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ABB - Electrification PSTX720-690-70 - The softstarter PSTX720-690-70 has a rated maximum operational current of 720 A with an operating voltage span from 208...690 V AC. The rated control voltage is between 100...250 V AC at 50/60 Hz. PSTX features a three-phase control soft start and stop through a voltage or a torque ramp. It has built-in bypass for easy installation and energy saving. A RUN, TOR and Event signal is available from relay outputs in NO (normally open state). The PSTX has functions such as current limit, kickstart, analog output, EOL, motor heating and pump cleaning. PSTX also features features jog, braking, stand-still brake, diagnostics, sequence start and emergency/fire pump mode as standard.To interact with PSTX, it has a detachable full graphic display with IP66 and 4x outdoor rating. There are four ways to communicate with PSTX. It can be done by hardwire inputs Start/Stop/Reset of fault, and by three programmable digital inputs. Another popular option is the built-in Fieldbus communication Modbus RTU and incl optional ANYBUS modules with every major protocol such as for example Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP and others. Another way to communicate with PSTX is to use an external adaptor and a Fieldbus plug. PSTX is the complete alternative for any motor starting application. It’s suitable for medium to large-sized three-phase motors with nominal currents from 30...1250 A inline connection or 52...2160 A inside delta connection. Typical applications are, for example, pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors.
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The ABB PSTX720-690-70 softstarter (SKU: PSTX720-690-70) offers advanced three-phase motor control for medium to large industrial applications. It is rated for a maximum operational current of 720 A and operates within a voltage range of 208 to 690 V AC. The control voltage is 100 to 250 V AC at 50/60 Hz. This softstarter facilitates smooth motor start and stop sequences using voltage or torque ramp control. Integrated bypass contactors simplify installation and contribute to energy efficiency. Key features include current limit, kickstart, analog output, end-of-life (EOL) monitoring, motor heating, and pump cleaning functions. For enhanced operational control, it provides jog, braking, stand-still brake, comprehensive diagnostics, sequence start, and an emergency/fire pump mode as standard. Interaction is managed via a detachable full graphic display with IP66 and 4x outdoor rating, supporting 17 languages. Communication options are extensive: hardwire inputs for Start/Stop/Reset, three programmable digital inputs, built-in Modbus RTU, and optional ANYBUS modules for major fieldbus protocols including Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, and Ethernet/IP. An external adaptor and Fieldbus plug are also available. The PSTX series is designed for three-phase motors with rated currents from 30 to 1250 A (inline connection) or 52 to 2160 A (inside delta connection). Typical applications include pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors. The rated insulation voltage is 690 V. It provides a starting capacity of 4 x Ie for 10 seconds and an overload capability of Class 10. The operating ambient temperature range is -25 to +60 °C. The UNSPSC code is 39121521.
  • Rated Maximum Operational Current: 720 A
  • Operating Voltage Span: 208-690 V AC
  • Rated Control Voltage: 100-250 V AC (50/60 Hz)
  • Built-in Bypass for Easy Installation & Energy Saving
  • Advanced Features: Current Limit, Kickstart, Analog Output, Jog, Braking, Fire Pump Mode
  • Extensive communication options: Modbus RTU, optional Fieldbus modules (Profinet, Profibus, etc.)
  • Advanced features: current limit, kickstart, analog output, motor heating, jog, braking, diagnostics
  • Suitable for pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors

Specifications

Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
14.49 IN x 19.41 IN x 14.21 IN
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
36.8046 cm x 49.3014 cm x 36.0934 cm
Package Weight (Imperial)
128.000 L
Package Weight (Metric)
58.061 kg
The softstarter PSTX570-690-70 has a rated maximum operational current of 570 A with an operating voltage span from 208...690 V AC. The rated control voltage is between 100...250 V AC at 50/60 Hz. PSTX features a three-phase control soft start and stop through a voltage or a torque ramp. It has built-in bypass for easy installation and energy saving. A RUN, TOR and Event signal is available from relay outputs in NO (normally open state). The PSTX has functions such as current limit, kickstart, analog output, EOL, motor heating and pump cleaning. PSTX also features features jog, braking, stand-still brake, diagnostics, sequence start and emergency/fire pump mode as standard.To interact with PSTX, it has a detachable full graphic display with IP66 and 4x outdoor rating. There are four ways to communicate with PSTX. It can be done by hardwire inputs Start/Stop/Reset of fault, and by three programmable digital inputs. Another popular option is the built-in Fieldbus communication Modbus RTU and incl optional ANYBUS modules with every major protocol such as for example Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP and others. Another way to communicate with PSTX is to use an external adaptor and a Fieldbus plug. PSTX is the complete alternative for any motor starting application. It’s suitable for medium to large-sized three-phase motors with nominal currents from 30...1250 A inline connection or 52...2160 A inside delta connection. Typical applications are, for example, pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors.

PSTX570-690-70

The softstarter PSTX570-690-70 has a rated maximum operational current of 570 A with an operating voltage span from 208...690 V AC. The rated control voltage is between 100...250 V AC at 50/60 Hz. PSTX features a three-phase control soft start and stop through a voltage or a torque ramp. It has built-in bypass for easy installation and energy saving. A RUN, TOR and Event signal is available from relay outputs in NO (normally open state). The PSTX has functions such as current limit, kickstart, analog output, EOL, motor heating and pump cleaning. PSTX also features features jog, braking, stand-still brake, diagnostics, sequence start and emergency/fire pump mode as standard.To interact with PSTX, it has a detachable full graphic display with IP66 and 4x outdoor rating. There are four ways to communicate with PSTX. It can be done by hardwire inputs Start/Stop/Reset of fault, and by three programmable digital inputs. Another popular option is the built-in Fieldbus communication Modbus RTU and incl optional ANYBUS modules with every major protocol such as for example Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP and others. Another way to communicate with PSTX is to use an external adaptor and a Fieldbus plug. PSTX is the complete alternative for any motor starting application. It’s suitable for medium to large-sized three-phase motors with nominal currents from 30...1250 A inline connection or 52...2160 A inside delta connection. Typical applications are, for example, pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors.
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VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500/600, 600 HP, 839 A, 380-690 V, 110-240 V control, non-bypassed, IP00, frame S3

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The Carlo Gavazzi RSE6012-B is a 3-phase soft starter designed for induction motors. It operates at 600Vac with a rated current of 12Aac, making it suitable for medium-duty motor control applications. The device features a control voltage range of 24-110Vac/dc and 110-480Vac, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of control systems. Mounted on a DIN rail for easy installation, it provides smooth motor starting to reduce mechanical stress and electrical surges. Manufactured by Carlo Gavazzi, a leader in industrial automation components, this soft starter is ideal for applications requiring reliable and precise motor control.

RSE6012-B

The Carlo Gavazzi RSE6012-B is a 3-phase soft starter designed for induction motors. It operates at 600Vac with a rated current of 12Aac, making it suitable for medium-duty motor control applications. The device features a control voltage range of 24-110Vac/dc and 110-480Vac, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of control systems. Mounted on a DIN rail for easy installation, it provides smooth motor starting to reduce mechanical stress and electrical surges. Manufactured by Carlo Gavazzi, a leader in industrial automation components, this soft starter is ideal for applications requiring reliable and precise motor control.
The softstarter PSTX840-600-70 has a rated maximum operational current of 840 A with an operating voltage span from 208...600 V AC. The rated control voltage is between 100...250 V AC at 50/60 Hz. PSTX features a three-phase control soft start and stop through a voltage or a torque ramp. It has built-in bypass for easy installation and energy saving. A RUN, TOR and Event signal is available from relay outputs in NO (normally open state). The PSTX has functions such as current limit, kickstart, analog output, EOL, motor heating and pump cleaning. PSTX also features features jog, braking, stand-still brake, diagnostics, sequence start and emergency/fire pump mode as standard.To interact with PSTX, it has a detachable full graphic display with IP66 and 4x outdoor rating. There are four ways to communicate with PSTX. It can be done by hardwire inputs Start/Stop/Reset of fault, and by three programmable digital inputs. Another popular option is the built-in Fieldbus communication Modbus RTU and incl optional ANYBUS modules with every major protocol such as for example Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP and others. Another way to communicate with PSTX is to use an external adaptor and a Fieldbus plug. PSTX is the complete alternative for any motor starting application. It’s suitable for medium to large-sized three-phase motors with nominal currents from 30...1250 A inline connection or 52...2160 A inside delta connection. Typical applications are, for example, pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors.

PSTX840-600-70

The softstarter PSTX840-600-70 has a rated maximum operational current of 840 A with an operating voltage span from 208...600 V AC. The rated control voltage is between 100...250 V AC at 50/60 Hz. PSTX features a three-phase control soft start and stop through a voltage or a torque ramp. It has built-in bypass for easy installation and energy saving. A RUN, TOR and Event signal is available from relay outputs in NO (normally open state). The PSTX has functions such as current limit, kickstart, analog output, EOL, motor heating and pump cleaning. PSTX also features features jog, braking, stand-still brake, diagnostics, sequence start and emergency/fire pump mode as standard.To interact with PSTX, it has a detachable full graphic display with IP66 and 4x outdoor rating. There are four ways to communicate with PSTX. It can be done by hardwire inputs Start/Stop/Reset of fault, and by three programmable digital inputs. Another popular option is the built-in Fieldbus communication Modbus RTU and incl optional ANYBUS modules with every major protocol such as for example Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP and others. Another way to communicate with PSTX is to use an external adaptor and a Fieldbus plug. PSTX is the complete alternative for any motor starting application. It’s suitable for medium to large-sized three-phase motors with nominal currents from 30...1250 A inline connection or 52...2160 A inside delta connection. Typical applications are, for example, pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors.
The softstarter PSTX60-690-70 has a rated maximum operational current of 60 A with an operating voltage span from 208...690 V AC. The rated control voltage is between 100...250 V AC at 50/60 Hz. PSTX features a three-phase control soft start and stop through a voltage or a torque ramp. It has built-in bypass for easy installation and energy saving. A RUN, TOR and Event signal is available from relay outputs in NO (normally open state). The PSTX has functions such as current limit, kickstart, analog output, EOL, motor heating and pump cleaning. PSTX also features features jog, braking, stand-still brake, diagnostics, sequence start and emergency/fire pump mode as standard.To interact with PSTX, it has a detachable full graphic display with IP66 and 4x outdoor rating. There are four ways to communicate with PSTX. It can be done by hardwire inputs Start/Stop/Reset of fault, and by three programmable digital inputs. Another popular option is the built-in Fieldbus communication Modbus RTU and incl optional ANYBUS modules with every major protocol such as for example Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP and others. Another way to communicate with PSTX is to use an external adaptor and a Fieldbus plug. PSTX is the complete alternative for any motor starting application. It’s suitable for medium to large-sized three-phase motors with nominal currents from 30...1250 A inline connection or 52...2160 A inside delta connection. Typical applications are, for example, pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors.

PSTX60-690-70

The softstarter PSTX60-690-70 has a rated maximum operational current of 60 A with an operating voltage span from 208...690 V AC. The rated control voltage is between 100...250 V AC at 50/60 Hz. PSTX features a three-phase control soft start and stop through a voltage or a torque ramp. It has built-in bypass for easy installation and energy saving. A RUN, TOR and Event signal is available from relay outputs in NO (normally open state). The PSTX has functions such as current limit, kickstart, analog output, EOL, motor heating and pump cleaning. PSTX also features features jog, braking, stand-still brake, diagnostics, sequence start and emergency/fire pump mode as standard.To interact with PSTX, it has a detachable full graphic display with IP66 and 4x outdoor rating. There are four ways to communicate with PSTX. It can be done by hardwire inputs Start/Stop/Reset of fault, and by three programmable digital inputs. Another popular option is the built-in Fieldbus communication Modbus RTU and incl optional ANYBUS modules with every major protocol such as for example Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP and others. Another way to communicate with PSTX is to use an external adaptor and a Fieldbus plug. PSTX is the complete alternative for any motor starting application. It’s suitable for medium to large-sized three-phase motors with nominal currents from 30...1250 A inline connection or 52...2160 A inside delta connection. Typical applications are, for example, pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors.
PSTX extreme duty enclosed softstarters are the ultimate softstarting solution. Includes all features of the PSTX normal duty, sized for heavy duty applications, plus an AC-3 emergency bypass. Both the PSTX softstarter and TMAX XT breakers are utilized. Door mounted pilot devices include PSTX keypad, hand-off-auto selector switch, start and stop pushbuttons, power on pilot light, run pilot light, fault pilot light, normal/emergency bypass selector switch, emergency bypass start and stop pushbuttons and emergency bypass pilot light. Good for Normal Duty class 10 starts for 250HP/302A, heavy duty class 30 starts for 200HP/248A, SSCR rating of 65kA, 480V and type 4 enclosure.

X200-B4-48-XD

PSTX extreme duty enclosed softstarters are the ultimate softstarting solution. Includes all features of the PSTX normal duty, sized for heavy duty applications, plus an AC-3 emergency bypass. Both the PSTX softstarter and TMAX XT breakers are utilized. Door mounted pilot devices include PSTX keypad, hand-off-auto selector switch, start and stop pushbuttons, power on pilot light, run pilot light, fault pilot light, normal/emergency bypass selector switch, emergency bypass start and stop pushbuttons and emergency bypass pilot light. Good for Normal Duty class 10 starts for 250HP/302A, heavy duty class 30 starts for 200HP/248A, SSCR rating of 65kA, 480V and type 4 enclosure.
PSTX extreme duty enclosed softstarters are the ultimate softstarting solution. Includes all features of the PSTX normal duty, sized for heavy duty applications, plus an AC-3 emergency bypass. Both the PSTX softstarter and TMAX XT breakers are utilized. Door mounted pilot devices include PSTX keypad, hand-off-auto selector switch, start and stop pushbuttons, power on pilot light, run pilot light, fault pilot light, normal/emergency bypass selector switch, emergency bypass start and stop pushbuttons and emergency bypass pilot light. Good for Normal Duty class 10 starts for 300HP/361A, heavy duty class 30 starts for 250HP/302A, SSCR rating of 65kA, 480V and type 4 enclosure.

X250-B4-48-XD

PSTX extreme duty enclosed softstarters are the ultimate softstarting solution. Includes all features of the PSTX normal duty, sized for heavy duty applications, plus an AC-3 emergency bypass. Both the PSTX softstarter and TMAX XT breakers are utilized. Door mounted pilot devices include PSTX keypad, hand-off-auto selector switch, start and stop pushbuttons, power on pilot light, run pilot light, fault pilot light, normal/emergency bypass selector switch, emergency bypass start and stop pushbuttons and emergency bypass pilot light. Good for Normal Duty class 10 starts for 300HP/361A, heavy duty class 30 starts for 250HP/302A, SSCR rating of 65kA, 480V and type 4 enclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overload capability of the PSTX720-690-70?

The softstarter has an overload capability of Class 10.

What is the operating temperature range for this softstarter?

The operating ambient temperature range is from -25 to +60 °C.

What is the rated operational current for the PSTX720-690-70?

The ABB PSTX720-690-70 softstarter has a rated maximum operational current of 720 A.

What is the operating voltage range of this softstarter?

The PSTX720-690-70 operates within a voltage span from 208 to 690 V AC.

What is the control voltage for the PSTX720-690-70?

The rated control voltage is between 100 and 250 V AC at 50/60 Hz.

Does the PSTX720-690-70 have a bypass function?

Yes, the PSTX720-690-70 features a built-in bypass for easy installation and energy saving.

What communication protocols are supported by the PSTX720-690-70?

It has built-in Modbus RTU and supports optional ANYBUS modules for protocols like Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, and Ethernet/IP.

What is the IP rating of the detachable display?

The detachable full graphic display has an IP66 and 4x outdoor rating.

What are some typical applications for the PSTX720-690-70?

Typical applications include pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors.

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