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Siemens 3RT1916-2ED21 — Contactors

Siemens 3RT1916-2ED21 SIRIUS Auxiliary Switch, 3 A, ON-Delay

MPN3RT1916-2ED21

Siemens SIRIUS auxiliary switch, 3RT1916-2ED21, 3 A maximum, adjustable ON-delay 0.5-10 s, clip-on mounting, 45 x 38 x 75 mm.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

3RT1916-2ED21 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeAC
Rated value @ 50 Hz200 ... 240 V
3RT1916-2ED21 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Conductor cross-section, solid18 ... 14
Conductor cross-section, finely stranded w/ ferrule0.5 ... 2.5 m²
Mounting methodclip-on
3RT1916-2ED21 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-40 ... +85 °C
Installation altitude, max.2 000 m
3RT1916-2ED21 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width45 mm
Height38 mm
Depth75 mm

Product details

It adds a timed normally-open contact to the contactor assembly, with the delay set between 0.5 and 10 seconds via a potentiometer on the face. The switch handles up to 3 A maximum, with specific ratings of 1 A at 24 V, 0.2 A at 125 V, and 0.1 A at 250 V — these are the contact ratings for the timed circuit, not the main contactor load.

Mounting and fit

Mounts via clip-on fastening directly onto the contactor — no tools needed, no DIN rail space consumed. Dimensions are 45 mm wide, 38 mm high, 75 mm deep. The 0.5–10 s ON-delay is adjustable, so it covers timed start sequences or staggered motor starts without a separate timer relay. Recovery time after dropout is 150 ms, meaning it resets fast enough for cycling loads.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 3RT1916-2ED21 used for?

It is an auxiliary switch with an adjustable ON-delay, clipped onto a SIRIUS contactor to provide a timed normally-open contact for sequenced starting, staggered motor loads, or delayed signaling in control panels.

Where can I buy the 3RT1916-2ED21?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm commitment.

What are the contact ratings for the 3RT1916-2ED21?

Maximum 3 A; specific ratings are 1 A at 24 V, 0.2 A at 125 V, and 0.1 A at 250 V. These apply to the timed auxiliary contact, not the main contactor load.

MPN
3RT1916-2ED21