Siemens 3RW51 Series Manual page 3

Table of contents
1 Description ................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Target group ............................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Device design ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Operating principle .................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Interaction interfaces .............................................................................................................. 11
1.5 Operating modes and master control function ........................................................................ 12
1.6 Device versions ....................................................................................................................... 13
1.7 Areas of application / load types ............................................................................................. 14
1.8 Selection of the soft starter using the Simulation Tool for Soft Starters ................................. 15
1.9 Structure of the article number ............................................................................................... 16
1.10 Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 17
1.10.1 Communication modules ........................................................................................................ 17
1.10.2 3RW5 HMI .............................................................................................................................. 18
1.11 Additional documentation ....................................................................................................... 20
1.12 Siemens Industry Online Support ........................................................................................... 21
1.13 Support Request ..................................................................................................................... 23
1.14 Siemens Industry Online Support app .................................................................................... 23
2 Safety information .................................................................................................................................... 25
2.1 Security information ................................................................................................................ 25
2.2 ESD Guidelines ....................................................................................................................... 26
2.3 Five safety rules for working in or on electrical systems ........................................................ 28
2.4 Reactive power compensation ................................................................................................ 29
3 Mounting and Dismantling ....................................................................................................................... 31
3.1 Installing the 3RW51 soft starter ............................................................................................. 31
3.2 Mounting the fan cover ........................................................................................................... 32
3.3 Mounting the 3RW51 soft starter on a level surface ............................................................... 34
3.4 Mounting the external bypass contactor ................................................................................. 36
3.5 Installing / mounting / removing 3RW5 HMI ........................................................................... 36
3.5.1 Installing the 3RW5 HMI Standard in 3RW51 soft starter ...................................................... 36
3.5.2 Removing 3RW5 HMI Standard ............................................................................................. 38
3.5.3 Installing the 3RW5 HMI High Feature in the 3RW51 soft starter .......................................... 39
3.5.4 Removing 3RW5 HMI High Feature ....................................................................................... 40
3.5.5 Installing the 3RW5 HMI Standard in the control cabinet door ............................................... 41
3.5.6 Installing the 3RW5 HMI High Feature in the control cabinet door ........................................ 44
3RW51 Soft Starter
Manual, 06/2019, A5E37108631002A/RS-AB/002
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