Key Features
- All features of the SoftStart Core Series
- Integrated Emergency Stop circuit
- Safe motor shutdown functionality
- Remote safety cut-out input
- Factory assembled and fully tested control panel
- Robust industrial enclosure
- Designed for easy installation
- 400Vac 3P & Earth (no neutral required on 400V models)
Controlled Starting with Integrated Safety
The SoftStart +Safe Series provides the benefits of soft starting while ensuring motors can be safely disabled when required.
The integrated Emergency Stop circuit allows operators to quickly stop equipment in emergency situations. In addition, the remote safety cut-out input enables the panel to interface with external safety devices such as:
- Guard door switches
- Safety relays
- Safety PLC systems
- Interlock circuits
When a safety signal is triggered, the system safely disables motor operation, ensuring machinery cannot start or continue running until the safety condition has been resolved.
Typical Applications
SoftStart +Safe panels are ideal for applications where motors operate at fixed speed but must also integrate with safety systems.
- Pump control systems
- Ventilation and fan systems
- Conveyor drives
- Material handling equipment
- Packaging machinery
- General process control
These systems benefit from controlled motor starting while maintaining essential safety protection.
Designed to Protect Equipment
Direct-on-line motor starting can create high inrush currents and sudden mechanical shock. SoftStart +Safe panels gradually increase the voltage supplied to the motor during startup, reducing stress on both the electrical supply and the driven equipment.
This controlled acceleration helps:
- Reduce mechanical wear
- Protect drive components
- Minimise voltage dips in the power system
- Improve system reliability
Standard Functions
SoftStart Core panels typically include:
- Soft starter control
- Motor overload protection
- Emergency stop circuit
- Remote safety shutdown input
- Start / Stop control
- Remote start/stop terminals
- Status indication
- Incoming supply protection
- Industrial control enclosure
- Pre-wired internal control circuits
Flexible Options
To support different applications, DrivePanel Core panels can be configured with options such as:
- Local isolators
- Control selector switches
- Different enclosure ratings (Material or IP rated)
- Bypass contactor options
For applications requiring integrated safety functions or custom automation control, the SoftStart Smart series provide additional functionality.
