SMC Flex Low Voltage Soft Starters
Our SMC™ Flex Soft Starters are available with a current range from 5...1250 A. They feature integral bypass and flexible communications with advanced performance, diagnostics, and protection.
Features
- Provides 5…1250 A range
- Uses rated voltage: 200…690V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Includes nine start and stop modes
- Includes three slow-speed modes
- Offers pump control and braking control options
- Provides built-in electronic motor overload protection
- Provides built-in silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) bypass/run contactor
- Provides built-in multi-lingual, backlit LCD display for programming and monitoring
- Offers optional communication modules support multiple networks
Additional Information
- Do you need a soft starter or an AC drive? What does your application require? When choosing between a soft starter and an AC drive what do you need to consider? Learn more in the following literature and blogs
- Soft Starter or AC Variable Frequency Drive Infographic
- When to Use a Soft Starter or an AC Variable Frequency Drive Whitepaper
- Why Choose a Soft Starter Instead of an AC Variable Frequency Drive?
- Why Are Drives Easier to Apply Than Soft Starters?
- What Does The Motor Speed Torque Curve Tell You?
- To Bypass or Not To Bypass? Is that the Question?
- Inside the Delta vs. Wye-Delta
- Cruise Control for Your Motor
- This product is designed for many applications that include compressors, chillers, pumps, conveyors, and crushers.
Soft Starters, Low Voltage
- SMC-50 Soft Starters
- SMC Flex Soft Starters
- SMC-3 Soft Starters
- STC Starting Torque Controllers
- Enclosed Soft Starters
Specifications
| Title | Number | Download |
|---|---|---|
| SMC-3, SMC Flex, and SMC-50 Smart Motor Controllers Technical Data | 150-TD009 | EN |
Certifications
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cULus Listed (Open Type) (File No. E96956, Guides NMFT, NMFT7)
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CSA Certified (File No. LR 1234)
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CE Marked
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CCC Certified
- Suitable for use with IE3 Motors (IEC 60034-30)
Standards Compliance
- CSA C22.2 No.14
- EN/IEC 60947-1
- EN/IEC 60947-4-2
- UL 508
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Product Certifications
Certifications apply when product is marked. See our Product Certification site for Declarations of Conformity, certificates and other certification details.
Software
Use Connected Components Workbench software with Microsoft Visual Studio® technology to program your SMC™ Flex Soft Starter products.
Documentation
| Title | Number | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Motor Controllers Soft Starters Family Brochure | 150-BR144 | CS| DE| EN| ES| FR| IT| JA| KO| PT| RU| ZC| ZH |
| Controlling High Efficiency Motors Brochure | IE3-BR001 | EN |
| Enclosed Smart Motor Controllers Product Profile | 150-PP007 | EN |
| Global Short Circuit Current Ratings Product Profile | SCCR-PP003 | DE| EN| ES| FR| IT| PL| PT| ZH |
| SMC-3, SMC Flex, and SMC-50 Smart Motor Controllers Technical Data | 150-TD009 | EN |
| SMC - When to Use a Soft Starter or AC Variable Frequency Drive White Paper | 150-WP007 | EN |
| SMC Flex Controllers User Manual | 150-UM008 | DE| EN| ES| FR| IT| PT| RU| ZH |
| ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrade Software | 1756-UM105 | EN |
| SMC Flex Controllers Quick Start | 150-QS001 | DE| EN| ES| FR| IT| PT| ZH |
| DeviceLogix Technology for Industrial Applications | 193-AT001 | EN |
| SMC Flex Reduced Voltage Solid-State Smart Motor Controllers | 150-SR002 | EN |
| When to use a Soft Starter or an AC Variable Frequency Drive | 150-SP007 | DE| EN| ES| FR| IT| PT |
| More Soft Starter publications in Literature Library | All Languages | |
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Product Certifications
Certifications apply when product is marked. See our Product Certification site for Declarations of Conformity, certificates and other certification details.
Configuration & Selection Tools
- CrossWorks — Convert competitive catalog numbers to similar Allen-Bradley® products.
- ProposalWorks — Build complete quotes and proposals.
Other Resources
- Firmware — Obtain firmware for your SMC Soft Starters from the Product Compatibility & Download Center.
- Procurement Specifications — Visit our online resource to find the procurement specifications for this product.
- SMC Estimation Wizard — Obtain a more advanced analysis of both the device and the system.
- SMC Thermal Wizard — Conduct simple thermal analysis and selection of an SMC product for a given application.
- Knowledgebase — Visit our online resource for technical information, support chat and forums, software updates, and product safety advisories/notices.