Official DistributorCSS 0.37-1/3-EMC - Speed starter
Speed starter with soft start and configurable speed for starting and reversing motors up to 230 V AC and 0.37 kW, configurable motor protection, analog input, STO function up to SIL 3/PL e, single-phase load input, with integrated EMC filter
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Phoenix Contact CSS Speed Starters
Phoenix Contact CSS Speed Starters designed to bridge the gap between traditional motor starters and frequency converters. These compact and intelligent starters provide seamless operation, enhanced safety, and efficient performance for your three-phase asynchronous motors.
✅ Comprehensive Motor Control – Start, reverse rotation, overload protection, and safe shutdown (STO) up to SIL 3/PL e ensure reliable and secure motor operation.
✅ Soft Start & Configurable Speeds – Reduce mechanical stress with smooth acceleration and deceleration, extending the lifespan of your motors.
✅ Space-Saving Compact Design – With a width starting at just 35 mm, optimize control cabinet space without compromising performance.
✅ Integrated Motor Protection – Customizable settings safeguard against overloads and potential failures, enhancing reliability.
✅ Analog Input for Precision Control – Adjust speeds dynamically based on external signals for improved process control.
Product properties
| Product family | CONTACTRON |
| Operating elements | Push button |
| Operating elements | Rotary switch |
Insulation characteristics
| Pollution degree | 2 |
Electrical properties
| Number of phases | 1 |
Mains
| Number of phases | 1 |
| Input Voltage | 230 V AC |
| Input Voltage | 240 V AC |
| Input voltage range | 110 V AC ... 240 V AC -15 % ... +10 % |
| Frequency Range | 47 Hz ... 63 Hz |
| Nominal Current | 5.3 A (no line reactor) |
| Nominal Current | 4.8 A (with line reactor) |
Output data
| Nominal motor power | 0.37 kW |
| Apparent power | 1 kVA |
| Nominal output current (IN) | 2.5 A (4 kHz) |
| Nominal output current (IN) | 2.1 A (8 kHz) |
| Nominal output current (IN) | 1.4 A (16 kHz) |
| Output frequency | 0 Hz ... 500 Hz |
| Power dissipation | 24 W (2 kHz) |
| Power dissipation | 27 W (4 kHz) |
| Power dissipation | 26 W (8 kHz) |
| Power dissipation | 25 W (16 kHz) |
| Power dissipation | 9 W (stand by) |
| Output Current | ≤ 3.75 A (180 s) |
| Output Current | ≤ 1.875 A (180 s, during recovery time) |
| Output Current | ≤ 4.5 A (15 s) |
| Output Current | ≤ 1.25 A (15 s, during recovery time) |
| Recovery time | 150 s (180 s) |
| Recovery time | 12 s (15 s) |
| Overload time | 30 s (180 s) |
| Overload time | 3 s (15 s) |
| Discharge time | 3 min. (Intermediate circuit capacitors) |
Switching
| Output name | Relay output |
| Contact switching type | 1 changeover contact |
| Maximum Switching Voltage | 125 V AC |
| Maximum Switching Voltage | 30 V DC |
| Maximum Inrush Current | 3 A |
| Inrush current, minimum | 10 mA (5 V DC) |
Power-level terminals
| Connection Method | Push-in connection |
| Stripping length | 10 mm |
| Conductor cross section rigid | 0.2 mm² ... 6 mm² |
| Conductor cross section flexible | 0.2 mm² ... 6 mm² |
| Conductor cross section flexible | 0.2 mm² ... 4 mm² (with ferrule) |
| Conductor cross section AWG | 24 ... 10 |
Control terminals
| Connection Method | Push-in connection |
| Stripping length | 10 mm |
| Conductor cross section rigid | 0.2 mm² ... 1.5 mm² (with ferrule) |
| Conductor cross section flexible | 0.2 mm² ... 1.5 mm² |
| Conductor cross section flexible | 0.2 mm² ... 0.75 mm² |
| Conductor cross section AWG | 24 ... 16 |
Drill hole
| Diameter | 5.5 mm |
| Width | 35 mm |
| Height | 210 mm |
| Depth | 195 mm |
| Length | ≤ 20 m (Motor cable length (EMC compliance category C2)) |
| Length | ≤ 20 m (Motor cable length (EMC compliance category C3)) |
| Length | ≤ 50 m (Motor cable length (no EMC compliance)) |
Material specifications
| Color | gray (RAL 7042) |
Ambient conditions
| Degree of protection (IP) | IP20 |
| Degree of protection (NEMA) | NEMA 1 |
| Ambient Temperature (Operation) | -20 °C ... 55 °C (without current derating) |
| Ambient Temperature (Operation) | -20 °C ... 60 °C (with linear current derating) |
| Ambient temperature (storage/transport) | -25 °C ... 85 °C |
| Altitude | ≤ 2000 m |
| Altitude | > 2000 m (with derating) |
| Permissible humidity (operation) | 90 % (non-condensing) |
| Permissible humidity (storage/transport) | 95 % (non-condensing) |
| Shock (operation) | 15g, 11 ms |
| Vibration (Operation) | 0,075 mm / 1g |
| Air pressure (operation) | 86 kPa ... 106 kPa |
| Air pressure (storage/transport) | 70 kPa ... 106 kPa |
Safety Integrity Level (SIL, IEC 61800-5-2)
| Identification | 3 |
Performance Level (EN ISO 13849)
| Identification | e |
Category (ISO 13849)
| Identification | 4 |
Standards and Regulations
| Standards/regulations | IEC 61800-5-1 |
| Standards/regulations | IEC 61800-3 |
Mounting
| Mounting Type | DIN rail mounting |
| Mounting Type | Wall mounting |
Why Proax for Phoenix Contact 1201600?
Proax is an authorized distributor of Phoenix Contact 1201600 and one of Phoenix Contact's largest distributors in North America. Our highly skilled in-house technical team is ready to assist with any technical needs.
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| Pack Size | 1 |
