Medium Voltage Solid State OEM Soft Starter: Installation & Operation Manual
Medium Voltage Solid State OEM Soft Starter: Installation & Operation Manual
Medium Voltage Solid State OEM Soft Starter: Installation & Operation Manual
2kV
Medium Voltage
Solid State OEM Soft Starter
DEH41021
00011601MN
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1.1 Overview
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Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1
Medium Voltage Solid 1.2 Specifications
State Soft Starters 1.3 Design Features
2.3 - 7.2KV 1.4 Theory of Operation
1.5 General Protection
1.6 Thermal Overload Protection
Installation & 1.7 Firing Circuit
Operation Manual 1.8 Electronics
Reference chart
Table or Page Table or Page
Section Section
Drawing Number Drawing Number
1.2 Specifications 1-3 5.2 Overcurrent Trip Delay Graph 39
Setpoint Page 4 Displays - Relay
1.3 Unit PIV Ratings 3 5.2 41
Assignment
Setpoint Page 5 Displays - Relay
1.8 Keypad Operator Interface 8 5.2 43
Configuration
Setpoint Page 6 Displays - User I/O
2.2 TCB Diagram 10 5.2 44 - 46
Configuration
Setpoint Page 7 Displays - Custom
2.2 TB1 10 5.2 47 - 49
Acceleration Curve
Setpoint Page 8 Displays - Overload
2.2 TB2 10 5.2 50
Curve Configuration
Setpoint Page 9 Displays - RTD Option
2.2 TB3 11 5.2 51
Configuration
Setpoint Page 10 Displays - Set
2.2 TB4 11 5.2 53
Password
Setpoint Page 11 Displays -
2.2 Jumper Selections 12 5.2 54
Communications
Setpoint Page 12 Displays - System
2.2 Switch Positions 12 5.2 55
Setpoints
Setpoint Page 13 Displays - Calibration
2.3 Optional RTD Board 13 5.2 57
& Service
2.3 Communications Board 14 6.1 Metering Page List 58 - 59
Communications Board Connections:
2.3 14 6.2 Metering Menu 60
RS485 and RS422
Metering Page 1 Displays - Metering
2.3 Power Board 15 6.2 61
Data
2.3 CPU Board Connections 16 6.2 Metering Page 3 Displays - RTD Values 63
Chapter 1 - Introduction
This chapter is an introduction to the reduced voltage solid state starter for
medium voltage AC motors. It describes the basic configuration, operation and
unit features. It is highly recommended that new users read this section
thoroughly to gain a basic understanding of the starter system before attempting
to start up a unit.
1.1 Overview
The standard soft starter panel is an SCR-based motor controller designed for
the starting, protection and control of AC medium voltage motors. It contains
the SCR stack assemblies, fiber optic connections and low voltage control
circuitry ready to be interfaced with an enclosure and the necessary equip-
ment to create a complete Class E2 medium voltage motor soft starter.
1.2 Specifications
125% - Continuous
Unit Overload Capacity 500% - 60 seconds
(Percent of motor FLA) 600% - 30 seconds
1 Cycle: up to 14 x FLA (internally protected by the programmable short circuit)
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1.2 Specifications (continued)
Phase Current Imbalance Imbalance Trip Level: 5 - 30% current difference between any two phases
Protection Imbalance Trip Delay: 1 - 20 seconds
Trip Level: 100 - 300% of motor FLA
Over Current Protection
Trip Delay: 1 - 20 seconds
Under Current Trip Level: 10 - 90 % of motor FLA
Load Loss Trip Protection
Under Current Trip Delay: 1 - 60 seconds
Coast Down (Back Spin)
Coast Down Time Range: 1 - 60 minutes
Lockout Timer
Range: 1 - 6 successful starts per hour
Starts-per-hour Lockout Timer
Time between starts: 1 - 60 minutes between start attempts
Programmable Outputs
Type / Rating Form C (DPDT), Rated 4 amps 240 VAC max, (960 VA)
Run Indication Programmable
At Speed Indication Programmable
Programmable Ramp Types: Voltage or Current Ramp (VR or CR)
Starting Torque: 0 - 100% of line voltage (VR) or 0 - 600% of motor FLA (CR)
Acceleration Adjustments
Ramp Time: 1 to 120 seconds
Current Limit: 200 - 600% (VR or CR)
4 Options: VR1+VR2; VR1+CR2; CR1+CR2; CR1+VR2
Dual Ramp Settings Dual Ramp Control: Ramp 1 = Default
Ramp 2 = selectable via dry contact input
Data includes cause of event, time, date, voltage, power factor and current for
Up to 60 Events
each phase and ground fault current at time of event
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The factory default setting applies a Voltage Ramp with Current Limit as this
has been proven the most reliable starting method for the vast majority of
applications. Using this starting method, the Initial Torque setting applies just
enough voltage to the motor to cause the motor shaft to begin turning. This
voltage is then gradually increased over time (as per the Ramp Time setting)
until one of three things occur: the motor accelerates to full speed, the Ramp
Time expires or a Current Limit setting is reached.
If the motor accelerates to full speed before the ramp time setting has ex-
pired, an automatic Anti-Oscillation feature will override the remaining ramp
time and full voltage will be applied. This will prevent any surging or pulsation
in the motor torque, which might otherwise occur due to the load not being
fully coupled to the motor when operating at reduced voltage and torque
levels.
If the motor has not reached full speed at the end of the ramp time setting, the
current limit setting will proportionally control the maximum output torque.
Feedback sensors in the soft starter provide protection from a stall condition,
an overload condition or excessive acceleration time.
When the motor reaches full speed and the current drops to running levels,
the soft starter detects an At-Speed condition and closes the Bypass Contac-
tor. The Bypass Contactor serves to shunt power around the SCR stack
assemblies to prevent heat build-up in the starter enclosure due to the slight
voltage drop across the SCRs. At this point, the soft starter has the motor
operating at full voltage, just as any other starter would.
· Current Ramp: uses a closed current feedback PID loop to provide a linear
torque increase up to a Maximum Current level.
· Custom Curve: gives the user the ability to plot torque and time points on a
graph. The soft starter will then accelerate the motor following these points.
· Tachometer Input: uses 4-20mA monitoring signal from the motor or load
shaft.
Deceleration: the soft starter provides the user with the option of having the
load coast to a stop or of controlling the deceleration by slowly reducing the
voltage to the motor upon initiating a stop command. The Decel feature is the
opposite of DC injection braking in that the motor will actually take longer to
come to a stop than if allowed to coast to a stop. The most common applica-
tion for the Decel feature is pumping applications where a controlled stop
prevents water hammer and mechanical damage to the system.
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Ready Mode: In this mode, control and line power are applied and the starter
is ready for a start command. Protection during this mode includes the
monitoring of current for leakage through multiple shorted SCRs or welded
contacts on the Bypass Contactor. Other protection features in effect are:
Note: The “Programming Mode” can only be entered from the Ready Mode.
During programming, all protection features and start command are disabled.
Start Mode: These additional protection functions are enabled when the soft
starter receives a valid Start command:
Note: Shorted SCR and Shunt Trip protection are not in effect once the soft
starter goes into the Start Mode.
Run Mode: The soft starter enters the Run Mode when it reaches full output
voltage and the motor current drops below the FLA setting (motor nameplate
FLA times the service factor) for a pre-determined period of time. During the
Run Mode these additional protection features are enabled:
Stop Mode: Once a Stop command has been given, the unit protection
features change depending on which Stop Mode is selected.
· Decel Mode: retains all protection features of the Run Mode. At the end of
Decel, the motor will be stopped and the protection features change as
indicated below.
· Coast-To-Stop Mode: power is immediately removed from the motor and the
soft starter returns to the Ready Mode.
· Coast-Down / Back Spin Timer
· Starts-per-Hour
· Time Between Starts
· External Input Faults
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· Learned Curve Protection: the user sets the soft starter to the “LEARN” mode
and starts the motor under normal starting conditions. The CPU then samples
and records 100 data points during the start curve, analyzes them and creates
a graphical representation in memory. The soft starter is then switched to Curve
Follow protection mode and monitors motor performance against this curve.
This feature is especially useful in initial commissioning tests to record a base
line performance sample (in this case, it is not necessarily used for motor
protection).
Run Mode overload protection is initiated when the soft starter determines
that the motor is At-Speed. Overload Protection is initiated when the motor
RMS current rises above a “pick-up point” (as determined by the motor
nameplate FLA and service factor). Run mode protection is provided by the CPU
monitoring the Dynamic Thermal Register. Data for the Dynamic Thermal
Register is accumulated from I2t calculations and motor cooling rates. A trip
occurs when the register reaches 100% as determined by the selected
Overload Protection Curve (NEMA Class 5-30 standard curves) and is based
on the programmed Locked Rotor Current indicated on the motor nameplate.
The Dynamic Thermal Register is altered, or “biased”, by the following condi-
tions:
· Current Imbalance: will bias the register higher to account for additional
motor heating during a current imbalance condition.
· Normal Cooling: provided when the motor current drops below the pick-up
point or the motor is off line. The cooling rate is lower for motors that are off-
line (such as after a trip) since cooling fans are also inoperative.
· RTD Input: (requires the optional RTD monitor card): will bias the register in
either direction based on real-time input of the motor, bearing and even
ambient temperature conditions.
Auto Synchronizing of the gate timing pulses matches each phase firing
angle to their respective phases. The soft starter actively tracks minor shifts
in the line frequency, avoiding nuisance tripping that may happen with
conventional gate firing systems. This is especially useful on portable or
backup generator supplies, allowing the soft starter to be used confidently in
applications that have unstable power.
Sustained Pulse firing keeps the firing signal active for 270 electrical degrees,
ensuring that the DC gate pulse causes the SCR to fire even if line noise is
present at a critical moment. This provides the soft starter with superior
noise immunity and protects against misfiring, enhancing the system reliability.
Closed Loop Firing Control is a method of balancing the SCR firing pattern
based on the desired output. The CPU uses feedback signals from both the
output current and voltage providing smooth output and preventing imbalances
during ramping which prevents unnecessary motor heating.
Fiber Optic Isolation is provided for all signal interfaces between the
Medium Voltage and Low Voltage systems. Even the current signals from
CTs are converted to fiber optic signals for maximum isolation and safety.
1.8 Electronics
The soft starter electronics systems are divided into two categories, Low Voltage
and Medium Voltage, based solely on where they are located in the starter
structure.
Low Voltage electronics include the Keypad Operator Interface, the CPU and
Main Power PC boards are located in an isolated Low Voltage Compartment
of the enclosure.
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· Main Power Board: is also referred to as the Firing Board. It contains the Keypad Operator Interface
Digital I/O relays and interfaces to the TCB board (see below) for user inter-
face. It also controls the sequencing of the Isolation and Bypass contactors
with the SCR firing. This board generates all firing signals for the SCR stacks
and receives feedback signals from fiber optic transmitters. It converts analog
levels to digital signals for the CPU. These firing pulses are via fiber optic
signals to isolate them from the Medium Voltage environment.
Control Electronics are located in the medium voltage and low voltage sections
of the soft starter. The main line power must be disconnected before these
electronics can be accessed.
· TCB (Terminal and Control Board): is the user connection interface board. It
is located in the Medium Voltage section in order to satisfy UL termination
requirements, but does not actually connect directly to the medium voltage
components other than the contactor coils. This board contains the user
terminal blocks, output relays (duplicated), inputs and control power connec-
tions. It also contains additional timed relays for interfacing with Power
Factor Correction contactors (if used) and other external devices. Please
note Power Factor Capacitor warnings in Section 2.1.
· Gate Drive Boards: located directly on the SCR stacks. These boards
communicate to the Main Power board via fiber optic cables. They amplify
the gate pulse signals with power from the Ring Transformers to create the
Sustained Pulse Firing of the SCRs. There is one Gate Drive board for each
pair of SCRs in each stack.
· Temp / CT Boards are attached to the Gate Drive boards on the SCR
stacks and provide the heat sink temperature and current signals back to the
Main Power Board via fiber optic cables.
· MOV Boards are attached to standoffs mounted on the SCR heat sinks and
are mounted directly below the Gate Drive boards. The MOV boards are used
to protect the gate/cathode section of the SCRs.
· DV/DT Boards are also attached to standoffs mounted on the SCR heat
sinks and are mounted below the MOV boards. The DV/DT boards are used
to reduce voltage transients across the stack assemblies.
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Chapter 2 - Connections
2.1 Warnings:
DANGER
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
Disconnect all power supplying this equipment prior
to working on it.
! WARNING
SAFETY HAZARD
Do not bypass electrical or mechanical interlocks.
! CAUTION
SCR DAMAGE
Do not connect (PFC) capacitors to the load side of
the unit.
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Customer Provided
Momentary or Maintained
Start / Stop Switching
Maintained
2.2 Control Connections - TCB (Terminal and Control Board)
START
For a larger view of this picture, see page 73.
Fuses STOP
Momentary
2.2.1 TCB Board F1: Control Fuses for TB1 1 - 9
Part #ACG1A250VAC or equivalent
The TCB board provides interconnections F2: Contactor and relay output fuses
Part #ACG4A250VAC or equivalent
between the main power and CPU boards and F3: TB2 Pin #6
Part #ACG4A250VAC or equivalent
TB2
MB
MVC3 - TCB Output
and emergency bypass functions. It also 120 VAC
Neutral
controls the sequence of the inline isolation
and bypass contactor and provides provisions TB1
T1
for shutdown interlocks. (see section 2.2.2)
Optional
Interlocks
2.2.2 Description of Terminal Connections
TB1 120 VAC
Source
F1
HEATSINK
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12
NC C NC C NC C NO AC C NO NC F2
FACTORY WIRED
AC INTER INTER MB DO NOT USE
SOURCE LOCK LOCK STOP START NEUT TB2 F3
Emergency Bypass/
Start/Stop Control - Terminal Block 1 (TB1) : TB6
Full Voltage Start
• Positions 2-3 and 4-5 have factory jumpers
installed and can be removed for customer’s
DCU CONNECTIONS ONLY
FAULT
• Positions 6-7-8 are for either two wire or three-
TB3
wire start/stop logic. Two wire is connected to
positions 6 and 8 with a N.O. dry, maintained
LOCK OUT
start/stop contact. Three wire control connects
to 6 with 7 as the stop push-button, and the
start push-button is connected to 7 and 8. FACTORY WIRED
DO NOT USE
• Positions 10-11-12 are a dry Form C contact. TB7
The contact is an immediate start/stop
contact.
P.F.C. CAP
TB2
TB4
TB8
TIME DELAY
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10
NO O C NO NC S N C NO NC
EMER BYP INTER CUST. POWER DELAYED
SWITCH LOCK OUTPUT START
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Jumper Selection
For the following, please refer to Figure 2-6
Start Delay
This is a selectable delay period between the initiation of the start command
and when the CPU actually receives the start signal. Selecting Jumper X1 or X2
determines the method by which this delay (in cycles or seconds) is calcu-
lated. See below for instructions on setting delay time.
• X1 = (DLY-C) Start time delay in cycles
Jumper Selection on TCB Board
• X2 = (DLY-S) Start time delay in seconds (Factory setting) Figure 2-6
Auxiliary (Start) Delay (from the time the start is initiated to when contacts
change state). Selecting jumper X3 or X4 determines the method by which this
delay is calculated (cycles or seconds). See below for instructions on setting
delay time.
• X3 = (AUX-C) Auxiliary time delay in cycles
• X4 = (AUX-S) Auxiliary time delay in seconds (Factory setting)
Power Factor Correction (PFC) Capacitor Contactor Delay (From the time
the bypass closes to when contacts change state). Jumper selection deter-
mines the method by which this delay is calculated. See below for instruction
on setting delay time.
• X5 = (PFC-C) Time delay in cycles
• X6 = (PFC-S) Time delay in seconds (Factory setting)
Switch Positions
Please refer to Figure 2-7.
• SW1 = On = Dual Adjustment
OFF = Disabled
• SW2*= Not used
Switches SW3, SW4 and SW5 are 7 position dip switches that use
binary code to count up to 127 seconds/cycles (see “Jumper Selection”
Figure 2-7
above).
• SW3 = Start Delay; 7 position dip switch uses binary count up to 127 Example:
seconds/cycles. (See jumper selection above.) Factory setting: 1 second Switch settings are cumulative.
Setting dip switch positions 1, 2,
• SW4** = Auxiliary (Start) Delay 7 position dip switch uses binary count
and 3 to “on” = 1+2+4 = 7 seconds
up to 127 seconds/cycles. (See jumper selection above.) Factory setting:
total time. Note: This example
1 second
applies to SW3, SW4 & SW5.
• SW5** = PFC time delay; 7 position dip switch uses binary count up to
127 seconds/cycles. (See jumper selection above) Factory setting: 1
second.
*Note: This switch interacts with the CPU programming when the Decel func-
tion is enabled.
**Note: These times are in addition to SP2 in the CPU setpoints.
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RTD1 RTD2 RTD3 RTD4 RTD5 RTD6 RTD7 RTD8 RTD9 RTD10 RTD11 RTD12
Compensation
Shield
Power
Signal
RTD
Typical RTD
Installation
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REAR
VIEW
(RS485) (RS422)
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20 2 J3 20 J6 2
J5 J4
AI
AT
BI
BT
CI
CT
3
GF
1
J1
C2 C1
7
7, A - Phase
B2 B1
4, B - Phase
A2 A1
1, C - Phase
1
J2
31
J8
J7
J2
6
1
F1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6
TB3
TB1 TB2
Factory use only. Do not reprogram. Refer to Setpoint Page 5 for programming information
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
C N.O. N.C. C N.O. N.C. C N.O. N.C. C N.O. N.C. C N.O. N.C. C N.O. N.C. C N.O. N.C. C N.O. N.C.
AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 AUX5 AUX6 AUX7 AUX8
(TRIP) (ALARM) (RUN) (AT SPEED) Relay Relay Relay Relay
Relay Relay Relay Relay
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2.3 Reference Section - THIS SECTION IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
NO FIELD WIRING/CONNECTIONS ARE REQUIRED.
1 2
19 20
1 2
19 20
Analog Output #2
Program Enable
UV-P Rotation
Input
Thermostat
Tach Input
Dual Ramp
4 - 20 mA
4 - 20 mA
TCB Fault
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
+ - + - + - + - + - + - + -
+ -
Note: Install program jumper to enable
setpoint programming. Jumper must be
removed after programming or for
prolonged storage to preserve settings.
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Chapter 3 - Start-up
3.1 Introduction
It is best to operate the motor at its full load starting condition to achieve the
proper time, torque and ramp settings. Initial settings are set to accommodate
most motor conditions. TRY INITIAL SETTINGS FIRST. See Section 5.1.2
Starter Configuration (Setpoint Page 2) to make any adjustments.
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Deceleration Applications
The unit is shipped from the factory with the decel feature
disabled. Apply power and adjust the soft start before enabling or
modifying the deceleration adjustments. Both acceleration and decel-
eration adjustments should be made under normal load conditions.
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Note: Do not exceed the motor manufacturer’s recommended number of starts per
hour. When calculating the number of starts per hour, a decel curve should be
counted as a start curve. For example, recommended number of starts per
hour = 6, allowable starts with decel cycle per hour = 3.
It is best to operate the motor at its full load starting condition to achieve the
proper time, torque and ramp settings. Initial settings are set to accommodate
most motor conditions. TRY INITIAL SETTINGS FIRST. See Section 5.1.1
(Setpoint Page 2) to make any adjustments.
• Initial Voltage
• Soft Start Curve
• Current Limit
• Acceleration Time
If decel is enabled, the following parameters for Deceleration Time, Start Decel
Voltage (see SP2, page 35) and Stop Decel Voltage must also be pro-
grammed.
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! DANGER
HAZARDOUS OPERATION
Do not operate the Bypass Contactor with medium
voltage power applied to the unit.
• Remove input power (using line start section and lock out disconnect).
• Close the emergency bypass contact.
• Re-close disconnect on line start panel.
• Bi-metallic overload protection is required (customer supplied if factory
emergency overload protection option has not been included.)
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Note: The controller is menu driven and there are three levels of programming.
The programming for two of these levels is password protected. Level two
requires a three digit password and level three requires a four digit password.
RESET Will clear the trip indicator and release the trip relay.
In the edit mode, press the ENTER pushbutton so the Keypad Operator Interface
unit will accept the new programming information.
ENTER When not in the edit mode, the ENTER pushbutton will
toggle through the event indicator list (such as alarms
or trips)
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LEVEL 1
PAGE 2 STARTER
CONFIGURATION
PAGE 4 RELAY
ASSIGNMENT
LEVEL 2
PAGE 5 RELAY
CONFIGURATION
PAGE 7 CUSTOM
ACCELERATION CURVE
PAGE 8 OVERLOAD
CURVE CONFIGURATION
PAGE 9 RTD
CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 3
PAGE 10 SECURITY
SET PASSWORD
PAGE 11
COMMUNICATIONS
PAGE 12 SYSTEM
SETPOINTS
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MENU
ENTER
ENTER
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Chapter 5 - Setpoint Programming
The controller has thirteen programmable setpoint pages which define the motor
data, ramp curves, protection, I/O configuration and communications. In Section
5.1, the setpoint pages are outlined in chart form. In Section 5.2 the setpoint pages
are illustrated and defined for easy navigation and programming. Note: Setpoints
can only be changed when the starter is in the Ready Mode. Also the soft start will
not start when it is in programming mode.
SP3.11
Overvoltage Alarm Delay 1.0 sec 1.0-30.0 sec
Overvoltage Trip Level Off 5-30%, Off
SP3.12
Overvoltage Trip Delay 2.0 sec 1.0-30.0 sec
Undervoltage Alarm Level Off 5-30%, Off
SP3.13
Undervoltage Alarm Delay 1.0 sec 1.0-30.0 sec
Undervoltage Trip Level Off 5-30%, Off
SP3.14
Undervoltage Trip Delay 2.0 sec 1.0-30.0 sec
Line Frequency Trip Window Disabled 0-6 Hz, Disabled
SP3.15
Line Frequency Trip Delay 1.0 sec 1.0-20.0 sec
P/F Lead P/F Alarm Off 0.1-1.00, Off
SP3.16
P/F Lead Alarm Delay 1.0 sec 1-120 sec
P/F Lead P/F Trip Off .01-1.00, Off
SP3.17
P/F Lead Trip Delay 1.0 sec 1-120 sec
P/F Lag P/F Alarm Off .01-1.00, Off
SP3.18
P/F Lag Alarm Delay 1.0 sec 1-120 sec
P/F Lag P/F Trip Off .01-1.00, Off
SP3.19
P/F Lag Trip Delay 1.0 sec 1-120 sec
Power Demand Period 10 min 1 - 60 min
KW Demand Alarm Pickup Off KW Off, 1-100000
KVA Demand Alarm Pickup Off KVA Off, 1-100000 SP3.20
KVAR Demand Alarm Pickup Off KVAR Off, 1-100000
Amps Demand Alarm Pickup Off Amps Off, 1-100000
* Ground fault option must be installed
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Passowrd Protection
Lavel 2
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Start Curve Locked Rotor Time O/L Class 1-30 sec, O/L Class
Start Locked Rotor Current 600% FLA 400-800%
Level 3
Page 8
SP8.2
Acceleration Time Limit 30 sec 1-300 sec, Disabled
Number of Starts Per Hour Disabled 1-6, Disabled
Time Between Starts Time 15 Min 1-60 Min, Disabled
Area Under Curve Protection Disabled Enabled or Disabled
SP8.3
Max I*I*T Start 368 FLA 1-2500 FLA*FLA*sec
Current Over Curve Disabled Disabled, Learn, Enabled
Learned Start Curve Bias 10% 5-40% SP8.4
Time for Sampling 30 sec 1-300 sec
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Use NEMA Temp for RTD Values Disabled Enabled or Disabled SP9.1
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Set Modbus Baud Rate 9.6 KB/sec 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4 KB/sec SP11.2
Page 11
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Cold Stall Time O/L Class O/L Class (5-30) or 4-40 second time delay
Page 12
Level 3
Motor Design Run Temperature 80% Max 50-100% of Motor Stator Max Temp
FACTORY SET;
Enter Date (DDMMYYYY) D=1-31, M=1-12, Y=1970-2069 SP13.1
##/##/####
Page 13
FACTORY SET;
Enter Time (HH:MM) H=00-23, M=0-59
##:##
Model # FACTORY SET;
Display Only, Cannot be changed SP13.2
Firmware REV. # ###### ######
Press Enter to Access Factory
Available to Qualified Factory Personnel SP13.3
Settings
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LEVEL 1
PAGE 2 STARTER
CONFIGURATION
PAGE 4 RELAY
ASSIGNMENT
LEVEL 2
PAGE 5 RELAY
CONFIGURATION
PAGE 7 CUSTOM
ACCELERATION CURVE
PAGE 8 OVERLOAD
CURVE CONFIGURATION
PAGE 9 RTD
CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 3
PAGE 10 SECURITY
SET PASSWORD
PAGE 11
COMMUNICATIONS
PAGE 12 SYSTEM
SETPOINTS
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SP1.1 Motor Full Load Amps (FLA): Allows the user to PAGE 1 BASIC MOTOR FULL LOAD AMPS
enter the motor’s FLA rating. Range of adjustment is CONFIGURATION : 200 AMPS
50 - 100% (less programmed service factor). Range: 50 - 100% of Unit
MAX CURRENT AMPS
Increments of 1
SP1.2 Service Factor: Sets the pickup point on the overload
SERVICE FACTOR
curve as defined by the programmed motor full load : 1.15 X FLA
current. Ex: If the motor FLA is 100 and the service Range: 1.00 - 1.3
factor is 1.15, the controller overload pickup point will Increments of 0.01
be 115 Amps.
OVERLOAD
CLASS: 10
SP1.3 Overload Class: Choose the motor protection Range: 5 - 30
overload class, range from 5-30. Increments of 5
Ex: Overload Class 10 will trip in 10 seconds at six
times FLA. NEMA
DESIGN: B
Range: A - F
INSULATION
CLASS: B
Range: A - S
LINE VOLTAGE
INPUT: 4160 VOLTS
Range: 100 - 7200
LINE FREQUENCY
HZ: 60
Range: 50 or 60
SP1.4 NEMA design: The motor design maximum allowed slip (Select
from Class A through F).
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MENU
(Hit DOWN ARROW one time)
If If
START RAMP #2 TYPE VOLTAGE CURRENT
: OFF selected INITIAL VOLTAGE selected INITIAL CURRENT
these these
#2: 60% #2: 200% FLA
Options: Voltage, Current screens screens
or Off will appear. Range: 0 - 100% will appear. Range: 0 - 300%
Increments of 1 Increments of 1
START DECELERATION
TIMED OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 60%
TIME: OFF
Range: 0 - 100%
Range: 1 - 1000 sec, OFF Increments of 1
Increments of 1
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SP.2 Starter Configuration (Setpoint Page 2) • Voltage Ramping with Current Limit is the
Provides multiple choices for starting ramps that can be most used curve and is similar to voltage
selected for particular loads and applications. ramping. However, it adds an adjustable
maximum current output. Voltage is increased
SP2.1 Start Control Mode: Dual Ramp, Custom gradually until the setting of the Maximum
Accel Curve, Jog Voltage, Start Ramp 1, Start Current Limit setpoint is reached. The voltage is
Ramp 2. held at this level until the motor accelerates to
• Dual Ramp: The dual ramp mode works in full speed. This may be necessary in
conjunction with External Input #3. This allows applications where the electrical power is
the user to switch between the two start ramps limited. Typical applications include portable or
without having to reconfigure the start mode. emergency generator supplies, utility power
(For details on configuring External Input #3 for near the end of a transmission line and utility
DUAL RAMP see Setpoint Page 6.) starting power demand restrictions. Note: Using
• Custom Accel Curve: Allows the user to Current Limit will override the Ramp Time setting
custom design the acceleration start curve to if necessary, so use this feature when
the application. (See setpoint page 7 for acceleration time is not critical. To achieve
configuration setup.) Note: If Custom Accel Voltage Ramping with Current Limit, select
Curve has not been enabled in setpoint page 7, VOLTAGE for the START RAMP #1 setpoint and
it will ignore the start control mode and read this set CURRENT LIMIT#1 setpoint to a desired
setpoint as disabled. lower setting, as determined by your application
• Tach Ramp: See setpoint page 6 for requirements.
configuration setup of tachometer input.
(Pending) Start Ramp 1 Type: Current
• Current Ramping (Closed Loop Torque
SP2.2 Jog Voltage: The voltage level necessary to Ramping) is used for smooth linear acceleration
cause the motor to slowly rotate. of output torque. This ramp is only used on
some conveyor systems (long haul or down hill).
SP2.3 Start Ramp 1 Type: The ramp type can be For other applications, use Voltage Ramp or a
setup for either Voltage or Current. If Voltage is custom accel curve (see page 47). Output
selected, initial voltage, ramp time and current voltage is constantly updated to provide the
limit are adjustable. If Current is selected, initial linear current ramp, and therefore the available
current, ramp time and maximum current are torque is maximized at any given speed. This is
adjustable. for applications where rapid changes in torque
Start Ramp 1 Type: Voltage may result in load damage or equipment
• Voltage Ramping is the most reliable starting changes. Typical applications include overland
method, because the starter will eventually conveyors if belt stretching occurs; fans and
reach an output voltage high enough to draw full mixers if blade warping is a problem; and
current and develop full torque. This method is material handling systems if stacked products
useful for applications fall over or break. This feature can be used with
where the load or without the Maximum Current Limit setting.
conditions change To achieve Current Ramping select CURRENT
frequently and where for START RAMP #1 TYPE setpoint and the
different levels of MAXIMUM CURRENT #1 setpoint to the desired
torque are required. level.
Typical applications
include material • Current Limit Only: (Current Step) start uses
handling conveyors, the Current Limit feature exclusively. This
positive displacement method of starting eliminates the soft start
pumps and drum voltage/current ramp and instead, maximizes
mixers. the effective application of motor torque within
Voltage is increased the limits of the motor. In this mode, setpoint
from a starting point (Initial Torque) to full voltage RAMP TIME #1 is set to zero (0), so the output
over an adjustable period of time (Ramp Time). current jumps to the current limit setting
To achieve Voltage Ramping, select VOLTAGE immediately. Typically used in with a limited
for the START RAMP #1 TYPE setpoint and set power supply, when starting a difficult load such
CURRENT LIMIT#1 setpoint to 600% (the as a centrifuge or deep well pump, when the
maximum setting). Since this is essentially motor capacity is barely adequate (stall
Locked Rotor Current on most motors, there is condition or overloading occurs) or if other
little or no Current Limit effect on the Ramp starting modes fail. Since ramp times are set to
profile. zero (0), START RAMP #1 TYPE is set to either
VOLTAGE or CURRENT.
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• Initial Torque (Initial Voltage #1 or Initial SP2.4 Start Ramp 2: The same options and screen
Current #1): Sets the initial start point of either setups as Start Ramp 1. Note: CUSTOM
the Voltage Ramp or the Current Ramp. Every ACCEL CURVE overrides the voltage or current
load requires some amount of torque to start start in Ramps 1 and 2 when selected to be the
from a standstill. It is inefficient to begin ramping start control mode.
the motor from zero every time, since between
zero and the WK2 break-away torque level, no SP2.5 Kick Start: Used as an initial energy burst in
work is being performed. The initial torque level applications with high friction loads.
should be set to provide enough torque to start
rotating the motor shaft, enabling a soft start • Kick Start Voltage: The initial voltage (as a
and preventing torque shock damage. Setting percent of full voltage value) that is needed to
this start point too high will not damage the start the motor. (i.e., Breakaway or Initial
starter, but may reduce or eliminate the soft Torque.)
start effect.
• Kick Start Time: The time the initial torque
• Ramp Time #1: Sets the maximum allowable boost is applied.
time for ramping the initial voltage or current
(torque) setting to either of the following: SP2.6 Deceleration: Allows the motor to gradually
1) the Current Limit setting when the motor is come to a soft stop.
still accelerating, or
2) full output voltage if the Current Limit is set to • Start Deceleration Voltage: The first part of
maximum. the deceleration ramp. The soft starter initially
Increasing the ramp time softens the start drops to this voltage level upon receiving a
process by gradually increasing the voltage or STOP command. (Represented as a percent of
current. Ideally, the ramp time should be set for voltage value.)
the longest amount of time the application will
allow (without stalling the motor). Some • Stop Deceleration Voltage: The drop-off point
applications require a short ramp time due to of the deceleration ramp. (Percent of voltage
the mechanics of the system. (i.e, centrifugal value.)
pumps, because pump problems can occur due
to insufficient torque). • Deceleration Time: Decel ramp time.
• Current Limit: Sets the maximum motor SP2.7 Timed Output: Used with an AUX 5-8 relay.
current the starter will allow during Ramping. As When enabled, and upon a start command, it
the motor begins to ramp, the Current Limit waits until the programmed time plus the run
feature sets a ceiling at which the current draw delayed time has expired. The relay energizes
is held. Current Limit remains in effect until the and remains so until a stop command is
following occurs: received. It de-energizes upon receiving a stop
1) the motor reaches full speed (detected by the command.
At-Speed detection circuit) or
2) the Overload Protection trips on Motor SP2.8 Run Delay Time: Can be used with an AUX 5-
Thermal Overload. 8 relay. The delay timer begins upon receipt of
Once the motor reaches full speed, the Current the start command. The relay will then drop out
Limit feature becomes inactive. when the time has expired.
In the Voltage Ramp Profile, the voltage output SP2.9 At Speed Delay Time: Used with an AUX 4
is increased until it reaches the Current Limit. relay, it waits until after the motor reaches the
Ramp time is the maximum amount of time it end of ramp and the programmed delay time has
takes for the voltage to increase until the expired. The relay energizes until a stop
Current Limit setting takes over. With some load command has been received.
conditions, the Current Limit is reached before
the Ramp Time expires.
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SP.3 Phase & Ground Settings
(Setpoint Page 3) MENU
(Security Level: 2) (Hit DOWN ARROW two times)
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• Phase Loss Trip Delay: The amount of time the KVA DEMAND ALARM
phase loss condition must exist before a trip will PICKUP: OFF KVA
Range: OFF, 1 - 100000
occur. Increments of 1
SP3.7 Phase Rotation Detection: The soft starter is KVAR DEMAND ALARM
continuously monitoring the phase rotation. Upon PICKUP: OFF KVAR
a start command, a trip will occur if it detects a Range: OFF, 1 - 100000
Increments of 1
change in the phase rotation.
AMPS DEMAND ALARM
• Phase Rotation: Must be ABC only. This PICKUP: OFF AMPS
setpoint monitors the wiring to ensure that the Range: OFF, 1 - 100000
Increments of 1
phase rotation is correct. To view the present
phase rotation, go to Metering Page1, screen SP3.10 * Ground Fault Hiset Trip Level: Used to trip
number 4 on page 61. the motor (within milliseconds) upon detecting a
high level of ground current leakage. This
SP3.8 * Ground Fault Alarm: Typically used to warn of setpoint is intended to detect low impedance
low level ground current leakage faults.
• * Ground Fault Alarm Delay: The amount of • *Ground Fault Hiset Trip Delay: The amount of
time that the ground fault condition must exist time that the ground fault condition must exist
before an alarm will occur. before a trip will occur.
SP3.9 * Ground Fault Loset Trip Level: Typically SP3.11 Overvoltage Alarm Level: Typically used to
used to trip the motor on a low level of ground indicate when the line voltage is too high. This is
current leakage. This setpoint is intended to an alarm level.
detect high impedance faults.
• Overvoltage Alarm Delay: The amount of time
• * Ground Fault Loset Trip Delay: The amount that the overvoltage condition must exist before a
of time that the ground fault condition must exist trip will occur.
before a trip will occur.
SP3.12 Overvoltage Trip Level: Typically used to SP3.18 Power Factor Lag Alarm: Typically used to
indicate that the line voltage is too high and at indicate a lagging power factor.
which point a trip occurs
• Power Factor Lag Alarm Delay: The amount
• Overvoltage Trip Delay: The amount of time of time that the power factor lagging condition
that the overvoltage condition must exist before a must exist beyond the window before a trip will
trip will occur. occur.
SP3.13 Undervoltage Alarm Level: Typically used to SP3.19 Power Factor Lag Trip: The acceptable
indicate when the line voltage is too low. This is amount of power factor lag before a trip is
an alarm level. generated.
• Undervoltage Alarm Delay: The amount of • Power Factor Lag Delay: The amount of time
time that the overvoltage condition must exist that the power factor lag condition must exist
before a trip will occur. beyond the window before a trip will occur.
SP3.14 Undervoltage Trip Level: Typically used to SP3.20 Power Demand Period: The controller
indicate that the line voltage is too low and at measures the demand of the motor for several
which point a trip occurs parameters (current, kW, kVAR, kVA). The
demand values of motors assists in energy
• Undervoltage Trip Delay: The amount of time management programs where processes may
that the undervoltage condition must exist before be altered or scheduled to reduce overall
a trip will occur. demand. Demand is calculated by a
programmed amount of time where current, kW,
SP3.15 Line Frequency Trip Window: The acceptable kVAR and kVA samples are taken and then
amount of drift above or below the line frequency averaged and stored to assess demand.
(in Hz) before a trip is generated.
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SP.4 Relay Assignment (Setpoint Page 4)
PHASE REVERSAL I/B ALARM
MENU 1ST: TRIP 1ST: ALARM
INHIBITS TRIP
1ST: TRIP THERMAL REGISTER
STATOR RTD TRIP 1ST: ALARM
1ST: TRIP
TCB FAULT
1ST: TRIP U/V ALARM
NON-STATOR RTD TRIP 1ST: ALARM
1ST: TRIP
EXTERNAL INPUT #2
1ST: NONE O/V ALARM
G/F HI SET TRIP 1ST: ALARM
1ST: TRIP
DUAL RAMP
1ST: NONE POWER FACTOR ALARM
G/F LO SET TRIP 1ST: NONE
1ST: TRIP
THERMOSTAT
1ST: TRIP KW DEMAND ALARM
PHASE LOSS TRIP 1ST: NONE
1ST: TRIP
O/L WARNING
1ST: ALARM KVA DEMAND ALARM
ACCEL. TIME TRIP 1ST: NONE
1ST: TRIP ONLY
OVERCURRENT ALARM
1ST: ALARM
KVAR DEMAND ALARM
START CURVE TRIP
1ST: NONE
1ST: TRIP ONLY
UNDERCURRENT ALARM
1ST: NONE
RUN DELAY TIME
I*I*T START CURVE 1ST: NONE
1ST: TRIP
MOTOR RUNNING
LEARNED START CURVE 1ST: AUX3 AT SPEED
1ST: TRIP 1ST: AUX4
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All of the protection functions of the MVC Plus are user programmable to
an output relay. The factory will ship with all tripping functions assigned
to TRIP (AUX1) relay, and all alarm functions to ALARM (AUX2) relay.
Note: AUX1 - 4 are Factory Set and should not be changed.
Note: The 1st Relay Assignments are factory defaults and should not be changed.
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MENU
(Hit DOWN ARROW five times)
ENABLED
PAGE 6 USER I/O TACHOMETER SCALE MANUAL TACH SCALE
CONFIGURATION SELECTION: DISABLED 4.0 mA: 0 RPM
Options: ENABLED or Range: 0-3600
DISABLED Increments of 5
USER PROGRAMMABLE
EXTERNAL INPUTS
Continued...
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SP6.1 The first screen of setpoint page 6 is SP6.3 The controller provides two 4-20mA analog
TACHOMETER SCALE SELECTION. When this outputs. Each analog output is independent of
is set to ENABLED, the user will need to input the other and can be assigned to monitor
the tachometer scale of the 4-20mA input range. different functions. The available output ranges
are RPM, Hottest Non-Stator (Bearing) RTD,
• Manual Tach Scale 4.0 mA: The unit is Hottest Stator RTD, RMS current, or % Motor
looking for an RPM value to assign to the lowest Load.
point on the scale. This value should represent
the motor at zero speed. • Analog Output #1 – Select a function from the
available five options to be transmitted from the
• Manual Tach Scale 20.0 mA: The unit is 4-20mA output. Note: If selecting RPM, the
looking for an RPM value to assign to the Tachometer feedback input signal must be
highest point on the scale. This value should present in order for the controller to give proper
represent the motor at full speed. output. If selecting RTD, the RTD option must
be installed and an RTD input signal must be
SP6.2 Tach Accel Trip Mode Select: When enabled, present for a proper output to be given from the
the underspeed or overspeed must be selected analog output.
for the Tach Accel Trip. If underspeed is • Analog Output #1 (4 mA): Enter a value that
selected, only the Tach Underspeed Trip Point the 4mA level will represent for the selected
will be used. If overspeed is selected only the function; typically this value should be 0.
Tach Overspeed Trip Point will be used. • Analog Output #1 (20 mA): Enter a value that
the 20mA level will represent for the selected
• Tach Ramp Time: This is the duration of time function.
before the tachometer begins to sample.
SP6.4 Analog Output #2 – All of the setpoints and
• Tach Underspeed Trip: The minimum value of setup screens for Analog Output #2 are the
motor RPM which must be achieved before the same as those for Analog Output #1.
Tach Ramp Time sample is taken.
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• External Input #1: Factory programmed for • External Input #3: The setup screens and
TCB Fault. setpoints for External Input #3 includes the
option of being configured for Dual Ramp. In
• External Input #2: If used, this setpoint must Dual Ramp mode, the initial contact setting is
be enabled. the same as the START RAMP #1. Upon a
change in input contact state, the controller will
• Name Ext. Input #2: The user can assign a switch over to START RAMP #2 and use that
description name to the input to easily identify setting for start control mode. Note: The start
the cause of external trip or alarm. Up to 15 RAMP types should only be switched while the
characters including spaces can be used to motor is stopped. In Setpoint Page 4 Relay
assign the name. Assignments, do not assign any output relay to
this function. The controller will ship with
• External Input #2 Type: The external input can External input #3 programmed for dual ramp. If it
be set as either a normally open or normally is not needed, disable the dual ramp.
closed contact.
• External Input #4 – These input screens are for
• External Input #2 Time Delay: Upon a change the thermostat input and can be enabled or
in contact setting, the unit will wait the disabled. Note: It is recommended that this
programmed amount of time before generating function remain enabled. If the thermostat
an output. If no delay is needed, then input 0 indicates an over temperature condition, the
seconds. The controller will post an event upon controller will trip the motor.
seeing a change in state.
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SP.7 Custom Acceleration Curve (Setpoint Page 7)
(Security Level: 3)
MENU
(Hit DOWN ARROW six times)
CURVE A RAMP
TIME 4: 2 SEC.
Range: 1 - 60 SEC
Increments of 1
CURVE A VOLTAGE
LEVEL 5: 55%
Range: 0 - 100%
Increments of 1
CURVE A RAMP
TIME 5: 2 SEC.
Range: 1 - 60 SEC
Increments of 1
CURVE A VOLTAGE
LEVEL 6: 67%
Range: 0 - 100%
Increments of 1
CURVE A RAMP
TIME 6: 2 SEC.
Range: 1 - 60 SEC
Increments of 1
CURVE A VOLTAGE
LEVEL 7: 82%
Range: 0 - 100%
Increments of 1
CURVE A RAMP
TIME 7: 2 SEC.
Range: 1 - 60 SEC
Increments of 1
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SP.7 Custom Acceleration Curve (Setpoint Page 7)
(Security Level: 3)
CURVE A CURRENT
LIMIT: 350% FLA CURVE B VOLTAGE
LEVEL 8: 100%
Range: 200 - 600%
Increments of 10 Range: 0 - 100%
Increments of 1
CURVE B RAMP
CURVE B VOLTAGE TIME 8: 2 SEC
CUSTOM CURVE B LEVEL 1: 25%
Range: 1 - 60 SEC
Range: 0 - 100% Increments of 1
Increments of 1
CURVE B CURRENT
CURVE B RAMP LIMIT: 350% FLA
TIME 1: 2 SEC.
Range: 200 - 600%
Range: 1 - 60 SEC Increments of 10
Increments of 1
CURVE B VOLTAGE
LEVEL 2: 30% CUSTOM CURVE C CURVE C VOLTAGE
Range: 0 - 100% LEVEL 1: 25%
Increments of 1 Range: 0 - 100%
Increments of 1
CURVE B RAMP
TIME 2: 2 SEC. CURVE C RAMP
Range: 1 - 60 SEC TIME 1: 2 SEC.
Increments of 1 Range: 1 - 60 SEC
Increments of 1
CURVE B VOLTAGE
LEVEL 3: 37% CURVE C VOLTAGE
Range: 0 - 100% LEVEL 2: 30%
Increments of 1
Range: 0 - 100%
Increments of 1
CURVE B RAMP
TIME 3: 2 SEC. CURVE C RAMP
Range: 1 - 60 SEC TIME 2: 2 SEC.
Increments of 1
Range: 1 - 60 SEC
Increments of 1
CURVE B VOLTAGE
LEVEL 4: 45% CURVE C VOLTAGE
Range: 0 - 100% LEVEL 3: 37%
Increments of 1
Range: 0 - 100%
Increments of 1
CURVE B RAMP
TIME 4: 2 SEC.
CURVE C RAMP
Range: 1 - 60 SEC TIME 3: 2 SEC.
Increments of 1
Range: 1 - 60 SEC
Increments of 1
CURVE B VOLTAGE
LEVEL 5: 55%
CURVE C VOLTAGE
Range: 0 - 100% LEVEL 4: 45%
Increments of 1
Range: 0 - 100%
Increments of 1
CURVE B RAMP
TIME 5: 2 SEC.
CURVE C RAMP
Range: 1 - 60 SEC
Increments of 1 TIME 4: 2 SEC.
Range:1 - 60 SEC
Increments of 1
CURVE B VOLTAGE
LEVEL 6: 67%
CURVE C VOLTAGE
Range: 0 - 100%
Increments of 1 LEVEL 5: 55%
Range: 0 - 100%
Increments of 1
CURVE B RAMP
TIME 6: 2 SEC.
Range: 1 - 60 SEC CURVE C RAMP
Increments of 1 TIME 5: 2 SEC.
Range: 1 - 60 SEC
Increments of 1
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SP.7 Custom Acceleration Curve (Setpoint Page 7)
(Security Level: 3)
CURVE C CURRENT
LIMIT: 350% FLA
Range: 200 - 600%
Increments of 10
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SP.8 Overload Curve Configuration (Setpoint Page 8)
(Security Level: 3)
MENU
(Hit DOWN ARROW seven times)
PAGE 8 OVERLOAD BASIC RUN RUN CURVE LOCKED RUN LOCKED ROTOR
CURVE CONFIGURATION OVERLOAD CURVE ROTOR TIME: O/L CLASS CURRENT: 600% FLA
Range: 1 - 30 SEC, O/L CLASS Range: 400 - 800%
Increments of 1
Configures the unit’s start and run
protection mode. The unit has COAST DOWN TIMER
TIME: DISABLED
independent start and run curve
Range:1 - 60 MIN, DISABLED
protection and the settings can be Increments of 1
based on the OL Class or set by the BASIC START START CURVE LOCKED START LOCKED ROTOR
motor’s locked rotor current and time. OVERLOAD CURVE ROTOR TIME: O/L CLASS CURRENT: 600% FLA
Range:1 - 30 SEC, O/L CLASS Range: 400 - 800%
Increments of 1 Increments of 10
SP8.1 Basic Run Overload Curve
• Run Curve Locked Rotor ACCELERATION TIME
Time: Set the locked rotor LIMIT: 30 SEC
time to the OL Class default Range:1 - 300 SEC, DISABLED
Increments of 1
chosen in Setpoint Page 1 or
set the time in seconds. This NUMBER OF STARTS PER
is the time the locked rotor HOUR: DISABLED
condition exists before a trip Range: 1 - 6, DISABLED
Increments of 1
occurs.
• Run Locked Rotor Current: TIME BETWEEN STARTS
The current the motor draws TIME: 15 MIN
with full voltage on the Range:1 - 60 MIN, DISABLED
Increments of 1
windings and no rotor
movement (as a percent of AREA UNDER CURVE MAX I*I*T START
PROTECTION: DISABLED : 368 FLA*FLA*SEC
motor FLA). Refer to the
Range: ENABLED or DISABLED Range:1 - 2500, FLA*Time (Sec)
nameplate data or contact the Increments of 1
motor manufacturer.
• Coast Down Timer: If CURRENT OVER LEARNED START CURVE TIME FOR SAMPLING
enabled, this prevents the CURVE: DISABLED BIAS: 10% : 30 SEC
Options: DISABLED, LEARN Range: 5 - 40% Range: 1 - 300 SEC
motor from restarting for the or ENABLED Increments of 1 Increments of 1
programmed amount of time,
after a stop command is given.
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SP.9 RTD Option Configuration (Setpoint Page 9)
(Security Level: 3)
Please note, this is supplied as an option.
Contact factory for more information.
MENU Optional
(Hit DOWN ARROW eight times)
Ranges:
* 120 OHM NICKEL (NI)
PAGE 9 RTD USE NEMA TEMP FOR 100 OHM NICKEL (NI)
CONFIGURATION RTD VALUES: DISABLED 10 OHM COPPER (CU)
100 OHM PLATINUM (PT)
Options: ENABLED OR OFF
DISABLED
** OFF or 0 - 240C (32-464F) Example: ### C = ### F
# OF RTD’S USED FOR Increments of 1
STATOR: 4
*** STATOR A1, STATOR A2, STATOR B1, STATOR B2, STATOR C1, STATOR C2,
Range: 0 - 6 FRONT BEARING, BACK BEARING, BEARING BOX, AMBIENT, NONE
Increments of 1
RTD VOTING
: DISABLED
Options: ENABLED or
DISABLED
STATOR PHASE A1 TYPE RTD # 1 DESCRIPTION STATOR PHASE A1 ALARM STATOR PHASE A1 TRIP
: OFF STATOR PHASE A1 LEVEL: OFF LEVEL: OFF
Range: * Range: *** Range: ** Range: **
STATOR PHASE A2 TYPE RTD # 2 DESCRIPTION STATOR PHASE A2 ALARM STATOR PHASE A2 TRIP
: OFF STATOR PHASE A2 LEVEL: OFF LEVEL: OFF
Range: * Range: *** Range: ** Range: **
STATOR PHASE B1 TYPE RTD # 3 DESCRIPTION STATOR PHASE B1 ALARM STATOR PHASE B1 TRIP
: OFF STATOR PHASE B1 LEVEL: OFF LEVEL: OFF
Range: * Range: *** Range: ** Range: **
STATOR PHASE B2 TYPE RTD # 4 DESCRIPTION STATOR PHASE B2 ALARM STATOR PHASE B2 TRIP
: OFF STATOR PHASE B2 LEVEL: OFF LEVEL: OFF
Range: * Range: *** Range: ** Range: **
STATOR PHASE C1 TYPE RTD # 5 DESCRIPTION STATOR PHASE C1 ALARM STATOR PHASE C1 TRIP
: OFF STATOR PHASE C1 LEVEL: OFF LEVEL: OFF
Range: * Range: *** Range: *** Range: ***
STATOR PHASE C2 TYPE RTD # 6 DESCRIPTION STATOR PHASE C2 ALARM STATOR PHASE C2 TRIP
: OFF STATOR PHASE C2 LEVEL: OFF LEVEL: OFF
Range: * Range: *** Range: ** Range: **
END BEARING TYPE RTD #7 DESCRIPTION END BEARING ALARM END BEARING TRIP
: OFF END BEARING LEVEL: OFF LEVEL: OFF
Range: * Range: *** Range: ** Range: **
SHAFT BEARING TYPE RTD # 8 DESCRIPTION SHAFT BEARING ALARM SHAFT BEARING TRIP
: OFF SHAFT BEARING LEVEL: OFF LEVEL: OFF
Range: * Range: *** Range: ** Range: **
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SP.12 System Setpoints (Setpoint Page 12)
(Security Level: 3)
MENU
(Hit DOWN ARROW eleven times)
THERMAL REGISTER
MINIMUM: 15%
Range: 10 - 50%, OFF
Increments of 1
USE CALCULATED K OR
ASSIGN: 7
Range: 1 - 50, ON
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MENU
(Hit DOWN ARROW twelve times)
PAGE 13 CALIBRATION SET DATE AND TIME ENTER DATE (DDMMYYYY) ENTER TIME (hh:mm)
& SERVICE ##/##/## ##:## :##/##/#### :##:##
Range: D = 1 - 31, M = 1-12, Range: H = 00 - 23, M = 0 - 59
Y = 1970 - 2069 Increments of 1
Increments of 1
MODEL #: ######
FIRMWARE REV. #: ######
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6.1.4 Status (Metering Page 4)
Metering
Description of Display Screen
Page
Current status 1
Amount of time remaining before an overload trip occurs 2
Page 4
Status
Amount of time remaining from a thermal inhibit signal 3
Coast down time remaining 4
Amount of time remaining before a start command can be given 5
Excessive number of starts per hour 6
2
I T start curve trips 12
Learned start curve trips 13
Fail shunt trip trips 14
Phase loss trip trips 15
Tach accel trip trips 16
Undervoltage and Overvoltage trips 17
Power Factor trips 18
Phase reversal trips 19
Exp Inp #1 20
Exp Inp #2 21
Exp Inp #3 22
Exp Inp #4 23
Press enter to clear statistics 24
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MENU
METERING PAGE 1
CURRENT METERED DATA
METERING PAGE 2
VOLTAGE & POWER DATA
METERING PAGE 3
RTD VALUES
METERING PAGE 4
STATUS
METERING PAGE 5
EVENT RECORDER
METERING PAGE 6
LAST TRIP
METERING PAGE 7
STATISTICS
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I*I*T TO START
Screen 9
I*I*T: #######
LAST START
Screen 10
TIME: ##.# SEC
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MENU
MP.2 Metering (Metering Page 2)
Screen 1
Displays the statistical voltage metering informa-
METERING PAGE 2 Vab: ### Vbc: ###
tion. VOLTAGE & POWER DATA Vca: ### P/F: ## #.##
Screen 11
PRESS ENTER TO CLEAR
MWH VALUES
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METERING PAGE 3 HOTTEST STATOR
RTD VALUES RTD#: # @ ### C
Screen 28: Displays the measured run cool time in Screen 15 Screen 16
minutes. END BEARING MAX TEMP SINCE
RTD #7: ### C = ### F CLEAR RTD #7: ### C
Screen 29: Displays the measured stopped cool time in
minutes. Screen 17 Screen 18
SHAFT BEARING MAX TEMP SINCE
RTD #8: ### C = ### F CLEAR RTD #8: ### C
Screen 19 Screen 20
RTD #9 MAX TEMP SINCE
RTD #9: ### C = ### F CLEAR RTD #9: ### C
Screen 21 Screen 22
RTD #10 MAX TEMP SINCE
RTD #10: ### C = ### F CLEAR RTD #10: ### C
Screen 23 Screen 24
RTD #11 MAX TEMP SINCE
RTD #11: ### C = ### F CLEAR RTD #11: ### C
Screen 25 Screen 26
RTD #12 MAX TEMP SINCE
RTD #12: ### C = ### F CLEAR RTD #12: ### C
Screen 27
PRESS ENTER TO
CLEAR MAX TEMP REGS
Screen 28
MEASURED RUN COOL
TIME: ### MIN
Screen 29
MEASURED STOPPED
COOL TIME: ### MIN
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Screen 2
Screen 1 Note: O/L TRIP LEFT TO
TRIP: ###### SEC
CURRENT STATUS Screens include:
1. MOTOR STOPPED
Screen 3
READY TO START
THERM INH TIME LEFT
2. MOTOR STARTING : #### MIN
MULT. OF FLA
Screen 4
3. MOTOR RUNNING
COAST DOWN TIMER
AT ###.## X FLA TIME LEFT: #:## MIN
4. LAST TRIP CAUSE
NONE (or trip cause) Screen 5
TIME BETWEEN STARTS
5. PROGRAMMING TIME: #:## MIN
SETPOINTS
6. MOTOR STATUS Screen 6
UNKNOWN STATE ### (displays relay state upon error) STARTS PER HOUR TIME
## ## ## ## ## ## ##
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MENU
Screen 1 Screen 1a Screen 1b
METERING PAGE 5 :<cause of event> IA: ###### IB: ###### Vab: ###### Vbc: ######
Event Recorder (60 event) 1st :##/##/## ##:## IC: ###### G/F: #### Vca: ###### P/F: ####
Event
:<cause of event> IA: ###### IB: ###### Vab: ###### Vbc: ######
2nd :##/##/## ##:## IC: ###### G/F: #### Vca: ###### P/F: ####
Event
:<cause of event> IA: ###### IB: ###### Vab: ###### Vbc: ######
59th :##/##/## ##:##
Event
IC: ###### G/F: #### Vca: ###### P/F: ####
:<cause of event> IA: ###### IB: ###### Vab: ###### Vbc: ######
60th :##/##/## ##:## IC: ###### G/F: #### Vca: ###### P/F: ####
Event
All events will be viewed from oldest event in buffer to most recent event.
Screen 1b: Displays the Vab, Vbc, Vca and power factor at
the time of trip.
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MENU
Screen 1
METERING PAGE 7 MWH TOTAL
STATISTICS : ###
Screen 2 Screen 3
MP.7 Statistics (Metering Page 7) RUNNING HOURS TOTAL PRESS ENTER TO
CLEAR RUN HOURS
TIME: ## ## HOURS
Displays the statistical trip information.
Screen 1: Displays the total of megawatt hours. Screen 4
Screen 2: Displays the accumulated total running TOTAL TRIPS: ###
hours. S/C TRIPS: ###
trips.
Screen 16
Screen 24: Displays the number of external input #4 PHASE LOSS TRIP
trips. TRIPS: ###
Screen 25: Requires a Security Level 2 password to
clear the statistics. Screen 17
TACH ACCEL TRIP
TRIPS: ###
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Chapter 7 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The soft starter is designed to be a maintenance-free product. However, as with all electronic equipment, the unit
should be checked periodically for dirt, moisture or industrial contaminants. These can cause high voltage arc-over,
carbon tracking or prevent proper cooling of the SCR heat sinks. All bolts should be checked annually for proper
tightness using an accurate torque wrench. According to the manufacturer’s manual, check the contactor for air gap
spacing of the vacuum bottles.
Note: If the unit is installed in a contaminated environment and forced air cooling is used, blower filters must be
checked and cleaned regularly to insure proper air flow and cooling of the enclosure.
Thermostat trips EXTERNAL TRIP ON Verify that running current does not
Trip AUX1 Overcurrent on unit
during run THERMOSTAT exceed unit rating
Environment temperature
over 122° F (ambient
Place unit in environment temperature
temperature for chassis
less than 122°F for panel version or less
units) or over 104°F
than 104°F for enclosed version.
(ambient temperature for
enclosed version
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Aux
Problem CPU LCD Display LED Possible Cause Solutions
Relay
Loss of 1 or more phases
of power from utility or Check power source
Phase Loss PHASE LOSS Trip AUX1
generated power
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Aux
Problem CPU LCD Display LED Possible Cause Solutions
Relay
No control voltage applied Apply control voltage to TB1 pins 1 and 6
to control board on the power board
Gate Drive Note: Allow 15 minutes after shutdown for DV/DT network to discharge
Board
DC voltage.
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Voltage L1 L2 L3
Transformer
Ring
Transformer
Temp/ CT
1
Fiber Optics CT
Board
4 3
1
2
CT
4
3
1
CT
4
2
A B C
DV/DT Boards
MOV Boards
Digital
Main Fiber Optics
Controller SCR Assembly
Firing Board
Control Board
Customer Connections T1 T2 T3
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Momentary or Maintained
Start / Stop Switching
Momentary
TB9
Aux Start
TB2
MB
MVC3 - TCB Output
120 VAC
STOP
Maintained
Neutral
TB1
T1
Optional START
Interlocks
120 VAC
Source
F1
HEATSINK
F2
FACTORY WIRED
DO NOT USE
F3
Fuses
DCU CONNECTIONS ONLY
FACTORY WIRED
DO NOT USE
TB7
P.F.C. CAP
TB4
TB8
TIME DELAY
TB5
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7.5 - Typical Wiring Diagram
Customer
Provided
Customer
Provided
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May be mounted
elsewhere
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7.6 - Spare Parts List
Voltage Contact
Contact Factory Contact Factory
Transfomers Factory
Temperature &
MVC3-Temp/CT-PS All models 3
Current Board
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Communications
DSS1000-COM All models 1
Board
Temp CT
Board
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TEMP / CT Board
MOV Board
DV/DT Board
Temp CT
Board
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Note: All power sources must be removed and a waiting period of at least
15 minutes must be observed before initiating any repairs to the
unit(s) because DC voltage may still be present immediately after
turning off power to the unit.
Note: It is good practice to disassemble and reassemble one stack at a
time so you can have an assembled and wired stack in the unit as a
reference.
Note: It is recommended that the order include the SCR with the heatsink
assembly at a minimum. Only an experienced technician should
attempt to replace the SCRs.
Tools:
• Phillips screwdriver
• 3/8” 12 point socket set
• 2 9/16” wrenches
• ½” wrench
• AC/DC Multimeter
• Manual (refer to drawings in this section)
Procedure:
1. Verify that no DC or AC voltage is present on any of the power compo-
nents.
2. Disconnect all four wires connected to TB1 positions 1-3 on the tem-
perature CT board.
3. Disconnect the 4 red transformer wires on each of the gate drive
boards. These would be TB1, positions 3 and 5 for each gate drive
board. Typically, the 2300V unit will have only 4 wires per phase to
disconnect, a 4160V unit will have 8 wires per phase and a 6000 -
7200V unit will have 12 wires per phase (Note: the 7200V/600 amp unit
will also have 24 wires.)
4. Use the 9/16 wrench and carefully unbolt all of the line and load power
connections attached to the heat sinks. Note: If the unit is a 6000 -
7200V, remove the power strap connecting one side of the stack to the
stack directly below it.
5. Before removing the fiber optic wiring, make a note of the label on the
fiber cable to ensure they are placed exactly in the same socket they
were removed from. Now remove all fiber optic connectors on the stack.
Gently push on the connector tab and pull with a gentle left-to-right
motion on the connector in the direction away from the fiber optic
device. Two connectors will be found per gate drive board and one
duplex connector will be found on the small Temp/CT board on top.
Caution: Do not touch the tip of the connectors or contaminate the
connection sockets with any dust or foreign material.
6. Remove the wires from the Temp/CT board terminal block (3 screws)
7. Use a 9/16” socket with a 6” extension to remove the lower bolt that
routes through the front face of the heat sink and into the isolation
standoff mounted to the white panel. Then carefully hold the heat sink in
place with one hand and remove the top bolt from the heat sink.
8. Ensure the fiber optic connectors and all wires are positioned out of the
way, and then the heat sink can be gently removed from the unit.
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SCR Replacement:
1. Remove white jumper wires on the gate drive board and make a note of
their placement.
2. Remove both 7/16 bolts and single 10 - 32 screw at the top of gate
drive board and lift off the board.
3. To remove the MOV board, remove the SCR gate/cathode leads (thin
red and white wires) and the white jumper wires attached to them.
Make a note as to how they were connected. Unbolt the ½” fasteners
as well.
4. At this point, all boards should now be removed from the aluminum heat
sink assembly.
5. Make a note (or drawing) of how each of the SCRs are oriented within
the heat sink. If factory supplied replacement SCRs and heatsinks are
used, the following steps are not required.
6. Loosen and carefully remove the ½” feed-through bolt and two black
springs that hold the assembly together and turn it on its side.
7. Remove the two (2) SCRS in the top layer, making certain to note that
the SCRs are not facing the same direction.
8. Remove the two (2) SCRs in the bottom layer, also making certain to
note that the SCRs are not facing the same direction.
9. Clean the heat sink surface area thoroughly and reapply some thermal
heat sink grease sparingly to the SCRs mating surfaces.
10. Please note that replacement SCRs are in matched sets of four and as
such, please try to keep the matched sets within the same phase.
11. Now, take any two SCRs from a set and place them on the heat sink in
the same direction as the old SCRs were, ensuring that the dimple in the
center of the SCR is properly placed onto the center pin of the heat sink
assembly. Place the next level of heat sink bar on the mounted SCRs.
Note: There is a difference in the heat sink bars. The center bar has
more holes drilled in it for mounting the circuit boards on it.
12. Now replace the other two (2) SCRs by repeating steps 10 and 11.
13. Next, carefully sandwich the SCRs and turn the stack over so the heat
sink bars are vertical and run the center bolt through the springs and
hand tighten the nut on the center bolt assembly.
14. Then make approximately 3 and ½ full revolutions on the nut to create
the appropriate amount of compression force. You can tell if there is
enough compression force applied to the heat sink by the fact that the
force needed to turn the nut will suddenly increase.
15. Finally, reinstall all boards in the same manner in which they were
removed.
16 Refer to drawing PCB mounting order drawings for disassembling and
reassembling the stack assembly.
Reinstallation:
1. Hold the rebuilt or new stack assembly in the vertical position with the
Temp/CT board on top (only the top stack assembly will have this board in
a multi-stack phase) and place the stack on the positioning studs that
protrude from the isolation standoffs.
2. While pressing on the stack to hold it on the positioning studs, place the
feed-through bolt through the heat sink and finger-tighten the top bolt.
Then repeat the process with the bottom feed-through bolt to ensure the
stack is held against the isolation standoffs.
3. After verifying no wires or fibers have been pinched between the stack
assembly and isolation standoffs, tighten the top bolt completely, then
repeat the process for the bottom bolt. Now the stack assembly should be
held firmly in place.
4. Using the 9/16” wrench reinstall the line and load power cables and
tighten.
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Tools:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Medium voltage fuse pullers if available
• Two control power transformer (Test PT) 500 VA minimum
• 120 VAC control power (Test plug)
• Low voltage motor strapped for the proper voltage (typically 5 HP or less)
• Oscilloscope if available
• Wire jumper
• Test switch (single pole i.e. - light switch)
• Manual (reference drawing above)
480 or 240 VAC 3 Phase Supply
Construct an open delta low A B C
voltage source for powering Ensure proper
the MVC for low voltage testing phase sequence
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
(Minimum of 500VA each) H2 H1 H1 H2
Remove all medium voltage fuses to
prevent back-feeding transformers. PTs
Failure to follow this instruction will X1
result in death or serious injury. X1
X2 X2
A B C
Low Voltage Panel
TB1 Terminal 1 TB1 Terminal 3 TB1 Terminal 5
Procedure:
120 VAC 3 Phase Output
1. Verify that no DC or AC voltage
Connect to MVC3-MB (Main Firing Board)
is present on any of the power
Caution: Remove the three phase transformer PT fuses and CPT fuses
components. on panel to prevent backfeed to the Medium Voltage
2. Verify setup of control power
transformers for the proper
voltage. If using 480 VAC or 240 VAC 3 phase verify transformers are
strapped for that voltage. See above drawing. Configure as an open
delta for 3 phase as shown in drawing.
3. Verify medium voltage disconnect is open and pull medium voltage
fuses including VT and CPT fuses.
4. Connect 3 phase power 480 or 240 VAC to the down stream side of
the fuses. Do not connect to disconnect side of fuses. The size of the
small test motor will dictate the current drawn and minimum cable size
for connection. Also, connect the Primaries of the TEST PT in the
proper phase sequence of A-B-C.
5. Disconnect medium voltage motor.
6. Connect low voltage motor. (Typically 5 HP or less)
7. Connect a wire jumper between TB8 pins 1 and 2 on the TCB (control
board) to bypass fuse blown and open disconnect fault. The TCB is
located in the medium voltage compartment.
8. Install a switch on TB1 pins 1 and 8 on the TCB (control board) to
bypass all interlocks (Interlock Switch).
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9. Verify or wire a 120 VAC plug to the TEST plug supplied by the factory.
(Line start packages only)
10. Remove both control power fuses on the medium voltage CPT (single
phase control power transformer)
11. Remove 3 fuses from the medium voltage potential transformer (PT)
12. Verify the 120-volt test switch is in the “NORMAL” position. (Line
start package only)
13. Connect test power to test plug connector and place the 120-volt test
switch to the “TEST” position.
14. The keypad should be energized with the “Power LED,” Stop LED
15. Close the temporary Start switch, which is connected to the control
board.
16. The Main Vacuum contactor should close and the keypad should trip
on “Under Voltage” Open temporary Interlock switch and reset CPU
fault.
17. Connect the Secondary of the TEST PT to Panel TB1 positions 1 -
phase A, position 3- phase B, and position 5 - phase C on the main
firing board (MVC3-MB). It is physically located behind the low voltage
compartment door. (Screw terminal block)
18. Verify all connections are good and then energize the low voltage of
either 480 or 240 volt, three phases.
19. Use the multimeter on the AC scale and verify 3 phase 120 VAC
(phase to phase) at TB1 pins 1, 3 and 5 of the main firing board.
20. If all 120 VAC 3 phase is present then de-energize low voltage of
480 or 240 VAC.
21. Re-energize the low voltage of 480 or 240 VAC.
22. Now all test voltages should be present 480 or 240 VAC and three
phase 120 VAC (TEST PT) and 120 VAC single phase for control
power.
23. Close the temporary Start switch and the test motor should spin up
smoothly.
24. Use the Multimeter on the AC scale and check (phase to phase)
voltages on T1, T2 and T3 motor leads. The voltages should be
balanced.
25. If the motor doesn’t spin up smoothly the soft starter is malfunctioning.
Proceed to step 27 for troubleshooting.
26. If the motor starts and runs smoothly then repeat this procedure in
reverse to remove all test connections and reinstall all fuses.
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Waveform is
the gating signal as
measured with an
ungrounded oscilloscope
at the gate to cathode
of the SCR. The
waveform should be 1.7
to 2msec off time and
approximately 1.5 to
3 Vdc. This signal is only
present at full conduction
or the motor is at speed.
Each SCR gating signal
should be checked
in accordance with the
low voltage test procedure.
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