Manual Motor Starter/Protector 13-18A

The motor starter is used in the Motor Control Center panels in the backroom of the wash tunnel. This manual motor starter is used to provide over-current and fault protection. Each manual starter and protector provide manual isolation, manual motor control, and thermal overcurrent protection in one compact unit. It is paired with a contactor for complete assembly control of the motors in the wash. This specific starter has a current rating of 13A-18A and voltage rating of 690 VAC. It has screw terminals and is a 3-pole starter.

Key features and benefits include:

• Thermal-Magnetic Trip Protection: Combines an adjustable thermal trip dial (13–18 A) for precise motor overload protection with a fixed magnetic trip threshold set at 13× nominal current for immediate short-circuit clearing.
• Ergonomic Rotary Handle: Clear rotary knob control allows quick manual isolation during servicing and supports lockable padlock attachments in the OFF position for compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures.
• Compact 45 mm DIN Rail Footprint: Standardized 45 mm width snap-mount design saves critical panel space on MCC sub-panels and integrates seamlessly with TeSys LC1D contactors via busbars and combination blocks.
• High Interrupt Capacity: High short-circuit breaking capability protects sensitive upstream controls and VFD drives from thermal shock and fault currents.
• Finger-Safe Screw Clamp Terminals: IP20-rated terminals minimize accidental contact hazards during panel troubleshooting and routine inspections.