Why Choose the ABB MS132-1.6 Manual Motor Starter?
The ABB MS132-1.6 is a compact and reliable manual motor starter designed for switching, protecting and isolating motors in industrial automation and electrical control applications. As part of the ABB MS132 motor protection range, it provides integrated protection against short circuits, overloads and phase failures without requiring additional fuses.
This motor protection circuit breaker features a compact 45 mm width design, a rotary handle with clear ON/OFF/TRIP indication and a trip-free mechanism for dependable operation. The MS132-1.6 is suitable for both single-phase and three-phase motor applications and can be combined with ABB contactors to create coordinated motor starter solutions.
With an adjustable current range of 1.0–1.6 A, a trip class 10 overload protection characteristic and a rated service short-circuit breaking capacity of 100 kA at 400 V AC, the ABB MS132-1.6 provides reliable motor protection for compact industrial installations.
Key Advantages
- Compact manual motor starter for industrial motor protection.
- 1.0–1.6 A adjustable current setting range for precise motor protection.
- Integrated protection against short circuit, overload and phase failure.
- Trip class 10 overload protection for reliable motor operation.
- Built-in disconnect function for safe isolation.
- Lockable rotary handle with clear operating status indication.
Key Features
- ABB MS132 manual motor starter series.
- 1.0–1.6 A adjustable overload protection range.
- 3-pole motor protection device.
- 100 kA rated service short-circuit breaking capacity at 400 V AC.
- Trip class 10 thermal overload protection.
- Temperature compensation for reliable operation.
- Trip-free mechanism with ON/OFF/TRIP indication.
- Compatible with ABB auxiliary contacts and accessories.
Reliable Motor Protection and Isolation
Manual motor starters such as the ABB MS132-1.6 combine switching, overload protection and short-circuit protection in a single compact device. This reduces panel space requirements while improving motor protection and simplifying electrical installation.
The ABB MS132 range is designed for industrial automation engineers and machine builders requiring dependable motor protection, safe isolation and straightforward integration with contactor-based starter combinations.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor control panels.
- Machine building and automation equipment.
- Motor protection applications.
- Manufacturing and production machinery.
- Pumps, fans and auxiliary drives.
- Industrial electrical systems.
