Reduce the starting current of the motor, reduce the di-stribution capacity, and avoid investment in capacity ex-pansion;
Reduce starting stress and extend the service life of motors and related equipment;
Smooth start and soft stop avoid the surge problem and water hammer effect of traditional starting equipment;
A variety of starting modes and a wide range of current and voltage settings, can adapt to a variety of load occ-asions, improve the process;
Improve the reliable protection function, more effective-ly protect the safety of the motor and related equipment;
Can be used for frequent start and stop The occasion.
A motor soft starter is an electronic device used to reduce the starting current and torque of an electric motor during startup. When a motor is started, it draws a high amount of current, which can cause voltage drops and other issues in the power supply system. Soft starters help to reduce the inrush current and minimize the stress on the motor and the power supply system.
A soft starter works by controlling the voltage and frequency supplied to the motor during startup, gradually increasing the voltage and frequency to the desired levels. This reduces the current draw of the motor and helps to prevent damage to the motor windings, as well as reducing wear and tear on the motor and the connected machinery.
Soft starters are commonly used in a variety of industrial applications, including HVAC systems, conveyors, pumps, and other equipment that use electric motors. They can help to improve the reliability and efficiency of these systems, while also reducing maintenance and repair costs over time.
In the trend of advocating smart and simple industrial automation, environmentally friendly products, value-added solutions, K-Drive, as one of the world's leading drive manufacturers aggressively investing in R&D, production, and continuous quality improvement, is well positioned to provide its customers with technology-driven, performance-outstanding products such as VFDs, wind power converters, servo drives, HEV/EV drives, helping its customers save energy and increase industrial productivity with sustainability on the one hand, and enhancing their entire value-chain quality, delivery, and services on the other hand.
In production, rigorous quality control is implemented on components, circuit boards, and the finished goods, assuring products without defects.
| Performance | Common brands | K-Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable motors | Asynchronous motors | Asynchronous /synchronous motors |
| Starting torque | 2.0Hz, 150% (sensor-less vector control) 0Hz, 180% (closed-loop vector control) | 0.5Hz, 180% (sensor-less vector control) 0Hz, 200% (closed-loop vector control) |
| Speed adjustable range | 1:100 (SVC), 1:1000 (VC) | 1:200 (SVC), 1:1000 (VC) |
| Ambient temperature (no derating required) | -10-40ºC | -10-50ºC (for most of the models) |
| Rated input voltage | 208VAC-400VAC | 208VAC-480VAC |
| Communication | Modbus RTU//ASCII | Modbus RTU//ASCII Profibus-DP, CANopen, etc. |
| Position control (fixed length, or angular positioning) | × | √ |
| Field weakening control | × | √ |
| Autotune online | Online | Online & Offline |
| Short-time ramp-up | Trip | No trip |
| Customized features (software and/or hardware) | Unprocurable or no experience | Procurable with rich experience |
