SIRIUS 3RW50 soft starter
Manual, 09/2019, A5E35628455002A/RS-AA/001
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Table of contents
1
Description .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1
Target group ............................................................................................................................. 9
1.2
Device design ......................................................................................................................... 10
1.3
Operating principle .................................................................................................................. 11
1.4
Access options for the 3RW50 soft starter ............................................................................. 13
1.5
Operating modes and master control function ........................................................................ 15
1.5.1
Operating modes .................................................................................................................... 15
1.5.2
Sets the operating mode ......................................................................................................... 17
1.6
Device versions ....................................................................................................................... 21
1.7
Areas of application / load types ............................................................................................. 22
1.8
Selection of the soft starter using the Simulation Tool for Soft Starters ................................. 23
1.9
Structure of the article number ............................................................................................... 24
1.10
Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 25
1.10.1
Accessories for 3RW50 soft starters ...................................................................................... 25
1.10.2
3RW5 communication module ................................................................................................ 27
1.10.3
SIRIUS Soft Starter ES (TIA Portal) ....................................................................................... 28
1.10.4
3RW5 HMI .............................................................................................................................. 30
1.11
Additional documentation ....................................................................................................... 32
1.12
Siemens Industry Online Support ........................................................................................... 34
1.13
Support Request ..................................................................................................................... 37
2
Safety information ................................................................................................................................. 39
2.1
ESD Guidelines ....................................................................................................................... 39
2.2
Reactive power compensation ................................................................................................ 41
2.3
Five safety rules for working in or on electrical systems ........................................................ 42
2.4
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) according to IEC 60947-4-1 ........................................ 43
2.5
Security information ................................................................................................................ 44
2.6
ATEX / IECEx ......................................................................................................................... 45
2.6.1
Use in hazardous areas .......................................................................................................... 45
2.6.2
ATEX / IECEx-certified motor overload protection ................................................................. 45
2.7
Protection against unauthorized actuation.............................................................................. 48
2.8
Recycling and disposal ........................................................................................................... 49
3
Mounting and dismantling ..................................................................................................................... 51
3.1
Installing 3RW50 soft starters ................................................................................................. 51
3.2
Mounting the fan cover ........................................................................................................... 52
