Specifications
Parameter Category Specification
Manufacturer / Series ABB / Softstarter TFC Series
Model Code 2TFC800-104R1001
Rated Current 104 Amperes (This is the maximum rated operational current for the soft starter under specific conditions).
Rated Voltage Typically 200-480V AC, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz (Confirm exact voltage range from local datasheet, as it can vary by market).
Application For controlling Three-Phase AC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors.
Power Rating Approximately 55 kW / 75 HP (at 400V AC). This is an approximate value; the exact power depends on the motor voltage and application.
Control Method Voltage ramp control. It provides a smooth increase in voltage during start and a controlled decrease during stop (e.g., for pump control to avoid water hammer).
Key Features • Reduced Starting Current: Limits inrush current, typically to 250-400% of motor full load current (FLC).
• Torque Control: Provides high starting torque while minimizing mechanical shock.
• Built-in Protection: Includes overload protection, phase imbalance detection, and thermal protection for the starter itself.
• Compact Design: Integrated bypass contactor (or internal bypass) to reduce heat dissipation during continuous run.
• User Interface: Typically includes a set of potentiometers or DIP switches for adjusting start/stop parameters and LEDs for status indication.
Enclosure / Mounting Generally supplied as an open-type chassis for panel mounting (IP00). Requires installation in a suitable control cabinet for protection.
Communication & Options Basic models often have analog/digital I/O for integration into control systems. Optional communication modules (e.g., Fieldbus) may be available.
Standards & Compliance Conforms to international standards such as IEC/EN 60947-4-2, UL 508, and CE marked.
Typical Applications
Centrifugal Pumps
Fans and Blowers
Compressors
Conveyor Belts
Mixers and Agitators
The ABB 2TFC800-104R1001 is a soft starter designed to control the acceleration, deceleration, and operation of three-phase AC induction motors. It belongs to ABB's TFC series (also known as the Softstarter TFC or TFC Family), which is renowned for providing smooth, controlled starting and stopping of motors.