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MVDH Series Dual-High Medium Voltage Starters

Ratings up to 195A (per motor) through 4160V

Dual High Starters

Benshaw’s MVDH Dual-High Starters are available in both Across-the-Line (ATL) and Solid State Soft Starter configurations, providing flexible solutions for medium voltage motor control. Each design features separate sections to deliver independent motor control and protection within a single enclosure, making them ideal for applications that require dual starter capability.

Both configurations provide rugged, reliable motor starting solutions that can be tailored to the exact needs of your application, ensuring seamless integration and long-term performance.

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Dual-High Soft Starters

Benshaw MVDH Dual-High Solid State Starters provide  separate medium and low voltage sections for each starter.  Both sections include a complete starter - load break disconnect switch, Class R rated fuses, inline and bypass contactors  and power stacks, to allow complete independent  control of two motors.

Each starter has its own Next Generation controller and keypad to allow separate protection and starting parameters — and is fully customizable, with options such as grounding balls and infrared viewing windows available. This design allows for an integral power bus for use in medium voltage lineups and motor control centers.

MVDH Dual-High Solid State Starters are UL labelled up to 195A (per motor) through 4160V with NEMA 1 enclosure.

Key Features
  • Two 350% – 30 seconds rated solid state starters
  • Compact footprint — use for standalone, back-to-back and MCC/lineup applications
  • Dual redundant configuration (switch-selectable emergency backup full voltage starters)*
  • Rugged, welded enclosure with chain drive flange handle mechanism
  • Benshaw's advanced, Next Generation control and protection
  • 50 KAIC (2600 or 4800 VAC) short circuit fault rated
  • 45 kV BIL
  • Built-in self test features
  • NEMA 1, UL 347 listed

* This is an optional feature.

Dual-High ATL Starters

The Benshaw medium voltage full voltage non reversing starter configuration is also available in a dual high design. The dual high design in a 92.5”H x 36”W x 36”D enclosure can provide individual motor control and protection of application up to 333 Amps.

In each section, you will have a 400amp rated fault make load break disconnect switch, R rated motor fuses and a 400amp rated vacuum bottle contactor. Each section will have a separate 120V control section to house your choice of the Benshaw MX3 control card or a third party motor protection relay.

The Benshaw Dual High section shares the same horizontal bus design of all Benshaw MV products which allows for seamless integration into a complete solution.

These units are fully customizable to meeting requirements of you application.

Key Features
  • Compact footprint - use for standalone, back-to-back and MCC/ lineup applications
  • Rugged, welded enclosure with chain drive flange handle mechanism

Optional
  • Benshaw's advanced, digital NX control and protection
  • 50 KAIC (2600 or 4800 VAC) short circuit fault rated
  • 45kV BIL
  • Built-in selftest features
  • NEMA 1, UL 347 listed
  • Bottom entrance standard
  • Top entrance requires a side hat 18" or MLO

Contact us to discuss your specific soft starter requirements with the Benshaw team

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