Overload Relays

Solid-State Overload Relays

3RB12 up to 820 A,
CLASS 5 to CLASS 30 adjustable

■ Selection and ordering data

Overload relay s

3RB12 solid-state overload relays for full motor protection with screw-type terminals
for direct mounting 1) and installation as a single unit, adjustable from CLASS 5 to CLASS 30
Features and technical characteristics
• CLASS 5/10/15/20/25/30, adjustable • Manual/Automatic/Remote RESET Y1/Y2
• Input T1/T2 for thermistor sensors (PTCs) • TEST functions
for full motor protection • 2 outputs: 1 NO and 1 NC each
• Input C1/C2 for earth fault detection with additional • 3 LEDs for operating and status indication
3UL22 summation current transformer

For 3RT1 Suitable for Setting range Fuse 3) Rated control for direct mounting 1) and Weight
contactors three-phase gL/gG supply voltage installation as a single unit approx.
and soft motors DT Order No. Price
starters with P 2)
3RW30,
3RW31
Size 4 ) kW A A PG 101 1 unit kg
3RB12 46 solid-state overload relay for full motor protection
3RB12 46 S00 – S3 0.09 – 2.2 1.25 – 6.3 5) 25 110 V – 120 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 46-1PG@@ 0.60
Individual 220 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 46-1PM@@
mounting DC 24 V 3RB12 46-1PB @@
3 – 11 6.3 – 25 125 110 V – 120 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 46-1QG@@ 0.60
220 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 46-1QM@@
DC 24 V 3RB12 46-1QB @@
11 – 45 25 – 100 250 110 V – 120 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 46-1EG@@ 0.60
nsb0192g 220 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 46-1EM@@
DC 24 V 3RB12 46-1EB @@
3RB12 53 solid-state overload relay for full motor protection
S6 55 – 110 50 – 205 500 110 V – 120 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 53-0FG@@ 1.00
220 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 53-0FM@@
DC 24 V 3RB12 53-0FB @@
3RB12 57 solid-state overload relay for full motor protection
S10 and S12 110 – 250 125 – 500 630 110 V – 120 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 57-0KG@@ 1.90
220 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 57-0KM@@
DC 24 V 3RB12 57-0KB @@
3RB12 62 solid-state overload relay for full motor protection
3RB12 62 Size 14 132 – 450 200 – 820 630 110 V – 120 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 62-0LG@@ 3.20
(3TF68 and 220 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 3RB12 62-0LM@@
3TF69) DC 24 V 3RB12 62-0LB @@

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■ Order No. supplement

Design DT Order No. supplement Additional
3RB12 . .- . . .@@ price
PG 101
Standard version
1 NO + 1 NC: Overload/thermistor 1 NO + 1 NC: Earth fault } RB12 . .- . . . 0 0
1 NO + 1 NC: Overload/thermistor/earth fault 1 NO + 1 NC: Overload warning } 3RB12 . .- . . . 1 0
Version with analog output
As for the standard version 3RB12 . .-. . .00, but also with an analog output signal of 4 mA to 20 mA for the motor
current related to the set motor current; for controlling measuring instruments, processing in master systems,
communication via bus systems, indication of overload and motor current6).
1 NO + 1 NC: Overload/thermistor 1 NO + 1 NC: Earth fault } 3RB12 . .- . . . 4 0
Version with internal earth fault detection7)
As for the standard version, but with additional earth fault detection,
for 3-wire circuits only, not suitable for single-phase motors and star-delta changeovers.
1 NO + 1 NC: Overload/thermistor 1 NO + 1 NC Earth fault C 3RB12 . .- . . . 2 0
1 NO + 1 NC: Overload/thermistor/earth fault 1 NO + 1 NC Overload warning C 3RB12 . .- . . . 3 0
Bistable version
As for standard version, but with bistable output relay, no change in the switching status of the auxiliary con-
tacts on failure of the control supply voltage.
1 NO + 1 NC: Overload/thermistor 1 NO + 1 NC: Earth fault C 3RB12 . .- . . . 0 1
1 NO + 1 NC: Overload/thermistor/earth fault 1 NO + 1 NC: Overload warning C 3RB12 . .- . . . 1 1

1) Exception: 3RB12 46.
2) 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.
3) Maximum fuse for overload relay, type of coordi-
nation 2 only. For fuse values for mounting onto
contactors, see short-circuit protection with
fuses for motor feeders.
4) Note the maximum rated operational current of
the devices.
5) The current setting range of 0.25 A to 1.25 A is
achieved by looping the main conducting path.
6) For further information, see "Description".
7) The internal earth fault detection detects fault
currents > 30% of the setting current.

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 Overload Relays
Solid-State Overload Relays 1
3RB12 up to 820 A,

■ Accessories
3 LEDs for operating and s tatus indication
CLASS 5 to CLASS 30 adjustable
2
Design for type DT Order No. Price Weight Pack

Summation current transformers for external earth fault detection

Size
PG 101
approx
kg 3
Diameter of Rated fault current
the inlet opening: In
40 mm 0.3A
0.5A
1 A
A
A
C
3UL22 01-1A
3UL22 01-2A
3UL22 01-3A
0.35 1 unit
4
65 mm 0.3A C 3UL22 02-1A 0.60 1 unit
nsb0196g

0.5A C 3UL22 02-2A

1 A A 3UL22 02-3A
120 mm 0.3A C 3UL22 03-1A 2.50 1 unit
0.5A C 3UL22 03-2A
1 A C 3UL22 03-3A
Direct voltage element PG 400
SITOP POWER 24 V/0.375 A B 6EP1 731-2BA00 0.20 1 unit
for operation of a 3RB12 with a control supply voltage
of DC 24 V on a DC voltage of 30 V to 264 V
input voltage: 30 V to 264 V DC, 21 V to 186 V AC
power supply for converting a wide input voltage range to 24 V DC for all
nsa0319g

low-voltage switchgear. Output current 0.375 A

Sealable cap PG 101 1 unit

3RB19 00-0A for current and CLASS setting knobs 3RB12 A 3RB19 00-0A 0.01 1 unit

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Push-in lugs PG 101 1 bag

3RB19 00-0B for screw fixing on a mounting plate, 3RB12 46 } 3RB19 00-0B 0.01 1 bag
2 units are required for each overload relay
(1 bag = 10 units).

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Terminal cover PG 101 1 unit

3TX7 506-0A Cover for installation as a single unit or 3RB12 53 } 3TX7 506-0A 0.01 10 units
on the load side for direct mounting 3RB12 57 } 3TX7 536-0A 0.01 2 units
(1 pack contains 2 units)
1 packg.
3RB12 62 } 3TX7 686-0A 0.17 1 packg.
with 3TF68
3RB12 62 } 3TX7 696-0A 0.17 1 packg.
nsa0095g with 3TF69

1 unit
3TX7 506-0B Cover 3RB12 53 } 3TX7 506-0B 0.01 5 units
between contactor and overload relay 3RB12 57 } 3TX7 536-0B 0.07 1 unit
for direct mounting
nsb0200g 3RB12 62 B 3TX7 686-0B 0.07 1 unit
with 3TF68
3RB12 62 B 3TX7 696-0B 0.07 1 unit
with 3TF69
Base plate PG 131 1 unit
3UF19 00-0JA00 For snapping onto 75 mm standard mounting rail 3RB12 53 A 3UF19 00-0JA00 0.20 1 unit

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 Overload Relays
Solid-State Overload Relays
3RB12 up to 820 A,
CLASS 5 to CLASS 30 adjustable

■ Technical data
Type 3RB12 46 3RB12 53 3RB12 57 3RB12 62

Width 70 mm 120 mm 145 mm 230 mm

General data
Release on
Trip class
Phase failure sensitivity
Overload warning
Resetting and recovery
Resetting possibilities after tripping
Recovery time
Features
Indication of status on the device
TEST function
RESET button
STOP button
For reliable operation of motors EU prototype test
of the "Increased safety" type of certification number
protection
Ambient temperatures
Storage/transport
Operation
Temperature compensation
Permissible rated current at
Repeat terminals
Repeat coil terminal
Auxiliary switch repeat terminal
Degree of protection
Shock-hazard protection
Shock resistance (sine)
EMC
Conducted interference
decoupling, burst
Conducted interference
decoupling, surge
Electrostatic discharge
Field interference decoupling
Emitted interference
Resistance to extreme climates
(humidity)
Dimensions
Site altitude
Installation angle
Type of installation/mounting
acc. to IEC 60 947-4-1
on automatic RESET
on manual RESET
on remote RESET
acc.to guideline 94/9/EG
°C
°C
°C
Internal cabinet temperature of 60 °C %
Internal cabinet temperature of 70 °C %
acc. to IEC 60 529/DIN VDE 0470 Part 1
acc. to DIN VDE 0106 Part 100
acc. to IEC 68 Part 2-27
acc. to IEC 61 000-4-4:
(corresponds to degree of severity 3)
acc. to IEC 61 000-4-5:
(corresponds to degree of severity 3)
acc. to IEC 61 000-4-2:
(corresponds to degree of severity 3)
acc. to IEC 61 000-4-3:
(corresponds to degree of severity 3)
Overload, phase failure, phase unbalance (> 40% acc. to NEMA),
earth fault and pick-up of thermistor motor protection1)
CLASS 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30; adjustable via 6-position rotary switch
Yes
Yes, from 1.5 × Ie upwards for symmetrical loading and from 0.85 × Ie for
asymmetrical loading
Manual, remote and automatic RESET
min after tripping due to overcurrent: 5 (permanently stored)
after tripping through thermistor: time taken for motor temperature to fall 5 K
below the response temperature
after tripping due to earth fault: no automatic RESET
min after tripping due to overcurrent: 5 (permanently stored)
after tripping through thermistor: time taken for motor temperature to fall 5 K
below the response temperature
after tripping due to earth fault: immediately
min after tripping due to overcurrent: 5 (permanently stored)
after tripping through thermistor: time taken for motor temperature to fall 5 K
below the response temperature
after tripping due to earth fault: immediately
Yes, with 3 LEDs; green LED "Ready", red LED "Overload" and
red LED "Ground fault"2 )
Yes, with the combined TEST/RESET button2)
Yes, combined TEST/RESET button2)
Yes, combined TEST/RESET button2)
PTB 01 ATEX 3220
–40 to +80
–25 to +70
Up to 70
100 (over +60 °C, derating is not necessary)
100 (over +60 °C, derating is not necessary)
Not required
Not required
IP 20 (≤ 100 A max. operational current Ie)
IP 00 (> 100 A max. operational current Ie)
safe from touch safe from touch with cover
g/ms 15/11
kV 2
kV 2
kV 8
V/m 10
Limit value class B acc. to EN 55 011
% 100
see dimensional drawings
m up to 2000 above sea level
any
Individual Direct mounting/ installation as a single unit without
mounting 3) additional adapters 4 )

1) Tripping on earth fault, only for devices with Order No. 3) Accessories required for snapping onto 35 mm standard rail or screw
suffixes 20 and 30 (see "Selection and ordering data") or in combination mounting.
with external summation current transformer (see "Accessories"). 4) For screw mounting.
2) For a detailed explanation, see "Description".

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 Overload Relays
Solid-State Overload Relays 1
3RB12 up to 820 A,

■ Technical data
CLASS 5 to CLASS 30 adjustable
2
Type 3RB12 46 3RB12 53 3RB12 57 3RB12 62

Width
Main circuit
70 mm 120 mm 145 mm 230 mm 3
Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 690 (for bare/uninsu- 1000

Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV

lated conductors)
1000 (for insulated
conductors)
6 8
4
Rated operational voltage Ue V 690 1000
Type of current
DC No
AC Yes, 50/60 Hz
Operational current A 1.25 – 6.3 50 – 205 125 – 500 200 – 820
to 25 – 100
Power loss per device (max.) W approx. 2
Short-circuit protection With fuse without contactor See selection and ordering data
With fuse and contactor See technical data (short-circuit protection with fuses for motor feeders)
Safe isolation between main and acc. to IEC 60 947-1, V Up to 690 (when Up to 690
auxiliary conducting paths DIN VDE 0106 Part 101 using main
circuit cables with an
impulse withstand
voltage of 6 kV)
Connection of the main circuit
Type of connection Straight-through Bar connection
transformer connec-
tion
Screw terminals
• Terminal screw –
• Tightening torque Nm –
• Conductor cross-section Solid mm2 –
(min./max.), 1 or 2 wires Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 –
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 –
Stranded mm2 –
AWG conductor connections, solid or AWG –
stranded
Ribbon cable mm –
(No. × width × thickness)
Bar connection
• Terminal screw – M8 M 10 M 10 or M 12
• Tightening torque Nm – 10 to 14 14 to 24 14 to 24 (for M 10)
20 to 25 (for M 12)
• Conductor cross-section Finely stranded with cable lug mm2 – 35 to 95 50 to 240
(min./max.)
Stranded with cable lug mm2 – 50 to 120 70 to 240 185 to 240
AWG conductor connections, solid or AWG – 1/0 to 2/0 to 2/0 to
stranded with cable lug 250 kcmil 500 kcmil 500 kcmil
With connecting bars (max. width) mm – 20 × 4 30 × 6 40 × 8
Straight-through transformer
connection
• Opening diameter mm 10 (relays ≤ 25 A –
max. operational cur-
rent Ie)
15 (relays with 100 A
max. operational cur-
rent Ie)
• Conductor cross-section (max.) NYY mm2 – –
H07RN-F mm2 10/16 –

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 Overload Relays
Solid-State Overload Relays
3RB12 up to 820 A,
CLASS 5 to CLASS 30 adjustable

■ Technical data
Type 3RB12 46 3RB12 53 3RB12 57 3RB12 62

Width 70 mm 120 mm 145 mm 230 mm

Auxiliary circuit
Auxiliary contacts: Number × (design) 2 × (1 NO + 1 NC)
Assignment of auxiliary contacts 1 NO for the signal "tripped due to overload and/or thermistor";
1 NC for switching off the contactor
1 NO for signal "Tripped due to earth fault";
1 NC for switching off the contactor
or1)
1 NO for the signal "tripped due to overload and/or thermistor and/or earth
fault";
1 NC for switching off the contactor
1 NO for overload warning;
1 NC for switching off the contactor
Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) V 300
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 4
Switching capacity of auxiliary contacts
NC for AC Rated operational current Ie at Ue:
AC-14/AC-15 • 24 V A 6
• 120 V A 6
2
• 125 V A )
• 230 V A 3
• 400 V A 1.5
2
• 600 V A )
2
• 690 V A )
NO for AC Rated operational current Ie at Ue:
AC-14/AC-15 • 24 V A 6
• 120 V A 6
• 125 V A 2)
• 230 V A 3
• 400 V A 1.5
2
• 600 V A )
• 690 V A 2)

NC, NO for DC Rated operational current Ie at Ue:

DC-13 • 24 V A 2
• 60 V A 0.55
• 110 V A 0.25
• 125 V A 0.25
• 220 V A 0.14
Conventional thermal current Ith A 6
2
Contact reliability (suitable for PLC; 17 V, 5 mA) )
Short-circuit protection
With fuse Utilisation cat. gL/gG A 6
fast A 10
With miniature circuit-breaker (C characteristic) A 1.63)
Safe isolation between acc. to DIN VDE 0106 Part 101 V 300
auxiliary conducting paths
Connection of the auxiliary circuit
Type of connection Screw terminals
Connection characteristics
• Terminal screw Pozidrive Size 2
• Tightening torque Nm 0.8 to 1.2
• Conductor cross-sections Solid mm2 1 × (0.5 to 4)
(min./max.), 1 or 2 wires 2 × (0.5 to 2.5)
Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 1 × (0.5 to 2.5)
2 × (0.5 to 1.5)
2
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm 1 × (0.5 to 2.5)
2 × (0.5 to 1.5)
Stranded mm2 –
AWG conductor connections, AWG without end sleeve:
solid or stranded 2 × (20 to 14)
1 × (20 to 12)
with end sleeve:
2 × (20 to 15)
1 × (20 to 14)
s, u and U ratings
Auxiliary circuit Making/breaking capacity B300, R300

1) The functions of the auxiliary contacts differ 2) On request.

in accordance with the Order No. suffix (see 3) Up to Ik ≤ 1000 A.
"Selection and ordering data").

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 Overload Relays
Solid-State Overload Relays 1
3RB12 up to 820 A,

■ Technical data
CLASS 5 to CLASS 30 adjustable
2
Type 3RB12 46 3RB12 53 3RB12 57 3RB12 62

Width
Control and sensor circuit as well as analog output
70 mm 120 mm 145 mm 230 mm 3
Rated insulation voltage Ui (pollution degree 3) 1) V 300
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 1)
Rated control supply voltage Us 1)
AC 50/60 Hz
kV

V
4

110 to 120
220 to 240
4
DC V 24
Operating range1)
AC 50/60 Hz 0.85 × Us min ≤ Us ≤ 1.1 × Us max
DC acc. to DIN 19 240 0.85 × Us min ≤ Us ≤ 1.2 × Us max
Rated power1)
AC 50/60 Hz W 2
DC W 2
Mains buffering time1) ms 200
Thermistor motor protection (PTC thermistor detector)2)
Total cold resistance kΩ 1.5
Triggering value kΩ 2.7 to 3.1
Return value kΩ 1.5 to 1.65
Response time after earth fault detection2)
external3) ms 200 to 500
internal ms 500 to 1000
Analog output
Output signal mA 4 to 20
Effective range 0 to 1.25 × Ie
4 mA corresponds to 0 × Ie
16.8 mA corresponds to 1.0 × Ie
20 mA corresponds to 1.25 × Ie
Resolution bits 10 (approx. 1/8 %)
Connection of the control and sensor circuit
as well as the analog output
Type of connection Screw terminals
Connection characteristics
• Terminal screw Pozidriv Size 2
• Tightening torque Nm 0.8 to 1.2
• Conductor cross-sections Solid mm2 1 × (0.5 to 4)
(min./max.), 1 or 2 wires 2 × (0.5 to 2.5)
Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 1 × (0.5 to 2.5)
Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 1 × (0.5 to 2.5)
Stranded mm2 –
AWG conductor connections, AWG without end sleeve:
solid or stranded 2 × (20 to 14)
1 × (20 to 12)
with end sleeve:
2 × (20 to 15)
1 × (20 to 14)

1) Control circuit. 3) In connection with an external summation cur-

2) Sensor circuit. rent transformer (see Accessories).

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 Overload Relays
Solid-State Overload Relays
3RB12 up to 820 A,
CLASS 5 to CLASS 30 adjustable

■ Technical data
Short-circuit protection with fuses for motor feeders
For short-circuit currents up to 50 kA
Overload relay Contactor CLASS 690 V 415 V 600 V
Fuse links 1)
Setting 5 and 10 15 20 25 30 NH Type NH British UL-listed
range 3NA Stan- fuses
Rated operational current Ie DIAZED Type 5SB Type dards RK5/
3ND fuses CLASS L
AC-3 in A at NEOZED Type 5SE BS88
Type T
Utilisation category aM
gL/gG
(Type) 400 500 690 400 500 690 400 500 690 400 500 690 400 500 690 Type of coordination 2)
V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V 1 2 2 2
1.25 A - 6.3 A
3RB12 46-1P 3RT10 15 6.3 5 4 6.3 5 4 6.3 5 4 6.3 5 4 6.3 5 4 35 20 – 20 25
3RT10 16 6.3 6.3 5.2 6.3 6.3 5.2 6.3 6.3 5.2 6.3 6.3 5.2 6.3 6.3 5.2 35 20 – 20 25
3RT10 17 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 35 20 – 20 25
6.3 A - 25 A
3RB12 46-1Q 3RT10 15 7 – – 7 – – 7 – – 7 – – 7 – – 35 20 – 20 60
3RT10 16 9 6.5 9 6.5 – 9 6.5 – 9 6.5 – 9 6.5 35 20 – 20 60
3RT10 17 12 9 6.3 11 9 6.3 10 9 6.3 9.5 9 6.3 9 9 6.3 35 20 – 20 60
3RT10 24 12 12 9 12 12 9 12 12 9 12 12 9 12 12 9 63 25 20 25 70
3RT10 25 17 17 13 17 17 13 16 16 13 15 15 13 14 14 13 63 25 20 25 70
3RT10 26 25 18 13 18 18 13 16 16 13 15 15 13 14 14 13 100 25 20 25 100
3RT10 34 25 25 25 25 25 25 22.3 22.3 22.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 19.1 19.1 19.1 125 63 50 63 100
3RT10 35 – – – – – – 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 125 63 50 63 100
25 A - 100 A
3RB12 46-1E 3RT10 34 32 32 – 25 25 – – – – – – – – – – 125 63 50 63 125
3RT10 35 40 40 – 33 33 – 29 29 – 28 28 – 26 26 – 125 63 50 63 150
3RT10 36 50 50 – 38 38 – 32 32 – 29 29 – 26 26 – 160 80 50 80 200
3RT10 44 65 65 47 56 56 47 49 49 47 45 45 45 41 41 41 250 125 63 125 250
3RT10 45 80 80 58 61 61 58 53 53 58 47 47 47 45 45 45 250 160 80 160 250
3RT10 46 95 95 58 69 69 58 59 59 58 53 53 53 50 50 50 250 160 100 160 350
50 A - 205 A
3RB12 53-0F 3RT10 54 115 115 115 93 93 93 81 81 81 74 74 74 69 69 69 355 315 160 250 450
3RT10 55 150 150 150 121 121 121 106 106 106 97 97 97 90 90 90 355 315 200 315 500
3RT10 56 185 185 185 149 149 149 131 131 131 120 120 120 111 111 111 355 315 200 315 500
125 A - 500 A
3RB12 57-0K 3RT10 64 225 225 225 182 182 182 159 159 159 146 146 146 135 135 135 500 400 250 – 700
3RT10 65 265 265 265 214 214 214 188 188 188 172 172 172 159 159 159 500 400 315 – 800
3RT10 66 300 300 280 243 243 243 213 213 213 195 195 195 180 180 180 500 400 315 – 800
3RT10 75 400 400 400 324 324 324 284 284 284 260 260 260 240 240 240 630 400 400 – 800
3RT10 76 500 500 450 405 405 405 355 355 355 325 325 325 300 300 300 630 500 500 – 1200
3RT12 64 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 193 193 193 173 173 173 500 500 400 – 800
3RT12 65 265 265 265 265 265 265 265 265 265 227 227 227 204 204 204 500 500 400 – 800
3RT12 66 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 258 258 258 231 231 231 500 500 400 – 800
3RT12 75 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 344 344 344 308 308 308 800 800 630 – 1200
3RT12 76 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 430 430 430 385 385 385 800 800 630 – 1200
3TF68 500 500 500 500 500 500 440 440 440 408 408 408 376 376 376 800 500 3) 630 500 1200
3TF69 – – – – – – 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 800 630 3) 630 500 2000
200 A - 820 A
3RB12 62-0L 3TF68 4) 630 630 630 502 502 502 440 440 440 408 408 408 376 376 376 1000 500 3) 630 500 1200
3TF69 4) 820 820 820 662 662 662 572 572 572 531 531 531 500 500 500 1250 630 3) 630 630 2000

1) Please note the operational voltage. 3) Please ensure that the maximum AC-3
2) Type of coordination and short-circuit protection devices according to IEC 60 947-4-1/DIN VDE 660, operational current is sufficiently different
Part 102: from the rated fusing current.
Type of coordination 1: In the event of a short-circuit, persons and equipment must not be in danger from 4) Mounting onto contactors is possible.
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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■ Description
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relays up to 820 A with an exter-
nal power supply (see "Control
circuit") are designed for cur-
rent-dependent protection of
consumers with normal to ex-
tremely heavy-duty start-up con-
ditions (see "Trip classes")
against impermissibly high rises
in temperature as a result of
overload, phase unbalance or
phase failure (see "Phase failure
protection"). An overload, phase
unbalance or phase failure
causes the motor current to rise
above the set rated motor cur-
rent (see "Setting"). This current
rise is detected by the current
transformer integrated into the
device and evaluated by an
electronic circuit which transfers
a pulse to the auxiliary contacts
(see "Auxiliary contacts"). These
switch the load off via a contac-
tor. The switch-off time is depen-
dent on the ratio of tripping
current to operational current Ie
and is stored in the form of a trip-
ping characteristic with long-
term stability (see "Tripping
characteristics"). The "Tripped"
state is signalled by a perma-
nently lit red "Overload" LED (see
"Indication of status").
Beforehand, once a limit current
has been exceeded (see "Tech-
nical data") this LED flashes to
announce imminent tripping of
the relay due to overload, phase
unbalance or phase failure. This
warning can also be indicated
externally (see "Auxiliary con-
tacts").
In addition to current-dependent
protection of your consumers
against impermissibly high tem-
perature rises as a result of over-
load, phase unbalance and
phase failure, the 3RB12 solid-
state overload relay offers the fa-
cility of temperature monitoring
of the motor windings by con-
necting a PTC thermistor sensor
circuit. You can use this facility
to protect your consumers
against overtemperature that
arises, for example, indirectly
due to inadequate coolant flow
and that cannot be detected by
current monitoring. In the case of
overtemperature, the 3RB12
solid-state overload relay
switches off the contactor and
therefore the load via the auxil-
iary contactors (see "Auxiliary
contacts"). The overtemperature
protection connection is wire-
break safe, i.e. the device trips
when the supply terminals are an
open-circuit or on wire-break.
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To protect your load from minor
short-circuits or earth faults
caused by damage to the insula-
tion, humidity, condensation,
etc., the 3RB12 solid-state over-
load relays offer the following
two possibilities for earth fault
monitoring:
• Internal earth fault monitoring
(not possible with star-delta
combinations) for motors with
3-wire connections for the de-
tection of fault currents > 30 %
of the operational current Ie un-
der rated operation and
• External earth fault detection
by connecting a summation
current transformer (see "Ac-
cessories") for motors with 3-
wire and 4-wire connection for
detecting sinusoidal fault cur-
rents (50/60 Hz) of 0.3 A, 0.5 A
and 1 A.
In the case of an earth fault, the
relay trips without a delay and
switches off the contactor and
therefore the load via the auxil-
iary contactors (see "Auxiliary
contactors"). The "Tripped" state
is signalled by a red LED
"Ground Fault" (see "Indication of
status").
The device also constantly mon-
itors its own operating capability
(self-monitoring) and also trips
following an internal fault. In this
case, resetting is not possible.
Resetting following overload,
phase unbalance, phase failure,
thermistor tripping and earth
fault takes place manually or au-
tomatically (see "Manual and au-
tomatic resetting") after a
specific recovery time has
elapsed (see "Recovery time").
The motor current measured by
the microprocessor of the
3RB12..-...40 solid-state over-
load relay is converted to an an-
alog signal between DC 4 mA
and 20 mA and output (max. cur-
rent value for the 3 phases; see
"Technical data" to determine
the absolute current value). This
analog signal can be used to
control moving-coil instruments
with a 4 mA to 20 mA input (the
upper limit of scale for all sizes is
125 %) or to supply the analog
inputs of PLCs. The current val-
ues can also be transferred us-
ing an AS-Interface analog
module via the AS-i bus system.
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relays can be individually
mounted and also directly
mounted (exception: 3RB12 with
overall width 70 mm) on the con-
tactors (see "Design and mount-
ing").
3RB12 overload relays
A1 A2 T1 T2/C1 C2
1 9
SIEMENS
60
70 80 90
2 Ready
50
3 Gnd Fault
40
4 Overload 30
25
20 25
15
5 TEST/
RESET
10
5
NC NC
6 12
95 96 97 98
g_nsb_de_00297b
1 Terminals for the
control supply voltage
2 Green "Ready" LED
The main and auxiliary circuits
can be connected in various
ways (see "Connection"). When
the 3RB12 solid-state overload
relay has been connected, it can
be tested for correct functioning
using the TEST/RESET button
(see "TEST function"). In addition
to the TEST function, the 3RB12
solid-state overload relay is
equipped with a STOP function
(see "STOP function").
For the application possibilities
for the 3RB12 solid-state over-
load relay, please refer to the
sections "Application", "Ambient
conditions", "Overload relays in
star-delta combinations" and
"Operation with frequency con-
verters".
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relays can protect your loads
from overload, phase unbal-
ance, phase failure, overtemper-
ature and earth fault. You must
implement short-circuit protec-
tion (see "Short-circuit protec-
tion") by means of a fuse or
circuit-breaker.
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relays are environmentally
friendly (see "Environmental
considerations") and comply
with all the main international
standards and approvals (see
"Specifications" and "Increased
safety type of protection EEx").
A wide range of accessories are
available for the 3RB12 solid-
state overload relays (see "Ac-
cessories").
Application
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relays are designed for the pro-
tection of three-phase asynchro-
nous and single-phase AC
motors.
Overload Relays
Solid-State Overload Relays 1
3RB12 up to 820 A,
CLASS 5 to CLASS 30 adjustable
2
3 Red "Ground fault" LED
7
3
8 4 Red "Overload" LED
13
5 TEST/RESET button
Y1 Y2
6 1 NO/1NC for overload/
thermistor tripping or
3RB12 1 NO/1 NC for overload/
100 thermistor or earth fault tripping
4
A
10 7 Terminals for thermistor
8 Terminals for external summation
30
11 current transformer
CLASS
9 Terminals for remote or automatic
RESET
10 Adjuster knob for rated motor
current
05 06 07 08
NSB00297
11 CLASS rotary knob
12 1 NO/1 NC for earth fault tripping
or 1 NO/1 NC for overload warn-
ing
13 Analog output 4 mA to 20 mA
If single-phase AC motors are to
be protected with the 3RB12
solid-state overload relay, the
microprocessor only monitors
one phase conductor. The main
circuits must therefore be con-
nected to the current trans-
former in accordance with the
operating instructions for the
3RB12 solid-state overload re-
lay.
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 onto the star contactor
for optimal protection of your
load in star operation. The star
current is 1/3 of the rated motor
current. The relevant relay must
be set to this current.
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relays with internal earth fault de-
tection are not suitable for use in
star-delta combinations be-
cause transient current spikes
occur on changeover from star
to delta operation. These can
cause the earth fault detection to
respond.
Control circuit
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relays have an external power
supply, so an additional power
supply is required. For further
details about the control current
circuit, see "Technical data".
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 Overload Relays
Solid-State Overload Relays
3RB12 up to 820 A,
CLASS 5 to CLASS 30 adjustable

■ Description
Short-circuit protection
For short-circuit protection,
fuses or circuit-breakers must
be used. The appropriate short-
circuit protection devices for the
overload relays with/without con-
tactors are listed in the "Techni-
cal data" and "Selection and
ordering data".
Ambient conditions
These devices are insensitive to
external influences such as vi-
bration, aggressive environ-
ments, aging and strong
temperature changes.
In the temperature range from
–25 °C to +70 °C, the 3RB12 sol-
id-state overload relays are tem-
perature compensating
according to IEC 60 947-4-1/
DIN VDE 0660 Part 102.
Trip classes
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relays are suitable for normal to
extremely heavy start-up condi-
tions. The release class required
can be set in accordance with
the prevailing start-up condi-
tions by means of a six-position
rotary switch (CLASS 5, 10, 15,
20, 25 or 30). Detailed informa-
tion about the release classes
can be found under "Tripping
characteristics".
Tripping characteristics
The tripping characteristics
show the relationship between
the tripping time and the tripping
current as a multiple of the oper-
The tripping times are:
CLASS
10A
10
20
30
The tripping characteristic of a
3RB12 solid-state overload relay
with three-pole loading from
cold (see the diagram "Tripping
characteristic for three-pole
loading) is valid when all three
phases are loaded with the
same current simultaneously. In
the event of a phase failure or
current unbalance of more than
40 %, the 3RB12 solid-state
overload relay switches off the
contactor more quickly to mini-
mize the temperature rise in the
load in accordance with the trip-
ping characteristic for two-pole
loading from cold (see the dia-
gram "Tripping characteristic for
2-pole loading").
These are the schematic representa-
tions of characteristics. The charac-
teristics of the individual 3RB12
solid-state overload relays can be
requested from Technical Assistance
at the e-mail address:
nst.technical-assistance@
siemens.de
Tripping characteristic for
3-pole loading
120
100
50
20
min
In contrast to a load in the cold
Tripping times state, a load at operating tem-
perature has a lower heat re-
2 s to 10 s
serve. This fact affects the
4 s to 10 s 3RB12 solid-state overload relay
6 s to 20 s in that following an extended pe-
9 s to 30 s riod of loading at operational
current Ie, the tripping time re-
duces by about 30 %.
Phase failure protection
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relays are equipped with phase
failure protection (see "Tripping
characteristics") for the purpose
of minimising the heating of the
load during single-phase opera-
tion as a result of phase failure.
Setting
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relay is adjusted to the rated mo-
tor current using a rotary knob.
The scale of the rotary knob is
calibrated in Amperes.
Manual and automatic
resetting
A reset can be performed di-
rectly on the device by pressing
the TEST/RESET button. A re-
mote reset can be implemented
by connecting a button to termi-
nals Y1 and Y2 of the 3RB12
solid-state overload relay. Auto-
matic resetting is still possible by
bridging terminals Y1 and Y2.
A NSB00298 A reset is not possible until the
recovery time has elapsed (see
"Recovery time").
Recovery time
After an earth fault trip, the
3RB12 solid-state overload relay
can be activated again immedi-
ately without waiting for a recov-
ery time to elapse.
TEST function
Correct functioning of the ready
relay can be tested using the
combined TEST/RESET button.
The device hardware, LEDs,
current monitoring, thermistor in-
put and earth fault input are
tested when the button is
pressed for up to 2 s. If the but-
ton is depressed for up to 5 s,
the current transformer, resistive
load and the microprocessor
can be tested without the need
to deactivate the motor feeder.
The motor feeder is deactivated
after 5 s via the output relay of
the 3RB12. On deactivation, all
functions of the 3RB12 solid-
state overload relay are tested.
The current transformer and the
resistive load are excluded from
the functional test when no volt-
age is applied to the main cir-
cuit.
STOP function
When the TEST/RESET button is
pressed, the 3RB12 solid-state
overload relay switches off the
contactor and therefore the load
after 5 s. The load is switched on
again via the contactor when the
TEST/RESET button is pressed
again briefly.
Indication of status

ational current Ie and are speci- 10 The status of the 3RB12 solid-
CLASS 30 Following a current-dependent
fied for symmetrical three-pole 5 state relay is displayed on 3
25 trip due to overload, phase un- LEDs:
Tripping time

and two-pole loading from cold. 20

2 balance or phase failure, the re-
The smallest current at which 1 covery time is approximately 5 • Green "Ready" LED:
tripping occurs is called the lim- 50 minutes regardless of the reset – Continuous green light indi-
iting tripping current. In accor- 20 mode set. This time is perma- cates the operational readi-
15 nently set in the microprocessor
dance with IEC 60 947-4-1/ 10 10 ness. The 3RB12 is not ready
to allow the load sufficient time to
s

DIN VDE 0660 Part 102, this 5 CLASS 5

must lie within certain specified
limits. The limits of the limiting
tripping current lie, in the case of
the 3RB12 solid-state overload
relay for symmetrical three-pole
loading between 110 % and
120 % of the operational current.
Starting from the limiting tripping
current, the tripping characteris-
tic moves on to larger tripping
currents based on the charac-
teristics of the so-called trip
classes (CLASS 10, CLASS 20
(LED "Off") when control supply
cool down. voltage is not applied and
2 If, however, temperature-depen- when the function test was
dent tripping takes place as a re- negative.
0,6 1 2 5 10xI e
Tripping current (mean values sult of a connected PTC • Red "Overload" LED
g_nsb_de_00298b thermistor circuit, the device
– Continuous red light signals
cannot be reset manually or au-
Tripping characteristic for overload tripping due to cur-
tomatically until the winding tem-
2-pole loading rent and/or overload and flash-
perature at the PTC thermistor
120 falls to 5 K below the response ing red light indicates imminent
ANSB00299
tripping due to overload (over-
100 temperature.
load warning).
50
• Red "Ground fault" LED
20
– Continuous red light indicates
min

10
etc.). The release classes de- CLASS 30 the presence of an earth fault.
scribe intervals within which the 5 25
Tripping time

3RB12 solid-state overload relay 20

2
must trip with 7.2 times the oper- 1
ational current Ie. 50
20
15
10 10
s

5 CLASS 5

0,6 1 2 5 10x I e
Tripping current (mean values)
g nsb de 00299b

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 Overload Relays
Solid-State Overload Relays 1
3RB12 up to 820 A,

■ Description
CLASS 5 to CLASS 30 adjustable
2
Auxiliary contacts Response to failure of the control supply voltage
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relay is equipped with two out-
puts each with one NO contact
and one NC contact. They are
In the event of long-term failure of the control supply voltage (> 0.2 s),
the different output relay variants respond differently: Monostable or bistable.

Response of the output relay Monostable Bistable

3
used for different purposes in for: 3RB12 . .-. . . . 0 3RB12 . .-. . . . 1

accordance with the device vari-
ant (see "Selection and ordering
data" as well as "Technical
data").
In terms of the tripping response
of the auxiliary contacts on fail-
ure of the control supply voltage,
monostable and bistable 3RB12
solid-state overload relays are
available (see "Selection and or-
dering data").
The monostable 3RB12 solid-
state overload relays take up the
"tripped" position on failure of the
control voltage (> 200 ms) and
4
Failure of the control supply voltage Device trips No change in switching status of the
auxiliary contacts
Return of control supply voltage Device resets No change in switching status of the
without prior tripping auxiliary contacts
Return of control supply voltage Device remains tripped Device remains tripped
after prior tripping
Reset: Reset:
After overload tripping, after 5 min; After overload tripping, after 5 min;
after thermistor tripping, once the after thermistor tripping, once the
temperature has fallen 5 K below the temperature has fallen 5 K below the
response temperature; response temperature;
after earth fault tripping, immediately after earth fault tripping, immediately
Monostable and bistable response of the output relay
Control t
supply voltage
thermistor or overcurrent
Control supply voltage

resume their original state once

failure without prior

voltage has been restored.

tripping

monostable
These devices are suitable for
systems in which the control volt-
age is not specifically moni-
bistable
tored.
The bistable 3RB12 solid-state
thermistor or overcurrent
Control supply voltage

overload relays do not change

failure with prior

state from "tripped" or "not monostable

tripping

tripped" on failure of the control

voltage. The auxiliary contacts
only switch in the event of an bistable
overload when supply voltage is
A NSB00300
applied. These devices are
therefore suitable for systems in Motor temp. too Control supply Return of Manual/auto reset
which the control voltage is sep- g_nsb_de_00300b high; device trips voltage failure control after five minutes
supply voltage or after thermistor
arately monitored. has cooled down
Contactor open
Connection Contactor closed

The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relays with overall widths of
120 mm, 145 mm and 230 mm
support busbar connection of
the main circuit. In the case of
the 3RB12 of overall width 70
mm, the main conductors are
simply routed directly to the ter-
minals of the contactor short-cir-
cuit-proof through the straight-
through transformer of the relay.
The motor infeed conductors
can be routed through the loop-
through openings more than
once (n times) in the case of
rated motor currents IN of less
than 1.25 A in each phase. In the
case of multiple looping of the
motor infeed conductors, the op-
erational current Ie is calculated
according to the following for-
mula:
Ie = n × I N with n ≤ 5.
All the auxiliary conductor con-
nections of the 3RB12 are imple-
mented with screw terminals.
For details of the various con-
nection possibilities, see the
"Technical data" and "Selection
and ordering data".
Design and mounting
All the 3RB12 solid-state relays
can be individually mounted.
Furthermore, devices with over-
all widths of 120 mm, 145 mm
and 230 mm can be directly
mounted on the contactors us-
ing the connection bars.
For details of the installation
possibilities, see the "Technical
data" and "Selection and order-
ing data".
Operation with frequency
converters
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
relays are not suitable for opera-
tion with frequency converters.
Please use the 3RN thermistor
motor protection devices or the
3RU11 thermal overload relay in
conjunction with frequency con-
verters.
Environmental considerations
The devices are manufactured
taking environmental consider-
ations into account and com-
prise environmentally-friendly
and recyclable materials.
Specifications When the 3RB12..-....1 solid-
state overload relay (no change
The 3RB12 solid-state overload
in switching status for the auxil-
relays comply with the require-
iary contacts on control voltage
ments of:
failure) is used to protect EEx e
• IEC 60 947-1/
and EEx d motors, separate
DIN VDE 0660 Part 100
monitoring of the control voltage
• IEC 60 947-4-1/
is recommended.
DIN VDE 0660 Part 102
• IEC 60 947-5-1/ PTB test report:
DIN VDE 0660 Part 200 No. 3.53-3907/96.
• IEC 60 801-2, -3, -4, -5 and EG prototype test certification
• UL 508/CSA C 22.2. number acc. guideline 94/9/EG:
The 3RB12 solid-state overload PTB 01 ATEX 3220.
relays are also safe to touch ac-
Accessories
cording to DIN VDE 0106 Part
100 and climate-proof to For the 3RB12 solid-state over-
load relays there are:
IEC 60 721.
• Various summation current
Degree of protection transformers for external earth
"Increased safety" EEx
fault monitoring
The 3RB12 solid-state overload • One DC voltage element
relay meets the requirements for • One sealable cover for all sizes
overload protection of motors for the current and CLASS set-
with protection against explo- ting knobs
sion of the "Increased safety" • Push-in lugs for screw fixing of
type of protection EEx d and the 3RB12 46 on a mounting
EEx e, IEC 50 019/DIN VDE plate
0165, DIN VDE 0170, DIN VDE • One base plate for snapping
171 and PTB test regulations. the 3RB12 53 onto a 75 mm
standard mounting rail and
For tripping units activated by
DC, electrical isolation must be • Various terminal covers
provided using a battery system
or a safety isolating transformer
to DIN VDE 0551.

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 Overload Relays
Solid-State Overload Relays
3RB12 up to 820 A,
CLASS 5 to CLASS 30 adjustable

■ Circuit diagrams
Internal circuit diagram Terminal diagrams
3RB12 overload relay, standard version Protection of single-phase (only for devices without internal
motors earth fault detection)
L1
L2 3RB12 53- . . . 0., - . . . 1 .
L3 3RB12 46- . . . 0., - . . . 1 .;
N
3RB12 57- . . . 0., - . . . 1 .
F2 F3 F4 F5 3RB12 62- . . . 0., - . . . 1 .

L
L N
Z1 N
3 UL 22 S1A
Z2
S1E K1E
L1 L2 L3
1 3 5 L1 L2 L3
K1E
2 4 6
3RB12
3RB12

NSB00303
NSB00302
T2/
1 3 5 C1 C2 A2 A1 95 97 05 07
T1 T2 T3 T1 T2 T3
F1 L1 L2 L3
Test/
Reset

CLASS
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 1~
1~ M
K2 Ground g_nsb_xx_00302b M g_nsb_xx_00303b
3 RB 12 Fault

Ground
Fault
K1 Overload
H1 H1 H1

T2/ Ready Ground Overload

T1 T2 T3 T1 C1 Y2 Y1 Fault
2 4 6 96 98 06 08

A1
Automatic- Remote- K1E
Reset Reset A2
NSB00301a
Y2 Y1 Y2 Y1
M
3~

g_nsb_de_00301b

■ Dimension drawings
3RB12 46 3RB12 5. and 3RB12 62
10 g
Ø4,5 h f p
14
12,5

100
100
85

o
d
b

7,2
50 5 127,5
70
f a
NSB00356a

k m j
e l
a n c
b

g_nsb_xx_00356b
e

NSB00355
c
g_nsb_xx_00355b
d

Type a b c d e f Type a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p
3RB12 46-1E 15 29 24 47 – – 3RB12 53-0F 120 85 155 110 40 ∅7 42 37 125 41 20 131 7.2 13 145 4
3RB12 46-1P 10 34 29 46 48 4 3RB12 57-0K 145 85 175 105 50 ∅9 52 48 130 46 30 151 7.2 – 160 6
3RB12 46-1Q 10 34 29 46 48 4 3RB12 62-0L 230 85 190 120 70 ∅1 70 – 135 55 40 166 7.2 – 175 8

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Solid-State Overload Relays 1
Notes
2
3
4

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