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Siemens 3RU2146-4HB0 — Overload Relays

Siemens 3RU2146-4HB0 SIRIUS Thermal Overload Relay, CLASS 10

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Siemens SIRIUS thermal overload relay, 3RU2146-4HB0, CLASS 10, 690 V rated, 22 kW at 400 V, S3 size, screw-type terminals, contactor-mount.

$64.77Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

3RU2146-4HB0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product brand nameSIRIUS
Product designationthermal overload relay
Frame size (overload relay)S3
Combinable contactor sizesS3
Reference code (IEC 81346-2)F
3RU2146-4HB0 — Protection & Trip
ParameterValue
Overload current setting range36 ... 50 A
Trip classCLASS 10
Overload release typethermal
3RU2146-4HB0 — Electrical (main circuit)
ParameterValue
Rated operational current50 A
Poles (main circuit)3
Rated operating frequency50 ... 60 Hz
Rated insulation voltage (AC, pollution degree 3)1 000 V
Rated value (AC-3e), max.1 000 V
Rated surge withstand voltage8 kV
Main current circuitscrew-type terminals
Power loss at rated current (hot)15.3 W
Per pole5.1 W
3RU2146-4HB0 — 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
3RU2146-4HB0 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Mounting / fastening methodContactor mounting
Mounting positionany
Main-circuit connector arrangementTop and bottom
Auxiliary/control circuit connection typescrew-type terminals
Removable aux./control terminalNo
Conductor cross-section: solid2x (2.5 ... 16 mm²)
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), auxiliary contacts2x (20 ... 16), 2x (18 ... 14)
3RU2146-4HB0 — 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
3RU2146-4HB0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width70 mm
Height105 mm
Depth125 mm

Product details

The relay is rated for 690 V and carries a CLASS 10 trip class, meaning it will trip within 10 seconds at 7.2× the set current — standard for protecting standard induction motors during startup.

The 3RU2146-4HB0 is rated for 22 kW at 400 V, 30 kW at 500 V, and 45 kW at 690 V — these are the motor power ratings it can protect at those line voltages. The auxiliary contact ratings cover a wide control-voltage range: 2 A at 24 V, 3 A at 120 V, 2 A at 230 V, 1 A at 400 V, and 0.75 A at 690 V. That means the same relay works in 24 VDC control circuits and 400 VAC signal circuits without a separate interface relay.

Main-circuit terminals accept solid wire 2x (2.5 to 16 mm²) and stranded wire 2x (6 to 16 mm²), 2x (10 to 50 mm²), or 1x (10 to 70 mm²). The auxiliary terminals accept solid or stranded 2x (0.5 to 1.5 mm²) or 2x (0.75 to 2.5 mm²). The screwdriver interface is a 4 mm hexagon socket — keep a hex bit in your kit, not a flathead. The relay mounts in any position, which helps when you're squeezing it into a tight corner of the panel.

The relay carries a substance prohibitance date of 03/01/2017, indicating RoHS and REACH compliance from that date.

Frequently asked questions

Who supplies 3RU2146-4HB0 and how is it quoted for volume purchases?

The 3RU2146-4HB0 is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for volume pricing and lead time.

When sourcing 3RU2146-4HB0, what's the closest functional second-source — 3RU2116-1FC1?

The 3RU2116-1FC1 is a smaller-frame SIRIUS overload relay (S0 size) with lower current ratings. It will not drop into a panel wired for the S3-size 3RU2146-4HB0 without changing the contactor base and rewiring the main terminals. The 3RU2146-4HB0 is the correct S3-frame part for higher-power motor circuits.

What is 3RU2146-4HB0's listed note (for message 'Tripped') on this component line?

The note field for the 3RU2146-4HB0 reads 'for message "Tripped"' — this is a diagnostic indicator that the relay's auxiliary contacts can signal a tripped state to a PLC or HMI.

What is 3RU2146-4HB0's listed depth (125 mm) on this component line?

The 3RU2146-4HB0 has a depth of 125 mm. This is the dimension from the mounting surface to the furthest protruding point — critical to check when fitting into a shallow enclosure.

Will 3RU2146-4HB0 drop into a panel that was specified around 3RU2116-1FC1 without rewiring?

No. The 3RU2146-4HB0 is an S3-size relay, while the 3RU2116-1FC1 is S0-size. The mounting hole pattern, contactor interface, and terminal spacing are different. You would need to replace the contactor base and re-terminate the main power cables.

What compliance documentation does this brand provide for 3RU2146-4HB0 (RoHS, REACH, UL, IEC)?

The 3RU2146-4HB0 carries a substance prohibitance date of 03/01/2017, confirming RoHS and REACH compliance from that date. Standard Siemens documentation includes a CE declaration and IEC 60947-4-1 compliance for thermal overload relays.

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