AI-powered start and stop optimisation True thermal motor modelling Stores up to 1,600 events/fault records No external overload relay required Compact design from just 45mm wide Full I t electronic motor overload protection as standard 2 Advanced diagnostics and fault analysis Fast commissioning and simplified maintenance Fire Mode Single & three-phase motors NFC connectivity coming in 2027 VMX-AGILITY PLUS Intelligent Soft Starting Reimagined Industrial operations continue to face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, maximise uptime and reduce maintenance costs, all while working within tighter budgets and increasingly constrained panel space. As motor-driven systems remain at the heart of critical processes across manufacturing, water and wastewater, mining, HVAC and infrastructure, choosing the right motor control technology has never been more important. Built on more than four decades of motor control innovation and supported by over two million installations worldwide, VMXAGILITY PLUS combines AI-powered start and stop control, integrated motor protection and advanced diagnostics in one of the industry's most compact soft starter platforms. Designed for today's demands and tomorrow's opportunities, VMX-AGILITY PLUS delivers intelligent diagnostics, integrated communications and futureready connectivity, helping engineers achieve more from every installation. More Than a Soft Starter For many users, a soft starter has traditionally been viewed as a device that simply reduces inrush current and mechanical stress during motor starting. VMX-AGILITY PLUS redefines that expectation. The platform has been developed to do far more than control motor starting, providing intelligent protection, operational insight and advanced diagnostics throughout the life of the application. With advanced control algorithms, integrated communications and real-time monitoring, VMX-AGILITY PLUS gives operators greater visibility of their motors while helping reduce maintenance intervention and improve system reliability. AI-Powered Starting and Stopping A key innovation within VMX-AGILITY PLUS is its AI-powered start and stop technology. Rather than relying on fixed parameters alone, the soft starter continuously analyses motor behaviour and application characteristics, automatically optimising starting and stopping profiles to deliver smooth, repeatable performance. By intelligently adapting to real-world load conditions, VMX-AGILITY PLUS helps reduce commissioning time, minimises manual parameter adjustments and delivers consistent performance across a wide range of applications. This intelligent approach helps reduce mechanical shock, minimise process disruption and simplify commissioning, particularly in applications where operating conditions may change over time. The result is improved equipment protection, enhanced process stability and faster deployment with less manual adjustment. Full Motor Protection Built In One of the most significant advantages of VMX-AGILITY PLUS is its comprehensive integrated motor protection. Unlike many competitive soft starters that require a separate overload relay, VMXAGILITY PLUS delivers full electronic I t motor overload protection as standard. 2 This reduces component count, simplifies panel design and minimises installation costs while providing a more integrated solution for protecting critical assets. Additional protective functions include phase loss detection, thermal, low-current, shear pin, and advanced fault diagnostics, helping prevent damage before issues become costly failures. For system designers and panel builders, fewer components mean lower costs, reduced wiring complexity and improved reliability. Compact Design. Powerful Capability. Modern control panels are under constant pressure to accommodate more functionality in less space. VMX-AGILITY PLUS has been engineered with this challenge in mind, delivering a compact footprint from just 45mm wide without compromising capability. The compact design enables OEMs, panel builders and end users to maximise valuable enclosure space while reducing overall panel size and cost. Despite its compact dimensions, users benefit from advanced motor control functionality including Modbus RTU communications, comprehensive diagnostics, event logging and intuitive commissioning tools. COVER STORY i23 smart application suite
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