ABB 1SBL296261R2300 Block Contactor - UL/CSA Listed
Part Number: 1SBL296261R2300
Quick Summary
The ABB 1SBL296261R2300 Block Contactor is a robust 4‑pole motor switch for demanding industrial automation and rolling stock applications. Many control panels struggle with voltage fluctuations and energy waste; this device accepts 100–250 V AC/50/60 Hz or DC control signals, stabilizing operation and reducing energy use. It complies with IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60335-2-40, and carries CE/UKCA markings for global deployment. Designed for easy TH35 DIN rail mounting and seamless expansion with add-on auxiliary contacts, it supports reliable motor control and scalable system architecture. AF technology delivers a wide control voltage range, surge protection, and compact protection, helping meet reliability targets in demanding environments.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL296261R2300 ABB: The AF38ZB-40-00-23 is a 4 pole - 690 V IEC or 600 UL contactor with screw terminals, controlling motors up to 11 kW / 400 V AC (AC-3) and switching power circuits up to 55 A (AC-1) or 55 A UL general use. Thanks to the AF technology, the contactor has a wide control voltage range (100-250 V 50/60 Hz and DC), managing large control voltage variations, reducing panel energy consumptions and ensuring distinct operations in unstable networks. Furthermore, surge protection is built-in, offering a compact solution. AF contactors have a block type design, can be easily extended with add-on auxiliary contact blocks and an additional wide range of accessories.
Minimum Order Quantity
1 piece
Customs Tariff Number
85364900
Data Sheet, Technical Information
Motor control and protection for Rolling stock application_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
CAD Dimensional Drawing
Information - 2D and 3D files for CAD systems
Product Net Width
45 mm
Product Net Depth / Length
101 mm
Product Net Height
86 mm
Product Net Weight
0.41 kg
Number of Main Contacts NO
4
Number of Main Contacts NC
0
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 60335-2-40 LZGH2 A2L, UL 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40 LZGH2 A2L, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1, IEC 60077-1 (applicable parts), IEC 60077-2 (applicable parts), EN 50155 (applicable parts), TR CU 001/2011, IEC 61373, For compliance confirmation on applicable parts based on your application and combination, please consult your ABB sales representatives.
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 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 Current DC-1 (Ie)
(110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A | (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (110 V) 4 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A | (110 V) 4 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A | (110 V) 4 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (220 V) 4 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A | (220 V) 4 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A | (220 V) 4 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 40 °C 55 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 60 °C 45 A | (72 V) 1-Pole, 70 °C 37 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A | (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A | (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A | (72 V) 4 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A | (72 V) 4 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A | (72 V) 4 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A
Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe)
(400 V) 11 kW | (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 60947-4-1 690 V | acc. to UL/CSA 600 V
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)
6 kV
Maximum Electrical Switching Frequency
(AC-1) 600 cycles per hour
Maximum Mechanical Switching Frequency
3600 cycles per hour
Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc)
50 Hz 100 ... 250 V | 60 Hz 100 ... 250 V | DC Operation 100 ... 250 V
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 13 ... 98 ms | Between Coil De-energization and NO Contact Opening 11 ... 95 ms | Between Coil Energization and NC Contact Opening 38 ... 90 ms | Between Coil Energization and NO Contact Closing 40 ... 95 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 | Rigid Solid 1/2x 1.5 ... 4 mm² | Rigid Stranded 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 Solid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mm² | Rigid Stranded 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
Connecting Capacity Main Circuit UL/CSA
Rigid Solid 1/2x 16-10 AWG | Rigid Stranded 1/2x 16-6 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
Ambient Air Temperature
Close to Contactor for Storage -60 ... +80 °C | Near Contactor for Operation in Free Air -40 ... 70 °C
Climatic Withstand
Category B according to IEC 60947-1 Annex Q
Maximum Operating Altitude Permissible
Without Derating 3000 m
Shock and Vibration Withstand acc. to IEC 61373
Category 1, Class B
Pollution Degree
3
Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)
CMRT - Conflict Minerals Reporting Template
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)
End Of Life Disassembling Instructions
End of life instruction AF(S)09/12/16/26/30/38(Z)(B)(K)(RT) Contactors & NF(Z)(B)(K)(RT) Contactors relays
Environmental Product Declaration - EPD
Environmental Product Declaration AF(S)26/30/38(Z)(B) Contactors (FR)
Sustainable Material Content in Packaging (wt. %)
Recycled Cardboard - 86 %
Sustainable Material Content in Product (wt. %)
Recycled Metal - 28 %
A2L Certificate – UL
UL-US A2L LZGH2 Certificate of Compliance AF09 ... AF38 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 AF09 ... AF38 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
CB Certificate
CB Certificate AF26, AF38, AF26(Z)B, AF38(Z)B 4-pole contactors
CCC Certificate
CCC Certificate AF26, AF30, AF38, AF26(Z)B, AF30(Z)B, AF38(Z)B 3 and 4-pole contactors, AFS26, AFS30, AFS38 safety contactors
CQC Certificate
CQC Certificate, Contactor, AF*26, AF*30, AF*38, Made in France
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 AF09 ... AF38(Z)B..(K), AF40B ... AF96B 3 and 4-pole contactors
Declaration of Conformity - UKCA
UK Declaration of Conformity AF09 ... AF38(Z)B..(K), AF40B ... AF96B 3 and 4-pole contactors
GOST Certificate
GOST_POCCFR.ME77.B07175.pdf
KC Certificate
KC Certificate AF26...AF38 4-pole contactors
UL Certificate
UL-US Certificate of Compliance AF(C)09..(K) ... AF(C)38 4-pole contactors with screw and push-in spring terminals | UL-CA Certificate of Compliance AF(C)09..(K) ... AF(C)38 4-pole contactors with screw and push-in spring terminals
UL Listing Card
UL_E319322
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
0.41 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523124738
Package Level 2 Units
box 18 piece
Package Level 2 Width
250 mm
Package Level 2 Depth / Length
300 mm
Package Level 2 Height
315 mm
Package Level 2 Gross Weight
14.76 kg
Package Level 3 Units
864 piece
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)
4758 >> Iec Contactors
Main circuit capability and ratings: The 1SBL296261R2300 offers 690 V main circuit voltage with 55 A AC-1 and 21.2 A AC-3 at representative voltages, enabling dependable motor control for pumps, conveyors, and fans. Business impact: Higher true-load capacity reduces panel overlap and equipment wear, delivering longer motor life and lower total cost of ownership in factories and material-handling facilities. Application: Ideal for OEMs integrating high-efficiency drives in packaging lines and processing plants. Control voltage flexibility: AF technology supports 100–250 V AC/50/60 Hz and DC operation, mitigating control-signal variability. Business impact: Fewer nuisance trips and improved system stability translate to higher upstream line productivity and reduced spare-part costs. Application: Suitable for mixed-supply environments and retrofit projects where voltage conditions fluctuate. Surge protection and compact design: Built-in surge protection and a compact block-contactor form factor improve reliability in unstable networks. Business impact: Reduces field failures and maintenance downtime while enabling easy expansion with auxiliary contact blocks. Application: Rail sector and heavy-duty automation where network noise and surges are common. DIN rail mounting and wiring flexibility: TH35-15 and TH35-7.5 DIN-rail options plus screw-terminal access streamline installation. Business impact: Faster commissioning, fewer installation errors, and easier upgrade paths for panel builders. Application: Control panels in machine automation and energy management systems. Wiring compatibility: Flexible with Ferrule 1/2x 0.75–2.5 mm² and rigid solid 1/2x 1.5–4 mm² main circuit connections; control circuit accepts 0.75–2.5 mm². Business impact: Reduced wiring labor and broader cabling compatibility across supplier bases. Application: Mass-produced equipment and field retrofits requiring versatile connection options.
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FAQs
Mount using TH35 DIN rails (TH35-15 or TH35-7.5) or secure with two M4 screws. Main circuit terminals accept flexible ferrule 1/2x 1.5–16 mm² or solid/stranded 1/2x 1.5–16 mm²; control circuit accepts 0.75–2.5 mm². Tighten to 1.2 N·m (control) and 2.5 N·m (main).
AC-1: 55 A at 690 V (40 °C); down to 45 A at 60 °C and 37 A at 70 °C. AC-3: 23.2 A at 220–240 V, 10.5 A at 690 V. Power switching up to 11 kW at 400 V (AC-3). Operates at 50/60 Hz with four NO main contacts.
Yes. It complies with IEC/EN 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, UL/CSA listings, and supports EN 50155 applicability. It features IP20 protection, vibration/shock category B, and operates up to 3000 m altitude without derating, making it suitable for rolling stock environments.
Certifications include CE, UKCA, UL/CSA compliance, UL 60335-2-40 LZGH2, CB, CCC, and CCC DoC. It also carries RoHS 2 and REACH declarations and related environmental certifications, ensuring broad regulatory acceptance for global deployments.
AF technology enables a wide control voltage range and reduced energy waste, leading to lower panel energy consumption. Built-in surge protection lowers failure rates, while low power loss (AC-1 2.3 W per pole; AC-3 0.42 W per pole) reduces heat and cooling needs, contributing to lower maintenance costs and faster ROI in automated plants.