ABB 1SBE111111R0620 ESB16-20N-06 2P 16A 230V DC Coil 2NO Installation Contactor for Distribution Board

The ABB ESB16-20N-06 (SKU: 1SBE111111R0620) is a 16 A, 2-pole installation contactor designed for distribution board applications, featuring a 230 V DC control circuit and a 2NO contact configuration. Part of the ABB ESB16..N series, this compact contactor measures just 18 × 65 × 85 mm and weighs 0.14 kg, making it ideal for space-constrained panel installations requiring reliable switching performance.

Technical Specifications

Certifications & Standards

• CE: Conformité Européenne — meets EU safety, health, and environmental requirements
• UKCA: UK Conformity Assessed — approved for the Great Britain market
• DNV: Det Norske Veritas — certified for marine and offshore applications
• NF: Norme Française — French national standards certification
• UL: Underwriters Laboratories — North American safety certification (UL 240)
• CSA: Canadian Standards Association — certified for the Canadian market
• CCC: China Compulsory Certification — required for the Chinese market
• IEC 60947-1 / EN 60947-1: General rules for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
• IEC/EN 60947-4: Contactors and motor starters — electromechanical contactors and motor starters
• IEC/EN 61095: Electromechanical contactors for household and similar purposes
• IEC 60335-2: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• IEC 60715: Dimensions of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear — DIN rail mounting
• IEC 60068-2: Environmental testing procedures
• EN45555: General methods for the assessment of the ability to recover or recycle electrical and electronic products
• REACH: Compliance with EU regulation on chemicals (ECHA)
• RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances — compliant with EU Directive 2011/65/EU
• WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive compliance

Applications & Use Cases

• Residential and commercial distribution board switching
• Lighting control circuits in buildings and infrastructure
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) load switching
• Energy management and smart metering panel integration
• Marine and offshore control panels (DNV certified)
• Industrial automation control panels requiring compact 2-pole switching

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the "N" suffix in ESB16-20N-06 indicate?
The "N" designates the normally-open (NO) contact configuration of this ESB16..N series contactor — it has 2 normally-open contacts and 0 normally-closed contacts.

What is the control coil voltage for the ESB16-20N-06?
The control circuit operates at 230 V DC, as indicated by the "-06" suffix in the catalog number.

Is the ESB16-20N-06 DIN rail mountable?
Yes, the contactor is compliant with IEC 60715 for standard DIN rail mounting, with a compact 18 mm width.

Is this contactor approved for marine use?
Yes, the ESB16-20N-06 carries DNV certification, making it suitable for marine and offshore panel applications.