Allen-Bradley 150-F43NBD Bulletin 150 SMC Flex Soft Starter

Product Description

Product Overview

150-F43NBD is an Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) Bulletin 150 SMC Flex smart motor controller designed for controlled starting and stopping of three-phase induction motors. It uses solid-state technology to reduce inrush current and mechanical stress while providing comprehensive motor protection and diagnostics.

This model supports both standard squirrel-cage motors and six-lead wye-delta configurations. An integrated bypass contactor automatically engages once the motor reaches full speed, reducing heat dissipation and improving overall system efficiency. 150-F43NBD is commonly used in demanding industrial environments requiring reliable motor control and long service life.

Technical Specifications

Model: 150-F43NBD
Series: Bulletin 150 SMC Flex

• Rated Continuous Current: 43 A

• Applicable Motor Power:

• 460 V AC: approx. 20–30 HP (15–22 kW, application dependent)

• Power Circuit Voltage: 200–480 V AC (UL/CSA), up to 600 V AC (IEC)

• Control Voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

• Supported Motor Types:

• Squirrel-cage induction motors

• Wye-Delta (six-lead) motors

• Start / Stop Modes:

• Soft Start

• Current Limit Start

• Kick Start

• Soft Stop

• Coast to Stop

• Slow-Speed Functions: Jog, Inching, Low-Speed Operation

• Bypass: Integrated internal bypass contactor

• Protection Functions:

• Motor overload protection

• Phase loss and phase imbalance

• Under-voltage and over-voltage

• Stall protection

• Ground fault detection

• Metering & Diagnostics:

• Current and voltage monitoring

• kW, kWh, MW, MWh

• Power factor

• Motor thermal capacity usage

• Event and fault history logging

• Status Indication: Stopped, Starting, Stopping, At Speed, Alarm, Fault

• Operator Interface:

• Front-mounted keypad with backlit LCD

• Optional 20-HIM-A Human Interface Module via DPI port

• Configuration Software:

• Connected Components Workbench

• DriveTools

• DriveExplorer

• Mounting Type: Open Type

• Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C

• Certifications: UL, CSA, CE, NEMA compliant

• Net Weight:5.7 kg