Soft starters
We also offer soft starters for medium voltages up to 13.5 kV.
Here is the data sheet (PDF download). Please ask us for this device separately.
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Mains voltage |
V4 = 3x 200 to 440 VAC (+ 10 % / - 15 %); V6 = 3x 200 to 575 VAC (+ 10 % / - 15 %) |
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Drive voltage |
C1: 110 to 240 VAC (+10 % / -15 %) or: 380 to 440 VAC (+10 % / -15 %) |
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C2: 24 VAC/VDC (± 20%) |
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Network frequency |
45 Hz – 60 Hz |
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Designation of the structure |
Semiconductor motor starter with internal bypass - Form 1, |
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Inputs |
Start [01 terminal]: Normally open |
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Stop [02 terminal]: Normally closed |
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Outputs |
Relay main contactor [13,14 terminal]: Normally open |
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Programmable relay [terminal 23, 24]: Normally open |
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Protection type |
Sizes 1 & 2 IP20, Size 3 IP00 |
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Operating temperature |
-10 °C to +60 °C |
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Storage temperature |
-25 °C to +60 °C (up to +70 °C for max. 24 hours) |
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Moisture |
5 % to 95 % relative humidity |
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Degree of pollution |
Degree of pollution 3 |
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Vibration test |
according to IEC 60068 - Fc sinusoidal |
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4 Hz to 13,2 Hz: ± 1 mm amplitude; 13,2 Hz to 200 Hz: ± 0,7 g |
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EMV emission |
Radio interference suppression (EMV) Class B |
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EMV security |
IEC 61000-2-4 (Class 3), EN / IEC 61800-3 |
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Heat release |
During take-off: 3,0 Watts / Amperes |
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During operation: 10 Watt (typical) |
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Accessories (optional) |
Remote control, PC software |
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Communication options |
DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TC/IP, |
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Certificates |
CCC: GB 14048.6; CE: EN 60947-4-2; UL / C-UL: UL 508; EAC: TP TC 004/2011, TP TC 020/2011; Marine: Lloyds Marine No 1 Specification; RCM: IEC 60947-4-2 |
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Max. Motor current 160 A
Connection voltage 24 VDC
Motor voltage 24 VDC
Dimensions 260x160x95 mm
Colour RAL7001
Degree of protection IP66
incl. wiring in aluminium housing
Without controls
Consisting of
- Marine-grade aluminum housing, for heavy industrial use
- Aluminium cover with captive stainless steel fastenings
- Time shift
- Start-up resistance for 15 %ED
DC semiconductor power switching relays
4x high-current connection terminals, connection cross section 6-25 mm2; 269 A
2x additional series terminals, connection cross section 0,2-6 mm2; 32 A, unconnected
- Wiring material
-2x M25-brass-Verschraubung
- Completely built and tested.
The soft starter SAS [3 – 11 kW] is a compact, single-phase controlled soft starter for the safe and uniform running up of three-phase and pole-switchable motors. It reduces mechanical loads during start-up, extends the service life of the drives and can be used universally in 230 V- and 400 V networks. Thanks to its simple parameterization and integrated bridging relays, the SAS series is ideal for compact controls and retrofit applications.
Characteristics
- single-phase soft starter
- Suitable for pole-switchable motors
- Switching from 400 V- to 230 V networks
- terminal arrangement suitable for switching installations
- for snapping onto 35 mm standard rail
- Bridging relays integrated
- no network center conductor (N) required
- Special voltages up to 640 V on request
- also suitable for single-phase applications
- Degree of protection IP 20
Functions
- Soft start with adjustable ramp
- two separately adjustable parameters: Start-up torque and start-up time
- Control input for pole-switchable motors
Options (on request)
- Potential-free input for control voltage 10 – 30 V DC
- SAS 3 – SAS 11 can be used as standard up to 480 V
- Special voltages 500 – 640 V (100 mm housing)
Technical data (excerpt)
- Mains voltage: 160 – 240 V ± 10 % (X1–X2 bridged) or 380 – 480 V ± 10 % (X1–X2 open)
- Nominal equipment power: 6,5 A / 12 A / 15 A / 25 A
- Engine power: 3 – 11 kW at 400 V
- System frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Start-up torque: 0 – 50 %
- Start-up time: 0,5 – 5 s
- maximum switching frequency: up to 240 /h (depending on type)
- maximum connection cross section: 2,5 mm²
- Ambient temperature: 0 – 45 °C / Warehouse –25 – 75 °C
- Weight: 0,3 – 0,5 kg
Preferred areas of application
- Door and door drives
- Packaging machinery
- Transport equipment
- Transformer or single-phase soft start systems
- Universal small drive applications
Note:
When using IE3-Motoren, higher starting and braking currents must be taken into account. We recommend that soft starters and brake devices should generally be dimensioned to a higher power level.
The soft starter VersiStart II [3,5 – 16 A] enables controlled, gentle start-up of asynchronous motors and significantly reduces mechanical and electrical loads. The device works microcontroller-controlled, compact and reliable – ideal for pumps, fans and conveyor technology. Thanks to its easy installation on the 35 mm standard rail, the VersiStart II is a cost-effective alternative to the classic star triangle switch.
Characteristics
- Two-phase soft starter
- Microcontroller controlled
- Optimized soft start with current and torque reduction
- Easy installation, for snapping on 35 mm standard rail
- Bridging relays integrated
- Parameterization over three potentiometers
- No additional control voltage required (standard)
- no network center conductor (N) required
- compact design, only 45 mm
- Low-cost replacement for star/triangle switches
- Degree of protection IP 20
Functions
- Soft start and soft exit
- Potential-free control input for start/stop
- three separately adjustable parameters: Start-up time, starting voltage, run-off time
- Boost start selectable
- Potential-free relay outputs for operating condition, bridging and failure (optional)
Options
- Special voltages 230 V / 480 V
- Wide Voltage 200 – 480 V with external control voltage 24 V DC (option B)
- Bypass and failure reporting contacts (option I)
- Engine PTC monitoring (option I)
- Current control function (200 – 500 % × I)N) (Option I)
- Cooling unit temperature monitoring (option I)
- √3-Schaltung for power optimization (Option I)
- Reporting contact ‘Soft start to soft exit’ (option M)
Technical data (excerpt)
- Operating voltage Ue: 400 V ± 10 % / 50–60 Hz
- Nominal equipment power: 3,5 A / 6,5 A / 12 A / 16 A
- Engine power at 400 V: 1,5 – 7,5 kW
- Start-up time 0,5 – 10 s | Expiration time 0,25 – 10 s
- Starting voltage 40 – 80 %
- Relay outputs switching power: 2 A / 250 VAC / 30 VDC
- Ambient temperature 0 – 45 °C / Bearing – 25 – 70 °C
- Weight approximately 0,4 kg
Preferred areas of application
- Door and door drives
- Pumps, fans and fans
- Conveying and packaging equipment
- Transportation equipment, assembly lines and mechanical engineering
Note:
When using IE3-Motoren, higher starting and braking currents must be taken into account. We recommend that soft starters and brake devices each have a higher power level.
The soft starter VersiStart II [3,5 – 16 A] enables controlled, gentle start-up of asynchronous motors and significantly reduces mechanical and electrical loads. The device works microcontroller-controlled, compact and reliable – ideal for pumps, fans and conveyor technology. Thanks to its easy installation on the 35 mm standard rail, the VersiStart II is a cost-effective alternative to the classic star triangle switch.
Characteristics
- Two-phase soft starter
- Microcontroller controlled
- Optimized soft start with current and torque reduction
- Easy installation, for snapping on 35 mm standard rail
- Bridging relays integrated
- Parameterization over three potentiometers
- No additional control voltage required (standard)
- no network center conductor (N) required
- compact design, only 45 mm
- Low-cost replacement for star/triangle switches
- Degree of protection IP 20
Functions
- Soft start and soft exit
- Potential-free control input for start/stop
- three separately adjustable parameters: Start-up time, starting voltage, run-off time
- Boost start selectable
- Potential-free relay outputs for operating condition, bridging and failure (optional)
Options
- Special voltages 230 V / 480 V
- Wide Voltage 200 – 480 V with external control voltage 24 V DC (option B)
- Bypass and failure reporting contacts (option I)
- Engine PTC monitoring (option I)
- Current control function (200 – 500 % × I)N) (Option I)
- Cooling unit temperature monitoring (option I)
- √3-Schaltung for power optimization (Option I)
- Reporting contact ‘Soft start to soft exit’ (option M)
Technical data (excerpt)
- Operating voltage Ue: 400 V ± 10 % / 50–60 Hz
- Nominal equipment power: 3,5 A / 6,5 A / 12 A / 16 A
- Engine power at 400 V: 1,5 – 7,5 kW
- Start-up time 0,5 – 10 s | Expiration time 0,25 – 10 s
- Starting voltage 40 – 80 %
- Relay outputs switching power: 2 A / 250 VAC / 30 VDC
- Ambient temperature 0 – 45 °C / Bearing – 25 – 70 °C
- Weight approximately 0,4 kg
Preferred areas of application
- Door and door drives
- Pumps, fans and fans
- Conveying and packaging equipment
- Transportation equipment, assembly lines and mechanical engineering
Note:
When using IE3-Motoren, higher starting and braking currents must be taken into account. We recommend that soft starters and brake devices each have a higher power level.
The soft-starter VersiStart II [17 – 45 A] was developed for the controlled and low-wear start-up of three-phase induction motors. It reliably reduces starting current and torque, ensures a smooth run-up and thus extends the service life of the motor and drive. The device is microcontroller-controlled, compact and can be easily integrated into existing controllers thanks to pluggable power terminals.
Characteristics
- Two-phase controlled soft starter
- Microcontroller controlled
- Optimized soft start with torque reduction
- √3-Schaltung for more compact design
- Easy installation, for snapping on 35 mm standard rail
- Bridging relays integrated
- Parameterization via three potentiometers (start-up time, start-up voltage, run-off time)
- No additional control voltage required
- no network center conductor (N) required
- spring-loaded terminals on the control side, power-side pluggable connections
- Cooling element temperature monitoring integrated
- Compact design: 45 mm to 32 A, 52,5 mm at 45 A
- Low-cost replacement for star/triangle switches
- Degree of protection IP 20
Functions
- Soft start and soft exit
- Potential-free control input for start/stop
- three separately adjustable parameters: Start-up time, starting voltage, run-off time
- Boost start selectable
- Potential-free relay outputs for operational mode, bridging and malfunction
Options
- Special voltages 230 V / 480 V
- Wide voltage 400–600 V with external control voltage 24 V DC (option B)
- Reporting contact (M): Start soft start to finish soft start
- Engine PTC monitoring (on request)
Technical data (excerpt)
- Mains voltage Ue: 400 V ± 10 % / 50–60 Hz
- Nominal equipment power: 17 A / 25 A / 32 A / 45 A
- Engine power at 400 V: 7,5 – 22 kW
- Start-up time 0,5 – 10 s | Expiration time 0,5 – 10 s
- Starting voltage 40 – 80 %
- Relay output: 3 A / 250 VAC and 30 VDC
- Impact strength: 4 kV
- Ambient temperature 0 – 45 °C / Bearing – 25 – 70 °C
- Weight approximately 1 kg
Preferred areas of application
- Electric pumps and vacuum pumps
- Fans and fans
- Drilling cranes and extraction equipment
- Stirrers, centrifuges, saws and conveyors
- Machinery for working wood and metal, and grinding machines
Note:
When using IE3-Motoren, the higher starting and braking currents must be taken into account. We recommend that soft starters and brake devices should generally be dimensioned to a higher power level.
The soft-starter VersiStart II [17 – 45 A] was developed for the controlled and low-wear start-up of three-phase induction motors. It reliably reduces starting current and torque, ensures a smooth run-up and thus extends the service life of the motor and drive. The device is microcontroller-controlled, compact and can be easily integrated into existing controllers thanks to pluggable power terminals.
Characteristics
- Two-phase controlled soft starter
- Microcontroller controlled
- Optimized soft start with torque reduction
- √3-Schaltung for more compact design
- Easy installation, for snapping on 35 mm standard rail
- Bridging relays integrated
- Parameterization via three potentiometers (start-up time, start-up voltage, run-off time)
- No additional control voltage required
- no network center conductor (N) required
- spring-loaded terminals on the control side, power-side pluggable connections
- Cooling element temperature monitoring integrated
- Compact design: 45 mm to 32 A, 52,5 mm at 45 A
- Low-cost replacement for star/triangle switches
- Degree of protection IP 20
Functions
- Soft start and soft exit
- Potential-free control input for start/stop
- three separately adjustable parameters: Start-up time, starting voltage, run-off time
- Boost start selectable
- Potential-free relay outputs for operational mode, bridging and malfunction
Options
- Special voltages 230 V / 480 V
- Wide voltage 400–600 V with external control voltage 24 V DC (option B)
- Reporting contact (M): Start soft start to finish soft start
- Engine PTC monitoring (on request)
Technical data (excerpt)
- Mains voltage Ue: 400 V ± 10 % / 50–60 Hz
- Nominal equipment power: 17 A / 25 A / 32 A / 45 A
- Engine power at 400 V: 7,5 – 22 kW
- Start-up time 0,5 – 10 s | Expiration time 0,5 – 10 s
- Starting voltage 40 – 80 %
- Relay output: 3 A / 250 VAC and 30 VDC
- Impact strength: 4 kV
- Ambient temperature 0 – 45 °C / Bearing – 25 – 70 °C
- Weight approximately 1 kg
Preferred areas of application
- Electric pumps and vacuum pumps
- Fans and fans
- Drilling cranes and extraction equipment
- Stirrers, centrifuges, saws and conveyors
- Machinery for working wood and metal, and grinding machines
Note:
When using IE3-Motoren, the higher starting and braking currents must be taken into account. We recommend that soft starters and brake devices should generally be dimensioned to a higher power level.
The soft starter VersiStart II [3,5 – 16 A] enables controlled, gentle start-up of asynchronous motors and significantly reduces mechanical and electrical loads. The device works microcontroller-controlled, compact and reliable – ideal for pumps, fans and conveyor technology. Thanks to its easy installation on the 35 mm standard rail, the VersiStart II is a cost-effective alternative to the classic star triangle switch.
Characteristics
- Two-phase soft starter
- Microcontroller controlled
- Optimized soft start with current and torque reduction
- Easy installation, for snapping on 35 mm standard rail
- Bridging relays integrated
- Parameterization over three potentiometers
- No additional control voltage required (standard)
- no network center conductor (N) required
- compact design, only 45 mm
- Low-cost replacement for star/triangle switches
- Degree of protection IP 20
Functions
- Soft start and soft exit
- Potential-free control input for start/stop
- three separately adjustable parameters: Start-up time, starting voltage, run-off time
- Boost start selectable
- Potential-free relay outputs for operating condition, bridging and failure (optional)
Options
- Special voltages 230 V / 480 V
- Wide Voltage 200 – 480 V with external control voltage 24 V DC (option B)
- Bypass and failure reporting contacts (option I)
- Engine PTC monitoring (option I)
- Current control function (200 – 500 % × I)N) (Option I)
- Cooling unit temperature monitoring (option I)
- √3-Schaltung for power optimization (Option I)
- Reporting contact ‘Soft start to soft exit’ (option M)
Technical data (excerpt)
- Operating voltage Ue: 400 V ± 10 % / 50–60 Hz
- Nominal equipment power: 3,5 A / 6,5 A / 12 A / 16 A
- Engine power at 400 V: 1,5 – 7,5 kW
- Start-up time 0,5 – 10 s | Expiration time 0,25 – 10 s
- Starting voltage 40 – 80 %
- Relay outputs switching power: 2 A / 250 VAC / 30 VDC
- Ambient temperature 0 – 45 °C / Bearing – 25 – 70 °C
- Weight approximately 0,4 kg
Preferred areas of application
- Door and door drives
- Pumps, fans and fans
- Conveying and packaging equipment
- Transportation equipment, assembly lines and mechanical engineering
Note:
When using IE3-Motoren, higher starting and braking currents must be taken into account. We recommend that soft starters and brake devices each have a higher power level.
The soft-starter VersiStart II [17 – 45 A] was developed for the controlled and low-wear start-up of three-phase induction motors. It reliably reduces starting current and torque, ensures a smooth run-up and thus extends the service life of the motor and drive. The device is microcontroller-controlled, compact and can be easily integrated into existing controllers thanks to pluggable power terminals.
Characteristics
- Two-phase controlled soft starter
- Microcontroller controlled
- Optimized soft start with torque reduction
- √3-Schaltung for more compact design
- Easy installation, for snapping on 35 mm standard rail
- Bridging relays integrated
- Parameterization via three potentiometers (start-up time, start-up voltage, run-off time)
- No additional control voltage required
- no network center conductor (N) required
- spring-loaded terminals on the control side, power-side pluggable connections
- Cooling element temperature monitoring integrated
- Compact design: 45 mm to 32 A, 52,5 mm at 45 A
- Low-cost replacement for star/triangle switches
- Degree of protection IP 20
Functions
- Soft start and soft exit
- Potential-free control input for start/stop
- three separately adjustable parameters: Start-up time, starting voltage, run-off time
- Boost start selectable
- Potential-free relay outputs for operational mode, bridging and malfunction
Options
- Special voltages 230 V / 480 V
- Wide voltage 400–600 V with external control voltage 24 V DC (option B)
- Reporting contact (M): Start soft start to finish soft start
- Engine PTC monitoring (on request)
Technical data (excerpt)
- Mains voltage Ue: 400 V ± 10 % / 50–60 Hz
- Nominal equipment power: 17 A / 25 A / 32 A / 45 A
- Engine power at 400 V: 7,5 – 22 kW
- Start-up time 0,5 – 10 s | Expiration time 0,5 – 10 s
- Starting voltage 40 – 80 %
- Relay output: 3 A / 250 VAC and 30 VDC
- Impact strength: 4 kV
- Ambient temperature 0 – 45 °C / Bearing – 25 – 70 °C
- Weight approximately 1 kg
Preferred areas of application
- Electric pumps and vacuum pumps
- Fans and fans
- Drilling cranes and extraction equipment
- Stirrers, centrifuges, saws and conveyors
- Machinery for working wood and metal, and grinding machines
Note:
When using IE3-Motoren, the higher starting and braking currents must be taken into account. We recommend that soft starters and brake devices should generally be dimensioned to a higher power level.
The soft-starter VersiStart II [17 – 45 A] was developed for the controlled and low-wear start-up of three-phase induction motors. It reliably reduces starting current and torque, ensures a smooth run-up and thus extends the service life of the motor and drive. The device is microcontroller-controlled, compact and can be easily integrated into existing controllers thanks to pluggable power terminals.
Characteristics
- Two-phase controlled soft starter
- Microcontroller controlled
- Optimized soft start with torque reduction
- √3-Schaltung for more compact design
- Easy installation, for snapping on 35 mm standard rail
- Bridging relays integrated
- Parameterization via three potentiometers (start-up time, start-up voltage, run-off time)
- No additional control voltage required
- no network center conductor (N) required
- spring-loaded terminals on the control side, power-side pluggable connections
- Cooling element temperature monitoring integrated
- Compact design: 45 mm to 32 A, 52,5 mm at 45 A
- Low-cost replacement for star/triangle switches
- Degree of protection IP 20
Functions
- Soft start and soft exit
- Potential-free control input for start/stop
- three separately adjustable parameters: Start-up time, starting voltage, run-off time
- Boost start selectable
- Potential-free relay outputs for operational mode, bridging and malfunction
Options
- Special voltages 230 V / 480 V
- Wide voltage 400–600 V with external control voltage 24 V DC (option B)
- Reporting contact (M): Start soft start to finish soft start
- Engine PTC monitoring (on request)
Technical data (excerpt)
- Mains voltage Ue: 400 V ± 10 % / 50–60 Hz
- Nominal equipment power: 17 A / 25 A / 32 A / 45 A
- Engine power at 400 V: 7,5 – 22 kW
- Start-up time 0,5 – 10 s | Expiration time 0,5 – 10 s
- Starting voltage 40 – 80 %
- Relay output: 3 A / 250 VAC and 30 VDC
- Impact strength: 4 kV
- Ambient temperature 0 – 45 °C / Bearing – 25 – 70 °C
- Weight approximately 1 kg
Preferred areas of application
- Electric pumps and vacuum pumps
- Fans and fans
- Drilling cranes and extraction equipment
- Stirrers, centrifuges, saws and conveyors
- Machinery for working wood and metal, and grinding machines
Note:
When using IE3-Motoren, the higher starting and braking currents must be taken into account. We recommend that soft starters and brake devices should generally be dimensioned to a higher power level.
The soft starter VersiStart II [3,5 – 16 A] enables controlled, gentle start-up of asynchronous motors and significantly reduces mechanical and electrical loads. The device works microcontroller-controlled, compact and reliable – ideal for pumps, fans and conveyor technology. Thanks to its easy installation on the 35 mm standard rail, the VersiStart II is a cost-effective alternative to the classic star triangle switch.
Characteristics
- Two-phase soft starter
- Microcontroller controlled
- Optimized soft start with current and torque reduction
- Easy installation, for snapping on 35 mm standard rail
- Bridging relays integrated
- Parameterization over three potentiometers
- No additional control voltage required (standard)
- no network center conductor (N) required
- compact design, only 45 mm
- Low-cost replacement for star/triangle switches
- Degree of protection IP 20
Functions
- Soft start and soft exit
- Potential-free control input for start/stop
- three separately adjustable parameters: Start-up time, starting voltage, run-off time
- Boost start selectable
- Potential-free relay outputs for operating condition, bridging and failure (optional)
Options
- Special voltages 230 V / 480 V
- Wide Voltage 200 – 480 V with external control voltage 24 V DC (option B)
- Bypass and failure reporting contacts (option I)
- Engine PTC monitoring (option I)
- Current control function (200 – 500 % × I)N) (Option I)
- Cooling unit temperature monitoring (option I)
- √3-Schaltung for power optimization (Option I)
- Reporting contact ‘Soft start to soft exit’ (option M)
Technical data (excerpt)
- Operating voltage Ue: 400 V ± 10 % / 50–60 Hz
- Nominal equipment power: 3,5 A / 6,5 A / 12 A / 16 A
- Engine power at 400 V: 1,5 – 7,5 kW
- Start-up time 0,5 – 10 s | Expiration time 0,25 – 10 s
- Starting voltage 40 – 80 %
- Relay outputs switching power: 2 A / 250 VAC / 30 VDC
- Ambient temperature 0 – 45 °C / Bearing – 25 – 70 °C
- Weight approximately 0,4 kg
Preferred areas of application
- Door and door drives
- Pumps, fans and fans
- Conveying and packaging equipment
- Transportation equipment, assembly lines and mechanical engineering
Note:
When using IE3-Motoren, higher starting and braking currents must be taken into account. We recommend that soft starters and brake devices each have a higher power level.