The Reduced Voltage Soft Start (RVSS) is one of many options for starting an electric motor along with the basic motor start and the more advanced Variable Frequency Drive (VFD).
Understanding the Fundamentals of Motor Starters
Motor controls, and specifically motor starters, are the foundation of many electrical control solutions. To help you gain a better understanding of what a motor starter is, how they work, why we use them, and different types of starters, we’ve put together this post,the first in a series of articles focused on the basics of motor starters.