Feature
- The modular design of the product range allows a number of versions with a smaller number of bearing types for enclosures and operating mechanisms.
- All operating mechanisms can be rotated around the axis in increments of 22.5° (see Overview → Mounting).
- Rounded and roller plungers according to EN 50041 with 3 mm overtravel (total travel 9 mm) for greater tolerance when switching.
- All enclosure sizes – now also including the small enclosure 31-mm wide – are optionally available with an LED signaling indicator (see Overview → Optional LED indicators).
- All enclosure variants have an integrated chlorinated rubber diaphragm for high functional safety in cold and aggressive environments.
- All contact blocks are replaceable (see Accessories and spare parts).
- The 3-pole contact blocks are available for all enclosure sizes (see Overview → Diverse contact types).
- Elements with 1 NO + 2 NC slow-action contacts with make-before-break and 2 NO + 1 NC
- The short-stroke contact block 1 NO + 1 NC improves the precision of the switching operation through a reduced actuation path.
- The contact block with 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts with a contact distance of 2 x 2 mm is suitable for simultaneous shutdown and signaling, particularly in the elevator industry.
- XL metal enclosures for accommodating two 2- or 3-pole contact blocks
- Versions with plugs for safe and fast connection, e.g. to fail-safe field modules of SIMATIC ET 200eco PN or SIMATIC ET 200AL
- The plastic enclosures with a width of 31 mm have simple and fast wiring equipment, making it possible to achieve time savings of approx. 20 to 25% when connecting (see Overview → Quick-connect technology).
- The ASIsafe electronics are integrated in the enclosure for the versions with AS‑Interface connection (see SIRIUS 3SF1 mechanical safety switches for AS-Interface); an additional adapter is not required.
Specification
| Type | 
 | 3SE51..1), 3SE52..1) | 3SE541. | 3SE542. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standards | 
 | IEC 60947-5-1, ISO 14119 | ||
| Rated insulation voltage U i | V | 4002) | 400 | |
| Pollution degree according to IEC 60664‑1 | 
 | Class 3 | Class 3 | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage U imp | kV | 6 | 4 | |
| Rated operational voltage U e | V | 400 AC; over 300 V AC same potential only3) | AC 300 | |
| Conventional thermal current I th | A | 10 | 10 | |
| Rated operational current I e | 
 | 
 | ||
| 
 | 
 | I e/AC-15 | I e/AC-15 | |
| 
 | A | 6 | 6 | |
| 
 | A | 6 | 6 | |
| 
 | A | 6 | 3 | |
| 
 | A | 4 | — | |
| 
 | 
 | I e/DC-13 | I e/DC-13 | |
| 
 | A | 3 | 3 | |
| 
 | A | 0.55 | 0.55 | |
| 
 | A | 0.27 | 0.27 | |
| 
 | A | 0.12 | — | |
| Short-circuit protection 4) | 
 | 
 | ||
| 
 | A | 6 | 10 | |
| 
 | A | 1 | 3 | |
| Mechanical endurance | 
 | 
 | ||
| 
 | 
 | 15 × 106 operating cycles | 10 × 106 operating cycles | 10 × 106 operating cycles | 
| 
 | 
 | 10 × 106 operating cycles | — | — | 
| 
 | 
 | 1 × 106 operating cycles | — | — | 
| Electrical endurance | 
 | 
 | ||
| 
 | 
 | 10 × 106 operating cycles | 500 000 operating cycles | 500 000 operating cycles | 
| 
 | 
 | 100 000 operating cycles | 100 000 operating cycles | 100 000 operating cycles | 
| 
 | 
 | For direct current depending on the loading of the switch | ||
| Switching frequency | 
 | 
 | ||
| With 3RH21 contactors size S00 and 3RT2 contactors sizes S00, S0 | 
 | 6 000 operating cycles/h | 1 800 operating cycles/h | |
| Switching accuracy | 
 | 
 | ||
| 
 | mm | 0.05 | 0.05 | |
| 
 | 
 | 1° | 1° | |
| Rated data according to CSA, UL and UR | 
 | 
 | ||
| 
 | V | 300 | 300 | |
| 
 | A | 6 | 10 | |
| 
 | 
 | Heavy duty, A 300/B 300/Q 300 | A 300/Q 300 | |
 
								



