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Softstarters
The complete range
ABB Softstarters – The complete range

PSR - The compact range, 3 to 105A

The PSR softstarter is the most compact of all the softstarter ranges, thereby making
it possible to design compact starting equipments. The system concept with Manual
Motor Starters and the PSR provides a far more compact starting solution than for
instance a star delta starter.

Built-in by-pass reduces the energy loss and makes the connection easier and with
only three potentiometers the set-up couldn’t be any easier. Still, the optimized
ramping characteristics will ensure a very smooth start and stop for all applications.

The most compact

softstarter solution

PSE – The efficient range, 18 to 370A

The PSE softstarter is the world’s first compact softstarter with both built-in electronic
overload for motor protection and torque control for an excellent control of pumps.
The compact design with the most important functionality integrated provides a very
efficient starting solution.

The illuminated language neutral display and the four button keypad make it easy to
take advantage of all the advanced functionality in the softstarter. The display will also
provide all the necessary information both during ramping and continuous operation.

The world’s first compact

softstarter with torque control

PST(B) – The advanced range, 30 to 1050 A

The PST(B) softstarter is the most advanced softstarter in the range with almost all
imaginable functionality included. All the advanced protections for the motor, the
softstarter and the load ensure a trouble free operation. Pre-warnings even allow
problems to be detected before the motor needs to be stopped and thereby avoiding
unnecessary downtime.

The torque control function has been developed and tested together with well known
pump manufacturers to ensure the absolutely best possible stop of pumps without
water hammering and pressure surges.

All the most advanced

functionality for all applications
PSR — The compact range

PSR3 ... PSR16 PSR25 ... PSR30 PSR37 ... PSR45 PSR60 ... PSR105
Normal start
In-Line connected PSR3 PSR6 PSR9 PSR12 PSR16 PSR25 PSR30 PSR37 PSR45 PSR60 PSR72 PSR85 PSR105
(400 V) kW 1.5 3 4 5.5 7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 45 55
IEC, Max. A 3.9 6.8 9 12 16 25 30 37 45 60 72 85 105
(440-480 V) hp 2 3 5 7.5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 75
UL, Max. A 3.4 6.1 9 11 15.2 24.2 28 34 46.2 59.4 68 80 104

400 V, 40 ºC
Using manual motor Manual motor starters (50 kA)
starter or MCCB, type
1 coordination will be
achieved. MS116 MS132 MS450 MS495 –

Using gG fuses, type Fuse protection (50 kA) gG Fuse

1 coordination will be
achieved. To achieve
type 2 coordination,
semiconductor fuses 10 A 16 A 25 A 32 A 50 A 63 A 100 A 125 A 200 A 250 A
must be used.

Suitable switch fuse for Switch fuse

the recommended gG
fuses or semiconductor
fuses. OS32GD OS125GD OS250GD

The line contactor is Line contactor

not required for the
softstarter itself but
often used to open if AF9 AF12 AF16 AF26 AF30 AF38 A50 A63 A75 A95 A110
OL trips

Overload protection Thermal overload relay

is always required to
protect the motor TF42DU TA75DU TA110DU

Using by-pass will By-pass

reduce the power
loss and allow more
starts per hour Built-in

Quick guide for selection PSR

Normal start Class 10 Heavy duty start class 30
• Bow thruster • Centrifugal fan LED indications:
• Centrifugal pump • Crusher • On/Ready
• Run/Top of ramp
• Compressor • Conveyor belt (long)
• Conveyor belt (short) • Mill Three potentiometers for settings:
-Start ramp (1–20 sec)
• Elevator • Mixer
-Stop ramp (0–20 sec)
• Escalator • Stirrer -Initial voltage (40–70 % of Ue)
Select size according to the motor Select one size larger softstarter compared (also set “end voltage”)
kW ratings to the motor kW ratings
Built-in signal relays for

!
If more than 10 starts/h Run (PSR3 ... 105) and
Select one size larger than the standard selection TOR (PSR25 ... 105)
PSE — The efficient range

PSE18 ... PSE105 PSE142 ... PSE170 PSE210 ... PSE370

PSE18 PSE25 PSE30 PSE37 PSE45 PSE60 PSE72 PSE85 PSE105 PSE142 PSE170 PSE210 PSE250 PSE300 PSE370

7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200

18 25 30 37 45 60 72 85 106 143 171 210 250 300 370
10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 75 100 125 150 200 250 300
18 25 28 34 42 60 68 80 104 130 169 192 248 302 361

400 V, 40 ºC

MCCB (50 kA) MCCB (75 kA)

T2L160 T4L250 T4L320 T5L400 T5L630

Fuse protection (85 kA), Semiconductor fuses, Bussmann

170M1563 170M1564 170M1566 170M1567 170M1568 170M1569 170M1571 170M1572 170M3819 170M5809 170M5810 170M5812 170M5813 170M6812 170M6813

Switch fuse

OS32GD03P OS63GD03P OS125GD03P OS250D03P OS400D03P OS630D03P

Line Contactor

AF26 AF30 AF38 A50 A63 A75 A95 A110 A145 A185 A210 A260 A300 AF400

Electronic overload relay

Built-in

By-pass

Built-in

PSE Settings

Green ready LED

Screw mounting Flashing - Suppy available
Steady - Main available
Input for reset of faults
Green run LED Four digits showing
Analog output Flashing - Ramping up/down values and messages
Steady - TOR
3 output signal relays Yellow protection LED
(Run, TOR, Event)
Red fault LED
Built-in by-pass
Back-lit display

All data available User friendly keypad Icon’s showing functions

on the front Similar as for PST(B) - Language neutral
PST(B) — The advanced range

PST30 ... PST72 PST85 ... PST142 PST175 ... PST300

PST30 PST37 PST44 PST50 PST60 PST72 PST85 PST105 PST142 PST175 PST210 PST250 PST300

15 18.5 22 25 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160

30 37 44 50 60 72 85 105 142 175 210 250 300
20 25 30 40 40 50 60 75 100 125 150 200 250
28 34 42 54 60 68 80 104 130 156 192 248 302

400 V, 40 ºC

MCCB (50 kA)

T2S160 T3S250 T4S250 T5S400

Fuse protection (65 kA), Semiconductor fuses, Bussmann

170M1566 170M1568 170M1569 170M1570 170M1571 170M1572 170M3819 170M5809 170M5810 170M5812 170M5813 170M6813

Switch fuse

OS32GD03P OS63GD03P OS125GD03P OS250D03P OS400D03P OS630D03P

Line contactor

AF30 AF38 A50 A63 A75 A95 A110 A145 A185 A210 A260 A300

Electronic overload relay

Built-in

By-pass

AF16 AF26 AF30 A40 A50 A63 A95 A145 A210

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PST(B) In-Line or Inside Delta for PSS and PST(B)

Softstarters type PSS18/30 ... 300/515 and PST30 ... 300,
Screw mounting
PSTB370 ... 1050 can be connected inside the motor delta
2 programmable inputs (compare the connection for standard Star-Delta starters).
In this case the current through the softstarter is reduced by
3 programmable output 42 %. It will then be possible, for example, to run a 100 A
signal relays
motor using a 58 A PSS/PST(B) Softstarter.
Built-in by-pass on PSTB In-Line Inside Delta
Extra terminals on PST
100 A 58 A
All data avaliable on the front

Analog output or PTC input 100 A 100 A

 PSTB370 ... PSTB470 PSTB570 ... PSTB1050
PSTB370 PSTB470 PSTB570 PSTB720 PSTB840 PSTB1050

200 250 315 400 450 560

370 470 570 720 840 1050
300 400 500 600 700 900
361 480 590 720 840 1062

T5S630 T6S630 T6S800 T7S1250 T7S1600

170M5813 170M6813 170M8554 170M8556 170M85582)

OS400D03P OS630D03P OS800D03P 1)

AF400 AF580 AF750 AF1350 AF1650

Built-in

1) Switch fuse not available. Use Bussman Fuse Base SB2-D

2) PSTB1050-690-70 has 170M8557

Also Avaliable - PSS - The flexible range

Covers motor currents from 18 to 300 A and offers
a flexible solution with easy installation and set-up.

For more information, see catalog 1SFC132005C0201.

Why soft start?

The solution to both mechanical and

electrical problems
AC motors, “the workhorse of the industry”, are used to drive
fans, crushers, agitators, pumps, conveyors etc. Depending
on how it is installed, too often unnecessary and unwanted
torque and current peaks is an everyday reality in production
plants all over the world, causing damage in several ways.
Among them are:

• Electrical problems due to voltage and current transient

arising from Direct-On-Line or Star-Delta starts. Such
transients may overload the local supply network and
cause unacceptable voltage variations that interfere with
other electrical equipment connected to the network.
• Mechanical problems that address the entire drive chain,
from motor to driven equipment, causing a big need PSR PSE PST(B) • Standard O Opional – Not available
for service and repair as well as unwanted down time. • • • 1) Built-in by-pass 1) on PSTB
• Operational problems, such as damage to products on – – • Inside delta connection
conveyor belts. – • O Coated PCBs
• Water hammering and pressure surges in pipe systems – • • Display and keypad
when starting and stopping pumps. – • • Torque control
– • • Settable current limit function
The financial consequences are considerable; every technical – • • Electronic motor overload protection
problem and every breakdown costs money in terms of repairs
– – • PTC input for motor protection
as well as lost production.
– – • Phase imbalance protection

The easy solution to all of these problems is to install an – – • Phase reversal protection

ABB Softstarter type PSR, PSS, PSE or PST(B). With ABB – • • Locked rotor protection

Softstarters, it is possible to start and stop smoothly while – • • Thyristor overtemperature protection
keeping mechanical and electrical stresses to a minimum – • • Underload protection
– – • Programmable warning functions
– • • Analog output
O O • FieldBus communication
– O • Event log
– O O External keypad

Differences between different starting methods

Motor voltage Motor current Torque
I T
U DOL
DOL Star/Delta Softstart
100 % Star/Delta
DOL
Star/Delta
70 %
58 %
Graphs showing the basic differences
Softstart Softstart
between Direct-On-Line starting (DOL),
Adjustable star-delta starting and soft starting
30 %
ramp slope
in terms of the motor voltage (U),
motor current (I) and motor torque (T).
Time Motor speed Motor speed
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