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Siemens 3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96 — Overload Relays

Siemens 3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96 SIRIUS Thermal Overload Relay, CLA

MPN3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96

Siemens SIRIUS thermal overload relay, 3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96, CLASS 10 trip, S0 size, 3-pole, screw terminals, IP20 front.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product brand nameSIRIUS
Product designationthermal overload relay
Frame size (overload relay)S0
Combinable contactor sizesS0
Reference code (IEC 81346-2)F
3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96 — Protection & Trip
ParameterValue
Overload current setting range14 ... 20 A
Trip classCLASS 10
3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96 — Electrical (main circuit)
ParameterValue
Poles (main circuit)3
Rated insulation voltage (AC, pollution degree 3)690 V
Rated surge withstand voltage6 kV
Main current circuitscrew-type terminals
Power loss at rated current (hot)8.1 W
Per pole2.7 W
3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96 — Auxiliary contacts
ParameterValue
Auxiliary contacts: NO1
Auxiliary contacts: NC1
Auxiliary contacts: CO (changeover)0
Auxiliary switch short-circuit protection (required fuse)fuse gL/gG: 6 A, quick: 10 A
Switching current at 24 V1 A
Switching current at 110 V0.22 A
Switching current at 120 V3 A
Switching current at 125 V0.22 A
Switching current at 220 V0.11 A
Switching current at 230 V2 A
Switching current at 400 V1 A
3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Mounting / fastening methodContactor mounting
Mounting positionwith vertical mounting surface +/-135° rotatable, with vertical mounting surface +/- 45° tiltable to the front and back
Auxiliary/control circuit connection typescrew-type terminals
Removable aux./control terminalNo
Conductor cross-section: solid2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²)
Conductor cross-section: finely stranded with ferrule2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²)
Conductor range (AWG), main contacts2x (16 ... 12), 2x (14 ... 8)
Conductor range (AWG), auxiliary contacts2x (20 ... 16), 2x (18 ... 14)
3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature-20 ... +70 °C
Storage temperature-55 ... +80 °C
Transport temperature-55 ... +80 °C
Relative humidity, operating100 %
Max. installation altitude2 000 m
Shock resistance8g / 10 ms
3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width45 mm
Height97 mm
Depth96 mm
3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96 — Specifications
ParameterValue
Type Of ProtectionDMT 98 ATEX G 001

Product details

Its CLASS 10 trip class means it will trip within 10 seconds at 7.2× the set current, which is the standard for protecting standard induction motors during start-up — a mismatch here (specifying CLASS 20 for a fast-starting pump, for example) risks nuisance tripping or inadequate protection.

This relay mounts directly onto a contactor via the fastening method (contactor mounting), so no separate DIN-rail footprint is consumed — it stacks on the contactor's top. The S0 frame size mates with S0 contactors in the SIRUS range. The mounting position allows rotation of ±135° on a vertical surface and tilting of ±45° forward/backward, which gives panel builders flexibility for cable entry orientation.

Termination and wiring constraints

Main circuit terminals accept solid conductors of 2× (0.5…1.5 mm²) and 2× (0.75…2.5 mm²), or the AWG equivalents 2× (16…12) and 2× (14…8). Auxiliary and control circuit terminals accept 2× (20…16) and 2× (18…14) AWG. Finely stranded conductors with end processing follow the same cross-section ranges. These are standard panel-building sizes, but verify that your motor leads are within these ranges — a 4 mm² motor cable will not fit without a ferrule reduction or terminal adapter. The per-pole power dissipation is 2.7 W, which matters for thermal management inside a sealed enclosure with multiple relays stacked.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key ratings for this thermal overload relay?

It is a CLASS 10 trip relay, rated for surge voltage resistance of 6 kV, with a per-pole power dissipation of 2.7 W. It mounts on a contactor (S0 frame) and is IP20 on the front.

What compliance documentation is available for this part?

The relay carries ATEX certification DMT 98 ATEX G 001 for explosive atmospheres. It has a substance prohibitance date of 07/01/2006 (RoHS compliance). The reference code per IEC 81346-2 is F, and it is designed for protection class IP20 on the front.

Will this relay fit a panel designed around a 3RT1023-1AL20 contactor?

The 3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96 is an S0 frame overload relay that mounts directly onto S0 contactors via the contactor mounting fastening method. The 3RT1023-1AL20 is an S0 contactor, so the relay will drop in without rewiring the main power circuit, provided the auxiliary terminal assignments match the existing control wiring.

MPN
3RU1126-4BB0-ZW96