Description

ABB – Auxiliary Contact Block CAL18X-11

Manufactured: ABB

Product Type: Auxiliary Contact Block

Product Tag: CAL18X-11

General Information

The ABB CAL18X-11 is a two-pole, side-mounted instantaneous auxiliary contact block designed for compatible ABB AX contactors. It adds one normally open and one normally closed auxiliary contact for use in auxiliary and control circuits. It is not a contactor and does not switch the contactor’s main power circuit.

Features

• Two-pole auxiliary contact block.
• One normally open auxiliary contact.
• One normally closed auxiliary contact.
• Instantaneous contact operation.
• Side-mounted installation.
• Screw-type connecting terminals.
• Terminals protected against accidental direct contact.
• Designed for auxiliary and control circuits.
• Compatible with selected ABB AX contactors.
• IP20 protection at the auxiliary terminals.
• Maximum mechanical switching frequency of 3,600 cycles per hour.
• Mechanical durability stated as 10 million operating cycles in the ABB product data

 

Specification for CAL18X-11

Product Identification

• Brand: ABB
• Model: CAL18X-11
• Product Type: Auxiliary Contact Block
• Mounting Type: Side-mounted
• Operating Type: Instantaneous
• Number of Poles: 2
• Terminal Type: Screw terminals

Contact Configuration

• Normally Open Contacts: 1 NO
• Normally Closed Contacts: 1 NC
• Total Auxiliary Contacts: 2

Compatible Contactors

• ABB AX95
• ABB AX115
• ABB AX150
• ABB AX185
• ABB AX205

IEC Electrical Ratings

• Rated Insulation Voltage, Ui: 690 V
• Maximum Rated Operational Voltage, Ue: 24–690 V AC
• Conventional Thermal Current, Ith: 16 A at ambient temperature up to 40 °C
• Rated Making Capacity, AC-15: 10 × Ie
• Rated Breaking Capacity, AC-15: 10 × Ie
• Recommended Short-Circuit Protection: 10 A gG fuse
• Rated Short-Time Withstand Current: 100 A for 1 second
• Rated Short-Time Withstand Current: 140 A for 0.1 second

AC-15 Rated Operational Current

• 24–127 V AC, 50/60 Hz: 6 A
• 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz: 4 A
• 380–440 V AC, 50/60 Hz: 3 A
• 500–690 V AC, 50/60 Hz: 2 A

UL/CSA Ratings

• Maximum Operational Voltage: 600 V AC
• Maximum DC Operational Voltage: 250 V DC
• Pilot Duty Rating: A600, Q300
• AC Thermal Current: 10 A

Connection Information

• Solid Conductor Capacity: 1 or 2 × 1–4 mm²
• Flexible Conductor with Ferrule: 1 or 2 × 0.75–2.5 mm²
• UL/CSA Conductor Capacity: 1 or 2 × AWG 18–14
• Terminal Tightening Torque: 1 Nm / 9 lb·in
• Terminal Size: M3.5
• Terminal Protection: IP20

Dimensions and Weight

• Product Net Width: 64.5 mm
• Product Net Depth: 17.1 mm
• Product Net Height: 74 mm
• Product Net Weight: 0.04 kg
• Package Gross Weight: 0.05 kg

Environmental Information

• Degree of Protection: IP20
• Maximum Operating Altitude without Derating: 3,000 m
• Operating Temperature: Not found in the reviewed product-specific ABB data
• Storage Temperature: Not found in the reviewed product-specific ABB data

Applicable Standards

• IEC 60947-5-1
• EN 60947-5-1
• UL 508
• CSA C22.2 No. 14