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Softstarters


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.

Benefits & features

SECURE MOTOR RELIABILITY

The softstarters help increase your motors lifetime by protecting it from electrical stress. Starting currents are easily optimized to your load, application and motor size. Over ten motor protection features are included to keep your motor safe from different load and network irregularities.

IMPROVE INSTALLATION EFFICIENCY

Reduce your installation time and panel size by having all features you need built into your softstarter. Our softstarters are easy to install thanks to their compact design and many built-in features. The built-in bypass saves energy and space while reducing heat generation. A complete motor starting solution in one unit.

INCREASE APPLICATION PRODUCTIVITY

Reduce the number of stops in your production by allowing your softstarter to do more than just starting. Our softstarters reduce the mechanical stress on your motor application, which will increase your uptime. Torque control, pump cleaning, motor brake and many other features enable you to operate your process at its full potential.

Latest news & stories

04/2023

Video - How to set-up motor heating on PSTX softstarter.
01/2023

Video - How to manage the application set-up on PSTX softstarter.
12/2022

Check out this video that illustrates how a softstarter can improve production efficiency.
10/2022

ABB softstarter technology supports initiative to clean and protect the Ganges River.
04/2022

New pump animations on softstarter YouTube channel.
04/2022

How to set-up Electronic overload protection (EOL) on PSTX softstarter.

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.

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