Pocket book

The complete AF contactor range

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The complete AF contactor range
Table of contents

Section 1:
Introduction
The pocket book 2
AF values and customer groups 3

Section 2:
AF value proposition vs competition
AF vs Allen-Bradley 5
AF vs Eaton 19
AF vs Schneider 31
AF vs Siemens 43

Section 3:
Memory items
Introduction to AF
AF 3-pole contactor range is complete 54
AF is part of ABB full offer 55

AF value proposition
Access global support 56
Simplify design 56
Optimize logistics 57
Secure uptime 57

Features and benefits

AF contactors 58
Manual motor starters 61
Overload relays 61
Starting solutions 62

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The complete AF contactor range
Pocket book

Pocket book for whom

This document is meant for any one who faces competitor products during the
new AF contactor range market introduction
–– to existing customers who have been using ABB products
–– to new customers who are using products from competition.

Pocket book for what
–– to remember AF contactor range value proposition
–– to see the relevance of value proposition
-- for a customer category
-- versus identified competitive products.
In other word to help you spot on the relevant value proposition item according
to the sales situation.

Comparison scope
Comparison to ABB pervious generation and comparisons to main competitors,
bearing in mind that many of the argument are applicable or transposable to
other international or local competitors.

How to read
For each item, the new range performance is rated with symbols for quick
visual evaluation.

This characteristic is better than compared products.

This characteristic is equivalent to compared products.
This characteristic is not as good as compared products.

Assortment overview :
– A single line represents a step up in physical size
= A double line represents a change in design i.e. from front mounted main
terminals to back mounted terminals or from conventional technology to
vacuum technology.

Note: Data published by ABB or by competitors is subject to changes. This tool should not be
regarded as a product selection tool or a catalog but just as memory items tool for your meeting
with customers.

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AF contactors
New values for our customers

Distributor Panel Local Global Industry

Builder OEM OEM & users
Assortment
Block contactors up to 2650 A X X X X
Electronic coil control X X X X X
Thermal overload relay up to 200 A X X X X X
Electronic overload relay up to 1250 A X X X
Harmonized MMS offer up to 20 hp X X X X X
Access global support
ABB global distributor network X X
Service support over 100 countries X X X X X
Meeting all major standards X X X X X
A single contactor to fit
X X X X
all standard networks

Optimize logistic
AC and DC control in same product X X X X
Reduced number of coils X X X X X
Built-in surge suppression X X X X X
Single pole contact block up to AF96 X X X X X
Simplify design
Reduced coil consumption X X X X
Reduced width X X X X
Free and flexible auxiliary contacts X X X
1 N.O. or 1 N.C. built-in contacts X X X X
Electrical and mechanical interlock
X X X
up to 18.5 kW
Direct control by PLC X X X
On-line catalogue X X X X X
On-line selection tool X X X
On-line coordination tables X X X X
On-line 3D drawings X X X
Secure up-time
Secure drop-out zone X X X X
Voltage dip immunity X X X X
Voltage sag immunity X X X X
Total surge suppression X X X X
Mechanically linked contacts X X X X
Mirror contacts X X X X

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ABB versus Allen-Bradley
Strong point
AF contactor range is part of
the strong ABB low-voltage
control gear offer.
The new AF contactor range
proposes a harmonized design
from 9...2650 A.
The first generation of AF50 ... AF400
was introduced around 1998 as
product complement to A range.
AF400 ... AF1650 was introduced
in year 2000 as the standard large
contactors offer.
After more than 10 years of AF expe-
rience in the field, ABB brings a new
contactor generation, extends the
ratings AF09 ... AF2650 and make
it the preferred standard range for
Europe, North America, Africa and
some countries in Asia.
AF contactors have a coil with wide a
control voltage range, suitable for AC
and DC and built-in surge protection.
The new AF09 ... AF300 are intro-
duced with a new generation of mo-
tor protection devices, coordination
tables and a full range of optimized
accessories for motor starting solu-
tions in kit form.
ABB only offers assembled or
enclosed starters in some countries
when it can be organized locally.
Allen-Bradley
Allen-Bradley is a Rockwell
Automation Company with
headquarters in the USA.
They are a leader in automa-
tion technology and the
Allen-Bradley brand is very
well known.
Allen-Bradley has three different con-
tactor ranges, the 100-C covering 5
hp to 75 hp, the 100-D covering 75
A to 600 hp and the 100-G covering
350 hp to 900 hp.
The 100-C was launched in the
late 90s and the 100-D in the early
2000s. The 100-G range is of very
old design and where it overlaps with
the 100-D range it is much wider.
All three contactor ranges consist
only of conventional contactors.
Neither of the ranges has any
AC / DC coils. To cover the offered
voltage range up to 83 different coils
are required depending on contac-
tor size.
PLC connectivity is available for the
100-C and 100-D range. Built in
surge suppression is not offered in
any contactor.
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ABB versus Allen-Bradley
Assortment overview and width comparison
ABB Allen-Bradley

UL / CSA
ratings

Contactors
Power AF range 100-C, 100-D, 100-G range
3-phase Type General use Width Type General use Width
motor rating rating
rating (1) (1)
hp (480 V) A mm A mm
5 AF09 25 45 100-C9 25 45
7.5 AF12 28 45 100-C12 25 45
10 AF16 30 45 100-C16 30 45
15 AF26 45 45 100-C23 30 45
20 AF30 50 45 100-C30 55 45
25 AF38 50 45 100-C37 60 45
30 AF40 60 55 100-C43 75 54
40 AF52 80 55 100-C55 75 54
40 AF52 80 55 100-C60 90 72
50 AF65 90 55 100-C72 90 72
60 AF80 105 70 100-C85 100 72
60 AF96 115 70 - - -
75 AF116 160 90 100-C97 120 72
75 AF116 160 90 100-D115 220 120
100 AF140 200 90 100-D140 220 120
100 AF146 200 90 - - -
125 AF190 250 105 - - -
150 AF205 300 105 100-D180 220 120
150 AF205 300 105 100-D210 300 155
200 AF265 350 140 100-D250 300 155
250 AF305 400 140 100-D300 340 155
300 AF370 520 140 - - -
350 AF400 550 186 100-D420 420 155
350 AF400 550 186 100-G550 520 220
400 AF460 650 186 - - -
500 AF580 750 210 100-D630 630 255
500 AF580 750 210 100-G700 700 280
600 AF750 900 210 100-D860 860 255
600 AF750 900 210 100-G860 810 280
- AF1250 1210 210 - - -
800 AF1350 1350 438 - - -
- - - - 100-G1000 - 334
900 AF1650 1650 438 100-G1200 1215 334
- AF2050 2100 438 - - -
- AF2650 2700 438 - - -
(1) AF09 … AF370: 600 V and AF400 … AF2650: 1000 V.

Weight comparison
Weights are not detailed here but the reduction is significant and even more for DC control voltages.

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Allen-Bradley
Assortment overview and width comparison
ABB Allen-Bradley

IEC
ratings

Contactors
Power AF range 100-C, 100-D, 100-G range
AC-3 Type AC-1 (40 °C) Width Type AC-1 (40 °C) Width
kW (400 V) A mm A mm
4 AF09 25 45 100-C9 32 45
5.5 AF12 28 45 100-C12 32 45
7.5 AF16 30 45 100-C16 32 45
11 AF26 45 45 100-C23 32 45
15 AF30 50 45 100-C30 65 45
18.5 AF38 50 45 100-C37 65 45
18.5 AF40 70 55 - - -
22 AF52 100 55 100-C43 85 54
30 AF65 105 55 100-C55 85 54
33 - - - 100-C60 100 72
37 AF80 125 70 - - -
40 - - - 100-C72 100 72
45 AF96 130 70 100-C85 100 72
55 AF116 160 90 100-C97 130 72
63 - - - 100-D115 250 120
75/78 AF140 200 90 100-D140 250 120
75 AF146 225 90 - - -
90/100 AF190 275 105 100-D180 250 120
110/118 AF205 350 105 100-D210 350 155
132/140 AF265 400 140 100-D250 350 155
160/170 AF305 500 140 100-D300 450 155
200 AF370 600 140 - - -
200 AF400 600 186 - - -
250/238 AF460 700 186 100-D420 540 155
315 AF580 800 210 100-G550 760 220
355 - - - 100-D630 800 255
400 AF750 1050 210 100-G700 1000 280
- AF1250 1260 210 - - -
475 AF1350 1350 438 - - -
500 - - - 100-D860 1000 255
500 - - - 100-G860 1100 280
560 AF1650 1650 438 100-G1000 1200 334
710 - - - 100-G1200 1350 334
- AF2050 2050 438 - - -
- AF2650 2650 438 - - -

Weight comparison
Weights are not detailed here but the reduction is significant and even more for DC control voltages.

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ABB versus Allen-Bradley
Assortment overview and width comparison
ABB Allen-Bradley

Thermal overload relays

Type TF and TA 193-T1
Range 2 ranges: 35 types:
TF and TA 193-T1AA16 … DC90
Current range
Trip class 10 and 10A 0.1...200 A 0.1...90 A
Trip class 20 - -
Trip class 30 - -
Max. ambient temperature 60 °C, up to 96 A 60 °C
55 °C, up to 200 A
Separate stop/reset function Yes, up to 96 A Yes
Sealable protective cover Yes, up to 96 A No

ABB Allen-Bradley

Electronic overload relays

Type EF and E EC1 ..EC5
Range 2 ranges: 5 types:
EF and E EC1 … EC5
Current range
Trip class 10 0.1...1250 A 0.4...5000 A
Trip class 20 0.1...1250 A 0.4...5000 A
Trip class 30 0.1...1250 A 0.4...5000 A
Classes 10, 20 or 30 selectable Yes Yes
Max. ambient temperature 70 °C 55 °C
Separate stop/reset function Yes Yes
Sealable protective cover Yes, up to 96 A Yes

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ABB versus Allen-Bradley

Allen-Bradley
Access global support

ABB Allen-Bradley
AF range 100-C, 100-D, 100-G range

Network presence and approvals

ABB global distributor network Yes Yes
Service support over 100 countries Yes No
Meeting all major international standards Yes Yes
Meeting major national standards Yes Yes

A single contactor to fit all standard networks (1)

AF09 … AF2650 Yes 100-C9 … C97 No
100-D115 … D860 No
100-G550 … G1200 No
(1) e.g. same coil covering 100…250 V 50/60 Hz.

AC control voltage range

AF09 … AF96 24...500 V 100-C9 … C97 12...600 V
AF116 … AF205 100-D115 … D180 24...600 V
AF265 … AF370 100-D210 … D300 24...500 V
AF400 … AF1250 48...500 V 100-D420 … D860 100...500 V
AF1350 ... AF2650 100...250 V 100-G550 … G1200 110...480 V

DC control voltage range

AF09(Z) … AF16(Z) 12...500 V 100-C9 … C97 9...250 V
AF26(Z) … AF38(Z)
AF40 … AF96 24...500 V
AF116 … AF370 24...500 V 100-D115 … D300 24...255 V
AF400 ... AF1250 48...500 V 100-D420 … D860 110...255 V
100-G550 … G860 100...400 V
AF1350 ... AF2650 100...250 V 100-G1000 … G1200 110...220 V

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ABB versus Allen-Bradley
Simplify design

ABB Allen-Bradley
AF range 100-C, 100-D, 100-G range

Reduced coil consumption, AC control voltage

Type Pull-in Holding Pull-in Holding Type
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 60 Hz (1) 60 Hz (1)
VA VA VA VA
AF09 … AF38 50 2.2 75 9.5 100-C9 … C16
105 12.3 100-C23 … C37
AF40 … AF65 25 4 135 13.3 100-C43
AF80 … AF96 40 4 235 19.6 100-C60 … C72
240 9 100-C97
AF116 … AF146 130 6 240 6 100-D115 … D300
AF190 … AF205 220 7
AF265 … AF370 385 17.5
AF400 … AF460 955 12 270 7 100-D420
AF580 … AF1250 880 12 1720 30 100-D630 … D820
800…950 9…11 100-G550
1350…1600 21…25 100-G700 … G860
2400 70 100-G1000 ... G1200
AF1350 … AF2650 2450 48
(1) For 50 Hz, it is not the same values but result is comparable.

Reduced coil consumption, DC control voltage

Type (1) Pull-in Holding Pull-in Holding Type
W W W W
AF09 ... AF38 (1) 12 (1) 1.7 7.7...14 1.7...6.3 100-C09 ... C16
10...14 1.7...7.5 100-C23 ... C37
AF40 ... AF65 25 2 11...18 2.5...8 100-C43
AF80 ... AF96 40 2 200 4 100-C60 ... C72
325 5 100-C97
AF116 ... AF146 135 3 265 6 100-D115 ... D300
AF190 ... AF205 190 2.5
AF265 ... AF370 410 4.5
AF400 ... AF460 895 5 340 7 100-D420
AF580 ... AF1250 880 5 1980 30 100-D630 ... D820
700...850 8...10 100-G550
1300...1550 18...22 100-G700 ... G860
AF1350 ... AF2650 2290 20.5 2100 60 100-G1000 ... G1200
Note: AF..Z is the preferred coil for DC.
(1) Inrush at closing but overall consumption is much less with AF..Z.

Reduced width (see section assortment overview)

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Allen-Bradley
Simplify design

ABB Allen-Bradley
AF range 100-C, 100-D, 100-G range

Free and flexible auxiliary contacts

Type AF09 … AF38 100-C09 … C37
Built-in contacts 1 N.O. or 1 N.C. 1 N.O. or 1 N.C.
for AF09 ... AF16 up to 7.5 kW
1-pole front-mounted block Yes, up to 4 No
4-pole front-mounted block Yes Yes
2-pole front-mounted block Yes Yes
2-pole side-mounted block Yes, up to 2 Yes
Coil terminals Top, bottom or front Front
Electrical + Yes Only mechanical
mechanical interlock

Type AF40 … AF96 100-C43 … C97

1 N.O. + 1 N.C. side mounted Yes No
1-pole front-mounted block Yes, up to 4 No
4-pole front-mounted block Yes Yes
2-pole front-mounted block No Yes
2-pole side-mounted block Yes, up to 2 Yes
Coil terminals Top, bottom or front Front
Electrical + No No
mechanical interlock
Mechanical interlock Yes Yes

Type AF116 … AF750 100-D115 … D860

1 N.O. + 1 N.C. side mounted Yes Yes
1-pole front-mounted block No No
4-pole front-mounted block No No
2-pole front-mounted block No No
2-pole side block Yes, up to 2 Yes, up to 2
Coil terminals Front Back
Electrical + No Yes
mechanical interlock
Mechanical interlock Yes Yes

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ABB versus Allen-Bradley

Allen-Bradley
Simplify design

ABB Allen-Bradley
AF range 100-C, 100-D, 100-G range

Free and flexible auxiliary contacts

Type AF1250 … AF2650 100-G550 … G1200
1 N.O. + 1 N.C. side mounted No Yes, 2 N.O. + 2 N.C.
1-pole front-mounted block No No
4-pole block No No
2-pole block No No
2-pole side block Yes, up to 2 Yes, up to 2
Coil terminals Front Back
Electrical + No No
mechanical interlock
Mechanical interlock Yes Yes

Direct control by PLC

AF(Z)09 … AF(Z)38 Yes (1) Yes 100-C09 ... C55
AF40 … AF96 RA4 interface relay No 100-C60 ... C97
AF116 … AF370 Yes (2) Yes 100-D115 ... D860
AF400 … AF2650 Yes No 100-G500 ... G1200
(1) Yes with 500 mA 24 V relay output.
(2) With coil codes 33 and 34.

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ABB versus Allen-Bradley
Optimize logistics

ABB Allen-Bradley
AF range 100-C, 100-D, 100-G range

AC and DC control in same product

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No (1) 100-C9 … C97
AF40 … AF96 Yes
AF116 … AF2650 Yes No (1) 100-D115 … D860
No (1) 100-G500 … G1200
(1) Direct control by PLC should look like this.

Reduced number of coils

Type Number of coils Number of coils Type
AC / DC (1) AC DC AC / DC AC DC
AF(Z)09 … AF(Z)38 6 1 1 - 47 36 100-C9 … C97
AF40 … AF96 4 1 -
AF116 … AF1250 4 - - - 33 11 100-D115
- 26 11 100-D140 … D180
- 7 5 100-D210 … D300
- 4 3 100-D420
- 9 3 100-D630 … D860
- 4 4 100-G550 ... G860
AF1350 … AF2650 1 - - - 6 2 100-G1000 … G1200
(1) No need of spare coils with AF.

Built-in surge suppression

AF09 … AF96 Yes No 100-C9 … C97
AF116 … AF205 Yes No 100-D115 … D860
AF265 … AF2650 Yes No 100-G500 … G1200

Up to 4 single pole auxiliary contact blocks

AF09 … AF96 Yes No 100-C9 … C97
AF116 … AF750 No No 100-D115 … D860
AF1250 … AF2650 No No 100-G500 … G1200

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ABB versus Allen-Bradley

Allen-Bradley
Secure uptime

ABB Allen-Bradley
AF range 100-C, 100-D, 100-G range

Secure drop-out zone

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No 100-C9 … C97
AF40 … AF96 100-D115 … D860
AF116 … AF370 100-G550 … G1200
AF400 … AF2650

Voltage dip immunity and voltage sag immunity acc. to SEMI F47
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes (1) No 100-C9 … C97
AF40 … AF96 100-D115 … D860
AF116 … AF370 100-G550 … G1200
AF400 … AF2650
(1) Conditions of use on request.

Built-in surge suppression

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No 100-C9 … C97
AF40 … AF96 100-D115 … D860
AF116 … AF370 100-G550 … G1200
AF400 … AF1250
AF1350 … AF2650

Mechanically linked contacts

AF09 … AF2650 Yes Yes 100-C9 … C97
100-D115 … D860
100-G550 … G1200

Mirror contacts
AF09 … AF2650 Yes Yes 100-C9 … C97
100-D115 … D860
100-G550 … G1200

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ABB versus Allen-Bradley
Motor starting solutions in kit form

UL / CSA ratings ABB Allen-Bradley

AF range 100-C, 100-D, 100-G range

Design
One range Yes Yes
for AC and DC control voltage
Same dimensions Yes Yes
for AC and DC control voltage
No additional spacing required Yes, up to 300 hp No
for mechanical interlock

Modules width
AC-3 Width Width
hp (400 V) mm mm
MMS + Contactor
up to 20 hp 45 45 (up to 25 hp)
up to 50 hp 55 55 (up to 40 hp)
up to 60 hp 70 70 (up to 50 hp)
Contactor + TOL
up to 25 hp 45 45
up to 50 hp 55 55 (up to 30 hp)
up to 60 hp 70 72 (up to 75 hp)
up to 100 hp 90 No thermal overload relay
up to 150 hp 105 No thermal overload relay
Contactor + EOL
up to 25 hp 45 45
up to 50 hp 55 55 (up to 30 hp)
up to 60 hp 70 72
up to 100 hp 90 120
up to 150 hp 105 120
up to 300 hp 140 155
up to 400 hp 192 255
up to 600 hp 247 255
up to 900 hp 438 334

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ABB versus Allen-Bradley

Allen-Bradley
Motor starting solutions in kit form

UL / CSA ratings ABB Allen-Bradley

AF range 100-C, 100-D, 100-G range

Ease of use
Direct rail mounting (no need of Yes, up to 25 hp Yes, up to 75 hp
mounting plate)
Main terminals accessible Yes Yes, up to 75 hp
from the front up to 60 hp
Main terminals at the back, Yes No, terminals are always
above 75 hp in the front
Double cage connector 25...100 hp No
for main terminals
Snap-to-connect functions
Electrical + Yes, up to 38 A (1) Unknown
mechanical interlock
Timer TEF4, up to 96 A Unknown
Coil connection terminals Yes, up to 96 A No
Free and flexible aux. contacts Yes, up to 96 A Yes, up to 97 A
Complete range of connection kits
and terminal shrouds
DOL starters with MMS Up to 25 hp Up to 10 hp
Reversing contactors Up to 900 hp and Up to 60 hp and
up to 2700 A general use up to 100 A genral use
Star-delta starters Up to 1050 A Up to 727 A
Standard on-delay timers Yes, up to 1050 A Unknown
for star-delta starting (2)
(1) VEM4 with 50 % wiring cost saving in one click.
(2) No need of special timer with dwelling time.

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ABB versus Eaton
Strong point
AF contactor range is part of
the strong ABB low-voltage
control gear offer.
The new AF contactor range
proposes a harmonized design
from 9...2650 A and the largest
block contactor on the market
The first generation of AF50 ... AF400
was introduced around 1998 as
product complement to A range.
AF400 ... AF1650 was introduced
in year 2000 as the standard large
contactors offer.
After more than 10 years of AF expe-
rience in the field, ABB brings a new
contactor generation, extends the
ratings AF09 ... AF2650 and make
it the preferred standard range for
Europe, North America, Africa and
some countries in Asia.
AF contactors have a coil with wide
control voltage range, suitable for AC
and DC and built-in surge protection.
The new AF09 ... AF300 are intro-
duced with a new generation of mo-
tor protection devices, coordination
tables and a full range of optimized
proposals for motor starting solutions
in kit form.
ABB only offers assembled or
enclosed starters in some countries
when it can be organized locally.
Eaton
Eaton acquired Moeller in 2008
and then in july 2011 became
one company, Eaton Corp.
The Moeller DILM and DILH
ranges of contactors are now
identified as the Eaton XT
range.
XT range are contactors designed for
motor starting with the largest being
the XTCEC16 with a rating of 1200 hp.
 
The XT range is designed for motor
starting from 3 hp up to 1200 hp and
are rated from 20 A up to 2000 A UL
general use.
All contactors from 125 hp and above
has optional electronic coils.
Above 850 hp electronic coils are stan­
dard. However they do not offer a wide
voltage range or AC / DC as standard.
From 400 hp and above Eatons
contactors use vacuum technology.
All below are conventional air-brake
contactors.
From 1400 A UL general use and
above the contactors are basically two
contactors connected in parallel.
As an option Eaton features a wide
voltage coil 110...250 V AC / DC for
125 hp up to 850 hp.
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ABB versus Eaton
Assortment overview and width comparison
ABB Eaton

UL / CSA
ratings

Contactors
Power AF range XT range
3-phase Type General use Width Type General use Width
motor rating rating
rating (1) (1)
hp (480 V) A mm A mm
3 - - - XTCE007 20 45
5 AF09 25 45 XTCE009 20 45
7.5 AF12 28 45 - - -
10 AF16 30 45 XTCE012 20 45
10 AF16 30 45 XTCE015 20 45
10 AF16 30 45 XTCE017 40 45
15 AF26 45 45 XTCE025 40 45
20 AF30 50 45 XTCE032 40 45
25 AF38 50 45 - - -
30 AF40 60 55 XTCE040 63 55
40 AF52 80 55 XTCE050 80 55
50 AF65 90 55 XTCE065 88 55
50 AF65 90 55 XTCE072 88 55
60 AF80 105 70 XTCE080 125 90
60 AF96 115 70 - - -
75 AF116 160 90 XTCE095 125 90
100 AF140 200 90 XTCE115 160 90
100 AF146 200 90 - - -
125 AF190 250 105 XTCE150 180 90
125 AF190 250 105 XTCE170 180 90
125 AF190 250 105 XTCE185 250 140
150 AF205 300 105 XTCE225 250 140
200 AF265 350 140 XTCE250 200 140
250 AF305 400 140 XTCE300 250 140
300 AF370 520 140 XTCE400 450 160
350 AF400 550 186 - - -
400 AF460 650 186 XTCE500 550 160
400 AF460 650 186 XTCE580 630 250
500 AF580 750 210 XTCE650 700 250
600 AF750 900 210 XTCE750 800 250
700 - - - XTCE820 850 250
- AF1250 1210 210 - - -
800 AF1350 1350 438 - - -
850 - - - XTCEC10 1100 250
- - - - XTCEC14 1400 515
900 AF1650 1650 438 - - -
1200 - - - XTCEC16 1600 515
- AF2050 2100 438 XTCEC20 2000 515
- AF2650 2700 438

Weight comparison
Weights are not detailed here but the reduction is significant and even more for DC control voltages.

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ABB versus Eaton
Assortment overview and width comparison
ABB Eaton

IEC
ratings

Eaton
Contactors
Power AF range XT range
AC-3 Type AC-1 (40 °C) Width Type AC-1 (40 °C) Width
kW (400 V) A mm A mm
3 - - - XTCE007 22 45
4 AF09 25 45 XTCE009 22 45
5.5 AF12 28 45 XTCE012 22 45
7.5 AF16 30 45 XTCE015 22 45
7.5 AF16 30 45 XTCE017 40 45
11 AF26 40 45 XTCE025 45 45
15 AF30 50 45 XTCE032 45 45
18.5 AF38 50 45 - - -
18.5 AF40 70 55 XTCE040 60 55
22 AF52 100 55 XTCE050 80 55
30 AF65 105 55 XTCE065 98 55
37 AF80 125 70 XTCE072 98 55
37 AF80 125 70 XTCE080 110 90
45 AF96 130 70 XTCE095 130 90
55 (1) AF116 160 90 XTCE115 160 90
75 (1) AF140 200 90 XTCE150 190 90
75 AF146 225 90 XTCE170 225 90
90 AF190 275 105 XTCE185 337 140
110 AF205 350 105 XTCE225 356 140
132 AF265 400 140 XTCE250 400 140
160 AF305 500 140 XTCE300 430 140
200 AF370 600 140 XTCE400 612 160
200 AF400 600 186 XTCE500 500 160
250 AF460 700 186 - -
315 AF580 800 210 XTCE580 980 250
355 - - - XTCE650 1041 250
400 AF750 1050 210 XTCE750 1102 250
- AF1250 1260 210 - - -
475/450 AF1350 1350 438 XTCE820 1225 250
560 AF1650 1650 438 XTCEC10 1225 250
900 - - - XTCEC14 1714 515
- - - - XTCEC16 2200 515
- AF2050 2050 438 XTCEC20 2450 515
- AF2650 2650 438 - - -
(1) AF09 … AF370: 600 V and AF400 … AF2650: 1000 V.

Weight comparison
Weights are not detailed here but the reduction is significant and even more for DC control voltages.

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Assortment overview and width comparison
ABB Eaton

Thermal overload relays

Type TF and TA ZE, ZB and Z5
Range 2 ranges: 3 ranges:
TF and TA ZE, ZB and Z5
Current range
Trip class 10 and 10A 0.1...200 A Up to 250 A
Trip class 20 - -
Trip class 30 - Up to 630 A
Max. ambient temperature 60 °C, up to 96 A 55 °C
55 °C, up to 200 A
Separate stop/reset function Yes, up to 96 A Yes
Sealable protective cover Yes, up to 96 A Yes (1)
(1) Only for Z5 range.

ABB Eaton

Electronic overload relays

Type EF and E ZEB
Range 2 ranges: 1 range:
EF and E ZEB
Current range
Trip class 10 0.1...1250 A 0.1...1500 A
Trip class 20 0.1...1250 A 0.1...1500 A
Trip class 30 0.1...1250 A 0.1...1500 A
Classes 10, 20 or 30 selectable Yes Yes
Max. ambient temperature 70 °C 60 °C
Separate stop/reset function Yes Yes
Sealable protective cover Yes, up to 96 A Yes

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Access global support

Eaton
ABB Eaton
AF range XT range

Network presence and approvals

ABB global distributor network Yes Yes
Service support over 100 countries Yes Yes
Meeting all major international standards Yes Yes
Meeting major national standards Yes Yes

A single contactor to fit all standard networks (1)

AF09 … AF2650 Yes XTCE07 … EC20 No
(1) e.g. same coil covering 100…250 V 50/60 Hz.

AC control voltage range

AF09 … AF96 24...500 V XTCE007 … E095 12...600 V
AF116 … AF205 XTCE115 ... E225 24...500 V
AF265 … AF370 XTCE250 … E300
AF400 … AF1250 48...500 V XTCE400 … EC10 48...500 V
AF1350 ... AF2650 100...250 V XTCEC14 … EC20 230...250 V

DC control voltage range

AF09(Z) … AF16(Z) 12...500 V XTCE007 … E015 12...220 V
AF26(Z) … AF38(Z) XTCE017 … E32 24...240 V
AF40 … AF370 24...500 V XTCE040 … E300 24...250 V
AF400 ... AF1250 48...500 V XTCE400 … EC10
AF1350 ... AF2650 100...250 V XTCEC14 … EC20 230...250 V

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ABB Eaton
AF range XT range

Reduced coil consumption, AC control voltage

Type Pull-in Holding Pull-in Holding Type
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 60 Hz (1) 60 Hz (1)
VA VA VA VA
AF09 … AF38 50 2.2 30 4.4 XTCE7 … E15
67 8.7 XTCE17 … E32
AF40 … AF65 25 4 178 19 XTCE40 … E72
AF80 … AF96 40 4 345 30 XTCE80 … E95
AF116 … AF146 130 6 170 3.1 XTCE115 … E170
AF190 … AF205 220 7 360 4.3 XTCE185 … E300
AF265 … AF370 385 17.5
AF400 … AF460 955 12 715 4.3 XTCE400 … E500
AF580 … AF1250 880 12 XTCE580 … EC10
AF1350 2450 48 XTCE820
AF1350 … AF2650 2450 48 XTCE16 … EC20
(1) For 50 Hz, it is not the same values but result is comparable.

Reduced coil consumption, DC control voltage

Type (1) Pull-in Holding Pull-in Holding Type
W W W W
AFZ09 … AFZ38 (1) 16 (1) 1.7 3 3 XTCE007 … E012
4.5 4.5 XTCE015
12 0.5 XTCE017 … E032
AF40 … AF96 25…40 2 24 0.5 XTCE040 … E072
90 1.3 XTCE080 … E095
AF116 … AF140 130…210 2.5…3 149 2.1 XTCE115 … E170
AF116 … AF205 130…210 2.5…3 180 2.1 XTCE185 … E225
AF265 … AF1250 360…1012 2.5...7.5 XTCE250 … EC20
AF1350 … AF2650 2290 20.5
Note: AF..Z is the preferred coil for DC.
(1) Inrush at closing but overall consumption is much less with AF..Z.

Reduced width (see section assortment overview)

Direct control by PLC
AF(Z)09 … AF(Z)38 Yes (1) Yes XTCE007 ... EC20
AF40 … AF96 RA4 interface relay
AF116 … AF370 Yes (2)
AF400 … AF2650 Yes
(1) Yes with 500 mA 24 V relay output.
(2) With coil codes 33 and 34.

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Simplify design

Eaton
ABB Eaton
AF range XT range

Free and flexible auxiliary contacts

Type AF09 … AF38 XTCE007 … XTCE32
Built-in contacts (1) 1 N.O. or 1 N.C. 1 N.O. + 1 N.C.
for AF09 ... AF16
1-pole front-mounted block Yes No
4-pole front-mounted block Yes Yes
2-pole front-mounted block Yes Yes
2-pole side-mounted block Yes No
Coil terminals Top, bottom or front Front
Electrical + Yes Only mechanical
mechanical interlock
(1) ABB has a different approach: electrical interlock, CAT-4 and single-pole block available.
Do not see this difference as negative point.

Type AF40 … AF96 XTCE040 … XTCE095

1 N.O. + 1 N.C. Yes Yes
1-pole front-mounted block Yes, up to 6 No
4-pole front-mounted block Yes Yes
2-pole front-mounted block No Yes
2-pole side-mounted block Yes, up to 2 Yes, up to 2
Coil terminals Top, bottom or front Front
Electrical + No No
mechanical interlock
Mechanical interlock No Yes

Type AF116 … AF2650 XTCE115 … XTCEC20

1 N.O. + 1 N.C. Yes Yes, 2 N.O. + 2 N.C. (1)
1-pole front-mounted block No No
4-pole front-mounted block No No (2)
2-pole front-mounted block No No (2)
2-pole side block Yes, up to 2 Yes, up to 2
Coil terminals Front Front
Electrical + No No
mechanical interlock
Mechanical interlock Yes Up to XTCE10
(1) No for DILM115 and 150.
(2) Yes for DILM115 and 150.

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ABB Eaton
AF range XT range

AC and DC control in same product

AF(Z)09 … AF205 Yes No XTCE007 … E225
AF265 … AF2650 Yes Yes XTCE250 … EC20

Reduced number of coils

Type Number of coils Number of coils Type
AC / DC (1) AC DC AC / DC AC DC
AF(Z)09 … AF(Z)38 6 1 1 - 15 5 XTCE007 … E015
AF40 … AF96 4 1 - - 15 4 XTCE017 … E095
AF116 … AF205 4 - - - 6 4 XTCE115 ... E225
AF265 … AF460 4 - - 4 - - XTCE250 … E500
AF580 … AF1250 3 - - XTCE580 … EC10
AF1350 … AF2650 1 - - 1 - - XTCEC14 ... EC20
(1) No need of spare coils with AF.

Built-in surge suppression

AF09 … AF96 Yes - No Yes XTCE007 … E095
AF116 … AF205 Yes - Yes Yes XTCE115 ... E225
AF265 … AF2650 Yes Yes - - XTCE250 … EC20

Up to 4 single pole auxiliary contact blocks

AF09 … AF65 Yes No XTCE007 ... E032
AF80 … AF96 Yes No XTCE040 … E065
AF116 …. AF2650 No No XTCE080 … EC20

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Secure uptime

Eaton
ABB Eaton
AF range XT range

Secure drop-out zone

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No XTCE007 … EC20
AF40 … AF96 information
AF116 … AF370
AF400 … AF2650

Voltage dip immunity and voltage sag immunity acc. to SEMI F47
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes Yes (1) XTCE007 … E225
AF40 … AF96 Yes XTCE250 … EC20
AF116 … AF370
AF400 … AF2650
(1) Only for DC operation.

Built-in surge suppression

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No XTCE007 … E225
AF40 … AF96
AF116 … AF370 Yes (2) XTCE225 … EC20
AF400 … AF1250
AF1350 … AF2650
(2) Contactors from XTCE and larger are available with electronic coil that includes built in surge supression.

Mechanically linked contacts

AF09 … AF2650 Yes Yes XTCE007 … EC20

Mirror contacts
AF09 … AF2650 Yes Yes XTCE007 … EC20

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UL / CSA ratings ABB Eaton

AF range XT range

Design
One range Yes Yes
for AC and DC control voltage
Same dimensions Yes Yes
for AC and DC control voltage
No additional spacing required Yes, up to 300 hp Yes, up to 125 hp
for mechanical interlock

Modules width
AC-3 Width Width
hp (400 V) mm mm
MMS + Contactor
up to 20 hp 45 45
up to 50 hp 55 55 (up to 40 hp)
up to 60 hp 70 No
Contactor + TOL
up to 25 hp 45 45 (up to 20 hp)
up to 50 hp 55 55
up to 60 hp 70 90
up to 100 hp 90 90 (up to 125 hp)
up to 150 hp 105 140
Contactor + EOL
up to 25 hp 45 45 (up to 20 hp)
up to 50 hp 55 55
up to 60 hp 70 110
up to 100 hp 90 110
up to 150 hp 105 140
up to 300 hp 140 160
up to 400 hp 192 160
up to 600 hp 247 250 (up to 850 hp)
up to 900 hp 438 515 (up to 1200 hp)

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Motor starting solutions in kit form

Eaton
UL / CSA ratings ABB Eaton
AF range XT range

Ease of use
Direct rail mounting (no need of Yes, up to 25 hp Yes, up to 50 hp
mounting plate)
Main terminals accessible Yes Yes, up to 125 hp
from the front up to 60 hp
Main terminals at the back, Yes No
above 75 hp
Double cage connector 25...100 hp Unkown
for main terminals
Snap-to-connect functions
Electrical + Yes, up to 38 A (1) Yes
mechanical interlock
Timer TEF4, up to 96 A No
Coil connection terminals Yes, up to 96 A No
Free and flexible aux. contacts Yes, up to 96 A Yes, up to 150 A
Complete range of connection kits
and terminal shrouds
DOL starters with MMS Up to 25 hp Up to 40 hp
Reversing contactors Up to 900 hp and Up to 100 hp and
up to 2700 A general use 180 A general use
Star-delta starters Up to 1050 A Up to 1225 A
Standard on-delay timers Yes, up to 1050 A No
for star-delta starting (2)
(1) VEM4 with 50 % wiring cost saving in one click.
(2) No need of special timer with dwelling time.

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ABB versus Schneider Electric
Strong point
AF contactor range is part of
the strong ABB low-voltage
control gear offer.
The new AF contactor range
proposes a harmonized design
from 9...2650 A and the largest
block contactor on the market
The first generation of AF50 ... AF400
was introduced around 1998 as
product complement to A range.
AF400 ... AF1650 was introduced
in year 2000 as the standard large
contactors offer.
After more than 10 years of AF
experience in the field, ABB brings a
new contactor generation, extends
the ratings from AF09 to AF2650 and
make it the preferred standard range
for Europe, North America, Africa
and some countries in Asia.
AF contactors have a coil with wide
control voltage range, suitable for AC
and DC and built-in surge protection.
The new AF09 ... AF300 are intro-
duced with a new generation of mo-
tor protection devices, coordination
tables and a full range of optimized
proposals for motor starting solutions
in kit form.
ABB only offers assembled or
enclosed starters in some countries
when it can be organized locally.
Schneider Electric
LC1D and LC1F contactor
ranges are part of Schneider
Tesys motor starters offer.
Schneider contactor range
reaches 2100 A but is not con-
tinuous and the larger LC1F
sizes are not really compact
block contactors
The LC1D contactor range intro-
duced around 1997 extends from
D09 up to D150. The LC1F types
of older generation range from
F115 to F800. The two series overlap
between 75 and 100 hp.
Both the LC1D range and LC1F
ranges are of conventional technolo-
gies. They are offered as preferred
ranges for Europe, North America,
Africa and some countries in Asia.
Both LC1D range and LC1F ranges
are duplicated for the different
control networks and for DC control
circuits. Ex: 50 types for 5 hp.
Making starters with LC1D range and
with LC1F range is quite old style
and sometimes complicated. (Ex
making reversing starters). Schnei-
der offers a range of assembled
starters and enclosed starters in the
catalogue.
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ABB Schneider Electric

UL / CSA
ratings

Contactors
Power AF range LC1D and LC1F range
3-phase Type General Width Type General Width
motor use rating use rating
rating (1) (1)
hp (480 V) A mm A mm
5 AF09 25 45 LC1D09 20 45
7.5 AF12 28 45 LC1D12 25 45
10 AF16 30 45 LC1D18 32 45
15 AF26 45 45 LC1D25 40 45
20 AF30 50 45 LC1D32 50 45
- - - - LC1D38 (2) 50 45
25 AF38 50 45 - - -
30 AF40 60 55 LC1D40 60 55
40 AF52 80 55 LC1D50 80 55
50 AF65 90 55 LC1D65 80 55
60 AF80 105 70 LC1D80 125 85
- - - - LC1D95 (2) 125 85
60 AF96 115 70 - - -
75 AF116 160 90 LC1D115 200 120
100 AF140 200 90 LC1D150 200 120
75 AF116 160 90 LC1F115 200 163.5
100 AF140 200 90 LC1F150 250 163.5
100 AF146 200 90 - - -
125 AF190 250 105 LC1F185 275 168.5
- - - - LC1F225 (2) 315 168.5
150 AF205 300 105 LC1F265 350 201.5
200 AF265 350 140 LC1F330 400 213
250 AF305 400 140 LC1F400 500 213
300 AF370 520 140 - - -
350 AF400 550 186 - - -
400 AF460 650 186 LC1F500 700 233
500 AF580 750 210 - - -
600 AF750 900 210 LC1F630 1000 309
- - - - LC1F780 (2) 1600 702
- AF1250 1210 210 - - -
800 AF1350 1350 438 LC1F800 1000 309
- - - - LC1F1250 (3) - 309
- - - - LC1F1400 (3) - 438
900 AF1650 1650 438 - - -
1200 - - - LC1F1700 (3) - 438
- AF2050 2100 438 - - -
- - - - LC1F2100 (3) - 438
- AF2650 2700 438 - - -
(1) AF09 … AF370: 600 V and AF400 … AF2650: 1000 V.
(2) No hp rating available.
(3) No UL data available.
Weight comparison
Weights are not detailed here but the reduction is significant and even more for DC control voltages.

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Assortment overview and width comparison
ABB Schneider Electric

IEC
ratings

Contactors
Power AF range LC1D and LC1F range
AC-3 Type AC-1 (1) Width Type AC-1 (1) Width
kW (400 V) A mm A mm
4 AF09 25 45 LC1D09 25 45
5.5 AF12 28 45 LC1D12 25 45
7.5 AF16 30 45 LC1D18 32 45

Schneider Electric
11 AF26 40 45 LC1D25 40 45
15 AF30 42 45 LC1D32 50 45
18.5 AF38 42 45 LC1D38 50 45
18.5 AF40 60 55 LC1D40 60 55
22 AF52 80 55 LC1D50 80 55
30 AF65 90 55 LC1D65 80 55
37 AF80 100 70 LC1D80 125 85
45 AF96 105 70 LC1D95 125 85
55 (2) AF116 145 90 LC1D115 200 120
75 (2) AF140 175 90 LC1D150 200 120
55 (2) AF116 160 90 LC1F115 200 163.5
75 (2) AF140 200 90 LC1F150 250 163.5
75 AF146 225 90 -
90 AF190 275 105 LC1F185 275 168.5
110 AF205 350 105 LC1F225 315 168.5
132 AF265 400 140 LC1F265 350 201.5
160 AF305 500 140 LC1F330 400 213
200 AF370 600 140 LC1F400 500 213
200 AF400 600 186 - - -
250 AF460 700 186 LC1F500 700 233
315/335 AF580 800 210 LC1F630 1000 309
400 AF750 1050 210 LC1F780 (3) 1600 702
450 - - - LC1F800 1000 309
- AF1250 1260 210 - - -
475 (4) AF1350 1350 438 LC1F1250 1250 309
- - - LC1F1400 1400 438
560 (4) AF1650 1650 438 LC1F1700 1700 438
- AF2050 2050 438 LC1F2100 2100 438
- AF2650 2650 438 - - -
(1) 60 °C up to LC1D150 and AF96. 40 °C from LC1F115 and AF116.
(2) Overlapping between LC1D115, LC1D150 and LC1F115, LC1F150.
(3) LC1F780 is a strange contactor obtained by paralleling of 6 poles.
-> high AC-1 rating but very large size and not really comparable with AF750.
(4) No AC-3 ratings for LC1F.
Weight comparison
Weights are not detailed here but the reduction is significant and even more for DC control voltages.

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ABB Schneider Electric

Thermal overload relays

Type TF and TA LR
Range 2 ranges: 3 ranges:
TF and TA LR, LR3, and LR33
Current range
Trip class 10 and 10A 0.1...200 A 0.1...150 A
Trip class 20 - 2.5...80 A
Trip class 30 - -
Max. ambient temperature 60 °C, up to 96 A 60 °C
55 °C, up to 200 A
Separate stop/reset function Yes, up to 96 A Yes
Sealable protective cover Yes, up to 96 A No for LR33

ABB Schneider Electric

Electronic overload relays

Type EF and E LR (1)
Range 2 ranges: 2 ranges: LR9 class 10,
EF and E LR9 class 20
Current range
Trip class 10 0.1...1250 A 30...630 A
Trip class 20 0.1...1250 A for LC1F115...F800
Trip class 30 0.1...1250 A -
Classes 10, 20 or 30 selectable Yes No
Max ambient temperature 70 °C 55 °C
Separate stop/reset function Yes Yes
Sealable protective cover Yes, up to 96 A No
(1) No offer for LC1D09 ... D150.

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Access global support

ABB Schneider Electric

AF range LC1D and LC1F range

Schneider Electric
Network presence and approvals
ABB global distributor network Yes (1) Yes
Service support over 100 countries Yes Yes
Meeting all major international standards Yes Yes
Meeting major national standards Yes Yes
(1) Improved with Thomas and Betts acquisition, but globally Schneider have stronger distributor network.

A single contactor to fit all standard networks (1)

AF09 … AF140 Yes No LC1D09 … D150
AF116 … AF2650 Yes No LC1F115 … F2100
(1) e.g. same coil covering 100…250 V 50/60 Hz.

AC control voltage range

AF09 … AF140 24...500 V 24...500 V LC1D09 … D150
AF116 … AF370 24...440 V LC1F115 … F330
AF400 … AF580 48...500 V 48...440 V LC1F400 … F630
AF750 110...440 V LC1F780
AF1250 110...415 V LC1F800
AF1350 100...250 V 110...600 V LC1F1250
AF1650 110...500 V LC1F1400 … F1700
AF2050 110...440 V LC1F2100
AF2650 - -

DC control voltage range

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) 12...500 V 12...440 V LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF96 20...500 V LC1D40 … D95
AF40 … AF140 5...250 V LC1D115 … D150
AF116 … AF370 24...440 V LC1F115 … F330
AF400 … AF580 24...500 V 48...240 V LC1F400 … F630
AF750 110...240 V LC1F780
AF1250 110...230 V LC1F800
AF1350 100...250 V 48...440 V LC1F1250
AF1650 LC1F1400 … F1700
AF2050 250 V LC1F2100
AF2650 - -

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AF range LC1D and LC1F range

Reduced coil consumption, AC control voltage

Type Pull-in Holding Pull-in Holding Type
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 60 Hz (1) 60 Hz (1)
VA VA VA VA
AF09 … AF38 50 2.2 70 7.5 LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF96 25 4 140…245 13…26 LC1D40 … D95
AF116 … AF140 130…225 4…6 280…350 2…18 LC1D115 … D150
AF116 … AF205 130…225 4…7 560…970 45…66 LC1F115 … F225
AF265 … AF1250 340…985 8.5…17.5 650…2100 10…50 LC1F265 … F800
AF1350 … AF2650 2450 48 1700…2200 22...36 LC1F1250 … F2100
(1) For 50 Hz, it is not the same values but result is comparable.

Reduced coil consumption, DC control voltage

Type (1) Pull-in Holding Pull-in Holding Type
W W W W
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) 12...16 (1) 1.7 5.4 5.4 LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF96 25…40 2 19…22 7.4…22 LC1D40 … D95
AF116 … AF140 130…210 2.5…3 270…365 2.4…5.1 LC1D115 … D150
AF116 … AF205 130…210 2.5…3 560…800 4.5…5 LC1F115 … F225
AF265 … AF1250 360…1012 2.5...7.5 750…1900 5…12 LC1F265 … F800
AF1350 … AF2650 2290 20.5 1600…2100 9…10 LC1F1250 … F2100
Note: AF..Z is the preferred coil for DC.
(1) Inrush at closing but overall consumption is much less with AF..Z.

Reduced width (see section assortment overview)

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Simplify design

ABB Schneider Electric

AF range LC1D and LC1F range

Schneider Electric
Free and flexible auxiliary contacts
Type AF09 … AF38 LC1D09 … D38
Built-in contacts (1) 1 N.O. or 1 N.C. 1 N.O. + 1 N.C.
for AF09 ... AF16
1-pole front-mounted block Yes, up to 4 Yes, up to 2
4-pole front-mounted block Yes Yes
2-pole side-mounted block Yes, up to 2 Yes
Coil terminals Top, bottom or front Only at the front
Electrical + Yes Yes
mechanical interlock
(1) ABB has a different approach: electrical interlock, CAT-4 and single-pole block available.
Do not see this difference as negative point.

Type AF40 … AF96 LC1D40 … D95

1 N.O. + 1 N.C. Yes Yes
1-pole front-mounted block Yes, up to 4 Only up to two for D80 and D95
4-pole front-mounted block Yes Yes
2-pole side-mounted block Yes, up to 2 Yes, max. 1
Coil terminals Top, bottom or front Only at the front
Electrical + No No
mechanical interlock
Mechanical interlock Yes Yes

Direct control by PLC

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes (1) Yes LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF96 RA4 interface relay No (3) LC1D40 … D96
AF116 … AF140 Yes (2) No LC1D115 … D150
AF116 … AF370 Yes (2) No LC1F115 … F400
AF400 … AF2650 Yes No LC1F500 … F2100
(1) Yes with 500 mA 24 V relay output.
(2) With coil codes 33 and 34.
(3) No, only possible with retrofit kit including coil change + interface relay.

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AF range LC1D and LC1F range

AC and DC control in same product

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF96 Yes No LC1D40 … D96
AF116 … AF140 Yes No LC1D115 … D150
AF116 … AF370 Yes No LC1F115 … F400
AF400 … AF2650 Yes No LC1F500 … F2100

Reduced number of coils

Type Number of coils Number of coils Type
AC / DC (1) AC DC AC / DC AC DC
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) 6 1 1 - 13 19 LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF65 4 1 - - 13 11 LC1D40 … D65
AF80 … AF96 - 33 18 LC1D80 … D95
AF116 … AF140 4 - - - 33 9 LC1D115 … D150
AF116 … AF205 4 - - - 30 8 LC1F115 … F225
AF116 … AF305 - 13 8 LC1F265 … F330
AF370 … AF580 - 12 6 LC1F400 … F630
AF750 - 11 5 LC1F780
AF1250 - 10 5 LC1F800
AF1350 1 - - - 10 4 LC1F1250
- - 13 5 LC1F1400
AF1650 - 12 7 LC1F1700
AF2050 - 10 5 LC1F2100
AF2650 - - - -
(1) No need of spare coils with AF.

Built-in surge suppression

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes - No Yes LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF96 Yes - No Yes LC1D40 … D96
AF116 … AF140 Yes - Yes Yes LC1D115 … D150
AF116 … AF370 Yes - No No LC1F115 … F400
AF400 … AF2650 Yes - No No LC1F500 … F2100

Up to 4 single pole auxiliary contact blocks

AF09 … AF65 Yes No LC1D09 … D65
AF80 … AF96 Yes Yes, max. 2 LC1D80 ... D95
AF116 … AF2650 No No LC1D115 … F2100

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Secure uptime

ABB Schneider Electric

AF range LC1D and LC1F range

Schneider Electric
Secure drop-out zone
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF96 LC1D40 … D96
AF116 … AF370 LC1F115 … F400
AF400 … AF2650 LC1F500 … F2100

Voltage dip immunity and voltage sag immunity acc. to SEMI F47
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes (1) No LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF96 LC1D40 … D96
AF116 … AF370 LC1F115 … F400
AF400 … AF2650 LC1F500 … F2100
(1) Conditions of use on request.

Built-in surge suppression

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF96 LC1D40 … D96
AF116 … AF370 LC1F115 … F400
AF400 … AF1250 LC1F500 … F2100
AF1350 … AF2650 -

Mechanically linked contacts

NF(Z) Yes No (1) CAD..3
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF96 LC1D40 … D96
AF116 … AF370 LC1F115 … F400
AF400 … AF2650 LC1F500 … F2100
(1) CADN32 only.

Mirror contacts
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes Yes LC1D09 … D38
AF40 … AF96 LC1D40 … D96
AF116 … AF370 LC1F115 … F400
AF400 … AF1250 LC1F500 … F2100
AF1350 … AF2650 - -

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Motor starting solutions in kit form

UL / CSA ratings ABB Schneider Electric

AF range LC1D and LC1F range

Design
One range Yes No
for AC and DC control voltage
Same dimensions Yes No
for AC and DC control voltage
No additional spacing required Yes, up to 300 hp Yes, up to 20 hp
for mechanical interlock

Modules width
AC-3 Width Width
hp (400 V) mm mm
MMS + Contactor
up to 20 hp 45 45 (up to 25 hp)
up to 50 hp 55 55
up to 60 hp 70 125 (up to 60 hp)
Contactor + TOL
up to 25 hp 45 45
up to 50 hp 55 55
up to 60 hp 70 85
up to 100 hp 90 120
up to 150 hp 105 168.5
Contactor + EOL
up to 25 hp 45 No electronic overload relay
up to 60 hp 70 No electronic overload relay
up to 100 hp 90 No electronic overload relay
up to 150 hp 105 120 mm
up to 300 hp 140 120 mm
up to 400 hp 192 233 mm
up to 600 hp 247 702 mm
up to 900 hp 438 No electronic overload relay

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Motor starting solutions in kit form

UL / CSA ratings ABB Schneider Electric

AF range LC1D and LC1F range

Schneider Electric
Ease of use
Direct rail mounting (no need of Yes, up to 25 hp Yes, up to 20 hp
mounting plate)
Main terminals accessible Yes Yes, up to 900 hp
from the front up to 60 hp
Main terminals at the back, Yes No
above 75 hp
Double cage connector 25...100 hp No
for main terminals
Snap-to-connect functions
Electrical + Yes, up to 38 A (1) No
mechanical interlock
Timer TEF4, up to 96 A Yes, LA4 DT up to 95 A
Coil connection terminals Yes, up to 96 A No
Free and flexible aux. contacts Yes, up to 96 A (2)
Complete range of connection kits
and terminal shrouds
DOL starters with MMS Up to 25 hp Up to 50 hp
Reversing contactors Up to 900 hp and Old style cables and bars
up to 2700 A General use
Star-delta starters Up to 1050 A Old style cables and bars
Standard on-delay timers Yes, up to 1050 A No
for star-delta starting (3)
(1) VEM4 with 50 % wiring cost saving in one click.
(2) Max. 2 single pole contacts but 1 N.O. + 1 N.C. built-in.
(3) No need of special timer with dwelling time.

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ABB versus Siemens
Strong point
AF contactor range is part of
the strong ABB low-voltage
control gear offer.
The new AF contactor range
proposes a harmonized design
from 9...2650 A and the largest
block contactor on the market
The first generation of AF50 ... AF400
was introduced around 1998 as
product complement to A range.
AF400 ... AF1650 was introduced
in year 2000 as the standard large
contactors offer.
After more than 10 years of AF expe-
rience in the field, ABB brings a new
contactor generation, extends the
ratings AF09 ... AF2650 and make
it the preferred standard range for
Europe, North America, Africa and
some countries in Asia.
AF contactors have a coil with wide
control voltage range, suitable for AC
and DC and built-in surge protection.
The new AF09 ... AF300 are intro-
duced with a new generation of mo-
tor protection devices, coordination
tables and a full range of optimized
proposals for motor starting solutions
in kit form.
ABB only offers assembled or
enclosed starters in some countries
when it can be organized locally.
Siemens contactor range is
part of Siemens low voltage
products, one of the Siemens
group activities.
Siemens contactor range
reaches 910 A and is not con-
tinuous.
The previous generation of Siemens
contactors mainly 3RT10 series was
introduced in the late 80's. A second
generation of products 3RT10 was
introduced in the late 90's.
Siemens
After more than 10 years, Siemens
has introduced 3RT20 but only up to
25 hp.
Siemens standard contactor range
is of a conventional coil technology
except for the two contactors 3TF..
Siemens contactors are offered with
a range of manual motor starters
and overload relays. Their starting
solution offer above 25 hp is not so
modern. There is a separate catalog
for assembled starters.
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ABB versus Siemens
Assortment overview and width comparison
ABB Siemens

UL / CSA
ratings

Contactors
Power AF range 3RT and 3TF range
3-phase Type General use Width Type General use Width
motor rating (1) rating (1)
rating
hp (480 V) A mm A mm
5 AF09 25 45 3RT2023 35 45
7.5 AF12 28 45 3RT2024 35 45
10 AF16 30 45 3RT2025 35 45
15 AF26 45 45 3RT2026 35 45
20 AF30 50 45 3RT2027 42 45
25 AF38 50 45 3RT2028 42 45
30 AF40 60 55 3RT1035 60 55
40 AF52 80 55 3RT1036 55 55
50 AF65 90 55 3RT1044 100 70
60 AF80 105 70 3RT1045 105 70
60 AF96 115 70 - - -
70 - - - 3RT1046 105 70
75 AF116 160 90 - - -
100 AF140 200 90 3RT1054 140 120
100 AF146 200 90 - - -
125 AF190 250 105 3RT1055 195 120
150 - - - 3RT1056 195 120
150 AF205 300 105 3RT1064 250 145
200 AF265 350 140 3RT1065 330 145
250 AF305 400 140 3RT1066 330 145
300 AF370 520 140 3RT1075 400 160
350 AF400 550 186 - - -
400 AF460 650 186 3RT1076 540 160
500 AF580 750 210 - - -
530 - - - 3TF6844 630 230
600 AF750 900 210 - - -
700 - - - 3TF6944 820 230
- AF1250 (2) 1210 210 - -
800 AF1350 1350 438 - -
900 AF1650 1650 438 - -
- AF2050 (2) 2100 438 - -
- AF2650 (2) 2700 438 - -
(1) AF09 … AF370: 600 V and AF400 … AF2650: 1000 V.
(2) No hp rating available.

Weight comparison
Weights are not detailed here but the reduction is significant and even more for DC control voltages.

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ABB versus Siemens
Assortment overview and width comparison
ABB Siemens

IEC
ratings

Contactors
Power AF range 3RT and 3TF range
AC-3 Type AC-1 (40 °C) Width Type AC-1 (40 °C) Width
kW (400 V) A mm A mm
4 AF09 25 45 3RT2023 40 45
5.5 AF12 28 45 3RT2024 40 45
7.5 AF16 30 45 3RT2025 40 45
11 AF26 40 45 3RT2026 40 45
15 AF30 50 45 3RT2027 50 45
18.5 AF38 50 45 3RT2028 50 45
18.5 AF40 70 55 3RT1035 60 55
22 AF52 100 55 3RT1036 60 55
30 AF65 105 55 3RT1044 100 70
37 AF80 125 70 3RT1045 120 70
45 AF96 130 70 3RT1046 120 70
55 AF116 160 90 3RT1054 160 120
75 AF140 200 90 3RT1055 185 120
75 AF146 225 90 - - -
Siemens

90 AF190 275 105 3RT1056 215 120

110 AF205 350 105 3RT1064 275 145
132 AF265 400 140 3RT1065 330 145
160 AF305 500 140 3RT1066 330 145
200 AF370 600 140 3RT1075 430 160
200 AF400 600 186 - - -
250 AF460 700 186 3RT1076 610 160
315/335 AF580 800 210 3TF6844 700 230
400/450 AF750 1050 210 3TF6944 910 230
- AF1250 1260 210 - - -
450 AF1350 1350 438 - - -
560 AF1650 1650 438 - - -
- AF2050 2050 438 - - -
- AF2650 2650 438 - - -

Weight comparison
Weights are not detailed here but the reduction is significant and even more for DC control voltages.

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ABB versus Siemens
Assortment overview and width comparison
ABB Siemens

Thermal overload relays

Type TF and TA 3RB2 and 3RU1
Range 2 ranges: 2 ranges:
TF and TA 3RB2 and 3RU1
Current range
Trip class 10 and 10A 0.1...200 A 0.11...100 A
Trip class 20 - -
Trip class 30 - -
Max. ambient temperature 60 °C, up to 96 A 60 °C, up to 100 A
55 °C, up to 200 A -
Separate stop/reset function Yes, up to 96 A Yes, up to 100 A
Sealable protective cover Yes, up to 96 A Only for 55...80 A

ABB Siemens

Electronic overload relays

Type EF and E 3RB3 and 3RB2
Range 2 ranges: 2 ranges:
EF and E 3RB3 and 3RB2
Current range
Trip class 5 - 0.1...630 A
Trip class 10 0.1...1250 A 0.1...630 A
Trip class 20 0.1...1250 A 0.1...630 A
Trip class 30 0.1...1250 A 0.1...630 A
Classes 10, 20 or 30 selectable Yes Yes
Max. ambient temperature 70 °C 60 °C
Separate stop/reset function Yes No (1)
Sealable protective cover Yes, up to 96 A No
(1) Only test function available.

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ABB versus Siemens
Access global support

ABB Siemens
AF range 3RT and 3TF range

Network presence and approvals

ABB global distributor network Yes (1) Yes
Service support over 100 countries Yes Yes
Meeting all major international standards Yes Yes
Meeting major national standards Yes Yes
(1) Varies from country to country but comparable globally.

A single contactor to fit all standard networks (1)

AF09 … AF38 Yes No 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF460 Yes No 3RT1035 … 1076
AF580 … AF2650 Yes No 3TF6844, 3TF6944
Siemens

(1) e.g. same coil covering 100…250 V 50/60 Hz.

AC control voltage range

AF09 … AF38 24...500 V 24...400 V 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF370 24...400 V 3RT1035 … 1075
AF460 48...500 V 3RT1076
AF580 … AF1250 23...600 V 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 … AF2650 100...250 V - -

DC control voltage range

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) 12...500 V 12...230 V 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF370 20...500 V 24...220 V 3RT1035 … 1075
AF400, AF460 24...500 V 3RT1076
AF580 … AF1250 23...600 V 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 … AF2650 100...250 V - -

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ABB versus Siemens
Simplify design

ABB Siemens
AF range 3RT and 3TF range

Reduced coil consumption, AC control voltage

Type Pull-in Holding Pull-in Holding Type
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 60 Hz (1) 60 Hz (1)
VA VA VA VA
AF09 … AF38 50 2.2 68...81 7.6…9.8 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF96 25 4 145...298 11.6...27 3RT1035 ... 1046
AF116 … AF205 130…225 4…7 250…700 4.8…7.6 3RT1054 ... 1075
AF265 … AF370 340…475 8.5…17.5 490 5.6 3RT1065 ... 1075
AF400, AF460 900…950 12 700 7.6 3RT1076
AF580 … AF1250 780…985 12 600…1850 12…50 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 … AF2650 2450 48 - - -
(1) for 50/60 Hz, standard coils for Siemens.

Reduced coil consumption, DC control voltage

Type (1) Pull-in Holding Pull-in Holding Type
W W W W
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) 12...16 1.7 5.9 5.9 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF96 25…40 2 13.3….15 13.3…15 3RT1035 ... 1046
AF116 … AF205 130…210 2.5…3 300…650 4.3…7.4 3RT1054 ... 1075
AF265 … AF370 360…410 2.5…4.5 540…920 6.1…10 3RT1065 ... 1075
AF400, AF460 885…1150 5…7.5 770…920 8.5…10 3RT1076
AF580 … AF1250 785…1020 5…7.5 960…1010 20.6…28 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 … AF2650 2290 20.5 - - -
Note: AF..Z is the preferred coil for DC.
(1) Inrush at closing but overall consumption is much less with AF..Z.

Reduced width (see section assortment overview)

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ABB versus Siemens
Simplify design

ABB Siemens
AF range 3RT and 3TF range

Free and flexible auxiliary contacts

Type AF09 … AF38 3RT2023 … 2028
Built-in contacts (1) 1 N.O. or 1 N.C. 1 N.O. + 1 N.C.
for AF09 ... AF16 up to 25 hp
1-pole front-mounted block Yes, up to 4 Yes, up to 1
4-pole front-mounted block Yes Yes
2-pole side-mounted block Yes, up to 2 No, only 1-pole
Coil terminals Top, bottom or front Only at the front
Electrical + Yes No, only mechanical
mechanical interlock
(1) ABB has a different approach: electrical interlock, CAT-4 and single-pole block available.
Do not see this difference as negative point.
Siemens

Type AF40 … AF96 3RT1035 … 1046

1 N.O. + 1 N.C. aux contact Yes Yes, up to 60 hp
1-pole front-mounted block Yes, up to 4 Yes, up to 4
4-pole front-mounted block Yes Yes
2-pole side-mounted block Yes, up to 2 Yes
Coil terminals Top, bottom or front 2 at the top, 2 at the bottom,
not at the front
Electrical + No No
mechanical interlock
Mechanical interlock Yes Yes

Direct control by PLC

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes (1) Yes (3) 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF96 RA4 interface relay Interface relay 3RT1035 ... 1046
AF116 … AF460 Yes (2) No 3RT1054 … 1076
AF580 … AF2650 Yes Interface relay 3TF6844, 3TF6944
(1) Yes with 500 mA 24 V relay output.
(2) With coil codes 33 and 34.
(3) Yes, with DC coil or interface relay.

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ABB versus Siemens
Optimize logistics

ABB Siemens
AF range 3RT and 3TF range

AC and DC control in same product

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF370 3RT1035 … 1075
AF400, AF460 3RT1076
AF580 … AF1250 Yes 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 … AF2650 - -

Reduced number of coils

Type Number of coils Number of coils Type
AC / DC (1) AC DC AC / DC AC DC
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) 6 1 1 - 18 8 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF96 4 1 - - 18 8 3RT1035 … 1046
AF116 … AF370 4 - - - 18 8 3RT1054 … 1075
AF400, AF460 4 - - - 18 8 3RT1076
AF580 … AF1250 4 - - 13 - - 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 … AF2650 1 - - - - - -
(1) No need of spare coils with AF.

Built-in surge suppression

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF460 3RT1035 … 1076
AF580 … AF1250 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 … AF2650 - -

Up to 4 single pole auxiliary contact blocks

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No (1) 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF96 Yes Yes 3RT1035 … 1046
AF116 … AF460 No Yes 3RT1054 … 1076
AF580 … AF1250 No No 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 … AF2650 No - -
(1) Max. 1 single pole front-mounted block.

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ABB versus Siemens
Secure uptime

ABB Siemens
AF range 3RT and 3TF range

Secure drop-out zone

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF96 3RT1035 … 1046
AF116 … AF460 3RT1054 … 1076
AF580 … AF1250 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 ... AF2650 - -

Voltage dip immunity and voltage sag immunity acc. to SEMI F47
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No (1) 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF96 3RT1035 … 1046
AF116 … AF460 3RT1054 … 1076
AF580 … AF1250 3TF6844, 3TF6944
Siemens

AF1350 ... AF2650 - -

(1) AF standard product, Siemens has a dedicated range.

Built-in surge suppression

AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes No 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF96 3RT1035 … 1046
AF116 … AF460 3RT1054 … 1076
AF580 … AF1250 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 ... AF2650 - -

Mechanically linked contacts

NF(Z) Yes Yes 3RT20..
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF96 3RT1035 … 1046
AF116 … AF460 3RT1054 … 1076
AF580 … AF1250 Not documented 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 ... AF2650 - -

Mirror contacts
AF09(Z) … AF38(Z) Yes Yes 3RT2023 … 2028
AF40 … AF96 3RT1035 … 1046
AF116 … AF460 3RT1054 … 1076
AF580 … AF1250 3TF6844, 3TF6944
AF1350 ... AF2650 - -

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ABB versus Siemens
Motor starting solutions in kit form

UL / CSA ratings ABB Siemens

AF range 3RT and 3TF range

Design
One range Yes No
for AC and DC control voltage
Same dimensions Yes No
for AC and DC control voltage
No additional spacing required Yes, up to 300 hp Yes, up to 25 hp
for mechanical interlock

Modules width
AC-3 Width Width
hp (400 V) mm mm
MMS + Contactor
up to 20 hp 45 45 (up to 25 hp)
up to 50 hp 55 55 (up to 40 hp)
up to 60 hp 70 70
Contactor + TOL
up to 25 hp 45 45
up to 50 hp 55 55 (up to 40 hp)
up to 60 hp 70 70
up to 100 hp 90 -
up to 150 hp 105 -
Contactor + EOL
up to 25 hp 45 45
up to 50 hp 55 55 (up to 40 hp)
up to 60 hp 70 70
up to 100 hp 90 No, 120
up to 150 hp 105 No, 120 (up to 125 hp)
then 145
up to 300 hp 140 No, 145 (up to 250 hp)
then 160
up to 400 hp 192 160
up to 600 hp 247 230
up to 900 hp 438 -

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ABB versus Siemens
Motor starting solutions in kit form

UL / CSA ratings ABB Siemens

AF range 3RT and 3TF range

Ease of use
Direct rail mounting (no need of Yes, up to 25 hp Yes, up to 25 hp
mounting plate)
Main terminals accessible Yes Yes, up to 700 hp
from the front up to 60 hp
Main terminals at the back, Yes No, coil behind main
above 75 hp terminals
Double cage connector 25...100 hp 25...70 hp
for main terminals
Snap-to-connect functions
Electrical + Yes, up to 38 A (1) No
mechanical interlock
Siemens

Timer TEF4, up to 96 A Yes

Coil connection terminals Yes, up to 96 A No
Free and flexible aux. contacts Yes, up to 96 A Yes, up to 250 hp
Complete range of connection kits
and terminal shrouds
DOL starters with MMS Up to 25 hp Up to 125 hp
Reversing contactors Up to 900 hp and Up to 125 hp
up to 2700 A General use
Star-delta starters Up to 1050 A Up to 125 hp
Standard on-delay timers Yes, up to 1050 A No
for star-delta starting (2)
(1) VEM4 with 50 % wiring cost saving in one click.
(2) No need of special timer with dwelling time.

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AF 3-pole contactor range is complete
This makes the latest technology our standard
Contactors
3-phase motor
rating
General use
rating
SCPD
MCCB
ACB / MCCB
MMS
Overload relays
Thermal
Electronic
Motor control Power distribution
More than 100 years of experience
With more than 100 years of experi-
ence designing motor control and
protection devices in France, Germany
and Sweden, and more than 10 years
of experience with AF technology, ABB
has worked in close collaboration with
major players and many segments in
order to assure that this new Control
gear offer meet their requirements.
ABB delivers efficient and performing
solutions for its clients.
More than just new ratings
Introducing AF40 … AF370 and
AF2650 with a full range of overload
relays and accessories is more than
bringing new product sizes.
–– It makes AF contactor range complete
from AF09 ... AF2650, the largest
block contactor range in the world
–– It offers the latest technology in
power switching and motor control
as global standard
–– It provides innovative and unique
values for our customers.
54 | ABB AF contactor range
5 hp 900 hp
25 A 2700 A
5 hp 900 hp
25 A 2700 A
0.1 A 100 A
0.1 A 200 A
0.1 A 1250 A
More than motor protection and control
Now extended to AF2650, the contac-
tor range combines with ABB Circuit
breakers and provides power distribu-
tion solution up to 2700 A general use.
For motor protection and control, the
AF contactor range is completed with
–– Manual motor starters up to 100 A
–– Thermal overload relays class 10,
up to 200 A
–– Electronic overload relays class 10,
20 and 30, up to 1050 A.
More than conventional contactor
Contactors up to AF96 have the main
terminals in the front for easy access.
Contactors AF116 ... AF2650 have the
main terminal in the back for easy con-
nection of bars.
The AF electronic coil control technol-
ogy proves to provide new value for
our customers.
–– Access global support
–– Optimize logistics
–– Simplify design
–– Secure uptime.
AF is part of ABB full offer
In motor control and power switching
Part of a complete low voltage
products and systems offer
The AF contactor range is part of ABB
low voltage products offer that includes
contactors, manual motor starters,
circuit breakers & fuse switches, arc
guard systems, safety products, pilot
devices, soft starters, etc.
Motor control and power switching
in many applications
Designed for harsh utilization condi-
tions, AF contactors meets the require-
ments for a large scope of applications
such as HVAC, machinery, machine
tools, critical power, wind, solar, water
and wastewater, rail (fixed installations)
or marine, …
Completed with contactors for
specific applications
In addition to the standard 3-pole
contactor range, ABB offer a choice of
contactors for specific applications
–– B6 and B7 mini contactors up to 12 A
–– AS compact contactors up to 16 A
–– AF and EH 4-pole contactors up to
1000 A
–– UA and UA..RA contactors for ca-
pacitor switching
–– New AF..ZB contactors and TAE
contactors for railways in rolling
stock applications
–– AF..S with spring terminals
–– GA and GAF for DC switching
applications
–– R contactors for AC or DC switching
up to 5000 A.
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AF customer values
Acess global support
AF contactors offer global access for your business
The contactor and motor protection
range from ABB is available worldwide
via a global distribution network.
It is compatible with all major national
and international standards
AF coil handles 100 V – 250 V,
AC / DC and is suitable for use in Eu-
rope or Asia as well as North America.
With a conventional technology you
would need to use different contactor
types for different networks, typically.
Simplify design
Designing panels, replacing products or reducing panel size is easy with AF
The new AF contactors are much
smaller in dimensions than previous
generations and fit standard widths
modules like 44 mm up to 20 hp or
90 mm for 100 hp.
Mechanical interlocks take no spacing
between contactors.
For DC control applications the com-
pact size is even more noticeable and
you can pile AF contactors side by side
without coil heat restriction.
56 | ABB AF contactor range
cULus
–– in Europe: 110 V, 127 V, 220 V,
230 V, 240 V 50 Hz
–– in Asia: 110 V, 220 V, 230 V and
240 V 50 Hz and 230 V, 240 V 60 Hz
–– in North America: 120 V 60 Hz,
208 V 60 Hz, 440 V 60 Hz
–– in any country: DC control circuits
between 100 and 250 V DC.
With AF you can simply use the same
contactor.
As coil energy consumption is reduced
by up to 80 %, control transformers
can be smaller.
All the features of the AF technol-
ogy, catalogs, along with dimension
drawings and coordination tables are
available on-line.
Optimize logistics

The AF contactors optimizes your logistics

With its contactor and motor protec- This simplifies the customers' logistics
tion range, ABB has managed to and cuts administration costs. It
reduce the number of required types gives access to more applications or
and accessories. business opportunities with reduced
The total number of product variants inventory.
has been reduced by up to 90 % with:
–– one coil for AC and DC
–– 4 coils to cover the entire voltage
range
–– built-in surge protection
–– no need for spare coils.

Secure uptime

The AF contactor secures your uptime.

Continuous current and voltage control
to the AF contactor coil provides
distinct closing without chattering, and
with secure holding.
Voltage sags, voltage dips and surges
from the network pose no threat.
AF contactor coil is surge free. Coil
surges are totally filtered and there is
no clipping voltage as with convention-
al surge protection accessories
(like RT, RC or RV).

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Features and benefits
Contactors
Reliable in all networks
The electronic system within the
AF contactor rectifies the AC or DC
control circuit voltage to a DC control
voltage that is applied on the coil.
The contactor is safely operated in an
always optimized condition making it
virtually noise free.
Wide control voltage range
With conventional contactor technol-
ogy, different contactors were needed
for different network voltages. Thanks
to the wide operating range of the AF
contactor it can operate just as well in
Europe as in Asia or North America.
The core coil of the AF contactor range
covers 100-250 V AC / DC 50/60 Hz.
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Four coils for the entire voltage range
The AF contactor features both AC
and DC support. With the complete
AF contactor range, functionality is
improved. Still, the total number of
product variants compared to a con-
ventional range is reduced by 90 %.
Only four coils are required to cover
24 V AC, 20 V DC - 500 V AC/DC.
Built-in surge suppression
With conventional contactor technol-
ogy it is recommended to use an exter-
nal surge suppressor, an accessory
that could cost as much as half the
contactor itself. With the AF technol-
ogy the surges are handled by the
contactor itself and the surge never
reaches the control circuit. Neither the
surge sup-pressor nor the actual surge
has to be considered anymore. One
less product and one less complication
to worry about.
The AF contactor is compact
The AF contactor is compact in size
and has had its width reduced by up to
30 % thanks to an 80 % reduction of
the coil's energy consumption.
Coil terminal access in the front
The AF contactor has its coil terminals
accessible from the front. The cables
or bars do not have to be discon-
nected in order to perform voltage
measurement or servicing work.
The AF contactor is flexible
AF09 ... AF370 is perfect for motor
starting applications and for solutions
where space is limited. Interlocked
reversing pairs require no spacing
between contactors meaning you can
fit more functionality into cabinets or
other small enclosures.
More functionality without adding
width
The AF116 ... AF2650 can take up
to 2 side mounted auxiliary contact
blocks without adding to its width and
are delivered with 1 N.O. + 1 N.C. as
standard.
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Features and benefits
Contactors

Top-mounted Bottom-mounted

Easy-to-use accessories
Contactors up to 96 A offer free choice
of coil terminal access and can take
side and front mounted auxiliary con-
tact blocks. All the accessories: Coil Additional LDC4 Front-mounted
connection terminals, mechanical and coil terminal block
electrical interlocks and electronic tim-
ers are easily connected through the
snap-to-connect function.

Safe control circuit with:

–– Mirror contact according to
IEC 60947-4-1
–– Mechanically linked contacts
according to IEC 60947-5-1
–– Sealable and transparent protective
covers on AF09 ... AF96 and
overload relays TF/EF.

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Features and benefits
Manual motor starters

One product family up to 32 A in

43 mm width
–– Tripping class 10/10A
–– Phase failure protection
–– Temperature compensation
–– One common range of accessories.

MS116
MS132
–– 15 setting ranges from 0.1 up to 32 A
–– Ics up to 50 kA at 400 V.

TRIP indication
M132:
Lockable handle
without accessory –– 15 setting ranges from 0.1 up to 32 A
Test function –– Ics up to 100 kA at 400 V
Magnetic tripping
–– Clear ON/OFF/TRIP handle position
Current setting
–– Magnetic trip indication (front and
auxiliary trip contact).

Overload relays

TF42 ... TF96 and EF42 ... EF205

Marking
Current
setting
Cover, seal-
able
Reset button
Test / Status
indication
Stop button

Choice of overload relay protection: thermal overload relays or

electronic overload relays
–– Adjustable current setting ranges
–– Phase loss sensitivity
–– Automatic or manual reset, sealable
–– Stop and test function
–– Thermal overload relay class 10, with
separate stop and reset button up
to 96 A
–– Electronic overload relays trip class
10E, 20E, 30E up to 1050 A
–– Temperature compensation:
-- up to +60 °C for thermal overload
relays
-- up to +70 °C for electronic
overload relays.

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Features and benefits
Starting solutions in kit form

ABB offers a large choice of motor starting solutions with

–– Harmonized design & color –– Same dimensions for AC and for DC
–– Compact and modular control
–– Type I and type II coordination –– Reduced number of parts
-- Short-circuit and overload protec- –– No spacing required for mechanical
tion with manual motor starter up interlock
to 100 A and circuit breaker up to –– No need of special timer with dwell-
2700 A ing time to make star-delta starters.
-- Short circuit protection with fuses
and overload protection with
choice of thermal or electronic
overload relays.

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All starters up to 20 hp
–– In 45 mm width module
–– Rail mounting and no need for
mounting plate
–– Easy installation and dismounting of
contactors: no unwiring of manual
motor starters
All starter sizes
–– Complete range of connection kits
and terminal shrouds for direct on-
line starter, reversing starters and
Star-delta starters
–– Unique electrical interlock unit VEM4
with 50 % wiring cost saving in one
click.
–– Optimized design with reduced need
for accessories
–– From 75 hp and up easy mounting
and connection with main terminals
aligned at the panel back.
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