Technical Parameters
Parameter / Feature Specification / Detail
Series / Model AX260‑30
Main Contacts 3 × Normally‑Open (NO)
Auxiliary Contacts 1 × NO + 1 × NC
Rated Main-Circuit Voltage (Ue) Up to 690 V AC
Conventional Free-air Thermal Current (Ith) 250 A at 40 °C
Rated Operational Current AC‑1 (Ie) 400 A @ 690 V (derated 350 A @ 55 °C, 290 A @ 70 °C)
Rated Operational Current AC‑3 (Ie, motor load) 265 A @ 400–415 V; 250 A @ higher voltages up to 690 V
Rated Motor / Load Power (AC‑3) ~132 kW @ 415 V; ~160 kW @ 440–500 V; ~200 kW @ 690 V
Coil / Control Voltage Multiple variants (e.g., 110 V AC, 220–230 V AC) depending on ordering code
Making / Breaking Capacity (AC‑3) Making capacity: 10 × Ie; Breaking capacity: 8 × Ie
Terminals / Connection Type Main: bar-type for heavy cables/busbars; Auxiliary: screw-type
Mechanical / Electrical Endurance Up to 5 million mechanical operations
Typical Applications Three-phase motor start/stop, industrial motor control, general power circuits, heavy-load control, power distribution panels
The ABB AX260‑30 is a heavy-duty 3‑pole AC contactor from ABB’s AX series, designed for switching and controlling three-phase motors or high-power circuits. It provides three main normally-open (NO) contacts for the main circuit and an auxiliary contact block (1 NO + 1 NC) for control or signaling. The contactor is suitable for general load switching (AC‑1) as well as motor-switching (AC‑3) applications. Its robust design, high current and voltage ratings, and modular housing make it ideal for industrial installations, motor starters, control panels, and power distribution systems.