Industrial / Motor Control
ABB MS132-0.25B Manual Motor Starter
Technical guide and specifications for the ABB MS132-0.25B manual motor starter. Includes electrical ratings, mounting requirements, environmental conditions, and compatible accessories.
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Quick Guide
The ABB MS132-0.25B is a compact manual motor starter designed for motor protection up to 15 kW (400 V) / 32 A. It features a specific current setting range of 0.16 to 0.25 A and is suitable for both three-phase and single-phase applications. This device is designed for use in industrial environments, including railway rolling stock.
Product Description
The MS132-B range offers reliable protection for motors in the event of overload or phase failure. Key features include:
- Trip Class 10: Ensures reliable tripping under overload conditions.
- Fault Indication: Clear indication of faults in a separate window in the event of short-circuit tripping.
- Disconnect Function: Built-in disconnect capability with a lockable rotary handle.
- Temperature Compensation: Maintains performance across varying temperatures.
- Trip-Free Mechanism: Ensures the device trips even if the handle is held in the ON position.
Technical Specifications
The following parameters are critical for proper application:
- Setting Range: 0.16 ... 0.25 A
- Rated Operational Voltage: 690 V AC / 250 V DC
- Rated Service Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity (Ics): 100 kA (at 230/400/440/500/690 V AC)
- Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): 6 kV
- Degree of Protection: IP20 (Housing), IP10 (Main Circuit Terminals)
- Electrical Durability: 50,000 cycles
- Mechanical Durability: 100,000 cycles
Installation and Mounting
The device is designed for standard industrial mounting:
- Mounting Rail: Compatible with TH35-15 (35 x 15 mm) and TH35-7.5 (35 x 7.5 mm) DIN rails according to IEC 60715.
- Mounting Position: 1 ... 6
- Connecting Capacity: Supports flexible wires with ferrules (0.75 - 2.5 mm²) and rigid wires (1 - 4 mm²).
- Tightening Torque: 0.8 ... 1.2 N·m for main circuit terminals.
Environmental Conditions
The device is rated for the following environmental conditions:
- Operation Temperature: -25 ... +70 °C (Compensated: -25 ... +60 °C)
- Storage Temperature: -50 ... +80 °C
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 2000 m
- Shock and Vibration: Conforms to IEC 61373 (Category 1, Class B).
Accessories
The MS132-B range supports a wide variety of accessories, including:
- Auxiliary Contacts: HKF1 and HK1 series.
- Signaling Contacts: SK1 and CK1 series.
- Releases: Undervoltage releases (UA1) and Shunt trips (AA1).
- Power Distribution: Various busbars (PS1 series) and power infeed blocks (S1-M series).
Practical help
Before use
- Verify the motor current rating is within the 0.16 - 0.25 A range.
- Ensure the supply voltage matches the device ratings (up to 690 V AC).
- Check mounting rail compatibility (TH35-15 or TH35-7.5).
- Ensure proper wire size (0.75 - 2.5 mm² flexible or 1 - 4 mm² rigid).
- Verify the tightening torque of 0.8 - 1.2 N·m for terminals.
Specs in practice
- Setting Range
- The adjustable current range for motor protection (0.16 - 0.25 A).
- Trip Class 10
- Indicates the motor starter will trip within 10 seconds under overload conditions.
- Degree of Protection
- IP20 for housing, IP10 for main circuit terminals.
Model compatibility
- Compatible with MS132-B/MS165-B range accessories.
- Suitable for three- and single-phase applications.
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