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Siemens 3RT2038-3AV00 — Contactors

Siemens 3RT2038-3AV00 SIRIUS Power Contactor, 65 A at 480 V

MPN3RT2038-3AV00
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Siemens SIRIUS power contactor, 3RT2038-3AV00, Size S2, 65 A at 480 V, spring-type terminals, screw and snap-on mounting on 35 mm DIN rail (DIN EN 60715).

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Specifications

3RT2038-3AV00 — Identification
ParameterValue
Contactor frame sizeS2
3RT2038-3AV00 — Ratings & Performance
ParameterValue
Rated operational current, AC-12, max.10 A
Rated operational current, AC-4 @ 400 V55 A
Rated value @ 400 V3 A
Rated value @ 500 V2 A
Rated value @ 690 V1 A
Rated value @ 230 V15 hp
Rated value @ 24 V10 A
Rated value @ 60 V2 A
Rated value @ 110 V1 A
Rated value @ 220 V0.3 A
3RT2038-3AV00 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeAC
Rated value @ 50 Hz0.37
Rated value @ 50 Hz400 V
3RT2038-3AV00 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Main poles3
Main NO contacts3
Auxiliary contact reliability1 faulty switching per 100 million (17 V, 1 mA)
3RT2038-3AV00 — Protection & Coordination
ParameterValue
Short-circuit coordination type 1, fusegG: 250 A (690 V, 100 kA), aM: 160 A (690 V, 100 kA), BS88: 200 A (415 V, 80 kA)
Short-circuit coordination type 2, fusegG: 160A (690V,100kA), aM: 80A (690V,100kA), BS88: 125A (415V,80kA)
Aux. switch short-circuit protection, fusegG: 10 A (500 V, 1 kA)
3RT2038-3AV00 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Main circuit connectionscrew-type terminals
Aux. / control circuit connectionspring-loaded terminals
Conductor cross-section, solid or stranded2x (0.5 ... 2.5 mm²)
Conductor cross-section, finely stranded w/ ferrule2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²)
Mounting methodscrew and snap-on mounting onto 35 mm DIN rail according to DIN EN 60715
Side-by-side mountingYes
3RT2038-3AV00 — Durability
ParameterValue
Durability (operating cycles, typ.)10 000 000
Durability with aux. switch block (cycles, typ.)10 000 000
3RT2038-3AV00 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-55 ... +80 °C
Installation altitude, max.2 000 m
3RT2038-3AV00 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width55 mm
Height114 mm
Depth130 mm
3RT2038-3AV00 — Specifications
ParameterValue
At AC10 ... 18 ms

Product details

The Siemens 3RT2038-3AV00 is a SIRIUS power contactor in Size S2, rated for 65 A at 480 V and 400 V at 50 Hz — the sort of AC-3 motor-switching work you see on conveyors, pumps, and compressors in a 480 V plant.

The 65 A at 480 V figure is the AC-1 resistive-load rating — that's the thermal continuous current the contactor can carry without derating. The spring-type terminals accept 2x (0.5 to 2.5 mm²) solid or stranded wire — no ring lugs needed, which speeds up panel wiring. The arcing time runs 10 to 20 ms, and the make/break time at AC is 10 to 18 ms, so it's in the normal range for a contactor this size.

DIN-rail integration and clearances

The 3RT2038-3AV00 measures 55 mm wide by 114 mm high by 130 mm deep. That 6 mm side gap is tighter than some contactors — check it against adjacent devices, especially if you're packing multiple contactors side by side.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key dimensions and mounting clearances for the 3RT2038-3AV00?

The contactor is 55 mm wide, 114 mm high, and 130 mm deep. It requires 10 mm clearance upwards, 10 mm forwards, 10 mm downwards, and 6 mm at the sides.

Where can I buy the 3RT2038-3AV00?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock figures or lead-time numbers are published here.

Will the 3RT2038-3AV00 drop into a panel that was specified around the 3RT2037-1AL20-ZX95 without rewiring?

Both are SIRIUS Size S2 contactors with the same DIN-rail footprint and similar terminal layouts, so a mechanical swap is straightforward. However, the 3RT2038-3AV00 carries a higher current rating (65 A at 480 V vs. the 3RT2037-1AL20-ZX95's lower rating) — verify the existing wiring and overload relay are sized for the higher current before dropping it in. No rewiring of the DIN rail or enclosure cutouts is needed.

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3RT2038-3AV00