ABB AF460N6-30-11-71 Contactor - IEC 60947-4-1
Part Number: 1SFL597001N7111
Quick Summary
ABB AF460N6-30-11-71 Contactor is a three-pole power switch designed to control large motors in industrial drives. Engineers often wrestle with control voltage fluctuations and panel energy waste; this unit’s wide 250–500 V range and DC operation help stabilize performance. It carries IEC 60947-4-1 and EN 60947-1 certifications along with UL 508 and CSA N°14, ensuring compliance in global installations. In practice, users gain improved reliability and energy efficiency, while maintaining compatibility with standard auxiliary contact blocks and ABB’s AF ecosystem for scalable motor protection and control across manufacturing lines.
Product Information
Extended Description
1SFL597001N7111 ABB: The AF460N6-30-11-71 NEMA Contactor is a 3 pole - 1000 V IEC or 600 V UL contactor with Main Circuit: Bars, controlling motors up to 250 kW / 400 V AC (AC-3) or 400 hp / 480 V UL 700 A (AC-1) or 650 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
1SBC100214C0202 - Main catalog Motor protection and control Manual motor starters, contactors and overload relays (PDF) - Edition 2024
Instructions and Manuals
1SFC380023-en
CAD Dimensional Drawing
Information - 2D and 3D files for CAD systems
Product Net Width
186 mm
Product Net Depth / Length
216 mm
Product Net Height
278 mm
Product Net Weight
10.6 kg
Number of Main Contacts NO
3
Number of Main Contacts NC
0
Number of Auxiliary Contacts NO
1
Number of Auxiliary Contacts NC
1
Number of Poles
3P
Standards
IEC 60947-1 / 60947-4-1 and EN 60947-1 / 60947-4-1, UL 508, CSA C22.2 N°14
Rated Operational Voltage
Main Circuit 1000 V
Rated Frequency (f)
Main Circuit 50 / 60 Hz
Conventional Free-air Thermal Current (Ith)
acc. to IEC 60947-4-1, Open Contactors Θ = 40 °C 700 A
Rated Operational Current AC-1 (Ie)
(1000 V) 40 °C 700 A | (1000 V) 55 °C 600 A | (1000 V) 60 °C 600 A | (1000 V) 70 °C 480 A | (690 V) 40 °C 700 A | (690 V) 55 °C 600 A | (690 V) 70 °C 480 A
Rated Operational Current AC-3 (Ie)
(415 V) 55 °C 460 A | (440 V) 55 °C 460 A | (500 V) 55 °C 460 A | (690 V) 55 °C 400 A | (1000 V) 55 °C 200 A | (380 / 400 V) 55 °C 460 A | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 55 °C 460 A
Rated Operational Current DC-1 (Ie)
(110 V) 1-Pole, 40 °C 700 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 700 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 700 A | (600 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 700 A
Rated Operational Current DC-3 (Ie)
(110 V) 1-Pole, 40 °C 700 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 700 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 700 A | (600 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 700 A
Rated Operational Current DC-5 (Ie)
(110 V) 1-Pole, 40 °C 700 A | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 700 A | (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 700 A | (600 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 700 A
Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe)
(415 V) 250 kW | (440 V) 250 kW | (500 V) 315 kW | (690 V) 355 kW | (1000 V) 280 kW | (380 / 400 V) 250 kW | (220 / 230 / 240 V) 132 kW
Rated Breaking Capacity AC-3
8 x Ie AC-3
Rated Making Capacity AC-3
10 x Ie AC-3
Short-Circuit Protective Devices
gG Type Fuses 1.5 ... 1.8 In A
Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw)
at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 10 s 4400 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 15 min 840 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 min 2500 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 s 4600 A | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 30 s 3100 A
Maximum Breaking Capacity
cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 440 V 5000 A | cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 690 V 4500 A
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)
acc. to IEC 60947-4-1 and VDE 0110 (Gr. C) 1000 V
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)
Main Circuit 8 kV
Maximum Electrical Switching Frequency
(AC-1) 300 cycles per hour | (AC-2 / AC-4) 60 cycles per hour | (AC-3) 300 cycles per hour
Mechanical Durability
5 million
Maximum Mechanical Switching Frequency
300 cycles per hour
Coil Operating Limits
(acc. to IEC 60947-4-1) 0.85 x Uc Min. ... 1.1 x Uc Max. (at θ ≤ 70 °C)
Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc)
50 Hz 250 ... 500 V | 60 Hz 250 ... 500 V | DC Operation 250...500 V
Coil Consumption
Holding at Max. Rated Control Circuit Voltage 50 Hz 12 V·A | Holding at Max. Rated Control Circuit Voltage 60 Hz 12 V·A | Holding at Max. Rated Control Circuit Voltage DC 7.5 V·A | Pull-in at Max. Rated Control Circuit Voltage 50 Hz 950 V·A | Pull-in at Max. Rated Control Circuit Voltage 60 Hz 950 V·A | Pull-in at Max. Rated Control Circuit Voltage DC 885 V·A
Power Loss
at Rated Operating Conditions per Pole 21 W
Operate Time
Between Coil De-energization and NC Contact Closing 45 ... 55 ms | Between Coil De-energization and NO Contact Opening 48 ... 58 ms | Between Coil Energization and NC Contact Opening 45 ... 115 ms | Between Coil Energization and NO Contact Closing 50 ... 120 ms
Connecting Capacity Main Circuit
Bar 47 mm² | Rigid Al-Cable 2x240 mm² | Rigid Cu-Cable 240 mm²
Connecting Capacity Auxiliary Circuit
Flexible with Ferrule 2x 0.75 ... 2.5 mm² | Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1x 0.75 ... 2.5 mm² | Flexible 2x 0.75 ... 2.5 mm² | Solid 2x 1 ... 4 mm² | Stranded 2x 1 ... 4 mm²
Connecting Capacity
Bar 47 mm² | Rigid Al-Cable 2x240 mm² | Rigid Cu-Cable 240 mm²
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 IP00
Tightening Torque
Cable Lug 35 N·m | Main Circuit 35 N·m
Terminal Type
Main Circuit: Bars
Product Name
Block Contactor
NEMA Size
6
Horsepower Rating NEMA
(200 V AC) Three Phase 150 Hp | (230 V AC) Three Phase 200 Hp | (460 V AC) Three Phase 400 Hp | (575 V AC) Three Phase 400 Hp
Ambient Air Temperature
Close to Contactor Fitted with Thermal O/L Relay (0.85 ... 1.1 Uc) -25 ... 50 °C | Close to Contactor without Thermal O/L Relay (0.85 ... 1.1 Uc) -40 ... 70 °C | Close to Contactor for Storage -40 ... 70 °C
Maximum Operating Altitude Permissible
Without Derating 3000 m
Resistance to Shock acc. to IEC 60068-2-27
Shock Direction: A 5 g | Shock Direction: B1 5 g | Shock Direction: B2 5 g | Shock Direction: C1 5 g | Shock Direction: C2 5 g
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
WEEE B2C / B2B
Business To Business
WEEE Category
5. Small Equipment (No External Dimension More Than 50 cm)
ABB EcoSolutions
Yes
ABB Site Meeting Group Waste To Landfill Target
Non-hazardous waste is sent to a landfill, where there is no alternative option available within 100km of a facility
End Of Life Disassembling Instructions
End-of-life instruction - AF(S)400(B)-**;AF(S)460(B)-**;AF460N6
Environmental Product Declaration - EPD
Environmental Product Declaration, Contactors, AF(S)400-AF(S)460 (SE)
Improved Energy Efficiency for Customers
Product Efficiency - Product considered more energy-efficient compared to similar product on market or older products from the same line
Recyclability Rate of the Product acc. to EN45555
Design for Closing Resource Loops - Standard EN45555 - 63.1 %
Sustainable Material Content in Product (wt. %)
Recycled Metal - 37 %
CB Certificate
SE-82316
Declaration of Conformity - CE
CE Declaration of Conformity - Contactor - AF400...AF2850
Package Level 1 Units
box 1 piece
Package Level 1 Width
280 mm
Package Level 1 Depth / Length
375 mm
Package Level 1 Height
310 mm
Package Level 1 Gross Weight
12 kg
Package Level 1 EAN
7320500543672
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)
4762 >> Nema Contactors
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The AF460N6-30-11-71 is a three-pole main circuit contactor rated up to 1000 V with AC-3 operation up to 460 A at 400 V, enabling reliable motor control for pumps, conveyors, and fans in automation lines. This translates to reduced downtime and improved process stability in demanding environments. Application: Use in industrial drives where motor efficiency and robust switching are critical. Feature → AF technology provides a wide control voltage range (250–500 V, AC or DC), tolerating supply variations and stabilizing control signals, which reduces nuisance tripping and energy waste. Application: Suitable for systems with varying mains quality and energy budgets. Feature → Built-in surge protection and compact block design simplify panel integration and lower hardware footprint. Application: Ideal for compact control panels and retrofit projects where space and reliability matter. Feature → Block-type design with easy extension via auxiliary contact blocks supports modular control architecture. Application: Fast scalability for safety interlocks, interposing relays, and machine-wide control schemas. Feature → Flexible connection options (bars or rigid cables up to 240 mm²) and clear dimensional footprint (186×216×278 mm, 10.6 kg) facilitate installation in standard enclosures. Application: Streamlined mounting in existing panels with predictable wire sizing. Overall, these characteristics deliver measurable benefits in efficiency, compliance assurance, and total cost of ownership for motor protection and control in industrial facilities.
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FAQs
Yes. The AF460N6-30-11-71 is rated for AC-3 up to 460 A at 400 V and supports 1000 V mains, with a three-pole configuration suitable for standard 400 V motor drives and widely used industrial motors.
The coil supports rated control circuit voltages from 250 to 500 V for both AC and DC operation. Coil consumption includes ~950 VA pull-in and ~12 VA holding at rated voltage, enabling stable operation with fluctuating control signals.
Main circuit connections use bars, with alternative rigid cables up to 240 mm². The unit accommodates 3 poles and includes 1 NO/1 NC auxiliary contact, with a compact footprint (186 mm W × 216 mm D × 278 mm H) and a weight around 10.6 kg.
The device complies with IEC 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, EN equivalents, UL 508, and CSA C22.2 N°14, with CE declarations of conformity, ensuring global regulatory readiness.
Benefits include enhanced reliability with built-in surge protection, energy efficiency from AF technology and voltage tolerance, modular control via add-on auxiliary blocks, and streamlined installation in standard panels, contributing to lower maintenance costs and improved uptime in manufacturing environments.