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ABB AF Series 3-Pole Contactor, 48-130VAC/DC Coil, 42-68A FLA

ABB AF Series 3-Pole Contactor, 48-130VAC/DC Coil, 42-68A FLA

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Model: AF40-30-11-12

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ABB AF Series 3-Pole Contactor, 48-130VAC/DC Coil

The ABB AF Series 3-pole contactor is engineered for controlling power circuits up to 690 V AC and 220 V DC, making it well suited to 3-phase motors and non-inductive or slightly inductive loads. This family is available across Motor FLA ratings from 42A to 68A, letting installers match the contactor to the specific motor load while keeping the same electronic coil platform, control voltage range, and auxiliary contact configuration across the lineup. This block-type, 2-stack design features an electronic coil interface with a wide control voltage range of 48...130 V AC/DC (50/60 Hz for AC operation), so a single coil can serve multiple control voltages used worldwide without a coil change. Every unit ships with a 1 N.O. + 1 N.C. side-mounted auxiliary contact block and screw terminals for straightforward panel wiring.

Key Features

  • Motor FLA Range: Available in ratings from 42A to 68A, allowing selection to match the connected motor's full-load amperage.
  • Configuration: 3 main poles with a side-mounted 1 N.O. + 1 N.C. auxiliary contact block for reliable signaling and control.
  • Wide Control Voltage Range: Electronic coil interface accepts 48...130 V AC/DC (50/60 Hz DC operation), reducing coil inventory across voltage variations.
  • Built-In Surge Protection: Integrated surge suppression eliminates the need for additional external suppressors.
  • Power Circuit Rating: Suitable for controlling power circuits up to 690 V AC and 220 V DC.
  • Terminal Type: Screw terminals for secure, serviceable field connections.
  • Expandable Auxiliary Contacts: Front-mounted add-on auxiliary contact blocks are available, with mechanically-linked auxiliary contacts and the "Mechanically Linked" symbol per IEC 60947-5-1 Annex L.
  • Application: Ideal for 3-phase motor control and non-inductive or slightly inductive load switching.

Certifications & Compliance

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

Technical Specifications

  • Configuration: 3-Pole, 1 N.O. + 1 N.C. Auxiliary Contact
  • Rated Control Circuit Voltage: 50 Hz / 60 Hz DC Operation 48...130 V
  • Motor FLA Range: 42A - 68A
  • Terminal Type: Screw Terminals
  • Packaging: 1 ea

Typical Applications

  • 3-Phase Motor Starting and Control
  • Commercial and Industrial Power Distribution Panels
  • Non-Inductive and Slightly Inductive Load Switching
  • Control Panel and Motor Control Center (MCC) Wiring
  • Worldwide Installations Requiring Wide Control Voltage Flexibility

Why ABB?

ABB AF Series contactors combine a block-type design with an electronic coil interface engineered to handle wide control voltage variation and built-in surge protection, reducing the need for extra components in the panel. Available across a range of Motor FLA ratings from 42A to 68A, the lineup gives panel builders flexibility while retaining mechanically-linked auxiliary contacts and mirror contacts compliant with IEC 60947 annexes. This combination delivers dependable, code-aware switching for demanding motor control and power distribution applications.

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

Product Type:
Contactor
Series:
AF Series
Voltage Rating:
48-130VAC/DC
Configuration:
3-Pole, 1 N.O. + 1 N.C. Auxiliary Contact
Standards:
IEC 60947
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Amperage Rating:
42A-68A Motor FLA
Connection Type:
Screw Terminals
Product Subgroup:
Contactors & Relays

ABB AF40-30-11-12 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will one ABB AF Series contactor coil work on both 120V AC and 110V DC control power?
Yes. The AF Series uses an electronic coil interface rated 48 to 130 V AC/DC, 50/60 Hz on AC, so the same coil covers 120 V AC and 110 V DC control circuits without swapping parts. That is the point of the wide-range coil: panel builders stock one contactor instead of a coil per control voltage.
2) Which ABB AF40 or AF65 contactor do I need for my motor amps?
Two sizes are offered by motor full load amps. The AF40-30-11-12 covers up to 42A FLA and the AF65-30-00-12 covers up to 68A FLA. Size off the motor nameplate FLA, not horsepower alone, and pick the next size up if you are between them.
3) Can I use this ABB contactor on a 480V three phase motor circuit?
Yes. The AF Series 3-pole contactor switches power circuits up to 690 V AC and 220 V DC, so 480 V three phase is well inside its range. It is built for 3-phase motor control and non-inductive or slightly inductive load switching.
4) Will this ABB contactor satisfy a safety circuit that requires mirror contacts?
It will. The N.C. mirror contacts comply with Annex F of IEC 60947-4-1, and the mechanically-linked auxiliary contacts comply with Annex L of IEC 60947-5-1 and carry the Mechanically Linked symbol. That is what a safety relay or controller needs to confirm the main poles have actually opened.
5) What should I use instead of an ABB AF Series 3-pole contactor if I am switching lighting circuits rather than a motor?
The ABB AF Series 3-pole contactor is built for controlling power circuits up to 690 V AC and 220 V DC and is aimed at 3-phase motors and non-inductive or slightly inductive loads. For dedicated lighting work, the Square D 8903S Type S electrically held lighting contactor is also a 3-pole device but is designed as a lighting contactor, and the Square D 8903L Type L multipole lighting contactor is an 8-pole electrically held unit rated 30A at 600V for switching multiple lighting circuits from one control signal.
6) Is a Square D definite purpose contactor an equivalent replacement for an ABB AF40-30-11-12?
They are different classes of device. The ABB AF40-30-11-12 is an AF Series 3-pole contactor with an electronic coil interface accepting 48...130 V AC/DC, built-in surge protection, a 1 N.O. + 1 N.C. side-mounted auxiliary contact block, and screw terminals, built to IEC 60947. The Square D Class 8910 definite purpose contactor is a definite purpose design intended for a specific application load rather than a general-purpose IEC motor contactor with a wide-range electronic coil, so it is not a drop-in substitute where the wide control voltage range or the supplied auxiliary block is part of the spec.
7) My drawing calls for a 3-pole contactor - can I use the Square D 8903S instead of the ABB AF65-30-00-12?
Pole count alone does not settle it. The ABB AF65-30-00-12 is an AF Series 3-pole contactor covering a 68A motor FLA rating with a 48-130VAC/DC electronic coil and built-in surge protection, intended for 3-phase motor starting and control. The Square D 8903S Type S is a 3-pole electrically held lighting contactor, so it matches on poles but is a lighting contactor rather than a motor contactor. Confirm which duty the drawing intends before substituting.
8) Do I need to add a surge suppressor across the ABB AF contactor coil?
No separate suppressor is required. Surge suppression is integrated into the AF Series coil electronics, which saves a component and a set of terminals in the panel when the contactor is driven from a PLC output or relay.
9) Does the ABB AF Series contactor come with auxiliary contacts, or do I order them separately?
A side-mounted 1 N.O. + 1 N.C. auxiliary contact block ships with the contactor, so you have a set for seal-in and one for run-status signaling out of the box. If you need more, front-mounted add-on auxiliary blocks are available separately.
10) Should I use an ABB AF contactor or a definite purpose contactor for this job?
Different jobs. The ABB AF Series is an IEC block-type contactor for 3-phase motor control and industrial panel work, with mirror contacts and a wide-range electronic coil. A definite purpose unit like the Square D Class 8910 is built for a specific piece of equipment, typically HVAC and refrigeration compressors, at a fixed coil voltage. For MCC and general motor control, take the AF; for a packaged condensing unit, the 8910 is the intended part.
11) I need a simpler contactor for a single HVAC unit - do I need the ABB AF Series?
The ABB AF Series 3-pole contactor carries features aimed at panel and motor control center work: a 48-130VAC/DC electronic coil interface, integrated surge suppression, and mechanically-linked auxiliary contacts per IEC 60947-5-1 Annex L. If the job is a single packaged unit and none of that is called for, the Square D 8910DP definite purpose contactor in the open style is the narrower-purpose alternative, supplied without an enclosure for mounting inside existing equipment.
12) I need to switch more than three lighting circuits from one contactor - what covers that?
The ABB AF Series contactor here is a 3-pole device with a 1 N.O. + 1 N.C. auxiliary contact block, so the main switching is limited to three poles. Where more switched circuits are needed from a single coil, the Square D 8903L Type L multipole lighting contactor is an electrically held 8-pole unit rated 30A at 600V.
13) What terminal type does the ABB AF Series contactor use for field wiring?
Screw terminals throughout, which means standard ferruled or bare conductor terminations and a joint you can re-torque during maintenance. No special spring-clamp tooling needed in the field.
14) How much panel space does the ABB AF40 or AF65 contactor take?
Both are block-type, 2-stack construction with the included auxiliary contact block mounted on the side rather than the front. That keeps the front face free for an add-on auxiliary block later without widening the DIN rail footprint.
15) Is the ABB AF Series contactor Buy American Act compliant for a government project?
BAA and ARRA status on the AF Series is directed to ABB for confirmation rather than published in the product record, so for a federally funded job get that determination from the manufacturer in writing before you submit it.
16) What is the difference between the open Square D 8910DP and the standard Class 8910 definite purpose contactor when cross-shopping against ABB AF?
Both Square D units are definite purpose contactors: the Class 8910 is the general definite purpose line, and the 8910DP is specified in the open style for mounting inside other equipment. Neither is described as a 3-pole IEC contactor with a wide-range electronic coil the way the ABB AF Series is, which accepts 48...130 V AC/DC on a single coil so one part covers multiple control voltages without a coil change.
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