{"id":58892,"date":"2021-08-16T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/?p=58892"},"modified":"2021-08-11T08:57:53","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T07:57:53","slug":"connect-set-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/connect-set-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect, set, start!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Written by Fraser Cowie, Product Manager &#8211; Interface<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Clipboard01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58894\" width=\"309\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Clipboard01.jpg 499w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Clipboard01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Clipboard01-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The CONTACTRON CSS Speed Starter\u00a0is Phoenix Contact\u2019s new device class in the market of drive technology for asynchronous motors. In terms of functionality, this new class can be positioned between hybrid motor starters and today\u2019s standard frequency converters.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This compact and economical solution for achieving different speeds combines the characteristics of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixcontact.com\/online\/portal\/gb?1dmy&amp;urile=wcm%3apath%3a\/gben\/web\/main\/products\/subcategory_pages\/Hybrid_motorstarters_modular_P-02-10-02\/3ab75926-51af-400d-b219-323385967e56?cpn=blog\">Contactron hybrid motor<\/a> starter with a variable speed drive and an intuitive operating concept.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Clipboard02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58895\" width=\"235\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Clipboard02.jpg 349w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Clipboard02-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For simple applications that do not require continuous speed regulation the only solution, up to now, has been to use frequency converters, known as drives. The main disadvantages with drives are the high costs, complex operation, and, in many cases, the limited use of the devices\u2019 full scope of functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phoenix Contact has bridged this gap between modern hybrid motor starters and complex frequency converters with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixcontact.com\/online\/portal\/gb?1dmy&amp;urile=wcm:path:\/gben\/web\/offcontext\/insite_landing_pages\/4f8b804e-5b7f-4a34-a885-d713359b0bc7\/4f8b804e-5b7f-4a34-a885-d713359b0bc7?cpn=blog\" class=\"broken_link\">Contactron Speed Starter (CSS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>What are the features and benefits of this range?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cost-effective solution with all the functions necessary for different speeds, soft starting, and soft stopping<\/li><li>Quick installation and start-up with easy wiring and intuitive operating concept \u2013 just <strong>C<\/strong>onnect, <strong>S<\/strong>et and <strong>S<\/strong>tart<\/li><li>Suitable for starting and reversing three-phase asynchronous motors<\/li><li>In built motor overload protection<\/li><li>Single or three phase input options, with or without EMC filter<\/li><li>Safe two-channel shutdown up to SIL\u00a03 in accordance with IEC\u00a062061, thanks to integrated Safe Torque Off (STO) function<\/li><li>Space savings in the control cabinet due to the compact design, with an overall width starting at just 35\u00a0mm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>So how is the Speed Starter set up?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It really could not be easier and can be done in under 2 minutes: simply <strong>Connect<\/strong> your motor, <strong>Set<\/strong> up the basic parameters and you are ready to <strong>Start<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"639\" height=\"451\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Clipboard03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Clipboard03.jpg 639w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Clipboard03-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Clipboard03-624x440.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the new Speed Starter contact Fraser on <a href=\"mailto:fcowie@phoenixcontact.com\">fcowie@phoenixcontact.com<\/a> or tel: 07584 514963.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out this video: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CONTACTRON-Speed-Starter: Connect, set, start\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y8QWhVZ90sI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The CSS Speed Starter is part of the Phoenix Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixcontact.com\/online\/portal\/gb?1dmy&amp;urile=wcm%3apath%3a\/gben\/web\/offcontext\/insite_landing_pages\/e2fbd6c5-38ad-4dd3-a959-a20b334785d8\/e2fbd6c5-38ad-4dd3-a959-a20b334785d8?cpn=blog\" class=\"broken_link\">Complete Line<\/a> portfolio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COMPLETE line \u2013 \u2018The comprehensive solution for the control cabinet\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the extensive COMPLETE line product portfolio and find out more about COMPLETE line and your comprehensive solutions for the control cabinet at: phoenixcontact.com\/completeline<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Fraser Cowie, Product Manager &#8211; Interface The CONTACTRON CSS Speed Starter\u00a0is Phoenix Contact\u2019s new device class in the market of drive technology for asynchronous motors. 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