An introduction to the special purpose motor starters and special purpose ratings used in the North American market.
The document provides an overview of the terminology used in North America for motor starters, including General Purpose Ratings, Special Purpose Ratings and Definite Purpose Ratings. It explains how these ratings relate to IEC standards and North American standards such as UL 508, CSA‑22.2 and NEMA‑ICS 2.
Detailed tables list the performance data for Eaton Moeller DIL M and DIL K contactors, motor‑starter combinations, and UL 508 Type E and Type F combination starters. The paper also describes the four basic functions of a motor starter and the new tool‑free connection technology used in the xStart system. This manual is written in German.