ABB 1SCA022871R6170 Change-Over Switch - 1000A CE
Part Number: 1SCA022871R6170
Quick Summary
ABB 1SCA022871R6170 Change-Over Switch is a high-current, three-pole device for reliable power routing in industrial switchgear and control panels. This solution helps teams avoid downtime and arcing risks when switching at 1000 A in demanding environments. It carries key certifications and declarations, including CE conformity, DNV certification, and robust IP20 protection for front enclosures, with RoHS and Reach compliance supporting responsible sourcing. By combining a base-mount design with screw terminals and a no-handle-included configuration, it reduces installation time and stocking variety. For panel builders and maintenance teams, this reduces lifecycle costs while enhancing safety and regulatory compliance across critical power paths.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SCA022871R6170 ABB: 1000A, 3 pole manual change-over switch. Handle and shaft has to be ordered separately.
End Of Life Disassembling Instructions
OT1000-1600_C Disassembly Instructions
Environmental Information
1SCC303050D0201
Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)
CMRT - Conflict Minerals Reporting Template
REACH Declaration
Reach Declaration / AC Switches and Fusegear
RoHS Information
RoHs Declaration / AC Switches and Fusegear
RoHS Status
Following EU Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863 July 22, 2019
Data Sheet, Technical Information
Transfer, change-over and bypass switches. Catalogue OTC1GB 23-04
Instructions and Manuals
Manual change-over and transfer switches OT-C
Degree of Protection
Front IP20
Environmental Information
1SCC303050D0201
Pollution Degree
3
Minimum Order Quantity
1 piece
Customs Tariff Number
85365080
Country of Origin
Finland (FI)
Product Net Width
400 mm | 15.75 in
Product Net Height
306 mm | 12.05 in
Product Net Depth / Length
309 mm | 12.17 in
Product Net Weight
48 kg | 105.82 lb
Package Level 1 Units
box 1 box
Package Level 1 Width
440 mm | 17.32 in
Package Level 1 Depth / Length
700 mm | 27.56 in
Package Level 1 Height
565 mm | 22.24 in
Package Level 1 Gross Weight
49 kg | 108.03 lb
Package Level 1 EAN
6417019338460
Conventional Free-air Thermal Current (Ith)
Θ = 40 °C 1000 A
Degree of Protection
Front IP20
Distance Between Phases
Standard
Handle Color
Black
Handle Type
Handle and shaft not included
Mounting Type
Base mounting
Number of Poles
3P
Operating Mode
Front operated
Pollution Degree
3
Position of Line Terminals
Top In - Bottom Out, Bottom In - Top Out
Power Loss
at Rated Operating Conditions per Pole 19 W
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)
12 kV
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)
1000 V
Rated Operational Current AC-21A (Ie)
(380 ... 415 V) 1000 A | (500 V) 1000 A | (690 V) 1000 A
Rated Operational Current AC-22A (Ie)
(380 ... 415 V) 1000 A | (500 V) 1000 A | (690 V) 1000 A
Rated Operational Current AC-23A (Ie)
(380 ... 415 V) 1000 A | (500 V) 1000 A | (690 V) 1000 A
Rated Operational Current AC-31B (Ie)
(380 ... 415 V) 1000 A
Rated Operational Current AC-33B (Ie)
(380 ... 415 V) 1000 A
Rated Operational Power AC-23A (Pe)
(380 ... 415 V) 560 kW | (500 V) 710 kW | (690 V) 1000 kW
Rated Operational Voltage
Main Circuit 1000 V
Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw)
for 1 s 50 kiloampere rms
Switches Operating Mechanism
Mechanism at the End of the Switch | 03 (Left Side)
Terminal Type
Screw Terminals
Terminal Width
50 mm
Tightening Torque
acc. IEC 60947-1 50 ... 75 N·m
Transition Type
Open
Ampere Rating
1000 A
Tightening Torque
acc. IEC 60947-1 50 ... 75 N·m
Declaration of Conformity - CE
Declaration of Conformity / OT1000_C, OT1250_C, OT1600_C, OT800U_C, OT1200U_C
DNV Certificate
DNV Certificate / OT16-2500_C
Object Classification Code
Q
ETIM 8
EC000216 - Switch disconnector
ETIM 9
EC000216 - Switch disconnector (low voltage)
eClass
V11.1 : 27371403
WEEE Category
5. Small Equipment (No External Dimension More Than 50 cm)
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The product delivers a 1000 A rating across AC-21A/22A/23A, enabling a single device to carry full load and reducing the need for multiple components in heavy-duty panels, which translates to lower inventory and faster commissioning in industrial environments. This supports streamlined power routing in control cabinets and distribution boards, especially where space and reliability are critical. Feature → Business Impact → Application: With 3P, 3 poles and top-in/bottom-out (or bottom-in/top-out) terminal orientation, installation is simplified and wiring sequences are optimized for compact base-mounted layouts in electrical switchgear. This is ideal for new builds and panel retrofits in manufacturing lines and process automation. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Screw terminals with 50 mm width and a tightening torque of 50–75 N·m provide secure connections, reducing contact resistance and maintenance costs while improving long-term reliability in harsh environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Front IP20 protection and Ui 1000 V insulation, along with 12 kV impulse withstand, deliver safe operation in indoor electrical cabinets and surge-prone facilities, supporting compliance and reduced risk during switching events. Feature → Business Impact → Application: RoHS and Reach declarations ensure regulatory compliance for modern supply chains, while the DNV certificate and CE declaration support acceptance in industries with stringent quality standards. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The modular handling approach, with handle and shaft ordered separately, gives installers flexibility to tailor hardware to specific enclosure designs and harmonize with existing maintenance practices, lowering total lifecycle costs. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Open transition switching mitigates arc-induced wear and enables predictable operation during power-down sequences, which is valuable for critical process control applications and data-center power paths.
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FAQs
This model uses screw terminals with a 50 mm width and a tightening torque of 50–75 N·m, designed for secure, vibration-resistant connections in base-mounted panel installations. It supports standard top In - bottom Out or bottom In - top Out configurations, simplifying wiring in compact control cabinets.
The switch is rated for 1000 A across AC-21A, AC-22A, and AC-23A at voltages up to 380–415 V, 500 V, and 690 V, respectively. It offers Ui 1000 V, Uimp 12 kV, and Ie capable of handling large load transfers in industrial panels, with 1 s Icw up to 50 kA, providing robust surge tolerance.
No. The handle and shaft must be ordered separately. This enables customization to fit specific enclosure designs and maintenance practices while ensuring compatibility with existing operator mechanisms.
Key certifications include CE Declaration of Conformity for OT1000_C family devices and a DNV certificate (OT16-2500_C). The product also carries IP20 front protection and RoHS/Reach compliance, supporting regulatory requirements and responsible sourcing.
The unit measures 400 mm wide, 306 mm high, and 309 mm deep, with a net weight of 48 kg. Package dimensions and weight are 440 mm width, 700 mm depth, 565 mm height, and 49 kg gross, useful for space planning and logistics.