Overview
3RV2 motor starter protectors are compact current-limiting motor starter protectors that have been optimized for load feeders. The motor starter protectors are used for switching and protecting three-phase motors of up to 55/45Ā kW atĀ 400Ā VĀ AC and for other loads with rated currents of up to 100Ā A.
3RV2 motor starter protectors are usually approved according to IEC and UL/CSA. According to ULĀ 508/ULĀ 60947ā4ā1, the 3RV2 motor starter protectors in sizes S00 to S3 are approved as:
- “Manual Motor Controllers”
- “Manual Motor Controllers” for “Group Installations”
- “Manual Motor Controllers Suitable for Tab Conductor Protection in Group Installations”
- “Self-Protected Combination Motor Controller (TypeĀ E)”
Please note that for this approval the 3RV20 motor starter protectors must be equipped with additional infeed terminals or phase barriers. For more information,Ā seeĀ Mounting accessories.
Corresponding short-circuit values,Ā seeĀ Equipment Manual.
The 3RV2…ā…..ā0BA0 motor starter protectors can be used at low ambient temperatures down to -50 °C.
3RV20..ā…..ā0DA0 circuit breakers for system protection according to IEC, 3RV24..ā…..ā0DA0 for transformer protection according to IEC, and 3RV27 and 3RV28 circuit breakers according to ULĀ 489 can be used for 1-phase, 2-phase and 3-phase loads, as these circuit breakers do not have asymmetry detection.
The 3RV27 and 3RV28 circuit breakers are approved as circuit breakers according to ULĀ 489; they are a special version of the 3RV2 motor starter protectors.
Thanks to their dimensions, the 3RV1011 motor starter protectors are suitable for installation in enclosures or under cramped installation conditions.
Type of construction
The 3RV2 motor starter protectors are available in four sizes:
- Size S00 ā width 45Ā mm,
max. rated current 16Ā A,
atĀ 400Ā VĀ AC suitable for three-phase motors up to 7.5Ā kW - SizeĀ S0 ā width 45Ā mm,
max. rated current 40Ā A,
atĀ 400Ā VĀ AC suitable for three-phase motors up to 18.5Ā kW - SizeĀ S2 ā width 55Ā mm,
max. rated current 80 A,
atĀ 400Ā VĀ AC suitable for three-phase motors up to 37Ā kW - Size S3 ā width 70Ā mm,
max. rated current 100Ā A,
atĀ 400Ā VĀ AC suitable for three-phase motors up to 45/55Ā kW
Circuit breakers according to ULĀ 489
The 3RV27 and 3RV28 circuit breakers are available in two or three sizes:
- Size S00 ā width 45 mm,
max. rated current 15Ā A, forĀ 480Ā Y/277Ā VĀ AC - Size S0 ā width 45Ā mm,
max. rated current 22Ā A, forĀ 480Ā Y/277Ā VĀ AC - Size S3 ā width 70Ā mm,
max. rated current 70Ā A, forĀ 480Ā Y/277Ā VĀ AC
Connection methods
The 3RV2 motor starter protectors can be supplied with screw terminals and spring-loaded terminals.
Use in hazardous areas
The 3RV20 motor starter protectors for motor protection (without 3RV20..ā-…..ā0BA0 and -0DA0) have certification in accordance with both the European explosion protection directive (ATEX) and the international explosion protection standard (IECEx).
In accordance with the European directive (ATEX), the 3RV20 (without 3RV20..ā-…..ā0BA0 and -0DA0) are able to switch and protect explosion-proof motors of type of protection “Increased Safety EEx e”.
In accordance with the international guideline (IECEx), the 3RV20 (without 3RV20..ā-…..ā0BA0 and -0DA0) are able to switch and protect motors of the types “Increased Safety Ex e” or “Flameproof enclosure Ex d”
Circuit protection devices with measuring and communication capabilities
The SIRIUS wireless auxiliary and signaling switch 3RV2921ā5M (3RV2Ā COM) is available as an accessory for 3RV2 motor starter protectors (sizes S00 to S3). This switch acquires the switching states of the motor starter protector in addition to the number of disconnections. The motor starter protector states are transmitted wirelessly by means of the integrated communication function. The 3RV2Ā COM wireless auxiliary and signaling switch is a component of SENTRON digitalization solutions.
The SENTRONĀ PowercenterĀ 1000 data transceiver is the core element of this system of communication-capable circuit protection devices. It acquires measured values and status messages from the paired devices and transmits them to higher-level systems.
The data from up to 24Ā communication-capable devices is transmitted wirelessly to a SENTRONĀ PowercenterĀ 1000, which stores selected data for up to 30Ā days.
Higher-level systems can access the data via the data transceiver interfaces. Either locally via Bluetooth or via Ethernet in the local network. The Modbus TCP protocol used can easily be integrated by other systems.
Commissioning of the system is easy using the SENTRON Powerconfig PC software or the SENTRON Powerconfig app for mobile devices.
Application
Operating conditions
3RV2 motor starter protectors/circuit breakers are suitable for use in any climate. They are intended for use in enclosed rooms in which no severe operating conditions (such as dust, caustic vapors, hazardous gases) prevail. When installed in dusty and damp areas, suitable enclosures must be provided.
3RV2 motor starter protectors/circuit breakers can optionally be fed from the top or from below.
The permissible ambient temperatures, the maximum switching capacities, the tripping currents and other boundary conditions can be found in the technical specifications and tripping characteristics.
3RV2 motor starter protectors are suitable for operation in IT systems (IT networks). In this case, the different short-circuit breaking capacity in the IT system must be taken into account.
Since operational currents, starting currents and current peaks are different even for motors with identical power ratings due to the inrush current, the motor ratings in the selection tables are only guide values. The specific rated and startup data of the motor to be protected is always paramount to the choice of the most suitable motor starter protector/circuit breaker. This also applies to motor starter protectors for transformer protection.
Possible uses
The 3RV motor starter protectors/circuit breakers can be used:
- For short-circuit protection
- For motor protection (also with overload relay function)
- For system protection
- For short-circuit protection for starter combinations
- For transformer protection
- As main and EMERGENCY STOP switches
- For operation in IT systems (IT networks)
- In hazardous areas (ATEX, IECEx)
- As circuit breakers according to ULĀ 489 (3RV27 and 3RV28)
- For fuse monitoring
- For distance protection
Use of SIRIUS protection devices in conjunction with IE3 and IE4 motors
Note:
For the use of 3RV2 motor starter protectors/circuit breakers in conjunction with highly efficient IE3 and IE4 motors, please observe the information on dimensioning and configuring
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