Why Choose the Wöhner 36131 MOTUS® CrossBoard® Hybrid Motor Starter?
The Wöhner 36131 is an advanced 3-pole hybrid motor starter with integrated IO-Link communication, designed for use with the Wöhner MOTUS® CrossBoard® 125 A and 250 A systems. Combining semiconductor switching with proven relay technology, it delivers reliable motor control, extended service life and reduced maintenance for industrial automation and machine building applications.
Featuring the innovative CrossLink® interface, the 36131 mounts directly onto compatible CrossBoard® systems, significantly reducing installation time and wiring requirements. Its integrated IO-Link interface enables seamless communication with PLCs and industrial automation systems, allowing remote diagnostics, parameter configuration and continuous monitoring of motor performance.
Designed for motors with an adjustable operating range of 1.5 to 7.0 A, the Wöhner 36131 supports both direct-on-line and reversing motor starter applications. It can also be used as a hybrid switch for resistive loads up to 9.0 A, making it a versatile solution for modern industrial control panels.
Key Advantages
- Designed for the Wöhner MOTUS® CrossBoard® system.
- Hybrid motor starter with integrated IO-Link communication.
- Supports direct and reversing motor control.
- 1.5 to 7.0 A adjustable motor current range.
- CrossLink® interface enables rapid installation.
- Hybrid switching technology provides low wear and long operational life.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Wöhner.
- Part number: 36131.
- MOTUS® CrossBoard® hybrid motor starter.
- Three-pole construction.
- Integrated IO-Link communication.
- CrossLink® direct busbar interface.
- Direct and reversing starter functionality.
- Switching capability for resistive loads up to 9.0 A.
- Electronic adjustable motor protection.
- Compact 22.5 mm wide housing.
Intelligent Hybrid Motor Control for Modern Automation
The Wöhner 36131 combines the speed of semiconductor switching with the reliability of electromechanical relays to provide efficient motor starting with significantly reduced contact wear. Compared with conventional contactor combinations, hybrid technology delivers longer service life, lower power dissipation and substantially faster installation.
Its integrated IO-Link interface provides valuable diagnostic information and enables direct communication with industrial control systems, allowing predictive maintenance, simplified commissioning and improved machine availability. The CrossLink® interface further reduces panel assembly time by providing direct connection to the CrossBoard® system.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor control systems.
- Machine building.
- Conveyor systems.
- Packaging machinery.
- OEM automation equipment.
- CrossBoard® power distribution systems.