Siemens 3RT1036-3AP00 SIRIUS Power Contactor — Size S2, Screw Terminals, DIN Rail
Rated for AC-3 duty at 800 operating cycles per hour, this contactor handles frequent motor starts typical of conveyor or pump applications. Screw-type terminals on the main circuit accept solid wire 2x (0.25...2.5 mm²) and stranded 2x (0.75...25 mm²), with a minimum 16 mm² at 40 °C.
Integration — DIN Rail, Side-by-Side, Ambient Range
Mechanical life is typical 10,000,000 operations.
Ratings at a Glance — What Each Duty Class Means
AC-1 (resistive) max 1000 cycles/h — for heater or lighting loads. AC-2 (slip-ring motors) max 400 cycles/h. AC-3 (squirrel-cage motors, normal start) max 800 cycles/h — the typical motor-switching rating. AC-4 (plugging/reversing) max 300 cycles/h — lower because of the higher stress on contacts. At 50 Hz rated voltage 230 V, the contactor switches 6 A; at 400 V, 3 A; at 500 V, 30 kW; at 690 V, 11.4 kW. These are the power-switching limits — match your motor nameplate kW or FLA against the appropriate duty column.
