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ABB CR101 Series Fractional HP Manual Motor Starter
The ABB CR101 Series Fractional HP Manual Motor Starter is a family of manual motor control devices engineered for fractional horsepower motor applications, available across six models: CR101H, CR101H1, CR101H11, CR101Y, CR101Y1, and CR101Y11. As part of ABB's CR101 Series, these manual motor starters deliver straightforward on/off control for small motor circuits in commercial and industrial electrical systems. Each unit ships individually packaged (1 EA) for simple stocking, ordering, and replacement in the field, with the specific model selected to match the application at hand.
Key Features
- CR101 Series: Part of ABB's CR101 Series of manual motor starters, built for consistent fractional horsepower motor control performance across all six available models.
- Fractional HP Rating: Sized specifically for fractional horsepower motor loads, making the CR101 family well suited to smaller motor circuits.
- Manual Control Operation: Functions as a manual motor starter, giving electricians and technicians direct on/off control at the point of installation.
- Model Selection: Choose from CR101H, CR101H1, CR101H11, CR101Y, CR101Y1, or CR101Y11 to match the specific application requirement.
- Individual Packaging: Supplied 1 EA per package for easy stocking, replacement, and inventory tracking in the field.
- Country of Origin: Listed as UKN on manufacturer documentation; contact ABB directly for country-specific origin details.
- Compliance Documentation: Buy American Act (BAA) and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) compliance status is available by contacting the manufacturer directly.
Technical Specifications
- Country of Origin: UKN
- Packaging: 1 EA
- Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant: Contact Manufacturer
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Compliant: Contact Manufacturer
- Available Models: CR101H, CR101H1, CR101H11, CR101Y, CR101Y1, CR101Y11
Typical Applications
- Fractional Horsepower Motor Control
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
- Small Motor Circuit Switching and Protection
- Panel and Enclosure-Mounted Motor Control
- Replacement and Maintenance of Existing Motor Starter Circuits
Why ABB?
ABB is a globally recognized manufacturer of industrial control and electrical distribution equipment. The CR101 Series Fractional HP Manual Motor Starter family reflects ABB's focus on dependable manual motor control components for professional electrical and industrial applications. Choosing ABB helps ensure consistent quality, straightforward on/off operation, and long-term parts availability across the CR101H, CR101H1, CR101H11, CR101Y, CR101Y1, and CR101Y11 models for fractional horsepower motor control circuits in commercial and industrial settings.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Manual Motor Starter
- Series:
- CR101
- Country of Origin:
- United Kingdom
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Motor Starters
ABB CR101Y – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What models are available in the ABB CR101 manual motor starter line?
Six models: CR101H, CR101H1, CR101H11, CR101Y, CR101Y1, and CR101Y11. All are fractional horsepower manual motor starters in ABB's CR101 series, ordered by exact model number since the suffix determines the configuration you get.
2) Is the ABB CR101 starter suitable for a 5 HP three-phase motor?
No. The CR101 is rated for fractional horsepower loads only, so integral-HP motors like a 5 HP three-phase are outside what it is built for. For larger motor circuits, look at a full-size manual starter and protector such as the Square D TeSys GV2 thermal-magnetic 3-pole rotary handle unit or the Square D 2510M 3-pole 600VAC manual starter.
3) I need to replace an existing fractional HP motor starter - is the CR101 a direct swap?
The CR101 series is intended for replacement and maintenance of existing motor starter circuits, but a direct swap depends on matching the exact model. There are six CR101 configurations (CR101H, H1, H11, Y, Y1, Y11), so pull the model number off the unit you are removing and order that same designation rather than assuming the series is interchangeable.
4) I need overload and short-circuit protection, not just on/off - what should I use instead of the CR101?
Use a thermal-magnetic manual starter and protector such as the Square D TeSys Deca or the Square D TeSys GV2, both of which are described as thermal-magnetic manual motor starters and protectors in a 3-pole configuration. The ABB CR101 is a manual motor starter providing direct on/off control at the point of installation for fractional horsepower motors. Where the drawing calls for combined motor protection in the starter itself, the TeSys units are the ones to spec.
5) What is the closest equivalent to an ABB CR101 manual motor starter from another manufacturer?
The Square D 2510M is the nearest straight equivalent. Both are manual motor starters for motor circuit on/off control. The ABB CR101H and CR101Y models are fractional horsepower manual starters, while the Square D 2510M is a 3-pole device rated 600VAC. If the existing starter in the panel is an ABB CR101, staying within the CR101 series keeps the model designation and mounting familiar; the 2510M is the alternative when the shop standardizes on Square D.
6) Can an ABB CR101 manual starter be mounted inside a panel or enclosure?
Yes. Panel and enclosure-mounted motor control is one of the stated applications for the CR101 series, alongside small motor circuit switching and replacement work in existing motor starter circuits.
7) Is the ABB CR101 motor starter Buy American Act compliant?
BAA and ARRA compliance status for the CR101 series is something ABB confirms directly; the manufacturer documentation lists country of origin as UKN rather than a specific country. Government and institutional buyers with a domestic-content requirement should get that confirmation from ABB in writing before specifying it.
8) What is the difference between the Square D TeSys Deca and the TeSys GV2 manual starters?
Both are 3-pole thermal-magnetic manual motor starters and protectors from Square D. The TeSys GV2 is specified with a rotary handle operator, while the TeSys Deca is listed without that handle style called out. Choose by how the operator needs to be actuated at the enclosure. Neither is interchangeable with an ABB CR101 fractional HP manual starter on a one-for-one basis, since the CR101 is a manual on/off starter rather than a thermal-magnetic protector.
9) Can a Square D TeSys GV2 drop straight into an existing ABB CR101 installation?
Treat it as a replacement, not a drop-in. The TeSys GV2 is a 3-pole thermal-magnetic starter and protector with a rotary handle, a different operator and device class from the ABB CR101 fractional HP manual motor starter. Panel cutout, mounting, and wiring should be confirmed before swapping. For a like-for-like replacement of a CR101 in the field, order the matching CR101 model - CR101H, CR101H1, CR101H11, CR101Y, CR101Y1, or CR101Y11.
10) For a small fan or pump motor, is a 3-pole starter overkill compared with the ABB CR101?
The ABB CR101 is sized specifically for fractional horsepower motor loads and gives simple on/off control at the point of installation, which suits small single-motor circuits such as fans and pumps. The Square D 2510M, TeSys Deca, and TeSys GV2 are all 3-pole devices intended for three-phase motor circuits. Match the starter to the motor's phase and horsepower rather than defaulting to the larger device.
11) How is the ABB CR101 starter packaged for stocking?
Each CR101 starter ships individually, 1 EA per package, which is what you want for MRO shelf stock and one-off field replacements rather than bulk panel builds.
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