Features:
- Switches three AC phases through one mechanically linked contact system.
- Uses a 220 V AC 50/60 Hz coil to operate the size S2 contactor mechanism.
- Carries 50 A AC-3 at 400 V for a documented 22 kW motor duty.
The coil circuit commands the armature while the three main poles carry the motor power.
Utilization category and operating voltage determine the permitted current and motor rating.
Overload and short-circuit devices coordinate with the contactor but provide protection outside the switching mechanism.
The Siemens 3RT5036-1AN20 SIRIUS 3RT5 S2 3-Pole AC Power Contactor may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 3RT5036-1AN20 SIRIUS 3RT5 S2 3-Pole AC Power Contactor Manuals,Datasheets,Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Following three-phase power through the contactor
- Line terminals: The three incoming phases connect to the upper main-circuit terminals.
- Linked contacts: One armature closes all three normally open main poles together.
- Load terminals: The outgoing phases continue from the matching lower terminals to the motor branch.
- Open state: Removing coil voltage separates all three power paths at the same mechanism.
Using the 220 V AC control circuit to operate the armature
- Coil supply: The A1 and A2 circuit receives 220 V AC at 50 or 60 Hz.
- Magnetic action: Coil current pulls the armature into the closed position.
- Release: Loss of control power allows the mechanism to reopen the main contacts.
- Supply match: The actual control voltage and frequency must agree with the coil marking.
Adding control-state contacts without carrying motor current
- Extension support: An auxiliary switch block can be attached to the contactor.
- State indication: Auxiliary contacts can report whether the mechanism is operated.
- Interlocking: A normally closed auxiliary path can block an opposing control circuit.
- Separate rating: Auxiliary contacts follow control-circuit limits rather than the main AC-3 current.
Combining switching with separate protection
- Contactor duty: The 3RT5 device starts and stops the motor on command.
- Overload relay: A coordinated relay monitors sustained motor overcurrent.
- Short-circuit device: A fuse or breaker interrupts high fault current.
- Selection basis: Motor power, operational category and protective-device coordination are checked together.