Softstarters

Type PSE

Product description
Wide rated operational voltage 208 600 V AC
Wide rated control supply voltage 100 250 V, 50/60 Hz
Rated operational current 18 to 370 A
Wide ambient temperature range, -25 to +60 C (-13 to 140 F)
Coated circuit boards for reliable operation in harsh environment
Built-in by-pass on all sizes, saving energy and reducing installation time
U ser friendly HMI with illuminated language neutral display and four button keypad
Optional external keypad, IP66
Torque control for excellent control of pumps
Current limit, adjustable between 1.5 7 x Ie
Motor overload protection with classes 10A, 10, 20 and 30
Motor underload protection to detect pumps running dry
Locked rotor protection, detecting jammed pumps
Kick start to start jammed pumps or conveyor belts
Analog output showing operational current, 4 20 mA
Optional fieldbus communication using Profibus, Modbus, Devicenet or CANopen
Sophisticated algorithm eliminating the DC-component and thereby providing excellent starting performance.

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PSE The efficient range

Description
The PSE softstarter range is the worlds first compact softstarters
with Torque Control. This makes the PSE range an
excellent choice for pumping application where water hammering
normally is a big problem. With its compact design
and advanced functionality, the PSE is also a very efficient
solution for other common applications such as compressors
and fans.
Torque control
The most important function when stopping pumps is torque
control. Since the PSE softstarter is optimized for controlling
pumps, this feature is a must.
Built-in by-pass for energy saving
Using the built-in by-pass after reaching full voltage will greatly
reduce the power loss and thereby save energy. In the PSE
softstarter range, the by-pass is built-in on all sizes, which will
give the most compact starting solution and reduce the need
for wiring during installation.
Coated circuit boards
All circuit boards in the new PSE softstarter have a protective
coating to ensure a reliable operation even in tough environments
like wastewater plants, where corrosive gases and
acids may exist.

Motor protection
The PSE softstarter is equipped with built-in electronic overload
protection, protecting the motor from overheating. Since
no additional overload device is needed, our efficient design
saves both space, installation time, and ultimately money.
Analog output
The analog output terminals can be connected to an analog
current meter to show the current during operation and thereby
eliminating the need for an additional current transformer.
The analog output signal can also be used as an analog input
to a PLC.
Display and keypad
The set-up of the PSE softstarter is done by using the four
button keypad and the illuminated display, providing a quick
and easy set-up. While operating, the display will also provide
important status information such as current and voltage.
External keypad
As an option the PSE softstarter can be equipped with an
external keypad for easy set-up and monitoring of the unit
without opening the enclosure door. The keypad can also be
used to copy parameters between different softstarters.

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Description
The PSE Softstarter can be selected according to the rated
motor power in normal duty applications like pumps, compressors, elevators, escalators, short conveyor belts and bow
thrusters. See page 5.20.

Screw mounting

For heavy duty applications like centrifugal fans, crushers,

mixers, mills, stirrers and long conveyor belts, select a
softstarter from page 5.21. The softstarter selection tool prosoft
can also be used for a more optimized selection.

Input for reset of faults

Analog output
3 output signal relays
(RUN, TOR, Event)
Built-in by-pass
All data available
on the front

Settings
Green ready LED
Flashing - Suppy available
Steady - Main available
Green run LED
Flashing - Ramping up/down
Steady - TOR
Yellow protection LED
Red fault LED
Back-lit display
User friendly keypad
Similar as for PST(B)

Four digits showing

values and messages

Icons for showing functions.

Language neutral

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Overview

PSE18 ... PSE105

Softstarter
Normal start
In-line connected

PSE18

PSE25

PSE30

PSE37

PSE45

PSE60

PSE72

PSE85

PSE105

(480 V) hp

10

15

20

25

30

40

50

60

75

(600 V) hp

15

20

25

30

40

50

60

75

100

UL/CSA, Max FLA

18

25

28

34

42

60

68

80

104

T3S125TW

T3S150TW

T3S225TW

T4S250TW

50 A

70 A

100 A

110 A

125 A

175 A

80 A

100 A

125 A

150 A

175 A

225 A

Using MCCB only, type 1

MCCB (25 kA/600V, 35 kA/480V, 40C)
coordination will be achieved
T3S070TW
T3S100TW
Using J fuses, type 1
J type fuse protection (85 kA)
coordination will be
achieved
30 A
40 A
45 A
175 % rating
Max rating

40 A

50 A

60 A

Minimum enclosure size 1)

Fusible disconnect switch

for the above J fuses

600 x 500 x 300 mm / 24 x 20 x 12 in

Fusible disconnect switch

OS30

OS60

The line contactor is not

required for the softstarter
itself but often used to open
if OL trips

Line contactor

Overload protection is used

to protect the motor from
over heating

Electronic overload relay

The by-pass will reduce the

power loss of the softstarter

By-pass

1) Enclosure

T5S300TW

AF26

AF30

OS100

AF50

OS200

AF63

AF75

AF95

AF110

Built-in

Built-in

that has two latching points minimum. For use in pollution degree 2 environment.

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Overview

PSE142 ... PSE170

PSE210 ... PSE370

Softstarter
Normal start
In-line connected

PSE142

PSE170

PSE210

PSE250

PSE300

PSE370

(480 V) hp

100

125

150

200

250

300

(600 V) hp

125

150

200

250

300

350

UL/CSA, Max FLA

130

169

192

248

302

361

MCCB (25 kA/600V, 35 kA/480V, 40C)

Using MCCB only, type 1
coordination will be achieved
Max rating

T5S400BW

T6S600BW

Using J fuses, type 1

J type fuse protection (85 kA)
coordination will be
225 A
250 A
achieved
175 % rating
Max rating

MCCB (25 kA/600V, 50 kA/480V, 40C)

300 A

350 A

T6S800BW

300 A

400 A

500 A

600 A

450 A

500 A

600 A

700 A

900 x 760 x 300 mm /

36 x 30 x 12 in

Minimum enclosure size 1)

Fusible disconnect switch

for the above J fuses

Fusible disconnect switch

The line contactor is not

required for the softstarter
itself but often used to open
if OL trips

Line contactor

Overload protection is used

to protect the motor from
over heating

Electronic overload relay

The by-pass will reduce the

power loss of the softstarter

By-pass

1200 x 900 x 300 mm / 48 x 36 x 12 in

OS400

AF145

AF185

OS600

AF210

AF260

AF300

Built-in

Built-in

Quick guide for selection

Heavy duty start class 30
Ordering - see page 5.21
Typical applications
Bow thruster Centrifugal pump
Centrifugal fan Conveyor belt (long)
Compressor Conveyor belt (short) Crusher
Mill
Elevator
Escalator
Mixer
Stirrer
If more than 10 starts/h
Select one size larger than the standard selection

Normal start Class 10

Ordering - see page 5.20

1) Enclosure

that has two latching points minimum. For use in pollution degree 2 environment.

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Normal starts, class 10, in-line, ordering details
PSE18 ... PSE370
Rated operational voltage, Ue, 208 - 600 V AC
Rated control supply voltage, Us, 100 - 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz

PSE18 ... PSE105

PSE142 ... PSE170

230 V
hp

480 V
hp

600 V
hp

UL/CSA
Max rated
operational
current Ie
A

Weight
kg (lb)

10

15

18

2.4 (5.29)

PSE18-600-70

7.5

7.5

15

20

25

2.4 (5.29)

PSE25-600-70

7.5

10

20

25

28

2.4 (5.29)

PSE30-600-70

10

10

25

30

34

2.4 (5.29)

PSE37-600-70

30

10

15

30

40

42

2.4 (5.29)

PSE45-600-70

37

20

20

40

50

60

2.4 (5.29)

PSE60-600-70

37

45

20

25

50

60

68

2.5 (5.51)

PSE72-600-70

22

45

55

25

30

60

75

80

2.5 (5.51)

PSE85-600-70

30

55

75

30

40

75

100

104

2.5 (5.51)

PSE105-600-70

40

75

90

40

50

100

125

130

4.2 (9.26)

PSE142-600-70

45

90

110

60

60

125

150

169

4.2 (9.26)

PSE170-600-70

59

110

132

60

75

150

200

192

12.4 (27.34)

PSE210-600-70

75

132

160

75

100

200

250

248

13.9 (30.64)

PSE250-600-70

90

160

200

100

100

250

300

302

13.9 (30.64)

PSE300-600-70

110

200

250

125

150

300

350

361

13.9 (30.64)

PSE370-600-70

230 V
kW

400 V
kW

500 V
kW

7.5

11

5.5

11

15

7.5

15

18.5

18.5

22

11

22

15

30

18.5

208 V
hp

Catalog number

PSE210 ... PSE370

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Heavy duty starts, class 30, in-line, ordering details
PSE18 ... PSE370
Rated operational voltage, Ue, 208 - 600 V AC
Rated control supply voltage, Us, 100 - 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz

PSE18 ... PSE105

PSE142 ... PSE170

230 V
kW

400 V
kW

500 V
kW

208 V
hp

230 V
hp

480 V
hp

600 V
hp

UL/CSA
Max rated
operational
current Ie
A

5.5

7.5

7.5

10

11

2.4 (5.29)

PSE18-600-70

7.5

11

10

15

18

2.4 (5.29)

PSE25-600-70

5.5

11

15

7.5

7.5

15

20

25

2.4 (5.29)

PSE30-600-70

7.5

15

18.5

7.5

7.5

20

25

28

2.4 (5.29)

PSE37-600-70

18.5

22

10

10

25

30

34

2.4 (5.29)

PSE45-600-70

11

22

30

15

15

30

40

42

2.4 (5.29)

PSE60-600-70

15

30

37

20

20

40

50

60

2.5 (5.51)

PSE72-600-70

18.5

37

45

25

25

50

60

68

2.5 (5.51)

PSE85-600-70

22

45

55

30

30

60

75

80

2.5 (5.51)

PSE105-600-70

30

55

75

40

40

75

100

104

4.2 (9.26)

PSE142-600-70

40

75

90

50

50

100

125

130

4.2 (9.26)

PSE170-600-70

45

90

110

60

60

125

150

169

12.4 (27.34)

PSE210-600-70

59

110

132

75

75

150

200

192

13.9 (30.64)

PSE250-600-70

75

132

160

75

75

200

250

248

13.9 (30.64)

PSE300-600-70

90

160

200

125

125

250

300

302

13.9 (30.64)

PSE370-600-70

Weight
kg (lb)

Catalog number

PSE210 ... PSE370

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Accessories
Cable connectors for Al and Cu cables

ATK...

For
softstarter type

Wire range
mm2 (AWG)

Tightening
torque max. Nm (lb-in)

Packing
piece

Weight
kg (lb)
1 piece

PSE142 170

25-150
(4 AWG - 300 MCM)

13.5 (275 lb-in)

0.100 (0.220)

ATK185

PSE210 370

25-185
(4 AWG - 400 MCM)

43 (375 lb-in)

0.168 (0.370)

ATK300

PSE210 370

2 x 25-240
(2 x 4 AWG - 500 MCM)

43 (375 lb-in)

0.434 (0.957)

ATK300/2

Catalog number

Terminal enlargements

LW...

For
softstarter type

Dimensions
hole
mm (in)

Bar
mm (in)

Packing
piece

Weight
kg (lb)
1 piece

PSE142...170

10.5 (0.413)

20 x 5 (0.787 x 0.197)

0.450 (0.992)

LW185

PSE210...370

13 (0.512)

40 x 6 (1.575 x 0.236)

1.230 (2.712)

LW300

Req. qty

Packing
piece

Weight
kg (lb)
1 piece

Catalog number

Terminal nut washer kits 1)

For
softstarter type

LE185

Catalog number

PSE142...170

0.200 (0.441)

LE185

PSE210...370

0.300 (0.661)

LE300

Req. qty

Packing
piece

Weight
kg (lb)
1 piece

2
2

2
2

0.220 (0.485)
0.280 (0.617)

For
softstarter type

Packing
piece

Weight
kg (lb)
1 piece

PSE18...370

For
softstarter type

Packing
piece

Weight
kg (lb)
1 piece

The same accessory for all sizes

0.060 (0.132)

Terminal shrouds
LT ... -AL

For
softstarter type

PSE142...170
PSE210...370

Suitable for

Compression lugs
Compression lugs

Catalog number

LT185-AL
LT300-AL 2)

External keypad including a 3m cable

PSEEK

Catalog number

PSEEK

Fieldbus plug connection accessory

PS-FBPA

1) The
2) The

Catalog number

PS-FBPA

ABB Field Bus Plug suitable for all sizes. See page 5.40 - 5.43

terminal nut washer kits come standard with the PSE unit.
LT300-AL is not compatible with ATK300/2 cable connector.

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Technical data
Rated insulation voltage Ui
Rated operational voltage Ue
Rated control supply voltage Us

600 V
208 ... 600 V +10 %/-15 %
100 ... 250 V +10 %/-15 %, 50/60 Hz 5 %

Rated control circuit voltage Uc

Internal 24 V DC

Scaling

Starting capacity
Number of starts per hour
Overload capability,
Overload Class
Ambient temperature
During operation
During storage
Maximum Altitude
Degree of protection
Main circuit
Supply and Control circuit
Main circuit
Built-in By-pass
Cooling system - Fan cooled

4xIe for 10 sec.

10 1)

Control circuit
Number of inputs
Signal indication LEDs
On / Ready
Run / TOR
Protection
Fault
Protections
Electronic overload
Locked rotor protection
Underload protection

10
-25 +60 C (-13 to 140 F) 2)
-40 +70 C (-40 to 158 F)
4000 m (13123 ft) 3)
IP00
IP20

(thermostat controlled)

HMI for settings

Display
Keypad
Main settings
Setting current
Ramp time during start
Ramp time during stop
Initial / end voltage
Current limit
Torque control for start
Torque control for stop
Kick start
Signal relays
Number of signal relays
K2
K3
K1
Rated operational voltage Ue
Rated thermal current Ith
Rated operational current Ie
at AC-15 (Ue = 250 V)

1)
2)
3)

Analog output
Output signal reference
Type of output signal

Fixed at 1.2 x Ie

Yes

Field bus connection

Connection for

Yes

ABB FieldBusPlug
External keypad
Display LCD type
Ambient temperature
during operation
during storage
Degree of protection

4 7-segments and icons. Illuminated

2 selection keys and 2 navigation keys
Size dependent
1-30 sec
0-30 sec
30-70%
1,5-7xIe
Yes / No
Yes / No
Off, 30-100%

4 ... 20 mA
I Amp

3 (start, stop, reset of faults)

Green flashing / steady
Green flashing / steady
Yellow
Red
Yes (Class 10A, 10, 20, 30)
Yes
Yes

Yes (option)

-25 +60 C (-13 to 140 F)

-40 +70 C (-40 to 158 F)
IP66

Time (s)
10 000

1000

100

3
Run signal
TOR (By-pass) signal
Event signal
250 V AC / 24 V DC 4)
3A

1.5 A

Class 30
Class 20
Class 10
Class 10A

10

Tripping curves for electronic overload protection (Cold)

Valid for 50 % on time and 50 % off time, with 3.5 x Ie for 7 seconds. If other data is required, please contact your sales office
Above 40 C (104 F) up to max. 60 C (140 F) reduce the rated current with 0.6 % per C (0.33 % per F).
When used at high altitudes above 1000 meters (3281 ft) up to 4000 meters (13123 ft) you need to derate the rated current using the following formula.

[ % of Ie = 100 - x - 1000 ] x = actual altitude for the softstarter in meter

150
[ % of Ie = 100 - x - 3280 ] x = actual altitude for the softstarter in feet
497
4) A

common voltage needs to be used for all 3 signal relays.

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Technical data

Cross section of connection cables

Softstarter
PSE18 ... PSE105

PSE142 ... PSE170

PSE210 ... PSE370

Main circuit
Connection clamp

1 x mm2 (AWG)

Solid/stranded
Solid/stranded

2x

Tightening torque

mm2

(AWG)

Nm (lb-in)

(recommended)

2.5 70 (14-1/0)

See accessories

2.5 70 (14-1/0)

See accessories

9 (79.66)

See accessories

Connection bar

20

17.5
5

E1859D

E1858D

8.5

10.2

Width and thickness

mm (in)

13 (0.512) x 3 (0.118)

17.5 (0.689) x 5 (0.197)

20 (0.787) x 5 (0.197)

Hole diameter

mm (in)

6.5 (0.256)

8.5 (0.335)

10.2 (0.402)

Nm (lb-in)

9 (79.66)

18 (159.31)

28 (247.82)

Solid/stranded

1 x mm2 (AWG)

2.5 (14)

2.5 (14)

2.5 (14)

Solid/stranded

2 x mm2 (AWG)

1.5 (16)

1.5 (16)

1.5 (16)

0.5 (4.43)

0.5 (4.43)

0.5 (4.43)

Tightening torque
(recommended)

Supply and control circuit

Connection clamp

Tightening torque

Nm (lb-in)

(recommended)

Semi-conductor fuse ratings and power losses

Overload protection
For
Softstarter

Current
range

Max
power loss
at rated Ie
(Internal by-pass)

Max semi-conductor fuse rating - main circuit

Coordination type 2 (85 kA)

Supply circuit power

requirements 1)

Bussman Fuses, DIN43 620

Type

Type

Type

Size

VA/VA pull in

PSE18

Integrated

5.4-18

0.2

40

170M1563

000

16

PSE

1) For

PSE25

Integrated

7.5-25

0.4

50

170M1564

000

16

PSE30

Integrated

9-30

0.5

80

170M1566

000

16

PSE37

Integrated

11.1-37

0.8

100

170M1567

000

16

PSE45

Integrated

13.5-45

1.2

125

170M1568

000

16

PSE60

Integrated

18-60

2.2

160

170M1569

000

16

PSE72

Integrated

21.6-72

3.1

250

170M1571

000

16

PSE85

Integrated

25.5-85

4.3

315

170M1572

000

16

PSE105

Integrated

31.8-106

6.6

400

170M3819

16

PSE142

Integrated

42.9-143

12.1

450

170M5809

16

PSE170

Integrated

51.3-171

17.6

500

170M5810

16

PSE210

Integrated

63-210

8.8

630

170M5812

23/350

PSE250

Integrated

75-250

12.5

700

170M5813

23/350

PSE300

Integrated

90.6-302

18

800

170M6812

23/350

PSE370

Integrated

111-370

27.4

900

170M6813

23/350

the supply circuit use a maximum 6 A time-delay fuse or an MCB with type C characteristics.

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