Specifications
General
Product Type: 3‑Pole AC Contactor
Series: A‑Series (ABB)
Model: A63‑30
Main Contact Configuration: 3 normally open (3NO) main contacts
Contactor Type: Non‑reversing contactor
Mounting: Panel or DIN‑rail compatible
Protection Class: IP20 (touch‑safe enclosure)
Electrical Ratings
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue): Up to 690 V AC
Rated Operational Current (AC‑1): 63 A
Rated Operational Current (AC‑3): Typically 40–50 A (dependent on voltage and load type)
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 1000 V AC
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): ~8 kV
Control (Coil)
Control Coil Type: AC coil (various voltages available)
Typical Control Coil Voltages: 24 V AC, 48 V AC, 110–120 V AC, 220–240 V AC, 380–415 V AC (varies by specific model suffix)
Coil Consumption: Typically in the range of ~15–20 VA (depends on coil voltage)
Operating Frequency (Coil): 50/60 Hz
Performance
Making/Breaking Capacity: Suitable for industrial motor loads, resistive and inductive loads
Electrical Endurance: High cycle life under rated load operations
Mechanical Endurance: Designed for frequent switching
Mechanical
Number of Poles: 3 main poles
Auxiliary Contacts: Optional auxiliary contact blocks (NO/NC) available separately
Terminals: Screw terminals
Dimensions (approx): Width ~70–75 mm, Depth ~100–110 mm, Height ~90–100 mm (model dependent)
Weight: ~1.2–1.5 kg (varies by coil version)
Environmental
Operating Ambient Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C (typical)
Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +80 °C
Altitude: Suitable for use up to ~2000–3000 m (depending on application)
Standards & Compliance
Designed according to IEC 60947‑4‑1 (Contactor and Motor Starter Standards)
Suitable for use in industrial power control and motor starter applications
Typical Applications
Motor control and starting
Industrial automation control circuits
Power distribution panels
HVAC systems
Pumps, compressors, conveyors, and general load switching
Integration with overload relays and PLC logic
The ABB A63‑30 is a 3‑pole AC contactor from ABB’s A‑Series contactor family. It is designed for reliable control and switching of three-phase power circuits in industrial and commercial applications. The contactor features a rugged magnetic design for frequent switching operations, making it suitable for motor control, lighting loads, resistive heaters, and general electrical load control. The compact design supports easy installation in control panels, motor starters, and automation systems, and can be combined with auxiliary contacts and overload relays as required.