Contactors and Contactor Assemblies

Contactors for Special Applications SIRIUS

3RT14 contactors, 3-pole,
for switching resistive loads (AC-1)
Contac tors and Contactor Assemblies

Technical data

Contactor Size S3
Type 3RT14 46
General data
Permissible mounting position AC and DC operation 360° 22,5° 22,5° For DC operation and forward
The contactors are designed for operation inclination up to 22.5°:

NSB00478
on a vertical mounting surface. coil voltage tolerance 0.85 ... 1.1 × U

Upright mounting position:

NSB00477
AC operation Special design required.
Positions 13 ... 16 of the Order No. must be changed to -1AA0.
Additional charge.
DC operation –
Mechanical endurance Oper. 10 million
cycles
Electrical endurance Oper. 0.5 million
AC-1 utilization category at Ie cycles
Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 1000
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 6
Safe isolation between coil and main contacts V 690
(acc. to DIN VDE 0106 Part 101 and A1 [draft 2/89])
Permissible ambient temperature in operation °C –25 ... +60
when stored °C –55 ... +80
Degree of protection acc. to IEC 60 947-1 and DIN 40 050 IP 20 (terminal compartment IP 00), coil system IP 40
Shock resistance
Rectangular pulse AC and DC operation g/ms 6.8/5 and 4/10
Sine pulse AC and DC operation g/ms 10.6/5 and 6.2/10
Conductor cross-sections See page 3/124
Short-circuit protection of contactors without overload relays
Main circuit
Fuse links, utilization category gL/gG
NH, Type 3NA Type of coord. "1" 2) A 250
Fuse links, utilization category gR
SITOR, Type 3NE Type of coord. "2" 2) A 250
Auxiliary circuit
Fuse links, utilization category gL/gG (weld-free protection at Ik ≥ 1 kA) A 10
DIAZED Type 5SB, NEOZED Type 5SE
or miniature circuit-breaker with C-characteristic (Ik < 400 A) A 10
Control circuit
Coil voltage tolerance AC/DC 0.8 ... 1.1 × Us
Power consumption of the coils (with coil in cold state and 1.0 × Us) Standard design For USA and Canada
AC operation Hz 50 50/60 50 60
closing VA 270 298 /274 270 300
p.f. 0.68 0.7 / 0.62 0.68 0.52
closed VA 22 27 / 20 22 21
p.f. 0.27 0.29/ 0.31 0.27 0.29
DC operation closing = closed W 15
Operating times at 0.8 ... 1.1 × Us 1)
Break-time = opening time + arcing time
AC operation closing time ms 17 ... 90
opening time ms 10 ... 25
DC operation closing time ms 90 ... 230
opening time ms 14 ... 20
Arcing time ms 10 ... 15
Operating times at 1.0 × Us 1)
AC operation closing time ms 18 ... 30
opening time ms 11 ... 23
DC operation closing time ms 100 ... 120
opening time ms 16 ... 20

1) The opening times of the NO contacts and the 2) According to excerpt from Type of coordination "2":
closing times of the NC contacts increase if the IEC 60 947-4-1 (VDE 0660 Part 102): No damage can be tolerated to the overload
contactor coils are protected against voltage Type of coordination "1": relay, but contact welding on the contactor is
peaks: varistor +2 ms to 5 ms, diode assem- Destruction of the contactor and the overload permitted if the contacts can be easily separa-
blies 2 to 6 times. relay is permissible. The contactor and/or over- ted.
load relay must be replaced if necessary.

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3RT14 contactors, 3-pole,
for switching resistive loads (AC-1)

Technical data

Contactor Size S3
Type 3RT14 46
Main circuit
Load ratings with AC
AC-1 utilization category, switching resistive load
Rated operational currents Ie at 40 °C up to 690 V A 140
at 60 °C up to 690 V A 130
at 1000 V A 60
Ratings at 230 V kW 50
of three-phase loads 400 V kW 86
p.f. = 0.95 (at 60 °C) 500 V kW 107
690 V kW 148
1000 V kW 98
Minimum conductor cross-section with Ie load at 40 °C mm2 50
at 60 °C mm2 50

AC-2 and AC-3 utilization categories

With an electrical endurance of 1.3 million operating cycles
Rated operational current Ie up to 690 V A 44
Ratings of slipring or squirrel-cage at 230 V kW 12.7
motors at 50 Hz and 60 Hz (at 60 °C) 400 V kW 22
500 V kW 29.9
690 V kW 38.2
Power loss per conducting path at Ie/AC-1 W 12.5
Load ratings with DC
DC-1 utilization category, switching resistive load L/R ≤ 1 ms)
Number of conducting paths when connected in series 1 2 3
Rated operational currents Ie (at 60 °C) up to 24 V A 130 130 130
60 V A 80 130 130
110 V A 12 130 130
220 V A 2.5 13 130
440 V A 0.8 2.4 6
600 V A 0.48 1.3 3.4

DC-3 and DC-5 utilization categories, shunt and series motors

Number of conducting paths when connected in series 1 2 3
Rated operational currents Ie (at 60 °C) up to 24 V A 6 130 130
60 V A 3 130 130
110 V A 1.25 130 130
220 V A 0.35 1.75 4
440 V A 0.15 0.42 0.8
600 V A 0.1 0.27 0.45
Operating frequency
Operating frequency z in operating cycles per hour AC operation DC operation
Contactors without overload relays No-load operating fre- 1/h 5000 1000
quency
Rated operation for AC-1 1/h 650 650
for AC-3 1/h 1000 1000
Dependence of the operating frequency z’ on the
operational current I’ and the operational voltage U’:

1.5
z’ = z ⋅ ---- ⋅ -----------  1/h
Ie 400V
I′  U ′ 

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Technical data

Contactor Size S3
Type 3RT14 46
Conductor cross-sections
Screw connections Main conductor: Front terminal Back terminal Both terminals
(1 or 2 conductor With box terminal connected connected connected
connections possible)
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2.5 ... 50 2.5 ... 50 max. 2×35
Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 4 ... 50 10 ... 50 max. 2×35

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NSB00479
Solid mm2 2.5 ... 16 2.5 ... 16 max. 2×16

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Stranded mm2 4 ... 70 10 ... 70 max. 2×50
Ribbon cable (qty. × width × thickness) mm 6 × 9 × 0.8 6 × 9 × 0.8 2×(6×9×0.8)
AWG conductor connections AWG 10 ... 2/0 10 ... 2/0 2 × (10 ... 1/0)
– Terminal screws M 6 (hexagon socket)
– Tightening torque Nm 4 ... 6 (36 ... 53 lb.in)
Connection for drilled cop- max. width mm 10 If bars larger than 12 × 10 mm are
per bars connected, a 3RT19 46-4EA1
terminal cover is necessary to
comply with the phase clearance

Without box terminal with cable lugs

Finely stranded with cable lug mm2 10 ... 501) If conductors larger than 25 mm2
are connected, a 3RT19 46-4EA1 terminal
Stranded with cable lug mm2 10 ... 701)
cover is necessary to comply with the phase
AWG conductor connections, solid or stranded AWG 7 ... 1/0 clearance
Auxiliary conductor:
Solid mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5); 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5) acc. to IEC 60 947;
max. 2 × (0.75 ... 4)
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5); 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5)
AWG conductor connections, solid or stranded AWG 2 × (20 ... 16); 2 × (18 ... 14); 1 × 12
– Terminal screws M3
– Tightening torque Nm 0.8 ... 1.2 (7 ... 10.3 lb.in)

1) Only crimping cable lugs acc. to DIN 46 234.

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Technical data

Contactor Size S6
Type 3RT14 56
General data
Permissible mounting position 22,5° 22,5°

NSB00649
The contactors are designed for operation 90° 90°
on a vertical mounting surface.

Mechanical endurance Oper. 10 million

cycles
Electrical endurance Oper. 0.5 million
AC-1 utilization category at Ie cycles
Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 1000
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 8
Safe isolation between coil, auxiliary contacts and main contacts V 690
(acc. to DIN VDE 0106 Part 101 and A1 [draft 2/89])
Permissible ambient temperature in operation °C –25 ... +60/+55 with AS-Interface
when stored °C –55 ... +80
Degree of protection acc. to IEC 60 947-1 and DIN 40 050 IP 00/open type, coil system IP 20
Shock resistance
Rectangular pulse g/ms 8.5/5 and 4.2/10
Sine pulse g/ms 13.4/5 and 6.5/10
Conductor cross-sections See page 3/126
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) See page 3/14
Short-circuit protection
Main circuit
Fuse links, utilization category gL/gG,
NH, Type 3NA Type of coordination "1" A 355
Fuse links, utilization category gR,
SITOR, Type 3NE Type of coordination "2" A 350
Auxiliary circuit
Fuse links, utilization category gL/gG A 10
(weld-free protection at Ik ≥ 1 kA)
DIAZED Type 5SB, NEOZED Type 5SE
or miniature circuit-breaker with C-characteristic (Ik < 400 A)
Control circuit
Coil voltage tolerance AC/DC (UC) 0.8 × Us min ... 1.1 × Us max
Power consumption of solenoid mechanism Conventional op. mechanism Solid-state op. mechanism
(with coil in cold state and rated range Us min ... Us max) U s min Us max Us min Us max
AC operation closing VA 250 300 190 280
p.f. 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.8
closed VA 4.8 5.8 3.5 4.4
p.f. 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.4
DC operation closing W 300 360 250 320
closed W 4.3 5.2 2.3 2.8
PLC control input (EN 61 131-2/Type 2) DC 24 V/≤ 30 mA

Operating times Conventional op. mechanism Solid-state op. mechanism

(Break-time = opening time + arcing time) Operation via
A1/A2 PLC input
– at 0.8 × Us min ... 1.1 × Us max closing time ms 20 ... 95 95 ... 135 35 ... 75
opening time ms 40 ... 60 80 ... 90 80 ... 90
– at Us min ... Us max closing time ms 25 ... 50 100 ... 120 40 ... 60
opening time ms 40 ... 60 80 ... 90 80 ... 90
Arcing time ms 10 ... 15 10 ... 15 10 ... 15
Main circuit
Load ratings with AC
AC-1 utilization category, switching resistive load
Rated operational currents Ie at 40 °C up to 690 V A 275
at 60 °C up to 690 V A 250
at 1000 V A 100
Ratings at 230 V kW 95
of three-phase loads 400 V kW 165
p.f. = 0.95 (at 60 °C) 500 V kW 205
690 V kW 285
1000 V kW 165
Minimum conductor cross-section with Ie load at 40 °C mm2 2 × 70
at 60 °C mm2 120

Power loss per conducting path at Ie/AC-1 W 20

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Technical data

Contactor Size S6
Type 3RT14 56
Main circuit
Load ratings with AC
AC-2 and AC-3 utilization category
With an electrical endurance of 1.3 million operating cycles
Rated operational current Ie up to 690 V A 97
Ratings of slipring or squirrel-cage at 230 V kW 30
motors at 50 Hz and 60 Hz (at 60 °C) 400 V kW 55
500 V kW 55
690 V kW 90
Load ratings with DC
DC-1 utilization category, switching resistive load (L/R ≤ 1 ms)
Number of conducting paths connected in series 1 2 3
Rated operational currents Ie (at 60 °C) up to 24 V A 315 315 315
60 V A 315 315 315
110 V A 18 315 315
220 V A 3.4 20 315
440 V A 0.8 3.2 11.5
600 V A 0.5 1.6 4
DC-3 and DC-5 utilization categories, shunt and series motors
(L/R ≤ 15 ms)
Number of conducting paths connected in series 1 2 3
Rated operational currents Ie (at 60 °C) up to 24 V A 315 315 315
60 V A 7.5 315 315
110 V A 2.5 315 315
220 V A 0.6 2.5 315
440 V A 0.17 0.65 1.4
600 V A 0.12 0.37 0.75
Operating frequency
Operating frequency z in operating cycles per hour
Contactors without overload relays No-load op. frequency 1/h 2000
for AC-1 1/h 600
for AC-3 1/h 1000
Dependence of the operating frequency z’ on the
operational current I’ and operational voltage U’:

1.5
z’ = z ⋅ ---- ⋅ -----------  1/h
Ie 400V
I′  U ′ 

Conductor cross-sections
Screw connections Main conductor: Front terminal Back terminal Both terminals
with 3RT19 55-4G box terminal connected connected connected
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 10 ... 70 10 ... 70 max.1×50,1×70
Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 10 ... 70 10 ... 70 max.1×50,1×70
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NSB00479

Stranded mm2 16 ... 70 16 ... 70 max. 2 × 70

NSB00481

AWG conductor connections, solid or 6 ... 2/0 6 ... 2/0 max. 2 × 1/0
stranded
Ribbon cable (qty. × width × thickness) mm min. 3 × 9 × 0.8 min. 3 × 9 × 0.8
mm max. 6 × 15.5 × 0.8 max. 6 × 15.5 × 0.8 max. 2 × (6× 15.5 × 0.8)
with 3RT19 56-4G box terminal
Finely stranded with/without end sleeve mm2 10 ... 120 10 ... 120 max. 1 × 95, 1 × 120
Stranded mm2 16 ... 120 16 ... 120 max. 2 × 120
AWG conductor connections, 6 ... 250 kcmil 6 ... 250 kcmil max. 2 × 3/0
solid or stranded
Ribbon cable (qty. × width × thickness) mm min. 3 × 9 × 0.8 min. 3 × 9 × 0.8
mm max. 10 × 15.5 × 0.8 max. 10 × 15.5 × 0.8 max. 2 × (10 × 15.5 × 0.8)
– Terminal screws M 10 (hexagon sok-
ket, A/F4)
– Tightening torque Nm 10 ... 12 (90 ... 110 lb.in)
Without box terminal/busbar connection
Finely stranded with cable lug mm2 16 ... 95 If cable lugs acc. to DIN 46 235 are
Stranded with cable lug mm2 25 ... 120 connected, as of a conductor cross-section of
AWG conductor connections, solid or stranded 4 ... 250 kcmil 95 mm2 a 3RT19 56-4EA1 terminal cover is
Connecting bar (max. width) mm 17 necessary to comply with the phase clearance.
– Terminal screws M 8 × 25 (A/F 13)
– Tightening torque Nm 10 ... 14 (89 ... 124 lb.in)

Auxiliary conductor:
Solid mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5); 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5) acc. to IEC 60 947;
max. 2 × (0.75 ... 4)
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5); 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5)
AWG conductor connections, solid or stranded AWG 2 × (18 ... 14)
– Terminal screws M 3 (PZ2)
– Tightening torque Nm 0.8 ... 1.2 (7 ... 10.3 lb.in)

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Technical data

Contactor Size S10 S12

Type 3RT14 66 3RT14 76
General data
Permissible mounting position 22,5° 22,5°

NSB00649
The contactors are designed for operation 90° 90°
on a vertical mounting surface.

Mechanical endurance Oper. 10 million

cycles
Electrical endurance Oper. 0.5 million
AC-1 utilization category at Ie cycles
Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 1000
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 8
Safe isolation between coil, auxiliary contacts and main contacts V 690
(acc. to DIN VDE 0106 Part 101 and A1 [draft 2/89])
Permissible ambient temperature in operation °C –25 ... +60/+55 with AS-Interface
when stored °C –55 ... +80
Degree of protection acc. to IEC 60 947-1 and DIN 40 050 IP 00/open type, coil system IP 20
Shock resistance
Rectangular pulse g/ms 8.5/5 and 4.2/10
Sine pulse g/ms 13.4/5 and 6.5/10
Conductor cross-sections See page 3/129
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) See page 3/14
Short-circuit protection
Main circuit
Fuse links, utilization category gL/gG,
NH, Type 3NA Type of coordination "1" A 500 800
Fuse links, utilization category gR,
SITOR, Type 3NE Type of coordination "2" A 500 710

Auxiliary circuit
Fuse links, utilization category gL/gG A 10
(weld-free protection at Ik ≥ 1 kA)
DIAZED Type 5SB, NEOZED Type 5SE
or miniature circuit-breaker with C-characteristic (Ik < 400 A)

Contactor Size S10

Type 3RT14 66
Control circuit
Coil voltage tolerance AC/DC (UC) 0.8 × Us min ... 1.1 × Us max
Power consumption of solenoid mechanism Conventional op. mechanism Solid-state op. mechanism
(with coil in cold state and rated range Us min ... Us max) Us min Us max Us min Us max
AC operation closing VA 490 590 400 530
p.f. 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.8
closed VA 5.6 6.7 4 5
p.f. 0.9 0.9 0.5 0.4
DC operation closing W 540 650 440 580
closed W 6.1 7.4 3.2 3.8
PLC control input (EN 61 131-2/Type 2) DC 24 V/≤ 30 mA

Operating times Conventional op. mechanism Solid-state op. mechanism

(Break-time = opening time + arcing time) Operation via
A1/A2 PLC input
– at 0.8 × Us min ... 1.1 × Us max closing time ms 30 ... 95 105 ... 145 45 ... 80
opening time ms 40 ... 80 80 ... 200 80 ... 100
– at Us min ... Us max closing time ms 35 ... 50 110 ... 130 50 ... 65
opening time ms 50 ... 80 80 ... 100 80 ... 100
Arcing time ms 10 ... 15 10 ... 15 10 ... 15

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Technical data

Contactor Size S12

Type 3RT14 76
Control circuit
Coil voltage tolerance AC/DC (UC) 0.8 × Us min ... 1.1 × Us max
Power consumption of solenoid mechanism Conventional op. mechanism Solid-state op. mechanism
(with coil in cold state and rated range Us min ... Us max) Us min Us max Us min Us max
AC operation closing VA 700 830 560 750
p.f. 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.8
closed VA 7.6 9.2 5.4 7
p.f. 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.8
DC operation closing W 770 920 600 800
closed W 8.5 10 4 5
PLC control input (EN 61 131-2/Type 2) DC 24 V/≤ 30 mA

Operating times Conventional op. mechanism Solid-state op. mechanism

(Break-time = opening time + arcing time) Operation via
A1/A2 PLC input
– at 0.8 × Us min ... 1.1 × Us max closing time ms 45 ... 100 120 ... 150 60 ... 90
opening time ms 60 ... 100 80 ... 100 80 ... 100
– at Us min ... Us max closing time ms 50 ... 70 125 ... 150 65 ... 80
opening time ms 70 ... 100 80 ... 100 80 ... 100
Arcing time ms 10 ... 15 10 ... 15 10 ... 15

Contactor Size S10 S12

Type 3RT14 66 3RT14 76
Main circuit
Load ratings with AC
AC-1 utilization category, switching resistive load
Rated operational currents Ie at 40 °C up to 690 V A 400 690
at 60 °C up to 690 V A 380 650 1)
at 1000 V A
Ratings at 230 V kW 145 245
of three-phase loads 400 V kW 250 430
p.f. = 0.95 (at 60 °C) 500 V kW 315 535
690 V kW 430 740
1000 V kW
Minimum conductor cross-section with Ie load at 40 °C mm2 240 2 × 240
at 60 °C mm2 240 2 × 240

Power loss per conducting path at Ie/AC-1 W 27 55

AC-2 and AC-3 utilization categories

With an electrical endurance of 1.3 million operating cycles
Rated operational current Ie up to 690 V A 138 170
Ratings of slipring or squirrel-cage at 230 V kW 37 55
motors at 50 Hz and 60 Hz (at 60 °C) 400 V kW 75 90
500 V kW 90 110
690 V kW 132 160
Load ratings with DC
DC-1 utilization category, switching resistive load (L/R ≤ 1 ms)
Number of conducting paths connected in series 1 2 3 1 2 3
Rated operational currents Ie (at 60 °C) up to 24 V A 380 380 380 500 500 500
60 V A 380 380 380 500 500 500
110 V A 33 380 380 33 500 500
220 V A 3.8 380 380 3.8 500 500
440 V A 0.9 4 11 0.9 4 11
600 V A 0.6 2 5.2 0.6 2 5.2

DC-3 and DC-5 utilization categories, shunt and series motors

(L/R ≤ 15 ms)
Number of conducting paths connected in series 1 2 3 1 2 3
Rated operational currents Ie (at 60 °C) up to 24 V A 380 380 380 500 500 500
60 V A 11 380 380 11 500 500
110 V A 3 380 380 3 500 500
220 V A 0.6 2.5 380 0.6 2.5 500
440 V A 0.18 0.65 1.4 0.18 0.65 1.4
600 V A 0.125 0.37 0.75 0.125 0.37 0.75

1) Ambient temperature 50 °C
for 3RT14 76-.N contactor

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Technical data

Contactor Size S10 S12

Type 3RT14 66 3RT14 76
Main circuit
Operating frequency
Operating frequency z in operating cycles per hour
Contactors without overload relays No-load op. frequency 1/h 2000
for AC-1 1/h 600
for AC-3 1/h 1000
Dependence of the operating frequency z’ on the
operational current I’ and operational voltage U’:

1.5
z’ = z ⋅ ---- ⋅ -----------  1/h
Ie 400V
I′  U ′ 

Conductor cross-sections
Screw connections Main conductor: Front terminal Back terminal Both terminals
with 3RT19 66-4G box terminal connected connected connected
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 70 ... 240 120 ... 185 min. 2 × 50,
max. 2 × 185

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Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 70 ... 240 120 ... 185 min. 2 × 50,

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max. 2 × 185
Stranded mm2 95 ... 300 120 ... 240 min. 2 × 70,
max. 2 × 240
AWG conductor connections, solid or 3/0 ... 600 kcmil 250 ... 500 kcmil min. 2 × 2/0,
stranded max. 2 × 500 kcmil
Ribbon cable (qty. × width × thickness) mm min. 6 × 9 × 0.8 min. 6 × 9 × 0.8
mm max. 20 × 24 × 0.5 max. 20 × 24 × 0.5 max. 2 × (20 × 24 ×
0.5)
– Terminal screws M 12 (hexagon sok-
ket, A/F 5)
– Tightening torque Nm 20 ... 22 (180 ... 195 lb.in)
Without box terminal/busbar connection
Finely stranded with cable lug mm2 50 ... 240 If cable lugs acc. to DIN 46 234
Stranded with cable lug mm2 70 ... 240 are connected, as of a conductor cross-sec-
AWG conductor connections, solid or stranded 2/0 ... 500 kcmil tion of 240 mm2 and DIN 46 235 as of a con-
Connecting bar (max. width) mm 25 ductor cross-section of 185 mm2, a
– Terminal screws M 10 × 30 (A/F 17) 3RT19 66-4EA1 terminal cover is necessary
– Tightening torque Nm 14 ... 24 to comply with the phase clearance.
(124 ... 210 lb.in)

Auxiliary conductor:
Solid mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5); 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5) acc. to IEC 60 947;
max. 2 × (0.75 ... 4)
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5); 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5)
AWG conductor connections, solid or stranded AWG 2 × (18 ... 14)
– Terminal screws M 3 (PZ3)
– Tightening torque Nm 0.8 ... 1.2 (7 ... 10.3 lb.in)

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Technical data

Contactor Size S00 S0 S2 S3 S3

Type 3RT13 16/17 3RT13 25/26 3RT13 36 3RT13 44 3RT13 46
General data
Mechanical endurance Oper. 30 million 10 million
cycles

Electrical endurance at Ie/AC-1 Oper. approx. 0.5 mill.

cycles

Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 690

Permissible ambient temperature in operation °C –25 ... +60

when stored °C –55 ... +80

Degree of protection acc. to IEC 60 947-1 and IP 20 IP 20

DIN 40 050 terminal compartment IP 00
Short-circuit protection of contactors without overload relays
Main circuit
Fuse links, utilization category gL/gG
NH Type 3NA,
DIAZED Type 5SB,
NEOZED Type 5SE
– acc. to IEC 60 947-4/
EN 60 947-4-4 (VDE 0660 Part 102)
Type of coord. "1" 1) A 35 63 160 250 250
Type of coord. "2" 1) A 20 25/35 63 125 160
Weld-free 2) A 10 16 50 63 100
Control circuit
Coil voltage tolerance AC at 50 Hz: 0.8 – 1.1 × Us AC/DC: 0.8 – 1.1 × Us
at 60 Hz: 0.85 – 1.1 × Us
DC at +50 °C: 0.8 – 1.1 × Us
at +60 °C: 0.85 – 1.1 × Us

Power consumption of the coils (with coil in cold state and 1.0 × Us)
AC operation Hz 50/60 50 50/60 50 50/60 50 50/60
closing VA 26.5/24.3 61 64/ 145 170/ 270 298/
63 155 274
p.f. 0.79/0.75 0.82 0.82/ 0.79 0.76/ 0.68 0.72/
0.74 0.72 0.62
closed VA 4.4/3.4 7.8 8.4/ 12.5 15/ 22 27/
6.8 11.8 20
p.f. 0.27/0.27 0.24 0.24/ 0.36 0.35/ 0.27 0.29/
0.28 0.38 0.31
DC operation closing = closed W 3.3 5.6 13.3 15

Operating times at 0.8 ... 1.1 × Us3)

Break-time = opening time + arcing time
AC/DC operation closing time ms 8 ... 35/ 6 ... 30/ 4 ... 35/ 20 ... 50/
ms 25 ... 100 30 ... 90 50 ... 110 110 ... 200
AC/DC operation opening time ms 4 ... 30/ 13 ... 25/ 10 ... 30/ 10 ... 25/
ms 7 ... 10 13 ... 40 15 ... 30 14 ... 20
Arcing time ms 10 ... 15 10 ... 15 10 ... 15 10 ... 15

1) According to excerpt from Type of coordination "2": 2) Test conditions acc. to IEC 60 947-4-1.
IEC 60 947-4-1 (VDE 0660 Part 102): No damage can be tolerated to the overload 3) With size S00, DC operation:
Type of coordination "1": relay, but contact welding on the contactor is Operating times at 0.85 to 1.1 × Us.
Destruction of the contactor and the overload permitted if the contacts can be easily separa-
relay is permissible. The contactor and/or over- ted.
load relay must be replaced if necessary.

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Technical data

Contactor Size S00 S00 S0 S0 S2 S3 S3

Type 3RT13 16 3RT13 17 3RT13 25 3RT13 26 3RT13 36 3RT13 44 3RT13 46
Main circuit
Load ratings with AC
AC-1 utilization category, switching resistive load
Rated operational currents Ie (at 40 °C) up to 690 V A 18 22 35 40 60 110 140
(at 60 °C) up to 690 V A 16 20 30 35 55 100 120
Ratings at 230 V kW 7 8.5 12.5 15 23 42 53
of three-phase loads 400 V kW 12 14.5 22 26 39 72 92
p.f. = 0.95 (at 40 °C)
Minimum conductor cross-section with at 40 °C mm2 2.5 2.5 10 10 16 50 50
Ie load 60 °C 2.5 2.5

AC-2 and AC-3 utilization categories

Rated operational currents Ie (at 60 °C) at 400 V A 9 12 17 25 26 – –
Ratings of slipring or squirrel-cage motors at at 230 V kW 3 3 4 5.5 5.5 – –
50 Hz and 60 Hz 400 V kW 4 5.5 7.5 11 11 – –

Contactor Size S00 S00 S0

Type 3RT13 16 3RT13 17 3RT13 25/26
Load ratings with DC
DC-1 utilization category,
switching resistive load (L/R ≤ 1 ms)
Rated operational currents Ie (at 40 °C)
Number of conducting paths connected in series 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
up to 24 V A 18 18 18 18 22 22 22 22 35 35 35 35
60 V A 18 18 18 18 22 22 22 22 20 35 35 35
110 V A 2.1 12 18 18 2.1 12 22 22 4.5 35 35 35
220 V A 0.8 1.6 18 18 0.8 1.6 22 22 1 5 35 35
440 V A 0.6 0.8 1.3 1.3 0.6 0.8 1.3 1.3 0.4 1 2.9 2.9

DC-3 and DC-5 utilization categories,

shunt and series motors (L/R ≤ 15 ms)
Rated operational currents Ie (at 40 °C)
Number of conducting paths connected in series 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
up to 24 V A 18 18 18 18 20 20 20 20 20 35 35 35
60 V A 0.5 5 18 18 0.5 5 20 20 5 35 35 35
110 V A 0.15 0.35 18 18 0.15 0.35 20 20 2.5 15 35 35
220 V A – – 1.5 1.5 – – 1.5 1.5 1 3 10 35
440 V A – – 0.2 0.2 – – 0.2 0.2 0.09 0.27 0.6 0.6

Contactor Size S2 S3 S3
Type 3RT13 36 3RT13 44 3RT13 46
Load ratings with DC
DC-1 utilization category, switching resistive load
(L/R ≤ 1 ms)
Rated operational currents Ie (at 40 °C)
Number of conducting paths connected in series 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
up to 24 V A 50 50 50 50 70 70 70 70 80 80 80 80
60 V A 23 45 45 45 23 70 70 70 60 80 80 80
110 V A 4.5 45 45 45 4.5 70 70 70 9 80 80 80
220 V A 1 5 45 45 1 5 70 70 2 10 80 80
440 V A 0.4 1 2.9 2.9 0.4 1 2.9 2.9 0.6 1.8 4.5 4.5

DC-3 and DC-5 utilization categories,

shunt and series motors (L/R ≤ 15 ms)
Rated operational currents Ie (at 40 °C)
Number of conducting paths connected in series 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
up to 24 V A 20 45 45 45 20 70 70 70 20 80 80 80
60 V A 6 45 45 45 6 70 70 70 6.5 80 80 80
110 V A 2.5 25 45 45 2.5 70 70 70 2.5 80 80 80
220 V A 1 5 25 45 1 7 35 70 1 7 35 80
440 V A 0.1 0.27 0.6 0.6 0.15 0.42 0.8 0.8 0.15 0.42 0.8 0.8

For further technical data, see 3RT10 con-

tactors.

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Contactors for Special Applications SIRIUS
3RT15 contactors, 4-pole (2 NO + 2 NC)
for switching motors

Technical data

Contactor Size S00 S0 S2

Type 3RT15 16/17 3RT15 26 3RT15 35
General data
Mechanical endurance Oper. 30 million 10 million 10 million
cycles

Electrical endurance at Ie/AC-1 Oper. approx. 0.5 mill.

cycles

Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 690

Permissible ambient temperature in operation °C –25 ... +60

when stored °C –55 ... +80
Degree of protection acc. to IEC 60 947-1 and DIN 40 050 IP 20 IP 20
(term. compartment IP 00)
Short-circuit protection of contactors without overload relays
Main circuit
Fuse links, utilization category gL/gG
NH Type 3NA,
DIAZED Type 5SB,
NEOZED Type 5SE
– acc. to IEC 60 947-4-4/
EN 60 947-4-4 (VDE 0660 Part 102)
Type of coord. "1" 1) A 35 63 160
Type of coord. "2" 1) A 20 35 80
Weld-free 2) A 10 16 50
Control circuit
Coil voltage tolerance AC at 50 Hz: 0.8 – 1.1 × Us AC/DC: 0.8 – 1.1 × Us
at 60 Hz: 0.85 – 1.1 × Us
DC at +50 °C: 0.8 – 1.1 × Us
at +60 °C: 0.85 – 1.1 × Us

Power consumption of the coils (with coil in cold state and 1.1 × Us)
AC operation Hz 50/60 50 50/60 50 50/60
closing VA 26.5/24.3 61 64/63 145 170/155
p.f. 0.79/0.75 0.82 0.82/0.74 0.79 0.76/0.72
closed VA 4.4/3.4 7.8 8.4/6.8 12.5 15/11.8
p.f. 0.27/0.27 0.24 0.24/0.28 0.36 0.35/0.38
DC operation closing = closed W 3.3 5.6 13.3

Operating times at 0.8 ... 1.1 × Us3)

Break-time = opening time + arcing time
AC/DC operation closing time ms 8 ... 35/ 6 ... 30/30 ... 90 4 ... 35/50 ... 110
ms 25 ... 100
AC/DC operation opening time ms 4 ... 30/ 13 ... 25/13 ... 40 10 ... 30/15 ... 30
ms 7 ... 10
Arcing time ms 10 ... 15 10 ... 15 10 ... 15

1) According to excerpt from Type of coordination "2": 2) Test conditions acc. to IEC 60 947-4-1.
IEC 60 947-4-1 (VDE 0660 Part 102): No damage can be tolerated to the overlaod 3) With size S00, DC operation:
Type of coordination "1": relay, but contact welding on the contactor is Operating times at 0.85 to 1.1 × Us.
Destruction of the contactor and the overload permitted if the contacts can be easily separa-
relay is permissible. The contactor and/or over- ted.
load relay must be replaced if necessary.

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SIRIUS Contactors for Special Applications
3RT15 contactors, 4-pole (2 NO + 2 NC)
for switching motors

Technical data

Contactor Size S00 S00 S0 S2

Type 3RT15 16 3RT15 17 3RT15 26 3RT15 35
Main circuit
Load ratings with AC
AC-1 utilization category, switching resistive load
Rated operational currents Ie (at 40 °C) up to 690 V A 18 22 40 55
(at 60 °C) up to 690 V A 16 20 35 50
Ratings at 230 V kW 6.5 7.5 15 20
of three-phase loads 400 V kW 11 13 26 36
p.f. = 0.95 (at 40 °C)
Minimum conductor cross-section with Ie load at 40 °C mm2 2.5 2.5 10 16
and 60 °C

AC-2 and AC-3 utilization categories

Rated operational currents Ie (at 60 °C) up to 400 V A 9 12 251) 40
Ratings of slipring or squirrel-cage
motors at 50 Hz and 60 Hz and up to 230 V kW 3 3 5.5 9.5
400 V kW 4 5.5 11 18.5
Load ratings with DC
DC-1 utilization category,
switching resistive load (L/R ≤ 1 ms)
Rated operational current Ie (at 60 °C)
Number of conducting paths connected in series 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
up to 24 V A 16 16 20 20 35 35 50 50
60 V A 16 16 20 20 20 35 23 45
110 V A 2.1 12 2.1 12 4.5 35 4.5 45
220 V A 0.8 1.6 0.8 1.6 1 5 1 5
440 V A 0.6 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.4 1 0.4 1

DC-3 and DC-5 utilization categories2),

shunt and series motors (L/R ≤ 15 ms)
Rated operational current Ie (at 60 °C)
Number of conducting paths connected in series 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
up to 24 V A 16 16 20 20 20 35 35 50
60 V A 0.5 5 0.5 5 5 35 6 45
110 V A 0.15 0.35 0.15 0.35 2.5 15 2.5 25
220 V A 0.75 1.5 0.75 1.5 1 3 1 5
440 V A – – – – 0.09 0.27 0.1 0.27

For further technical data, 1) With AC operation: 25 A 2) For Us > 24 V the rated operational currents Ie for
see 3RT10 contactors. DC operation: 20 A. the NC contact conducting paths are 50 % of
the values for the NO contact conducting paths.

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Contactors for Special Applications SIRIUS
3RT16 capacitor contactors

Technical data
All technical data not mentioned in the table below is identical to that of the 3RT10 17 contactors for size S00, to that of the 3RT10 contactors
for size S0 and to that of the 3RT10 45 contactors for size S3.
Contactor Size S00 S0 S3
Type 3RT16 17 3RT16 27 3RT16 47

Capacitor rating for 230 V 50/60 Hz kvar 4 ... 7.5 8 ... 15 16 ... 30
operational voltage 400 V 50/60 Hz kvar 7 ... 12.5 14 ... 25 28 ... 50
(AC-6b utilization category) 525 V 50/60 Hz kvar 9 ... 15 18 ... 30 36 ... 60
690 V 50/60 Hz kvar 12 ... 21 24 ... 42 48 ... 84

Auxiliary contacts mounted (unassigned) 1 NO + 1 NC 1 NO

Additional auxiliary contacts mountable (laterally) – 2 NO + 2 NC

Coil voltage tolerance 0.85 ... 1.1 × Us

Max. operating frequency 1/h 180 100

Electrical endurance Oper. > 150 000 > 100 000

cycles

Ambient temperature °C 60 55

Specifications IEC 60 947/EN 60 947 (VDE 0660)

Short-circuit protection 1.6 ... 2.2 × Ie

3RT10 coupling relays (interface)

for switching motors

Technical data
All technical data not mentioned in the table below is identical to that of the 3RT10 contactors for switching motors.
The 3RT10 1. coupling relays cannot be extended with auxiliary switch blocks.
Two single-pole auxiliary switch blocks can be mounted onto the 3RT10 2. coupling relays (see accessories on page 3/41).
Contactor Size S00 S00 S00 S0
Type 3RT10 1.-1HB4. 3RT10 1.-1JB4. 3RT10 1.-1KB4. 3RT10 2.-1KB40

Mechanical endurance Oper. 30 million 10 million

cycles

Coil voltage tolerance 0.7 ... 1.25 × Us

Power consumption of the coil

(with coil in cold state) at Us 17 V W 1.2 2.1
24 V W 2.3 4.2
closing = closed 30 V W 3.6 6.6

Permissible residual current

< 10 mA × ----------  < 10 mA ×  ----------  < 10 mA ×  ----------  < 6 mA × ---------- 

of the electronics (with 0 signal) 24 V 24 V 24 V 24 V
mA
 Us   Us   Us   Us 
Surge suppression in the coil no surge with diode with varistor with varistor
suppression

Nsksy229
Nsksy228 U Nsksy230 U Nsksy230

Operating times of the coupling relays

Closing at 17 V clos. time NO ms 40 ... 120 40 ... 120 40 ... 120 93 ... 270
opng. time NC ms 30 ... 70 30 ... 70 30 ... 70 83 ... 250

at 24 V clos. time NO ms 30 ... 60 30 ... 60 30 ... 60 64 ... 87

opng. time NC ms 20 ... 40 20 ... 40 20 ... 40 55 ... 78

at 30 V clos. time NO ms 20 ... 50 20 ... 50 20 ... 50 53 ... 64

opng. time NC ms 15 ... 30 15 ... 30 15 ... 30 45 ... 56

Opening at 17 V ... 30 V clos. time NO ms 7 ... 17 40 ... 60 7 ... 17 18 ... 19

opng. time NC ms 22 ... 30 60 ... 70 22 ... 30 24 ... 25

Safe isolation between coil and contacts V 400

(acc. to DIN VDE 0106 Part 101 A1 [draft 02/89])

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3RT10 coupling relays (interface)
for switching motors

Technical data
All technical data not mentioned in the table below is identical to that of the 3RT10 contactors for switching motors.
The 3RT10 1. coupling relays cannot be extended with auxiliary switch blocks.
Power consumption of the coils 1.4 W at 24 V.
Contactor Size S00 S00 S00
Type 3RT10 1.-1MB4.-0KT0 3RT10 1.-1VB4. 3RT10 1.-1WB4.

Mechanical endurance Oper. 30 million

cycles

Coil voltage tolerance 0.85 ... 1.85 × Us

Power consumption of the coil

(with coil in cold state) at Us 24 V W 1.4
closing = closed

Surge suppression in the coil no surge suppression with diode with varistor

Nsksy229
Nsksy228 U Nsksy230

Safe isolation between coil and contacts V 400

(acc. to DIN VDE 0106 Part 101 A1 [draft 02/89])

Permissible residual current on request

Operating times of coupling relays
Upright mounting

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Contactor Relays SIRIUS
3RH1 contactor relays,
size S00

Technical data

Permissible mounting position

The contactors are designed for AC and DC operation 360° 22,5° 22,5°
operation on a vertical mounting surface.

NSB00070
NSB00071
Upright mounting position
(only for 3RH11/3RH12)

AC operation Special design required:

Positions 13 ... 16 of the Order No. must be changed to –1AA0.
Additional charge.

DC operation Standard design (in the case of 3RH11 22-2K . 40 coupling relays and con-
tactor relays with extended coil voltage tolerance, on request)
Positively driven operation of contacts in contactor relays
3RH1: Explanation
Yes, in the basic unit and the auxiliary switch block as well as between the There is positively driven operation if it is ensured that the NC and NO con-
basic unit and the snap-on auxiliary switch block (removable) according to: tacts cannot be closed at the same time.
ZH1/457
IEC 60 947-5-1, Amendment 2, Annex L, Edition 10.1999 ZH1/457
Safety rules for control systems on power-driven presses in the metal-working
3RH12: industry
Yes, in the basic unit and the auxiliary switch block as well as between the
basic unit and the snap-on auxiliary switch block (permanent) according to: IEC 60 947-5-1, Amendment 2, Annex L, Edition 10.1999
ZH1/457 Low-voltage switchgear, controlgear and switching elements.
IEC 60 947-5-1, Amendment 2, Annex L, Edition 10.1999 Special requirements for positively driven contacts
SUVA
SUVA
Note Accident prevention regulations of the Swiss Accident Prevention Institution
3RH19 11-.NF. solid-state compatible auxiliary switch blocks have no posi-
tively driven contacts.
Contact reliability
Contact reliability at 17 V, 1 mA acc. to DIN 19 240 Frequency of contact faults < 10–8, i.e. < 1 fault per 100 million operating
cycles
Contact endurance for AC-15/AC-14 and DC-13
utilization categories
The contact endurance is mainly dependent on the breaking current. 30
NSB00072b
It is assumed that the operating mechanisms are switched randomly, i.e. not
Basic unit
synchronized with the phase angle of the supply system.
Million operating cycles (10 6 )

If magnetic circuits other than the contactor coil systems or solenoid valves 10
are present, e.g. magnetic brakes, protective measures for the load circuits 5 Basic unit
are necessary. 4 with snap-
3 on block
RC elements and freewheeling diodes would be suitable as protective fea-
2
tures.
DC-13 DC-13
The characteristic curves apply to: 1 220 V 110 V
3RH11/3RH12 contactor relays AC-15/AC-14
3RH14 latched contactor relays 0,5
3RH19 11. auxiliary switch blocks
DC-13
24 V
0,1
0,05

1)
0,01
0,01 0,03 0,05 0,1 0,3 0,5 1 2 3 5 6 7 10 Ia (A)
I e -DC-13 I e -DC-13 I e -AC-15 I e -DC-13
220 V 110 V < 230 V 24 V
Legend:
Ia = breaking current
Ie = rated operational current

1) Mountable auxiliary switch blocks: Ie/DC-13 max. 6 A.

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3RH1 contactor relays,
size S00

Technical data

s and u ratings
Basic units and auxiliary switch blocks

Rated control supply voltage max. AC 600 V

Rated voltage AC 600 V

Making and breaking capacity A 600, Q 600

Conventional thermal current 10 A at AC 240 V

General data
Mechanical Basic units 3RH11 30 million operating cycles
endurance 3RH14 5 million operating cycles
Basic units with snap-on 10 million operating cycles
auxiliary switch block
Solid-state compatible 5 million operating cycles
auxiliary switch block

Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 690

Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 6

Safe isolation between coil and contacts in the basic unit V 400
(acc. to DIN VDE 0106 Part 101 and A1 [draft 2/89])

Permissible ambient temperature in operation °C -25 ... +60

when stored °C -55 ... +80

Degree of protection acc. to IEC 60 947-1 and DIN 40 050 IP 20, coil system IP 40

Shock resistance Rectangular pulse AC/DC operation g/ms 10/5 and 5/10
Sine pulse AC/DC operation g/ms 15/5 and 8/10
Conductor cross-sections
Screw connection Auxiliary conductor and coil terminals
(1 or 2 conductor Solid mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5); 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5) acc. to IEC 60 947;
connections possible) max. 2 × (1 ... 4)
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5); 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5)

AWG conductor connections, solid or stranded AWG 2 × (20 ... 16); 2 × (18 ... 14); 1 × 12

– Terminal screws M3

– Tightening torque Nm 0.8 ... 1.2 (7 ... 10.3 lb.in)

Cage Clamp connection Auxiliary conductor and coil terminals

(1 or 2 conductor
connections possible) Solid mm2 2 × (0.25 ... 2.5)

Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2 × (0.25 ... 1.5)

Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 2 × (0.25 ... 2.5)

AWG conductor connections, solid or stranded AWG 2 × (24 ... 14)

For associated 8WA2 803/8WA2 804 opening tool, see page 3/52.
An "insulation stop" must be used for conductor cross-sections ≤ 1 mm2,
see accessories on page 3/52.
Max. outer diameter of conductor insulation: 3.6 mm.
For information about Cage Clamp connections, see page 4.
Short-circuit protection
(weld-free protection at Ik ≥ 1 kA)

Fuse links, utilization category gL/gG

DIAZED Type 5SB A 10
NEOZED Type 5SE A 10
or miniature circuit-breaker with C-characteristic (short-circuit current Ik < 400 A) A 6

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3RH1 contactor relays,
size S00

Technical data

Control circuit
Coil voltage tolerance AC operation at 50 Hz: 0.8 ... 1.1 × Us
at 60 Hz: 0.85 ... 1.1 × Us
DC operation at +50 °C: 0.8 ... 1.1 × Us
at +60 °C: 0.85 ... 1.1 × Us
Power consumption of the coils
(with coil in cold state and 1.0 × Us) at 50 Hz at 60 Hz
AC operation closing VA 27 24
p.f. 0.8 0.75
closed VA 4.6 3.5
p.f. 0.27 0.27
DC operation closing = closed W 3.2
Permissible residual current of the electronics
(with 0 signal) AC operation 1) mA < 3 mA × 230V
----------- 
 Us 
DC operation mA < 10 mA ×  24V
-------- 
 Us 
Operating times 2)
Break-time = opening time + arcing time Values apply with coil in cold state and at operating temperature for
Voltage tolerance: 3RH14
AC operation 0.8 ... 1.1 × Us 1.0 × Us Minimum
actuating time
Closing closing time NO ms 8 ... 35 10 ... 25 ≥ 35 ms
opening time NC ms 6 ... 20 7 ... 20
Opening opening time NO ms 4 ... 30 5 ... 30 ≥ 30 ms
closing time NC ms 5 ... 30 7 ... 20
Voltage tolerance: 3RH14
DC operation 0.8 ... 1.1 × Us 1.0 × Us Minimum
actuating time
Closing closing time NO ms 25 ... 100 30 ... 50 ≥ 100 ms
opening time NC ms 20 ... 90 25 ... 45
Opening opening time NO ms 7 ... 10 7 ... 9 ≥ 30 ms
closing time NC ms 13 ... 16 13 ... 15
Arcing time ms 10 ... 15
Load side
Rated operational currents
Ie/AC-12 A 10
Ie/AC-15/AC-14 up to 230 V A 6
at rated operational voltage Ue 400 V A 3
500 V A 2
690 V A 1
Conducting paths
connected in series
1 2 3
Ie/DC-12 24 V A 10 10 10
at rated operational voltage Ue 60 V A 6 10 10
110 V A 3 4 10
220 V A 1 2 3.6
440 V A 0.3 1.3 2.5
600 V A 0.15 0.65 1.8
Ie/DC-13 24 V A 10 3) 10 10
at rated operational voltage Ue 60 V A 2 3.5 4.7
110 V A 1 1.3 3
220 V A 0.3 0.9 1.2
440 V A 0.14 0.2 0.5
600 V A 0.1 0.1 0.26

Operating frequency z
in operating cycles per hour
in rated operation AC-12/DC-12 1/h 1000
for utilization category AC-15/AC-14 1/h 1000
DC-13 1/h 1000
No-load operating frequency 1/h 10000
Dependence of the operating frequency z’ on the
operational current I’ and the operational voltage U’

z’ = z ⋅ ---- ⋅ -----  1/h

Ie U e 1.5
I′  U ′ 

1) The 3RT19 16-1GA00 additional load module is 2) The opening times of the NO contacts and the assemblies 2 to 6 times, varistor +2 to 5 ms).
recommended for higher residual currents, closing times of the NC contacts increase if the 3) Mountable auxiliary switch blocks: 6 A.
see accessories on page 3/49. contactor coils are protected against voltage
peaks (suppression diode 6 to 10 times, diode

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Contactor Relays
3TH43 contactor relays,
with 10 contacts

Technical data

Permissible mounting position

The contactors are designed for operation AC operation 22,5° 22,5°
on a vertical mounting surface.

NSB00074
NSB00073

DC operation 22,5° 22,5°

90° 90°

NSB00075 NSB00074

NSB00071
Upright mounting

AC and DC operation Special design required

The Order No. must be supplemented with "-Z" and the order code "B01".
Additional charge.
Positively driven operation in contactor relays with 10 contacts
3TH43: Explanation:
Yes, the contactor relays satisfy the conditions for positively driven operation There is positively driven operation if it is ensured that the NC and NO con-
according to: tacts cannot be closed at the same time.
ZH1/457
IEC 60 947-5-1, Amendment 2, Annex L, Edition 10.1999 ZH1/457
SUVA Safety rules for control systems on power-driven presses in the metal-working
industry

IEC 60 947-5-1, Amendment 2, Annex L, Edition 10.1999

Low-voltage switchgear, controlgear and switching elements.
Special requirements for positively driven contacts

SUVA
Accident prevention regulations of the Swiss Accident Prevention Institution
Contact endurance for AC-15/AC-14 and DC-13
utilization categories
The contact endurance is mainly dependent on the breaking current. 30
NSB00660
It is assumed that the operating mechanisms are switched randomly, i.e.
not synchronized with the phase angle of the supply system.
Million operating cycles (10 6 )

If magnetic circuits other than the contactor coil systems or solenoid 10

valves are present, e.g. magnetic brakes, protective measures for the
load circuits are necessary. RC elements and freewheeling diodes 5 AC-15/AC-14
would be suitable as protective features. 4
3 DC-13
110 V DC-13
2 24 V

1 DC-13
220 V

0,5

0,1
0,01 0,03 0,05 0,1 0,3 0,5 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 I a (A)
I e -DC-13 I e -DC-13 I e -DC-13
220 V 110 V 24 V
I e -AC-15/AC-14
230 V
Legend:
Ia = breaking current
Ie = rated operational current

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3TH43 contactor relays,
with 10 contacts

Technical data

s and u ratings
Basic units

Rated control supply voltage max. AC 600 V, DC 230 V

(acc. to u DC 240 V)

Rated voltage AC 600 V, DC 600 V

Making and breaking capacity A 600, P 600
General data
Mechanical endurance Basic units Oper. 30 million
Auxiliary switch blocks cycles 10 million

Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 690

Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 8

Safe isolation between coil and contacts V up to 500

(acc. to DIN VDE 0106 Part 101 and A1 (draft 2/89])

Permissible ambient temperature in operation °C –25 ... +55

when stored °C –55 ... +80

Degree of protection acc. to IEC 60 947-1 and IEC 60 529 (VDE 0470 Part 1) IP 20

Shock resistance rectangular pulse AC operation g/ms 7.7/5 and 4.4/10

DC operation g/ms 9.3/5 and 5.4/10
sine pulse AC operation g/ms 12/5 and 6.8/10
DC operation g/ms 14.7/5 and 8.5/10
Conductor cross-sections
Screw connection M 3.5
Solid mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1); 2 × (1 ... 2.5); 1 × 4
Finely stranded with end sleeves mm2 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5)
Short-circuit protection
(weld-free protection at Ik ≥ 1 kA)
Fuse links, utilization category gL/gG
NHType 3NA A 16
DIAZEDType 5SB A 16
NEOZEDType 5SE, quick A 20
Miniature circuit-breaker C-characteristic A 16
B-characteristic A 16
Control circuit
Coil voltage tolerance AC operation 0.8 ... 1.1 × Us 1)
DC operation (exception: 24 V) 0.8 ... 1.1 × Us
at DC 24 V 0.8 ... 1.2 × Us

Power consumption of the coils (with coil in cold state and 1.0 × Us)
AC operation Standard design 50 Hz 50/60 Hz
closing VA 68 77/71
p.f. 0.82 0.81/0.75
closed VA 10 11/9
p.f. 0.29 0.28/0.27
For USA and Canada 50 Hz 60 Hz
closing VA 68 75
p.f. 0.82 0.76
closed VA 10 9.4
p.f. 0.29 0.29 ... 0.3
For Japan 50 Hz 60 Hz
closing VA 80 75 ... 90
p.f. 0.8 0.73
closed VA 10.7 8.5 ... 10.7
p.f. 0.29 0.29 ... 0.3
DC operation up to 250 V closing = closed W 6.2

Permissible
residual current AC operation mA ≤ 8 mA × 220V
----------- 
of the electronics  Us 
(with 0 signal)

DC operation mA ≤ 1.25 mA × 220V

----------- 
 Us 

1) Coils for USA, Canada and Japan:

0.85 to 1.1 × Us at 60 Hz.

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Contactor Relays
3TH43 contactor relays,
with 10 contacts

Technical data

Control circuit
Operating times 1)
Break-time = opening time + arcing time (the values apply up to and including
20 % undervoltage, 10 % overvoltage, and with the coil in the cold state and at operating
temperature)
Operation AC DC
Closing closing time NO ms 8 ... 35 20 ... 170
opening time NC ms 6 ... 20 18 ... 110
Opening opening time NO ms 4 ... 18 10 ... 25
closing time NC ms 5 ... 30 15 ... 30
Arcing time ms 10 10

Operating times 1) at 1.0 × Us

Operation AC DC
Closing closing time NO ms 10 ... 25 30 ... 70
opening time NC ms 7 ... 20 28 ... 65
Opening opening time NO ms 5 ... 18 10 ... 20
closing time NC ms 7 ... 20 15 ... 25
Load side
Rated operational currents
Ie/AC-12 A 16
Ie /AC-15/AC-14 up to 230 V A 10
at rated operational voltage Ue 400 V A 6
500 V A 4
690 V A 2
Conducting paths connected in series
1 2 3
Ie /DC-12 up to 48 V A 10 10 10
at rated operational voltage Ue 110 V A 2.1 10 10
220 V A 0.8 1.6 10
440 V A 0.6 0.8 1.3
600 V A 0.6 0.7 1
Ie /DC-13 24 V A 10 10 10
at rated operational voltage Ue 48 V A 5 10 10
110 V A 1 2.5 10
220 V A 0.45 0.75 2
440 V A 0.25 0.5 0.9
600 V A 0.2 0.4 0.8
Ratings of three-phase motors
AC-2 and AC-3 utilization categories 230/220 V kW 2.4
400/380 V kW 4
500 V kW 4
690/660 V kW 4

Operating frequency z
in operating cycles per hour
in rated operation AC-12/DC-12 1/h 1000
for utilization category AC-2 1/h 500
AC-3 1/h 1000
Dependence of the operating frequency z’ AC-15/AC-14 1/h 3600
on the operational current I’ and the operational DC-13 1/h 3600
voltage U’

z’ = z ⋅ ---- ⋅  ----- 
Ie U e 1.5
1/h
I′  U ′ 

No-load operating frequency 1/h 10000

1) The opening times of the NO contacts and the peaks (suppression diode 6 to 9 times, diode
closing times of the NC contacts increase if the assemblies 2 to 6 times, varistor +2 to 5 ms).
contactor coils are protected against voltage

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Coupling Relays SIRIUS
3RH11 coupling relays

Technical data
All technical data not mentioned in the table below is identical to that of the 3RH11 contactor relays (page 3/136 onwards).
The size S00 coupling relays (3RH11) cannot be extended with auxiliary switch blocks.

Contactor – Type 3RH11 . .-1HB40 3RH11 . .-1JB40 3RH11 . .-1KB40

Size S00 S00 S00

Coil voltage tolerance 0.7 ... 1.25 × Us

Power consumption of the coil

(with coil in cold state) at Us 17 V 1.2 W 1.2 W 1.2 W
24 V 2.3 W 2.3 W 2.3 W
closing = closed 30 V 3.6 W 3.6 W 3.6 W

Permissible residual current

of the electronics
< 10 mA × 24V
--------  < 10 mA ×  24V
--------  < 10 mA ×  24V
-------- 
(with 0 signal)  Us   Us   Us 

Surge suppression in the coil no surge suppression with diode with varistor

Operating times of the coupling relays

Closing at 17 V closing time NO 40 ... 120 ms 40 ... 120 ms 40 ... 120 ms

opening time NC 30 ... 70 ms 30 ... 70 ms 30 ... 70 ms

at 24 V closing time NO 30 ... 60 ms 30 ... 60 ms 30 ... 60 ms

opening time NC 20 ... 40 ms 20 ... 40 ms 20 ... 40 ms

at 30 V closing time NO 20 ... 50 ms 20 ... 50 ms 20 ... 50 ms

opening time NC 15 ... 30 ms 15 ... 30 ms 15 ... 30 ms

Opening at 17 ... 30 V opening time NO 7 ... 17 ms 40 ... 60 ms 7 ... 17 ms

closing time NC 22 ... 30 ms 60 ... 70 ms 22 ... 30 ms

Upright mounting Request required

Contactor – Type 3RH11 . .-1MB40-0KT0 3RH11 . .-1VB40 3RH11 . .-1WB40

Size S00 S00 S00

Coil voltage tolerance 0.85 ... 1.85 × Us

Power consumption of the coil

(with coil in cold state) at Us 24 V 1.4 W 1.4 W 1.4 W
closing = closed

Permissible residual current Request required

Operating times of the coupling relays
Upright mounting

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SIRIUS
Accessories
3RT1. contactors and 3RH1. contactor relays

Technical data acc. to IEC 61 812-1/DIN VDE 0435 Part 2021

Type Solid-state time-delay blocks Solid-state, time-delay auxi-

with semiconductor output liary switch blocks
3RT19 . 6-2C 3RT19 .6-2E
2D 2F
2G

Rated insulation voltage AC V 250 250

Pollution degree 3
Overvoltage category III acc. to DIN VDE 0110

Coil voltage tolerance 0.8 ... 1.1 × Us 0.85 ... 1.1 × Us

0.95 ... 1.05 times 0.95 ... 1.05 times
rated frequency rated frequency

Ratings W 1 2
Power consumption at AC 230 V, 50 Hz VA 1 4

Rated operational currents Ie

AC-140, DC-13 A 0.3 for 3RT19 16 –
0.5 for 3RT19 26 –
AC-15 at AC 230 V, 50 Hz A – 3
DC-13 at 24 V A – 1
DC-13 at 110 V A – 0.2
DC-13 at 230 V A – 0.1

DIAZED fuse protection

Utilization category gL/gG A – 4

Operating frequency
with Ie load, AC 230 V 1/h 2500 2500
with 3RT10 16 contactor load, AC 230 V 1/h 2500 5000

Recovery time ms 50 150

Minimum ON-period ms 35 200 (with OFF-delay)

Residual current mA ≤5 –
Voltage drop V ≤3.5 –
switched through
Short-time current-carrying A 10 (up to 10 ms) –
capacity

Setting accuracy ≤ ±15% ≤ ±15%

referred to upper limit of scale
Repeat accuracy ≤ ±1% ≤ ±1%
Mechanical endurance Oper. 100 × 106 30 × 106
cycles

Permissible ambient temperature in operation °C –25 ... +60 –25 ... +60
when stored °C –40 ... +85 –40 ... +85

Degree of protection IP 40 IP 40
acc. to IEC 60 529 terminals IP 20 terminals IP 20

Conductor connection solid mm2 2× (0.5 ... 1.5) 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5)
2× (0.75 ... 4) 2 × (0.75 ... 4)
finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2× (0.5 ... 2.5) 2 × (0.5 ... 2.5)
solid or stranded AWG 2× (18 ... 14) 2 × (18 ... 14)
Terminal screw M3 M3
Tightening torque Nm 0.8 ... 1.2 0.8 ... 1.2

Permissible mounting position any any

Shock resistance g/ms 15/11 15/11

Half sine acc. to IEC 60 068-2-27

Vibration resistance Hz/mm 10 ... 55/0.35 10 ... 55/0.35

acc. to IEC 60 068-2-6

EMC tests basic specification IEC 61000-6-2; EN 50 081-1 IEC 61000-6-2; EN 50 081-1

Surge suppression varistor integrated in time-delay –

relay

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SIRIUS
Accessories
3RT1. contactors

Technical data acc. to IEC 60 947/EN 60 947

OFF-delay devices
Designs 3RT19 16-2BE01 3RT19 16-2BK01 3RT19 16-2BL01

Connectable contactor sizes: DC supply S00 ... S3 S00/S0 S00/S0

Caution: only contactors and contactor relays AC supply – S00/S0 S00/S0
with DC operation can be connected.
Type 3RT10 .. -1BB4. 3RT10 1. -1BF4. 3RT10 1.-1BM4. /-1BP4.
3RT13 .. -1BB4. 3RT10 2. -1BF4. 3RT10 2.-1BM4. /-1BP4.
3RT15 .. -1BB4. 3RH1. . .-1BF40 3RH1. . . -1BM40
-1BP40
3RH1. .. -1BB40

Permissible mounting position 360° 360°

NSB01064

NSB01065
The OFF-delay devices are designed for operation on a
vertical mounting surface.

Rated control supply voltage Us V 24 (DC) 110 (UC) 220/230 (UC)

Voltage tolerance 0.9 ... 1.1 Us

Rated frequency(ies) with AC supply f Hz ±5 % – 50/60 50/60

Ambient temperature permissible:

when stored Tu °C –40 ... +80
in operation and mounted side-by-side without spacing Tu °C –25 ... +50
in operation and mounted side-by-side with 5 mm spacing Tu °C –25 ... +60

OFF delay 1)
(minimum times at Usp = 0.9 × Us, Tsp = 20 °C) Note:
In practice the mean value is 1.5 times the minimum time.
S00 toff > ms 250 130 600
S0 toff > ms 150 100 400
S2 (only with DC supply) toff > ms 90 – –
S3 (only with DC supply) toff > ms 70 – –

Built-in capacitance
3RT19 16-2B.01 C µF 2000 68 68
Capacitor voltage V 35 180 350

ON delay
(maximum at Usp = 0.9 × Us, Tsp = 20 °C) Note:
The total ON delay = contactor make time + ton )
S00 ton < ms 10 60 200
S0 ton < ms 10 80 250

Endurance
Mechanical Oper. cycles 30 million
Electrical, approx. Oper. cycles > 1 million.

Operating frequency max. (at Tu = 60 °C) z< 1/h 300

Power loss max. approx. Pv < W 0.4 0.5 1

Surge suppression with varistor, integrated

Conductor cross-sections see 3RT10 1 contactors, page 3/91

Usp = coil voltage

Tsp = coil temperature

1) Doubling the time delay can be achieved by

doubling the capacitance. Commercially availa-
ble capacitors can be used, which can be con-
nected to terminals C+ and Z–.

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SIRIUS
Accessories
3RT1. contactors

Technical data

Type 3RH19 24, 3TX7 090 interfaces for mounting onto contactors
acc. to IEC 60 947/EN 60 947
General data
Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 300

Safe isolation between coil and contact V up to AC 300

acc. to DIN VDE 0106 Part 101

Degree of protection terminals IP 20

enclosure IP 40

Permissible ambient temperature in operation °C –25 ... +60

when stored °C –40 ... +80

Conductor cross-sections
– Solid mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 2.5)
– Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5)
– Terminal screws M3

Short-circuit protection
(weld-free protection at Ik ≥ 1 kA)
Fuse links, utilization category gL/gG A 6
NH Type 3NA
DIAZED Type 5SB
NEOZED Type 5SE
Control side
Rated control supply voltage Us DC V 24

Voltage tolerance DC V 17 ... 30

Power consumption at Us W 0.5

Nominal current input mA 20

Release voltage V ≥4
Function indication yellow LED

Snubber Varistor
Load side
Mechanical endurance Oper. 20 × 106
cycles

Electrical endurance at Ie Oper. 1 × 105

cycles

Operating frequency 1/h 5000 operating cycles

Make-time ms approx. 7

Break-time ms approx. 4

Bounce time ms approx. 2

Contact material AgSnO

Operational voltage V AC/DC 24 ... 250

Permissible residual current mA 2.5

of the electronics (with 0 signal)

Rated currents 1 )
Conventional thermal current Ith A 6
AC-15 DC-13
Rated operational current Ie at 24 V A 3 1.0
acc. to utilization categories 110 V A 3 0.2
(DIN VDE 0660) 230 V A 3 0.1

Operational current AC-12 DC-12

with resistive load
acc. to DIN VDE 0435 at 24 V A 6 6
(relay standard) 110 V A 6 0.3
and DIN VDE 0660 230 V A 6 0.2

1) Capacitive loads can result in microwelding

occurring on the contacts.

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