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Siemens 3RT1046-3AB00 — Contactors

Siemens 3RT1046-3AB00 SIRIUS Power Contactor, S3, 80A AC-4

MPN3RT1046-3AB00

Siemens SIRIUS 3RT1046-3AB00, size S3 power contactor, screw-type terminals, 80 A AC-4 at 400 V, 55 kW at 500 V, snap-on 35/75 mm DIN rail mount.

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Specifications

3RT1046-3AB00 — Identification
ParameterValue
Contactor frame sizeS3
3RT1046-3AB00 — 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
3RT1046-3AB00 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeAC
Rated value @ 50 Hz0.8 ... 1.1
Rated value @ 50 Hz24 V
3RT1046-3AB00 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Main poles3
Main NO contacts3
Auxiliary contact reliability1 faulty switching per 100 million (17 V, 1 mA)
3RT1046-3AB00 — 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
3RT1046-3AB00 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Main circuit connectionscrew-type terminals
Aux. / control circuit connectionspring-loaded terminals
Conductor cross-section, solid2x (0.25 ... 2.5 mm²)
Conductor cross-section, solid or stranded2x (2.5 ... 16 mm²)
Conductor cross-section, finely stranded w/ ferrule2x (0.25 ... 1.5 mm²)
Mounting methodscrew and snap-on mounting onto 35 mm and 75 mm standard mounting rail
Side-by-side mountingYes
3RT1046-3AB00 — Durability
ParameterValue
Durability (operating cycles, typ.)10 000 000
Durability with aux. switch block (cycles, typ.)10 000 000
3RT1046-3AB00 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-55 ... +80 °C
Installation altitude, max.2 000 m
3RT1046-3AB00 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width70 mm
Height146 mm
Depth139 mm
3RT1046-3AB00 — Specifications
ParameterValue
At AC10 ... 25 ms

Product details

It's a screw-type terminal unit, rated for 80 A in AC-4 duty at 400 V — that's the severe inching/plugging category where contact life is hardest. For standard AC-2 motor starting (slip-ring rotors) it's rated 45 kW at 400 V. The 55 kW rating at 500 V and 25.4 kW at 690 V tell you this contactor handles higher-voltage drives without stepping up a frame size.

The 70 mm width and 146 mm height fit the S3 footprint; depth is 139 mm, so check gland-plate clearance if the panel is shallow. Side-by-side mounting is permitted, which saves rail space in multi-contactor groups but watch the thermal derating when packing them tight.

Arcing time runs 10 to 25 ms at AC, with a tighter 10 to 15 ms window for the arc itself.

Accepts solid wire 2x (0.25 to 2.5 mm²) for control wiring and stranded 2x (10 to 50 mm²) for power — that's a wide range covering most motor feeds up to the S3 rating. The intermediate terminal also handles 2x (2.5 to 16 mm²) solid or stranded, giving flexibility for mixed-gauge connections in the panel.

Frequently asked questions

Will the 3RT1046-3AB00 fit a panel designed for the 3RT1036-1AB00?

Both are S3 frame size with identical 70 mm width, 146 mm height, and 139 mm depth. The mounting rail and footprint are the same. The difference is terminal type: screw-type on the 3RT1046-3AB00 versus spring-cage on the 3RT1036-1AB00. No rewiring of the panel layout is needed, but verify terminal adapter compatibility if the existing wiring uses cage-clamp accessories.

MPN
3RT1046-3AB00