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A side-by-side comparison of the Schneider Altistart ATS22 and ATS480 soft starters covering control method, bypass, communication, current range, and protection depth.
Schneider Electric ATS480C14Y – Altivar ATS480 soft starter, 140 A, 208-690 V AC, 75 kW at 400 V.
The Schneider Electric ATS480C14Y is an Altivar ATS480 soft starter rated for 140 A continuous current in normal duty at 40°C, across the 208-690 V three-phase supply range. Its heavy-duty rating is 110 A, and at 400 V it starts motors up to 75 kW in normal duty (55 kW heavy duty). Torque control (TCS) manages acceleration and deceleration, and Class 10E motor overload protection is built in, with stopping handled by dynamic braking and DC injection.
The ATS480C14Y is sized for the 75 kW normal-duty / 55 kW heavy-duty motor band at 400 V; pick a lower-current sibling if the motor's continuous demand is below 110 A, or the next size up if it exceeds 140 A in normal duty. Wiring it to the motor delta terminals instead of the supply line lets the same frame handle a larger motor by reducing the current the starter itself carries. Where the application involves high-inertia loads, the built-in dynamic braking and DC injection stop the motor without an external braking resistor.
The ATS480 series starts and stops asynchronous motors in process and infrastructure equipment – pumps, fans, compressors and conveyors – and shares its communication modules, display terminals and remote mounting kit with the Altivar drive range.
| Range of Product | Altivar Soft Starter ATS480 |
|---|---|
| Product or Component Type | Soft starter |
| Product destination | Asynchronous motors |
| Product Specific Application | Process and infrastructures |
| Device short name | ATS480 |
| Phase | 3 phase |
| Utilisation category | AC-3A, AC-53A |
| Ue power supply voltage | 208...690 V - 15...10 % |
| power supply frequency | 50...60 Hz - 20...20 % |
| [Ie] rated operational current | Normal duty 140.0 A 104 °F (40 °C)) |
| rated current in heavy duty | 110.0 A at 104 °F (40 °C) heavy duty |
| Torque control | True |
| IP Degree of Protection | IP00 |
| Motor power kW | 37.0 kW 230 V in the motor supply line normal duty, 30.0 kW 230 V in the motor supply line heavy duty, 75.0 kW 400 V in the motor supply line normal duty, 55.0 kW 400 V in the motor supply line heavy duty, 75.0 kW 440 V in the motor supply line normal duty, 55.0 kW 440 V in the motor supply line heavy duty, 90.0 kW 500 V in the motor supply line normal duty, 75.0 kW 500 V in the motor supply line heavy duty, 90.0 kW 525 V in the motor supply line normal duty, 75.0 kW 525 V in the motor supply line heavy duty, 110.0 kW 660 V in the motor supply line normal duty, 90.0 kW 660 V in the motor supply line heavy duty, 110.0 kW 690 V in the motor supply line normal duty, 90.0 kW 690 V in the motor supply line heavy duty, 75.0 kW 230 V to the motor delta terminals normal duty, 55.0 kW 230 V to the motor delta terminals heavy duty, 110.0 kW 400 V to the motor delta terminals normal duty, 90.0 kW 400 V to the motor delta terminals heavy duty |
| Maximum Horse Power Rating | 40.0 hp 208 V normal duty, 30.0 hp 208 V heavy duty, 50.0 hp 230 V normal duty, 40.0 hp 230 V heavy duty, 100.0 hp 460 V normal duty, 75.0 hp 460 V heavy duty, 125.0 hp 575 V normal duty, 100.0 hp 575 V heavy duty |
| Option card | Communication module Profibus DP V1, Communication module Modbus TCP/EtherNet/IP, Communication module CANopen daisy chain, Communication module CANopen Sub-D, Communication module CANopen open style, Communication module PROFINET |
| Device connection | In the motor supply line, To the motor delta terminals |
|---|---|
| [Us] control circuit voltage | 110...230 V AC 50/60 Hz - 15...10 % |
| Apparent power | 0.09 kVA |
| Integrated motor overload protection | True |
| motor thermal protection class | Class 10E |
| Protection type | Phase failure line, Integrated thermal protection motor, Thermal protection starter, Current overload motor, Underload motor, Excessive starting time, locked rotor motor, Motor phase loss motor, Line supply phase loss line, Line supply phase loss motor, Thermal protection motor |
| current limiting %In (5 x Ie maximum) | 150…700 % |
| [In] Rated current pwr loss specifctn | 140.0 A |
| Power loss static current independent | 25.0 W |
| Power loss per device current dependent | 366.0 W |
| Standards | IEC 60947-4-2, UL 60947-4-2, IEC 60664-1 |
| Product Certifications | CE, cULus, CCC, UKCA, RCM, EAC, DNV, ABS, BV, CCS |
| Marking | CE, CCC, UKCA, EAC, RCM, CULus |
| [Uc] control circuit voltage | 24 V DC |
| Discrete input number | 4 |
| Discrete input type | STOP) logic inputs, 3500 Ohm, RUN) logic inputs, 3500 Ohm, DI3) programmable as logic input, 3500 Ohm, DI4) programmable as logic input, 3500 Ohm |
| Input compatibility | STOP discrete input level 1 PLC IEC 61131-2, RUN discrete input level 1 PLC IEC 61131-2, DI3 discrete input level 1 PLC IEC 61131-2, DI4 discrete input level 1 PLC IEC 61131-2 |
| Discrete input logic | Programmable digital input < 5 V |
| Relay output number | 3 |
| Relay output type | Relay outputs R1A 1 NO, Relay outputs R1B 1 NO, Relay outputs RIC NO/NC programmable |
| Minimum switching current | 100 mA 12 V DC relay outputs |
| Maximum switching current | Relay outputs 2 A 250 V AC, Relay outputs 2 A 30 V DC, Relay outputs |
| Discrete output number | 2 |
| Discrete output type | DQ1) programmable digital output <= 30 V, DQ2) programmable digital output <= 30 V |
| Output compatibility | Open collector level 1 PLC IEC 65A-68 |
| Analogue input number | 1 |
| Analogue input type | AI1/PTC PTC/Pt 100 temperature probe, PTC2 PTC/Pt 100 temperature probe, PTC3 PTC/Pt 100 temperature probe |
| Analogue output number | 1 |
| Analogue output type | Current output AQ1 0...20 mA or 0...10 V 500 Ohm |
| Communication Port Protocol | Modbus serial |
| Connector Type | 1 RJ45 |
| Communication data link | Serial |
| Physical interface | 2-wire RS 485 |
| Transmission Rate | 1200...256000 bit/s |
| Transmission frame | RTU |
| Data format | 8 bits, configurable odd, even or no parity |
| Type of polarization | No impedance Modbus serial |
| Number of addresses | 0…227 Modbus serial |
| Method of access | Slave Modbus serial |
| Function Available | External bypass control, Pre-heating, Smoke extraction, Multi-motor cascade, Second motor set, User management, Ports and services hardening, Security event logging, Cybersecure firmware update, Single direction |
| Display screen available | True |
| Operating position | Vertical +/- 10 degree |
| Height | 13.4 in (340.0 mm) |
| Width | 7.9 in (200.0 mm) |
| Depth | 10.7 in (272.0 mm) |
| Net Weight | 27.3 lb(US) (12.4 kg) |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Conducted and radiated emissions level A conforming to IEC 60947-4-2, Conducted and radiated emissions with bypass level B conforming to IEC 60947-4-2, Damped oscillating waves level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-12, Electrostatic discharge level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-11, Immunity to electrical transients level 4 conforming to IEC 61000-4-4, Immunity to radiated radio-electrical interference level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-3, Voltage/current impulse level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-5 |
|---|---|
| Pollution degree | Level 3 |
| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV |
| [Ui] Rated Insulation Voltage | 690 V |
| Environmental class (during operation) | Class 3C3 according to IEC 60721-3-3, Class 3S2 according to IEC 60721-3-3 |
| Relative humidity | 0…95 % without condensation or dripping water IEC 60068-2-3 |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 104…140 °F (40…60 °C) (with current derating of 2 % per °C), 5…104 °F (-15…40 °C) (without derating) |
| Ambient Air Temperature for Storage | -13…158 °F (-25…70 °C) |
| Operating altitude | <= 3280.84 ft (1000 m) without derating, > 3280.84...13123.36 ft (> 1000...4000 m) with current derating 1 % per 100 m |
| Maximum deflection under vibratory load (during operation) | 1.5 mm at 2...13 Hz |
| Maximum deflection under vibratory load (during storage) | 1.75 mm at 2...9 Hz |
| Maximum deflection under vibratory load (during transport) | 1.75 mm at 2...9 Hz |
| Maximum acceleration under vibrational stress (during operation) | 10 m/s² at 13...200 Hz |
| Maximum acceleration under vibratory load (during storage) | 15 m/s² at 200...500 Hz, 10 m/s² at 9...200 Hz |
| Maximum acceleration under vibratory load (during transport) | 15 m/s² at 200...500 Hz, 10 m/s² at 9...200 Hz |
| Maximum acceleration under shock impact (during operation) | 150 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 | ATS480C14Y |
|---|---|
| Type designation | ATS480 |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606481089083 |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
| Country of origin | ID |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 12.4 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 11 Nov |
| Stock | Low stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of ATS480 is 140 A.
The rated operational voltage of ATS480 is 208–690 V AC.
The rated motor power of ATS480 is 75 kW.
The control voltage range of ATS480 is 110–230 V.
The tariff (HS) code on file for ATS480 is 853710.
The EAN (GTIN) of ATS480 is 3606481089083.
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