product brand nameSIRIUS
product categoryHybrid switching devices
product designationSoft starter
product type designation3RW55
of high feature HMI module usable3RW5980-0HF00
of communication module PROFINET standard usable3RW5980-0CS00
of communication module PROFINET high-feature usable3RW5950-0CH00
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 V3VA2216-7MN32-0AA0; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 15 kA, CLASS 10
of circuit breaker usable at 500 V3VA2216-7MN32-0AA0; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 10 kA, CLASS 10
of circuit breaker usable at 400 V at inside-delta circuit3VA2220-7MN32-0AA0; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 15 kA, CLASS 10
of circuit breaker usable at 500 V at inside-delta circuit3VA2220-7MN32-0AA0; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 10 kA, CLASS 10
of the gG fuse usable up to 690 V3NA3136-6; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA
of the gG fuse usable at inside-delta circuit up to 500 V3NA3136-6; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA
of full range R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V3NE1224-0; Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA
of back-up R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V3NE3227; Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA
General technical data
starting voltage [%]20 ... 100 %
stopping voltage [%]50 %; non-adjustable
start-up ramp time of soft starter0 ... 360 s
ramp-down time of soft starter0 ... 360 s
start torque [%]10 ... 100 %
stopping torque [%]10 ... 100 %
torque limitation [%]20 ... 200 %
current limiting value [%] adjustable125 ... 800 %
breakaway voltage [%] adjustable40 ... 100 %
breakaway time adjustable0 ... 2 s
number of parameter sets3
accuracy class5 (based on IEC 61557-12)
CE markingYes
UL approvalYes
CSA approvalYes
HMI-High FeatureYes
is supported HMI-High FeatureYes
product feature integrated bypass contact systemYes
number of controlled phases3
current unbalance limiting value [%]10 ... 60 %
ground-fault monitoring limiting value [%]10 ... 95 %
for main current circuit100 ms
for control circuit100 ms
idle time adjustable0 ... 255 s
insulation voltage rated value480 V
degree of pollution3, acc. to IEC 60947-4-2
impulse voltage rated value6 kV
blocking voltage of the thyristor maximum1 400 V
service factor1.15
surge voltage resistance rated value6 kV
between main and auxiliary circuit480 V; does not apply for thermistor connection
shock resistance15 g / 11 ms, from 6 g / 11 ms with potential contact lifting
vibration resistance15 mm up to 6 Hz; 2 g up to 500 Hz
recovery time after overload trip adjustable60 ... 1 800 s
utilization category according to IEC 60947-4-2AC 53a
reference code according to IEC 81346-2Q
Substance Prohibitance (day/month/year)02/15/2018
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 Dibutylbis(pentane-2,4-dionato-O,O')tin CAS-No. 22673-19-4 Diboron trioxide CAS-No. 1303-86-2
Net Weight6.518 kg
ramp-up (soft starting)Yes
soft stoppingYes
breakaway pulseYes
adjustable current limitationYes
creep speed in both directions of rotationYes
pump stopYes
DC brakingYes
motor heatingYes
min/max pointerYes
trace functionYes
intrinsic device protectionYes
motor overload protectionYes; Full motor protection (thermistor motor protection and electronic motor overload protection) / When using the motor overload protection according to ATEX, an upstream contactor is required in inside-delta circuit.
evaluation of thermistor motor protectionYes; Type A PTC or Klixon / Thermoclick
inside-delta circuitYes
auto-RESETYes
manual RESETYes
remote resetYes
communication functionYes
operating measured value displayYes
event listYes
error logbookYes
via software parameterizableYes
via software configurableYes
screw terminalNo
spring-loaded terminalYes
PROFIenergyYes; in connection with the PROFINET Standard and PROFINET High-Feature communication modules
firmware updateYes
removable terminal for control circuitYes
voltage rampYes
torque controlYes
combined brakingYes
analog outputYes; 4 ... 20 mA (default) / 0 ... 10 V
programmable control inputs/outputsYes
condition monitoringYes
automatic parameterisationYes
application wizardsYes
alternative stopping modeYes
emergency operation modeYes
reversing operationYes
soft starting at heavy starting conditionsYes
Power Electronics
at 40 °C rated value93 A
at 40 °C rated value minimum19 A
at 50 °C rated value82.5 A
at 60 °C rated value75.5 A
at 40 °C rated value161 A
at 50 °C rated value143 A
at 60 °C rated value131 A
rated value200 ... 480 V
at inside-delta circuit rated value200 ... 480 V
relative negative tolerance of the operating voltage-15 %
relative positive tolerance of the operating voltage10 %
relative negative tolerance of the operating voltage at inside-delta circuit-15 %
relative positive tolerance of the operating voltage at inside-delta circuit10 %
at 230 V at 40 °C rated value22 kW
at 230 V at inside-delta circuit at 40 °C rated value45 kW
at 400 V at 40 °C rated value45 kW
at 400 V at inside-delta circuit at 40 °C rated value90 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 %
minimum load [%]10 %; Relative to set Ie
at 40 °C after startup28 W
at 50 °C after startup25 W
at 60 °C after startup23 W
at 40 °C during startup1 258 W
at 50 °C during startup1 065 W
at 60 °C during startup948 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 value100 mA
holding current in bypass operation rated value180 mA
inrush current by closing the bypass contacts maximum0.8 A
inrush current peak at application of control supply voltage maximum43 A
duration of inrush current peak at application of control supply voltage1.6 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 inputs4
parameterizable4
number of digital outputs4
number of digital outputs parameterizable3
number of digital outputs not parameterizable1
digital output version3 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 positionVertical (can be rotated +/- 90° and tilted forward or backward +/- 22.5°)
fastening methodscrew fixing
height306 mm
width185 mm
depth203 mm
forwards10 mm
backwards0 mm
upwards100 mm
downwards75 mm
at the side5 mm
weight without packaging7.15 kg
Connections/ Terminals
for main current circuitbox terminal
for control circuitspring-loaded terminals
width of connection bar maximum25 mm
with conductor cross-section = 0.5 mm² maximum50 m
with conductor cross-section = 1.5 mm² maximum150 m
with conductor cross-section = 2.5 mm² maximum250 m
using the front clamping point solid1x (2.5 ... 16 mm²)
using the front clamping point finely stranded with core end processing1x (2.5 ... 50 mm²)
using the front clamping point stranded1x (10 ... 70 mm²)
using the back clamping point solid1x (2.5 ... 16 mm²)
r box terminal using the back clamping point1x (10 ... 2/0)
using both clamping points solid2x (2.5 ... 16 mm²)
using both clamping points finely stranded with core end processing2x (2.5 ... 35 mm²)
using both clamping points stranded2x (6 ... 16 mm²), 2x (10 ... 50 mm²)
using the back clamping point finely stranded with core end processing1x (2.5 ... 50 mm²)
using the back clamping point stranded1x (10 ... 70 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 DC maximum1 000 m
for main contacts with screw-type terminals4.5 ... 6 N·m
for auxiliary and control contacts with screw-type terminals0.8 ... 1.2 N·m
for main contacts with screw-type terminals40 ... 53 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, Class B on request
Communication/ Protocol
PROFINET standardYes
PROFINET high-featureYes
EtherNet/IPYes
Modbus RTUYes
Modbus TCPYes
PROFIBUSYes
UL/CSA ratings
— at 460/480 V according to ULSiemens type: 3VA51, max. 125 A; Iq = 10 kA
— 60/480 V according to ULSiemens type: 3VA51, max. 125 A; Iq max = 65 kA
— at 460/480 V at inside-delta circuit according to ULSiemens type: 3VA51, max. 125 A; Iq = 10 kA
— 60/480 V at inside-delta circuit according to ULSiemens type: 3VA51, max. 125 A; Iq max = 65 kA
— at 575/600 V according to ULSiemens type: 3VA51, max. 125 A; Iq = 10 kA
— 75/600 V at inside-delta circuit according to ULSiemens type: 3VA51, max. 125 A; Iq max = 65 kA
— at 575/600 V at inside-delta circuit according to ULSiemens type: 3VA51, max. 125 A; Iq = 10 kA
— usable for Standard Faults up to 575/600 V according to ULType: Class RK5 / K5, max. 300 A; Iq = 10 kA
— usable for High Faults up to 575/600 V according to ULType: Class J / L, max. 250 A; Iq = 100 kA
— usable for Standard Faults at inside-delta circuit up to 575/600 V according to ULType: Class RK5 / K5, max. 300 A; Iq = 10 kA
— usable for High Faults at inside-delta circuit up to 575/600 V according to ULType: Class J / L, max. 250 A; Iq = 100 kA
at 200/208 V at 50 °C rated value25 hp
at 220/230 V at 50 °C rated value30 hp
at 460/480 V at 50 °C rated value60 hp
at 200/208 V at inside-delta circuit at 50 °C rated value40 hp
at 220/230 V at inside-delta circuit at 50 °C rated value50 hp
at 460/480 V at inside-delta circuit at 50 °C rated value100 hp
contact rating of auxiliary contacts according to ULR300-B300
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 ATEX5E-7 1/h
PFDavg with low demand rate according to IEC 61508 relating to ATEX0.008
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
according to ATEX directive 2014/34/EUBVS 18 ATEX F 003 X
type of protection according to ATEX directive 2014/34/EUII (2)G [Ex eb Gb] [Ex db Gb] [Ex pxb Gb], II (2)D [Ex tb Db] [Ex pxb Db], I (M2) [Ex db Mb]
Approvals Certificates
global warming potential [CO2 eq] / during manufacturing92.6 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] / during sales2.37 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] / during operation324 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] / after end of life-19.4 kg
global warming potential [CO2 eq] / total399 kg