Key Technical Parameters
General & Electrical Ratings
Product Type: Manual Motor Starter / Motor Protection Switch
Series: MS165
Current Setting Range: 52 – 65 A
Poles: 3‑pole (three phases)
Rated Operational Current: 65 A
Rated Operating Voltage (Main Circuit): Up to 690 V AC
Rated Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated Operational Power (AC‑3): ~30 kW at 230 V / ~30 kW at 400 V
Overload Protection: Thermomagnetic (trip class 10)
Phase Failure Sensitive: Yes
Trip Free Mechanism: Yes
Disconnect Function: Yes
Setting Adjustability: Adjustable and sealable current setting
Action / Handle: Rotary handle with clear ON / OFF / TRIP indication
Short‑Circuit & Protection
Short‑Circuit Interrupting Capacity: Typically high (design for safe interruption up to standards for motor starters)
Phase Loss / Overload Protection: Built‑in sensitivity and thermal / magnetic protect
Manual Operation: ON / OFF switching with automatic trip response
Mechanical & Environmental
Connection Type: Screw terminals
Mounting Type: DIN‑rail or panel mount
Enclosure / Protection: IP20 (housing)
Operating Temperature: Approximately –25 °C to +60 °C
Operating Cycles: Roughly 25,000 electrical, 50,000 mechanical
Dimensions: Compact — approximate width ~55 mm
Applications
Protection and Control: Provides manual motor starting, overload protection, phase failure detection, and short‑circuit reaction without requiring separate fuses.
Installation: Suitable for industrial control panels, motor starters, pump and compressor protections, HVAC systems, and general power circuits where motor protection is required.
The ABB MS165‑65 is a manual motor starter / motor protection switch designed to provide combined manual ON/OFF control and fuseless protection for three‑phase motors and other electrical loads. It offers thermal and magnetic overload protection, phase‑failure sensitivity, and a clear ON/OFF/TRIP position indicator. The adjustable current setting allows precise protection for motors within the 52 – 65 A range, and the unit can be used as a motor protector, manual starter, or circuit breaker in industrial and commercial applications.