Specifications
General
Product Name: Installation Contactor
Model / Part Number: ESB20‑20N‑06 (ABB 1SBE121111R0620)
Type: 2‑pole installation contactor
Series: ESB20..N
Mounting: DIN‑rail or panel mounting
Protection Class: IP20
Applicable Standards: IEC/EN 60947‑1, IEC/EN 60947‑4‑1 compliance
Electrical Ratings
Rated Operational Current (AC‑1): 20 A (single‑phase load)
Rated Control Circuit Voltage: 230 V AC / 230 V DC
Rated Main Circuit Voltage: Up to ~250 V AC (single‑phase)
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 400 V
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): ~6 kV
Control Voltage Type: AC/DC control operation supported
Operating Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz / DC control compatible
Contacts Configuration: 2 normally open (NO) main contacts
Utilization Category: AC‑1 / AC‑7a operational use
Performance
Rated Operational Power (AC‑7a): ~4.6 kW at 230 V
Rated Operational Power (AC‑3): ~1.3 kW at 230 V (resistive or motor load)
Electrical Endurance: ~150,000 cycles (contact switching)
Mechanical Endurance: ~1,000,000 cycles
Mechanical & Physical
Number of Poles: 2
Contact Type: Normally open (NO)
Connection Type: Screw terminals for main and control circuits
Width / Size: 18 mm (modular width)
Weight: ~0.14 kg
Environmental
Operating Ambient Temperature: ~‑25 °C to +55 °C
Pollution Degree: 3
Degree of Protection: IP20 (basic protection)
Typical Applications
Switching and control of single‑phase loads
Water heaters, HVAC and ventilation systems
Pumps and small motor loads
Lighting and resistive load control
Panelboards and distribution boards
The ABB ESB20‑20N‑06 is a compact 2‑pole installation contactor designed for controlling single‑phase electrical loads up to 20 A in household, commercial, and industrial environments. It features a robust modular design for easy assembly on DIN rails or within control enclosures. This contactor supports both AC and DC control voltages, providing flexible integration with control circuits. The design ensures hum‑free operation, low power consumption, and integrated overvoltage protection, making it suitable for switching heaters, pumps, ventilation motors, lighting, and similar loads