Thermal Overload Relay Engineering Guide
A senior-engineer guide to thermal overload relays: bimetallic vs electronic construction, trip classes, FLC dial setting, star-delta sizing, phase-loss and ambient compensation, reset modes,...
The Siemens 3RU2146-4MB1 is a thermal overload relay from the SENTRON/SIRIUS 3RU2 series. Overload relay 80...100 A Thermal For motor protection Size S3, Class 10 Stand-alone installation Main circuit: Screw Auxiliary circuit: Screw Manual-Automatic-Reset. Supplied by Stoklink for industrial and commercial low-voltage applications.
The Siemens 3RU2146-4MB1 is used in industrial control panels, distribution boards and automation systems. As part of the Siemens 3RU2 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 | thermal overload relay |
| product type designation | 3RU2 |
| size of overload relay | S3 |
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| size of contactor can be combined company-specific | S3 |
| power loss [W] for rated value of the current at AC in hot | 21 W |
| operating state: per pole | 7 W |
| type of calculation of power loss current-dependent | quadratic |
| insulation voltage with degree of pollution 3 at AC rated value | 1 000 V |
| surge voltage resistance rated value | 8 kV |
| maximum permissible voltage for protective separation: in networks with ungrounded star point between auxiliary and auxiliary circuit | 440 V |
| shock resistance according to IEC 60068-2-27 | 8g / 11 ms |
| recovery time after overload trip: with automatic reset typical | 10 min |
| recovery time after overload trip: with remote-reset | 10 min |
| recovery time after overload trip: with manual reset | 10 min |
| reference code according to IEC 81346-2 | F |
| Substance Prohibitance (day/month/year) | 03/01/2017 |
| installation altitude at height above sea level maximum | 2 000 m |
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| ambient temperature: during operation | -40 ... +70 °C |
| ambient temperature: during storage | -55 ... +80 °C |
| ambient temperature: during transport | -55 ... +80 °C |
| temperature compensation | -40 ... +60 °C |
| relative humidity during operation | 10 ... 95 % |
| Part number | 3RU2146-4MB1 |
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| Type designation | 3RU2 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4047621012964 |
| ETIM class | EC000106 |
| eCl@ss | 27371501 |
| number of poles for main current circuit | 3 |
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| adjustable current response value current of the current-dependent overload release | 80 ... 100 A |
| operating voltage: rated value | 1 000 V |
| operating voltage: at AC-3e rated value maximum | 1 000 V |
| operating frequency rated value | 50 ... 60 Hz |
| operational current rated value | 100 A |
| operational current at AC-3e at 400 V rated value | 100 A |
| at AC-3: at 400 V rated value | 45 kW |
| at AC-3: at 500 V rated value | 55 kW |
| at AC-3: at 690 V rated value | 90 kW |
| at AC-3e: at 400 V rated value | 45 kW |
| at AC-3e: at 500 V rated value | 55 kW |
| at AC-3e: at 690 V rated value | 90 kW |
| design of the auxiliary switch | integrated |
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| number of NC contacts for auxiliary contacts | 1 |
| note | for contactor disconnection |
| number of NO contacts for auxiliary contacts | 1 |
| number of CO contacts for auxiliary contacts | 0 |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-15: at 24 V | 3 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-15: at 110 V | 3 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-15: at 120 V | 3 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-15: at 125 V | 3 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-15: at 230 V | 2 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-15: at 400 V | 1 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at AC-15: at 690 V | 0.75 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at DC-13: at 24 V | 2 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at DC-13: at 60 V | 0.3 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at DC-13: at 110 V | 0.22 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at DC-13: at 125 V | 0.22 A |
| operational current of auxiliary contacts at DC-13: at 220 V | 0.11 A |
| design of the miniature circuit breaker for short-circuit protection of the auxiliary switch required | 6A (SCC less than equal to 0.5 kA; U less than equal to 260V) |
| contact rating of auxiliary contacts according to UL | B600 / R300 |
| trip class | CLASS 10 |
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| design of the overload release | thermal |
| full-load current (FLA) for 3-phase AC motor: at 480 V rated value | 96 A |
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| full-load current (FLA) for 3-phase AC motor: at 600 V rated value | 99 A |
| for short-circuit protection of the main circuit: with type of coordination 1 required | 690 V: gG: 250 A; 1000 V: a.M. / g.B.: 200 A |
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| for short-circuit protection of the main circuit: for short-circuit protection of the auxiliary switch required | fuse gG: 6 A, quick: 10 A |
| mounting position | stand-alone installation: with a vertical mounting plane +/-135° rotatable and +/- 45° tiltable; for more details see manual |
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| fastening method | stand-alone installation |
| height | 120 mm |
| width | 70 mm |
| depth | 140 mm |
| product component removable terminal for auxiliary and control circuit | No |
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| type of electrical connection: for main current circuit | screw-type terminals |
| type of electrical connection: for auxiliary and control circuit | screw-type terminals |
| arrangement of electrical connectors for main current | Top and bottom |
| for main contacts: solid | 2x (2.5 ... 16 mm2) |
| for main contacts: stranded | 2x (6 ... 16 mm2), 2x (10 ... 50 mm2), 1x (10 ... 70 mm2) |
| for main contacts: solid or stranded | 2x (2,5 ... 50 mm2), 1x (10 ... 70 mm2) |
| for main contacts: finely stranded with core end processing | 2x (2.5 ... 35 mm2), 1x (2.5 ... 50 mm2) |
| for main contacts: for AWG cables for main contacts | 2x (10 ... 1/0), 1x (10 ... 2/0) |
| for auxiliary contacts: solid or stranded | 2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm2), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 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) |
| tightening torque: for main contacts for ring cable lug | 4.5 ... 6 N·m |
| outer diameter of the usable ring cable lug maximum | 19 m |
| tightening torque: for main contacts with screw-type terminals | 4.5 ... 6 N·m |
| tightening torque: for auxiliary contacts with screw-type terminals | 0.8 ... 1.2 N·m |
| design of screwdriver shaft | Hexagonal socket |
| size of the screwdriver tip | 4 mm hexagon socket |
| design of the thread of the connection screw: for main contacts | M8 |
| design of the thread of the connection screw: of the auxiliary and control contacts | M3 |
| T1 value: for proof test interval or service life according to IEC 61508 | 20 a |
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| 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 |
| display version for switching status | Slide switch |
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| Net weight | 0.767 kg |
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| Package dimensions | 129 × 93 × 154 mm |
| Country of origin | DE |
| Shipping weight | 1.267 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 11 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 31 Oct 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of 3RU2 is 100 A.
The rated operational voltage of 3RU2 is 1000 V AC.
The EAN (GTIN) of 3RU2 is 4047621012964.
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A senior-engineer guide to thermal overload relays: bimetallic vs electronic construction, trip classes, FLC dial setting, star-delta sizing, phase-loss and ambient compensation, reset modes,...
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