SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter

The SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter is a fully electronic, compact starter for demanding motors and resistive loads, featuring fuseless, resettable short-circuit protection

Fully electronic compact starter for demanding motors and resistive loads with fuse-free, resettable short-circuit protection

The comprehensive engineering tool for intuitively and efficiently configuring, programming, testing, and diagnosing all SIMATIC controllers.

The Scalable Periphery system is designed for universal use across a wide range of applications and industries.

Use the SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter, a fully electronic motor starter, to switch and protect three-phase asynchronous motors and resistive loads. It provides fully electronic short-circuit and overload protection.

The integrated Smart Start, together with phase-optimized switching, neutralizes inrush currents, reduces starting currents, and minimizes starting torque peaks. The compact e-Starter is part of the SIMATIC ET 200SP system and is fully integrated into STEP 7 (TIA Portal). The Standard Submodule enables safe shutdown (Safe Torque Off, or STO) via a fail-safe digital input (F-DI).

Achieve greater availability thanks to reliable short-circuit detection, ultra-fast switching in less than 5 μs, and a reduced electrical load. Once the fault has been corrected, you can immediately switch the system back on.

Protect your high-efficiency motors and sensitive applications from electrical and mechanical damage with the built-in Smart Start feature, which neutralizes inrush currents, reduces starting currents and torque peaks, and more.

Easily install and quickly set up the e-Starter in TIA Portal using backplane bus and plug-in technology for increased efficiency. Easily replace devices during operation with automatic reparameterization (hot swapping).

Protect high-efficiency motors and sensitive applications. High inrush currents, which can cause the protective function to trip unintentionally, occur particularly in highly efficient motors, such as those in energy efficiency classes IE3 and IE4. The SIMATIC ET 200SP e‑Starter’s integrated Smart Start neutralizes inrush currents and reduces starting currents and torque during motor startup.

Control and monitor machines easily with the compact SIMATIC ET 200SP I/O system. The e-Starter is fully integrated into SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal). Configuration, parameterization, and commissioning are performed directly in TIA Portal. The device can be easily replaced during operation (hot swapping) through automatic re-parameterization. The integrated diagnostic function enables detailed system diagnostics without additional programming.

Use the Standard Submodule with Safe Torque Off (STO) via a fail-safe digital input (F-DI) to quickly and safely shut down motors. The e-Starter meets the highest safety standards, as defined by IEC 61508 / 62061 (SIL 3) and ISO 13849‑1 (PL e, Category 4). These certifications make it ideal for safety applications requiring the highest standards of personnel and equipment protection.

Short circuits can be costly. Time-consuming troubleshooting and the potential need to replace equipment can lead to unnecessary downtime. The SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter shuts off reliably and extremely quickly, for example in humid environments where there is an increased risk of short circuits. Immediate notification allows you to quickly identify the cause, correct the fault, and restart operations immediately.

The benefits are clear: less and shorter downtime, an immediate restart after a fault has been cleared, and no false tripping due to high inrush currents. Semiconductor technology also reduces the effort required for short-circuit and selectivity planning and minimizes mechanical wear thanks to electronic switching. It also reduces the need for service calls and inventory requirements and prevents short-circuit damage to equipment.

The SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter protects not only your applications but also valuable resources thanks to the durability of its innovative semiconductor technology. In addition, its compact design and integrated Smart Start ensure minimal material consumption and high energy efficiency, which is why it has been certified with the Siemens EcoTech label.

This certification evaluates products based on transparent, standardized criteria throughout their entire lifecycle, taking into account factors such as material usage, energy efficiency, repairability, and recyclability. It provides clear, transparent information on the SIMATIC ET 200SP e‑Starter’s environmental performance, enabling you to use it with confidence as a sustainable solution in your facility.

The integrated Smart Start feature neutralizes inrush currents and reduces starting currents. This reduces the torque when starting motors. High starting currents occur particularly in highly efficient motors, such as those in energy efficiency classes IE3 and IE4.

This significantly reduces mechanical stress and prevents damage to gears, which is particularly important in applications with high switching frequencies. In short, Smart Start protects highly efficient motors and sensitive applications, reduces the need for mechanical maintenance, and prevents unwanted tripping of other protective devices during startup.

The e-Starter comes with a Standard Submodule that enables safe motor shutdown thanks to its integrated Safe Torque Off (STO) function. Consequently, it meets the highest safety standards in accordance with IEC 61508 / 62061 (SIL 3) and ISO 13849 (Performance Level e, Category 4). This makes the e-Starter ideal for safety-related applications that require the highest level of protection for personnel and equipment.

The new Standard Submodule for the SIMATIC ET 200SP e‑Starter expands the range of applications to include highly demanding industrial applications that require a safety-related shutdown up to SIL 3, PL e, Category 4. A reliable, fail-safe shutdown of motors is essential for protecting people and preventing plant damage. The e-Starter complies with all relevant standards required for this purpose, including IEC 61508, IEC 62061, and ISO 13849-1. With the Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function integrated into the Standard Submodule, the motor is immediately shut down in an emergency and remains safely switched off until it is deliberately restarted in a controlled manner.

In addition, the e-Starter with the new Standard Submodule is approved for the operation and protection of motors in hazardous areas of Zones 1/21 and complies with the requirements of the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU as well as the international IECEx certification scheme. This makes it ideally suited for use in explosive atmospheres and ensures safe and reliable protection in such environments.

The new Standard Submodule also offers expanded condition monitoring capabilities. Monitoring active power to detect load variations enables analysis of energy consumption. Recording the switching frequency supports the evaluation of thermal stress. These features enhance operational transparency and help plan maintenance activities in a targeted manner, reduce unplanned downtime, and sustainably increase plant availability.

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