AFS contactors for safety applications

AFS contactors are specifically designed to enhance safety in machine applications. Featuring factory-mounted contact blocks with mechanically linked and mirror contacts, these contactors ensure reliable monitoring and control of circuits. With ABB’s comprehensive safety component range, building protection systems becomes more straightforward and efficient.

Main Benefits:

• Safety Compliance: Meets major safety standards (EN ISO 13849 and EN 62061) for secure machinery and equipment use.

• Guaranteed Status: Factory-mounted auxiliary contact blocks ensure accurate contactor status monitoring.

• Easy Identification: Distinct yellow housing simplifies safety chain recognition.

• Streamlined Safety Calculations: Safety values available in FSDT and Sistema tools for easier safety level assessments.

Main Features:

• High Power Handling:

  • Up to 400 kW at 400 V AC-3

  • Up to 600 hp at 480 V

  • Up to 1050 A at 690 V AC-1

  • Up to 900 A for general use

• Certified Safety Contacts: Mirror and mechanically linked contacts with third-party certification.

• Fast Response: Opening times as low as 20 ms in certain models with PLC interfaces.

• Precision Switching: Low-energy auxiliary contacts with a minimum switching capacity of 12 V, 3 mA (10⁻⁷).

• Built-in Protection: Integrated surge suppression for enhanced safety.