The Schneider Electric Altistart 48 Soft Starter — ATS48C59Q is an industrial‑grade electronic soft starter designed for smooth starting and stopping of three‑phase asynchronous motors. It controls motor voltage during start‑up to limit inrush current and reduce mechanical and electrical stresses on motors and driven equipment. This unit is intended for heavy duty industrial applications and pump drives, supporting a broad range of motor sizes and operating conditions. It also provides protection functions such as phase failure and thermal protection for both the motor and the starter. The soft starter complies with international standards and can be integrated into automation systems using communication options such as Modbus (via RS‑485)
Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Product Name Schneider Electric Altistart 48 Soft Starter
Model ATS48C59Q
Device Type Electronic Soft Starter
Series Altistart 48
Application Three‑phase asynchronous motor start/stop control
Utilisation Category AC‑53A soft starter category
Rated Supply Voltage (Ue) 230…415 V AC (‑15 % / +10 %)
Supply Frequency 50…60 Hz
Rated Operational Current 560 A
Motor Power Ratings 132–400 kW depending on connection and duty
Device Connection In motor supply line and to motor delta terminals
Protection Functions Phase failure, thermal protection (motor and starter)
Utilisation Standard EN/IEC 60947‑4‑2
Discrete Inputs 5 inputs (logic or PTC/clamp types)
Discrete Output Logic Positive logic Stop/Run, LI3, LI4
Minimum Switching Current 10 mA @ 6 V DC (relay outputs)
IP Degree of Protection IP00
Torque Control Yes — torque controlled start/stop
Communication Modbus via RS‑485 and optional fieldbus modules
Weight ~51.4 kg
Dimensions (approx.) 400 mm × 670 mm × 300 mm
Operating Temperature ‑10…40 °C (without derating)
Typical Applications Heavy-duty motors, centrifugal pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors