Siemens 3RT1016-1BB41

3RT1016-1BB41 Contactor Overview

The SIRIUS 3RT1016-1BB41 is a robust power contactor designed for demanding industrial applications. With an AC-3 rating of 4 kW/400 V, it's engineered to efficiently manage power distribution in a variety of settings.

General Technical Data:

• Size of Contactor: S00
• Degree of Pollution: 3
• Protection Class: The front and terminal areas both have an IP20 protection rating.
• Mechanical Service Life (Switching Cycles):
  • Standard Contactor: Approximately 30,000,000
  • With an added electronics-compatible auxiliary switch block: Around 5,000,000
  • With an added auxiliary switch block: Roughly 10,000,000
• Ambient Conditions: Designed to operate optimally at altitudes up to 2,000 meters above sea level and can handle ambient temperatures ranging from -25°C to +60°C.

Main Circuit:

• 3-pole configuration with 3 Normally Open (NO) contacts and no Normally Closed (NC) contacts.
• Operating Currents:
  • At AC-1, 400 V: 22 A (at 40°C), 22 A (up to 690 V at 40°C), and 20 A (up to 690 V at 60°C).
  • At AC-3, 400 V: 9 A.
  • Various DC operating currents range based on configuration and voltage, from 20 A at 24 V to 0.15 A at 110 V.
• Operating Power:
  • AC-1 at 400 V: 13 kW
  • AC-2 at 400 V: 4 kW
  • AC-3 ranging from 4 kW at 400 V to 5.5 kW at 690 V.
• Power loss at AC-3 at 400 V is 0.7 W.

Control Circuit/ Control:

• Operates on a DC control supply voltage, specifically 24 V, with a magnet coil-rated operating range factor of 0.85 to 1.1. Both the closing and holding power of the magnet coil are 3.3 W.

Auxiliary Circuit:

• Features 1 NO instantaneous contact and no NC contacts.
• Operating current ranges from 10 A at AC-12 to 0.3 A at DC-13 (220 V).

Short-Circuit Protection:

• Designed with specific fuse links for short-circuit protection in the main and auxiliary circuits. The required fuses range from 35 A for the main circuit to 10 A for the auxiliary switch.

Installation/ Mounting/ Dimensions:

• Can be mounted using screws or snapped onto a 35 mm standard mounting rail by DIN EN 50022.
• Can be mounted side-by-side and measures 57.5 mm in height, 45 mm in width, and 72 mm in depth.

Connections/Terminals:

• Equipped with screw-type terminals for both main and auxiliary circuits.
• Accepts a range of conductor cross-sections, from solid to finely stranded, and is also compatible with AWG conductors.

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is the 3RT1016-1BB41 Contactor primarily used for?

The 3RT1016-1BB41 Contactor is primarily used for managing power distribution in industrial applications.

Is the contractor compatible with auxiliary switch blocks?

Yes, it can be integrated with both electronics-compatible auxiliary switch blocks and regular auxiliary switch blocks.

What is the protection class for this contractor?

The contractor has an IP20 protection rating for the front and the terminal areas.

Can the contractor operate in high-altitude areas?

Yes, it is designed to operate optimally at altitudes up to 2,000 meters above sea level.

What is the operating temperature range for this contactor?

The contractor can handle ambient temperatures ranging from -25°C to +60°C.

How can the contractor be mounted?

It offers flexible mounting options, including screw and snap-on mounting onto a 35 mm standard mounting rail according to DIN EN 50022.

What type of terminals does the contactor feature?

The contractor is equipped with screw-type terminals for both the main and auxiliary circuits.

Is side-by-side mounting possible?

Yes, the contactor supports side-by-side mounting.

What short-circuit protection does the contractor offer?

The contactor is designed with specific fuse links for short-circuit protection, with required fuses ranging from 35 A for the main circuit to 10 A for the auxiliary switch.

Can the contractor handle DC operating currents?

Yes, it can manage various DC operating currents based on its configuration and voltage.

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