product brand nameSIRIUS
product categoryHybrid switching devices
product designationSoft starter
product type designation3RW50
of standard HMI module usable3RW5980-0HS00
of high feature HMI module usable3RW5980-0HF00
of communication module PROFINET standard usable3RW5980-0CS00
of communication module PROFIBUS usable3RW5980-0CP00
of communication module Modbus TCP usable3RW5980-0CT00
of communication module Modbus RTU usable3RW5980-0CR00
of communication module Ethernet/IP3RW5980-0CE00
of circuit breaker usable at 400 V3VA2440-7MN32-0AA0; Type of assignment 1, Iq = 65 kA
of circuit breaker usable at 500 V3VA2440-7MN32-0AA0; Type of assignment 1, Iq = 65 kA
of the gG fuse usable up to 690 V2x3NA3354-6; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA
of full range R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V3NE1 331-0; Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA
of back-up R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V3NE3 335; Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA
of line contactor usable up to 480 V3RT1065
of line contactor usable up to 690 V3RT1065
General technical data
starting voltage [%]30 ... 100 %
stopping voltage [%]50 %; non-adjustable
start-up ramp time of soft starter0 ... 20 s
ramp-down time of soft starter0 ... 20 s
current limiting value [%] adjustable130 ... 700 %
CE markingYes
UL approvalYes
CSA approvalYes
HMI-High FeatureNo
is supported HMI-StandardYes
is supported HMI-High FeatureYes
product feature integrated bypass contact systemYes
number of controlled phases2
for main current circuit100 ms
for control circuit100 ms
insulation voltage rated value600 V
degree of pollution3, acc. to IEC 60947-4-2
impulse voltage rated value6 kV
blocking voltage of the thyristor maximum1 600 V
service factor1
surge voltage resistance rated value6 kV
between main and auxiliary circuit600 V
shock resistance15 g / 11 ms, from 12 g / 11 ms with potential contact lifting
vibration resistance15 mm to 6 Hz; 2 g to 500 Hz
utilization category according to IEC 60947-4-2AC-53a
reference code according to IEC 81346-2Q
Substance Prohibitance (day/month/year)09/23/2019
SVHC substance nameLead CAS-No. 7439-92-1 Lead monoxide (lead oxide) CAS-No. 1317-36-8 2-methyl-1-(4-methylthiophenyl)-2-morpholinopropan-1-one CAS-No. 71868-10-5 Melamine CAS-No. 108-78-1 6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol CAS-No. 119-47-1
Net Weight6.994 kg
ramp-up (soft starting)Yes
soft stoppingYes
Soft TorqueYes
adjustable current limitationYes
pump stopYes
intrinsic device protectionYes
motor overload protectionYes; Electronic motor overload protection
evaluation of thermistor motor protectionNo
auto-RESETYes
manual RESETYes
remote resetYes; By turning off the control supply voltage
communication functionYes
operating measured value displayYes; Only in conjunction with special accessories
error logbookYes; Only in conjunction with special accessories
via software parameterizableNo
via software configurableYes
PROFIenergyYes; in connection with the PROFINET Standard communication module
voltage rampYes
torque controlNo
analog outputYes; 4 ... 20 mA (default) / 0 ... 10 V (parameterizable with High Feature HMI)
Power Electronics
at 40 °C rated value250 A
at 50 °C rated value220 A
at 60 °C rated value200 A
rated value200 ... 600 V
relative negative tolerance of the operating voltage-15 %
relative positive tolerance of the operating voltage10 %
at 230 V at 40 °C rated value75 kW
at 400 V at 40 °C rated value132 kW
at 500 V at 40 °C rated value160 kW
Operating frequency 1 rated value50 Hz
Operating frequency 2 rated value60 Hz
relative negative tolerance of the operating frequency-10 %
relative positive tolerance of the operating frequency10 %
at rotary coding switch on switch position 1100 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 2110 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 3120 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 4130 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 5140 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 6150 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 7160 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 8170 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 9180 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 10190 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 11200 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 12210 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 13220 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 14230 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 15240 A
at rotary coding switch on switch position 16250 A
minimum100 A
minimum load [%]15 %; Relative to smallest settable Ie
at 40 °C after startup23 W
at 50 °C after startup18 W
at 60 °C after startup15 W
at 40 °C during startup2 454 W
at 50 °C during startup2 043 W
at 60 °C during startup1 786 W
type of the motor protectionElectronic, tripping in the event of thermal overload of the motor
Control circuit/ Control
type of voltage of the control supply voltageAC
at 50 Hz110 ... 250 V
at 60 Hz110 ... 250 V
relative negative tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 50 Hz-15 %
relative positive tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 50 Hz10 %
relative negative tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 60 Hz-15 %
relative positive tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 60 Hz10 %
control supply voltage frequency50 ... 60 Hz
relative negative tolerance of the control supply voltage frequency-10 %
relative positive tolerance of the control supply voltage frequency10 %
control supply current in standby mode rated value30 mA
holding current in bypass operation rated value105 mA
inrush current by closing the bypass contacts maximum2.2 A
inrush current peak at application of control supply voltage maximum12.2 A
duration of inrush current peak at application of control supply voltage2.2 ms
design of the overvoltage protectionVaristor
design of short-circuit protection for control circuit4 A gG fuse (Icu=1 kA), 6 A quick-acting fuse (Icu=1 kA), C1 miniature circuit breaker (Icu= 600 A), C6 miniature circuit breaker (Icu= 300 A); Is not part of scope of supply
Inputs/ Outputs
number of digital inputs1
number of digital outputs3
not parameterizable2
digital output version2 normally-open contacts (NO) / 1 changeover contact (CO)
number of analog outputs1
at AC-15 at 250 V rated value3 A
at DC-13 at 24 V rated value1 A
Installation/ mounting/ dimensions
mounting positionwith vertical mounting surface +/-90° rotatable, with vertical mounting surface +/- 22.5° tiltable to the front and back
fastening methodscrew fixing
height230 mm
width160 mm
depth282 mm
forwards10 mm
backwards0 mm
upwards100 mm
downwards75 mm
at the side5 mm
weight without packaging7.3 kg
Connections/ Terminals
for main current circuitbusbar connection
for control circuitspring-loaded terminals
width of connection bar maximum35 mm; with connection cover 3RT1966-4EA1 maximum length 45 mm
using the front clamping point solid95 ... 300 mm²
using the front clamping point finely stranded with core end processing70 ... 240 mm²
using the front clamping point finely stranded without core end processing70 ... 240 mm²
using the front clamping point stranded95 ... 300 mm²
using the back clamping point solid120 ... 240 mm²
r box terminal using the back clamping point250 ... 500 kcmil
using both clamping points solidmin. 2x 70 mm², max. 2x 240 mm²
using both clamping points finely stranded with core end processingmin. 2x 50 mm², max. 2x 185 mm²
using both clamping points finely stranded without core end processingmin. 2x 50 mm², max. 2x 185 mm²
using both clamping points strandedmin. 2x 70 mm², max. 2x 240 mm²
using the back clamping point finely stranded with core end processing120 ... 185 mm²
using the back clamping point finely stranded without core end processing120 ... 185 mm²
using the back clamping point stranded120 ... 240 mm²
for AWG cables for main current circuit solid2/0 ... 500 kcmil
for DIN cable lug for main contacts stranded50 ... 240 mm²
for DIN cable lug for main contacts finely stranded70 ... 240 mm²
for control circuit solid2x (0.25 ... 1.5 mm²)
for control circuit finely stranded with core end processing2x (0.25 ... 1.5 mm²)
for AWG cables for control circuit solid2x (24 ... 16)
for AWG cables for control circuit finely stranded with core end processing2x (24 ... 16)
between soft starter and motor maximum800 m
at the digital inputs at AC maximum1 000 m
for main contacts with screw-type terminals14 ... 24 N·m
for auxiliary and control contacts with screw-type terminals0.8 ... 1.2 N·m
for main contacts with screw-type terminals124 ... 210 lbf·in
for auxiliary and control contacts with screw-type terminals7 ... 10.3 lbf·in
Ambient conditions
installation altitude at height above sea level maximum5 000 m
during operation-25 ... +60 °C; Please observe derating at temperatures of 40 °C or above
during storage and transport-40 ... +80 °C
during operation according to IEC 607213K6 (no ice formation, only occasional condensation), 3C3 (no salt mist), 3S2 (sand must not get into the devices), 3M6
during storage according to IEC 607211K6 (only occasional condensation), 1C2 (no salt mist), 1S2 (sand must not get inside the devices), 1M4
during transport according to IEC 607212K2, 2C1, 2S1, 2M2 (max. fall height 0.3 m)
Electromagnetic compatibility
EMC emitted interferenceacc. to IEC 60947-4-2: Class A
Communication/ Protocol
PROFINET standardYes
EtherNet/IPYes
Modbus RTUYes
Modbus TCPYes
PROFIBUSYes
UL/CSA ratings
— usable for High Faults at 460/480 V according to ULSiemens type: 3VA54, max. 600 A; Iq max = 65 kA
— usable for Standard Faults up to 575/600 V according to ULType: Class L, max. 800 A; Iq = 18 kA
— usable for High Faults up to 575/600 V according to ULType: Class L, max. 800 A; Iq = 100 kA
at 200/208 V at 50 °C rated value60 hp
at 220/230 V at 50 °C rated value75 hp
at 460/480 V at 50 °C rated value150 hp
at 575/600 V at 50 °C rated value200 hp
Electrical Safety
protection class IP on the front according to IEC 60529IP00; IP20 with cover
touch protection on the front according to IEC 60529finger-safe, for vertical contact from the front with cover
ATEX
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) according to IEC 61508 relating to ATEXSIL 1
PFHD with high demand rate according to IEC 61508 relating to ATEX9E-6 1/h
PFDavg with low demand rate according to IEC 61508 relating to ATEX0.09
hardware fault tolerance according to IEC 61508 relating to ATEX0
T1 value for proof test interval or service life according to IEC 61508 relating to ATEX3 a
ATEXYes
IECExYes
UKEXYes
Approvals Certificates
global warming potential [CO2 eq] / during manufacturing87.4 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] / during sales2.05 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] / during operation407 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] / after end of life-32.4 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] / total464 kg