Smart soft starters help optimise energy use

Three new ranges of softstarters from Carlo Gavazzi are designed to optimise energy consumption in industrial applications. The RSQK, RSXK and RSDR series provide soft-starting capability for three-phase motors to 1050kW; high-end models offer intelligent plug-and-play setup.

Automatic features such as auto end start/stop, soft stop smoothing auto pedestal are built into the RSQK and RSXK soft-starters. They continually adjust their settings to optimise operation, saving time and money in maintenance as well as commissioning.

RSQK starters are rated for motor currents from 23 to 1800A at operating voltages 230-460/400- 575/500-690 VAC. The RSXK is rated 5-1673A, 230-690VAC. Soft-starting/ soft-stopping time is adjustable up to 255s, ensuring that even the toughest applications can be started and stopped in the correct manner.

For smaller motors, the RSDR series offers power ratings up to 280kW.Maximum current ratings range from 55 to 500A.