AFC12-30-01-81

Name: AFC12-30-01-81
Brand: ABB
SKU: AFC12-30-01-81

The ABB AFC12-30-01-81 contactor is designed for efficient motor starting and power switching. It supports 3-phase motors up to 480 V AC and features a reliable electromagnetic control system, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

Product ModelAFC12-30-01-81

Material Number1SBL151001R8101

Product ID87544

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Last updated: 8/29/2026

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Key Features

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1. Efficient Motor StartingThe AFC12-30-01-81 contactor provides optimized operating time, ensuring quick and reliable motor starting.
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2. High ReliabilityBuilt with a robust electromagnetic control system, this contactor guarantees consistent performance and longevity.
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3. Versatile ApplicationSuitable for 3-phase motors up to 480 V AC, making it versatile for various industrial applications.
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4. Easy InstallationFeaturing screw terminals, the AFC12-30-01-81 contactor is easy to install and integrate into existing systems.
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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 Depth / Length

77 mm

Product Net Height

86 mm

Product Net Weight

0.309 kg

Number of Main Contacts NO

Number of Main Contacts NC

5. Comprehensive Accessory Range

Compatible with a wide range of accessories from the ABB AF platform, enhancing customization and flexibility.

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

Auxiliary Circuit 690 V Main Circuit 690 V

Rated Frequency (f)

Auxiliary Circuit 50 / 60 Hz 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 35 A acc. to IEC 60947-5-1, Î = 40 Â°C 16 A

Rated Operational Current AC-1 (Ie)

(690 V) 40 Â°C 28 A (690 V) 60 Â°C 28 A (690 V) 70 Â°C 24 A

Rated Operational Current AC-3 (Ie)

(415 V) 60 Â°C 12 A (440 V) 60 Â°C 12 A (500 V) 60 Â°C 12.5 A (690 V) 60 Â°C 9 A (380 / 400 V) 60 Â°C 12 A (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 Â°C 12 A

Rated Operational Current AC-3e (Ie)

(415 V) 60 Â°C 12 A (440 V) 60 Â°C 12 A (500 V) 60 Â°C 12.5 A (690 V) 60 Â°C 9 A (380 / 400 V) 60 Â°C 12 A (220 / 230 / 240 V) 60 Â°C 12 A

Rated Operational Power AC-3 (Pe)

(415 V) 5.5 kW (440 V) 5.5 kW (500 V) 7.5 kW (690 V) 7.5 kW (380 / 400 V) 5.5 kW (220 / 230 / 240 V) 3 kW

Rated Operational Power AC-3e (Pe)

(415 V) 5.5 kW (440 V) 5.5 kW (500 V) 7.5 kW (690 V) 7.5 kW (380 / 400 V) 5.5 kW (220 / 230 / 240 V) 3 kW

Rated Operational Power AC-6b (Pe)

(400 / 415 V) 40 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 11 kvar (400 / 415 V) 70 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 9.5 kvar (400 / 415 V) 55 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 11 kvar (500 / 550 V), 40 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 14 kvar (500 / 550 V) 55 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 14 kvar (500 / 550 V) 70 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 12 kvar (690 V) 40 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 19 kvar (690 V) 55 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 19 kvar (690 V) 70 Â°C, 50 / 60 Hz 16.5 kvar

Rated Operational Current AC-15 (Ie)

(500 V) 2 A (690 V) 2 A (24 / 127 V) 6 A (220 / 240 V) 4 A (400 / 440 V) 3 A

Rated Short-time Withstand Current Low Voltage (Icw)

at 40 Â°C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 10 s 150 A at 40 Â°C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 15 min 35 A at 40 Â°C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 min 60 A at 40 Â°C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 1 s 300 A at 40 Â°C Ambient Temp, in Free Air, from a Cold State 30 s 80 A for 0.1 s 140 A for 1 s 100 A

Maximum Breaking Capacity

cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 440 V 250 A cos phi=0.45 (cos phi=0.35 for Ie > 100 A) at 690 V 106 A

Maximum Electrical Switching Frequency

(AC-1) 600 cycles per hour (AC-15) 1200 cycles per hour (AC-2 / AC-4) 300 cycles per hour (AC-3) 1200 cycles per hour (DC-13) 900 cycles per hour

Rated Operational Current DC-1 (Ie)

(110 V) 1-Pole, 40 Â°C 15 A (110 V) 1-Pole, 60 Â°C 15 A (110 V) 1-Pole, 70 Â°C 15 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A (220 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 15 A (220 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 15 A (220 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 15 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 40 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 60 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 70 Â°C 24 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A

Rated Operational Current DC-3 (Ie)

(110 V) 1-Pole, 40 Â°C 7 A (110 V) 1-Pole, 60 Â°C 7 A (110 V) 1-Pole, 70 Â°C 7 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A (220 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 7 A (220 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 7 A (220 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 7 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 40 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 60 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 70 Â°C 24 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A

Rated Operational Current DC-5 (Ie)

(110 V) 1-Pole, 40 Â°C 4 A (110 V) 1-Pole, 60 Â°C 4 A (110 V) 1-Pole, 70 Â°C 4 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 15 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 15 A (110 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 15 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (110 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A (220 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 4 A (220 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 4 A (220 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 4 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 12 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 12 A (220 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 12 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 40 Â°C 12 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 60 Â°C 12 A (72 V) 1-Pole, 70 Â°C 12 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 2 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 40 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 60 Â°C 27 A (72 V) 3 Poles in Series, 70 Â°C 24 A

Rated Operational Current DC-13 (Ie)

(24 V) 6 A / 144 W (48 V) 2.8 A / 134 W (72 V) 1 A / 72 W (110 V) 0.55 A / 60 W (125 V) 0.55 A / 69 W (220 V) 0.27 A / 60 W (250 V) 0.27 A / 68 W (400 V) 0.15 A / 60 W (500 V) 0.13 A / 65 W (600 V) 0.1 A / 60 W

Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)

acc. to IEC 60947-4-1 690 V acc. to IEC 60947-5-1 690 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 0.75 ... 6 mmÂ² Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 1x 0.75 ... 4 mmÂ² Flexible with Insulated Ferrule 2x 0.75 ... 2.5 mmÂ² Rigid Solid 1/2x 1 ... 4 mmÂ² Rigid Stranded 1/2x 1 ... 6 mmÂ²

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 Rigid Solid 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mmÂ² Rigid Stranded 1/2x 1 ... 2.5 mmÂ²

Connecting Capacity Control Circuit

Wire Stripping Length

Auxiliary Circuit 10 mm Control Circuit 10 mm Main Circuit 10 mm

Degree of Protection

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

NEMA Size

Continuous Current Rating NEMA

18 A

Horsepower Rating NEMA

(115 V AC) Single Phase 1 Hp (200 V AC) Three Phase 3 Hp (230 V AC) Single Phase 2 Hp (230 V AC) Three Phase 3 Hp (460 V AC) Three Phase 5 Hp (575 V AC) Three Phase 5 Hp

Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA

Main Circuit 600 V

General Use Rating UL/CSA

(600 V AC) 28 A

Horsepower Rating UL/CSA

(120 V AC) Single Phase 1 hp (200 ... 208 V AC) Three Phase 3 hp (220 ... 240 V AC) Three Phase 3 hp (240 V AC) Single Phase 2 hp (440 ... 480 V AC) Three Phase 7-1/2 hp (550 ... 600 V AC) Three Phase 10 hp

Connecting Capacity Main Circuit UL/CSA

Rigid Solid 1/2x 16-10 AWG Rigid Stranded 1/2x 16-10 AWG

Connecting Capacity Auxiliary Circuit UL/CSA

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

Auxiliary Circuit 11 inÂ·lb Control Circuit 11 inÂ·lb Main Circuit 13 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

1SBL151001R8101