ABB 1SFA897101R7000 PSE18-600-70 18A 208-600V AC 3P 7.5kW Soft Starter

The ABB PSE18-600-70 soft starter (SKU 1SFA897101R7000) is a 3-pole, 18 A electronic soft starter from the ABB PSE series, designed for controlled motor acceleration and deceleration across a wide supply voltage range of 208–600 V AC. Rated for 7.5 kW motor loads and accepting a control voltage of 110–250 V, the PSE18-600-70 is engineered to reduce mechanical stress and inrush current in industrial motor applications, extending equipment lifetime and improving energy efficiency in control panel installations.

Technical Specifications

Certifications & Standards

• CE: Conformité Européenne — meets EU safety, health, and environmental requirements
• IEC 60947-1: General rules for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
• IEC 60529: Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
• EN 60529: European equivalent of IEC 60529 ingress protection standard
• CSA: Canadian Standards Association certification for North American markets
• CCC: China Compulsory Certification for the Chinese market
• RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive compliance
• RoHS II: Updated EU RoHS 2011/65/EU directive compliance
• REACh / REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals compliance
• WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive — responsible end-of-life disposal

Applications & Use Cases

• Controlled soft-starting of 3-phase induction motors in pumps, fans, and compressors
• Industrial automation and motor control panels requiring reduced inrush current
• Conveyor systems and HVAC equipment where smooth ramp-up reduces mechanical wear
• Process machinery in manufacturing facilities demanding reliable motor protection
• Wide supply voltage compatibility (208–600 V AC) makes the PSE18-600-70 suitable for both North American and European industrial networks