The new solid state SMC from Allen-Bradley

Soft starts and solid state starters are one of the 3 common motor starting methods. Alternative technologies of Direct on Line (DOL) full voltage starters and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) compete with soft starters in the general motor control space. Each of these technologies has a set of advantages and disadvantages depending on the application and customer defined requirements. In the most basic sense, soft starters provide simple control of the motor during starting and stopping while maintaining a competitive size and installed cost advantage. 

 

The Rockwell Automation solid state starter offering today consists of a contemporary product position (SMC Flex and SMC-3), along with a legacy position consisting of the SMC Dialog, silver series this year and STC product lines.  

 

This next generation of SMC products, the SMC-50, bridges the gap between our legacy platforms and the technological advances required by the future generation of motor control. 

  

Leveraging years of experience in solid state control and motor protection, the SMC-50 meets even the most stringent demands of our toughest legacy customers while providing the underlying design needed to sustain continued growth in the general motor control space. 

 

Key features and benefits of the SMC-50: 

• Latest SMC motor control solution with current and voltage sensing on each phase
• Nine standard start modes
• 14 metering, and monitoring options for sustainability (power monitoring, linear speed control start/stop, energy saver, & advanced diagnostics)
• Rated voltage 200…690V
• Built in electronic motor overload protection
• Fully Solid State continuous SCR control (Silicon-controlled Rectifier)
• Scalable design for ease of replacement and/or field modification and enhancements
• Communication options allow the SMC50 to connect to multiple networks, including EtherNet I/P, ControlNet, DeviceNet and others
• External bypass as an option  

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If you would like to discuss these products further, require more information, or would like one of our Application Specialists to contact you please do contact us on 0370 607 1000 or email info@routeco.com.