ATS490M12Y Altivar soft starter ATS490M12Y 208-690V

Schneider Electric ATS490M12Y — industrial flagship soft starter of the Altistart 490 range rated at 1200 A (up to 690V). Specially engineered for starting megawatt-class cement factory kiln motors.

Typical Applications:

• High-power rotary kilns in cement factories
• Heavy industrial grinders and jaw stone crushers
• High-pressure utility water network main pumping stations

Pay attention: in extremely dusty environments, regular cleaning of the ventilation heatsinks is highly recommended to maintain robust thermal limits.

Schneider Electric ATS490 Soft Starters — Customized High-End Industrial Range

The Schneider Electric Altistart 490 (ATS490) soft starter series is a specialized, process-oriented industrial lineup tailored for B2B system integrators and custom OEM panel building, covering capacities from 15 to 630 kW. Utilizing a heavy-duty three-phase thyristor control platform, the ATS490 features enhanced connectivity and highly accurate startup curve profiling, making it an excellent match for demanding engineering layouts.

Typical Applications for Schneider ATS490

• Heavy-Duty Industrial Presses and Metal Stamping: Delivers highly consistent torque profiles to overcome heavy static friction and initial mechanical load resistance.
• High-Capacity Fan Impellers and Mining Mills: Fine-tuned starting current limits prevent electric grid overload during prolonged startups.
• Process Pumping Networks: On-board TCS torque control ensures shock-free pump starting and stopping.

What Differentiates Schneider ATS490 from Competitors

By providing exceptionally high torque and current profiling adjustments, the ATS490 series offers B2B panel builders superior precision compared to standard industrial ranges.

When Schneider ATS490 is NOT Suitable

• For simple HVAC fan starters where a standard class starter is more than sufficient — select the cost-effective Schneider ATS22 series.
• If your project layout strictly demands an integrated bypass contactor located inside the starter housing — choose Danfoss MCD 500.

Our Engineering Integration Recommendations

The Altistart 490 series represents an outstanding and reliable choice for complex automation networks. Our panel design team recommends wiring the ATS490 with external TeSys bypass contactors and circuit breakers from Schneider Electric, providing a fully coordinated heavy-duty assembly.