Integrator's note on the 3RT1026-1BD44
The Siemens 3RT1026-1BD44 is a SIRIUS power contactor in the S0 frame, sized for motor switching up to 11 kW at 400 V in AC-2 duty (slip-ring motors, wound-rotor applications) and rated 15.5 A in AC-4 duty for reversing or inching service. The DC coil draws 5.4 W for both pick-up and hold, so there is no inrush spike to size the control transformer around.
Main current circuit terminals are screw-type, accepting 2x (1 to 2.5 mm²) stranded or 2x (2.5 to 6 mm²) solid, with a maximum of 2x 10 mm² per clamp. Auxiliary contact terminals accept 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²) or 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²), max 2x (0.75 to 4 mm²). AWG equivalents are 2x (16 to 12) and 2x (14 to 10) for main contacts.
