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ABB AF09-16/MS116/132 Insulated 3-Pole Connecting Link
The ABB AF09-16/MS116/132 is an insulated 3-pole connecting link that joins AF09 through AF65 contactors directly to MS116, MS132, or MS165 manual motor starters, forming a single close-coupled motor control assembly on the panel. This BEA-series connecting link replaces loose jumper wires with a combined electrical and mechanical connection secured by screw terminal connections, and is listed under IGCC 5228 for standardized identification across ABB motor control documentation.
Key Features
- Insulated 3-Pole Design: Joins AF09 through AF65 contactors with MS116, MS132, or MS165 manual motor starters for a compact, close-coupled assembly, eliminating loose jumper wires between devices.
- Electrical and Mechanical Connection: Delivers a reliable combined electrical and mechanical link between the contactor and the manual motor starter, keeping the assembly rigid and properly aligned on the panel.
- Screw Terminal Connection: Screw terminals secure the connecting link in place for consistent, code-compliant wiring and simplified field termination.
- 35 mm Rail-Mount Compatibility: Used together with BPR65-4 rail hooks and the BEA65-4 connecting link, supports direct mounting on two rails of 35 mm width for MS165 starters paired with AF40 through AF65 contactors.
- Compact Packaging: Supplied 1 ea per package for straightforward stocking, ordering, and installation planning.
- IGCC Classification: Listed under IGCC 5228 for standardized product identification across ABB motor control documentation.
Technical Specifications
- IGCC: 5228
- Connection: Screw Terminals
- Packaging: 1 ea
Typical Applications
- Manual Motor Starter to Contactor Wiring
- Close-Coupled Motor Control Assemblies
- Industrial Motor Control Panels
- DIN Rail Mounted Control Equipment
- Panelboard and Motor Control Center Retrofits
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
Why ABB?
ABB connecting links are engineered for a secure, code-compliant electrical and mechanical union between contactors and manual motor starters. With insulated 3-pole construction, screw terminal connections, and compatible 35 mm rail-mount hardware, the AF09-16/MS116/132 connecting link delivers the reliable, close-coupled motor control performance panel builders expect from ABB. Standardizing on ABB AF-series contactors, MS-series manual motor starters, and matching BEA connecting links helps ensure consistent fit and long-term serviceability across a facility's motor control lineup.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Connecting Link
- Configuration:
- 3-Pole
- Connection Type:
- Screw Terminal
- Series:
- BEA
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Circuit Protection
- Product Subgroup:
- Circuit Breakers
ABB BEA16-4 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Which ABB contactors and manual motor starters does the BEA16-4 connecting link join?
The BEA16-4 insulated connecting link ties AF09 through AF65 contactors directly to MS116, MS132, or MS165 manual motor starters, making a single close-coupled motor control assembly. If your combination falls outside those two families, this is not the link for it.
2) How does the BEA16-4 terminate, screw or spring clamp?
Screw terminals. The link lands in the existing screw terminals on the contactor and starter, so field termination uses the same tooling as the rest of the AF/MS assembly. There is no spring-clamp version of this part.
3) Is the ABB BEA16-4 link a 3-pole connection, and does it handle all three phases?
It is a 3-pole insulated link, so it carries all three phases between the starter and the contactor in one piece instead of three loose jumper wires.
4) Does the connecting link mechanically hold the contactor and starter together, or is it only electrical?
Both. The BEA16-4 provides a combined electrical and mechanical connection, which keeps the contactor and manual motor starter rigid and aligned to each other on the panel rather than relying on separate mounting alone.
5) What is the ABB part number and IGCC code for this connecting link?
The manufacturer part number is BEA16-4, catalogued in ABB's BEA series of connecting links, and it carries IGCC 5228 for identification across ABB motor control documentation.
6) How many connecting links come in a pack?
One each per package. If you are building several starter-contactor pairs in a panel, order one BEA16-4 per assembly.
7) Can I use this link for a panelboard or motor control center retrofit?
Yes, provided the devices being joined are ABB AF-series contactors and MS-series manual motor starters. The link is used in MCC and panelboard retrofits, DIN rail mounted control equipment, and general industrial motor control panels, wherever a starter is being close-coupled to a contactor rather than wired with jumpers.
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