Hybrid motor starters

Hybrid motor starters

Our hybrid motor starters replace a conventional reversing contactor and the motor protection with a single device. Switch motors safely and reliably with hybrid motor starters. Use the devices wherever three-phase asynchronous motors need to be reversed and protected. The hybrid motor starter product range consists of direct and reversing starters, which are available with various functions such as emergency stop.

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Your advantages with our hybrid motor starters

  • Fast wiring, thanks to integrated locking circuit and load wiring
  • Adjustable motor protection with bimetal function up to 9 A
  • Flexible and straightforward fieldbus connection with a suitable gateway
  • Easy group shutdown via DIN rail connectors after an emergency stop with an upstream safety relay
  • Motor starters are part of the COMPLETE line system

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IFS PROFIsafe gateway on the DIN rail

IFS PROFIsafe gateway

Safe network for your motor starters

The IFS PROFIsafe gateway enables the easy network integration of up to 15 motor starters. Switch the enable inputs of your motor starters safely: Save valuable I/Os in the control level and use the cost-effective solution for the interface level.

Main features

  • Integration of IFS devices in PROFIsafe
  • Safe digital inputs and outputs
  • Additional digital inputs and outputs
  • Functional safety for individual and group shutdown in three-phase motors
  • Cost-effective solution
  • Overall width of just 45 mm

Your Advantages

  • Safe shutdown of motor starters with safe outputs
  • Space savings in the control cabinet due to the compact design that is just 45 mm wide
  • Easy extension options with additional I/Os
  • Fast configuration, status monitoring, and diagnostics via automation software or clipx ENGINEER Device Parameterization Tool
  • Save network addresses with the Interface system (IFS) bus connection

CONTACTRON hybrid technology

CONTACTRON hybrid technology

CONTACTRON hybrid technology for 10 times longer motor starter service life

Enjoy ten times longer service life with CONTACTRON hybrid technology: Experience higher system availability, thanks to the combination of wear-free semiconductor technology and robust relay technology.

Modular hybrid motor starters for high system availability

Modular hybrid motor starters for high system availability

Modular hybrid motor starters

CONTACTRON pro is the new product range from Phoenix Contact that offers simple safety integration and modular extension options. Everything on the basis of hybrid technology – for an increased level of simplicity in functional safety, high system availability, and easy handling

Advantages with hybrid motor starters

  • Easy group shutdown via DIN rail connectors after an emergency stop with an upstream safety relay
  • High system availability, thanks to 10 times longer service life with hybrid technology
  • Easy handling: using the economical DIN rail connector means you save wiring effort and therefore costs
  • Reliable feedback on the status of the motor via optional relay module
Network hybrid motor starters easily with IO-Link

Network hybrid motor starters easily with IO-Link

Network-capable motor starters

Integration into fieldbus systems is implemented using the INTERFACE system connection. Corresponding gateways are available for all common fieldbus systems. Transfer your process data easily and network your devices quickly using both the Interface system and the available IO-Link versions. Not only do you benefit from space and wiring savings, you can also enjoy the advantages of diagnostic functions. Custom process data linking helps you meet your application requirements – and that includes digitalization and Industry 4.0.

Advantages with hybrid motor starters

  • Flexible and straightforward fieldbus connection with a suitable gateway
  • Simple 24 V power supply to IFS devices without additional wiring effort
  • Fast connection of other IFS devices with the DIN rail connector latching concept
  • I/O cards no longer required (controller) with the 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs on the gateway
Stand-alone motor starters: cost-efficiency with needs-based function selection

Stand-alone motor starters: cost-efficiency with needs-based function selection

Stand-alone motor starters

Switch motors safely and reliably with compact hybrid motor starters. The devices can be used wherever three-phase asynchronous motors, from 50 W to 3 kW, need to be reversed and protected. The hybrid motor starter product range consists of direct and reversing starters, which are available with various functions such as emergency stop and motor protection.

Advantages with stand-alone motor starters

  • Less space required due to the narrow design: 22.5 mm overall width
  • Easy wiring, thanks to integrated locking circuit and load wiring
  • Service life is up to 10 times longer, thanks to gentle switching with CONTACTRON hybrid motor starter technology
  • Adjustable motor protection with bimetal function up to 9 A
  • Safe shutdown with integrated safety function up to SIL 3 and PL e