Introduction; Important Notes - Siemens SIRIUS 3RW30 Manual

Introduction

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Important notes

Purpose of this manual
This manual contains fundamental information and practical tips for using SIRIUS soft
starters. The SIRIUS 3RW30 and 3RW40 soft starters are electronic motor control devices
that facilitate optimal starting and stopping three-phase induction motors.
The manual describes all of the functions of the SIRIUS 3RW30 and 3RW40 soft starters.
Target group
This manual is intended for any user involved in
● Commissioning
● Servicing and maintenance
● Planning and configuring systems
Basic knowledge required
A general knowledge of the field of electrical engineering is required to understand this
manual.
Scope of validity
The manual is valid for the SIRIUS 3RW30 and 3RW40 soft starters. It describes the
components that are valid at the time of publication. SIEMENS reserves the right to include a
Product Information for each new component, and for each component of a later version.
Standards and approvals
The SIRIUS 3RW30 and 3RW40 soft starters are based on the IEC/EN 60947-4-2 standard.
Disclaimer of liability
It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure that a system or machine is functioning
properly as a whole. SIEMENS AG, its regional offices, and associated companies
(hereinafter referred to as "SIEMENS") cannot guarantee all the properties of a whole plant
system or machine that has not been designed by SIEMENS.
Similarly, SIEMENS can assume no liability for recommendations that appear or are implied
in the following description. No new guarantee, warranty, or liability claims beyond the scope
of the SIEMENS general terms of supply are to be derived or inferred from the following
description.
SIRIUS 3RW30 / 3RW40
Manual, 10/2018, NEB535199502000/RS-AB/005
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