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Bulletin No. 8660PD9501

November, 1996
Product Data Bulletin Raleigh, NC, USA

Class 8660 Solid State Reduced Voltage Starters

Reduced Availability Guide
 Cross Reference Data

INTRODUCTION On October 16, 1995, Class 8660 Solid State Reduced Voltage Starters will enter the
“Reduced Availability” phase. At this time, Class 8660 devices should not be
recommended for new applications. Class 8660 devices will be replaced by:
• ALTISTART 23 open style soft start devices
• Class 8638 and Class 8998 enclosed ALTISTART devices
This bulletin is a cross reference guide between the Telemecanique ALTISTART 23
(ATS23) devices and the Square D Class 8660 solid state reduced voltage starters.
• Table 1 compares features and Table 2 is a catalog number cross reference for open
style ATS23 and Class 8660 soft starts.
• Table 3 compares features and Table 4 is a catalog number cross reference for
enclosed Class 8638 combination ALTISTART and Class 8660 soft starts.
Class 8660 soft starts will not be available for sale after April 16, 1996. However,
repair parts and service will be available for installed products until the
requirements dictate full obsolescence of the Class 8660 product line.

OPEN STYLE SOFT In comparison with the Class 8660 open style soft starts, please note the following
STARTS differences:
• The primary consideration in selecting an ATS23 device is the motor full load
amperage. ATS23 soft starts are available in 14 different amp ratings. All devices
can be configured for 200, 230, 380 or 460 VAC motors and are self adjusting for
50 or 60 Hz.
• Class 8660 open style soft starts are specified by Class/Type/Form. The 3rd digit
of the type number is “O”. ALTISTART 23 catalog numbers begin with “ATS23”.
• Open style ATS23 soft starts are manufactured by Telemecanique in France. All
units are stocked in the warehouse. As such, open style ATS23 soft starts are not
available with any additional factory modifications.

Table 1: Open Style Soft Starts – Feature Comparison

Class 8660 ALTISTART 23

Features
ALPHA-PAK SSRVS Standard Version
Current Limit 150% to 425% 150% to 425% 200% to 500%
Voltage Ramp Standard Optional Standard
0.5 to 30 seconds 3 to 30 seconds 1 to 30 seconds
"Boost" Start N/A N/A Standard
Decel Ramp N/A Optional Standard
3 to 30 seconds 2 to 60 seconds
DC Braking N/A N/A Standard
2 to 60 seconds
Solid State Overload Standard Standard Standard
Max. hp @ 460 VAC 100 hp 600 hp 1000 hp
Max. Motor Voltage 575 VAC 575 VAC 460 VAC
• For a more detailed comparison of features and specifications, refer to Digest 170, page 12-75.
• SSRVS = Solid State Reduced Voltage Starter.

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Table 2: Open Style Soft Starts – Catalog Number Cross Reference

Class 8660 Type ALTISTART 23

hp @ 460 VAC Catalog Number
ALPHA-PAK SSRVS (standard version)
5 MDO46 — ATS23U70N
7.5 MDO46 — ATS23D12N
10 MDO46 — ATS23D16N
20 MEO46 — ATS23D30N
30 MFO46 — ATS23D44N
40 MFO46 — ATS23D72N
50 MGO46 MGO22 ATS23D72N
75 MGO46 MGO22 ATS23C10N
100 MGO46 MHO22 ATS23C15N
150 — MHO22 ATS23C24N
200 — MJO22 ATS23C24N
250 — MJO22 ATS23C30N
350 — MKO22 ATS23C41N
400 — MKO22 ATS23C58N
500 — MMO22 ATS23C58N
600 — MMO22 ATS23C82N

ENCLOSED SOFT When ordering a Class 8638 enclosed ALTISTART device, please note the following
STARTS differences and similarities to other Square D motor control products:
• Class 8638 devices are combination devices with a fusible disconnect switch,
similar to Class 8538 combination starters. Square D enclosed ALTISTART
devices utilize either a shunt trip coil on the molded case switch or an isolation
contactor to provide automatic disconnect of the motor if a shorted SCR is
detected. As such, non-combination devices are not available.
• Similar to the Class 8660 product line, the 3rd digit of the type number of Class
8638 enclosed ALTISTART devices indicates the enclosure type is NEMA 12.
Class 8638 devices are only available in a NEMA Type 12 enclosure and should
be recommended for both NEMA type 1 and 12 applications.
• A control power transformer (CPT) is provided as standard in all Class 8638
devices for 120 VAC control logic. (A Form and price adder was required to
include a CPT in Class 8660 devices.) Additional VA for customer use can be
ordered by Form with Class 8638 devices.
• Standard Class 8638 enclosed ALTISTART devices are available through 400 hp.
For applications up to 1000 hp, Class 8638 style combination soft starts are
available. Contact your local Drives Specialist for quotation assistance.
• ALTISTART devices are also available in a NEMA 1 or 12 MCC enclosure. Class
8998 enclosed ALTISTART products are also combination devices, available in
configurations similar to Class 8638 enclosed ALTISTART devices. Please refer to
the “Q/To” or “Quote To Cash” product selector for ordering information.

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Table 3: Enclosed Soft Starts – Feature Comparison

Class 8638
Class 8660
Features ALTISTART
ALPHA-PAK SSRVS Standard Version
SCR Fault Isolation Optional Optional Standard
Form Y79• Form Z79•
Shorting Contactor Not Available Optional Standard
Form Z20 30 hp and above
Control Power Optional Optional Standard
Transformer (CPT) Form FF4T40 Form FF4T40 120 VAC CPT
• SSRVS = Solid State Reduced Voltage Starter.

Table 4: Enclosed Soft Starts – Catalog Number Cross Reference

Class 8660 Type/Form Class 8638 Type

hp @ 460 VAC NEMA 1 Enclosure, NEMA 12 Enclosure,
NEMA 12 Enclosure,
Comb. Starter w/
Non-Comb. Starter Comb. Starter
Shunt Trip Coil
5 MDG46 MDA46 FF4T40 Y793 PBA4S
7.5 MDG46 MDA46 FF4T40 Y793 PCA4S
10 MDG46 MDA46 FF4T40 Y793 PDA4S
20 MEG46 MEA46 FF4T40 Y794 PFA4S
30 MFG46 MFA46 FF4T40 Y795 PHA4S
40 MFG46 MFA46 FF4T40 Y795 PJA4S
50 MGG46 MGA46 FF4T40 Y795 PJA4S
75 MGG46 MGA46 FF4T40 Y796 PLA4S
100 MGG46 MGA46 FF4T40 Y796 PMA4S
150 MHG22 MHA22 FF4T40 Z796 PPA4S
200 MJG22 MJA22 FF4T40 Z797 PPA4S
250 MJG22 MJA22 FF4T40 Z798 PQA4S
350 MKG22 MKA22 FF4T40 Z798 PSA4S
400 MKG22 MKA22 FF4T40 Z799 PTA4S
500 MMG22 MMA22 FF4T40 Z799 Consult Factory
600 MMG22 MMA22 FF4T40 Z799 Consult Factory

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