Siemens SIRIUS 3RW5 -Z R11 refurbished soft starter

SIRIUS 3RW5 -Z R11 refurbished soft starters are circular by design. Each soft starter is created through a controlled refurbishment process of used soft starters, resulting in a CO₂ emission reduction of typically up to 50% compared to a new device, thanks to reduced resource consumption. The process is transparently documented with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

During refurbishment, used devices are thoroughly tested. Critical components are replaced and all functions are tested to meet new device quality standards. The result is a soft starter technically equivalent to a new one, fully compatible in installation, parameterisation and functionality, allowing seamless integration. Devices have CE certification, with CCC, UL/CSA and ATEX certifications pending.

The device’s modularity allows easy dismantling and repair, with identifiable components for efficient refurbishment. As a smart device, it provides usage and condition data from its first life cycle, enabling targeted remanufacturing for a second.

The ID Link, a unique QR code, enables traceability for both first- and second-life products. This ID Link, and a data architecture currently under development using Asset Administration Shell (AAS) and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT:IOTA), pave the way for a Digital Product Passport (DPP) in line with the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), providing transparency and audit-proof lifecycle information.