S10 frame — what the dimensions mean for your panel
The 3RT1065-6NP36: Minimum clearance distances: 10 mm upwards and downwards, 20 mm forwards, 10 mm to the side — these keep arc gases from ionising adjacent metalwork during a fault interruption.
Power wiring and auxiliary terminal capacity
Main power terminals accept stranded cable from 70 mm² up to 240 mm² — sized for the full AC-3 current rating of the S10 frame without needing parallel runs. Coil termination is screw-type — no push-in or spring-cage on the magnet coil, so factor in screwdriver access during panel wiring.
Duty-cycle limits — AC-1, AC-3, AC-4 switching rates
Maximum switching frequency varies sharply by duty class: 800 operations/hour in AC-1 (resistive loads), 500/h in AC-3 (squirrel-cage motors), and 130/h in AC-4 (plugging/inching). The AC-3e rating matches the AC-3 rate at 500 ops/h — this is the figure to use for standard motor starting duty under IEC 60947-4-1.
Coil voltage and auxiliary contact ratings
The auxiliary switch is present (yes) — no need to order a separate side-mount block for basic status feedback.
Environmental limits and mechanical life
Typical mechanical endurance is 10 million operations — the contactor outlasts most motor-driven loads before the main contacts need inspection.
Available to order against your BOM quantity; pricing and lead time confirmed at RFQ through independent distribution channels.