AF38-30-00-13 application and acceptance notes
AF38-30-00-13 is the complete reference for this three-pole AF38 motor contactor. Use the exact code, not only the family name, when reviewing a replacement or preparing an enquiry. The final site decision depends on the installed circuit and the marked hardware revision.
Technical identification
| Technical item | Verified value / selection note |
|---|---|
| Complete designation | AF38-30-00-13 |
| Product family | AF38 |
| Component role | three-pole AF38 motor contactor |
| Main poles | 3 normally-open power poles |
| Auxiliary contacts | Confirm fitted accessory contacts |
| Control voltage | 100-250 V AC/DC for -13; confirm installed unit |
| Rated motor duty | Coordinate using AC-3 rating, motor current and site supply |
| Final configuration | Confirm exact nameplate, hardware revision and order options before purchase |
These AF38-30-00-13 details establish the selection baseline. Check the unit label and current ABB documentation for any option or approval that is not explicit in the technical table.
What must match?
The critical AF38-30-00-13 comparison is: Match the AF38 frame, coil suffix, auxiliary layout, overload relay, terminal design and mounting before ordering. Confirm each difference with the supplier and the site engineer before approving it.
Document the terminal arrangement, supply, protective coordination or communications mapping relevant to AF38-30-00-13. An alternative code can require a changed parameter set, mounting layout or approval.
Duty at this site
For AF38-30-00-13, the expected duty is: Switch the assigned motor or load through the AF38 starter circuit and its protective interlocks. Identify the source, the connected equipment and the permissive or alarm logic before ordering.
A useful handover record for AF38-30-00-13 includes the drawing reference, ambient condition and the operating duty. This helps distinguish a genuine equivalent from a merely similar-looking device.
What proves it works?
For AF38-30-00-13, the acceptance action is: Verify pickup and release, auxiliary feedback, overload trip path and controlled load operation for the AF38 starter. Record the actual observed result, not only the power-on indication.
Retain a signed record of the AF38-30-00-13 test together with faults, corrections and the final nameplate information for later maintenance and procurement.
Before energizing
Inspect AF38-30-00-13 and its connected wiring under the approved isolation procedure. Compare the delivered code with the order, then check mechanical seating, terminals and required accessories.
Restore only reviewed settings for AF38-30-00-13. If the original assembly contains safety or protection functions, follow the plant's dedicated validation plan before operating the load.
Codes grouped with this model
Other AF38 codes are listed here for search and procurement reference. Their suffixes may change the coil, ratings, channel layout, interfaces or accessories, so they are not declared interchangeable with AF38-30-00-13.
- AF38-30-00-13 (1SBL297001R1300)
- AF38-30-10-13
For the purchase enquiry
State the full AF38-30-00-13 code, installed machine or panel, quantity, required condition and delivery destination. Ask for a matching datasheet and the supplied hardware revision.
If AF38-30-00-13 is offered as a substitute or updated spare, request a written cross-reference covering mechanical fit, wiring, ratings and required project changes before approval.
