Why Choose a DriveStart?

In industrial settings where efficiency, reliability, and minimizing mechanical stress are crucial, selecting the right motor starter is critical. Solcon-IGEL's DriveStart offers a perfect solution for high-power applications, read on to find out why:

The DriveStart technology changes both the voltage level and frequency, utilizing Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) technology to ensure smooth starting and stopping of motors. This advanced technology is used for the start process only, meaning the typical starting current is less than the motor's rated current, providing a gentle yet effective start.

A key feature of DriveStart is its automatic synchronization system. It aligns the DriveStart (DST) output voltages with the mains voltages by equalizing voltage levels, frequency, and phase. Once the starting process is complete, the motor connects directly to the mains, and the DST is turned off, resulting in nearly 100% efficiency.

The DriveStart is designed to softly start up to nine motors without the need for an external PLC, making it a versatile choice for various industrial applications where the mains current is limited to the rated current. It's particularly suitable when mains power is constrained or when speed control is necessary during the start process.

Its advantages are numerous:

• Reduced Stress: DriveStart minimizes mechanical and electrical stress on both the motor and connected equipment.
• High Efficiency: Post-start, the efficiency reaches 100%, with lower heat dissipation compared to traditional soft starters.
• Compact Design: Typically, smaller and more compact than VFDs, DriveStart doesn't require a bulky cooling system.
• Reliability: With its shorter running time, DriveStart is inherently more reliable.

Using the Solcon-IGEL DriveStart can extend the lifespan of the motor and connected systems by reducing mechanical and electrical stress, thus lowering maintenance and downtime costs. Additionally, savings on energy and heat dissipation can offset the higher initial investment.