TF42-4.2B

Name: TF42-4.2B
Brand: ABB
SKU: TF42-4.2B

The ABB TF42-4.2 thermal overload relay provides reliable motor protection with adjustable current settings, phase loss sensitivity, and temperature compensation. Suitable for three- and single-phase applications, it ensures fast and economic electromechanical protection.

Product ModelTF42-4.2B

Material Number1SAZ741201R1035

Product ID84940

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Last updated: 8/29/2026

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Key Features

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1. Overload Protection – Trip Class 10The ABB TF42-4.2 thermal overload relay offers trip class 10 protection, ensuring reliable motor protection against overloads.
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2. Phase Loss SensitivityThis relay is sensitive to phase losses, providing additional protection against motor failures due to phase faults.
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3. Temperature CompensationIt features temperature compensation from -25 to 60°C, ensuring consistent performance across a wide temperature range.
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4. Adjustable Current SettingThe relay allows for adjustable current settings, making it versatile for various motor applications.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

Specifications may be subject to change without notice

Parameter

Value

Parameter

Value

Product Net Width

45 mm

Product Net Height

88.3 mm

Product Net Depth / Length

70.5 mm

Product Net Weight

0.13 kg

Setting Range

3.1 ... 4.2 A

Rated Operational Voltage

Auxiliary Circuit 600 V AC/DC Main Circuit 690 V AC

5. Automatic or Manual Reset SelectableUsers can select between automatic and manual reset options, providing flexibility in operation and maintenance.

Rated Operational Current (Ie)

4.2 A

Rated Frequency (f)

Auxiliary Circuit 50 Hz Auxiliary Circuit 60 Hz Auxiliary Circuit DC Main Circuit 50 Hz Main Circuit 60 Hz

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)

Auxiliary Circuit 6 kV Main Circuit 6 kV

Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)

690 V

Number of Poles

Number of Auxiliary Contacts NC

Number of Auxiliary Contacts NO

Number of Protected Poles

Conventional Free-air Thermal Current (Ith)

Auxiliary Circuit NC 6 A Auxiliary Circuit NO 4 A Main Circuit 0 A

Rated Operational Current AC-15 (Ie)

(120 V) NC 3 A (120 V) NO 0.75 A (240 V) NC 3 A (240 V) NO 0.75 A (400 V) NC 0.75 A (400 V) NO 0.75 A (500 V) NC 0.75 A (500 V) NO 0.75 A

Rated Operational Current DC-13 (Ie)

(125 V) NC 0.55 A (125 V) NO 0.55 A (24 V) NC 1.25 A (24 V) NO 1.25 A (250 V) NC 0.27 A (250 V) NO 0.27 A (500 V) NC 0.15 A (500 V) NO 0.15 A (60 V) NC 0.55 A (60 V) NO 0.55 A

Degree of Protection

IP20

Pollution Degree

Connecting Capacity Auxiliary Circuit

Flexible with Ferrule 1/2x 0.75 ... 2.5 mmÂ² Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1x 0.75 ... 2.5 mmÂ² Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 2x 0.75 ... 1.5 mmÂ² Flexible 1/2x 0.75 ... 1 mmÂ² Flexible 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mmÂ² Rigid 1/2x 0.75 ... 4 mmÂ²

Connecting Capacity Main Circuit

Flexible with Ferrule 1/2x 0.75 ... 4 mmÂ² Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1/2x 0.75 ... 4 mmÂ² Flexible 1/2x 0.75 ... 4 mmÂ² Rigid 1/2x 0.75 ... 4 mmÂ²

Tightening Torque

Auxiliary Circuit 1 ... 1.2 NÂ·m Main Circuit 2.5 ... 2.7 NÂ·m

Wire Stripping Length

Auxiliary Circuit 9 mm Main Circuit 12 mm

Recommended Screw Driver

Main Circuit Pozidriv 2

Power Loss

at Rated Operating Conditions per Pole 1.1 ... 2.0 W

Suitable For

AF09ZB AF09B AF12ZB AF12B AF16ZB AF16B AF26ZB AF26B AF30ZB AF30B AF38ZB AF38B

Standards

IEC/EN 60947-1 IEC/EN 60947-4-1 IEC/EN 60947-5-1 UL 60947-1 UL 60947-4-1 IEC 60335-2-40 A2L

Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA

Main Circuit 600 V AC

Contact Rating UL/CSA

(NC:) B600 (NC:) Q600 (NO:) Q600 (NO:) D300

Connecting Capacity Main Circuit UL/CSA

Flexible 1/2x 18-10 AWG Stranded 1/2x 18-10 AWG

Connecting Capacity Auxiliary Circuit UL/CSA

Flexible 1/2x 18-12 AWG Stranded 1/2x 18-12 AWG

Tightening Torque UL/CSA

Auxiliary Circuit 9 ... 11 inÂ·lb Main Circuit 13 ... 22 inÂ·lb

Ambient Air Temperature

Operation -25 ... +60 Â°C Operation Compensated -25 ... +60 Â°C Storage -50 ... +80 Â°C

Ambient Air Temperature Compensation

Yes

Maximum Operating Altitude Permissible

2000 m

Shock and Vibration Withstand acc. to IEC 61373

Category 1, Class B

Resistance to Shock acc. to IEC 60068-2-27

11 ms Pulse 25g

Resistance to Vibrations

5g 3 ... 150 Hz

RoHS Status

Following EU Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863 July 22, 2019

Toxic Substances Control Act - TSCA

2CMT2023-006525

Object Classification Code

ETIM 5

EC000106 - Thermal overload relay

ETIM 6

EC000106 - Thermal overload relay

ETIM 7

EC000106 - Thermal overload relay

ETIM 8

EC000106 - Thermal overload relay

eClass

V11.0 : 27371501

UNSPSC

39121520

IDEA Granular Category Code (IGCC)

5364 >> Overload relay

Manufacturer ID

1SAZ741201R1035