Products
Micro Start

Microstart

The Microstart manufactured to BSEN 60947-4-2 is designed to control three phase AC Motors with nominal loads up to 25 amps. The Controller switches 2 phases with the 3rd continuously connected. Initial torque is adjustable as well as independent user adjustment of Ramp up and Ramp down.

Amp Ramp

Amp Ramp

The Amp Ramp is a simple cost-effective Soft Start for motors up to 110kW. It uses two back-to-back semiconductor devices in each phase to control the current applied to the motor ensuring the smoothest start possible.

 

Softdrive 200

Softdrive 200

The Softdrive 200 is a simple cost effective Soft Start for motors up to 110 kW.  2 Ranges allow the user to choose between a basic product and a more advanced product with motor protection built in.  Both ranges have internal bypass switching as standard resulting in compact sizing.

 

Softdrive 300

Softdrive 300

The Softdrive 300 is a compact multifunctional Soft Start using the latest digital technology to provide the smoothest start for the standard three phase squirrel-cage induction motor up to 800kW at 400V.

 

 
Micro Start
Single Phase
Micro Start
Three Phase
Amp Ramp
Softdrive 200 Series
Softdrive 300 Series

IP Rating

20

20

10

20/00

20

Mains Voltage

220/240

230/400 ±15%

380/415 ±6%

200/440
+10% -15%

220/690 ±6%

Control Voltage

N/A

24-400v AC/DC

Not Required

110V - 240V or
48V - 440V

220/110V

Frequency

50/60hz

50/60hz

50/60hz

45/66Hz

45/66Hz

Pedestal

•

•

•

•

•

Ramp

•

•

•

•

•

Extended Ramp

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

•

Current Limit

N/A

N/A

•

†

•

Current Limit Time out

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

•

Top of ramp

N/A

N/A

•

•

•

Internal Bypass Relay

N/A

•

N/A

•

N/A

Soft Stop

•

•

N/A

•

•

LED Indication

•

•

•

•

•

Keypad

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

•

Voltage Regulator Facility

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

•

Electronic Overload

N/A

N/A

N/A

†

•

Shearpin

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

•

Undercurrent

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

•

Kick Start

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

•

Undervoltage

N/A

N/A

N/A

•

•

Tacho Feedback

N/A

N/A

N/A

†

†

Communication Facility

N/A

N/A

N/A

•

•

High Speed Fuses

†

†

†

†

†

Overtemperature

N/A

N/A

•

•

•

Thermistor Input

N/A

N/A

N/A

•

•

Current Imbalance

N/A

N/A

N/A

•

•

Earth Fault

N/A

N/A

N/A

†

†

Dual Overload

N/A

N/A

N/A

†

†

Current Control

N/A

N/A

•

†

†
• - Standard Feature † - Optional Feature N/A - Not Apllicable

All products designed for utilisation category AC-53a AC-53b and used with single stage resistance bank AC-52a and AC-52b in accordance with BSEN 60947-4-2.
Please visit our manuals page for detailed information on the above products.