Choosing the right medium voltage solid state starters, which may also be simply referred to as solid state reduced voltage starters, is an important task. You don’t want to invest in a starter if it doesn’t deliver the efficiency, control, and versatility you need for your soft starting needs.
The key factor in choosing medium voltage solid state starters is to avoid sudden high demands when these starters kick in. However, by using this technology they are also more energy efficient, drawing less power and helping your business and industrial applications to reduce the high power demand of other starter types.
The Solid State Advantage
Besides the efficiency and energy saving features, medium voltage solid state starters are also considered the best available for a wide range of different industrial applications.
With maximum control over the starting characteristics by controlling the increase in the voltage from the required initial value to up to maximum capacity there is a wide variation in how long and how much power to deliver to the starter.
It is also possible on these medium voltage solid state starters to control or limit the current at the same time. The starter will not allow the limit to be set below the minimum requirement for the soft start but allows you to set the current level and duration above this minimum requirement.
These starters now come fully equipped with motor start analysis and voltage drop so they can be set to mesh or coordinate with any type of machinery or with utility system use.
The Size Difference
For all their options medium voltage solid state starters come in a small package compared to other starters. These starters are a great match for confined or limited spaces as common with pump stations, manufacturing and production plants, oil and gas production sites and even marine applications.
Coupling the smaller size with the flexibility and power of medium voltage solid state starters makes it easy to see just why these are the workhorse starters for many applications.
In addition, these starters can be paired with medium voltage circuit breakers, transformers and disconnects to fully customize the installation for any industry. Different companies manufacturing medium voltage solid state starters can also provide installs in new plants and applications or they can be designed as retrofits to work with exiting systems to minimize the cost of replacing the entire system.
At Five Star Electric we offer a range of medium voltage solid state starters for all sectors of the industry. In business since 1983 we have the experience and the expertise to create just the system you need.
