System overview
1.7 Components and combinations
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1.7 Components and combinations
1.7.1 Switching and starting
1.7.1.1 SIRIUS 3RT2 contactors
3RT2 contactors
Figure 1-11 S0 contactor
SIRIUS 3RT2 contactors and contactor assemblies offer maximum flexibility in terms of
dimensioning, handling, and function:
Table 1- 9 3RT2 contactors and contactor assemblies
Area Customer benefits
Functions
ï‚· Power contactors (motors, resistive loads) and contactor relays
ï‚· Conventional (S00 and S0) and electronic drive (S0 only; reduced power
consumption)
ï‚· Function modules for mounting on contactors and for connection to the
automation level (AS-i/IO-Link)
ï‚· Reversing contactor: space-saving mechanical interlock for S00 and S0
Dimensioning and
design
ï‚· Performance increase: S00 (7.5 kW, 16 A), S0 (18.5 kW, 38 A)
ï‚· Width 45 mm
ï‚· Integrated auxiliary switches in both S00 and S0
ï‚· Auxiliary switches in identical design for S00 and S0
ï‚· Screw-type, spring-loaded, and ring cable lug connection systems, plus
solder pin connection system (S00 only)
Mounting
advantages
ï‚· Contactor assemblies (for star-delta (wye-delta) start, reversing contactor
assembly, 2 contactors in series)
ï‚· Contactor assembly for star-delta (wye-delta) start:
– Up to 22 kW
– Control circuit wiring integrated in function modules, incl. electrical and
mechanical interlock
ï‚· Easy assembly of contactor assemblies and feeders by means of link
modules for screw-type and spring-loaded terminals
ï‚· Integrated cable duct for feeder-oriented assembly (with S0)