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ATS480C66Y - Schneider Soft starter Altistart 480 660A
ATS480C66Y Schneider Soft Starter Altistart 480 offers a high-performance solution with a rated current of 660A, ideal for heavy-duty industrial motor control.

| Brand | Schneider |
| Product Type | VFD(Variable Frequency Drive) |
| Product | ATS480C66Y |
Schneider Soft starter Altistart 480 660A ATS480C66Y Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Range of Product | Altivar Soft Starter ATS480 |
| Motor power kW | 160.0 kW at 230 V in the motor supply line heavy duty355.0 kW at 400 V in the motor supply line normal duty315.0 kW at 400 V in the motor supply line heavy duty400.0 kW at 440 V in the motor supply line normal duty355.0 kW at 440 V in the motor supply line heavy duty400.0 kW at 500 V in the motor supply line heavy duty400.0 kW at 525 V in the motor supply line heavy duty630.0 kW at 660 V in the motor supply line normal duty560.0 kW at 660 V in the motor supply line heavy duty630.0 kW at 690 V in the motor supply line normal duty560.0 kW at 690 V in the motor supply line heavy duty315.0 kW at 230 V to the motor delta terminals normal duty500.0 kW at 400 V to the motor delta terminals normal duty400.0 kW at 400 V to the motor delta terminals heavy duty |
| Rated operational current [Ie] | Normal duty: 660.0 A (at <40 °C) |
| Torque control | TRUE |
| Rated insulation voltage [Ui] | 690 V |
| Minimum switching current | 100 mA at 12 V DC for relay outputs |
| Maximum switching current | Relay outputs 2 A at 250 V ACRelay outputs 2 A at 30 V DCRelay outputs |
| Power supply frequency | 50...60 Hz - 20...20 % |
| Method of access | Slave Modbus serial |
| Package weight | 63.0 kg |
| Discrete Output Type | (DQ1) programmable digital output <= 30 V (DQ2) programmable digital output <= 30 V |
| Analog Output Number | 1 |
| Maximum acceleration under vibratory load (during storage) | 15 m/s² at 200...500 Hz10 m/s² at 9...200 Hz |
| Device Short name | ATS480 |
| Net Weight | 51.4 kg |
| IP Degree protection | IP00 |
| Output Compatibility | Open collector level 1 PLC conforming to IEC 65A-68 |
| [Uc] control circuit voltage | 24 V DC |
| Relay output number | 3 |
| Discrete input logic | Programmable digital input at State 0: < 5 V |
| Communication port protocol | Modbus serial |
| Motor Power Hp | 200.0 hp at 208 V normal duty250.0 hp at 230 V normal duty200.0 hp at 230 V heavy duty500.0 hp at 460 V normal duty400.0 hp at 460 V heavy duty600.0 hp at 575 V normal duty500.0 hp at 575 V heavy duty |
| Relay Output Type | Relay outputs R1A 1 NORelay outputs R1B 1 NORelay outputs RIC NO/NC programmable |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 40…60 °C (with current derating of 2 % per °C)-15…40 °C (without derating) |
| data format | 8 bits, configurable odd, even or no parity |
| Pollution Degree | Level 3 |
| Ambient air temperature for storage | -25…70 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 0…95 % without condensation or dripping water conforming to IEC 60068-2-3 |
| Width | 400.0 mm |
| Ue power supply voltage | 208...690 V - 15...10 % |
| Connection Type | 1 RJ45 |
The ATS480C66Y soft starter features advanced torque control, 3 programmable relay outputs, and dual digital outputs for seamless system integration. It supports 208–690 V AC input, Modbus serial communication through a dedicated RJ45 port, and operates with a 24 V DC control circuit. Housed in an IP00 enclosure, it can operate in ambient temperatures from -15 to 60°C, with derating above 40°C.
This Schneider Altistart 480 soft starter maintains a minimum relay switching current of 100 mA at 12 V DC and supports up to 2 A at 250 V AC or 30 V DC. Built for vibration resistance up to 15 m/s² during transport and conforming to pollution degree 3, it delivers reliable performance in demanding environments. The net weight is 51.4 kg with compact dimensions for panel integration.
Designed for industrial automation systems requiring soft start/stop control, the ATS480C66Y Schneider soft starter supports direct motor supply and delta terminal configurations for efficient torque and energy management. It is widely used in conveyor systems, crushers, and high-capacity compressors. For optimal setup, pair it with open-collector level 1 PLCs conforming to IEC 65A-68 standards. The control logic accepts programmable digital inputs at < 5 V.
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