ATS480D22Y, ATS480 Series Soft Starter, 11 kW, 22 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 ATS480D22Y

The Schneider Electric ATS480D22Y is an ATS480 series soft starter rated for 22 A (normal duty) and designed for three-phase asynchronous motors supplied from 208 V up to 690 V AC. Depending on mains voltage and duty class this unit covers typical motor ratings from about 5.5 kW up to 18.5 kW (examples: 11 kW at 400 V normal duty; 18.5 kW at 690 V normal duty). The starter provides true torque control and integrated motor protection (thermal/overload, phase-loss and locked-rotor detection) and can be used in-line or connected to motor delta terminals where applicable. Control supply for the unit is 110–230 V AC and communications include a Modbus serial (RS‑485) RJ45 port; optional fieldbus cards (PROFINET, Modbus TCP/EtherNet‑IP, PROFIBUS DP, CANopen variants) are supported. The ATS480D22Y is specified with IP20 protection and supports both normal and heavy duty ratings (heavy duty rated operational current 17 A at 40 °C). Typical application areas are pumps, fans, compressors and conveyor drives where reduced mechanical stress, current limiting and diagnostics are required.

Key Soft Starter Attributes

• Rated Operational Current (Ie): 22 A (normal duty)
• Motor Power Range: Up to 18.5 kW (690 V, normal duty); examples: 11 kW @ 400 V (normal duty), 5.5 kW @ 230 V (normal duty)
• Supply Voltage: 208…690 V AC (three-phase)
• Control Method: True torque control (soft start / voltage ramp with torque algorithm)
• Built-in Bypass: External bypass (device designed for external bypass configuration)
• Motor Protection Functions: Integrated motor overload/thermal protection, phase-loss detection, locked-rotor and excessive starting time protection
• Communication Interfaces: Modbus serial (RS‑485, RJ45); optional communication modules available (PROFINET, Modbus TCP/EtherNet‑IP, PROFIBUS DP, CANopen variants)
• Enclosure / Protection Class: IP20
• Control Supply Voltage: 110…230 V AC
• Heavy Duty Rated Current: 17 A (heavy duty, 40 °C)

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