The ATS480C17Y is a high‑capacity soft starter designed to control the starting and stopping of three‑phase asynchronous (induction) motors. It is part of the Altistart 480 series, engineered for industrial, process, and infrastructure applications where smooth motor acceleration and deceleration, reduced mechanical stress, and improved system reliability are required. The unit uses torque control technology for optimized starting current and machine protection. This model supports a wide supply voltage range and integrates advanced protection and control functions for demanding operational environments.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Value
Model ATS480C17Y
Series Altistar/Altistart 480 Soft Starter
Product Type Soft starter for asynchronous motors
Application Industrial motors – heavy duty, process & infrastructure
Supply Voltage (Ue) 208–690 V AC (–15%/+10%)
Rated Operational Current (Ie) 170 A (normal duty) / 140 A (heavy duty)
Torque Control True torque control soft start
Phase Three‑phase
Supply Frequency 50/60 Hz
Control Supply Voltage 110–230 V AC
IP Degree of Protection IP00 (open frame)
Utilisation Category AC‑3A / AC‑53A
Motor Power (examples) • 45 kW at 230 V (normal) / 37 kW (heavy)
• 90 kW at 400 V (normal) / 75 kW (heavy)
• 90 kW at 440 V (normal) / 75 kW (heavy)
• 110–132 kW at 500–660 V (normal)
• 160 kW at 690 V (normal) / 110 kW (heavy)
Communication Interface Optional modules available (Modbus, Profibus, CANopen, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
Protection Features Motor and starter thermal protection, phase failure detection, overload/underload protection
Weight ~12.4 kg
Dimensions (approx.) Width ~200 mm, Height ~340 mm, Depth ~265–272 mm