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Siemens 3RT1516-1BG40 — Contactors

Siemens 3RT1516-1BG40 SIRIUS Power Contactor, Size S00, 45mm

MPN3RT1516-1BG40

Siemens SIRIUS power contactor, Size S00, 3RT1516-1BG40, DC switching up to 10 A at 24 V, screw-type terminals, 45 mm width, DIN rail mount.

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Specifications

3RT1516-1BG40 — Identification
ParameterValue
Contactor frame sizeS00
3RT1516-1BG40 — 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
3RT1516-1BG40 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeDC
3RT1516-1BG40 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Main poles4
Main NO contacts2
Auxiliary contact reliability1 faulty switching per 100 million (17 V, 1 mA)
3RT1516-1BG40 — 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
3RT1516-1BG40 — 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
3RT1516-1BG40 — Durability
ParameterValue
Durability (operating cycles, typ.)30 000 000
Durability with aux. switch block (cycles, typ.)10 000 000
3RT1516-1BG40 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-55 ... +80 °C
3RT1516-1BG40 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width45 mm
Height57.5 mm
Depth72 mm

Product details

Screw-type terminals on the main circuit accept 2x (0.5... 1.5 mm²) solid/stranded, 2x (0.75... 2.5 mm²), or up to 2x (0.75... 4 mm²) — standard for panel wiring with ferruled conductors.

DC switching ratings — the key selection criteria

For DC load switching, the 3RT1516-1BG40 is rated 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. These are the make/break currents for resistive DC loads; the arcing time runs 10... 15 ms, and the operate time at DC is 7... 10 ms. The auxiliary contacts (1 NO + 1 NC) each carry 9 A — enough for interposing relays or PLC inputs in the same panel.

Depth is 72 mm — check gland-plate clearance if the panel is shallow. Mounting position: vertical surface, +/-180° rotatable, +/-30° tiltable front/back. Front face is IP20; terminals are also IP20. Rated impulse withstand voltage for main and auxiliary circuits is 6 kV.

Frequently asked questions

What are the DC switching ratings for 3RT1516-1BG40?

Rated 10 A at 24 V DC, 2 A at 60 V DC, 1 A at 110 V DC, 0.3 A at 220 V DC, and 0.8 A at 440 V DC.

Will 3RT1516-1BG40 drop into a panel specified for 3RT1016-1AG61 without rewiring?

Both are Size S00 contactors with screw terminals on a 45 mm DIN-rail footprint, so the mechanical fit and terminal spacing are the same. However, verify the DC switching ratings: the 3RT1516-1BG40 is rated 10 A at 24 V DC, while the 3RT1016-1AG61 carries different DC values — check your load against the 3RT1516's ratings before swapping.

Where can I buy 3RT1516-1BG40?

Sourced and quoted to order through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability.

MPN
3RT1516-1BG40