Key Features
- Integrated soft starter motor control
- Reduced motor starting current
- Smooth acceleration during start-up
- Motor protection and overload protection
- Pre-wired and factory tested panel
- Robust industrial enclosure
- Designed for easy installation
- 400Vac 3P & Earth (no neutral required on 400V models)
Typical Applications
SoftStart Core systems are commonly used where motors operate at fixed speed but require controlled starting.
- Pump control systems
- Ventilation and fan systems
- Conveyor drives
- Material handling equipment
- Packaging machinery
- General process control
These applications benefit from reduced electrical stress and improved equipment longevity.
Designed to Protect Equipment
Direct-on-line motor starting can create high inrush currents and sudden mechanical shock. SoftStart Core 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
- 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 +Safe and SoftStart Smart series provide additional functionality.
