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SMC Flex Low Voltage Soft Starters

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Our SMC™ Flex Soft Starters are available with a current range from 5...1250 A. They feature integral bypass and flexible communications with advanced performance, diagnostics, and protection.

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SMC Flex Smart Motor Controllers
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Overview

  • Provides 5…1250 A range
  • Uses rated voltage: 200…690V AC, 50/60 Hz
  • Includes nine start and stop modes
  • Includes three slow-speed modes
  • Offers pump control and braking control options
  • Provides built-in electronic motor overload protection
  • Provides built-in silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) bypass/run contactor
  • Provides built-in multi-lingual, backlit LCD display for programming and monitoring
  • Offers optional communication modules support multiple networks
  • Programming via Connected Components Workbench™ software
  • Users who would like to take advantage of the additional functionality of SMC-50 soft starters, now have access to an internal bypass on that product line. Also, kits are now available to upgrade certain sizes of SMC-Flex controller to SMC-50 functionality. For information on selecting the appropriate SMC-50 to meet your current SMC-Flex application see the SMC Flex to SMC-50 With Internal Bypass Migration Solutions Profile
  • This product is designed for many applications that include compressors, chillers, pumps, conveyors, and crushers
Additional Information

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? Read the following blogs to learn more:

  • 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

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Tools & Resources

  • 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.

Documentation

Resource Publication Number Language
Smart Motor Controllers Soft Starters Family Brochure 150-BR144
English
Controlling High Efficiency Motors Brochure IE3-BR001
English
Enclosed Smart Motor Controllers Product Profile 150-PP007
English
SMC-Flex to SMC-50 with Internal Bypass Migration Profile MIGRAT-PP038
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Global Short Circuit Current Ratings Product Profile SCCR-PP003
SMC Flex Reduced Voltage Solid-State Smart Motor Controllers Procurement Specifications 150-SR002
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When to use a Soft Starter or an AC Variable Frequency Drive 150-SP007
 
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Visit the Technical Documentation Center to find product specifications, installation guides, user manuals, product certifications and more.

View SMC Flex Smart Motor Controllers Technical Publications and Certifications

Certifications

CCC MarkChina Compulsory Certificate
UL Listed Component Mark Canadian and United States RequirementsUL Listed Component Mark Canadian and United States Requirements
CSA MarkCanadian Standards Association Mark
IE3IE3
  • cULus Listed (Open Type) (File No. E96956, Guides NMFT, NMFT7)
  • CSA Certified (File No. LR 1234)
  • CE Marked
  • CCC Certified
  • Suitable for use with IE3 Motors (IEC 60034-30)
Standards Compliance

 

  • CSA C22.2 No.14
  • EN/IEC 60947-1
  • EN/IEC 60947-4-2
  • UL 508
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    Certifications apply when product is marked. See our Product Certification site for Declarations of Conformity, certificates and other certification details. 


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