The 3RT5044-1AQ00: The main and auxiliary circuits both use screw-type terminals. That's a deliberate choice — screw terminals are field-serviceable, accept a wide wire range (2x 2.5 to 16 mm² solid/stranded, or 2x 10 to 1/0 AWG), and hold up to vibration better than spring-clamp in high-duty-cycle applications.
Deployment context
This contactor is built for a control panel — DIN-rail mounted, screw-terminated, with an auxiliary switch extension available.
