System overview
1.7 Components and combinations
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1.7.1.3 SIRIUS 3RW30/40 soft starters
3RW30/40 soft starters
Figure 1-16 S0 soft starter
The SIRIUS 3RW30 soft starters for standard applications in 200 to 480 V systems
(3RW40: 200 to 600 V) provide basic functionalities at cost-optimized prices:
Table 1- 11 3RW30/40 soft starters
Area Customer benefits
Functions
ï‚· Soft starting for simple startup conditions
ï‚· Integrated bypass contact system
ï‚· Integrated protection functions for motor starter and soft starter (3RW40)
ï‚· 2-phase "polarity balancing" control method (consistently up to 250 kW)
ï‚· Thermistor motor protection (optional with 3RW40)
ï‚· Settable current limiting (3RW40)
Dimensioning and
design
ï‚· Performance increase of 2 performance classes in smaller sizes:
– S00 up to 17.6 A
– S0 up to 38 A
– S2 up to 72 A
ï‚· 45 mm width (18.5 kW/38 A)
ï‚· Screw-type and spring-loaded terminals
Mounting
advantages
ï‚· Easy commissioning and maintenance
ï‚· Matched with the SIRIUS modular system
ï‚· Easy retrofitting with wiring already installed
ï‚· Parameterizable output (3RW40)
Application
areas/customer
benefits
ï‚· Considerable power savings through integrated bypass contact system
ï‚· Adjustable tripping classes (3RW40)
ï‚· Integrated diagnostics functions (3RW40)
ï‚· Comprehensive approvals for global applicability, also ATEX (3RW40)
Reference
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About SIRIUS 3RW30/40 soft starters Manual "SIRIUS 3RW30/3RW40 Soft Starters"
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view
/en/38752095)
(order no.: 3ZX1012-0RW30-1AC1)