ABB PSR16-600-70 Soft Starter 7.5KW PSR1660070

Description:

The ABB PSR16-600-70 soft starter is used in industrial motor control systems to provide smooth, controlled motor starting and stopping while minimizing electrical and mechanical stress. Commonly installed in pump systems, compressors, conveyors, fans, and mixer applications where controlled ramp-up and ramp-down of three-phase motors is required, this soft starter improves equipment life and reduces inrush current impact on the power system. Maintenance teams, OEM engineers, and system integrators use the PSR16-600-70 for system upgrades, motor control panel builds, retrofit projects, and replacement of aging or failed motor starting components.

Applications:

The ABB PSR16-600-70 soft starter is commonly used in industrial automation and process systems including centrifugal pump stations, HVAC motor controls, packaging and material handling equipment, industrial compressors, and conveyor drive systems where reliable soft start/stop control enhances operational performance and reduces downtime.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: ABB
• Model / Part number: PSR16-600-70
• Product type: Soft starter
• Power rating: 7.5 kW (10 HP approx.)
• Current rating: 70 A
• Voltage: Three-phase AC supply
• Control type: Solid-state soft start control
• Function: Reduced inrush current and smooth motor start/stop
• Bypass: Integral bypass contactors (model dependent)
• Protection features: Overload, phase loss, overcurrent protection
• Mounting: Panel or enclosure mount
• Application environment: Industrial motor control systems

Common Replacements:

• ABB PSR16-600-50 soft starter (lower current variant)
• Schneider Altistart ATS22 soft starter
• Siemens 3RW44 soft starter