"Increased safety" type of protection EEx e according to ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
The SIRIUS 3RW40 soft starter sizes S0 to S12 are suitable for starting explosion-proof
motors with the "increased safety" type of protection EEx e.
Note
The rated motor current is extremely important when selecting a soft starter.
Refer to the information about selecting soft starters in chapter Configuration (Page 85).
Conditions for normal starting (CLASS 10):
Max. starting time 10 s, current limitation 300%, 5 starts/hour, ON time 30%, standalone
assembly, max. installation altitude 1000 m / 3280 ft, ambient temperature
kW 40 °C / 104 °F. In the event of deviating conditions or increased switching frequency, it
may be necessary to choose a larger device. For information about the rated currents for
ambient temperatures above 40 °C, refer to chapter 3RW40 2. to 7. power electronics
(Page 145).
14.3.2
3RW40 2., 3., 4. control electronics
SIRIUS 3RW30 / 3RW40
Manual, 10/2018, NEB535199502000/RS-AB/005
Technical data
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