ATO 10 hp (7.5 kW) soft starters are designed for soft starting and stopping of 3 phase ac motors, thus reducing the inrush current and eliminating the damaging effects of high starting torque surges. The digitally controlled soft starter features accurate settings and easy installation. The controller has individually adjustable acceleration and deceleration times.

Thanks to the adjustable initial torque and the unique breakaway (kick start) function the controller can be optimized for almost any application. ATO soft starters are typical used on motor applications where a smooth start and/or stop is advantageous, such as conveyors, fans, pumps, compressors and high inertia loads. MCI soft starters are also obvious as replacement for star/delta starters.