Rockwell Automation Canada
Cambridge, ON N1R 5X1  Canada
Aug 12, 2005 Using current loop gate driver circuit, Medium-Voltage SMC Flex Soft Starters limit starting torque and minimize mechanical damage to belts, gears, and other machine components. Units help meet utility restrictions by reducing high inrush current when starting medium voltage motors. SMC Flex family is suited for pump, fan, compressor, conveyor, and blower applications in industries such as automotive, forestry, metal and mining, petrochemical, and electric power.

Siemens Energy & Automation Inc., Motors & Drives Div.
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Jul 25, 2005 Sirius 3RW40 controls 2 phases in power range up to 300 hp/460 V, while Sirius 3RW44 features closed-loop torque control, allowing it to start drives up to power rating of 950 hp/480 V in standard configuration. Both have motor protection with adjustable overload tripping time, and bypass contact system, which minimizes power loss. Polarity Balancing ensures smooth start-up by generating uniform motor starting characteristics in speed, torque, and current.

Selco Products Co.
Reno, NV 89521-5908
Jun 08, 2005 Designed to provide overload and overheat protection, EP42P combines non self-resetting function with built-in ceramic PTC heater positioned directly next to bi-metal sensing switch to provide operational safety in appliances with moving parts. Measuring 17.0 x 7.3 x 3.9 mm, miniature solution features PBT resin-encased enclosure and non-current-carrying bimetal element. It meets UL requirements of motor protection 125 V/250 Vac, ½ hp max.

Carlo GAVAZZI Automation Components
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jun 01, 2005 Equipped with IP20 finger safe terminals and trip test, GMS Series includes 3 frame sizes rated for up to 32, 63, and 100 A. All units are available with rotary switch, except 32 A version, which is available with rotary and rocker switch. Slide out handle provides method to lock manual motor starter in OFF position, and dial cover secures current trip setting. Able to be DIN rail or surface mounted, devices are UL and cUL listed and CE marked.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.
Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Aug 20, 2004 FieldConnexâ„¢ facilitate connection of field devices of explosion protection methods and feature integrated short-circuit protection for maximum plant availability and production. DIN rail- or cabinet-mountable products can be used in Class I, Div. 1/Zone 1 locations for connection of explosion proof/Eex d field devices. Fieldbus distributors branch trunk line of PROFIBUS PA or FOUNDATION Fieldbus out to 12 spurs, where each spur is individually short-circuit current limited.

Active Power Inc.
Austin, TX 78758
Aug 11, 2004 Battery-Free GenSTART System increases starting reliability for up to 8 MW of multiple standby engine generators. Individual GenSTART Module can supply 1725 cold-cranking amps to generator set starter motors. Both products supply engine generators with assured starting power at start-up. They meet safety and performance standards including listings from UL, FCC, and CSA. Each Module converts 3-phase 480 Vac from UPS to 24 Vdc, to supply immediate start power.

Rockwell Automation Canada
Cambridge, ON N1R 5X1  Canada
Mar 25, 2004 Medium-voltage SMC-Flex™ soft starter limits motor starting torque and reduces high inrush currents when starting MV motors, helping to prevent process shutdowns that can occur during brownout. Rated at 200/400/600 A from 2,400–6,900 V, unit provides closed-loop current regulation and tachometer feedback. Protection and diagnostic features include electronic motor overload protection, stall detection, jam detection, and ground fault protection.

Siemens Energy & Automation Inc., Motors & Drives Div.
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Mar 16, 2004 Sirius 3RW40 and 3RW44 enable gentle starting of 3-phase asynchronous motors and include integral bridging contact system and motor protection with adjustable overload tripping times. Sirius 3RW40 (2-phase) suits starting applications without step changes in torque and has output range from 75–250 kW at 400 V. Suited for drives with outputs up to 710 kW at 400 V, Sirius 3RW44 offers torque control, creep-feed function, diagnostic capabilities and graphical interface.

Danfoss Electronic Drives Div. Of Danfoss Inc.
Loves Park, IL 61111
Dec 31, 2003 Covering 10–150 hp range, MCD 200 Series Soft Starters offer heat dissipation, eliminating need for extra ventilation or bypass connectors, which simplifies installation and minimizes panel space requirements. Model MCD 201 offers timing voltage ramp functionality, and MCD 202 provides current limit soft start, timed voltage ramp down, and motor protection. Add-on modules are available to provide additional capabilities.

Square D Co.
Palatine, IL 60067
Aug 07, 2003 Telemecanique® TeSysâ„¢ U-Line motor starter features modular control units for protection and control functions, along with plug-in function modules, which simplify retrofitting. Communication and interface modules facilitate integration into automation systems. Motor current and control voltage are determined by control unit selected, which can be snapped into power base by hand. Starter operates at ratings up to 20 HP at 480 Vac 15 with breaking capacity of 50 kA/400 V.

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Jul 18, 2003 Allen-Bradley® ArmorStart(TM) distributed starter is a pre-engineered, pre-configured motor starter with modular, plug-and-play design. Integrated, machine-mount configuration uses fewer cables, simplifying wiring and minimizing panel space requirements. Equipped with IP67/NEMA 4 enclosure, ArmorStart operates in demanding and wash-down environments. It can be used with motors ranging from .5-10 hp at 50/60 Hz with voltage range from 200-460 Vac.

ABB Instrumentation
Rochester, NY 14623
Jun 06, 2003 UL-listed Series PST is available for operating voltages from 208-690 Vac and full load line currents of 30-1050 A. When used on wye-delta wound motors, it is capable of inside-the-delta operation and uses automatic sequencing algorithm to adjust SCR firing without manual input. Offered with 2-line, graphical LCD, unit allows for storage of 3 motor parameter sets and machine-to-machine networking. Softstarter provides smooth acceleration of driven load and includes soft-stop feature.

Eaton Corporation / Cutler-Hammer Automation
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Apr 24, 2003 Reversing and Non-Reversing Starters combine motor disconnect, magnetic short-circuit trip, overload, and contactor functions. They are designed to Type 2 Coordination standards, which require that starters exhibit little or no damage following major short-circuit fault and must be able to be returned to proper service without replacing any parts. Finger-proof line and load terminals prevent electrical shock to personnel.

Moeller Electric Corp.
Houston, TX 77032
Apr 01, 2003 Type E and Type F Combination Starters are rated for motors up to 42 A and 30 hp at 460 V, with fault ratings up to 65 kA at 480 V. Modules include self-protected stand-alone Type E starter and magnetic contactor module that can be combined to create remotely operated Type F starter. Units are DIN rail-mountable, UL/CSA/CE compliant, and can by used in motor control center units, control panel assemblies, and group motor applications.

ABB SSAC
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Feb 07, 2003 PSS Softstarter can be connected both inline and inside the delta configuration. When connected inside the delta, PSS can replace wye delta starters and be sized to 58% of the motor horsepower rating. Reduced rating results in smaller starter, saving space and money. Compact Line offers 3–25 A at 230–600 Vac motor softstarting and control voltages of 24–110 Vac/dc, 100–480 Vac. Flexible Line is for 18–300 A at 230 – 600 Vac operation.

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Feb 04, 2003 Protective cover helps prevent accidental contact with current-carrying components such as line and load side terminals, coil terminals, and single-block auxiliary contacts. Flexible design allows users to retrofit installed contactors and starters and does not compromise accessibility, allowing users access to terminal screws or lugs for wiring, continuity testing, and maintenance. Installation can occur without removing existing wiring.

WEG Electric Motors Corp.
Suwanee, GA 30024
Oct 22, 2002 Designed for ease of use, SSW-05 digital soft starters incorporate set-up and parameter selections that are accomplished through DIP switches and potentiometers. Their front panel LEDs display operational status, while their construction provides operation, diagnostics, and overload protection. Soft starters accommodate motors from 3 to 60 hp, rated from 10 to 85 A, 220 to 575 Vac.

Square D Co.
Palatine, IL 60067
Aug 09, 2002 ALTISTART® 48 line works with asynchronous motors with ratings from 208 to 690 Vac. Torque control during acceleration and deceleration limits stress on drive chain and reduces hydraulic transients. Starter monitors for overloads and underloads, and limits current and voltage drops when starting. It has Modbus and Ethernet TCP/IP, with FIPIO, Profibus DP, and DeviceNet available as options. PowerSuite test and commissioning software is available.

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI 53202
May 30, 2002 Modular DeviceNet Starter Auxiliary (MDSA) provides motor control, signal conditioning, event detection, network communications, and alarming. Device includes pluggable connection terminals, interlocking modules, network and sensor connections, and knockouts for I/O expansion. It resists shock and vibration and withstands temperatures from –25 to 60°C. Applications include conveyors, pumps, fans, compressors, mixers, and centrifuges.

EAO Switch Corp.
Milford, CT 06460 3670
May 29, 2002 Extreme Duty Front Ring Adapter, installed in conjunction with mushroom cap, converts Series 14 pushbutton into larger, more rugged switch. Sealing o-ring protects switch element from outside weather conditions. Adapter is made of anodized aluminum and available in natural or black. It is suitable for use in emergency call boxes.