ABB AFS contactors Catalog

Catalog | January 2018

AFS contactors for
safety applications

AFS contactors for safety applications

Overview 3

Ordering details

4 to 18.5 kW

AFS09 ... AFS38 AC / DC operated with 2 N.O. + 2 N.C. 6

18.5 to 45 kW

AFS40 ... AFS96 AC / DC operated with 2 N.O. + 2 N.C. 7

AFS09 ... AFS96 Main accessories 8

Technical data 10

Terminal marking and positioning 15

Electrical durability 16

ABB | 1

AFS 3-pole contactors with front-mounted auxiliary contacts

Dedicated for safety applications

ABB’s complete range of safety components make protection systems easier to
build. Designed for machine safety applications, AFS contactors come with fixed
front auxiliary contact blocks, making them ideal for monitoring and controlling
circuits. Mechanically linked and mirror contacts help make your system safer.

Safety and protection Continuous operation Speed up your projects

Safety in all things

ABB’s AFS contactors can be easily
integrated in machine manufacturer’s
systems complying with main standards
ENISO13849 and EN 62061 - guaran­teeing the safe use of your machinery
and equipment.
The AFS contactor range is an integral
part of ABB’s comprehensive range of
safety products.

Secure uptime

The AFS contactor secures system uptime.
It allows direct control by safety PLCs or
safety relays to ensure the safety perfor­mance customers require, for contactors
up to 38 A. A low energy auxiliary con­tact guarantees PLC feedback.

Simplify design

Perfect design makes integration easier.
ABB’s distinctive yellow auxiliary contact
block makes identifying the right product
quicker.
By reducing the contactor coil’s power
consumption, panels can also be made
smaller and transformers more compact.
In addition, all the safety data for the
contactors are readily available using
safety design tools.

ABB | 3

1SBC 100321S 0201

AFS contactors with front-mounted auxiliary contact blocks

Dedicated for safety applications

Contactors status guaranteed

ABB’s permanently fixed front-mounted auxiliary contact blocks
guarantee the correct contactor status at all times.
Mechanically linked and mirror contacts get clearly marked
symbols on the front and provide the performance required in
feedback circuits. This prevents any unexpected state changes
of auxiliary contact if main contacts become welded or stuck
and ensures an accurate depiction of the safety system status
displayed at all times.

Easy safety chain identification

The yellow housing of ABB’s AFS contactors makes identifying
the safety product in your panel quicker. During routine mainte­nance work, ABB’s intuitive design saves valuable time.

Prevent unexpected operations

Front-mounted contact blocks are permanently fixed to protect
devices against accidental misuse and operation. A factory­fitted transparent cover shields the contactor status indicator,
providing additional protection.

4 | ABB

Simplify calculation of your installation safety level

All safety values are available in safety design tool such as Sistema
and FSDT, dedicated software for determining the Performance
Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) of safety functions and
generating technical documentations.

1SBC100278S0201

Control by safety PLCs or safety relays

ABB’s AFS contactors can be controlled directly by safety PLCs
or safety relays. The low energy auxiliary contacts feature a mini­mum switching capacity 12 V / 3 mA. They guarantee system
status feedback, making the system safe and reliable.

Pluto safety PLC

Sentry safety relay

Fast response for increased safety

With fast opening times less than 30 ms for selected variants,
AFS09 ... AFS38 respond quickly when a dangerous failure is
detected. Safety is enhanced and the safety distances of installa­tions can be significantly shorter.

Panel size reduction

By reducing coil energy consumption by up to 60%, panels can be
built smaller and transformers can be downsized. With reduced
power dissipation in the cabinet, installations also need fewer
fans. Using AFS contactors saves money and precious space.

Built-in surge suppression

Unlike conventional contactors, ABB's AFS contactors have
built-in surge suppression, preventing surges from ever reach­ing the control circuit. With no need for the usual external surge
suppressor add-ons, ABB’s solution means one less device to
install and one less complication to manage.

1SBC100278S0201

ABB | 5

AFS09 ... AFS38 3-pole contactors for safety application

4 to 18.5 kW
AC / DC operated with 2 N.O. + 2 N.C. auxiliary contacts

Description

AFS09 ... AFS38 contactors are designed for machine safety applications. They are delivered with fixed
front-mounted auxiliary contact blocks making them ideal for monitoring and controlling circuits.
Mechanically linked and mirror contacts make your system safer.

– control circuit with electronic coil interface:

- dedicated 24 V DC for direct control by PLC-output ≥ 250 mA, low holding consumption up to 1.7 W

1SBC101536V0014

AFS16-30-22

1SBC101539V0014

AFS38-30-22

- 24...60 V AC, 20...60 V DC and 100...250 V AC / DC operated accepting a wide control voltage range

- reduced panel energy consumption

– mirror and mechanically linked contacts, with front marked symbol acc. to IEC60947-5-1, always

guaranteeing the right contactor status

– front-mounted auxiliary contact block:

- permanently fixed

- protective cover to prevent manual operation

- yellow housing for easy identification

- minimum switching capacity 12 V / 3 mA, with a failure rate 10

-7

acc. to IEC 60947-5-4

– built-in surge suppression

Ordering details

IEC UL/CSA Rated control circuit
Rated operational 3-phase

power current

θ ≤ 40°C

motor
rating

General
use
rating

voltage
Uc min. … Uc max.

400V 480V 600VAC
AC-3 AC-1

kW A hp A V 50/60Hz V DC kg

4

25

5

- 24 2 2 AFS09Z-30-22-30 1SBL136082R3022 0.49

25

24 ... 60 20 ... 60 (1) 2 2 AFS09-30-22-11 1SBL137082R1122 0.32
100 ... 250 100 ... 250 2 2 AFS09-30-22-13 1SBL137082R1322 0.32

5.5

28

7-1/2

- 24 2 2 AFS12Z-30-22-30 1SBL156082R3022 0.49

28

24 ... 60 20 ... 60 (1) 2 2 AFS12-30-22-11 1SBL157082R1122 0.32
100 ... 250 100 ... 250 2 2 AFS12-30-22-13 1SBL157082R1322 0.32

7.5

30

10

- 24 2 2 AFS16Z-30-22-30 1SBL176082R3022 0.49

30

24 ... 60 20 ... 60 (1) 2 2 AFS16-30-22-11 1SBL177082R1122 0.32
100 ... 250 100 ... 250 2 2 AFS16-30-22-13 1SBL177082R1322 0.32

11

45

15

- 24 2 2 AFS26Z-30-22-30 1SBL236082R3022 0.54

45

24 ... 60 20 ... 60 (1) 2 2 AFS26-30-22-11 1SBL237082R1122 0.36
100 ... 250 100 ... 250 2 2 AFS26-30-22-13 1SBL237082R1322 0.36

15

50

20

- 24 2 2 AFS30Z-30-22-30 1SBL276082R3022 0.54

50

24 ... 60 20 ... 60 2 2 AFS30-30-22-11 1SBL277082R1122 0.36
100 ... 250 100 ... 250 (1) 2 2 AFS30-30-22-13 1SBL277082R1322 0.36

18.5

50

25

- 24 2 2 AFS38Z-30-22-30 1SBL296082R3022 0.54

50

24 ... 60 20 ... 60 (1) 2 2 AFS38-30-22-11 1SBL297082R1122 0.36
100 ... 250 100 ... 250 2 2 AFS38-30-22-13 1SBL297082R1322 0.36

(1) AFS..-30-..-11 for control by transistor outputs of safety PLCs and safety relays use interface relay RA4 1SBN060100R1000.

Auxiliary
contacts
fitted

Type

(1)

Order code Weight

Pkg
(1 pce)

6 | ABB

Main dimensions mm, inches

5.5 0.22"

5.5 0.22"

*

*

80 3.15"

119.5 4.70"

10 0.39"

43 1.69"

110.5 4.35"

*

10 0.39"

35 1.38"

2 x

ø 4.2 0.17"

M4 8-32 UNC

60 2.36"

43 1.69"

70 2.76"

5 0.20"

5 0.20"

*

EN/IEC 60715

35 mm

5.5 0.22"

*

5.5 0.22"

71 2.80"

*

45 1.77"

6 0.24"

80 3.15"

AFS09, AFS12, AFS16

* For AFS09Z, AFS12Z, AFS16Z-30-22-30: depth + 20 mm (+ 0.79") * For AFS26Z, AFS30Z, AFS38Z-30-22-30: depth + 20 mm (+ 0.79")

45 1.77"

6 0.24"

80 3.15"

EN/IEC 60715

35 mm

AFS26, AFS30, AFS38

1SBC100306S0201

AFS40 ... AFS96 3-pole contactors for safety application

119.5 4.70"

144 5.67"

119.5 4.70"

149 5.87"

35 x 15 mm EN/IEC 60715

"

18.5 to 45 kW
AC / DC operated with 2 N.O. + 2 N.C. auxiliary contacts

Description

AFS40 ... AFS96 contactors are designed for machine safety applications. They are delivered with fixed front­mounted auxiliary contact blocks making them ideal for monitoring and controlling circuits. Mechanically
linked and mirror contacts make your system safer.

– control circuit with electronic coil interface:

- 24...60 V AC, 20...60 V DC and 100...250 V AC / DC operated accepting a wide control voltage range

- reduced panel energy consumption

– mirror and mechanically linked contacts, with front marked symbol acc. to IEC60947-5-1, always guaran-

teeing the right contactor status

– front-mounted auxiliary contact block:

- permanently fixed

- protective cover to prevent manual operation

- yellow housing for easy identification

- minimum switching capacity 12 V / 3 mA, with a failure rate 10

-7

acc. to IEC 60947-5-4

– built-in surge suppression

Ordering details

IEC UL/CSA Rated control circuit
Rated operational 3-phase

power current

θ ≤ 40°C

motor
rating

General
use
rating

voltage
Uc min. … Uc max.

400V 480V 600VAC
AC-3 AC-1

kW A hp A V 50/60Hz V DC kg

18.5 kW

70 A

30

24 ... 60 20 ... 60 (1) 2 2 AFS40-30-22-11 1SBL347082R1122 1.02

60 A

100 ... 250 100 ... 250 2 2 AFS40-30-22-13 1SBL347082R1322 1

22 kW

100 A

40

24 ... 60 20 ... 60 (1) 2 2 AFS52-30-22-11 1SBL367082R1122 1.02

80 A

100 ... 250 100 ... 250 2 2 AFS52-30-22-13 1SBL367082R1322 1

30 kW

105 A

50

24 ... 60 20 ... 60 (1) 2 2 AFS65-30-22-11 1SBL387082R1122 1.02

90 A

100 ... 250 100 ... 250 2 2 AFS65-30-22-13 1SBL387082R1322 1

37 kW

125 A

60

24 ... 60 20 ... 60 (1) 2 2 AFS80-30-22-11 1SBL397082R1122 1.27

105 A

100 ... 250 100 ... 250 2 2 AFS80-30-22-13 1SBL397082R1322 1.22

45 kW

130 A

60

24 ... 60 20 ... 60 (1) 2 2 AFS96-30-22-11 1SBL407082R1122 1.27

115 A

100 ... 250 100 ... 250 2 2 AFS96-30-22-13 1SBL407082R1322 1.22

(1) AFS..-30-..-11 for control by transistor outputs of safety PLCs and safety relays use interface relay RA4 1SBN060100R1000.

Auxiliary
contacts
fitted

Type

(1)

Order code Weight

AFS65-30-22

AFS96-30-22

1SBC101542V0014

1SBC101544V0014

Pkg
(1 pce)

Main dimensions mm, inches

5.5 0.22"

5.5 0.22

116 4.57"

111 4.37"

5.5 0.22"

55 2.17"

6 0.24"

7 0.28"

EN/IEC 60715

35 mm

AFS40, AFS52, AFS65

10 0.39"

43 1.69"

AFS80, AFS96

70 2.76"

6 0.24"

7 0.28"

10

0.39"

ABB | 7

43 1.69"

1SBC 10030 8S020 1

AFS09 ... AFS96 3-pole contactors for safety applications

Main accessories

Contactor and main accessories (other accessories available)

AFS09 ... AFS96-30-22

AFS

contactor

CAL4-11

2-pole auxiliary

contact block

TF42
EF

Overload relay

Main accessory fitting details

Many configurations of accessories are possible depending on whether these are front-mounted or side-mounted.

Main

Contactor
types

AFS09 ... AFS96 3 0 2 2 – – – – 1
AFS09Z ... AFS38Z 3 0 2 2 – – – – – – –
AFS40 ... AFS96 3 0 2 2 – – – – 1

poles

Built-in

Front-mounted accessories Side-mounted accessories

auxiliary

Auxiliary contact blocks Electronic

contacts

1-pole CA4

1-pole CC4 2-pole CAT4-11 4-pole CA4 TEF4 VM 2-pole CAL4-11

timer

Mechanical
interlock unit

(between 2 contactors)

Auxiliary contact blocks

Left side Right side

+

1 –

+

1

+

Overload relays fitting details (1)

Contactor types

AFS09 ... AFS38 TF42 (0.10...38 A) EF19 (0.10...19 A)
AFS26 ... AFS38 TF42 (0.10...38 A) EF45 (9...45 A)
AFS40 ... AFS65 TF65 (22...67 A) EF65 (20...70 A)
AFS80, AFS96 TF96 (40...96 A) EF96 (36...100 A)

The addition of an overload relay on the contactor does not prevent fitting of many other accessories as shown above.
(1) Direct mounting - No kit required.

Thermal overload relays Electronic overload relays

1

8 | ABB

1SBC100313S0201

AFS09 ... AFS96 3-pole contactors for safety applications

Main accessories

Ordering Details (1)

For contactors Auxiliary contacts Type Order code Pkg

qty

Weight
(1 pce)

kg

CAL4-11

BEA16-4

BER16-4

1SBC100007V0014

VM4

1SBC100014V0014

1SBC100016V0014

Side-mounted instantaneous auxiliary contact blocks

AFS09 ... AFS96 1 1 – – CAL4-11 1SBN010120R1011 1 0.040

1 1 – – CAL4-11-T 1SBN010120T1011 10 0.040

Mechanical interlock unit

AFS09 ... AFS38 VM4 1SBN030105T1000 10 0.005

1SBC100010V0014

AFS40 ... AFS96 VM96-4 1SBN033405T1000 10 0.006

Note: VM4 and VM96-4 include 2 fixing clips (BB4) to maintain together both contactors.

For contactors Time delay

range

selected by
switch

Delay
type

Auxiliary
contacts

Type Order code Pkg

qty

Connecting links with manual motor starters

AFS09 ... AFS16 with MS116-0.16 … MS116-25, BEA16-4 1SBN081306T1000 10 0.025

MS132-0.16 … MS132-25

AFS26 ... AFS38 with MS116-0.16 … MS116-16, BEA26-4 1SBN082306T1000 10 0.025

MS132-0.16 ... MS132-10

with MS116-20 … MS116-32, BEA38-4 1SBN082306T2000 10 0.030

MS132-12 ... MS132-32

AFS40 ... AFS65 with MS165-16 … MS165-65 BEA65-4 1SBN083406R1000 1 0.090

MS165-16 … MS165-65 (2) BPR65-4 1SBN113405R1000 1 0.014

Connection sets for reversing contactors

AFS09 ... AFS16 BER16-4 1SBN081311R1000 1 0.045
AFS26 ... AFS38 BER38-4 1SBN082311R1000 1 0.100
AFS40 ... AFS65 BER65-4 1SBN083411R1000 1 0.175
AFS80 ... AFS96 BER96-4 1SBN083911R1000 1 0.250

Connection sets for star-delta starting

AFS09 ... AFS16 with or without VM4 BEY16-4 1SBN081313R2000 1 0.050
AFS26 ... AFS38 with or without VM4 BEY38-4 1SBN082713R2000 1 0.110
AFS40 ... AFS65 with or without VM96-4 BEY65-4 1SBN083413R2000 1 0.200
AFS80 ... AFS96 with or without VM96-4 BEY96-4 1SBN083913R2000 1 0.250

(1) For more information, refer to "Accessories" section.
(2) Use one BPR65-4 for each contactor AF540 ... AF565.

1SBC100018V0014

Weight
(1 pce)

kg

BEY16-4

1SBC100314S0201 - Rev. A

ABB | 9

AFS09 ... AFS96 3-pole contactors for safety application

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
Rated operational voltage Ue max. 690 V 1000 V
Rated frequency (without derating) 50 / 60 Hz
Conventional free-air thermal current Ith

acc. to IEC 60947-4-1, open contactors, θ ≤ 40 °C

With conductor cross-sectional area 6 mm² 6 mm² 6 mm² 10 mm² 10 mm² 10 mm² 35 mm² 35 mm² 35 mm² 50 mm² 50 mm²

AC-1 Utilization category

For air temperature close to contactor

Ie / Rated operational current AC-1

Ue max. ≤ 690 V, 50/60 Hz

With conductor cross-sectional area 4 mm² 6 mm² 6 mm² 10 mm² 10 mm² 10 mm² 25 mm² 35 mm² 35 mm² 50 mm² 50 mm²

AC-3 Utilization category

For air temperature close to contactor θ ≤ 60 °C

Ie / Max. rated operational current AC-3 (1)

M

3-phase motors

3

Rated operational power AC-3 (1)

M

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
AC-8a Utilization category

(without thermal overload relay - Ue 400 V 50/60 Hz - θ ≤ 40 °C)

Ie / Rated operational current AC-8a 12 A 16 A 22 A 30 A 40 A 50 A 53 A 70 A 85 A 105 A 120 A
Rated operational power AC-8a 5.5 kW 7.5 kW 11 kW 15 kW 20 kW 25 kW 25 kW 37 kW 45 kW 55 kW 65 kW

Short-circuit protection device for contactors

without thermal overload relay - Motor protection excluded (2)
Ue ≤ 500 V AC - gG type fuse 25 A 32 A 32 A 50 A 63 A 63 A 80 A 110 A 125 A 160 A 160 A

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

Power dissipation per pole

Max. electrical switching frequency

B10d

Calculated for 50% of the rated current value Ie at AC-3 / 400V 1.3 million operating cycles

(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".

1500 r.p.m. 50 Hz

1800 r.p.m. 60 Hz

3-phase motors

AC / DC operated

θ ≤ 40 °C

θ ≤ 60 °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

AFS09 AFS12 AFS16 AFS26 AFS30 AFS38 AFS40 AFS52 AFS65 AFS80 AFS96

35 A 35 A 35 A 50 A 50 A 50 A 105 A 105 A 105 A 130 A 130 A

25 A 28 A 30 A 45 A 50 A 50 A 70 A 100 A 105 A 125 A 130 A
25 A 28 A 30 A 40 A 42 A 42 A 60 A 80 A 90 A 100 A 105 A
22 A 24 A 26 A 32 A 37 A 37 A 50 A 70 A 80 A 85 A 90 A

9 A 12 A 18 A 26 A 33 A 40 A 40 A 53 A 65 A 80 A 96 A
9 A 12 A 18 A 26 A 32 A 38 A 40 A 53 A 65 A 80 A 96 A
9 A 12 A 18 A 26 A 32 A 38 A 40 A 53 A 65 A 80 A 96 A
9 A 12 A 18 A 26 A 32 A 38 A 40 A 53 A 65 A 80 A 96 A

9.5 A 12.5 A 15 A 23 A 28 A 33 A 35 A 45 A 55 A 65 A 80 A
7 A 9 A 10.5 A 17 A 21 A 24 A 25 A 35 A 39 A 49 A 57 A

25 A 30 A

2.2 kW 3 kW 4 kW 6.5 kW 9 kW 11 kW 11 kW 15 kW 18.5 kW 22 kW 25 kW
4 kW 5.5 kW 7.5 kW 11 kW 15 kW 18.5 kW 18.5 kW 22 kW 30 kW 37 kW 45 kW
4 kW 5.5 kW 9 kW 11 kW 15 kW 18.5 kW 22 kW 30 kW 37 kW 45 kW 55 kW
4 kW 5.5 kW 9 kW 15 kW 18.5 kW 22 kW 22 kW 30 kW 37 kW 45 kW 55 kW

5.5 kW 7.5 kW 9 kW 15 kW 18.5 kW 22 kW 22 kW 30 kW 37 kW 45 kW 55 kW

5.5 kW 7.5 kW 9 kW 15 kW 18.5 kW 22 kW 22 kW 30 kW 37 kW 45 kW 55 kW
35 kW 40 kW

300 A 300 A 300 A 700 A 700 A 700 A 1000 A 1000 A 1000 A 1200 A 1200 A
150 A 150 A 150 A 350 A 350 A 350 A 600 A 600 A 600 A 780 A 780 A
80 A 80 A 80 A 225 A 225 A 225 A 350 A 350 A 350 A 450 A 450 A
60 A 60 A 60 A 150 A 150 A 150 A 250 A 250 A 250 A 300 A 300 A
35 A 35 A 35 A 50 A 50 A 50 A 110 A 110 A 110 A 140 A 140 A

250 A 250 A 250 A 500 A 500 A 500 A 950 A 950 A 950 A 1150 A 1150 A
106 A 106 A 106 A 200 A 200 A 200 A 600 A 600 A 600 A 750 A 750 A

0.8 W 1 W 1.2 W 1.8 W 2.4 W 2.4 W 3 W 6.3 W 7 W 7.6 W 8.2 W

0.1 W 0.2 W 0.35 W 0.6 W 0.9 W 1.3 W 1 W 1.7 W 2.7 W 3 W 4.5 W

600 cycles/h
1200 cycles/h
300 cycles/h 150 cycles/h

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1SBC100307S0201 - Rev. A

AFS09 ... AFS96 3-pole contactors for safety application

Technical data

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

Contactor types
Standards UL 60947-4-1, CSA-C22.2 No. 60947-4-1
Maximum operational voltage 600 V
NEMA size
NEMA continuous amp rating
NEMA maximum horse power ratings
1-phase, 60Hz

NEMA maximum horse power ratings
3-phase, 60Hz

UL / CSA general use rating

600V AC
With conductor cross-sectional area
1 pole
2 poles in serie
3 poles in serie
With conductor cross-sectional area

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)

UL / CSA - DC motor starting - 3 poles in series

Full Load Amps

Horse power rating

Short-circuit protection device for contactors

without thermal overload relay - Motor protection excluded

High fault current 100 kA
Fuse rating 30 A 60 A 100 A 150 A 200 A
Fuse type, 600V J

Maximum electrical switching frequency

For general use 600 cycles/h
For motor use 1200 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

Thermal current

115V AC

230V AC

200V AC
230V AC
460V AC
575V AC

80 V DC
160 V DC
240 V DC

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

125 V DC
250 V DC
125 V DC
250 V DC

AFS09 AFS12 AFS16 AFS26 AFS30 AFS38 AFS40 AFS52 AFS65 AFS80 AFS96

00 0 - 1 - - 2 - - 3 ­9 A 18 A - 27 A - - 45 A - - 90 A -

1/3 hp 1 hp - 2 hp - - 3 hp - - - -

1 hp 2 hp - 3 hp - - 7.5 hp - - - -

1-1/2 hp 3 hp - 7-1/2 hp - - 10 hp - - 25 hp ­1-1/2 hp 3 hp - 7-1/2 hp - - 15 hp - - 30 hp ­2 hp 5 hp - 10 hp - - 25 hp - - 50 hp ­2 hp 5 hp - 10 hp - - 25 hp - - 50 hp -

25 A 28 A 30 A 45 A 50 A 50 A 60 A 80 A 90 A 105 A 115 A
AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 2
25 A 28 A 30 A 45 A 50 A 50 A 60 A 80 A 90 A 105 A 115 A
25 A 28 A 30 A 45 A 50 A 50 A 60 A 80 A 90 A 105 A 115 A
25 A 28 A 30 A 45 A 50 A 50 A 60 A 80 A 90 A 105 A 115 A
AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8

13.8 A 16 A 20 A 24 A 24 A 24 A 34 A 34 A 56 A 80 A 80 A
10 A 12 A 17 A 17 A 28 A 28 A 40 A 50 A 68 A 68 A 88 A
3/4 hp 1 hp 1-1/2 hp 2 hp 2 hp 2 hp 3 hp 3 hp 5 hp 7-1/2 hp 7-1/2 hp
1-1/2 hp 2 hp 3 hp 3 hp 5 hp 5 hp 7-1/2 hp 10 hp 15 hp 15 hp 20 hp

7.8 A 11 A 17.5 A 25.3 A 32.2 A 32.2 A 32.2 A 48.3 A 62.1 A 78.2 A 92 A

6.8 A 9.6 A 15.2 A 22 A 28 A 28 A 42 A 54 A 68 A 80 A 80 A

7.6 A 11 A 14 A 21 A 27 A 34 A 40 A 52 A 65 A 77 A 77 A
9 A 11 A 17 A 22 A 27 A 32 A 41 A 52 A 62 A 77 A 77 A
2 hp 3 hp 5 hp 7-1/2 hp 10 hp 10 hp 10 hp 15 hp 20 hp 25 hp 30 hp
2 hp 3 hp 5 hp 7-1/2 hp 10 hp 10 hp 15 hp 20 hp 25 hp 30 hp 30 hp
5 hp 7-1/2 hp 10 hp 15 hp 20 hp 25 hp 30 hp 40 hp 50 hp 60 hp 60 hp
7-1/2 hp 10 hp 15 hp 20 hp 25 hp 30 hp 40 hp 50 hp 60 hp 75 hp 75 hp

9.5 A 13.2 A 17 A 25 A 25 A 25 A 40 A 58 A 76 A 76 A 110 A

8.5 A 12.2 A 12.2 A 20 A 29 A 29 A 38 A 55 A 72 A 89 A 106 A
1 hp 1-1/2 hp 2 hp 3 hp 3 hp 3 hp 5 hp 7-1/2 hp 10 hp 10 hp 15 hp
2 hp 3 hp 3 hp 5 hp 7-1/2 hp 7-1/2 hp 10 hp 15 hp 20 hp 25 hp 30 hp

ABB | 11

1SBC100309S0201

1SBC100309S0201

AFS09 ... AFS96 3-pole contactors for safety application

B2

A

C2

C1

Pos

Technical data

General technical data

Contactor types
Rated insulation voltage Ui

acc. to IEC 60947-4-1 690 V 1000 V
acc. to UL / CSA 600 V

Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp. 6 kV 8 kV
Electromagnetic compatibility Devices complying with IEC 60947-1 / EN 60947-1 - Environments A and B
Ambient air temperature close to contactor

Operation Fitted with thermal overload relay -25 ... +60 °C

Without thermal overload relay -40 ... +70 °C

Storage -60 ... +80 °C

Climatic withstand Category B according to IEC 60947-1 Annex Q
Maximum operating altitude (without derating) 3000 m
Mechanical durability

Number of operating cycles 10 million operating cycles
Maximum switching frequency 3600 cycles/h

Shock withstand

acc. to IEC 60068-2-27 and EN 60068-2-27
Mounting position 1

B1

A

Vibration withstand
acc. to IEC 60068-2-6

AC / DC operated

Shock direction

A
B1
B2
C1
C2

AFS09 AFS12 AFS16 AFS26 AFS30 AFS38 AFS40 AFS52 AFS65 AFS80 AFS96

1/2 sinusoidal shock for 11 ms: no change in contact position, closed or open position
30 g 25 g
25 g closed position / 5 g open position
15 g
25 g
25 g
5 ... 300 Hz

4 g Closed position / 2 g Open position

5 ... 300 Hz
3 g Closed position / 3 g Open position

Magnet system characteristics

Contactor types
Coil operating limits

acc. to IEC 60947-4-1

AC control voltage 50/60 Hz

Rated control circuit voltage Uc 24 ... 250 V AC
Coil consumption

DC control voltage

Rated control circuit voltage Uc 20 ... 250 V DC
Coil consumption

PLC-output control (AFS..Z coil 30) ≥ 250 mA 24 V DC for PLCs and safety PLCs using broken wire detection
Drop-out voltage ≤ 60 % Uc min.
Operating time

Between coil energization and:

Between coil de-energization and:

Operating time AFS..Z coil 30 - 24 V DC

Between coil energization and:

Between coil de-energization and:

(1) AFS09 ... ASF38 ≤ 35 ms for 20 °C ≤ θ ≤ 70 °C

AC / DC operated

AC supply

DC supply

Average pull-in value

Average holding value

Average pull-in value

Average holding value

N.O. contact closing
N.C. contact opening
N.O. contact opening

N.C. contact closing

N.O. contact closing
N.C. contact opening
N.O. contact opening

N.C. contact closing

AFS09 AFS12 AFS16 AFS26 AFS30 AFS38 AFS40 AFS52 AFS65 AFS80 AFS96

At θ ≤ 60 °C 0.85 x Uc min...1.1 x Uc max.

At θ ≤ 70 °C 0.85 x Uc min ... 1.1 x Uc max.

At θ ≤ 70 °C 0.85 x Uc min...Uc max.
at θ ≤ 60 °C 0.85 x Uc min ... 1.1 x Uc max

at θ ≤ 70 °C 0.85 x Uc min ... 1.1 x Uc max
at θ ≤ 70 °C (AFS) 0.85 x Uc min ... Uc max
(AFS..Z coil 30) Uc

50 VA 25 VA 40 VA

2.2 VA / 2 W 4 VA / 2 W

(AFS) 50 W - (AFS..Z coil 30) 6 W 25 W 40 W
(AFS) 2 W - (AFS..Z coil 30) 1.7 W 2 W

40 ... 95 ms 42 ... 100 ms
38 ... 90 ms 38 ... 95 ms
11 ... 95 ms (1) 17 ... 100 ms
13 ... 98 ms 19 ... 105 ms

27 … 53 ms –
20 … 35 ms –
17 … 29 ms –
22 … 57 ms –

Mounting characteristics and conditions for use

Contactor types
Mounting positions

Mounting distances
Fixing

12 | ABB

On rail according to IEC 60715, EN 60715 35 x 7.5 mm or 35 x 15 mm 35 x 15 mm
By screws (not supplied) 2 x M4 screws placed diagonally 2 x M4 or 2 x M6 screws

AC / DC operated

AFS09 AFS12 AFS16 AFS26 AFS30 AFS38 AFS40 AFS52 AFS65 AFS80 AFS96

. 2

Pos. 4

Pos. 1 Pos. 1 ± 30°

+30° -30°

Pos. 3

Pos. 5

The contactors can be assembled side by side

placed diagonally

1SBC100310S0201

L

6

L

6

AFS09 ... AFS96 3-pole contactors for safety application

Technical data

Connecting characteristics

Contactor types
Main terminals

Connection capacity (min. ... max.)

Main conductors (poles)

Rigid Solid (≤ 4 mm²)

Flexible with non

insulated ferrule

Flexible with insulated ferrule

Bars or lugs

Connection capacity acc. to UL/CSA
Stripping length 10 mm 14 mm 16 mm 17 mm
Tightening torque recommended 1.5 Nm / 13 lb.in 2.5 Nm / 22 lb.in 4 Nm / 35 lb.in 6 Nm / 53 lb.in

Auxiliary conductors

(built-in auxiliary terminals + coil terminals)

Rigid solid

Flexible with non

insulated ferrule

Flexible with insulated ferrule

Bars or lugs

Connection capacity acc. to UL/CSA
Stripping length 10 mm
Tightening torque

Coil terminals recommended 1.2 Nm / 11 lb.in
Built-in auxiliary terminals recommended 1.2 Nm / 11 lb.in

Degree of protection

acc. to IEC 60947-1 / EN 60947-1 and IEC 60529 / EN 60529

Main terminals IP20 IP10
Coil terminals IP20
Built-in auxiliary terminals IP20

Screw terminals Delivered in open position, screws of unused terminals must be tightened

Main terminals M3.5 M4 M6 M8

Coil terminals M3.5

Built-in auxiliary terminals M3.5

AC / DC operated

1 x
2 x
1 x
2 x
1 x
2 x
L <

1 or 2 x

1 x
2 x
1 x
2 x
1 x
2 x
L <

1 or 2 x

Screwdriver type

Screwdriver type

Screwdriver type

AFS09 AFS12 AFS16 AFS26 AFS30 AFS38 AFS40 AFS52 AFS65 AFS80 AFS96

Screw terminals with cable clamp Screw terminals with

double connector
2 x (9.3 width x 7.9/10.3
depth)

Screw terminals
with double con­nector
2 x (12.4 width x

9.3/11.1 depth)

1 ... 6 mm² 2.5 ... 10 mm² 6 ... 35 mm² 6 ... 70 mm²
1 ... 6 mm² 2.5 ... 10 mm² 6 ... 35 mm² 6 ... 50 mm²

0.75 ... 6 mm² 1.5 ... 10 mm² 4 ... 35 mm² 6 ... 50 mm²

0.75 ... 6 mm² 1.5 ... 10 mm² 4 ... 35 mm² 6 ... 50 mm²

0.75 ... 4 mm² 1.5 ... 10 mm² 4 ... 35 mm² 6 ... 50 mm²

0.75 ... 2.5 mm² 1.5 ... 4 mm² 4 ... 35 mm² 6 ... 50 mm²

9.6 mm 12.5 mm 9.2 mm 12.2 mm

AWG 16 ... 10 AWG 14 ... 8 AWG 10 ... 2 AWG 6 ... 1

1 ... 2.5 mm²
1 ... 2.5 mm²

0.75 ... 2.5 mm²

0.75 ... 2.5 mm²

0.75 ... 2.5 mm²

0.75 ... 1.5 mm²
8 mm

AWG 18 ... 14

Flat Ø 5.5 / Pozidriv 2 Flat Ø 6.5 / Pozidriv 2 hexagon socket

(s = 4 mm)

Flat Ø 5.5 / Pozidriv 2

Flat Ø 5.5 / Pozidriv 2

1SBC100311S0201

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AFS09 ... AFS96 3-pole contactors for safety applications

Technical data

Built-in auxiliary contacts according to IEC

Contactor types
Rated operational voltage Ue max.
Rated frequency (without derating)
Conventional free air thermal current Ith - θ ≤ 40°C
Ie / Rated operational current AC-15

acc. to IEC 60947-5-1

Making capacity AC-15
Breaking capacity AC-15
Ie / Rated operational current DC-13

acc. to IEC 60947-5-1

Short-circuit protection device gG type fuse
Rated short-time withstand current Icw

Minimum switching capacity

with failure rate acc. to IEC 60947-5-4 10

Non-overlapping time between N.O. and N.C. contacts
Power dissipation per pole at 6A
Maximum electrical switching frequency

Mechanically linked contacts

acc. to annex L of IEC 60947-5-1

Mirror contacts

acc. to annex F of IEC 60947-4-1

AC / DC operated

24-127V 50/60Hz
220-240V 50/60Hz
400-440V 50/60Hz

500V 50/60Hz
690V 50/60Hz

24V DC
48V DC

72V DC
110V DC
125V DC
220V DC
250V DC
400 V DC
500 V DC
600 V DC

for 1.0s

for 0.1s

AC-15
DC-13

AFS09 AFS12 AFS16 AFS26 AFS30 AFS38 AFS40 AFS52 AFS65 AFS80 AFS96

690 V
50 / 60 Hz
16 A

6 A
4 A
3 A
2 A
2 A
10 x Ie AC-15 acc. to IEC 60947-5-1
10 x Ie AC-15 acc. to IEC 60947-5-1

6 A / 144 W

2.8 A / 134 W
1 A / 72 W

0.55 A / 60 W

0.55 A / 69 W

0.27 A / 60 W

0.27 A / 68 W

0.15 A / 60 W

0.13 A / 65 W

0.1 A / 60 W
10 A
100 A
140 A
12 V / 3 mA

≥ 2 ms

0.1 w
1200 cycles/h
900 cycles/h
Built-in N.O. or N.C. auxiliary contacts and additional N.O. or N.C. auxiliary contacts (CAL4 aux. contact

blocks) are mechanically linked contacts.
Built-in N.C. auxiliary contacts or additional N.C. auxiliary contacts (CAL4 aux. contact blocks) are mirror

contacts.

-7

Built-in auxiliary contacts according to UL / CSA

Contactor types
Maximum operational voltage
Pilot duty

AC thermal rated current 10 A
AC maximum volt-ampere making 7200 VA
AC maximum volt-ampere breaking 720 VA
DC thermal rated current 2.5 A
DC maximum volt-ampere making-breaking 69 VA

14 | ABB

DC operated AFS09 AFS12 AFS16 AFS26 AFS30 AFS38 AFS40 AFS52 AFS65 AFS80 AFS96

600 _VACPDC, 600 _VDCPDC
A600, Q600

1SBC100312S0201

21

22

5L33L2

A1

A2

6T34T2

1L1

2T1

13

14

43

44

31

32

AFS09 ... AFS96 3-pole contactors for safety applications

Terminal marking and positioning

AFS09 ... AFS96 contactors - AC / DC operated

Standard devices

A1 A2

5L3

3L2

1L1

43

NO31NC21NC13NO

44322214

6T3

4T2

2T1

A1 A2

AFS09 ... AFS16..-30-22

A1 A2

5L3

3L2

1L1

43

NO31NC21NC13NO

44322214

6T3

4T2

2T1

A1 A2

AFS26 ... AFS96..-30-22

NO

NO

AFS09 ... AFS96..-30-22

NC

NO

NC

NO

NC

NC

1SBC 100315S 0201

ABB | 15

3-pole contactors
Electrical durability and utilization categories

General

Utilization categories determine the current making and breaking conditions relating to the characteristics of the loads to be
controlled by the contactors. International standard IEC 60947-4-1 and European standard EN 60947-4-1 are the standards to
be referred to.
If Ic is the current to be broken by the contactor and Ie the rated operational current normally drawn by the load, then:

– Categories AC-1 and AC-3: Ic = Ie
– Category AC-2: Ic = 2.5 x Ie

– Category AC-4: Ic = 6 x Ie
Generally speaking Ic = m x Ie where m is a multiple of the load operational current.
On next pages, the curves corresponding to categories AC-1, AC-3 and AC-4 represent the electrical durability variation of
standard contactors in relation to the breaking current Ic.
Electrical durability is expressed in millions of operating cycles.

Curve utilization mode

Electrical durability forecast and contactor selection for categories AC-1, AC-2, AC-3 or AC-4

• Note the characteristics of the load to be controlled:

– Operational voltage .......................................... Ue

– Current normally drawn .................................... Ie

– Utilization category .......................................... AC-1, AC-2, AC-3 or AC-4

– Breaking current .............................................. Ic = Ie for AC-1 and for AC-3 ; Ic = 2.5 x Ie for AC-2 ; Ic = 6 x Ie for AC-4

• Define the number of operating cycles N required.

• On the diagram corresponding to the operational category, select the contactor with the curve immediately above the inter-

section point (Ic ; N).

(Ue / Ie / kW relation for motors, see "Motor rated operational powers and currents").

Electrical durability forecast and contactor selection for mixed duty motor control: AC-3 (Ic = Ie) type switching off while
"motor running" and, occasionally, AC-4 (Ic = 6 x Ie) type switching off while "motor accelerating"

• Note the characteristics of the motor to be controlled:

– Operational voltage ...................................................... Ue

– Current normally drawn while "motor running" ............... Ie

– Breaking current for AC-3 ............................................ Ic = Ie

– Breaking current for AC-4 while "motor accelerating" ..... Ic = 6 x Ie

– Percentage of AC-4 operating cycles ............................ K (on the basis of the total number of operating cycles)

• Define the total number of operating cycles N required.

• Note the smallest contactor rating compatible for AC-3 (Ue / Ie) on Main pole utilization characteristic table

• For the selected contactor make a note of the following in relation to the voltage using diagram AC-3 in next pages:

– The number of operating cycles A for Ic = Ie (AC-3)

– The number of operating cycles B for Ic = 6 x Ie (AC-4)

• Calculate the estimated number of cycles N’ (N’ is always below A)

A

N'=

1 + 0.01 K (A/B - 1)

• If N' is too low in relation to the target N, calculate the estimated number of cycles for a higher contactor rating.

Case of uninterrupted duty

For uninterrupted duty, some verifications of preventing maintenance are necessary to check the functionality of the concerned
product (consult us).
The combined effect of environmental conditions and the proper temperature of the product may require some disposals. As a
matter of fact, for this duty, the use duration prevails over the number of operating cycles.

(Ue / Ie / kW relation for motors, see "Motor rated operational powers and currents")

(see “Technical data”).

16 | ABB

1SBC101314S0201

3-pole contactors

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.5

1000

26.5

Electrical durability

Electrical durability for AC-1 utilization category - Ue ≤ 690 V

Switching non-inductive or slightly inductive loads. The breaking current Ic for AC-1 is equal to the rated operational current of
the load.
Ambient temperature and maximum electrical switching frequency: see "Technical data".

Millions of
operating
cycles

10

5

AFS09

AFS12

AFS16

AFS26

AFS30, AFS38

AFS40

AFS52

AFS65

AFS80, AFS96

3

2

1

23 5203050 200 300 500

9
7
5
3
1

9
7

5

3

1

9
7
5
3
1

13579

13579

13579 159

13579

10 100

Example:

Ic / AC-1 = 26.5 A – Electrical durability required = 2 millions operating cycles.
Using the AC-1 curves above select the AFS26 contactor at intersection "

" (26.5 A / 2 millions operating cycles).

13579 159

Breaking current Ic (A)

1SBC100316S0201

ABB | 17

3-pole contactors

1000

Electrical durability

Electrical durability for AC-3 utilization category - Ue ≤ 440 V.

Switching cage motors: starting and switching off running motors. The breaking current Ic for AC-3 is equal to the rated opera­tional current Ie (Ie = motor full load current).
Ambient temperature and maximum electrical switching frequency: see "Technical data".

Millions of
operating
cycles

10

5

AFS09

AFS12

AFS16

AFS26

AFS30, AFS38

AFS40

AFS52

AFS65

AFS80, AFS96

3

2

1.8

1

9
7
5
3
1

9
7

5

3

1

0.5

13579 13579

0.3

13579

159

159

13579

13579

13579

0.2
23 5203050 200 300 500

10 100

55

Breaking current Ic (A)

Example:

Motor power 30 kW for AC-3 - Ue = 400 V and Ie = 55 A utilization – Electrical durability required = 1.8 million operating cycles.
For AC-3: Ic = Ie. Select the AFS65 contactor at intersection " " (55 A / 1.8 million operating cycles) on the curves (AC-3 - Ue ≤ 440 V).

18 | ABB

1SB C100 317S0 201

3-pole contactors

1000

0.2

0.3

0.5

Electrical durability

Electrical durability for AC-3 utilization category - 440 V < Ue ≤ 690 V.

Switching cage motors: starting and switching off running motors. The breaking current Ic for AC-3 is equal to the rated opera­tional current Ie (Ie = motor full load current).
Ambient temperature and maximum electrical switching frequency: see "Technical data".

Millions of
operating
cycles

AFS12

10

AFS16

AFS09

5

AFS26

AFS30

AFS38

AFS40

AFS52

AFS65

AFS80

AFS96

3

2

1

13579

23 5203050 200 300 500

9
7
5
3
1

9
7

5

3

1

13579

13579

13579

13579

13579

159

13579

10 100

Breaking current Ic (A)

1SBC 100318S 0201

ABB | 19

3-pole contactors

300010001001023 5203050 200 300 500 2000 5000

0.005

Electrical durability

Electrical durability for AC-2 or AC-4 utilization category - Ue ≤ 440 V
Ambient temperature ≤ 60 °C for AFS09 ... AFS96

Switching cage motors: starting, reverse operation and step-by-step operation. The breaking current Ic is equal to 2.5 x Ie for
AC-2 and 6 x Ie for AC-4, keeping in mind that Ie is the motor rated operational current (Ie = motor full-load current).
Maximum electrical switching frequency: see "Technical data".

Millions of
operating
cycles

10

5

3

2

1

0.5

AFS16

AFS26

AFS30, AFS38

AFS12

AFS09

9
7
5
3
1

AFS40

AFS52

AFS65

AFS80, AFS96

0.3

0.2

0.1

0.05

0.03

0.02

0.01

9
7
5
3
1

9
7
5
3
1

13579

13579

13579

13579

13579

Breaking current Ic (A)

1SBC100319S0201

20 | ABB

3-pole contactors

0.005
5000

Electrical durability

Electrical durability for AC-2 or AC-4 utilization category - 440 V < Ue ≤ 690 V
Ambient temperature ≤ 60 °C for AFS09 ... AFS96

Switching cage motors: starting, reverse operation and step-by-step operation. The breaking current Ic is equal to 2.5 x Ie for
AC-2 and 6 x Ie for AC-4, keaping in mind tha Ie is the motor rated operational current (Ie = motor full load current). Maximum
electrical switching frequency: see "Technical data".

Millions of
operating
cycles

AFS12

10

AFS09

AFS16

5

3

2

9
7
5
3
1

1

AFS26

AFS30

AFS38

AFS40

AFS52

AFS65

AFS80, AFS96

0.5

0.3

0.2

0.1

0.05

0.03

0.02

0.01

9
7
5
3
1

9
7
5
3
1

13579

13579

13579

13579

10001001023 5203050 200 300 500 2000 3000

Breaking current Ic (A)

1SBC100320S0201

ABB | 21