Rated to switch 5.5 kW at 500 V and 5.5 kW at 690 V (AC-2 duty at 400 V), it handles typical three-phase induction motors up to that power. For high-inrush applications like reversing or plugging (AC-4), it's rated 8.5 A at 400 V — so it can manage the current spike during motor reversal without welding contacts. The main circuit uses spring-loaded terminals accepting 2x (0.25 to 2.5 mm²) solid or stranded wire — tool-less wiring that speeds panel assembly and reduces torque-verification steps. Auxiliary contacts are rated 10 A at 24 V, 6 A at 230 V, and 3 A at 400 V, covering typical PLC and relay interface loads.
At 45 mm wide, 60 mm tall, and 73 mm deep, this contactor occupies minimal DIN-rail space — critical when packing multiple contactors into a gland-plate-limited enclosure. Side-by-side mounting is allowed (no derating gap required), so you can gang them up without losing panel density. IP20 on the front and at the terminals means it's protected against fingers and solid objects larger than 12 mm — standard for enclosed panels.
Type 1 coordination (contactors may need replacement after a fault) allows a 35 A gL/gG fuse. This matters when designing for selectivity in a distribution panel — the fuse rating dictates the upstream breaker coordination.
Sourcing is straightforward: quote to order against an RFQ. No unusual lead-time flags on this MPN. If you need a functional cross-reference, the 3RT1016-2AP02 is a close sibling within the same S00 frame — same footprint, same terminal style — but with different coil voltage or auxiliary configuration. Confirm coil compatibility before swapping.