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For Operation in the Control Cabinet

3RW Soft Starters
3RW40 for standard applications
As an option the thyristors can also be protected by SITOR semi- • Integrated bypass contact system to minimize power loss
conductor fuses from short-circuiting so that the soft starter is • Setting with potentiometers
still functional after a short-circuit (type of coordination 2). Three
LEDs are used to indicate the operating state as well as possible • Simple mounting and commissioning
errors, e. g. non-permissible tripping time (CLASS setting), • Integrated status monitoring and fault monitoring
mains or phase failure, missing load, thermal overloading or de- • Mains voltages 50/60 Hz, 200 to 600 V
vice faults.
• Various control voltage versions
• Soft starting with voltage ramp; the starting voltage setting - Sizes S0 to S3:
range Us is 40 to 100 % and the ramp time tR can be set from 24 V AC/DC and
0 to 20 s. 110 to 230 V AC/DC
• Smooth ramp-down with voltage ramp; the running down time - Sizes S6 to S12:
toff can be set between 0 s to 20 s. 115 V AC and 230 V AC.
• Solid-state motor overload and intrinsic device protection Control by way of the internal 24 V DC supply and direct con-
trol by means of PLC are possible.
• Optional thermistor motor protection (up to size S3)
• Wide temperature range from -25 to +60 °C
• Remote reset (integrated up to size S3, optional for size S6 and
larger) • Built-in auxiliary contacts ensure user-friendly control and pos-
sible further processing within the system (for status graphs
• Adjustable current limiting see page 31).

■ Technical specifications
Type 3RW40 2. 3RW40 3., 3RW40 4.
Control electronics
Rated values Terminal
Rated control supply voltage A1/A2 V 24 110 ... 230 24 110 ... 230
• Tolerance % ±20 -15/+10 ±20 -15/+10
Rated control supply current
• STANDBY mA < 150 < 50 < 200 < 50
• During pick-up mA < 200 < 100 < 5000 < 1500
• ON without fan mA < 250 < 50 < 200 < 50
• ON with fan mA < 300 < 70 < 250 < 70
Rated frequency Hz 50/60
• Tolerance % ±10
Control inputs
IN ON/OFF
Rated operational current
• AC mA Approx. 12 3/6 Approx. 12 3/6
• DC mA Approx. 12 1.5/3 Approx. 12 1.5/3
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Relay outputs
Output 1 ON/RUN mode1) 13/14 Operating indication (NO)
Output 2 BYPASSED 23/24 Bypass indication (NO)
Output 3 OVERLOAD/FAILURE 95/96/98 Overload/error indication (NC/NO)
Rated operational current A 3 AC-15/AC-14 at 230 V,
A 1 DC-13 at 24 V
Protection against overvoltages Protection by means of varistor through contact
Short-circuit protection 4 A gL/gG operational class;
6 A quick (fuse is not included in scope of supply)
1)
Factory default: ON mode.

Type 3RW40 5. 3RW40 7 .

Control electronics
Rated values Terminal
Rated control supply voltage A1/A2 V AC 115 230 115 230
• Tolerance % -15/+10 -15/+10
Rated control supply current STANDBY mA 15 15
Rated control supply current ON1) mA 440 200 660 360
Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60
• Tolerance % ±10 ±10
Control inputs
IN ON/OFF
Rated operational current mA Approx. 10 acc. to DIN 19240
Rated operational voltage V DC 24 from internal supply dc+ or
external DC supply (acc. to DIN 19240) through terminals and IN
Relay outputs
Output 1 ON/RUN mode2) 13/14 Operating indication (NO)
Output 2 BYPASSED 23/24 Bypass indication (NO)
Output 3 OVERLOAD/FAILURE 95/96/98 Overload/error indication (NC/NO)
Rated operational current A 3 AC-15/AC-14 at 230 V,
A 1 DC-13 at 24 V
Protection against overvoltages Protection by means of varistor through contact
Short-circuit protection 4 A gL/gG operational class;
6 A quick (fuse is not included in scope of supply)
1) 2)
Values for the coil power consumption at +10 % Un, 50 Hz. Factory default: ON mode.

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3RW Soft Starters
3RW40 for standard applications

Type 3RW40 2., 3RW40 3., 3RW40 4.

Control electronics
Operating indications LEDs DEVICE STATE/BYPASSED/FAILURE OVERLOAD
Off Green Off Off
Start Green Green flashing Off
Bypass Green Green Off
Ramp-down Green Green flashing Off
Alarm signals
Ie/Class setting not permissible Green Not relevant Red flashing
Start inhibited/thyristors too hot Yellow flashing Not relevant Off
Error signals
• 24 V: U < 0.75 x Us or U > 1.25 x Us Off Red Off
• 110 ... 230 V: U < 0.75 x Us or U > 1.15 x Us Off Red Off
Non-permissible Ie/Class setting
for edge 0 –> 1 on input IN Green Red Red flashing
Motor protection shut-down (overload thermistor) Green Off Red
Thermistor defective (open circuit, short-circuit) Green Off Red flickering
Thermal overloading of the thyristors Yellow Red Off
Missing mains voltage, phase failure, missing load Green Red Off
Device fault Red Red Off

Type 3RW40 5. and 3RW40 7.

Control electronics
Operating indications LEDs DEVICE STATE/BYPASSED FAILURE OVERLOAD
Off Green Off Off Off
Start Green Green flashing Off Off
Bypass Green Green Off Off
Ramp-down Green Green flashing Off Off
Alarm signals
Ie/Class setting not permissible Green Not relevant Not relevant Red flashing
Start inhibited/thyristors too hot Yellow flashing Not relevant Not relevant Off
Error signals
U < 0.75 x Us or U > 1.15 x Us Off Off Red Off
Non-permissible Ie/Class setting
for edge 0 –> 1 on input IN Green Off Red Red flashing
Motor protection shut-down Green Off Off Red
Thermal overloading of the thyristors Yellow Off Red Off
Missing mains voltage, phase failure, missing load Green Off Red Off
Device fault Red Off Red Off

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3RW Soft Starters
3RW40 for standard applications

Type 3RW40 . .
Factory default
Protection functions
Motor protection functions
Trips in the event of Thermal overloading of the motor
Trip class to IEC 60947-4-1 Class 10/15/20 10
Phase failure sensitivity % > 40
Overload warning No
Thermistor protection acc. to IEC 60947-8, type A/IEC 60947-5-1 Yes1)
Reset option after tripping Manual/automatic/remote reset2)
(MAN/AUTO/REMOTE2))
Recovery time min 5
Device protection functions
Trips in the event of Thermal overloading of the thyristors or
bypass3)
Reset option after tripping Manual/automatic/remote reset2)
(MAN/AUTO/REMOTE2))
Recovery time
• During overloading of the thyristors s 30
• During overloading of the bypass s 60
Control times and parameters
Control times
Closing time (with connected control voltage) ms < 50
Closing time (automatic/mains contactor mode) ms <300
Recovery time (closing command in active ramp-down) ms 100
Mains failure bridging time
Control supply voltage ms 50
Mains failure response time
Load circuit ms 500
Reclosing lockout after overload trip
Motor protection trip min 5
Device protection trip
• During overloading of the thyristors s 30
• During overloading of the bypass s 60
Starting parameters
Starting time s 0 ... 20 7.5
Starting voltage % 40 ... 100 40
Starting current limit 1.3 ... 5 x Ie 5 x Ie
Ramp-down parameters
Ramp-down time s 0 ... 20 0
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Reset mode parameters (for motor/device protection shut-down)

Manual reset LEDs Off Off
Automatic reset LEDs Yellow
Remote reset (REMOTE)2) LEDs Green
Start-up detection Yes
Operating mode output 13/14
Rising edge at Start command
Falling edge at Off command ON ON
Ramp-down end RUN
1)
Optional up to size S3 (device variant).
2)
Integrated remote reset (REMOTE) available only for 3RW40 2. to
3RW40 4.; remote reset with 3RU19 accessory module available
for 3RW40 5. and 3RW40 7..
3)
Bypass protection up to size S3.

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3RW Soft Starters
3RW40 for standard applications

Type 3RW40 2.-. .B.4, 3RW40 2.-. .B.5, 3RW40 5.-.BB.4, 3RW40 5.-.BB.5,
3RW40 3.-. .B.4, 3RW40 3.-. .B.5, 3RW40 7.-.BB.4 3RW40 7.-.BB.5
3RW40 4.-. .B.4 3RW40 4.-. .B.5
Power electronics
Rated operational voltage V AC 200 ... 480 400 ... 600 200 ... 460 400 ... 600
Tolerance % -15/+10 -15/+10 -15/+10 -15/+10
Maximum blocking voltage (thyristor) V AC 1600 1400 1800
Rated frequency Hz 50/60
Tolerance % ±10
Uninterrupted duty at 40 °C (% of Ie) % 115
Minimum load (% of minimum selectable rated motor current IM) % 20 (at least 2 A)
Maximum cable length between soft starter and motor m 300
Permissible installation height m 5000
(derating from 1000, see characteristic curves); higher on request
Permissible mounting position
• With auxiliary fan (for 3RW40 2. ... 3RW40 4.) 2 2 ,5 ° 2 2 ,5 °

N S B 0 _ 0 0 6 4 9
9 0 ° 9 0 °

• Without auxiliary fan (for 3RW40 2. ... 3RW40 4.) 10° 10° -- (fan integrated in the soft starter)
10° 10°

NSB0_01897
Permissible ambient temperature
Operation °C -25 ... +60; (derating from +40)
Storage °C -40 ... +80
Degree of protection IP20 for 3RW40 2.; IP00
IP00 for 3RW40 3. and 3RW40 4.

Type 3RW40 24 3RW40 26 3RW40 27 3RW40 28

Power electronics
Load rating with rated operational current Ie
• Acc. to IEC and UL/CSA1), for individual mounting, AC-53a
- At 40 °C A 12.5 25.3 32.2 38
- At 50 °C A 11 23 29 34

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- At 60 °C A 10 21 26 31
Smallest adjustable rated motor current IM
For the motor overload protection A 5 10 17 23
Power loss
• In operation after completed starting with uninterrupted rated W 2 8 13 19
operational current (40 °C) approx.
• During starting with current limit set to W 17 47 55 64
300 % IM (40°C)
Permissible rated motor current and starts per hour
• For normal starting (Class 10)
- Rated motor current IM2), starting time 3 s A 12.5 25 32 38
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 50 23 23 19
- Rated motor current IM2)4), starting time 4 s A 12.5 25 32 38
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 36 15 16 12
• For heavy starting (Class 15)
- Rated motor current IM2), starting time 4.5 s A 11 23 30 34
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 49 21 18 18
- Rated motor current IM2)4), starting time 6 s A 11 23 30 34
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 36 14 13 13
• For heavy starting (Class 20)
- Rated motor current IM2), starting time 6 s A 10 21 27 31
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 47 21 20 18
- Rated motor current IM2)4), starting time 8 s A 10 21 27 31
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 34 15 14 13
1)
Measurement at 60 °C according to UL/CSA not required.
2)
Current limit on soft starter set to 300 % IM.
3)
For intermittent duty S4 with ON period = 30 %, Tu = 40 °C, stand-alone
installation vertical. The quoted switching frequencies do not apply for
automatic mode.
4)
Maximum adjustable rated motor current IM, dependent on CLASS setting.

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3RW Soft Starters
3RW40 for standard applications

Type 3RW40 36 3RW40 37 3RW40 38 3RW40 46 3RW40 47

Power electronics
Load rating with rated operational current Ie
• Acc. to IEC and UL/CSA1), for individual mounting, AC-53a
- At 40 °C A 45 63 72 80 106
- At 50 °C A 42 58 62.1 73 98
- At 60 °C A 39 53 60 66 90
Smallest adjustable rated motor current IM
For the motor overload protection A 23 26 35 43 46
Power loss
• In operation after completed starting with uninterrupted rated W 6 12 15 12 21
operational current (40 °C) approx.
• During starting with current limit set to W 79 111 125 144 192
300 % IM (40°C)
Permissible rated motor current and starts per hour
• For normal starting (Class 10)
- Rated motor current IM2), starting time 3 s A 45 63 72 80 106
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 38 23 22 22 15
- Rated motor current IM2)4), starting time 4 s A 45 63 72 80 106
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 26 15 15 15 10
• For heavy starting (Class 15)
- Rated motor current IM2), starting time 4.5 s A 42 50 56 70 84
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 30 34 34 24 23
- Rated motor current IM2)4), starting time 6 s A 42 50 56 70 84
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 21 24 24 16 17
• For heavy starting (Class 20)
- Rated motor current IM2), starting time 6 s A 38 46 50 64 77
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 30 31 34 23 23
- Rated motor current IM2)4), starting time 8 s A 38 46 50 64 77
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 21 22 24 16 16
1)
Measurement at 60 °C according to UL/CSA not required.
2)
Current limit on soft starter set to 300 % IM.
3)
For intermittent duty S4 with ON period = 30 %, Tu = 40 °C, stand-alone
installation vertical. The quoted switching frequencies do not apply for
automatic mode.
4)
Maximum adjustable rated motor current IM, dependent on CLASS setting.

Type 3RW40 55 3RW40 56 3RW40 73 3RW40 74 3RW40 75 3RW40 76

Power electronics
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Load rating with rated operational current Ie

• Acc. to IEC and UL/CSA1), for individual mounting, AC-53a
- At 40 °C A 134 162 230 280 356 432
- At 50 °C A 117 145 205 248 315 385
- At 60 °C A 100 125 180 215 280 335
Smallest adjustable rated motor current IM
For the motor overload protection A 59 87 80 130 131 207
Power loss
• In operation after completed starting with uninterrupted rated W 60 75 75 90 125 165
operational current (40 °C) approx.
• During starting with current limit set to W 1043 1355 2448 3257 3277 3600
350 %2) IM (40°C)
Permissible rated motor current and starts per hour
• For normal starting (Class 10)
- Rated motor current IM2), starting time 10 s A 134 162 230 280 356 432
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 20 8 14 20 16 17
- Rated motor current IM2)4), starting time 20 s A 134 162 230 280 356 432
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 7 1.4 3 8 5 5
• For heavy starting (Class 15)
- Rated motor current IM2), starting time 15 s A 134 152 210 250 341 402
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 11 8 11 13 11 12
- Rated motor current IM2)4), starting time 30 s A 134 152 210 250 341 402
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 1.2 1.7 1 6 2 2
• For heavy starting (Class 20)
- Rated motor current IM2), starting time 20 s A 124 142 200 230 311 372
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 12 9 10 10 10 10
- Rated motor current IM2)4), starting time 40 s A 124 142 200 230 311 372
- Starts per hour3) 1/h 2 2 1 5 1 1
1)
Measurement at 60 °C according to UL/CSA not required.
2)
Current limit on soft starter set to 350 % IM.
3)
For intermittent duty S4 with ON period = 70 %, Tu = 40 °C, stand-alone
installation vertical. The quoted switching frequencies do not apply for
automatic mode.
4)
Maximum adjustable rated motor current IM, dependent on CLASS setting.

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3RW Soft Starters
3RW40 for standard applications

Soft starters Type 3RW40 2. 3RW40 3. 3RW40 4.

Conductor cross-sections
Screw terminals Main conductors
Front clamping point • Solid mm2 2 x (1.5 ... 2.5); 2 x (1.5 ... 16) 2 x (2.5 ... 16)
connected 2 x (2.5 ... 6) acc. to
IEC 60947;
max. 1 x 10
NSB00479

• With end sleeve mm2 2 x (1.5 ... 2.5); 1 x (0.75 ... 25) 1 x (2.5 ... 35)
2 x (2.5 ... 6)
• Stranded mm2 -- 1 x (0.75 ... 35) 1 x (4 ... 70)
• AWG cables
- Solid AWG 2 x (16 ... 12)
- Solid or stranded AWG 2 x (14 ... 10) 1 x (18 ... 2) 2 x (10 ... 1/0)
- Stranded AWG 1x8 -- --
Rear clamping point • Solid mm2 -- 2 x (1.5 ... 16) 2 x (2.5 ... 16)
connected • With end sleeve mm2 -- 1 x (1.5 ... 25) 1 x (2.5 ... 50)
• Stranded mm2 -- 1 x (1.5 ... 35) 1 x (10 ... 70)
NSB00480

• AWG cables
- Solid or stranded AWG -- 1 x (16 ... 2) 2 x (10 ... 1/0)
Both clamping points • Solid mm2 -- 2 x (1.5 ... 16) 2 x (2.5 ... 16)
connected • With end sleeve mm2 -- 2 x (1.5 ... 16) 2 x (2.5 ... 35)
• Stranded mm2 -- 2 x (1.5 ... 25) 2 x (10 ... 50)
• AWG cables
NSB00481

- Solid or stranded AWG -- 2 x (16 ... 2) 1 x (10 ... 2/0)

• Tightening torque NM 2 ... 2.5 4.5 6.5

lb.in 18 ... 22 40 58
Tools PZ 2 PZ 2 Allen screw 4 mm
Degree of protection IP20 IP20 IP20
(IP00 terminal (IP00 terminal
compartment) compartment)
Spring-type terminals Main conductors
• Solid mm2 1 ... 10 --
• Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 1 ... 6 end sleeves with- --
out plastic collar

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• AWG cables
- Solid or stranded (finely stranded) AWG 16 ... 10 --
- Stranded AWG 1x8 --
Tools DIN ISO 2380-1A0; 5 x 3 --
Degree of protection IP20 --
Busbar connections Main conductors
• With cable lug acc. to DIN 46234 or max.
20 mm wide
- Stranded mm2 -- 2 x (10 ... 70)
- Finely stranded mm2 -- 2 x (10 ... 50)
• AWG cables, solid or stranded AWG -- 2 x (7 ... 1/0)

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3RW Soft Starters
3RW40 for standard applications

Soft starters Type 3RW40 5. 3RW40 7.

Conductor cross-sections
Screw terminals Main conductors
With box terminal 3RT19 55-4G (55 kW) 3RT19 66-4G
Front clamping point • Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 16 ... 70 70 ... 240
connected • Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 16 ... 70 70 ... 240
• Stranded mm2 16 ... 70 95 ... 300
• Ribbon cable conductors mm Min. 3 x 9 x 0.8 Min. 6 x 9 x 0.8
NSB00479

(number x width x thickness) Max. 6 x 15.5 x 0.8 Max. 20 x 24 x 0.5

• AWG cables, solid or stranded AWG 6 ... 2/0 3/0 ... 600 kcmil

Rear clamping point • Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 16 ... 70 120 ... 185
connected • Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 16 ... 70 120 ... 185
• Stranded mm2 16 ... 70 120 ... 240
• Ribbon cable conductors mm Min. 3 x 9 x 0.8 Min. 6 x 9 x 0.8
NSB00480

(number x width x thickness) Max. 6 x 15.5 x 0.8 Max. 20 x 24 x 0.5

• AWG cables, solid or stranded AWG 6 ... 2/0 250 ... 500 kcmil

Both clamping points • Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 Max. 1 x 50, 1 x 70 Min. 2 x 50; max. 2 x 185
connected • Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 Max. 1 x 50, 1 x 70 Min. 2 x 50; max. 2 x 185
• Stranded mm2 Max. 2 x 70 Max. 2 x 70; max. 2 x 240
• Ribbon cable conductors mm Max. 2 x (6 x 15.5 x 0.8) Max. 2 x (20 x 24 x 0.5)
NSB00481

(number x width x thickness)

• AWG cables, solid or stranded AWG Max. 2 x 1/0 Min. 2 x 2/0 Max. 2 x 500 kcmil
• Terminal screws M10 (hexagon socket, A/F4) M12 (hexagon socket, A/F5)
- Tightening torque NM 10 ... 12 20 ... 22
lb.in 90 ... 110 180 ... 195
Screw terminals Main conductors
With box terminal 3RT19 56-4G
Front or rear clamping point • Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 16 ... 120
connected • Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 16 ... 120
• Stranded mm2 16 ... 120
• Ribbon cable conductors mm Min. 3 x 9 x 0.8
NSB00480
NSB00479

(number x width x thickness) Max. 6 x 15.5 x 0.8

• AWG cables, solid or stranded AWG 6 ... 250 kcmil

Both clamping points • Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 Max. 1 x 95, 1 x 120
connected • Finely stranded without end sleeve mm2 Max. 1 x 95, 1 x 120
• Stranded mm2 Max. 2 x 120
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• Ribbon cable conductors mm Max. 2 x (10 x 15.5 x 0.8)

NSB00481

(number x width x thickness)

• AWG cables, solid or stranded AWG Max. 2 x 3/0

Screw terminals Main conductors

Without box terminal/busbar connection
• Finely stranded with cable lug mm2 16 ... 951) 50 ... 2402)
• Stranded with cable lug mm2 25 ... 1201) 70 ... 2402)
• AWG cables, solid or stranded AWG 4 ... 250 kcmil 2/0 ... 500 kcmil
• Connecting bar (max. width) mm 17 25
• Terminal screws M8 x 25 (A/F13) M10 x 30 (A/F17)
- Tightening torque NM 10 ... 14 14 ... 24
lb.in 89 ... 124 124 ... 210
1) 2)
When connecting cable lugs to DIN 46235, use 3RT19 56-4EA1 terminal cover for When connecting cable lugs to DIN 46234, the 3RT19 66-4EA1 terminal cover
conductor cross-sections from 95 mm² to ensure phase spacing. must be used for cond. cross-sections of 240 mm² and more as well as DIN 46235
for cond. cross-sections of 185 mm² and more to keep the phase clearance.

Soft starters Type 3RW40 . .

Conductor cross-sections
Auxiliary conductors (1 or 2 conductors can be connected):
Screw terminals
• Solid mm2 2 x (0.5 ... 2.5)
• Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2 x (0.5 ... 1.5)
• AWG cables
- Solid or stranded AWG 2 x (20 ... 14)
- Finely stranded with end sleeve AWG 2 x (20 ... 16)
• Terminal screws
- Tightening torque NM 0.8 ... 1.2
lb.in 7 ... 10.3
Spring-type terminals
• Solid
- 3RW40 2. ... 3RW40 4. mm2 2 x (0.25 ... 2.5)
- 3RW40 5., 3RW40 7. mm2 2 x (0.25 ... 1.5)
• Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2 x (0.25 ... 1.5)
• AWG cables, solid or stranded AWG 2 x (24 ... 14) for 3RW40 2. ... 3RW40 4.;
2 x (24 ... 16) for 3RW40 5. and 3RW40 7.

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3RW Soft Starters
3RW40 for standard applications

Standard Parameters
Electromagnetic compatibility
acc. to EN 60947-4-2
EMC interference immunity
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) EN 61000-4-2 ±4 kV contact discharge, ±8 kV air discharge
Electromagnetic RF fields EN 61000-4-3 Frequency range: 80 ... 1000 MHz with 80 % at 1 kHz
Degree of severity 3: 10 V/m
Conducted RF interference EN 61000-4-6 Frequency range: 150 kHz ... 80 MHz with 80 % at 1 kHz
Interference 10 V
RF voltages and RF currents on cables
• Burst EN 61000-4-4 ±2 kV/5 kHz
• Surge EN 61000-4-5 ±1 kV line to line
±2 kV line to earth
EMC interference emission
EMC interference field strength EN 55011 Limit value of Class A at 30 ... 1000 MHz,
limit value of Class B with 3RW40 2. 24 V AC/DC
Radio interference voltage EN 55011 Limit value of Class A at 0.15 ... 30 MHz,
limit value of Class B with 3RW40 2. 24 V AC/DC
Radio interference suppression filters
Degree of noise suppression A (industrial applications) Not required
Degree of noise suppression B (applications for residential
areas)
Control voltage
• 110 ... 230 V AC/DC Not available1)
• 115/230 V AC Not available1)
• 24 V AC/DC Not required for 3RW40 2.;
required for 3RW40 3. and 3RW40 4. (see table)
1)
Degree of noise suppression B cannot be obtained through the use of fil-
ters as the strength of the electromagnetic field is not attenuated by the
filter.

Soft starter type Rated current Recommended filters1)

Soft starters Voltage range 200 ... 480 V
Filter type Rated current filters Terminals
A A mm2
3RW40 36 45 4EF1512-1AA10 50 16
3RW40 37 63 4EF1512-2AA10 66 25

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3RW40 38 72 4EF1512-3AA10 90 25
3RW40 46 80 4EF1512-3AA10 90 25
3RW40 47 106 4EF1512-4AA10 120 50
1) The radio interference suppression filter is used to remove the conducted
interference from the main circuit. The field-related emissions comply with
degree of noise suppression B. Filter selection applies under standard
conditions: 10 starts per hour, start time 4 s at 300 % Ie.

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3RW Soft Starters
3RW40 for standard applications
Fuse assignment
The type of coordination to which the motor feeder with soft starter protector/circuit breaker and soft starter) is sufficient. If
starter is mounted depends on the application-specific require- type of coordination "2" is to be fulfilled, semiconductor fuses
ments. Normally, fuseless mounting (combination of motor must be fitted in the motor feeder.
Fuseless version

Q1

Q11

NSB0_01902

M
3~

Soft starters Motor starter protectors/circuit breakers1)

ToC
1 Rated current 400 V +10 % 400 V +10 % Rated current 575 V +10 % Rated current
Q11 Q1 Q1 Iq max Q1 Iq max
Type A Type Type kA A Type kA A
Type of coordination "1"2)
3RW40 24 12.5 3RV1 021-1KA10 3RV1 321-1KC10 55 16 -- -- --
3RW40 26 25 3RV1 021-4DA10 3RV1 321-4DC10 55 25 -- -- --
3RW40 27 32 3RV1 031-4EA10 3RV1 331-4EC10 55 32 -- -- --
3RW40 28 38 3RV1 031-4FA10 3RV1 331-4FC10 55 40 -- -- --
3RW40 36 45 3RV1 031-4GA10 3RV1 331-4GC10 20 45 -- -- --
3RW40 37 63 3RV1 041-4JA10 3RV1 341-4JC10 20 63 -- -- --
3RW40 38 72 3RV1 041-4KA10 3RV1 341-4KC10 20 75 -- -- --
3RW40 46 80 3RV1 041-4LA10 3RV1 341-4LC10 11 90 -- -- --
3RW40 47 106 3RV1 041-4MA10 3RV1 341-4MC10 11 100 -- -- --
3RW40 55 134 3VL3 720-2DC36 35 200 3VL3 720-1DC36 12 200
3RW40 56 162 3VL3 720-2DC36 35 200 3VL3 720-1DC36 12 200
3RW40 73 230 3VL4 731-2DC36 65 315 3VL5 731-3DC36 35 315
3RW40 74 280 3VL4 731-2DC36 65 315 3VL5 731-3DC36 35 315
3RW40 75 356 3VL4 740-2DC36 65 400 3VL5 740-3DC36 35 400
3RW40 76 432 3VL5 750-2DC36 65 500 3VL5 750-3DC36 35 500
1) The rated motor current must be considered when selecting the devices. 2) The types of coordination are explained in more detail under
The 3RV13 motor starter protectors are used for starter combinations (with- "3RA1 Fuseless Load Feeders".
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out motor protection). Motor protection is provided in this case by the

3RW40 soft starter.

Fused version (line protection only)

F1

Q21

Q11
NSB0_01904

M
3~

Soft starters Line protection, maximum Line contactors

ToC
1 Rated current Rated current Size (optional)
Q11 F1 Q21
Type A Type A
Type of coordination "1"1): Iq = 65 kA at 600 V +5 %
3RW40 24 12.5 3NA3 820-6 50 00 3RT10 24
3RW40 26 25 3NA3 822-6 63 00 3RT10 26
3RW40 27 32 3NA3 824-6 80 00 3RT10 34
3RW40 28 38 3NA3 824-6 80 00 3RT10 35
3RW40 36 45 3NA3 130-6 100 1 3RT10 36
3RW40 37 63 3NA3 132-6 125 1 3RT10 44
3RW40 38 72 3NA3 132-6 125 1 3RT10 45
3RW40 46 80 3NA3 136-6 160 1 3RT10 45
3RW40 47 106 3NA3 136-6 160 1 3RT10 46
3RW40 55 134 3NA3 244-6 250 2 3RT10 55-6A.36
3RW40 56 162 3NA3 244-6 250 2 3RT10 56-6A.36
3RW40 73 230 2 x 3NA3 354-6 2 x 355 3 3RT10 65-6A.36
3RW40 74 280 2 x 3NA3 354-6 2 x 355 3 3RT10 66-6A.36
3RW40 75 356 2 x 3NA3 365-6 2 x 500 3 3RT10 75-6A.36
3RW40 76 432 2 x 3NA3 365-6 2 x 500 3 3RT10 76-6A.36
1)
The types of coordination are explained under "3RA1 Fuseless Load Feed- with the stipulated protective device (motor starter protector/circuit
ers". The type of coordination "1" refers only to soft starters in combination breaker/fuse), not to any additional components in the feeder.

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For Operation in the Control Cabinet

3RW Soft Starters
3RW40 for standard applications

Fused version with 3NE1 SITOR fuses (semiconductor and line protection)
For matching fuse bases see Catalog LV 1 under "SENTRON Switching and Protection Devices for Power
Distribution" ––> "Switch Disconnectors", and Catalog ET B1 under "BETA Protecting" ––> "SITOR
F’1 Semiconductor Fuses" or go to www.siemens.com/sitor ––>"Products" ––>"BETA Protecting"––>"SITOR"
Q21

Q11

NSB0_01905
M
3~

Soft All-range fuses Line contactors

starters
ToC
2 Rated Rated current Size (optional)
current
Q11 F'1 Q21
Type A Type A
Type of coordination "2"1): Iq = 65 kA at 600 V +5 %
3RW40 24 12.5 3NE1 814-0 20 000 3RT10 24
3RW40 26 25 3NE1 803-0 35 000 3RT10 26
3RW40 27 32 3NE1 020-2 80 00 3RT10 34
3RW40 28 38 3NE1 020-2 80 00 3RT10 35
3RW40 36 45 3NE1 020-2 80 00 3RT10 36
3RW40 37 63 3NE1 820-0 80 000 3RT10 44
3RW40 38 72 3NE1 820-0 80 000 3RT10 45
3RW40 46 80 3NE1 021-0 100 00 3RT10 45
3RW40 47 106 3NE1 022-0 125 00 3RT10 46
3RW40 55 134 3NE1 227-2 250 1 3RT10 55-6A.36
3RW40 56 162 3NE1 227-2 250 1 3RT10 56-6A.36
3RW40 73 230 3NE1 331-2 350 2 3RT10 65-6A.36
3RW40 74 280 3NE1 333-2 450 2 3RT10 66-6A.36
3RW40 75 356 3NE1 334-2 500 2 3RT10 75-6A.36
3RW40 76 432 3NE1 435-2 560 3 3RT10 76-6A.36
1)
The types of coordination are explained in more detail under "3RA1 Fuse-
less Load Feeders".
The type of coordination "2" refers only to soft starters in combination with
the stipulated protective device (circuit breaker/fuse), not to any additional
components in the feeder.

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ToC
1
Type of coordination "1"

ToC
2
Type of coordination "2"

The types of coordination are explained in more detail

under "3RA1 Fuseless Load Feeders".

These types of coordination are indicated in the

Technical specifications by orange backgrounds.

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For Operation in the Control Cabinet

3RW Soft Starters
3RW40 for standard applications

Fused version with 3NE3 SITOR fuses (semiconductor protection by fuse, line and overload protection by motor starter protector;
alternatively, installation with contactor and overload relay possible)
For matching fuse bases see Catalog LV 1 under "SENTRON
F3 F1 Switching and Protection Devices for Power Distribution" ––>
"Switch Disconnectors", and Catalog ET B1 under "BETA
Q21 Protecting" ––> "SITOR Semiconductor Fuses" or go to
Q1
F3 rwww.siemens.com/sitor ––>"Products" ––>"BETA Protecting"
Q11 ––>"SITOR"
Q11

NSB0_01903

NSB0_01906
M M
3~ 3~

Soft starters Semiconductor fuses, minimum Semiconductor fuses, maximum Semiconductor fuses, minimum
ToC
2 Rated current Rated current Size Rated current Size Rated current Size
Q11 F3 F3 F3
Type A Type A Type A Type A
Type of coordination "2"1): Iq = 65 kA at 600 V +5 %
3RW40 24 12.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- 3NE4 101 32 0
3RW40 26 25 -- -- -- 3NE3 221 100 1 3NE4 102 40 0
3RW40 27 32 -- -- -- 3NE3 224 160 1 3NE4 118 63 0
3RW40 28 38 -- -- -- 3NE3 224 160 1 3NE4 118 63 0
3RW40 36 45 -- -- -- 3NE3 224 160 1 3NE4 120 80 0
3RW40 37 63 -- -- -- 3NE3 225 200 1 3NE4 121 100 0
3RW40 38 72 3NE3 221 100 1 3NE3 227 250 1 -- -- --
3RW40 46 80 3NE3 222 125 1 3NE3 225 200 1 -- -- --
3RW40 47 106 3NE3 224 160 1 3NE3 231 350 1 -- -- --
3RW40 55 134 3NE3 227 250 1 3NE3 335 560 2 -- -- --
3RW40 56 162 3NE3 227 250 1 3NE3 335 560 2 -- -- --
3RW40 73 230 3NE3 232-0B 400 1 3NE3 333 450 2 -- -- --
3RW40 74 280 3NE3 233 450 1 3NE3 336 630 2 -- -- --
3RW40 75 356 3NE3 335 560 2 3NE3 336 630 2 -- -- --
3RW40 76 432 3NE3 337-8 710 2 3NE3 340-8 900 2 -- -- --

Soft starters Semiconductor fuses max. Semiconductor fuses min. Semiconductor fuses max. Cylindrical fuses
ToC
2 Rated current Rated current Size Rated current Size Rated current Size Rated
current
Q11 F3 F3 F3 F3
Type A Type A Type A Type A Type A
Type of coordination "2"1): Iq = 65 kA at 600 V +5 %
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3RW40 24 12.5 3NE4 117 50 0 3NE8 015-1 25 00 3NE8 017-1 50 00 3NC2 240 40
3RW40 26 25 3NE4 117 50 0 3NE8 017-1 50 00 3NE8 021-1 100 00 3NC2 263 63
3RW40 27 32 3NE4 118 63 0 3NE8 018-1 63 00 3NE8 022-1 125 00 3NC2 280 80
3RW40 28 38 3NE4 118 63 0 3NE8 020-1 80 00 3NE8 024-1 160 00 3NC2 280 80
3RW40 36 45 3NE4 120 80 0 3NE8 020-1 80 00 3NE8 024-1 160 00 3NC2 280 80
3RW40 37 63 3NE4 121 100 0 3NE8 021-1 100 00 3NE8 024-1 160 00 -- --
3RW40 38 72 -- -- -- 3NE8 022-1 125 00 3NE8 024-1 160 00 -- --
3RW40 46 80 -- -- -- 3NE8 022-1 125 00 3NE8 024-1 160 00 -- --
3RW40 47 106 -- -- -- 3NE8 024-1 160 00 3NE8 024-1 160 00 -- --
3RW40 55 134 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
3RW40 56 162 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
3RW40 73 230 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
3RW40 74 280 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
3RW40 75 356 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
3RW40 76 432 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Soft starters Line contactors Motor starter protectors/circuit breakers Line protection, maximum
ToC
2 Rated current (optional) 400 V +10 % Rated current 575 V +10 % Rated current Rated current Size
Q11 Q21 Q1 Q1 F1
Type A Type A Type A Type A
Type of coordination "2"1): Iq = 65 kA at 600 V +5 %
3RW40 24 12.5 3RT10 24 3RV1 021-4KA10 55 -- -- 3NA3 820-6 50 00
3RW40 26 25 3RT10 26 3RV1 021-4DA10 55 -- -- 3NA3 822-6 63 00
3RW40 27 32 3RT10 34 3RV1 031-4EA10 55 -- -- 3NA3 824-6 80 00
3RW40 28 38 3RT10 35 3RV1 031-4FA10 55 -- -- 3NA3 824-6 80 00
3RW40 36 45 3RT10 36 3RV1 031-4GA10 20 -- -- 3NA3 130-6 100 1
3RW40 37 63 3RT10 44 3RV1 041-4JA10 20 -- -- 3NA3 132-6 125 1
3RW40 38 72 3RT10 45 3RV1 041-4KA10 20 -- -- 3NA3 132-6 125 1
3RW40 46 80 3RT10 45 3RV1 041-4LA10 11 -- -- 3NA3 136-6 160 1
3RW40 47 106 3RT10 46 3RV1 041-4MA10 11 -- -- 3NA3 136-6 160 1
3RW40 55 134 3RT10 55-6A.36 3VL3 720 200 3VL3 720 200 3NA3 244-6 250 2
3RW40 56 162 3RT10 56-6A.36 3VL3 720 200 3VL3 720 200 3NA3 244-6 250 2
3RW40 73 230 3RT10 65-6A.36 3VL4 731 315 3VL5 731 315 2 x 3NA3 354-6 2 x 355 3
3RW40 74 280 3RT10 66-6A.36 3VL4 731 315 3VL5 731 315 2 x 3NA3 354-6 2 x 355 3
3RW40 75 356 3RT10 75-6A.36 3VL4 740 400 3VL5 740 400 2 x 3NA3 365-6 2 x 500 3
3RW40 76 432 3RT10 76-6A.36 3VL5 750 500 3VL5 750 500 2 x 3NA3 365-6 2 x 500 3
1)
The types of coordination are explained under "3RA1 Fuseless Load Feed- with the stipulated protective device (motor starter protector/circuit
ers". The type of coordination "2" refers only to soft starters in combination breaker/fuse), not to any additional components in the feeder.

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