Carlo Gavazzi RSBT2216EV10 is a 220 V AC 16 A three-phase scroll compressor soft starter with a 110–400 V AC control input, patented auto-adaptive current limiting and an integrated bypass for HVAC and refrigeration applications.
£282.39
The Carlo Gavazzi RSBT2216EV10 is a compact and intelligent three-phase scroll compressor soft starter designed to reduce starting current in HVAC, refrigeration and heat pump applications. As part of the Carlo Gavazzi RSBT compressor soft starter series, it uses a patented auto-adaptive starting algorithm to optimise compressor starting performance without requiring manual adjustment of starting parameters.
The RSBT2216EV10 controls all three phases and incorporates an internal bypass, providing an efficient and compact solution for compressor starting. Its current-limiting, auto-adaptive starting method analyses compressor behaviour and automatically optimises each start, helping reduce inrush current, supply disturbances, light flicker and mechanical vibration in connected pipework and joints.
With a rated operational current of 16 A AC and a nominal operational voltage of 220 V AC, the RSBT2216EV10 is designed for three-phase scroll compressor systems. The EV control input accepts 110–400 V AC, with an operating control voltage range of approximately 93.5–440 V AC, providing broad compatibility with industrial HVAC and refrigeration control circuits.
Direct-on-line compressor starting can produce high inrush currents that place additional demand on the electrical supply and can contribute to voltage disturbances and mechanical vibration. The Carlo Gavazzi RSBT2216EV10 uses current limiting and an auto-adaptive algorithm to control the starting process and automatically optimise performance for the connected compressor.
The RSBT series is specifically engineered for scroll compressor applications rather than general-purpose motor starting. Once the compressor reaches normal operation, the integrated bypass provides an efficient current path while the soft starter continues to provide monitoring and diagnostic functionality. The compact format makes the RSBT2216EV10 particularly suitable for integration into HVAC, refrigeration and heat pump control equipment.
| Manufacturer | Carlo Gavazzi |
|---|---|
| Series | RSBT |
| Model | RSBT2216EV10 |
| Product type | Three-phase compressor soft starter |
| Application | Three-phase scroll compressors |
| Controlled phases | 3 |
| Rated operational current | 16 A AC |
| Rated operational voltage | 220 V AC |
| Operational voltage range | 187–242 V AC |
| Control voltage | 110–400 V AC |
| Control voltage range | 93.5–440 V AC |
| Rated control frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Control input current | 3–6 mA AC |
| Input-to-output response time | < 100 ms |
| Starting method | Current limit, auto-adaptive |
| Ramp-up time | < 1 s |
| Ramp-down time | 0 s |
| Internal bypass | Yes |
| Relay output | None |
| Status indication | LED |
| Working temperature | -20 to +60 °C |
| Relative humidity | < 95% non-condensing at 40 °C |
| Installation altitude | 0–1000 m |
| Mounting type | DIN rail / panel mounting |
The RSBT2216EV10 is a three-phase soft starter for scroll compressors, designed to reduce starting current in HVAC, refrigeration, heat pump and similar compressor applications.
The Carlo Gavazzi RSBT2216EV10 has a rated operational current of 16 A AC.
The EV version accepts a nominal 110–400 V AC control input, with an operating control voltage range of approximately 93.5–440 V AC.
The soft starter uses a current-limiting auto-adaptive algorithm that automatically optimises the starting process according to compressor behaviour, reducing inrush current compared with direct-on-line starting.
Yes. The RSBT2216EV10 is internally bypassed, providing an efficient current path after the compressor has completed its starting sequence.
Carlo Gavazzi RSBT soft starters provide dedicated three-phase scroll compressor starting technology for HVAC and refrigeration systems, combining patented auto-adaptive current control, internal bypass functionality and compact installation for dependable compressor operation.
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