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The rated voltage range of 200 to 480 V covers the common low-voltage networks across global industrial installations, and the unit is UL and CSA approved for North American panel acceptance. ## Trip class flexibility per IEC 60947-4-2 The trip class is configurable as CLASS 10A, 10E (default), 20E, or 30E according to IEC 60947-4-2, which governs the maximum permissible stall time before the soft starter trips — CLASS 10A/10E for standard starting duty, 20E for higher-inertia loads, and 30E for very high-inertia loads such as centrifuges or crushers. A service factor of 1.15 allows continuous operation at 115% of the motor nameplate rating without exceeding thermal limits, per the datasheet figure. ## Multi-protocol fieldbus integration The soft starter supports PROFIBUS, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, and EtherNet/IP, as evidenced by the specification, enabling direct connection to most common industrial networks without additional gateways. PROFIenergy is supported in connection with PROFINET Standard and PROFINET High-Feature communication modules, allowing energy-saving shutdown of loads during production pauses. ## Advanced motor control and diagnostics Features include DC braking, voltage ramp, pump ramp down, torque control, and breakaway pulse — the pump ramp down function is particularly useful for preventing water hammer in pump applications by gradually reducing motor torque during stop. The unit includes an event list, error logbook, trace function, and analog output configurable as 4-20 mA or 0-10 V, per the specification, for detailed commissioning and fault analysis. ## Panel integration and clearance dimensions Physical dimensions are 210 mm width, 393 mm height, and 203 mm depth, with required clearances of 100 mm upwards, 10 mm forwards, 0 mm backwards, 75 mm downwards, and 5 mm at the side — these must be respected for adequate ventilation and safe operation. The unit uses screwless terminals (not screw terminal), so appropriate crimp tools and ferrules are needed for field wiring.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3RW5546-2HF04 Soft Starter, 200-480 V, ATEX, IECEx","metaDescription":"Siemens 3RW5546-2HF04 soft starter rated 200-480 V with ATEX and IECEx certification for hazardous-area motor starting.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Soft Starters"],"specifications":{"ATEX":"Yes","Depth":"203 mm","IECEx":"Yes","Width":"210 mm","title":"3RW5546-2HF04","Height":"393 mm","Upwards":"100 mm","Forwards":"10 mm","PROFIBUS":"Yes","Backwards":"0 mm","Downwards":"75 mm","B10d value":"648 000","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; acc. to IEC 60947-4-2","auto-RESET":"Yes","At The Side":"5 mm","EtherNet/IP":"Yes","PROFIenergy":"Yes; 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non-adjustable","Vibration Resistance":"15 mm up to 6 Hz; 2 g up to 500 Hz","at 50 Hz rated value":"24 V","at 60 Hz rated value":"24 V","PROFINET high-feature":"Yes","Ramp-Down (Soft Stop)":"Yes","Torque Limitation [%]":"20 ... 200 %","at 40 °C rated value":"641 A","at 50 °C rated value":"568 A","at 60 °C rated value":"519 A","Communication Function":"Yes","Digital Output Version":"2 normally-open contacts (NO) / 1 normally-closed contact (NC) / 1 changeover contact (CO)","Slave Pointer Function":"Yes","Spring-Loaded Terminal":"Yes","according to IEC 61508":"SIL1","Ramp-Up (Soft Starting)":"Yes","at 40 °C after startup":"111 W","at 50 °C after startup":"98 W","at 60 °C after startup":"90 W","EMC emitted interference":"acc. to IEC 60947-4-2: Class A","Emergency Operation Mode":"Yes","For Main Current Circuit":"busbar connection","Number Of Analog Outputs":"1","Number Of Digital Inputs":"4","Number Of Parameter Sets":"3","Weight Without Packaging":"10.9 kg","at 40 °C during startup":"5 563 W","at 50 °C during startup":"4 694 W","at 60 °C during startup":"4 145 W","Breakaway Time Adjustable":"0 ... 2 s","For Control Circuit Solid":"2x (0.25 ... 1.5 mm²)","Motor Overload Protection":"Yes; 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":"74 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":"110 kW","at 400 V at 40 °C rated value":"200 kW","Width Of Connection Bar Maximum":"45 mm","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":"2x3NA3365-6; 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":"100 hp","at 220/230 V at 50 °C rated value":"125 hp","at 460/480 V at 50 °C rated value":"250 hp","of circuit breaker usable at 400 V":"3VA2440-7MN32-0AA0; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA, CLASS 10","of circuit breaker usable at 500 V":"3VA2440-7MN32-0AA0; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 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","Number of digital outputs with fail-safe":"1","Blocking Voltage Of The Thyristor Maximum":"1 400 V","Evaluation Of Thermistor Motor Protection":"Yes; Type A PTC or Klixon / Thermoclick","Number Of Digital Outputs Parameterizable":"2","average diagnostic coverage level (DCavg)":"90 %","of communication module Modbus RTU usable":"3RW5980-0CR00","of communication module Modbus TCP usable":"3RW5980-0CT00","Creep Speed In Both Directions Of Rotation":"Yes","Ground-Fault Monitoring Limiting Value [%]":"10 ... 95 %","Soft Starting At Heavy Starting Conditions":"Yes","For Main Contacts With Screw-Type Terminals":"124 ... 210 lbf·in","safety device type according to IEC 61508-2":"Type B","Recovery Time After Overload Trip Adjustable":"60 ... 1 800 s","for DIN cable lug for main contacts stranded":"2x (50 ... 240 mm²)","Number Of Digital Outputs Not Parameterizable":"1","Type Of Voltage Of The Control Supply Voltage":"AC/DC","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":"720 mA","hardware fault tolerance according to IEC 61508":"0","utilization category according to IEC 60947-4-2":"AC 53a","PFHD with high demand rate according to EN 62061":"1E-6 1/h","Product Feature Integrated Bypass Contact System":"Yes","of communication module PROFINET standard usable":"3RW5980-0CS00","SIL Claim Limit (subsystem) according to EN 62061":"SIL 1","Control Supply Current In Standby Mode Rated Value":"440 mA","PFDavg with low demand rate according to IEC 61508":"0.09","performance level (PL) according to EN ISO 13849-1":"c","for DIN cable lug for main contacts finely stranded":"2x (70 ... 240 mm²)","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","of communication module PROFINET high-feature usable":"3RW5950-0CH00","Inrush Current By Closing The Bypass Contacts Maximum":"6.7 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":"2 000 m; Derating as of 1000 m, see catalog","of the gG fuse usable at inside-delta circuit up to 500 V":"2x3NA3365-6; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA","of circuit breaker usable at 400 V at inside-delta circuit":"3VA2580-6HN32-0AA0; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 kA, CLASS 10","of circuit breaker usable at 500 V at inside-delta circuit":"3VA2580-6HN32-0AA0; Type of coordination 1, Iq = 65 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 at DC":"-20 %","relative positive tolerance of the control supply voltage at DC":"20 %","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":"7.5 A","of back-up R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V":"3NE3340-8; Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA","Duration Of Inrush Current Peak At Application Of Control Supply Voltage":"20 ms","relative negative tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 50 Hz":"-20 %","relative negative tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 60 Hz":"-20 %","relative positive tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 50 Hz":"20 %","relative positive tolerance of the control supply voltage at AC at 60 Hz":"20 %","of full range R fuse link for semiconductor protection usable up to 690 V":"3NE1334-2; Type of coordination 2, Iq = 65 kA","at AWG cables for control circuit finely stranded with core end processing":"2x (24 ... 16)","Relative Negative Tolerance Of The Operating Voltage At Inside-Delta Circuit":"-15 %","Relative Positive Tolerance Of The Operating Voltage At Inside-Delta Circuit":"10 %","OFF-delay time with safety-related request when switched off via control inputs maximum":"100 ms"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/c11052a21af52c8e46fa76bbe552c404.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=831418&mlfb=3RW5546-2HF04"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3RW5546-2HF04?","answer":"Per the specification, the unit carries CE marking, UL approval, CSA approval, ATEX certification, and IECEx certification. These cover the regulatory requirements for European, North American, and hazardous-area installations."},{"question":"What is the ATEX certification on this soft starter?","answer":"The ATEX field is marked 'Yes' in the specification, indicating the unit is certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres under the ATEX directive. The IECEx certification is also present, providing global hazardous-area acceptance."},{"question":"Will the 3RW5546-2HF04 drop into a panel specified around 6ED1052-1MD08-0BA1 without rewiring?","answer":"A full panel layout and wiring review would be required before substitution."},{"question":"How can I order the 3RW5546-2HF04 or check availability?","answer":"Submit an RFQ to confirm current availability and pricing for your required quantity."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3RW5546-2HF04","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/3RW5546-2HF04 when reusing this data. 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