Motor Starter · 15 hp max 575 V 600 V coil non-reversing Type 4X/IP66 enclosure reset - Eaton ECX09F5DAA

What this product is for

This enclosed IEC motor starter is used to start and stop 3-phase motors in industrial and light commercial installations. It is an Eaton ECX09 non-combination, non-reversing starter with a Type 4X/IP66 non-metallic enclosure and reset control.

Use for

Use for pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors, and similar motor loads where a separate upstream disconnect or branch protection is already provided. It is commonly selected for 575 V 3-phase motors up to 15 hp maximum, with a 600 V control coil.

Avoid for

Avoid for reversing applications, combination starter applications that require integral disconnect protection, or installations where the overload range has not been matched to the motor full-load current. Do not assume horsepower alone is enough for selection.

Best for

Best for electricians and maintenance teams needing an enclosed starter in wet, dusty, or corrosive locations. The non-metallic Type 4X/IP66 enclosure is suited to areas where washdown resistance and corrosion resistance matter.

Installed in

Typically installed in manufacturing plants, process areas, agricultural buildings, service rooms, and outdoor or indoor industrial locations where enclosed motor control is required. For starters up to 20 hp at 575 V, Eaton lists an enclosure size of approximately 7.9 x 4.7 x 6.3 in (200 x 120 x 160 mm).

Why this product exists

This product provides enclosed motor starting in a compact IEC format while helping protect control components from dust, rain, oil, water, and corrosion. Eaton also notes the ECX line uses XT IEC thermal overload relays with adjustable settings selected to match motor FLA.

Compared with similar products

Compared with an open starter, this unit adds an enclosed Type 4X/IP66 housing for harsher environments. Compared with a combination starter, it does not include integral disconnect or branch protection, so it is typically used where those functions are provided elsewhere in the system. As typical trade guidance, verify motor FLA, overload range, control voltage, and enclosure requirement before ordering. Actual suitability depends on motor data, branch protection, installation conditions, and local electrical code.

Specifications

• Brand: Eaton
• Manufacturer part number: ECX09F5DAA
• Product family: XT IEC Power Control ECX09
• Product type: Enclosed motor starter
• Configuration: Non-combination
• Operation: Non-reversing
• Phase: 3-phase application
• Maximum motor rating: 15 hp at 575 V 3-phase
• Coil voltage: 600 V at 60 Hz
• Contactor size/current: Size F, 18 A
• Enclosure rating: Type 4X/IP66
• Enclosure material: Non-metallic polycarbonate
• Control feature: Reset
• Overload relay: Eaton XT IEC thermal overload relay, selected by motor FLA
• Approximate enclosure size for up to 20 hp at 575 V: 7.9 x 4.7 x 6.3 in (200 x 120 x 160 mm)