<strong>Soft</strong> <strong>Starters</strong> for High-FeatureApplications<strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 in DetailEquipped with maximum functionality, the all-round talent <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 even masters difficult start-upand stopping processes in a soft manner. Thanks to innovative torque control, it can be employed for drivesup to a power rating of 710 kW (with 400 V) in standard circuit or up to 1200 kW in inside-delta circuit. Thefunctionality designed for ease of operation facilitates optimum operating comfort.What are the benefits of the<strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44?Thanks to its particularly compact design,which is a characteristic of the entirerange of <strong>SIRIUS</strong> soft starters, the <strong>SIRIUS</strong>3RW44 is the ideal solution when spacesavingand transparent control cabinetarrangements are required. For optimizedmotor start-up and stopping, the innovative<strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 offers an attractiveand efficient alternative to frequencyconverters. The new torque control and asettable current limiting allow for the useof our high-feature soft starters in almostany application.The <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 guarantees reliableprevention of torque surges and currentpeaks during motor starting and stopping.This reduces costs both for switchboarddimensioning as well as machinery maintenance.Whether for standard (in-line) or insidedeltacircuits – the <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 offerssaving potentials, particularly in terms ofsize and device costs.14
How is the <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 commissionedand operated?Commissioning of the <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 isparticularly fast and easy, thanks to amodern and ergonomic menu system.This is facilitated by a keypad with amenu-driven, multi-line graphical displaywith background illumination. Theoptimized motor start-up and stoppingcan be realized rapidly, easily and safelyvia only few settings in several preselectedlanguages. 4-key operation andplain text displays on every menu itemensure transparent parameterization andoperation at all times. Via the displayfield, measuring and operating values, aswell as warning and fault messages, arecontinuously displayed during operationand with the control voltage connected.In addition, an external display and operatormodule can be connected to the softstarter via a connection cable, for exampleto read actual values directly from thecontrol cabinet door.Does the <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 featureadditional protective functions?The <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 is equipped withoptimum functionality as standard.An integrated bypass contact system reducesthe soft starter’s heat loss duringoperation. This reliably prevents heatingof the switching device‘s environment.Moreover, it features an internal deviceoverload protection against thermal overloadof the power section’s thyristors, e.g.caused by impermissibly high startingoperations.The wiring costs for installation of anadditional motor overload relay areeliminated as the <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 alsomasters this function. Whether settablerelease times or thermistor motor protection:With <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44, you are alwayson the safe side! Optionally, the thyristorscan also be protected against short circuitwith SITOR semiconductor fuses. Also inrushcurrent peaks are reliably eliminatedthanks to settable current limiting.Is the <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 communicationcapable?Yes, the <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 can be optionallyretrofitted with a PROFIBUS DP module.Thanks to its communication capabilityas well as its control inputs and programmablerelay outputs, it can be very easilyand rapidly integrated in superior controlsystems.What are the advantages in terms ofpower loss?Normally, approx. 3 W heat load are generatedper every ampere flowing throughan actuated thyristor. For motors with250 kW (with 400 V), this results in aheating power of roughly 1500 W in theswitching device‘s environment.The <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44 coolly handles thesehot conditions. As a standard, all versionsare equipped with mechanical bypasscontacts, which bridge the thyristors afterdetected motor start-up. This considerablyreduces the heat loss occurring duringthe soft starter’s nominal operation.The intelligent hybrid concept, whichelectronically starts the motor via thyristorsand operates it electromechanicallyvia contactor contacts during rated operation,improves the feeder’s overallefficiency and additionally reduces thecosts for control cabinet dimensioning.What if lower speeds are required?For positioning and set-up tasks, a creepspeed function allows for the motor’scontrol in both directions of rotation –with reduced torque and settable lowspeed.What about stopping quickly?For the fast shutdown of driving loads,a new, combined DC brake function isoffered for the <strong>SIRIUS</strong> 3RW44.How about accessories?We offer a comprehensive range ofaccessories for our soft starters, e.g. anexternal display and operator module forinstallation in the control cabinet door orthe plug-on PROFIBUS DP module.Circuit breaker and soft starter as well aslabeling strips from the <strong>SIRIUS</strong> range areavailable.Furthermore, easy-to-mount box terminalblocks and sealing covers from the <strong>SIRIUS</strong>portfolio are available for optimum touchprotection.15