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SMC-50 Solid-State Soft Starters

Bulletin 150 SMC-50 Solid-State Soft Starters

SMC™-50 Solid-state Smart Motor Controllers are available in three frame sizes and range from 180...520 A. This micro-processor based, fully solid-state soft motor starter helps maximize efficiency for motor starts and stops. The SMC-50 motor starter offers many advanced monitoring and protection features to help keep your application running smoothly and ease troubleshooting during downtime. These soft starters are available as part of the Enclosed SMC product family.

SMC-50 Family Broadens with Addition of Frames C and D

Frames C and D expand the line of SMC™-50 Soft Starters to provide a current range up to 520 A and 17 start and stop modes. These soft starters offer three slow-speed modes and are scalable for light- and heavy-duty industries. They support applications such as pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, and high intertia loads. Features include:

  • Application scalability
    • normal and heavy-duty ratings
    • expandable I/O and sensor capability
    • network integration capabilities
  • Switch, LCD, or PC software setup for flexible programming
  • Optional external bypass

The 20-COMM DPI communication modules let you connect the SMC-50 soft starter to multiple networks, including DeviceNet™, EtherNet/IP™, Modbus, and Profibus. Three hardware expansion ports let you expand the digital and analog I/O and add an optimal protection module (PTC, ground fault, and current feedback).

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Bulletin 150 Enclosed SMC-50 Soft Starter Completes the Enclosed SMC Product Family

The Enclosed SMC family of soft starters is available as non-combination, combination fusible disconnect, or combination circuit breakers. They can be fully customized using a variety of options and are pre-engineered for quick factory lead times. This family of starters is also available through the Modified Standards program. Features include:

  • Reduced voltage/current spikes and line disturbances
  • Simplified compliance with electrical codes
  • Enhanced control options, inherent diagnostics, and lower installed cost
  • Can be used with conveyors, compressors, fans, pumps, and bandsaws

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Enclosed Smart Motor Controllers Product Profile [PDF]

Features

  • Rated voltage: 200…690V AC
  • Ranges: Frame B: 90…180 A; Frame C: 210...320 A; Frame D: 361...520 A
  • Nine standard start modes
  • Three expansion ports to install option modules
  • Built-in electronic motor overload protection
  • Current and voltage sensing on each phase
  • DPI communication (standard)
  • Modified Standards program offers quick lead time for Enclosed SMC products

Products

  • SMC™-50 Solid-state Smart Motor Controller

Certifications

  • cULus Listed (Open Type); CE Marked per EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive

Certifications apply when product is marked. See our Product Certification site for Declarations of Conformity, certificates and other certification details.

Frequently Viewed Publications

TitleNumberLanguage
Smart Motor Controllers Soft Starters Family Brochure150-BR144PDFEN
Enclosed Smart Motor Controllers Product Profile150-PP007PDFEN
SMC-50 Solid-state Smart Motor Controller Selection Guide150-SG010PDFEN
SMC-50 Solid-state Smart Motor Controller User Manual150-UM011PDFEN
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  • CrossWorks — Convert competitive catalog numbers to similar Allen-Bradley® products.
  • eCADWorks — Select product 3D-CAD drawings in AutoCAD®. 
  • MCS Star — Configure a Modular Motor Control System.
  • ProposalWorks — Build complete quotes and proposals.

Firmware Updates

The SMC™-50 products have firmware which is flash upgradeable. Once you have installed the ControlFLASH™ kit, you can use several different methods to flash the firmware.

SMC Soft Starter Selection Tools

  • SMC Thermal Wizard — Conduct simple thermal analysis and selection of an SMC product for a given application.
  • SMC Estimation Wizard — Obtain a more advanced analysis of both the device and the system.

Other Resources

  • Flash Update — Flash memory updates for smart motor controllers.
  • HyperTerminal Instructions — Instructions for firmware updates using HyperTerminal.
  • Knowledgebase — Visit our online resource for technical information, support chat and forums, software updates, and product safety advisories/notices.

 

Accessories

We offer a variety of accessories for your SMC™-50 Solid-state Smart Motor Controllers, including:

  • Converter modules
  • Option modules
  • Human interface modules (HIM) and communication modules
  • Terminal covers
  • Terminal lug kits

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