07/18/2006 • Automation • Drive Tech • IT and automation • Process automation / MSR technology

Compact Ex manual motor starter up to 16 A

The disadvantage of manual motor starters for use in potentially explosive atmospheres is that, due to their special constructional features, they are often very large, heavy and unwieldy, mainly because they have to withstand a great deal during rough industrial applications while guaranteeing safe explosion protection at all times.

However, the new compact manual motor starter GHG 635-1 from Cooper Crouse-Hinds GmbH shows that there is an alternative. Only barely 1 kg in weight (without connection lead) and only 85 x 178 x 129 mm in size (W x H x D), the volume is just half that of its competitors. Nevertheless, this compact, welded IP 66 enclosure holds as much technology as the conventional “space-wasters“. Thus, motors up to 16 A with full AC 3 switching capacity can be switched under full load, whereby the rated current of the motor can be set conveniently from the outside.

This compact component with pre-wired connection leads can be installed particularly quickly and safely, even in places that are very narrow and not easily accessible, e.g. directly onto a machine. This is also made possible by the exterior fixing points and the matching apparatus holder. The switch with the matching plug-in fixings simply has to be fitted onto it. Now all that remains is the wiring of the connection cables to the motor and intermediate terminal box – ready! This saves an enormous amount of money, time and effort. If you want an even faster solution, a version that can be connected without tools featuring an integrated eXLink connector is also available. This can also even be replaced during operation. And, what is more, thanks to the integrated mounted holes for panel mounting, mounting in switch panels and motor controls is not a problem.

Last but not least: so that you can protect your motor against unintentional switching operations, the GHG 635-1 is designed with a padlocking facility for standard padlocks up to 6.3 mm in diameter.
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