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Siemens 3RB1253-0FB00-0FM0 — Overload Relays

Siemens 3RB1253-0FB00-0FM0 Solid-State Overload Relay, 50-20

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Siemens 3RB1253-0FB00-0FM0 solid-state overload relay, 50-205A, 24V DC, integrated thermistor protection, ground-fault monitoring via external summation CT, 1 NO/1 NC (overcurrent/thermistor) + 1 NO/1 NC (ground fault), monostable.

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Product details

It integrates thermistor motor protection (PTC) directly into the relay body — no separate evaluation module needed — and monitors ground faults through an external summation current transformer (Kloeckner-Moeller ZWA205). The output configuration gives you 1 NO + 1 NC for overcurrent/thermistor status and a separate 1 NO + 1 NC for ground-fault alarm, both monostable (self-resetting when the fault clears).

The 50-205 A current range covers medium-to-large induction motors — think 30-90 kW at 400 V three-phase. The 24 V DC control supply is standard for PLC-driven panels; verify your cabinet's DC bus can deliver the relay's coil draw without a separate power supply. The ground-fault monitoring via an external summation CT means you're not limited to the relay's internal zero-sequence sensor — you can size the CT to match the feeder's sensitivity (typically 300 mA to 30 A trip). The monostable output resets automatically, so a momentary ground fault won't latch the relay into a trip state that requires a manual reset at the panel.

This relay mounts on a DIN rail in the motor control center (MCC) or distribution panel. The external summation CT (ZWA205) installs around the three-phase conductors or the neutral-ground bond, depending on your ground-fault scheme. Wire the PTC thermistor chain from the motor winding directly into the relay's thermistor input terminals — no intermediate module. The two sets of NO/NC contacts (overcurrent/thermistor and ground fault) can feed separate alarm inputs to the PLC or a hardwired safety circuit, keeping fault isolation clean.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current range and control voltage for 3RB1253-0FB00-0FM0?

The relay is rated for motor currents from 50 to 205 A and operates on a 24 V DC control supply.

Does this relay include ground-fault monitoring?

Yes, it monitors ground faults through an external summation current transformer (Kloeckner-Moeller ZWA205) and provides a separate 1 NO + 1 NC output for ground-fault alarm.

Where can I buy 3RB1253-0FB00-0FM0?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time.

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