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MFE - 2 Phase 3 Wire In 3 Wire Out Soft Starter

Fairford's fully digital non-energy optimising MFE Soft Starters are the simplest and most economic way of starting your three phase induction motors.

They have automatic set-up features selectable by changing a 10 way application profile selector switch.

The MFE offers easy-to-use technology suitable for a wide variety of applications and is available in IP-20 and IP-43. IP-43 is ideal for retrofit and 'splashproof' applications such as food manufacturing or where you have an existing DOL starter or an existing Star/Delta starter to replace. 

Features and Benefits

Auto Set up with 10 Pre-Programmed Soft Starting Profiles

Quick and Easy set up by simply selecting your application.

Simple Wiring

Easy to install with just 3 wires in, 3 wires out.

Fully Digital Microprocessor Control

Reliable and Long Life.

Technical Data

Current
IP20:
5 - 90 Amp (2.2 - 45kW @400V)
IP43:
23 - 72 Amp (11 - 37kW @400V)

Operational Voltage
230 VAC or 400 - 460 VAC (-15% +10)

Rated Frequency
50/60 Hz +/- 2Hz

Start Time
1 to 15 Seconds

Stop Time
0 to 15 Seconds

Starts per Hour
10

MFE - IP20

MFE - 2 Phase 3 Wire In 3 Wire Out Soft Starter
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Adjustable Over Current "Shear Pin" Protection

Significantly reduces the maintenance time in comparison to mechanical "Shear Pin", reducing down time an cost.

Fit and Forget

Low cost of ownership.

IP20 or IP43

Multiple application options and simple fitting reduces cost and maintenance.

Application Selector
Pos 0 = Standard
Pos 1 = High Torque
Pos 2 = Pump
Pos 3 = Pump Kick Start
Pos 4 = Light Conveyor
Pos 5 = Heavy Conveyor
Pos 6 = Low Inertia Fan
Pos 7 = High Inertia Fan
Pos 8 = Recip Compressor
Pos 9 = Screw Compressor

Start Duty
5 x FLC for 4 Seconds
4 x FLC for 6 Seconds
3 x FLC for 12 Seconds
2 x FLC for 26 Seconds

Ingress Protection
IP20 or IP43

MFE - IP43

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