Automation and Drives
Competitor analysis
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
Schneider Electric
Moeller
ABB
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
Sirius
3RT contactors  75HP
SIRIUS competitor analysis - Contactors 04/ 2002
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  75HP (1/5)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
Schneider Electric
Moeller
45
45
45
75
85
LC1-K06/K09/K12/K16 LC1-D09/D12/D18 LC1-D25/D32/D38 LC1-D40/D50/D65
ABB
2.2 / 4 / 5.5 / 7.5kW
5 / 7.5 / 10HP
15 / 20 / 25HP
30 / 40 / 50HP
LC1-D80/D95
60/60HP
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
S00
3RT101
3/5/7.5HP
45mm
S0
3RT102
5/7.5/10/15HP
45mm
SIRIUS competitor analysis - Contactors 04/ 2002
S2
3RT103
20/25/30/40HP
55mm
S3
3RT104
50/60/75HP
70mm
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  75HP (2/5)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
-
Dimensions:
From LC1-D40 - D65 (30-50HP) - wider than SIRIUS
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Connection system:
 Contacts can only be changed from 75HP and upwards
SIRIUS:Possible from Size S2/ 25HP & up
Schneider Electric
Moeller
ABB
Allen Bradley
 Up to 60HP, terminal box cannot be removed
 Busbar/cable lug connection not possible
SIRIUS: Possible from Size S3/ 50HP & up
GE / AEG
 Different insertion-depth for the main conductors for LC1-D09D16
 It is possible to accidentally clamp on the insulation
 The maximum cable cross-sections for the appropriate
rated currents cannot be connected
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  75HP (3/5)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
-
Schneider Electric
Moeller
-
ABB
Allen Bradley
-
Auxiliary and control conductor
connections:
Up to 30HP, the auxiliary and coil
conductors are always wired-up through
the contactor
SIRIUS: Four-terminal coil S0 - S3
A1
A2
Label:
The coil label cannot be read when the contactor is mounted
SIRIUS: The complete catalog number can be read from the front
Materials/environmental compatibility:
Contains some halogens
GE / AEG
+
Dimensions/series:
 Small and compact series K contactors from 3 HP
upwards in comparison to S00
 Depth up to LC1-D95/ 75HP is generally lower (even with
the integrated auxiliary contact)
 Auxiliary contacts: 1NC+1NO integrated up to LC1-D38/ 25HP
; access from the front (refer above)
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  75HP (4/5)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
+
Schneider Electric
-
Moeller
ABB
Connection system:
Ring cable lugs can be used to connect main conductors of
LC1-D09/ 5HP to LC1-D38/ 25HP
Restriction: Ring cable lugs cannot be used for
auxiliary and control cables
+
Coil energization:
Generally a wider operating range for DC coils: 0.7 - 1.25 Vs
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
+
Safety cover:
The front cover to prevent accidental actuation is provided as
standard (cover for the auxiliary contact coupling;
the cover is thrown away for Hischa mounting)
SIRIUS: The main contact coupling is recessed in the outer
contour to protect it against accidental actuation.
A sealed safety cover is available as an accessory.
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  75kW (5/5)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
Size
S00
S0
S2
S3
S6
S10
S12
TeSys scope
Schneider Electric
Circuit-Breakers
Moeller
Contactors
- Air Break
- Vacuum
Combined with
3 VL circuit-breakers
ABB
Overload Relays
Allen Bradley
- Thermal
Overload Relays
GE / AEG
- Electronic
Soft Starters
TeSys only covers part of the modular SIRIUS system only contactors 3 to 30 HP have been re-developed with
the Quickfit technology, otherwise just a face-lift
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  75HP (1/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
Schneider Electric
Moeller
45
DILEEM / EM
ABB
3 / 5HP
45
45
DIL00M/AM DIL0M/AM
5 / 7.5HP
10 / 15HP
60
70
100
DIL1M/AM
DIL2M/AM
DIL3M/AM
25 / 30 HP
40 / 50HP
60 / 75HP
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
S00
3RT101
3/5/7.5HP
45mm
S0
3RT102
5/7.5/10/15HP
45mm
SIRIUS competitor analysis - Contactors 04/ 2002
S2
3RT103
20/25/30/40HP
55mm
S3
3RT104
50/60/75HP
70mm
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  75HP (2/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
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Series:
 Width:
25/ 30HP: 60mm / SIRIUS: 55mm
40HP:
70mm / SIRIUS: 55mm
60/75HP: 100mm / SIRIUS: 70mm
 4 widths up to 75HP / SIRIUS: 3 widths
 No standard, unified design
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Endurance:
 DILEEM/ EM small contactor: Electrical and mechanical
endurance is significantly lower than our S00:
Schneider Electric
Moeller
ABB
Allen Bradley
Mechanical: 10 million operating cycles / SIRIUS: 30 million oper. cycles
Electrical: 1.2/0.75 million op. cycles / SIRIUS: 2/ 1.5 million op. cycles
GE / AEG
 DC operating system: For 60/75HP, mechanical endurance:
LD: 3 million operating cycles.
SIRIUS: 10 million operating cycles
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Permissible ambient temperatures:
Up to 30kW max. 50°C / SIRIUS: 60°C
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  75HP (3/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
-
Accessories:
Wiring connectors for reversing combinations - only up to 30HP
SIRIUS: 400HP
Wiring connectors for star/delta combinations - only up to 50HP
SIRIUS: 400HP
-
Wide operating range:
There are no contactors available with a wide operating range
(e.g. coupling relays)
-
Coil terminals:
Three terminal coil: This causes restrictions when directly
mounting protective devices / SIRIUS: 4-terminal coil
+
Dimensions:
Standard low depth - less than SIRIUS
+
Small contactor:
Compact DILEM/ DILEEM small contactor (low depth)
Schneider Electric
Moeller
ABB
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  100HP (1/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
Schneider Electric
Moeller
ABB
47,5
54
44
70
90
B6-30/B7
A9-30/A12 /A16
A26-30/A30/A40
A50-30/A63/A75
A95-30/A110
5 / 7.5HP
5 / 7.5 / 10HP
15/ 25/ 30HP
40 / 50 / 60HP
745/ 100HP
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
S00
3RT101
3/5/7.5HP
45mm
S0
3RT102
5/7.5/10/15HP
45mm
SIRIUS competitor analysis - Contactors 04/ 2002
S2
3RT103
20/25/30/40HP
55mm
S3
3RT104
50/60/75HP
70mm
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  100HP (2/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
-
Coil terminals:
Three-terminal coil: Restrictions when directly mounting
protective devices/ SIRIUS: 4-terminal coil
-
Connection system:
 Single box terminal (only 1 conductor) from 40HP/ A50
up to 100HP/ A110
-
Changing contacts:
 Contacts can only be changed from 40HP
SIRIUS: Contactors can be changed from Size S2/ 20HP
-
Auxiliary contacts:
Ie/ AC-15 (auxiliary contacts): 4A/ 230V
SIRIUS: 6A/ 230V
-
Ambient temperature/operating range:
 Max. ambient temperature, +55°C / SIRIUS: +60°C
 Operating range: 0.85 - 1.1xUs; at >55°C, restricted
operating range up to 1xUs
Schneider Electric
Moeller
ABB
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
SIRIUS competitor analysis - Contactors 04/ 2002
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  100HP (3/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
Schneider Electric
Moeller
ABB
Allen Bradley
+
+
Dimensions:
 Compact small contactor B6/B7 (low depth)
Auxiliary contacts:
 1 integrated auxiliary contact as standard all the way
up through to 30HP
 From 40 to 60 HP, 6 front-mounted auxiliary contactors
are possible
GE / AEG
SIRIUS competitor analysis - Contactors 04/ 2002
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  75HP (1/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
Schneider Electric
Moeller
47,5
100-M05/M09/M12 100-C09/C12/C16/C23
ABB
3 / 5 / 7.5HP
54
44
5 / 7.5 / 10 / 15HP
54
72
100-C30/C37
100-C43
100-C60/C72/C85
25 / 30HP
40HP
50 / 60 / 75HP
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
S00
3RT101
3/5/7.5HP
45mm
S0
3RT102
5/7.5/10/15HP
45mm
SIRIUS competitor analysis - Contactors 04/ 2002
S2
3RT103
20/25/30/40HP
55mm
S3
3RT104
50/60/75HP
70mm
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  45kW (2/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
-
Coil terminals:
Two-terminal coil: Connections top or bottom (separate
Order Nos.)
SIRIUS: 4-terminal coil
-
Changing contacts:
Contacts can only be changed from 75HP/ CAB6-85 onwards
SIRIUS:Possible from Size S2/ 20HP
-
Dimensions:
DC contactors: Very deep
-
Labeling:
 Rating plate data inadequate:
- no connection cross-sections
- no insulation stripping lengths
- no tightening torques
Schneider Electric
Moeller
ABB
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
 The coil label cannot be read when the contactor is mounted
SIRIUS: complete catalog number can be read from the font
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  75HP (3/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
Schneider Electric
Moeller
ABB
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
+
Screw mounting:
The screws which are used to mount the contactor to
the front panel are not captive screws
Wye-delta starter:
Space-saving design: Square footprint
Safety contactors:
Separate series of safety contactors 5 – 75HP (100S-C)
- Positively-driven contacts
SIRIUS: General
- The contactor and auxiliary contact block are permanently
coupled with one another
SIRIUS: Special version with a Hischa block which
cannot be removed
- Protection against accidental/undesirable actuation
SIRIUS: Accessory
- Auxiliary contact, electronics/compatible in compliance
with DIN 19240
SIRIUS: General
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  100HP (1/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
Schneider Electric
Moeller
45
LS02K/ 05
ABB
3 / 5HP
45
55
LS4K/5K/7K/11K LS12K/15K/18K
5 / 7.5 / 10 / 15HP 20 / 25 / 30HP
66
75
LS22K/30K/37K
LS45K/55K
40 / 50 / 60 HP
75 / 100HP
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
S00
3RT101
3/5/7.5HP
45mm
S0
3RT102
5/7.5/10/15HP
45mm
SIRIUS competitor analysis - Contactors 04/ 2002
S2
3RT103
20/25/30/40HP
55mm
S3
3RT104
50/60/75HP
70mm
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  100HP (2/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
-
Labeling:
 No order designation [catalog number] on the front plate
 Coil voltage cannot be read from the front
 Rating plate: No data on the connection cross sections
-
Coil terminals:
Three terminal coil: Restrictions when directly mounting
protective devices/ SIRIUS: 4-terminal coil
Schneider Electric
Moeller
ABB
Allen Bradley
GE / AEG
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Automation and Drives
Contactors  100HP (3/3)
SIRIUS
competitor
analysis
+
Schneider Electric
Moeller
ABB
Allen Bradley
+
Series:
 Auxiliary contacts: 1NO/1NC integrated up to LS11K/ 15HP
for 45mm wide (as version)
 1NO+1NC can be snapped onto the front (2 individual blocks)
as MRPD version from 30 to 100HP
 Complete series of 4-pole contactors:
Up to 10HP: 45mm side
Connection system:
Main and control circuits up to 100 HP are connected using ring
cable lugs (this was presented at the Hanover Fair 2002)
GE / AEG
+
Changing contacts:
 Contacts can be changed from 5HP / LS4K
SIRIUS: this is possible from S2/ 25HP
+
Changing coils:
Coils can be changed from LS02K (3HP) / LS05K (5HP)
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