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Device Type




   Device       
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   AC Motor Starter
 
     AC motor starters are used to turn-on and turn-off electric motors and motor-controlled equipment. They use solid-state or electromechanical technologies, and are designed for single-phase or three-phase motors.
 
   DC Motor Starter
 
     DC motor starters combine a controller (most often a contactor) with overload protection, allowing a motor or motor-controlled equipment to be turned on and off.
 
   Motor Contactor Only
 
     Motor contactors are relays with large current capacity for connecting and disconnecting a motor from the power supply. Typically, motor contractors are multi-pole for control of all current carrying conductors.
 
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Standard Rating




   Rating Standard:       
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   NEMA Rated
 
     Starter sizes refer to a standardized rating system for electrical performance. The NEMA size ratings are categorized by the continuous current rating and horsepower at the rated voltages.
 
   IEC Rated
 
     The IEC sizes are rated at the thermal current rating (the current the contactor can withstand without overheating) or the operational current (the capability of the contactor to make and break the current under different IEC Utilization Categories. eg. Utilization Category AC-1).
 
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   Device Technology:       
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   Solid State
 
     The device uses solid-state technology.
 
   Electromechanical
 
     The device uses electromechanical technology.
 
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   AC Motor Phase:       
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   Single Phase Motor
 
      
 
   Three Phase Motor
 
      
 
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NEMA Rated Starters




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IEC Rated Starters




   IEC Rating:      The IEC sizes are rated at the thermal current rating (the current the contactor can withstand without overheating) or the operational current (the capability of the contactor to make and break the current under different IEC Utilization Categories. eg. Utilization Category AC-1).
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Starter Ratings




   Continuous Current:
 
     Continuous current is also called continuous ampere rating. Typically, a manufacturer will list the NEMA size and the Ampere Rating for that size.
 
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   Thermal Current:
 
     IEC ratings are based on thermal current.
 
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   Motor Voltage:
 
      
 
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   Single Phase Power:
 
      
 
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   Three Phase Power:
 
      
 
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   DC Horsepower:
 
      
 
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Number of Poles




   Number of Poles:
 
      
 
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Control Circuit Voltage




   Control Voltage (Separate Control):
 
     The control voltage, if different from the Motor Voltage. This is called "separate control" and means that the control circuit gets its power form a separate source, usually lower in voltage form the motor's power source.
 
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Motor Protection




   Overload Protection:       
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   Eutectic
 
     Eutectic overload relays consist of a eutectic (melting) alloy and a heater coil. When an overload occurs, the heater coil heats the eutectic alloy tube. The heat melts the alloy tube attached to tripping device, initiating a switching action.
 
   Bimetallic
 
     A bimetallic device is made of two strips of different metals that are permanently joined together. Heating the strip causes it to bend because the metals expand and contract at different rates. The strip is attached to a spring on a contact. As the strip bends, the spring pulls the contacts apart, breaking the circuit.
 
   Solid State
 
     The solid-state relay measures current or a change in resistance instead of generating heat to facilitate a trip. The solid-state relay also provides advanced functions (i.e. ambient temperature sensing, programmable trip time and detecting changes in current).
 
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   Low Voltage Protection?
 
     If the line voltage drops or fails, the contactor will latch open and stop the motor. It must be manually reset to restart the motor.
 
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   Phase Failure (Loss) Trip?
 
     If power fails is one wire of a polyphase circuit, power is interrupted in all the wires.
 
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   Phase Reversal (Unbalance) Trip?
 
     If phase rotation reverses in a polyphase circuit, power is interrupted in all wires of the circuit.
 
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Starter Type




   Multi-speed Starter?
 
     Multi-speed starters are designed to be operated at constant frequency and voltage.
 
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   Reduced Voltage Starter (RVS)?
 
     Reduced voltage starters (RVS) use motor windings that may be reconnected to form different numbers of poles to change speed. It is designed to be operated at constant frequency and speed.
 
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   Reversing?
 
     Reduce voltage starters are used when there is a need to avoid overloading the power distribution system (utilities impose limits on the amount pf power their customers may draw at any one time) or to avoid unnecessary wear and tear on equipment by reducing starting torque. The five main types of Reduced Voltage Starters are Primary Resistor, Autotransformer, Part Winding, Wye Delta and Solid State.
 
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   Full Voltage Non-reversing Starter?
 
     Full-voltage non-reversing starters are designed with two contactors (one for forward direction and one for reverse) and an overload relay. The contactors are mechanically and electrically interlocked.
 
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   Manual Starter?
 
     Manual starters are the most commonly used general purpose starter. These starters connect the incoming power directly to the motor and are particularly suitable for squirrel cage motors. They can be used in any application where the motor runs in only one direction, at one speed and where the draw of inrush current at start up is not a concern.
 
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DC Starter Specifications




   Current-line Acceleration?
 
     Current-line acceleration refers to mechanical linkages from the buttons or toggle force the contacts to open and close, starting and stopping the motor.
 
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   Time-limit Acceleration?
 
     When the starting current is light the motor will accelerate rapidly. When it is heavy the motor will require more time to accelerate.
 
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Environment




   Operating Temperature:
 
     This is the full required range of ambient operating temperature.
 
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Part Numbers for Motor Starters and Contactors

Part # Distributor Manufacturer Product Category Description
SC-E6-200V Automationdirect.com Not Provided Motor Starters and Contactors AC input/DC output operation, high operating reliability, easy to wire
BM3RHB-032 Automationdirect.com Not Provided Motor Starters and Contactors Adjustable thermal-magnetic trip, rotary handle, on/off & trip indicators
SC-E2-220VAC Automationdirect.com Not Provided Motor Starters and Contactors Box lug terminal construction, low power consumption, long electrical life
BM3VHB-016 Automationdirect.com Not Provided Motor Starters and Contactors Adjustable thermal-magnetic trip, rotary handle, on/off & trip indicators
3NC4H0E22 Automationdirect.com Not Provided Motor Starters and Contactors Designed for constant switching, reduced coil consumption, increased HP
BM3VHB-032 Automationdirect.com Not Provided Motor Starters and Contactors Adjustable thermal-magnetic trip, rotary handle, on/off & trip indicators
3NC4Q0E22 Automationdirect.com Not Provided Motor Starters and Contactors Designed for constant switching, reduced coil consumption, increased HP
SC-E04-220VAC Automationdirect.com Not Provided Motor Starters and Contactors Box lug terminal construction, low power consumption, long electrical life
BM3RHB-013 Automationdirect.com Not Provided Motor Starters and Contactors Adjustable thermal-magnetic trip, rotary handle, on/off & trip indicators
BM3RHB-010 Automationdirect.com Not Provided Motor Starters and Contactors Adjustable thermal-magnetic trip, rotary handle, on/off & trip indicators

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