Technical Parameters
Electrical Ratings
Number of Main Poles: 3 (three‑phase switching)
Auxiliary Contacts: 1 NO + 1 NC for control and feedback
Control Coil Voltage Range: 100–250 V AC/DC (wide‑range coil)
Rated Operational Voltage (Main Circuit): up to 690 V AC
Rated Operational Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Conventional Free‑Air Thermal Current (Ith): up to 200 A at 40 °C (AC‑1 rating)
Rated Operational Current (AC‑1):
~200 A @ 690 V AC (40 °C)
~160 A @ 690 V AC (70 °C)
Rated Operational Current (AC‑3 – motor control):
~140 A @ 415 V AC
~130 A @ 500 V AC
~80 A @ 690 V AC
Rated Motor Power (AC‑3):
~37 kW @ 220–240 V AC
~75 kW @ 380–415 V AC
~90 kW @ 440–500 V AC
~75 kW @ 690 V AC
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): 8 kV
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 600/690 V AC
Coil & Control
Coil Type: Electronically controlled coil with built‑in surge suppression
Wide Control Voltage Handling: Single coil covers wide control voltage range without needing coil changes
Voltage Dip Tolerance: Designed to withstand short voltage drops and sags
Mechanical & Endurance
Mechanical Durability: ~5,000,000 cycles
Maximum Switching Frequency:
AC‑1: ~300 cycles/hour
AC‑3: ~300 cycles/hour
Mounting: DIN‑rail or panel mount compatible with accessories
Terminal Type: Screw terminals for main and auxiliary connections
Dimensions (approx.): 150 mm (H) × 90 mm (W) × 126 mm (D)
Operating Altitude: Up to ~3000 m without derating
Environmental
Operating Temperature: approx. ‑25 °C to +50 °C
The ABB AF140‑30‑11‑13 is a heavy‑duty electromechanical contactor designed for switching and controlling three‑phase power circuits in industrial and commercial applications. It features three main poles with a built‑in auxiliary contact (1 normally open + 1 normally closed) for control logic and signaling feedback.