PSR6-600-70 Compact Soft Starter 6.8A 208-600V IP20 | ABB

The Original New ABB PSR6-600-70 (1SFA896104R7000) is a compact, three-phase soft starter from the ABB PSR series, engineered for smooth motor starting and stopping in light to medium industrial applications. Rated at 6.8 A with a 208–600 V AC wide-range input, this soft starter reduces mechanical and electrical stresses during motor starts by limiting inrush current to 4 × Ie for 6 seconds, compared to 6–8 times for direct-on-line (DOL) starting. Featuring an IP20 enclosure, built-in bypass, and three front-panel potentiometers for easy adjustment, the PSR6-600-70 provides a cost-effective, space-saving solution for pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors, and other motor control applications.

Core Engineering Highlights:
6.8 A rated operational current | 208–600 V AC wide-range supply voltage | 3 kW motor power at 400 V / 4 kW at 500 V / 1.5 kW at 230 V | Built-in bypass contactor for energy savings | Two-phase controlled soft start/stop with adjustable timing | Three front-panel potentiometers (start time, stop time, initial voltage) | IP20 protection | DIN rail or screw mounting | –25°C to +60°C operating temperature | 45 mm width compact design | 10 starts per hour at 3.5 × Ie

Key Features:

• Original New ABB PSR6-600-70 soft starter (1SFA896104R7000)

• Reduces mechanical and electrical stresses during motor starts

• Limits starting current to 4 × Ie for 6 seconds, minimizing grid voltage drop

• Built-in bypass contactor – automatically engages at full speed, reducing heat generation and energy losses

• Three front-panel potentiometers for tool‑free adjustment:

  • Start time: 1–10 seconds

  • Stop time: 0–20 seconds

  • Initial voltage: 40–70%

• Wide voltage range: 208–600 V AC, 50/60 Hz

• Control voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

• Supports motor power up to 3 kW at 400 V / 4 kW at 500 V

• Compact design: 45 mm width for space-saving installation

• DIN rail or screw mounting flexibility

• IP20 protection for control cabinet installation

• Run signal relay output (NO) for status monitoring

• FieldBusPlug optional for PROFIBUS DP, DeviceNet, and other industrial bus communication

• Recommended overload protection: ABB MS116 manual motor starter (4.0–10.0 A range)

• Operating temperature range: –25°C to +60°C

Applications:

• Pumps – eliminates water hammer with soft stop function

• Fans and blowers – reduces mechanical stress during start/stop

• Conveyors and material handling systems – smooth acceleration for belt-driven loads

• Compressors – reduces peak current demand

• HVAC equipment – energy-efficient motor control

• Food and beverage processing machinery

• Light to medium industrial automation and OEM equipment

• Water and wastewater treatment facilities

Technical Specifications:

System Compatibility:

• Compatible with three-phase induction motors

• Recommended overload protection: ABB MS116 manual motor starter (4.0–10.0 A range)

• FieldBusPlug optional for PROFIBUS DP, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, and other industrial bus protocols

• Suitable for use with ABB motors and third-party motors

• Can be combined with ABB MMS manual motor starters for integrated motor control solution

Related Products:

• MS116-4.0 / MS116-10 – Manual motor starter, 4.0–10.0 A range (recommended overload protection)

• FieldBusPlug – Communication interface for PROFIBUS DP, DeviceNet

• PSR3-600-70 – 3 A version (lower power)

• PSR9-600-70 – 9 A version (higher power)

• PSR12-600-70 – 12 A version (higher power)

• PSR16-600-70 – 16 A version (higher power)

• Mounting kit – For panel or DIN rail installation

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