ABB 1SBL296001R2100 AF38Z-30-00-21 3-Pole 50A 690V AC 24-60V Coil Power Contactor AC Switching

The ABB AF38Z-30-00-21 (SKU: 1SBL296001R2100) is a 3-pole power contactor designed for AC switching applications in industrial automation and control panel environments. Rated at 50 A and up to 690 V IEC (600 V UL), the AF38Z-30-00-21 delivers reliable motor switching up to 18.5 kW at 400 V AC (AC-3) or 25 hp at 480 V UL, with a wide-range coil accepting 24–60 V AC 50/60 Hz and 20–60 V DC. Its compact 45 × 86 × 86 mm footprint and lightweight 0.35 kg construction make it ideal for space-constrained control panels and machine automation systems.

Technical Specifications

Certifications & Standards

• CE: European Conformity — meets EU low voltage and EMC directives
• UKCA: UK Conformity Assessed — approved for Great Britain market
• CCC: China Compulsory Certification for the Chinese market
• CQC: China Quality Certification for voluntary product quality assurance
• ABS: American Bureau of Shipping marine type approval
• BV: Bureau Veritas marine and offshore type approval
• DNV: Det Norske Veritas marine type approval
• CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40: CSA safety standard for heat pumps and air conditioners
• UL: Underwriters Laboratories listed for the North American market
• IEC 60947-1: General rules for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
• EN 60947-1: European standard equivalent to IEC 60947-1
• IEC 60947-4: Standard for contactors and motor starters
• EN 60947-4: European standard equivalent to IEC 60947-4
• UL 60335-2-40 LZGH2 A2L: UL standard for HVAC equipment with A2L refrigerants
• UL 60947-4-1: UL standard for AC contactors and motor starters
• CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40 LZGH2 A2L: CSA standard for HVAC with A2L refrigerants
• CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1: CSA standard for contactors and motor starters
• IEC/EN 60947-1: Combined IEC and EN standard for low-voltage switchgear general rules
• IEC/EN 60947-4: Combined IEC and EN standard for contactors and motor starters
• IEC 60068-2-27: Environmental testing — shock
• EN 45555: General methods for assessing the energy efficiency of networked products
• EN 45555-94: Supplementary energy efficiency standard
• CSA C22.2 No. 60335: CSA safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances
• CSA C22.2 No. 60947: CSA standard for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
• CSA: Canadian Standards Association general compliance
• REACH: EU regulation on chemicals — compliant with substance restrictions
• RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances — lead-free and compliant
• WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive compliance

Applications & Use Cases

• Motor starting and switching in industrial machinery and production lines
• HVAC compressor control with A2L refrigerant compatibility
• Control panel integration in factory automation and building management systems
• Marine and offshore installations requiring ABS, BV, or DNV approval
• OEM machine builders requiring compact, globally certified contactors