Schneider ATS480C11Y Soft Starter

FAQ

Q1: What is the ATS480C11Y used for?
It is a soft starter designed to control the acceleration and deceleration of three-phase AC induction motors, reducing mechanical stress and electrical inrush current.

Q2: What motor size can it support?
It supports motors roughly from 30 kW up to 90 kW depending on supply voltage and load conditions.

Q3: What is the main difference between a soft starter and a VFD?
A soft starter like ATS480C11Y only controls motor starting and stopping, while a VFD controls speed continuously during operation.

Q4: Does it support communication protocols?
Yes, it supports Modbus RTU via RS485, and can be expanded with additional communication modules.

Q5: What protection features are included?
It includes motor overload protection, phase monitoring, thermal protection, and fault diagnostics.

Q6: What are the dimensions and weight?
The unit measures 290 × 190 × 247 mm and weighs approximately 8.3 kg.

Q7: Can it be used in harsh environments?
It is rated IP20, so it must be installed inside a protective electrical cabinet.

Q8: What is the control supply requirement?
It requires a 110–230 V AC control supply for operation and logic control.