Contactors, Starters, Overload Relays

A motor starter is a contactor plus an overload relay; without an overload it is just a contactor.

A motor starter starts and stops a connected motor load and will provide protection in case of a sudden loss of power or if the motor overloads. A contactor is similar to a relay (but can handle larger amounts of electrical power and handle higher voltage loads) and is used for switching current on and off in a circuit. Contactors are used to control electrical loads and motors without providing overload protection.

a.k.a. motor starter, IEC contactor, dp contactor, thermal overload relay, motor protectors

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  • RWM40E-3-A4U002

    Weg

    RWM40E-3-A4U002

    Overload Relay, Solid State, 3 Pole, 0.4-2A, Adjustable 10, 20, 30 Trip Class, Local Reset Only, 16 Max Fuse (gL/gG) A, Ui = 690V Maximum Insulation Voltage, Direct Mounting on CWM9 to CWM40 Contactor Models

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A motor starter is a contactor plus an overload relay; without an overload it is just a contactor.

A motor starter starts and stops a connected motor load and will provide protection in case of a sudden loss of power or if the motor overloads. A contactor is similar to a relay (but can handle larger amounts of electrical power and handle higher voltage loads) and is used for switching current on and off in a circuit. Contactors are used to control electrical loads and motors without providing overload protection.

a.k.a. motor starter, IEC contactor, dp contactor, thermal overload relay, motor protectors

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