The Siemens SIRIUS 3RT2024-1BB40 is a Size S0 power contactor with a 24 VDC coil, screw-type coil terminals, and a rated operational current of 16 A for main contacts in AC-3 duty. The auxiliary switch is included.
The AC-3 rating of 16 A at 400 V governs motor switching — this is the figure that decides whether the contactor handles a given three-phase induction motor. The DC-13 rating at 24 V is 10 A, dropping to 3 A at 400 V DC; for DC load switching, the voltage-specific value is the binding limit. Coil pickup is guaranteed between 0.8 and 1.1 times the rated voltage (24 VDC), so the coil pulls in reliably at 19.2 VDC and holds above dropout. Dropout time on DC is 15 to 18 ms.
Wiring and clearance notes
Wire cross-section for solid or stranded is 1 to 10 mm²; fine-stranded with ferrule is 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²) or 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²). Arcing time is 10 ms.
