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Siemens SIRIUS 3RU2 User Manual

Siemens SIRIUS 3RU2
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GerätehandbuchManual
Industrial Controls
Protection Devices
SIRIUS Innovations - Thermal Overload Relays SIRIUS 3RU2 / Solid-State Overload Relays SIRIUS 3RB3
Edition
Answers for industry.
09/2014

Table of Contents

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Siemens SIRIUS 3RU2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSiemens
ModelSIRIUS 3RU2
CategoryProtection Device
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Responsibility of the user for system configuration and functionality

Outlines user responsibilities for system configuration and product functionality.

Purpose of the manual

Explains the manual's scope and information provided for overload relays.

Advantages through energy efficiency

Highlights Siemens' portfolio for efficient energy management in industry.

Service&Support

Details Siemens' online and technical support services for products.

DataMatrix code

Explains the use and content of DataMatrix codes on product labels.

Recycling and disposal

Provides information on environmentally friendly recycling and disposal of devices.

Standards

Applicable standards

Lists the device and EMC standards that the overload relays meet.

Reference

Points to other standards and approvals in technical data and catalogs.

Product description

Introduction

Provides a general introduction to SIRIUS overload relays and their purpose.

Versions

Details available sizes, setting ranges, and tripping classes for overload relays.

Applications

Summarizes the applications for 3RU21 and 3RB30/3RB31 overload relays.

3RU21 thermal overload relays

Describes the 3RU21 series thermal overload relays and their features.

3RB30 solid-state overload relays

Describes the 3RB30 series solid-state overload relays and their features.

3RB31 solid-state overload relays

Describes the 3RB31 series solid-state overload relays and their features.

Product combinations

Reference

Directs users to references for product combinations and contactor coordination.

Functions

Protection against overload, phase failure, and phase asymmetry

Explains the primary protection functions of the overload relays.

Ground fault protection in the case of the 3RB31

Describes the ground fault protection feature specific to the 3RB31 relays.

Auxiliary contacts

Explains the function and response of the overload relay's auxiliary contacts.

Indication of the operating state

Details how the operating state of the relays is indicated.

Additional functions

Covers additional functions like RESET and TEST operations.

Configuration

SIRIUS Innovations system configurator

Introduces the online configurator for SIRIUS Innovations products.

Overload relays in motor feeders

Explains the role and application of overload relays in motor feeders.

Normal and heavy-duty starting

Discusses considerations for normal and heavy-duty motor starting conditions.

Contactor assembly for star-delta (wye-delta) start

Details the use of overload relays in star-delta starter configurations.

Operation with frequency converters

Provides guidance on operating overload relays with frequency converters.

Short-circuit protection

Explains the requirements for short-circuit protection in load feeders.

Protecting explosion-protected motors

Covers requirements for protecting explosion-protected motors in hazardous areas.

Application environment

Discusses installation altitude and ambient temperature considerations.

Mounting

Mounting options for the 3RU21, 3RB30 and 3RB31

Describes the available mounting options for overload relays.

Minimum clearances and mounting position

Specifies minimum clearances and permissible mounting positions.

Mounting/Disassembly

Provides step-by-step instructions for mounting and disassembling relays.

Connection

Connection types

Lists the different connection types available for overload relays.

Conductor cross-sections

Details the permissible conductor cross-sections for various connection systems.

Connection of 3RU21 overload relay

Explains the control circuit and terminal connections for 3RU21 relays.

Connection of 3RB30/3RB31 overload relays

Explains the control circuit and terminal connections for 3RB30/3RB31 relays.

Conductor cross-sections for screw-type connection systems

Specifies conductor cross-sections for screw-type connection systems.

Conductor cross-sections for spring-loaded connection systems

Specifies conductor cross-sections for spring-loaded connection systems.

Conductor cross-sections for ring cable lug connection system

Specifies conductor cross-sections for ring cable lug connection systems.

Operation

Setting the current

Details how to set the rated motor current using the rotary knob.

Setting the tripping class/ground-fault detection (3RB31)

Explains how to set tripping classes and ground-fault detection on 3RB31 relays.

RESET after release

Describes manual, automatic, and remote reset procedures.

TEST function

Explains how to perform device tests for operational verification.

Response of the auxiliary contacts

Shows how auxiliary contacts respond to different relay states and operations.

Accessories

Accessories

Lists available accessories for enhancing overload relay functionality.

Terminal support for stand-alone assembly

Describes the terminal support for mounting relays independently.

Mechanical remote RESET

Details options for mechanical remote resetting of overload relays.

Cable release

Explains the cable release accessory for hard-to-reach relays.

Module for electrical remote RESET (3RU21 only)

Describes the electrical remote RESET module for 3RU21 relays.

Sealable cover

Explains the function of the sealable cover for setting protection.

Covers for ring cable lug connections

Covers the use of protective covers for ring cable lug connections.

Technical data

Product data sheet

Guides users on how to find and access product data sheets online.

Performance features

Summarizes the general performance characteristics of the overload relays.

Equipment

Lists the key equipment and features of the overload relays.

3RU21 thermal overload relays

Provides general technical data for the 3RU2116/3RU2126 models.

Main circuit

Details the technical data for the main circuit of 3RU21 relays.

Auxiliary circuit

Details the technical data for the auxiliary circuit of 3RU21 relays.

3RU2136 thermal overload relay

Provides general technical data for the 3RU2136 model.

Mounting/fixing/dimensions

Specifies dimensions and mounting details for 3RU2136 relays.

3RB30/3RB31 solid-state overload relays

Provides general technical data for 3RB301/3RB302/3RB311/3RB312 models.

Main circuit

Details the technical data for the main circuit of 3RB30/3RB31 relays.

Auxiliary circuit

Details the technical data for the auxiliary circuit of 3RB30/3RB31 relays.

Ground-fault protection (3RB31 only)

Specifies technical data related to ground fault protection for 3RB31.

UL/CSA rated data

Lists the UL/CSA rated data for 3RB303/3RB313 overload relays.

Rated operating current and active power loss

Provides data on rated operating current and active power loss.

Circuit diagrams

Internal circuit diagrams

Explains how to find and view internal circuit diagrams online.

Internal circuit diagrams for 3RU21

Provides internal circuit diagrams for the 3RU21 series relays.

Internal circuit diagrams for 3RB30

Provides internal circuit diagrams for the 3RB30 series relays.

Internal circuit diagrams for 3RB31

Provides internal circuit diagrams for the 3RB31 series relays.

Types of coordination

Types of coordination

Defines Type 1 and Type 2 coordination according to standards.

Type of coordination 1

Explains the characteristics and potential damage of Type 1 coordination.

Type of coordination 2

Explains the characteristics and minimal damage of Type 2 coordination.

References

Further references

Provides links for additional information on overload relays online.

Operating instructions

Lists article numbers for operating instructions of various SIRIUS products.

SIRIUS Innovations manuals

Guides users on how to find and download SIRIUS Innovations manuals.

More information

Lists various links for product documentation, catalogs, and technical assistance.

Dimension drawings (dimensions in mm)

Dimension drawings for 3RU21 thermal overload relays

Provides dimension drawings for various 3RU21 series models.

Dimension drawings for 3RB30/3RB31 solid-state overload relays

Provides dimension drawings for various 3RB30/3RB31 series models.

3RT2 contactors drilling plan

Shows drilling plans for 3RT2 contactors for mounting.

Correction sheet

Correction sheet

Provides a form for reporting errors and suggesting improvements to the manual.

Fax response

Details information required for faxing corrections to Siemens.

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