Contactors for Data Center PDU and UPS Systems: Selection Guide
AC-1 and AC-6a contactors for data center PDU and UPS systems: sizing, harmonic derating, coil selection, and endurance guidance for engineers. Shop at Stoklink.
The Siemens 3RT2636-1AP03 is a contactor from the SENTRON/SIRIUS 3RT2 series. Capacitor contactor, AC-6b 50 kVAr, / 400 V, 3-pole, 230 V AC, 50 Hz, auxiliary contacts: 1 NO + 1 NC, screw terminal, size: S2. Supplied by Stoklink for industrial and commercial low-voltage applications.
The Siemens 3RT2636-1AP03 is used in industrial control panels, distribution boards and automation systems. As part of the Siemens 3RT2 range it integrates with compatible SENTRON/SIRIUS components for a coordinated low-voltage installation. Genuine Siemens product supplied by Stoklink with fast dispatch from Türkiye.
| product brand name | SIRIUS |
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| product designation | capacitor contactors |
| product type designation | 3RT26 |
| size of contactor | S2 |
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| product extension auxiliary switch | Yes |
| power loss [W] for rated value of the current: at AC in hot operating state per pole | 4 W |
| power loss [W] for rated value of the current: without load current share typical | 6 W |
| type of calculation of power loss current-dependent | quadratic |
| insulation voltage: of main circuit with degree of pollution 3 rated value | 690 V |
| insulation voltage: of auxiliary circuit with degree of pollution 3 rated value | 690 V |
| surge voltage resistance: of main circuit rated value | 6 kV |
| surge voltage resistance: of auxiliary circuit rated value | 6 kV |
| maximum permissible voltage for protective separation between coil and main contacts according to EN 60947-1 | 400 V |
| shock resistance at rectangular impulse: at AC | 6.8 g / 5 ms, 4 g / 10 ms |
| shock resistance with sine pulse: at AC | 10.6 g / 5 ms, 6.2 g / 10 ms |
| mechanical service life (operating cycles): of the contactor with added auxiliary switch block typical | 3 000 000 |
| electrical endurance (operating cycles) | 200 000 |
| reference code according to IEC 81346-2 | Q |
| Substance Prohibitance (day/month/year) | 05/01/2014 |
| installation altitude at height above sea level maximum | 2 000 m |
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| ambient temperature: during operation | -25 ... +60 °C |
| ambient temperature: during storage | -55 ... +80 °C |
| relative humidity minimum | 10 % |
| relative humidity at 55 °C according to IEC 60068-2-30 maximum | 95 % |
| Part number | 3RT2636-1AP03 |
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| Type designation | 3RT26 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4011209953499 |
| ETIM class | EC001079 |
| eCl@ss | 27371006 |
| number of poles for main current circuit | 3 |
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| number of NO contacts for main contacts | 3 |
| number of NC contacts for main contacts | 0 |
| operational current at AC-6b at 690 V at ambient temperature 60 °C rated value | 72.2 A |
| operating reactive power at AC-6b: at 230 V at 50/60 Hz at ambient temperature 60 °C rated value | 10 ... 29 kvar |
| operating reactive power at AC-6b: at 400 V at 50/60 Hz at ambient temperature 60 °C rated value | 17 ... 50 kvar |
| operating reactive power at AC-6b: at 500 V at 50/60 Hz at ambient temperature 60 °C rated value | 21 ... 63 kvar |
| operating reactive power at AC-6b: at 690 V at 50/60 Hz at ambient temperature 60 °C rated value | 29 ... 86 kvar |
| no-load switching frequency: at AC | 500 1/h |
| operating frequency at AC-6b: at 230 V maximum | 100 1/h |
| operating frequency at AC-6b: at 240 V maximum | 100 1/h |
| operating frequency at AC-6b: at 400 V maximum | 100 1/h |
| operating frequency at AC-6b: at 480 V maximum | 60 1/h |
| operating frequency at AC-6b: at 500 V maximum | 55 1/h |
| operating frequency at AC-6b: at 600 V maximum | 40 1/h |
| operating frequency at AC-6b: at 690 V maximum | 30 1/h |
| type of voltage | AC |
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| type of voltage of the control supply voltage | AC |
| control supply voltage at AC: at 50 Hz rated value | 230 V |
| control supply voltage frequency: 1 rated value | 50 Hz |
| operating range factor control supply voltage rated value of magnet coil at AC: at 50 Hz | 0.8 ... 1.1 |
| apparent pick-up power of magnet coil at AC | 190 V·A |
| inductive power factor with closing power of the coil | 0.72 |
| apparent holding power of magnet coil at AC | 16 V·A |
| inductive power factor with the holding power of the coil | 0.37 |
| closing delay: at AC | 10 ... 80 ms |
| opening delay: at AC | 10 ... 18 ms |
| arcing time | 10 ... 20 ms |
| control version of the switch operating mechanism | Standard A1 - A2 |
| number of NC contacts for auxiliary contacts | 1 |
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| attachable | 1 |
| instantaneous contact | 1 |
| number of NO contacts for auxiliary contacts | 1 |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-12 maximum | 10 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-15: at 230 V | 6 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-15: at 400 V | 3 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-15: at 690 V | 0 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at DC-13: at 24 V | 6 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at DC-13: at 60 V | 2 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at DC-13: at 110 V | 1 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at DC-13: at 125 V | 0.9 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at DC-13: at 220 V | 0.3 A |
| contact reliability of auxiliary contacts | 0.00000001 |
| contact rating of auxiliary contacts according to UL | A600 / Q600 |
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| design of the miniature circuit breaker for short-circuit protection of the auxiliary circuit up to 230 V | C characteristic: 10 A; 0.4 kA |
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| design of the fuse link: for short-circuit protection of the main circuit with type of coordination 1 required | gG: 160 A (690 V, 50 kA) |
| mounting position | +/-180° rotation possible on vertical mounting surface; can be tilted forward and backward by +/- 22.5° on vertical mounting surface |
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| fastening method | screw and snap-on mounting onto 35 mm DIN rail according to DIN EN 50022 |
| height | 114 mm |
| width | 65 mm |
| depth | 130 mm |
| required spacing: with side-by-side mounting at the side | 10 mm |
| required spacing: for grounded parts at the side | 10 mm |
| type of electrical connection: for main current circuit | screw-type terminals |
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| type of electrical connection: for auxiliary and control circuit | screw-type terminals |
| type of electrical connection: at contactor for auxiliary contacts | Screw-type terminals |
| type of electrical connection: of magnet coil | screw terminal |
| type of connectable conductor cross-sections for main contacts: solid | 2x (1 ... 16 mm2) |
| for auxiliary contacts: solid | 2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm2), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm2), 2x 4 mm2 |
| for auxiliary contacts: solid or stranded | 2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm2), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm2), 2x 4 mm2 |
| for auxiliary contacts: finely stranded with core end processing | 2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm2), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm2) |
| for auxiliary contacts: for AWG cables for auxiliary contacts | 2x (20 ... 16), 2x (18 ... 14), 2x 12 |
| type of minimum connectable cross-sections for main contacts at AC-6b: at 40 °C | 1x 35 mm2 |
| AWG number as coded connectable conductor cross section for main contacts | 18 ... 0 |
| protection class IP on the front according to IEC 60529 | IP20 |
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| touch protection on the front according to IEC 60529 | finger-safe, for vertical contact from the front |
| Environmental Product Declaration: global warming potential [CO2 eq] / during manufacturing | 2.47 kg |
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| Net weight | 1.005 kg |
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| Package dimensions | 121 × 84 × 148 mm |
| Country of origin | DE |
| Shipping weight | 1.505 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 13 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 29 Oct 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of 3RT26 is 72.2 A.
The rated operational voltage of 3RT26 is 400 V AC.
The EAN (GTIN) of 3RT26 is 4011209953499.
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