Rated for AC-2 duty at 400 V at 4 kW and AC-4 at 400 V at 8.5 A, this contactor handles reversing and inching applications where the load is switched under full motor current. The 690 V rating at 5.5 kW extends its reach to 690 VAC line supplies common in heavy industrial installations.
Panel Integration & Mounting
Side-by-side mounting is permitted, allowing dense panel layouts without additional spacing between contactors. Front protection is IP20; the terminal area is also rated IP20. Screw-type terminals accept 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²), or max 2x (0.75 to 4 mm²) solid or stranded conductors. AWG equivalents are 2x (20 to 16), 2x (18 to 14), and 1x 12. No special tooling required — standard screwdriver termination.
Coordination & Protection
These values guide the selection of branch circuit protection when integrating into a motor control center or distribution panel. The 3RT1016-1AR65 is a 3-pole instantaneous contactor with no built-in overload relay — pair it with a separate SIRIUS 3RU2 or 3RB3 overload for motor protection.
