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For high-inertia loads or frequent reversing, the AC-4 limit governs — plan around 150 ops/hour max. ## Panel integration The S2 frame is a common Siemens size; if your panel was laid out for a smaller S0 contactor like the 3RT2015 series, check the 55 mm width and 178 mm depth against your existing DIN rail spacing and gland-plate clearance.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3RT2038-3AF04 SIRIUS Power Contactor, 65 A at 480 V,","metaDescription":"Siemens SIRIUS 3RT2038-3AF04 power contactor, 65 A rated at 480 V, S2 frame size, screw and snap-on DIN rail mount. Current lifecycle stage. 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Use minimum cross-section acc. to AC-1 rated value","Limited To 5 S Switching At Zero Current Maximum":"898 A; Use minimum cross-section acc. to AC-1 rated value","Limited To 10 S Switching At Zero Current Maximum":"640 A; Use minimum cross-section acc. to AC-1 rated value","Limited To 30 S Switching At Zero Current Maximum":"414 A; Use minimum cross-section acc. to AC-1 rated value","Limited To 60 S Switching At Zero Current Maximum":"333 A; Use minimum cross-section acc. to AC-1 rated value","contact rating of auxiliary contacts according to UL":"A600 / Q600","Of Main Circuit With Degree Of Pollution 3 Rated Value":"690 V","Installation Altitude At Height Above Sea Level Maximum":"2 000 m","Of The Contactor With Added Auxiliary Switch Block Typical":"10 000 000","Of Auxiliary Circuit With Degree Of Pollution 3 Rated Value":"690 V","For Short-Circuit Protection Of The Auxiliary Switch Required":"gG: 10 A (500 V, 1 kA)","minimum cross-section in main circuit at maximum AC-1 rated value":"35 mm²","number of NC contacts for auxiliary contacts instantaneous contact":"2","number of NO contacts for auxiliary contacts instantaneous contact":"2","Of The Contactor With Added Electronically Optimized Auxiliary Switch Block Typical":"5 000 000"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=197737&mlfb=3RT2038-3AF04","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3RT2038-3AF04/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the 3RT2038-3AF04 rated for at 480 V?","answer":"It is rated 65 A at 480 V, which is the AC-3 motor-switching current. That means it can handle a motor load drawing up to 65 A under start/run conditions at that voltage."},{"question":"Will the 3RT2038-3AF04 fit a panel designed for a 3RT2015-2AP02?","answer":"The 3RT2038-3AF04 is an S2 frame, while the 3RT2015-2AP02 is an S0 frame — physically smaller. The S2 is 55 mm wide and 178 mm deep versus the S0's narrower footprint. It will not drop into the same DIN rail space without checking clearance and possibly relocating adjacent components."},{"question":"Where can I buy the 3RT2038-3AF04?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for your quantity and delivery timeline."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3RT2038-3AF04","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3RT2038-3AF04 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}