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The trip class is configurable: default Class 10A, with selectable Class 10E or Class 20E per IEC 60947-4-2. It supports soft torque and pump ramp down — the pump ramp down feature gradually reduces voltage on stop to prevent water hammer in pumping applications. No torque control or analog output is available on this variant. ## Fieldbus connectivity — PROFIBUS, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET The 3RW5243-6TC15 includes onboard PROFIBUS, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET standard communication. PROFIenergy is supported in conjunction with the PROFINET standard communication module — useful for energy management during production pauses. Firmware updates are possible via the fieldbus interface. An error logbook is available only with special accessories — if diagnostics logging is required for commissioning or fault analysis, budget for the accessory module. Remote reset is accomplished by cycling the control supply voltage. Auto-reset is also supported — configure per application safety requirements. ## Mounting, clearances, and thermal derating The unit is screw-fixed to a vertical mounting surface, rotatable ±90° and tiltable ±22.5° front-to-back. Minimum clearances around the enclosure: 100 mm above, 10 mm in front, 0 mm behind, 75 mm below, and 5 mm at the sides. Shock resistance is 15 g for 11 ms, dropping to 12 g / 11 ms if contact lifting is a concern. Dimensions: 203 mm depth, 210 mm width, 393 mm height. The minimum load is 15 % relative to the smallest settable Ie — ensure the connected motor does not fall below this threshold for proper overload protection. ## Approvals and compliance documentation The 3RW5243-6TC15 carries UL approval, CSA approval, and CE marking — covering North American and European regulatory jurisdictions. These are the standard compliance documents a Capex project buyer expects for panel certification. Service factor is 1 — no continuous overload margin beyond nameplate rating. The product category is hybrid switching devices, combining semiconductor and electromechanical switching elements.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3RW5243-6TC15 SIRIUS Soft Starter, 90 A, 200-600 V","metaDescription":"Siemens SIRIUS 3RW5243-6TC15 soft starter, 90 A min, 200-600 V, Class 10A/10E/20E, PROFIBUS/Modbus/EtherNet/IP. UL/CSA/CE. 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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":"2x3NA3354-6; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA","of circuit breaker usable at 400 V at inside-delta circuit":"3VA2440-7MN32-0AA0 ; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA, CLASS 10","of circuit breaker usable at 500 V at inside-delta circuit":"3VA2440-7MN32-0AA0 ; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 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":"156 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 2":"170 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 3":"184 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 4":"197 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 5":"211 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 6":"225 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 7":"239 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 8":"253 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 9":"267 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 10":"281 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 11":"294 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 12":"308 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 13":"322 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 14":"336 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 15":"350 A","For Inside-Delta Circuit At Rotary Coding Switch On Switch Position 16":"364 A","of back-up R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V":"3NE3333 ; 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The minimum load is 15 % relative to the smallest settable Ie — ensure the motor current does not fall below this threshold for proper overload protection."},{"question":"Does the 3RW5243-6TC15 support pump ramp down?","answer":"Yes, pump ramp down is supported — it gradually reduces voltage on stop to prevent water hammer in pumping applications. Soft torque is also supported."},{"question":"What fieldbus protocols does the 3RW5243-6TC15 support?","answer":"It supports PROFIBUS, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET standard. PROFIenergy is supported with the PROFINET communication module."},{"question":"What are the mounting clearances required for the 3RW5243-6TC15?","answer":"Minimum clearances: 100 mm above, 10 mm in front, 0 mm behind, 75 mm below, and 5 mm at the sides. The unit is screw-fixed to a vertical surface, rotatable ±90° and tiltable ±22.5°."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3RW5243-6TC15","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/3RW5243-6TC15 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T19:47:38.189Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T19:47:38.189Z","indexable":true}}