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ABB offers a range of softstarters for smoother starting and stopping of motors. The complete softstarter range covers all motor applications from 3A to 1810A used in a main voltage between 208V to 690V AC.
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Power Circuit Breakers
A range of heavy duty circuit breakers for building, commercial and industrial applications. Choose from air circuit breakers (ACBs) for applications from 800 to 6300A or moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) for applications from 160 to 3200A.
Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs)
ABB's EMAX air circuit breakers provide protection, network analysis and communications for virtually any electrical application with rated uninterrupted currents from 800 up to 6300A. The range is available in five frame sizes (E1,E2,E3,E4 & E6) with breaking capacities up to 150kA at 415V in fixed and withdrawable versions.
Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs)
ABB's TMAX and ISOMAX moulded-case circuit-breakers (MCCBs) are ideal for any low voltage application with service currents from 1 to 1000 A. Applications for TMAX and ISOMAX breakers include direct and alternating current distribution switchgear, motor protection, generators and capacitors
DIN Rail Connections Devices & Terminations
ABB has more than 50 years of experience as a manufacturer of connection devices and terminal blocks for control and distribution equipments, and is one of the top 3 world leaders in the connection industry.
DIN Rail connectors
A comprehensive range of thousands of high quality standard blocks and functions, such as switch blocks, fuse blocks, pluggable blocks, power blocks and miniature blocks. A variety of models are available including:
- Screw Clamp Terminal Blocks
- Spring Terminal Blocks
- IDC Terminal Blocks
- Pluggable Terminal Blocks
- Power Terminal Blocks
- Distribution Terminal Blocks
- Railway Terminal Blocks
- Specific Terminal Blocks
- Test Connectors
PCB Connectors
An extensive range of PCB blocks and connectors for low-level current up to power applications, available with a range of different connection technologies including screw, spring, crimp and ABB's ADO system.
Line Protection & Modular DIN Rail Components
A comprehensive offering of line protection devices, ranging from miniature circuit breakers through to energy meters and earth leakage devices.
Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs)
A full range of Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCBs) for protection against overloads and short-circuits, warranting reliability and safety for operations. All ABB MCBs comply with IEC/EN 60898 and IEC/EN 60947-2 standards. ABB's range includes devices for everything from residential through to commercial, industrial and utilities installations.
Residual current devices (RCD)
ABB offers a wide selection of residual current operated circuit-breaker devices, including Residual current devices (RCDs), Residual current devices without overcurrent protection (RCCBs) and residual current devices with overcurrent protection (RCBOs).
Residual current devices with overcurrent protection (RCBO)
RCBOs combine in a single device the residual current function and the overcurrent protection function typical of MCBs. The breaking capacities of ABB's RCBO devices all comply with standard IEC/EN 61009.
Modular DIN Rail Components (MDRC)
ABB manufactures and supplies a wide selection of Modular DIN Rail Components for installation on the load side of the main circuit breaker. ABB's range includes:
- Command Devices
- Light Control Devices
- Time Control Devices
- Load Management Devices
- Measuring Devices
- Transformers, Bells and Socket Outlets
Switchgear
ABB's switchgear range encompasses a range of switching devices including switch disconnectors, fuse switches and rotary cam switches; all designed to for industrial, commercial and residential applications.
Fuse switches
ABB's range includes single pole to four pole versions, in front- or side-operated versions. The pole module design enables location of the operating mechanism in any position, whilst the orientation of the terminals gives flexibility for installation in different types of cubicle designs.
Switch disconnectors
ABB's Inline and Fastline vertical tier and Easyline fuse-in-parallel switch disconnectors represent the latest in fuse switch disconnector technology and provide a wide choice of installation options for a host of applications including:
- Cable distribution cabinets (CDC)
- Low voltage distribution in secondary transformer substations
- Distribution boards for industry, housing and office buildings
- Distribution feeder pillars
Rotary cam
ABB supplies a comprehensive range of standard and special cam switches for door and modular base mounting. Options include:
- ON-OFF switches
- Change-over switches
- Multistep switches
- Stop switches
- Start switches
- Pumpstart switches
- Ventilation switches
- Reversing switches
- Voltmeter switches
- Amperemeter switches
- Special cam switches
Slimline
ABB's tried and tested Slimline range of switch fuse disconnectors provides up to 1600A capacity on one control panel, which helps to save costs in terms of switchboard installation and operation compared to conventional switchgear.
A wide variety of options makes the Slimline ideal for virtually any low voltage electrical protection application.
Fuses and bases
ABB's range of fuses and bases are fully protected up to IP 20 and are quick and easy to install.
Control Gear
ABB's wide range of control gear ensures the highest level of performance in even the most demanding applications, encompassing everything from pushbuttons through to softstarters and sophisticated wireless sensors.
Contactors
ABB's range comprises 4 and 5.5 kW mini-contactors, block contactors up to 400kW (AC3), installation contactors for domestics and industrial use, bar-mounted contactors, thermal and electronics relays, and a wide range of add-on accessories ensuring flexibility and adaptability to customer specifications.
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- Conversion/retrofitting software for A/AF contactors
- Conversion/retrofitting software for UA..RA contactors
- AC1 resistive load contactors selection software
- AC3-4 cage motor starting selection software
- AC6a transformer switching selection software
- Lighting circuit switching selection software
- AC6b capacitor switching selection software
Manual motor starters
ABB's Manual Motor Starters can be used for single or group motor installations instead of individual short-circuit protective devices such as fuses. For single motor applications, ABB's starters provide overload protection as required by Article 430 of the National Electrical Code, whilst group motor installations are covered by UL listing.
Limit switches
ABB can supply a wide range of limit switches in a variety of versions for machine starting and stopping applications.
Pushbuttons
ABB offers a complete range of pushbuttons, selector switches and pilot lights for all types of industrial environment. All are fast and easy to install and connect, making them an ideal choice for panel builders, installers and switchboard builders.
Overloads
ABB has an extensive offering of both electronic and thermal overload relays for motor protection applications.
Softstarters
ABB's softstarter range includes both its standard PSS softstarter for applications from 3 to 515 A and the "push and play" PST softstarter, offering added functionality for motor starting and stopping applications from 30 to 1050 A.
ACS 550 drives
Simple to install and operate, ABB ACS 550 standard drives provide a simple solution for a wide range of industries. Typical applications include pump, fan and constant torque use, such as conveyors.
Sensors
ABB offers the broadest range of sensors on the market for virtually any industrial application. Options available include:
- Capacitive sensors
- Current sensors
- Inductive sensors
- Limit switches
- Photoelectric sensors
- Ultrasonic sensors
- Voltage sensors
PLC
ABB offers a wide selection of automation products for every size of application, built on ABB's expertise in supplying technology for installations across a range of industrial sectors. Options available include:
- AC500 scalable PLC
- S500 distributed automation I/O
- AC31 compact PLC
- AC500 control builder
- A010 logic module
HMI
ABB supplies an extensive line of control panels providing operators with a simple means of viewing and interrogating data on process conditions and making adjustment to system settings where necessary.
FieldBusPlug
ABB's FieldBusPlug (FBP) brings simplicity and flexibility to fieldbus applications. The FBP features a fieldbus-neutral plug fitted at one end of the cable and a plug with the fieldbus-dependent interface at the other end. Intelligent electronics convert the neutral device data into a language which the process fieldbus (such as AS-I or DeviceNet) can understand.
Wireless sensors
ABB's wireless sensors offer a reliable and cost effective alternative to conventional sensor systems for machine control applications. Eliminating the need for cabling in sensor applications, ABB's wireless sensors can significantly cut the time and cost of sensor installation.
UMC
ABB's UMC22-FBP Universal Motor Controller provides a single device offering high-grade motor protection and control for the current range 0.24 up to 63 A.
Metal & Plastic Enclosures & Trunking
From single family houses and multiple dwellings through to commercial and industrial applications, efficient enclosures and cable systems from ABB are available wherever power is metered and distributed.
Main distribution boards
ABB offers a wide range of main distribution boards. The modular TriLine-R, ArTu and PC ranges offer the benefits of multiple combinations and customised construction, providing flexible solutions for a host of applications.
Sub distribution boards
ABB's sub distribution boards offer a flexible range of installation possibilities, with options including sturdy wall mounting cabinets for surface mounting, flush, or partly recessed applications.
Control and Automation Boards
ABB has long experience in developing and manufacturing high quality control and automation boards for everything from large machines and automated production lines through to individual machine panels.
Multipurpose enclosures
ABB multipurpose boxes are ideal for environments such as warehouses, shops and shopping centres, fairs, hospitals, community buildings, worksites, sports premises.
Trunking systems
Options available from ABB include cable trunking systems in plastic and metal, underfloor systems for installers and wiring duct systems for the panel builder.
Intelligent Building Installation Systems (EIB/KNX)
ABB's i-bus® EIB / KNX intelligent installation system meets the highest requirements for applications in modern home and building control. The ABB i-bus® EIB / KNX product range covers the complete spectrum of applications found in today's buildings, ranging from lighting and shutter control to heating, ventilation, security, energy management, and many more.
Electronic Interface Products & Relays
ABB offers a wide range of electronic products and relays for automation applications with worldwide standards and approvals.
Measuring and monitoring relays
Available in three main versions, ABB's monitoring relays can be used in industrial plants, as well as for building services applications, distribution installations and computer systems.
Interface relays and optocouplers
ABB interface relays and optocouplers provide the solution for communication between sensors/actuators and the PLC, as well as providing electrical isolation between sensors/actuators and the PLC.
Solid state relays
ABB's solid state relays ensure contactless and wear free switching of resistive and inductive loads.
Safety relays
ABB's Safety Relays can form part of a customised machinery safety-oriented control system. The ABB safety switching devices comply with all requirements of EN 60204, part 1 and EN 954 – 1.
Analogue signal and serial data converters
ABB's range allows you to choose from a selection of devices for relaying signals between analogue equipment and controllers.
Switching power supplies
ABB's switching power supply units offer high efficiency with a wide AC/DC input voltage range.
Surge Protection Modules
ABB offers a complete range of Surge Protective Devices (SPD) for protection against lightning and overvoltages.
Wiring Accessories & PIR
ABB offers one of the widest ranges of wiring accessories available. Options include a vast array of switches, socket outlets, communication and control devices for virtually any installation. The range also includes the ABB Busch Watchdog presence detection equipment, ideal for building control and security applications.
Options in the range include: