8911 definite purpose starters are inexpensive starters for applications with relatively low duty cycles. Typical applications include air compressors, agricultural equipment, pumps, and HVAC equipment. This three pole definite purpose starter has a full load rating of 40 amperes. This starter has ratings of 3 HP at 115 VAC and 7.5 HP at 230 VAC single phase. It has a 10 HP at 230 VAC, 20 HP at 460 VAC and 25 HP at 575 VAC poly phase. The nonreplaceable coil is available with a variety of coil voltages. This device has a 24 VAC 50/60 Hz coil. The starter has straight through wiring. The melting alloy type overload relay uses Type B thermal units to sense over current conditions. This starter doesn't have an enclosure. Enclosures are available. Starter is 7.0 inches tall, 3.5 inches wide and 4.0 inches deep. Auxiliary contacts are available for these starters. 8911DPS definite purpose starters are UL component recognized.

• Complementary Attributes
• Locked Rotor Rated Current : 240 A 230 V AC, 200 A 460 V AC, 160 A 575 V AC
• Maximum Horse Power Rating : 3-3 hp 115 V AC, 1 phase, 10-10 hp 230 V AC, 3 phase, 7.5-7.5 hp 230 V AC, 1 phase, 20-20 hp 460 V AC, 3 phase, 25-25 hp 575 V AC, 3 phase
• UC Control Circuit Voltage : 24 V AC 50/60 Hz
• UE Rated Operational Voltage : 600 V AC
• Important Information Attributes
• Persona Type Ids : EU, LC, OM, OM8, PB
• Persona Type Names : End User, Contractor, Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM - Control Panelbuilder, Panel Builder
• Market Segmentation Id : COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL
• Market Segmentation : Commercial, Industrial
• Local Data Status : Publishable
• Local Publishable Date : 2025-11-13
• HTML Description : Starter, Definite Purpose, nonreversing, 40A, 3 pole, 3 phase, 24 VAC coil, melting alloy overload, open style
• Manufacturer : Schneider Electric
• Legacy WEEE Scope : In
• Scope Perimeter : At least in Europe
• ROHS EUR In Scope : Yes
• ROHS EUR Status : Compliant with Exemptions
• ROHS EUR Full Compliance Status : Compliant with Exemptions
• ROHS EUR Full Compliance Status Id : COMPLIANT_WITH_EXEMPTIONS
• China ROHS In Scope : No
• With Recycled Cardboard : Yes
• Without Single Use Plastic : Yes
• Product Contributes To Saved And Avoided Emissions : No
• Return Indicator : Y
• WD Status : 2 - SELECTED (Migration)
• Function Option Id : STANDARD
• Function Option : Standard
• Energy Efficiency Optimized : False
• Package Weight Lbs : 1.043 kg
• Product Availability : Stock - Normally stocked in distribution facility
• Product Or Component Type : Definite Purpose Starter
• Range Of Product : DPS
• Returnability : Yes
• Sustainable Packaging : Yes
• Weee Label : The product must be disposed on European Union markets following specific waste collection and never end up in rubbish bins.
• Relationship Type : Compatible relationship
• Product Kit Identifier : N
• Product Manager : STEVEN NATALE
• Environment Attributes Main
• EU ROHS Directive : Compliant By Exemption​, Compliant with Exemptions
• ROHS Exemption Information : Yes
• Take Back : No
• Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level : 0 %
• China ROHS Regulation : Product out of China RoHS scope. Substance declaration for your information.
• Mercury Free : Yes
• Packaging Made With Recycled Cardboard : Yes
• Packaging Without Single Use Plastic : Yes
• General Attributes
• Product Or Component Type : Definite Purpose Starter
• Range Of Product : DPS
• Contractual Warranty Attributes
• Warranty Period : 18 months
• Warranty : 18 months