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Siemens 3RT1045-1BE40 SIRIUS Power Contactor, S3, 37 kW AC-2

MPN3RT1045-1BE40

Siemens SIRIUS power contactor, size S3, order code 3RT1045-1BE40, screw-type terminals, 37 kW AC-2 at 400 V, current production.

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Specifications

3RT1045-1BE40 — Identification
ParameterValue
Contactor frame sizeS3
3RT1045-1BE40 — Ratings & Performance
ParameterValue
Rated operational current, AC-12, max.10 A
Rated operational current, AC-4 @ 400 V66 A
Rated value @ 400 V3 A
Rated value @ 500 V45 kW
Rated value @ 690 V21.1 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
3RT1045-1BE40 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeDC
3RT1045-1BE40 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Main poles3
Main NO contacts3
Auxiliary contact reliability1 faulty switching per 100 million (17 V, 1 mA)
3RT1045-1BE40 — Protection & Coordination
ParameterValue
Short-circuit coordination type 1, fusefuse gL/gG: 250 A
Short-circuit coordination type 2, fusefuse gL/gG: 160 A
Aux. switch short-circuit protection, fusefuse gL/gG: 10 A
3RT1045-1BE40 — 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
3RT1045-1BE40 — Durability
ParameterValue
Durability (operating cycles, typ.)10 000 000
Durability with aux. switch block (cycles, typ.)10 000 000
3RT1045-1BE40 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-55 ... +80 °C
Installation altitude, max.2 000 m
3RT1045-1BE40 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width70 mm
Height146 mm
Depth152 mm

Product details

The headline motor-switching rating is 37 kW at 400 V under AC-2 duty — this is the category for slip-ring motors, so the contactor is sized for starting and stopping those loads at that power level. For AC-4 duty (plugging, inching, reversing), the rated operational current is 66 A at 400 V, which governs the thermal stress during frequent reversals. That covers the range from control wiring to motor power tails without needing adapters. Front protection is IP20 with the cover or box terminal fitted; the terminal itself is IP00.

RoHS compliance is documented with a substance prohibition date of May 1, 2012, covering the EU directive scope. No other compliance flags (UL, CSA, CE) are explicitly listed in the spec record, but the SIRIUS series typically carries those marks — verify against your local panel certification requirements.

Dimensions are 146 mm high, 70 mm wide, 152 mm deep — the S3 frame fits a standard 70 mm wide DIN-rail footprint. Mechanical life is typical 10 million operations; the switching frequency varies by duty: up to 1,000 cycles/hour under AC-3, 900 under AC-1, 400 under AC-2, and 300 under AC-4.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest functional alternative — does the 3RT1044-1FB46 drop in?

The 3RT1044-1FB46 is a peer in the same SIRIUS S3 frame, but it uses a different coil voltage and terminal configuration. The 3RT1045-1BE40 has a 24 V DC coil and screw terminals; the 3RT1044-1FB46 is a different variant. They share the same mounting footprint and basic S3 frame, so panel cutouts and DIN-rail spacing are identical, but verify the coil voltage and auxiliary contact arrangement before substituting.

What are the main circuit terminal wire ranges?

Solid conductors: 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²), max 2x (0.75 to 4 mm²). Stranded: 2x (10 to 50 mm²). The terminals are screw-type.

What compliance documentation is available for this contactor?

RoHS compliance is confirmed with a substance prohibition date of May 1, 2012. The spec record does not list UL, CSA, or CE marks explicitly, though the SIRIUS series typically carries them — check the manufacturer's declaration for your specific certification need.

MPN
3RT1045-1BE40