Specifications
General
Product Name: Installation Contactor
Model / Part Number: ESB20‑20N‑06
Series: ESB20..N
Poles: 2
Main Contacts: 2 NO, 0 NC
Modular Width: 18 mm (1 module)
Weight: ~0.14 kg
Protection Rating: IP20
Mechanical Endurance: ~1,000,000 cycles
Electrical Endurance: ~150,000 switching cycles under rated conditions
Operating Ambient Temperature: –25 °C to +55 °C
Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +80 °C
Maximum Operating Altitude: Up to ~2000 m
Pollution Degree: 3
Electrical Ratings – Main (Load) Circuit
Rated Operational Voltage: 250 V AC, 220 V DC
Rated Operational Current (AC‑1, Ie): 20 A
Rated Operational Current (AC‑3, Ie): 9 A @ 230 V
Rated Operational Power (AC‑1): ~4.6 kW @ 230 V
Rated Operational Power (AC‑3): ~1.3 kW @ 230 V
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 400 V
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): 6 kV
Control Circuit
Rated Control Voltage (Uc): 230 V AC/DC
Control Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz (up to 400 Hz for control circuit)
Terminals & Wiring
Main Circuit Connection Capacity:
• Flexible up to 6 mm²
• Rigid up to 10 mm²
Control Circuit Connection Capacity:
• Flexible 0.75–2.5 mm²
• Rigid 0.5–4 mm²
Tightening Torque:
• Main ~1.2 N·m
• Control ~0.9 N·m
Stripping Length: ~7 mm
Standards & Compliance
Designed according to IEC/EN 60947‑1 and IEC/EN 60947‑4‑1
Suitable for low‑voltage distribution and control panels in residential, commercial, and industrial environments
Typical Applications
Switching and control of single‑phase loads:
• Lighting circuits
• Heaters and water heaters
• Ventilation fans and blowers
• Pump motors and small drives
• Modular distribution board control logic
The ABB ESB20‑20N‑06 is a compact 2‑pole installation contactor designed to control single‑phase electrical loads up to 20 A. It belongs to ABB’s ESB20..N series of installation contactors, suitable for both residential and industrial electrical systems.