to control AC motors and power circuits in industrial automation. Engineers often struggle with panel space, wiring complexity, and energy efficiency in demanding environments. This device complies with IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1 and offers IP20 protection, enabling reliable operation across global installations. Its compact block design, DIN-rail compatibility, and extendable accessory ecosystem deliver tangible business value by reducing panel footprint, accelerating installation, and simplifying maintenance in large electrical assemblies.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL291501R4200 ABB: The AFC38-22-00-42 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 : 230 ... 240 V AC 50 Hz / 277 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 230 ... 240 V | 60 Hz 277 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
0.413 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523023192
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: Coil voltage and frequency compatible with standard mains (230-240 V 50 Hz / 277 V 60 Hz) reduces control wiring complexity and energy use in automation panels; applies to line-voltage control of conveyors, pumps, and fans. Feature → 4P with 2 NO + 2 NC contacts increases control over start/stop sequences, enabling safer motor control and smoother soft-start behavior in process lines. Feature → 690 V main circuit with IEC/UL ratings up to 55 A AC-1 and 23.2 A AC-3 at 230/240 V, improving capacity planning for medium-power drives. Feature → Screw terminals, 45 mm width, 101 mm depth, 86 mm height, and 0.393 kg weight support fast, reliable installation on crowded panels. Feature → DIN rail mounting TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 plus accessory add-ons simplify expansion and serviceability in retrofit projects. Feature → IP20 protection and broad standards certification provide regulatory confidence and cross-border applicability in global plants.
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FAQs
The AFC38-22-00-42 is designed for DIN rail mounting on TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 rails, with options for screw mounting using two M4 screws. Use screw terminals for the main circuit and control circuit connections, observe the recommended wire sizes 1/2x 1.5 to 16 mm² or 0.75 to 2.5 mm² for control, and ensure IP20 protection is maintained during installation to safeguard against dust ingress.
For AC-1, the device handles up to 55 A at 690 V (40 °C), 45 A at 690 V (60 °C), and 37 A at 690 V (70 °C). For AC-3, ratings vary by voltage: 23.2 A at 230/240 V, 22 A at 380/400 V, 20 A at 440 V, and 10.5 A at 690 V, with corresponding power ratings around 5.5–11 kW depending on voltage. Coil options are 230–240 V at 50 Hz or 277 V at 60 Hz.
Yes. The AFC38-22-00-42 is a four-pole contactor designed for AC control in accordance with IEC/EN 60947-4-1 and related standards. It provides 2 normally open and 2 normally closed main contacts, supports 690 V main circuits, and offers compatible coil voltages for 50/60 Hz control. Its robust design suits standard motor control and power switching within compliant automation architectures.
This contactor carries CE, UKCA, and UL/CSA certifications, along with BV, CB, DNV, and RINA certifications for broader compliance. It also aligns with RoHS and REACH declarations, WEEE classification for B2B use, and standard EN/IEC markings. These attestations support global deployment in regulated industrial environments and facilitate cross-border procurement.
The AFC38-22-00-42 offers low coil power consumption (8 VA holding, ~66–70 VA pull-in depending on frequency), reducing control circuit energy use and cooling requirements. Its modular 4P design allows straightforward expansion with add-on auxiliary blocks, minimizing downtime during upgrades. The screw-terminal boot and DIN-rail compatibility simplify servicing, contributing to lower maintenance costs and faster ROI in high-cycle applications.