SIRIUS S00 Power Contactor — 3RT2016-1AV01
The Siemens 3RT2016-1AV01 is a SIRIUS-brand power contactor in the S00 frame size, rated for switching motor and resistive loads in industrial control panels. The 24 VDC coil draws 10 A at rated voltage. Mounting is via screw fixing or snap-on onto 35 mm DIN rail per DIN EN 60715, with a 45 mm width and 73 mm depth that fits standard enclosure rail spacing. The mounting position allows ±180° rotation on a vertical surface and ±22.5° tilt forward/backward, giving panel builders flexibility in tight layouts.
Switching Ratings and Duty Cycles
For AC-3 motor switching duty, the contactor is rated at 750 operations per hour maximum; AC-1 resistive load switching allows up to 1,000 ops/h. The AC-4 maximum is 250 ops/h, reflecting the heavier wear from inching and plugging duty. Arcing time spans 10 to 15 ms at AC, with a total break time of 4 to 15 ms. These figures matter for coordination with upstream protective devices — the arc clears fast enough to avoid nuisance fuse operation in most panel designs. Auxiliary switch is included as standard, simplifying interlocking or status feedback wiring without an add-on block.
Termination and Conductor Sizes
Main contact terminals accept solid or stranded conductors from 0.5 to 4 mm². For paralleled conductors, the terminal accepts 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²), or 2x 4 mm². The coil connection uses screw-type terminals. Clearance spacing: 10 mm upwards and forwards, 10 mm downwards, 6 mm at the sides. These are the minimum air gaps to maintain rated insulation — panel wireway planning should respect these, not crowd the contactor against duct or other devices.
Environmental and Lifecycle
Operating temperature range is -25 to +60 °C; storage range is -55 to +80 °C. The storage limit governs handling and warehousing, not running conditions. Typical mechanical life of the contactor is 30 million operations, per the manufacturer's design target.