ABB 1SBX207311R1122 Contactor Starter - AF38R-30-22-11
Part Number: 1SBX207311R1122
Quick Summary
ABB Contactor Starter AF38R is a reversing contactor designed for motor control in industrial automation. It addresses common pain points such as space constraints, wiring complexity, and downtime by offering a compact 3P device with reliable screw-terminal connections. This unit carries IEC/EN 60947-1 and 60947-4-1 along with UL 60335-2-40 and CSA listings, underscoring its safety and compliance for global installations. With 24-60 V control and 690 V main circuit ratings, it integrates smoothly into both low- and high-voltage control schemes. For projects aiming to optimize panel space, reduce wiring errors, and improve maintenance predictability, this ABB solution delivers tangible business value.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SBX207311R1122 ABB: AF38R-30-22-11 24-60V50/60HZ 20-60VDC Reversing Contactor
Minimum Order Quantity
1 piece
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
119.5 mm
Product Net Height
112.5 mm
Product Net Weight
0.82 kg
Number of Main Contacts NO
3
Number of Main Contacts NC
0
Number of Auxiliary Contacts NO
2
Number of Auxiliary Contacts NC
2
Number of Poles
3P
Standards
IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60335-2-40 LZGH2 A2L, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40 LZGH2 A2L, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1
Rated Operational Voltage
Auxiliary Circuit 690 V | Main Circuit 690 V
Rated Frequency (f)
Auxiliary Circuit 50 / 60 Hz | Control Circuit 50 / 60 Hz | Main Circuit 50 / 60 Hz
Rated Operational Current AC-1 (Ie)
(1000 V) 60 °C 42 A | (690 V) 40 °C 50 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 AC-15 (Ie)
(500 V) 2 A | (690 V) 2 A | (24 / 127 V) 6 A | (220 / 240 V) 4 A | (400 / 440 V) 3 A
Rated Operational Current DC-13 (Ie)
(24 V) 6 A / 144 W | (48 V) 2.8 A / 134 W | (72 V) 1 A / 72 W | (110 V) 0.55 A / 60 W | (125 V) 0.55 A / 69 W | (220 V) 0.27 A / 60 W | (250 V) 0.27 A / 68 W | (400 V) 0.15 A / 60 W | (500 V) 0.13 A / 65 W | (600 V) 0.1 A / 60 W
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 | for 0.1 s 140 A | for 1 s 100 A
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)
acc. to IEC 60947-4-1 690 V | acc. to IEC 60947-5-1 690 V | acc. to UL/CSA 600 V
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)
6 kV
Maximum Electrical Switching Frequency
(AC-15) 1200 cycles per hour | (DC-13) 900 cycles per hour
Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc)
50 Hz 24 ... 60 V | 60 Hz 24 ... 60 V | DC Operation 20 ... 60 V
Power Loss
at 6 A per Pole 0.1 W | at Rated Operating Conditions AC-1 per Pole 2.4 W | at Rated Operating Conditions AC-3 per Pole 1.3 W
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 ... 10 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1x 1.5 ... 10 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 2x 1.5 ... 4 mm² | Rigid Solid 1/2x 2.5 ... 4 mm² | Rigid Stranded 1/2x 2.5 ... 10 mm²
Connecting Capacity Auxiliary 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
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 10 mm | Control Circuit 10 mm | Main Circuit 14 mm
Degree of Protection
acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Main Terminals IP20
Tightening Torque
Auxiliary Circuit 1.2 N·m | Control Circuit 1.2 N·m | Main Circuit 2.5 N·m
Terminal Type
Screw Terminals
Product Name
Contactor Starter
Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA
Main Circuit 600 V
Connecting Capacity Main Circuit UL/CSA
Rigid Solid 1/2x 14-10 AWG | Rigid Stranded 1/2x 14-8 AWG
Connecting Capacity Auxiliary Circuit UL/CSA
Rigid Solid 1/2x 18-14 AWG | Rigid Stranded 1/2x 18-14 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
Auxiliary Circuit 11 in·lb | Control Circuit 11 in·lb | Main Circuit 22 in·lb
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
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)
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(Z)(B), AF30(Z)(B), AF(Z)(B)38 3-pole contactors, AFS26, AFS30, AFS38 safety contactors
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 Gross Weight
0.97 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
3471523019898
ETIM 7
EC000010 - Combination of contactors
ETIM 8
EC000010 - Combination of contactors
ETIM 9
EC000010 - Combination of contactors
eClass
V11.0 : 27371003
UNSPSC
39121529
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Reversing, 3-pole main contacts enables straightforward motor direction control in conveyors and pumps, reducing downtime and simplifying wiring. This supports higher equipment availability and safer startup sequences in packaging lines. Application: Use in small to mid-size drive applications where space is at a premium and robust control is required.Feature → Business Impact → Application: 24-60 V control circuit across AC and DC operation reduces the number of variant skus and simplifies spare parts management, lowering inventory costs while maintaining reliable actuation in control cabinets. Application: Suitable for mixed-fleet plants with diverse actuator requirements.Feature → Business Impact → Application: Dual NO auxiliary contacts and dual NC contacts provide versatile interlocking and signaling, improving fault detection and control logic capabilities. Application: Ideal for interlocking safety schemes and status indication in automated lines.Feature → Business Impact → Application: DIN rail mounting (TH35) and accessible screw terminals streamline installation, enabling faster panel wiring and easier field maintenance. Application: Preferred for retrofit projects and new builds with standard DIN rail practices.Feature → Business Impact → Application: Comprehensive standards compliance (IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL CSA) assures regulatory alignment, reducing approval cycles and enhancing cross-border deployments. Application: Plants with stringent safety and certification requirements, including food processing and packaging environments.Feature → Business Impact → Application: Rated AC-3 and AC-3e power handling up to 22 kW at 690 V provides reliable motor switching for fans, pumps, and conveyors, delivering predictable performance and energy efficiency. Application: High-demand HVAC, material handling, and process equipment where dependable switching is critical.
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FAQs
The device is designed for DIN rail mounting on TH35-15 or TH35-7.5 rails. Align the unit with the rail, snap into place, and secure with the indicated mounting method. Ensure coil and mains terminals are accessible for wiring and that space permits proper ventilation.
Coil voltage is 24-60 V for AC 50/60 Hz or DC operation 20-60 V, with main circuit rated up to 690 V. It provides AC-3 rated currents up to 38 A at 415–690 V and AC-1/AC-3e ratings suited for motor control and small drive circuits.
Yes. The AF38R-based 3-pole reversing contactor offers NO/NC auxiliary contacts and robust mains ratings, making it appropriate for reversing motor control in conveyors, pumps, and packaging equipment while meeting IEC/EN, UL, and CSA requirements.
It complies with IEC/EN 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, UL 60335-2-40 LZGH2 A2L, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40 LZGH2 A2L, and CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1, ensuring global safety and compatibility for electrical protection and circuit control.
Expect reliable switching with screw-terminal connections and durable contacts, reduced wiring errors, and easier field servicing due to DIN-rail mounting. The device’s energy and space efficiency support lower lifecycle costs and faster repair cycles in high-demand automation environments.