Soft starts

The QFE type is the ultimate range of energy optimizing Soft Starters which will meet any possible requirement. Its rugged engineering and outstanding overload protection is particularly suitable where you need to start a motor under heavy load. The easy to use keypad and high visibility LCD multi-character display are just two of the features which make this Soft Starter the ideal choice for any application and places this unit way ahead of the competition.

The XFE Soft Starter is the choice where cost is an issue or if you need lighter start duty capability and overload protection than the QFE. With exactly the same pedigree and underlying engineering as the QFE, the XFE has a range of ratings and options available such as use with an external bypass contactor and non-energy optimising or optimising depending on your application.

The DFE is an internally bypassed, non-optimising Soft Starter which is perfect for panel builders and end users alike. To the user it offers competitive pricing, soft stopping and the removal of high transient currents. To the panel builder it can easily substitute a Star/Delta starter because it fits into a similar footprint thus simplifying installation.

The HFE is the ideal 'retrofit' energy optimising solution for Soft Starting single phase compressors such as those used in Supermarket refrigerators and chillers etc., and can yield between 10 -18% energy savings. It has a rugged tin lid construction and can be mounted easily next to the machine or control panel.

Installation of the unit is quick and simple due to the 'two wires in, two wires out' design. The unit is 'fit and forget' is there is no maintenance for the user. Offering advantages over simple energy optimisers for similar cost, HFE provides mechanical and electrical stress reduction or elimination and optimised energy consumption when a chiller/refrigerator compressor is not under load. The starting current is reduced, and smooth acceleration is applied to the load.