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Rated for a supply voltage of 200 to 480 V (50/60 Hz), it integrates PROFIBUS, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, and EtherNet/IP on the communication side, so it fits into most common fieldbus architectures without an external gateway. The unit provides DC braking, voltage ramp, pump ramp down, and torque control, which gives the commissioning engineer flexibility for different load types — pumps, conveyors, or fans — without adding external control modules. ## Dimensions and Mounting Clearances The enclosure measures 275 mm high by 170 mm wide by 152 mm deep, per the datasheet dimensions. Required clearances for heat dissipation: 100 mm upwards, 75 mm downwards, 10 mm forwards, 0 mm backwards, and 5 mm at the side — these must be maintained in the panel layout to keep the unit within its thermal design. ## Protection and Trip Characteristics Trip Class is selectable: CLASS 10A / 10E (default) / 20E / 30E, according to IEC 60947-4-2, which governs the maximum allowable stall time before the soft starter trips — CLASS 10 is standard for standard-start induction motors, while CLASS 20 or 30 accommodates high-inertia loads. Accuracy Class 5 per IEC 61557-12 applies to the integrated motor protection functions, meaning the current measurement error stays within ±5 % of the reading — adequate for overload protection in most industrial applications. A service factor of 1.15 is supported, so the soft starter can be set to allow continuous overload up to 115 % of the motor FLA without tripping, matching typical NEMA motor service factors. ## I/O and Control Functions An analog output is configurable as 4-20 mA (default) or 0-10 V, providing a real-time signal proportional to motor current or other parameters for a PLC or remote indicator. The unit includes a fail-safe input (with fail-safe 1), an event list, error logbook, trace function, and motor heating function — the latter keeps the motor warm in standstill to prevent condensation in humid environments. Remote reset and auto-reset are both available, allowing the soft starter to recover automatically after a fault clears, which is useful for unattended installations. The 3RW5517-3HF14 is an active Siemens SIRIUS product line item. For audit purposes, the CE, UL, and CSA markings are confirmed on the datasheet, covering European, US, and Canadian regulatory jurisdictions.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3RW5517-3HF14 Soft Starter, ATEX, 200-480V, PROFIBUS","metaDescription":"Siemens 3RW5517-3HF14 SIRIUS soft starter, ATEX & IECEx certified, 200-480 V, PROFIBUS, Modbus RTU/TCP, DC braking, Trip Class 10A/10E.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Soft Starters"],"specifications":{"ATEX":"Yes","Depth":"152 mm","IECEx":"Yes","Solid":"2x (1.0 ... 2.5 mm²), 2x (2.5 ... 10 mm²)","Width":"170 mm","title":"3RW5517-3HF14","Height":"275 mm","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","B10d value":"1 588 000","CE marking":"Yes","DC braking":"Yes","Event List":"Yes","Modbus RTU":"Yes","Modbus TCP":"Yes","Safe State":"Open load circuit","Trip Class":"CLASS 10A / 10E (default) / 20E / 30E; 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Full motor protection (thermistor motor protection and electronic motor overload protection) / When using the motor overload protection according to ATEX, an upstream contactor is required in inside-delta circuit.","Number Of Digital Outputs":"3","Via Software Configurable":"Yes","Automatic Parameterisation":"Yes","Impulse Voltage Rated Value":"6 kV","Intrinsic Device Protection":"Yes","Number Of Controlled Phases":"3","Safe failure fraction (SFF)":"60 %","During Storage And Transport":"-40 ... +80 °C","Type Of The Motor Protection":"Electronic, tripping in the event of thermal overload of the motor","Via Software Parameterizable":"Yes","at DC-13 at 24 V rated value":"1 A","Adjustable Current Limitation":"Yes","Electromagnetic Compatibility":"acc. to IEC 60947-4-2","Substance Prohibitance (Date)":"11/22/2019","at 40 °C rated value minimum":"7.5 A","at AC-15 at 250 V rated value":"3 A","is supported HMI-High Feature":"Yes","Insulation Voltage Rated Value":"480 V","Ramp-Down Time Of Soft Starter":"0 ... 360 s","at 230 V at 40 °C rated value":"11 kW","at 400 V at 40 °C rated value":"18.5 kW","Breakaway Voltage [%] Adjustable":"40 ... 100 %","Control Supply Voltage Frequency":"50 ... 60 Hz","Operating Measured Value Display":"Yes","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":"3NA3824-6; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA","Between Main And Auxiliary Circuit":"480 V; does not apply for thermistor connection","Start-Up Ramp Time Of Soft Starter":"0 ... 360 s","at 200/208 V at 50 °C rated value":"10 hp","at 220/230 V at 50 °C rated value":"10 hp","at 460/480 V at 50 °C rated value":"20 hp","of circuit breaker usable at 400 V":"3RV2032-4WA10; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA, CLASS 10","of circuit breaker usable at 500 V":"3RV2032-4WA10; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 10 kA, CLASS 10","At Inside-Delta Circuit Rated Value":"200 ... 480 V","Programmable Control Inputs/Outputs":"Yes","at the digital inputs at DC maximum":"1 000 m","of communication module Ethernet/IP":"3RW5980-0CE00","Current Unbalance Limiting Value [%]":"10 ... 60 %","Design Of The Overvoltage Protection":"Varistor","Surge Voltage Resistance Rated Value":"6 kV","category according to EN ISO 13849-1":"2","Current Limiting Value [%] Adjustable":"125 ... 800 %","during storage according to IEC 60721":"1K6 (only occasional condensation), 1C2 (no salt mist), 1S2 (sand must not get inside the devices), 1M4","stop category according to EN 60204-1":"0","Between Soft Starter And Motor Maximum":"800 m","Removable Terminal For Control Circuit":"Yes","according to ATEX directive 2014/34/EU":"BVS 18 ATEX F 003 X","at AWG cables for control circuit solid":"2x (24 ... 16)","during operation according to IEC 60721":"3K6 (no ice formation, only occasional condensation), 3C3 (no salt mist), 3S2 (sand must not get into the devices), 3M6","during transport according to IEC 60721":"2K2, 2C1, 2S1, 2M2 (max. fall height 0.3 m)","of communication module PROFIBUS usable":"3RW5980-0CP00","reference code according to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Finely Stranded With Core End Processing":"2x (1.0 ... 2.5 mm²), 2x (2.5 ... 6.0 mm²)","Number of digital outputs with fail-safe":"1","Blocking Voltage Of The Thyristor Maximum":"1 600 V","Evaluation Of Thermistor Motor Protection":"Yes; 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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":"2 000 m; Derating as of 1000 m, see catalog","of the gG fuse usable at inside-delta circuit up to 500 V":"3NA3824-6; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA","of circuit breaker usable at 400 V at inside-delta circuit":"3RV2032-4RA10; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA, CLASS 10","of circuit breaker usable at 500 V at inside-delta circuit":"3RV2032-4RA10; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 10 kA, CLASS 10","Diagnostics Test Interval By Internal Test Function Maximum":"1 000 s","For Auxiliary And Control Contacts With Screw-Type Terminals":"7 ... 10.3 lbf·in","For Control Circuit Finely Stranded With Core End Processing":"2x (0.25 ... 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":"43 A","of back-up R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V":"3NE8024-1; 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