ABB 1SCA138208R1001 Switch-Disconnectors - IEC 60947-3
Part Number: 1SCA138208R1001
Quick Summary
ABB 1SCA138208R1001 Switch-Disconnectors deliver reliable isolation for three-pole mains in control panels. Installers often struggle with space constraints and complex wiring, which slows commissioning and increases risk. This model's base mounting and front-operated handle streamline installation and maintenance, even in compact cabinets. It carries CE conformity and UL/cULus listings, along with IEC 60947-3 compliance, and features a front IP20 enclosure rating for safe operation in industrial environments. For OEMs and panel builders, the combination of a compact three-pole design, protected clamp terminals, and easy lockable operation translates into shorter downtime, faster service, and reduced total cost of ownership in energy distribution and machine control applications.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SCA138208R1001 ABB: 3-pole, front operated, base mounted switch-diconnector with protected clamp terminals and with black direct mount handle
End Of Life Disassembling Instructions
OT160G Disassembling Instruction
Environmental Information
PEI OT160G
Environmental Product Declaration - EPD
PEP, EPD, OT160G_
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
Toxic Substances Control Act - TSCA
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Declaration / AC Switches and Fusegear
Data Sheet, Technical Information
Switches, Switch-disconnectors OT and OTM. Catalogue OT8GB 07-07
Instructions and Manuals
Switch Disconnectors OT160G
Mechanical Drawings
OT160G03K.igs
Environmental Product Declaration - EPD
PEP, EPD, OT160G_
Degree of Protection
Front IP20
Environmental Information
PEI OT160G
Pollution Degree
3
Minimum Order Quantity
1 piece
Customs Tariff Number
85365080
Country of Origin
Finland (FI)
Product Net Width
123 mm
Product Net Height
130 mm
Product Net Depth / Length
73 mm
Product Net Weight
0.8 kg
Package Level 1 Units
box 1 piece
Package Level 1 Width
160 mm | 6.3 in
Package Level 1 Depth / Length
244 mm | 9.6 in
Package Level 1 Height
96 mm | 3.8 in
Package Level 1 Gross Weight
0.9 kg | 2 lb
Package Level 1 EAN
6417019666181
Cable Cross-Section
Cu 10 ... 70 mm²
Conventional Free-air Thermal Current (Ith)
Θ = 40 °C 160 A
Conventional Thermal Current (Ithe)
Fully Enclosed 160 A
Degree of Protection
Front IP20
Distance Between Phases
Standard
Handle Color
Black
Handle Type
Direct mounted pistol type handle
Lock Type
Yes
Mechanical Durability
20000
Mounting Type
Base mounting
Number of Poles
3P
Operating Mode
Front and side operated
Pollution Degree
3
Position of Line Terminals
Top In - Bottom Out | Bottom In - Top Out
Power Loss
at Rated Operating Conditions per Pole 6.5 W
Rated Conditional Short-Circuit Current (Inc)
(200 A fuse, 500 V) 100 kA | (200 A fuse, 690 V) 50 kA
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)
12 kV
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)
acc. to IEC/EN 60664-1 1000 V
Rated Operational Current AC-21A (Ie)
(380 ... 415 V) 160 A | (500 V) 160 A | (690 V) 160 A
Rated Operational Current AC-22A (Ie)
(380 ... 415 V) 160 A | (500 V) 160 A | (690 V) 160 A
Rated Operational Current AC-23A (Ie)
(380 ... 415 V) 160 A | (500 V) 160 A | (690 V) 160 A
Rated Operational Power AC-23A (Pe)
(220 ... 240 V) 45 kW | (400 ... 415 V) 75 kW | (500 V) 90 kW | (690 V) 132 kW
Rated Operational Voltage
Main Circuit 1000 V
Rated Short-Circuit Making Capacity (Icm)
(690 V) 12 kA
Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw)
for 1 s 4 kA
Special Functions
No
Standards
IEC 60947-3 / UL 98 / CSA C22.2 NO.4
Switches Operating Mechanism
Mechanism at the End of the Switch | 03 (Left Side)
Terminal Type
Screw Terminals
Tightening Torque
acc. IEC 60947-1 6 N·m
Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA
600 V
Ampere Rating
125 A
Horsepower Rating UL/CSA
(240 V AC) Single Phase 20 Hp | (440 ... 480 V AC) Single Phase 30 Hp
Tightening Torque
acc. IEC 60947-1 6 N·m
Tightening Torque UL/CSA
53 in·lb
A2L Certificate – IEC
A2L Refrigerant Declaration of Conformity / OT100-125_160G
ATEX Certificate
No certification needed
Declaration of Conformity - CE
Declaration of Conformity / OT100G_, OT125G_, OT160G_
DNV GL Certificate
DNV GL Certificate / OT100-160G_OT160EV-400
UL Certificate
cULus certificate OT160G
VDE Certificate
No certification needed
Object Classification Code
Q
ETIM 8
EC000216 - Switch disconnector
ETIM 9
EC000216 - Switch disconnector (low voltage)
UNSPSC
39122233
IDEA Granular Category Code (IGCC)
5290 >> Disconnect switch
eClass
V11.1 : 27371403
WEEE Category
5. Small Equipment (No External Dimension More Than 50 cm)
E-Number (Norway)
4372121
E-Number (Sweden)
3171057
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The 3P front-operated design reduces panel footprint and simplifies wiring, cutting installation time and lowering field wiring errors in control cabinets for automation projects. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Rated 160 A Ie across voltages up to 1000 V Ui enables reliable load handling on medium-voltage drives and distribution blocks, improving system uptime in manufacturing lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Protected clamp terminals with screw connections and a 6 N·m tightening torque deliver consistent, vibration-resistant terminations, reducing maintenance calls in harsh factory environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Base mounting with a direct-mounted pistol handle and lockable operation enhances safe access during maintenance, minimizing risk during panel servicing in high-energy machines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Front IP20 rating and IEC 60947-3 / UL 98 / CSA C22.2 NO.4 compliance provide long-term regulatory peace of mind while streamlining procurement for OEMs. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compact dimensions (Net Width 123 mm, Height 130 mm, Depth 73 mm) and 0.8 kg weight improve enclosure planning and allow easier integration into tight control panels across food, packaging, and automation lines.
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FAQs
Install using base mounting with the mechanism at the switch end, connect Cu conductors within 10–70 mm² cross-section through screw terminals, and tighten to 6 N·m. Ensure front IP20 protection and proper line-terminal orientation (Top In - Bottom Out or Bottom In - Top Out) for safe, compliant operation.
The unit is rated for 160 A Ie at mains voltages up to 1000 V Ui, with a rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp of 12 kV and a short-circuit making capacity Icm of 12 kA at 690 V. It supports 380–415 V, 500 V, and 690 V operation, with Icw of 4 kA for 1 second.
Yes. It is a 3P switch-disconnector designed for three-phase systems, with front and side operation, base mounting, and compatible with IEC 60947-3 standards. Its robust ratings and lockable mechanism make it appropriate for machine control, distribution panels, and automated line applications.
The product provides CE Declaration of Conformity and UL/CSA certification for OT160G variants, plus DNV GL certification for related OT100–160G series. It complies with IEC 60947-3 and related UL/CSA standards, with documentation including environmental and material declarations as listed in the data.
Benefits include faster maintenance due to front-operated access, protected clamp terminals reducing contact issues, and a compact footprint that lowers enclosure costs. Its 20,000 mechanical durability cycles and secure locking improve uptime, while CE/UL certifications streamline compliance, delivering lower total cost of ownership in continuous production environments.