Key Technical Parameters
General & Electrical Ratings
Product / Model: ABB A16‑30‑10 Contactor
Part Number: 1SBL181001R8010
Main Poles: 3 normally open (3 NO)
Auxiliary Contact: 1 normally open (1 NO)
Control/Coil Voltage (Rated):
220 – 230 V AC at 50 Hz
230 – 240 V AC at 60 Hz
Rated Operational Voltage (Main Circuit): Up to 690 V AC
Rated Operational Current (AC‑3):
~17 A at ~220–240 V AC
~17 A at ~380–400 V AC
~16 A at ~440 V AC
Lower currents at higher voltages (500–690 V)
Performance & Power
Rated Operational Power (AC‑3):
~4 kW at ~220–240 V AC
~7.5–9 kW at ~380–440 V AC
~9 kW up to 690 V AC
Rated Operational Current (AC‑1):
~30 A at 690 V AC (at 40 °C)
Rated Operational Current (AC‑15): Suitable for control and signaling loads (e.g., ~4 A at 220–240 V AC)
Rated Operational Current (DC‑13): Suitable for DC control applications (various values depending on voltage)
Rated Breaking & Making Capacity:
Making: ~10 × Ie (AC‑3)
Breaking: ~8 × Ie (AC‑3)
Mechanical & Connection
Mounting: DIN‑rail or screw mounting
Connection Terminals: Screw terminals for both main and auxiliary circuits
Dimensions: Approx. 44 mm (width) × 74 mm (height) × 74 mm (depth)
Weight: Approx. 0.34 kg
Switching Frequency:
AC‑1: ~600 cycles/hour
AC‑3: ~1200 cycles/hour
Mechanical Switching Frequency: ~3600 cycles/hour
Coil & Operating
Coil Power Consumption:
Holding: ~8 V·A
Pull‑in: ~70–74 V·A
Operate / Release Times:
Operate: ~10–26 ms
Release: ~4–11 ms
Standards & Ratings
Standards Compliance: IEC 60947‑1 and IEC 60947‑4‑1 (general industrial contactor standards)
Insulation Voltage: ~1000 V (IEC rating)
Impulse Withstand Voltage: ~8 kV
Environmental: Ambient operation typically from ~‑40 °C to ~+55 … +70 °C depending on conditions
Degree of Protection: IP20 on main, auxiliary, and coil terminals
Typical Applications
Motor control starters and reversing arrangements
Switching of lighting, heating, and small industrial loads
General power circuit control in machine panels
Interlocking and auxiliary switching functions
The ABB A16‑30‑10 contactor (Part Number 1SBL181001R8010) is a compact three‑pole AC magnetic contactor designed for general control and switching of three‑phase electrical power circuits. It is commonly used for controlling three‑phase motors, lighting, heating, capacitor banks, and other industrial loads up to 690 V AC. This contactor includes three normally open main contacts and one normally open auxiliary contact for control and signaling functions. The device features a robust block‑type electromagnetic design, suitable for installation in industrial control panels, machinery, and motor starter assemblies.