Why Choose the ABB AFS265-30-12-11 Safety Contactor?
The ABB AFS265-30-12-11 is a high-performance three-pole safety contactor designed for motor control and power switching in machinery safety applications. As part of the ABB AFS contactor range, it is designed for integration into machine manufacturers’ systems complying with key functional safety standards including EN ISO 13849 and EN 62061.
The AFS265-30-12-11 combines ABB AF electronically controlled coil technology with dedicated features for safety applications. A clearly identifiable yellow low-energy auxiliary contact block provides the status feedback circuits required in machine safety systems, while built-in surge protection provides a compact solution without requiring separate coil surge suppression.
With a rated operational current of 265 A in AC-3 duty, the AFS265-30-12-11 controls motors up to 132 kW at 400 V AC and switches power circuits up to 400 A in AC-1 duty. Its wide control voltage range of 24–60 V AC at 50/60 Hz and 20–60 V DC supports reliable operation across varying control supply conditions.
Key Advantages
- Dedicated contactor for machinery safety applications.
- 265 A AC-3 rated operational current for high-power motor control.
- Controls motors up to 132 kW at 400 V AC.
- Switches power circuits up to 400 A in AC-1 duty.
- Wide 24–60 V AC / 20–60 V DC control voltage range.
- Yellow low-energy auxiliary contact block provides status feedback for machine safety circuits.
Key Features
- ABB AFS safety contactor series.
- 3-pole main contact configuration.
- 265 A AC-3 rated operational current.
- 400 A AC-1 rated operational current.
- 132 kW motor rating at 400 V AC.
- 24–60 V AC control voltage at 50/60 Hz.
- 20–60 V DC control voltage.
- 1 NO + 2 NC auxiliary contacts.
- Built-in surge protection.
Reliable Switching for Machinery Safety Applications
Safety contactors such as the ABB AFS265-30-12-11 provide electrically controlled switching of motors and power circuits while incorporating auxiliary contact arrangements designed to support status feedback within machine safety systems. The three-pole configuration makes the contactor suitable for controlling high-power three-phase loads in industrial machinery.
The AFS range combines dedicated safety application features with ABB AF coil technology. The wide control voltage range manages substantial control voltage variations, while built-in surge protection and expandable auxiliary contact options support compact integration into industrial control and safety systems.
Typical Applications
- Machine safety control systems.
- Safety-related motor switching applications.
- Industrial motor starting and control systems.
- Manufacturing and production machinery.
- Conveyors and material handling equipment.
- Industrial automation and safety control panels.
