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Series PF Softstarters

 
  • Economical solid-state controller with rich features designed for 3-phase motors up to 400 HP@480V
Economical solid-state controller with rich features designed for 3-phase motors up to 400 HP@480V

Economical solid-state controller with rich features designed for 3-phase motors up to 400 HP@480V

 
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Overview

The PF Softstarter Controller provides intelligence, unmatched performance, flexibility, and diagnostics in a modular compact design for controlling either a standard squirrel-cage induction motor or a star-delta motor. Seven standard, and two optional starting modes of operation are available within a single controller.

As standard, this true three-phase controlling device includes electronic overload protection with programmable trip class, integral run bypass, increased motor and system diagnostics, configurable auxiliary contacts, and multiple start and stop modes. The PF Controller comes equipped with a built-in keypad and LCD display for programming the controller parameter settings for the specific industrial application.

Three starting modes

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Product Comparison

PF Softstarter Controller
  • Microprocessor controller designed for 3-phase motors or Wye-Delta (6-lead) motors (up to 480A; 831A Y-D).
  • Provides four basic starting modes including soft start, current limit starting and softstart with selectable kickstart and other advanced starting modes.
  • Includes electronic overload, integral bypass and advanced protection and diagnostics
  • Numerous starting and stopping options available including unique Pump Control option for reducing “waterhammer” in pumping systems, and selectable auxiliary contacts.
PCS Softstarter Controller
  • Microprocessor controller designed for 3-phase motors up to 480A (3...85A DIN-rail mountable)
  • Provides three different starting modes and selectable soft stop mode
  • Includes built-in electronic overload and bypass contactor
  • All models wye-delta compatible (6 lead) up to 830A.

Specifications

  • 16 Current Models
  • Control Voltage: 120-240VAC or 24V AC/DC
  • Voltage Range: 200...600VAC 3...400HP @460VAC
  • Standard 3-wire or Y-Delta motor connections
  • Built-in Bypass Contactor
  • Built-in Electronic Motor Overload Protection

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Documentation

 
Resource Resource Type Publication Number
PF Softstarter Overview Flyer F-PFSOFTSTARTER
PF Softstarters Quick Instructions Guide LIT-TQG-P
PFB Softstarter with Pump Control White Paper TECH-PFB Pump Softstarters
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