ABB PSE Series Economical Soft Starter, 3-phase Motor Smooth Starter for Fan, Pump & Motor Protection
ABB PSE compact economical low voltage soft starter is designed for 3-phase asynchronous motor light-load applications. It adopts voltage ramp starting to suppress motor inrush current and eliminate water hammer of pumps, reducing mechanical and grid impact. Featuring compact size, flexible installation and simple commissioning with basic motor protection functions, it delivers excellent cost performance. Widely used in municipal water, HVAC and light industry, it is a popular replacement model for maintenance of existing ABB equipment overseas.
Key Features
- Compact & economical design: Small footprint, DIN rail mounting to save cabinet space
- Smooth start-stop protection: Reduce starting current shock to protect pipes, pumps and transmission structures
- Multiple basic protections: Built-in overload, phase loss and overheat protection to prevent motor burnout
- Easy commissioning & maintenance: Simple parameters for fast on-site setup, suitable for general working conditions
- High compatibility for replacement: Ideal for renovation of old ABB equipment, high demand for overseas maintenance orders
Product Specification
| Product Series |
Rated Voltage |
Current Range |
Key Features |
Full Available Models |
| ABB PSE |
208-600V AC |
18A~370A |
Economical, compact body, basic protection, light load, easy installation |
PSE18-600, PSE30-600, PSE37-600, PSE45-600, PSE60-600, PSE72-600, PSE85-600, PSE105-600, PSE142-600, PSE175-600, PSE210-600, PSE250-600, PSE300-600, PSE370-600 |
Application Fields
Municipal water supply pumping stations, wastewater treatment equipment, industrial circulating water pumps, HVAC fans, small air compressors, light industry general motor equipment. Widely used for maintenance & replacement of aging ABB equipment overseas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is ABB PSE soft starter suitable for heavy-duty equipment?
A: PSE is an economical light-duty model, only applicable for general loads such as fans and pumps. For heavy-duty working conditions like crushers and mixers, PST or PSTX series is recommended.
Q2: Can PSE directly replace old ABB soft starters?
A: Models with the same current rating can be directly replaced. Please verify control voltage, installation size and circuit parameters for most maintenance renovation scenarios.
Q3: Does PSE come with built-in bypass?
A: Full range equipped with automatic bypass. After motor start, it switches to bypass operation to reduce heat generation and energy consumption.
Q4: What motor protection functions does the unit have?
A: Standard motor overload protection, phase loss protection and over-temperature protection to safeguard motor operation.
Q5: Can start & stop parameters be customized?
A: Start ramp time and initial starting voltage are adjustable to adapt to different pipe and load conditions.
Q6: Does it meet overseas industrial project standards?
A: Compliant with international industrial standards with reliable performance. It is mainstream selection for small municipal and water projects overseas.