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ABB AF-09301013 AF16 3-Pole Contactor, 1NO Auxiliary Contact, 9-16A AC-3

ABB AF-09301013 AF16 3-Pole Contactor, 1NO Auxiliary Contact, 9-16A AC-3

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ABB AF16 3-Pole Contactor, 1NO Auxiliary Contact, 9-16A AC-3

The ABB AF16 is a 3-pole contactor from the AF Series, available with AC-3 current ratings from 9 A to 16 A, built for controlling power circuits up to 690V AC and 220V DC. It is primarily used for switching 3-phase motors and non-inductive or slightly inductive loads. This block-type, 1-stack design includes 1 built-in auxiliary contact (1NO) and an electronic coil interface with a rated control circuit voltage of 100...250V at 50/60Hz for DC operation, letting a single coil cover a wide range of worldwide control voltages. Screw terminals simplify field wiring on commercial and industrial installations, and both 9 A and 16 A AC-3 versions share the same control-circuit, coil, and construction specifications.

Key Features

  • AC-3 Current Rating: Available in 9 A AC-3 and 16 A AC-3 ratings, selectable to match the motor control circuit's power requirements.
  • 3-Pole Block Design: 3 main poles plus 1 built-in auxiliary contact (1NO) in a compact 1-stack block-type configuration.
  • Control Circuit: AC or DC operated electronic coil interface accepting a wide control voltage range, rated 100...250V at 50/60Hz for DC operation.
  • Universal Coil Coverage: A single coil design covers 24...500V AC at 50/60Hz or 20...500V DC, allowing the same contactor to be used across different control voltages worldwide without a coil change.
  • Built-In Surge Protection: Integrated surge protection eliminates the need for additional external surge suppressors.
  • Terminal Type: Screw terminals for secure, straightforward field wiring connections.
  • Expandable Accessories: Front and side-mounted add-on auxiliary contact blocks are available, including mechanically-linked contacts and N.C. mirror contacts for expanded control schemes.

Certifications & Compliance

  • Mechanically-Linked Auxiliary Contacts Compliant with Annex L of IEC 60947-5-1
  • N.C. Mirror Contacts Compliant with Annex F of IEC 60947-4-1

Technical Specifications

  • AC-3 Current Rating: 9 A AC-3 or 16 A AC-3 (select at order)
  • Configuration: 3-Pole, 1NO
  • Terminal Type: Screw Terminals
  • Rated Control Circuit Voltage: 50 Hz /60 Hz DC Operation 100 ... 250 V

Typical Applications

  • 3-Phase Motor Starting and Control Circuits
  • Non-Inductive and Slightly Inductive Load Switching
  • Industrial Control Panels and Motor Control Centers
  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
  • Worldwide Installations Requiring Multi-Voltage Coil Compatibility

Why ABB?

ABB engineers the AF Series contactor with a universal electronic coil interface, built-in surge protection, and IEC 60947-compliant auxiliary contact options, reducing the number of coil variants electricians must stock while maintaining dependable performance across the 9 A to 16 A AC-3 range. This combination of wide voltage coverage and block-type modularity makes the AF16 a practical, code-compliant choice for professional motor control applications.

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

Product Type:
Contactor
Series:
AF Series
Voltage Rating:
100-250VAC/DC
Configuration:
3-Pole, 1NO
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Amperage Rating:
9-16A AC-3
Connection Type:
Screw Terminals
Product Subgroup:
Contactors & Relays

ABB AF09-30-10-13 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between the ABB AF09-30-10-13 and AF16-30-10-13 contactors?
Both are 3-pole AF Series block contactors with one built-in NO auxiliary contact and the same 100-250V AC/DC electronic coil interface. The difference is the AC-3 motor duty rating: the AF09-30-10-13 is rated 9 A AC-3 and the AF16-30-10-13 is rated 16 A AC-3. Size the choice to your motor's full load current under AC-3 (squirrel cage motor) duty, not to the panel breaker.
2) Will one ABB AF16 coil work on both 120V and 240V control circuits?
Yes. The AF16 uses an electronic coil interface rated 100 to 250V at 50/60 Hz, so a standard 120V AC or 240V AC control circuit both land inside the same coil range with no coil swap. The AF Series universal coil design covers 24 to 500V AC at 50/60 Hz or 20 to 500V DC, which is why panel builders can stock one part instead of a coil per control voltage.
3) Can the ABB AF16 contactor switch a 480V three-phase motor?
Yes. The AF16 main poles are built for power circuits up to 690V AC, so 480V and 600V three-phase motor circuits are within the rating, and it also handles DC power circuits to 220V. Its intended job is switching three-phase motors plus non-inductive or slightly inductive loads.
4) How many auxiliary contacts does the ABB AF16 have, and can I add more?
One built-in auxiliary contact, normally open, alongside the three main poles in a single-stack block body. If your control scheme needs more, front and side mounted add-on auxiliary contact blocks are available for the AF Series, including mechanically linked contacts and N.C. mirror contacts.
5) What can I use instead of an ABB AF16 contactor for switching lighting circuits rather than a motor?
For lighting loads, a purpose-built lighting contactor is the usual choice. The Square D 8903S is a Type S electrically held lighting contactor in a 3-pole arrangement, and the Square D 8903L Series Type L is an electrically held multipole lighting contactor rated 8-pole, 30A, 600V. The ABB AF16 is a 3-pole block-type contactor built around switching 3-phase motors and non-inductive or slightly inductive loads, with 1 built-in NO auxiliary contact and screw terminals. If the panel schedule calls for banks of lighting branch circuits, the 8903L Type L gives you eight poles in one device, which the 3-pole AF16 cannot cover.
6) Is a Square D 8910 definite purpose contactor an equivalent replacement for an ABB AF16?
They are not the same class of device. The Square D Class 8910 is a definite purpose contactor, and the 8910DP is offered in an open construction. Definite purpose contactors are built for a specific named application such as HVAC compressor and condenser duty, and each is ordered for a single coil voltage. The ABB AF16 is a general purpose 3-pole block contactor whose electronic coil interface is rated 100 to 250V for AC or DC control, so one coil covers a wide span of control voltages and includes built-in surge protection. If your control voltage varies across sites or you need the integral surge suppression, the AF16 carries that; if the equipment schedule specifies a definite purpose contactor, the 8910DP is the matching type.
7) Do I need an external surge suppressor on the coil of an ABB AF contactor?
No. Surge protection is integrated into the AF Series coil electronics, so you do not need to add an external suppressor across the coil terminals. That saves a component and the panel space for it when the contactor is driven from a PLC output or relay.
8) Does the ABB AF contactor meet the mirror contact requirement for safety circuits?
The N.C. mirror contacts offered for the AF Series comply with Annex F of IEC 60947-4-1, and the mechanically linked auxiliary contacts comply with Annex L of IEC 60947-5-1. Those are the clauses a safety integrator cites when a contactor's feedback contact has to be trusted in a stop circuit. Note that the mirror and mechanically linked contacts are add-on blocks; the AF16 itself ships with one NO auxiliary.
9) Should I use an ABB AF contactor or a definite purpose contactor for my HVAC unit?
They solve different problems. The ABB AF16 is an IEC block contactor for three-phase motor starting and general industrial control, with a universal 100-250V coil and an expandable auxiliary contact scheme, so it suits motor control centers and panel builds where you also need feedback contacts. For packaged HVAC and refrigeration equipment where the OEM specified a definite purpose device, the Square D Class 8910 definite purpose contactor line, including the 8910DP open version, is the type designed for that duty.
10) Can the ABB AF16 contactor be driven directly from a DC control voltage?
Yes. The coil interface is AC or DC operated, with the rated control circuit voltage given as 100 to 250V for DC operation at 50/60 Hz, and the AF Series universal coil spans 20 to 500V DC. A 125V or 220V DC station battery control scheme works without a separate DC coil variant.
11) What is the exact part number to order for the 16 amp ABB AF contactor with one NO auxiliary?
AF16-30-10-13. The AF09-30-10-13 is the same build at 9 A AC-3. In the designation, the 30 is three main poles, the 10 is one NO auxiliary contact, and 13 identifies the 100-250V AC/DC coil.
12) I need a 3-pole contactor and I am choosing between the ABB AF16 and the Square D 8903S. How do they differ?
Both are 3-pole. The Square D 8903S is a Type S electrically held lighting contactor, intended for lighting branch circuit switching. The ABB AF16 is a 3-pole block-type contactor from the AF Series for power circuits up to 690V AC and 220V DC, primarily switching 3-phase motors, and it ships with 1 built-in NO auxiliary contact plus front and side add-on auxiliary blocks including mechanically-linked contacts to Annex L of IEC 60947-5-1 and NC mirror contacts to Annex F of IEC 60947-4-1. Choose by the load and by whether your control scheme needs those IEC-compliant auxiliary contacts.
13) Do I need to order a separate coil voltage version like I would with a Square D definite purpose contactor?
No. The ABB AF Series contactor uses a universal electronic coil interface, so a single coil design covers 24 to 500V AC at 50/60Hz or 20 to 500V DC, with a rated control circuit voltage of 100 to 250V at 50/60Hz for DC operation. The ordering choice is the AC-3 current rating, either the 9 A AC-3 AF09-30-10-13 or the 16 A AC-3 AF16-30-10-13. Square D's Class 8910 definite purpose contactors are catalogued by application and are selected per coil voltage, so stocking them means carrying multiple coil variants.
14) My panel needs more than three switched poles. What should I use instead of the AF16?
The AF16 is a 3-pole device with 1 built-in NO auxiliary contact, so it switches three power poles and nothing more without add-on blocks, and the add-on blocks are auxiliary contacts rather than additional power poles. For more switched poles in one device, the Square D 8903L Series Type L multipole lighting contactor is an 8-pole, 30A, 600V electrically held unit. For a 3-pole lighting application the Square D 8903S Type S is the equivalent-pole alternative.
15) Is the open-frame Square D 8910DP interchangeable with the ABB AF16 in an enclosure?
They are different devices with different mounting assumptions. The Square D 8910DP is a definite purpose contactor supplied in an open construction, meaning it is intended to be installed inside equipment or an enclosure that provides the protection. The ABB AF16 is a block-type, 1-stack design with screw terminals for field wiring in control panels and motor control centers. Footprint, terminal layout, and mounting are not shared between the two, so treat a swap as a re-layout of the panel rather than a drop-in.
16) What kind of terminals does the ABB AF16 use for field wiring?
Screw terminals on both power and control connections. Straightforward for field wiring in a control panel with standard stranded conductor and ferrule practice, and no special tooling or spring-clamp technique to train installers on.
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