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The control supply accepts 110 to 250 V at both 50 and 60 Hz, simplifying panel wiring across regions. ## Multi-Protocol Fieldbus and Analog Feedback This soft starter natively supports Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFIBUS, so it drops into most common control networks without an external gateway. An analog output configurable as 4-20 mA or 0-10 V provides motor current or other process feedback to a PLC or drive controller. The integrated DC braking, voltage ramp, pump ramp down, and breakaway pulse functions cover soft-start and soft-stop needs for pumps, conveyors, and fans. ## Mounting and Clearance Dimensions The unit measures 185 mm wide, 306 mm high, and 203 mm deep. For proper ventilation and cable access, allow 100 mm clearance above, 75 mm below, 10 mm in front, and 5 mm on each side — no clearance needed at the rear. The screw-terminal option is not available on this variant; check the connection method on the nameplate.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3RW5521-3HA16 Soft Starter, ATEX, 200-690 V","metaDescription":"Siemens 3RW5521-3HA16 soft starter with ATEX/IECEx certification, rated 200-690 V, trip class 10A/10E/20E/30E. 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4 ... 20 mA (default) / 0 ... 10 V","Error Logbook":"Yes","Motor Heating":"Yes","Accuracy Class":"5 (based on IEC 61557-12)","Pump Ramp Down":"Yes","Screw Terminal":"No","Service Factor":"1.15","Torque Control":"Yes","Trace Function":"Yes","Breakaway Pulse":"Yes","Firmware Update":"Yes","Parameterizable":"4","lifecycle_stage":"current","Combined Braking":"Yes","During Operation":"-25 ... +60 °C; Please observe derating at temperatures of 40 °C or above","Fastening Method":"screw fixing","HMI-High Feature":"Yes","Minimum Load [%]":"10 %; Relative to set Ie","Product Category":"Hybrid switching devices","Shock Resistance":"15 g / 11 ms, from 6 g / 11 ms with potential contact lifting","Start Torque [%]":"10 ... 100 %","Mounting Position":"Vertical (can be rotated +/- 90° and tilted forward or backward +/- 22.5°)","PROFINET standard":"Yes","Product Brand Name":"SIRIUS","Application Wizards":"Yes","Degree Of Pollution":"3, acc. to IEC 60947-4-2","For Control Circuit":"spring-loaded terminals","Product Designation":"Soft starter","Reversing Operation":"Yes","Stopping Torque [%]":"10 ... 100 %","Alternative Run-Down":"Yes","Condition Monitoring":"Yes","Idle Time Adjustable":"0 ... 255 s","Inside-Delta Circuit":"Yes; 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Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA","Between Main And Auxiliary Circuit":"690 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":"5 hp","at 220/230 V at 50 °C rated value":"7.5 hp","at 460/480 V at 50 °C rated value":"15 hp","at 575/600 V at 50 °C rated value":"20 hp","At Inside-Delta Circuit Rated Value":"200 ... 600 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":"8 kV","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","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","Blocking Voltage Of The Thyristor Maximum":"1 800 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","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)","For Main Contacts For Box Terminal Using Both Clamping Points Solid":"2x (2.5 ... 16 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","For Main Contacts For Box Terminal Using Both Clamping Points Stranded":"2x (6 ... 16 mm²), 2x (10 ... 50 mm²)","For Main Contacts For Box Terminal Using The Back Clamping Point Solid":"1x (2.5 ... 16 mm²)","of back-up R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V":"3NE8021-1; 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