Technical Specifications
Specification Value / Description
Contactor Type Miniature 3‑pole contactor relay
Main Contacts 3 × Normally‑Open (NO)
Auxiliary Contacts None (standard variant)
Coil / Control Circuit DC or AC coil depending on variant; low-power design suitable for PLC or DC control logic
Rated Main-Circuit Voltage (Ue) Up to 400–690 V AC (depending on application)
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 400–690 V AC
Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) 4–6 kV
Rated Operational Current (AC‑1, Ie) 6–10 A typical, depending on voltage and variant
Motor / Inductive Load (AC‑3) Small motors up to 1.5–2 kW (depending on voltage)
Short-Time Withstand Current (Icw) 30–50 A for 10 s (cold start, ambient 40 °C)
Coil Operating Limits 0.85 … 1.10 × rated coil voltage
Mechanical / Electrical Life ~10,000,000 switching cycles
Terminal / Connection Screw terminals for main and auxiliary circuits; compact wiring footprint
Mounting DIN-rail (TH35) or panel mounting
Operating / Environmental Conditions Ambient temperature: –25 … +55 °C; Storage: –40 … +80 °C; Max installation altitude: ~2000 m
Standards / Certifications IEC/EN 60947‑1, 60947‑4‑1; UL/CSA approved where applicable
The ABB KC6‑22Z is a compact 3‑pole miniature contactor relay designed for switching control circuits and small to medium loads. It is suitable for AC or DC control circuits, offering reliable operation in control panels, automation equipment, building automation, HVAC systems, lighting, and other light-duty industrial or commercial applications. The KC6‑22Z features a low-power coil, which allows control via PLC outputs or other low-current control circuits. Its compact design supports DIN-rail or panel mounting, making it ideal for space-constrained installations.