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Siemens 3RT1515-1BB40 — Contactors

Siemens 3RT1515-1BB40 SIRIUS Power Contactor, Size S00, 24 V

MPN3RT1515-1BB40

Siemens SIRIUS power contactor, Size S00, 3RT1515-1BB40, 24 VDC coil, screw-type terminals, IP20, 45 mm wide.

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Specifications

3RT1515-1BB40 — Identification
ParameterValue
Contactor frame sizeS00
3RT1515-1BB40 — Ratings & Performance
ParameterValue
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
3RT1515-1BB40 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeDC
3RT1515-1BB40 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Main poles4
Main NO contacts2
Auxiliary contact reliability1 faulty switching per 100 million (17 V, 1 mA)
3RT1515-1BB40 — Protection & Coordination
ParameterValue
Short-circuit coordination type 1, fusefuse gL/gG: 35 A
Short-circuit coordination type 2, fusefuse gL/gG: 20 A
Aux. switch short-circuit protection, fusefuse gL/gG: 10 A
3RT1515-1BB40 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Main 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, finely stranded w/ ferrule2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²)
Side-by-side mountingYes
3RT1515-1BB40 — Durability
ParameterValue
Durability (operating cycles, typ.)30 000 000
Durability with aux. switch block (cycles, typ.)10 000 000
3RT1515-1BB40 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-55 ... +80 °C
3RT1515-1BB40 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width45 mm
Height57.5 mm
Depth72 mm

Product details

The 24 VDC coil draws its rated current at 24 V and holds reliably down to 0.85 of rated voltage, with dropout at 1.1 of rated — a standard pickup/dropout window for DC-operated contactors in this class. Screw-type terminals on the main circuit accept solid or stranded conductors: 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²), or up to 2x (0.75 to 4 mm²).

Switching ratings and duty cycle

DC switching capacity is specified per voltage: 10 A at 24 V, 2 A at 60 V, 1 A at 110 V, 0.3 A at 220 V, and 0.8 A at 440 V. The arcing time runs 10 to 15 ms, with operate time at DC between 7 and 10 ms — fast enough for most sequencing but worth noting for precise interlock timing. Maximum switching rate at AC-1 is 1,000 operations per hour. Mechanical life is typical 30 million cycles.

Side-by-side mounting is allowed, so no mandatory spacing between units — useful for dense panel layouts. The 45 mm width per pole matches standard contactor spacing in S00 frames.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest functional second-source to 3RT1515-1BB40?

The 3RT1015-1BB42 is a peer in the SIRIUS Size S00 family with a 24 VDC coil and screw terminals. The main difference is the 3RT1015-1BB42 carries a different auxiliary contact configuration — verify your control wiring before substituting.

Will 3RT1515-1BB40 drop into a panel specified around 3RT1015-1BB42 without rewiring?

Both share the same Size S00 frame, 45 mm width, and DIN rail mounting footprint, so mechanical fit is identical. Terminal type is screw on both. However, auxiliary contact arrangement may differ — check the NO/NC count on your existing 3RT1015-1BB42 against the 3RT1515-1BB40's auxiliary block before direct swap.

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