ABB 1SAZ911201R1004 TF96-78 65-78A 3P Thermal Overload Relay

The ABB TF96-78 thermal overload relay (SKU: 1SAZ911201R1004) is a 3-pole industrial motor protection device with an adjustable current range of 65 to 78A, engineered for demanding automation and control panel applications. Designed for seamless integration into motor starters and contactors, the TF96-78 delivers dependable overload and phase-failure protection across a broad range of industrial environments. Compact in form at 69.9 × 106.9 × 106.3 mm and weighing just 0.62 kg, it suits panel builds where space and weight are critical considerations.

Technical Specifications

Certifications & Standards

• UL: Recognized under UL safety standards for industrial components
• UL 2799: Compliant with UL 2799 standard
• CSA: Certified to Canadian Standards Association requirements
• CE: Meets European conformity requirements for the EEA market
• UKCA: UK Conformity Assessed marking for Great Britain market
• EAC: Eurasian Conformity mark for Customs Union markets
• CCC: China Compulsory Certification for the Chinese market
• ATEX: Certified for use in explosive atmospheres (ATEX directive)
• IECEx: International certification for equipment in explosive atmospheres
• RINA: Certified by the Italian Naval Register for marine applications
• RMRS: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping approval
• LR: Lloyd's Register type approval for marine use
• IEC/EN 60947-1: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear — general rules
• IEC/EN 60947-4: Contactors and motor starters
• IEC/EN 60947-5: Control circuit devices and switching elements
• EN 60947-1: European harmonised standard — general rules for LV switchgear
• EN 60947-4: European standard for contactors and motor starters
• EN 60947-5: European standard for control circuit devices
• IEC 60335-2: Household and similar electrical appliances — safety
• IEC 60068-2: Environmental testing standard
• EN 45555: General methods for the assessment of the ability to recover materials and energy from electrical and electronic equipment
• RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances — compliant
• REACH: EU REACH regulation compliant
• WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive compliant

Applications & Use Cases

• Motor overload and phase-failure protection in industrial motor starters
• Integration with contactors in control panels for pumps, fans, and compressors
• Automation systems in manufacturing, process, and utilities industries
• Marine and offshore installations (RINA, RMRS, LR approved)
• Hazardous area motor protection (ATEX / IECEx certified)
• OEM machinery builders requiring UL/CSA and CE/UKCA dual-market compliance