The 150-C30NBD is a Smart Motor Controller that belongs to the Allen-Bradley bulletin 150 of Low Voltage Soft Starters. The SMC product line has a current range of 3-480 A which are compact and operate in true 3-Phase control in a compact, space saving design.

The 150-C30NBD soft starter is delivered with overload protection, integral bypass, and motor and system diagnostics. This soft starter carries certification from cULus Listed (Open Type) (File No. E96956, Guides NMFT, NMFT7), CSA Certified (File No. LR 1234),CE Marked (Open Type) per EMC and Low Voltage Directive and CCC Certified, Suitable for use with IE3 Motors (IEC 60034-30). It has also complied with CSA C22.2 No.14, EN/IEC 60947-1, EN/IEC 60947-4-2 and UL 508 standards,

The front panel of the 150-C30NBD has the reset button situated on the upper left part of the device. It also features a rotary dial adjustment for power output and legend for status LEDs. On top of the device, L1, L2 and L3 terminal connections are provides while T1, T2 and T3 output for the motor are found on the device bottom. Auxiliary terminals are also provided where 97 and 98 are dry contacts assigned for Overload or Fault indication while Terminal 13 and 14 are auxiliary contact #1 which are user programmable.