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    Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters

    Assemble your own motor starter by combining a switch and a thermal overload element.
    Thermal overload elements shut motors off if current exceeds the full-load current rating. Three elements are required. To Order: Please specify the full-load current rating of your motor. If the full-load current rating is not shown on the motor’s faceplate, estimate the current rating (given the motor’s power and voltage).
    Switches with Power-Indicating Light
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, Switches with Power-Indicating Light, Steel Wall Plate.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, Switches with Power-Indicating Light, Steel Housing.

    Steel Wall

    Plate

    Steel Housing

    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Electrical Phase
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Environment
    Each
    Steel Wall Plate
    2Single (3/4 hp @ 115V DC)
    Single (3/4 hp @ 230V DC)
    Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.5"2.8"Screw Terminal—Indoor Only00000000000000
     
    Steel Housing
    1Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.3"2.8"Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    		Indoor Only0000000000000
    2Single (3/4 hp @ 115V DC)
    Single (3/4 hp @ 230V DC)
    Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.3"2.8"Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    		Indoor Only0000000000000
     
    Switches without Power-Indicating Light
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, Switches, Steel Wall Plate.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, Switches, Steel Housing.

    Steel Wall

    Plate

    Steel Housing

    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Electrical Phase
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Environment
    Each
    Steel Wall Plate
    1Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.5"2.8"Screw Terminal—Indoor Only0000000000000
     
    Steel Housing
    1Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.3"2.8"Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    		Indoor Only000000000000
    2Single (3/4 hp @ 115V DC)
    Single (3/4 hp @ 230V DC)
    Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.3"2.8"Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    		Indoor Only0000000000000
     
    Thermal Overload Elements
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters.
    Thermal overload elements shut motors off if current exceeds the full-load current rating. Three elements are required. To Order: Please specify the full-load current rating of your motor. If the full-load current rating is not shown on the motor’s faceplate, estimate the current rating (given the motor’s power and voltage).
    Overload Current,
    amp
    Each
    0.193 to 0.21200000000000000
    0.213 to 0.2350000000000000
    0.262 to 0.2890000000000000
    0.356 to 0.3990000000000000
    0.41 to 0.440000000000000
    0.45 to 0.490000000000000
    0.5 to 0.530000000000000
    0.59 to 0.650000000000000
    0.72 to 0.780000000000000
    0.79 to 0.850000000000000
    0.86 to 0.960000000000000
    1.05 to 1.160000000000000
    1.17 to 1.250000000000000
    1.3 to 1.390000000000000
    2.16 to 2.380000000000000
    2.76 to 2.840000000000000
    2.85 to 3.060000000000000
    3.07 to 3.450000000000000
    3.46 to 3.70000000000000
    3.71 to 4.070000000000000
    4.08 to 4.320000000000000
    4.33 to 4.90000000000000
    6.42 to 6.790000000000000
    6.8 to 7.570000000000000
    8.16 to 8.980000000000000
    8.99 to 9.670000000000000
    10.9 to 12.10000000000000
    14 to 150000000000000
     

    Energy-Saving Motor Starters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Energy-Saving Motor Starters.
    Save electricity and extend motor life by reducing the motor's starting current. These starters gradually start and stop motors. Use them on motors where torque varies, such as pumps, compressors, and conveyors. All have an auxiliary contact to send a signal or connect to another device, such as an alarm or indicating light.
    Switching
    Time, sec.
    Full Load
    Current, amp
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Current,
    amp
    Electrical Phase
    Accel.
    Deceleration
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Mounting
    Location
    For DIN
    Rail Ht., mm
    Certification
    Each
    Motor Starters with 1 Auxiliary Contact—1 Off
    324208 to 6003Three (3/4 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (2 hp @ 480V AC)    		1 to 200 to 204.7"1.8"DIN Rail, Surface35UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    924208 to 6009Three (2 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 480V AC)    		1 to 200 to 205.5"1.8"DIN Rail, Surface35UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    1524208 to 60016Three (5 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (10 hp @ 480V AC)    		1 to 200 to 205.5"1.8"DIN Rail, Surface35UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    2824208 to 60030Three (10 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (20 hp @ 480V AC)    		1 to 200 to 206.3"1.8"DIN Rail, Surface35UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    5924208 to 60060Three (20 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (40 hp @ 480V AC)    		1 to 200 to 208.7"2.8"Surface—UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		000000000000000
     

    Enclosed Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters

    Image of Product. Thermal Overload Protectors. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Enclosed Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters.
    Image of Product. Switch with NEMA 1 Enclosure Rating. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Enclosed Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, NEMA 1 Enclosure Rating.
    Image of Product. Switch with NEMA 12 Enclosure Rating. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Enclosed Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, NEMA 12 Enclosure Rating.

    Thermal

    Overload

    Protectors

    Switch with NEMA

    1 Enclosure

    Rating

    Switch with NEMA

    12 Enclosure

    Rating

    Combine a switch with a thermal overload element to build a starter that can handle high-current-rated motors. All are housed in a durable steel enclosure. They’re also known as NEMA starters.
    Thermal overload elements shut motors off if current exceeds the full-load current rating. Three elements are required. To Order: Please specify the full-load current rating of your motor. If the full-load current rating is not shown on the motor’s faceplate, estimate the current rating (given the motor’s power and voltage).
    NEMA 12 Enclosure Rating—NEMA 12 rated switches are protected from oil/coolant dripping.
    Switches
    Thermal
    Overload Elements
    NEMA Contact
    Size
    Electrical Phase
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Wire
    Connection
    Environment
    Certification
    Each
    Each
    NEMA 1 Enclosure Rating
    M-0Three (2 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (3 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 460V AC)    		Painted Steel7.6"4.7"5"Screw Terminal—UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000000000000000000
    M-1Three (3 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (7 1/2 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (10 hp @ 460V AC)    		Painted Steel7.6"4.7"5"Screw Terminal—UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000000000000000000
     
    NEMA 12 Enclosure Rating
    M-0Three (2 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (3 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 460V AC)    		Painted Steel9.4"5.5"5"Screw TerminalDusty, Oily, WetUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000000000000000000
    M-1Three (3 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (7 1/2 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (10 hp @ 460V AC)    		Painted Steel9.4"5.5"5"Screw TerminalDusty, Oily, WetUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000000000000000000
     

    Motor Starter Overload Protectors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starter Overload Protectors.
    Upgrade motor starters that use thermal overload protection with these solid-state overloads—they don't use heating elements, so enclosure ventilation and cooling is not required. All have a full-load amp adjustment dial to accommodate circuits with different full-load amp ratings.
    If the full-load amp rating is not shown on your motor’s faceplate, estimate the current rating (given the motor’s horsepower and voltage).
    Overload Current,
    amp
    Trip Time, sec.
    Overload Protection
    Class
    Motor Protection
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Wire
    Connection
    Certification
    Each
    2 Auxiliary Contacts with 1 Off, 1 On
     
    For Single Phase
    3 to 125, 10, 20, 305, 10, 20, 30Overvoltage, Phase Loss2.2"3.5"3.2"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000000
    5.5 to 225, 10, 20, 305, 10, 20, 30Overvoltage, Phase Loss2.2"3.5"3.2"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		0000000000000
     
    For Three Phase
    0.75 to 3.45, 10, 20, 305, 10, 20, 30Overvoltage, Phase Loss3.2"3.5"3.2"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		0000000000000
    3 to 125, 10, 20, 305, 10, 20, 30Overvoltage, Phase Loss2.2"3.5"3.2"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		0000000000000
    5.5 to 225, 10, 20, 305, 10, 20, 30Overvoltage, Phase Loss2.2"3.5"3.2"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		0000000000000
    10 to 405, 10, 20, 305, 10, 20, 30Overvoltage, Phase Loss2.2"3.5"3.2"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		0000000000000
    13 to 525, 10, 20, 305, 10, 20, 30Overvoltage, Phase Loss2.3"4.5"4"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		0000000000000
    25 to 1005, 10, 20, 305, 10, 20, 30Overvoltage, Phase Loss2.3"4.5"4"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		0000000000000
     

    Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters

    Image of Product. Thermal Overload Protectors. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters.

    Thermal

    Overload

    Protectors

    Combine a switch with a thermal overload element to build a starter that can handle high-current-rated motors. All are housed in a durable steel enclosure. They’re also known as NEMA starters.
    Thermal overload elements shut motors off if current exceeds the full-load current rating. Three elements are required. To Order: Please specify the full-load current rating of your motor. If the full-load current rating is not shown on the motor’s faceplate, estimate the current rating (given the motor’s power and voltage).
    Switches
    Thermal
    Overload Elements
    Electrical Phase
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wire
    Connection
    Certification
    Each
    Each
     
    NEMA Contact Size M-0
    Three (2 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (3 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 460V AC)    		5.8"3.2"Screw TerminalUL Listed
    		00000000000000000000000000
     
    NEMA Contact Size M-1
    Three (3 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (7 1/2 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (10 hp @ 460V AC)    		5.8"3.2"Screw TerminalUL Listed
    		00000000000000000000000000
     
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