ABB 1SFL617001R6822 AF580-30-22 24-60V DC Industrial Contactor for High-Current Switching

The AF580-30-22-68 configuration uses a 24-60 V DC control voltage range and provides three main normally open contacts. ABB identifies the product as a three-phase contactor suitable for applications including motor starting, isolation, bypass and power distribution. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Product Identification

• Manufacturer: ABB
• Product ID: 1SFL617001R6822
• Alternative Catalog Number: AF580-30-22-68
• Contactor Type: AF580-30-22
• Product Family: AF Contactors
• Contactor Type: 3-Pole Contactor
• Control Voltage: 24-60 V DC
• Main Contacts: 3 Normally Open
• Auxiliary Contacts: 2 Normally Open + 2 Normally Closed
• Rated Operational Voltage: Up to 1000 V
• Application: Motor Starting, Isolation, Bypass and Distribution

ABB 1SFL617001R6822 Overview

The ABB 1SFL617001R6822 is an AF580 contactor designed for switching high-current three-phase electrical circuits. Its catalog designation is AF580-30-22-68, while 1SFL617001R6822 is the corresponding ABB product identification number. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

The contactor uses ABB’s AF contactor technology and is intended for applications where electrical loads must be switched by an electrically controlled mechanism. The device can be incorporated into industrial motor-control systems, power distribution equipment and other electrical control assemblies.

Its 24-60 V DC control range makes the contactor suitable for control systems using a low-voltage DC command circuit. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

AF580 Contactor Design

The AF580-30-22-68 belongs to ABB’s AF contactor family. The AF580 designation identifies the contactor size and electrical performance class, while the remaining designation specifies the contact arrangement and control-voltage configuration.

ABB lists 1SFL617001R6822 as the 24-60 V DC version of the AF580-30-22 contactor. Other product numbers within the same AF580 configuration are available for different control-voltage ranges, so the complete product number is important when identifying the correct unit. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

24-60 V DC Control Voltage

One of the defining characteristics of ABB 1SFL617001R6822 is its 24-60 V DC control circuit. The wide DC control-voltage range allows the contactor to be operated by control systems using different nominal DC voltage levels within the specified range.

ABB specifies a coil operating limit of 0.85 times the rated control voltage minimum to 1.1 times the rated control voltage maximum under the applicable conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

The coil terminals have a defined polarity for DC operation, with ABB documentation indicating that A1 is the positive pole and A2 is the negative pole. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Main Contact Configuration

The AF580-30-22-68 provides three normally open main contacts. These contacts are used to connect or disconnect the three-phase power circuit when the contactor is energized or de-energized.

The three-pole configuration makes the component suitable for switching three-phase loads such as industrial motors and other three-phase electrical equipment.

The main circuit uses bar-type terminals, and ABB specifies a main-circuit connecting capacity based on busbar and cable configurations. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Auxiliary Contact Arrangement

The ABB 1SFL617001R6822 configuration includes two normally open and two normally closed auxiliary contacts. These contacts can be used for control logic, electrical interlocking, status feedback and other auxiliary functions. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Auxiliary contacts allow the contactor’s operating state to be incorporated into a larger control circuit without directly using the main power contacts for control logic.

Rated Operational Voltage

ABB specifies a rated operational voltage of up to 1000 V for the main circuit of the 1SFL617001R6822. The applicable current and power ratings vary according to the operating voltage, utilization category and ambient conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

The UL/CSA maximum operating voltage for the main circuit is specified as 600 V, while the IEC/VDE rated insulation voltage is specified at 1000 V. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

AC-1 Current Rating

For AC-1 applications, ABB specifies a rated operational current of up to 800 A at 40°C. At higher ambient temperatures, the applicable AC-1 current is reduced; ABB lists 700 A at 55°C and 580 A at 70°C for the 1000 V configuration. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

At 690 V, the same temperature-dependent values are specified for the AC-1 application. The actual operating current must therefore be selected according to the installation conditions and applicable utilization category. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

AC-3 Motor Applications

The AF580 contactor is also intended for motor-control applications. ABB specifies AC-3 operational power ratings that vary with operating voltage, including 315 kW at 380/400 V, 355 kW at 415 V and 500 kW at 690 V under the stated conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

For motor applications, contactor selection should consider the motor’s rated power, operating voltage, current, starting characteristics and utilization category rather than relying only on the physical contactor size.

Motor Starting

A major application of ABB 1SFL617001R6822 is motor starting. The contactor can connect a three-phase motor to its electrical supply in response to a control command.

In a motor starter, the contactor normally operates together with suitable short-circuit protection and overload protection. The contactor performs the switching function while the protection components provide the corresponding protective functions.

The complete starter configuration should be designed according to the motor and electrical system requirements.

Power Distribution Applications

ABB identifies the AF580-30-22-68 as suitable for distribution applications in addition to motor starting, isolation and bypass functions. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

In distribution systems, the contactor can be used to control a high-current circuit according to the requirements of the electrical installation.

The actual application must remain within the contactor’s specified electrical ratings.

Isolation and Bypass Applications

The contactor can also be incorporated into isolation and bypass arrangements. In these systems, controlled switching allows a power circuit to be connected or disconnected according to the operating sequence.

The auxiliary contacts can provide feedback to the control system and can also participate in interlocking arrangements.

Technical Specification Summary

Mechanical Durability

ABB specifies a mechanical durability of 3 million operations for the AF580 contactor configuration. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Mechanical durability indicates the expected operating capability of the switching mechanism under the specified test conditions. Actual service life depends on the electrical load, switching frequency, operating environment and maintenance conditions.

Switching Frequency

The maximum mechanical switching frequency specified by ABB is 300 cycles per hour. For electrical applications, ABB specifies 300 cycles per hour for AC-1 and AC-3 and 60 cycles per hour for AC-2/AC-4 under the applicable conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

These values should be considered when designing systems involving frequent motor starts or repeated switching operations.

Short-Time Withstand Current

ABB specifies short-time withstand current values for different durations. For example, the product is specified for 6,400 A for 10 seconds, 3,500 A for one minute and 1,300 A for 15 minutes at the stated conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Short-time withstand capability is an important parameter when integrating the contactor into a power distribution or motor-control system.

Short-Circuit Protection

ABB specifies a gG fuse type with a 1000 A rating as the short-circuit protective device associated with the listed configuration. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

The complete protection coordination must be designed according to the electrical installation and applicable standards.

Physical Dimensions

The ABB 1SFL617001R6822 has a listed net depth of 242 mm, width of 210 mm and height of 283 mm. The net product weight is approximately 13.6 kg. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

These dimensions are important when replacing a contactor in an existing electrical cabinet or switchgear assembly. Mounting clearance and conductor routing should be checked before installation.

Terminal Configuration

The main circuit uses bar-type terminals. ABB lists a connecting capacity of 52 mm for the main-circuit bar arrangement and provides cable connection information for rigid aluminum and copper conductors. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

The actual conductor configuration should be selected according to the applicable current, installation method and electrical standards.

Control System Integration

The 24-60 V DC control circuit allows ABB 1SFL617001R6822 to interface with industrial control equipment that provides a compatible DC control output.

ABB notes that AF400 through AF750 contactors are equipped with low-voltage inputs for control systems such as programmable logic controllers. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

This makes the AF580 configuration suitable for integration into industrial automation and electrical control architectures.

Maintenance Considerations

Maintenance of the AF580 contactor can include inspection of the main contacts, auxiliary contacts, control terminals, mechanical operating mechanism and mounting connections.

The main contacts should be evaluated for signs of electrical wear, while the coil circuit should be checked for correct control voltage and secure connections.

Maintenance procedures should always be performed with the electrical circuit isolated according to the applicable safety requirements.

Product Identification for Inventory

For industrial inventory records, the recommended product description is ABB 1SFL617001R6822 AF580-30-22-68 24-60V DC Contactor.

The alternate catalog number AF580-30-22-68 should also be retained because ABB identifies it as the corresponding catalog designation. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}

Recording both identifiers helps distinguish this 24-60 V DC configuration from the AF580-30-22 variants with 48-130 V, 100-250 V and 250-500 V control ranges. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}

Compatibility Considerations

When selecting ABB 1SFL617001R6822 for an application, the following parameters should be verified:

• Complete ABB product number
• AF580-30-22-68 catalog designation
• 24-60 V DC control voltage
• Main circuit voltage
• Load current
• Utilization category
• Motor power, where applicable
• Main contact configuration
• Auxiliary contact arrangement
• Terminal configuration
• Mounting dimensions
• Short-circuit protection

The product number should be checked against the electrical system requirements before installation. In particular, the control voltage and application category must correspond to the intended circuit.

Application Summary

ABB 1SFL617001R6822 is a high-current three-pole AF series contactor. Its AF580-30-22-68 configuration provides a 24-60 V DC control circuit and three main normally open contacts, together with two normally open and two normally closed auxiliary contacts. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}

The contactor can be used for motor starting, electrical isolation, bypass switching and distribution applications. Its high-current characteristics make it suitable for larger industrial electrical systems when the complete application ratings are properly matched.

Conclusion

ABB 1SFL617001R6822 is the ABB product identification number for the AF580-30-22-68 three-pole contactor with a 24-60 V DC control voltage range. ABB specifies up to 1000 V rated operational voltage and AC-1 current up to 800 A at 40°C for the applicable configuration. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}

The recommended technical product name is ABB 1SFL617001R6822 AF580-30-22-68 24-60V DC Contactor. For application or replacement purposes, the complete product number, control voltage, contact configuration, load characteristics and installation dimensions should be verified against the electrical system requirements.