- A full voltage motor starter applies the entire system line voltage to the motor terminals to start the motor. This is the most frequently used motor starter. Two variations of the full motor starter are the combination and reversing motor starters. A full voltage motor starter means a motor will receive a potent start.
- Some motors require a lighter start before building to full capacity. These motors often use a reduced voltage motor starter, which uses a decreased current to get the motor running. These starters also have reduced torque. Different types of reduced voltage motor starters use different devices to handle the reduction in voltage.
- Motor starters are also divided into manual motor starters and magnetic motor starters. Manual starters, which are more rare, are started by manual operation of a person pushing a button or something similar on the starter itself. A magnetic starter, which uses an electromagnetic system, can be operated remotely or automatically.
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