AFC38-30-00-81

Name: AFC38-30-00-81
Brand: ABB
SKU: AFC38-30-00-81

The ABB AFC38-30-00-81 is a 3-pole contactor controlling power circuits up to 18.5 kW at 400 V AC (AC-3) or 25 hp at 480 V AC UL. It offers optimized operating time with electromagnetic coils and easy extension options[4][5].

Product ModelAFC38-30-00-81

Material Number1SBL291001R8100

Product ID85184

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Last updated: 8/29/2026

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Key Features

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1. Efficient Power ControlThe AFC38-30-00-81 is designed to efficiently control power circuits up to 18.5 kW at 400 V AC (AC-3) or 25 hp at 480 V AC UL, making it ideal for various industrial applications.
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2. Optimized Operating TimeWith its electromagnetic coils, the contactor provides optimized operating time for AC controlled applications, ensuring reliable and efficient performance.
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3. Easy Extension OptionsThe AFC38-30-00-81 can be easily extended with add-on auxiliary contact blocks, allowing for flexible and customizable configurations to meet specific application needs.
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4. Robust DesignThe contactor features a block type design with screw terminals, providing a robust and reliable interface for power control circuits.

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 Depth / Length

86 mm

Product Net Height

86 mm

Product Net Weight

0.36 kg

Number of Main Contacts NO

Number of Main Contacts NC

5. Compatibility and VersatilityCompatible with a wide range of accessories and protection devices through the AF platform, the AFC38-30-00-81 offers a common footprint with other AF ranges, ensuring seamless integration and maintenance.

Number of Auxiliary Contacts NO

Number of Auxiliary Contacts NC

Standards

IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1

Rated Operational Voltage

Main Circuit 690 V

Rated Frequency (f)

Control Circuit 50 / 60 Hz Main Circuit 50 / 60 Hz

Conventional Free-air Thermal Current (Ith)

acc. to IEC 60947-4-1, Open Contactors Î = 40 Â°C 50 A acc. to IEC 60947-5-1, Î = 40 Â°C 16 A

Rated Operational Current AC-1 (Ie)

(690 V) 40 Â°C 50 A (690 V) 60 Â°C 42 A (690 V) 70 Â°C 37 A

Rated Operational Current AC-3 (Ie)

(415 V) 60 Â°C 38 A (440 V) 60 Â°C 38 A (500 V) 60 Â°C 33 A (690 V) 60 Â°C 24 A (380 / 400 V) 60 Â°C 38 A (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 Â°C 40 A

Rated Operational Current AC-3e (Ie)

(415 V) 60 Â°C 38 A (440 V) 60 Â°C 38 A (500 V) 60 Â°C 33 A (690 V) 60 Â°C 24 A (380 / 400 V) 60 Â°C 38 A (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 Â°C 40 A

Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe)

(415 V) 18.5 kW (440 V) 22 kW (500 V) 22 kW (690 V) 22 kW (380 / 400 V) 18.5 kW (220 / 230 / 240 V) 11 kW

Rated Operational Power AC-3e (Pe)

(415 V) 18.5 kW (440 V) 22 kW (500 V) 22 kW (690 V) 22 kW (380 / 400 V) 18.5 kW (220 / 230 / 240 V) 11 kW

Rated Operational Power AC-6b (Pe)

(400 / 415 V) 40 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 24 kvar (400 / 415 V) 70 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 20 kvar (400 / 415 V) 55 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 24 kvar (500 / 550 V), 40 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 33 kvar (500 / 550 V) 55 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 33 kvar (500 / 550 V) 70 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 23 kvar (690 V) 40 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 43 kvar (690 V) 55 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 43 kvar (690 V) 70 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 32 kvar

Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw)

at 40 Â°C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 10 s 350 A at 40 Â°C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 15 min 50 A at 40 Â°C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 min 150 A at 40 Â°C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 s 700 A at 40 Â°C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 30 s 225 A

Maximum Breaking Capacity

cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 440 V 500 A cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 690 V 200 A

Maximum Electrical Switching Frequency

(AC-1) 600 cycles per hour (AC-15) 0 cycles per hour (AC-2 / AC-4) 150 cycles per hour (AC-3) 1200 cycles per hour (DC-13) 0 cycles per hour

Rated Operational Current DC-1 (Ie)

(110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 50 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 42 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 37 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 50 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 42 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 37 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 50 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 42 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 37 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 40 Â°C 50 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 60 Â°C 42 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 70 Â°C 37 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 50 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 42 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 37 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 50 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 42 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 37 A

Rated Operational Current DC-3 (Ie)

Rated Operational Current DC-5 (Ie)

(110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 50 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 42 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 37 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 50 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 42 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 37 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 25 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 25 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 25 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 40 Â°C 25 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 60 Â°C 25 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 70 Â°C 25 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 50 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 42 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 37 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 50 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 42 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 37 A

Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)

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

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)

6 kV

Maximum Mechanical Switching Frequency

3600 cycles per hour

Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc)

50 Hz 24 V 60 Hz 24 V

Coil Consumption

Average Holding Value 50 / 60 Hz 8 VÂ·A Average Pull-in Value 50 Hz 70 VÂ·A Average Pull-in Value 60 Hz 66 VÂ·A

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 Main Circuit

Flexible with Ferrule 1/2x 1.5 ... 10 mmÂ² Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1x 1.5 ... 10 mmÂ² Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 2x 1.5 ... 4 mmÂ² Rigid Solid 1/2x 2.5 ... 4 mmÂ² Rigid Stranded 1/2x 2.5 ... 10 mmÂ²

Connecting Capacity Control 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 Rigid Solid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mmÂ² Rigid Stranded 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mmÂ²

Wire Stripping Length

Control Circuit 10 mm Main Circuit 14 mm

Degree of Protection

acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Coil Terminals IP20 acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Main Terminals IP20

Terminal Type

Screw Terminals

Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA

Main Circuit 600 V

General Use Rating UL/CSA

(600 V AC) 50 A

Horsepower Rating UL/CSA

(120 V AC) Single Phase 2 hp (200 ... 208 V AC) Three Phase 10 hp (220 ... 240 V AC) Three Phase 10 hp (240 V AC) Single Phase 5 hp (440 ... 480 V AC) Three Phase 25 hp (550 ... 600 V AC) Three Phase 30 hp

Connecting Capacity Main Circuit UL/CSA

Rigid Solid 1/2x 14-10 AWG Rigid Stranded 1/2x 14-8 AWG

Connecting Capacity Control Circuit UL/CSA

Rigid Solid 1/2x 18-14 AWG Rigid Stranded 1/2x 18-14 AWG

Tightening Torque UL/CSA

Control Circuit 11 inÂ·lb Main Circuit 22 inÂ·lb

Ambient Air Temperature

Close to Contactor Fitted with Thermal O/L Relay -25 ... 60 Â°C Close to Contactor without Thermal O/L Relay -40 ... 70 Â°C Close to Contactor without Thermal O/L Relay (0.85 ... 1.1 Uc) -40 ... 60 Â°C Close to Contactor without Thermal O/L Relay (Uc) -40 ... 70 Â°C Close to Contactor for Storage -60 ... +80 Â°C

Climatic Withstand

Category B according to IEC 60947-1 Annex Q

Maximum Operating Altitude Permissible

Without Derating 3000 m

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

Closed, Shock Direction: B1 25 g Open, Shock Direction: B1 5 g Shock Direction: A 30 g Shock Direction: B2 15 g Shock Direction: C1 25 g Shock Direction: C2 25 g

Resistance to Vibrations

4g Closed Position & 2g Open position 5 ... 300 Hz

Object Classification Code

ETIM 7

EC000066 - Power contactor, AC switching

ETIM 8

EC000066 - Power contactor, AC switching

ETIM 9

EC000066 - Power contactor, AC switching

eClass

V11.0 : 27371003

UNSPSC

39121529

IDEA Granular Category Code (IGCC)

4755 >> Contactors

Manufacturer ID

1SBL291001R8100