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Industrial Controls
Soft starters and solid-state
switching devices
SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter
Equipment Manual
09/2020
A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003
Siemens Industry Online
Support
Safety information
Description
Mounting and Dismantling
Wiring
Parameter assignment
Commissioning
Functions
Messages & diagnostics
Maintenance and servicing
Technical specifications
Dimension drawings
Circuit diagrams
Example circuits
Third-party software
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  • Page 1 Siemens Industry Online Support Safety information Description Industrial Controls Mounting and Dismantling Soft starters and solid-state switching devices Wiring SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Parameter assignment Equipment Manual Commissioning Functions Messages & diagnostics Maintenance and servicing Technical specifications Dimension drawings Circuit diagrams...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Siemens Industry Online Support......................9 Siemens Industry Online Support app................. 10 Support Request ........................ 11 Additional documentation ....................11 Safety information..........................13 ESD Guidelines........................13 Five safety rules for working in or on electrical systems............14 Reactive power compensation.................... 15 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) according to IEC 60947-4-1 ........
  • Page 4 Parameterize 3RW5 HMI High Feature serially / identically........... 82 Commissioning ............................ 85 Commissioning the 3RW51 soft starter................85 Sealing the 3RW51 soft starter ................... 85 First commissioning of the 3RW5 HMI High Feature ............86 SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 5 Faults and remedial actions of the 3RW51 soft starter............135 Faults and remedial actions on the 3RW5 HMI High Feature ..........139 RESET MODES ........................140 Diagnostics via the 3RW5 HMI High Feature module ............141 SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 6 "Device change" function ....................158 10.5.1 Device change with micro SD card on the 3RW5 HMI High Feature........159 Technical specifications ........................161 11.1 Technical data in Siemens Industry Online Support............161 Dimension drawings .......................... 163 12.1 CAx data.......................... 163 12.2 Drilling pattern for 3RW5 HMI Standard ................
  • Page 7 Wiring of the 3SK1 safety relay SIL 3 with line contactor ........... 198 A.3.5 Contactor for emergency start..................198 Third-party software.......................... 203 Information about third-party software ................203 Glossary ............................. 207 Index ..............................209 SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 8 Table of contents SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 9: Siemens Industry Online Support

    Siemens Industry Online Support Information and service At Siemens Industry Online Support you can obtain up-to-date information from our global support database: • Product support • Application examples • Forum • mySupport Link: Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps) Product support...

  • Page 10: Siemens Industry Online Support App

    Register your Siemens products, systems and software. Siemens Industry Online Support app The Siemens Industry Online Support app provides you access to all the device-specific information available on the Siemens Industry Online Support portal for a particular article number, such as operating instructions, manuals, data sheets, FAQs etc.

  • Page 11: Support Request

    (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/19289930) • EMC guide (http://www.siemens.com/emc-guideline) • IEC guide (http://www.siemens.com/iec60204) Interesting links • FAQs for soft starters 3RW5 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/16212/faq) • Manuals in Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/ en/ps/man) • FAQs for soft starters 3RW5 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/16212/faq) • Downloads for soft starters 3RW5 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/...
  • Page 12 Siemens Industry Online Support 1.3 Additional documentation • Product support for STEP 7 (TIA Portal) (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/ 14672) • Further information on PROFINET (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/home/products/ automation/industrialcommunication/profinet.html) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    The diagram below shows the maximum electrostatic voltage which may build up on a person coming into contact with the materials specified in the diagram. These values correspond to IEC 801-2 specifications. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 14: Five Safety Rules For Working In Or On Electrical Systems

    5. Erect barriers around or cover adjacent live parts These five safety rules must be applied in the above order prior to starting work on an electrical system. After completing the work, proceed in the reverse order. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 15: Reactive Power Compensation

    Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) according to IEC 60947-4-1 This product is designed for Environment A. It may produce radio interference in domestic environments, in which case the user may be required to take adequate mitigation measures. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 16: Security Information

    Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber threats. To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS Feed under https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.

  • Page 17: Description

    Fire hazard. Short-circuit hazard. Property damage. Can cause death or serious injury. The soft starter is supplied with a protective cover to prevent foreign parts from entering the device during installation. Remove the protective cover before commissioning. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 18: Operating Principle

    Main circuit connection (motor) ⑫ Control terminals (inputs / outputs) ⑬ Control cable duct with cover Operating principle Soft starters are used to start three-phase induction motors with reduced torque and reduced starting current. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 19 • Soft stopping with parameterizable stopping time for a smooth run-down of the drive • Parameterizable current limit for avoiding current peaks • Soft torque for smooth ramp-up and run-down (avoiding torque peaks by means of torque limitation) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 20 You will find an overview of all of the functions of the 3RW5 soft starter in the Catalog IC 10 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109747945). You will find further details of the functions in chapter Functions (Page 89). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 21: Access Options For The 3Rw51 Soft Starter

    Description 3.4 Access options for the 3RW51 soft starter Access options for the 3RW51 soft starter ① SIRIUS 3RW51 soft starter ② LED display on 3RW51 soft starter ③ Fieldbus (via optional communication module) ④ PC or programming device with configuration software of the controller. e.g. STEP 7 ⑤...

  • Page 22: Operating Modes And Master Control Function

    • Modbus RTU: Modbus Master (e.g. PLC) Operating mode "manual - local" In operating mode "manual - local", control is with a control source directly on the 3RW51 soft starter: • Input IN • 3RW5 HMI (accessory) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 23 • Operating mode "manual - local": Control switches to "Manual - local ‑ Input controlled". Additional information You will find further information on the 3RW5 communication modules in the manual for the 3RW5 communication module used. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 24 By disabling the "Manual operation local - input controlled" bit in the process image output (PIQ) or in the data table "Process image output (PIQ)" (depending on the 3RW5 communication module), the "Automatic" mode receives master control. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 25: Device Versions

    You will find more information on the process images and data tables in the manual for the 3RW5 communication module in question. Device versions Size 1 / 2 Size 3 Size 4 SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 26: Areas Of Application / Load Types

    • No pressure surges, e.g. for pumps • Increased service life of the pipe system, e.g. for compressors • Reduced starting current, e.g. for agitators • Reduced stress on gearbox and V belt, e.g. for saws SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 27: Selection Of The Soft Starter Using The Simulation Tool For Soft Starters

    STS suggests suitable soft starters for the respective application based on the entered motor and load data and application requirements as well as providing information on the parameterization. You can download the Simulation Tool for Soft Starters (STS) for free on the 3RW5 topic page (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/101494917). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 28: Structure Of The Article Number

    = 110 kW = 250 A = 132 kW = 315 A = 160 kW = 370 A = 200 kW = 470 A = 250 kW = 570 A = 315 kW SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 29: Accessories

    The 3RW5 HMI Standard can be installed in the 3RW51 soft starter or in the control cabinet door or mounted on a wall using accessories. The 3RW5 HMI has an LCD with red display illumination, LEDs for status display and function and control keys. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 30 • Display of up to 5 measured values at the same time • Analog output and ON / RUN relay output can be parameterized with the 3RW5 HMI High Feature under small load test mode SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 31 (Perform the firmware update with SD memory card (3RW5 HMI High Feature)) (Page 154) – 3RW51 soft starter – 3RW5 HMI High Feature – Communication module Note the information in chapter Firmware update (Page 153). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 32 Description 3.10 Accessories SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 33: Mounting And Dismantling

    6. Mount the external bypass contactor. (Page 36) Result You have mounted the 3RW51 soft starter and can now connect it. Mounting the optional fan cover Requirements • Screwdriver T20 • Fan cover (accessory) suitable for the size SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 34 – Size 4: You require 1 fan cover and 4 of the screws packed with the product. Result The fan cover provides enhanced touch protection and prevents the fan from being blocked by foreign objects. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 35: Mounting The 3Rw51 Soft Starter On A Level Surface

    Device can cause injury if it is dropped. Always ask a second person to help you transport, install and remove a heavy device. Use suitable lifting equipment and wear personnel protective equipment. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 36: Mounting The External Bypass Contactor

    • X-screws of suitable size for insertion into the selected mounting plate or wall (depending on the size of the contactor) • Screwdriver (depending on the size of screws used in the contactor) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 37: Installing / Mounting / Removing 3Rw5 Hmi

    • Hinged cover for 3RW51 with cutout for 3RW5 HMI Standard (accessory) or Cut out the hinged cover for 3RW5 HMI (Page 52) Procedure NOTICE Material damage caused by electrostatic charge. Note the information in chapter ESD Guidelines (Page 13). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 38: Removing 3Rw5 Hmi Standard

    • Replace the hinged cover of the 3RW51 soft starter as required (Page 53). Result You have installed the 3RW5 HMI Standard in the 3RW51 soft starter and can commission it. 4.5.2 Removing 3RW5 HMI Standard Requirements Installed 3RW5 HMI Standard (accessory). (Page 37) Procedure SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 39: Installing The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature In The 3Rw51 Soft Starter

    • Hinged cover for 3RW51 with cutout for 3RW5 HMI High Feature (accessory) or Cut out the hinged cover for 3RW5 HMI (Page 52) Procedure NOTICE Material damage caused by electrostatic charge Note the information in chapter ESD Guidelines (Page 13). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 40: Removing 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    Requirements • Installed 3RW5 HMI High Feature (accessory) (Page 39) • Flat-bladed screwdriver Procedure NOTICE Damage to the sealing surfaces. Make sure that the sealing surfaces are not damaged by the screwdriver. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 41: Installing The 3Rw5 Hmi Standard In The Control Cabinet Door

    • Note the mounting positions, minimum clearances and ambient conditions stated on the data sheet • 3RW5 HMI Standard (accessory) • HMI connecting cable (accessory) of suitable length connected to the 3RW51 soft starter • Cutout of suitable size in the control cabinet door SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 42 Procedure without door mounting kit IP65 ① Place the 3RW5 HMI Standard into the cutout of the control cabinet door . Ensure that the ② 3RW5 HMI Standard engages audibly in 4 fixtures SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 43 Fasten the fixing brackets onto the 3RW5 HMI Standard ⑤ • Tighten the 3RW5 HMI Standard with a tightening torque of 0.3 ... 0.35 Nm Ensure that all of the screw heads are in contact with the fixing bracket. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 44 Make sure that you install the cable in accordance with EMC requirements. For example, install data cables separately from the motor cable. Connect both sides of shielded cables over a large surface area. Procedure for connecting with the HMI connecting cable SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 45: Installing The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature In The Control Cabinet Door

    – With IP65 door mounting kit: 1.0 to 7.0 mm For using door mounting kit IP65: • IP65 door mounting kit (accessory) The fixing brackets with marking "002" are intended for a 3RW5 HMI High Feature. • Screwdriver PZ2 SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 46 Procedure without door mounting kit IP65 ① Place the 3RW5 HMI High Feature in the cutout of the control cabinet door . Ensure that the ② 3RW5 HMI High Feature engages audibly in the 4 fixtures SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 47 • Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape on the seal and secure the seal on the rear ① side of the 3RW5 HMI High Feature Ensure that the seal does not overlap. ② • Place the 3RW5 HMI High Feature into the cutout of the control cabinet door SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 48 Make sure that you install the cable in accordance with EMC requirements. For example, route data cables separately from the motor cable. Connect both sides of shielded cables over a large surface area. Procedure for connecting with the HMI connecting cable SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 49: Installing The 3Rw5 Hmi Standard On A Flat Surface

    • Screwdriver (depending on the drive of the screws) • 2 push-in lugs (accessory) for wall mounting (3ZY1311-0AA00) • HMI connecting cable (accessory) of suitable length connected to the 3RW51 soft starter Procedure SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 50: Installing The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature On A Flat Surface

    • 3RW5 HMI High Feature (accessory) • Level surface, e.g. sufficiently strong mounting plate • 2 properly executed drill holes with thread or plugs on the level surface. Refer to the drilling pattern (Page 164). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 51 ① • Insert the push-in lugs into each side of the enclosure until you hear them engage and fix ② ③ the 3RW5 HMI High Feature on the wall SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 52: Cut Out The Hinged Cover For 3Rw5 Hmi

    – Cutout 2: 3RW5 HMI High Feature • Cut out the required cutout along the perforated line on the rear of the hinged cover using a solid, sharp knife. • Deburr the cut edges of the hinged cover. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 53: Replacing The Hinged Cover Of The 3Rw51 Soft Starter

    • Loosen the hinges vertical to the soft starter surface starting from the bottom. • Take the cover off the 3RW51 soft starter. • Follow the steps in reverse order to install the replacement hinged cover. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 54 Mounting and Dismantling 4.5 Installing / mounting / removing 3RW5 HMI SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 55: Wiring

    Main circuit connection, line side 1 / L1, 3 / L2, 5 / L3 ② Main circuit connection external bypass contactor 7 / B1, 8 / B2, 9 / B3 ③ Main circuit connection, load motor 2 / T1, 4 / T2, 6 / T3 SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 56 You will find more information on parameterization in Chapter Parameterizing output 13 / 14 (output signal ON or RUN) (Page 78). Note Parameterizing the analog output You can parameterize the output of the analog output with the 3RW5 HMI High Feature (Page 122). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 57: State Diagrams Of The Inputs And Outputs

    Main circuit connection, load (motor) side 2 / T1, 4 / T2, 6 / T3 ⑤ Output 13, 14 (output 1): Parameterized to signal operating state ON (Page 78) ⑥ Output 13, 14 (output 1): Parameterized to signal operating state RUN (Page 78) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 58: Connecting The 3Rw51 Soft Starter

    5. Mount the supplied cover for the control cable duct (Page 67). 6. For size 3 and 4, remove the protection board after the installation work has been completed. (Page 69) Result The 3RW51 soft starter is connected and ready to operate. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 59: Connecting 3Rw51 Soft Starter To Main Circuit Connection (Line Side / Motor Side)

    Procedure for screw connection - size 2 DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. Turn off and lock out all power supplying to this device before working on this device. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 60 • Feeder assembly, type of coordination 1 fuseless (Page 167) • Feeder assembly, type of coordination 1 with fuses (Page 168) • Feeder assembly, type of coordination 2 (Page 169) • Inside-delta circuit (Page 169) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 61: Connecting The External Bypass Contactor To The 3Rw51 Soft Starter

    • Connect connection 7 / B1, 8 / B2, 9 / B3 to the supply system and tighten the screws ① ② • Repeat steps for connection 2 / T1, 4 / T2, 6 / T3 with the motor. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 62: Replacing The Terminals On Size 1/2 Devices

    • Pay attention to the required tools indicated on the front of the 3RW51 soft starter beneath the hinged cover. • Main circuit connection (line supply / motor) is disconnected from the 3RW51 soft starter. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 63 • Unscrew the 3 screws on the two connecting terminals and Pry the box terminal block off ② ③ the main circuit connections ④ • Pull the box terminal block off the main circuit connections SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 64: Connecting The Control Terminals (Screw Terminals)

    • Pay attention to the required tools indicated on the front of the 3RW51 soft starter beneath the hinged cover. Procedure DANGER Hazardous voltage. Can cause death or serious injury. Turn off and lock out all power supplying to this device before working on this device. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 65: Disconnecting The Control Terminals From The Screw-Type Terminals

    Pay attention to the required tools indicated on the front of the 3RW51 soft starter beneath the hinged cover. Procedure DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. Turn off and lock out all power supplying this device before working on this device. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 66: Replacing The Control Terminals

    • Control terminal as spare part (screw terminal: 3RW5980-1TR00) Dismantling procedure DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. Turn off and lock out all power supplying this device before working on this device. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 67: Installing The Cover For The Control Cable Duct (Optional Accessory)

    • Place the control terminal onto the intended connection until the terminal engages. Installing the cover for the control cable duct (optional accessory) Requirements • 1-2 cable ties • Cover for control cable channel (spare part: 3RW5950-0GD20) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 68: Removing The Cover Of The Control Cable Duct (Optional Accessory)

    ① • Press the cover for the control cable duct into the openings provided until it audibly ② engages 5.10 Removing the cover of the control cable duct (optional accessory) Procedure SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 69: Removing The Protective Board

    The soft starter is supplied with a protective board to prevent foreign parts from entering the device during installation. Remove the protective cover before commissioning. Remove the protective cover by pulling off across the cut lines. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 70 Wiring 5.11 Removing the protective board SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 71: Parameter Assignment

    Rated operational current I of the motor ③ Current limiting factor as a multiple of the set rated operational current I of the motor ④ Ramp-up time ⑤ Starting voltage ⑥ Stopping time SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 72 • Turn the flat-bladed screwdriver until the arrow of the setting element points to the required parameter setting. The displays on the setting elements are approximate values subject to manufacturing tolerances. To make detailed settings, use a 3RW5 HMI (accessory). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 73: Overview Of Parameters

    With the setting "0 s", the motor is switch‐ ed on with a ramp up time of approx. 100 Starting voltage 30 ... 100 % 30 % Stopping time 0 ... 20 s SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 74: Suggested Settings

    It is recommended that the "Soft Torque" function is activated. Parameterizing the 3RW51 soft starter Requirements • The 3RW51 soft starter is installed and connected. • Supply voltage (control supply voltage) is present. • Suggested settings (Page 74). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 75: Setting Reset Mode And Soft Torque

    Electronic motor overload protection (Page 95) Setting RESET MODE and Soft Torque RESET MODE and Soft torque With the MODE key, set the functions RESET MODE and Soft Torque at the same time. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 76 You will find more information in chapter Faults and remedial measures (Page 135) with the comment "Depends on parameter RESET MODE". LED RESET MODE RESET MODE set Manual RESET Remote RESET Flashes green Auto RESET Lights up green SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 77: Reset Modes

    The control supply voltage on the 3RW51 soft starter must be switched off for at least 4 s. Auto RESET "Auto RESET" means that faults are automatically reset as soon as the cause is eliminated. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 78: Parameterizing Output 13 / 14 (Output Signal On Or Run)

    • Supply voltage (Control supply voltage) is connected. • The 3RW51 soft starter does not signal any faults, the LED STATE / OVERLOAD is off. Video instructions Video instructions can be found in SIOS (https://support.industry.siemens.com): SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 79: Parameterize The Response To Bus Errors And Output

    Parameterize the response to bus errors and output 13, 14 (ON / Requirements • 3RW51 soft starter from firmware version V2.0.1 • During the activation you must be able to switch off the supply voltage (control supply voltage). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 80 You can recognize your selection by the color of the STATE / OVERLOAD LED. Parameters to be changed STATE / OVERLOAD No selection Control via digital input Lights up green Output ON / RUN Lights up red SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 81 (3RW5 HMI High Feature with firmware version V3.0 and higher) – Menu: "Parameters > Soft Starter > ON / RUN relay output" • Procedure in chapter Parameterizing output 13 / 14 (Output signal ON or RUN) (Page 78) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 82: Analog Output

    4. Remove the micro SD card from the 3RW5 HMI High Feature. 5. Plug the micro SD card into the 3RW5 HMI High Feature that you want to parameterize identically with the original 3RW5 HMI High Feature. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 83 Note the information in chapter Micro SD card (Page 125). 7. If you wish, repeat the procedure for further 3RW5 HMI High Features. Result You have parameterized several 3RW5 HMI High Features identically on different 3RW51 soft starters. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 84 Parameter assignment 6.10 Parameterize 3RW5 HMI High Feature serially / identically SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 85: Commissioning

    You will find additional information on operating modes and the respective control priority in chapter Operating modes and master control function (Page 22). Sealing the 3RW51 soft starter Requirements • Seal, sealing wire and a suitable sealing tool. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 86: First Commissioning Of The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    • Power supply (control supply voltage) is connected for the first time or the factory settings have been restored on the 3RW5 HMI High Feature. • Design and operator controls of the High Feature 3RW5 HMI (Page 116) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 87 The 3RW5 HMI High Feature is ready to use. You will find an overview of the functions in chapter 3RW5 HMI (Page 29). Note the menu structure in chapter Menu of the 3RW5 HMI High Feature (Page 118). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 88 Commissioning 7.3 First commissioning of the 3RW5 HMI High Feature SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 89: Functions

    • E.g. pumps or small fans Voltage characteristic ① Voltage ramp with short ramp-up time t ② Voltage ramp with long ramp-up time t Line voltage Parameterizable starting voltage Short ramp-up time Long ramp-up time SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 90 Torque with direct-on-line starting without 3RW51 soft starter ② Torque with short ramp-up time ③ Torque with long ramp-up time ④ Torque of the load ⑤ Acceleration torque = Difference between activation torque and load torque SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 91 Current characteristic with direct-on-line starting without 3RW51 soft starter ② Current characteristic with short ramp-up time ③ Current characteristic with long ramp-up time Rated operational current Rated operating speed of the motor SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 92: Current Limiting Function

    The current limitation function remains active until the 3RW51 soft starter has detected the motor ramp up and the motor is in a normal operating state. Application • Avoiding current surges • Reducing energy costs SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 93 Factory setting: 4 x Ie • Setting range: 1.3 ... 7 x Ie The setting "max" corresponds to the 7-fold value of the maximum rated operational current Ie of the 3RW51 soft starter. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 94: Soft Stopping

    Application • Drives that abruptly come to a stop when switched off, thereby damaging the transported goods. • E.g. bottle filling plants SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 95: Motor Protection

    Setting range: 0 ... 20 s Motor protection 8.4.1 Electronic motor overload protection The 3RW51 soft starter has an integrated motor protection, which is available even when the soft starter is bypassed with the external contactor. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 96 When the motor overload protection is tripped and Auto-RESET MODE is set, the fault will be reset automatically after a recovery time of 5 minutes. With selection of manual RESET or remote RESET, a RESET is only possible following completion of the recovery time of 5 minutes. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 97: Intrinsic Device Protection

    This produces an almost linear speed curve. This helps to ensure smooth movement of a conveyor belt, for example, and so prevent fragile goods on the belt from tipping over. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 98 ① Torque without Soft Torque ② Torque with Soft Torque ③ Torque with direct start Speed curve Rated motor speed ① Motor speed without Soft Torque ② Motor speed with Soft Torque SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 99: Functions Under "Additional Parameters

    Access protection to 3RW5 HMI High Feature is not active or has been reset. Menu: "Parameters > Soft Starter > Additional parameters" • You can find additional setting options, if they exist, in the associated chapter of the respective parameter. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 100: Test Mode

    In test mode, the LED "RN" flashes green on the 3RW51 soft starter. For normal operation, the 3RW51 must be in Normal operation. The parameters "Test mode" and "Normal operation" are not available in the 3RW5 HMI High Feature. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 101: Test With Small Load

    3RW5 HMI High Feature, the 3RW5 HMI High Feature must have master control. For all other setting options, you must switch to test mode and can only then activate "Test with small load". SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 102: Response To Bus Errors / Control Via Digital Input

    Response to bus errors / Control via digital input Requirements • 3RW51 soft starter from firmware version V2.0.1 Note 3RW51 soft starter with firmware version earlier than V2.0.1: The 3RW51 soft starter responds in accordance with the setting "Manual activation". SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 103 Note that for the settings "Manual activation" and "No change on bus error", the 3RW51 soft starter switches to the "Automatic" mode after installation of the 3RW5 communication module to the 3RW51 soft starter. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 104 You will find further information about operation on failure of the bus connection to the control in the manual for the 3RW5 communication module in question. You will find further information on removal of the 3RW5 communication module in the manual of the relevant 3RW5 communication module. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 105: 3Rw5 Hmi Standard

    Identical to RESET key on 3RW51 soft starter • Motor stops as parameterized if the 3RW5 HMI Standard is the master control. • Motor starts as parameterized if the 3RW5 HMI Standard is the master control. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 106: 3Rw5 Hmi Standard Menu

    The motor is switched off. A motor overload protection warning is pending. OVLD ER O The motor is switched off. There is a fault at the motor overload protection. OVLD ---- No motor overload exists. OVLD OVLD% (OVERLOAD in percent) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 107 I e motor ...% Starting voltage U ON ...s Ramp-up time t ON ...s Stopping time t OFF Trip class for motor overload protection CLASS ...A Rated operational current I of the motor SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 108: Setting Station Address Via 3Rw5 Hmi Standard

    8.11.3 Setting station address via 3RW5 HMI Standard Requirements • 3RW51 soft starter • Unlocked locking switch on the 3RW5 HMI Standard • Control priority is with the 3RW5 HMI Standard SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 109: 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    These values can be read out and evaluated by the 3RW5 HMI High Feature. You can specify up to 5 measured values, which are shown on the operation display (Page 121). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 110 Switching element heating The currently calculated switching ele‐ ment heating is continuously compared with the previously saved switching ele‐ ment heating and indicated in %. 3RW5 HMI High Feature firmware version V3.0 or higher SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 111: Graphic Display Of Measured Values On The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    3. Press the ESC key to exit the bar chart view. The example chart shows the current 3 phase currents (L1/L2/L3) and the associated average value as a percentage. The scaling of the x-axis is 200%. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 112: Monitoring The Process Image Of The 3Rw51 Soft Starter With The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    8.12.1.3 Monitoring the process image of the 3RW51 soft starter with the 3RW5 HMI High Feature Requirements • 3RW5 HMI High Feature (accessory) Menu: "Monitoring > Process image" SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 113 Starting mode active DI 2.5 Operation / bypass active DI 2.6 Stopping mode active DI 2.7 Test mode active DI 3.2 Switching element overload DI 3.3 Cooling time active DI 3.4 Device error SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 114: Overview

    The "Overview" function displays the connected components and their device-related information (I&M data). Note Device-related information Note that, with the 3RW5 HMI High Feature, it is only possible to edit the displayed device name of the 3RW5 soft starter. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 115 • Hardware • Firmware Manufacturer information • Manufacturer • Serial number Note I&M data Please note that it is not possible to process the displayed information of the 3RW5 HMI High Feature. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 116: Design And Operator Controls Of The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    The keys are used for navigation, for selecting and setting menu items and for executing predefined actions. Note Setting parameters. Please note that parameters which are set manually using the 6 setting elements cannot be parameterized via the 3RW5 HMI High Feature. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 117 All parameters that have not been set by means of the setting elements are reset. Menus Symbol Menu Monitoring Diagnostics Control Parameters Overview Security Memory card (only visible if a memory card is inserted.) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 118: Main Menu Of The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature With The 3Rw51 Soft Starter

    • Diagnostics of the 3RW51 soft starter with the 3RW5 HMI High Feature (Page 141) • Diagnostics of communication with the 3RW5 HMI High Feature (Page 145) • Execute HMI diagnostics with the 3RW5 HMI High Feature (Page 145) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 119 All parameters that have not been set by means of the setting elements are reset. You can find additional information in Chapters: • Functions (Page 89) • Parameterizing the 3RW5 HMI High Feature (Page 121) • Restore factory setting (Page 155) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 120 Define PIN • Change PIN • Delete PIN • Auto Log Off time • Log in • Log out For more information, see Chapter: • Defining the local access protection (PIN) (Page 124) SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 121: Parameterizing The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    Continue with motor control (factory 3RW5 HMI High Feature is still the mas‐ setting) ter control. Stop motor and give back control The motor stops and 3RW5 HMI High Feature is no longer the master control. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 122: Parameterizing Analog Output Aq Via The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    • Access protection to 3RW5 HMI High Feature is not active or has been reset • Device version with analog output • Evaluation unit is connected properly (Page 184) • You are in menu "Parameters > Soft Starter > Analog Output". SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 123 In this example, a pointer instrument indicates 50% (start value) at the left stop and 200% (end value) at the right stop. You can divide the scale of the pointer instrument between the left stop and the right stop, depending on the desired resolution. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 124: Defining The Local Access Protection (Pin)

    "Log in was successful". Confirm with "OK". After confirmation, the 3RW5 HMI High Feature returns to the "Local access protection" menu. The current PIN has been deactivated and deleted. Define a new PIN. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 125: Micro Sd Card

    Protect the master RESET key from unauthorized access. 8.12.8 Micro SD card Operating principle In combination with a micro SD card, the 3RW5 HMI High Feature can perform firmware updates, exchange configuration files and service data, and store logbooks. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 126 Device parameters of the 3RW5 HMI High Feature • Communication parameters Save logbooks to micro SD card The logbooks are backed up on the micro SD card. For more information, see Chapter Logbooks (Page 149). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 127 You can find more information on the firmware update in Chapter Firmware update (Page 153). Memory space The memory capacity is displayed. • Complete memory • Free memory • Used memory SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 128 Functions 8.12 3RW5 HMI High Feature SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 129: Messages & Diagnostics

    • 3RW5 HMI High Feature (accessory) • 3RW5 HMI Standard (accessory) Further diagnostics options You will find further diagnostics options via the fieldbus in the manual for the respective 3RW5 communication module. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 130: Led Display

    / red) ⑤ RESET MODE with LED (green) Indicates the selected RESET MODE (Page 75). ⑥ SOFT TORQUE with LED (green) Indicates whether Soft Torque (Page 75) is activated or de‐ activated. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 131: Status And Error Displays

    At least one maintenance warning exists. The cause has not been eliminated. Lights up yellow LED combinations State Meaning • The 3RW51 soft starter is not ready for operation. • Device error detected Flashes Flashes Flashes green yellow SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 132: State / Overload Led

    • 3RW5 communication module (if there is one) Please note that the display of the device LEDs of the 3RW5 HMI Standard does not have to correlate with the display of the device LEDs of the 3RW51 soft starter. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 133: Overview Of Leds On 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    Starting or stopping time active Motor is ramping up or ramping down. Flashes green Reference You will find more information on the messages of the soft starter in the Chapter Status and error displays (Page 131). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 134: Warnings And Remedial Actions Of The 3Rw51 Soft Starter

    Check the function of the fan. ing freely). • Clean the fan. • Connecting cable has fallen • Check the wiring. off or is defective. • Replace the fan. • Internal fan faulty SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 135: Faults And Remedial Actions Of The 3Rw51 Soft Starter

    (switch contact, power tions associated with cool‐ semiconductors) too hot. ing. You may want to con‐ sider lowering the operat‐ ing characteristics. • Check the number of switching operations. • Acknowledgment after cooling down SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 136 / or the firmware ware update. expansions are incom‐ • Check any error messages plete or incompatible. that occur. • Check to see whether or not the firmware update has been interrupted. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 137 1418 Bypass protective shut‐ An excessively high cur‐ • Check the motor. rent has occurred in by‐ • Check the dimensioning of pass mode. the soft starter. • Acknowledgment after cooling down SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 138 • With sensors: The range exceeded the module and the sensor or measured value has actuator. exceeded the range limits. • With actuators: The output value has ex‐ ceeded an upper limit. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 139: Faults And Remedial Actions On The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    Run a complete firmware update. and/or the firmware expansions • Check any error messages that occur. are incomplete or incompatible. • Check to see whether or not the firmware update was aborted. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 140: Reset Modes

    • RESET / TEST key on 3RW51 soft starter • RESET / TEST key on 3RW5 HMI Standard • Reset via bus interface • Reset via F key on 3RW5 HMI High Feature • Reset via 3RW5 HMI High Feature SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 141: Diagnostics Via The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature Module

    Maximum pointer of the 3RW51 soft starter. There is also the Self-test (user-test) (Page 146) and Logbooks (Page 149). Requirements • 3RW5 HMI High Feature (accessory) • Menu: "Diagnosis > Soft Starter" SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 142 Messages & diagnostics 9.7 Diagnostics via the 3RW5 HMI High Feature module Parameters Diagnostic value Description Diagnosis state Shows all active warnings and faults. You can acknowledge errors here (Manual RESET). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 143 Manual operation local - input controlled Manual operation local - HMI controlled Manual operation local - PC controlled FW update rejected FW update active FW update successful Operation / bypass active Normal operation active Test mode active SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 144 The statistic data is based primarily on operating states relating to operating hours and operating frequency of the 3RW51 soft starter in the past. Maximum pointers are based on measured values and represent the highest or smallest measured value that occurred in the past. 3RW51 soft starter from firmware version V2.0 SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 145: Diagnostics Of Communication With The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    3RW5 HMI High Feature with firmware version V3.1 or earlier: During the self-test, you cannot switch off the motor on the 3RW5 HMI High Feature. If you are controlling the motor via the 3RW5 HMI High Feature, switch off the motor before a self-test. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 146: Feature

    Equipment Manual for the respective 3RW5 communication module. 9.7.5 Self-test (user-test) With the Self-test (user-test), you can test correct functioning of the 3RW51 soft starter (LEDs, current measurement, electronic motor overload protection). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 147 If the 3RW51 soft starter does not respond as shown in the tables during the function test, check the connections and the supply to the 3RW51 soft starter. If the fault persists even though the connections are correct, the device must be replaced. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 148 Flashes red In case of error: System LEDs (RN, ER, MT) flashing. Device fault, replace device. "ER" In case of error: System LEDs (RN, ER, MT) flashing. Flashes red Device fault, replace device. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 149: Logbooks

    The device logbook is available in every module (3RW51 soft starter, 3RW5 HMI High Feature, 3RW5 communication module) and cannot be deleted. Saving logbooks The logbooks can be stored on a micro SD card (Page 125). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 150: Save Service Data To Micro Sd Card

    3RW5 HMI High Feature. If the service data have been saved completely, the color of the icon changes back to blue. Icon of the micro SD card on the display of the 3RW5 HMI High Feature: SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 151 These service data can help Technical Support to handle the case in the event of a Support Request (Page 11). If necessary, read the micro SD card in at a PC and send the folder of service data as a ZIP file. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 152 Messages & diagnostics 9.7 Diagnostics via the 3RW5 HMI High Feature module SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 153: Maintenance And Servicing

    Touching live components can result in death or severe injury. Installation, commissioning, and maintenance only by qualified specialist personnel. Repair of the devices is only permissible by qualified personnel. Please contact the authorized Siemens service partner for this. 10.2 Firmware update During operation, it may be necessary to update the firmware (e.g.

  • Page 154: Perform The Firmware Update Using Micro Sd Memory Card (3Rw5 Hmi High Feature)

    Premature removal of the micro SD memory card from the 3RW5 HMI High Feature is not permissible and will terminate updating of the firmware. Data could also be lost. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 155: Restore Factory Setting

    – The 3RW51 soft starter, the 3RW5 communication module, and the 3RW5 HMI High Feature are reset to the factory settings, as described above. Requirements The master control lies with the source of the command to restore the factory setting. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 156: Restoring The Factory Settings Via 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    • The 3RW5 HMI High Feature (LOCAL) has master control. Procedure 1. Select the desired menu item. – Soft starter – Communication module – HMI High Feature – All devices 2. Confirm the menu item by pressing the OK key. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 157: Restoring The Factory Settings With The Master Reset Button Via 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    3. Confirm the menu item with "OK" key. Result The factory setting of the selected device or all devices is restored. Note the effects of the factory settings described in Chapter Restore factory setting (Page 155). SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 158: Restoring The Factory Settings With The Mode And Reset / Test Keys

    The present device/part conducts hazardous voltages. Touching live components will result in death or severe injury. Installation, commissioning, and maintenance only by qualified specialist personnel. The device replacement is only permissible by qualified personnel. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 159: Device Change With Micro Sd Card On The 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    Device change The current data of all devices (3RW5 soft starter, 3RW5 HMI High Feature, 3RW5 communication module) are overwritten by the data on the micro SD card. 3. Check the transferred data. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 160 Maintenance and servicing 10.5 "Device change" function Result You have transferred your saved data to your devices (3RW5 soft starter, 3RW5 HMI High Feature, 3RW5 communication module) with the "Device change" function. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 161: Technical Specifications

    11.1 Technical data in Siemens Industry Online Support Technical data sheet You can also find the technical data of the product at Siemens Industry Online Support (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/16212/td). 1. Enter the full article number of the desired device in the "Product" field, and confirm with the Enter key.
  • Page 162 Technical specifications 11.1 Technical data in Siemens Industry Online Support SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 163: Dimension Drawings

    Dimension drawings 12.1 CAx data You can find the CAx data in the Siemens Industry Online Support (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/16212/td). 1. Enter the full article number of the desired device in the "Product" field, and confirm with the Enter key. 2. Click the "CAx data" link.

  • Page 164: Drilling Pattern For 3Rw5 Hmi High Feature

    12.3 Drilling pattern for 3RW5 HMI High Feature 12.3 Drilling pattern for 3RW5 HMI High Feature The drilling pattern below supports you when installing a 3RW5 HMI High Feature with push-in lugs on a level surface. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 165: Circuit Diagrams

    Circuit diagrams 13.1 CAx data You can find the CAx data in the Siemens Industry Online Support (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/16212/td). 1. Enter the full article number of the desired device in the "Product" field, and confirm with the Enter key. 2. Click the "CAx data" link.
  • Page 166 Circuit diagrams 13.1 CAx data SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 167: Example Circuits

    The connections of the 3RW51 soft starter are wired into the motor feeder between the motor starter protector and the motor. This achieves type of coordination 1. Motor starter protector (e.g. 3RV2 or 3VA) 3RW51 soft starter External bypass contactor Motor Protective conductor SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 168: Feeder Assembly, Type Of Coordination 1 With Fuses

    If galvanic isolation is required, install a motor contactor between the soft starter and the fuses protector. gG full-range fuse for cable and line protection (e.g. 3NA3) Motor contactor for electrical decoupling External bypass contactor 3RW51 soft starter Motor Protective conductor SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 169: Feeder Assembly, Type Of Coordination 2

    In order to achieve type of coordination 2, you must provide protection for all power semiconductors against short circuits by means of special semiconductor fuses (e.g. SIEMENS SITOR). A short circuit can occur, for instance, as a result of a defect in the motor windings or in the motor's power supply cable.
  • Page 170 If the load voltage is connected and the motor is connected to the device, the 3RW51 soft starter automatically detects the connection type. Motor rotation in line phase direction SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 171 (e.g. SITOR 3NE3/4 or 3NC) gR full-range fuse for protection of semiconductors (e.g. SITOR 3NE1) 3RW51 soft starter External bypass contactor Motor contactor for electrical decoupling Motor Protective conductor SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 172 Example circuits A.1 Main circuit connection Motor rotation contrary to the line phase direction SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 173: Control Circuit Connection

    External bypass contactor Motor contactor for electrical decoupling 3RW51 soft starter Motor Protective conductor Control circuit connection A.2.1 Control by pushbutton Requirements • ON / RUN relay output was parameterized to ON SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 174 Example circuits A.2 Control circuit connection Wiring of control circuit for control by pushbutton Fuse Pushbutton: Start motor Pushbutton: Reset > 4 s Pushbutton: Stop motor SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 175: Control By Switch

    Reset the start command (e.g. via the PLC or switch) before performing a reset. To do this, for example, link the group error output (terminals 95 and 96) into the control. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 176 Example circuits A.2 Control circuit connection Wiring of control circuit for control by switch Fuse Switch Switch: Reset > 4 s Motor starter protector SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 177: Switching With The Control Supply Voltage

    Reset the start command (e.g. via the PLC or switch) before performing a reset. To do this, for example, link the group error output (terminals 95 and 96) into the control. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 178 A.2 Control circuit connection Wiring of control circuit on switching with the control supply voltage Fuse Switch: Reset > 4 s OFF Motor starter protector 3RW51 soft starter External bypass contactor Motor Indicator light SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 179: Control By Plc

    Reset the start command (e.g. via the PLC or switch) before performing a reset. To do this, for example, link the group error output (terminals 95 and 96) into the control. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 180 Example circuits A.2 Control circuit connection Wiring of control circuit for control by PLC SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 181: Actuation Of A Line Contactor

    Intermediate relay for ON / RUN Indicator light for error Indicator light for ON / RUN Motor Protective conductor A.2.5 Actuation of a line contactor Requirements • ON / RUN relay output was parameterized to RUN. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 182 Reset the start command (e.g. via the PLC or switch) before performing a reset. To do this, for example, link the group error output (terminals 95 and 96) into the control. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 183 Wiring of control circuit for controlling a line contactor Fuse Switch Pushbutton: Reset > 4 s Motor starter protector 3RW51 soft starter External bypass contactor Line contactor Motor Indicator light Protective conductor SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 184: Wiring For Remote Reset

    • Parameterized analog output Parameterizing analog output AQ via the 3RW5 HMI High Feature (Page 82) Procedure Connect the evaluation unit: Voltage at terminals AQ- / AQ U+ Current at terminals AQ- / AQ I+ SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 185: Serial Starting Of 3 Motors With 3Rw51 Soft Starter

    A.2 Control circuit connection Result The actual analog output signal is displayed in % at the evaluation unit via the analog output. A.2.8 Serial starting of 3 motors with 3RW51 soft starter SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 186 Example circuits A.2 Control circuit connection SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 187: Special Applications

    Dangerous states of the system can result. Reset the start command (e.g. via the PLC or switch) before performing a reset. To do this, for example, link the group error output (terminals 95 and 96) into the control. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 188 Example circuits A.3 Special applications Wiring Fuse Switch Pushbutton: Reset > 4 s Motor starter protector 3RW51 soft starter SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 189: Emergency Stop Shutdown To Sil 1 Or Pl C With A 3Sk1 Safety Relay

    (e.g.: 3SK1111), is required, as well as monitoring of the contactor's auxiliary contacts. Basic configuration ① Emergency stop ② 3TS contactor ③ 3RW51 soft starter ④ 3TS contactor ⑤ Motor ⑥ 3SK1 safety relay SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 190 Reset the start command (e.g. via the PLC or switch) before performing a reset. To do this, for example, link the group error output (terminals 95 and 96) into the control. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 191 Example circuits A.3 Special applications Wiring of the 3RW51 soft starter Fuse Switch: Start / stop Push button: Reset > 4 s Motor starter protector 3RW51 soft starter Contactor SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 192: Wiring Of The 3Sk1 Safety Relay Sil 1 With Line Contactor

    External bypass contactor Indicator light Indicator light Motor Protective conductor A.3.3.1 Wiring of the 3SK1 safety relay SIL 1 with line contactor Fuse Line contactor Contactor Start button Emergency stop 3SK1111 safety relay SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 193: Wiring Of The 3Sk1 Safety Relay Sil 1 Without Line Contactor

    Safe shutdown up to SILCL 3 according to IEC 62061:2005 / PL e according to EN ISO 13849-1:2015 requires the use of 2 redundant contactors and monitoring of the auxiliary contacts of both contactors. Two-channel monitoring of the EMERGENCY STOP is also required here. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 194 Example circuits A.3 Special applications Basic configuration ① Emergency stop ② 3TS contactor ③ 3RW51 soft starter ④ 3TS contactor ⑤ Motor ⑥ 3SK1 safety relay SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 195 Reset the start command (e.g. via the PLC or switch) before performing a reset. To do this, for example, link the group error output (terminals 95 and 96) into the control. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 196 Example circuits A.3 Special applications Wiring of the 3RW51 soft starter Fuse Switch: Start / stop Switch: Reset > 4 s Motor starter protector Soft starter SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 197: Wiring Of The 3Sk1 Safety Relay Sil 3 With Line Contactor

    Indicator light: Emergency stop Motor Protective conductor A.3.4.1 Wiring of the 3SK1 safety relay SIL 3 with line contactor Fuse Fuse Line contactor Contactor Contactor Start button Emergency stop 3SK1111 safety relay SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 198: Wiring Of The 3Sk1 Safety Relay Sil 3 With Line Contactor

    Wiring of the 3SK1 safety relay SIL 3 with line contactor Fuse Fuse Contactor Contactor Start button Emergency stop 3SK1111 safety relay A.3.5 Contactor for emergency start Requirements • Soft starting is not possible. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 199 Dangerous states of the system can result. Reset the start command (e.g. via the PLC or switch) before performing a reset. To do this, for example, link the group error output (terminals 95 and 96) into the control. SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 200 Example circuits A.3 Special applications Wiring Fuse Switch Push button: Reset > 4 s Soft starter selector button SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 201 Example circuits A.3 Special applications Start / stop (direct-on-line starting) Motor starter protector Soft starter Direct-on-line starting contactor External bypass contactor Indicator light, fault Indicator light Motor Protective conductor SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 202 Example circuits A.3 Special applications SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 203: Third-Party Software

    Product or any OSS components contained in it if they are modified or used in any manner not specified by SIEMENS. The license conditions listed below may contain disclaimers that apply between you and the respective licensor. For the avoidance of doubt, SIEMENS does not make any warranty commitment on behalf of or binding upon any third party licensor.
  • Page 204 Third-party software B.1 Information about third-party software Open Source Software and/or other third-party software contained in this Product If you like to receive a copy of the source code, please contact SIEMENS at the following address: Siemens AG Digital Factory Division...
  • Page 205 Copyright © 2011-2017 Texas Instruments Incorporated Copyright © 2010-2017 Texas Instruments Incorporated Copyright © 2008-2017 Texas Instruments Incorporated Copyright © 2007-2017 Texas Instruments Incorporated Copyright © 2006-2017 Texas Instruments Incorporated Copyright © 2005-2017 Texas Instruments Incorporated SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 206 Third-party software B.1 Information about third-party software SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 207: Glossary

    GSDML are GSD files written in XML format. They describe the features of the PROFINET device model. This file is required to be able to configure a device as a DN device in the HW Config of a Siemens or external system.
  • Page 208 Glossary SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

  • Page 209: Index

    Control via digital input, 102 Test Current measurement, 147 Interaction interfaces, 21 LED test, 147 Main menu Overview, 114 Maintenance, 153 MODE and RESET / TEST keys Factory setting, 158 Motor protection test trip, 147 SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...
  • Page 210 Index SIRIUS 3RW51 Soft Starter Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E37108631002A/RS-AC/003...

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