Data sheet 3RU2116-4AB0
Overload relay 11...16 A Thermal For motor protection Size S00, Class 10
Contactor mounting Main circuit: Screw Auxiliary circuit: Screw Manual-Automatic-
Reset
product brand name SIRIUS
product designation thermal overload relay
product type designation 3RU2
General technical data
size of overload relay S00
size of contactor can be combined company-specific S00
power loss [W] for rated value of the current at AC in hot 8.1 W
operating state
● per pole 2.7 W
insulation voltage with degree of pollution 3 at AC rated value 690 V
surge voltage resistance rated value 6 kV
maximum permissible voltage for protective separation
● in networks with ungrounded star point between auxiliary 440 V
and auxiliary circuit
● in networks with grounded star point between auxiliary 440 V
and auxiliary circuit
● in networks with ungrounded star point between main and 440 V
auxiliary circuit
● in networks with grounded star point between main and 440 V
auxiliary circuit
shock resistance according to IEC 60068-2-27 8g / 11 ms
reference code according to IEC 81346-2 F
Substance Prohibitance (Date) 10/01/2009
SVHC substance name Lead - 7439-92-1
Weight 0.159 kg
Ambient conditions
installation altitude at height above sea level maximum 2 000 m
ambient temperature
● during operation -40 ... +70 °C
● during storage -55 ... +80 °C
● during transport -55 ... +80 °C
temperature compensation -40 ... +60 °C
relative humidity during operation 10 ... 95 %
Environmental footprint
global warming potential [CO2 eq] total 39.9 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] during manufacturing 0.921 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] during sales 0.039 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] during operation 39 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] after end of life -0.015 kg
Main circuit
number of poles for main current circuit 3
adjustable current response value current of the current- 11 ... 16 A
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dependent overload release
operating voltage
● rated value 690 V
● at AC-3e rated value maximum 690 V
operating frequency rated value 50 ... 60 Hz
operational current rated value 16 A
operational current at AC-3e at 400 V rated value 16 A
operating power
● at AC-3
— at 400 V rated value 7.5 kW
— at 500 V rated value 7.5 kW
— at 690 V rated value 11 kW
● at AC-3e
— at 400 V rated value 7.5 kW
— at 500 V rated value 7.5 kW
— at 690 V rated value 11 kW
Auxiliary circuit
design of the auxiliary switch integrated
number of NC contacts for auxiliary contacts 1
● note for contactor disconnection
number of NO contacts for auxiliary contacts 1
● note for message "Tripped"
number of CO contacts for auxiliary contacts 0
operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-15
● at 24 V 3A
● at 110 V 3A
● at 120 V 3A
● at 125 V 3A
● at 230 V 2A
● at 400 V 1A
● at 690 V 0.75 A
operational current of auxiliary contacts at DC-13
● at 24 V 2A
● at 60 V 0.3 A
● at 110 V 0.22 A
● at 125 V 0.22 A
● at 220 V 0.11 A
contact rating of auxiliary contacts according to UL B600 / R300
Protective and monitoring functions
trip class CLASS 10
design of the overload release thermal
UL/CSA ratings
full-load current (FLA) for 3-phase AC motor
● at 480 V rated value 16 A
● at 600 V rated value 16 A
Short-circuit protection
design of the fuse link
● for short-circuit protection of the auxiliary switch required fuse gG: 6 A, quick: 10 A
Installation/ mounting/ dimensions
mounting position any
fastening method Contactor mounting
height 76 mm
width 45 mm
depth 70 mm
Connections/ Terminals
product component removable terminal for auxiliary and No
control circuit
type of electrical connection
● for main current circuit screw-type terminals
● for auxiliary and control circuit screw-type terminals
arrangement of electrical connectors for main current Top and bottom
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circuit
type of connectable conductor cross-sections
● for main contacts
— solid or stranded 2x (0,5 ... 1,5 mm²), 2x (0,75 ... 2,5 mm²), 2x 4 mm²
— finely stranded with core end processing 2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²)
● for AWG cables for main contacts 2x (20 ... 16), 2x (18 ... 14), 2x 12
type of connectable conductor cross-sections
● for auxiliary contacts
— solid or stranded 2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²)
— finely stranded with core end processing 2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²)
● for AWG cables for auxiliary contacts 2x (20 ... 16), 2x (18 ... 14)
tightening torque
● for main contacts with screw-type terminals 0.8 ... 1.2 N·m
● for auxiliary contacts with screw-type terminals 0.8 ... 1.2 N·m
design of screwdriver shaft Diameter 5 ... 6 mm
size of the screwdriver tip Pozidriv PZ 2
design of the thread of the connection screw
● for main contacts M3
● of the auxiliary and control contacts M3
Safety related data
failure rate [FIT] with low demand rate according to SN 50 FIT
31920
MTTF with high demand rate 2 280 a
IEC 61508
T1 value
● for proof test interval or service life according to IEC 20 a
61508
Electrical Safety
protection class IP on the front according to IEC 60529 IP20
touch protection on the front according to IEC 60529 finger-safe, for vertical contact from the front
Display
display version for switching status Slide switch
Approvals Certificates
General Product Approval
Confirmation
For use in hazardous locations Test Certificates Marine / Shipping
Type Test Certific- Special Test Certific-
ates/Test Report ate
Marine / Shipping other
Miscellaneous
other Railway Environment
Confirmation Special Test Certific- Environmental Con-
ate firmations
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Further information
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