AFC38-30-00K-42

Product ID:88313
Updated: 2026/4/3
ABB AFC38-30-00K-42

Key Features

  • 1Optimize AC control operations with fast, reliable switching. 2、Control power circuits up to 18.5 kW or 25 hp for versatile applications. 3、Extend functionality easily with auxiliary contact blocks and accessories. 4、Ensure global compliance and broad use with IEC and UL/CSA standards. 5、Operate with a 110-120V AC electromagnetic coil for standard control voltages.
Product Details
AFC38-30-00K-42
ABB

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters

ParameterValueParameterValue
Product Net Width
45 mm
Product Net Depth / Length
86 mm
Product Net Height
92.3 mm
Product Net Weight
0.35 kg
Number of Main Contacts NO
3
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 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1
Rated Operational Voltage
Main Circuit 690 V
Rated Frequency (f)
Auxiliary 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 50 A acc. to IEC 60947-5-1, Θ = 40 °C 16 A
Rated Operational Current AC-1 (Ie)
(690 V) 40 °C 50 A (690 V) 60 °C 42 A (690 V) 70 °C 37 A
Rated Operational Current AC-3 (Ie)
(415 V) 60 °C 38 A (440 V) 60 °C 38 A (500 V) 60 °C 33 A (690 V) 60 °C 24 A (380 / 400 V) 60 °C 38 A (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 °C 40 A
Rated Operational Current AC-3e (Ie)
(415 V) 60 °C 38 A (440 V) 60 °C 38 A (500 V) 60 °C 33 A (690 V) 60 °C 24 A (380 / 400 V) 60 °C 38 A (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 °C 40 A
Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe)
(415 V) 18.5 kW (440 V) 22 kW (500 V) 22 kW (690 V) 22 kW (380 / 400 V) 18.5 kW (220 / 230 / 240 V) 11 kW
Rated Operational Power AC-3e (Pe)
(415 V) 18.5 kW (440 V) 22 kW (500 V) 22 kW (690 V) 22 kW (380 / 400 V) 18.5 kW (220 / 230 / 240 V) 11 kW
Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw)
at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 10 s 350 A at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 15 min 50 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 700 A at 40 °C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 30 s 225 A
Maximum Breaking Capacity
cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 440 V 500 A cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 690 V 200 A
Maximum Electrical Switching Frequency
(AC-1) 600 cycles per hour (AC-2 / AC-4) 150 cycles per hour (AC-3) 1200 cycles per hour
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)
acc. to IEC 60947-4-1 and VDE 0110 (Gr. C) 690 V acc. to UL/CSA 600 V
Maximum Mechanical Switching Frequency
3600 cycles per hour
Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc)
50 Hz 230 ... 240 V 60 Hz 277 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 ... 6 mm² Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1/2x 1 ... 6 mm² Flexible 1/2x 1 ... 6 mm² Rigid 1/2x 1 ... 10 mm²
Connecting Capacity Auxiliary Circuit
Flexible 1/2x 1 ... 6 mm² Rigid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mm²
Connecting Capacity Control Circuit
Flexible with Ferrule 1/2x 0.5 ... 2.5 mm² Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1/2x 0.5 ... 1.5 mm² Flexible 1/2x 0.5 ... 2.5 mm² Rigid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mm²
Wire Stripping Length
Control Circuit 10 mm Main Circuit 14 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
Push-in Spring Terminals
Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA
Main Circuit 600 V
General Use Rating UL/CSA
(600 V AC) 45 A
Horsepower Rating UL/CSA
(120 V AC) Single Phase 2 hp (200 ... 208 V AC) Three Phase 10 hp (220 ... 240 V AC) Three Phase 10 hp (240 V AC) Single Phase 5 hp (440 ... 480 V AC) Three Phase 25 hp (550 ... 600 V AC) Three Phase 30 hp
Ambient Air Temperature
Close to Contactor without Thermal O/L Relay -40 ... 70 °C Close to Contactor for Storage -60 ... +80 °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 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
1SBL291005R4200

Specifications may be subject to change without notice