SAF DRIVES AND

AUTOMATION
SAF Drive Systems is internationally
renowned as a specialist in drive systems
and motor control, and for good reason.
SAF offers custom, state-of-the-art solutions
to drive challenges, large and small. SAF
can offer anything from off the shelf
standard products, to custom panel buildups, to complete turn-key systems.

SOFT STARTERS
Starting a AC Induction motor can be a stressful experience
for both the users power distribution system as well as the
mechanical system that is being powered by the motor.
Typical symptoms of across the line starting can include:
dimming of lights
wear on belts, couplings, motors
damage to end products
tripping of overload protection

SOFT STARTERS
To combat these problems, Reduced Voltage Soft Starters
were developed. Solid State Reduced Voltage Soft Starters
use power semiconductors called silicon controlled rectifiers
(SCR) that block voltage in both directions in the off stage
and conduct voltage in one direction only in the on state.
By using a Current Controlled (Closed Loop) Soft Starter, we
can achieve a much smoother starting action because current
is directly proportional to torque, thus eliminating many
problems associated with using almost any other method of
starting AC motors.

Where Do You Use Soft Starters?

Pumps
Fans
Saws / Planers
Rock Crushers
Shredders
Chippers

Mixers
Conveyors
Grinders
Presses
Water Treatment
Stations
Irrigation Systems

Soft Starter or VFD?

Soft Starters are usually current or voltage controlled,

not frequency.

Soft Starters do not have the ability to control speed.

Soft Starters will have significant price benefits.

Soft Starters will have a smaller footprint on larger HP
application.

SAF SOFT STARTERS

Since 1976, SAF has developed Soft Starters that span over
three generations of technology. The dependable SR6 analog
unit, the compact versatile OPAL SS6, and the NEW
microprocessor-based OPAL Pro digital version. Even as our
products evolve, we have ensured to maintain the qualities
that have made every generation of SAFs Soft Starters a
success:
Reliability, Ruggedness and Simplicity.

SAF SOFT STARTERS

SAFs OPAL series was
built on the concept that our
customers wanted a reliable
starter that was simple to
use and had the flexibility
to match any application.
These ideas were kept in
mind when our customers
requested that we develop a
new digital starter.

OPAL or OPAL Pro?

Advantages of Micro Processor

Micro Processor Based Control

Multiple Communication Networks
Smaller Foot-Print Makes Micro OPAL Ideal for Retrofit
or MCC Applications
Cost Competitive
Simple User Setup
Options Included on Basic Unit
All Parts Needed for Panel Building Included
Custom Programmability

OPAL PRO MODEL RATINGS

MODEL
MS6-30
MS6-50
MS6-80
MS6-125
MS6-250
MS6-420
MS6-500
SS6-600
MS6-800
MS6-1000

230V
10
20
30
50
100
150
200
250
350
400

HORSE POWER
460V
20
40
60
100
200
350
400
500
700
800

575V
30
50
75
125
250
400
500
600
800
1000

OPAL Pro Dimensions

MODEL
MS6-30
MS6-50
MS6-80
MS6-125
MS6-250
MS6-420
MS6-500
MS6-600
MS6-800
MS6-1000

HEIGHT
17"
17"
17"
15"
15"
19.5"
19.5"
19.5"
27"
27"

DIMENSIONS
WIDTH
12"
12"
12"
15"
15"
15"
18"
18"
24"
24"

DEPTH
10.5"
10.5"
10.5"
11.5"
11.5"
11.5"
13"
13"
15"
15"