ABB unveils latest range of control and protection products in Malaysia

Designed for improved safety, functionality and flexibility, the Star Products consist of:

1. A new AF contactor;
2. The MS132 manual motor starter;
3. The UMC100-FBP universal motor control device;
4. A new and efficient PSE Softstarter; and
5. The TVOC-2 Arc Guard System^TM.

“We are excited about the enormous potential of the Star Products which combine quality, reliability and flexibility for total performance satisfaction, even in the most demanding application. It is simple and functional yet extremely versatile,” said Sim Boon Kiat, President and Country Manager for ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd during the official launch.

Electrical power is the backbone of every modern industrial society and with it comes the increasing need for reliable control and protection devices. These products ensure reliable power distribution in industrial and commercial applications providing optimum motor and load performance for increased operational and cost efficiency; improved protection of people, assets and the environment; and reduced energy consumption.

As a global leader and pioneer in multiple breakthrough low voltage technologies, ABB offers a competitive range of contactors, softstarters, limit switches, manual motor starters, electronic relays and overload relays, together with an extended program of pilot devices.

“With the new Star Products, we are able to offer a rich collaboration of ABB’s innovative products at competitive prices to help our customers address vital issues in today’s rapidly changing marketplace,” he added.

The country’s bullish economic outlook and encouraging growth will augur well for the Star Products which is expected to fuel more than 30% growth for ABB Malaysia’s Low Voltage Products division over the next five years. The Star Products will enable ABB to achieve full scale penetration into Malaysia’s low voltage products market, providing an impetus for the Company’s long term competitiveness.

The main features / benefits of the Star Products are as follows:

1. AF contactor

• Simplified design with a unique AC/DC contactor frame size
• No interface relay coupled with PLC and no extra surge suppressor required
• Improved operational reliability of customers’ equipment

2. MS132 manual motor starter

• Overload protection – trip class 10
• Phase loss sensitivity
• Disconnect function
• Temperature compensation from -25 to +60 °C
• Adjustable current setting for overload protection
• Suitable for three- and single-phase application
• Trip-free mechanism
• Status indication
• Clear switch position indicating ON/OFF/TRIP
• Lockable handle

3. UMC100-FBP universal motor control device

• Comprehensive electronic motor protection detecting over current, under current, phase failures, unbalance, blocking, earth leakages and more
• Integration of the most important control functions as ready, easily parametrizable blocks
• Load shedding and restart logic built-in
• Freely programmable for special, application-specific control functions
• Quick and comprehensive access to all data via LCD panel, fieldbus and/or laptop Optional fieldbus interface for Profibus DP, DeviceNet, Modbus and CANopen
• Graphics-enabled display with backlit, multilingual feature
• Multifunctional expansion modules with 8 digital inputs AC or DC, 4 relay outputs and 1 analogue output

4. PSE Softstarter

• Wide rated operational voltage 208–600 V AC
• Wide rated control supply voltage 100–250 V, 50/60 Hz
• Rated operation current 18 to 370 A
• Coated circuit boards for reliable operation in harsh environment
• Built-in by-pass on all sizes, saving energy and reducing installation time
• User friendly HMI with illuminated language, neutral display and four-button keypad
• Wide ambient temperature range, -25 to +60 °C
• Torque control for excellent control of pumps
• Analog output showing operational current, 4-20 mA
• Prepared for fieldbus communication using Profibus, Modbus, Devicenet or CANopen

5. TVOC-2 Arc Guard System^TM

• Reliability
  • Certified according to functional safety (SIL 2), IEC 61508 and IEC 62061 standards
  • Built on ABB’s more than 35 years experience in Arc Guard Systems
  • Pre-calibrated optical sensors

• Flexibility
  • HMI can be mounted on the panel-door
  • Expand up to 30 optical sensors
  • Easily configured according to various needs
  • Equipped with 3 IGBT solid state tripping contacts and other tripping signal relay

• Simplicity
  • User-friendly start-up menu
  • DIN-Rail or wall-mounted
  • Easy to expand as the switchgear grows

“The launch of the Star Products is a significant milestone for us. I’m confident that the right balance of functionality, quality, cost effectiveness and simplicity afforded by the Star Products will have a profound impact on the local market in the years ahead,” he concluded.

ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 124,000 people.

ABB Malaysia is part of the ABB Group and employs over 500 staff. Our core business comprises five divisions mainly Power Products, Power Systems, Discrete Automation and Motion, Low Voltage Products and Process Automation.