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Schneider NEMA Size 3 Starter — Type S Combination Starter, Fusible Disconnect, 8538 Series

Schneider Electric NEMA Size 3 Type S Combination Motor Starter with Fusible Disconnect - 3-Pole Non-Reversing

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Schneider Electric NEMA Size 3 Type S Combination Motor Starter with Fusible Disconnect

Professional motor control and protection for industrial applications

The Schneider Electric NEMA Size 3 Type S Combination Motor Starter delivers reliable motor control with integrated fusible disconnect protection. This 3-pole non-reversing starter features separate control circuit design and standard function operation, providing professional-grade motor starting and protection capabilities for demanding industrial environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • NEMA Size 3 Rating: Provides appropriate motor control capacity for medium-duty industrial applications requiring reliable starting performance.
  • Type S Combination Design: Integrates motor starter and fusible disconnect in a single enclosure for space-efficient installation and simplified wiring.
  • 3-Pole Configuration: Delivers complete three-phase motor control with balanced load distribution and proper phase protection.
  • Non-Reversing Operation: Ensures safe, single-direction motor operation with reliable starting and stopping control.
  • Separate Control Circuit: Provides isolated control wiring for enhanced safety and flexible control integration options.
  • Standard Function Option: Offers proven motor starting functionality with reliable performance characteristics.
  • Compact 3.25" Depth: Enables installation in space-constrained applications while maintaining full functionality.

Technical Specifications

  • China Rohs In Scope: No
  • Circularity Profile: ENVEOLI2507019EN
  • Compliance: TAA
  • Control Circuit: separate control circuit
  • Country Of Origin: Mexico
  • End Of Life Doc Ref: ENVEOLI2507019EN
  • Environmental Disclosure: ENVPEP2507019EN
  • Eoli Availability Display: Yes
  • Eu Rohs Directive: Not compliant
  • Function Option: Standard
  • Function Option Id: STANDARD
  • Legacy Weee Scope: In
  • Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
  • Motor Starter Type: non reversing
  • Packaging Made With Recycled Cardboard: Yes
  • Packaging Without Single Use Plastic: Yes
  • Poles Description: 3P
  • Product Contributes To Saved And Avoided Emissions: No
  • Product Length: 3.25 in
  • Product Or Component Type: Combination Starter
  • Range Of Product: S
  • Reach Compliance Directive: Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
  • Reach Full Compliance Status: Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
  • Reach Full Compliance Status Id: CONTAINS_SVHC
  • Reach Regulation: Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
  • Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level: 0%
  • Relationshiptype: Compatible relationship
  • Return Indicator: Y
  • Returnability: Yes
  • Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status: Not compliant
  • Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status Id: NOT_COMPLIANT
  • Rohs Eur In Scope: Yes
  • Rohs Eur Status: Will not be Compliant
  • Scope Perimeter: Outside of Europe
  • Sustainable Packaging: Yes
  • Take Back: No
  • Tier: 1
  • Tier Id: 1
  • Wd Status: 1 - GSC certified
  • With Recycled Cardboard: Yes
  • Without Single Use Plastic: Yes
  • Department: Electrical

Professional Applications

  • Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
  • Commercial HVAC Systems
  • Water Treatment Plants
  • Food Processing Equipment
  • Material Handling Systems
  • Pump and Compressor Control
  • Conveyor System Operations

Why Choose Schneider Electric Quality?

Schneider Electric combination motor starters deliver proven reliability with TAA compliance and sustainable packaging practices. The Type S series provides professional-grade motor control solutions backed by comprehensive environmental documentation and returnable product design for responsible lifecycle management.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

China Rohs In Scope:
No
Circularity Profile:
ENVEOLI2507019EN
Compliance:
TAA
Control Circuit:
separate control circuit
Country Of Origin:
Mexico
End Of Life Doc Ref:
ENVEOLI2507019EN
Environmental Disclosure:
ENVPEP2507019EN
Eoli Availability Display:
Yes
Eu Rohs Directive:
Not compliant
Function Option:
Standard
Legacy Weee Scope:
In
Motor Starter Type:
non reversing
Packaging Made With Recycled Cardboard:
Yes
Packaging Without Single Use Plastic:
Yes
Poles Description:
3P
Product Contributes To Saved And Avoided Emissions:
No
Product Length:
3.25 in
Product Or Component Type:
Combination Starter
Range Of Product:
S
Reach Full Compliance Status:
Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level:
0%
Relationshiptype:
Compatible relationship
Sustainable Packaging:
Yes
Take Back:
No
Tier:
1
Wd Status:
1 - GSC certified
With Recycled Cardboard:
Yes
Without Single Use Plastic:
Yes
Department:
Electrical
Product Type:
Combination Starter
Product Group:
Motor Starters & Contactors

Schneider 8538SCASP3 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Which Schneider 8538 Type S combination starter do I order for my motor, the 27 A or the 45 A version?
The Schneider 8538 Type S combination starter comes in two amperage ratings: Size 1, 27 A (part 8538SCASP3) and Size 2, 45 A (part 8538SDASP3). Pick by the full load amps on your motor nameplate at your supply voltage, then confirm the overload relay range covers it. Both are the same 3-pole non-reversing fusible-disconnect build, so the only thing changing between them is the current rating and the part number.
2) Does the Schneider 8538 Type S starter include a disconnect, or do I need a separate safety switch ahead of it?
The disconnect is built in. The 8538 Type S is a combination starter, meaning the fusible disconnect switch and the motor starter share one enclosure, so you do not need a separate fused safety switch ahead of it. You do need to supply the fuses sized for the motor branch circuit; the disconnect provides the switching and fuse holders, not the fuses. That single-enclosure arrangement is why contractors use it where panel wall space is tight.
3) Can I use this Schneider combination starter to run a motor in both directions?
No. The 8538 Type S is a non-reversing starter, single direction only. If you need forward and reverse (a conveyor that backs up, a gate or hoist), you need a reversing combination starter with two mechanically interlocked contactors instead. Substituting a non-reversing unit and adding your own contactor is not a safe workaround.
4) Is the Schneider 8538 Type S starter suitable for a three-phase motor?
Yes, it is a 3-pole device, which switches all three ungrounded conductors of a three-phase supply. Single-phase motors are normally served by a 2-pole starter, so this is the wrong device for a single-phase load.
5) Is the Schneider 8538 combination motor starter TAA compliant for a federal or government project?
TAA compliance is stated for this starter, and country of origin is Mexico, which is a TAA designated country. That combination is what a government, military or GSA-schedule procurement officer needs on the submittal for a motor control package.
6) Does this Schneider starter have a separate control circuit, and why does that matter for my start/stop station?
It is built with a separate control circuit, so the control wiring is isolated from the motor power circuit. Practically, that means you can feed the coil from its own source or from a control transformer rather than tapping line voltage off the load side, and you can run remote pushbutton stations, float switches, pressure switches or a PLC contact into the control side without carrying motor voltage out to the field device. Confirm the coil voltage you need before ordering the control components.
7) Is this Schneider motor starter RoHS compliant for a European installation?
No. The 8538 Type S is marked not compliant with the EU RoHS directive, and it is declared under REACH as containing Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold. Its scope perimeter is outside of Europe, so treat it as a North American market product. If your specification requires EU RoHS compliance, this is not the unit to put on the submittal.
8) How deep is the Schneider 8538 Type S combination starter? I have limited clearance in the equipment room.
Product length is 3.25 inches, described as the depth of the unit, which is what lets it go on a wall or in a shallow chase where a deeper enclosure will not clear. Allow for the operating handle swing and code-required working space in front of the disconnect on top of that dimension.
9) What kind of equipment is the Schneider Type S combination starter typically used on?
It is a general industrial and commercial motor control device: pumps and compressors, conveyors, material handling, commercial HVAC equipment, water treatment, and food processing machinery. Anywhere a three-phase motor needs local fused disconnection plus starting and overload protection in one enclosure, this is the arrangement facility and MRO buyers standardize on.
10) Do the Schneider 8538 starters ship in plastic-free packaging? We have a sustainable procurement policy.
Packaging is recycled cardboard with no single use plastic, and the line carries published environmental documentation (Product Environmental Profile ENVPEP2507019EN and end-of-life instructions ENVEOLI2507019EN) that a sustainability officer can attach to a submittal. Note the product itself reports 0% recycled metal content and no manufacturer take-back program, so the sustainability claim is packaging and documentation, not material content.
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Does the Schneider 8538SCASP3 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Schneider 8538SCASP3 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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