Rated current and thermal derating profile
The 3RW3047-2BB14: The derating temperature threshold is 40 °C, so the full 106 A is only available below that ambient — above 40 °C the continuous current drops linearly. For a 45 °C panel ambient, budget around 102 A; at 55 °C, expect roughly 94 A. This matters for sizing the bypass contactor and upstream protection.
Control supply and wiring constraints
Control supply is 110-230 VDC — a single DC rail covers the range, so no tap-changing or AC/DC confusion. Auxiliary contacts take 2x (24... 14) AWG. Maximum motor cable length is 300 m; beyond that, reflected-wave voltage spikes at the motor terminals may exceed the winding insulation rating, especially on 480 V systems.
Mounting, clearance, and environment
Size S3 footprint: 170 mm high, 70 mm wide, 190 mm deep. Fastening is screw or snap-on onto DIN rail. Clearance requirements: 60 mm above, 40 mm below, 30 mm at the sides. Mounting position allows ±10° rotation and ±10° tilt from vertical — useful for angled panel layouts. Operating ambient -25 to +60 °C; storage -40 to +80 °C.
