Product Model

AFC38-40-00-81

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Last updated: 2025/4/19
ABB 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.
Product Details
AFC38-40-00-81
ABB

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
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 Θ = 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