Technical Parameters
Parameter / Feature Specification / Detail
Model / Type AX370‑30‑11‑80 (3‑pole contactor)
Main Contacts / Poles 3 poles — 3 × Normally‑Open (NO) main contacts
Auxiliary Contacts 1 × Normally‑Open (NO) + 1 × Normally‑Closed (NC) auxiliary contact block
Control (Coil) Voltage 220–230 V AC (50 Hz) or 230–240 V AC (60 Hz)
Rated Operational Voltage (Main Circuit) Up to 1000 V AC (insulation rating) / nominal use up to 690 V AC
AC‑1 Rated Operational Current (Ie) 600 A @ 690 V (at 40 °C ambient)
500 A @ 690 V (at 55 °C)
400 A @ 690 V (at 70 °C)
AC‑3 Motor Duty Current (Ie) 370 A @ 380–440 V (55 °C)
315 A @ 500–690 V (55 °C)
AC‑3 Rated Motor Power (Pe) ~ 200 kW at 415–440 V
~ 250 kW at 500 V
~ 315 kW at 690 V
Short‑time Withstand / Inrush Current (Icw) – 2960 A for 10 s (from cold)
– 3700 A for 1 s (cold state)
Other short‑time ratings per spec sheet
Making / Breaking Capacity (AC‑3) Making: 10 × Ie; Breaking: 8 × Ie
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 690 V (according to IEC 60947‑4‑1)
Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) 8 kV
Frame / Design Block‑type 3‑pole contactor with built‑in auxiliary contact block
Terminals / Connection Type Main circuit: bar / busbar‑type terminals (heavy‑duty)
Auxiliary circuit: screw‑terminals
Mechanical Endurance ~ 5 million mechanical operations
Max Switching Frequency Up to 300 switching cycles/hour (electrical/mechanical)
Ambient / Operating Conditions With thermal overload relay: –25 °C … +55 °C; Without overload relay: –40 °C … +70 °C
Suitable up to 3000 m altitude without derating
Typical Applications Large 3‑phase motor start/stop, heavy‑load switching, industrial machinery, power distribution panels, motor‑control centres, large AC load control
The ABB AX370‑30‑11‑80 is a heavy‑duty, AC‑operated 3‑pole contactor from ABB’s “AX” series, designed for controlling three‑phase motors and high‑power circuits. It features three main normally‑open (NO) contacts for the primary circuit, plus an integrated auxiliary contact block (1 NO + 1 NC) for control/signaling. The contactor is suitable for both general load switching (AC‑1) and motor‑load switching (AC‑3), making it ideal for large motors, industrial machinery, distribution panels, and power‑circuit control in demanding industrial or commercial environments.