ABB · contactor
AF205-40-11-14 is an ABB contactor with Rated operational voltage <= 690 V AC; Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Mounting 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715). It is used in motor starters, pump control panels, HVAC contactor banks where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Rated operational voltage<= 690 V AC
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
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Mounting35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715)
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Operating temperature-25...+60 °C
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Rated operational voltage |
<= 690 V AC |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui |
690 V (IEC 60947-4-1) |
| Rated impulse withstand Uimp |
6 kV (IEC 60947-4-1) |
| I/O and communication |
| Communication ports |
Modbus, PROFINET, Ethernet |
| Mechanical |
| Mounting |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
-25...+60 °C |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, CSA, CCC |
Values follow the ABB contactor specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| ABB contactor variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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AF205-40-11-14 (this page) |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| AF12-30-10 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| AF12-30-10-13 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| AF38Z-30-00-22 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
All variants share the same contactor footprint and terminal layout; the columns above show where they differ. Selecting a different catalog number changes the electrical interface, not the mounting.
Where it sits in the control system
The AF205-40-11-14 is the device-level element in an ABB contactor installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — <= 690 V AC — and switches or conditions the load within the <= 690 V AC ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in motor starters, pump control panels, HVAC contactor banks, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Before you specify
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Coil supply. Match the coil voltage (stated on the nameplate) to the control circuit; a 24 V DC coil will not pull in on a 230 V AC supply.
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Load rating. Size the contactor to AC-3 duty at the rated current; resistive and motor starts derate differently, so check the utilisation category.
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Auxiliary contacts. Confirm the auxiliary contact arrangement (fitted auxiliary contacts) matches the interlock and status wiring before ordering.
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Mounting. Verify the 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) arrangement fits the existing enclosure cutout.
Technical FAQ
Q.What supply does this device require?
It requires <= 690 V AC. Size the supply source to the same rating shown in the Specifications table.
Q.What are the key electrical ratings?
The confirmed ratings include <= 690 V AC and CE, UL, CSA, CCC marking. Cross-check them against the installed unit's nameplate.
Q.How is this device mounted?
It mounts by 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715). Confirm the cutout or rail before ordering a like-for-like spare.
Q.What is the operating temperature range?
The confirmed operating range is -25...+60 °C. Panels running beyond it need derated sizing.
Q.What replaces a unit that is no longer in production?
For a like-for-like spare, record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate; a current-production equivalent is identified by matching function and ratings.