What this SIRIUS contactor brings to a panel
The 3RT2023-1CL24-3MA0: It is rated for 10 million typical mechanical operations, which means it will outlast most of the machinery it switches before the contacts wear. The contactor ships without an auxiliary switch block — plan for a separate 3RT19 series add-on if your circuit needs feedback or a holding contact.
Switching capacity and duty-cycle limits
The maximum switching frequency is 1,000 operations per hour in AC-1, AC-2, and AC-3 duty, but drops to 300 per hour in the harsher AC-4 category (plugging or inching). The 1 hp rating at 230 V gives a quick rule-of-thumb for small single-phase motor loads.
Wiring and mounting flexibility
The coil connection uses screw-type terminals — no push-in here, so keep a screwdriver handy at the panel.
Thermal limits and storage
The arcing time is a tight 10 ms — consistent, not a wide spread — which helps when coordinating with upstream protection.
