The Siemens 3RT1026-1BB44-3MA0 is a SIRIUS S0-frame power contactor with a 24 VDC magnet coil, rated for motor switching at 11 kW in AC-2 duty at 400 V and 15.5 A in AC-4 at 400 V. The coil draws 5.4 W both closing and holding, so the control transformer sizing is straightforward — no inrush spike to over-spec for.
Side-by-side mounting is permitted, which keeps multi-contactor motor starter assemblies tight on the rail.
Short-Circuit Coordination and Wiring
For Type 2 coordination (minimal damage to the contactor after a fault), Siemens specifies a gL/gG fuse rated 35 A. Main circuit terminals accept solid or stranded copper: 2x (1 to 2.5 mm²), 2x (2.5 to 6 mm²), max 2x 10 mm². Auxiliary terminals take 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²) or 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²), max 2x 4 mm². AWG equivalents are listed for both.
