PROFIBUS DP communication module
9.5 Configuring soft starters
3RW44 soft starters
Manual, 03/2017, NEB535219502000/RS-AB/008
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NOTICE
Your configuration tool must support GSD files - Rev.3, for example STEP 7 V5.1+Service
Pack 2 and higher.
Note
Only the values for parameter set 1 (PS1) (and those that are independent of the parameter
set anyway, for example motor protection) can be set with the GSD file.
The default values are used for PS2 and PS3.
9.5.3
Configuring with the Soft Starter ES Professional software
You can also configure SIRIUS 3RW44 soft starters using the Soft Starter ES Premium
software.
There are two possibilities when using PROFIBUS DP:
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Stand-alone program on PC or programming device with PROFIBUS DP connection
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Integration with the object manager (OM) in STEP 7
You can find detailed information about "Soft Starter ES" in the online help of the
program.
9.5.4
Diagnostics package
Diagnostics package
A free diagnostics package is available for 3RW44 soft starters. It contains HMI diagnostics
screens for a touch panel. The diagnostics package is available in English and German. You
can download the diagnostics package
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/28557893
) from the Internet:
9.5.5
Soft Starter ES parameterization software
Soft Starter ES is the central software for commissioning, operating, and diagnostics of the
SIRIUS 3RW44 High Feature soft starter series. You can download the Soft Starter ES
parameterization software (
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/28323168
from the Internet. This is a free, 14-day test version.