Key ratings and what they mean for fit
The 3RT2017-2AP01-ZW96: The contactor is rated for AC-3 maximum switching frequency of 750 operations per hour, which governs motor switching duty — typical for conveyor, pump, and fan loads. At AC-4 (plugging/reversing) the maximum drops to 250 ops/h, reflecting the higher electrical wear from inrush during reversal. For AC-1 resistive loads, it handles up to 1,000 ops/h. Operating temperature range is -25 to +60 °C during operation, with storage from -55 to +80 °C. The mounting position allows ±180° rotation on a vertical surface and ±22.5° tilt forward/backward, giving flexibility in tight enclosures.
Mounting and integration
Size S00 footprint: 45 mm wide, 70 mm high, 73 mm deep. Clearances required: 10 mm upward, downward, and forward; 6 mm at the sides. Accepts solid or stranded wire 0.5 to 4 mm² (2x per terminal for paralleling). Spring-type terminals on the coil speed wiring — strip, insert, done.