Start Here App
Selection and Sizing Tools at Your Fingertips!
Start Here is an easy-to-use app developed by Benshaw to simplify model selection, troubleshoot issues, and connect directly to your starter
The Benshaw Start Here App puts motor control at your fingertips, empowering you to select the right starter, troubleshoot issues, and access expert support – all from your mobile device. With streamlined tools for easy model recommendations, diagnostics via QR scanning, and access to product resources, the app simplifies your motor control experience.
Start Here Features
Select
Choose your industry, application, line voltage and motor size (HP or kW) and the Start Here app from Benshaw will recommend an appropriate soft starter model and rating, based on the parameters provided.
Diagnose
Equipment operators can use information retrieved by scanning QR codes to quickly identify and troubleshoot soft start problems. The app also makes it easy to share data with Benshaw’s technical support team if soft start troubleshooting assistance is needed.
Download
Prefer to help yourself? The Start Here app links directly to the Benshaw website for quick and easy access to product manuals and support documents.
Contact
Details for your closest Benshaw office is stored in the app’s database. Save contact information for your installer or designated contact, making it easy to share data.
Calculate
Calculate Motor FLC and enclosure ventilation calculators make your life easier, allowing you to make quick calculations on the go.
Connect
Connect to a Bluetooth-compatible Benshaw starter or our S2 controller for easy parameter control, firmware updates, event log access, and instant support.
Start Here Demo
Below is a short video example of how to use our soft starter sizing tool:









