Technical Specifications
Specification Typical Value
Manufacturer ABB
Model / Part Number AF305‑30
Product Type 3‑Phase Power Contactor
Series AF305
Main Contacts 3 normally‑open (3NO)
Auxiliary Contacts Configurations vary by variant (e.g., 1NO+1NC, 2NO+2NC available)
Rated Operational Current AC‑3 ~305 A at 380‑415 V AC three‑phase
Rated Operational Current AC‑1 ~500 A at 690 V AC
Motor Control (AC‑3 Power) Up to ~160 kW at 400 V AC three‑phase
Rated Operational Voltage, Main Circuit Up to 1000 V IEC / 600 V UL
Control Coil Voltage Range (Uc) Typically 100‑250 V AC/DC (wide coil range available)
Control Voltage Frequency 50/60 Hz and DC operation supported
Coil Type Magnetic electronic coil with built‑in surge suppression
Insulation Voltage (Ui) ~1000 V (IEC)
Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) ~8 kV
Mechanical Durability ~5,000,000 operations
Electrical Switching Frequency ~300 cycles/hour (AC‑3 rated)
Mounting Panel or control cabinet mounting
Terminal Type Screw / box lug depending on variant
Operating Temperature Range ~‑40 °C to +70 °C
Protection Class Main terminals typically IP00; coil terminals IP20
Application Motor starting, power switching, industrial automation
The ABB AF305‑30 is a heavy‑duty three‑phase contactor designed for switching and controlling industrial power circuits and motors. It belongs to ABB’s AF series of contactors, which are widely used in motor control, distribution, bypass, and isolation applications in industrial and commercial electrical systems. The device features three main power poles and can be equipped with auxiliary contacts for status feedback and control logic. Its coil accepts a broad range of control voltages in both AC and DC, and built‑in surge suppression helps reduce energy consumption and improve reliability. The robust design ensures distinct switching performance, even under unstable supply conditions, and allows use in demanding environments with wide voltage variations.