Siemens SIRIUS 3SB1 Series

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Befehlsgeräte, Drucktaster und

Leuchtmelder

Schaltelemente und

Lampenfassungen mit Lötstift

Aparatos de mando, pulsadores y

lámparas de señalización

Elementos de maniobra y

portalámparas para soldar

Komut cihazları, basmalı tuşlar ve ışıklı

düğmeler

Lehimli uçlu anahtarlama elemanları ve

lamba duyları

Control devices, pushbutton units

and indicator lights

Contact blocks and lampholders

with solder pin

Apparecchi di comando, pulsanti e

indicatori luminosi

Componenti d´interruzione e

portalampade con pin soldato

РУ

Командные приборы, кнопочный

выключатель и ламповый индикатор

Элементы схемы и ламповые патроны с

паяльным элементом

Auxiliares de commande, boutons-

poussoirs et voyants lumineux

Blocs de contacts et douilles de

lampes à souder

Aparelhos de comando, botões de

pressão e sinalizadores luminosos

Elementos de comutação e

suportes de lâmpadas com pino de

soldagem

中文

指令设备，按钮和指示灯

开关元件和带焊接插销的灯座

IP65

IEC 60947-5-1 / IEC 60947-5-5 / IEC 61508, EN ISO 13849-1

+60 °C

-25 °C

+70 °C

-25 °C

NEB318020010000/RS-AA/004 Last update: 25 May 2012

3ZX1012-0SB10-2AA1

Betriebsanleitung

Operating Instructions

Instructions de service

Instructivo

Istruzioni operative

Instruções de Serviço

İşletme Kılavuzu

Руководство по эксплуатации

РУ

使用说明

中文

Technical Assistance:

Telephone: +49 (911) 895-5900 (8°° - 17°° CET) SIEMENS AG

Fax: +49 (911) 895-5907 Technical Assistance

E-mail: technical-assistance@siemens.com

Würzburger Str. 121

Internet: www.siemens.com/industrial-controls/technical-assistance

D-90766 Fürth

Ø 22 mm

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The Siemens SIRIUS 3SB1 series encompasses a range of control devices, pushbutton units, and indicator lights, designed for industrial applications. These devices are characterized by their robust construction and versatile functionality, making them suitable for a wide array of control tasks. The series includes various types of contact blocks and lampholders, primarily featuring solder pin connections for secure and reliable wiring.

Function Description:

The SIRIUS 3SB1 devices serve as human-machine interface components, enabling operators to control machinery and processes, and providing visual feedback on system status.

Pushbutton Units: These are used for momentary or maintained control actions, such as starting/stopping motors, activating functions, or acknowledging alarms. They come in various colors and designs (e.g., flush, raised, illuminated) to suit different operational requirements and visual cues.
Indicator Lights: These provide visual status indications, signaling operational states, warnings, or faults. They are available with different lamp types (incandescent, LED) and colors, allowing for clear and unambiguous status representation.
Contact Blocks: These are the electrical switching elements that attach to the pushbutton units. They come in normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) configurations, and can be stacked to provide multiple switching contacts for a single actuator. The solder pin connection ensures a permanent and vibration-resistant electrical connection.
Lampholders: These are designed to hold the lamps for illuminated pushbuttons and indicator lights. They also feature solder pin connections for the lamp's power supply.

The modular design of the 3SB1 series allows for flexible assembly, where actuators (pushbuttons, indicator lenses) are combined with contact blocks and lampholders to create complete control units. This modularity simplifies inventory management and allows for easy customization and replacement of individual components.

Important Technical Specifications:

The SIRIUS 3SB1 devices are built to meet stringent industrial standards, ensuring high reliability and safety.

Protection Class: The devices typically offer an IP65 protection rating, indicating protection against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets from any direction. Some variants may offer IP67 for temporary immersion.
Operating Temperature: The standard operating temperature range is from -25°C to +60°C, with some components extending to +70°C, making them suitable for diverse industrial environments.
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): Up to 660 V, ensuring electrical safety under various operating conditions.
Rated Operational Current (Ie): For AC-15 (inductive loads), typical values range from 1.2 A to 6 A at voltages up to 500 V. For DC-13 (DC inductive loads), values range from 0.5 A to 10 A at voltages up to 220 V. These ratings indicate the switching capacity for different load types.
Short-Circuit Protection: The devices are designed to be protected by fuses, with recommended fuse sizes (e.g., gG type) up to 10 A for contact blocks and 6 A for lampholders.
Lamp Test Voltage (U2): For indicator lights, common lamp test voltages include 24 V, 110 V, and 230 V, compatible with standard industrial control voltages.
Terminal Type: Screw terminals are standard for wiring, accommodating wire cross-sections from 0.5 mm² to 1.5 mm² (AWG 18 to 14), with a tightening torque of 1.0 to 1.2 Nm.
Mounting Hole Diameter: The devices are designed for a standard 22 mm mounting hole, facilitating easy integration into control panels.
Standards Compliance: The 3SB1 series complies with international standards such as IEC 60947-5-1, IEC 60947-5-5, IEC 61508, and EN ISO 13849-1, ensuring conformity with safety and performance requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear, and functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems.

Usage Features:

The SIRIUS 3SB1 devices are designed for ease of use, installation, and maintenance.

Modular Design: Components like actuators, contact blocks, and lampholders are separate modules that snap together, allowing for flexible configuration and easy replacement of individual parts without disturbing the entire assembly.
Front Plate Mounting: The devices are mounted through a 22 mm hole in the front plate of a control panel. The actuator is inserted from the front, and the holder is secured from the rear using a threaded ring, ensuring a robust and stable installation.
Solder Pin Connections: The solder pin terminals provide a highly reliable and permanent electrical connection, particularly advantageous in environments with high vibration or where frequent disconnections are not anticipated. This method ensures excellent contact integrity over time.
Clear Labeling: The devices support various labeling options, including name plates and underlay shields, to clearly identify their function and operational status.
Operating Travel Diagrams: Detailed diagrams illustrate the switching behavior of contact blocks in relation to the actuator's travel, aiding in precise control system design and troubleshooting.
Safety Features: The design incorporates features to prevent accidental operation and ensure safe handling during installation and operation. The modular assembly often includes mechanisms that prevent incorrect mounting of contact blocks.

Maintenance Features:

Maintenance of the SIRIUS 3SB1 series is streamlined due to its modular construction and robust design.

Lamp Replacement: Lamps in illuminated pushbuttons and indicator lights can be easily replaced from the front of the panel, typically by twisting or pulling out the lampholder, without requiring specialized tools or extensive disassembly. This minimizes downtime for lamp failures.
Contact Block Replacement: Individual contact blocks can be snapped on or off the holder from the rear of the panel. This allows for quick replacement of faulty contacts or modification of the contact configuration without needing to remove the entire actuator from the panel.
Troubleshooting: The clear wiring diagrams and operating travel diagrams facilitate quick identification of issues. The modularity also helps in isolating problems to specific components.
Durability: The robust construction and high IP rating contribute to a long service life, reducing the frequency of maintenance and replacements. The use of high-quality materials ensures resistance to wear and tear in industrial environments.
Technical Assistance: Siemens provides comprehensive technical assistance, including documentation, telephone support, and email support, to aid users with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. This ensures that users have access to expert help when needed, further simplifying maintenance and operational continuity.