8536

What type of industrial component is this?

This is a Schneider Electric Class 8536 Type S full-voltage magnetic motor starter. It is used for starting and stopping AC squirrel-cage motors and is typically applied in industrial motor-control panels.

What applications is this component commonly used for?

It is commonly used with pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, machine tools and other equipment where a motor needs controlled full-voltage starting with overload protection.

Is this a reversing or non-reversing starter?

The 8536 range is primarily associated with non-reversing full-voltage starters. For reversing motor control, a different class or configuration is normally required.

What voltage range can this type of starter be used with?

Class 8536 Type S starters are designed for systems up to 600 V AC, with coil voltage options varying by the exact configuration. Common coil codes include 120 V, 208 V, 240 V, 480 V and 600 V AC variants.

What does the NEMA size indicate?

The NEMA size indicates the starter’s motor-current and horsepower capability. Smaller sizes are suited to lower horsepower motors, while larger NEMA sizes are used for higher-current motor loads.

Does this type of starter include overload protection?

Yes. Class 8536 starters are designed with overload protection, commonly using melting alloy thermal overload relays or solid-state Motor Logic overload options, depending on the exact suffix and configuration.

How many poles can this starter have?

Configurations vary, but common Class 8536 Type S starters include 2-pole single-phase and 3-pole three-phase versions. Some catalogue configurations also cover other pole arrangements.

What enclosure types are associated with this starter family?

Depending on the exact model, Class 8536 starters may be supplied as open devices or in enclosures such as NEMA 1 general-purpose, NEMA 4/4X watertight, NEMA 12 industrial, and certain hazardous-location enclosure styles.

What connection type is typically used?

Many configurations use screw clamp terminals for electrical connection. Terminal capacity and layout depend on the NEMA size and the exact starter arrangement.

What information should be checked before matching this starter to a motor?

Key details to check include motor horsepower, full-load current, supply voltage, phase, coil/control voltage, NEMA size, enclosure type and overload style. The complete suffix after 8536 is important because it defines the exact build.

Can this starter be used with three-phase motors?

Yes. Many Class 8536 Type S models are 3-pole starters for three-phase AC motors, with horsepower ratings depending on the NEMA size and operating voltage.

What does a separate control circuit mean on this type of starter?

A separate control circuit means the coil/control voltage is supplied from a separate source rather than directly from the motor line circuit. Certain 120 V polyphase configurations are commonly wired this way.