# Fan, 230 VAC 3RW45/3RW46 Series Soft Starter

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/3RW4957-8VX40/fan-230-vac-3rw45-3rw46-series-soft-starter
**SKU**: 3RW4957-8VX40
**Manufacturer**: SIEMENS
**Category**: Automation & Process Control || Process Controllers, Programmers & Indicators || Controllers || Controller Accessories
**Price**: €403.1100
**Stock**: 10+

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | To Be Advised |

## Datasheet

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**3RW4957-8VX40** 

**Data sheet** 

Fan for SIRIUS soft starter 3RW445.-.BC4., 3RW446.-.BC4 230 V AC **product brand name** SIRIUS **product category** Fan **product designation** Fan **design of the product** Can be used for 3RW445. and 3RW446. (for mounting at output side)/230 V AC **product type designation** 3RW49 ~~ns~~ **General technical data Substance Prohibitance (day/month/year)** 05/01/2012 **SVHC substance name** Lead CAS-No. 7439-92-1 N,N-dimethylacetamide CAS-No. 127-19-5 **Net Weight** 0.825 kg ~~a~~ Electrical Safety **protection class IP on the front according to IEC 60529** IP20 **touch protection on the front according to IEC 60529** finger-safe, for vertical contact from the front ~~ee~~ **Approvals Certificates Environment General Product Approval EMV** Environmental Confirmations 

**EMV Test Certificates Maritime application** - Special Test Certific ate ~~&~~ e@ **other** Confirmation ~~a~~ Confirmation QC PASS **Further information** ~~OO~~ **Information on the packaging** https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109813875 **Information for data generation and storage** https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109995012 **Information- and Downloadcenter (Catalogs, Brochures,…)** https://www.siemens.com/ic10 **Industry Mall (Online ordering system)** https://mall.industry.siemens.com/mall/en/en/Catalog/product?mlfb=3RW4957-8VX40 **Service&Support (Manuals, Certificates, Characteristics, FAQs,...)** https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/3RW4957-8VX40 

**Image database (product images, 2D dimension drawings, 3D models, device circuit diagrams, EPLAN macros, ...)** https://www.automation.siemens.com/bilddb/cax_de.aspx?mlfb=3RW4957-8VX40&lang=en **Cax online generator** https://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/CAXorder/default.aspx?lang=en&mlfb=3RW4957-8VX40 **Characteristic curves** https://curves.simaris.siemens.com/curves/<mmp_prod_noCOMP="HAUPT"></mmp_prod__no> **Characteristic: Tripping characteristics, I²t, Let-through current** https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/3RW4957-8VX40/char 

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https://www.automation.siemens.com/bilddb/index.aspx?gridview=view2&objkey=G_NSB0_XX_01704&showdetail=true&view=Search **Simulation Tool for Soft Starters (STS)** https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/101494917 

## **Characteristic: Installation altitude** 

**last modified:** 4/2/2025 

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