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Siemens 3RW4446-6BC45 — Soft Starters

Siemens 3RW4446-6BC45 SIRIUS Soft Starter, 617 A at 40 °C

MPN3RW4446-6BC45

Siemens SIRIUS 3RW4446-6BC45 soft starter, 617 A at 40 °C, 690 V insulation voltage, 50/60 Hz, inside-delta circuit, adjustable current limitation, screw fixing.

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

Specifications

3RW4446-6BC45 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationSoft starter
Product brand nameSIRIUS
3RW4446-6BC45 — Power & Motor Rating
ParameterValue
Rated operational current at 40 °C617A
Rated operational current at 50 °C546A
Rated operational current at 60 °C485A
Rated insulation voltage690V
Minimum settable current (% of Ie)8%
3RW4446-6BC45 — Control & Connection
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeAC
Rated voltage at 50 Hz230V
Rated voltage at 60 Hz230V
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%
Operating voltage tolerance, inside-delta (max.)10%
Operating voltage tolerance, inside-delta (min.)-15%
3RW4446-6BC45 — Protection & Features
ParameterValue
Motor overload protectionYes
Thermistor motor protectionYes
Adjustable current limitationYes
Inside-delta connectionYes
Intrinsic device protectionYes
Pollution degree3, acc. to IEC 60947-4-2
3RW4446-6BC45 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height230mm
Width210mm
Depth298mm
Mounting positionwith vertical mounting surface +/-90° rotatable, with vertical mounting surface +/- 22.5° tiltable to the front and back
Fastening methodscrew fixing
Mounting clearance, top100mm
Mounting clearance, bottom75mm
Mounting clearance, side5mm
3RW4446-6BC45 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range60°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

Inside-delta wiring and adjustable current limit

The 3RW4446-6BC45: Supports inside-delta circuit connection — this lets you run the starter on the motor windings rather than the line side, cutting the current the starter sees by roughly 58 % compared to standard in-line wiring. Adjustable current limitation means you set the start current profile to the load — conveyors, pumps, compressors — without swapping hardware taps.

Mounting and physical fit in the panel

Mounts with screw fixing; the enclosure accepts a vertical mounting surface with ±90° rotation and ±22.5° tilt front-to-back — useful when the panel layout forces a non-flat orientation. Dimensions are 230 mm high, 210 mm wide, 298 mm deep — the depth is the dimension that usually conflicts with shallow back-panel enclosures.

Protection and wiring terminals

Includes motor overload protection and intrinsic device protection — the starter monitors both the motor and its own thyristors, so a single device covers the branch. Main current circuit terminates via busbar connection; the main contact terminals accept stranded 70–240 mm² or 2/0–500 kcmil — common for the 600 A class.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest pin-compatible alternative to 3RW4446-6BC45 in this Soft Starters family?

The functional replacement would be another SIRIUS 3RW44 frame with the same current class — confirm the mounting footprint and control voltage before substituting.

MPN
3RW4446-6BC45