ATS480D38Y Soft starter 18.5 kW, 208-690 V, series ATS480, Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric ATS480 Soft Starters — The Next Generation Motor Control for Industry 4.0

The Schneider Electric Altivar Soft Starter ATS480 series represents the high-tech digital evolution of the legendary ATS48 industrial range. Engineered for highly demanding applications from 7.5 to 630 kW, the ATS480 combines the absolute reliability of the patented TCS torque control system with state-of-the-art cyber security standards. Fully integrated into the EcoStruxure B2B digital architecture, it offers dynamic cloud monitoring, enhanced diagnostics, and seamless integration into automation networks.

Typical Applications for Schneider ATS480

• Severe Mining Mills and Overland Conveyors: Delivers maximum torque and controlled starting under full load using TCS algorithms.
• High-Capacity Process Pumping: Specialized fluid stopping profiles prevent reverse pressure shocks and water hammer.
• Heavy Centrifugal Air Handling Impellers: Sustains prolonged heavy acceleration cycles with integrated harmonics filtering.

What Differentiates Schneider ATS480 from Competitors

The core advantage of the ATS480 is the combination of the time-proven heavy-duty thyristor block of the ATS48 with a brand-new digital processor control unit featuring Achilles-certified cybersecurity protection.

When Schneider ATS480 is NOT Suitable

• For simple localized fan drives where panel space constraints make an integrated bypass layout mandatory — select Schneider ATS22.
• If your B2B project specifically demands a built-in high-capacity bypass contactor inside the starter housing — choose Danfoss MCD 500.

Our System Integration Experience

The Altivar ATS480 is an outstanding high-performance choice for modern plants. The advanced control board allows configuration storage and supports hot-swappable replacement without dynamic re-programming. We highly recommend configuring an external TeSys bypass contactor to protect the thyristors from thermal load during long operational cycles.