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Siemens 3RU2146-4MD1 — Overload Relays

Siemens 3RU2146-4MD1 SIRIUS Thermal Overload Relay, CLASS 10

MPN3RU2146-4MD1
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Siemens SIRIUS 3RU2146-4MD1 thermal overload relay, Size S3, CLASS 10, 45 kW at 400 V, screw-type terminals, stand-alone installation.

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

Specifications

3RU2146-4MD1 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product brand nameSIRIUS
Product designationthermal overload relay
Frame size (overload relay)S3
Combinable contactor sizesS3
Reference code (IEC 81346-2)F
3RU2146-4MD1 — Protection & Trip
ParameterValue
Overload current setting range80 ... 100 A
Trip classCLASS 10
Overload release typethermal
3RU2146-4MD1 — Electrical (main circuit)
ParameterValue
Rated operational current100 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)21 W
Per pole7 W
3RU2146-4MD1 — 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
3RU2146-4MD1 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Mounting / fastening methodstand-alone installation
Mounting positionany
Main-circuit connector arrangementTop and bottom
Auxiliary/control circuit connection typespring-loaded terminals
Removable aux./control terminalNo
Conductor cross-section: solid2x (2.5 ... 16 mm²)
Conductor cross-section: solid or stranded2x (0.5 ... 2.5 mm²)
Conductor cross-section: finely stranded with ferrule2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²)
Conductor range (AWG), main contacts2x (10 ... 1/0), 1x (10 ... 2/0)
Conductor range (AWG), auxiliary contacts2x (20 ... 14)
3RU2146-4MD1 — 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
3RU2146-4MD1 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width70 mm
Height120 mm
Depth140 mm

Product details

It's the Size S3 frame, which means it's sized for the larger end of the SIRIUS relay range, handling motor power up to 45 kW at 400 V rated value. That's the standard for most general-purpose motor starting — pumps, fans, compressors — where you need fast protection but enough time for the motor to accelerate past locked-rotor current.

The relay's power ratings scale with line voltage: 45 kW at 400 V, 55 kW at 500 V, and 90 kW at 690 V. At 480 V the continuous current rating is 96 A; at 600 V it's 99 A. That tells you the relay is current-limited at the lower voltages and voltage-limited at the top end. Auxiliary contact ratings cover the control circuit: 2 A at 24 V and at 230 V, 3 A at 120 V, 1 A at 400 V, and 0.75 A at 690 V. The 0.22 A at 125 V and 0.11 A at 220 V are for DC control circuits. That's enough to signal a PLC input or drop out a contactor coil, but verify your specific control voltage against the table. The relay is temperature-compensated from -40 to +60 °C, so the trip characteristic stays stable across a hot panel or a cold warehouse.

Fastening method is stand-alone installation — it mounts directly to the mounting plate, not ganged to a contactor. Main circuit terminals are screw-type, M8, accepting solid conductors 2x (2.5 to 16 mm²) and stranded 2x (6 to 16 mm²), 2x (10 to 50 mm²), or 1x (10 to 70 mm²). Auxiliary/control terminals accept 2x (0.5 to 2.5 mm²) solid or stranded. The screwdriver tip required is a 4 mm hexagon socket. Dimensions are 70 mm wide, 120 mm high, 140 mm deep — that's the envelope for panel cutout and clearance. The S3 frame is the largest of the SIRIUS relay sizes, so check your enclosure depth before committing the BOM line.

For the substance compliance documentation: the evidence lists a substance prohibitance date of 03/01/2017, which aligns with RoHS and REACH compliance timelines. The part carries the SIRIUS brand and is designed to IEC/EN 60947-4-1 standards for motor protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the note for message 'Tripped' on this component line?

The listed note is 'for message "Tripped"' — it indicates the auxiliary contact configuration is wired to signal a tripped condition back to the control system.

Where can I buy 3RU2146-4MD1 and how is it quoted?

This part is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time.

What are the key specifications of 3RU2146-4MD1?

It is a SIRIUS Size S3 thermal overload relay, CLASS 10 trip, rated 45 kW at 400 V, 55 kW at 500 V, 90 kW at 690 V, with screw-type terminals and stand-alone mounting.

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3RU2146-4MD1