1SBL176561R2200 ABB AF16ZB-22-00-22 – AF16ZB 16A 2NO 2NC AF Series Contactor No Auxiliary Contact
ABB 1SBL176561R2200 AF16ZB-22-00-22 is a railway-qualified 4-pole contactor with 2 NO + 2 NC main contacts, rated up to 30 A AC-1 at 690 V and 7.5 kW at 400 V AC-3, with a 48–130 V AC/DC electronic control coil.
Why Choose the ABB 1SBL176561R2200 AF16ZB Railway Contactor?
The ABB 1SBL176561R2200, model AF16ZB-22-00-22, is a compact and energy-efficient 4-pole AC/DC operated contactor developed for reliable power switching in railway rolling stock and demanding industrial applications. As part of the ABB AF16ZB railway contactor series, it combines two normally open and two normally closed main contacts with electronic coil technology designed to maintain dependable operation across a wide control voltage range.
The AF16ZB range is designed to meet demanding railway rolling stock requirements, including resistance to shock and vibration and enhanced fire and smoke performance for equipment installed in passenger and driver areas. Its compact 45 mm width supports space-efficient side-by-side installation, while the electronic coil interface manages substantial control voltage variations, reduces coil energy consumption and incorporates built-in surge suppression.
With a rated operational current of 30 A at 690 V AC under AC-1 and a motor switching capability of up to 7.5 kW at 400 V AC under AC-3, the AF16ZB-22-00-22 provides flexible switching for railway and industrial electrical systems. Its wide-range electronic coil operates from 48–130 V AC at 50/60 Hz or 48–130 V DC, helping maintain reliable operation where control supplies are subject to significant voltage fluctuations.
Key Advantages
Railway-qualified 4-pole contactor for demanding power switching applications.
2 NO + 2 NC main contact configuration provides flexible four-pole switching.
30 A AC-1 rated operational current at 690 V.
Controls motors up to 7.5 kW at 400 V AC under AC-3.
48–130 V AC/DC wide-range electronic coil accommodates substantial control voltage variations.
Built-in surge suppression and railway-qualified construction support compact, dependable installations.
Key Features
ABB AF16ZB railway contactor series.
4 main poles with 2 NO + 2 NC contact configuration.
30 A rated operational current at 690 V AC under AC-1 at 40 °C.
18 A rated operational current at 380–400 V AC under AC-3 at 60 °C.
7.5 kW motor switching capability at 400 V AC under AC-3.
48–130 V AC 50/60 Hz / 48–130 V DC control voltage.
Electronic coil interface designed to manage substantial control voltage fluctuations.
Built-in surge suppression helps simplify control circuit design.
Shock and vibration resistance suitable for railway rolling stock applications.
Compact 45 mm wide housing with screw terminal connections.
Reliable Power Switching for Railway and Industrial Systems
ABB AF16ZB contactors are engineered for electrical installations where dependable switching must be maintained despite challenging environmental and supply conditions. Their electronic coil interface accommodates substantial control voltage fluctuations while accepting both sinusoidal AC and DC control supplies within the specified voltage range, making them particularly suitable for railway battery and auxiliary electrical systems.
The AF16ZB-22-00-22 combines this flexible 48–130 V AC/DC coil technology with a four-pole 2 NO + 2 NC contact configuration, integrated surge suppression and railway-qualified construction. Its resistance to shock and vibration, broad operating temperature range and enhanced fire and smoke performance make it suitable for electrical equipment installed aboard rolling stock as well as demanding industrial systems.
Typical Applications
Railway rolling stock electrical systems.
Passenger and driver cabin electrical equipment.
Train auxiliary power and control circuits.
Industrial power distribution and switching panels.
Non-inductive and slightly inductive load switching.
OEM machinery and demanding industrial automation systems.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer
ABB
Series
AF16ZB
Model
AF16ZB-22-00-22
Product ID
1SBL176561R2200
EAN / GTIN
3471523124929
Product type
4-pole AC/DC railway contactor
Main contacts
2 NO + 2 NC
Auxiliary contacts fitted
0 NO + 0 NC
Rated motor power (AC-3, 400 V)
7.5 kW
Rated operational current (AC-3, 380–400 V, 60 °C)
18 A
Rated operational current (AC-1, 690 V, 40 °C)
30 A
Rated operational current (AC-1, 690 V, 60 °C)
30 A
Rated operational current (AC-1, 690 V, 70 °C)
26 A
Conventional free-air thermal current
35 A
Rated operational voltage
690 V AC
Rated insulation voltage
690 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage
6 kV
Control voltage
48–130 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz and DC
Coil type
Electronic AC/DC coil
Terminal type
Screw terminals
Protection rating
IP20 main and coil terminals
Maximum operating altitude
3000 m
Ambient operating temperature
-40 to +70 °C
Storage temperature
-60 to +80 °C
Maximum mechanical switching frequency
3600 cycles per hour
Maximum AC-1 electrical switching frequency
600 cycles per hour
Dimensions (H × W × D)
86 × 45 × 77 mm
Weight
approx. 0.31 kg
Railway standards
IEC 60077-1/-2 and applicable EN 50155 requirements
Shock and vibration
IEC 61373 Category 1 Class B
Fire and smoke performance
EN 45545-2 HL2 / HL3 in group mounting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABB 1SBL176561R2200 used for?
The ABB 1SBL176561R2200 is a 4-pole railway contactor designed for switching power circuits, motors and non-inductive or slightly inductive loads in railway rolling stock and demanding industrial applications.
What main contact configuration does the AF16ZB-22-00-22 have?
The AF16ZB-22-00-22 has 2 normally open and 2 normally closed main contacts, providing a flexible four-pole switching configuration.
What control voltage does the ABB AF16ZB-22-00-22 require?
The contactor accepts a wide control voltage range of 48–130 V AC at 50/60 Hz or 48–130 V DC.
What is the AC-1 current rating of the 1SBL176561R2200?
The AF16ZB-22-00-22 has a rated operational current of 30 A at 690 V AC under AC-1 at ambient temperatures up to 60 °C.
Is the AF16ZB-22-00-22 suitable for railway applications?
Yes. The AF16ZB series is designed for railway rolling stock applications, with shock and vibration resistance to IEC 61373 Category 1 Class B and fire and smoke performance meeting EN 45545-2 HL2 and HL3 requirements in group mounting.
Designed for Demanding Railway and Industrial Applications
ABB AF16ZB contactors combine railway-qualified construction, wide-range electronic coil technology and compact four-pole switching to provide dependable control of electrical loads in rolling stock and demanding industrial installations.
Manufacturer
ABB
Series
AF16ZB
Model
AF16ZB-22-00-22
Product ID
1SBL176561R2200
EAN / GTIN
3471523124929
Product type
4-pole AC/DC railway contactor
Main contacts
2 NO + 2 NC
Auxiliary contacts fitted
0 NO + 0 NC
Rated motor power (AC-3, 400 V)
7.5 kW
Rated operational current (AC-3, 380–400 V, 60 °C)
18 A
Rated operational current (AC-1, 690 V, 40 °C)
30 A
Rated operational current (AC-1, 690 V, 60 °C)
30 A
Rated operational current (AC-1, 690 V, 70 °C)
26 A
Conventional free-air thermal current
35 A
Rated operational voltage
690 V AC
Rated insulation voltage
690 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage
6 kV
Control voltage
48–130 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz and DC
Coil type
Electronic AC/DC coil
Terminal type
Screw terminals
Protection rating
IP20 main and coil terminals
Maximum operating altitude
3000 m
Ambient operating temperature
-40 to +70 °C
Storage temperature
-60 to +80 °C
Maximum mechanical switching frequency
3600 cycles per hour
Maximum AC-1 electrical switching frequency
600 cycles per hour
Dimensions (H × W × D)
86 × 45 × 77 mm
Weight
approx. 0.31 kg
Railway standards
IEC 60077-1/-2 and applicable EN 50155 requirements
Shock and vibration
IEC 61373 Category 1 Class B
Fire and smoke performance
EN 45545-2 HL2 / HL3 in group mounting
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