
1SFC132005C0201, rev.F | Softstarters 29
PSE – The efficient range
Overview
PSE142 ... PSE170
PSE210 ... PSE370
Softstarter. Type
Normal start
In-line connected
PSE142
PSE170
PSE210
PSE250
PSE300
PSE370
(400 V) kW
75
90
110
132
160
200
IEC, Max. A
143
171
210
250
300
370
(440-480 V) hp
100
125
150
200
250
300
UL, Max FLA
130
169
192
248
302
361
400 V, 40 ºC
Using MCCB only, type 1
coordination will be achieved
MCCB (35 kA), type
T3N250
T4N320
T5N400
T5N630
MCCB (50 kA), type
T3S250
T4S320
T5S400
T5S630
To achieve type 2 coordina-
tion, semi-conductor fuses
must be used
Fuse protection (85kA), Semiconductor fuses, Bussmann, type
170M5809
170M5810
170M5812
170M5813
170M6812
170M6813
Suitable switch fuse for re-
commended semi-conductor
fuses
Switch fuse, type
OS400D03P
OS630D03P
The line contactor is not
required for the softstarter
itself but often used to open
if OL trips
Line contactor, type
A145
A185
A210
A260
A300
AF400
Overload protection is used
to protect the motor from
over heating
Electronic overload relay, type
Built-in
The by-pass will reduce the
power loss of the softstarter.
By-pass, type
Built-in
Quick guide for selection
Normal start Class 10
Heavy duty start class 30
Ordering - see page 30
Ordering - see page 31
Typical applications
• Bow thruster • Centrifugal pump
• Centrifugal fan
• Conveyor belt (long)
• Compressor
• Conveyor belt (short)
• Crusher
• Mill
• Elevator
• Escalator
• Mixer
• Stirrer
If more than 10 starts/h
!
Select one size larger than the standard selection
How to select correct size
By using the guide here, you can quickly
select a suitable softstarter for the most
common applications.
If a more precise selection is required,
you can use the softstarer selection tool
available at
www.abb.com/lowvoltage