Q: What is the Allen-Bradley 150-F201NBD?
A: The 150-F201NBD is a solid-state SMC Flex Smart Motor Controller (soft starter) manufactured by Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation. It belongs to the Bulletin 150 SMC Flex series and is rated for 201A continuous current with an integrated bypass contactor.
Q: What are the electrical specifications of the 150-F201NBD?
A: The controller is rated for 201A, delivering 75–150 HP at 460V AC (110 kW at 400V). It operates on 200–480V AC, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz input power with 100–240V AC control voltage. The rated impulse voltage is 6000V (IEC) and dielectric withstand is 2500V (IEC). Steady-state heat dissipation is 180W with a 40VA heatsink fan.
Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the 150-F201NBD?
A: The unit measures 560 × 225 × 253.8 mm (22.05 × 8.86 × 9.99 in) and weighs approximately 30.4 kg. It is an open type enclosure with IP2X protection when terminal covers are installed.
Q: What start/stop modes and control features does the 150-F201NBD support?
A: The controller supports 9 programmable start/stop modes including Soft Start, Current Limit, Dual Ramp, Kickstart, Pump Start, Linear Speed, Preset Slow Speed, Soft Stop, and Pump Stop. Braking options include SMB Smart Motor Braking, Accu-Stop, Slow Speed with Braking, and Coast-to-rest. It has 4 programmable auxiliary contacts and supports trip classes 10/15/20/30.
Q: What protection features does the 150-F201NBD include?
A: Comprehensive motor protection includes electronic overload, phase loss/imbalance, undervoltage, overvoltage, stall, jam, open gate, underload, overtemperature, communication fault, phase reversal, and excessive starts/hour protection.
Q: What certifications does the 150-F201NBD hold?
A: The 150-F201NBD is certified to UL, CSA, CE, CCC, EAC, RCM, and UKCA standards for global industrial deployments.
