How to Select and Size a Soft Starter for a Motor
How to size a soft starter correctly by full-load current, IEC 60947-4-2 duty class, starting torque against the load, control method, wiring topology and...
Schneider Electric ATS130 soft starters are compact and modern motor starting solutions designed for efficient and reliable starting of asynchronous motors in industrial and commercial applications. The ATS130 series focuses on simplifying installation, reducing mechanical stress during motor start-up, and limiting inrush current while providing essential motor protection functions. With a space-saving design and intuitive configuration, ATS130 soft starters are well suited for pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, and general-purpose machinery where compact motor control solutions are required.
The Schneider ATS130N2D73LT is a compact in-line soft starter rated for 73 A (rated operational current) and designed for three‑phase supplies from 200 to 480 V AC (50–60 Hz). Verified motor power compatibility for this SKU is 22 kW at 230 V, 37 kW at 400 V, and 45 kW at 440 V, making it suitable for medium‑to‑large asynchronous motors commonly used in pumps, fans, compressors and conveyors. This unit is supplied with a 24 V DC control circuit and provides essential start/stop control including boost and deceleration voltage ramp functions to reduce mechanical stress and limit inrush current. The ATS130N2D73LT includes an internal bypass, a relay output (R1A/R1C NO), LED status indicators and discrete PLC‑compatible inputs, and is built for panel or DIN‑rail mounting with an IP20 degree of protection. With a 10 cycles/hour rating and standard protections such as phase failure and starter thermal monitoring, this model is suited for simple machine control and applications where a compact, protection‑rich motor soft starter is required.
| Range of Product | Altivar Soft Starter ATS130 |
|---|---|
| Product or Component Type | Soft starter |
| Product destination | Asynchronous motors |
| Product Specific Application | Simple machine |
| Device short name | ATS130 |
| Phase | 3 phase |
| Utilisation category | AC-53A |
| Ue power supply voltage | 200...480 V - 15...10 % |
| power supply frequency | 50...60 Hz +/- 5 Hz |
| [Ie] rated operational current | 73 A in line 104 °F (40 °C)) |
| Service factor at Ie | 100 |
| Torque control | False |
| IP Degree of Protection | IP20 |
| Motor power kW | 22 kW 230 V normal duty, 37 kW 400 V normal duty, 45 kW 440 V normal duty |
| Maximum Horse Power Rating | 20 hp 200 V normal duty, 20 hp 208 V normal duty, 25 hp 230 V normal duty, 50 hp 460 V normal duty, 50 hp 480 V normal duty |
| Overload current profile | 300 % Ie for 5 s |
|---|---|
| On-load factor | 70 % |
| Operating cycles/hour | 10 cyc/h |
| Minimum motor current | 20 % Ie |
| Device connection | In line |
| [Us] control circuit voltage | 24 V DC +/- 10 % |
| Control power | 21.6 W starting and stopping, 3 W steady state |
| Integrated motor overload protection | False |
| Protection type | Phase failure mains, Thermal protection starter, Bypass error starter, Control voltage Us starter |
| [In] Rated current pwr loss specifctn | 73 A |
| Power loss static current independent | 3 W |
| Power loss per device current dependent | 20 W |
| Power loss during starting | 454 W 300 % Ie |
| Standards | EN/IEC 60947-4-2, UL 60947-4-2, IEC 60664-1 |
| Product Certifications | CE, UKCA, CCC, RCM, EAC, UL |
| Marking | CE, CCC, UKCA, RCM, EAC |
| [Uc] control circuit voltage | 24 V DC |
| Discrete input number | 3 |
| Discrete input type | DI) digital input, 10 kOhm, DI2) digital input, 10 kOhm, BOOST) digital input, 10 kOhm |
| Input compatibility | discrete input level 1 PLC EN/IEC 61131-2 |
| Discrete input logic | Digital input 0... 13 V, >= 0.5 mA |
| Relay output number | 1 |
| Relay output type | Relay outputs R1A, R1C NO |
| Minimum switching current | 2.5 mA 24 V DC relay outputs |
| Maximum switching current | On resistive load for relay outputs : 1 A 250 V AC 400000 cycles, On resistive load for relay outputs : 1 A 30 V DC 400000 cycles, On inductive load for relay outputs : 1 A 250 V AC cos phi = 0.4 100000 cycles, On inductive load for relay outputs : 1 A 30 V DC cos phi = 0.4 100000 cycles |
| Discrete output number | 1 |
| Discrete output type | Non programmable digital output DQ1 <= 30 V 200 mA |
| Display type | 1 LED Green)control power energized, 1 LED yellow and red)motor operation phases, errors |
| Display screen available | False |
| Operating position | Vertical +/- 30 degree |
| Height | 6.5 in (166 mm) |
| Width | 2.2 in (55 mm) |
| Depth | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
| Net Weight | 2.9 lb(US) (1.3 kg) |
| Suitable for mounting onto standard rails | True |
| Function Available | Deceleration voltage ramp, Boost |
| internal bypass | True |
| material declaration | True |
| Pollution degree | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| environmental class (during operation) | Without salt mist 3C3 IEC 60721-3-3, 3S3 IEC 60721-3-3 |
| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage | 4 kV |
| [Ui] Rated Insulation Voltage | 480 V |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Conducted and radiated emissions level B conforming to IEC 60947-4-2, Short voltage interruptions level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-11, Electrostatic discharge level 2 conforming to IEC 61000-4-2, Radiated radio-frequency electromagnetic field immunity test level 1 conforming to IEC 61000-4-3, Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test level 2 conforming to IEC 61000-4-4, Oscillatory waves immunity level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-12, Voltage/current impulse level 2 conforming to IEC 61000-4-5, Conducted disturbances, induced by radiofrequency fields level 1 conforming to IEC 61000-4-6 |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 14…104 °F (-10…40 °C) (without derating), 104…140 °F (40…60 °C) (with current derating 1.5 % per °C) |
| Ambient Air Temperature for Storage | -13…158 °F (-25…70 °C) |
| Ambient air transport temperature | -40…158 °F (-40…70 °C) |
| Operating altitude | 0...3280.84 ft (0...1000 m) without derating, 3280.84...13123.36 ft (1000...4000 m) 1 % per 100 m |
| Relative humidity | 5…95 % non condensing without dripping water IEC 60068-2-3 |
| Maximum acceleration under vibrational stress (during operation) | 10 m/s² at 9...200 Hz |
| Maximum acceleration under vibratory load (during storage) | 10 m/s² at 9...200 Hz |
| Maximum acceleration under vibratory load (during transport) | 10 m/s² at 9...200 Hz |
| Maximum deflection under vibratory load (during operation) | 3 mm at 2-9 Hz |
| Maximum deflection under vibratory load (during storage) | 3 mm at 2-9 Hz |
| Maximum deflection under vibratory load (during transport) | 3 mm at 2-9 Hz |
| Maximum acceleration under shock impact (during operation) | 100 m/s² at 11 ms |
| Maximum acceleration under shock load (during storage) | 100 m/s² at 11 ms |
| Maximum acceleration under shock load (during transport) | 100 m/s² at 11 ms |
| Part number | ATS130N2D73LT |
|---|---|
| Type designation | ATS130 |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606486007426 |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Country of origin | DE |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 1.3 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 16 Nov |
| Stock | Low stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of ATS130 is 73 A.
The rated operational voltage of ATS130 is 380–415 V AC.
The rated motor power of ATS130 is 37 kW.
The control voltage range of ATS130 is 24 V.
The tariff (HS) code on file for ATS130 is 853710.
The EAN (GTIN) of ATS130 is 3606486007426.
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