PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SIEMENS 3RA1972-2E - Mechanical Interlock
The SIEMENS 3RA1972-2E is a mechanical interlock accessory within the SIRIUS industrial controls portfolio. It is engineered to prevent the simultaneous closure of two SIEMENS SIRIUS 3RT1 power contactors, specifically for sizes S6 through S12, when configured for vertical mounting. This component is critical for implementing safe reversing starters, changeover circuits, and other interlocking applications in motor control centers and industrial automation systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: SIRIUS 3RA19
- COMPONENT TYPE: Mechanical Interlock
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: Passive mechanical device no electrical parameters.
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FUNCTION: Prevents simultaneous operation of two contactors.
- COMPATIBLE CONTACTOR SERIES: SIEMENS SIRIUS 3RT1
- COMPATIBLE CONTACTOR SIZES: S6, S7, S8, S10, S12
- MOUNTING ORIENTATION: Vertical
- FORM FACTOR: Compact, designed for direct integration between two contactors.
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: Passive mechanical device no electrical or communication interfaces.
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- MOUNTING STYLE: Direct mechanical coupling between two contactors.
- IP RATING: Not applicable as an internal component relies on the enclosure IP rating of the overall assembly.
- COOLING METHOD: Not applicable.
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Reversing motor starters, changeover contactor assemblies, safety interlocking circuits.
- INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS: Motor control centers, material handling, process automation, HVAC systems requiring directional control.