Relating the control supply and motor switching duty of ABB AF26-30-00-13 to the actual feeder that will receive the replacement
ABB AF26-30-00-13 is an AF-series contactor with an electronic coil interface. Its control supply and its motor-circuit rating answer different selection questions. A purchasing review should capture both, especially when the existing panel has been modified since its original construction.
Contactor data with its rating conditions
| Selection item | Evidence and confirmation scope |
|---|---|
| Exact type | ABB AF26-30-00-13 |
| ABB product ID | 1SBL237001R1300 |
| Main contacts | 3 normally open main poles; no factory-mounted auxiliary contacts |
| Control voltage | 100–250 V AC, 50/60 Hz, or DC |
| AC-3 motor duty | 26 A at 380/400 V, 60 °C; 11 kW at 400 V |
| Terminals | Screw terminals |
Read the feeder drawing in two passes
First identify the load circuit, including the motor data and switching duty. Then follow the coil command from its supply through the control contacts.
For ABB AF26-30-00-13, these two passes prevent a common purchasing error: matching the motor rating while overlooking a different coil supply. Record the voltage actually available to ABB AF26-30-00-13, including whether the control source is AC or DC, in the technical enquiry.
Contactor reference image for ABB AF26-30-00-13; optional auxiliary blocks are not implied by the photograph.
The auxiliary circuit deserves its own line item
- The catalog configuration has no mounted auxiliary contacts.
- If the installed feeder uses an auxiliary for indication, sealing or an interlock, list that accessory by its own reference.
- A photograph of ABB AF26-30-00-13 with an add-on block should not be interpreted as the standard supply scope.
- Check the required contact arrangement and approved accessory fit before treating a quotation as a complete replacement package.
Motor current is tied to utilization duty
The stated AC-3 values are relevant to the operating conditions shown in the table. They should not be transferred to another duty category or a different voltage without checking the applicable rating. For ABB AF26-30-00-13, record the load type and operating pattern rather than relying on the motor power label alone. Frequent switching, unusual loads or a changed cabinet environment can justify a fresh engineering selection review.
Panel space includes the outgoing conductors
Compare the installed mounting and conductor approach with the replacement drawing. Terminal access, bending space and adjacent components matter when fitting ABB AF26-30-00-13 into a populated feeder.
Preserve the drawing references used for that comparison. Cable size and terminal tightening requirements should come from the relevant installation documentation, not from the appearance of the contactor or an assumed rating for a neighboring AF model.
Compare the whole starter combination
An AF26 contactor and its protective devices form part of a coordinated starter arrangement. Before accepting an alternative to ABB AF26-30-00-13, check the relevant combination data and accessories for the actual circuit. A larger contactor is not automatically a complete substitute. Keep the exact request for ABB AF26-30-00-13 in the order while documenting any proposed alternative as a separate engineering decision.
Evidence for receiving and maintenance
Ask for a readable type label and confirmation of the supplied accessories. The receiving record for ABB AF26-30-00-13 should distinguish the bare contactor from an assembled starter or a kit. Retain the supplier documentation with the feeder reference so that later maintenance can trace what was installed. If a quotation shortens ABB AF26-30-00-13 or adds a suffix, resolve that difference before the part is released for the job.
Product evidence: manufacturer product information or original datasheet. The table identifies which points still require order-specific confirmation.
