CSX and CSXi soft starters

The CSX and CSXi are compact soft starter products intended for use with three-phase motors ranging from 7.5 to 110 kW at 400 VAC. Designed with the 'first time' user in mind, the CSX and CSXi incorporate a number of features aimed specifically at simplifying the installation and commissioning process while also reducing the installed cost.

Among these features is the Equi-Vec balanced vector control technology, an innovation developed to enhance the performance of two-phase soft start controllers. Through balancing the current vectors during motor starting, the CSX and CSXi are able to provide three-phase like performance while maintaining the commercial and mechanical advantages normally associated with compact soft starters. Also included across all models is an in-built bypass contactor. This reduces the potential for excessive heat built-up thereby eliminating the need to force cool enclosures.

The CSX and CSXi products are intended for different applications. The CSX is a 'cost focused' open loop controlled voltage soft starter suited to DOL and Star/Delta upgrades. The more feature rich closed loop, controlled current CSXi aims to fill the gap between the 'low-end' and 'high end, high cost' soft starter products. It provides an advanced level of soft start and soft stop control together with a host of essential motor protection functions. The CSX and CSXi product lines are further complemented by a series of 'plug-in' serial communications modules and a remote operator.