This ABB contactors and overload relays product guide introduces the features and characteristics of these products
This guide provides an overview of ABB’s AF contactors and overload relays, including standards and approvals, product ranges, load types, selection criteria, and installation and commissioning procedures. It is intended for engineers and users working with contactor applications, offering practical guidance for European and North American markets. The document emphasizes simplified logistics, reduced coil variants, and improved reliability for motor control and power switching applications.
The guide covers technical specifications, environmental factors, and safety warnings, with sections on mounting, connection, and motor current setting. It also includes information on certifications such as CE, UL, CCC, and regional approvals like UKCA, EAC, and NOM, ensuring compliance with global standards.
The AF contactor is rated for motor starting applications up to 750 A at 400 V AC-3.
The AF contactor is rated for power switching up to 2850 A at 690 V AC-1.
One contactor coil handles 100 V – 250 V AC / DC, 50 / 60 Hz.