AuCom EMX3 Soft Starter

Advanced motor starting and stopping with XLR-8 Adaptive Acceleration Control, integrated bypass and comprehensive motor protection.

Easy to use

While soft starters are becoming increasingly feature-rich, AuCom has taken steps to ensure that commissioning, operation and fault finding are still quick and easy. Quick setup mode gets machinery running in next to no time, and informative screens give real-time feedback on motor performance.

Flexible motor control

The AuCom EMX3 soft starter has been designed for maximum flexibility in a wide range of applications. Whether you need to integrate into a network or respond to external signalling equipment, need reliable protection for your motor or just need a compact, versatile and cost-effective motor starting solution, the AuCom EMX3 offers the features you need in a product you can trust.

What is the AuCom EMX3 soft starter?

The AuCom EMX3 is an advanced motor soft starter designed to provide controlled acceleration and deceleration, motor protection and flexible application control. Its XLR-8 Adaptive Acceleration Control learns the motor and load behaviour during starting and stopping, then adjusts control to achieve the selected profile.

Where is the EMX3 used?

The EMX3 is suited to fixed-speed motor applications where controlled starting, controlled stopping or motor protection are important. Typical applications include water and effluent pumps, irrigation pumps, compressors, fans, conveyors, bandsaws and circular saws.

Pumping and irrigation

Controlled starting reduces electrical and mechanical stress on pumps and associated equipment. Controlled stopping can also help reduce hydraulic shock and water hammer in suitable pumping systems.

Compressors and fans

The EMX3 limits high starting current and provides controlled motor acceleration, helping reduce stress on motors, couplings, belts and driven equipment.

Timber and materials handling

Soft starting can reduce mechanical shock on saws, conveyors and other high-inertia machinery while providing useful motor protection and fault monitoring.

Why choose the AuCom EMX3?

The EMX3 combines adaptive starting and stopping control, integrated bypass, motor protection, communications and flexible I/O in a proven industrial platform. Where continuous speed control is not required, the integrated bypass also allows very low running losses compared with continuously processing motor power through a variable frequency drive.

AuCom EMX3 FAQs

What is XLR-8 Adaptive Acceleration Control?

XLR-8 is AuCom's adaptive motor control technology. The EMX3 learns how the motor and load respond during starting and stopping, then adjusts its control to achieve the selected acceleration or deceleration profile.

Does the EMX3 have integrated bypass?

Yes. Once the motor has completed its start, the bypass carries the motor current rather than continuously passing the full motor power through the SCRs. This significantly reduces heat generation and running losses during normal operation.

Can the EMX3 communicate with control systems?

Communication options shown for the EMX3 include DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus and Ethernet, allowing integration with industrial automation and monitoring systems.

Is EMX3 stock available in New Zealand?

Current New Zealand EMX3 stock and accessory availability is listed below, with each item linked directly to the contact page for enquiries.