ATS480C59Y, ATS480 Series Soft Starter, 315 kW, 590 A, 208 to 690V AC

Schneider Electric ATS480 Soft Starter Series – Overview

Schneider Electric ATS480 soft starters are advanced motor control solutions designed to deliver smooth, controlled starting and stopping of asynchronous motors in demanding industrial environments. The ATS480 series focuses on reducing mechanical stress, limiting inrush current, and improving overall system reliability through intelligent control and integrated motor protection features. With robust design, advanced diagnostics, and flexible communication options, Schneider ATS480 soft starters are well suited for applications such as pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, and process machinery. The ATS480 series supports energy-efficient motor operation while enhancing equipment lifespan and process stability across a wide range of industrial sectors.

Product Description: Schneider Electric ATS480C59Y

The Schneider Electric ATS480C59Y is an Altistart 480 soft starter rated for heavy industrial motor starting where high current and flexible control are required. It is specified for a normal-duty rated operational current of 590 A (with a heavy‑duty rating of 480 A at 40 °C) and supports a wide supply voltage class from 208 V up to 690 V AC (–15% / +10%), 50/60 Hz. Typical motor size compatibility spans from medium-large motors up to approximately 315 kW at 400 V (normal duty) and up to 560 kW at 690 V (normal duty), with lower heavy‑duty ratings (for example ~250 kW heavy duty at 400 V). The ATS480C59Y provides torque-capable control and voltage ramp start/stop strategies to reduce mechanical stress and limit inrush current, making it suitable for pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors and process-driven installations in infrastructure and industrial plants. The unit is designed for integration into control systems via optional communication modules (Profibus DP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/EtherNet‑IP, CANopen) and includes built-in motor overload protection (thermal class 10E). The product is supplied with a control power range of 110…250 V AC and is delivered in an IP00 main enclosure configuration for panel mounting; an external bypass arrangement is used for line continuity after start.

Key Soft Starter Attributes

• Rated Operational Current (Ie): 590 A (normal duty); 480 A (heavy duty, at 40 °C)
• Motor Power Range: Examples: 160 kW @ 230 V (normal duty); 315 kW @ 400 V (normal duty); up to 560 kW @ 690 V (normal duty). (Heavy-duty ratings are lower—for example ~250 kW @ 400 V heavy duty)
• Supply Voltage: 208…690 V AC (–15% / +10%), 50/60 Hz
• Control Method: Torque control and voltage‑ramp soft starting
• Built-in Bypass: External bypass (requires external bypass for full-line conduction)
• Motor Protection Functions: Integrated motor overload protection (thermal class 10E)
• Communication Interfaces: Optional communication modules available (Profibus DP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP / EtherNet‑IP, CANopen)
• Enclosure / Protection Class: IP00 (panel-mounted unit)

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