Medium Voltage Controls for Mission Critical Applications …
Medium Voltage Soft Starters
Since introducing the world’s first medium voltage solid state starter back in 1989, Benshaw has gained valuable experience in the design, production and installation of high-performance, mission-critical motor controls for heavy-duty continuous process applications.
Together with Benshaw, Paul‘s Automation and Controls has tackled some of the toughest challenges — in the harshest environments imaginable — for the most demanding industries on earth … and that experience is reflected in every Benshaw product we sell. That’s why, when the application is critical or the environment harsh, our customers specify Benshaw more than any other brand.
- Patented technology
- 6 million HP installed worldwide
- 5,000+ units installed in over 40 countries
- Prepackaged and engineered control solutions
- Induction, two-speed, synchronous, reversing or wound rotor control
- Retrofits and turnkey modernization solutions
- Intelligent control centers and lineups
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Medium Voltage Across-The-Line (ATL) Starters
Benshaw Basic Medium Voltage Across-The-Line (ATL) Starters are full voltage controllers for three phase induction motors. All ATL starters from Benshaw are supplied in a free-standing enclosure, with NEMA 12 and NEMA 3R configurations available to suit your application requirements.
Benshaw’s compact, flexible, full voltage starters can be customized to support reversing, multiple motor, combination and non-combination, induction, synchronous, wound rotor, mining duty (skid mounted), and other motor control requirements.
KEY FEATURES
The basic medium voltage combination ATL starter includes:
- NEMA 12 or 3R enclosure
- Cable entry top
- Cable exit bottom
- Disconnect switch
- Load break/fault make
- 5kV class “R” rated fuses
- Current limiting
- Grounding bar
- Viewing window
- Withstand rating: 50kA
- 60kV BIL rating
- Vacuum motor starting contactor
- Start/stop push buttons
- Electronic overload protection
- Class 10-30 adjustable
- 1 NO, 1 NC trip contact
- “Trip-free” design
- Phase imbalance protection
- Phase reversal protection
- Phase loss protection
- Test function/trip indication
- Fault indication
Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives
Benshaw’s M2L Series Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drive provides the utmost in performance, reliability, serviceability and safety.
Benshaw M2L Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives feature a unique, patented topology, with independent transformer, rectifier and inverter sections, allowing Benshaw to offer flexible packaging options to accommodate a wide range of project-specific requirements and limitations. Benshaw’s modular, power-cell-based M2L inverters use the most reliable components available … such as low voltage IGBTs and dry-type film capacitors … and they are equipped with the latest in safety features, including a fast and reliable arc flash detection system. This topology, along with the M2L’s advanced remote monitoring system, helps minimize down-time and simplify integration with other drive system components.
The M2L family spans a power range from 300 HP to 12,000 HP, operating at industry-standard medium voltages up to 7.2kV and accepting up to a 35kV input. Redundant fans are included in the standard design. Benefits of the M2L Series’ patented topology include:
- Flexibility of installation
- Industry-leading performance
- Reduced total cost of ownership
- Enhanced reliability and efficiency
- Simplified serviceability
- Dependable safety
Engineered Solutions
From engineering to integration — prototyping to production — Paul’s Automation & Controls and Benshaw provide a unique, one-stop source for custom motor control solutions.
Value Engineering and Integration Expertise
With 100,000+ control units installed, hundreds of custom panels designed and extensive engineering experience, Paul’s Automation & Controls and Benshaw bring more to the table than a list of control components or basic assembly capabilities. Whatever your control needs, our experienced engineering teams can help you find a cost-effective solution for almost any application. Capabilities include:
- HMI design
- Plug-and-play wiring
- Assemble-to-order and repetitive manufacturing capabilities
- Fully engineered motor control systems for unique applications
- Intelligent motor control and protection
- Integrated power, logic and control
- Customized enclosures
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