ABB 1SFA898111R7000 PSTX170-600-70 170A 208-600V AC 3P 90kW Soft Starter

The ABB PSTX170-600-70 soft starter (SKU: 1SFA898111R7000) is a 3-pole, 170 A soft starter from the ABB PSTX series, rated for 208–600 V AC supply and delivering controlled motor starting and stopping for 90 kW applications. Designed for demanding industrial automation and control panel environments, the PSTX170-600-70 provides smooth, torque-controlled acceleration to reduce mechanical stress and inrush current, extending motor and driven-load service life.

Technical Specifications

Certifications & Standards

• CE: Conformité Européenne — meets European Union safety, health, and environmental protection requirements
• DNV: Det Norske Veritas — certified for marine and offshore applications
• RoHS II: Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (recast) — compliant with EU substance restrictions
• IEC 60529: International standard for degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP rating)
• IEC 60947-1: International standard for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear — general rules
• EN 60529: European adoption of IEC 60529 for enclosure protection classification
• CSA: Canadian Standards Association — certified for Canadian and North American markets
• REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — EU chemical compliance
• RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances — compliant with hazardous substance limits
• WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive — registered for proper end-of-life disposal
• CCC: China Compulsory Certification — approved for the Chinese market

Applications & Use Cases

• Pump and fan motor soft starting in HVAC and water treatment plants
• Conveyor and compressor drives in manufacturing and process industries
• Industrial automation control panels requiring reduced inrush current
• Marine and offshore motor control systems (DNV certified)
• Mining, oil & gas, and heavy industry motor protection applications