The 150-F480FCD by Allen-Bradley is an SMC-Flex solid-state controller that comes with the IP65 (type 4/12) enclosure. The 150-F480FCD features a controller rating of 480 Amps featuring 400 Horsepower at 460 Volts AC. The rated voltage for the 150-F480FCD is 500 or 575 Volts AC and it is used for the three-phase motors that come with a frequency rating of 50 to 60 Hertz. The control voltage for the 150-F480FCD is 100 to 240 Volts AC. The 150-F480FCD is used for operating the standard three-phase squirrel cage induction and the Wye-Delta (6-lead) motors. The 150-F480FCD belongs to a line of soft starters that includes both the combination and the non-combination models. Each of the controllers features seven standard modes of operation and they serve to control the resistive loads.

The operation modes for the 150-F480FCD include the linear speed acceleration, the torque control start, the current limit start, the soft start, and the selectable kickstart. The soft start is a method that covers most of the general applications. With this mode, the motor is given an initial torque that is user-adjustable. From the initial motor torque level, the output voltage to the motor starts to be ramped. The SMC motor controllers also feature the electronic motor overload protection that is accomplished through an algorithm. The overload protection is intended to protect the motor, providing power wiring against possible overheating that can be caused by excessive overcurrents. The SMC motor controllers meet the applicable requirements as a motor overload protective device.