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Siemens 3RW4038-1BB05 — Soft Starters

Siemens 3RW4038-1BB05 SIRIUS Soft Starter, 72 A, 24 V AC/DC

MPN3RW4038-1BB05
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Siemens SIRIUS 3RW4038-1BB05 soft starter, size S2, 72 A at 40 °C, 24 V AC/DC control voltage, screw-type terminals, integrated bypass contact system.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

3RW4038-1BB05 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationSoft starter
Product brand nameSIRIUS
3RW4038-1BB05 — Power & Motor Rating
ParameterValue
Rated operational current at 40 °C72A
Rated operational current at 50 °C62A
Rated operational current at 60 °C60A
Rated insulation voltage600V
Minimum settable current (% of Ie)20%
3RW4038-1BB05 — Control & Connection
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeAC/DC
Rated voltage at 50 Hz24V
Rated voltage at 60 Hz24V
Main circuit terminal typescrew-type terminals
Auxiliary contact rating (UL)B300 / R300
Control supply voltage tolerance, AC 50 Hz (max.)10%
Control supply voltage tolerance, AC 50 Hz (min.)-15%
Control supply voltage tolerance, AC 60 Hz (max.)10%
Control supply voltage tolerance, AC 60 Hz (min.)-15%
Control supply frequency tolerance (max.)10%
Control supply frequency tolerance (min.)-10%
Operating frequency tolerance (max.)10%
Operating frequency tolerance (min.)-10%
3RW4038-1BB05 — Protection & Features
ParameterValue
Motor overload protectionYes
Thermistor motor protectionNo
Adjustable current limitationYes
Inside-delta connectionNo
Intrinsic device protectionYes
Pollution degree3, acc. to IEC 60947-4-2
3RW4038-1BB05 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height160mm
Width55mm
Depth170mm
Mounting positionWith additional fan: With vertical mounting surface +/-90° rotatable, with vertical mounting surface +/- 22.5° tiltable to the front and back Without additional fan: With vertical mounting surface +/-10° rotatable, with vertical mounting surface +/- 10° t
Fastening methodscrew and snap-on mounting
Mounting clearance, top60mm
Mounting clearance, bottom40mm
Mounting clearance, side30mm
3RW4038-1BB05 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60°C
Ambient class during operation (IEC 60721)3K6 (no formation of ice, no condensation), 3C3 (no salt mist), 3S2 (sand must not get into the devices), 3M6
Ambient class during transport (IEC 60721)2K2, 2C1, 2S1, 2M2 (max. fall height 0.3 m)

Product details

Soft starter for motor starting — 72 A, size S2

The 3RW4038-1BB05: Integrated bypass contact system means the thyristors are shorted out once the motor is at speed — no continuous heat sink load, and the bypass contact carries the full running current.

Mounting and wiring — screw terminals, size S2

Size S2 frame: 160 mm high, 55 mm wide, 170 mm deep. Screw-and-snap-on mounting to DIN rail. Clearance: 60 mm above, 40 mm below, 30 mm at the side. The mounting position is restricted without an additional fan — vertical surface only, ±10° rotatable and ±10° tilt.

Protection and control features

Motor overload protection is built in, and the current limitation is adjustable — set the start current between 20 % and the device's rated maximum to match the load's acceleration torque. Intrinsic device protection covers the soft starter itself against overtemperature and phase imbalance. Pollution degree 3 per IEC 60947-4-2 — suitable for industrial environments with conductive dust. Insulation voltage rated 600 V, operating frequency 50... 60 Hz. Ambient range during operation -25... +60 °C, storage -40... +80 °C.

Sourced through authorized distribution; volume pricing and lead time confirmed at RFQ against the BOM quantity. The part is not stocked on the shelf here — each order is quoted individually.

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum motor current for 3RW4038-1BB05 at 40 °C?

72 A at 40 °C. Derate to 62 A at 50 °C and 60 A at 60 °C. The 40 °C figure is the standard rating; the 60 °C ceiling applies when the panel ambient is at the upper limit.

MPN
3RW4038-1BB05