Catalog HG 11.21-2008 - 3TL Vacuum Cont Actors

3TL Vacuum Contactors
Medium-Voltage Equipment
Selection and Ordering Data
Catalog HG 11.21 · 2008
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3TL Vacuum Contactors Contents
Contents Page
3TL Vacuum Contactors Description 5

Medium-Voltage Equipment
General
Construction and mode of operation
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Catalog HG 11.21 · 2008 Switching duties 11
Standards and tests 14
Invalid: Ambient conditions and dielectric strength 15
Catalog HG 11.21 · 2002 Contactor comparison 16
Equipment Selection 17
Ordering data and configuration example
Selection of 3TL6
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Selection of 3TL7 23
Selection of 3TL8 26
Accessories and spare parts 29
Technical Data 33
Electrical data, dimensions and weights
Circuit diagrams
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Transport dimensions and weights 42
Annex 45
Inquiry form
Configuration instructions
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47 4
Configuration aid Foldout page
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3TL Vacuum Contactors Description
Contents
Contents Page
Description 5
General 6 1
Switching medium 7
Construction 7
Application examples 7
Design 7
3TL6 vacuum contactor:

Mode of operation 8
Mechanical closing latch 8
Mechanical closing lock-out 8
Installation position 8
Adjustment to the site altitude 9
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Blocking element to interlock two contactors 9
Industrial application: Refinery 3TL7 vacuum contactor:

Construction 9
Mode of operation 9
3TL8 vacuum contactor:

Mode of operation 10
Mechanical closing latch 10
Installation position 10
Switching duties:
Utilization categories 11
Application 11
Switching of motors 12
Switching of transformers 12
Switching of capacitors 12
Surge protection via limiters 12
Short-circuit protection 12
Short-circuit protection via HV HRC fuses 13
Short-circuit protection via circuit-breakers 14
Standards and tests 14

Ambient conditions 15
Dielectric strength 15
Contactor comparison 16
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Description 3TL Vacuum Contactors
General
3TL vacuum contactors – The Untiring
3TL vacuum contactors are three-pole contactors and breaking capacity for applications with high
1 with electromagnetic operating mechanism for

medium-voltage switchgear. They are load breaking
switching rates of up to 1 million electrical operating
cycles or 3 million mechanical operating cycles.
devices with a limited short-circuit making
3TL6 vacuum contactor – The Compact 3TL7/3TL8 vacuum contactors – The Slim
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As the operating mechanism is located at the rear,

3TL6 vacuum contactors have a very compact design.
This arrangement also enables front access to the main
conductor terminals as well as very variable installation
options.
In 3TL7 (bottom right figure) / 3TL8 (top right figure) con-
tactors, the low-voltage and medium-voltage components
are not arranged one behind the other (3TL6), but one
above the other. This provides a slim design which can easily
be mounted on the different switchgear and frame structures.
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Switching medium
The vacuum switching technology, proven and fully
developed for more than 30 years, serves as arc-quenching
principle by using vacuum interrupters.
Construction
3TL vacuum contactors consist of a medium-voltage and a 1
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low-voltage part. Together with the main conductor
terminals, the vacuum interrupters constitute the
medium-voltage part. All components required to operate
3TL6 vacuum contactor
the vacuum interrupter, such as the operating mechanism,
closing latch and control unit make up the low-voltage part.
These components can be arranged either one behind the
other (3TL6) or one above the other (3TL7 and 3TL8).
Application examples
The vacuum contactors are suitable for operational switching
of alternating current consumers in indoor switchgear, and
can be used, e.g., for the following switching duties:
• Motor starting
• Plugging or reversing the direction of rotation of motors
• Switching of transformers
• Switching of reactors
• Switching of resistive consumers such as electrical
furnaces
• Switching of capacitors.
With these duties, the contactors are used in conveying
and elevator systems, pumping stations, air conditioning
systems as well as in systems for reactive power
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compensation, and can therefore be found in almost every

industrial sector.
In contactor-type reversing starter combinations (reversing 3TL7 vacuum contactor
duty), only one contactor is required for each direction of
rotation if HV HRC fuses are used for short-circuit protection.
Design
3TL vacuum contactors are designed as an open
construction, degree of protection IP00 according to
IEC 60529 and DIN EN 60529.
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Mode of operation
11
The atmospheric pressure exerts a force on the metal
12
bellows of the vacuum interrupter. Without the influence of
the operating mechanism, this would close the contact gap.
1 13 The opening springs (6) keep the moving interrupter contact

in open position via the integral rocker (10). To close the
vacuum contactor, the compressive force of the opening
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14 springs (6) is overcome by the magnet system (2). The

15 magnet armature (4) is attracted, thus moving the integral
rocker (10), which releases the moving interrupter contact
Construction of the 3TL6 vacuum contactor
(front view) from the open position. The atmospheric pressure closes the
contacts. The integral rocker (10) compresses the contact
Low- Medium- pressure springs (16), thus generating the necessary contact
voltage part voltage part force. When the magnetic excitation is de-energized, the
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opening springs (6) open the contact gap via the integral
10 rocker (10) and the moving interrupter contact. The DC
1 16 magnet system operates as an economy circuit, proving a
2 12 high mechanical endurance and a low pickup and holding
3 power.
4
5 Mechanical closing latch
13
6
The latch (7) holds the vacuum contactor in closed position
7
even without excitation of the magnet system. When the
8 14
9
magnet system is energized, the integral rocker is latched
15
mechanically in the “CLOSED” position through a lever and
roller system. The vacuum contactor is released electrically
Construction of the 3TL6 vacuum contactor in “OPEN” position by means of a latch release solenoid (9) or mechanically by
Side view from the left (section).
The arrows show the moving direction for “CLOSE” the tripping bolt (8).
Mechanical closing lock-out

Legend The mechanical closing lock-out (5) prevents unintentional
1 Operating mechanism box 9 Latch release solenoid with rectifier closing of the vacuum contactor, e.g. due to vibrations or
2 Magnet system (magnet coil) with and varistor module
rectifier and economy resistor 10 Integral rocker
while racking the withdrawable part. During operational
3 Terminal strip 11 Position indicator O - I switching, the closing lock-out is inactive.
4 Magnet armature 12 Upper main conductor terminal
5 Mechanical closing lock-out 13 Vacuum interrupter
6 Opening spring 14 Lower main conductor terminal
7 Latch 15 Molded-plastic housing
8 Tripping bolt 16 Contact pressure spring
Installation position
3TL6 vacuum contactors can be installed in different
positions. Besides wall mounting (vertical arrangement),
they can also be mounted on the floor (horizontal
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arrangement).
Wall mounting Floor mounting

Vertical arrangement Vertical arrangement Horizontal arrangement
(turned by 180°)
The arrow shows the arrangement of the terminal strip
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3TL6 vacuum contactor (continuation)

Adjustment to the site altitude
At the factory, the vacuum contactor is adjusted to a site
altitude of – 200 m to + 1250 m above sea level. For other
site altitudes, the contactor must be adapted to the
corresponding site altitude range by means of adjusters
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located on the rear side of the device (see figure on the
right).
Blocking element to interlock two contactors Adjusters (on the rear side of the device)
to set the site altitude
To interlock two contactors mutually for reversing duty,
a mechanically operating blocking element is available on Setting ranges above sea level:
1. + 1250 m to + 2500 m
request (for 3TL61 only). The blocking element is fixed
2. – 200 m to + 1250 m
between the two contactors, blocking the movement of the
3. – 1250 m to + 200 m
operating rocker of the two contactors alternatively. This
excludes a phase short-circuit that could occur when the two
directions of rotation are activated simultaneously as a result
of mechanical impact and electrical maloperation.
3TL7 vacuum contactor 1

Construction
3TL7 vacuum contactors have two slim pole shells above 2
the operating mechanism. The vacuum interrupters (2) are

fixed between two pole half-shells (1). This design enables
easy and universal installation on the different switchgear
and frame structures. The low-voltage part contains the
magnetic drive, auxiliary contactor and auxiliary contacts.
Mode of operation
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The magnetic drive of the 3TL7 vacuum contactor opens and

closes the contacts of the vacuum interrupters. Due to the 4
use of a special double coil, the magnetic drive is designed Construction of the 3TL7 vacuum contactor
for the closing and holding process. (front view)
To implement a mechanical interlocking between the

withdrawable part of the switchgear and the vacuum
contactor, there is a lug available on the operating shaft Legend
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which transfers the signalling commands. 1 Pole half-shell
2 Vacuum interrupter
Medium-voltage part
3 Mechanism section
4 Auxiliary plug connector
6 5 Upper main conductor terminal
6 Lower main conductor terminal
7 7 Mechanical connection
between medium-voltage and
low-voltage part
8
8 Operating shaft
Low-voltage part
9 9 Auxiliary contact block

10 Magnet system (magnet coil)
10
3TL7, side view from the left (section)
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Mode of operation
1
3TL8 vacuum contactors open and close the contacts of the
2 vacuum interrupters (2). Due to the use of the electronic
economy circuit (12), the magnet system (11) is to a large
1 3
4
extent independent of the voltage type and level.
Mechanical closing latch
The mechanical closing latch (6) holds the vacuum contactor
5
in closed position even without excitation of the magnet
12 6 system (11). The latching module of the mechanical closing
latch (6) is accommodated in the mechanism section.
7
When the magnet system (11) is energized, the vacuum
Construction of the 3TL8 vacuum contactor
(front view)
interrupter (2) is latched mechanically in “CLOSED” position
through a lever and roller system. The vacuum contactor is
released electrically by means of a latch release solenoid or
mechanically by a tripping bolt (customer control required).
Legend The command duration for the latch release coil must range
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1 Molded-plastic housing between 100 ms and 1 s. De-energizing must be provided
Medium-voltage part
2 Vacuum interrupter externally.

3 Position indicator O - I
4 Operating shaft (short or
long version)
9 5 Drive lever
6 Mechanical closing latch
with rectifier module for
Low-voltage part
10 AC operation
7 Terminal strip
11 8 Upper main conductor
terminal
9 Lower main conductor
terminal
3TL8, side view from the left 10 Mechanical connection
(section) between medium-voltage
and low-voltage part
11 Magnet system
(magnet coil)
12 Electronic module
(electronic economy circuit)
with connection terminals
Installation position
3TL8 vacuum contactors can be installed in different
positions. Besides wall mounting (vertical arrangement),
they can also be mounted on the floor (vertical or horizontal
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arrangement).
Wall mounting Floor mounting

Vertical Vertical Horizontal
arrangement arrangement arrangement
The arrow shows the arrangement of the terminal strip
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Utilization categories
In IEC 60470, power contactors are divided into different Utilization category Typical applications
utilization categories. According to these categories, 3TL
AC-1 Non-inductive or slightly
vacuum contactors are dimensioned for different electrical inductive loads,
consumers and operating conditions. The opposite table resistance furnaces
1
AC-2 Slip-ring motors:
shows typical applications in accordance with the respective Starting, switching off
utilization categories. AC-3 Squirrel-cage motors:
Starting, switching off
during running
AC-4 Squirrel-cage motors:
Starting, plugging 1),
reversing 1), inching 2)
1) By plugging is understood stopping or reversing the motor rapidly by

reversing motor primary connections while the motor is running
2) By inching is understood energizing a motor once or repeatedly for

short periods to obtain small movements of the driven mechanism
Application
Typical application, Symbols Application
3TL vacuum contactors are 3-pole contactors with switching of examples
electromagnetic operating mechanism for medium-voltage consumers
switchgear. They are load breaking devices with a limited Medium-voltage Conveyor and
short-circuit making and breaking capacity for applications three-phase motors HG11-2547b eps elevator systems,
compressors,
with high switching rates (> 10000 operating cycles). M ventilation and
3~ heating
Vacuum contactors are suitable for operational switching of
alternating-current consumers in indoor switchgear, and can Transformers Ring-main units,
industrial system
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be used e.g. for the following switching duties: distributions
• Switching of three-phase motors in AC-3 or AC-4 operation

• Switching of transformers Reactors Industrial system
distributions,
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• Switching of reactors DC-link reactors,

reactive power
• Switching of resistive consumers compensation
systems
• Switching of capacitors. Resistive Heating resistors,
consumers electric furnaces
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In contactor-type reversing starter combinations (reversing

duty), only one contactor is required for each direction of
rotation if HV HRC fuses are used for short-circuit protection.
Capacitors Reactive power
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compensation
systems,
capacitor banks
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Switching duties
Switching of motors
Circuit diagram Mode of operation 3TL vacuum contactors are especially suitable for frequent
operation of motors. As the chopping currents of the
Switching of accelerated
motors contactors are w 5 A, no unpermissibly high overvoltages are

U1 V1 W1 produced when accelerated motors are switched during
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1 M
3~
normal operation. However, when high-voltage motors with
starting currents of w 600 A are stopped during start-up,
switching overvoltages may arise. The magnitude of these
Occasional switching of just
accelerated motors in case overvoltages can be reduced to harmless values by means of
of fault 1)
special surge limiters. 3EF surge limiters can be arranged in
U1 V1 W1 parallel to the cable sealing ends, preferably in the cable
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M compartment. The surge limiters consist of non-linear

3~ resistors (metal-oxide varistors SIOV) and a series-connected
spark gap. During installation it must be observed that the
Frequent switching in
AC-4 operation 1) surge limiter is flexibly mounted on one side for mechanical
reasons.
U1 V1 W1 Switching of transformers
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M
3~ When inductive currents are interrupted, current chopping
can produce overvoltages at the contact gap. Such
overvoltages can be controlled with a protective circuit
Circuit examples for surge protection of three-phase motors composed of 3EF surge limiters.
with a starting current w 600 A
1) With surge limiter
Switching of capacitors
3TL vacuum contactors can interrupt capacitive currents up
to 250 A up to the rated voltage of 12 kV without restrikes,
and thus without overvoltages.
Surge protection via limiters
Overvoltages can arise as a consequence of multiple
HV Circuit- Switch-
restrikes or by virtual current chopping, e.g. when motors
HRC breaker disconnector are switched in braked condition or during start-up. Motors
fuses with
HV HRC fuses with a starting current w 600 A are endangered. Safe protec-
tion against overvoltages is ensured by surge limiters; circuit
examples are shown above.
Vacuum contactor Short-circuit protection

3TL vacuum contactors are not designed to switch
Surge limiter short-circuit currents. It is therefore absolutely essential to
provide short-circuit protection. The best protection is
provided by HV HRC fuses, but circuit-breakers can also be
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used under the preconditions described above.
Consumer
Switching devices in combination with a vacuum contactor
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Switching duties
Short-circuit protection via HV HRC fuses

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At high short-circuit currents, HV HRC fuses have a s
125 A
5
current-limiting effect, i.e. the fuse limits the short-circuit
Time
current to the let-through current. When selecting the fuses, 2
2
the type of consumer must be observed, e.g. motor, trans- 10 2
former, capacitors.
The diagram shows an example for the coordination of a
5
2
B
1
HV HRC fuse with an overcurrent-time protection.
10 1
Co-ordinating the components of the motor circuit: 3
5 A
• The time-current characteristic must be located on the
right of the motor starting current (point A). 2
• The rated current of the HV HRC fuse-link must exceed the 10 0
normal current of the motor. 5
• The current corresponding to the intersection B of the 2

HV HRC fuse-link characteristic and the characteristic of the 4 1
10 -1
overcurrent-time protection must be higher than the
5
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minimum breaking current of the HV HRC fuse-link.
• If this is not feasible, it must be ensured that overload 2
currents that are smaller than the minimum breaking current 10 -2
of the HV HRC fuse-link are interrupted by the switching 102 2 5 10 3 2 A 5
Sustained symmetrical short-circuit current (r.m.s. value)
device via the striker. This prevents thermal overloading of
the HV HRC fuse-link, which would otherwise be destroyed. Example for the coordination of an HV HRC fuse characteris-
tic 125 A with a motor characteristic
• The selected HV HRC fuse link limits the sustained
1 Characteristic of HV HRC fuse 3GD11258-4D
symmetrical short-circuit current Ik to the let-through current
2 Characteristic of the overcurrent-time protection
ID shown in the diagram for the current-limiting 3 Motor starting time
characteristics (ID as a function of IK for HV HRC fuse-links 4 Motor starting current
with different rated currents). The maximum permissible
let-through current is ID = 50 kA.
Requirements
• The let-through current ID must not exceed 50 kA to 7.2 kV
• In case of low-voltage supply via a control transformer,
short-circuit currents ranging above the limit switching
capacity must be interrupted within 80 ms. This requirement
does not apply if
– the mechanical latch is provided, or
– the opening times have been extended so much, that – in
the a.m. range – the contactor can only open when the fuse
has interrupted the current.
• Due to the arising motor starting current, the instant
when the motor starts represents the maximum stress for
the HV HRC fuse. This stress must neither operate nor
pre-damage the fuse.
• Other factors of influence on the stress of the HV HRC
fuses are the starting time and the starting frequency of the
motors.
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Switching duties, standards and tests
Short-circuit protection for “class E2 controllers” Standards

according to UL 347/CSA C22.2 3TL vacuum contactors are designed in open construction,
For using 3TL6 and 3TL8 vacuum contactors as “class E2 with degree of protection IP00 according to IEC 60529 and
controllers” for 7.2 kV, Siemens fuses of type 3GD1 150-4D DIN EN 60529. They conform to the standards for
(7.2 kV/250 A) or other fuses with a comparable current- high-voltage alternating current contactors above 1 kV and
1 time characteristic are specified for short-circuit protection.

If two fuse-links are connected in parallel, the symmetrical
up to 12 kV:
• IEC 60470
short-circuit current determined has to be divided by two, • UL Standard 347
and the associated let-through current for one fuse-link must • CSA C22.2
be stated. This value must then be multiplied by two in order
As there are no standards available for 24 kV, 3TL7 vacuum
to obtain the total let-through current, which must not
contactors are designed according to
exceed the permissible value for the vacuum contactor.
– IEC 60470, Edition 05.2000 / DIN EN 60470 Edition
The parallel connection should ensure that the resistance
01.2002
values in the two branches are almost the same. When the
– DIN EN 62271-100 Edition 01.2004.
fuses operate, the vacuum contactor must be switched off.
A suitable device, actuated by the striker of the HV HRC Tests
fuse-link, should be provided. For the development and type testing of power switching
Fuse monitoring devices, we have accredited testing laboratories at our
disposal:
To prevent a three-phase load (e.g. a motor) from being
supplied only by two phases when a fuse has operated, the • Testing laboratories with a high electrical testing capacity
fuse-bases can be equipped with a “fuse trip indicator”. This • Testing laboratories to prove the following features:
device can be used either to energize a warning signal or to – Mechanical operation
switch off the vacuum contactor. – Reliability
– Dielectric strength
Short-circuit protection by circuit-breakers
– Temperature-rise performance
Consumers for which no suitable fuses are available can also – Climatic resistance.
be protected by circuit-breakers. Due to the longer break
time of the circuit-breakers (max. permissible 120 ms), the To obtain secure results, comprehensive test series are
symmetrical short-circuit current must not exceed the performed for the type tests defined in the standards.
maximum permissible value (e.g. 20 kA at 7.2 kV for 3TL6 If the customer requests further tests that should not be
vacuum contactors). As a consequence of the longer performed at internal Siemens laboratories, other accredited
opening time, the interrupters should be replaced testing institutes are available as well.
immediately by new ones after carrying the maximum
permissible symmetrical short-circuit current, as their service
life has been considerably reduced.
Overload protection
For protecting high-voltage motors against overload, it is
possible to use thermally delayed overcurrent relays with
suitable current transformers.
Trip-free mechanism
All contacts of the vacuum contactors are trip-free. The
“OPEN” command interrupts the “CLOSE” command, i.e. the
instant of the “OPEN” command determines whether the
contacts will close or not.
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Ambient conditions and dielectric stength
Ambient conditions
The vacuum contactors are designed for the normal
operating conditions defined in the standards.
see
Condensation can occasionally occur under the ambient table
conditions shown opposite. Vacuum contactors are suitable max. 95% per day
for use in the following climatic classes according to
IEC 60721:
max. 90% per month
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Climatic ambient conditions: Class 3K4 1)
Class 3K6 2)
Class 3Z2
Class 3Z5
Biological ambient conditions: Class 3B1
Mechanical ambient conditions: Class 3M2
Chemically-active substances: Class 3C2 3) Temperature For vacuum contactor
Mechanically-active substances: Class 3S2 4) value
1) Low temperature limit: – 25 ° (– 5° for 3TL7) 3TL6 3TL7 3TL8
2) Without icing and wind-driven precipitation
3) Without appearance of saline fog with simultaneous condensation Maximum value + 80 °C + 55 °C + 65 °C
4) Restriction: Clean insulation parts
Maximum 24-hour + 75 °C + 50 °C + 60 °C
mean value
Minimum value – 25 °C – 5 °C – 25 °C
Dielectric strength 1.50
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The dielectric strength of air insulation decreases with
Altitude correction factor
increasing altitude due to low air density. According to 1.40

IEC 62271-1, the values of the rated lightning inpulse
withstand voltage and the rated short-duration power- 1.30
frequency withstand voltage specified in the chapter
"Technical Data" apply to a site altitude of 1000 m above
1.20
sea level. For an altitude above 1000 m, the insulation level
must be corrected according to the opposite diagram.
1.10
The characteristic shown applies to both rated withstand
voltages.
1.00
To select the devices, the following applies: 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 m 4000
Site altitude
U W U0 x Ka
U Rated withstand voltage under reference atmosphere
U0 Rated withstand voltage requested for the place of installation
Ka Altitude correction factor according to the opposite diagram
Example
For a requested rated lightning impulse withstand voltage of
60 kV at an altitude of 2500 m, an insulation level of 72 kV
under reference atmosphere is required as a minimum:
72 kV W 60 kV x 1.2
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Contactor comparison
Contactor comparison
3TL6 3TL7 3TL8
Rated voltage 7.2/12 kV 24 kV 7.2 kV

Rated normal current 400/450 A 800 A 400 A
Switching rate 1200/600 operating cycles/h 60 operating cycles/h 1200 operating cycles/h
1 Endurance
– Contactor
– Vacuum interrupter
Operating cycles
Mech. endurance 3/1 mio.
Mech. endurance 2/1 mio.
Electr. endurance 1/0.5 mio.
Operating cycles
Mech. endurance 1 mio.
Electr. endurance 0.5 mio.
Operating cycles
Mech. endurance 0.25 mio.
Electr. endurance 0.25 mio.
Chopping current <5A <5A w 0.6 A
Economy circuit Via economy resistor Via automatic coil changeover Integrated in electronic module
Auxiliary contacts Positively driven aux. contacts Positively driven aux. contacts Positively driven aux. contacts
8 NO, 7 NC 8 NO, 8 NC 4 NO, 4 NC
Operating mechanism On the rear of the vacuum Below the vacuum interrupters Below the vacuum interrupters
interrupters
Type of construction Compact Slim Slim
Main conductor terminals At the front of the vacuum At the rear of the vacuum At the rear of the vacuum
interrupters interrupters interrupters
Auxiliary conductor Terminal strip with testing possibilities Wiring of auxiliary contacts to Direct tapping at the terminals
terminals in built-in condition (optionally central plug connector (optionally, wiring of auxiliary contacts
withdrawable terminal strip) to central terminal strip)
Additional components Mechanical closing latch 1), Reduction of opening time, Mechanical closing latch 1),
mechanical closing lock-out, extension more on request long operating shaft for external
or reduction of opening time non-force components, reduction
of opening time
1) For operating voltages of the mechanical closing latch under 100 V, a stable power supply must be observed.
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Contents
Contents Page
Equipment Selection 17
Ordering data and configuration example 18
Selection of 3TL6:
Voltage level 7.2 kV 19
Voltage level 12 kV 19
Terminal strip, auxiliary contacts 19
Additional components 20
Mode of operation for magnet system 21
Operating voltage for magnet system
Additional equipment
21
22
2
Selection of 3TL7:
Voltage level 24 kV 23
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Auxiliary switch 23
Mode of operation for magnet coil 23
Operating voltage for magnet coil 23
Language of operating instructions 24
Type of construction 24
Site altitude 24
Additional equipment 25
Selection of 3TL8:
Voltage level 7.2 kV 26
Design 26
Auxiliary switch, wiring 26
Operating voltage for magnet coil 27
Operating voltage for closing latch 27
Opening time 27
Language of operating instructions/ 28
routine test certificate
Additional equipment 28
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Accessories and spare parts 29

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Equipment Selection 3TL Vacuum Contactors
Ordering data and configuration example
Order number structure Special version («)

The vacuum contactors consist of a medium-voltage and a In case of special versions, “- Z” is added to the order number
low-voltage part. The relevant data make up the 12 to and a descriptive order code follows. If several special
14-digit order number. The medium-voltage part covers the versions are required, the suffix “- Z” is listed only once.
main electrical data of the contactor poles. The low-voltage If a requested special version is not in the catalog and can
part covers the auxiliary devices which are necessary for therefore not be ordered via order code, it has to be indenti-
operating and controlling the contactor. fied with Y 9 9 after consultation. The agreement hereto is
Order codes made directly between your responsible sales partner and
the order processing department in the Switchgear Factory
Individual equipment versions are explained more in detail
Berlin.
by a 3-digit order code. Several order codes can be added to
the order number in succession and in any sequence.
2 Position:
a: alphabetical
1 2 3 4 5
n: numerical
6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 – 13 14 Order codes
Order No.: 3 T L n n n n – n a a n n – n a – « n n n
Medium-voltage part
1st position Superior group
Switching devices
2nd position Main group

Contactors
3rd position Subgroup

Vacuum contactors
4th to 6th position1) Basic equipment

Design and ratings
medium-voltage part
Low-voltage part
7th to 14th position1) Secondary equipment
Operating voltages,
auxiliary equipment
Order codes
Group of 3 after the Order No.
Format: a n a
Special versions («)

Initiated with “-Z”
Group of 3 after the Order No.
Format: a n n
1) Deviation in the distribution for the

different contactors
Configuration example
In order to simplify the selection of the correct order number
for the requested contactor, you will find a configuration
example on each page of the chapter “Equipment Selection”.
This example is continued, so that at the end of the On the foldout page we offer a configuring aid.
equipment selection of a product group (pages 22, 25 and Here you can fill in the order number you have
28) a completely configured contactor results as an example. determined for your contactor.
Example for Order No.: 3 T L 6 5 2 5 – n n n n n – n n

Order codes:
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Selection of 3TL6
7.2 kV Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 Order codes
50/60 Hz Order No.: 3 T L 6 n n n – n n n n – « n n n

Rated lightning impulse
Rated normal current

Rated short-duration
withstand voltage
withstand voltage
withstand voltage
withstand voltage
open contact gap
open contact gap

power-frequency
power-frequency
Rated voltage
See page 20
See page 21
See page 21
See page 21
See page 22
to earth
to earth
Ur Up Up Ud Ud Ir
kV kV kV kV kV A
7.2 60 40 20 20 450 3 T L 6 1 n 3
Special version
Ud = 32 kV Ud = 20 kV – Z E 1 6
12 kV
50/60 Hz
2
Ur Up Up Ud Ud Ir
kV kV kV kV kV A
12 75 60 28 28 400 3 T L 6 5 n 5
Special version
Ud = 42 kV Ud = 42 kV – Z E 1 3
6th position
Terminal strip, auxiliary contacts
Terminal strip Auxiliary contacts
Central 4 NO + 3 NC 1
Central 6 NO + 5 NC 2
Withdrawable 1) 6 NO + 5 NC 3
Central 8 NO + 7 NC 2) 8
1) Attention!
In 3TL6 contactors with withdrawable terminal strip, the opening time and thus
the duration of the coil operation cannot be limited internally for reasons of
space.
2) 4th auxiliary contact block not wired
3TL6 vacuum contactor 3 T L 6
Rated voltage Ur = 12 kV
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up (to earth) = 75 kV
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up (open contact gap) = 60 kV
Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage Ud (to earth) = 28 kV
Rated normal current Ir = 400 A 5 5
Terminal strip, withdrawable, auxiliary contacts 6 NO + 5 NC 3
Special version Ud (to earth) = 42 kV – Z E 1 3
Example for Order No.: 3 T L 6 5 3 5 – n n n n – Z

Order codes: E 1 3
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Selection of 3TL6
8th position Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 Order codes

Additional components Order No: 3 T L 6 n n n – n n n n – « n n n
See page 21
See page 21
See page 21
See page 22
Options
Without additional components 0

Mechanical closing latch, 1 NO assigned 1
Mechanical closing lock-out 1) 2
Closing latch and closing lock-out, 1 NO assigned 3
Shunt release with closing latch without closing lock-out,
1 NO assigned 4
Shunt release with closing latch and closing lock-out,
1 NO assigned 5
Requested operating voltage for shunt release (8th position 4 or 5),
to be specified in clear text – Z Y 9 9
Mechanical closing latch (like 1), but with different operating voltage
to the magnet system 6
Mechanical closing latch and closing lock-out (like 3), but with different
2
operating voltage of the latch to the magnet system 7
Requested different operating voltage for closing latch (8th position 6 or 7),
to be specified in clear text – Z Y 9 9
Undervoltage release 8
1) Application for wall mounting only
(Ur = 12 kV, Up (to earth) = 75 kV, Up (open contact gap) = 60 kV,
Ud = 28 kV, Ir = 400 A) 5 3 5 –
With mechanical closing lock-out 2
Example for Order No.: 3 T L 6 5 3 5 – 2 n n n – Z

Order codes: E 1 3
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Selection of 3TL6
9th/10th/11th position Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 Order codes

Mode of operation and operating voltage Order No: 3 T L 6 n n n – n n n n – « n n n
for magnet system and closing latch
See page 22
AC operation DC operation
with voltage with voltage
100 V AC 50/60 Hz A F 2
110 V AC 50/60 Hz A G 2
115 V AC 50/60 Hz A J 2
120 V AC 50/60 Hz A K 2
230 V AC 50/60 Hz A L 2
240 V AC 50/60 Hz A P 2
24 V DC B B 4
30 V DC B C 4
48 V DC B W 4
60 V DC B E 4
110 V DC B F 4
125 V DC
220 V DC
B
B
G
M
4
4 2
Ud = 28 kV, Ir = 400 A) 5 3 5 – 2
Mode of operation DC operation
for magnet system and closing latch B
Operating voltage 60 V DC E 4
Example for Order No.: 3 T L 6 5 3 5 – 2 B E 4 – Z

Order codes: E 1 3
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Selection of 3TL6
Additional equipment Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 Order codes

Order No: 3 T L 6 n n n – n n n n – « n n n
Options
Surge protection circuit in secondary circuit with varistor module

for DC voltage 3AX1526-0F – Z A 0 0
Surge protection circuit in secondary circuit with rectifier module
for AC voltage 3AX1525-1F – Z A 0 1
Wiring, halogen-free and flame-retardant – Z A 1 0
Additional rating plate, loose delivery – Z B 0 0
3TL61 with rating plate 6 kA instead of 5 kA, and 3.3 kV instead of 7.2 kV – Z E 0 6
Seaworthy packing inside Germany – Z F 0 2
Packing in wooden crate incl. built-in equipment – Z F 0 4
Routine test certificate in English enclosed – Z F 2 0
Routine test certificate to customer – Z F 2 3
Routine test certificate in German enclosed – Z F 2 4
Routine test certificate in French enclosed – Z F 2 5
2 Routine test certificate in Spanish enclosed

Customer acceptance test
Opening time w 50 ms 1)
–
–
–
Z
Z
Z
F
F
G
2
5
0
6
0
1
Opening time w 120 ms 1) – Z G 0 2
Opening time 250 ms ± 70 ms 1) – Z G 0 3
Opening time 120/50 ms 1) – Z G 0 8
Operating instructions in French/Spanish – Z L 0 1
Operating instructions in German/Russian – Z L 0 2
1) Opening times cannot be combined with the mechanical closing latch.
Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage Ud (to earth) = 28 kV
Terminal strip, withdrawable, auxiliary contacts 6 NO + 5 NC 3
Special version Ud (to earth) = 42 kV – Z E 1 3
With mechanical closing lock-out – 2
Mode of operation DC operation
for magnet system and closing latch B
Operating voltage 60 V DC
for magnet system and closing latch E 4
Customer acceptance test – Z F 5 0
Operating instructions in French/Spanish – Z L 0 1
Example for Order No.: 3 T L 6 5 3 5 – 2 B E 4 – Z

Order codes: E 1 3 + A 1 0 + F 5 0 + L 0 1
22 Siemens HG 11.21 · 2008

Selection of 3TL7
24 kV Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 – 13 14 Order codes
50/60 Hz Order No: 3 T L 7 n n n – n n n n n – n n – « n n n


withstand voltage
withstand voltage
withstand voltage
open contact gap
power-frequency
Rated voltage
See page 24
See page 24
See page 24
See page 25
to earth
Ur Up Up Ud Ir
kV kV kV kV A
24 95 75 50 800 3 T L 7 1 2
7th position
Auxiliary switch 2
Options
4 NO + 4 NC available for customer with 24-pole plug 5

8 NO + 8 NC available for customer with 64-pole plug 8
8th/9th/10th/11th position
Mode of operation and operating voltage for magnet coil
AC operation DC operation
with voltage with voltage
110 V AC 50/60 Hz 0 A G 2
230 V AC 50/60 Hz 0 A L 2
110 V DC 0 B F 4
120/125 V DC 0 B G 4
220 V DC 0 B M 4
Other auxiliary voltages on request
Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage Ud = 50 kV
Auxiliary switch 8 NO + 8 NC 8 –
Mode of operation AC operation for magnet coil 0 A
Operating voltage 110 V AC for magnet coil G 2
Example for Order No.: 3 T L 7 1 2 8 – 0 A G 2 n – n n

Order codes:
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Selection of 3TL7
12th position Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 – 13 14 Order codes

Language of operating instructions Order No: 3 T L 7 n n n – n n n n n – n n – « n n n
See page 25
Option
German/English 0
13th position
Type of construction
Options
2 Version standard/industry (interrupters in vertical position)

Version with insulating plate (interrupters in vertical position)
0
1
14th position
Site altitude
Options
Site altitude 0 – 1250 m A

Site altitude 1250 – 2500 m B
Site altitude 2500 – 4000 m D
Site altitude 4000 – 5000 m C
Ud = 50 kV, Ir = 800 A) 1 2 8 – 0 A G 2
Language of operating instructions German/English 0 –
Type of construction, version with insulating plate (interrupters in vertical position) 1
Example for Order No.: 3 T L 7 1 2 8 – 0 A G 2 0 – 1 A

Order codes:
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Selection of 3TL7
Additional equipment Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 – 13 14 Order codes

Order No: 3 T L 7 n n n – n n n n n – n n – « n n n
Options

Silver-plated connecting surfaces – Z D 0 9
Routine test certificate in English enclosed – Z F 2 0
Routine test certificate in German enclosed – Z F 2 4
Routine test certificate in French enclosed – Z F 2 5
Routine test certificate in Spanish enclosed – Z F 2 6
Opening time w 50 ms – Z G 0 1
Auxiliary switch 8 NO + 8 NC 8 –
Mode of operation AC operation for magnet coil 0 A
Operating voltage 110 V AC for magnet coil G 2
Language of operating instructions German/English 0 –
Type of construction, version with insulating plate (interrupters in vertical position) 1
Example for Order No.: 3 T L 7 1 2 8 – 0 A G 2 0 – 1 A – Z

Order codes: B 0 0
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Selection of 3TL8
7.2 kV Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 Order codes
50/60 Hz Order No: 3 T L 8 n n n – n n n n n – « n n n


withstand voltage
withstand voltage
withstand voltage
open contact gap
power-frequency
Rated voltage
See page 27
See page 27
See page 27
See page 28
See page 28
to earth
Ur Up Up Ud Ir
kV kV kV kV A
7.2 60 40 20 400 3 T L 8 1 0
2 7th position
Design
Options
Short operating shaft 0

Long operating shaft for external non-force components 1
Short operating shaft and site altitude 2000 – 4100 m 3
Long operating shaft and site altitude 2000 – 4100 m 4
8th position
Auxiliary switch, wiring
Auxiliary switch Wiring
2 NO + 2 NC Without additional components 0

4 NO + 4 NC Without additional components 1
4 NO + 4 NC Without auxiliary contact wiring
with closing latch 1) 2
4 NO + 4 NC Auxiliary contacts wired to terminal
strip incl. latch 1) 3
4 NO + 4 NC Auxiliary contacts wired to terminal
strip without latch 5
4 NO + 4 NC Auxiliary contacts wired
without terminal strip 6
1) The selection of a mechanical closing latch always requires the selection of an
operating voltage (10th position) and an opening time with latch (11th position)
Rated voltage Ur = 7.2 kV
Design with short operating shaft 0 –
Auxiliary switch 4 NO + 4 NC without additional components 1
Example for Order No.: 3 T L 8 1 0 0 – 1 n n n n

Order codes:
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Selection of 3TL8
9th position Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 Order codes

Operating voltage for magnet coil Order No: 3 T L 8 n n n – n n n n n – « n n n
See page 28
See page 28
Voltage
110 V to 250 V AC/DC B
10th position
Operating voltage for closing latch
DC voltage AC voltage
Without mechanical closing latch 1)

24 V DC 2)
30 V DC 2)
A
B
C
2
48 V DC 2) D
60 V DC 2) E
110 V DC F
125 V DC G
220 V DC to 250 V H
110/115 V AC 50/60 Hz L
120/127 V AC 50/60 Hz M
220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz N
380 V AC 50/60 Hz P
440 V AC 50/60 Hz Q
11th position
Opening time
Time Remarks
325 ms ± 75 ms Without mechanical

closing latch 1) 0
w 40 ms 3) Without mechanical
closing latch 1) 2
w 40 ms With mechanical
closing latch 5
1) “Without mechanical closing latch” can only be selected if the 8th position does
not contain any latching option either (0, 1, 5 or 6)
2) For operating voltages of the mechanical closing latch under 100 V,
a stable power supply must be observed
3) Implementation by external circuit with control contactor provided by
the customer
(Ur = 7.2 kV, Up (to earth) = 60 kV, Up (open contact gap) = 40 kV,
Ud = 20 kV, Ir = 400 A) 1 0 0 – 1
Operating voltage of the magnet coil 110 to 250 V AC/DC B
Without mechanical closing latch A
Opening time 325 ms ± 75 ms without mechanical closing latch 0
Example for Order No.: 3 T L 8 1 0 0 – 1 B A 0 n

Order codes:
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Selection of 3TL8
12th position Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 Order codes

Language of the operating instructions/routine test certificate Order No: 3 T L 8 n n n – n n n n n – « n n n
Operating instructions Routine test certificate
German/English Without certificate 0

French/Spanish Without certificate 1
German/English German 4
German/English English 5
French/Spanish French 6
French/Spanish Spanish 7
Additional equipment
2 Options

Rated voltage Ur = 7.2 kV
Design with short operating shaft 0 –
Auxiliary switch 4 NO + 4 NC without additional components 1
Operating voltage of the magnet coil 110 to 250 V AC/DC B
Without mechanical closing latch A
Opening time 325 ms ± 75 ms without mechanical closing latch 0
Language of operating instructions in French/Spanish, without routine test certificate 1
Example for Order No.: 3 T L 8 1 0 0 – 1 B A 0 1

Order codes:
28 Siemens HG 11.21 · 2008

Accessories and spare parts
Remark for orders

The order numbers are applicable to contactors of current Note: Vacuum interrupters and other spare parts must
manufacture. When mounting parts or spare parts are being only be replaced by instructed personnel.
ordered for an existing vacuum contactor, always quote the
type designation, serial number and the year of manufacture
of the contactor to be sure to get the correct delivery.
Designation Remarks Operating voltage Order No.
Auxiliary contact block For 3TL6

Left 2 NO + 2 NC 1) 3TY7 561-1NA0
Left 3 NO + 3 NC 1) 3TY7 561-1QA0
Right 2 NO + 2 NC 1) 3TY7 561-1PA0
Right 3 NO + 3 NC 1)
For 3TL7
4 NO + 4 NC
3TY7 561-1RA0
3SV9 894-2AA0
2
8 NO + 8 NC 3SV9 896-2AA0
For 3TL8
At the top 2 NO + 2 NC 3TY7 561-1SA0
Below 2 NO + 2 NC 3TY7 561-1NA0
Magnet coil For 3TL6 (from year of manuf. 10/90, from serial no.31 375 035) 100/115 V AC , 50/60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AG7
120/125/127 V AC , 50/60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AL7
220 V AC , 50/60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AN2
230/240 V AC , 50/60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AN7
380 V AC, 50 Hz 3TY5 651-0AQ2
400/415/440 V AC, 50 Hz 3TY5 651-0AR7
500 V AC, 50 Hz 3TY5 651-0AU7
24 V DC 3TY5 651-0BB4
60 V DC 3TY5 651-0BE4
110 V DC 3TY5 651-0BF4
125 V DC 3TY5 651-0BG4
220 V DC 3TY5 651-0BM4
For 3TL7 110 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 741-0AG2
230/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 741-0AL2
110 V DC 3TY5 741-0BF4
120/125 V DC 3TY5 741-0BG4
220 V DC 3TY5 741-0BM4
For 3TL8 110 V – 250 V AC/DC 3TY5 811-0BA0
Resistor for economy circuit For 3TL6 (from year of manuf. 10/90, from serial no.31 375 035) 110/115 V AC 3TY5 664-1DA0
120/125/127 V AC 3TY5 664-1EA0
220 V AC 3TY5 664-1FA0
230/240 V AC 3TY5 664-1GA0
380 V AC 3TY5 664-1HA0
400/415/440 V AC 3TY5 664-1JA0
500 V AC 3TY5 664-1KA0
24 V DC 3TY5 664-0AA0
60 V DC 3TY5 664-0CA0
110 V DC 3TY5 664-0DA0
125 V DC 3TY5 664-0EA0
220 V DC 3TY5 664-0FA0
1) The information left/right applies when the vacuum interrupters are observed with the rocker at the top
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Designation Remarks Operating voltage Order No.
Electronic module For 3TL8 110 V – 250 V AC/DC 3TY5 812-0BA0

for economy circuit
Auxiliary contactor For 3TL6 (for economy circuit K1x) 24 V DC SWB: 55536
60 V DC SWB: 55535
110 V DC SWB: 55534
125 V DC SWB: 55539
220 V DC SWB: 55533
110 – 127 V AC , 50/60 Hz SWB: 55537
220 – 240 V AC SWB: 55538
For 3TL6 (for closing latch K2x) 24 V DC SWB: 55468
110 – 125 V DC SWB: 55467
220 V DC SWB: 55463
110 – 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz SWB: 55537
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz SWB: 55538
For 3TL7 110 V DC 3RT1526-1BF40
2 Mechanical For 3TL6

220 V DC
230 V AC, 50 Hz
110/115 V AC, 50/60 Hz
3RT1517-1BM40
3RT1517-1AP00
3TY5 692-0AG7
closing latch 120/125/127 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 692-0AL7
220 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 692-0AN2
230/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 692-0AN7
380 V AC, 50 Hz 3TY5 692-0AQ2
400/415/440 V AC, 50 Hz 3TY5 692-0AR7
500 V AC, 50 Hz 3TY5 692-0AU7
24 V DC 3TY5 692-0BB4
30 V DC 3TY5 692-0BC4
60 V DC 3TY5 692-0BE4
110 V DC 3TY5 692-0BF4
125 V DC 3TY5 692-0BG4
220 V DC 3TY5 692-0BM4
For 3TL8 110 V – 115 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 892-0AG7
120 V – 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 892-0AL7
220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 892-0AN7
380 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 892-0AQ2
24 V DC 3TY5 892-0BB4
30 V DC 3TY5 892-0BC4
48 V DC 3TY5 892-0BD4
60 V DC 3TY5 892-0BE4
110 V DC 3TY5 892-0BF4
125 V DC 3TY5 892-0BG4
220 V – 250 V DC 3TY5 892-0BM4
Mechanical closing lock-out For 3TL6 3TY5 693-0AA0
Blocking element For 3TL61 for mechanical interlocking of two contactors 3TX5 111-0AA0
Rectifier For 3TL6 3TY5 694-2AA0
Rectifier module For 3TL6 / 3TL7 3AX1 525-1F
Varistor module For 3TL6 / 3TL7 3AX1 526-0F
Adjustment parts To replace 3TL50 and 3TL51
contactors by 3TL60 and 3TL61 3TY5610-1AA0
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Designation Remarks Ratings Order No.
Vacuum interrupter For 3TL6

VS 7202 7.2 kV, 450 A 3TY5 610-2AA0
VS 12003 12 kV, 400 A 3TY5 650-1AA0
VS 12003 SP 12 kV, 400 A (Ud = 42 kV) 3TY5 650-2AA0
For 3TL8
Up to serial number 31 670 935 3TY5 810-0AA0
From serial number 31 670 936 3TY5 810-1AA0
To select the correct spare interrupter, please specify the Vacuum interrupters and other spare parts must only be
type designation, serial number, design code and year of replaced by instructed personnel.
manufacture of the contactor. All data is given on the
rating plate. 2
Data on the rating plate
Note:
For any query regarding spare parts, subsequent
deliveries, etc. the following details are necessary:
3TL6525 1BM4
– Type designation
Ith 400 A 50/60 Hz No. S 3TL6/00006645
Ur Ie
– Serial No.
VDE 0670 501 12 kV AC3/AC4 400 A – Year of manufacture
IEC 60470 12 kV AC3/AC4 400 A
BS EN 60470 12 kV AC3/AC4 400 A
Control voltage Us = 220 DC

HG11-2727 eps
Wiring 60/75 °C Year of manuf. 2007

MADE IN GERMANY
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3TL Vacuum Contactors Technical Data
Contents
Contents Page
Technical Data 33
Electrical data, dimensions and weights:
Medium-voltage part 34
Low-voltage part 34
Short-time withstand current /
load time characteristic 35
Operating cycle diagrams 35
Dimension drawings 36
Auxiliary contacts 37
Ambient conditions 37
Circuit diagrams:
R-HG11-223.tif
Flexible conductor
Transport dimensions and weights:
Types of transport 42
Transport by truck or rail
Transport by ship
42
43 3
Transport by airfreight 43
R-HG11-225.tif
Long operating shaft for 3TL8
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3
34
Order No. Order No.
3TL61 ...
3TL61 ...
3TL65 …
3TL81 …
3TL81 …
Power consumption of the drive solenoid
3TL71 … 24
3TL65 … 12
Ur
kV
Rated voltage
W
Making capacity
650
650
600
Rated continuous normal current
A
Ith
Power consumption of the drive solenoid
W
acc. to IEC 60470
90
90
90
3TL71 … 1200 200

Holding power referred to 230 V AC
Low-voltage part
Technical Data
Rated normal current 1)
Ir
800 800
at ambient air temperature up to + 55 °C
Medium-voltage part
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Rated normal current 1)
Ir
–
A
Voltage range of the drive solenoid at ambient air temperature up to + 80 °C
V
Operating voltage Switching capacity 2)
A
Rated making current
0.85 to 1.1 Ua
0.85 to 1.1 Ua
0.8 to 1.1 Ua
0.8 to 1.1 Ua
Switching capacity 2)
7.2 400 400 360 4000 3200

4500 3600
400 400 315 4000 3200
7.2 450 450 315 4500 3600
Rated breaking current
Minimum closing command
ms
300
300
100
100
for drive solenoid
5
5
Limit switching capacity
kA
4.5
2) According to utilization category AC-4 (cos j = 0.35)

Rated short-time withstand current
8
8
8
8
kA
(r.m.s. value) 1 s 3)
Closing time
1) According to utilization category AC-1, AC-2, AC-3 and AC-4

(Interval of time between the closing com- Switching of capacitors
ms
250
250
250
200
mand and the instant when the contacts touch Rated normal current of capacitor
for the first time) Switching of capacitors
–
kA
10
10
10
50 ms at 100 ms
50 ms at 1.10 Ua
60 ms at 1.10 Ua
60 ms at 1.10 Ua
150 ms at 1.00 Ua
200 ms at 0.85 Ua
80 ms at 1.00 Ua
100 ms at 0.85 Ua
80 ms at 1.00 Ua
100 ms at 0.85 Ua
Max. permissible inrush peak
Switching rate
without mechanical closing latch
60
1200
600
1200
Cycles/h
Opening time
(Interval of time between the opening
or
ms
command and the instant when the contacts Mechanical endurance of the contactor
w 50 ms
w 100 ms
Oper.
start to separate)
1 mio
1 mio
1 mio
3 mio
cycles
325 ms ± 75 ms
80 ms at 0.85 Ua
80 ms at 0.85 Ua
100 ms at 1.10 Ua
100 ms at 1.10 Ua
100 ms at 1.00 Ua
100 ms at 1.00 Ua
Mechanical endurance of the
1 mio
1 mio
2 mio
Oper.
vacuum interrupter
cycles
–
cycles
Service life
100,000
100,000
100,000
Operating
Electrical endurance of the vacuum interrupter
1 mio
Oper.
while breaking the rated normal current

cycles
0.5 mio
0.5 mio
3) For short-time withstand current with longer times, see short-time withstand current / load time characteristic
0.25 mio 0.25 mio
Mechanical closing latch Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
60
60
60
kV
60
60
95
75
Switching rate to earthed parts and between phases
cycles / h
Operating
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
kV
40
60
40
75
across the open contact gap

–
W
900
900
900
Power consumption of the latch release solenoid Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand
kV
20
50
20
28
voltage to earthed parts and between phases

Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand
kV
20
50
20
28
Mechanical closing latch voltage across the open contact gap
–
V
Voltage range of the latch release solenoid
kg
Weights
80 3M
Detailed dimension drawing no.

02492
02090
01503
01503
(can be ordered)
30 3M 154
154
s
–
30 2NM 154
28 2NM 154
Opening pulse
2
4
3
1
0.85 to 1.1 Ua 0.2 at max. 1

0.85 to 1.1 Ua 0.2 at max. 1
0.85 to 1.1 Ua 0.2 at max. 1
Operating cycle diagram no. (see page 35)
–
4
3
2
1
ms
Catalog dimension drawing no. (see page 36)
< 50
< 45
< 45
Opening time
Short-time withstand current / load time characteristic
9
kA
8
Short-time withstand
current (r.m.s. value)
5 HG11-2637_en eps
3
0 1 2 3 4 5 s 6
Load time
Operating cycle diagrams
10 7 The permissible number of 10 7

electrical operating cycles
Operating cycles
Operating cycles
6
10 is shown as a function of 10 6
the breaking current (r.m.s. 5
2.5
value). The curve shape
10 5 10 5
shows average values.
The number of operating
10 4 10 4
cycles that can actually be
10 3
2 1
reached can be different
depending on the
respective application.
10 3
3 4
3
10 2 10 2
HG11-2638_en eps
HG11-2639_en eps
10 1 10 1
10 0 10 0
10 1 10 2 4 4.5 10 3 kA 5 10 4 10 1 10 2 4.5 8 10 3 kA 4.5 7 10 4
Breaking current (r.m.s. value) Breaking current (r.m.s. value)
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Technical Data 3TL Vacuum Contactors
Dimension drawings
7
37
37
325
325
2541)
2101)
256
256
288
288
391)
171)
Æ 12 Æ 12
68 30 68 30
16
42 42
16
Æ 11 Æ 11
2361) 120 120 50 2361) 120 120 50
HG11-2641 eps
HG11-2640 eps
265 250 265 250
280 340 280 340
Dimension drawing 1 Dimension drawing 2

736
275 275
M 12 60 Æ 11
40
227
40
3
828
537
248
167
HG11-2642a_en eps
220
Æ 14.5
300 750
343 800
Dimension drawing 3
386
115 115
200 30
Æ 11
1301)
371
2171)
126
Values identified with 1) are connecting dimensions

HG11-2643a_en eps
195 Æ 11 344
215 374 47
217.5 442
Dimension drawing 4
36 Siemens HG 11.21 · 2008

Auxiliary contacts
Rated normal current Rated normal current Connection cross-sections

Utilization category for AC operation AC-11 Utilization category for DC operation DC-11 of the auxiliary contacts
at rated voltage at rated voltage acc. to DIN EN 60947 Part 1
Number of auxiliary contacts
Rated continuous current
with wire end ferrule

Finely stranded
Single-wire
Order No.
110 V DC
440 V DC
125 V DC
110 V AC
220 V DC
600 V DC
125 V AC
230 V AC
220 V AC
500 V AC
600 V AC
48 V DC
24 V DC
48 V AC
60 V DC
24 V AC
60 V AC
Ith Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A mm2 mm2
3TL61 ... 4 NO + 3 NC 10 – – – – 10 – 10 4 2 10 – – 5 0.9 0.45 0.25 0.2 0.6 – 4 0.5 – 2.5

6 NO + 5 NC
8 NO + 7 NC
3TL65 … 4 NO + 3 NC 10 – – – – 10 – 10 4 2 10 – – 5 0.9 0.45 0.25 0.2 0.6 – 4 0.5 – 2.5

6 NO + 5 NC
8 NO + 7 NC
3TL71 … 4 NO + 4 NC – 10 10 9 5 – 2.5 – – – 10 9 7 4 – 2 – – 0.6 – 4 0.5 – 2.5

8 NO + 8 NC
3TL81 … 2NO+2NC 10 – – – – 10 – 10 4 2 10 – – 5 0.9 0.45 0.25 0.2 0.6 – 4 0.5 – 2.5

4NO+4NC
Ambient conditions
Service life at ambient air temperature Site altitude Shock resistance Degree of
3
Order No.
protection
Storage Operation Operation Operation Operation acc. to IEC 60529

at – 40 °C at – 5 °C at – 5 °C at + 55 °C at – 25 °C
to + 65 °C to + 55 °C to + 65 °C to + 80 °C to – 5 °C
3TL61 ... 20 years 3 mio. – 1 mio. 0.5 mio. 1250 m below 5 x g, 10 ms or IP00
oper. cycles oper. cycles oper. cycles sea level to 2500 m 10 x g, 5 ms
above sea level
3TL65 ... 20 years 1 mio. – 1 mio. 0.25 mio. 1250 m below 5 x g, 10 ms or IP00
oper. cycles oper. cycles oper. cycles sea level to 2500 m 10 x g, 5 ms
above sea level
3TL71 ... 20 years – 1 mio. – 0.5 mio. 50 m below sea level – IP00
oper. cycles oper. cycles to 1250 m above
sea level
3TL81 ... 20 years – 1 mio. – 0.5 mio. 200 m below sea 5 x g, 10 ms or IP00
oper. cycles oper. cycles level to 1250 m 10 x g, 5 ms
above sea level
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Technical Data 3TL Vacuum Contactors
Circuit diagrams
3TL6 vacuum contactor -K1 1L1 3L2 5L3

-X1 A1 83 61 53 121 113 102 94 22 14 32 E1
AC operation
1 -R 2
• Voltage range 110 V to 500 V AC, -H1 71 -H2 ~
44 -G +
50/60 Hz 48 47 17 18
• Opening time ~ -K1E -K1E -K2S A2 ~ 44
-G + -K2E
w 50 ms A1 43
approx. 100 ms -K1M A1
13
~ A2 -K2E
250 ms ± 70 ms 14
• Rectifier
A2
HG11-2701a eps
72 43 A2
• Resistor for economy circuit -K1E -K2E
A1
• Auxiliary contact block 4 NO + 3 NC, A1
6 NO + 5 NC (shown) or 8 NO + 7 NC -X1 A2 84 62 54 122 114 101 93 21 13 31 E2
• Rectifier module (optional) 2T1 4T2 6T3

Vacuum contactor (with auxiliary switch 6 NO + 5 NC) without closing latch Closing latch (option)
AC operation Momentary-contact operation Maintained-contact operation

• Without mechanical closing latch -F -F
L1(L+) L1(L+)
• Opening time -S0Q -K2E -K2E -K2E -K2E
w 50 ms
approx. 100 ms A1 A1 S S -K1 A1 A1 S S -K1
250 ms ± 70 ms -G ~ + -G ~ +
-S1Q -K1E -S1Q -K1E
• Rectifier -K2E ~ -R ~ -R
• Resistor for economy circuit -K1M -K1E -K1M -K1E
-K2E -K1E -K1M -K2E -K1E -K1M
HG11-2702 eps
HG11-2703 eps
Opening time
A2 A2 w 50 ms A2 A2
N(L2,L-) N(L2,L-)
3
-F -F
L1(L+) L1(L+)
-S0Q -K2E -K2E
A1 A1 -K1 A1 A1 -K1
-G ~ + -K1E -G ~ + -K1E
-S1Q -S1Q
-K2E ~ -R ~ -R
-K1M -K1E -K1M -K1E
HG11-2704 eps
HG11-2705 eps
Opening time
A2 A2 w 100 ms A2 A2
N(L2,L-) N(L2,L-)
Legend
D Free-wheeling diode
F Fuse
G Rectifier module
H1 Right-hand auxiliary contact block
H2 Left-hand auxiliary contact block
-F -F
K1 Vacuum contactor L1(L+) L1(L+)
K1E Auxiliary contactor for economy circuit -S0Q -K2E -K2E
K1M Magnetic drive for vacuum contactor A1 A1 -K1 A1 A1 -K1
K2E External auxiliary contactor -G ~ + -K1E -G ~ + -K1E
-S1Q -S1Q
K2S Latch release solenoid (optional) -K2E ~ -R ~ -R
R Economy resistor -K1M -K1E -K1M -K1E
S0Q External OFF pushbutton
HG11-2707 eps
HG11-2706 eps
S1Q External ON pushbutton -D Opening time -D

X1 Terminal strip for auxiliary conductor 250 ms ± 70 ms
A2 A2 A2 A2
connection N(L2,L-) N(L2,L-)
The circuit diagrams shown here are examples from the manifold possibilities of contactor wiring
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Circuit diagrams
-K1 1L1 3L2 5L3

-X1 A1 83 61 53 121 113 102 94 22 14 32 E1 3TL6 vacuum contactor
44
1 -R 2 -K2E DC operation
43
-H1 71 -H2 44 13 • Voltage range 24 V to 220 V DC
48 47 17 18 -K2E • Opening time
14
-K1E -K1E A1 w 50 ms
A1 -K2S approx. 100 ms
-K1M A2 250 ms ± 70 ms
A2
• Resistor for economy circuit
A2
HG11-2709a eps
-K1E 72 43 A2 • Auxiliary contact block 4 NO + 3 NC,
A1 -K2E 6 NO + 5 NC (shown) or 8 NO + 7 NC
A1
-X1 A2 84 62 54 122 114 101 93 21 13 31 E2 • Mechanical closing latch (optional)
2T1 4T2 6T3
Vacuum contactor (with auxiliary switch 6 NO + 5 NC) without closing latch Closing latch (option)
Momentary-contact operation Maintained-contact operation DC operation

-F -F • Without mechanical closing latch
L1(L+) L1(L+)
-S0Q -K2E -K2E -K2E -K2E • Opening time
w 50 ms
A1 A1 S S -K1 A1 A1 S S -K1 approx. 100 ms
-K1M -K1M 250 ms ± 70 ms
-S1Q -K1E -S1Q -K1E
-K2E -R -R • Varistor circuit W 60 V DC (optional)
-K1E -K1E
-K1E -K1E • Resistor for economy circuit
-K2E -K1M -K2E -K1M
HG11-2710 eps
HG11-2711 eps
Opening time
A2 A2 A2 A2
w 50 ms
N(L2,L-) N(L2,L-)
3
-F -F
L1(L+) L1(L+)
-S0Q -K2E -K2E
A1 A1 -K1 A1 A1 -K1
-S1Q -K1M -K1E -S1Q -K1M -K1E
-K2E -R -R
-K1E -K1E
-K1E -K1E
-K2E -K1M -K2E -K1M

HG11-2713 eps
HG11-2712 eps
Opening time
A2 A2 approx.100 ms A2 A2
N(L2,L-) N(L2,L-)
Legend
F Fuse
G Rectifier module
H1 Right-hand auxiliary contact block
-F -F
L1(L+) L1(L+) H2 Left-hand auxiliary contact block
-S0Q -K2E -K2E K1 Vacuum contactor
K1E Auxiliary contactor for economy circuit
A1 A1 -K1 A1 A1 -K1
K1M Magnetic drive for vacuum contactor
-S1Q -K1M -K1E -S1Q -K1M -K1E
-K2E -R -R K2E External auxiliary contactor
-K1E -K1E K2S Latch release solenoid (optional)
-K1E -K1E
R Economy resistor
-K2E -K1M -K2E -K1M
HG11-2714 eps
HG11-2715 eps
-D Opening time -D S0Q External OFF pushbutton

250 ms ± 70 ms S1Q External ON pushbutton
A2 A2 A2 A2
N(L2,L-) N(L2,L-) X1 Terminal strip for auxiliary conductor
connection
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Technical Data 3TL7 Vacuum Contactors
Circuit diagrams
-K1 1L1 3L2 5L3

-X0 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
-K3E -H 13 23 31 43 51 63 71 83 91 103
Legend
-K2E -K1E
H Auxiliary contact block
3(+) 4() A1 B1
K1 Vacuum contactor V4 -K1M
K1M Magnetic drive for vacuum contactor 1(~) 2(~) A2 B2
K1E, K2E Auxiliary contactor for pick-up coil
HG11-2716 eps
K3E Auxiliary contactor for holding coil -K3E -K2E -K1E 14 24 32 44 52 64 72 84 92 104
V4 Rectifier module
X0 Plug for auxiliary conductor connection -X0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2T1 4T2 6T3
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3TL7 Vacuum Contactors Technical Data
Circuit diagrams
-K1 1L1 3L2 5L3

-X1 A1 83 61 53 22 14 32 E1 3TL8 vacuum contactor
1 -R 2 AC operation
-H1 -H2 -G
~
71 44 + • Voltage range 110 V to 250 V AC,
48 47 17 18
~ 44 50/60 Hz
~ -K1E -K1E -K2S A2
-G + -K2E 43 • Without mechanical closing latch
A1
~ -K1M A1
13 Opening time
A2 -K2E w 50 ms by external circuit
14
325 ms ± 75 ms
A2 72 43 • Auxiliary contact block 2 NO + 2 NC or
HG11-2717a eps
A2
-K1E
A1 -K2E 4 NO + 4 NC (optional)
A1
• With mechanical closing latch
-X1 A2 84 62 54 21 13 31 E2
(-K2S) only with rectifier and auxiliary
2T1 4T2 6T3 contact block 4 NO + 4 NC
Vacuum contactor without closing latch Closing latch (option)
-K1 1L1 3L2 5L3

-X1 A1 83 61 53 22 14 32 E1 DC operation
44 • Voltage range 110 V to 250 V DC
1 -R 2 -K2E 43 • Without mechanical closing latch
-H1 71 -H2 44 13
48 47 17 18 -K2E Opening time
14 w 50 ms by external circuit
-K1E -K1E A1 325 ms ± 75 ms
A1 -K2S
-K1M A2 • Auxiliary contact block 2 NO + 2 NC or
A2 4 NO + 4 NC (optional)
A2 • With mechanical closing latch
HG11-2718a eps
-K1E 72 43 A2
(-K2S) only with auxiliary
A1 -K2E
A1 contact block 4 NO + 4 NC
-X1 A2 84 62 54 21 13 31 E2
2T1 4T2 6T3

Vacuum contactor without closing latch Closing latch (option)
Momentary-contact operation Maintained-contact operation

3
AC and DC operation
-F -F • Without mechanical closing latch
L1(L+) L1(L+)
-K2E -K2E Opening time
w 50 ms by external circuit
-S0Q -K2E -K2E -K2E -K2E
-S0Q 325 ms ± 75 ms
A1 2 2 S S -K1 A1 2 2 S S -K1
-S1Q -K2E
-K2E -K2E
HG11-2720 eps
HG11-2719 eps
A2 A2
Opening time
N (L2,L-) w 50 ms N (L2,L-)
Legend
-F -F
L1(L+) L1(L+) F Fuse
G Rectifier module
-K2E -K2E
-S0Q -S1Q H1 Lower auxiliary contact block
A1 -K1 A1 -K1 H2 Upper auxiliary contact block
K1 Vacuum contactor
-S1Q -K2E
K1E Auxiliary contactor for economy circuit
K1M Magnetic drive for vacuum contactor
-K2E A2 -K2E A2
HG11-2721 eps
HG11-2722 eps
K2E External auxiliary contactor

Opening time
K2S Latch release solenoid (optional)
325 ms
N (L2,L-) ± 75 ms N (L2,L-) R Economy resistor
S0Q External OFF pushbutton
S1Q External ON pushbutton
X1 Terminal strip for auxiliary
conductor connection
Siemens HG 11.21 · 2008 41

Technical Data 3TL7 Vacuum Contactors
Transport dimensions and weights
Types of transport
Packing type Place of destination
National European Overseas / European Overseas

countries countries
Transport by Transport by Transport by Transport by

truck rail truck rail airfreight ship
Single packing n – n – n n
Lot size packing – n – n n n
Cardboard box with inside cardboard suiting
the device n n n n n –
Cardboard box with sealed packing and inside
cardboard suiting the device – – n n n n
Latticed crate with cardboard boxes and inside
cardboard suiting the device – n – – – –
Wooden crate and cardboard boxes with sealed
packing and inside cardboard suiting the device – – n n n n
n possible – not possible
Transport by truck or rail

vacuum contactors
Packing type 3TL6 3TL7 3TL8

For number of
Dimensions Volume Gross Dimensions Volume Gross Dimensions Volume Gross

length/width/ weight length/width/ weight length/width/ weight
height height height
mm m3 kg mm m3 kg mm m3 kg
3
Cardboard box with
inside cardboard suiting
the device 1 500/400/400 0.08 32 – – – 490/300/400 0.059 32
2 840/570/640 0.3 87 – – – 800/780/670 0.42 62
3– 4 920/820/930 0.7 137 – 170 – – – 120/620/670 0.42 100 – 130
5– 8 1120/820/950 0.87 197 – 293 – – – – – –
Cardboard box with
sealed packing and
the device 1– 2 840/570/640 0.3 92 – – – 800/780/670 0.42 45 – 70
3– 4 920/820/930 0.7 142 – 175 – – – 1020/620/670 0.42 105 – 135
5– 8 1120/820/950 0.87 202 – 298 – – – – – –
Latticed crate with
cardboard boxes and
the device 3– 8 1200/800/800 0.77 176 – 333 – – – – – –
3 – 12 – – – – – – 1200/800/800 0.77 125 – 360
Wooden crate and
cardboard boxes with
sealed packing and
the device 1– 2 920/620/670 0.38 59 – 91 – – – – – –
1– 3 – – – – – – 920/620/720 0.41 50 – 100
3– 4 920/820/930 0.7 141 – 173 – – – – – –
5– 8 1120/860/960 1.0 205 – 305 – – – – – –
7 – 10 – – – – – – 1020/1020/1020 1.06 240 – 310
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3TL7 Vacuum Contactors Technical Data
Transport dimensions and weights
Transport by ship
vacuum contactors
For number of

Cardboard box with

the device – – – – – – – – – –
Cardboard box with
sealed packing and
the device 1– 2 840/570/640 0.3 92 – – – 800/780/670 0.42 45 – 70
3– 4 920/820/930 0.7 142 – 175 – – – 1020/620/670 0.42 105 – 135
5– 8 1120/820/950 0.87 202 – 298 – – – – – –
Latticed crate with
cardboard boxes and
the device – – – – – – – – – –
Wooden crate and
sealed packing and
the device 1– 2 920/620/670 0.38 59 – 91 – – – – – –
1– 3 – – – – – – 920/620/720 0.41 50 – 100
3– 4 920/820/930 0.7 141 – 173 – – – – – –
5– 8 1120/860/960 1.0 205 – 305 – – – – – –
7 – 10 – – – – – – 1020/1020/1020 1.06 240 – 310
Transport by airfreight
3
vacuum contactors

For number of

Cardboard box with

the device 1 500/400/400 0.08 32 – – – 490/300/400 0.059 32
2 840/570/640 0.3 87 – – – 800/780/670 0.42 62
3– 4 920/820/930 0.7 137 – 170 – – – 120/620/670 0.42 100 – 130
5– 8 1120/820/950 0.87 197 – 293 – – – – – –
Cardboard box with
sealed packing and
the device 1– 2 840/570/640 0.3 92 – – – 800/780/670 0.42 45 – 70
3– 4 920/820/930 0.7 142 – 175 – – – 1020/620/670 0.42 105 – 135
5– 8 1120/820/950 0.87 202 – 298 – – – – – –
Latticed crate with
cardboard boxes and
the device – – – – – – – – – –
Wooden crate and
sealed packing and
the device 1– 2 920/620/670 0.38 59 – 91 – – – – – –
1– 3 – – – – – – 920/620/720 0.41 50 – 100
3– 4 920/820/930 0.7 141 – 173 – – – – – –
5– 8 1120/860/960 1.0 205 – 305 – – – – – –
7 – 10 – – – – – – 1020/1020/1020 1.06 240 – 310
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3TL7 Vacuum Contactors
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3TL7 Vacuum Contactors Annex
Contents
Contents Page
Annex 45
Inquiry form 46
Configuration instructions 47
Configuration aid Foldout page
R-HG11-180.eps
Switchgear Factory in Berlin, Germany
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Annex 3TL7 Vacuum Contactors
Inquiry form
Please copy, fill in and return to your

Siemens partner or you can use our
prompted online configurator under
www.siemens.com/energy
Inquiry concerning
Technical data Other values
o 3TL6 vacuum contactor Rated voltage o 7.2 kV o 12 kV o 24 kV o _ _ _ kV
o 3TL7 vacuum contactor Rated lightning impulse to earth o 60 kV o 75 kV o 95 kV

o 3TL8 vacuum contactor withstand voltage open o 40 kV o 60 kV o 75 kV
contact gap
power-frequency withstand voltage o 20 kV o 28 kV o 50 kV o ___A
Please
Rated normal current o 400 A o 450 A o 800 A o ___A
o Submit an offer Rated making current o 4000 A o 4500 A o ___A
o Call us Rated making current o 3200 A o 3600 A o ___A

o Visit us
Switching rate o 60 o 600 o 1200
operating cycles / h operating cycles / h operating cycles / h
Mechanical endurance of o 1 mio. o 3 mio. o ___

Your address the contactor operating cycles operating cycles operating cycles
Mechanical endurance of o 0.25 mio. o 1 mio. o 2 mio. o ___

the interrupter operating cycles operating cycles operating cycles operating cycles
Company
Electrical endurance of o 0.25 mio. o 0.5 mio. o 1 mio. o ___
Dept. the interrupter operating cycles operating cycles operating cycles operating cycles
Name
Equipment
Street
Auxiliary contacts o 2 NO + 2 NC o 4 NO + 3 NC o 4 NO + 4 NC
Postal code/city o 6 NO + 5 NC o 8 NO + 7 NC o 8 NO + 8 NC o ___
Operating voltage of
Phone the magnet coil o _ _ _ V DC o _ _ _ V AC, _ _ _ Hz
Mechanical
Fax closing latch o with o without
Operating voltage of the

E-mail
mechanical closing latch o _ _ _ V DC o _ _ _ V AC, _ _ _ Hz
4 Siemens AG
Operating instructions in o German o English o French o Spanish
Dept. Application and other requirements
Name
Street
Postal code/city
Fax
o Please check off _ _ _ Please fill in
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You prefer to configure your 3TL vacuum contactor on your own? For configuration of your
Please follow the steps for configuration and enter the order number in the configuration aid. 3TL vacuum contactors
Alternatively you can also use our prompted online configurator under: www.siemens.com/energy
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 – 13 14
3 T L n n n n – n n n n n – n n – Z
Instruction for configuration of the 3TL vacuum contactor
1st step: Definition of the primary part
Please specify the following ratings: Possible options:
Rated voltage (Ur) Ur: 7.2 kV to 24 kV

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (Up) Up: 60 kV to 95 kV
Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage (Ud) Ud: 20 kV to 50 kV
Rated normal current (Ir) Ir: 400 A to 800 A 3 T L – –
Switching rate 60 operating cycles / h to 1200 operating cycles / h
Mechanical endurance of the contactor 1 mio. to 3 mio. operating cycles + + +
+ + +
3 T L – –
+ + +
2nd step: Definition of the equipment
+ + +
Please specify the following equipment features: Possible options: 3 T L – –
+ + +
Number of auxiliary contacts 2 NO + 2 NC up to 8 NO + 8 NC
Operating voltage of the magnet coil Operating voltages from 24 V DC to 440 V AC
+ + +
Operating voltage of the closing latch Operating voltages from 24 V DC to 380 V AC
Operating voltage of the shunt release Operating voltages from 24 V DC to 230 V AC
3 T L – –
Site altitude 0 m to 5000 m above sea level
+ + +
+ + +
3 T L – –
3rd step: Do you have any further requirements concerning the equipment?
+ + +
Should you still need more options than the possible special equipment like halogen-free and flame-retardant wiring,
additional rating plate, seaworthy packing, etc., please contact your responsible sales partner. + + +
3 T L – –
+ + +
+ + +
3 T L – –
+ + +
+ + +
3 T L – –
+ + +
+ + +
3 T L – –
+ + +
+ + +
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Siemens AG
Energy Sector
Freyeslebenstrasse 1
91058 Erlangen, Germany
Siemens AG
Energy Sector
Power Distribution Division
Medium Voltage
Nonnendammallee 104
13623 Berlin, Germany
For more information, please contact our

Customer Support Center.
Phone: +49 180 524 70 00
Fax: +49 180 524 24 71
(Charges depending on provider)
E-mail: support.energy@siemens.com
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especially regarding the stated values, dimensions and weights.
Drawings are not binding.
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names of Siemens AG or other suppliers.
If not stated otherwise, all dimensions in this
catalog are given in mm.
Subject to change without prior notice.

The information in this document contains general
descriptions of the technical options available, which
may not apply in all cases. The required technical
options should therefore be specified in the contract.
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3TL6 vacuum contactor:

Blocking element to interlock two contactors 9

Industrial application: Refinery 3TL7 vacuum contactor:

3TL8 vacuum contactor:

Standards and tests 14

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3TL vacuum contactors – The Untiring

1 with electromagnetic operating mechanism for

As the operating mechanism is located at the rear,

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compensation, and can therefore be found in almost every

3TL8 vacuum contactor

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3TL6 vacuum contactor

1 13 The opening springs (6) keep the moving interrupter contact

14 springs (6) is overcome by the magnet system (2). The

Mechanical closing lock-out

Wall mounting Floor mounting

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3TL6 vacuum contactor (continuation)

3TL7 vacuum contactor 1

the operating mechanism. The vacuum interrupters (2) are

The magnetic drive of the 3TL7 vacuum contactor opens and

To implement a mechanical interlocking between the

9 9 Auxiliary contact block

3TL7, side view from the left (section)

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3TL8 vacuum contactor

2 Vacuum interrupter externally.

Wall mounting Floor mounting

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1) By plugging is understood stopping or reversing the motor rapidly by

2) By inching is understood energizing a motor once or repeatedly for

be used e.g. for the following switching duties: distributions

• Switching of three-phase motors in AC-3 or AC-4 operation

• Switching of reactors DC-link reactors,

In contactor-type reversing starter combinations (reversing

Siemens HG 11.21 · 2008 11

M compartment. The surge limiters consist of non-linear

Vacuum contactor Short-circuit protection

used under the preconditions described above.

Switching devices in combination with a vacuum contactor

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Short-circuit protection via HV HRC fuses

• The rated current of the HV HRC fuse-link must exceed the 10 0

normal current of the motor. 5

• The current corresponding to the intersection B of the 2

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Short-circuit protection for “class E2 controllers” Standards

1 time characteristic are specified for short-circuit protection.

14 Siemens HG 11.21 · 2008

Dielectric strength 1.50

increasing altitude due to low air density. According to 1.40

Siemens HG 11.21 · 2008 15

3TL6 3TL7 3TL8

Rated voltage 7.2/12 kV 24 kV 7.2 kV