Soft Starters

ABB’s softstarter is an electrical device connected between the main power and the motor. The softstarters increase a motor’s lifetime by protecting it from electrical stresses. With many built-in motor protection features, your motor is safe in its hands. The softstarter is also easy to learn and set-up.

ABB softstarters offering consists of three ranges, covering every need. The products help you secure motor reliability, improve installation efficiency and increase application productivity.

• Rated operational current: 3…105 A
• Operational voltage: 208…600 V AC
• Wide rated control supply voltage: 100…240 V AC, 50/60 Hz or 24 V AC/DC
• Two-phase controlled
• Soft start and soft stop with voltage ramp
• Built-in bypass for energy saving and easy installation
• Fieldbus communication with fieldbus plug adapter and the fieldbus plug

Softstarter products

The advanced range
PSTX softstarters
PSTX is the most complete alternative for any motor starting application. Featuring built-in modbus and anybus modules that support all major communication protocols.

The efficient range
PSE softstarters
The new generation PSE is a true general purpose
softstarter. It’s a perfect balance between high starting capacity and cost efficiency. Now featuring built-in fieldbus communication.

The compact range
PSR softstarters
PSR is our most compact softstarter with basic benefits and values. PSR can handle up to 100 starts per hour. Suitable for small motors.

For scroll compressor
PSRC softstarters
PSRC is fast and easy to install with fixed settings. Designed for scroll compressors results in less stress on the compressor reducing the maintenance cost to a minimum.