Integrator note — SIRIUS S00 power contactor 3RT6016-1AB02
Rated for AC-3 duty up to 690 V, this contactor handles a 3-phase motor load of 7.5 kW at 230 V and 13 kW at 400 V when the ambient temperature reaches 60 °C — the derated figures that matter for a warm enclosure. The coil draws 6 A at 24 V AC (50/60 Hz) and holds across a wide operating range of -25 to +60 °C, with storage tolerance from -55 to +80 °C.
Lifecycle & compliance — current production
RoHS compliance is confirmed with a substance prohibition date of 05/01/2012, and the insulation voltage is rated at 690 V with pollution degree 3, suitable for industrial environments.
Mounting & wiring — panel integration
Screw terminals on the main current circuit accept 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²), or 2x 4 mm² solid or stranded wire, with a minimum cross-section of 4 mm² at 40 °C and 2.5 mm² at 60 °C. Side-by-side mounting is permitted, so multiple contactors can be ganged without spacing gaps.
Delta — 3RT6016-1AB02 vs 3RT6018-1AB02
The 3RT6018-1AB02 is the next frame up in the S00 family, sharing the same 45 mm width and DIN-rail mounting. The 3RT6016-1AB02 delivers 7.5 kW at 230 V 60 °C, while the 3RT6018-1AB02 steps up to roughly 11 kW at the same conditions — a meaningful jump for a motor that needs more starting torque.