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Siemens 3RU2126-4FB1 — Overload Relays

Siemens 3RU2126-4FB1 SIRIUS Thermal Overload Relay, Class 10

MPN3RU2126-4FB1
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Siemens SIRIUS 3RU2126-4FB1, size S0 thermal overload relay, Class 10, 18.5 kW at 400 V, screw-type terminals, active production.

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Specifications

3RU2126-4FB1 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product brand nameSIRIUS
Product designationthermal overload relay
Frame size (overload relay)S0
Combinable contactor sizesS0
Reference code (IEC 81346-2)F
3RU2126-4FB1 — Protection & Trip
ParameterValue
Overload current setting range34 ... 40 A
Trip classCLASS 10
Overload release typethermal
3RU2126-4FB1 — Electrical (main circuit)
ParameterValue
Rated operational current40 A
Poles (main circuit)3
Rated operating frequency50 ... 60 Hz
Rated insulation voltage (AC, pollution degree 3)690 V
Rated value (AC-3e), max.690 V
Rated surge withstand voltage6 kV
Main current circuitscrew-type terminals
Power loss at rated current (hot)9.6 W
Per pole3.2 W
3RU2126-4FB1 — Auxiliary contacts
ParameterValue
Auxiliary contacts: NO1
Auxiliary contacts: NC1
Auxiliary contacts: CO (changeover)0
Auxiliary switch short-circuit protection (required fuse)fuse gG: 6 A, quick: 10 A
Switching current at 24 V2 A
Switching current at 60 V0.3 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
3RU2126-4FB1 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Mounting / fastening methodstand-alone installation
Mounting positionany
Main-circuit connector arrangementTop and bottom
Auxiliary/control circuit connection typescrew-type terminals
Removable aux./control terminalNo
Conductor cross-section: solid or stranded2x (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)
3RU2126-4FB1 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature-40 ... +70 °C
Storage temperature-55 ... +80 °C
Transport temperature-55 ... +80 °C
Relative humidity, operating10 ... 95 %
Max. installation altitude2 000 m
3RU2126-4FB1 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width45 mm
Height97 mm
Depth95 mm

Product details

The relay is rated for 18.5 kW at 400 V, and can handle up to 690 V rated insulation voltage. It uses screw-type terminals for the main current circuit, sized for M4 screws, and accepts 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²) or 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²) solid or stranded wire. The auxiliary switch is integrated, with a note for message "Tripped" — that's the NC contact that changes state when the bimetals warp, giving you a remote trip indication.

Class 10 is the key selection parameter here. It's designed to coordinate with contactors and circuit breakers in a motor starter assembly — the overload relay handles the thermal protection, not the short-circuit interruption. The 18.5 kW rating at 400 V is for AC-3e duty (squirrel-cage motors: starting, switching off during running). At 480 V it's rated for 40 A, and at 690 V for 37 kW. The temperature compensation range of -40 to +60 °C means the bimetal curve stays accurate even if the panel ambient drifts — critical when the relay sits next to a hot contactor.

That means you need to plan for DIN rail or direct panel mounting, and wire it separately from the contactor. The size S0 frame is compact: 45 mm wide, 97 mm high, 95 mm deep. For the auxiliary contacts, the screw terminals use a Pozidriv PZ 2 tip, with a screwdriver shaft diameter of 5 to 6 mm. The MTTF with high demand rate is listed at 2,280 years — a reliability figure for safety-related applications, though this is a standard thermal relay, not a safety-rated device.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest functional alternative to the 3RU2126-4FB1?

The 3RV1011-1HA10 is a different device class — it's a motor circuit breaker (combined short-circuit and overload protection), not a standalone thermal overload relay. The 3RU2126-4FB1 is a thermal overload relay designed to pair with a contactor (like the 3RT2 series). They are not drop-in replacements; the 3RV combines functions the 3RU does not. For a direct functional equivalent in the same SIRIUS family, look at other 3RU2 size S0 relays with the same trip class and current range.

What does the note "for message 'Tripped'" mean on the 3RU2126-4FB1?

It refers to the integrated auxiliary switch contact that changes state when the thermal overload relay trips. That contact provides a remote signal (a 'tripped' message) to a PLC or indicator light, so you know the relay has operated without having to visually inspect it.

What are the key dimensions of the 3RU2126-4FB1?

The size S0 relay measures 45 mm wide, 97 mm high, and 95 mm deep. It's designed for stand-alone installation, not direct snap-on mounting to a contactor.

What compliance documentation is available for the 3RU2126-4FB1?

The substance prohibition date is 10/01/2009, indicating RoHS compliance from that date. As a Siemens SIRIUS product, it carries CE marking for the European market and is designed to meet relevant IEC standards for thermal overload relays. Specific UL/CSA file numbers are not listed in this data set.

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3RU2126-4FB1