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The unit supports multiple fieldbus protocols natively: PROFIBUS, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET — so it drops into most automation architectures without a separate gateway. ## Mounting and panel integration The soft starter measures 203 mm deep, 185 mm wide, and 306 mm high, and uses screw fixing for panel mounting. Clearance requirements are specified: 100 mm upwards, 10 mm forwards, 0 mm backwards, 75 mm downwards, and 5 mm at the side — so plan the DIN rail and enclosure layout around these gaps, especially the 100 mm above for airflow and cable bend radius. The mounting position allows +/- 10° rotation and can be tilted forward or backward on a vertical surface. Shock resistance is rated at 15 g / 11 ms, with potential contact lifting above 12 g / 11 ms, which is fine for most industrial panels but worth checking if the enclosure is near a large press or crusher. ## Application features and compliance This soft starter includes Soft Torque and Pump Ramp Down features — the soft torque profile reduces mechanical stress on belts and gears during start, and the pump ramp down gradually reduces speed to prevent water hammer in pumping systems. A remote reset is available by cycling the control supply voltage, and the unit supports auto-reset for unattended operation. The minimum load is 15 % relative to the smallest settable Ie, so it can handle lightly loaded motors without nuisance tripping. Approvals include UL, CSA, and CE marking — the part is accepted for North American and European installations. The product category is hybrid switching devices, part of the SIRIUS brand family. Firmware updates are supported, and an error logbook is available only with special accessories. There is no analog output and no torque control; this is a standard soft starter, not a closed-loop torque controller.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3RW5224-1TC15 SIRIUS Soft Starter, 20 A, 200-600 V","metaDescription":"Siemens 3RW5224-1TC15 SIRIUS soft starter, 20 A minimum, 200-600 V rated, Trip Class 10A/10E/20E. UL/CSA/CE approved. Active production, quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Soft Starters"],"specifications":{"Depth":"203 mm","Width":"185 mm","title":"3RW5224-1TC15","Height":"306 mm","Minimum":"20 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; 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 47 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; 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Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA ; Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA","For Main Contacts For Box Terminal Using The Front Clamping Point Solid":"1x (2.5 ... 16 mm²)","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 %","For Main Contacts For Box Terminal Using The Back Clamping Point Stranded":"1x (10 ... 70 mm²)","of full range R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V":"3NE1021-2; Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA ; Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA","For Main Contacts For Box Terminal Using The Front Clamping Point Stranded":"1x (10 ... 70 mm²)","Relative Negative Tolerance Of The Operating Voltage At Inside-Delta Circuit":"-15 %","Relative Positive Tolerance Of The Operating Voltage At Inside-Delta Circuit":"10 %","at AWG cables for main contacts for box terminal using the back clamping point":"1x (10 ... 2/0)","For Main Contacts For Box Terminal Using Both Clamping Points Finely Stranded With Core End Processing":"2x (2.5 ... 35 mm²)","For Main Contacts For Box Terminal Using The Back Clamping Point Finely Stranded With Core End Processing":"1x (2.5 ... 50 mm²)","For Main Contacts For Box Terminal Using The Front Clamping Point Finely Stranded With Core End Processing":"1x (2.5 ... 50 mm²)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/7aa2197b508ad3ff6af548104c648f81.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=830527&mlfb=3RW5224-1TC15"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the minimum current setting on the 3RW5224-1TC15?","answer":"The minimum adjustable current setting is 20 A. This is the floor of the current range, so the soft starter can handle motors with a full-load current as low as 20 A."},{"question":"What fieldbus protocols does the 3RW5224-1TC15 support?","answer":"It supports PROFIBUS, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET natively. This covers most common automation networks without needing an external gateway."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3RW5224-1TC15","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/3RW5224-1TC15 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}