Product Model
AFC38-40-00-81

Selling Points
- 1Handles loads up to 18.5 kW at 400V AC or 25 hp at 480V AC UL.
- 2Equipped with screw terminals for easy installation.
- 3Part of the AF platform, offering optimized operating times for AC controlled applications.
- 4Meets IEC/EN 60947-1 and UL 60947-4-1 standards for high reliability.
- 5Suitable for both 690V IEC and 600V UL applications.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
---|---|---|---|
Product Net Width | 45 mm | Product Net Depth / Length | 101 mm |
Product Net Height | 86 mm | Product Net Weight | 0.402 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 |
Standards | IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60947-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60947-4-1 | Rated Operational Voltage | Main Circuit 690 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 Π= 40 °C 55 A |
Rated Operational Current AC-1 (Ie) | (690 V) 40 °C 55 A (690 V) 60 °C 45 A (690 V) 70 °C 37 A | Rated Operational Current AC-3 (Ie) | (415 V) 60 °C 21.2 A (440 V) 60 °C 20 A (500 V) 60 °C 17.6 A (690 V) 60 °C 10.5 A (380 / 400 V) 60 °C 22 A (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 °C 23.2 A |
Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe) | (400 V) 11 kW (415 V) 11 kW (440 V) 11 kW (500 V) 11 kW (690 V) 9 kW (220 / 230 / 240 V) 5.5 kW | Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw) | at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 10 s 300 A at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 15 min 55 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 450 A at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 30 s 225 A |
Maximum Electrical Switching Frequency | (AC-1) 600 cycles per hour (AC-15) 0 cycles per hour (AC-2 / AC-4) 0 cycles per hour (AC-3) 0 cycles per hour (DC-13) 0 cycles per hour | Rated Operational Current DC-1 (Ie) | (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A (110 V) 4 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A (110 V) 4 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A (110 V) 4 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A (220 V) 4 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A (220 V) 4 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A (220 V) 4 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 40 °C 55 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 60 °C 45 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 70 °C 37 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A (72 V) 4 Poles in Series, 40 °C 55 A (72 V) 4 Poles in Series, 60 °C 45 A (72 V) 4 Poles in Series, 70 °C 37 A |
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) | acc. to IEC 60947-4-1 690 V acc. to UL/CSA 600 V | Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) | 6 kV |
Maximum Mechanical Switching Frequency | 3600 cycles per hour | Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc) | 50 Hz 24 V 60 Hz 24 V |
Coil Consumption | Average Holding Value 50 / 60 Hz 8 V·A Average Pull-in Value 50 Hz 70 V·A Average Pull-in Value 60 Hz 66 V·A | Operate Time | Between Coil De-energization and NC Contact Closing 9 ... 20 ms Between Coil De-energization and NO Contact Opening 4 ... 18 ms Between Coil Energization and NC Contact Opening 7 ... 21 ms Between Coil Energization and NO Contact Closing 10 ... 26 ms |
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 ... 16 mm² Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1/2x 1.5 ... 16 mm² Rigid Solid 1/2x 1.5 ... 4 mm² Rigid Stranded 1/2x 1.5 ... 16 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 | Control Circuit 10 mm Main Circuit 12 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 IP20 |
Terminal Type | Screw Terminals | Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA | Main Circuit 600 V |
General Use Rating UL/CSA | (600 V AC) 55 A | Connecting Capacity Main Circuit UL/CSA | Rigid Solid 1/2x 16-10 AWG Rigid Stranded 1/2x 16-6 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 22 in·lb |
Ambient Air Temperature | Close to Contactor for Storage -60 ... +80 °C Near Contactor for Operation in Free Air -40 ... 70 °C Near Contactor for Operation in Free Air (0.85 ... 1.1 Uc) -40 ... +60 °C Near Contactor for Operation in Free Air (Uc) -40 ... 70 °C | Climatic Withstand | Category B according to IEC 60947-1 Annex Q |
Maximum Operating Altitude Permissible | Without Derating 3000 m | Resistance to Shock acc. to IEC 60068-2-27 | Closed, Shock Direction: B1 25 g Open, Shock Direction: B1 5 g Shock Direction: A 30 g Shock Direction: B2 15 g Shock Direction: C1 25 g Shock Direction: C2 25 g |
Resistance to Vibrations | 4g Closed Position & 2g Open position 5 ... 300 Hz | 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) | 4755 >> Contactors |
Manufacturer ID | 1SBL291201R8100 |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice