Siemens 3TL6123-0BF4 Vacuum Contactor 450A 7.2kV 3TL6123-3BG4Z

Siemens 3TL6123-0BF4 Vacuum Contactor 450A 7.2kV

3TL6123-0BF4

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Vacuum Contactor 450A 7.2kV central terminal strip 6NO+5NC without additional modules operating voltage DC 110V

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Description 5

General 6

Construction and mode of operation 7

Switching duties 11

Standards and tests 14

Ambient conditions and dielectric strength 15

Comparison of contactors 16

Equipment Selection 17

Ordering data and confi guration example 18

Selection of 3TL6 19

Selection of 3TL7 23

Selection of 3TL8 26

Accessories and spare parts 29

Technical Data 33

Electrical data, dimensions and weights 34

Dimension drawings 37

Circuit diagrams 39

Transport dimensions and weights 43

Annex 45

Inquiry form 46

Confi guration instructions 47

Confi guration aid Foldout page

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3TL Vacuum Contactors 

Medium-Voltage Equipment

Catalog HG 11.21 · 2014

Invalid: 

Catalog HG 11.21 · 2007

Catalog HG 11.21 · 2008 (only PDF version)

Contents

The products and systems described in this catalog 

are manufactured and sold according to a certifi ed 

management system (acc. to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 

and BS OHSAS 18001).

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Description

Contents

Description 5

General 6

Application 7

Switching medium 7

Construction 7

Design 7

3TL6 vacuum contactor

Mode of operation 8

Mechanical closing latch 8

Mechanical closing lockout 8

Built-on components 8

Installation position 8

Adjustment to the site altitude 9

3TL7 vacuum contactor

Mode of operation 9

Built-on components 9

Installation position 9

Adjustment to the site altitude 9

3TL8 vacuum contactor

Mode of operation 10

Mechanical closing latch 10

Built-on components 10

Installation position 10

Adjustment to the site altitude 10

Switching duties

Utilization categories 11

Application examples 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

Comparison of contactors 16

Contactor-fuse combinations 3TL62 / 63 / 66 16

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Industrial application: Refi nery

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3TL vacuum contactors – The Untiring

3TL vacuum contactors are three-pole contactors with 

electromagnetic operating mechanism for medium-voltage 

switchgear. They are load breaking devices with a limited 

short-circuit making and breaking capacity for applications 

Description

General

3TL7/3TL8 vacuum contactors – The Slim 3TL6 vacuum contactor – The Compact

with high switching rates of up to 1 million electrical 

operating cycles or 3 million mechanical operating cycles.

As the operating mechanism is located at the rear, 3TL6 

vacuum contactors have a very compact design. This ar￾rangement also enables front access to the main conductor 

terminals as well as very variable installation options. 

In 3TL7 (bottom-right illustration) / 3TL8 (top-right illustra￾tion) contactors, the assemblies of the low-voltage part and 

of the medium-voltage part 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 switch￾gear and frame structures.

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Application

The vacuum contactors are suitable for operational switching 

of alternating current consumers.

The contactors are used in conveying and elevator systems, 

pumping stations, air conditioning systems, as well as in 

systems for reactive power compensation, and can therefore 

be found in almost every industrial sector.

Switching medium

The vacuum switching technology, proven and fully 

developed for more than 40 years, serves as arc-quenching 

principle by using vacuum interrupters.

Construction

3TL vacuum contactors consist of a medium-voltage and a 

low-voltage part. Together with the main conductor termi￾nals, the vacuum interrupters constitute the medium-voltage 

part. All components required to operate the vacuum inter￾rupter, such as the operating mechanism, closing latch and 

control unit make up the low-voltage part. These assemblies 

can be arranged either one behind the other (3TL6) or one 

above the other (3TL7 and 3TL8).

Design

3TL vacuum contactors are designed as an open con￾struction, with degree of protection IP00 according to 

DIN EN 60529 and IEC 60529.

Description

Construction and mode of operation

3TL6 vacuum contactor

3TL7 vacuum contactor

3TL8 vacuum contactor







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Description

Construction and mode of operation

3TL6 vacuum contactor

Mode of operation

The atmospheric pressure exerts a force on the metal 

bellows of the vacuum interrupter. Without the infl uence of 

the operating mechanism, this would close the contact gap. 

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 

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

magnet armature (4) is attracted, thus moving the integral 

rocker (10), which closes the interrupter contact. The in￾tegral rocker (10) compresses the contact pressure springs 

(16), thus generating the necessary contact force. When the 

magnetic excitation is de-energized, the opening springs (6) 

open the contact gap via the integral rocker (10) and the 

moving interrupter contact. The DC magnet system operates 

as an economy circuit, providing a high mechanical 

endurance and a low holding power.

Mechanical closing latch

When the magnet system is energized, the integral rocker 

is latched mechanically in the “CLOSED“ position through 

a lever and roller system.

The latch (7) holds the vacuum contactor in closed position 

even without excitation of the magnet system. The vacuum 

contactor is released electrically by means of a latch release 

solenoid (9) or mechanically by the tripping bolt (8) 

(customer-side control).

Mechanical closing lockout

The mechanical closing lockout (5) prevents unintentional 

closing of the vacuum contactor, e.g. due to vibrations or 

while racking the withdrawable part. During operational 

switching, the closing lockout is inactive.

Built-on components

To interlock two contactors mutually for reversing duty, a 

mechanically operating blocking element is available on 

request (for 3TL61 only). The blocking element is fi xed 

between the two contactors, blocking the movement of the 

operating rocker of the two contactors alternatively. This 

excludes a phase short circuit that could occur when the 

two senses of rotation are activated simultaneously as a 

result of mechanical impacts and electrical maloperation.

Installation position

3TL6 vacuum contactors can be installed in different posi￾tions. Besides wall mounting (vertical arrangement), they 

can also be mounted on the fl oor (horizontal arrangement).









Low-voltage 

part

Medium-voltage 

part

Construction of the 3TL6 vacuum contactor

(front view)

Construction of the 3TL6 vacuum contactor in 

“OPEN“ position,

side view from the left (section).

The arrows show the moving direction for “CLOSE“.

1 Operating mechanism box

2 Magnet system (magnet coil) with 

rectifi er and economy resistor

3 Terminal strip

4 Magnet armature

5 Mechanical closing latch

6 Opening spring

7 Latch

8 Tripping bolt

9 Latch release solenoid with 

rectifi er and varistor module

10 Integral rocker

11 Position indicator O - I

12 Upper main conductor terminal

13 Vacuum interrupter

14 Lower main conductor terminal

15 Molded-plastic housing

16 Contact pressure spring

Wall mounting Floor mounting

Vertical Vertical Horizontal

arrangement arrangement arrangement 

 (turned by 180°)

The arrow shows the arrangement of the terminal strip

Legend

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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 corre￾sponding site altitude range by means of adjusters located 

on the rear side of the device (see illustration on the right).

3TL7 vacuum contactor

Mode of operation

The mode of operation of the 3TL7 is comparable to the 

mode of operation of the 3TL6. Instead of the integral rocker, 

the interrupters are operated via a linear mechanical connec￾tion (7). Due to the use of a special double coil, the magnetic 

drive is designed for the closing and holding process. 

Built-on components

To implement a mechanical interlocking between the with￾drawable part of the switchgear and the vacuum contactor, 

there is a lug (11) available on the operating shaft which 

transfers the signaling commands.

Installation position

Contrary to the 3TL6, the 3TL7 can only be installed in 

vertical position.

Adjustment to the site altitude

On the 3TL7, the site altitude is selected directly at the 14th

position of the order number. The standard site altitude is 

between – 50 m and + 1250 m.

Setting ranges above sea level:

1. + 1250 m to + 2500 m

2. – 200 m to + 1250 m

3. – 1250 m to + 200 m

Legend

1 Pole half-shell

2 Vacuum interrupter

3 Mechanism section

4 Auxiliary plug connector

5 Upper main conductor 

terminal

6 Lower main conductor 

terminal

7 Mechanical connection 

between medium-voltage 

and low-voltage part

8 Operating shaft

9 Auxiliary switch block

10 Magnet system 

(magnet coil)

11 Lug for mechanical inter￾locking in the switchgear

Description

Construction and mode of operation

Adjusters (on the rear side of the device)

to adapt the site altitude

Construction of the 3TL7 vacuum contactor

(front view)

3TL7, side view from the left 

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3TL8 vacuum contactor

Mode of operation

The mode of operation of the 3TL8 is comparable to the 

mode of operation of the 3TL6. Due to the use of an elec￾tronic module (12), the magnet system (11) is to a large 

extent independent of the voltage type and level. The elec￾tronic module also takes over the economy circuit.

Mechanical closing latch

The mechanical closing latch (6) holds the vacuum contac￾tor in closed position even without excitation of the magnet 

system (11). The latching module of the mechanical closing 

latch (6) is accommodated in the mechanism section. 

The vacuum contactor is released electrically by means of 

a latch release solenoid or mechanically by a tripping lever 

(customer control required).

Built-on components

For no-force components, a long operating shaft (4) is 

optionally available.

Installation position

3TL8 vacuum contactors can be installed in different posi￾tions. Besides wall mounting (vertical arrangement), they 

can also be mounted on the fl oor (vertical or horizontal 

arrangement).

Adjustment to the site altitude

The standard site altitude of the 3TL8 is between – 500 m 

and + 2000 m, and can be specifi ed up to + 4000 m at the 7th

position of the order number.

Construction of the 3TL8 vacuum contactor

(front view)

Legend

1 Molded-plastic housing

2 Vacuum interrupter

3 Position indicator O - I

4 Operating shaft 

(short or long version)

5 Drive lever

6 Mechanical closing latch 

with rectifi er module for 

AC operation

7 Terminal strip

8 Upper main conductor 

terminal

9 Lower main conductor 

terminal

10 Mechanical connection 

between medium-voltage 

and low-voltage part

11 Magnet system

(magnet coil)

12 Electronic module 

(electronic economy circuit) 

with connection terminals

Adjusters (on the rear side of the device)

to adapt the site altitude

3TL8, side view from the left 

(section)

Description

Construction and mode of operation





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 62271-106, power contactors are divided into 

different utilization categories. According to these catego￾ries, 3TL vacuum contactors are dimensioned for different 

electrical consumers and operating conditions. The opposite 

table shows typical applications in accordance with the 

respective utilization category.

Application examples

3TL vacuum contactors are three-pole contactors with elec￾tromagnetic operating mechanism for medium-voltage 

switchgear. They are load breaking devices with a limited 

short-circuit making and breaking capacity, and are used for 

high switching rates (> 10,000 operating cycles).

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:

• Three-phase motor starting

• Plugging or reversing the direction of rotation of motors

• Switching of three-phase motors in AC-3 and AC-4 

operation

• Switching of transformers

• Switching of reactors

• Switching of resistive consumers such as electrical 

furnaces

• Switching of capacitors.

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.

Description

Switching duties

Utilization categories Typical applications

AC-1 Non-inductive or slightly

inductive loads,

resistance furnaces

AC-2 Slip-ring motors:

Starting, switching off

AC-3 Squirrel-cage motors:

Starting, switching off

during running

AC-4 Squirrel-cage motors:

Starting, plugging 1), reversing 1),

inching 2)

Application,

switching of

consumers

Symbols Application examples

Medium voltage

three-phase motors



Conveyor and

elevator systems,

compressors,

ventilation and

heating

Transformers Ring-main units,

industrial system 

distributions

Reactors Industrial system 

distributions, DC-link 

reactors, reactive power 

compensation systems

Resistive

consumers

Heating resistors,

electric furnaces

Capacitors Reactive power 

compensation systems,

capacitor banks

1) By plugging or reversing 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 

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Switching of motors

3TL vacuum contactors are especially suitable for frequent 

operation of motors. As the chopping currents of the contac￾tors are ≤ 5 A, no unpermissibly high overvoltages are pro￾duced when accelerated motors are switched during normal 

operation. However, when high-voltage motors with starting 

currents of ≤ 600 A are stopped during start-up, switching 

overvoltages may arise. The magnitude of these overvoltages 

can be reduced to harmless values by means of special surge 

limiters.

Switching of transformers

When inductive currents are interrupted, current chopping 

can produce overvoltages at the contact gap. As the chop￾ping current of the Siemens vacuum contactor is less than 

5 A, no dangerous overvoltages are produced when the 

unloaded transformer is switched off.

Switching of capacitors

3TL vacuum contactors can interrupt capacitive currents up 

to 400 A up to the rated voltage of 24 kV without restrikes, 

and thus without overvoltages.

Surge protection via limiters

Overvoltages can arise as a consequence of multiple re￾strikes or by virtual current chopping, e.g. when motors are 

switched in braked condition or during start-up. Motors with 

a starting current ≤ 600 A are endangered. Safe protection 

against overvoltages is ensured by surge limiters 3EF. These 

can be arranged in parallel to the cable sealing ends, prefer￾ably in the cable compartment. The surge limiters consist of 

non-linear resistors (metal-oxide varistors SIOV) and a series￾connected spark gap. During installation it must be observed 

that the surge limiter is fl exibly mounted on one side for 

mechanical reasons.

Short-circuit protection

3TL vacuum contactors are not designed to switch 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 used for this 

purpose.

Description

Switching duties

Circuit diagram Mode of operation

  





Switching of accelerated

motors

  





Occasional switching

of just accelerated

motors in case of fault 1)

  





Frequent switching in

AC-4 operation 1)

Circuit examples for surge protection of three-phase motors 

with a starting current ≤ 600 A

1) With surge limiter

Switching devices in combination with a vacuum contactor

HV HRC

fuses

Circuit￾breaker

Switch￾disconnector 

with 

HV HRC 

fuses

Vacuum contactor

Consumer

Surge limiter

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Short-circuit protection via HV HRC fuses

At high short-circuit currents, HV HRC fuses have a current￾limiting effect, i.e. the fuse limits the short-circuit current to 

the let-through current. When selecting the fuses, the type 

of consumer must be observed, e.g. motor, transformer, 

capacitor.

The opposite diagram shows an example for the coordination 

of a HV HRC fuse with an overcurrent-time protection. 

Coordinating the components of the motor circuit:

• The time-current characteristic must be located on the 

right of the motor starting current (point A).

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

normal current of the motor.

• The current corresponding to the intersection B of the 

HV HRC fuse-link characteristic and the characteristic of the 

overcurrent-time protection must be higher than the mini￾mum breaking current of the HV HRC fuse-link.

• If this is not feasible, it must be ensured that overload cur￾rents that are smaller than the minimum breaking current of 

the HV HRC fuse-link are interrupted by the switching device 

via the striker. This prevents thermal overloading of the 

HV HRC fuse-link, which would otherwise be destroyed.

• The selected HV HRC fuse-link limits the sustained sym￾metrical short-circuit current Ik to the let-through current ID

shown in the diagram for the current-limiting characteristics 

(ID as a function of IK for HV HRC fuse-links with different 

rated currents). The maximum permissible let-through cur￾rent is ID = 50 kA, however, only at 7.2 kV.

Requirements

• The let-through current ID must not exceed 50 kA at 7.2 kV.

• In case of low-voltage supply via a control transformer, 

short-circuit currents ranging above the limit breaking capac￾ity must be interrupted within 80 ms. This requirement does 

not apply if 

– a mechanical latch is provided, or

– the opening times have been extended so much that – in 

the a.m. current 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-link.

• Other factors of infl uence on the stress of the HV HRC 

fuses are the starting time and the starting frequency of the 

motors.

Description

Switching duties

Example for the coordination of a HV HRC fuse characteristic

125 A with a motor characteristic

1 Characteristic of the HV HRC fuse (e.g. type 3GD2)

2 Characteristic of the overcurrent-time protection

3 Motor starting time

4 Motor starting current

Sustained symmetrical short-circuit current (r.m.s. value)

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Short-circuit protection for “class E2 controllers“ 

according to UL 347/CSA C22.2

For using 3TL6 and 3TL8 vacuum contactors as “class E2 

controllers“ for 7.2 kV, Siemens fuses of type 3GD2 150-4D 

(7.2 kV/250 A) or other fuses with a comparable current-time 

characteristic are specifi ed for short-circuit protection. If two 

fuse-links are connected in parallel, the symmetrical short￾circuit current determined has to be divided by two, and 

the associated let-through current for one fuse-link must be 

stated. This value must then be multiplied by two in order to 

obtain the total let-through current, which must not exceed 

the permissible value for the vacuum contactor. The parallel 

connection should ensure that the resistance values in the 

two branches are almost the same. When the fuses operate, 

the vacuum contactor must be switched off. A suitable de￾vice, actuated by the striker of the HV HRC fuse-link, has to 

be provided.

Fuse monitoring

To prevent a three-phase load (e.g. a motor) from being 

supplied only by two phases when a fuse has operated, the 

fuse-bases can be equipped with a “fuse trip indicator“. This 

device can be used either to energize a warning signal or to 

switch off the vacuum contactor.

Short-circuit protection via circuit-breakers

Consumers for which no suitable fuses are available can 

also be protected by circuit-breakers. Due to the longer break 

time of the circuit-breakers (max. permissible 120 ms), the 

symmetrical short-circuit current must not exceed the 

maximum permissible value (e.g. 20 kA at 7.2 kV for 3TL6 

vacuum contactors). As a consequence of the longer break 

time, the interrupters should be replaced immediately by 

new ones after carrying the maximum permissible symme￾trical 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.

Description

Switching duties, standards and tests

Standards

3TL vacuum contactors are designed in open construction, 

with degree of protection IP00 according to IEC 60529 and 

DIN EN 60529. They conform to the standards for high￾voltage alternating current contactors:

• IEC 62271-106

• UL Standard 347 (up to 15 kV)

• CSA C22.2 (up to 7.2 kV contactor).

Tests

For the development and type testing of power switching 

devices according to relevant standards, we have accredited 

testing laboratories at our disposal:

• Testing laboratories with a high electrical testing capacity

• Testing laboratories to prove the following features:

– Mechanical operation

– Reliability

– Dielectric strength

– Temperature-rise performance

– Climatic resistance.

To obtain secure results, comprehensive test series are 

performed for the type tests defi ned in the standards.

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Ambient conditions

The vacuum contactors are designed for the normal 

operating conditions defi ned in the standards.

Condensation can occasionally occur under the ambient 

conditions shown. Vacuum contactors are suitable for use in 

the following climatic classes according to IEC 60721:

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)

Mechanically-active substances Class 3S2 4)

1) Low temperature limit: – 25 °C (– 40 °C for 3TL7)

2) Without icing and wind-driven precipitation

3) Without appearance of saline fog and simultaneous condensation

4) Restriction: Clean insulation parts

Dielectric strength

The dielectric strength of air insulation decreases with 

increasing altitude due to low air density. According to 

IEC 62271-1, the values of the rated lightning impulse with￾stand voltage and the rated short-duration power-frequency 

withstand voltage specifi ed in the chapter “Technical Data“ 

apply to a site altitude of 1000 m above sea level. For an al￾titude above 1000 m, the insulation level must be corrected 

according to the opposite diagram. 

The characteristic shown applies to both rated withstand 

voltages.

To select the devices, the following applies:

U ≥ 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 ≥ 60 kV x 1.2

Description

Ambient conditions and dielectric strength

max. 95% per day

max. 90% per month

see

table

Site altitude H

......

Temperature 

value For vacuum contactor

3TL6 3TL7 3TL8

Maximum value + 80 °C + 55 °C + 65 °C

Maximum

24-hour mean 

value

+ 75 °C + 50 °C + 60 °C

Minimum value – 25 °C – 40 °C – 25 °C HG11-2636_en eps Altitude correction factor Ka HG11-2517d_en ai

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Description

Comparison of contactors

Comparison of contactors

Comparison of 

contactors 3TL61 3TL65 3TL68 3TL71 3TL81

Rated voltage 7.2 kV 12 kV 15 kV 24 kV 7.2 kV

Rated normal current 450 A 400 A 320 A 800 A 400 A

Thermal current 450 A 400 A 320 A 800 A 400 A

Rated operational current 450 A 400 A 320 A 450 A 400 A

Switching rate 1200 operating cycles/h 600 operating cycles/h 600 operating cycles/h 60 operating cycles/h 1200 operating cycles/h

Endurance

- Contactor

- Vacuum interrupter

Operating cycles

Mech. endurance 3 mio.

Mech. endurance 2 mio.

Electr. endurance 1 mio.

Operating cycles

Mech. endurance 1 mio.

Mech. endurance 1 mio.

Electr. endurance 0.5 mio.

Operating cycles

Mech. endurance 1 mio.

Mech. endurance 1 mio.

Electr. endurance 0.25 mio.

Operating cycles

Mech. endurance 1 mio.

Mech. endurance 1 mio.

Electr. endurance 0.5 mio.

Operating cycles

Mech. endurance 1 mio.

Mech. endurance 0.25 mio.

Electr. endurance 0.25 mio.

Chopping current < 5 A < 5 A < 5 A < 5 A ≤ 0.6 A

Economy circuit Via economy resistor Via economy resistor Via economy resistor Via automatic

coil changeover

Integrated in

electronic module

Auxiliary contacts Positively driven

auxiliary switch

8 NO, 7 NC

Positively driven

auxiliary contacts

8 NO, 7 NC

Positively driven

auxiliary contacts

8 NO, 7 NC

Positively driven

auxiliary contacts

8 NO, 7 NC

Positively driven

auxiliary contacts

4 NO, 4 NC

Operating mechanism At the rear of the

vacuum interrupters

At the rear of the

vacuum interrupters

At the rear of the

vacuum interrupters

Below the

vacuum interrupters

Below the

vacuum interrupters

Type of construction Compact Compact Compact Slim Slim

Main conductor terminals At the front of the

vacuum interrupters

At the front of the

vacuum interrupters

At the front of the

vacuum interrupters

At the rear of the

vacuum interrupters

At the rear of the

vacuum interrupters

Auxiliary conductor 

terminals

Terminal strip with

testing possibilities

in built-in condition

(optionally withdrawable

terminal strip)

Terminal strip with

testing possibilities

in built-in condition

(optionally withdrawable

terminal strip)

Terminal strip with

testing possibilities

in built-in condition

(optionally withdrawable

terminal strip)

Wiring of

auxiliary contacts to 

central auxiliary plug 

connector

Direct tapping at the

terminals (optionally

wiring of auxiliary 

contacts to central 

terminal strip)

Additional components Mechanical 

closing latch 1),

mechanical

closing lockout,

extension or

reduction of

opening time

Mechanical

closing latch 1),

mechanical

closing lockout,

extension or

reduction of

opening time

Mechanical

closing latch 1),

mechanical

closing lockout,

extension or

reduction of

opening time

Reduction of

opening time

Mechanical

closing latch 1),

long operating shaft 

for non-force external

components, reduction 

of opening time

1) For operating voltages of the mechanical closing latch below 110 V, a stable voltage supply must be observed

The contactor-fuse combinations 3TL62 / 63 / 66 are 

type-tested units of the 3TL6 contactors and HV HRC fuses. 

A fuse holder for one or two fuses per phase and optionally 

a control transformer for power supply have been integrated. 

The type-tested unit enables frequent switching of high normal 

currents in a compact space. 

The arrangement of the components on the base plate en￾sures optimum ventilation and thus a high normal current. 

This is supported by the specially designed fuse holder, 

which ensures uniform current distribution. Even a high 

dielectric strength as required in countries such as China are 

fulfi lled with this construction. The 3TL6 fuse-link combina￾tion is suitable for applications in withdrawable modules 

and for fi xed mounting. Bushings and different widths across 

fl ats are available for easy integration.

For selection, please use catalog HG 11.22 “Contactor-Fuse 

Combinations 3TL62/63/66“.

Contactor-fuse combinations 3TL62 /63/66

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Ordering data and confi guration example 18

Selection of 3TL6 

Voltage level 7.2 kV 19

Voltage level 12 kV 19

Voltage level 15 kV 19

Terminal strip, auxiliary contacts 19

Additional components 20

Mode of operation for magnet system 21

Operating voltage for magnet system 21

Additional equipment 22

Selection of 3TL7

Voltage level 24 kV 23

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 / 

routine test certifi cate 28

Additional equipment 28

Accessories and spare parts 29

Contents Page

3TL6 vacuum contactor

3TL8 vacuum contactor

 Equipment Selection

Contents

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Order number structure, confi guration example

Order number structure

The vacuum contactors consist of a medium-voltage and 

a low-voltage part. The relevant data make up the 12 to 

14-digit order number. The medium-voltage part covers the 

main electrical data of the poles. The low-voltage part covers 

all auxiliary devices which are necessary for operating and 

controlling the contactor.

Order codes

Individual equipment versions are explained more in detail 

by a 3-digit order code. Several order codes can be added 

to the order number in succession and in any sequence.

Special versions ()

In case of special versions, “-Z“ is added to the order num￾ber and a descriptive order code follows. If several special 

versions are required, the suffi x “-Z“ is listed only once. If a 

requested special version is not in the catalog and can there￾fore not be ordered via order code, it has to be identifi ed 

with Y 9 9 after consultation. The agreement hereto is made 

directly between your responsible sales partner and the order 

processing department in the Switchgear Factory Berlin.

 a: alphabetical n: numerical

Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 – 13 14 Order codes

Order No.: 3TL nnnn–naann–na–    

Medium-voltage part

1st position Superior group

Switching devices

2nd position Main group

Contactors

3rd position Subgroup

Vacuum contactors

4th to 6th position 1) Basic equipment

Design and ratings 

of medium-voltage part

Low-voltage part

7th to 14th position 1) Secondary equipment

Operating voltages,

auxiliary equipment

Order codes

Groups of 3 after the Order No.

Format: a n a

Special versions ()

Initiated with “-Z“

Groups of 3 after the Order No.

Format: a n n

Confi guration example

In order to simplify the selection of the correct order number 

for the requested contactor, you will fi nd a confi guration ex￾ample on each page of the chapter “Equipment Selection“. 

This example is continued, so that at the end of the equipment 

selection of a product group (pages 22, 25 and 28) a 

completely confi gured contactor results as an example.

On the foldout page we offer a confi guring aid. 

Here you can fi ll in the order number you have 

determined for your contactor.

Example for Order No.: 3TL6525–  –  

Order codes:

1) Deviation in the distribution for the 

different contactors

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Example for Order No.: 3TL6535–  – Z

Order codes: E13

Equipment Selection

Selection of 3TL6

 7.2 kV Position:

Order No.:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 Order codes

50/60 Hz 3TL6  –  –     Ur Up Up Ud Ud Ir

kV kV kV kV kV A

7.2 60 40 20 20 450 3TL61  3

Special version

Ud = 32 kV Ud = 20 kV – Z E16

 12 kV

50/60 Hz

Ur Up Up Ud Ud Ir

kV kV kV kV kV A

12 75 60 28 28 400 3TL65  5

Special version

Ud = 42 kV Ud = 42 kV –Z E13

Up = 85 kV –Z E 8 5

 15 kV

50/60 Hz

Ur Up Up Ud Ud Ir

kV kV kV kV kV A

15 75 60 38 38 320 3TL68  5 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

Confi guration example

3TL6 vacuum contactor 3TL6

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 E13

1) Attention!

In 3TL6133 contactors (can optionally be ordered with screwed contact via 

addition B36) and 3TL6135 contactors (with withdrawable terminal strip), 

the current must be deactivated externally via the unlatching coil.

2) 4th auxiliary contact block with pulled out wiring. Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage, to earth Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage, to earth

Rated short-duration

power-frequency withstand voltage,

open contact gap

Rated voltage 

Rated lightning impulse 

withstand voltage, 

open contact gap

Rated normal current

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Example for Order No.: 3TL6535–2  – Z

Order codes: E13

Equipment Selection

Selection of 3TL6

8th position Position:

Order No.:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 Order codes

Additional components 3TL6  –  –    

Closing latch 1) Closing lockout Shunt release

– –– 0

x –– 1

– x– 2

x x – 3

x –x 4

x xx 5

Confi guration example

3TL6 vacuum contactor 3TL6

(Ur = 12 kV, Up (to earth) = 75 kV, Up (open contact gap) = 60 kV,

Ud = 28 kV, Ir = 400 A) 535–

With mechanical closing lockout 2

1) 1 NO assigned

Note on opening times:

With latching (special wiring G01 – G08 is not possible) 50 to 75 ms 

Without latching 75 to 100 ms

With special wiring G01 ≤ 50 ms

With special wiring G02 100 to 180 ms

With special wiring G03 180 to 320 ms

With special wiring G08 Reconnectable: 100 to 180 ms and 50 to 75 ms

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Example for Order No.: 3TL6535–2BE4 –Z

Order codes: E13

9th / 10th / 11th position Position:

Order No.:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 Order codes

Mode of operation and operating voltage 3TL6  –  –    

for magnet system and closing latch

DC operation 

with voltage

AC operation 

with voltage

24 V DC 1) BB4

30 V DC 1) BC4

48 V DC 1) BW4

60 V DC 1) BE4

110 V DC BF4

125 V DC BG4

220 V DC BM4

100 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz AF2

110 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz AG2

115 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz AJ2

120 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz AK2

230 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz AL2

240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz AP2

Voltage different from operating voltage

for closing latch and shunt release

DC operation 

with voltage

AC operation 

with voltage

24 V DC –Z G60

30 V DC –Z G61

48 V DC –Z G62

60 V DC –Z G63

110 V DC –Z G64

125 V DC –Z G65

220 V DC –Z G66

100 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz –Z G67

110 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz –Z G68

115 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz –Z G69

120 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz –Z G70

230 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz –Z G71

240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz –Z G72

Confi guration example

3TL6 vacuum contactor 3TL6

(Ur = 12 kV, Up (to earth) = 75 kV, Up (open contact gap) = 60 kV,

Ud = 28 kV, Ir = 400 A) 535–2

Mode of operation DC operation

for magnet system and closing latch B

Operating voltage 60 V DC E 4

1) For operating voltages of the mechanical closing latch below 100 kV, 

a stable voltage supply must be observed

Equipment Selection

Selection of 3TL6 See page 22

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Equipment Selection

Selection of 3TL6

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

Order No.: 3TL6    –  –    

Options

Surge protection circuit in secondary circuit

with varistor module for DC voltage 3AX1526-0F –Z A00

Surge protection circuit in secondary circuit

with rectifi er module for AC voltage 3AX1525-1F –Z A01

Wiring, halogen-free and fl ame-retardant –Z A10

Wiring cables, tinned –Z A12

Silicone-free design (according QPA-QPN 0071) –Z A31

Additional rating plate, loose delivery –Z B00

Cable harness 2000 mm, pulled out –Z B03

Terminal strip with screwed contacts –Z B36

Cable harness with fl exible tube –Z B58

Special circuit diagram –Z B99

3TL61 with rating plate 6 kA instead of 5 kA, and 3.3 kV instead of 7.2 kV –Z E06

Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage 42 kV (for 12 kV) –Z E13

Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage 32 kV (for 7.2 kV) –Z E16

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 85 kV (for 12 kV) –Z E85

Seaworthy packing inside Germany –Z F02

Routine test certifi cate in English enclosed –Z F 20

Routine test certifi cate to orderer –Z F 23

Routine test certifi cate in German enclosed –Z F24

Routine test certifi cate in French enclosed –Z F25

Routine test certifi cate in Spanish enclosed –Z F 26

Customer acceptance test –Z F 50

Special wiring G01 for opening time ≤ 50 ms 1) –Z G01

Special wiring G02 for opening time 100 to 180 ms 1) –Z G02

Special wiring G03 for opening time 180 to 320 ms 1) –Z G03

Special wiring G08 for opening time, reconnectable: 

100 to 180 ms and 50 to 75 ms 1) –Z G08

Operating instructions in French / Spanish –Z L 01

Operating instructions in German/Russian –Z L 02

Site altitude 2500 – 4000 meters (on request) –Z R54

Site altitude 4000 – 5000 meters –Z R55

Confi guration example

3TL6 vacuum contactor 3TL6

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 E13

With mechanical closing lockout – 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

Wiring, halogen-free and fl ame-retardant –Z A10

Customer acceptance test –Z F50

Operating instructions in French / Spanish –Z L01

1) Opening times cannot be combined with the mechanical closing latch

Example for Order No.: 3TL6535–2BE4 –Z

Order codes: E13+A10+F50+L01

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Example for Order No.: 3 T L 7128–0AG2  –  

Order codes:

Equipment Selection

Selection of 3TL7

 24 kV Position:

Order No.:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 – 13 14 Order codes

50/60 Hz 3TL7  –  –   –     Ur Up Up Ud Ir

kV kV kV kV A

24 125 95 50 800 3TL712

 7th position

Auxiliary switch

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

DC operation 

with voltage

AC operation 

with voltage

110 V DC 0BF4

120 V – 125 V DC 0BG4

220 V DC 0 BM4

110 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 0AG2

120 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 0AK2

230 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 0AL2

Confi guration example

3TL7 vacuum contactor 3TL7

Rated voltage Ur = 24 kV

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up (to earth) = 125 kV

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up (open contact gap) = 95 kV

Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage Ud = 50 kV

Rated normal current Ir = 800 A 1 2

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

Other auxiliary voltages on request Rated voltage Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage, to earth

Rated lightning impulse 

withstand voltage, 

open contact gap

Rated short-duration 

power-frequency 

withstand voltage

Rated normal current

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Selection of 3TL7

 12th position Position:

Order No.:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 – 13 14 Order codes

Language of operating instructions 3TL7  –  –   – …   

Option

German/English 0

 13th position

Type of construction

Options

Version standard/industry (interrupters in vertical position) 0

Version with insulating plate (interrupters in vertical position) 1

 14th position

Site altitude

Options

Site altitude –50 – 1250 m A

Site altitude 1250 – 2500 m B

Site altitude 2500 – 4000 m D

Site altitude 4000 – 5000 m C

Confi guration example

3TL7 vacuum contactor 3TL7

(Ur = 24 kV, Up (to earth) = 125 kV, Up (open contact gap) = 95 kV,

Ud = 50 kV, Ir = 800 A) 128–0AG2

Language of operating instructions German/English 0 –

Type of construction, version with insulating plate (interrupters in vertical position) 1

Site altitude 0 – 1250 m A

Example for Order No.: 3 T L 7128–0AG20–1A

Order codes:

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

Order No.: 3TL7  –  –   –    

Options

Wiring, halogen-free and fl ame-retardant –Z A10

Wiring cables, tinned –Z A12

Additional rating plate, loose delivery –Z B00

Silver-plated connecting surfaces –Z D09

Seaworthy packing inside Germany –Z F02

Routine test certifi cate in English enclosed –Z F 20

Routine test certifi cate in German enclosed –Z F24

Routine test certifi cate in French enclosed –Z F25

Routine test certifi cate in Spanish enclosed –Z F 26

Customer acceptance test –Z F 50

Special wiring for opening time ≤ 50 ms –Z G01

Confi guration example

3TL7 vacuum contactor 3TL7

Rated voltage Ur = 24 kV

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up (to earth) = 125 kV

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up (open contact gap) = 95 kV

Rated power-frequency withstand voltage Ud = 50 kV

Rated normal current Ir = 800 A 1 2

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

Site altitude 0 – 1250 m A

Additional rating plate, loose delivery – Z B00

Note on opening times:

Standard 50 to 100 ms

With special wiring G01 ≤ 50 ms

Example for Order No.: 3 T L 7128–0AG20–1A–Z

Order codes: B00

Equipment Selection

Selection of 3TL7

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Selection of 3TL8

Example for Order No.: 3TL8100–1 

Order codes:

 7.2 kV Position:

Order No.:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 Order codes

50/60 Hz 3TL8  –  –     Ur Up Up Ud Ir

kV kV kV kV A

7.2 60 40 20 400 3TL810

 7th position

Design

Options Site altitude

Short operating shaft – 500 m to 2000 m 0

Long operating shaft 1)

for external non-force components – 500 m to 2000 m 1

Short operating shaft 2000 m to 4100 m 3

Long operating shaft 1)

for external non-force components 2000 m to 4100 m 4 8th position

Auxiliary switch, wiring

Auxiliary 

switch Additional components Wiring

2 NO + 2 NC – Auxiliary switch not wired 0

4 NO + 4 NC – Auxiliary switch not wired 1

4 NO + 4 NC Closing latch 1) Auxiliary switch not wired 2

4 NO + 4 NC – Auxiliary switch 

wired to terminal strip 5

4 NO + 4 NC Closing latch 1) Auxiliary switch 

wired to terminal strip 3

4 NO + 4 NC – Cable harness 700 mm

pulled out 6

4 NO + 4 NC Closing latch 1) Cable harness 700 mm

pulled out 7

Confi guration example

3TL8 vacuum contactor 3TL8

Rated voltage Ur = 7.2 kV

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up (to earth) = 60 kV

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up (open contact gap) = 40 kV

Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage Ud = 20 kV

Rated normal current Ir = 400 A 1 0

Design with short operating shaft 0 –

Auxiliary switch 4 NO + 4 NC without additional components 1

1) The selection of a mechanical closing latch absolutely requires the selection 

of an operating voltage (10th position), and of an opening time with latching 

(11th position)

1) See photo on page 33 Rated voltage Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage,

to earth

Rated lightning impulse 

withstand voltage, 

open contact gap

Rated short-duration

power-frequency 

withstand voltage

Rated normal current

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Selection of 3TL8

Example for Order No.: 3TL8100–1BA0 

Order codes:

9th position Position:

Order No.:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 Order codes

Operating voltage for magnet coil 3TL8  –  –    

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) A

24 V DC 2) B

30 V DC C

48 V DC 2) D

60 V DC 2) E

110 V DC F

125 V DC G

220 V to 250 V DC H

110 V – 115 V AC 50 / 60 Hz L

120 V – 127 V AC 50 / 60 Hz M

220 V – 240 V AC 50 / 60 Hz N

11th position

Opening time

Time Remark

250 ms to 400 ms Without mechanical

closing latch 1) 0

≤ 50 ms 3) Without mechanical

closing latch 1) 2

30 ms to 50 ms With mechanical

closing latch 5

Confi guration example

3TL8 vacuum contactor 3TL8

(Ur = 7.5 kV, Up (to earth) = 60 kV, Up (open contact gap) = 40 kV,

Ud = 20 kV, Ir = 400 A) 100–1

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

Other voltages on request

1) “Without mechanical closing latch“ can only be selected if no latching option 

was selected at the 8th position either (0, 1, 5 or 6)

2) For operating voltages of the mechanical closing latch below 100 V, 

a stable voltage supply must be observed

3) Implementation by external circuit (see page 42)

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Selection of 3TL8

Example for Order No.: 3TL8100–1BA01

Order codes:

12th position Position:

Order No.:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 Order codes

3TL8  –  –    

Operating instructions Routine test certifi cate

German/English Without certifi cate 0

French / S panish Without certifi cate 1

German/English German 4

German/English English 5

French/ S panish French 6

French/ S panish Spanish 7

Additional equipment

Options

Wiring, halogen-free and fl ame-retardant –Z A10

Wiring cables, tinned –Z A12

Additional rating plate, loose delivery –Z B00

Cable harness with fl exible tube –Z B58

Seaworthy packing inside Germany –Z F02

Routine test certifi cate (supplied with the delivery) –Z F20

Routine test certifi cate (to orderer) –Z F23

Customer acceptance test –Z F50

Confi guration example

3TL8 vacuum contactor 3TL8

Rated voltage Ur = 7.2 kV

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up (to earth) = 60 kV

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up (open contact gap) = 40 kV

Rated short-duration power-frecuency withstand voltage Ud = 20 kV

Rated normal current Ir = 400 A 1 0

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

Operating instructions in French / Spanish, without routine test certifi cate 1

Language of the operating instructions /

routine test certifi cate

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Remark for orders

The order numbers are applicable to contactors of current 

manufacture. When mounting parts or spare parts are being 

ordered for an existing vacuum contactor, always quote the 

Equipment Selection

 Accessories and spare parts

Designation Remark Operating voltage Order No.

Auxiliary switch block For 3TL6

Left 2 NO + 2 NC 1) 3TY7 561-1NA0

Left 3 NO + 3 NC 1) 3TY7 561-1QA0

Left 7 NO + 7 NC 1) 3TY7 561-1SA0

Right 2 NO + 2 NC 1) 3TY7 561-1PA0

Right 3 NO + 3 NC 1) 3TY7 561-1RA0

Right 7 NO + 7 NC 1) 3TY7 561-1TA0

For 3TL7

4 NO + 4 NC 3SV9 894-2AA0

8 NO + 8 NC 3SV9 896-2AA0

For 3TL8

Top 2 NO + 2 NC 3TY7 561-1SA0

Bottom 2 NO + 2 NC 3TY7 561-1NA0

Magnet coil For 3TL6 100 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AF2

(from year of manufact. 10 / 90, from serial no. 31 375 035) 110 /115 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AG7

120 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AL7

125 / 127 V AC, 50 Hz 3TY5 651-0AL7

220 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AN2

230 / 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AN7

24 V DC 3TY5 651-0BB4

30 V DC 3TY5 651-0BC4

48 V DC 3TY5 651-0BW4

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

120 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3TY5 741-0AK2

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 100 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3TY5 664-1NA0

(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

24 V DC 3TY5 664-0AA0

30 V DC 3TY5 664-0BA0

48 V DC 3TY5 664-0WA0

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

type designation, serial number and the year of manufacture 

of the contactor to be sure to get the correct delivery. 

This data is given on the rating plate.

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Designation Remark 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 and closing latch) 24 V DC 3TY5 662-0BB4

30 V DC 3TY5 662-0BC4

48 V DC 3TY5 662-0BW4

60 V DC 3TY5 662-0BE4

110 V DC 3TY5 662-0BF4

125 V DC 3TY5 662-0BG4

220 V DC 3TY5 662-0BM4

100 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 662-0AF2

110 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 662-0AG2

115 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 662-0AJ2

120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 662-0AK2

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 662-0AL2

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5 662-0AP2

For 3TL7 110 V DC 3RT1 526-1BF40

120 V – 125 V DC 3RT1 325-1BG40

220 V DC 3RT1 517-1BM40

110 / 120 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3RT1 325-1AG40

230 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3RT1 517-1AP00

Mechanical closing latch For 3TL6 110 / 115 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3TY5 692-0AG7

120 / 125 / 127 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3TY5 692-0AL7

220 / 230 / 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3TY5 692-0AN2

24 V DC 3TY5 692-0BB4

30 V DC 3TY5 692-0BC4

48 V DC 3TY5 692-0BW4

60 V DC 3TY5 692-0BE4

110 V DC 3TY5 692-0BF4

125 V DC 3TY5 692-0BG4

220/250 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

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 lockout For 3TL6 3TY5 693-0AA0

Blocking element For 3TL61 for mechanical interlocking of two contactors 110 /115 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3TX5 111-0AA0

Semiconductor components Remark

Rectifi ers For 3TL6 contactor coil 3TL6 3TY5 694-2AA0

Varistor module For overvoltage protection in DC secondary circuit 3TL6/3TL7 3TL6, 3TL7 3AX15 26-0F

Rectifi er element For overvoltage protection in AC secondary circuit 3TL6/3TL7 3TL6, 3TL7 3AX15 25-1F

Adjustment parts To replace 3TL50 and 3TL51 contactors by 3TL60 and 

3TL61 (this does not apply to 8BD3 switchgear) 3TY5 610-1AA0

Equipment Selection

Accessories and spare parts

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Equipment Selection

 Accessories and spare parts

Designation Remark Operating voltage Order No.

Shunt release For 3TL6 110/115 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5695-0AG7

125/127 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5695-0AL7

220 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5695-0AN2

230/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3TY5695-0AN7

24 V DC 3TY5695-0BB4

30 V DC 3TY5695-0BC4

48 V DC 3TY5695-0BW4

60 V DC 3TY5695-0BE4

110/115 V DC 3TY5695-0BF4

125/127 V DC 3TY5695-0BG4

220 V DC 3TY5695-0BM4

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

2014

To select the correct spare vacuum interrupter, please 

specify the type designation, serial number and year of 

manufacture of the contactor. This data is given on the 

rating plate.

Data on the rating plate

Vacuum interrupters and other spare parts must only be 

replaced by instructed personnel.

Note:

For any query regarding spare parts, subsequent deliveries, 

etc. the following details are necessary:

– Type designation

– Serial no. (No. S)

– Year of manufacture (Year of manuf.)

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Technical Data 33

Electrical data, dimensions and weights

Medium-voltage part 34

Low-voltage part 35 

Short-time withstand current/

load time characteristic 36

Operating cycle diagrams 36

Dimension drawings 37 

Auxiliary contacts 38 

Ambient conditions 38

Circuit diagrams

3TL6 vacuum contactor 39

3TL7 vacuum contactor 41

3TL8 vacuum contactor 42

Transport dimensions and weights

Types of transport 43

Contents Page

Flexible connector

Long operating shaft for 3TL8

Technical Data

Contents

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Electrical data, dimensions and weights

Ur Ir Ith Ie Im Ic Iba Ik Oper.

cycles/h

Oper.

cycles

Oper.

cycles

Oper.

cycles kV A A A A A A kA kA A kA kV kV kV kV kg s_A7E_

3TL61 ... 7.2 450 450 360 450 4500 3600 5 8 250 10 1200 3 mio. 2 mio. 1 mio. 60 40 20 20 28 154 01503

3TL65 ... 12 400 400 315 400 4000 3200   4.5 8 250 10   600 1 mio. 1 mio. 0.5 mio. 75 60 28 28 30 154 01503

3TL68 ... 15 320 320 315 320 3200 2560   4.5 8 – –   600 1 mio. 1 mio. 0.25 mio. 75 60 38 38 30 154 01504

3TL71 ... 24 800 800 630 450 4500 3600 7 8 400 5     60 1 mio. 1 mio. 0.5 mio. 125 95 50 50 80 154 02492

3TL81 ... 7.2 400 400 3604) 400 4000 3200 5 8 250 10 1200 1 mio. 0.25 mio. 0.25 mio. 60 40 20 20 30 154 02120

1) According to utilization category AC-1, AC-2, AC-3 and AC-4

2) According to utilization category AC-4 (cos φ = 0.35)

3) For short-time withstand current with longer durations, see short-time withstand current/load time characteristic

4) Ambient air temperature + 65 °C

Medium-voltage part Order No. Rated voltage Rated normal current 1) Rated continuous normal current at ambient air temperature up to + 55 °C Thermal current

at ambient temperature up to + 80 °C

1) Rated operational current 

2) Switching capacity 

Rated making current

2) Switching capacity 

Rated breaking current

Rated short-circuit breaking current

(limit switching capacity)

Rated short-time withstand current

3) (r.m.s. value) 1 s 

Rated single capacitor bank breaking current

Rated normal current of capacitor

Rated making current

for a parallel capacitor bank

Switching rate

Without mechanical closing latch

Mechanical endurance of the contactor

Mechanical endurance of the 

vacuum interrupter

Electrical endurance (AC-1)

while breaking the rated normal current

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage

to earthed parts and between phases

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage

across the open contact gap

Rated short-duration power-frequency 

withstand voltage 

to earthed parts and between phases

Rated short-duration power-frequency 

withstand voltage 

across the open contact gap

Weight

Detailed dimension drawing

(can be ordered)

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Technical Data

Electrical data, dimensions and weights

Oper.

cycles

Oper.

cycles W W V ms ms ms ms W V s

3TL61 ...

3TL65 ...

3TL68 ...

  650   90 0.8 to 1.1 Ua 100 80 75 to 100 1) 50 to 75 100,000 60 900 0.85 to 1.1 Ua 0.2 to max. 1

3TL71 ... 1200 200 0.85 to 1.1 Ua 100 40 to 60 50 to 100 2) – – –– – –

3TL81 ...   600   90 0.85 to 1.1 Ua 300 150 250 to 400 

≤ 50 3) 30 to 50 100,000 60 900 0.85 to 1.1 Ua 0.2 to max. 1

1) 3TL6 With special wiring G01 ≤ 50 ms

 With special wiring G02 100 to 180 ms

 With special wiring G03 180 to 320 ms

 With special wiring G08 Reconnectable: 100 to 180 ms and 50 to 75 ms 

2) 3TL71 With special wiring G01 ≤ 50 ms

3) 3TL8 Implementation by external circuit (see page 42)

Low-voltage part Order No. Power consumption of the drive solenoid Making capacity Power consumption of the drive solenoid

Holding power referred to 230 V AC

Voltage range of the drive solenoid

Operating voltage

Minimum closing command

for drive solenoid

Closing time

(Interval of time between the command and the 

instant when the contacts touch in all poles)

Opening time

(Interval of time between the command 

and the instant of the contact separation 

in the last pole)

(without mechanical latch)

Opening time

Mechanical closing latch

Mechanical closing latch

Service life

Mechanical closing latch

Switching rate

Mechanical closing latch

Power consumption of the latch release solenoid

Mechanical closing latch

Voltage range of the latch release solenoid

Mechanical closing latch

Opening impulse

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Technical Data

Electrical data, dimensions and weights

 Operating cycle diagrams

Short-time withstand current/load time characteristic

The permissible number of 

electrical operating cycles 

is shown as a function of 

the breaking current 

(r.m.s. value). The curve 

shape shows average 

values. The number of 

operating cycles that can 

actually be reached can be 

different depending on the 

respective application.

Load time

1) 3TL61

2) 3TL81

3) 3TL68 

4) 3TL65

5) 3TL71

Breaking current (r.m.s. value)

2 1 0

10

100

1,000

0.01 0.1 1 10 kA 5 0.4 0.45

10,000

100,000

250,000

1,000,000

10,000,000

Breaking current (r.m.s. value)

1 4.5 7 0.4 0.8 kA

4 5 3 0

10

100

1,000

0.01

10,000

100,000

250,000

10,000,000

0.1 10

500,000

1,000,000

0.32

HG11-2637_en eps

Short-time withstand current (r.m.s.value)

Operating cycles

HG11-2638a_en eps

Operating cycles

HG11-2639b_en eps

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Electrical data, dimensions and weights

3TL61 dimension drawing 3TL65 / 68 dimension drawing

3TL7 dimension drawing

3TL8 dimension drawing

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Electrical data, dimensions and weights

Rated normal current

Utilization category for AC voltage AC-14/15

at rated voltage

Rated normal current

Utilization category for DC voltage DC-13

at rated voltage

Connection cross-sections

of the auxiliary contacts

acc. to DIN EN 60947 Part 1

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 mm2 mm2

3TL61 ...

4 NO + 3 NC

6 NO + 6 NC

8 NO + 7 NC

10 10 10 10 10 – 5.6 5.6 10 5 5 5 1.14 0.98 0.48 0.6 – 4 0.5 – 2.5

3TL65 ...

4 NO + 3 NC

6 NO + 6 NC

8 NO + 7 NC

10 10 10 10 10 – 5.6 5.6 10 5  5 5 1.14 0.98 0.48 0.6 – 4 0.5 – 2.5

3TL68 ...

4 NO + 3 NC

6 NO + 6 NC

8 NO + 7 NC

10 10 10 10 10 – 5.6 5.6 10 5  5 5 1.14 0.98 0.48 0.6 – 4 0.5 – 2.5

3TL71 ... 4 NO + 4 NC

8 NO + 8 NC – 5 – – – 2.5 – – 10 9 9 7 4 – 2 0.6 – 4 0.5 – 2.5

3TL81 ... 2 NO + 2 NC

4 NO + 4 NC 10 10 10 10 10 – 5.6 5.6 10 5 5 5 1.14 0.98 0.48 0.6 – 4 0.5 – 2.5

Auxiliary contacts

Service life at ambient air temperature Site altitude Shock resistance Degree of 

protection

Storage

at – 40 °C

to + 65 °C

Operation

at – 5 °C

to + 55 °C

Operation

at – 5 °C

to + 65 °C

Operation

at + 55 °C

to + 80 °C

Operation

at – 25 °C

to – 5 °C

according to 

IEC 60529

3TL61 ... 20 years 3 mio.

oper. cycles – 1 mio.

oper. cycles

0.5 mio.

oper. cycles

1250 m below sea level

to 5000 m above sea level

  5 x g, 10 ms or

10 x g,  5 ms IP00

3TL65 ... 20 years 1 mio.

oper. cycles – 1 mio.

oper. cycles

0.25 mio.

oper. cycles

1250 m below sea level

to 5000 m above sea level

  5 x g, 10 ms or

10 x g,  5 ms IP00

3TL68 ... 20 years 1 mio.

oper. cycles – 1 mio.

oper. cycles

0.25 mio.

oper. cycles

1250 m below sea level

to 5000 m above sea level

  5 x g, 10 ms or

10 x g,  5 ms IP00

3TL71 ... 20 years – 1 mio.

oper. cycles – 0.5 mio. 1)

oper. cycles

50 m below sea level

to 5000 m above sea level – IP00

3TL81 ... 20 years – 1 mio.

oper. cycles

0.5 mio.

oper. cycles

0.5 mio.

oper. cycles

200 m below sea level

to 5000 m above sea level

  5 x g, 10 ms or

10 x g,  5 ms IP00

1) Operation at – 40 °C to – 5 °C

Ambient conditions Number of auxiliary contacts

Rated continuous current

Order No.

110 V AC

115 V AC

120 V AC

125 V AC

220 V AC

230 V AC

240 V AC

24 V DC

30 V DC

48 V DC

60 V DC

110 V DC

125 V DC

220 V DC

Single wire

Finely stranded

with wire end ferrule

Order No.

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3TL6 vacuum contactor

DC operation

• Voltage range 24 V to 220 V DC

• Opening time with latching 50 to 75 ms

• Opening time without latching depends on the G supplements (see page 40)

• Resistor for economy circuit

• Auxiliary contact block 4 NO + 3 NC, 6 NO + 5 NC (shown), or 8 NO + 7 NC

• Mechanical closing latch (optionally)

AC operation

• Voltage range 110 V to 500 V AC, 

50/60 Hz

The wiring of the 3TL6 vacuum contactor with 

AC operation only differs by the upstream rectifi er 

(circuit symbol G).

83

84

61 53

54 62

102 94

93 101

22 14

13 21

71

72

A2

A1

1 2

-K

-X1

-X1

-K1 -K1

Y1

-K1

-R1

1L1 3L2 5L3

-S1 -S2

2T1 4T2 6T3

121 113

114 122

32

44

43

31

-Y2

E1

E2

-K2

-K2

-K2

A2

A1

A1

A2

43 44 13 14

A1

A2

A1

A2

23

24

14

13

-K2

-K2

44

43

34

33

83 61 53 121 113 102 94 22 14 32

84 54 62 114 122 93 101 13 21 31

1)

Closing latch (option) Vacuum contactor (with auxiliary switch 6 NO + 5 NC) 

without closing latch

1) In 3TL6133 and 3TL6135 contactors (with withdrawable terminal strip), the current must be deactivated externally via the unlatching coil.

Technical Data

 Circuit diagrams

K Vacuum contactor

Y1 Magnetic drive

K1 Contactor for economy circuit

Y2 Latch release solenoid

K2 Contactor for latch release

R1 Resistor

S1, S2 Auxiliary contact block

X1 Terminal strip

Legend

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Circuit examples

Standard opening time 75 to 100 ms (without G supplements and without latching)

• Opening time with G02: 120 to 180 ms

• Opening time with G03: 180 to 320 ms

Momentary-contact operation

Momentary-contact operation

Momentary-contact operation

Opening time with G01: ≤ 50 ms

Opening time with G08: 100 to 180 ms // 50 to 75 ms reconnectable

1) Bridge open:   50 ms to   75 ms

Bridge closed: 100 ms to 180 ms

Maintained-contact operation

Maintained-contact operation

Maintained-contact operation

Technical Data

 Circuit diagrams

F Fuse

K Vacuum contactor

K2 External auxiliary contactor (e.g. Siemens 3RH2140)

S1, S2 Auxiliary contact block

S0Q External OFF pushbutton

S1Q External ON pushbutton

X1 Terminal strip

1) Bridge

Legend

L1(L+) -F

-S1Q

-K2

-K2

-X1

A2

-S0Q -K2

A1 A1

-K

N(L2,L-)

83

84

61 53

62 54

12113 2214 94

12114

32

S1 S2

A2

4410

2113 314310 93

L1(L+) -F

-K2

-X1

A2

-S0Q -K2

A1

-K

N(L2,L-)

83

84

61 53

62 54

12113 2214 94

12114

32

S1 S2

4410

2113 314310 93

-K2 -K2

L1(L+) -F

-S1Q

-K2

-K2

-X1

A2

-S0Q -K2

A1A1

-K

N(L2,L-)

83

84

61 53

62 54

12113 2214 94

12114

32

S1 S2

A2

4410

2113 314310 93

S S

-K2 -K2

L1(L+) -F

-K2

-X1

A2

-S0Q -K2

A1A1

-K

N(L2,L-)

83

84

61 53

62 54

12113 2214 94

12114

32

S1 S2

A2

4410

2113 314310 93

S S

L1(L+) -F

-S1Q

-K2

-K2

-X1

A2

-S0Q -K2

A1 A1

-K

N(L2,L-)

83

84

61 53

62 54

12113 2214 94

12114

32

S1 S2

A2

4410

2113 314310 93

120 ms1)

S S

L1(L+) -F

-K2

-X1

A2

-S0Q -K2

A1

-K

N(L2,L-)

83

84

61 53

62 54

12113 2214 94

12114

32

S1 S2

4410

2113 314310 93

120 ms1)

S S A2

HG11-2817 eps

HG11-2818 eps

HG11-2819 eps

HG11-2820 eps

HG11-2821 eps

HG11-2822 eps

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Technical Data

 Circuit diagrams

3TL71 vacuum contactor

• Voltage range 110 V to 230 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz

• Standard opening time 50 to 100 ms (without G supplements)

• Voltage range 110 V to 220 V DC

• Opening time with G01: ≤ 50 ms

F Fuse

K Vacuum contactor

Y1 Magnetic drive for vacuum contactor

K1, K2 Contactor for pick-up coil

K3 Contactor for holding coil

K4 External auxiliary contactor

S Auxiliary switch

S0Q External OFF pushbutton 

S1Q External ON pushbutton

V2 Rectifi er module

X0 Plug or terminal strip for auxiliary wire connection

Legend

Circuit examples

Standard opening time 50 to 100 ms (without G supplements)

Momentary-contact operation

Momentary-contact operation

Opening time with G01: ≤ 50 ms

Maintained-contact operation

Maintained-contact operation

The circuit diagrams shown here are examples from the manifold possibilities of contactor wiring

-K2

-K1

B1

B2

-Y1

1L1 3L2 5L3

2T1 4T2 6T3

A1

A2

-K2 -K3

31 43

32 44

51 63

52 64

71 83

72 84

91 103

92 104

23

24

13

14

-S

-X0 D1

-X0

-K

-K3

-V2

A1

4(--)

2(~)

3(+)

1(~)

A1

A2

A1

A2

A1

A2

-K3

R3 R4 R2 R1

-K2 -K1

R3 R4 R2 R1

-K1

3 42 1

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

3 2 5 4 7 6 9 8

L1(L+) -F

-S1Q

-K4

-K4

-X0

1

-S0Q -K4

13

-K

N(L2,L-)

161718 21

-S

1920

45 678 9

1415

2 3

L1(L+) -F

-K4

-X0

1

-S0Q -K4

13

-K

N(L2,L-)

161718 21

-S

1920

45678 9

14 15

2 3

L1(L+) -F

-S1Q

-K4

-K4

-X0

1

-S0Q

13 22

-K

N(L2,L-)

161718 21

-S

10

1920

45 678 9

1415

2 3

-K4 11

L1(L+) -F

-K4

-X0

1

-S0Q

13 22

-K

N(L2,L-)

161718 21

-S

10

1920

45 678 9

1415

2 3

-K4 11

HG11-2832a eps

HG11-2823 eps

HG11-2824 eps

HG11-2825 eps

HG11-2826 eps

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Technical Data

 Circuit diagrams

A3 Electronic module

F Fuse

K Vacuum contactor

K2 External auxiliary contactor (e.g. Siemens 3RH2140)

S1 Auxiliary contact block, top

S2 Auxiliary contact block, bottom

S0Q External OFF pushbutton 

S1Q External ON pushbutton

V2 Rectifi er module

Y1 Magnet drive 

Y2 Latch release solenoid (option)

X1 Terminal strip for auxiliary wire connection

Legend

Circuit examples

Standard opening time 250 to 400 ms (without latching)

The circuit diagrams shown here are examples from the manifold possibilities of contactor wiring

3TL8 vacuum contactor

AC and DC operation

• Voltage range 110 V to 250 V AC / DC, 50 / 60 Hz

• Opening time with latching ≤ 50 ms

• Opening time without latching 250 ms to 400 ms

• Opening time with external circuit ≤ 50 ms

• Auxiliary contact block 2 NO + 2 NC, or 4 NO + 4 NC (option)

• With mechanical closing latch (-K2S) only with 

auxiliary contact block 4 NO + 4 NC

Closing latch (option)

Vacuum contactor without closing latch

E1

1L1 3L2 5L3

2T1 4T2 6T3

-S1 71 83 61 53

-K2

-V2

A1

-K2

44 43 34 33

-X1

-X1

-K

A2

-K2 -K2

23 24 14 13

84 62 54 72

32

44

-S2 22 14

31

43

13 21

-Y2

A1

A2

E2

-Y1

4(--)

3(+)

2(~)

1(~)

-A3

-K2 A1

A2

bl

sw

bl

sw

A1

A2

2211

L1(L+) -F

-S1Q

-K2

-K2

-X1

A2

-S0Q -K2

A1

-K

N(L2,L-)

71 83

72 84

61 2214

62

3244

2113 3143

53

54

L1(L+) -F

-K2

-X1

A2

-S0Q -K2

A1

-K

N(L2,L-)

71 83

72 84

61 2214

62

3244

2113 3143

53

54

-K2 -K2

L1(L+) -F

-S1Q

-K2

-K2

-X1

A2

-S0Q -K2

A1 2

-K

N(L2,L-)

71 83

72 84

2214 61

62

3244

2113 3143

2 1 53 1

54

-K2 -K2

-K2 -K2

L1(L+) -F

-K2

-X1

A2

-S0Q -K2

A1 2

-K

N(L2,L-)

71 83

72 84

2214 61

62

3244

2113 3143

2 1 53 1

54

-K2 -K2

Momentary-contact operation

Momentary-contact operation

Opening time: ≤ 50 ms

Maintained-contact operation

Maintained-contact operation

HG11-2833a eps

HG11-2827 eps

HG11-2828 eps

HG11-2829 eps

HG11-2830 eps

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Technical Data

Transport dimensions and weights

Packing type 3TL6 2) 3TL8 2)

For number 

of vacuum 

contactors

Dimensions 

length / width / height Volume

For number 

of vacuum 

contactors

Dimensions 

length / width / height Volume

mm m3 mm m3

Cardboard box or lattice box 1)

1 600 x 500 x 500 0.150 1 – 2 600 x 500 x 550 0.165

1 – 2 800 x 500 x 480 0.192 2 800 x 500 x 480 0.192

2 920 x 640 x 780 0.459 2 – 3 920 x 640 x 780 0.459

– – – 2 – 4 800 x 760 x 930 0.565

4 – 8 1120 x 820 x 1130 1.038 5 – 10 1120 x 820 x 1130 1.038

6 – 8 1140 x 1020 x 1020 1.186 10 – 14 1140 x 1020 x 1020 1.186

16 – 18 1215 x 1040 x 1270 1.605 15 – 16 1215 x 1040 x 1270 1.605

1) Cardboard box with inside cardboard suiting the device, cardboard box with sealed packing and inside cardboard suiting the device, 

or lattice box with dust protection foil

2) Gross weight for 3TL6 with approx. 31 kg and 3TL8 with approx. 22 kg per device, depending on the equipment

Packing type 3TL71

For number 

of vacuum 

contactors

Dimensions 

length / width / height Volume Gross weight

mm m3 kg

Cardboard box with

inside cardboard suiting

the device 1 – 2 1120 x 820 x 1130 1.038 150 – 293 

3 1140 x 1020 x 1020 1.186 286 – 400

3 1) 1215 x 1040 x 1270 1.605 425 – 431

Lattice box with

dust protection foil

1 – 2 2) 1200 x 850 x 900 0.918 199 – 313 

1) With partitions

2) Not stackable

Transport by truck, rail, airfreight or ship

Transport by truck, rail, airfreight or ship

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Annex 45

Inquiry form 46

Confi guration instructions 47

Confi guration aid Foldout page

Contents Page

Switchgear Factory, Berlin

 Annex

Contents

R-HG11-180.eps

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Annex

 Inquiry form

Please copy, fi ll in and return to 

your Siemens partner

Inquiry concerning

 3TL6 vacuum contactor

 3TL7 vacuum contactor

 3TL8 vacuum contactor

Please 

 Submit an offer

 Call us

 Visit us

Your address

Company 

Department 

Name 

Street 

Zip code/City 

Country 

Phone 

Fax 

E-mail 

Siemens AG

Department 

Name 

Street 

Zip code/City 

Country 

Fax 

Technical data

 Other values 

Rated voltage  7.2 kV  12 kV  15 kV 

 24 kV  ___ kV 

Rated lightning impulse- to earth  60 kV  75 kV  125 kV 

withstand voltage open  40 kV  60 kV  95 kV 

 contact gap

Rated short-duration 

power-frequency  20 kV  28 kV  38 kV  50 kV  ___ kV

withstand voltage

Rated normal current  320 A  400 A  450 A  800 A  ___ A 

Rated making current  3200 A  4000 A  4500 A  ___ A 

Rated breaking current  2560 A  3200 A  3600 A  ___ A 

Switching rate  60  600  1200 

 oper. cycles/h oper. cycles/h oper. cycles/h

Mechanical endurance  1 mio.  3 mio.   ___ 

of the contactor oper. cycles oper. cycles oper. cycles

Mechanical endurance  0.25 mio.  1 mio.  2 mio.  ___ 

of the interrupter oper. cycles oper. cycles oper. cycles oper. cycles

Electrical endurance  0.25 mio.  0.5 mio.  1 mio.  ___ 

(AC-1) oper. cycles oper. cycles oper. cycles oper. cycles

 

Equipment

Contact elements 3TL6  4 NO + 4 NC  6 NO + 6 NC  8 NO + 8 NC 

 3TL71  4 NO + 4 NC  6 NO + 6 NC  8 NO + 8 NC 

 3TL8  2 NO + 2 NC  4 NO + 4 NC  ___ 

Operating voltage 

of the magnet coil  ___ V DC  ___ V AC, ___ Hz 

Mechanical 

closing latch  with  without 

Operating voltage 

of the closing latch  ___ V DC  ___ V AC,__ Hz 

Operating instructions in  German  English  French  Spanish 

 

Application and other requirements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Please check off ___ Please fi ll in 

You prefer to confi gure your 3TL vacuum contactor on your own?

Follow the steps to the confi guration and enter the order number in the confi guration help.

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Instruction for confi guration of the 3TL vacuum contactor 

1st step: Defi nition 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 125 kV

Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage (Ud) Ud: 20 kV to 50 kV

Rated normal current (Ir) Ir: 320 A to 800 A

Switching rate 60 operating cycles/h to 1200 operating cycles/h

Mechanical endurance of the contactor 1 mio. to 3 mio. operating cycles

2nd step: Defi nition of the equipment

Please specify the following equipment features: Possible options:

Number of auxiliary contacts 2 NO + 2 NC to 8 NO + 8 NC 

Operating voltage of the magnet coil Operating voltages from 24 V DC to 240 V AC

Operating voltage of the closing latch Operating voltages from 24 V DC to 240 V AC

Operating voltage of the shunt release Operating voltages from 24 V DC to 230 / 240 V AC

Site altitude – 500 m below sea level to + 5000 m above sea level

3rd step: Do you still have further requirements concerning the equipment?

Your Siemens sales partner will be pleased to support you.

For confi guration of your 

3TL vacuum contactors

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 8 9 10 11 12 – 13 14

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For more information,

please contact our

Customer Support Center.

Tel.: +49 180 524 84 37

Fax: +49 180 524 24 71

(Charges depending on provider)

E-mail: [email protected]

Order No. IC1000-K1511-A211-A5-7600

Printed in Germany

KG 11.13 1.0 50 En

7400 / 50897

Printed on elementary chlorine-free bleached paper.

Published by and copyright © 2014:

Siemens AG

Infrastructure & Cities Sector

Wittelsbacherplatz 2

80333 Munich, Germany

Siemens AG

Infrastructure & Cities Sector

Low and Medium Voltage Division

Nonnendammallee 104

13629 Berlin, Germany

www.siemens.com

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especially regarding the stated values, dimensions and

weights.

Drawings are not binding.

All product designations used are trademarks or

product names of Siemens AG

or other suppliers.

lf 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 for the individual case.

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