ABB AF80B-40-00-12 Block Contactor - IEC 60947-4-1
Part Number: 1SBL397261R1200
Quick Summary
ABB AF80B-40-00-12 Block Contactor is a 4-pole control device to switch motors up to 37 kW at 400 V AC. Inconsistent control voltages and brief power dips can trigger nuisance trips and energy waste in demanding environments. It complies with IEC/EN 60947-1 and 60947-4-1 plus UL/CSA listings, enhancing safety and global applicability. Coupled with a wide coil range and compact design, it delivers lower panel energy use and easier installation. The AF technology supports a wide control voltage range from 48 to 130 V, reducing panel power variation. Built‑in surge protection and extended accessory options help future‑proof installations and simplify maintenance planning.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBL397261R1200 ABB: The AF80B-40-00-12 is a 4 pole - 1000 V IEC or 600 UL contactor with screw terminals, controlling motors up to 37 kW / 400 V AC (AC-3) and switching power circuits up to 125 A (AC-1) or 105 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)40(B)...80(B)-40/22 Contactors, 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
90 mm
Product Net Depth / Length
116 mm
Product Net Height
125.5 mm
Product Net Weight
1.49 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 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-1:22, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1:22, IEC 60077-1 (applicable parts), IEC 60077-2 (applicable parts), EN 50155 (applicable parts), 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 1000 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 125 A
Rated Operational Current AC-1 (Ie)
(690 V) 40 °C 125 A | (690 V) 60 °C 105 A | (690 V) 70 °C 90 A
Rated Operational Current AC-3 (Ie)
(415 V) 60 °C 80 A | (440 V) 60 °C 80 A | (500 V) 60 °C 65 A | (690 V) 60 °C 49 A | (1000 V) 60 °C 25 A | (380 / 400 V) 60 °C 80 A | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 °C 80 A
Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe)
(415 V) 45 kW | (440 V) 45 kW | (500 V) 45 kW | (690 V) 45 kW | (1000 V) 35 kW | (380 / 400 V) 37 kW | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 22 kW
Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw)
at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 10 s 780 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 15 min 140 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 min 300 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 s 1200 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 30 s 450 A
Maximum Breaking Capacity
cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 440 V 1150 A | cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 690 V 750 A
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)
acc. to IEC 60947-4-1 1000 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 48 ... 130 V | 60 Hz 48 ... 130 V | DC Operation 48 ... 130 V
Coil Consumption
Average Holding Value 50 / 60 Hz 4 V·A | Average Holding Value DC 2 W
Power Loss
at Rated Operating Conditions AC-1 per Pole 8 W | at Rated Operating Conditions AC-3 per Pole 3.2 W
Mounting on DIN Rail
TH35-15 (35 x 15 mm Mounting Rail) acc. to IEC 60715
Mounting by Screws (not supplied)
2 x M4 or 2 x M6 screws placed diagonally
Connecting Capacity Main Circuit
Flexible with Ferrule 1/2x 6 ... 50 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1/2x 6 ... 50 mm² | Rigid Stranded 1x 6 ... 70 mm² | Rigid Stranded 2x 6 ... 50 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
Auxiliary Circuit 0 mm | Control Circuit 10 mm | Main Circuit 17 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 IP10
Recommended Screw Driver
Pozidriv PZ
Tightening Torque
Control Circuit 1.2 N·m | Main Circuit 6 N·m
Terminal Type
Screw Terminals
Product Name
Block Contactor
Continuous Current Rating NEMA
0 A
Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA
Main Circuit 600 V
General Use Rating UL/CSA
(600 V AC) 105 A
Connecting Capacity Main Circuit UL/CSA
Rigid Stranded 1/2x 6-1 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 53 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
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)
ABB EcoSolutions
Yes
End Of Life Disassembling Instructions
End of life instruction AF(S)40/52/65/80/96(B)(RT) Contactors
Environmental Product Declaration - EPD
Environmental Product Declaration AF(S)80(B), AF(S)96(B) (FR)
Sustainable Material Content in Packaging (wt. %)
FSC Recycled Paper - 94.6 %
Sustainable Material Content in Product (wt. %)
Recycled Metal - 28.2 %
A2L Certificate – UL
UL-US Certificate of Compliance AF40 ... AF96 3-pole contactors - 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 Certificate of Compliance AF40 ... AF96 3-pole contactors - 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 AF(S)80(B), AF(S)96(B) 3 and 4-pole contactors
CCC Certificate
CQC Certificate, AC Contactor, AF(S)*80-30-**-**, AF80-40-**-**, AF80-22-**-**, AF(S)96-30-**-**, 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
UL Certificate
UL-US Certificate of Compliance AF40(B)...80(B) 4-pole contactors | UL-CA Certificate of Compliance AF40(B)...80(B) 4-pole contactors
Package Level 1 Units
box 1 piece
Package Level 1 Width
150 mm
Package Level 1 Depth / Length
150 mm
Package Level 1 Height
103 mm
Package Level 1 Gross Weight
1.62 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523025424
Package Level 2 Units
box 8 piece
Package Level 2 Width
250 mm
Package Level 2 Depth / Length
300 mm
Package Level 2 Height
300 mm
Package Level 2 Gross Weight
12.96 kg
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
Feature: Four-pole AF80B design enables reliable motor control at high voltages. Business Impact: Supports larger motor loads with robust protection while maintaining a compact footprint. Application: Industrial drives, conveyors, fans. Feature: Wide coil voltage range from 48 to 130 V and DC operation. Business Impact: Reduces control-signal issues and allows operation across variable networks, lowering wiring and panel redesign costs. Application: Plants with unstable mains or DC control systems. Feature: Built-in surge protection. Business Impact: Extends contact life and reduces maintenance cycles, improving uptime. Application: Rolling stock propulsion, heavy machinery. Feature: Extendable with add-on auxiliary contact blocks. Business Impact: Scales control logic without replacing the base unit, lowering integration time. Application: Complex control panels and modular machines. Feature: DIN rail mounting TH35-15 and screw-terminal connections. Business Impact: Speeds installation, simplifies retrofits, and ensures secure connections under vibration. Application: Enclosed control cabinets in industrial settings. Feature: Low coil consumption (4 VA at 50/60 Hz; 2 W DC). Business Impact: Lowers control power draw, enabling smaller control transformers and energy efficiency. Application: Energy-conscious automation projects. Feature: Compliance to IEC/EN 60947-1, 60947-4-1, UL/CSA certifications. Business Impact: Reduces regulatory risk and streamlines cross-border deployments. Application: Global equipment manufacturing and maintenance programs.
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FAQs
The AF80B-40-00-12 is designed for TH35-15 DIN rail mounting. Use the DIN rail compatibility and secure the device, ensuring coil and main terminals are accessible for wiring. This supports quick retrofits and minimizes panel space usage.
Main circuit voltage is up to 1000 V. AC-1 current is up to 125 A at 690 V (40 °C), 105 A at 60 °C, and 90 A at 70 °C. AC-3 currents reach up to 80 A at several voltages, including 415–690 V, with 25 A at 1000 V. Coil voltage is 48–130 V.
Yes. ABB provides data sheets and certifications supporting rolling stock motor control and protection, including compliance with IEC/EN and UL/CSA standards, along with application guidance for rolling stock environments.
Use add-on auxiliary contact blocks for expanded control logic, mount on TH35-15 DIN rails, and follow recommended torque values: 6 N·m for main circuit terminals and 1.2 N·m for control circuit terminals.
It includes built-in surge protection, a wide control voltage range, low coil consumption (4 VA at 50/60 Hz; 2 W DC), and compact dimensions. This combination reduces energy losses, improves uptime, and simplifies compliance.