Integrator's note on the 3RT1045-1AF04
The Siemens 3RT1045-1AF04 is a SIRIUS power contactor in size S3, rated for AC-2 duty at 37 kW at 400 V and AC-4 switching at 66 A at 400 V. Coil holds at 24 VDC nominal, drops out below 18 V. AC1 rating carries the resistive load curve to 25 A. Auxiliary contacts share the same coil suppression; verify free-wheel diode polarity before energizing inductive loads downstream.
Switching performance and ratings
Rated for 50 Hz operation with a frequency tolerance of 0.8 to 1.1 times nominal. Arcing time is 10 to 15 ms; switching frequency at AC-3 is up to 1 000 operations per hour, at AC-4 up to 300 per hour. Mechanical endurance is typical 10 000 000 cycles. The auxiliary contacts handle 10 A at 24 V, 2 A at 60 V, 1 A at 110 V, 0.3 A at 220 V, 6 A at 230 V, 3 A at 400 V — so they can drive small relays or PLC inputs directly.
