The Siemens 3RT1023-1AM20 is a SIRIUS power contactor in the S0 frame size, rated for motor switching at 4 kW under AC-2 duty at 400 V and 8.5 A under AC-4 at 400 V.
AC-4 duty at 8.5 A / 400 V handles plugging and inching — the high-stress cycles that wear contacts faster. For resistive loads, the AC-12 maximum operating current is 10 A. The auxiliary contact block supports 10 A at 24 V, 6 A at 230 V, and 3 A at 400 V, so it can drive small relays or PLC inputs directly without an interposing relay.
Coordination and wiring
Type 2 coordination requires a gL/gG fuse rated 25 A; Type 1 coordination allows a 63 A fuse. The auxiliary terminals take 0.5 to 4 mm².
