ABB AF38ZB-22-00-22 Block Contactor - 690 V IEC/UL 60947-4-1
Part Number: 1SBL296561R2200
Quick Summary
AF38ZB-22-00-22 Block Contactor is a 4-pole motor control device designed for demanding industrial automation applications. It delivers reliable switching for heavy-duty loads in manufacturing lines and processing plants. In practice, fluctuating control voltages can cause nuisance trips; AF technology accepts 48-130 V AC, 48-130 V DC, and maintains distinct operations even with voltage variations, reducing energy waste and downtime. This device carries CE and UKCA conformity, UL/CSA listings, and a CB certificate, aligning with global safety and performance requirements. Its compact 45 mm width fits tight panels while screw terminals streamline wiring, and its extendable design supports add-on auxiliary blocks for scalable control. Together, these features deliver energy efficiency, easier maintenance, and faster time-to-value for industrial facilities.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL296561R2200 ABB: The AF38ZB-22-00-22 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 (48-130 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
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 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 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 48 ... 130 V | 60 Hz 48 ... 130 V | DC Operation 48 ... 130 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
3471523125124
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
Feature AF technology provides a broad control voltage range from 48 to 130 V AC or DC, delivering stable operation in networks with voltage variation. Business Impact Reduces nuisance trips and energy waste, improving line uptime in automated manufacturing cells. Application Suitable for machines with fluctuating control signals, enabling reliable motor control with minimal panel space. Feature Four-pole, two main contacts NO and two NC allows synchronous control of 4-wire loads, supporting AC-3 motor switching up to 11 kW and AC-1 up to 55 A. Business Impact Enables compact, high-current line starting with fewer devices and simpler wiring. Application Ideal for standard motor starters in conveyors and processing equipment. Feature Built-in surge protection and AF technology lessen external protection devices and simplify panel design. Business Impact Improves protection against voltage spikes, reducing component wear and maintenance costs. Application Suitable for harsh electrical environments where surges are common. Feature Screw terminals and DIN rail mounting (TH35-15 or TH35-7.5) streamline installation. Business Impact Shortens installation time, increases serviceability, and reduces panel depth. Application Fits tight control panels and allows quick field wiring. Feature Compatibility with standard ABB accessories and add-on auxiliary contact blocks enables scalable control. Business Impact Enables future expansion without replacing the base unit. Application Ideal for growing automation needs in OEM assemblies. Feature Compliance with IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL and CSA listings, plus CE/UKCA marks ensures global conformity. Business Impact Reduces qualification time for international projects and mitigates regulatory risk. Application Supports multi-region deployments across plants.
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FAQs
Mount on TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 DIN rails and secure with two M4 screws placed diagonally. The unit is 45 mm wide and designed for easy insertion into compact control panels with screw-terminal connections.
AC-1 rated current at 690 V is up to 55 A (at 40 °C), while at 60 °C it’s 45 A and at 70 °C it’s 37 A. For AC-3, rated current at 690 V is 10.5 A (60 °C), with higher limits at lower voltages as specified, enabling 11 kW class motor control at common voltages.
Yes. ABB provides data sheets and approvals indicating motor control and protection capabilities suitable for rolling stock applications, with relevant certifications and compliance checks to match rail-system requirements.
The contactor complies with IEC/EN 60947-1 and IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60335-2-40, UL/CSA listings, CE and UKCA marks, and CB certificates, ensuring global safety and interoperability across regions.
Low coil power consumption—2.3 W per pole for AC-1 and 0.42 W per pole for AC-3—reduces operating energy. Built-in surge protection lowers fault rates, while compatibility with add-on auxiliary blocks and screw-terminals simplifies maintenance and expands control capability without replacing the unit.