Main pole - Utilization characteristics according to IEC
Contactor types
StandardsIEC 60947-1 / 60947-4-1 and EN 60947-1 / 60947-4-1
1
Rated operational voltage Ue max.1000 V
Rated frequency (without derating)50/60 Hz
Conventional free-air thermal current Ith
acc. to IEC 60947-4-1, open contactors,
2
With conductor cross-sectional area (3)
AC-1 Utilization category
For air temperature close to contactor
Ie / Rated operational current AC-1
Ue max. ≤ 690 V, 50/60 Hz
Ie / Rated operational current AC-1
Ue max. ≤ 1000 V, 50/60 Hz
With conductor cross-sectional area
AC-3 Utilization category
For air temperature close to contactor θ ≤ 55 °C
Ie / Max. rated operational current AC-3 (1)
M
3-phase motors
3
Rated operational power AC-3 (1)
1500 r.p.m. 50 Hz
M
1800 r.p.m. 60 Hz
3-phase motors
3
Rated making capacity AC-310 x Ie AC-3 acc. to IEC 60947-4-1
Rated breaking capacity AC-38 x Ie AC-3 acc. to IEC 60947-4-1
Short-circuit protection device for contactors
without thermal overload relay
Motor protection excluded (2)
Ue ≤ 500 V AC - gG type fuse630 A800 A1000 A1000 APlease consult us for coordination with circuit-breaker
Rated short-time withstand current Icw
at 40 °C ambient temperature,
in free air from a cold state
Maximum breaking capacity
cos φ = 0.45
(cos φ = 0.35 for Ie > 100 A)
Power dissipation per pole
Max. electrical switching
frequency
(1) For the corresponding kW/A or hp/A values of 1500 r.p.m, 50 Hz or 1800 r.p.m, 60 Hz, 3-phase motors, see "Motor rated operational powers and currents".
(2) For the protection of motor starters against short circuits, see "Coordination with short-circuit protection devices".
(3) Conductors with preparation.
(4) Max. connection bar width 50 mm.
(5) Max. connection bar width 100 mm.
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AF400 ... AF2650 3-pole contactors
B2
Technical data
Main pole - Utilization characteristics according to UL / NEMA / CSA
Contactor types
1
StandardsUL 60947-1 / 60947-4-1A and CSA 60947-1 / 60947-4-1A
Maximum operational voltage600 V1000 V
NEMA size–6–7–8––
NEMA maximum horse power ratings
2
1-phase, 60 Hz
NEMA maximum horse power ratings
3-phase, 60 Hz
UL / CSA general use rating
600 V AC550 A650 A750 A900 A1210 A1350 A1650 A2100 A2700 A
UL / CSA maximum 1-phase motor rating
Full load current
Horse power rating
UL / CSA maximum 3-phase motor rating
Full load current (1)
Horse power rating (1)
Short-circuit protection device for contactors
without thermal overload relay - Motor protection excluded
Fuse rating1000 A1200 APlease consult us for coordination with
Fuse type, 600 VL
Maximum electrical switching frequency
For general use300 cycles/h60 cycles/h15 cycles/h
For motor use300 cycles/h60 cycles/h–
(1) For the corresponding kW/A or hp/A values of 1500 r.p.m, 50 Hz or 1800 r.p.m, 60 Hz, 3-phase motors, see “Motor rated operational powers and currents”.
AC / DC operated
115 V AC
230 V AC
200 V AC
230 V AC
460 V AC
575 V AC
120 V AC
240 V AC
120 V AC
240 V AC
200-208 V AC
220-240 V AC
440-480 V AC
550-600 V AC
200-208 V AC
220-240 V AC
440-480 V AC
550-600 V AC
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.8 kV
Electromagnetic compatibilityAF contactors complying with IEC 60947-1 / EN 60947-1 - Environment A
Ambient air temperature close to contactor
OperationFitted with electronic overload relay-25 to +70 °C
Without electronic overload relay-40 to +70 °C
Storage-40 to +70 °C
Maximum operating altitude (without derating)3000 m
Mechanical durability
Number of operating cycles3 millions operating cycles0.5 million operating cycles0.3 million
Max. switching frequency300 cycles/h60 cycles/h
Shock withstand
acc. to IEC 60068-2-27 and EN 60068-2-27
Mounting position 1
C1
ABB
A
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