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Siemens 3RW5517-3HA04 — Soft Starters

Siemens 3RW5517-3HA04 Soft Starter, 200-480 V, ATEX, Active

MPN3RW5517-3HA04
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Siemens 3RW5517-3HA04 soft starter, 200-480 V rated voltage, ATEX certified, trip class 10A/10E/20E/30E per IEC 60947-4-2, PROFIBUS/Modbus RTU/Modbus TCP/EtherNet/IP, UL/CSA/CE, active production.

Siemens 3RW5517-3HA04 datasheet (PDF)
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Specifications

3RW5517-3HA04 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationSoft starter
Product brand nameSIRIUS
3RW5517-3HA04 — Power & Motor Rating
ParameterValue
Rated motor power at 400 V (40 °C)18.5 kW
Rated motor power at 230 V (40 °C)11 kW
Rated operational current at 40 °C65.8 A
Rated operational current at 50 °C58 A
Rated operational current at 60 °C52.8 A
Rated insulation voltage480 V
Minimum settable current (% of Ie)10 %; Relative to set Ie
Power loss during startup (50 °C)511 W
3RW5517-3HA04 — Control & Connection
ParameterValue
Control supply voltage typeAC/DC
Rated voltage at 50 Hz24 V
Rated voltage at 60 Hz24 V
Main circuit terminal typescrew-type terminals
Control circuit wire range, solid2x (0.25 ... 1.5 mm²)
Control circuit wire range, finely stranded (with ferrule)2x (0.25 ... 1.5 mm²)
Analog outputYes; 4 ... 20 mA (default) / 0 ... 10 V
Auxiliary contact rated current, AC-15 at 250 V3 A
Auxiliary contact rating (UL)R300-B300
Control supply voltage tolerance, AC 50 Hz (max.)20 %
Control supply voltage tolerance, AC 50 Hz (min.)-20 %
Control supply voltage tolerance, AC 60 Hz (max.)20 %
Control supply voltage tolerance, AC 60 Hz (min.)-20 %
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 %
3RW5517-3HA04 — Protection & Features
ParameterValue
Motor overload protectionYes; 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.
Thermistor motor protectionYes; Type A PTC or Klixon / Thermoclick
Adjustable current limitationYes
Inside-delta connectionYes
Intrinsic device protectionYes
Pollution degree3, acc. to IEC 60947-4-2
3RW5517-3HA04 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height275 mm
Width170 mm
Depth152 mm
Weight2.6 kg
Mounting positionVertical (can be rotated +/- 90° and tilted forward or backward +/- 22.5°)
Fastening methodscrew fixing
Mounting clearance, top100 mm
Mounting clearance, bottom75 mm
Mounting clearance, side5 mm
Mounting clearance, front10 mm
3RW5517-3HA04 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature range-25 ... +60 °C; Please observe derating at temperatures of 40 °C or above
Storage / transport temperature range-40 ... +80 °C
Max. installation altitude5 000 m; Derating as of 1000 m, see catalog
Ambient class during operation (IEC 60721)3K6 (no ice formation, only occasional 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)
3RW5517-3HA04 — Specifications
ParameterValue
Trip ClassCLASS 10A / 10E (default) / 20E / 30E; acc. to IEC 60947-4-2
Number Of Controlled Phases3
Utilization category according to IEC 60947-4-2AC 53a
Product Feature Integrated Bypass Contact SystemYes
Start-Up Ramp Time Of Soft Starter0 ... 360 s
Ramp-Down Time Of Soft Starter0 ... 360 s
3RW5517-3HA04 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Current Limiting Value [%] Adjustable125 ... 800 %
Starting Voltage [%]20 ... 100 %
Stopping Voltage [%]50 %; non-adjustable

Product details

Soft starter for ATEX-rated motor circuits

The Siemens 3RW5517-3HA04 is a soft starter with ATEX certification (Yes) and IECEx (Yes), making it suitable for starting motors in potentially explosive atmospheres where controlled acceleration and deceleration are required per the equipment protection level. Rated voltage is 200-480 V, covering common low-voltage motor supplies across 50/60 Hz networks worldwide. The trip class is configurable between CLASS 10A / 10E (default) / 20E / 30E per IEC 60947-4-2, allowing coordination with motor thermal protection for normal-start, heavy-start, or extended-start duty cycles. Global approvals include UL (Yes), CSA (Yes), and CE marking (Yes), satisfying North American and European regulatory requirements for panel builders and site electrical engineers.

Panel integration and mounting clearances

Dimensions are 170 mm width, 275 mm height, and 152 mm depth, fitting standard enclosure backplate layouts. Required clearances: 100 mm upwards, 10 mm forwards, 0 mm backwards, 75 mm downwards, and 5 mm at the side — these must be maintained for airflow and thermal dissipation. Solid connections accept 2x (1.0-2.5 mm²) and 2x (2.5-10 mm²) conductors; screw terminals are not used (No), so the wiring method is likely spring-cage or push-in — confirm the termination type on the product drawing before panel wiring.

Fieldbus and control integration

Supports PROFIBUS (Yes), Modbus RTU (Yes), Modbus TCP (Yes), and EtherNet/IP (Yes), covering the three dominant industrial Ethernet protocols plus legacy PROFIBUS. PROFIenergy is supported in connection with PROFINET Standard and PROFINET High-Feature communication modules, enabling energy management during idle phases. The accuracy class is 5 per IEC 61557-12, suitable for monitoring rather than precision metering.

Motor control features for demanding applications

Includes voltage ramp (Yes), torque control (Yes), pump ramp down (Yes), breakaway pulse (Yes), and DC braking (Yes) — these cover soft starting, soft stopping, and braking for pumps, conveyors, fans, and high-inertia loads. Combined braking (Yes) integrates DC injection with the ramp profile for faster controlled stops. Auto-reset (Yes) and remote reset (Yes) allow automated restart after a fault trip, reducing manual intervention in remote or unmanned installations. Motor heating (Yes) provides pre-heating for motors in cold environments to prevent condensation or winding damage before start. Diagnostic features include an event list (Yes), error logbook (Yes), and trace function (Yes) for post-fault analysis. Firmware update (Yes) allows field upgrades without replacing the unit.

Frequently asked questions

What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3RW5517-3HA04?

The soft starter carries UL approval (Yes), CSA approval (Yes), and CE marking (Yes), covering North American and European regulatory requirements. ATEX (Yes) and IECEx (Yes) certifications are also listed for hazardous-area installations. RoHS and REACH documentation is typically provided by Siemens upon request.

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3RW5517-3HA04