Key Specifications
General
Product Type: 3‑pole power contactor
Model: ABB A145‑30‑11
Poles: 3 normally open main contacts
Auxiliary Contacts: 1 NO + 1 NC
Control / Coil
Control (Coil) Voltage: 220–230 V AC @ 50 Hz / 230–240 V AC @ 60 Hz
Coil Type: AC coil designed for standard AC control circuits
Current & Operational Ratings
Rated Operational Current (AC‑3): ~145 A (motor load)
Rated Operational Current (AC‑1): up to 250 A (general use)
Conventional Free‑Air Thermal Current (Ith): ~250 A
Rated Operational Voltage (Main): up to 690 V AC
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): ~1000 V AC
Power & Load Capabilities
Rated Power (AC‑3):
• ~45 kW @ 220–240 V
• ~75 kW @ 380–415 V
• ~110 kW @ 660–690 V
Motor Horsepower (approx): up to ~50 HP @ 230 V / ~100 HP @ 460 V
General Purpose Rating: high current capacity for power switching
Electrical & Mechanical Performance
Rated Making/Breaking Capacity: ~10× Ie (AC‑3)
Short‑Time Withstand Current (Icw): ~1200 A @ 40 °C (10 s)
Rated Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Terminal Connections: Rail or screw connection options
Mechanical Durability: Designed for frequent switching cycles
Environmental & Physical
Mounting: Panel / control enclosure mount
Operating Temperature Range: Typical industrial ambient range
Weight: ~3.5 kg
Construction: Rugged industrial grade
The ABB A145‑30‑11 is a 3‑phase AC contactor designed for industrial and commercial electrical control applications. It switches three main power poles to control motors and other heavy loads. This contactor is part of ABB’s A‑series block contactors and is suited for motor starting, distribution, bypass switching, and general load control. The control coil is designed to operate from a 220–240 V AC supply and the device combines robust construction with reliable contact performance for frequent switching.