Entering Siemens Contactors
The following table describes the part parameters required for contactors when Siemens is the selected calculation model. This Siemens component model is based on Siemens Norm SN 29500-11, Edition 2007-07, Failure Rates of Components: Expected Values for Contactors.
Parameter
Type
Description
Type
Choice List
Required for the following subcategories: 3 Pole AC and Contactor Relay.
The type of device. Choices vary by subcategory.
# Contact Elements
Integer
Required only for the following subcategories: Auxiliary Contact and Contactor Relay.
The number of conductive elements in the connector that mate with other elements for the purpose of transferring electrical energy.
Cycling Rate (#/hour)
Real
The number of cycles per hour.
[Voltage Parameters]
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For more information, see Voltage Parameters.
[Current Parameters]
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For more information, see Current Parameters.
[Derating Parameters]
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For more information, see Derating Parameters.