Product Description:

The 132H2266 is a soft starter manufactured by Danfoss for the MCD Soft Starters series and placed in the 600 platform of that line. Acting as an electronic motor controller, it applies a controlled voltage ramp to the stator of an induction motor during startup. This action reduces electrical stress, limits torque shock, and supports smoother acceleration for conveyors, pumps, and other fixed-speed machines used in industrial automation. Because the voltage rise is gradual, connected machinery can reach operating speed with less abrupt mechanical loading on couplings, belts, and other driven components. The unit is supplied as a complete enclosed assembly, which helps simplify installation in locations that need a ready-to-mount package.

The starter is rated for 65 A of continuous line current, allowing it to operate motors whose full-load current stays within that limit. Its supply side accepts 480 V AC on a three-phase power system, matching common industrial distribution arrangements. A built-in internal bypass contactor automatically shunts the thyristors after the ramp is complete, which reduces heat dissipation during normal running. The heavy-duty application class makes the unit suitable for frequent starts and demanding loads with higher inertia. It also supports controlled starting behavior for applications that need smoother acceleration than direct-on-line switching can provide.

Control electronics are powered from a separate 120 VAC feed, which keeps the logic supply independent from the motor circuit and supports stable control operation. When applied to a motor rated at 50 hp, the starter can execute programmed acceleration ramps while remaining within its current capability. The enclosure is NEMA 3R and is supplied as an enclosed assembly, so it is suitable for locations where protection from falling rain and external ice formation is required. The listed shipping mass is 100 kg, and that value is useful when planning panel support, lifting equipment, and placement of the assembly. This arrangement gives the unit a practical format for fixed-speed motor systems that need controlled starting and reduced mechanical shock at startup.