Siemens 3RT1017-1AP01-0AE6 SIRIUS Power Contactor — S00 Frame, Screw Terminals
The Siemens 3RT1017-1AP01-0AE6 is a SIRIUS power contactor in the compact S00 frame size, designed for switching motor loads in control panels. It mounts via screw and snap-on onto 35 mm DIN rail per DIN EN 50022, occupying a 45 mm width — a standard slot that fits alongside other S00 devices without crowding the gland plate. Rated for AC-2 duty at 400 V, it delivers 5.5 kW, which covers slip-ring motor starting and other moderate-duty applications where the load current stays within the contactor's thermal capacity. For AC-4 duty (plugging, inching) at 400 V, the rated operating current is 8.5 A — the figure that governs real reversing or jogging cycles.
Mounting and Terminal Data
Screw-type terminals on the main current circuit accept 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²), or a maximum of 2x (0.75 to 4 mm²) solid or stranded conductors. AWG equivalents are 2x (20 to 16), 2x (18 to 14), and 1x 12. The 72 mm depth leaves clearance behind the DIN rail for wiring ducts or backplane connections. Side-by-side mounting is permitted with a 6 mm gap at the side, so multiple contactors can share a rail without derating for thermal stacking — useful when packing several motor starters into a single enclosure. Front protection is IP20; the terminals themselves are also rated IP20. This is standard for enclosed panel installation — no washdown rating, so keep it behind a cabinet door in wet environments.
Environmental Limits and Coordination
Operating temperature range is -25 to +60 °C, with a maximum operating altitude of 2 000 m. Pollution degree 3 (conductive pollution or dry non-conductive that becomes conductive) means this contactor is suited for industrial environments where condensation or occasional conductive dust is expected. For Type 2 coordination (no damage to the contactor under short circuit), the required upstream fuse is gL/gG 20 A. Type 1 coordination (contactor may need replacement after fault) allows a 35 A gL/gG fuse. This is the spec your panel designer needs for the SCCR calculation. Mechanical endurance is rated at 30 million operating cycles — typical for the S00 family and sufficient for high-duty applications like conveyor lines or pump cycling.
Auxiliary Contact Ratings
The instantaneous auxiliary contact (1 N/O) carries 10 A at 24 V, 2 A at 60 V, 1 A at 110 V, and 0.3 A at 220 V. At 230 V the rating is 6 A. These are the DC and AC switching limits for the control circuit — verify your PLC output or relay coil draw against these values, especially at higher voltages where the current drops off.