Key facts
- Brand
- ABB
- Model
- PS S 18
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2011-12-04
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ABB PS S 18/30...300/515 Softstarter Service Manual
This manual provides installation, wiring, and mounting instructions for the ABB PS S 18/30...300/515 softstarter series, including marking identification, safety warnings and recommended distances for proper cooling.
It also details configuration settings, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting steps, technical data (voltage, current, power ratings) and includes circuit diagrams and dimension tables.
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Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Questions answered in these manuals
How should the softstarter be mounted for proper cooling?
It must be mounted vertically, airflow must not be blocked, and minimum distances to walls and front must be observed as shown in the drilling plan.
What are the recommended earthing connections?
Connect a green/yellow cable of 1.5‑2.5 mm² (AWG 12‑16) to terminal 3 and keep the earthing cable as short as possible, attaching it to a nearby earthing point.
