Application Planning; General Data - Siemens SIRIUS 3RA6 System Manual

Application planning

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General data

Mounting position
The module can be installed vertically (that is, on a horizontally installed standard mounting
rail) or horizontally (that is, on a vertically installed rail).
Operating conditions
SIRIUS 3RA6 compact starters are suitable for use in any climate. They are intended for use
in enclosed rooms in which no severe operating conditions (such as dust, caustic vapors,
hazardous gases) prevail. Suitable covers must be provided for installation in dusty and
damp locations.
Cabinet types
The system can be installed inside a central control cabinet or a distributed control box.
Grounding measures
No grounding measures are necessary.
Operating temperature
The compact starter has been designed for use under ambient temperatures ranging from -
20 °C to + 40 °C without a reduction in the permissible operating current.
SIRIUS 3RA6 compact starter
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