ABB AF400, AF460, AF580, AF750, AF1250 Technical Data

AF400 … AF2650 3-pole contactors

Technical data

Main pole - Utilization characteristics according to IEC

Contactor types
Standards IEC 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-3 10 x Ie AC-3 acc. to IEC 60947-4-1
Rated breaking capacity AC-3 8 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 fuse 630 A 800 A 1000 A 1000 A Please 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.

AC / DC operated

θ

≤ 40 °C

θ

≤ 40 °C

θ

≤ 55 °C

θ

≤ 70 °C

θ

≤ 40 °C

θ

≤ 55 °C

θ

≤ 70 °C

220-230-240 V

380-400 V

415 V
440 V
500 V
690 V

1000 V

220-230-240 V

380-400 V

415 V
440 V
500 V
690 V

1000 V

1 s
10 s
30 s

1 min

15 min

at 440 V

at 690 V
Ie / AC-1
Ie / AC-3

AC-1
AC-3

AC-2, AC-4

AF400 AF460 AF580 AF750 AF 125 0 AF135 0 AF1650 AF2050 AF2650

600 A 700 A 800 A 1050 A 1260 A 1350 A 1650 A 2050 A 2650 A
2x185 mm² 2x240 mm² 2x240 mm² 800 mm² (4) 1000 mm² (4) 1000 mm² (5) 1500 mm² (5) 2000 mm² (5) 3000 mm² (5)

600 A 700 A 800 A 1050 A 1260 A 1350 A 1650 A 2050 A 2650 A
500 A 600 A 700 A 875 A 1040 A 1150 A 1450 A 1750 A 2350 A
400 A 480 A 580 A 720 A 875 A 1000 A 1270 A 1500 A 2120 A
600 A 700 A 800 A 1000 A 1260 A 1350 A 1650 A 2050 A 2650 A
500 A 600 A 700 A 875 A 1040 A 1150 A 1450 A 1750 A 2350 A
400 A 480 A 580 A 720 A 875 A 1000 A 1270 A 1500 A 2120 A
2x185 mm² 2x240 mm² 2x240 mm² 800 mm² (4) 1000 mm² (4) 1000 mm² (5) 1500 mm² (5) 2000 mm² (5) 3000 mm² (5)

400 A 460 A 580 A 750 A – 860 A 1050 A – –
400 A 460 A 580 A 750 A – 860 A 1050 A – –
400 A 460 A 580 A 750 A – 860 A 1050 A – –
400 A 460 A 580 A 750 A – 860 A 1050 A – –
400 A 460 A 580 A 750 A – 800 A 950 A – –
350 A 400 A 500 A 650 A – 800 A 950 A – –
155 A 200 A 250 A 300 A – – – – –

110 kW 132 kW 160 kW 220 kW – 257 kW 315 kW – –
200 kW 250 kW 315 kW 400 kW – 475 kW 560 kW – –
220 kW 250 kW 355 kW 425 kW – 500 kW 600 kW – –
220 kW 250 kW 355 kW 450 kW – 560 kW 670 kW – –
250 kW 315 kW 400 kW 520 kW – 560 kW 700 kW – –
315 kW 355 kW 500 kW 600 kW – 750 kW 900 kW – –
220 kW 280 kW 355 kW 400 kW – – – – –

4600 A 4600 A 7000 A 7000 A 8000 A 10000 A 12000 A 12000 A 12000 A
4400 A 4400 A 6400 A 6400 A 7200 A 8000 A 10000 A 10000 A 10000 A
3100 A 3100 A 4500 A 4500 A 5200 A 6000 A 7500 A 7500 A 7500 A
2500 A 2500 A 3500 A 3500 A 4000 A 4500 A 5500 A 5500 A 5500 A
840 A 840 A 1300 A 1300 A 1500 A 1600 A 2200 A 2200 A 2800 A

4000 A 5000 A 6000 A 7500 A 10000 A 12000 A 8400 A 8400 A
3500 A 4500 A 5000 A 7000 A – – – –
30 W 42 W 32 W 50 W 80 W 80 W 80 W 125W 200 W
16 W 21 W 17 W 28 W – 50 W 50 W – –
300 cycles/h 300 cycles/h 300 cycles/h 60 cycles/h 60 cycles/h 15 cycles/h
300 cycles/h 300 cycles/h – 60 cycles/h – –
60 cycles/h 60 cycles/h – 60 cycles/h – –

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AF400 ... AF2650 3-pole contactors

B2

Technical data

Main pole - Utilization characteristics according to UL / NEMA / CSA

Contactor types

1

Standards UL 60947-1 / 60947-4-1A and CSA 60947-1 / 60947-4-1A
Maximum operational voltage 600 V 1000 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 AC 550 A 650 A 750 A 900 A 1210 A 1350 A 1650 A 2100 A 2700 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 rating 1000 A 1200 A Please consult us for coordination with
Fuse type, 600 V L

Maximum electrical switching frequency

For general use 300 cycles/h 60 cycles/h 15 cycles/h
For motor use 300 cycles/h 60 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

AF400 AF460 AF580 A F750 A F125 0 AF135 0 AF16 50 AF2050 AF2650

–
–

– 150 hp – – – – – –
– 200 hp – 300 hp – 450 hp – –
– 400 hp – 600 hp – 900 hp – –
– 400 hp – 600 hp – 900 hp – –

– – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – –

358.8 A 414 A 552 A 692.3 A – 954 A 1030 A – –
360 A 480 A 604 A 722 A – 954 A 1030 A – –
414 A 477 A 590 A 722 A – 954 A 1030 A – –
382 A 472 A 578 A 672 A – 944A 1050 A – –
125 hp 150 hp 200 hp 250 hp – – – – –
150 hp 200 hp 250 hp 300 hp – 400 hp 450 hp – –
350 hp 400 hp 500 hp 600 hp – 800 hp 900 hp – –
400 hp 500 hp 600 hp 700 hp – 1000 hp 1150 hp – –

circuit-breaker

General technical data

Contactor types
Rated insulation voltage Ui

acc. to IEC 60947-4-1 1000 V
acc. to UL 600 V 1000 V

Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp. 8 kV
Electromagnetic compatibility AF contactors complying with IEC 60947-1 / EN 60947-1 - Environment A
Ambient air temperature close to contactor

Operation Fitted 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 cycles 3 millions operating cycles 0.5 million operating cycles 0.3 million

Max. switching frequency 300 cycles/h 60 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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B1

A

C2

AC / DC operated

Shock direction

A
B1
B2
C1
C2

AF400 AF460 AF580 A F750 A F125 0 AF135 0 AF16 50 AF2050 AF2650

operating
cycles

1/2 sinusoidal shock for 30 ms: no change in contact position, closed or open position
5 g –
5 g –
5 g –
5 g –
5 g –