SIRIUS 3RU2/3RB3 overload relays   
5.5 Configuration 
  SIRIUS Innovations 
504  System Manual, 01/2011, A8E56203870002-03 
Appropriate contactors are required to protect loads. The table below provides an overview 
of the assignments between overload relays and contactors, along with their power ratings. 
Table 5- 9  Overload relay with contactor assemblies 
Overload relay  Current range  Contactors 
(type, size, rating in kW) 
Type  [A]  3RT201 
S00 3/4/5.5/7.5 
3RT202 
S0 5.5/7.5/11/15 /18.5 
3RU211
1)
  0.11 … 16  ✓  - 
3RU212
1)
  1.8 … 40  -  ✓ 
3RB301
1)
  0.1 … 16  ✓  - 
3RB302
1)
  0.1 … 40  -  ✓ 
3RB311
1)
  0.1 … 16  ✓  - 
3RB312
1)
  0.1 … 40  -  ✓ 
1) 
If you are using the overload relays in feeders, see Technical data (Page 536) 
The configuration guide titled "Configuring SIRIUS Innovations - Selection data for load 
feeders in fuseless and fused designs" (order no. 3ZX1012-0RA21-1AC0) provides 
information about the assembly of type-tested motor feeders according to IEC/EN 60947-4-1 
with type of coordination 1 or 2.  
5.5.1.2  Normal and heavy-duty starting 
Normal starting  
Selecting the right overload relay means considering the start time as well as the rated motor 
current. The start time refers to the time required by the motor between switching on and 
reaching its rated speed.  
Table 5- 10  Normal starting 
Designation  Start time 
Normal starting  < 10 s 
Heavy-duty starting  > 10 s 
Heavy-duty starting 
 
 
Note 
Special overload relays with corresponding tripping classes are required to protect heavy-
duty-starting motors (for the acceleration of large centrifuges, for example). In the case of 
heavy-duty starting, the cables and contactors also have to be dimensioned specifically on 
account of the increasing thermal load.