Specifications
General
Product Name: Industrial AC Contactor
Series: A Series
Model: A50-40-00
Main Contacts: 4 N.O. (Normally Open)
Contactor Type: Non-reversing IEC contactor
Design: Block type with easy maintenance and coil inspection features
Mounting: Panel or DIN-rail compatible
Standards: IEC 60947-4-1 compliance
Electrical
Main Circuit Voltage: Up to 690 V AC
Control Coil Voltage: Varies by version (e.g., 24 V AC, 110–120 V AC, 220–240 V AC, etc.)
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 1000 V AC
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage: 8 kV
Coil Type: Electromagnetic AC coil
Current & Load Ratings
Rated Operational Current (AC-1): ~80 A
Rated Operational Current (AC-3): ~54 A
Rated Motor Power:
Single-phase motors up to ~20 HP @ 230/240 V
Three-phase motors up to ~40 HP @ 460/480 V
Three-phase motors up to ~50 HP @ 575/600 V
Mechanical
Number of Poles: 4
Termination: Screw terminals
Auxiliary Contacts: Optional add-on blocks
Operating Cycles: High cycle life for frequent operation
Protection Class: IP20
Weight: ~1.4 kg
Environmental
Ambient Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +55 °C
Storage Temperature: –60 °C to +80 °C
Designed for: Industrial environments with standard humidity and vibration tolerances
Applications
Control of three-phase motors and power circuits
Industrial automation and machine control
Heating and lighting load switching
Power distribution control panels
HVAC and pump control systems
The ABB A50-40-00 is a 4-pole AC contactor from ABB’s A Series.
It is an electrically controlled switching device designed for controlling power circuits, especially for three-phase motors, heating loads, and general industrial switching applications. The A50 Series contactors feature robust construction, a touch-safe design, and reliable performance in industrial environments. They are suitable for frequent switching, motor control, and power circuit isolation operations.