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Do I need a starting capacitor when using an ATS480 Softstarter?

Issue:
Is there a need for start capacitor on the motor when starting it with ATS480?

Product Line:
ATS480, Altistart 480

Environment:
All

Cause:
NA

Resolution:
A capacitor is not needed when running the motor with an ATS480 Softstarter. The Altistart ATS480 does the soft starting itself.

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