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- Part number
- 1SFA898111R7000
- Model no
- PSTX170-600-70
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ABB 1SFA898111R7000 PSTX170-600-70 170A 208-600V AC 3P 90kW Soft Starter
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| Motor power kW | Rated current In (A) | Part number | Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 105 | 1SFA898109R7000 | In stock | $1,634.22 |
| 75 | 142 | 1SFA898110R7000 | In stock | $2,027.00 |
| 90 | 170 | 1SFA898111R7000This part | In stock | $2,478.70 |
| 110 | 210 | 1SFA898112R7000 | In stock | $2,768.52 |
| 132 | 250 | 1SFA898113R7000 | In stock | $3,004.19 |
Description
About the PSTX170-600-70
About the PSTX170-600-70
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.
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
Specification
Full specification
Dimensions 4
| Product Net Width | 199 mm |
|---|---|
| Product Net Height | 377 mm |
| Product Net Depth / Length | 283.3 mm |
| Product Net Weight | 8.9 kg |
Technical 37
| Rated Operational Voltage | 208 ... 600 V AC |
|---|---|
| Rated Control Supply Voltage (Us) | 100 ... 250 V AC |
| Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc) | 24 V DC |
| Rated Frequency (f) | 50/60 Hz, Main Circuit 50 / 60 Hz |
| Rated Operational Power - In-Line Connection (Pe) | (230 V) 45 kW, (400 V) 90 kW, (500 V) 110 kW |
| Rated Operational Current - In-Line Connection (Ie) | 170 A |
| Rated Operational Power - Inside Delta Connection | at 230 V 90 kW, at 400 V 160 kW, at 500 V 200 kW |
| Rated Operational Current - Inside Delta Connection | 300 A |
| Service Factor Percentage | 100 % |
| Overload Protection | Built-in electronic overload protection |
| Integrated Electronic Overload | Yes |
| Starting Capacity at Maximum Rated Current Ie | 4xIe for 10s |
| Ramp Time | 1 ... 120 s |
| Initial Voltage During Start | 10 ... 99 % |
| Step Down Voltage Special Ramp | 100 ... 10 % |
| Current Limit Function | 1.5 ... 7.5 xle |
| Switch for Inside Delta Connection | Yes |
| Run Signal Relay | Yes |
| By-pass Signal Relay | Yes |
| Fault Signal Relay | Yes |
| Overload Signal Relay | Yes |
| Analog Outputs | 0…10 V, 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA |
| Signal Indication Ready to Start/Standby ON (LED) | Green |
| Signal Indication Running R (LED) | Green |
| Signal Indication Protection (LED) | Yellow |
| Signal Indication Fault (LED) | Red |
| Communication | Modbus-RTU; Modbus-TCP; Ethernet-IP; EtherCAT; DeviceNet; CANopen; Profibus; Profinet; BACnet-IP; BACnet-MSTP |
| Degree of Protection | acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Main Terminals IP00 |
| Terminal Type | Main Circuit: Bars |
| Connecting Capacity Main Circuit | Hole Diameter 8.5 mm |
| Connecting Capacity Control Circuit | Rigid 1 x 2.5 mm² |
| Connecting Capacity Supply Circuit | Rigid 1 x 2.5 |
| Tightening Torque | Main Circuit 14 N·m |
| Product Main Type | PSTX170 |
| Function | Auto phase sequence detection, Automatic restart, Current limit, Current limit ramp, Dual current limit, Dynamic brake, Electricity metering, Electronic overload Time-to-cool, Emergency mode, Event log, Full voltage start, Jog with slow speed, forward and reverse, Keypad password, Kick start, Limp mode with two-phase motor control if one set of thyristors is shorted, Motor heating, Pre-start function, Pump cleaning, Real time clock, Sequence start, Soft start with torque control, Soft start with voltage ramp, Soft stop with torque control, Soft stop with voltage ramp, Stand still brake, Start reverse (external contactors), Thyristor runtime measurement, Torque limit, Voltage sags detection |
| Protection Function | Bypass open protection; Current imbalance protection; Current underload protection; Dual overload (separate overload for start and run); Earth fault protection / ground fault protection; Electronic overload protection, EOL; Extension IO failure protection; Fieldbus failure protection; HMI failure protection; Locked rotor protection; Max number of starts/hour; Over voltage protection; Phase reversal protection; Power factor underload protection; PT-100 connection; PTC connection; Too long current limit protection; Too long start time protection; Under voltage protection; User defined protection; Voltage imbalance protection |
| Warning Details | Current imbalance warning; Current underload warning; Electronic overload Time-to-trip; EOL warning; Faulty fan warning; Locked rotor warning; Motor runtime limit warning; Over voltage warning; Phase loss warning (for standby); Power factor underload warning; Short circuit warning (for Limp mode); THD(U) - Total Harmonic Distortion warning; Thyristor overload warning (SCR); Under voltage warning; Voltage imbalance warning |
Technical UL/CSA 3
| Horsepower Rating UL/CSA | (200 ... 208 V AC) Three Phase 50 Hp, (220 ... 240 V AC) Three Phase 60 Hp, (440 ... 480 V AC) Three Phase 125 Hp, (550 ... 600 V AC) Three Phase 150 Hp |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA | Main Circuit 600 V |
| Tightening Torque UL/CSA | Main Circuit 123.9 |
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Identification 10
| Part number | 1SFA898111R7000 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | PSTX170-600-70 |
| Brand | ABB |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | ABB and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 7320500501436 |
| eCl@ss | 27370907 |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 piece |
| Customs Tariff Number | 85371091 |
Environmental 1
| Ambient Air Temperature | Operation -25 ... +60 °C, Storage -40 ... +70 °C |
|---|
Material Compliance 6
| REACH Declaration | 2CMT2022-006481 |
|---|---|
| RoHS Declaration | 2CMT2022-006500 |
| RoHS Information | Following EU Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863 July 22, 2019 |
| Toxic Substances Control Act - TSCA | 2CMT2023-006524 |
| WEEE B2C / B2B | Business To Business |
| WEEE Category | 5. Small Equipment (No External Dimension More Than 50 cm) |
External Classifications and Standards 3
| ETIM 7 | EC000640 - Soft starter |
|---|---|
| eClass | V11.0 : 27370907 |
| UNSPSC | 39121521 |
Logistics 10
| Package Level 1 Width | 263 mm |
|---|---|
| Package Level 1 Depth / Length | 323 mm |
| Package Level 1 Height | 454 mm |
| Package Level 1 Gross Weight | 10.4 kg |
| Package Level 1 EAN | 7320500501436 |
| Package Level 1 Units | box 1 piece |
| Shipping weight | 10.4 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 11 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
Documents
Documents for 1SFA898111R7000 1
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Datasheet
SeriesDownload PDF: Data Sheet, Technical Information 1SFC132012C0201
Data Sheet, Technical Information 1SFC132012C0201
Other ratings
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| Motor power | Rated current | Part number | Model no | Stock | Dispatch | Price | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 kW | 30 A | 1SFA898103R7000 | PSTX30-600-70 | In stock | $817.71 | ||
| 18.5 kW | 37 A | 1SFA898104R7000 | PSTX37-600-70 | In stock | $903.41 | ||
| 22 kW | 45 A | 1SFA898105R7000 | PSTX45-600-70 | In stock | $955.18 | ||
| 30 kW | 60 A | 1SFA898106R7000 | PSTX60-600-70 | Low stock | $1,096.23 | ||
| 37 kW | 72 A | 1SFA898107R7000 | PSTX72-600-70 | In stock | $1,143.84 | ||
| 45 kW | 85 A | 1SFA898108R7000 | PSTX85-600-70 | In stock | $1,399.73 | ||
| 55 kW | 105 A | 1SFA898109R7000 | PSTX105-600-70 | In stock | $1,634.22 | ||
| 75 kW | 142 A | 1SFA898110R7000 | PSTX142-600-70 | In stock | $2,027.00 | ||
| 90 kW | 170 A | 1SFA898111R7000 This part | PSTX170-600-70 | In stock | $2,478.70 | ||
| 110 kW | 210 A | 1SFA898112R7000 | PSTX210-600-70 | In stock | $2,768.52 | ||
| 132 kW | 250 A | 1SFA898113R7000 | PSTX250-600-70 | In stock | $3,004.19 | ||
| 160 kW | 300 A | 1SFA898114R7000 | PSTX300-600-70 | In stock | $3,739.17 | ||
| 200 kW | 370 A | 1SFA898115R7000 | PSTX370-600-70 | Low stock | $4,550.92 | ||
| 250 kW | 470 A | 1SFA898116R7000 | PSTX470-600-70 | In stock | $5,590.61 | ||
| 315 kW | 570 A | 1SFA898117R7000 | PSTX570-600-70 | In stock | $6,799.90 | ||
| 400 kW | 720 A | 1SFA898118R7000 | PSTX720-600-70 | Low stock | $8,275.22 | ||
| 450 kW | 840 A | 1SFA898119R7000 | PSTX840-600-70 | Low stock | $9,095.89 | ||
| 560 kW | 1050 A | 1SFA898120R7000 | PSTX1050-600-70 | Low stock | $10,765.22 | ||
| 710 kW | 1250 A | 1SFA898121R7000 | PSTX1250-600-70 | Low stock | $12,460.14 |
Certifications
Certifications and standards
- CE
- CSA
- DNV
- RoHS
- CCC
Quick answers
Questions about the PSTX170-600-70
What is the rated current of PSTX170-600-70?
The rated current of PSTX170-600-70 is 170 A.
Which supply voltage is PSTX170-600-70 rated for?
The rated operational voltage of PSTX170-600-70 is 208–600 V AC.
What motor power is PSTX170-600-70 rated for?
The rated motor power of PSTX170-600-70 is 90 kW.
Which control voltage does PSTX170-600-70 need?
The control voltage range of PSTX170-600-70 is 100–250 V.
What is the HS code of PSTX170-600-70 for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for PSTX170-600-70 is 853710.
What is the EAN of PSTX170-600-70?
The EAN (GTIN) of PSTX170-600-70 is 7320500501436.
Where does PSTX170-600-70 ship from, and how fast?
PSTX170-600-70 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival. Stock items are dispatched within 1–2 business days.
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Series
ABB PSTX
- Brand
- ABB
- Series
- PSTX
- Motor power
- 15–710 kW
- Rated current
- 30–1250 A
- Supply voltage
- 208–600 V AC
- Ratings listed
- 19
