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Siemens 3RT1046-1AH00 — Contactors

Siemens 3RT1046-1AH00 SIRIUS Power Contactor, 55 kW at 500 V

MPN3RT1046-1AH00

Siemens SIRIUS 3RT1046-1AH00 power contactor, size S3, screw-type terminals, 55 kW at 500 V, 80 A AC-4 at 400 V, snap-on mounting.

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Specifications

3RT1046-1AH00 — Identification
ParameterValue
Contactor frame sizeS3
3RT1046-1AH00 — Ratings & Performance
ParameterValue
Rated operational current, AC-12, max.10 A
Rated operational current, AC-4 @ 400 V80 A
Rated value @ 400 V3 A
Rated value @ 500 V55 kW
Rated value @ 690 V25.4 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
3RT1046-1AH00 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeAC
Rated value @ 50 Hz0.8 ... 1.1
Rated value @ 50 Hz48 V
3RT1046-1AH00 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Main poles3
Main NO contacts3
Auxiliary contact reliability1 faulty switching per 100 million (17 V, 1 mA)
3RT1046-1AH00 — 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
3RT1046-1AH00 — 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
3RT1046-1AH00 — Durability
ParameterValue
Durability (operating cycles, typ.)10 000 000
Durability with aux. switch block (cycles, typ.)10 000 000
3RT1046-1AH00 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-55 ... +80 °C
Installation altitude, max.2 000 m
3RT1046-1AH00 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width70 mm
Height146 mm
Depth139 mm
3RT1046-1AH00 — Specifications
ParameterValue
At AC10 ... 25 ms

Product details

It is rated for 55 kW at 500 V and delivers 80 A in AC-4 duty at 400 V, which covers demanding reversing and inching applications where the contactor makes and breaks the motor current under load. Mounting is straightforward: it snaps onto standard 35 mm or 75 mm DIN rails and can be screw-fastened for vibration-prone environments.

The headline motor rating of 55 kW at 500 V tells you this contactor handles a 55 kW induction motor on a 500 V line — common in European 500 V industrial networks. The mechanical life of 10 million operations means the coil and armature outlast several contact tip changes in high-cycle applications. The control coil operates at 50 Hz with a pick-up voltage range of 0.8 to 1.1 times the rated value, and the arcing time sits between 10 and 15 ms. That arcing window is short enough to coordinate with upstream fuses or circuit breakers without nuisance tripping.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest functional alternative to 3RT1046-1AH00?

The closest peer is the 3RT1044-1FB46, which is also a SIRIUS size S3 contactor but with different coil voltage and terminal configuration. The 3RT1046-1AH00 uses screw-type terminals and a 50 Hz coil, while the 3RT1044-1FB46 has a different coil variant. They share the same mounting footprint and basic switching capacity, so a panel designed for one can accept the other without rewiring the main power circuit, but the control voltage must match the replacement coil.

What compliance documentation is available for this part?

The part is RoHS compliant with a substance prohibitance date of 01.05.2012, and it carries a pollution degree 3 rating for industrial environments. Siemens provides a CE declaration of conformity and UL file information as standard for the SIRIUS line. The full compliance pack can be included with the RFQ.

What are the key ratings for this contactor?

The 3RT1046-1AH00 is rated for 55 kW at 500 V and 25.4 kW at 690 V for AC-3 motor duty. In AC-4 duty (reversing/inching), it handles 80 A at 400 V. The mechanical life is 10 million operations, and it operates in ambient temperatures from -25 to +60 °C.

MPN
3RT1046-1AH00