Today’s global economy is in many ways driven
by the AC Induction Motor. Industrial facilities worldwide depend
on these motors to drive the machinery that enhances their efficiency
and increases their production output.
However, many industrial operations unknowingly subject
their machinery to severe stress during motor start-up. When motor
operation is activated, high inrush currents flow into the motor’s
windings, producing very high levels of torque. This torque at the
motor’s shaft can result in a substantial shock to the driven
equipment. The result may be belts slipping or breaking, couplings
disengaging, and gears or other components failing completely.
Therefore, it is often a cost-effective decision to protect
your machinery investment with a TEAMmaster™ medium voltage
soft starter. Available only from TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company,
the TEAMmaster™ protects your machinery by controlling
motor torque. The TEAMmaster™ also reduces current demand
and creates a more stable line voltage, which benefits facilities that
have weak electrical systems.
TEAMmaster™ medium voltage soft starters
provide several advantages including:
- Protection of machinery from failure and excessive
maintenance caused by mechanical shock during starting or stopping.
The TEAMmaster™ provides smooth, stepless acceleration
and controlled deceleration.
- Control of the current ramp during start-up. The TEAMmaster™
protects electrical systems from disruptive voltage drops and power
outages caused by motor locked rotor inrush current.
- Complete line monitoring, motor control and protection.
These functions protect mission-critical motors from failure or unscheduled
outages caused by machine or electrical system faults.
- Programming capabilities. The TEAMmaster™ includes
control and power electronics, as well as bypass and isolation contactors
that reduce maintenance and operating costs.
- A UL listing and a CSA approval