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Figure 1-1: SIRIUS System21

Figure 1-2: Circuit Breaker, Accessories (Frame Size S00)22

Figure 1-3: Circuit Breakers, Accessories (Frame Sizes S0, S2, and S3)22

Figure 1-4: Contactors, Accessories (Frame Size S00)23

Figure 1-5: Contactors, Accessories (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)24

Table 1-1: Components and Combinations with Accessories28

Figure 1-6: Device Combinations29

Figure 1-7: Contactor Combination for Reversing30

Table 1-2: Mounting Methods31

Table 1-3: Mounting the Device on the Rail32

Table 1-4: Removing the Device from the Rail32

Table 1-5: How to Use a Cage Clamp Terminal35

Table 1-6: Connection Cross-Section for Frame Size S0036

Table 1-7: Connection Cross-Section for Frame Size S036

Figure 1-9: Conductor Cross-Sections £ 1 MM²36

Table 1-8: Connection Cross-Section for Frame Size S237

Figure 1-8: Cage Clamp Terminal37

Table 1-9: Connection Cross-Section for Frame Size S337

Figure 1-10: Communication38

Specifications/Regulations/Approvals46

Utilization Categories46

Table 2-1: Circuit Breakers, Frame Sizes48

Figure 2-2: Setting the Current Setting I50

Figure 2-3: Sealing the Adjustment Scale (Frame Size S00)51

Table 2-2: Contact Position Indicators of the Circuit Breakers52

Figure 2-4: Tripped Position, 3RV (Frame Size S0)52

Figure 2-5: Locking the Toggle Switch (Frame Size S00)52

Table 2-3: Testing Overload Tripping (Example: Frame Size S00)53

Figure 2-6: Time-Current Characteristic, Chart54

Figure 2-7: Frequency Sensitivity of the N-Short-Circuit Releases55

Figure 2-8: Circuit Breaker with Overload Relay Function (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)57

Figure 2-9: Circuit Diagrams of Circuit Breakers for Fuse Monitoring58

Table 2-4: Suggestions for Switching Direct Current59

Table 2-5: Attachable Accessories62

Figure 2-10: Mounting the Transverse Auxiliary Switch (Frame Size S00)62

Table 2-6: Voltage Ranges of the Auxiliary Releases63

Figure 2-11: Mounting/Removing the Lateral Auxiliary Switch/Undervoltage Release (Frame Size S00)63

Table 2-7: Testing Overload Tripping (Example: Frame Size S0)64

Table 2-8: Alarm Switch with Tripped Signal and Short Circuit Signal65

Table 2-9: Mounting the Remote-Control Mechanism (Frame Size S2)68

Figure 2-12: Mounting the Disconnecting Module (Frame Size S0)69

Figure 2-13: Locking the Disconnecting Module (Frame Size S0)70

Figure 2-14: Locking the Disconnecting Module and Mounting the Cover (Frame Size S2)70

Figure 2-15: Mounting the Rotary Switch Extension for the Door (Frame Size S2)71

Table 2-10: Opening a Cubicle Door Using the Rotary Switch Extension72

Figure 2-16: Operating the Rotary Switch Extension for the Door72

Table 2-11: Mounting the Extension Shaft73

Figure 2-17: Locking the Rotary Switch Extension for the Door73

Figure 2-18: Terminals for "Combination Motor Controller Type E74

Table 2-12: Housings for Circuit Breakers75

Figure 2-19: Molded-Plastic Surface Casing (Frame Size S00)75

Table 2-13: Front Plates for any Housings76

Figure 2-20: Molded-Plastic Bay (Frame Size S00)76

Figure 2-21: Mounting the Front Plate (Frame Size S00)77

Figure 2-22: Mounting the Front Plate (Frame Size S0)77

Figure 2-23: Accessories for the Housings and Front Plates (Frame Size S00)78

Figure 2-24: Indicator Light Installation in a Molded-Plastic Housing79

Table 2-14: Busbar Systems80

Table 2-15: Dimensions of the Busbar Adapters and Accessories80

Table 2-16: Link Modules for Connecting Circuit Breakers to Contactors81

Figure 2-25: Mounting Circuit Breakers on Busbar Adapters (Frame Sizes S00 and S0)81

Figure 2-26: Mounting Circuit Breakers on Busbar Adapters (Frame Sizes S2 and S3)82

Figure 2-27: Accessories for Busbar Adapters (Frame Sizes S00 to S2)83

Table 2-17: Rated Operational Voltage/Current84

Table 2-18: Types of 3-Phase Busbars84

Figure 2-28: 3-Phase Busbar System84

Table 2-19: Conductor Cross-Section of the 3-Phase Feed-In Terminals85

Figure 2-29: Mounting the Isolated 3-Phase Busbar System (Frame Sizes S00 to S0)86

Figure 2-30: Mounting the Isolated 3-Phase Busbar System (Frame Size S2)87

Figure 2-31: Mounting the Circuit Breakers Onto the Rail88

Figure 2-32: Screw-On Mounting of the 3RV1 (Example: Frame Size S00)88

Figure 2-33: Circuit Breaker, Soldering Pin Connector (Frame Size S00)90

Figure 2-34: Device Circuit Diagram (Frame Size S00)91

Figure 2-35: Device Circuit Diagrams (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)91

Figure 2-36: Circuit Breaker with Relay Function, Device Circuit Diagrams (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)91

Figure 2-38: 3RV10 31 (Frame Size S2)92

Figure 2-39: 3RV10 4 (Frame Size S3)92

Figure 2-46: 3RV19 13-4C (Frame Size S00)95

Figure 2-47: 3RV19 23-4. (Frame Sizes S0, S2, S3)95

Figure 2-48: 3RV19 18-5A/-5B (Frame Size S00)96

Figure 2-49: 3RV19 26-0 (Frame Sizes S0, S2, S3)96

Figure 2-50: 3RV19 28-1H (Frame Size S0) and 3RT19 46-4GA07 (Frame Size S3)96

Figure 2-51: 3RV19. 6-3AP0 for Circuit Breaker97

Figure 2-54: 3RV19 15-1. (Frame Sizes S00, S0)98

Figure 2-55: 3RV19 35-1 (for Circuit Breakers in Frame Size S2)99

Figure 2-56: 3RV19 35-3 (for Circuit Breakers in Frame Size S2)99

Figure 2-58: 3RV19 35-5A 3RV19 15-5D100

Table 3-5: Safe Isolation109

Table 3-33: Covers110

Table 3-1: Utilization Categories, Test Conditions for AC Voltage112

Table 3-2: Utilization Categories, Test Conditions for DC Voltages113

Table 3-3: Utilization Categories, Test Conditions for AC Voltage (Auxiliary Contact Elements)113

Table 3-4: Utilization Categories, Test Conditions for DC Voltage (Auxiliary Contact Elements)114

Positively Driven Operation115

Safe Isolation115

Explanation of Terms117

Device Description118

Figure 3-1: Frame Sizes of the 3RT1 Contactors118

Table 3-6: Performance Ranges of the 3RT10 Contactors118

Table 3-7: Types of 3RT/3RH Contactors119

Actuating Systems120

Short-Circuit Protection of the SIRIUS Contactors120

Table 3-8: Actuating Systems120

Operation121

General Information121

Contact Reliability122

Figure 3-2: Contact Areas123

Figure 3-3: Characteristic Curve of the Electrical Service Life of the Main Contacts (Frame Size S00)125

Figure 3-4: Characteristic Curve of the Electrical Service Life of the Main Contacts (Frame Size S0)125

Figure 3-5: Characteristic Curve of the Electrical Service Life of the Main Contacts (Frame Size S2)126

Figure 3-6: Characteristic Curve of the Electrical Service Life of the Main Contacts (Frame Size S3)126

Figure 3-7: Characteristic Curve of the Electrical Service Life of the Auxiliary Contacts127

Application and Areas of Use128

3RT10 Contactors with 3 Main Contacts for Switching Motors128

3RT1446 Contactors with 3 Main Contacts for Switching Resistive Loads (AC-1)129

Table 3-10: Comparison between the 3RT1446 and 3RT1046 Contactors129

3RT13 and 3RT15 Contactors with 4 Main Contacts130

Table 3-11: Applications of 4-Pole Contactors130

Table 3-12: 4-Pole Contactors and Auxiliary Contacts130

Table 3-13: 4-Pole Reversing Contactor Combination with Front Interlock (Frame Size S0)131

Table 3-14: 4-Pole Reversing Contactor Combination with Lateral Interlock (Frame Size S0)132

Table 3-15: 4-Pole Reversing Contactor Combination (Frame Sizes S2 and S3)132

3RT16 Capacitor-Switching Contactors for Switching Capacitors133

Contactors with an Extended Operating Range134

Figure 3-9: Capacitor-Switching Contactors, Circuit Diagram134

Contactors with an Extended Operating Range (3RH11135

Figure 3-10: Contactors with an Extended Operating Range, Circuit Diagrams136

Figure 3-11: Contactors with an Extended Operating Range, Terminal Markings136

Figure 3-12: Contactors with an Extended Operating Range, Circuit Diagram136

Contactors with an Extended Operating Range (3RH1122-2K.40, 3RT1017-2K.4., 3RT102.-3K.40)137

3RH1 Auxiliary Contactors137

3RT10 Contactor Relays for Switching Motors (Interface) and 3RH11 Contactor Relays for Switching Auxiliary Circuits138

Figure 3-13: Contactor Relays: Voltage Ranges139

Contactor Combinations for Reversing140

Figure 3-14: Fully Assembled Contactor Combination for Reversing (Frame Sizes S00 and S0)140

Figure 3-15: Star-Delta Combination, Locking Device at the Front (Frame Size S0)142

Figure 3-16: Star-Delta Combination, Locking Devices at the Front (Frame Sizes S2/S3)142

Table 3-16: Assembling the Contactor Combination for Reversing (Frame Size S00)143

Table 3-17: Assembling the Contactor Combination for Reversing (Frame Size S0)144

Table 3-18: Assembling the Contactor Combination for Reversing (Frame Sizes S2/S3)145

Figure 3-17: 4-Pole Contactor Combination for Reversing (Frame Size S0)146

Figure 3-18: 4-Pole Contactor Combination for Reversing (Frame Size S2)147

Figure 3-19: NC Contact Interlock (Frame Size S00)147

Figure 3-20: Contactor Combination for Reversing, Main Circuit (Frame Sizes S00 to S3)148

Figure 3-21: Contactor Combination for Reversing, Control Circuit (Frame Size S00)148

Star-Delta Combinations149

Figure 3-22: Contactor Combination for Reversing, Control Circuit (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)149

Figure 3-23: Star-Delta Combinations (Frame Sizes S00, S0, S3)150

Figure 3-24: Star-Delta Combination (Frame Size S2)151

Table 3-19: Configuration of the Star-Delta Combinations152

Table 3-20: Assembly of the Star-Delta Combination in Frame Size S00153

Table 3-21: Assembly of the Star-Delta Combinations in Frame Sizes S0 to S3154

Figure 3-25: Star-Delta Combination, Main Circuit (Frame Sizes S00 to S3)155

Figure 3-26: Star-Delta Combination, Control Circuit (Frame Size S00)156

Figure 3-27: Star-Delta Combination, Control Circuit (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)156

Accessories157

Figure 3-28: Accessories for Contactors of Frame Size S00157

Figure 3-29: Accessories for Auxiliary Contactors/Contactor Relays of Frame Size S00158

Figure 3-30: Accessories for Contactors of Frame Size S00159

Attachable Auxiliary Switches for Extending the Auxiliary Contacts160

Table 3-23: Expansion Options for Auxiliary Switch Blocks162

Figure 3-31: Auxiliary Switch at Front162

Table 3-24: Possible Auxiliary Switch Combinations (Frame Size S0/S2)163

Table 3-25: Possible Auxiliary Switch Combinations (Frame Size S3)163

Figure 3-32: Auxiliary Switch at Side163

Table 3-26: Possible Auxiliary Switch Combinations with 4-Pole/Capacitor-Switching Contactors164

Table 3-27: Auxiliary Switches with Make-Before-Break Contacting164

Figure 3-33: Switching of the Auxiliary Contact Elements164

Terminal Markings of the Contactors (Frame Sizes S00 to S3)165

Figure 3-34: Auxiliary Contacts, Contactors for Switching Motors (Frame Size S00)166

Figure 3-35: Auxiliary Contacts, Contactors for Switching Motors (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)167

Table 3-22: Auxiliary Switch Blocks167

Terminal Markings of the Contactors and Auxiliary Contactors Combined with Auxiliary Switch Blocks167

Figure 3-36: Graphical Symbols for Auxiliary Contact Elements in Acc. with en 50 012 (Excerpt)168

Figure 3-37: Device Circuit Diagrams of the Auxiliary Switch Blocks (DIN en 50 012)168

Figure 3-38: Auxiliary Contacts for Auxiliary Contactors169

Auxiliary Switches that Can be Attached to 3RH1 Auxiliary Contactors169

Figure 3-39: Graphical Symbols for Auxiliary Contactors in Acc. with en 50 011 (Excerpt)170

Figure 3-40: Device Circuit Diagrams171

Figure 3-41: Position Diagrams of the Auxiliary Switches (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)171

Time-Delay Auxiliary Switches172

Frame Size S00 (3RT1916-2E, -2F, -2G)172

Figure 3-42: Time-Delay Auxiliary Switch Block (Frame Size S00)173

Figure 3-43: Function Diagrams of the Time-Delay Auxiliary Switches (Frame Size S00)173

Figure 3-44: Time-Delay Auxiliary Switch Block (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)174

Frame Sizes S0 to S3 (3RT1926-2E, -2F, -2G)174

Figure 3-45: Time-Delay Auxiliary Switches, Function Diagrams (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)175

Solid-State Time Relay Blocks with Semiconductor Output175

Figure 3-46: Control of Loads176

Figure 3-47: Solid-State Time Relay Block with Semiconductor Output, Installation (Frame Size S00)176

Frame Size S00 (3RT1916-2C, -2D)176

Figure 3-48: Solid-State Time Relay Block with Semiconductor Output, Function Diagrams (Frame Size S00)177

Figure 3-49: Solid-State Time Relay with Semiconductor Output, Circuit Diagrams (Frame Size S00)177

Figure 3-50: Solid-State Time Relay with a Semiconductor Output, Installation (Frame Size S00)177

Frame Size S0 to S3 (3RT1926-2C, -2D)177

Figure 3-51: Solid-State Time Relay with Semiconductor Output, Circuit Diagrams178

Figure 3-52: Solid-State Time Relay with Semiconductor Output, Function Diagrams178

Additional Load Module (3RT1916-1GA00)178

Figure 3-53: Coupling Link (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)179

Coupling Element for Frame Sizes S0 to S3 (3RH1924-1GP11)179

Figure 3-54: Coupling Link, Circuit Diagram (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)180

Figure 3-55: Disconnecting an Unused Contactor Coil181

Surge Suppression181

Figure 3-56: Circuit with a Varistor (AC/DC Operation)182

Figure 3-57: Circuit with an RC Element (AC/DC Operation)182

Figure 3-58: Circuit with a Diode (AC/DC Operation)183

Table 3-29: How Surge Suppressors Work184

Figure 3-59: Surge Suppressors, Installation185

Figure 3-60: RC Element/Varistor, Circuit Diagrams186

Other Accessories186

LED Module for Indicating Contactor Control (3RT1926-1QT00)186

Table 3-30: Conductor Cross-Sections of 3-Pole Auxiliary Connecting Lead Terminals (for Frame Size S3)187

Figure 3-61: LED Module187

Auxiliary Connecting Lead Terminal, 3-Pole (for Frame Size S3)187

EMC Module (3RT1916-1P187

Figure 3-63: Soldering Pin Connection, Mounting189

Figure 3-64: Mounting the Soldering Pin Connection on a 4-Pole Auxiliary Switch Block189

Soldering Pin Connector for Frame Size S00189

Figure 3-65: Removing the Spring from the Soldering Pin Connection190

Table 3-31: Parallel Links Making and Breaking Capacity191

Parallel Connections191

Table 3-32: Parallel Connections Variants192

Covers for Frame Sizes S2 and S3192

Figure 3-66: Terminal Covers193

Table 3-34: Attachment194

Figure 3-67: 3RT: Screw-On Attachment (Frame Size S00)194

Mounting and Connection194

Mounting194

Figure 3-68: Snap-On Attachment195

Figure 3-69: Installation Positions195

Table 3-35: Vertical Installation Position196

Connection196

Figure 3-70: Cage Clamp Terminals197

Figure 3-71: Insulation Stop with Cage Clamp Terminals197

Table 3-36: Conductor Cross-Sections (Frame Sizes S00 to S3)199

Figure 3-72: Replacing the Magnet Coil (Frame Size S0/AC)200

Changing the Magnet Coils200

Figure 3-73: Replacing the Magnet Coil (Frame Size S2/AC)201

Figure 3-74: Replacing the Magnet Coil (Frame Size S2/DC)202

Figure 3-75: Replacing the Magnet Coil (Frame Size S3/AC)203

Figure 3-76: Replacing the Magnet Coil (Frame Size S3/DC)204

Figure 3-77: Replacing the Contact Piece (Frame Size S2)205

Changing the Contact Piece205

Figure 3-78: Replacing the Contact Piece (Frame Size S3)206

Figure 3-79: Contact Pieces (Frame Sizes S2/S3)206

Dimensioned Drawings (Dimensions in MM)207

Figure 3-80: 3RT1. 10 1/3RH11 Contactors (Frame Size S00)207

Figure 3-81: 3RT10 2 Contactors, 3RT10 2 Contactor Relays (Frame Size S0)207

Figure 3-82: 3RT10 3 (Frame Size S2)208

Figure 3-83: 3RT10 4, 3RT14 46 (Frame Size S3)208

Figure 3-86: 3RT13 2, 3RT15 2 (Frame Size S0)209

Figure 3-84: 3RT10 1 (Frame Size S00)209

Figure 3-85: 3RT13 1, 3RT15 1 (Frame Size S00)209

Figure 3-87: 3RT133, 3RT153 (Frame Size S2)210

Figure 3-88: 3RT13 4 (Frame Size S3)210

Figure 3-89: 3RT1626 (Frame Size S0)211

Figure 3-90: 3RT1636 (Frame Size S2)211

Figure 3-91: 3RT1646 (Frame Size S3)211

Figure 3-92: 3RT10 17, 3RH 11 (Frame Size S00)212

Figure 3-93: 3RT10 2, View from Right (Frame Size S0)212

Figure 3-94: 3RT103, View from Right (Frame Size S2)212

Figure 3-95: 3RT104, View from Right (Frame Size S3)212

Figure 3-96: 3RT1916-2E213

Figure 3-97: 3RT19 16-2 (Frame Size S00)213

Figure 3-98: 3RH19 11-1AA.., 3RH19 11-1BA213

Figure 3-99: Contactor Combination for Reversing (Frame Size S00)215

Figure 3-100: Contactor Combination for Reversing (Frame Size S0)215

Figure 3-103: 3RA1924-2B (Frame Sizes S0 to S3)216

Figure 3-104: Contactor Combinations for Star/Delta (Frame Sizes S00 - S00 - S00)216

Figure 3-105: Contactor Combinations for Star/Delta (Frame Sizes S0 - S0 - S0)216

Figure 3-106: Contactor Combinations for Star/Delta (Frame Sizes S2 - S2 - S0)216

Figure 3-107: Contactor Combinations for Star/Delta (Frame Sizes S2 - S2 - S2)217

Figure 3-108: Contactor Combinations for Star/Delta (Frame Sizes S3 - S3 - S3)217

Technical Specifications218

Brand	Siemens
Model	SIRIUS
Category	Relays
Language	English

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