Electronic motor starter enclosure · 20 hp at 230V 3-phase, 10 hp at 230V single-phase, 240V coil, NEMA 4X/IP66, non-reversing, non-combination, Eaton ECX09K5BBA

What this product is for

This enclosed electronic motor starter is used for full-voltage starting and stopping of motors in industrial control applications where a non-reversing, non-combination starter is required. It fits installations that need an enclosed solution rather than an open starter assembly.

Use for

Use for pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors, and similar motor loads where the application calls for 230V 3-phase motors up to 20 hp or 230V single-phase motors up to 10 hp. The non-metallic NEMA 4X/IP66 enclosure suits wet, dusty, or washdown-prone areas.

Avoid for

Avoid for reversing duty, combination starter applications with integral disconnect, or installations where the overload range has not been matched to the motor full-load current. Do not assume one overload setting fits every motor.

Best for

Best for OEM panels, process equipment, and facility motor control points that need enclosed IEC starter construction with environmental protection. It is a practical choice where a 240V control coil is already available.

Installed in

Commonly installed in manufacturing plants, water and wastewater equipment areas, food and beverage process spaces, and outdoor or washdown service locations. Actual enclosure suitability depends on mounting method, conduit entries, and site conditions.

Why this product exists

This model provides enclosed motor starting in a compact XT IEC format so contractors can specify a factory-built starter instead of assembling separate contactor, overload, and enclosure components. That can simplify ordering and help standardize motor control hardware across a site.

Compared with similar products

Compared with open starters, this unit adds enclosure protection for harsher environments. Compared with combination starters, it does not include an integral disconnect. As a buying check, confirm the motor voltage, phase, control voltage, enclosure requirement, and overload range before ordering.

Specifications

• Brand: Eaton
• Manufacturer part number: ECX09K5BBA
• Product family: XT IEC enclosed control
• Product type: Electronic motor starter
• Starter type: Non-combination, non-reversing
• Starting method: Full voltage
• Maximum motor rating: 20 hp at 230V 3-phase
• Maximum motor rating: 10 hp at 230V single-phase
• Control coil voltage: 240V AC, 60 Hz
• Enclosure type: Non-metallic
• Enclosure rating: NEMA 4X / IP66
• Typical application note: Overload selection must be matched to motor FLA per Eaton XT overload options
• Metric conversion: 20 hp is approximately 14.9 kW; 10 hp is approximately 7.5 kW

Typical guidance only: motor starter and overload selection should be based on the actual motor nameplate current, duty cycle, ambient conditions, and applicable Canadian Electrical Code requirements.