ATS480C21Y, ATS480 Series Soft Starter, 110 kW, 210 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 ATS480C21Y

The Schneider Electric ATS480C21Y is an ATS480-series soft starter rated for 210 A (normal duty) designed for three-phase supply voltages from 208 V to 690 V. Depending on mains voltage and connection method (inline or inside-delta), the ATS480C21Y supports motor power from approximately 55 kW up to 200 kW (examples: 55 kW at 230 V inline normal duty; 110 kW at 400 V inline normal duty; up to 200 kW at 690 V inline normal duty). The unit implements Schneider’s torque control algorithm for managed acceleration and deceleration and includes integrated motor protection functions (thermal overload, phase loss, phase imbalance, locked-rotor and excessive starting time). The ATS480C21Y is intended for process and infrastructure applications — pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors and other industrial machinery — where controlled starts, reduced mechanical stress and clear diagnostic information improve uptime. Communication option cards (Modbus TCP / EtherNet‑IP, PROFINET, Profibus DP V1, CANopen variants) are available to integrate the starter into automation networks. The starter is supplied without an internal bypass (external bypass arrangements are used where required) and is delivered in an IP00 mounting format for panel installation.

Key Soft Starter Attributes

• Rated Operational Current (Ie): 210 A (normal duty); 170 A (heavy duty at 40 °C).
• Motor Power Range: Approx. 55 kW to 200 kW depending on supply voltage and connection (examples: 55 kW @230 V inline normal duty; 110 kW @400 V inline normal duty; up to 200 kW @690 V inline normal duty).
• Supply Voltage: 208…690 V AC, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz.
• Control Method: Torque control (TCS) with managed voltage ramp for start/stop.
• Built-in Bypass: No (external bypass arrangements where required).
• Motor Protection Functions: Integrated thermal protection, current overload, phase loss/phase failure detection, motor phase loss, locked-rotor protection, excessive starting time, underload detection.
• Communication Interfaces: Optional communication modules available: Modbus TCP / EtherNet‑IP, PROFINET, Profibus DP V1, CANopen (various form factors).
• Enclosure / Protection Class: IP00 (panel-mounted starter; suitable for enclosure integration).

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