Motor Starter 9 240V coil non-combination non-reversing Type 4X IP66 Eaton ECX09C5BBA

What this product is for

This Eaton XT IEC enclosed motor starter is used for across-the-line starting and stopping of small motors in industrial, commercial, and washdown-prone locations where a non-metallic enclosure is preferred. The ECX09C5 base configuration aligns with a non-combination, non-reversing 9 A starter with a 240V coil.

Use for

Use for pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, and other motor loads where a separate upstream disconnect or branch protection is already provided. Suitable for single-phase and three-phase motor applications within the horsepower ranges shown by Eaton for the ECX09C5 frame.

Avoid for

Avoid where you need a built-in disconnect, reversing function, or a fully confirmed overload setting from the catalog suffix. Do not select this starter by motor horsepower alone; match the overload range to the motor full-load current and verify the exact suffix before ordering.

Best for

Best for electricians and maintenance teams standardizing on Eaton XT IEC enclosed starters for compact motor control in wet or corrosive areas. It is also a practical fit where a Type 4X IP66 non-metallic enclosure is required.

Installed in

Typically installed in mechanical rooms, process areas, equipment skids, agricultural buildings, and outdoor service locations. The enclosure family is listed by Eaton for indoor and outdoor use.

Why this product exists

This product provides enclosed motor control in a compact format using Eaton XT IEC components. It gives contractors a standard enclosed starter platform for applications that need motor starting control without an integrated disconnect.

Compared with similar products

Compared with a combination starter, this non-combination version does not include the disconnecting means in the same enclosure, so it is commonly used where separate protection is already in place. Compared with open-style contactor and overload assemblies, the enclosed version helps protect the control components in harsher environments.

Typical buying guidance only: a starter must be selected to match motor FLA, control voltage, enclosure requirement, and whether the application is single-phase or three-phase. Actual suitability depends on motor data, branch protection, installation conditions, and local electrical code.

Specifications

• Brand: Eaton
• Manufacturer part number: ECX09C5BBA
• Product family: XT IEC enclosed control, ECX09 series
• Product type: Enclosed motor starter
• Starter type: Non-combination, non-reversing
• Enclosure material: Non-metallic
• Enclosure rating: Type 4X, IP66
• Starter ampere size: 9 A
• Coil voltage: 240V AC
• Motor phase compatibility: Single-phase and three-phase, depending on motor voltage and overload selection
• Typical horsepower by Eaton ECX09C5 base: 1-1/2 hp single-phase at 230V; 3 hp three-phase at 230V; 1 hp single-phase at 208V; 2 hp three-phase at 208V; 5 hp three-phase at 460V; 7-1/2 hp three-phase at 575V
• Approximate enclosure size for ECX non-metallic starters up to 5 hp at 575V: 160 x 100 x 145 mm (about 6.3 x 3.9 x 5.7 in)
• Important note: The complete suffix on this SKU is not fully resolved from the public catalog text, so overload range and cover control should be manually verified before sale.