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Siemens 3RW4056-6BB34 — Soft Starters

Siemens 3RW4056-6BB34 Soft Starter, SIRIUS, 162 A, S6 Frame

MPN3RW4056-6BB34

Siemens SIRIUS 3RW4056-6BB34 soft starter, S6 frame size, 162 A at 40 °C, 115 V control supply, 50/60 Hz, screw fixing.

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

Specifications

3RW4056-6BB34 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationSoft starter
Product brand nameSIRIUS
3RW4056-6BB34 — Power & Motor Rating
ParameterValue
Rated operational current at 40 °C162A
Rated operational current at 50 °C145A
Rated operational current at 60 °C125A
Rated insulation voltage600V
Minimum settable current (% of Ie)20%
3RW4056-6BB34 — Control & Connection
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeAC
Rated voltage at 50 Hz115V
Rated voltage at 60 Hz115V
Main circuit terminal typebusbar connection
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%
3RW4056-6BB34 — 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
3RW4056-6BB34 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height198mm
Width120mm
Depth250mm
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 fixing
Mounting clearance, top100mm
Mounting clearance, bottom75mm
Mounting clearance, side5mm
3RW4056-6BB34 — 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

Sizing and thermal derating for the panel

The 3RW4056-6BB34: The S6 frame size (120 mm wide, 198 mm high, 250 mm deep) fits a standard 600 mm deep enclosure with room for the busbar connections on the main circuit and the auxiliary terminal blocks above.

Mounting and ventilation constraints

Mounting is screw-fixing to a vertical surface. With the additional fan fitted, the unit can be rotated ±90° or tilted ±22.5° front-to-back; without the fan, rotation is limited to ±10° and tilt to ±10° — the fan option buys you installation flexibility in tight cabinets. Clearance requirements: 100 mm above, 75 mm below, 5 mm at the sides — the vertical gap is the critical one for hot air rising off the heatsink.

Motor protection and control features

Built-in motor overload protection (no separate overload relay needed) and adjustable current limitation let you set the start current between 20% and the full rated current — useful for gentle starts on conveyors or pumps where mechanical shock is a concern.

Termination and wiring

Main circuit connection uses busbar or cable lugs: the front and back clamping points accept 6 AWG to 2/0, and using both clamping points together handles up to 2x 1/0.

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum motor cable length for the 3RW4056-6BB34?

The maximum wire length is 300 m — this is the total run from the soft starter to the motor, not per phase. Longer runs may require output reactors to limit reflected wave voltage spikes.

Does the 3RW4056-6BB34 support inside-delta connection?

No, this unit is not configured for inside-delta wiring — it uses a standard in-line connection topology with the thyristors in the supply lines.

MPN
3RW4056-6BB34