SIRIUS S0 Power Contactor with 24 VDC Coil
Duty-Cycle Capacity and Switching Frequency
Switching frequency depends on the load category: 1 000 operations per hour for AC-1 resistive loads, 750 per hour for AC-2 and AC-3 motor starting, and 250 per hour for AC-4 plugging or inching duty. The AC-3e rating also allows 750 operations per hour. These limits reflect thermal recovery of the contactor — exceeding them shortens electrical life or risks contact welding.
Mounting and Environmental Tolerances
Coil and main terminals use spring-type (spring-cage) connections. The main circuit accepts solid or stranded wire from 1 to 10 mm²; the auxiliary circuit can take 2× (0.5 to 2.5 mm²). Spring-cage terminations reduce wiring time and resist loosening from vibration — a practical advantage in panel builds or on mobile equipment.
