Technical Parameters
General & Electrical Ratings
Product Type: Electromechanical contactor (4‑pole)
Main Contact Configuration: 4 Normally Open (4 NO)
Control Coil Voltage: 100–250 V AC/DC (wide range control)
Rated Operational Current AC‑1 (Ie):
~45 A @ 690 V AC (40 °C)
~40 A @ 690 V AC (60 °C)
~32 A @ 690 V AC (70 °C)
Rated Operational Current AC‑3 (Ie): (motor control)
~23.2 A @ 220/230/240 V AC
~22 A @ 380/400 V AC
~21.2 A @ 415 V AC
~20 A @ 440 V AC
~17.6 A @ 500 V AC
~10.5 A @ 690 V AC
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 690 V
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): 6 kV
Rated Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Application Loads: Motors, non‑inductive and slightly inductive loads
Performance & Endurance
Conventional Free‑Air Thermal Current (Ith): ~55 A @ 40 °C
Maximum Electrical Switching Frequency: ~600 cycles/hour (AC‑1)
Maximum Mechanical Switching Frequency: ~3600 cycles/hour
Operate/Release Times: Typical operate/release milliseconds (fast switching)
Mechanical & Connection
Number of Poles: 4
Terminal Type: Screw terminals for main and control connections
Mounting: Panel or DIN‑rail with appropriate accessories
Degree of Protection: IP20 (terminals and housing)
Dimensions (approx.): 45 mm width × 101 mm depth × 86 mm height
Approx. Weight: ~0.36 kg
Operating Ambient Temperature: approx. –40 °C to +70 °C
Permissible Altitude: up to 3000 m without derating
Typical Ratings & Capabilities
Rated Motor Loads (approx):
5.5 kW @ 220–240 V AC
11 kW @ 380–440 V AC
11 kW @ 500 V AC
9 kW @ 690 V AC
Horsepower Ratings:
7½ hp @ 220–240 V AC (3‑phase)
15 hp @ 440–480 V AC (3‑phase)
20 hp @ 550–600 V AC (3‑phase)
2 hp @ 120 V AC (1‑phase)
3 hp @ 240 V AC (1‑phase)
The ABB AF26‑40‑00‑13 is a compact and versatile 4‑pole electromechanical contactor designed for switching and control of three‑phase power circuits in industrial and commercial electrical systems. It features four normally open main contacts (4 NO) and accepts a wide range of AC or DC control voltages (typically 100–250 V AC/DC), allowing flexible use worldwide without the need to change coils.