Technical Specifications
General Configuration
Contactor type: 3‑pole (3 main contacts, NO)
Auxiliary contacts: Common configuration: 1 NO + 1 NC (or other arrangements depending on variant)
Main-circuit rated operational voltage (Ue): up to 1000 V AC
Insulation voltage (Ui): 1000 V (IEC) / 600 V (UL/CSA)
Impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 8 kV
Control / Coil Circuit
Rated control (coil) voltage (Uc): typically 100–250 V AC or DC, depending on coil variant
Coil type / Features: Electronic / magnetic coil with wide‑range control-voltage tolerance; built-in surge suppression; suitable for AC or DC control
Thermal / Operational Current Ratings
Conventional free‑air thermal current (Ith, 40 °C): 350 A
Rated operational current (AC‑1, general/resistive load):
275 A @ 1000 V, 40 °C
250 A @ 1000 V, 55 °C
200 A @ 1000 V, 70 °C
At 690 V: 350 A (40 °C), 300 A (55 °C), 240 A (70 °C)
Rated operational current (AC‑3, motor duty / inductive load):
205 A @ 220–240 V
165 A @ 500–690 V
100 A @ 1000 V
Switching / Mechanical / Endurance
Making capacity (AC‑3): up to 10 × Ie
Breaking capacity (AC‑3): up to 8 × Ie
Short-time withstand current (cold start, 40 °C):
1 s: 2050 A
30 s: 947 A
15 min: 350 A
Electrical switching frequency: AC‑1: up to 300 cycles/hour; AC‑3: up to 300 cycles/hour; AC‑2 / AC‑4: up to 150 cycles/hour
Mechanical endurance: millions of operations
Environmental & Operating Conditions
Ambient air temperature (with overload relay): –25 … +55 °C
Ambient air temperature (without overload relay): –40 … +70 °C
Storage temperature: –40 … +70 °C
Maximum installation altitude without derating: 3000 m
The ABB AF205‑30 is a 3‑pole, block‑type industrial contactor from ABB’s AF series. It is designed for three‑phase motor control and general power‑circuit switching in industrial or commercial installations. The contactor supports a wide range of control (coil) voltages (AC or DC), enabling flexibility in control systems. It is suitable for motor starting, isolation, bypass, distribution, and general load switching — up to moderate power/ current levels compared with larger AF‑series contactors. The design includes main contacts plus auxiliary contacts (depending on variant), and uses an electronically controlled coil for stable operation and reduced coil power consumption. The AF205‑30 is appropriate for panel mounting, motor control centers (MCCs), automation systems, and light/medium industrial loads.