Spring-loaded terminals on the main current circuit accept 2x (0.25 to 2.5 mm²) solid or stranded wire, or 2x (24 to 14 AWG). That's the same termination as the 3RT1015-1BB42 variant, so a panel wired for the screw-terminal version won't need terminal block changes — just a different wiring habit (no screwdriver torque check).
Ratings that matter for motor switching
Rated operational current at 24 V is 10 A (AC-12), which covers control transformer and resistive loads at that voltage. For motor duty at 400 V, the AC-2 rating is 3 kW, and AC-4 at 400 V is 6.5 A — that's the heavy inrush/plugging duty cycle rating. Type 1 coordination allows up to 35 A. That's the difference between the contactor surviving a fault (Type 2) versus needing replacement after a fault (Type 1). For most production lines, Type 2 is the standard — the 20 A fuse limit is what you'll spec into the BOM.
The IP20 finger-safe protection on the front and terminals is standard for enclosed panels; no special sealing needed inside a cabinet.