SMC™-50 soft starters are available with a current range from 108…480 A. Our SMC-50 fully solid-state soft starters are available from 90...520 A. Advanced monitoring and protection functions, superior communication capability, and energy saver mode all help this soft starter increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
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Overview
- Provides 90…520 A range with solid-state power structure
- Provides 108...480 A range with internal bypass power structure
- Uses rated voltage: 200…690V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Includes 17 start and stop modes
- Includes four special operating modes
- Includes three hardware expansion ports
- Provides built-in electronic motor overload protection
- Offers optional communication modules that support multiple networks
- Offers optional Parameter Configuration Module, Human Interface Module, or PC-based software for programming and monitoring
- Programming via Connected Components Workbench™ software
Do you need a soft starter or an AC drive? What does your application require? When choosing between a soft starter and an AC drive what do you need to consider? Learn more in the following literature and blogs
- Soft Starter or AC Variable Frequency Drive Infographic
- When to Use a Soft Starter or an AC Variable Frequency Drive Whitepaper
- Why Choose a Soft Starter Instead of an AC Variable Frequency Drive?
- Why Are Drives Easier to Apply Than Soft Starters?
- What Does The Motor Speed Torque Curve Tell You?
- To Bypass or Not To Bypass? Is that the Question?
- Inside the Delta vs. Wye-Delta
- Cruise Control for Your Motor
To learn more about how the SMC-50 Soft Starter's unique starting and stopping profiles can meet your application needs, view this Virtual Demonstration. You can examine the construction and features of this soft starter in three frame sizes and in three dimensions. You will be able to peel back the product casing to see what is inside.
Product Selection
Specifications
Certifications
- SMC-50 Solid-state
- cULus Listed (Open Type) (File No. E96956)
- CE Marked per EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive
- CCC
- RCM
- EAC
- KCC
- ABS
- Suitable for use with IE3 Motors (IEC 60034-30)
- SMC-50 Internal Bypass
- cULus Listed (Open Type) (File No. E96956)
- CE Marked per EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive
- CCC
- RCM
- EAC
- KCC
- ABS
- Suitable for use with IE3 Motors (IEC 60034-30)
Standards Compliance
- UL 508
- EN 60947-4-2
Documentation
Resources
- Firmware Downloads for SMC Soft Starters— Obtain firmware for your SMC Soft Starters from the Product Compatibility & Download Center.
- Procurement Specifications — Visit our online resource to find the procurement specifications for this product.
- SMC Estimation Wizard — Obtain a more advanced analysis of both the device and the system.
- SMC Thermal Wizard — Conduct simple thermal analysis and selection of an SMC product for a given application.