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Siemens 3RT1046-1AR00 — Contactors

Siemens 3RT1046-1AR00 SIRIUS S3 Power Contactor, 55 kW at 50

MPN3RT1046-1AR00

Siemens SIRIUS S3 power contactor, 3RT1046-1AR00, screw-type terminals, 55 kW at 500 V, 45 kW at 400 V AC-2, snap-on 35/75 mm rail.

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Specifications

3RT1046-1AR00 — Identification
ParameterValue
Contactor frame sizeS3
3RT1046-1AR00 — 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
3RT1046-1AR00 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeAC
Rated value @ 50 Hz0.8 ... 1.1
Rated value @ 50 Hz415 V
3RT1046-1AR00 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Main poles3
Main NO contacts3
Auxiliary contact reliability1 faulty switching per 100 million (17 V, 1 mA)
3RT1046-1AR00 — 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
3RT1046-1AR00 — 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
3RT1046-1AR00 — Durability
ParameterValue
Durability (operating cycles, typ.)10 000 000
Durability with aux. switch block (cycles, typ.)10 000 000
3RT1046-1AR00 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-55 ... +80 °C
Installation altitude, max.2 000 m
3RT1046-1AR00 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width70 mm
Height146 mm
Depth139 mm
3RT1046-1AR00 — Specifications
ParameterValue
At AC10 ... 25 ms

Product details

It carries a 55 kW rating at 500 V and 45 kW at 400 V under AC-2 duty, which covers slip-ring motor starting and reversing — the kind of load you see on crane drives, hoists, and conveyor reversers. The AC-4 rating of 80 A at 400 V handles plugging and inching, so it's built for frequent jogging cycles, not just steady-state running. The contactor uses screw-type terminals for the main circuit, accepting solid conductors up to 4 mm² per clamp (2x 0.75...4 mm²) and stranded up to 50 mm² (2x 10...50 mm²). That covers most motor feed cables up to 50 mm² without needing lug adaptors. The front carries IP20 protection with the cover and box terminal fitted — standard for live-part guarding inside an enclosure.

The S3 frame is 70 mm wide and 146 mm tall, with a depth of 139 mm — that's the dimension you need for gland-plate clearance and door swing. Side-by-side mounting is allowed, which keeps multi-contactor groups compact on the DIN rail.

RoHS compliance date is May 1, 2012, so it meets the EU substance restrictions. The contactor carries the usual IEC/EN ratings for a SIRIUS power device; no UL or CSA mark is listed in the spec record, so verify with the factory if your panel requires those agency approvals.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest functional second-source to the 3RT1046-1AR00?

The 3RT1036-1AB00 is the closest peer — same S3 frame, same footprint, same main-circuit wiring. The difference is the coil voltage; the 3RT1046-1AR00 uses a different coil than the 3RT1036-1AB00, so verify your control voltage before substituting.

What are the key motor ratings for the 3RT1046-1AR00?

It is rated 55 kW at 500 V for general motor switching (AC-3 equivalent), 45 kW at 400 V under AC-2 duty (slip-ring motor), and 80 A at 400 V under AC-4 duty (plugging and inching).

What compliance documentation is available for this contactor?

RoHS compliance is confirmed with a substance prohibition date of May 1, 2012. The contactor carries IEC/EN ratings per the SIRIUS platform. UL or CSA marks are not listed in the spec record.

MPN
3RT1046-1AR00