ABB 1SBL297005R1300 Block Contactor - CE & UL Certified
Part Number: 1SBL297005R1300
Quick Summary
ABB 1SBL297005R1300 Block Contactor is a three‑pole motor control device designed for rugged industrial automation applications. In real world panels, voltage variation and unstable networks can cause nuisance trips and inconsistent operation; this device’s AF technology helps maintain reliable performance. It complies with IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1 and carries CE, UKCA and CCC certifications, ensuring broad global acceptance. By combining a wide control voltage range with integrated surge protection, it reduces panel energy consumption and simplifies compliant design, while remaining compatible with add‑on auxiliary blocks for future expansion.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL297005R1300 ABB: The AF38-30-00K-13 is a 3 pole - 690 V IEC or 600 UL contactor with push-in spring terminals, controlling motors up to 18.5 kW / 400 V AC (AC-3) or 25 hp / 480 V UL and switching power circuits up to 50 A (AC-1) or 50 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
Data Sheet, Technical Information
1SBC100214C0202 - Main catalog Motor protection and control Manual motor starters, contactors and overload relays (PDF) - Edition 2024
Instructions and Manuals
Installation instructions AF(C)09...38(Z)(B)..K Contactors, NF(C)(Z)(B)..K Contactor relays and CA4..K, CAL4..K, LDC4K 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
86 mm
Product Net Height
92.3 mm
Product Net Weight
0.33 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
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
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-2 / AC-4) 150 cycles per hour | (AC-3) 1200 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 2.44 W | at Rated Operating Conditions AC-3 per Pole 1.41 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 ... 6 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1/2x 1 ... 6 mm² | Flexible 1/2x 1 ... 6 mm² | Rigid Solid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mm² | Rigid Stranded 1/2x 4 ... 10 mm²
Connecting Capacity Control Circuit
Flexible with Ferrule 1/2x 0.5 ... 2.5 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1/2x 0.5 ... 1.5 mm² | Flexible 1/2x 0.5 ... 2.5 mm² | Rigid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mm² | Rigid Solid 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
Terminal Type
Push-in Spring Terminals
Product Name
Block Contactor
Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA
Main Circuit 600 V
General Use Rating UL/CSA
(600 V AC) 45 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 18-14 AWG | Rigid Stranded 1/2x 18-8 AWG
Connecting Capacity Control Circuit UL/CSA
Rigid Solid 1/2x 18-14 AWG
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 without Thermal O/L Relay -40 ... 70 °C | Close to Contactor for Storage -60 ... +80 °C
Climatic Withstand
Category B according to IEC 60947-1 Annex Q
Maximum Operating Altitude Permissible
Without Derating 3000 m
Resistance to Vibrations
4g Closed Position & 2g Open position 5 ... 300 Hz
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 %
ABS Certificate
ABS Certificate, AF(S)09 to AF(S)96 contactors, NF contactor relays and CA4, CC4, CAL4, CAT4 auxiliary contact blocks, TEF4 electronic timers
CB Certificate
CB Certificate AF26(Z)(B), AF30(Z)(B), AF(Z)(B)38 3-pole contactors, AFS26, AFS30, AFS38 safety 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 | CQC Certificate, Contactor, AF26,AF30,AF38, Made in China
Declaration of Conformity - CCC
CCC Declaration of Conformity, Contactor, AF26, AF30, AF38, AFS26, AFS30, AFS38 Made in France | CCC Declaration of Conformity, Contactor, AF26, AF30, AF38, Made in China
Declaration of Conformity - CE
EU Declaration of Conformity AF09... AF96-30-.., AF09...38(Z)-30..K 3-pole Contactors
Declaration of Conformity - UKCA
UK Declaration of Conformity AF09... AF96-30-.., AF09...38(Z)-30..K 3-pole Contactors
DNV Certificate
DNV Certificate AF(S)09...96 3-pole & AF09...80 4-pole contactors with screw, spring, push-in terminals
LR Certificate
LRS Certificate AF(S)09..(K) ... AF96 3 and 4-pole contactors and CA(L)4..(K), CAT4, CC4 auxiliary contact blocks
RINA Certificate
Rina Certificate for AF(S)09...AF(S)96 contactors, NF contactor relays and accessories with screw,spring and push-in terminals
RMRS Certificate
RMRS Certificate AF(S)09(S)...AF(S)38 3-pole and 4-pole, AF(S)40..96 3-pole contactors with screw, push-in and spring terminals
UL Certificate
UL-US Certificate of Compliance AF(C)(S)09(R/M/N)-..(L)(S)(K)...AF(C)(S)38(R/M/N)..(K) 3-pole contactors screw, spring and push-in spring terminals; LDC4 additional coil terminal block; LF16-4, LG16-4, LF38-4 and LH38-4 connecting strips, LD38-4 additional terminal block | UL-CA Certificate of Compliance AF(C)(S)09(R/M/N)-..(L)(S)(K)...AF(C)(S)38(R/M/N)..(K) 3-pole contactors screw, spring and push-in spring terminals; LDC4 additional coil terminal block; LF16-4, LG16-4, LF38-4 and LH38-4 connecting strips, LD38-4 additional terminal block
Package Level 1 Units
box 1 piece
Package Level 1 Width
93 mm
Package Level 1 Depth / Length
86 mm
Package Level 1 Height
45 mm
Package Level 1 Gross Weight
0.345 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523155336
Package Level 2 Units
box 21 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
15.525 kg
Package Level 3 Units
1080 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
E-Number (Finland)
3707931
E-Number (Sweden)
3210625
Feature: AF technology provides a wide control voltage range of 100–250 V AC or DC, enabling stable operation despite large control voltage variations. Business Impact: Reduces nuisance trips and energy waste in panels that experience fluctuations, lowering maintenance costs. Application: Suitable for machines with variable control signals and unstable mains across manufacturing lines. Feature: Push‑in spring terminals simplify wiring and improve connection reliability, cutting installation time. Business Impact: Faster commissioning and fewer loose contacts, translating to higher line uptime. Application: Ideal for clean, quick panel builds in automation cabinets. Feature: 3P configuration with 690 V main circuit and AC‑3/AC‑3e ratings up to 24 A at 690 V, plus up to 38–40 A at 415–240 V, enabling robust motor control. Business Impact: Higher motor start reliability with predictable thermal performance and safer drawdown. Application: Controls motors up to 18.5 kW at higher voltages. Feature: Built‑in surge protection and compact block design allow easy extension with auxiliary contact blocks. Business Impact: Enhanced protection without extra space, enabling scalable control architectures. Application: Space‑constrained panels where future expansion is anticipated. Feature: DIN rail mounting compatibility (TH35) and 45×86×92.3 mm footprint with 0.33 kg weight. Business Impact: Quick, tool‑free installation with minimal panel footprint and simplified mechanical integration. Application: Modern machine builders and cabinet builders seeking compact motor control. Feature: Compliance with multiple certifications (CE, UKCA, UL/CSA, CCC) provides regulatory assurance across regions. Business Impact: Reduces compliance risk and accelerates global deployments. Application: Global manufacturing environments with diverse certification requirements.
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FAQs
The device is designed for mounting on TH35‑15 or TH35‑7.5 DIN rails. It uses push‑in spring terminals for the main and control circuits and requires two M4 screws for panel mounting if used. The compact 45 mm width, 86 mm depth, and 92.3 mm height fit standard automation cabinets, enabling clean, reliable installations.
For AC‑3 operation at 690 V, the rated operational current Ie is 24 A (60 °C). Other relevant ratings include 38 A at 415–440 V (60 °C), 33 A at 500 V, and 40 A at 220–240 V. These values guide safe motor starting and switching for typical 18.5 kW applications.
Yes, the AF technology integrates surge protection for compact protection on the coil circuit. The block design is easily extended with add‑on auxiliary contact blocks, enabling customized control circuits without replacing the base device, which is beneficial for future-proofing panels and maintaining control flexibility over time.
This contactor meets IEC/EN 60947‑1 and IEC/EN 60947‑4‑1, with UL 60947‑4‑1 compliance and CE, UKCA, CCC certifications. Additional certificates include CB, CCC, and various regional approvals, providing regulatory assurance for global deployment and helping streamline cross‑border deployment in automation projects.
Ideal for three‑phase motor control in conveyors, pumps, fans, and general machinery, the device supports up to 18.5 kW at typical voltages and 24 A at 690 V in AC‑3 service. Its compact footprint, robust ratings, and expandability with auxiliary blocks make it well suited for space‑constrained panels and scalable control architectures.