Schneider Electric Altistart — soft starter lineup
Schneider Electric makes soft starters under the Altistart brand. Two current series: Altistart 22 (ATS22) and Altistart 48 (ATS48). Plus budget ATS01 for small motors. In brief: ATS22 is the main working series, ATS48 is for heavy-duty starts and high-power drives.
ATS01: budget series
- Power: 0.75-15 kW
- Control: potentiometers
- Price (4 kW): ~3,000-5,000 UAH
ATS22: main series
- Power: 4-400 kW
- Ramp time: 1-60 sec
- TorqueControl: anti-water-hammer for pumps
- Modbus: via optional module
ATS22 is our default pick for pumps.
ATS48: heavy-duty series
- Power: 22-1,200 kW
- Modbus RTU: built-in
- Cascade: up to 3 motors
Series comparison
| Parameter | ATS01 | ATS22 | ATS48 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Up to 15 kW | Up to 400 kW | Up to 1,200 kW |
| Display | None | Basic | Full |
| TorqueControl | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cascade | No | No | Up to 3 |
| Price (22 kW) | — | ~14,000-18,000 UAH | ~22,000-30,000 UAH |
Schneider vs Danfoss
- ATS22 — better for pumps (TorqueControl)
- Danfoss MCD 500 — better for automation (Profibus, adaptive start)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which series for a pump?
Up to 15 kW — ATS01/ATS22. Up to 400 kW — ATS22. Above — ATS48.
Is ATS22 compatible with any motor?
Yes, any standard induction motor. Select by rated current.
Where to get spare parts?
Schneider has a wide service network in Ukraine.
Can a star-delta starter be replaced with a soft starter?
Yes, that is one of the most common applications.
How much does an Altistart cost?
ATS01 7.5 kW — from 4,000 UAH. ATS22 22 kW — from 14,000 UAH. ATS48 55 kW — from 30,000 UAH.
Summary
Schneider Altistart is a proven lineup. See our catalogue. Also check soft starters from other brands.
