Key Technical Parameters
General & Electrical Ratings
Product / Model: ABB AL40‑30‑10 24VDC Contactors
Part Number: Typically 1SBL323001R8110
Device Type: AC/DC Power Contactor
No. of Poles: 3 (three‑phase main contacts)
Auxiliary Contacts: 1 normally open (1 NO)
Control/Coil Voltage: 24 V DC
Control Circuit Type: DC operated with solid core magnet
Current & Power Ratings
Rated Operational Current (AC‑3): ~37 A at 415 V AC (typical duty)
Rated Operational Current (AC‑1): ~60 A at 690 V AC (free‐air, 40 °C)
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): ~1000 V AC
Rated Breaking Capacity (AC‑3): ~8 × Ie
Rated Making Capacity (AC‑3): ~10 × Ie
Rated Operational Power (AC‑3):
~18.5 kW at ~380–400 V AC
~22 kW at ~440–500 V AC
~18.5 kW at ~690 V AC
DC Load Capability (DC‑13): up to ~6 A at 24 V DC
Mechanical & Switching
Switching Frequencies:
AC‑1: ~600 cycles/hour
AC‑3: ~1200 cycles/hour
AC‑2/AC‑4: ~300 cycles/hour
Conventional Free‑Air Thermal Current (Ith): ~16 A (IEC rating for contact endurance)
Operate / Release Times: Typical coil pull‑in and release in the tens of milliseconds range
Control & Connections
Coil Consumption: Low consumption DC coil suitable for driving directly from PLC or control circuitry
Terminal Type: Screw terminals for main and control circuits
Polarity: Respect polarity on DC coil terminals (A1+ and A2‑)
Physical & Environmental
Block‑Type Design: Compact, robust industrial contactor
Ambient Operating Temperature: ~‑25 °C to +55 °C
Mounting: Panel or DIN‑rail compatible in modular control panels
Degree of Protection: Standard industrial housing (IP20 terminals)
Applications
Three‑phase motor starting and stopping in control panels
Power circuit switching and isolation in industrial and commercial systems
DC control systems such as PLC outputs and automated logic panels
Control of lighting, heating, capacitor banks, and other loads up to the rated current
The ABB AL40‑30‑10 24VDC contactor is a 3‑pole DC control contactor used for switching moderate three‑phase loads, especially where a 24 V DC coil is required. It supports typical AC load duties and integrates easily with PLC/DC logic systems, offering auxiliary contact feedback and robust mechanical performance for industrial control applications.