NFC40EK-42

Product ID:88190
Updated: 2026/4/3
ABB NFC40EK-42

Key Features

  • 1Deliver consistent performance in demanding industrial environments. 2、Handle motor starting and power switching up to 65 A. 3、Enable faster and more efficient switching operations. 4、Integrate auxiliary contact blocks and timers for enhanced functionality. 5、Construct with durable materials for harsh conditions and long-term reliability.
Product Details
NFC40EK-42
ABB

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters

ParameterValueParameterValue
Product Net Width
45 mm
Product Net Depth / Length
77 mm
Product Net Height
92.3 mm
Product Net Weight
0.306 kg
Number of Main Contacts NO
0
Number of Main Contacts NC
0
Number of Auxiliary Contacts NO
4
Number of Auxiliary Contacts NC
0
Standards
IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-5-1, UL 60947-1, UL 60947-5-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-1-13, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-5-1-14
Rated Operational Voltage
Auxiliary Circuit 690 V 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 60947-5-1, Θ = 40 °C 16 A
Rated Operational Current AC-15 (Ie)
(500 V) 2 A (690 V) 2 A (24 / 127 V) 6 A (220 / 240 V) 4 A (400 / 440 V) 3 A
Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw)
for 0.1 s 140 A for 1 s 100 A
Maximum Electrical Switching Frequency
(AC-15) 1200 cycles per hour (DC-13) 900 cycles per hour
Rated Operational Current DC-13 (Ie)
(24 V) 6 A / 144 W (48 V) 2.8 A / 134 W (72 V) 1 A / 72 W (110 V) 0.55 A / 60 W (125 V) 0.55 A / 69 W (220 V) 0.27 A / 60 W (250 V) 0.27 A / 68 W (400 V) 0.15 A / 60 W (500 V) 0.13 A / 65 W (600 V) 0.1 A / 60 W
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
6000 cycles per hour
Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc)
50 Hz 230 ... 240 V 60 Hz 277 V
Coil Consumption
2.3 W
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 Auxiliary 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
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
Auxiliary Circuit 10 mm Control Circuit 10 mm
Degree of Protection
acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Auxiliary Terminals IP20 acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Coil Terminals IP20
Terminal Type
Push-in Spring Terminals
Tightening Torque UL/CSA
Auxiliary Circuit 11 in·lb Control Circuit 11 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 Vibrations
4g Closed Position & 2g Open position 5 ... 300 Hz
Object Classification Code
K
ETIM 7
EC000196 - Contactor relay
ETIM 8
EC000196 - Contactor relay
ETIM 9
EC000196 - Contactor relay
eClass
V11.0 : 27371001
UNSPSC
39121500
IDEA Granular Category Code (IGCC)
4755 >> Contactors
Manufacturer ID
1SBH131005R4240

Specifications may be subject to change without notice