ABB AF38B-30-00RT-14 Block Contactor - 690V UL/CE
Part Number: 1SBL297060R1400
Quick Summary
AF38B Block Contactor from ABB provides reliable motor control for three‑phase equipment in industrial automation. In practice, operators face voltage fluctuations that cause nuisance trips and inconsistent performance; this device accommodates a wide control voltage range to stabilize operation and reduce energy waste. With IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC 60947-4-1, and UL/CSA conformity, plus CE and UKCA declarations, it also offers built‑in surge protection and IP10 protection for coil and main terminals. The combination of compact AF technology and easy DIN rail mounting supports modern, space‑efficient panels. This makes it a strong fit for motor protection in industrial automation and rolling stock applications, while enabling scalable integration with add‑on contact blocks and accessories.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL297060R1400 ABB: The AF38B-30-00RT-14 is a 3 pole - 690 V IEC or 600 UL contactor with Ring-Tongue 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 (250-500 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 AF09...38(Z)B-..RT Contactors, NF(Z)B..ERT Contactor relays and CA4..RT, CAL4..RT, CAT4..RT, LDC4RT 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
86 mm
Product Net Weight
0.36 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, 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 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 250 ... 500 V | 60 Hz 250 ... 500 V | DC Operation 250 ... 500 V
Power Loss
at Rated Operating Conditions AC-1 per Pole 2.4 W | at Rated Operating Conditions AC-3 per Pole 1.3 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
Degree of Protection
acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Coil Terminals IP10 | acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Main Terminals IP10
Tightening Torque
Control Circuit 1.2 N·m | Main Circuit 2.5 N·m
Terminal Type
Ring-Tongue Terminals
Product Name
Block Contactor
Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA
Main Circuit 600 V
General Use Rating UL/CSA
(600 V AC) 50 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 20 hp | (550 ... 600 V AC) Three Phase 25 hp
Tightening Torque UL/CSA
Control Circuit 11 in·lb | Main Circuit 22 in·lb
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 Fitted with Thermal O/L Relay -25 ... 60 °C | 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
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 %
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
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 to AF38(Z)B..RT 3 and 4-pole contactors
Declaration of Conformity - UKCA
UK Declaration of Conformity AF09 to AF38(Z)B..RT 3 and 4-pole contactors
UL Listing Card
UL_E312527
UR Certificate
UR Certificate of Compliance AF09...AF38(Z)B..RT 3-pole contactors with ring tongue terminals
Package Level 1 Units
box 1 piece
Package Level 1 Width
87 mm
Package Level 1 Depth / Length
87 mm
Package Level 1 Height
47 mm
Package Level 1 Gross Weight
0.36 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523126749
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
16.2 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
Feature: Wide control voltage range (250-500 V 50/60 Hz and DC) improves resilience to control voltage variation. Business Impact: Reduces nuisance trips and panel energy consumption, improving process stability. Application: Ideal for motors in variable networks and distributed control architectures. Feature: Built‑in surge protection and compact block design. Business Impact: Lowers panel footprint and external protection needs, cutting installation time and cost. Application: Suitable for tight control panels in manufacturing lines and rolling stock assemblies. Feature: 3P main contacts at up to 690 V and AC‑3 / AC‑1 ratings. Business Impact: Safe, reliable switching of motor loads with predictable thermal performance, reducing downtime. Application: Used for pumps, conveyors, and fans in industrial facilities. Feature: Ring‑Tongue terminals and robust DIN rail mounting (TH35‑15/TH35‑7.5). Business Impact: Faster, safer wiring and scalable mounting in dense control cabinets. Application: Field‑installable in new builds and retrofits. Feature: Add‑on auxiliary contact blocks and accessory ecosystem. Business Impact: Scales from simple on/off control to complex interlocks and automation strategies without rework. Application: Customizable control logic for machine protection schemes. Feature: Environmental and regulatory compliance (IP10, RoHS/REACH, CE/UKCA/UL). Business Impact: Ensures regulatory alignment and sustainable sourcing, reducing compliance risk. Application: Worldwide installation in panel‑mounted enclosures across industrial sectors.
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FAQs
The AF38B-30-00RT-14 is designed for DIN rail mounting on TH35 rails (TH35-15 or TH35-7.5). It also permits screw mounting with 2 x M4 screws placed diagonally if preferred. This provides flexible integration into existing control cabinets and simplifies retrofits in legacy equipment without extensive enclosure redesign.
At 690 V, the contactor provides AC‑3 current ratings up to 24 A (60 °C), with AC‑1 ratings up to 50 A depending on the ambient temperature. It supports motor control up to 18.5 kW (AC‑3) and is built to IEC/UL/CSA standards, enabling reliable operation in demanding motor starting and switching scenarios.
Yes. The AF38B‑30‑00RT‑14 features built‑in surge protection, which mitigates voltage spikes during switching events. This reduces wear on contacts and wiring, improves circuit reliability, and lowers the need for external surge protection devices in compact panels.
This model supports CE and UKCA declarations, UL/CSA listings, and RoHS/REACH compliance. It is documented with related certificates and declarations (CCC, UR, CB where applicable), ensuring readiness for global deployments and alignment with regulatory requirements across automotive, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
For AC‑3 power, it handles up to 18.5 kW at 415–690 V and 24 A at 690 V (60 °C). The device also supports AC‑1 load of up to 50 A and DC configurations per table, making it suitable for a range of motors, fans, conveyors, and similar loads in industrial environments.