Specifications
General
Product Type: Manual Motor Starter / Manual Motor Protector
Series: MS325
Model: MS325‑0.4
Rated Operational Current: ~0.4 A (with adjustable setting range typically from ~0.25 A to 0.4 A)
Number of Poles: 3‑pole (three‑phase protection)
Manual Control: Rotary handle with ON/OFF indication
Electrical
Rated Operational Voltage (Main Circuit): Up to 690 V AC
Rated Control Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Thermal Overload Protection: Integrated thermal‑magnetic trip element
Trip Class: Class 10A (time‑current tripping characteristic), providing overload protection
Short‑Circuit Protection: Trip‑free mechanism to interrupt fault current quickly
Phase Loss Protection: Yes (protects against phase failure/imbalance)
Disconnect Function: Yes (isolates motor circuit when OFF)
Motor Ratings: Suitable for motors up to ~0.4 A FLA (approx. ~2.4 A LRA at low voltage) across three‑phase systems per standard motor rating tables used by this series.
Mechanical & Performance
Handle Type: Manual rotary handle
Enclosure Protection: IP20 (standard for panel installation)
Mounting: Panel/DIN‑rail compatible
Operating Cycles: Around 50,000 electrical and 100,000 mechanical cycles typical for starter class devices
Trip‑Free Mechanism: Yes (prevents holding ON under fault conditions)
Phase Compensation: Yes (temperature and phase imbalance compensation included)
Physical
Compact Design: Suitable for space‑constrained control panels
Connection Terminals: Screw terminals
Approximate Dimensions: Standard small‑starter size (~54 mm width typical for MS325 range)
Weight: Lightweight design (compact starter)
Environmental
Operating Ambient Temperature: –25 °C to +50 °C (typical industrial ambient range)
Storage Temperature: Standard industrial storage range
Pollution Degree: Suitable for typical industrial panel environments
Altitude: Up to typical installation altitudes (without derating)
Typical Applications
Manual start/stop and overload protection for small three‑phase motors
HVAC systems, small pumps, fans, compressors
Machine tool motor protection
Conveyor and light industrial applications
Control panels requiring motor protection without separate fuses
The ABB MS325‑0.4 is a manual motor starter / manual motor protector from ABB’s MS325 series. It is a compact electro‑mechanical device designed for manual starting, stopping and overload protection of small electric motors and associated equipment in low‑voltage systems.