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Siemens 3RT1044-1BD40 — Contactors

Siemens 3RT1044-1BD40 SIRIUS Power Contactor, Size S3, 37 kW

MPN3RT1044-1BD40

Siemens SIRIUS power contactor, Size S3, 3RT1044-1BD40, screw terminals, 37 kW at 500 V AC-3, snap-on mounting.

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Specifications

3RT1044-1BD40 — Identification
ParameterValue
Contactor frame sizeS3
3RT1044-1BD40 — Ratings & Performance
ParameterValue
Rated operational current, AC-12, max.10 A
Rated operational current, AC-4 @ 400 V55 A
Rated value @ 400 V3 A
Rated value @ 500 V37 kW
Rated value @ 690 V18.6 kW
Rated value @ 230 V6 A
Rated value @ 24 V10 A
Rated value @ 60 V2 A
Rated value @ 110 V1 A
Rated value @ 220 V0.3 A
3RT1044-1BD40 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeDC
3RT1044-1BD40 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Main poles3
Main NO contacts3
Auxiliary contact reliability1 faulty switching per 100 million (17 V, 1 mA)
3RT1044-1BD40 — Protection & Coordination
ParameterValue
Short-circuit coordination type 1, fusefuse gL/gG: 250 A
Short-circuit coordination type 2, fusefuse gL/gG: 125 A
Aux. switch short-circuit protection, fusefuse gL/gG: 10 A
3RT1044-1BD40 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Main circuit connectionscrew-type terminals
Aux. / control circuit connectionscrew-type terminals
Conductor cross-section, solid2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²), max. 2x (0.75 ... 4 mm²)
Conductor cross-section, solid or stranded2x (2.5 ... 16 mm²)
Conductor cross-section, finely stranded w/ ferrule2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²)
Mounting methodscrew and snap-on mounting onto 35 mm and 75 mm standard mounting rail
Side-by-side mountingYes
3RT1044-1BD40 — Durability
ParameterValue
Durability (operating cycles, typ.)10 000 000
Durability with aux. switch block (cycles, typ.)10 000 000
3RT1044-1BD40 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-55 ... +80 °C
Installation altitude, max.2 000 m
3RT1044-1BD40 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width70 mm
Height146 mm
Depth152 mm

Product details

Rated at 37 kW at 500 V in AC-3 duty (standard motor switching) and 18.6 kW at 690 V, it covers the common European motor voltage bands. For heavy inrush or reversing duty, the AC-4 rating is 55 A at 400 V — that's the figure to check if the application involves plugging or jogging.

AC-1 maximum switching frequency is 1 000 cycles per hour, which is fine for most pump and fan cycling; AC-4 maxes out at 300 cycles per hour — if the application needs faster reversing, the contactor will overheat.

Termination and enclosure fit

Solid wire capacity is 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²), max 2x (0.75 to 4 mm²); stranded accepts 2x (10 to 50 mm²) for the power connections. The control circuit terminals take 2x (2.5 to 16 mm²) solid or stranded. Dimensions are 146 mm high, 70 mm wide, 152 mm deep — the depth is the dimension that sticks out from the DIN rail, so check panel depth clearance.

Substance prohibitance (RoHS) is declared per the date above. For UL, CSA, or other agency approvals, the nameplate and manufacturer declaration should be consulted; the evidence does not list specific marks, but SIRIUS contactors typically carry IEC and UL certifications.

Frequently asked questions

What is the depth of 3RT1044-1BD40?

The depth is 152 mm, measured from the mounting surface to the furthest point of the contactor body. This is the dimension that projects into the enclosure from the DIN rail.

What solid wire sizes does the 3RT1044-1BD40 accept?

The main circuit screw terminals accept solid wire: 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²), and max 2x (0.75 to 4 mm²). Stranded power connections take 2x (10 to 50 mm²).

MPN
3RT1044-1BD40