The Siemens 3RT2018-2AB01-1AA0-ZX95 is a SIRIUS 3RT2 power contactor rated for AC-3 duty at 16 A, switching 7.5 kW at 400 V. That AC-3 rating means it's built for starting and stopping squirrel-cage induction motors — the load current during start-up and the breaking current during stop are both within its design envelope, so it handles the inrush without welding contacts. It's a 3-pole contactor, so it switches all three phases of a motor or resistive load.
Upright mounting position is specified, so keep it vertical on the rail for proper arc quenching and heat dissipation.
