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This means the overload protection curve can be matched to the motor's starting profile — CLASS 10A for standard starts, CLASS 20E for high-inertia loads like fans or centrifuges where the start time extends beyond 10 seconds. The unit supports multiple industrial fieldbus protocols natively: PROFIBUS, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET standard. It also includes PROFIenergy capability when paired with the PROFINET communication module, allowing energy-saving idle states during production pauses. ## Trip class and thermal management Trip class selection is critical for motor protection coordination. CLASS 20E extends that window to 20 seconds — necessary for loads with high starting inertia where the motor takes longer to reach full speed. If the trip class is set too fast for the application, nuisance tripping during start-up will occur; too slow and the motor winding may overheat before the starter disconnects. In a panel with poor airflow or adjacent heat sources, the effective current rating drops — plan the thermal budget accordingly. The unit is screw-fixed to the mounting surface, not DIN-rail snap-on, so panel layout must account for the 170 mm width and 275 mm height with clearance: 100 mm upward, 10 mm forward, 75 mm downward, and 5 mm at the sides.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3RW5215-1TC15 Soft Starter, 200-600 V, 11.5 A","metaDescription":"Siemens 3RW5215-1TC15 soft starter, 200-600 V, 11.5 A minimum, CLASS 10A/10E/20E per IEC 60947-4-2. Active production, sourced to order. Request a quote.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Soft Starters"],"specifications":{"Depth":"152 mm","Solid":"2x (1.0 ... 2.5 mm²), 2x (2.5 ... 10 mm²)","Width":"170 mm","title":"3RW5215-1TC15","Height":"275 mm","Minimum":"11.5 A","Upwards":"100 mm","Forwards":"10 mm","PROFIBUS":"Yes","at 50 Hz":"110 ... 250 V","at 60 Hz":"110 ... 250 V","Backwards":"0 mm","Downwards":"75 mm","CE marking":"Yes","Modbus RTU":"Yes","Modbus TCP":"Yes","Trip Class":"CLASS 10A (default) / 10E / 20E; acc. to IEC 60947-4-2","auto-RESET":"Yes","At The Side":"5 mm","EtherNet/IP":"Yes","PROFIenergy":"Yes; in connection with the PROFINET Standard communication module","Rated Value":"200 ... 600 V","Soft Torque":"Yes","UL approval":"Yes","description":"SIRIUS soft starter 200-600 V 25 A, 110-250 V AC Screw terminals Thermistor input","CSA approval":"Yes","Remote Reset":"Yes; By turning off the control supply voltage","Analog Output":"No","Error Logbook":"Yes; Only in conjunction with special accessories","Pump Ramp Down":"Yes","Service Factor":"1","Torque Control":"No","Firmware Update":"Yes","lifecycle_stage":"current","During Operation":"-25 ... +60 °C; Please observe derating at temperatures of 40 °C or above","Fastening Method":"screw fixing","HMI-High Feature":"No","Minimum Load [%]":"15 %; Relative to smallest settable Ie","Product Category":"Hybrid switching devices","Shock Resistance":"15 g / 11 ms, from 12 g / 11 ms with potential contact lifting","Mounting Position":"+/- 10° rotation possible and can be tilted forward or backward on vertical mounting surface","PROFINET standard":"Yes","Product Brand Name":"SIRIUS","Degree Of Pollution":"3, acc. to IEC 60947-4-2","For Control Circuit":"screw-type terminals","Not Parameterizable":"2","Product Designation":"Soft starter","Inside-Delta Circuit":"Yes","Starting Voltage [%]":"30 ... 100 %","Stopping Voltage [%]":"50 %; non-adjustable","Vibration Resistance":"15 mm to 6 Hz; 2g to 500 Hz","Ramp-Down (Soft Stop)":"Yes","at 40 °C rated value":"43.3 A","at 50 °C rated value":"39 A","at 60 °C rated value":"33.9 A","Communication Function":"Yes","Digital Output Version":"2 normally-open contacts (NO) / 1 changeover contact (CO)","Ramp-Up (Soft Starting)":"Yes","at 40 °C after startup":"20 W","at 50 °C after startup":"19 W","at 60 °C after startup":"18 W","EMC emitted interference":"acc. to IEC 60947-4-2: Class A","For Main Current Circuit":"screw-type terminals","Number Of Analog Outputs":"0","Number Of Digital Inputs":"1","Weight Without Packaging":"2.1 kg","at 40 °C during startup":"376 W","at 50 °C during startup":"318 W","at 60 °C during startup":"278 W","For Control Circuit Solid":"1x (0.5 ... 4.0 mm²), 2x (0.5 ... 2.5 mm²)","Motor Overload Protection":"Yes; Full motor protection (thermistor motor protection and electronic motor overload protection)","Number Of Digital Outputs":"3","Via Software Configurable":"Yes","is supported HMI-Standard":"Yes","Impulse Voltage Rated Value":"6 kV","Intrinsic Device Protection":"Yes","Number Of Controlled Phases":"3","During Storage And Transport":"-40 ... +80 °C","Via Software Parameterizable":"No","at DC-13 at 24 V rated value":"1 A","Adjustable Current Limitation":"Yes","Electromagnetic Compatibility":"in accordance with IEC 60947-4-2","Substance Prohibitance (Date)":"02/15/2018","at AC-15 at 250 V rated value":"3 A","is supported HMI-High Feature":"Yes","of standard HMI module usable":"3RW5980-0HS00","Insulation Voltage Rated Value":"600 V","at 230 V at 40 °C rated value":"5.5 kW","at 400 V at 40 °C rated value":"11 kW","at 500 V at 40 °C rated value":"15 kW","At Inside-Delta Circuit Minimum":"19.9 A","Control Supply Voltage Frequency":"50 ... 60 Hz","Operating Measured Value Display":"Yes; Only in conjunction with special accessories","Operating frequency 1 rated value":"50 Hz","Operating frequency 2 rated value":"60 Hz","of high feature HMI module usable":"3RW5980-0HF00","of the gG fuse usable up to 690 V":"3NA3822-6 ; 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Type A PTC or Klixon / Thermoclick","of communication module Modbus RTU usable":"3RW5980-0CR00","of communication module Modbus TCP usable":"3RW5980-0CT00","For Main Contacts With Screw-Type Terminals":"18 ... 22 lbf·in","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 1":"11.5 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 2":"12.4 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 3":"13.3 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 4":"14.2 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 5":"15.1 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 6":"16 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 7":"16.9 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 8":"17.8 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 9":"18.7 A","at AWG cables for main current circuit solid":"2x (16 ... 12), 2x (14 ... 8)","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 10":"19.6 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 11":"20.5 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 12":"21.4 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 13":"22.3 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 14":"23.2 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 15":"24.1 A","At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 16":"25 A","Type Of Voltage Of The Control Supply Voltage":"AC","With Conductor Cross-Section = 0.5 Mm2 Maximum":"50 m","With Conductor Cross-Section = 1.5 Mm2 Maximum":"150 m","With Conductor Cross-Section = 2.5 Mm2 Maximum":"250 m","Holding Current In Bypass Operation Rated Value":"75 mA","utilization category according to IEC 60947-4-2":"AC 53a","Product Feature Integrated Bypass Contact System":"Yes","of communication module PROFINET standard usable":"3RW5980-0CS00","Control Supply Current In Standby Mode Rated Value":"30 mA","Relative Negative Tolerance Of The Operating Voltage":"-15 %","Relative Positive Tolerance Of The Operating Voltage":"10 %","contact rating of auxiliary contacts according to UL":"R300-B300","Inrush Current By Closing The Bypass Contacts Maximum":"0.17 A","Design Of Short-Circuit Protection For Control Circuit":"4 A gG fuse (Icu=1 kA), 6 A quick-acting fuse (Icu=1 kA), C1 miniature circuit breaker (Icu= 600 A), C6 miniature circuit breaker (Icu= 300 A); Is not part of scope of supply","Relative Negative Tolerance Of The Operating Frequency":"-10 %","Relative Positive Tolerance Of The Operating Frequency":"10 %","Installation Altitude At Height Above Sea Level Maximum":"5 000 m; Derating as of 1000 m, see catalog","of the gG fuse usable at inside-delta circuit up to 500 V":"3NA3822-6 ; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA","of circuit breaker usable at 400 V at inside-delta circuit":"3RV2032-4VA10 ; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA, CLASS 10","of circuit breaker usable at 500 V at inside-delta circuit":"3RV2032-4VA10 ; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 15 kA, CLASS 10","For Auxiliary And Control Contacts With Screw-Type Terminals":"7 ... 10.3 lbf·in","For Control Circuit Finely Stranded With Core End Processing":"1x (0.5 ... 2.5 mm²), 2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²)","Relative Negative Tolerance Of The Control Supply Voltage Frequency":"-10 %","Relative Positive Tolerance Of The Control Supply Voltage Frequency":"10 %","Inrush Current Peak At Application Of Control Supply Voltage Maximum":"12.2 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 1":"19.9 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 2":"21.5 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 3":"23 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 4":"24.6 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 5":"26.2 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 6":"27.7 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 7":"29.3 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 8":"30.8 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 9":"32.4 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 10":"33.9 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 11":"35.5 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 12":"37.1 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 13":"38.6 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 14":"40.2 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 15":"41.7 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 16":"43.3 A","of back-up R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V":"3NE8021-1 ; Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA","Duration Of Inrush Current Peak At Application Of Control Supply Voltage":"2.2 ms","relative negative tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 50 Hz":"-15 %","relative negative tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 60 Hz":"-15 %","relative positive tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 50 Hz":"10 %","relative positive tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 60 Hz":"10 %","of full range R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V":"3NE1817-0 ; Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA","Relative Negative Tolerance Of The Operating Voltage At Inside-Delta Circuit":"-15 %","Relative Positive Tolerance Of The Operating Voltage At Inside-Delta Circuit":"10 %"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/9c36df3be682073b692512b09f3770c4.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=830879&mlfb=3RW5215-1TC15"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the 3RW5215-1TC15 and get a price?","answer":"No stock-holding claim is made here."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3RW5215-1TC15","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3RW5215-1TC15 when reusing this data. 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