- Three-phase induction motors require control gear like starters to control and protect the motor.
- A basic direct-on-line (DOL) starter connects the motor directly to the power supply using contactors. It includes fuses, an isolator, contactor, and overload protection.
- More advanced starters like a reversing DOL starter use additional contactors to reverse the motor direction, while a star-delta starter reduces starting current by initially connecting the motor in star before switching to delta.