Technical Parameters
Parameter / Feature Specification / Detail
Model / Type AF260‑30‑11 (3‑pole AC contactor)
Main Contacts 3 × Normally‑Open (NO)
Auxiliary Contacts 1 × NO + 1 × NC
Control (Coil) Voltage 100–250 V AC/DC, 50/60 Hz
Rated Operational Voltage (Main Circuit) Up to 690 V AC
Conventional Free‑air Thermal Current (Ith) 400 A (at 40 °C)
Rated Operational Current AC‑1 (Ie) 400 A @ 690 V (40 °C); 350 A @ 55 °C; 290 A @ 70 °C
Rated Operational Current AC‑3 (Motor Load) 260 A @ 415 V; 240 A @ 440–500 V; 220 A @ 690 V
Rated Motor / Load Power AC‑3 (Pe) ~ 140 kW @ 415/440 V; ~ 180 kW @ 500 V; ~ 200 kW @ 690 V
Making / Breaking Capacity (AC‑3) Making: 10 × Ie; Breaking: 8 × Ie
Short‑time Withstand Current (Icw) 2400 A at 690 V for 10 s
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 1000 V
Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) 8 kV
Terminals / Connections Bar‑type main terminals; screw‑type auxiliary terminals
Mechanical / Electrical Endurance ~ 5 million mechanical operations
Typical Applications Motor start/stop control, industrial machinery, heavy 3‑phase loads, power distribution panels
The ABB AF260‑30‑11 is a heavy‑duty 3‑pole AC contactor from the AF series, designed for switching and controlling three‑phase motors and high‑power AC loads. It features three main normally‑open (NO) contacts for the main circuit and an integrated auxiliary contact block (1 NO + 1 NC) for control or signaling. The contactor supports a wide control‑coil voltage range, making it suitable for diverse industrial applications. Its robust construction, high current, and voltage ratings ensure reliable performance for motor starters, heavy-load switching, power distribution panels, and general three-phase load control.