{"product_id":"150-f970nbab-allen-bradley-smc-flex-series-smart-motor-controller","title":"150-F970NBAB Allen-Bradley SMC Flex Series Smart Motor Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eAllen-Bradley 150-F970NBAB\u003c\/b\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cb\u003e150-F970\u003c\/b\u003e Smart Motor Controller, operates as a dedicated hardware component for solid-state soft starting, torque acceleration control, and pump fluid deceleration execution within 3-phase AC motor circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Number Nomenclature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e150-F\u003c\/b\u003e: Bulletin 150 SMC Flex solid-state soft starter platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e970\u003c\/b\u003e: 970 A continuous current output rating supporting heavy-duty motor loads up to 800 hp at 460 VAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eN\u003c\/b\u003e: Open enclosure layout designed for integration into protective industrial control panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eB\u003c\/b\u003e: 200...480 VAC 3-phase main input operating voltage at 50\/60 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e: 230...240 VAC control circuit input rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eB\u003c\/b\u003e: Built-in pump control function profile for hydraulic surge management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Performance Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150-F970NBAB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.06 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.8 x 24.0 x 21.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 50 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Internal Control Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e970 A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Line Voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200...480 VAC (3-Phase, 50\/60 Hz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e800 hp @ 460 VAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl Voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e230...240 VAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Start, Current Limit, Pump Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Connectivity \u0026amp; System Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor starter transmits operating parameters and diagnostic status over EtherNet\/IP deterministic networks through optional communication adapters. Embedded control microcode maintains full firmware flash compatibility across network nodes, preventing data packet corruption and synchronization delays during high-density I\/O scan intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard Delivered Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Allen-Bradley 150-F970NBAB Smart Motor Controller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Terminal Wiring and Installation Leaflet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePanel Mounting \u0026amp; Electrical Field Wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical Enclosure Mounting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the open unit vertically inside a protective industrial panel enclosure to ensure unobstructed airflow across heat sink assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Terminal Connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerminate 3-phase line conductors to terminals L1, L2, L3 and motor leads to T1, T2, T3 using calibrated torque tools to meet marked hardware specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl Supply Separation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoute 230...240 VAC control supply conductors in separate conduits away from three-phase high-voltage power cables to prevent inductive noise interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtective Grounding Setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect a heavy-duty copper bonding jumper from the main enclosure grounding bus directly to the chassis protective earth ground terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Engineering Technical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the continuous current rating of the 150-F970NBAB?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller provides a continuous output current rating of 970 A for managing high-capacity 3-phase induction motor loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat control circuit voltage is required for internal logic activation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe control terminals require an AC operating control voltage input ranging between 230 VAC and 240 VAC at 50\/60 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan main power wires be disconnected while control power is applied?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, both the main 3-phase AC line supply and control voltage inputs must be isolated before servicing any terminal points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat maximum motor power capacity is supported at 460 VAC?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller drives 3-phase AC induction motors rated up to 800 hp when operating on a 460 VAC nominal system line supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat benefit does the pump control configuration option provide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dedicated pump control algorithm manages start and stop torque curves to stop fluid pressure spikes and water hammer effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs an external panel enclosure required for this starter unit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, because this device features an open enclosure design, it must be installed inside an industrial protective cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does the unit maintain parameter sync across fieldbus systems?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional communication modules interface with internal logic registers while maintaining firmware flash compatibility across nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat input line voltage range applies to the power power terminals?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power circuit accommodates 3-phase AC input line voltages from 200 VAC up to 480 VAC at 50\/60 Hz frequency ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46066397970605,"sku":"150-F970NBAB","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/150-F6_3-2_d7d967d5-2696-4b70-91c9-0b1bd638ab4b.jpg?v=1786074277","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/150-f970nbab-allen-bradley-smc-flex-series-smart-motor-controller","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}