Understanding Soft Starter Cooling/Panel Fan Selection

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Axial Flow Fan Selection

For Drive (VSD and Solar Drive) Cooling/Panel Fan Selection, please see the relevant FAQ page HERE.

 

The following 3 tables lists all the available axial flow fans and their respective specifications:

220V AC Fans

380V AC Fans - 2and3Wire 2025

Please note that the D-Series 380V Fans can also be used with a Single-Phase 230V supply, with the following adjusted CFM and RPM values (not included in design options in tables later on):

  • D1: CFM = 23 and RPM = 1500
  • D2: CFM = 189 and RPM = 1600

DC Fans

Soft Starters can be used in Online mode (GW Series) or in Bypass mode (GS Series, or using GW Series with Bypass Contactors). In Bypass mode the Thyristors which generate the heat or not used continuously and much less cooling is thus required. Please see tables below showing the appropriate fan/s selection for each specific kW option Soft Starter for Online and Bypass scenarios.

SoftStart Fan Selection - Online 2025

SoftStart Fan Selection - Bypass 2025

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