Motor Starter
What is a Motor Starter?
A motor starter is an electrical device that is used to start & stop a motor safely.
Similar to a relay, the motor starter switches the power ON/OFF & unlike a relay, it also provides a low voltage & overcurrent protection.
The main function of a motor starter is;
- To safely start a motor
- To safely stop a motor
- To reverse the direction of a motor
- To protect the motor from low voltage & overcurrent.
A motor starter is made of two main components that work together to control & protect the motor.
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