Data sheet

Manual motor starter MS116

Manual motor starters are electro-

mechanical devices for motor and circuit
protection. These devices offer local
motor disconnect means, manual ON/
OFF control, and protection against
short circuit, overload, and phase loss
conditions. Manual motor protection
saves cost, panel space, and ensures
fast and reliable short-circuit protection
by reacting within milliseconds. Close-
coupling adaptors are available for
combination with ABB contactors.

Description Order data

–– Overload protection – trip class 10A MS116 screw terminal
–– Phase loss sensitivity
–– Disconnect function
Setting range Catalog Trip Packing unit Weight per
–– Temperature compensation from -25 … +55 °C number class PCE
A PCE
–– Adjustable current setting for overload protection kg
–– Suitable for three- and single-phase application 0.10...0.16 MS116-0.16 10A 1 0.225
–– Trip-free mechanism 0.16...0.25 MS116-0.25 10A 1 0.225
–– Clear switch position indication ON/OFF 0.25...0.40 MS116-0.4 10A 1 0.225
0.40...0.63 MS116-0.63 10A 1 0.225
Approvals Marks 0.63...1.00 MS116-1.0 10A 1 0.225
1.00...1.60 MS116-1.6 10A 1 0.265
A cULus UL 508 a CE 1.60...2.50 MS116-2.5 10A 1 0.265
2.50...4.00 MS116-4.0 10A 1 0.265
K CB scheme*
4.00...6.30 MS116-6.3 10A 1 0.265
CCC* 6.30...10.0 MS116-10 10A 1 0.265
E
8.00...12.0 MS116-12 10A 1 0.265
D GOST-R 10.0...16.0 MS116-16 10A 1 0.265
16.0...20.0 MS116-20 10A 1 0.310
GOST-F 20.0...25.0 MS116-25 10A 1 0.310
25.0...32.0 MS116-32 10A 1 0.310
ABS*

P Lloyd’s Register*

GL*

DNV* * Note: the marked

approvals are still
L RMRS*
pending for
Bureau Veritas* MS116-20...32
Functional description

1 Terminals 1L1, 3L2, 5L3

1 2 Test function

3 Current setting range

Adjustable current setting for overload protection

4 Terminals 2T1, 4T2, 6T3

2
2CDC241001F0009

Application
The manual motor starters protect the load and the installation against short-circuit and overload. They are three pole protection
devices with thermal tripping elements for overload protection and electromagnetic tripping elements for short-circuit protection.
Furthermore, they provide a disconnect function for safely isolation of the installation and the supply and can be used for the
manual switching of loads.
The manual motor starters have a setting scale in amperes, which allows for direct adjustment of the device without any additional
calculation. In compliance with international and national standards, the setting current is the rated current of the motor and not the
tripping current (i.e., no tripping at 1.2 x I; I = setting current).

Operation mode

Three-phase operation
Single-phase operation

Wiring diagram

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Resistance and power loss per pole

Type Setting range Resistance per pole Power loss per pole
lower value upper value at lower value at upper value
A A Ω W W
MS116-0.16 0.10 0.16 66.00 0.7 1.7
MS116-0.25 0.16 0.25 25.50 0.7 1.7
MS116-0.4 0.25 0.40 10.38 0.7 1.7
MS116-0.63 0.40 0.63 4.36 0.7 1.7
MS116-1.0 0.63 1.00 1.605 0.7 1.7
MS116-1.6 1.00 1.60 0.648 0.7 1.7
MS116-2.5 1.60 2.50 0.272 0.7 1.7
MS116-4.0 2.50 4.00 0.106 0.7 1.7
MS116-6.3 4.00 6.30 0.046 0.7 1.7
MS116-10 6.30 10.0 0.024 0.9 2.4
MS116-12 8.00 12.0 0.016 1.0 2.3
MS116-16 10.0 16.0 0.011 1.1 2.8
MS116-20 16.0 20.0 0.0057 1.5 2.3
MS116-25 20.0 25.0 0.0045 1.8 2.8
MS116-32 25.0 32.0 0.0030 1.9 3.1

Dimensions
in mm / inches
80,1 / 3,15" 79,9 / 3,15"
1,5 / 0,06" 70 / 2,76" 69,8 / 2,75"
5,5 / 0,22" 43,5 / 1,71" 1,5 / 0,06" 5,5 / 0,22" 43,3 / 1,7"
1,7 / 0,07"

1,7 / 0,07"
35 / 1,38"
75 / 2,95"

45 / 1,77"
90 / 3,54"

97,8 / 3,85"

45 / 1,77"
75 / 2,95"
57,8 / 2,3"

35 / 1,38"

57,8 / 2,3"
27,5 / 1,1"

27,5 / 1,1"

14 / 0,55" 14 / 0,55"
45 / 1,77" 14 / 0,55" 14 / 0,55"
45 / 1,77"

MS116 ≤ 16 A MS116 ≥ 20 A

Ø 4,5 / Ø 0,18" 9 / 0,35" Ø 4,5 / Ø 0,18" 9 / 0,35"

5,4 / 0,21" 5,4 / 0,21"
110 / 4,33"
122 / 4,8"
110 / 4,33"
122 / 4,8"

17,5 / 0,69" 17,5 / 0,69"

MS116 ≤ 16 A with screw fixing kit FS116 (accessory) MS116 ≥ 20 A with screw fixing kit FS116 (accessory)

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Technical data IEC/EN
Data at TA = 40 °C and at rated values, if nothing else indicated

Main circuit

1L1-3L2-5L3
2T1-4T2-6T3
Rated operational voltage U e 690 V a.c.
- V d.c.
Setting range - thermal overload protection see table “Order data” on page 1
Rated operational current I e see table below
Rated instantaneous short-circuit current setting I i see table below
Rated service short-circuit breaking capacity I cs see table “Short-circuit breaking capacity and
Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity I cu back-up fuses” on page 6
Trip class see table “Order data” on page 1
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Number of poles 3
Resistance per pole see table “Resistance and power loss per pole”
Power loss per pole on page 3

Isolation data
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 6 kV
Rated insulation voltage U i 690 V
Pollution degree 3

Electrical connection MS116 ≤ 16 A MS116 ≥ 20 A

Connecting capacity solid 1/2 x 1 ... 4 mm² 1/2 x 2.5 … 6 mm²
stranded 1/2 x 1 ... 4 mm² 1/2 x 2.5 … 6 mm²
flexible with ferrule 1/2 x 0.75 ... 2.5 mm² 1/2 x 1 … 6 mm²
flexible with ferrule insulated 1/2 x 0.75 ... 2.5 mm² 1/2 x 1 … 6 mm²
flexible without ferrule 1/2 x 0.75 ... 2.5 mm² 1/2 x 2.5 …. 6 mm²
Stripping length 9 mm 10 mm
Tightening torque 0.8 … 1.2 Nm 2 Nm
Connection screw M3.5 (Pozidrive 2 / 5.5 mm) M4 (Pozidrive 2 / 6.5 mm)

Type Rated instantaneous Rated operational current le

short-circuit current setting li
A A
MS116-0.16 1.56 0.16
MS116-0.25 2.44 0.25
MS116-0.4 3.90 0.40
MS116-0.63 6.14 0.63
MS116-1.0 11.50 1.0
MS116-1.6 18.40 1.6
MS116-2.5 28.75 2.5
MS116-4.0 50.00 4.0
MS116-6.3 78.75 6.3
MS116-10 150 10
MS116-12 180 12
MS116-16 240 16
MS116-20 300 20
MS116-25 375 25
MS116-32 480 32

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General data

Mechanical durability 105

Electrical durability 10 x 104
Duty time 100 %
Dimensions (W x H x D) see drawing “Dimensions” on page 3
Weight see table “Order data” on page 1
Mounting DIN-rail (EN 60715)
Mounting position position 1-6 (optional for single mounting)
Group Mounting on request
Minimum distance to other units same type horizontal 0 mm
vertical 150 mm
Minimum distance to electrical conductive board horizontal, up to 400 V 0 mm
horizontal, up to 690 V > 1.5 mm
vertical 75 mm
Degree of protection enclosure / terminals IP20
Utilization category A
Altitude up to 2000 m
Maximum operating frequency 170 cycles/h

Electromagnetic compatibility

Electromagnetic compatibility not applicable

Environmental data

Ambient air temperature

Operation open - compensated without derating -25 ... +55 °C
open -25 ... +70 °C
Storage -50 ... +80 °C
Temperature compensation continuous
Vibration (sinusoidal) acc. to IEC/EN 60068-2-6 (Fc) 5g / 3 ... 150 Hz
Shock (half-sine) acc. to IEC/EN 60068-2-27 (Ea) 25g / 11 ms

Standards / directives

Product standard IEC/EN 60947–2

IEC/EN 60947-4-1
IEC/EN 60947-1
UL 508, CSA 22.2 No. 14
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

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Short-circuit breaking capacity and back-up fuses
lCS Rated service short-circuit breaking capacity
lCU Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity (in case of MS116: ICU = ICS)
ICC Prospective short-circuit current at installation location
Note: Maximum rated current of the back-up fuses if ICC > ICS

Type 230 V AC 400 V AC 440 V AC 500 V AC 690 V AC

ICS I CU gG, aM I CS I CU gG, aM I CS I CU gG, aM I CS I CU gG, aM I CS I CU gG, aM
kA kA A kA kA A kA kA A kA kA A kA kA A
MS116-0.16
MS116-0.25
MS116-0.4
No back-up fuse required up to ICC = 30 kA
MS116-0.63
MS116-1.0
No back-up fuse required up to ICC = 50 kA
MS116-1.6
MS116-2.5 10 10 25 10 10 25 5 5 25
MS116-4.0 6 6 25 6 6 25 2 2 25
MS116-6.3 6 6 63 6 6 63 2 2 40
MS116-10 6 6 63 6 6 63 2 2 50
MS116-12 25 25 80 25 25 80 6 6 63 6 6 63 2 2 50
MS116-16 16 16 80 16 16 80 6 6 63 4 4 63 2 2 63
MS116-20 10 15 - 10 15 - 3 6 - 3 4 - 2 3 -
MS116-25 10 15 - 10 15 - 3 6 - 3 4 - 2 3 -
MS116-32 10 10 - 10 10 - 3 6 - 3 4 - 2 3 -

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Technical data UL/CSA

Main circuit
Maximum operational voltage 600 V
Manual Motor Controller ratings see table “UL 508 — Manual Motor Controller” on page 8
Motor ratings Horse power see table below
Full load amps (FLA) see table below
Locked rotor amps (LRA) see table below

Electrical connection MS116 ≤ 16 A MS116 ≥ 20 A

Connecting capacity stranded 1/2 x AWG 16 ... 12 1/2 x AWG 12 ... 8
flexible without ferrule 1/2 x AWG 16 ... 12 1/2 x AWG 12 ... 8
Stripping length 9 mm 10 mm
Tightening torque 10 ... 12 lb-In 18 lb-In
Connection screw M3.5 (Pozidrive 2) M4 (Pozidrive 2)

Motor rating, single phase

hp Horse power; FLA Full load amps; LRA Locked rotor amps

Type 220-240 VAC 440-480 VAC

hp FLA LRA hp FLA LRA
MS116-0.16 - 0.16 0.96 - 0.16 0.96
MS116-0.25 - 0.25 1.5 - 0.25 1.5
MS116-0.4 - 0.4 2.4 - 0.4 2.4
MS116-0.63 - 0.63 3.78 - 0.63 3.78
MS116-1.0 - 1.0 6.0 - 1.0 6.0
MS116-1.6 1/10 1.5 - - 1.6 9.6
MS116-2.5 1/6 2.2 - 1/2 2.5 -
MS116-4.0 1/3 3.6 - 1/2 2.5 -
MS116-6.3 1/2 4.9 - 1 4 -
MS116-10 1-1/2 10 - 2 6 -
MS116-12 2 12 - 3 8.5 -
MS116-16 2 12 - 5 14 -
MS116-20 3 17 92 5 14 81
MS116-25 3 17 127 7-1/2 21 116
MS116-32 5 28 162 10 26 145

Motor rating, three phase

hp Horse power; Horse power; FLA Full load amps; LRA Locked rotor amps

Type 110-120 VAC 220-240 VAC 440-480 VAC 500-600 VAC

hp FLA LRA hp FLA LRA hp FLA LRA hp FLA LRA
MS116-0.16 - 0.16 0.96 - 0.16 0.96 - 0.16 0.96 - 0.16 0.96
MS116-0.25 - 0.25 1.5 - 0.25 1.5 - 0.25 1.5 - 0.25 1.5
MS116-0.4 - 0.4 2.4 - 0.4 2.4 - 0.4 2.4 - 0.4 2.4
MS116-0.63 - 0.63 3.78 - 0.63 3.78 - 0.63 3.78 - 0.63 3.78
MS116-1.0 - 1.0 6.0 - 1.0 6.0 1.0 6.0 1/2 0.9 8
MS116-1.6 - 1.6 9.6 - 1.6 9.6 3/4 1.6 12.5 3/4 1.3 10
MS116-2.5 - 2.5 15.0 1/2 2.2 20 1 2.1 15 1-1/2 2.4 16
MS116-4.0 - 4.0 16.0 1 4.2 30 2 3.4 25 3 3.9 25.6
MS116-6.3 1/2 4.4 40 1-1/2 6.4 40 3 4.8 32 5 6.1 36.8
MS116-10 1 8.4 60 3 9.6 64 5 7.6 46 7-1/2 9 50.8
MS116-12 1-1/2 12 80 3 9.6 64 7-1/2 11 63.5 10 11 64.8
MS116-16 2 13.6 100 5 15.2 92 10 20 81 10 11 64.8
MS116-20 3 19.2 128 5 15.2 92 10 14 81 15 17 93
MS116-25 3 19.2 128 7-1/2 22 127 15 21 116 20 22 116
MS116-32 5 30.4 184 10 28 162 20 27 145 25 27 146

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UL 508 — Manual Motor Controller
Type Maximum fuse type Maximum short-circuit current
K5 o. RK5 per UL/NEC for motor disconnect 1) for group installation
480 V / 600 V 480 V 600 V 480 V 600 V
A kA kA kA kA
MS116-0.16 100 30 5 18 5
MS116-0.25 100 30 5 18 5
MS116-0.4 100 30 5 18 5
MS116-0.63 100 30 5 18 5
MS116-1.0 100 30 5 18 5
MS116-1.6 100 30 5 18 5

1SXU131003L0201 June 2011

MS116-2.5 100 30 5 18 5
MS116-4.0 100 18 5 18 5
MS116-6.3 100 18 5 18 5
MS116-10 100 18 5 18 5
MS116-12 100 18 5 18 5
MS116-16 100 18 5 18 5
MS116-20 100 18 5 18 5
MS116-25 100 18 5 18 5
MS116-32 100 18 5 18 5

1)
Suitable as motor disconnect only when provided with padlock SA1 or SA3...

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