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Siemens 3RT1346-1BW40 — Contactors

Siemens 3RT1346-1BW40 SIRIUS Power Contactor, S3

MPN3RT1346-1BW40

Siemens SIRIUS power contactor, size S3, screw-type terminals, 48 V DC coil, 53 kW motor rating at 230 V, 1 000 V insulation voltage.

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Specifications

3RT1346-1BW40 — Identification
ParameterValue
Contactor frame sizeS3
3RT1346-1BW40 — Ratings & Performance
ParameterValue
Rated operational current, AC-12, max.10 A
Rated value @ 400 V3 A
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
3RT1346-1BW40 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeDC
3RT1346-1BW40 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Main poles4
Main NO contacts4
Auxiliary contact reliability1 faulty switching per 100 million (17 V, 1 mA)
3RT1346-1BW40 — 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
3RT1346-1BW40 — 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
3RT1346-1BW40 — Durability
ParameterValue
Durability (operating cycles, typ.)10 000 000
Durability with aux. switch block (cycles, typ.)10 000 000
3RT1346-1BW40 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-55 ... +80 °C
Installation altitude, max.2 000 m
3RT1346-1BW40 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width93 mm
Height146 mm
Depth152 mm

Product details

It carries a 48 V DC coil and is rated for 53 kW at 230 V at 60 °C, making it a fit for 230 V three-phase motor circuits in that power band. Side-by-side mounting is permitted, which helps when packing multiple contactors into a tight enclosure. The coil's DC holding power is 15 W, and the contactor achieves 10 million typical mechanical operations. For type 2 coordination, a 160 A gL/gG fuse is required on the line side.

DC switching capability

This contactor's DC switching ratings are defined across multiple voltage levels, which is critical when the load is a DC motor, brake coil, or solenoid rather than an AC motor. At 24 V DC it switches 10 A, at 60 V DC it switches 2 A, at 110 V DC it switches 1 A, at 220 V DC it switches 0.3 A, at 230 V DC it switches 6 A, and at 400 V DC it switches 3 A. These numbers govern the DC load break capability — don't exceed them even if the AC rating is higher.

The solid conductor range is 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²) and 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²), with a maximum of 2x (0.75 to 4 mm²). Stranded conductors accept 2x (10 to 50 mm²). For AWG cables, the main contacts accept 2x (10 to 1/0). At 40 °C the minimum permissible cross-section is 50 mm²; at 60 °C it drops to 35 mm². Auxiliary and control circuits also use screw-type terminals with solid or stranded 2x (2.5 to 16 mm²).

The contactor measures 146 mm high, 93 mm wide, and 152 mm deep. The S3 frame size is a standard footprint in the SIRIUS range, so panel cutouts and busbar systems designed for this family will accept it without modification.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cross reference for 3RT1346-1BW40?

The 3RT1346-1BW40 is a current-production SIRIUS S3 contactor. There is no direct cross-reference to a different manufacturer's part; the closest functional equivalent within the Siemens SIRIUS family would be a different coil voltage variant or frame size, but for a 48 V DC coil in S3, this is the correct order code.

Where can I buy 3RT1346-1BW40 with fast shipping?

This part is sourced to order. Availability and pricing are confirmed at quote time.

MPN
3RT1346-1BW40