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As a worldwide-leader specialising in the manufacturing of Soft Starters, AC motor controls and motor protection products, Motortronics are experienced in collaborating with multinational teams and working to international standards. 

As a worldwide-leader specialising in the manufacturing of Soft Starters, AC motor controls and motor protection products, Motortronics are experienced in collaborating with multinational teams and working to international standards. 
 
With a history of engineering expertise as well as continuous technological development, Motortronics equipment is chosen by internationally recognised brands to complement and enhance their existing equipment portfolios. 
 
It is this depth of knowledge and experience, together with exclusive product features, including the unique intelligent Energy Recovery System - iERS, that makes Motortronics the best choice for all your soft starter, motor control and protection requirements. 
 
Motortronics’ engineers are active as members of IEC working groups preparing world-wide standards for products, thus ensuring that they are participants in the development of, and fully conversant with, the requirements of CENELEC, IEC, CCC, CSA and UL. 
 
Motortronics have many ways for a customer to purchase the equipment: Motortronics branded; Private Branded; Customised or Bespoke Design. 

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Products 

VMX-PFE 

Compact Soft Starter 
 
Internally bypassed 
Over current protected 
Designed for panel mounting 
 
With ratings from 2.2kW to 22kW, the VMX-PFE™ is ideally placed to support smaller AC induction motors. Easy DIN rail mounting makes the VMX-PFE™ the natural choice for distributors and customers alike. 
 
Benefiting from Motortronics’ excellence in engineering, the VMX-PFE™ combines the quality and reliability you have come to expect. This is one product that ticks all the boxes. 
 
Internally Bypassed 
 
Reduces cost because the soft starter is out of circuit once it has done its job. This reduces cabinet size and the heat produced which again reduces cost. 
 
Over Current Protected 
 
Protects the soft starter against use above its duty rating. 
 
45mm Wide (Size 1) 
 
Same width as typical existing control gear for easy connectability and enables a more compact cabinet to be used. 
 
DIN Rail Mounted 
 
For easy installation – it just clips on. 

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VMX-agility 

Game Changing Soft Starters 
 
VMX-agility™ has been developed to exceed the exacting demands of industrial automation motor control clients. VMX-agility™ delivers stable start and stop ramps for smooth, efficient performance. Three standard frame sizes cover all typical applications from 7.5kW to 250kW at 500VAC, 15 - 350HP at 600VAC.text to edit it. 
 
 
i23 smart application pre-program suite 
 
A suite of pre‑programmed application ‘complete setup’ profiles facilitate a quick and comprehensive commission process to give freedom and independence to engineers. Typical VMX-agility™ setup takes less than 1 minute whereas a comparable competitive product commission could be 60 to 120 minutes for only a partial setup. Access to an advanced setup menu is provided as standard for special application requirements. 
 
Optimise VMX-agility™ for your specific application at the touch of a button. Select any of the 23 pre-programmed setup profiles and you are up and running in under 1 minute. 
3S Technology 
 
Automatic ramp control profiles ensure smooth start and stop performance, delivering stable acceleration and deceleration in all operating conditions. 
 
OLED Display 
 
Full text messages enabling fast programming and rapid fault finding with no codes and real-time value monitoring. Local display of recent logged events. 
 
USB 
 
for field firmware upgrades and downloading of the event logging data. 
 
Modbus RTU 
 
communications as standard. No need for optional communication cards. 
 
Motor Overload Protection 
 
Protecting the motor and soft starter in the event of an overload situation at full I²t motor overload with intelligent thermal memory retention feature. Continually monitoring overloads to ascertain the reduction in overload levels even when VMX-agility™ is in the ‘off’ state. This is combined with protection and diagnostics giving the operator peace of mind during the motor running phase. 
 
Life Event Logging 
 
VMX-agility™ life event logging is a unique feature that records the last 1600 events to enable fast accurate fault analysis and their resolution. Recording multiple activities including start, stop, top of ramp, faults, application parameters (time, overload level, currents, frequency) and the device information. The data is collated in StarterView programme and provides the operator with the advantage to undertake a detailed analysis of performance and equipment conditioning in an active predictive and preventative maintenance strategy to avoid unwanted breakdowns and any costly lost production time.this text to edit it. 
Loss Reduction 
 
An integral bypass is initiated at the top of ramp and reduces losses in the soft starter. 
 
Start Delay Feature 
 
Intentional start delay allowing pump actuators to engage before start. 
 
Control Circuit 
 
A standard 24 VDC control voltage supply with an optional power module which adapts the digital input voltages to accept a 110/230 VAC signal. 
 
Lowers Panel Production Costs 
 
Three unit frame sizes across the voltage range of 200-600VAC with vertical or horizontal mounting to facilitate efficient panel layout and interconnections to reduce material and panel production time 
 
Soft Stopping 
 
Current is limited during soft stopping and gives greater control against water hammer. 
 
Fire Mode 
 
External input signal overriding normal controls allowing the motor to continue running in emergency situations. 
 
Frequent Number of Starts 
 
Optional cooling fan for frequent duty applications with up to 40 starts per hour - size 1, and from 10 to 40 starts per hour (rating dependent) - size 2. 
 
Optional Remote Display Keypad 
 
Plug in remote mounting unit keypad mimics the VMX-agility™ display and keypad function. 
 
IP65/NEMA Class 4X 
 
Optional Power Supply Unit Module 
 
Unique to VMX-agility™ this module enables control voltage options in one standard product unit, no need to purchase separate soft starters for different control voltages.it it. 

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VMX-Synergy 

High Performance Energy Saver 
 
Redefining Soft Starters 
 
With a unique combination of features, performance and size, Motortronics has redefined the benchmark for soft starter design. 
 
The incorporation of Motortronics’ unique iERS technology allows VMX-synergy™ to deliver unrivalled soft start performance alongside energy saving capability on partially loaded motors. 
 
With product size and cabinet capacity becoming an increasing focus we developed VMX-synergy™ to deliver the greatest power to size ratio of any other soft starter. 
 
In addition VMX-synergy™ uses Motortronics’ globally renowned Automatic Setup feature which allows the user to programme the unit to any common application using a simple 4 step process. To keep pace with the modern technology, VMX-synergy™ removes the need for buttons and uses intuitive touch screen technology. 
 
With built in full motor overload protection as well as full data logging, field serviceable fans, upgradeable firmware and extensive input/output programmability, VMX-synergy™ meets all of the key design criteria.on this text to edit it. 
Ease of Use 
 
The display will show all messages in full and 14 different global languages. The use of graphic/schematic images will facilitate complete understanding. Detailed logging will aid setup and onboard USB will allow configurations to be upload/downloaded and emailed. 
 
Touch Screen 
 
Colour Touch screen on all versions. 
 
Plug n Play 
 
The soft starter will ‘tune’ itself to the load. 
 
Auto Set Up 
 
The automatic functionality has been expanded so that more features can be configured without referring to parameter lists.Optimising 
 
Energy optimising is combined with bypass to give energy saving in more applications. 
 
Serviceability 
 
Field replaceable fans. 
 
2 Year Warranty 
 
This is made economically viable by the comprehensive logging features, so fault conditions can be easily identified. 

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VMX-Synergy Plus 

With a unique combination of smart features, VMX-Synergy Plus™ sets new performance standards for soft starters 
 
The incorporation of Motortronics’ unique iERS technology allows VMX-Synergy Plus™ to deliver unrivalled soft start performance alongside energy saving capability on partially loaded motors. 
 
VMX-Synergy Plus™ uses Motortronics’ globally renowned i45 smart application pre-program suite. This allows the user to program the unit to any common application in 4 simple steps using our intuitive touch screen technology. 
 
With built in full motor overload protection, the feature rich VMX-Synergy Plus™ will meet all key design criteria. 
 
i45 Smart Application Pre-program Suite 
 
The automatic functionality has been expanded to include 45 preconfigured parameters settings to meet your application needs. 
 
Ease of use 
 
Intuitive set-up and commissioning in under 60 seconds. 
 
Fire mode 
 
External input signal overriding normal controls allowing the motor to continue running in emergency situations. 
 
Jogging function 
 
Allows motor to be slowly rotated into position for maintenance & process control. 
 
MLink software 
 
For easy commissioning, startup & diagnosis. 
 
Lifetime event logging 
 
Comprehensive logging feature to easily identify energy savings, trends and fault conditions. 
 
 
 
Modbus-RTU, Anybus, USB and Ethernet. 
 
Ready for digital transformation 
 
Ready to remotely deliver accurate, real-time information about drive events that can be used for predictive maintenance, energy data management and resource optimisation. 
 
Plug n Play 
 
The soft starter will ‘tune’ itself to the load. 
 
Automatic reset 
 
Automatically resets trips in predefined situations. Reduces the requirement to send a service technician to reset nuisance trips. 
 
Removable touchscreen 
 
A removable 3.5" colour touch screen rated IP66/NEMA4X – ready for panel mounting - is fitted as standard. 
 
Optional 7" inch screen 
 
Msmart 7" and 3.5" touch screen options available. 
 
Automatic load tuning 
 
 

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Industries 

Powerful, robust, energy saving soft starters proven in thousands of applications around the world 

Water & Pumping 

Motortronics’ soft starter technology allows operators working with one of the world’s most precious and widely consumed commodities – water - to optimise performance, save energy and reduce operational costs of water management electrical systems. 

Mining & Quarrying 

Motortronics’ VMX-synergy™ soft starter is a proven work-horse within the mining, quarrying aggregates sectors, providing proven reliability in these harsh environments. 
 
These sectors consume nearly 10% of the world’s market for electrical motors and control systems, including soft starters to control pumps, fans, conveyors, mixers, crushers, vibrating screens, kilns, ovens, screw feeders and washers/dryers. 

HVAC & Refrigeration 

The growth in the global compressor market for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is creating demand for features, such as those in Motortronics’ range of soft starters, that make automatic adjustments to the motor/compressor to deliver benefits from reduced current levels and torsional effects that are placed upon the compression and electrical system. 

Food & Beverage 

With the history and experience of supplying its unique starting techniques and technologies to the food, beverages and brewing industries, Motortronics’ soft starters enable operators to secure reliable and cost-effective solutions for motor controlled processing and production systems. 

Marine 

Motortronics™ range of Medium Voltage soft starter products are proven and have many years of experience in a range of applications within the marine industry. 

Paper & Wood 

Motortronics’ range of LV soft starter products are proven and have many years of experience in a range of applications within the paper industry. 
 
Motortronics’ quality designed and engineered products, combined with its advanced technologies, are a perfect partner for controlling circular saws, bandsaws, debarkers, chippers and conveyors within the engineered wood sector. 

Oil & Gas 

Motortronics soft starters offer many innovative features that deliver real benefits to oil & gas operators, maximising productivity and providing intelligent control. 

Manufacturing & Processing 

Motortronics’ range of LV soft starters offer significant operational and cost advantages across a range of industries operating in the manufacturing sector: 
 
Automotive 
Chemical / Pharmaceutical 
Pulp, paper and packaging 
Engineered wood 
Food, beverages and brewing 
Switchgear, MCC panel builders and system integrators 

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