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Soft starters

Tru-Start soft starters

The Tru-Start "soft-start" starter is a general purpose, full featured starter which offers an “off the shelf” solution for most motor applications at a very economic price. The Tru-Start incorporates oversized SCR’s and a class 20 solid-state over-load which will smoothly accelerate most motor loads and will require a minimum of maintenance or adjustment. Simple selection an installation ensures that the application is up and running with a minimum of effort. Additional options may be installed to provide smooth stop, up to speed detection, jam detection, energy saver and shorted SCR detection. The Tru-Start is designed to accomplish smooth reversing with the addition of four SCR’s and a reversing logic board. DC injection stopping is also available as a standard option.

Core features

  • Simple installation with only one adjustment for FLA
  • Universal power section will accept 200-600V
  • "Constant current" or "Current ramp" modes
  • Complete troubleshooting diagnostics as standard
  • Regulates current to the motor (not voltage)
  • 150-350% current limit adjustment
  • 2-30 second current ramp adjustment
  • Common logic board for entire product range
  • Heavy Duty Rated (500% FLA for 35 seconds)
  • CSA Approved

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