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Siemens 3RT2046-3NF30 — Contactors

Siemens 3RT2046-3NF30 SIRIUS Power Contactor, Size S3, 83-15

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Siemens SIRIUS, power contactor, Size S3, 3RT2046-3NF30, spring-type terminals, 83-155 V AC/DC coil, 10-2 main contacts, auxiliary switch included.

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Specifications

3RT2046-3NF30 — Identification
ParameterValue
Contactor frame sizeS3
3RT2046-3NF30 — 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
3RT2046-3NF30 — Control & Coil
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeAC/DC
Rated value @ 50 Hz3.5 VA
Rated value @ 50 Hz83 ... 155 V
3RT2046-3NF30 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Main poles3
Main NO contacts3
Auxiliary contact reliability1 faulty switching per 100 million (17 V, 1 mA)
3RT2046-3NF30 — 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)
3RT2046-3NF30 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Main circuit connectionscrew-type terminals
Aux. / control circuit connectionspring-loaded terminals
Conductor cross-section, solid2.5 ... 16 mm²
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 standard mounting rail according to DIN EN 60715
Side-by-side mountingYes
3RT2046-3NF30 — Durability
ParameterValue
Durability (operating cycles, typ.)10 000 000
Durability with aux. switch block (cycles, typ.)10 000 000
3RT2046-3NF30 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature range-55 ... +80 °C
Installation altitude, max.2 000 m
3RT2046-3NF30 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width70 mm
Height140 mm
Depth152 mm
3RT2046-3NF30 — Specifications
ParameterValue
At AC38 ... 57 ms

Product details

It carries a 83-155 V AC/DC coil that pulls 1.5 A peak inrush and holds at 3.5 VA at 50 or 60 Hz, so it plays well with control transformers sized for that burden. The spring-type terminals on the coil side mean no screw torque check during commissioning; strip, insert, done. Mounting is screw-and-snap onto 35 mm DIN rail per EN 60715, with ±180° rotation on a vertical surface and ±22.5° tilt forward/backward — useful when the panel layout forces an odd orientation. Clearance distances are 10 mm upwards, downwards, and sideways, with 20 mm forward; that's tight enough for most standard enclosures but worth checking if you're shoehorning it next to a drive.

The contactor is rated for 10-2 main contacts — that's 10 normally-open power poles and 2 normally-closed auxiliary contacts built in. The auxiliary contacts are rated 10 A at 24 V, 2 A at 48 V or 60 V, and 1 A at 110 V — those are resistive-load numbers; inductive loads will need derating or arc suppression. Switching frequency tells you the thermal recovery time between operations. At AC-1 (resistive loads) it can cycle 900 times per hour; at AC-3 (squirrel-cage motors, starting only) it's 850 ops/h; at AC-2 (slip-ring motors) it drops to 350 ops/h; at AC-4 (plugging/inching) it's 250 ops/h. The AC-3e rating matches AC-3 at 850 ops/h — that's the IEC motor-starting standard. If your application cycles faster than these numbers, the contactor will overheat the arc chamber. Arcing time is 10-20 ms; switching time (coil energize to main contacts closed) is 38-57 ms on both AC and DC, so it's not a high-speed device — fine for motor starting, not for precision timing.

Wiring and Integration

Main power terminals accept solid wire from 2.5 to 16 mm² and stranded from 6 to 70 mm². The auxiliary terminals take 2x (0.5 to 2.5 mm²) solid or stranded. Dimensions are 70 mm wide, 140 mm high, 152 mm deep.

Frequently asked questions

What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3RT2046-3NF30?

As a current-production SIRIUS component, Siemens typically provides RoHS, REACH, and UL/IEC certifications in the product documentation. Specific compliance declarations are available on request or via the Siemens Industry Online Support portal.

MPN
3RT2046-3NF30