The electronic compact starter HF-range is used for switching functions of three-phase induction motors (AC-53a)- as well
as direct on-line and resistive loads (AC-51).
The range is available as direct on-line starters (HFxx-DOL) with overload protection as a standard feature and with a safety
design for emergency applications (HFxx-DOLE) with a safety-related shutdown.
Reversing starters (HFxx-ROL) with overload protection and with emergency switch-off function (HFxx-ROLE) are also
available. The standard- DOL/ROL series and the DOLE/ROLE safety series come with electronic overload protection already
integrated. For applications where only a reversing starter is needed, the HFx-R is available – this starter does not have an
integrated electronic overload protection but is the only starter able to control single-phase motors.
For safety applications, a safety relay (e.g. SSR10 or USR10), signal devices and additional devices are required. The manufac-
turer of a plant or a machine is responsible for ensuring its safe functioning with safety-related components.
Definition
In this manual, 'HF range' and 'Electronic Compact Starter – ECS' refer to all variants of ABB’s electronic compact starters.
They complement ABB’s motor starting solution offer, providing the right product for various applications up to
3 kW/400 V AC.
Conformity
The HF-range complies with the following standards:
• IEC 60947-1
• IEC 60947-4-2
The safety related variants comply with the following standards:
• EN 62061:2005
• EN ISO 13489-1:2010
• IEC 61508-1:2010
• IEC 61508-2:2010
• IEC 61508-3:2010
Approvals
For confirmation of approvals please visit:
https://new.abb.com/low-voltage/products/motor-controllers/electronic-compact-starters
Basic function
In general, the easiest way to start a motor is with a contactor. Combining it with a protective device against short circuit,
overload protection and in many cases also an isolation device, this combination is then called a motor starter. For reversing
applications where the motor operates in both directions, an additional contactor is needed. This conventional solution –
contactors in combination with overload relays - can be replaced by the electronic compact starter.
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