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Siemens 3RT2046-1AL20 — Contactors

Siemens 3RT2046-1AL20 SIRIUS Power Contactor, 850/h AC-3, DI

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Siemens SIRIUS power contactor, 3RT2046-1AL20, size S3, screw-type terminals, 850/h AC-3 switching rate, screw and snap-on mounting onto 35 mm DIN rail per DIN EN 60715.

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Specifications

3RT2046-1AL20 — Identification
ParameterValue
Contactor frame sizeS3
3RT2046-1AL20 — Ratings & Performance
ParameterValue
Rated operational current, AC-12, max.10 A
Rated operational current, AC-4 @ 400 V80 A
Rated value @ 400 V3 A
Rated value @ 500 V2 A
Rated value @ 690 V1 A
Rated value @ 230 V20 hp
Rated value @ 24 V10 A
Rated value @ 60 V2 A
Rated value @ 110 V1 A
Rated value @ 220 V0.3 A
3RT2046-1AL20 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeAC
Rated value @ 50 Hz0.35
Rated value @ 50 Hz230 V
3RT2046-1AL20 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Main poles3
Main NO contacts3
Auxiliary contact reliability1 faulty switching per 100 million (17 V, 1 mA)
3RT2046-1AL20 — 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: 160 A (690 V, 100 kA), aM: 100 A (690 V, 100 kA), BS88: 125 A (415 V, 80 kA)
Aux. switch short-circuit protection, fusegG: 10 A (500 V, 1 kA)
3RT2046-1AL20 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Main circuit connectionscrew-type terminals
Aux. / control circuit connectionscrew-type terminals
Conductor cross-section, solid2.5 ... 16 mm²
Conductor cross-section, solid or stranded2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²)
Conductor cross-section, finely stranded w/ ferrule2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²)
Mounting methodscrew and snap-on mounting onto 35 mm DIN rail according to DIN EN 60715
Side-by-side mountingYes
3RT2046-1AL20 — Durability
ParameterValue
Durability (operating cycles, typ.)10 000 000
Durability with aux. switch block (cycles, typ.)10 000 000
3RT2046-1AL20 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-55 ... +80 °C
Installation altitude, max.2 000 m
3RT2046-1AL20 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width70 mm
Height140 mm
Depth152 mm
3RT2046-1AL20 — Specifications
ParameterValue
At AC10 ... 21 ms

Product details

Screw-type terminals for the magnet coil and main contacts; includes an auxiliary switch. Current-production part — no end-of-life notice on record.

Ratings and switching performance

Rated for 850 switching cycles per hour at AC-3 duty (motor loads), and 900/h at AC-1 (resistive loads). AC-4 maximum is 250/h, so heavy inching or plugging duty will require derating the switching rate.

That 20 mm forward gap is critical for arc dissipation — don't crowd the front in a tight panel.

Wire range and terminal type

Main contacts accept solid wire from 2.5 to 16 mm², and stranded from 6 to 70 mm². The coil terminals accept 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²) solid or stranded, or 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²). All terminals are screw-type — no spring-cage option on this variant. For a panel builder, that means consistent torque control but slightly slower wiring than a push-in terminal.

Environmental range

The storage range exceeds the operating range — that's for handling and shipping, not running. At 60 °C ambient, expect some derating on the continuous current; the datasheet thermal curve governs that.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key dimensions of 3RT2046-1AL20?

Height 140 mm, width 70 mm, depth 152 mm. Mounts on 35 mm DIN rail.

What wire sizes does 3RT2046-1AL20 accept?

Main contacts: solid 2.5 to 16 mm², stranded 6 to 70 mm². Coil terminals: 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²) solid/stranded or 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²).

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