The 3RT1456-6AB36-ZX95: The S6 frame size positions this contactor for higher current switching applications, typically in motor control centers or distribution panels where the main power path demands a robust contactor. The 23-26 V AC/DC coil means it can be driven from either a 24 V DC control supply or a 24 V AC source, simplifying panel design where mixed control voltages exist. The coil's screw-type terminals accept solid conductors: 2x (0.5... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75... 2.5 mm²), and up to 2x (0.75... 4 mm²) — this is the wire range for the control wiring, not the main power path. The main power terminals accept stranded conductors from 25 to 120 mm², sized for the full load current the S6 frame can handle. The auxiliary switch is rated at 10 A at 24 V, 2 A at 48 V, 2 A at 60 V, 1 A at 110 V, 0.9 A at 125 V, 0.3 A at 220 V, and 6 A at 230 V. These are the make/break capacities for the auxiliary contacts at the respective voltages — critical when feeding PLC inputs or pilot devices. The contactor's arcing time is 10-15 ms, and switching times (both AC and DC) are 40-60 ms, which is typical for a contactor of this size and informs coordination with upstream protective devices. This allows installation in panels where space constraints require non-standard orientation, as long as the ambient stays within the rated limits.
The screw fixing method and dimensions of 172 mm height, 120 mm width, and 170 mm depth mean it mounts into a standard panel footprint with clearance requirements: 10 mm upwards, 10 mm downwards, 10 mm at the side, and 20 mm forwards. The contactor is designed for screw fixing to a mounting plate, not DIN rail, so panel layout must account for drilling and tapping.