Why Choose the ABB AFS16-30-22-13 Safety Contactor?
The ABB AFS16-30-22-13, order code 1SBL177082R1322, is a reliable three-pole safety contactor designed for controlling motors and power circuits in machinery safety applications. As part of the specialised ABB AFS safety contactor range, it supports dependable switching and contact-state monitoring within safety-related control systems.
This contactor incorporates a permanently fixed yellow front-mounted auxiliary contact block with mechanically linked and mirror contacts. Its fixed configuration helps protect against accidental removal, incorrect assembly and misuse, while the auxiliary contacts provide dependable feedback to safety relays and safety control systems.
With a rated operational power of 7.5 kW at 400 V AC-3, a rated operational current of 30 A AC-1 and an electronic coil operating from 100–250 V AC at 50 / 60 Hz or 100–250 V DC, the AFS16-30-22-13 is suitable for industrial machinery requiring reliable motor switching across a wide control-voltage range.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed contactor for machinery safety applications.
- 7.5 kW motor rating at 400 V AC-3.
- Wide-range 100–250 V AC / DC electronic coil.
- Fixed 2 NO + 2 NC auxiliary contact block for safety monitoring circuits.
- Mechanically linked and mirror contacts support dependable contact-state feedback.
- Integrated surge suppression helps protect associated control equipment.
Key Features
- ABB AFS safety contactor series.
- Three normally open main poles.
- 7.5 kW rated operational power at 400 V AC-3.
- 30 A AC-1 rated operational current at θ ≤ 40 °C.
- 100–250 V AC 50 / 60 Hz and 100–250 V DC control voltage.
- Fixed yellow front-mounted block with 2 NO + 2 NC auxiliary contacts.
- Electronic coil with built-in surge suppression.
- Screw-terminal connections for secure industrial wiring.
Safety contactors such as the ABB AFS16 provide monitored switching of motors, actuators and other potentially hazardous machine loads. Mechanically linked and mirror auxiliary contacts allow the safety control system to monitor whether the main power contacts have opened as commanded.
The ABB AFS range is designed for use in machinery safety systems developed in accordance with standards including EN ISO 13849 and EN 62061. Its permanently fixed auxiliary contact block, electronic coil and robust construction make the AFS16-30-22-13 suitable for dependable industrial control-panel installations.
Typical Applications
- Emergency-stop switching circuits.
- Safety gates and interlocked machine guards.
- Industrial motor isolation and control.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Packaging and automated production machinery.
- Safety relay and safety controller output circuits.
