Modular Motor Controller

Sept. 1, 2003

The Telemecanique TeSys U-Line motor starter combines the traditional power and control functions of a motor starter with built-in intelligence and a modular structure that provides design flexibility.

“Just two power bases cover all power ranges up to 32A. These power bases can be installed, connected and tested regardless of the ultimate type and level of control voltage selected. This allows OEMs to ‘pre-build’ a machine, and then customize it for each customer’s requirements,” says Tom Fowler, motor control products manager at the vendor. The starter’s motor current and control voltage are determined by the control unit selected, which can be snapped into the power base by hand, without any wiring. A TeSys U-Line starter can reduce machine idle times and provides direct access to motor starter operating information, such as pre-alarm, motor data display, remote rest, differentiated error display and memorization of the last five errors.