SIRIUS 3SE5 Siemens Limit Switch

Siemens Limit Switch SIRIUS 3SE5 (position switches) are modern, compact and modular in design and simple to connect. They save time and increase flexibility during the installation of a whole range of switch variants. In principle it is possible to combine any enclosure with any operating mechanism, paying due consideration to the EN 50041 and EN 50047 standards where necessary.
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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

  • With alternating current 50/60 Hz

I e/AC-15

I e/AC-15

  • At 24 V

A

6

6

  • At 120 V

A

6

6

  • At 240 V

A

6

3

  • At 400 V

A

4

  • For direct current

I e/DC-13

I e/DC-13

  • At 24 V

A

3

3

  • At 125 V

A

0.55

0.55

  • At 250 V

A

0.27

0.27

  • At 400 V

A

0.12

Short-circuit protection 4)

  • With DIAZED fuse links,
    operational class gG

A

6

10

  • With miniature circuit breaker, C characteristic (IK < 400 A)

A

1

3

Mechanical endurance

  • Basic switch

15 × 106 operating cycles

10 × 106 operating cycles

10 × 106 operating cycles

  • With spring rod 3SE5…‑..R..

10 × 106 operating cycles

  • With fork lever 3SE51..‑..T..

1 × 106 operating cycles

Electrical endurance

  • With 3RH21 contactors size S00 and 3RT2 contactors sizes S00, S0

10 × 106 operating cycles

500 000 operating cycles

500 000 operating cycles

  • For utilization category AC-15 when switching off Ie/AC-15 at 240 V

100 000 operating cycles

100 000 operating cycles

100 000 operating cycles

  • With utilization category DC-12/DC-13

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

  • For repeated switching, measured at the plunger of the contact block

mm

0.05

0.05

  • With twist actuators

Rated data according to CSA, UL and UR

  • Rated voltage

V

300

300

  • Uninterrupted current

A

6

10

  • Switching capacity

Heavy duty, A 300/B 300/Q 300

A 300/Q 300