Overload Relays

Overload Relays
Overload relays for every requirement
Overload relay

Feature Your advantages 3RU11 3RB10 3RB12

Protection functions
Tripping due to overload
Tripping due to phase unbalance
Tripping due to phase failure
Tripping due to overtemperature
by
integrated thermistor motor protection
function
Tripping due to an earth fault
by
internal 4 ) or external earth fault monitoring • saves an additional unit
Features
RESET function
TEST function
Status display
Large current setting knob
Integrated auxiliary contacts (1 NO + 1 NC)
Design of load feeders
Short-circuit strength up to 100 kA at 690 V • guarantees optimum protection of the load and the
(in combination with the appropriate
fuse or circuit-breaker)
Electrical and mechanical compatibility with • simplifies project planning
the 3RT1 contactors
Straight-through transformer
(the leads are directly routed short-circuit-proof point)
to the main terminals of the contactor through • saves connection costs (quick, easy and no tools
the feed-through openings of the overload
relay)
• guarantees optimal current-dependent protection of x x x
the loads against impermissibly high temperature rises
as a result of an overload.
• guarantees optimal current-dependent protection of (x) x x
the loads against impermissibly high temperature rises
as a result of phase unbalance.
• minimises the heating of the three-phase motor during x x 2) x
single-phase operation 1).
3 3
• permits optimal temperature-dependent protection of ) ) x
loads against impermissibly high temperature rises,
e. g. for stator-critical motors, reduced coolant flow,
pollution of the motor surface or long starting and
breaking procedures
• saves an additional unit
• saves space in the switchgear cabinet
• reduces wiring complexity and costs
• permits optimal protection of the load in the case of x
minor short-circuits or earth faults caused by damage
to insulation, humidity, condensation, etc.
• saves space in the switchgear cabinet
• reduces wiring complexity and costs
• allows manual or automatic resetting of the relay. x x x
• permits easy checking of correct functioning and the x x x
wiring.
• signals the current operational state. x x x
• makes it easier to set the relay accurately to the right x x x
current value.
• allow the load to be disconnected in the case of a x x x
disturbance
• enable tripped signals to be output.
x x x
operating personnel in the event of short-circuits
caused by insulation breakdown or faulty switching
operations.
x x x 5)
• reduces the project engineering work and costs
• permits space-saving direct mounting apart from indi-
vidual mounting.
• reduces the contact resistances (only one contact only only
3RB10 56-. FW0 3RB12 46-. . . .
required)
• saves material costs (no need for busbars)
• reduces installation costs.

1) Single-phase operation: Abnormal operating 3) In combination with the 3RN thermistor motor 4) Special device variants: See selection and
state of a three-phase induction motor in which protection devices, additional temperature- ordering data.
a phase is interrupted. based protection can be implemented. 5) Exception: For 3RB12 46, individual mounting
2) Tripping from warm state within 3 seconds. only.

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Overload Relays 1
Feature Your advantages
Overload relays for every requirement
3RU11 3RB10 3RB12
2
Further characteristics
Temperature compensation • allows implementation of the relay at high temperatures x x x
without derating
• prevents premature tripping
• permits compact design of the switchgear cabinet
3
without the need for clearance between the devices
and/or load feeders

High long-term stability

• simplifies project planning
• allows space to be saved in the switchgear cabinet.
• guarantees reliable protection of loads even after years
of operation under harsh conditions.
x x x
4
Wide adjustment ranges • reduce the number of variants x x
• minimise the project engineering work and costs
• provide savings in inventories in terms of work, costs
and capital tie-up.
Release classes > CLASS 10 • permit solutions for heavy starting and extremely heavy x x
starting.
Minimal power losses • reduce the energy consumption (the energy consump- x x
tion is up to 95 % lower than for thermal overload relays)
and therefore the energy costs
• minimise the temperature rise for the contactor and
switchgear cabinet – which may obviate the need for a
cabinet cooling system
• allow space to be saved by direct mounting on the con-
tactor also in the case of high motor currents (i. e. heat
isolation is not necessary).
Internal power supply • saves project engineering and connection of an addi- 1) x
tional control circuit.
Variable setting of the release classes • reduces the number of variants x
The release class required can be set in accor- • minimises the project engineering work and costs
dance with the prevailing start-up conditions by • permits savings in inventories in terms of work, costs
means of a six-position rotary switch (CLASS 5, and capital tie-up.
10, 15, 20, 25 or 30)
Analog output 2 ) • allows an analog output signal to be output to control x
moving-coil instruments, to supply PLCs or for transfer-
ring to bus systems
• saves an additional transducer and signal converter
• saves space in the switchgear cabinet
• reduces wiring complexity and costs
Overload warning • indicates impending tripping of the relay due to an x
overload, phase unbalance or phase failure directly on
the device
• enables impending tripping of the relay to be signalled
via an external indicator lamp connected to the corre-
sponding auxiliary contacts2)
• permits early implementation of countermeasures in
the case of long-term current-dependent loading of the
consumer above the limit current
• saves an additional relay
• saves space in the switchgear cabinet
• reduces wiring complexity and costs

1) The SIRIUS 3RU11 thermal overload relays and therefore do not require an additional con- 2) Special device variants: See selection and
operate according to the bimetal-strip principle trol circuit. ordering data

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 Overload Relays
Overload Relays SIRIUS 3R

Sirius12
Combinations of overload relays and contactors

■ Overview
Contactors

nsb0057z nsb0058z nsb0059z

nsb0061z
Current range 3RT10 1 3RT10 2 3RT10 3 3RT10 4
A S00 S0 S2 S3
3/4/5.5 kW 5.5/7.5/11 kW 15/18.5/22 kW 30/37/45 kW
3RU11 thermal overload relays
CLASS 10
3RU11 16 0.11 to 12 Smiley
nsb0746z

3RU11 26 1.8 to 25

3RU11 36 5.5 to 50

3RU11 46 18 to 100

3RB10 solid-state overload relays

CLASS 10 and 20
3RB10 16 0.1 to 12
nsb0742z
3RB10 26 0.1 to 25 1)

3RB10 36 6 to 50

3RB10 46 13 to 100

nsb0739z 3RB10 56 50 to 200

3RB10 66 55 to 250

3RB10 66 200 to 540

3RB10 66 300 to 630

3RB12 solid-state overload relays for full motor protection

CLASS 5 to 30, selectable
2 2 2 2
nsb0192z 3RB12 46 0.25 to 100 ) ) ) )

nsb0193z 3RB12 53 50 to 205

3RB12 57 125 to 500

3RB12 62 200 to 820

Combination is possible

1) Tripping class, CLASS 20 from 3 A to 25 A.

2) 3RB12 with straight-through transformer, for individual mounting only.

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Overload Relays
Overload Relays 1
Sirius12

■ Overview
Combinations of overload relays and contactors
2
nsb0621z nsb0608z nsb0605z nsb0128z
3
3RT10 5 3RT10 6 3RT10 7 3TF68/69
4
S6 S10 S12 module 14
55/75/90 kW 110/132/160 kW 200/250 kW 375/450 kW

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Overload Relays SIRIUS

Sirius12
3RU11 up to 100 A,
CLASS 10

■ Selection and ordering data

3RU11 thermal overload relays with screw-type terminals
for mounting onto contactor 1) and installation as a single unit 2), CLASS 10
Features and technical characteristics • STOP button
• Auxiliary contacts: 1 NO + 1 NC • Phase failure sensitivity
• Manual/automatic RESET • Integrated, sealable cover
• Switching position indication • CLASS 10
• TEST function
For 3RT1 Suitable Setting range Fuse for mounting onto Weight for installation as a Weight
contactor for 3- gL/gG 4) contactor 1) approx single unit 2 ) approx
phase DT Order No. Price DT Order No. Price
motors
with P 3 )
Size 5 ) kW A A PG 101 1 unit kg PG 101 1 unit kg
Size S00
3RU11 16-..B0 S00 0.04 0.11 – 0.16 0.5 } 3RU11 16-0AB0 0.13 } 3RU11 16-0AB1 0.17
0.06 0.14 – 0.2 1 } 3RU11 16-0BB0 } 3RU11 16-0BB1
0.06 0.18 – 0.25 1 } 3RU11 16-0CB0 } 3RU11 16-0CB1
0.09 0.22 – 0.32 1.6 } 3RU11 16-0DB0 } 3RU11 16-0DB1
0.09 0.28 – 0.4 2 } 3RU11 16-0EB0 0.13 } 3RU11 16-0EB1 0.17
0.12 0.35 – 0.5 2 } 3RU11 16-0FB0 } 3RU11 16-0FB1
nsb0746g

0.18 0.45 – 0.63 2 } 3RU11 16-0GB0 } 3RU11 16-0GB1

0.18 0.55 – 0.8 4 } 3RU11 16-0HB0 } 3RU11 16-0HB1
0.25 0.7 –1 4 } 3RU11 16-0JB0 0.13 } 3RU11 16-0JB1 0.17
0.37 0.9 – 1.25 4 } 3RU11 16-0KB0 } 3RU11 16-0KB1
0.55 1.1 – 1.6 6 } 3RU11 16-1AB0 } 3RU11 16-1AB1
0.75 1.4 –2 6 } 3RU11 16-1BB0 } 3RU11 16-1BB1
0.75 1.8 – 2.5 10 } 3RU11 16-1CB0 0.13 } 3RU11 16-1CB1 0.17
1.1 2.2 – 3.2 10 } 3RU11 16-1DB0 } 3RU11 16-1DB1
1.5 2.8 –4 16 } 3RU11 16-1EB0 } 3RU11 16-1EB1
1.5 3,5 –5 20 } 3RU11 16-1FB0 } 3RU11 16-1FB1
2.2 4.5 – 6.3 20 } 3RU11 16-1GB0 0.13 } 3RU11 16-1GB1 0.17
3 5.5 – 8 25 } 3RU11 16-1HB0 } 3RU11 16-1HB1
4 7 – 10 35 } 3RU11 16-1JB0 } 3RU11 16-1JB1
5.5 9 – 12 35 } 3RU11 16-1KB0 } 3RU11 16-1KB1
Size S0
3RU11 26-..B0 S0 0.75 1.8 – 2.5 10 } 3RU11 26-1CB0 0.15 –
1.1 2.2 – 3.2 10 } 3RU11 26-1DB0 –
1.5 2.8 –4 16 } 3RU11 26-1EB0 –
1.5 3.5 –5 20 } 3RU11 26-1FB0 –
2.2 4.5 – 6.3 20 } 3RU11 26-1GB0 0.15 –
3 5.5 – 8 25 } 3RU11 26-1HB0 –
}
nsb0748g

4 7 – 10 35 3RU11 26-1JB0 –
5.5 9 – 12.5 35 } 3RU11 26-1KB0 –
7.5 11 – 16 40 } 3RU11 26-4AB0 0.15 } 3RU11 26-4AB1 0.21
7.5 14 – 20 50 } 3RU11 26-4BB0 } 3RU11 26-4BB1
11 17 – 22 63 } 3RU11 26-4CB0 } 3RU11 26-4CB1
11 20 – 25 63 } 3RU11 26-4DB0 } 3RU11 26-4DB1
Size S2
3RU11 36-..B0 S2 3 5.5 – 8 25 } 3RU11 36-1HB0 0.30 –
4 7 – 10 35 } 3RU11 36-1JB0 –
5.5 9 – 12.5 35 } 3RU11 36-1KB0 –
7.5 11 – 16 40 } 3RU11 36-4AB0 0.30 –
7.5 14 – 20 50 } 3RU11 36-4BB0 –
11 18 – 25 63 } 3RU11 36-4DB0 –
15 22 – 32 80 } 3RU11 36-4EB0 } 3RU11 36-4EB1 0.45
nsb0751g

18.5 28 – 40 80 } 3RU11 36-4FB0 0.30 } 3RU11 36-4FB1 0.45

22 36 – 45 100 } 3RU11 36-4GB0 } 3RU11 36-4GB1
22 40 – 50 100 } 3RU11 36-4HB0 } 3RU11 36-4HB1
Size S3
3RU11 46-..B0 S3 11 18 – 25 63 } 3RU11 46-4DB0 0.42 –
15 22 – 32 80 } 3RU11 46-4EB0 –
18.5 28 – 40 80 } 3RU11 46-4FB0 0.42 –
22 36 – 50 125 } 3RU11 46-4HB0 –
30 45 – 63 125 } 3RU11 46-4JB0 } 3RU11 46-4JB1 0.65
} }
nsb0753g

37 57 – 75 160 3RU11 46-4KB0 3RU11 46-4KB1

45 70 – 90 160 } 3RU11 46-4LB0 0.42 } 3RU11 46-4LB1 0.65
45 80 – 1006) 200 } 3RU11 46-4MB0 } 3RU11 46-4MB1

1) The 3RU11 overload relays can also be arranged singly for direct mount-
ing using the appropriate adapters (see Accessories).
2) Sizes S00 to S3 for screwing and snapping onto a 35 mm mounting rail,
Size S3 also for 75 mm standard mounting rail.
3) Rule of thumb value for 4-pole standard motors for AC 50 Hz 400 V. The
value is selected based on the concrete start-up and rated data of the
motor to be protected.
4) Maximum fuse for overload relay, type of coordination 2 only. For fuse val-
ues for mounting onto contactors, see short-circuit protection with fuses/
circuit-breakers for motor feeders.
5) Note the maximum rated operational current of the devices.
6) Overload relay > 100 A, see 3RB10 or 3RB12.

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SIRIUS Overload Relays 1
Sirius12

P
C LA M 3RU11 up to 100 A,
C A GE

■ Selection and ordering data

CLASS 10
2
3RU11 thermal overload relays with Cage Clamp terminals
for mounting onto contactor 1) and installation as a single unit 2), CLASS 10
Features and technical characteristics
• Auxiliary contacts: 1 NO + 1 NC
• Manual/automatic RESET
• STOP button
• Phase failure sensitivity
• Integrated, sealable cover
3
• Switching position indication • CLASS 10
• TEST function
for 3RT1
contactor
Suitable
for 3-phase
motors
Setting range Fuse
gL/gG4)
for mounting onto contactor
(S0 - S3) 1) or installation as a
single unit 2)
Weight
approx
4
with P 3 ) DT Order No. Price

Size 5 ) kW A A PG 101 1 unit kg

Size S00 for installing as a single unit 6 )
3RU11 16-..C1 S00 0.04 0.11 – 0.16 0.5 } 3RU11 16-0AC1 0.13
0.06 0.14 – 0.2 1 } 3RU11 16-0BC1
0.06 0.18 – 0.25 1 } 3RU11 16-0CC1
0.09 0.22 – 0.32 1.6 } 3RU11 16-0DC1
0.09 0.28 – 0.4 2 } 3RU11 16-0EC1 0.13
0.12 0.35 – 0.5 2 } 3RU11 16-0FC1
0.18 0.45 – 0.63 2 } 3RU11 16-0GC1
nsb0747g

0.18 0.55 – 0.8 4 } 3RU11 16-0HC1

0.25 0.7 – 1 4 } 3RU11 16-0JC1 0.13
0.37 0.9 – 1.25 4 } 3RU11 16-0KC1
0.55 1.1 – 1.6 6 } 3RU11 16-1AC1
0.75 1.4 – 2 6 } 3RU11 16-1BC1
0.75 1.8 – 2.5 10 } 3RU11 16-1CC1 0.13
1.1 2.2 – 3.2 10 } 3RU11 16-1DC1
1.5 2.8 – 4 16 } 3RU11 16-1EC1
1.5 3.5 – 5 20 } 3RU11 16-1FC1
2.2 4.5 – 6.3 20 } 3RU11 16-1GC1 0.13
3 5.5 – 8 25 } 3RU11 16-1HC1
4 7 – 10 35 } 3RU11 16-1JC1
5.5 9 – 12 35 } 3RU11 16-1KC1
Size S0 for mounting onto contactor 1)7)
3RU11 16-..D0 S0 0.75 1.8 – 2.5 10 } 3RU11 26-1CD0 0.15
1.1 2.2 – 3.2 10 } 3RU11 26-1DD0
1.5 2.8 – 4 16 } 3RU11 26-1ED0
1.5 3.5 – 5 20 } 3RU11 26-1FD0
2.2 4.5 – 6.3 20 } 3RU11 26-1GD0 0.15
3 5.5 – 8 25 } 3RU11 26-1HD0
4 7 – 10 35 } 3RU11 26-1JD0
nsb0749g

5.5 9 – 12.5 35 } 3RU11 26-1KD0

7.5 11 – 16 40 } 3RU11 26-4AD0 0.15
7.5 14 – 20 50 } 3RU11 26-4BD0
11 17 – 22 63 } 3RU11 26-4CD0
11 20 – 25 63 } 3RU11 26-4DD0
Size S2 for mounting onto contactor 1)7)
3RU11 36-..D0 S2 3 5.5 – 8 25 } 3RU11 36-1HD0 0.30
4 7 – 10 35 } 3RU11 36-1JD0
5.5 9 – 12.5 35 } 3RU11 36-1KD0
7.5 11 – 16 40 } 3RU11 36-4AD0
7.5 14 – 20 50 } 3RU11 36-4BD0 0.30
11 18 – 25 63 } 3RU11 36-4DD0
}
nsb0752g

15 22 – 32 80 3RU11 36-4ED0
18.5 28 – 40 80 } 3RU11 36-4FD0 0.30
22 36 – 45 100 } 3RU11 36-4GD0
22 40 – 50 100 } 3RU11 36-4HD0
Size S3 for mounting onto contactor 1)7)
3RU11 46-..D0 S3 11 18 – 25 63 } 3RU11 46-4DD0 0.42
15 22 – 32 80 } 3RU11 46-4ED0
18.5 28 – 40 80 } 3RU11 46-4FD0
22 36 – 50 125 } 3RU11 46-4HD0
30 45 – 63 125 } 3RU11 46-4JD0 0.42
37 57 – 75 160 } 3RU11 46-4KD0
nsb0754g

45 70 – 90 160 } 3RU11 46-4LD0

45 80 – 100 200 } 3RU11 46-4MD0

1) The 3RU11 overload relays can also be arranged singly for direct mount-
ing using the appropriate adapters (see Accessories).
2 Size S00 for screwing and snapping onto 35 mm standard mounting rail.
3) Rule of thumb value for 4-pole standard motors for AC 50 Hz 400 V. The
value is selected based on the concrete start-up and rated data of the
motor to be protected.
4) Maximum fuse for overload relay, type of coordination 2 only. For fuse val-
ues for mounting onto contactors, see short-circuit protection with fuses/
circuit-breakers for motor feeders.
5) Note the maximum rated operational current of the devices.
6) Main and auxiliary conductor terminals are available with Cage Clamps.
7) Auxiliary conductor terminals have Cage Clamps and main conductor ter-
minals are screw-type.

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Overload Relays SIRIUS

Sirius12
3RU11 up to 100 A,
CLASS 10

■ Accessories
Design for type DT Order No. Price Weight Pack
approx
Size kg
Adapter for installing as a single unit 1) PG 101 1 unit
3RU19 .6-3AA01 For separate mounting of the overload relay; S00 } 3RU19 16-3AA01 7.40 0.04 1 unit
screwed or snapped onto S0 } 3RU19 26-3AA01 8.90 0.06
35 mm standard mounting rail, S2 } 3RU19 36-3AA01 10.70 0.15
size S3 also for 75 mm standard mounting rail S3 } 3RU19 46-3AA01 13.90 0.23
nsb0750g

Mechanical RESET 1) PG 101 1 set

3RU19 00-1A Resetting plunger, holder and funnel S00 to S3 } 3RU19 00-1A 0.02 1 set
PG 102 1 unit
Corresponding pushbutton IP 65 ∅ 22 mm A 3SB10 00-0AH01 0.01 10 units
Holder for pushbutton } 3SB19 02-1AC 0.02 1
Inscription label with "RESET" inscription A 3SB19 01-4EM 20
nsb0184g

with pushbutton,
holder and inscription label
Cable release with holder for RESET 1) PG 101 1 unit
3RU19 00-1. For drilled hole ∅ 6.5 mm Length 400 mm S00 to S3 } 3RU19 00-1B 0.07 1 unit
in the switchboard; Length 600 mm } 3RU19 00-1C
max. switchboard thickness 8 mm
nsb0185g

Module for remote RESET, electrical 1) PG 101 1 unit

3RU19 00-2A.71 Operating range 0.85 to 1.1 × Us S00 to S3
Power consumption AC 80 VA, DC 70 W
ON period 0.2 s to 4 s
AC/DC 24 V to 30 V } 3RU19 00-2AB71 0.06 1 unit
AC/DC 110 V bis 127 V } 3RU19 00-2AF71
AC/DC 220 V to 250 V } 3RU19 00-2AM71
nsb0186g

Terminal cover 1) PG 101 1 unit

Cover for cable lug Length 55 mm S3 } 3RT19 46-4EA1 0.03 1 unit
and bar connection

Cover for box terminals Length 20.6 mm S2 } 3RT19 36-4EA2 0.01

Length 20.8 mm S3 } 3RT19 46-4EA2
Tool for opening Cage Clamp connections PG 102 1 unit
8WA2 804 Suitable up to a For all
max. conductor cross-section of 2.5 mm2 SIRIUS
• Length: approx. 100 mm; devices A 8WA2 804 0.01 1 unit
3.5 × 0.5 mm (orange) with Cage
nsb0106g Clamps
• Length: approx. 175 mm; A 8WA2 803 0.03
8WA2 803 3.5 × 0.5 mm (green)
Suitable up to a
max. conductor cross-section of 1.5 mm2
Length: approx. 160 mm; A 8WA2 807 0.02
nsb0107g 2.5 × 0.4 mm (green)

8WA2 807

1) The accessories are identical to those of the 3RB10

nsb0623g
solid-state relay.

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 Overload Relays
SIRIUS Overload Relays 1
Sirius12

3RU11 up to 100 A,

■ Technical data
CLASS 10
2
Type 3RU11 16 3RU11 26 3RU11 36 3RU11 46
Size
Width
General data
S00
45 mm
S0
45 mm
S2
55 mm
S3
70 mm 3
Release on overload and phase failure
Trip class
Phase failure sensitivity
Overload warning
acc. to IEC 60 947-4-1 CLASS 10
Yes
No
4
Resetting and recovery
Reset possibilities after tripping Manual, remote and automatic RESET 1)
Recovery time on automatic RESET min depending on the level of tripping current and the tripping characteristic
on manual RESET min depending on the level of tripping current and the tripping characteristic
on remote RESET min depending on the level of tripping current and the tripping characteristic
Features
Indication of status on the device Yes, using the slide "TEST function/ON-OFF indicator"
TEST function Yes
RESET button Yes
STOP button Yes
For reliable operation of motors EU prototype test KEMA test certificate No. EX-97.Y.3235
of the "Increased safety" type of certification number DMT 98 ATEX G001
protection acc. to guideline 94/9/EG
Ambient temperatures
Storage/transport °C –55 to +80
Operation °C –20 to +70
Temperature compensation °C up to 60
Permissible rated current at Internal cabinet temperature of 60 °C % 100 (over +60 °C, the current must be reduced)
Internal cabinet temperature of 70 °C % 87
Repeat terminals
Repeat coil terminal Yes Not required
Auxiliary switch repeat terminal Yes Not required
Degree of protection acc. to IEC 60529/DIN VDE 0470 Part 1 IP 20 IP 20 2)
Shock-hazard protection acc. to VDE 0106 Part 100 safe from touch
Shock resistance (sine) acc. to IEC 68 Part 2-27 g/ms 8/10
EMC
• Conducted interference acc. to IEC 61 000-4-4: kV EMC is not relevant for thermal overload relays
decoupling, burst (corresponds to degree of severity 3)
• Conducted interference acc. to IEC 61 000-4-5: kV EMC is not relevant for thermal overload relays
decoupling, surge (corresponds to degree of severity 3)
• Electrostatic discharge acc. to IEC 61 000-4-2: kV EMC is not relevant for thermal overload relays
(corresponds to degree of severity 3)
• Field interference decoupling acc. to IEC 61 000-4-3: V/m EMC is not relevant for thermal overload relays
(corresponds to degree of severity 3)
Emitted interference EMC is not relevant for thermal overload relays
Resistance to extreme climates (humidity) % 100
Dimensions see dimensional drawings
Site altitude m up to 2000 above sea level; in excess please enquire
Installation angle The permissible installation angles for mounting onto contactors and indi-
vidual mounting are shown in the diagrams. For mounting in the hatched
area, adjustment compensation of 10 % is necessary.
Individual mounting
0°
45° 0° 45°
Ie x 1,1 Ie x 1,1
90° 90°
135° 135° nsb01364 NSB01364

Ie x 1,1
Contactor + overload relay
0° 0°
22,5° 22,5°

135° 135° NSB01363

nsb01363
Ie x 1,1

Type of installation/mounting Direct mounting 3) Direct mounting / individual mounting with adapter 4)
/ individual
mounting with
adapter 4)

1) Remote RESET in combination with the appropriate accessories. 4) For screwing and snapping onto 35 mm standard mounting rails;
2) Terminal compartment: IP 00 degree of protection. size S3 also onto 75 mm standard mounting rails. For further details about
3) 3RU11 16 overload relays with Cage Clamp terminals can only be mounted adapters, see "Technical data/Adapters for individual mounting"
individually.

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 Overload Relays
Overload Relays SIRIUS

Sirius12
3RU11 up to 100 A,
CLASS 10

■ Technical data
Type 3RU11 16 3RU11 26 3RU11 36 3RU11 46
Size S00 S0 S2 S3
Width 45 mm 45 mm 55 mm 70 mm
Main circuit
Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 690 1000
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 6 8
Rated operational voltage Ue V 690 1000
Type of current DC Yes
AC Yes, frequency range up to 400 Hz
Operational current A 0.11– 0.16 1.8 – 2.5 5.5 – 8 18 – 25
to 9 – 12 to 20 – 25 to 40 – 50 to 80 – 100
Power loss per device (max.) W 3.9 to 6.6 3.9 to 6 6 to 9 10 to 16.5
Short-circuit protection With fuse without contactor See selection and ordering data
With fuse and contactor See technical data (short-circuit protection with fuses /
circuit-breaker for motor feeders)
Safe isolation between main acc. to IEC 60 947-1, V 500 690
and auxiliary conducting path DIN VDE 0106 Part 101
Connection of the main circuit
Type of connection Screw Screw Screw Screw connec-
connection/ connection connection with tion with box ter-
Cage Clamp box terminal minal 2 )/ bar
connection1) connection
Screw terminals
• Terminal screw Pozidrive Size 2 Hexagon socket
screw 4 mm
• Tightening torque Nm 0.8 to 1.2 2 to 2.5 3 to 4.5 4 to 6
• Conductor cross-section Solid mm2 2 × (0.5 to 1.5), 2 × (1 to 2.5), 2 × (0.75 to 16) 2 × (2.5 to 16)
(min./max.), 1 or 2 wires 2 × (0.75 to 2.5), 2 × (2.5 to 6),
max. 2 × max. 2 ×
(1 to 4) (2.5 to 10)
Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 –
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2 × (0.5 to 1.5), 2 × (1 to 2.5), 2 × (0.75 to 16), 2 × (2.5 to 35),
2 × (0.75 to 2.5) 2 × (2.5 to 6) 1 × (0.75 to 25) 1 × (2.5 to 50)
Stranded mm2 2 × (0.5 to 1.5), 2 × (1 to 2.5), 2 × (0.75 to 25), 2 × (10 to 50),
2 × (0.75 to 2.5) 2 × (2.5 to 6) 1 × (0.75 to 35) 1 × (10 to 70)
max. 2 × max. 2 ×
(1 to 4) (2.5 to 10)
AWG conductor con., solid or stranded AWG 2 × (18 to 14) 2 × (14 to 10) 2 × (18 to 3), 2 × (10 to 1/0),
1 × (18 to 1) 1 × (10 to 2/0)
Ribbon cable (No. × width × thickness) mm – – 2 × (6 × 9 × 0.8) 2 × (6 × 9 × 0.8)
Bar connection
• Terminal screw – M 6 × 20
• Tightening torque Nm – 4 to 6
• Conductor cross-section Finely stranded with cable lug mm2 – 2 × 70
(min./max.) Stranded with cable lug mm2 – 2 × 70
AWG conductor connections, solid or AWG – 2/0
stranded with cable lug
With connecting bars (max. width) mm – 12
Straight-through transformer
connection
• Opening diameter mm –
• Conductor cross-section NYY mm2 –
(max.) H07RN-F mm2 –
Auxiliary circuit
Main contacts: Number × (design) 1 × (1 NO + 1 NC)
Assignment of auxiliary contacts 1 NO for signal "Tripped due to overload";
1 NC for switching off the contactor
Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 690
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 6
Switching capacity of auxiliary contacts
NC for AC Rated operational current Ie at Ue:
AC-14/AC-15 • 24 V A 4
• 120 V A 4
• 125 V A 4
• 230 V A 3
• 400 V A 2
• 600 V A 0.6
• 690 V A 0.5
1) For conductor cross-sections for Cage Clamp 2) The box terminal can be removed. After the
terminals, see "Connection of the auxiliary box terminal has been removed, bar connec-
circuit.” tion and lug connection is possible.

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SIRIUS Overload Relays 1
Sirius12

3RU11 up to 100 A,

■ Technical data
CLASS 10
2
Type 3RU11 16 3RU11 26 3RU11 36 3RU11 46
Size
Width
NO for AC Rated operational current Ie at Ue:
S00
45 mm
S0
45 mm
S2
55 mm
S3
70 mm 3
AC-14/AC-15 • 24 V A 3
• 120 V A 3
• 125 V
• 230 V
• 400 V
• 600 V
A
A
A
A
3
2
1
0.6
4
• 690 V A 0.5
NC, NO for DC Rated operational current Ie at Ue:
DC-13 • 24 V A 1
1
• 60 V A )
• 110 V A 0.22
• 125 V A 0.22
• 220 V A 0.11
Conventional thermal current Ith A 6
Contact reliability (suitable for PLC; 17 V, 5 mA) Yes
Short-circuit protection
With fuse Utilisation cat. gL/gG A 6
fast A 10
With miniature circuit-breaker (C characteristic) A 62)
Safe isolation between acc. to DIN VDE 0106 Part 101 V 415
auxiliary conducting paths
Connection of the auxiliary circuit
Type of connection Screw terminal or Cage Clamp terminal
Connection characteristics Screw terminals Cage Clamp terminals
• Terminal screw Pozidrive Size 2 –
• Tightening torque Nm 0.8 to 1.2 –
• Conductor cross-sections Solid mm2 2 × (0.5 to 1.5), 2 × (0.25 to 2.5)
(min./max.), 1 or 2 wires 2 × (0.75 to 2.5)
Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 – 2 × (0.25 to 2.5)
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2× (0.5 to 1.5), 2 × (0.25 to 1.5)
2× (0.75 to 2.5)
Stranded mm2 2 × (0.5 to 1.5), –
2× (0.75 to 2.5)
AWG conductor connections, AWG 2 × (18 to 14) 2 × (24 to 14)
solid or stranded
s, u and U ratings
Auxiliary circuit Making/breaking capacity B600, R300

Adapter for individual mounting

Type 3RU19 16-3AA01 3RU19 26-3AA01 3RU19 36-3AA01 3RU19 46-3AA01
For overload relay 3RU11 16 3RU11 26 3RU11 36 3RU11 46
Fixing type for screwing and snapping onto 35 mm standard mounting rails;
size S3 also onto 75 mm standard mounting rails.
Connection of the main circuit
Type of connection Screw terminals Screw connection
with box terminal
Screw terminals
• Terminal screw Pozidrive Size 2 Hexagon socket
screw 4 mm
• Conductor cross-section Solid mm2 1 × (0.5 to 2.5), 1 × (1 to 6), 2 × (0.75 to 16) 2 × (2.5 to 16)
(min./max.), 1 or 2 wires max. 1 × (to 4) max. 1 × (to 10)
2
Finely stranded without end sleeve mm –
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 1 × (0.5 to 2.5) 1 × (1 to 6) 2× (0.75 to 16) 2 × (2.5 to 35)
1× (0.75 to 25) 1 × (2.5 to 50)
Stranded mm2 1 × (0.5 to 2.5), 1 × (1 to 6), 2× (0.75 to 25), 2 × (10 to 50),
max. 1 × (to 4) max. 1 × (to 10) 1× (0.75 to 35) 1 × (10 to 70)
AWG conductor connections, AWG 1 × (18 to 14) 1 × (14 to 10) 2 × (18 to 3), 2 × (10 to 1/0),
solid or stranded 1 × (18 to 1) 2 × (10 to 2/0)
Ribbon cable mm – – 2 × (6 × 9 × 0.8) 2 × (6 × 9 × 0.8)
(No. × width × thickness)

1) On request.
2) Up to Ik ≤ 0.5 kA; ≤ 260 V.

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 Overload Relays
Overload Relays SIRIUS

Sirius12
3RU11 up to 100 A,
CLASS 10

■ Technical data
Short-circuit protection with fuses/circuit-breakers for motor feeders
With short-circuit currents up to 50 kA at AC 50/60 Hz 690 V
Permissible short-circuit protection for motor starters comprising an overload relay and contactor, type of coordination 21)

Size S00
Setting range 3 kW 3RT10 15 4 kW 3RT10 16 5.5 kW 3RT10 17 UL-listed Circuit-breaker for
Ie max = 7 A Ie max = 9 A Ie max = 12 A fuses starter protection at
(at AC 50 Hz 400 V) (at AC 50 Hz 400 V) (at AC 50 Hz 400 V) RK5 Iq = 50 kA / AC 400 V
A gL/gG aM BS88T gL/gG aM BS88T gL/gG aM BS88T A
0.11 to 0.16 0.5 – – 0.5 – – 0.5 – – 1 –
0.14 to 0.2 1 – – 1 – – 1 – – 1 3RV13 21-0BC10
0.18 to 0.25 1 – – 1 – – 1 – – 1 3RV13 21-0CC10
0.22 to 0.32 1.6 – 2 1.6 – 2 1.6 – 2 1 3RV13 21-0DC10
0.28 to 0.4 2 – 2 2 – 2 2 – 2 1.6 3RV13 21-0EC10
0.35 to 0.5 2 – 2 2 – 2 2 – 2 2 3RV13 21-0FC10
0.45 to 0.63 2 – 4 2 – 4 2 – 4 2.5 3RV13 21-0GC10
0.55 to 0.8 4 – 4 4 – 4 4 – 4 3 3RV13 21-0HC10
0.7 to 1 4 – 6 4 – 6 4 – 6 4 3RV13 21-0JC10
0.9 to 1.25 4 – 6 4 – 6 4 – 6 5 3RV13 21-0KC10
1.1 to 1.6 6 – 10 6 – 10 6 – 10 6 3RV13 21-1AC10
1.4 to 2 6 – 10 6 – 10 6 – 10 8 3RV13 21-1BC10
1.8 to 2.5 10 – 10 10 – 10 10 – 10 10 –
2.2 to 3.2 10 – 16 10 – 16 10 – 16 12 –
2.8 to 4 16 – 16 16 – 16 16 – 16 16 –
3.5 to 5 20 6 20 20 6 20 20 6 20 20 –
4.5 to 6.3 20 6 20 20 6 20 20 6 20 25 –
5.5 to 8 20 10 20 20 10 20 20 10 20 30 –
7 to 10 – – – 20 16 20 20 16 20 40 –
9 to 12 – – – – – – 20 16 25 45 –

Size S0
Setting range 5.5 kW 3RT10 24 7.5 kW 3RT10 25 11 kW 3RT10 26 UL-listed Circuit-breaker for
Ie max = 12 A Ie max = 17 A Ie max = 25 A fuses RK5 starter protection at
(at AC 50 Hz 400 V) (at AC 50 Hz 400 V) (at AC 50 Hz 400 V) Iq = 50 kA / AC 400 V
A gL/gG aM BS88T gL/gG aM BS88T gL/gG aM BS88T A
1.8 to 2.5 10 – 10 10 – 10 10 – 10 10 3RV13 21-1CC10
2.2 to 3.2 10 – 16 10 – 16 10 – 16 12 3RV13 21-1DC10
2.8 to 4 16 – 16 16 – 16 16 – 16 16 3RV13 21-1EC10
3.5 to 5 20 6 20 20 6 20 20 6 20 20 3RV13 21-1FC10
4.5 to 6.3 20 6 25 20 6 25 20 6 25 25 3RV13 21-1GC10
5.5 to 8 25 10 25/322) 25 10 25/322) 25 10 32 30 3RV13 21-1HC10
7 to 10 25 16 25/322) 25 16 25/322) 32 16 35 40 3RV13 21-1JC10
9 to 12.5 25 20 25/322) 25 20 25/322) 35 20 35 45 3RV13 21-1KC10
11 to 16 25 20 25/322) 25 20 25/322) 35 20 35 60 3RV13 21-4AC10
14 to 20 – – – 25 20 25/322) 35 20 35 80 3RV13 21-4BC10
17 to 22 – – – – – – 35 20 35 80 3RV13 21-4CC10
20 to 25 – – – – – – 35 20 35 100 –
1
Type of coordination 1 ) see short-circuit protection of contactors without overload relay under "Contactors and contactor combinations”.

1) Type of coordination and short-circuit protection devices according to IEC 60 947-4-1/DIN VDE 660 Part 102:
Type of coordination 1: In the event of a short-circuit, persons and equipment must not be in danger from the contactor or starter.
These do not have to be suitable for subsequent operation (without repair and replacement of parts).
Type of coordination 2: In the event of a short-circuit, persons and equipment must not be in danger from the contactor or starter.
These must be suitable for subsequent operation. There is a risk of welding of the contacts.
2) At max. 415 V.

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SIRIUS Overload Relays 1
Sirius12

3RU11 up to 100 A,

■ Technical data
CLASS 10
2
Short-circuit protection with fuses/circuit-breakers for motor feeders
With short-circuit currents up to 50 kA at AC 50/60 Hz 690 V
Permissible short-circuit protection for motor starters comprising an overload relay and contactor, type of coordination 21) 3
Size S2

4
Setting range 15 kW 3RT10 34 18.5 kW 3RT10 35 22 kW 3RT10 36 UL-listed Circuit-breaker for
Ie max = 32 A Ie max = 40 A Ie max = 50 A fuses starter protection at Iq
(at AC 50 Hz 400 V) (at AC 50 Hz 400 V) (at AC 50 Hz 400 V) RK5 = 50 kA / AC 400 V
A gL/gG aM BS88T gL/gG aM BS88T gL/gG aM BS88T A
5.5 to 8 25 10 25 25 10 25 25 10 25 30 –
7 to 10 32 16 32 32 16 32 32 16 32 40 –
9 to 12.5 35 16 35 35 16 35 35 16 35 50 –
11 to 16 40 20 40 40 20 40 40 20 40 60 –
14 to 20 50 25 50 50 25 50 50 25 50 80 –
18 to 25 63 32 63 63 32 63 63 32 63 100 3RV13 31-4DC10
22 to 32 63 35 63 63 35 63 80 35 80 125 3RV13 31-4EC10
28 to 40 63 50 63 63 50 63 80 50 80 150 3RV13 31-4FC10
36 to 45 – – – 63 50 80 80 50 80 175 3RV13 31-4GC10
40 to 50 – – – – – – 80 50 80 200 3RV13 31-4HC10

Size S3
Setting range 30 kW 3RT10 44 37 kW 3RT10 45 45 kW 3RT10 46 UL-listed Circuit-breaker for
Ie max = 65 A Ie max = 80 A Ie max = 95 A fuses starter protection at
(at AC 50 Hz 400 V) (at AC 50 Hz 400 V) (at AC 50 Hz 400 V) RK5 Iq = 50 kA / AC 400 V
A gL/gG aM BS88T gL/gG aM BS88T gL/gG aM BS88T A
18 to 25 63 32 63 63 32 63 63 32 63 100 –
22 to 32 80 35 80 80 35 80 80 35 80 125 –
28 to 40 80 50 80 80 50 80 80 50 80 150 –
36 to 50 125 50 125 125 50 125 125 50 125 200 –
45 to 63 125 63 125 160 63 160 160 63 160 250 3RV13 41-4JC10
57 to 75 – – – 160 80 160 160 80 160 300 3RV13 41-4KC10
70 to 90 – – – – – – 160 100 160 350 3RV13 41-4LC10
80 to 100 – – – – – – 160 100 160 350 3RV13 41-4MC10

Type of coordination 11) see short-circuit protection of contactors without overload relay under "Contactors and contactor combinations”.

1) Type of coordination and short-circuit protection devices according to IEC 60 947-4-1/DIN VDE 660 Part 102:
Type of coordination 1: In the event of a short-circuit, persons and equipment must not be in danger from the contactor or starter.
These do not have to be suitable for subsequent operation (without repair and replacement of parts).
Type of coordination 2: In the event of a short-circuit, persons and equipment must not be in danger from the contactor or starter.
These must be suitable for subsequent operation. There is a risk of welding of the contacts.

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Overload Relays
3RU11 up to 100 A,
CLASS 10
■ Description
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
lays up to 100 A are designed for
current-dependent protection of
consumers with normal start-up
conditions (see "Trip classes")
against impermissibly high rises
in temperature as a result of
overload or phase failure (see
"Phase failure protection"). An
overload or phase failure causes
the motor current to rise above
the set rated motor current (see
"Setting"). This current rise heats
up the bimetal strips within the
relay via heating elements
which, in turn, operate the auxil-
iary contacts via a tripping
mechanism due to their deflec-
tion (see "Auxiliary contacts").
These switch the load off via a
contactor. The switch-off time is
dependent on the ratio of trip-
ping current to operational cur-
rent Ie and is stored in the form of
a tripping characteristic with
long-term stability (see "Tripping
characteristics"). The "Tripped"
state is signalled by means of a
switching position indicator (see
"Indication of status").
Resetting takes place manually
or automatically (see "Manual
and automatic resetting") after a
recovery time has elapsed (see
"Recovery time").
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
lays are electrically and me-
chanically optimised to the 3RT1
contactors such that, in addition
to individual mounting, they can
also be directly mounted onto
the contactors to save space
(see "Design and mounting").
The main and auxiliary circuits
can be connected in various
ways (see "Connection"), includ-
ing the use of Cage Clamp termi-
nals. When the overload relay
has been connected, it can be
tested for correct functioning us-
ing a TEST slide (see "TEST
function"). In addition to the
TEST function, the 3RU11 ther-
mal overload relay is equipped
with a STOP function (see "STOP
function").
For a wide variety of application
possibilities for the 3RU11 ther-
mal overload relay, please refer
to the sections "Application",
"Ambient conditions", “Overload
relays in star-delta combina-
tions" and "Operation with fre-
quency converters".
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3RU11 overload relay
$ *
% function
& * Transparent cover, sealable
( +
nsb0170g
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
lays can protect your loads from
overload and phase failure. You
must implement short-circuit
protection (see "Short-circuit
protection") by means of a fuse
or circuit-breaker.
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
lays are environmentally friendly
(see "Environmental consider-
ations") and comply with all the
main international standards
and approvals (see "Specifica-
tions" and "Increased safety type
of protection EEx").
The accessories for the 3RU11
thermal overload relays have
been designed on the principle
that all requirements are cov-
ered by a small number of vari-
ants.
Application
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
lays are designed for the protec-
tion of three-phase and single-
phase AC and DC motors.
If single-phase AC or DC loads
are to be protected using 3RU11
thermal overload relays, all three
bimetal strips should be heated.
Therefore all main circuits of the
relay must be connected in se-
ries.
Overload relays in star-delta
combinations
When overload relays are used
in star-delta combinations, it is
important to note that only 1/√3
of the motor current flows
through the mains contactor. An
overload relay mounted on the
mains contactor must be set to
0.58 times the motor current.
A second overload relay must be
mounted on the star contactor if
your load is also to be optimally
protected in star operation. The
star current is 1/3 of the rated
motor current. The relevant relay
must be set to this current.
SIRIUS
Sirius12
$ Equipment designation label
% Manual/automatic RESET selector switch
) & STOP button
( Complete order number on the front of the
+
device
) Switching position indication and TEST
, (secures adjuster knob for rated motor current,
- TEST function and Manual/Automatic RESET
setting)
Adjuster knob for rated motor current
,
Repeat coil terminal
(for mounting onto contactors)
-
Auxiliary switch repeat terminal
(for mounting onto contactors)
The 3RU11 thermal overload re- Trip classes
lays that can be fitted to the
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
mains contactors of the 3RA lay is available for normal start-
star-delta combinations from
up conditions in CLASS 10. For
Siemens are listed under further details about trip classes,
"Switchgear for load feeders –
see "Tripping characteristics".
Contactors and contactor
combinations".
Tripping characteristics
The tripping characteristics
Control circuit
show the relationship between
An additional power supply is the tripping time and the tripping
not required for operation of the current as a multiple of the oper-
3RU11 thermal overload relays. ational current Ie and are speci-
Short-circuit protection fied for symmetrical three-pole
and two-pole loading from cold.
For short-circuit protection, fus-
The smallest current at which
es or circuit-breakers must be
tripping occurs is called the lim-
used. The appropriate short-cir-
iting tripping current. In accor-
cuit protection devices for the
3RU11 thermal overload relays dance with IEC 60 947-4-1/
DIN VDE 0660 Part 102, this
with/without contactors are listed
must lie within certain specified
in the "Technical data" or "Selec-
limits. The limits of the limiting
tion and ordering data".
tripping current lie, in the case of
Ambient conditions the 3RU11 thermal overload re-
lay for symmetrical three-pole
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
loading between 105 % and
lays are temperature compen-
120 % of the operational current.
sating according to IEC 60 947-
4-1/DIN VDE 0660 Part 102 in Starting from the limiting tripping
the temperature range –20 °C to current, the tripping characteris-
+60 °C. For temperatures from tic moves on to larger tripping
+60 °C to +80 °C, the upper set- currents based on the charac-
ting value of the setting range teristics of the so-called trip
must be reduced by a specific classes (CLASS 10, CLASS 20
factor as given in the table be- etc.). The trip classes describe
low. intervals within which the over-
load relay must trip with 7.2
Ambient Reduction factor times the operational current Ie
temperature for the upper set- for symmetrical three-pole load-
in °C ting value
ing from cold.
+60 1.0 The tripping times are:
+65 0.94 CLASS Tripping times
+70 0.87
10A 2 s to 10 s
+75 0.81 10 4 s to 10 s
+80 0.73 20 6 s to 20 s
30 9 s to 30 s
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SIRIUS
Sirius12
■ Description
This is the schematic representation of a characteristic. The characteristics
of the individual 3RU11 thermal overload relays can be requested from
Technical Assistance at the e-mail address:
nst.technical-assistance@siemens.de
Tripping time
10 000
100
5000
min
60 s opened and the NO contact (97-
40
2000
1000
10
500
5
200
2
100
3-pole
1 loading
50
20 2-pole
loading
10
5
2
1 contactor when the STOP button
0,6 0,8 1 2 3 4 6
The tripping characteristic of a
three-pole 3RU11 thermal over-
load relay (see characteristic for
symmetrical three-pole loading
from cold) is valid when all three
bimetal strips are loaded with the
same current simultaneously. If,
however, only two bimetal strips
are heated as a result of phase
failure, these two strips would
have to provide the force neces-
sary for operating the release
mechanism and, if no additional
measures were implemented,
they would require a longer trip-
ping time or a higher current.
These increased current levels
over long periods usually result in
damage to the consumer. To pre-
vent damage, the 3RU11 thermal
overload relay features phase fail-
ure sensitivity which, thanks to an
appropriate mechanical mecha-
nism, results in accelerated trip-
ping according to the characteris-
tic for two-pole loading from cold.
In contrast to a load in the cold
state, a load at operating tempera-
ture has a lower heat reserve. This
fact affects the 3RU11 thermal
overload relay in that following an
extended period of loading at op-
erational current Ie, the tripping
time reduces by about a quarter.
Phase failure protection
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
lays feature phase failure protec-
tion (see "Tripping characteris-
tics") for the purpose of minimising
the heating of the load during sin-
gle-phase operation as a result of
phase failure.
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Current
Setting
The 3RU11 thermal overload relay
is adjusted to the rated motor cur-
rent using a rotary knob. The scale
of the rotary knob is calibrated in
Amperes.
Manual and automatic
resetting
It is possible to switch between
manual resetting and automatic
resetting by depressing and rotat-
ing the blue button (RESET but-
ton). When manual resetting is se-
lected, a reset can be performed
directly on the device by pressing
the RESET button. Remote reset-
ting can be implemented by using
the mechanical and electrical RE-
SET modules from the range of ac-
cessories (see "Accessories").
When the blue button is set to Au-
tomatic RESET, the relay will be re-
set automatically.
A reset is not possible until the re-
covery time has elapsed (see "Re-
covery time").
Recovery time
After tripping due to an overload, it
takes a certain length of time for
the bimetal strips of the 3RU11
thermal overload relays to cool
down. The relay can only be reset
once it has cooled down. This time
(recovery time) is dependent on
the tripping characteristic and the
level of the tripping current.
After tripping due to overload, the
recovery time allows the load to
cool down.
Overload Relays
TEST function
Correct functioning of the ready
3RU11 thermal overload relay can
be tested with the TEST slide. The
slide is operated to simulate trip-
ping of the relay. During this simu-
lation, the NC contact (95-96) is
98) is closed whereby the over-
load relay checks that the auxiliary
circuit is wired correctly. When the
3RU11 thermal overload relay is
set to Automatic RESET, an auto-
matic reset takes place when the
TEST slide is released. The relay
must be reset using the RESET
button when it is set to Manual
RESET.
STOP function
When the STOP button is pressed,
the NC contact is opened and the
series-connected contactor and
therefore the load is switched Off.
The load is reconnected via the
is released.
Status indication
The current status of the 3RU11
thermal overload relay is indicated
by the position of the marking on
the "TEST function/switching posi-
tion indicator" slide. The marking
on the slide is on the left at the "O"
mark following a trip due to over-
load or phase failure and at the "I"
mark otherwise.
Auxiliary contacts
The 3RU11 thermal overload relay
is equipped with an NO contact
for the tripped signal and an NC
contact for switching off the con-
tactor.
Connection
All the 3RU11 thermal overload
relays have screw terminals for
the main and auxiliary circuits.
Once the box terminals have
been removed from the main
conductor connections of the
overload relays of size S3, it is al-
so possible to connect busbars.
Alternatively the devices are also
available with Cage Clamp termi-
nals. In these devices, the auxilia-
ry conductor connections and, in
the case of size S00 also the main
conductor connections are Cage
Clamp terminals. For details of the
various connection possibilities,
see the "Technical data" and "Se-
lection and ordering data".
Design and mounting
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
lays are suitable for direct mount-
ing on the 3RT1 contactors. They
can also be mounted as single
units if the appropriate adapters
are used. For details of the mount-
ing possibilities, see the
Overload Relays 1
3RU11 up to 100 A,
CLASS 10
2
"Selection and ordering data" and
3
the "Technical data".
Operation with frequency
converters
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
4
lays are suitable for operation with
frequency converters. Depending
on the frequency of the converter,
a current higher than the motor
current may have to be set due to
the occurrence of eddy currents
and skin effects.
Environmental considerations
The devices are manufactured
taking environmental consider-
ations into account and comprise
environmentally-friendly and recy-
clable materials.
Specifications
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
lays comply with the requirements
of:
• IEC 60 947-1/
DIN VDE 0660 Part 100
• IEC 60 947-4-1/
DIN VDE 0660 Part 102
• IEC 60 947-5-1/
DIN VDE 0660 Part 200
• IEC 60801-2, -3, -4, -5 and
• UL 508/CSA C 22.2.
The 3RU11 thermal overload re-
lays are also safe from touch ac-
cording to DIN VDE 0106 Part 100
and climate-proof to IEC 721.
Degree of protection
"Increased safety" EEx
The 3RU11 thermal overload relay
meets the requirements for over-
load protection of motors of the
"Increased safety" type of protec-
tion EEx e IEC 50 019/
DIN VDE 0165, DIN VDE 0170,
DIN VDE 171.
KEMA test certificate number
Ex-97.Y.3235,
DMT 98 ATEX G001,
EN 50 019: 1977 + A1 ... A5,
Increased Safety "e": Appendix A,
Guideline for temperature moni-
toring of squirrel cage motors dur-
ing operation.
Accessories
For the 3RU11 thermal overload
relay, there are:
• one adapter for each of the
four overload relay sizes S00 to
S3 for individual mounting
• one electrical remote RESET
module for all sizes in three dif-
ferent voltage variants
• one mechanical remote RESET
module for all sizes
• one cable release for all sizes
for resetting inaccessible de-
vices and
• terminal covers
The accessories can also be used
for the 3RB10 overload relay.
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Overload Relays SIRIUS

Sirius12
3RU11 up to 100 A,
CLASS 10

■ Circuit diagrams
Protection of DC motors
NSB00289

NSB00290
1 3 5 1 3 5

2 4 6 2 4 6

1-pole g_nsb_xx_00289b 2-pole g_nsb_xx_00290b

3RU11 16 overload relay

RESET
STOP
TEST

g_nsb_de_00291b

1L1 3L2 5L3 95 97

NSB00291

2T1 4T2 6T3 96 98 A2 14/22

3RU11 26 to 3RU11 46 overload relays

RESET

g_nsb_de_00292b
STOP
TEST

1L1 3L2 5L3 95 97

NSB00292

2T1 4T2 6T3 96 98

4/16 Siemens NS K · 2002

 Overload Relays
SIRIUS Overload Relays 1
Sirius12

3RU11 up to 100 A,

■ Dimension drawings
CLASS 10
2
Screw connection

3
Lateral clearance from earthed parts: at least 6 mm.
3RU11 16-..B0 3RU11 16-..B.
Size S00 with accessories Size S00
with adapter for installation as a single unit with accessories

185
4

NSB00338
148
46 4,5 52
47

3) NSB00339a 1)
118

38
43
61

41

1)

87
2)
24

5
75
10

15,5 5 33
45 49
68
max. 161 max. 8
5

5
3SB1
1) Mechanical RESET 5 35 33 30
2) Cable release 45 5 68 41
(400 mm or 600 mm long, g_nsb_xx_00339m
1) Module for remote RESET
mounting on the front or
laterally on the holder)
3) Holder for RESET g_nsb_xx_00338b

3RU11 26-..B. 3RU11 36-..B.

Size S0 Size S2
with adapter for installation as a single unit with adapter for installation as a single unit
4,5 62 5 51
NSB00340 NSB00341a
44

50
50

54
105
97

85

95
6

4
4,5

5,5

5 35 44 5,5 44 5 40
45 5 86 5 55 108 5
g_nsb_de_00340b
g_nsb_de_00341g

3RU11 46-..B.
Size S3
with adapter for installation as a single unit
79
5 7
NSB00342
57
62

110

1)
5

5 60 5 59
70 130 5
g_nsb_xx_00342b
1) For mounting on 35 mm standard mounting rail
(15 mm deep) acc. to EN 50 022
or 75 mm standard mounting rail acc. to EN 50023

Dimension drawings "Contactor with built-on overload relay" see

contactors and contactor combinations.

Siemens NS K · 2002 4/17

 Overload Relays
Overload Relays SIRIUS

Sirius12
3RU11 up to 100 A,
CLASS 10

■ Dimension drawings
Cage Clamp terminals
Lateral clearance from earthed parts at least 6 mm.
3RU11 16 -..C1
Size S00
with accessories (identical construction for sizes S00 to S3).
185
148
28 4,5 17,5 46 4,5
8

3) 1)

42
92

5
92

75

75
1)
NSB00343

26

NSB00344a
12
2) 5
5

5 35 7,5 30
15,5 7,5 45 68
5 41
5 35 5 68 g_nsb_xx_00343b
45
1) Module for remote RESET g_nsb_xx_00344m
1) Mechanical RESET
2) Cable release
(400 mm or 600 mm long,
mounting on the front or sideways on the holder)
3) Holder

3RU11 26-..D. 3RU11 36-..D.

Size S0 Size S2
4,5 62 5 51
44

50
54
50

SIEMENS
SIEMENS

TEST
0 1 TEST
H A 0 1
85

6
97

95

H A
105

STOP RESET
STOP RESET
NSB00345

NSB00346a
4,5

5,5

5 35 44
5,5 44 40
45 5 86 5 55 5 108 5
g_nsb_de_00346g

3RU11 46-..D.
Size S3
5 79
NSB00347
57
62

SIEMENS

TEST
0 1
120

H A
110

STOP RESET

1)
5

5 60 7
70 59
5 130 5
1) For mounting on 35 mm standard mounting rail g_nsb_xx_00347b
(15 mm deep) acc. to EN 50 022
or 75 mm standard mounting rail acc. to EN 50 023

Dimension drawings "Contactor with built-on overload relay" see contactors

and contactor combinations.

4/18 Siemens NS K · 2002