Coil drive and auxiliary contact ratings
The 3RT2036-1KB44-3MA0: Rated control supply voltage is 24 VDC with a holding current of 6 A at that voltage; inrush peak is 2.6 A, so the PLC output or relay driving this coil must handle the surge. At 230 V AC, the contactor is rated for 10 hp motor load.
Switching frequency and endurance by duty class
Maximum switching frequency depends on the duty cycle: 1,000 operations/hour for AC-1 (resistive), 600/h for AC-2 (slip-ring motor), 800/h for AC-3 (squirrel-cage motor), 250/h for AC-4 (plugging/inching), and 800/h for AC-3e (enhanced AC-3). Mechanical endurance is typical 10,000,000 operations; arcing time is 10 to 20 ms, and DC operating delay is 30 to 55 ms.
