Commissioning PSTX Manual

1SFC132081M0201 EN, Rev G
Softstarters Type PSTX30...PSTX1250

Installation and commissioning manual
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tarters Type PSTX30…PSTX1250.
Document number: 1SFC132081M0201
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Read this first
Warning and safety
Thank you for selecting this ABB PSTX softstarter.

General safety information
Carefully read and make sure that you understand all
instructions before you install, connect, configure the CAUTION
softstarter.
Only authorized and appropriately trained
personnel are permitted to install and make
This manual is intended for installation and advanced
the electrical connection of the softstarter in
usage of the PSTX softstarter. For quick and easy
accordance with existing laws and regulations.
installation, see 1SFC132082M9901 - Softstarters Type
PSTX30...PSTX1250 User Manual short form. The manual
is available on: http://www.abb.com/lowvoltage WARNING
When this manual refers to http://www.abb.com/ Examine the softstarter and the package when
lowvoltage: Select the link Control Products, continue you unpack your new PSTX softstarter. If there
to Softstarters and type in the specified reference in the are damages, please speak to the transportation
search field. company or the ABB reseller/office immediately.
• Only authorized and appropriately trained personnel are WARNING

permitted to install and make the electrical connection of
Do not lift the softstarter by the connection bars,
the softstarter. Obey all laws and regulatons.
as this can damage the softstarter.
• Only authorized personnel are permitted to do service and
repair on the softstarter.
WARNING
• Unauthorized repair will have an effect on the warranty.
Only authorized and appropriately trained service
• ABB personnel must obey the instructions in ABB CISE
personnel are permitted to do service and repair
15.4.
on the softstarter. Note: unauthorized repair will
• This manual is a part of the PSTX softstarter. have an effect on the warranty.
Always keep this manual available when you work with
the PSTX softstarter.
• Examine the softstarter and the package when
you unpack your new PSTX softstarter. If there are
damages, please speak to the transportation company
or the ABB reseller/office immediately.
• Do not lift the softstarter by the connection bars, as
this can do damage to the softstarter.
Safety notes
This manual uses these symbols
CAUTION
Caution symbol indicates a danger that can result
in personal injury.
WARNING
Warning symbol indicates a danger that can result
in damage to equipment or property.
INFORMATION
Information sign tells the reader important facts
and conditions.
Changes to data in this manual can be applied without notice.

Softstarters Type PSTX
Installation and commissioning manual
1
1 Introduction
2
2 Quick start
3
3 Description
4
4 Installation
5
5 Connection
6
6 Human machine interface (HMI)
7
7 Functions
8
8 Communication
9
9 Maintenance
10
10 Troubleshooting
11
11 Wiring diagrams
12
12 Revision
13
13 Index
1 Introduction
1.1 Documentation for softstarter PSTX30...PSTX12500

1
8
1.1.1 Installation and commissioning manual

1.2 Intended audience 9
1.3 Revision notes and other documents 9
1.4 Acronyms and abbreviations 9
1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Introduction 7

This chapter gives an introduction to the softstarter 1.1.1 Installation and commissioning
documentation manuals and its chapters, releases,
intended audience and it tells about concepts.
manual
This manual, “Softstarters Type PSTX30...PSTX1250
Installation and commissioning manual”, contains
instructions on how to install, commission and maintain
the softstarter. It gives procedures for mechanical and
1.1 Documentation for softstarter electrical installation, and installation of communication
PSTX30...PSTX1250 devices. It also gives information abouts energizing,
1 settings and configuration.
For the softstarter types PSTX30...PSTX1250, these To start quickly, see chapter 2 Quick start
manuals and catalogs are available: or use the short form manual (1SFC132082M9901).
For chapter content,
see Table 2 Chapter contents below:
1SFC132081M0201
This document. Installation and commissioning manual
(English version). See chapter 1.1.1 Installation and
commissioning manual more information. Table 2 Chapters contents
Chapters Description
1. Introduction Introduces the reader to this manual.
1SFC132082M9901
Installation and commissioning manual - Short form. 2. Quick start Contains information for quick installation of
See chapter 1.1.2 Installation and commissioning the softstarter and get it into operation.
manual - Short form for more information. 3. Description Gives a description of the softstarter with
specifications and a list of functions.
4. Installation Contains information of the delivery, how to
1SFC132009C0201 unpack and install the softstarter.
Catalog Softstarters Type PSTX and PSTB.
5. Connection Contains instructions to make the
electrical connections, and connections for
These documents are available online in PDF format. communication devices.
A printed version of the “Installation and commissioning -
6. H uman-Machine Gives a description of the Human-Machine
Short form” is included with the softstarter. Interface Interface.
Gives a description of all settings and
navigation of the menu systems.
7. Functions Gives a description of all functions of the
These manuals are available as online PDF-files: softstarter, with their minimum, maximum
and default values. This chapter is intended
Table 1 Languages for the experienced user.
Document ID Language 8. Communication Gives a description of the communication
ports of the softstarter.
1SFC132081M1301 AR Arabic
9. Maintenance Gives a description of the necessary
1SFC132081M2001 ZH Chinese maintenance and how to do it.
1SFC132081M4601 CS Czech 10. Troubleshooting Contains instructions to find and correct the
1SFC132081M0101 DE German most common errors.
1SFC132081M0201 EN English 11. W iring diagrams Contains electrical and application diagrams
for the softstarter.
1SFC132081M0701 ES Spanish
12. Revision Shows all revisions of the manual
1SFC132081M1801 FI Finnish
13. Index Index of the content of this manual.
1SFC132081M0301 FR French
1SFC132081M0901 IT Italian
1SFC132081M3101 NL Dutch
1SFC132081M4001 PL Polish 1.1.2 Installation and commissioning
1SFC132081M1601 PT Portuguese manual - Short form
1SFC132081M1101 RU Russian
1SFC132081M3401 SV Swedish The “Softstarters Type PSTX30...PSTX1250 Installation
and commissioning manual - Short form” contains brief
1SFC132081M1901 TR Turkish
information about the softstarter:
-Installation
These documents can be found at: -Electrical connections
www.abb.com/lowvoltage. Select the link Control -Basic functions
Products on the site, and then continue to Softstarters. -Troubleshooting
The short form contains the languages shown in

Table 1 Languages. The short form has document ID
1SFC132082M9901.
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1.2 Intended audience
1.2.1 General
The Installation and commissioning manual is intended for

authorized installation, commissioning, and maintenance
personnel.
1
1.2.2 Requirements for personnel
The installation personnel must have a basic knowledge

in how to handle electrical equipment. The commissioning
and maintenance personnel must have good experience
in how to use electrical equipment. ABB personnel must
obey the instructions in ABB CISE 15.4.
1.3 Revision notes and other

documents
For latest information on revisions and other documents

related to the PSTX softstarters, please see
www.abb.com/lowvoltage. Select the link Control
Products on the site, and then continue to Softstarters.
1.4 Acronyms and abbreviations
Table 3 Acronyms and abbreviations

Acronym/ Description
Abbreviation
BP Bypass
DOL Direct-on-line
EOL Electronic overload
FB Fieldbus
FBP Fieldbus Plug
HMI Human-Machine Interface
Ie Rated operation current
IT Information Technology
LED Light Emitting Diode
PCBA Printed Circuit Board Assembly
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient
SC Short Circuit
SCR Silicon Controlled Rectifier (thyristor)
TOR Top of Ramp (full voltage/Full-On)
Uc Rated control circuit voltage, used for
controlling the softstarter. *
Ue Rated operation voltage on the motor (3 phase
main voltage feeding the motor). *
Us Rated control supply voltage, feeding the
electronics in the softstarter. *
*) For definition see IEC 60947-1 edition 5.0
1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Introduction 9

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2 Quick start
2.1 Connection
12
2.2 Configuration
2
14
2.2.1 Basic set-up 14
2.2.2 Application set-up 14
2.3 How to start/stop the motor

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1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Quick start 11

This chapter is a short guide on how to connect,
configure and start the softstarter in an easy way.
This product was carefully manufactured and tested, but

damage can occur during transportation. Therefore, obey
these instructions:
CAUTION
Dangerous voltage: Can cause death or serious
injury. Always set the power switch to off and lock
out all power to this device before you start to
work on the equipment.
2 1 2
WARNING!
Installation of electrical connections must be done by
authorized personnel. Obey all laws and regulations.
PSTX PSTX
WARNING!
Before you connect the softstarters PSTX30...
1SFC132081M0201
PSTX170 to the operation voltage for the first time,
apply control supply voltage to open the bypass
relays. (see 2.1 Connection). This is necessary to
avoid an accidental start of the equipment while it is
connected to operation voltage.
Figure 2.1
In Line (1) and Inside Delta (2) connection
INFORMATION
ABB personnel must obey the instructions in
ABB CISE 15.4.
5L3
3L2
1L1
1 Line side
2.1 Connection
1. To install the softstarter

see chapter 4 Installation.
INFORMATION Motor side
1SFC132081M0201
2
You can connect PSTX softstarters In Line 1 and 2T1
4T2
Inside Delta 2 , see Figure 2.1.
6T3
2. Connect the main circuit: terminals 1L1 - 3L2 - Figure 2.2

5L3 to the line side 1 , and terminals 2T1 - 4T2 Terminal connection clamps
- 6T3 to the motor side 2 , see Figure 2.2.. Use
wire connection for PSTX30...105, see Figure 2.2
and terminal connection for PSTX142...570, see 5L3
Figure 2.3. 3L2
1L2
3. Connect the line side to terminals 1L1, 3L2, 5L3. 1 Line side
see 1 and Figure 2.2. Connect the motor to

terminals 2T1, 4T2, 6T3 on the motor side, see 2
Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.3.
INFORMATION
Use only wires of the same dimension when you
1SFC132081M0201
connect 2 wires to each terminal. (Possible for

2 Motor side
2T1
PSTX30...105 only). 4T2
6T3
Figure 2.3
Terminal connection bars
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4. Connect the control supply voltage (100-250V
50/60Hz) to terminal 1 and 2.
5. Connect the functional ground (terminal 22), to a

ground point close to the softstarter,
see Figure 2.4.
INFORMATION
The ground is not a protective ground, it is a
functional ground. The maximum length of the
1SFC132081M0201
ground cable is 0.5 m. Connect the ground cable
to the installation plate were the softstarter is
attached. The installation plate must also be 2
grounded.
Figure 2.4
Functional ground, terminal 22
INFORMATION
Do not use functional ground in IT-networks, L1
L2
L3
commonly found in for instance marine N
L N
applications.
Start Stop
13 14 18 19 20 22
6. Look at the diagram, see Figure 4.5, and connect Start 24 V DC
the start/stop circuits: terminal 13, 14, 18, 19 and KM1 Stop
20/21, with the internal 24V DC terminal. When

you use internal 24 V DC (terminals 20 or 21), the 1L1 3L2 5L3 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
terminals 18 and 19 must be connected to each

other. For external control circuit voltage,
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2T1 4T2 6T3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
see chapter 5.1.2.3 Start and Stop - terminals U V W
13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21. M
3
WARNING
Use 24V DC only when you connect terminal 13, 14, Figure 2.5
15, 16 and 17. Other voltages can cause damage Circuit diagram (Fuse and contactor version)
to the softstarter and the warranty will no longer be
valid. For more information about terminal 15, 16 and
17, see chapter 5.1.2.4 Programmable inputs - L1
L2
terminals 15, 16 and 17. L3
N
L N
7. Connect terminals 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and Start Stop
12 to use the signal output relays. These are 13 14 18 19 20 22

potential-free contacts for maximum 250 V AC, 1.5 Start 24 V DC
A AC-15 and 30 V DC, 5 A DC-12. Stop
See Figure 2.6.

1L1 3L2 5L3 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
22
8. Make sure that the operation voltage and control

supply voltage agree with the softstarter ratings. 2T1 4T2 6T3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1SFC132081M0201
U V W
9. Set the control supply voltage switch to ON. M

3
10. The green “Ready” LED on the HMI flashes, see

Figure 2.6
Figure 2.7.
Circuit diagram ( MCCB version)
11. The language settings appear on the display.

Select your language and push the selection soft
key “OK”. The HMI now downloads the language L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K4 K4 Start Stop Reset In1 In2 DGND DND +24V GND
data from the softstarter. This can take some PSTX
minutes. When this is done the HMI shows the

Home view.
12. Configure applicable parameters as given in

chapter 7 Functions or use the assistants as
given in chapter 2.2 Configuration.
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Figure 2.7
Flashing “Ready” LED

2.2 Configuration 2.2.2 Application set-up
For a quick configuration of the softstarter, use the
Assistants menu. 1. Find the Assistants menu from the Home view by
pushing “Menu”. Scroll to Assistants with the
The Assistants menus are divided into:
Navigation keys. Push “Select” to enter the
• Basic set-up Assistants menu.
- The Basic set-up menu is divided into 4 steps:
1. Language 2. Scroll to the Application set-up menu with the
2. Date and time Navigation keys and then enter the menu by
3. Motor data pushing “Select”.
4. System configuration
3. The Application set-up will start with step 1,
2 • Application set-up
Application type. Scroll to the appropriate
- The Application set-up is divided into 3 steps:
application type and then push “Select”. For
1. Application set-up
a full Application list, see chapter 7.22 Complete
2. Keep/Change values
parameter list.
3. Tune settings
4. Push to enter step 2, Values. You can select

“Keep actual values” or “Change to recommended
2.2.1 Basic set-up values”. Scroll to the selection of your choice and
Push “Select” to apply.
You see this set-up when you start the softstarter. To WARNING!
disable this set-up, see step 6 below. Note that your saved parameter values are lost if you
select “Change to recommended values”.
1. Find the Assistants menu by pushing “Menu”.
Scroll to Assistants with the Navigation keys. Push 5. Push to enter step 3, Tune settings. In most
“Select” to enter the Assistants menu. cases the recommended values are sufficient, but
sometimes fine tuning is necessary. For fine tuning,
2. Scroll to the Basic set-up menu with the push “Edit” and then use the navigation keys
Navigation keys. Push “Select” to enter the to set:
menu. -Start ramp time: 1 - 120s
-Stop ramp time: 1 - 120s
3. The Basic set-up starts with step 1 of 5, -Start ramp initial level: 10 - 99%
Language. Push “Edit” to change language. -Stop ramp end level: 10 - 99%
Use the Navigation keys to select language and -Current limit level: 1.5 - 7.5 x Ie
then push “Save”. -Start mode: Voltage ramp, Torque ramp or Full
voltage start
4. Push to enter step 2(5), Date and time. Push -Stop mode: No ramp, Voltage ramp, Torque ramp,
“Edit” and use the Navigation keys to edit date Dynamic brake
and time, then push “Save”.
6. Push and then push “Done” to finish the
5. Push to enter step 3(5), Motor data. Application set-up. If necessary, fine tuning can
Push “Edit” to change the Motor rated current also be done in the Parameters menu.
Ie. Use the Navigation keys to change the value
and then push “Save”.
6. Push to enter step 4(5), System configuration.

Here you can set if the softstarter enters the Basic
set-up at power on or not. Use the Navigation keys
to select Yes or No and then push “Save”.
7. Push to enter step 5(5) and then Push

“Done” to finish the Basic setup. For more
settings, enter Application set-up.

2.3 How to start/stop the motor
CAUTION
WARNING!
Installation of electrical connections must be done by
authorized personnel. Obey all laws and regulations.
2
WARNING!
relays. (see 2.1 Connection). This is necessary to
avoid an accidental start of the equipment while it is
INFORMATION
ABB personnel must obey the instructions in
ABB CISE 15.4.
1. Set the operation voltage switch to ON.
2. To start the softstarter from the keypad, push

the R/L-key to select local control, then push the
Start key on the keypad. Push Stop to stop the
softstarter
3. To start from hard wire control, push the R/L-key

to select hard wire control, then push the remote
Start key. Push Stop to stop the softstarter.

2

3 Description
3.1 Overview
18
3.1.1 Operation functions 18
3.1.2 Protection functions 18
3.1.2.1 User defined protection 19
3.1.3 Warning functions 19
3.1.4 Fault detection functions 19
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3.1.5 Softstarter overview 20
3.1.6 Type designation 21
3.1.7 Environmental influence 21
3.1.8 Specifications 21
3.2 Technical data

22
3.2.1 General 22
3.2.2 Technical data for external keypad 22
3.2.3 Semi-conductor fuses 22
3.2.4 Weights 22
3.2.5 Softstarter ratings 23
3.2.6 Dimensions 25
1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Description 17

This chapter gives a description of the softstarter in 3.1.1 Operation functions
general, specifications and available components and
spare parts.
Available functions are listed below:
• Voltage start ramp
• Voltage stop ramp

3.1 Overview • Torque start ramp
• Torque stop ramp

The PSTX softstarter has the latest technology for
soft start and soft stop of squirrel cage motors. The • Full voltage start
softstarter has multiple advanced motor protection • No ramp
features as standard.
• Stand-still brake
WARNING
3 • Current limit
If using the Rated Operational Voltage U e (Phase
• Kick start
/N) as source for Control Supply Voltage U s make
sure to not exceed U s 250V AC,50/60Hz. • Slow speed
Bypass • Motor heating

Softstarter range PSTX30...1250 have integrated bypass
• Sequence start
components.
• Automatic restart
User interface
The keypad on the front has Navigation keys, Selection
soft keys, Start and Stop keys, Local or Remote key,
Information key and a clear information display. You can 3.1.2 Protection functions
select 15 user languages.
You can control the softstarter in 3 different ways: The PSTX softstarter has protection functions to
• Hardwire inputs control protect the softstarter, motor and other equipment. All
protections can have automatic reset or manual reset.
• Keypad control (either attached to the softstarter front You can enable or disable the protection.
or detached and connected with the cable included)
Available protections are listed below:
• Fieldbus communication interface (by built in Modbus,
Anybus module or the FieldBus Plug with adapter) • EOL protection
You can use only one type of control at the same time. • Locked rotor protection
Default selection is hardware inputs control. • Phase reversal protection
INFORMATION • Current imbalance protection
Keypad control has the highest priority and • Overvoltage protection
overrides all other control methods.
• Under voltage protection
Fans • Ground fault protection

The integrated fans for cooling work during ramping • Voltage imbalance protection
(start/stop) and when the heatsink temperature is too
high. A thermistor monitors the temperature. • Voltage outputs protection
• External thermal sensor - PT100 protection
• External thermal sensor - PTC protection
• Power factor underload protection
• Current underload protection
• User defined protection
• Too long current limit protection
• Bypass open protection
• Fieldbus failure protection
• Extension IO failure protection
• HMI failure protection
• Max number of starts
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• Frequency range protection 3.1.4 Fault detection functions
• Phase reversal protection
• Too long start time protection The softstarter has a number of fault detection functions
to signal malfunction at softstarter, motor or power
• Auto restart protection network level. The softstarter identifies external and
internal faults. The user cannot disable fault detection
3.1.2.1 User defined protection functions except for Emergency mode, chapter 7.20.1.
You can use your own specified protection, with the Available faults are listed below:
programmable digital input and an external device/sensor.
• Phase loss fault
The protection operates when the input signal comes at
high level (fieldbus or physical I/O). • High current fault
• Low supply voltage fault

3
• Bad network fault
3.1.3 Warning functions
• Thyristor overload fault
• Short circuit fault

The softstarter has warning functions for potential risks,
that operate before a protection function operates. • Shunt fault
A warning cannot stop the softstarter. A reset of a • Unspecified fault
warning is not necessary.
• Heatsink overtemperarure fault
You can change the warning level and other parameters
• Open circuit thyristor fault
for the warning functions. Warnings are stored in the
event list. • Faulty usage
• Connection fault
Available warnings are listed below:
• Current imbalance warning
• Overvoltage warning
• Under voltage warning
• EOL time-to-trip warning
• EOL warning
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) warning
• Voltage imbalance warning
• Power factor underload warning
• Current underload warning
• Fans fault warning
• Locked rotor warning
• Thyristor overload warning
• Short circuit warning
• Number of starts warning
• Modbus configuration warning
• Phase loss warning
• Motor runtime warning

3.1.5 Softstarter overview
Change the settings through Keypad and Fieldbus

communication.
Use the keypad to change settings for each parameter

alone or as a selection of default parameters for different
applications.
Most parameters have one possible setting, but some
parameters have extra settings for sequence start. The
default parameter settings are stored in the unit for a
reset to default.
When the fieldbus communication is selected, most
parameters can also be changed from this interface.
Overview, See Figure 3.1.
3
Terminal marking of
control circuits
Supply voltage Us
Line side connection
1L1 3L2 5L3
Display
L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 DGND GND +24V
PSTX
Order code
Ready (Green) Ready Protection

Protection (Yellow)
Run Fault
Run (Green) Fault (Red)

Keypad
Mini USB
Technical data
according to Country of origin
IEC 60 947-4-2
Utilization code
Technical data
according to UL 508
Approvals
Com1 Com2
2T1 4T2 6T3

Anybus
connection
(Com1)
Symbol for
Torque control
Terminal marking of
control circuits
1SFC132081M0201
Fieldbus connection (Com2)
Motor side connection
Figure 3.1
Softstarter overview

3.1.6 Type designation 3.1.8 Specifications
Table 1 Type designation Table 2 Specifications

Designation Description General data Description
(i.e. PSTX370-600-70) Degree of protection: PSTX30...105: PSTX142...1250:
PSTX Softstarter type Main circuit IP10 IP00
370 Current rating Degree of protection: PSTX30...105: PSTX142...1250:
370 = 370A Supply and control IP20 IP20
600 Main voltage circuit
600 = 208 - 600V 50/60 Hz Operating position Vertical at ± 30°
690 = 400 - 690V 50/60 Hz Ambient temperature Storage: -40 °C to +70 °C
(-104 °F to 140 °F)
70 Supply Voltage
Operation: -25 °C to +60 °C
70 = 100 - 250V 50/60 Hz
(-77°F to 104 °F)
Type designation, see Figure 3.2.
3
De-rating: + 40 °C to + 60 °C
(104° F to 140° F) with derating 0,6%/1° C
PSTX-370-600-70 (0,33%/1grF)
Altitude 1000 m (3281 ft.) above sea level without
Supply Voltage derating. 1000 - 4000 m (3281 - 13123 ft.)
70 = 100 - 250V 50/60 Hz with derating 0,7%/100 m (0,22%/100ft)
Main voltage Pollution degree 3
600 = 208 - 600V 50/60 Hz Relative humidity 5 - 95% (non condensing)
690 = 400 - 690V 50/60 Hz
Standards IEC 60529
Current rating IEC 60947-1
370 = 370A
IEC60947-4-2
1SFC132081M0201
Softstarter range Standards UL UL508

PTC input IEC 60947-8 Mark A detectors
DIN 44081 and DIN 44082
Figure 3.2
EMC IEC 60947-4-2 Class A 1
Type designation
Marine approvals Speak to your ABB sales office
1 The softstarter is designed for class A equipment.

3.1.7 Environmental influence Use of the product in domestic environments can cause
radio interference. If so, it can be necessary to use more
mitigation procedures.
The product is designed to reduce the effects on the
environment during manufacturing and use of the
product.
Most of the materials used are recyclable. Obey local
laws when you handle and recycle the materials.
You can find further information about used material and

recycling of the product at:

3.2 Technical data 3.2.3 Semi-conductor fuses
WARNING!
3.2.1 General Semiconductor fuses must be used to keep the
warranty on the thyristors.
Table 3 General
General data Description INFORMATION
24 V output 24 V ± 5% Max 250 mA To achieve a type 2 coordination, semiconductor
Rated insulation voltage, 600 V / 690 V fuses must be used.
Ui
Rated operation voltage, 208-600 / 690 V, 50 / 60 Hz Table 5 Semiconductor fuses
Ue Type Ue (V) I e (A) Bussman Knife Fuses (DIN43 620)
Rated supply voltage,Us 100-250 V, 50 / 60 Hz Size A Type

Voltage tolerance +10% to -15% PSTX30 500-690 30 000 100 170M1567
3
Rated frequency 50 / 60 Hz PSTX37 500-690 37 000 125 170M1568
Frequency tolerances ± 10% PSTX45 500-690 45 000 160 170M1569
Rated impulse withstand 6 kV Operation circuit PSTX60 500-690 60 000 160 170M1569
voltage 4 kV Control and supply circuit PSTX72 500-690 72 000 250 170M1571
Relay outputs 3 programmable PSTX85 500-690 85 000 315 170M1572
Number of controlled 3 PSTX105 500-690 106 1* 400 170M3819
phases PSTX142 500-690 143 2 500 170M5810
Inputs Start, stop, 3 programmable inputs PSTX170 500-690 171 2 630 170M5812
(Digital I/O: In0, In1, In2), temperature
sensor input. PSTX210 500-690 210 2 630 170M5812
Outputs Relay outputs: K4 K5 K6. PSTX250 500-690 250 2 700 170M5813
Output relay 250 V AC, Ith = 5A, Ie = 1.5A (AC-15) PSTX300 500-690 300 3 800 170M6812
performance PSTX370 500-690 370 3 900 170M6813
Analog output 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10 V, 0-10 mA PSTX370 500 370 3 2000 170M6021
PTC input 2825 ohm ± 20% switch off resistance PSTX370 690 370 3 1600 170M6019
1200 ohm ± 20% switch on resistance
Cooling system Fan
Recommended fuse 6 A Delayed
3.2.4 Weights
Control supply circuit MCB use C characteristics
Communication 3 Fieldbus ports, Extension I/O
Communication DeviceNet / Profibus DP / Modbus / Table 6 Weights
protocols EtherNET/IP / Modbus TCP/ Profinet Type Weight in kg Weight in lbs
PSTX30...105 6,1 13,5
PSTX142...170 9,6 21,2
PSTX210...370 12,7 27,9
3.2.2 Technical data for external keypad PSTX470 25.5 55.1
PSTX570 27.5 59.5
Table 4 Technical data for external keypad
PSTX720 ...840 46.2 101.4
Display Display type
PSTX1050 64.5 141.1
Status indicating LEDs Ready: Green
PSTX1250 65 143.3
Run: Green
Protection: Yellow
Fault: Red
Ambient temperature Storage: -25 °C to +70 °C (-13 °F
to 158 °F)
Operation: -25 °C to +60 °C
(-13 °F to 140 °F)
Degree of protection IP66
UL approval Type 1
Type 4X
Type 12
Marine approvals Speak to your ABB sales office

3.2.5 Softstarter ratings
PSTX30…370 Temp ≤ + 40 °C (104 °F), 4 * Ie in 10 sec.
Motor power Motor power Rated current
IEC when connected In Line when connected Inside Delta Ie
220- 380- 220- 380- Inside
230V 400V 500V 690V 230V 400V 500V 690V In Line Delta
Softstarter type Order number Ie range kW kW kW kW kW kW kW kW A A

PSTX30-600-70 1SFA898103R7000 9-30A 7,5 15 18,5 12,5 25 30 30 52
PSTX30-690-70 1SFA898203R7000 9-30A 15 18,5 25 25 30 45 30 52
PSTX37-600-70 1SFA898104R7000 11,1-37A 9 18,5 22 15 30 37 37 64
PSTX37-690-70 1SFA898204R7000 11,1-37A 18,5 22 30 30 37 55 37 64
PSTX45-600-70 1SFA898105R7000 13,5-45A 12,5 22 25 25 37 45 45 76
PSTX45-690-70 1SFA898205R7000 13,5-45A 22 25 37 37 45 59 45 76
PSTX30...170
PSTX60-600-70 1SFA898106R7000 18-60A 15 30 37 30 55 75 60 105

PSTX60-690-70 1SFA898206R7000 18-60A 30 37 55 55 75 90 60 105
PSTX72-600-70 1SFA898107R7000 21,6-72A 18,5 37 45 37 59 80 72 124 3

PSTX72-690-70 1SFA898207R7000 21,6-72A 37 45 59 59 80 110 72 124
PSTX85-600-70 1SFA898108R7000 25,5-85A 22 45 55 40 75 90 85 147
PSTX85-690-70 1SFA898208R7000 25,5-85A 45 55 75 75 90 132 85 147
PSTX105-600-70 1SFA898109R7000 31,8-106A 30 55 75 55 90 110 106 181
PSTX105-690-70 1SFA898209R7000 31,8-106A 55 75 90 90 110 160 106 181
PSTX142-600-70 1SFA898110R7000 42,9-143A 37 75 90 75 132 160 143 245
PSTX142-170
PSTX142-690-70 1SFA898210R7000 42,9-143A 75 90 132 132 160 220 143 245

PSTX170-600-70 1SFA898111R7000 51,3-171A 45 90 110 90 160 200 171 300
PSTX170-690-70 1SFA898211R7000 51,3-171A 90 110 160 160 200 257 171 300
PSTX210-600-70 1SFA898112R7000 63-210A 59 110 132 102 184 250 210 360
PSTX210-690-70 1SFA898212R7000 63-210A 110 132 184 184 250 315 210 360
PSTX210...370
PSTX250-600-70 1SFA898113R7000 75-250A 75 132 160 132 220 295 250 430
PSTX250-690-70 1SFA898213R7000 75-250A 132 160 220 220 295 400 250 430
PSTX300-600-70 1SFA898114R7000 90-300A 90 160 200 160 257 355 300 515
PSTX300-690-70 1SFA898214R7000 90-300A 160 200 257 257 355 500 300 515
PSTX370-600-70 1SFA898115R7000 111-370A 110 200 257 200 355 450 370 640
PSTX370-690-70 1SFA898215R7000 111-370A 200 257 355 355 450 600 370 640
PSTX470-600-70 1SFA898116R7000 141-470A 132 250 315 250 450 600 470 814
PSTX470...570
PSTX470-690-70 1SFA898216R7000 141-470A 250 315 450 450 600 800 470 814
PSTX570-600-70 1SFA898117R7000 171-570A 160 315 400 295 540 700 570 987
PSTX570-690-70 1SFA898217R7000 171-570A 315 400 560 540 700 960 570 987
PSTX720-600-70 1SFA898118R7000 216-720A 200 400 500 355 710 880 720 1247
PSTX720...840
PSTX720-690-70 1SFA898218R7000 216-720A 400 500 710 710 880 1200 720 1247
PSTX840-600-70 1SFA898119R7000 252-840A 250 450 600 450 800 1000 840 1455
PSTX840-690-70 1SFA898219R7000 252-840A 450 600 800 800 1000 1400 840 1455
PSTX1050-600-70 1SFA898120R7000 315-1050A 315 560 730 500 1000 1250 1050 1810
PSTX1050...1250
PSTX1050-690-70 1SFA898220R7000 315-1050A 560 730 1000 1000 1250 1700 1050 1810
PSTX1250-600-70 1SFA898121R7000 375-1250A 400 710 880 670 1200 1500 1250 2160
PSTX1250-690-70 1SFA898221R7000 375-1250A 710 880 1200 1200 1500 2000 1250 2160
1) All data for 40°C ambient. For temperatures above

40°C up to maximum 50°C. reduce rated current with
0.8% per degree C.

PSTX30…370 Temp ≤ + 40 °C (104 °F), 4 * Ie in 10 sec.
Motor power Motor power Rated current

when connected In Line when connected Inside Delta Ie
220- 440- 550- 220- 440- 550- Inside
208V 240V 480V 600V 208V 240V 480V 600V In Line Delta
Softstarter type Order number hp hp hp hp hp hp hp hp A A

PSTX30-600-70 1SFA898103R7000 7,5 10 20 25 10 15 30 40 28 48
PSTX30-690-70 1SFA898203R7000 20 25 30 40 28 48
PSTX37-600-70 1SFA898104R7000 10 10 25 30 15 20 40 50 34 58
PSTX37-690-70 1SFA898204R7000 25 30 40 50 34 58
PSTX45-600-70 1SFA898105R7000 10 15 30 40 20 25 50 60 42 72
PSTX45-690-70 1SFA898205R7000 30 40 50 60 42 72
PSTX30...170
PSTX60-600-70 1SFA898106R7000 20 20 40 50 30 40 75 100 60 103

PSTX60-690-70 1SFA898206R7000 40 50 75 100 60 103
PSTX72-600-70 1SFA898107R7000 20 25 50 60 30 40 75 100 68 117

3 PSTX72-690-70 1SFA898207R7000 50 60 75 100 68 117
PSTX85-600-70 1SFA898108R7000 25 30 60 75 40 50 100 125 80 138
PSTX85-690-70 1SFA898208R7000 60 75 100 125 80 138
PSTX105-600-70 1SFA898109R7000 30 40 75 100 60 60 150 150 104 180
PSTX105-690-70 1SFA898209R7000 75 100 150 150 104 180
PSTX142-600-70 1SFA898110R7000 40 50 100 125 75 75 150 200 130 225
PSTX142-170
PSTX142-690-70 1SFA898210R7000 100 125 150 200 130 225

PSTX170-600-70 1SFA898111R7000 50 60 125 150 75 100 200 250 169 292
PSTX170-690-70 1SFA898211R7000 125 150 200 250 169 292
PSTX210-600-70 1SFA898112R7000 60 75 150 200 100 125 250 300 192 332
PSTX210-690-70 1SFA898212R7000 150 200 250 300 192 332
PSTX210...370
PSTX250-600-70 1SFA898113R7000 75 100 200 250 150 150 350 450 248 429
PSTX250-690-70 1SFA898213R7000 200 250 350 450 248 429
PSTX300-600-70 1SFA898114R7000 100 100 250 300 150 200 450 500 302 523
PSTX300-690-70 1SFA898214R7000 250 300 450 500 302 523
PSTX370-600-70 1SFA898115R7000 125 150 300 350 200 250 500 600 361 625
PSTX370-690-70 1SFA898215R7000 300 350 500 600 361 625
PSTX470-600-70 1SFA898116R7000 150 200 400 500 250 300 600 700 480 830
PSTX470...570
PSTX470-690-70 1SFA898216R7000 400 500 600 700 480 830

PSTX570-600-70 1SFA898117R7000 200 200 500 600 300 350 700 800 590 1020
PSTX570-690-70 1SFA898217R7000 500 600 700 800 590 1020
PSTX720-600-70 1SFA898118R7000 250 300 600 700 400 500 1000 1200 720 1240
PSTX720...840
PSTX720-690-70 1SFA898218R7000 600 700 1000 1200 720 1240

PSTX840-600-70 1SFA898119R7000 300 350 700 800 500 600 1200 1500 840 1450
PSTX840-690-70 1SFA898219R7000 700 800 1200 1500 840 1450
PSTX1050-600-70 1SFA898120R7000 400 450 900 1000 600 700 1500 1900 1062 1830
PSTX1050...1250
PSTX1050-690-70 1SFA898220R7000 900 1000 1500 1900 1062 1830

PSTX1250-600-70 1SFA898121R7000 400 500 1000 1200 800 900 1800 2000 1250 2160
PSTX1250-690-70 1SFA898221R7000 1000 1200 1800 2000 1250 2160
4 * Ie in 10 sec
Ordering data according to UL (40°C ambient)

3.2.6 Dimensions
PSTX30...105
7,5 mm (0,3 in)

30 mm (1,2 in) 4x
Ø14 (2x)
13 mm (0,5 in) 6x 3
298,5 mm (11,7 in)
314 mm (12,4 in)
258 mm (10,2 in)
3 mm (0,1 in)
90,5 mm (3,6 in)
197.5 mm (7,7 in)

178.8 mm (7 in)
150 mm (5,9 in)
119 mm (4,7 in)
1SFC132081M0201
Figure 3.3
Dimensions PSTX30...105
PSTX142...170
Ø18 (2x)
35 mm (1,3 in) 4x
7,5 mm (0,3 in)
6.6 mm (0,2 in) 4x
5 mm (0,2 in)
360,5 mm (14,1 in)
377 mm (14,8 in)
303 mm (11,9 in)
219,6 mm (8,6 in)
238,3 mm (9,3 in)
17,5 mm (0,7 in) 6x

107,6 mm (4,2 in)
199 mm (7,8 in)

1SFC132081M0201
165 mm (6,5 in)
Figure 3.4
Dimensions PSTX142...170

PSTX210...370
43,7 mm (1,7 in) 4x 10,5 mm (0,4 in)

19,6 mm (0,8 in) 6x
451.2 mm (17,7 in)

389 mm (15,3 in)
470 mm (18,5 in)

Ø18 (2x)
5 mm (0,2 in)
3
260 mm (10,2 in)
279.1 mm (10,9 in)

151 mm (5,9 in)
1SFC132081M0201
200 mm (7,9 in)
258 mm (10,2 in)
Figure 3.5
Dimensions PSTX210..370
PSTX470...570
336 mm (13.2 in) 2x

7 mm (0.2 in) 4x
63 mm (2.5 in) 4x 9 mm (0.3 in)
460 mm (18.1 in)
6 mm (0.2 in) 6x
262.82 mm (10.3 in)
282.15 mm (11.1 in)
493 mm (19.4 in)
466 mm (18.3 in)
58.2 mm (2.3 in) 6x
25 mm (0.9 in) 6x
361 mm (14.2 in)

1SFC132081M0201
Ø13 (4x)
Figure 3.6

PSTX720...PSTX840
Ø12.5 (6x)
72 mm 40mm 7 mm (0.276 in) 4x
(2.8 in) (1.57 in)
Ø6.5 (12x)
493 mm (19.409 in)

490 mm (19.29 in)
460 mm (18.11 in)
350 mm (13.8 in)

369 mm (14.5 in)
8 mm (0.315 in)
3
150.5 mm (5.93 in)

63 mm (25 in)
55.8 mm (2.2 in)
435 mm (17.126 in)
Ø 13 (4x)
1SFC132081M0201
408.9 mm (16.1 in)
Figure 3.7
PSTX1050...1250
133.5 mm
(5.2 in) 2x 301.5 mm (11.8 in)
72 mm 22.5 mm (0.8 in) 6x

(2.8 in) 4x 7 mm (0.276 in) 4x 435 mm (17.1 in)
Ø12.5 (6x)
Ø6.5 (12x)
515 mm (20.2 in)
565 mm (22.2 in)
485 mm (19 in)
367 mm (14.4 in)

(0.3 in) 6x
8 mm
(14.5 in)
369 mm
(5.9 in) 2x
150 mm
(2.46 in) 6x
62.6 mm
Ø13 (18x)
1SFC132081M0201
Ø13 (4x)
50 mm 40 mm
(1.9 in) 6x (1.5 in) 6x = Connection bars for PSTX1050
407 mm (16 in)
Figure 3.8

3

4 Installation
4.1 Receive, unpack and examine

30
4.2 Installll
31
4.2.1 Lifting the softstarter 31
4.2.2 Minimum distance to wall/front 31
4.2.3 Minimum enclosure dimensions 32
4.2.4 Maximum installation angle 32
4.2.5 Dimensions and drilling plan 32
4
4.2.6 Movable keypad 32
4.2.6.1 Installation Movable HMI 33
1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Installation 29

This chapter contains instructions to receive and install
the softstarter.
WARNING
If you do not obey these instructions, it can cause the
softstarter to overheat or not operate correctly.
4.1 Receive, unpack and examine
WARNING
Do not lift the softstarter by the connection bars,
as this can damage the softstarter.
WARNING
4 Risk of damage to property. Make sure that no
liquids, dust or conductive parts can go into the
softstarter.
Make sure that the package is placed with the correct

side up, see Figure 4.1.
• Remove the transport casing.
• Make sure that the order code agrees with the delivery
documents.
• Make sure that all items are included, see the delivery
note. See Table 1 Delivery note.
1SFC132081M0201
• Examine the softstarter and the packaging. In case of
damages, speak to the transport company or the ABB
reseller/Office immediately.
Figure 4.1
• Keep the softstarter in its packaging until installation. Receiving, unpacking and checking
Table 1 Delivery note

Softstarter type Items included with the softstarter
PSTX30...105 • 1SFB262001D1000 – HMI Mounting Kit
• 1SFC132082M9901 – PSTX Short Form Manual

• 1SFA899221R1002 – Terminal Kit # PSLE-185



• 1SFA899221R1005 - Terminal Kit#PSLE-750
• 2191323-A - Mounting kit
• 1SFA899221R1005 - Terminal Kit#PSLE-750
• 2191323-A - Mounting kit
30 Installation | Installation and commissioning manual | 1SFC132081M0201

4.2 Install
The softstarters are available in different physical sizes

and all of them should be mounted with M6 bolts, or bolts
with the same dimension and strength.
4.2.1 Lifting the softstarter
Use lifting equipment to install the models

PSTX470...1250. See chapter 3.2.4 Weights, for
weights. You can install the PSTX30...370 without lifting
equipment
1SFC132081M0201
4.2.2 Minimum distance to wall/front
4
Figure 4.2
WARNING
Flow of air for cooling purpose
Risk of damage to property. Make sure that
no liquids, dust or conductive parts enter the
softstarter.
WARNING
A
If you do not obey these instructions, this can cause
the softstarter to overheat or not operate correctly.
For sufficient cooling, install the softstarter vertically.

Prefect blockage of the airways, see Figure 4.2.
INFORMATION
Make sure that the distances to the surrounding
1SFC132081M0201
walls are sufficient. For the minimum distance to
front and wall, see Figure 4.3 , Figure 4.4 and B A B
Table 2.
Figure 4.3
Minimum distances to wall
Table 2 Minimum distance to wall/front
Softstarter type A B C A B C
(mm) (mm) (mm) (in) (in) (in)
PSTX30...105 100 10 35 3.94 0.39 1.38
PSTX142...170 100 10 35 3.94 0.39 1.38 C
PSTX210...370 100 10 35 3.94 0.39 1.38
PSTX470...570 150 15 35 5.905 0.590 1.38
PSTX720...840 150 15 35 5.905 0.590 1.38
PSTX1050...1250 150 15 35 5.905 0.590 1.38
1SFC132081M0201
Figure 4.4
Minimum distances to front

4.2.3 Minimum enclosure dimensions
In applications where the softstarter is installed in an

enclosure, use these minimum enclosure dimensions. See
Figure 4.5 and Table 3 and 4.
Table 3 Minimum enclosure dimensions (IEC)

H
IEC Minimum enclosure dimensions
1SFC132081M0201
Softstarter type W (mm) H (mm) D (mm)
PSTX30...105 508 508 305
D
PSTX142...170 508 508 305
W
PSTX210...370 762 914 305
PSTX470...570 914 1219 405 Figure 4.5
PSTX720...840 914 1524 405 Minimum enclosure size
PSTX1050...1250* 914 1524 405
*PSTX1250 Recommended fan capacity 230m3/h
Table 4 Minimum enclosure dimensions (UL)

4 Minimum enclosure dimensions
Softstarter type W (in) H (in) D (in) Min number of

latches
PSTX30...105 20 20 10 2
PSTX142...170 20 20 12 2
PSTX210...370 30 24 12 7
PSTX470...570 36 48 16 8
1SFC132081M0201
PSTX720...840 36 60 16 8
PSTX1050...1250* 36 60 16 8
*PSTX1250 Recommended fan capacity 230m3/h
Figure 4.6
Airflow
4.2.4 Maximum installation angle
Make sure that the distances to the walls are 30

O
30 O 30
O
30 O
sufficient. Use the installation angle given in
Figure.
4.2.5 Dimensions and drilling plan

1SFC132081M0201
For dimensions and drilling plan see chapter 3.2.6

Dimensions. Drilling plan is also printed on the box.
WARNING
Risk of damage to property. Ensure that no Figure 4.7
liquids, drilling particles, dust or conductive parts Maximum mounting angle
enter the softstarter.
WARNING
When the enclosure is too small and/or you do
not obey the instructions, the softstarter can
overheat or not operate correct.
2
4.2.6 Movable keypad
1SFC132081M0201
If you remove the PSTX keypad, connect it with the

included 3 meter cable for serial communication and 1
power supply. Connect the cable to the network port on
the front of the softstarter. To remove the keypad, push
Figure 4.8
the lock with a screwdriver, see 1 and 2 in Figure 4.8.
Detach the keypad

4.2.6.1 Installation Movable HMI
INFORMATION
”)
Do not use shielded RJ45 cables. Use a cable 1 (Ø 1,0
Ø25,5 1,1”)
Min. (Ø
Ø28
length of maximum 3m to reduce distortion of the Max.
communication.
2
INFORMATION
1SFC132081M0201
The softstarter HMI is IP66 approved when
installed on the enclosure door.
2 Nm (17,7 lb.in) 3
You can use the movable HMI to copy parameters Ø26 (Ø 1.02”)
from one softstarter to another during commissioning
Figure 4.9
(temporarily handheld).
Drill a hole for the detachable keypad
Included with the softstarter comes:
• Rubber gasket
4
• Plastic screw-nut 5
• RJ45 Network cable
1. To remove the movable HMI from the softstarter, 4

loosen the plastic latch below the movable HMI,
1SFC132081M0201
see 1 and 2 in Figure 4.9.
2. Drill a hole where to attach the movable HMI.

Maximum dimension of the hole is Ø26 (Ø 1.02”), Figure 4.10
see 1 in Figure 4.9. Put the rubber packing Connect one end of the network cable
around the threaded network connector on the
movable HMI, see 2 in Figure 4.9. Push the
threaded network connector through the drilled
hole.
See 3 in Figure 4.9. Fasten the plastic screw-nut
on the threaded network connector, with 2 Nm
(17.7 lb/in).
6
3. Remove the RJ45 plug see 4 . Connect one end of
the network cable to the network port on the front
of the softstarter 5 in Figure 4.10.
4. Connect the other end of the network cable to the 1SFC132081M0201
network port on the back of the movable HMI, see

6 in Figure 4.11.
Figure 4.11
Connect the other end of the network cable
5. Make sure that the network cable is properly
inserted into the 2 ports. Prevent the rest of the
cable to get caught between the door, see 7 in
Figure 4.12. Close the door of the enclosure and
set the operation voltage switch to ON. Make sure
that the external HMI works.
1SFC132081M0201
Figure 4.12
Roll the rest of the hanging cable

4

5 Connection
5.1 Electrical connection

36
5.1.1 Main circuit 36
5.1.1.1 Tightening torques and cable dimensions 37
5.1.2 Control supply and control circuit 38
5.1.2.1 Control supply voltage - terminals 1 and 2 38
5.1.2.2 Functional ground - terminal 22 38
5.1.2.3 Start and Stop - terminals 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 39
5.1.2.4 Programmable inputs - terminals 15, 16 and 17 41
5.1.2.5 Programmable inputs (Sequence start) 42
5.1.2.6 Programmable output relay - K4, terminals 4, 5 and 6 43
5
5.1.2.9 Modbus RTU 44
5.1.2.10 PTC/PT100 input 44
5.1.2.11 Analog output 46
5.1.3 Extension I/O 46
1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Connection 35

This chapter gives a description of the electrical
connections and connections for communication devices.
WARNING
Installation of electrical connections must be
done by authorized personnel. Obey all laws and 1 2
regulations.
CAUTION
Dangerous voltage. Can cause death or serious
injury. Always set the power switch to off and lock PSTX PSTX
1SFC132081M0201
WARNING!
relays. (see 2.1 Connection). This is necessary to Figure 5.1
avoid an accidental start of the equipment while it is In line (1) and inside delta (2) connection
INFORMATION
5 5L3
ABB personnel must obey the instructions in 3L2
ABB CISE 15.4. 1L1
1
For basic connection, see chapter 2 Quick start. Line side
For connection diagrams, see chapter 11 Connection
diagrams.
Motor side
5.1 Electrical connection
1SFC132081M0201
2
2T1
4T2
WARNING
6T3
Capacitors for power factor compensation are
not permitted in between the softstarter and the Figure 5.2
motor, because this can cause current peaks In line (1) and inside delta (2) connection
which can burn the thyristors in the softstarter. If
you must use such capacitors, connect them on
the line side of the softstarter.
5L3
3L2
1L2
1 Line side
5.1.1 Main circuit
INFORMATION
The maximum voltage dip between softstarter and
motor is 5%. The cable length does not matter.
1SFC132081M0201
2 Motor side
Softstarters PSTX30...PSTX1250 can be connected 2T1
4T2
In Line, see 1 Figure 5.1, and Inside Delta, see 2 6T3
Figure 5.1.
Use wire connection for PSTX30...105 see Figure 5.2 Figure 5.3
and terminal connection for PSTX142...570 see Figure Terminal connection bars
5.3.
• Connect the line side to terminals 1L1, 3L2, 5L3, see
1 in Figure 5.2 and Figure 5.3.
• Connect the motor to terminals 2T1, 4T2, 6T3 on the

motor side, see 2 in Figure 5.2 and Figure 5.3.
The terminal marking is printed on the front of the
softstarter. For tightening torques and cable thickness,
see chapter 5.1.1.1 Tightening torques and cable
dimensions.
36 Connection | Installation and commissioning manual | 1SFC132081M0201

5.1.1.1 Tightening torques and cable
dimensions
PSTX30...105
1L1 3L2 5L3
M8 AWG6 .. 2/0
Cu 75°C only
Rigid: 10 ... 95 mm²
Flexible: 10 ... 70 mm²
2T1 4T2 6T3 8 Nm - 71 Ib.in Rigid/flexible: 2x6 ... 2x35 mm²
PSTX142...170 Using connection module Using connection bars

11/6-16 UNF-2A M8
1L1 3L2 5L3
max
max 22 mm
ATK185: AWG4 to 300kcmil 24 mm (0.866 in)
AI Cu 75°C only (0.945 in)
275 lb.in 18 Nm - 160 lb.in
2T1 4T2 6T3
PSTX210...370 Using connection module Using connection bars

3/4-16 UNF-2A M10
1L1 3L2 5L3
max
ATK300: AWG4 to 400kcmil
max 30 mm
ATK300/2: AWG4 to 500kcmil or 30 mm (1.181 in)
2xAWG4 to 2x500kcmil (1.181 in)
375 lb.in AI Cu 75°C only 28 Nm - 240 lb.in
2T1 4T2 6T3
PSTX470...570 5/8-18 UNF-2A Using connection module Using connection bar

ATK580/2: M10 max
1L1 3L2 5L3
47 mm
275 lb.in 2xAWG2/0 to 2x500 kcmil
max (1.850 in)
3/4-16 UNF-2A ATK750/3: 47 mm
3xAWG2/0 to 3x500 kcmil (1.85 in )
AI CU 75° only
35 Nm - 310 lb.in
2T1 4T2 6T3 375 lb.in
PSTX720...840 5/8-18 UNF-2A Using connection module Using connection bars

ATK580/2:
M12
1L1 3L2 5L3
2xAWG2/0 to 2x500 kcmil max
275 lb.in
3/4-16 UNF-2A ATK750/3:
max
50mm
50mm
(1.969 in)
5
3xAWG2/0 to 3x500 kcmil (1.969 in)
45 Nm - 398 lb.in
2T1 4T2 6T3 375 lb.in AI CU 75° only
1SFC132081M0201
PSTX1050...1250 Using connection bars
1L1 3L2 5L3 M12 40 mm 2x 50 mm M12
(1.57 in) (1.96in) max
max 50 mm
50 mm (1.969 in)
5 mm 6 mm (1.969 in)
2T1 4T2 6T3
45 Nm - 398 lb.in (0.19 in) (0.23 in) 45 Nm - 398 lb.in

5.1.2 Control supply and control circuit
Wires in industrial control applications are divided into 3

groups: main power supply, control supply and control
circuit.
Main power supply (1L1, 3L2, 5L3, 2T1, 4T2, 6T3)
Control supply voltage (terminals 1 and 2)
Control circuit (terminals 13 - 21).
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5.1.2.1 Control supply voltage -
terminals 1 and 2
Connect neutral and phase to terminal 1 and 2. Figure 5.4

See Figure 5.4. Supply voltage and control circuit
INFORMATION
Make sure that you have the correct supply
voltage U s. See chapter 3.2.1 General.
The control supply voltage for all PSTX
5 softstarters is Us 100-250V AC,50/60Hz.
If using the operational voltage (Phase /N) as
source for control voltage make sure to not
exceed Us 250V –AC,50/60Hz
Tightening torques and cable dimensions.
1SFC132081M0201
M3,5 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
5.1.2.2 Functional ground - terminal 22
Ground the softstarters with the terminals as shown in

Figure 5.5 (one connection is sufficient). Connect the
cable to a ground point close to the softstarter. A suitable
ground point is next to the softstarter on the installation
plate. Ground the installation plate.
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INFORMATION
This is not a protective ground, it is a function
ground. The grounding cable must be as short as
possible. Maximum length 0,5m. Figure 5.5
Functional ground, terminal 22
INFORMATION
Do not use functional ground in IT-networks,
commonly found in for instance marine
applications.

1SFC132081M0201
M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

5.1.2.3 Start and Stop - terminals 13, 14, 18, 19,
20, 21
Internal control voltage

The PSTX Softstarter has a built-in holding circuit and
does not require sustained signals on start input. Use
internal control supply voltage from terminals 20 or 21.
Connect start and stop terminals using conventional
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circuit with push buttons. See Figure 5.6 and Figure 5.7.
Figure 5.6
Tightening torques and cable dimensions. Start and Stop, terminals 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1SFC132081M0201
M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
5
START
STOP
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L N
100-250V
PSTX
Figure 5.7
Holding circuit (pulse for start is enough)
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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
A conventional circuit with auxiliary relay is also possible. L

STOP
See Figure 5.8.
START
SPARE
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L N
100-250V
PSTX
Figure 5.8
Tightening torques and cable dimensions. Conventional circuit (maintained start signal required)
1SFC132081M0201
M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

External control voltage
+ -
DC
You can control the softstarter with an external 24 V DC
source from a PLC or similar, if necessary.
Connect the cables. See Figure 5.9 to use the internal

holding circuit, or Figure 5.10 to use an external holding
circuit.
WARNING
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L N
100-250V
Use only 24V DC to connect terminal 13, 14,

PSTX
15, 16 and 17. Other voltages can damage the
softstarter and the warranty can no longer be
valid. Figure 5.9
Holding circuit with external control voltage
(pulse for start is enough)
STOP
START +
DC
-
5
N
1SFC132081M0201
L N
100-250V
PSTX
Figure 5.10
Conventional circuit with external control voltage
(maintained start signal is required)
1SFC132081M0201
M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

5.1.2.4 Programmable inputs - terminals 15, 16
and 17
WARNING
Use only 24V DC to connect terminal 13, 14,
15, 16 and 17. Other voltages can damage the
softstarter and the warranty can no longer be
valid.
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The softstarter has 3 programmable inputs.
• In0, default reset event.
• In1, default none

Figure 5.11
• In2, default none Terminals 16 and 17
For programming the softstarter inputs, see Chapter

7.14 Inputs/outputs.
Connect the cables, see Figure 5.11, and Figure 5.12

to use the internal control supply voltage, or Figure 5.11
and Figure 5.13to use an external source. 5
INFORMATION
Connections for sequence start, see 5.1.2.5
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Programmable inputs (Sequence start) L N
100-250V
PSTX
Figure 5.12
Programmable inputs, terminals 15, 16 and 17
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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
+
DC
-
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L N
100-250V
Figure 5.13
Tightening torques and cable dimensions. External control voltage
1SFC132081M0201
M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

5.1.2.5 Programmable inputs (Sequence start) KM 1 Main contactor
K 25, 27, 29 Starting contactor
K 26, 28, 30 Run contactor
The softstarter can start up to 3 different motors used KM 1 FR 1, 2, 3 Overload relay
in different applications with different parameter sets. Q 1 Softstarter
The parameter set is chosen through input signals to the
softstarter. Q1 K 26 K 28 K 30
See Figure 5.14, Sequential start of motors using a

softstarter.
If the softstarter trips for any reason, and the trip must
1SFC132081M0201
K 25 K 27 K 29
stop the motor, all motors are stopped. FR 1 FR 2 FR 3
When you use sequence start, see Figure 5.15 or Figure M M M

5.16 for the connection.
Figure 5.14
The start command (terminal 13, 14, 16 and 17) must be Sequential start of motors using a softstarter
maintained during operation, otherwise a direct stop is
done.
2ⁿᵈ Start seq.

Soft stop can only be done for the motor currently fed by
3ʳᵈ Start seq.

1ˢᵗ Start seq.
the softstarter, by giving a stop command (terminal 14).
Stop
+
5 DC
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L N
100-250V
PSTX
Figure 5.15
External control voltage
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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
2ⁿᵈ Start seq.
3ʳᵈ Start seq.
1ˢᵗ Start seq.
Stop
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L N
100-250V
PSTX
Figure 5.16
Tightening torques and cable dimensions. Internal control voltage
1SFC132081M0201
M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

5.1.2.6 Programmable output relay - K4,
terminals 4, 5 and 6
See Chapter 7.14 Inputs/outputs to set the function of

the output relay.
Default: Run
Connect the cables to terminal 4, 5 and 6.
See Figure 5.17.
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Recommended to control line contactor.
Figure 5.17
Programmable output relay K4, terminals 4, 5 and 6
1SFC132081M0201
M3,5 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
5

the output relay.
Default: Top of ramp
See Figure 5.18.
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Figure 5.18
Tightening torques and cable dimensions. Programmable output relay K5, terminals 7, 8 and 9
1SFC132081M0201
M3,5 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2


the output relay.
Default: Event
See Figure 5.19.
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Figure 5.19
Programmable output relay K6, terminals 10, 11 and 12
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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

5.1.2.9 Modbus RTU
Connect digital ground from PLC to the PSTX ground,

terminal 19, 22 or 30.
Terminal 23 to 29 is non-isolated to GND. Terminal 30
Com 3 Temp In Analog out
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
is the same as terminal 19 and terminal 22. If voltage is 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
applied to any terminal 23-29 it may break depending on

the amplitude of the voltage.
Terminal 23 and 24 will break down if voltage are higher
than ±5,5V (relative ground) and have a current more than
150mA. If using different grounds between master and
1SFC132081M0201
+ -
PSTX make sure that they are totally isolated grounds and Digital
GND
that the master has isolated power. The master must not
have any offset to the PSTX ground. PLC
Figure 5.20.
Figure 5.20
See chapter 8 Communication for communication
Modbus RTU
components.
5.1.2.10 PTC/PT100 input
5 If the motor has PTC or PT100 elements, connect the Com 3 Temp In Analog out
cables to terminals 25, 26 and 27.

+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
See chapter 7.14 Inputs/outputs for programming. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
3-wire measurement for PT100

To reduce the influence of the wire resistance, you can
1SFC132081M0201
PT 100 - 3 wire
use a 3-wire connection. This creates 2 measuring
circuits. One circuit is used for reference. This way, the
tripping device can calculate the wire resistance. See
Figure 5.21.
Figure 5.21
PT100 - 3 wire
1SFC132081M0201
M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
2-wire measurement for PT100

When you use 2-wire temperature sensors, the sensor Com 3 Temp In Analog out
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
resistance and the wire resistance are added. Correct 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
for the resulting systematic errors when you change the

tripping device. Connect a jumper between the terminals
26 and 27.Use Table 1 Temperature errors in C°/K
to determine the temperature errors caused by the line
length. See Figure 5.22
PT 100 - 2 wire
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Figure 5.22
PT100 - 2 wire

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

2-wire measurement for PTC
When you use 2-wire temperature sensors, the sensor
resistance and the wire resistance are added. Correct Com 3 Temp In Analog out
for the resulting systematic errors when you change the +(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
tripping device. Connect a jumper between the terminals 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
26 and 27. Use Table 1 Temperature errors in C°/K

to determine the temperature errors caused by the line
length. See Figure 5.23.
PTC 100 - 2 wire
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Figure 5.23
Tightening torques and cable dimensions. PTC100 - 2 wire
1SFC132081M0201
M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
5
Error caused by the line
The error caused by the line resistance is to
approximately 2.5 Kelvin/Ohm. If you don’t know the
resistance of the line and you cannot measure it, you can
make an estimation of the error caused by the line with
this table.
Temperature errors in °C / K
The table below shows temperature errors, at an ambient
temperature of 20° C, for different line lengths and
conductor cross sections for PT100 sensors.
Table 1 Temperature errors in C°/K

Line length in m Wire size mm2
0.50 0.75 1 1.5
10 1.8 1.2 0.9 0.6
25 4.5 3.0 2.3 1.5
50 9.0 6.0 4.5 3.0
75 13.6 9.0 6.8 4.5
100 18.1 12.1 9.0 6.0
200 39.3 24.2 18.1 12.1
500 91.6 60.8 45.5 30.2

5.1.2.11 Analog output
The softstarter has one output for a configurable analog

output signal (terminals 29 and 30). The load resistance +(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
is maximum 500 ohm for current output, and minimum 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
500 ohm for voltage output.
The output signal ranges available are 0-10 V, 0 – 20mA

or 4-20mA. The default setting is 4-20mA.
You can select the analog output to show:
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I (A), U (V), P (kW), P (Hp), Q (kVAr), S (kVA), A
cos Phi, Motor temp, SCR temp and Energy (kWh).
If you use the analog output, connect the cables to Figure 5.24
terminals 29 and 30. See Figure 5.24. Analog output
See chapter 7.14 Inputs/outputs for programming.
1SFC132081M0201
M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
5.1.3 Extension I/O
If more inputs and outputs are necessary, you can

connect components: Com 3 Temp In Analog out
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
• ABB Stotz DX1xx-FBP extension module 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
This will give additional:
• 8 digital input
1SFC132081M0201
• 4 output relay
A
• 1 analog output
Connect the cables to terminals 23,24, 28 and 30. See

Figure 5.25. Figure 5.25
Optional accessories
See chapter 8 Communication for communication
components.

1SFC132081M0201
M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

5

5

6 Human machine interface (HMI)
6.1 Navigation Overview

50
6.1.1 LED indicators 50
6.1.2 Keypad 51
6.1.3 Navigation screen 52
6.1.3.1 Edit parameter values 52
6.1.4 How to set a parameter 53
6.1.4.1 C
hanging the Rated motor current (Setting Ie) 53
6.2 Local control from keypad

54
6.2.1 Start key 54
6.2.2 Stop key 54
6.2.3 R\L-key 54
6.2.4 Motor jog 55
6
6.3 Options screen
56
6.3.1 Overview 56
6.3.2 Edit home view 43
6.3.2.1 Add information screens to home view 56
6.3.2.2 Edit information screens in home view 56
6.3.2.3 Display slot 56
6.3.2.4 Scale value range 57
6.3.3 Active faults/protections and warnings 57
6.4 Menu screen

58
6.4.1 Parameters 58
6.4.1.1 Complete list 58
6.4.1.2 Favorites 60
6.4.1.3 Modified 60
6.4.2 Assistants 61
6.4.3 Event log 62
6.4.4 Backup 63
6.4.4.1 Create backup 63
6.4.4.2 Uploading of parameters 63
6.4.5 System info 64
6.4.6 Settings 64
6.4.6.1 Language 65
6.4.6.2 Date and time 66
6.4.6.3 Display settings 66
6.4.6.4 Reset to defaults 67
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This chapter gives a description of how the Human-
machine interface (keypad and display) works. For
detailed description of each function, see chapter 7
Functions.
6.1 Navigation Overview
You can use the Human-machine interface (HMI) to

change the settings of the softstarter, such as inputs and L N
100-250V
outputs, protections, warnings, and communications. You

50/60 Hz K4 K4
PSTX
can also use the HMI to monitor, control and read status
information of the softstarter.
See Figure 6.1.
The HMI contains of:
• Display
Stop Start
• Selection and Navigation keys
• Mini USB port
• LED status indicators

6
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6.1.1 LED indicators
The LED status indicators work as in Table 1 LED status: Figure 6.1
HMI
Table 1 LED status
LED Color Description
Ready Green • Off: When control supply voltage Us is
1 off or unconnected.
• Flashing light: When control supply
voltage Us is On and operation voltage L N
100-250V
Ue is Off. 1 3
PSTX
• Steady light: When control supply volt-

age Us is On, and operation voltage Ue
is On.
Run Green • Off: When the motor does not run.
2 4
2 • Flashing light: When softstarter is con-
trolling operation voltage Ue during start
or stop ramp. Stop Start
Start
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• Steady light: When full operation voltage

Ue is on at Top of Ramp.
Protection Yellow • Off: When the softstarter did not trip on
3 protection
• Flashing light: The protection tripped
and reset is possible. Figure 6.2
• Steady light: The protection tripped and LED Status
reset is not possible.
Fault Red • Off: When the softstarter did not trip on
4 fault
• Flashing light: Fault occurred and reset
is possible.
• Steady light: Fault occurred and reset is
not possible.
See Figure 6.2.
When fault or protection LED is on, the display shows the fault or pro-
tection as an event code and an indication text. Push information-key
for further information.
See chapter 10 Troubleshooting for description of fault, protections
and warnings.
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6.1.2 Keypad
Options 1 Menu
The softstarter has 10 keys on the keypad, L N
1
100-250V
PSTX
see Figure 6.3. This chapter gives a description of the

function of each key.
2
3 4
Selection soft keys
The Selection soft keys have a specified function for each
dialogue, such as to select, to exit, to change or to store. Stop Start
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The display above the key shows the current function. 5 6
See 1 Figure 6.3.
Navigation keys Figure 6.3

Use the Navigation keys for navigation in the menu Keypad
and change the parameter values. A menu/value that
is highlighted black in the display can be changed or
scrolled. To select from a list, you can scroll in a closed Table 2 Keypad, Figure 46
loop. See 2 in Figure 6.3. Position Key
1 Selection soft keys

R\L-key
2 Navigation keys
R\L-key stands for Remote or Local. Use this key to
3 R\L-key
change the control of the softstarter between local control
from the HMI and remote control from hardwire input or 4 i-key
fieldbus. See 3 in Figure 6.3. 5 Stop key

6
6 Start key
i-key
Use the i-key to get information about the HMI, and the
softstarter status and settings. Lock/Unlock parameters
Push this key for help and general information about the Push and hold the Options -key, Menu-key and
current setting in the HMI. See 4 in Figure 6.3. i-key simultaneous for 2 seconds in order to lock
/ unlock the keypad.
Stop key This prevents accidental changes of parameters.
The Stop key is the stop switch for the softstarter. Parameters are read-only. Still Start / Stop and
When you push this key, the motor stops with the set R/L is active.
parameters. You can push stop command during the start
ramp if necessary. (Only active in local control mode).
See 5 in Figure 6.3.
Start key
When you push this key, the motor starts and operates
with the set parameters. (Only active in local control
mode). See 6 in Figure 6.3.

6.1.3 Navigation screen
With the keypad, you can change the settings for each
item or as a selection of default parameters for different Local PSTX30
applications. The default set of parameters is stored in Menu
the unit for a possible reset to default values. When the Backup handling
fieldbus communication is selected, you can change
System info
parameters from this interface.
Settings
1SFC132081M0201
Push “Menu“ to go to the menu and then use
Exit 12:00 Select
and to navigate. Push the “Select“ to make your
selection.
See Figure 6.4.
Figure 6.4
Navigation screen
6.1.3.1 Edit parameter values
The numerical setting Local PSTX30

Use the numerical setting to change a numerical value.
Motor rated current Ie
Use and on the Navigation keys to select the
30.0 A
number, the selected number is highlighted black. Then
Push or to change the value of the selected
6 number. Push “Save” to save.
See Figure 6.5. 0.0 30.0
1SFC132081M0201
Cancel 12:00 Save
Figure 6.5
Numerical setting
On/off switch
Use or o navigate or to change the value of
the selected switch, (1=on, 0=off).
Push “Save” to save.
See Figure 6.6. Local PSTX30
Shunt fault event mask
1 Event group 0
0 Event group 1
0 Event group 2
0 Event group 3
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0 Event group 4
Cancel 12:00 Save
Figure 6.6
Switch setting
Selection list
Use the Navigation keys to navigate up and down in the
lists. The selected option is highlighted black. Push
“Save” to save.
Local PSTX30
See Figure 6.7.
Current limit type
Off
Normal
Dual
Ramp
1SFC132081M0201
Cancel 12:00 Save
Figure 6.7
Selection list

6.1.4 How to set a parameter
This chapter shows some examples of parameters that

you can set on the PSTX softstarter.
6.1.4.1 C hanging the Rated motor current (Setting

Ie)
Local PSTX30
Path in menu:
Menu u Parameters u Complete list u 01 Motor rated Motor rated current Ie
current Ie
For more information about Motor Current Ie, see 30.0 A
chapter 7 Functions.
0.0 30.0
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1. The Home view is the top level. Push “Menu”
to enter the menu. The display now appears as in Cancel 12:00 Save
Figure 6.8.
2. Push “Select“ to select Parameters menu. Figure 6.8

Motor current Ie
3. Push “Select“ to select Complete list.
4. Push “Select“ to select 01 Motor rated

current Ie. 6
5. Push “Edit“ to edit the rated current in Motor

rated current Ie.
6. Use and to select number, the current

selected number is highlighted black. Then push
or to change the value of the selected
number. Save the new setting by selecting
“Save”.
See Figure 6.8. If you want to quit, you select
“Cancel”.

6.2 Local control from keypad
CAUTION
When you change from local control to remote
control, the setting applies immediately. If the
remote setting has direct motor start it can start
the motor automatically and can cause personal
injury.
CAUTION
After a power loss, software upgrade or cycling of
the PSTX Control supply, the PSTX automatically
is set in remote control. Remote control is the
default control of the PSTX.
INFORMATION
When you change from remote control to local
control the softstarter stays in present state.
This chapter gives a description of how the local control

interface works. Use the local control to start and
stop the motor from the keypad. When local control is
selected, you can only control the softstarter with the
6 keypad.
Table 3 Local control from keypad

Function Description
Start/stop Start and stop the motor with the
keypad.
R\L Change between local and remote
control
Motor Jog * Run the motor as long as Jog is
pushed.
* For information about Motor jog see chapter 6.2.4 Motor jog.
To go to the Motor Jog, follow this path in menu:
Menu u Motor jog
6.2.1 Start key

The start key is the start switch for the softstarter. Push
this key to start the motor and operate with the set
parameters. See 1 in Figure 6.9. L N
Options Menu
1
100-250V
PSTX
4
4
6.2.2 Stop key 3 4
The stop key is the stop switch for the softstarter.
Push this key to stop the motor with the set parameters.
Stop Start
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You can push stop command during the start ramp if

2 1
necessary. See 2 in Figure 6.9.
Figure 6.9
6.2.3 R\L-key Local control
R\L-key stands for Remote or local control.
Use this key to control the softstarter remote from digital
input, fieldbus or local from the HMI.

6.2.4 Motor jog MENU
Path in menu:
Menu u Motor jog
Parameters
For navigation see Figure 6.10.
Assistants
For Motor jog parameter settings,
see chapter 7.9 Slow speed. Motor jog
Event log
Jog is a slow speed drive function to drive the motor with Backups handling
low voltage output. Use this feature for example to put a
System info
conveyor belt into position.
Settings Jog
The jog has 3 default speeds:
Figure 6.10
• Fast Jog
Motor jog navigation
• Jog
• Creep
You can change the speeds with separate parameters.

For example: Fast jog backward and jog forward. You can
use this function through the HMI, I/O or Fieldbus.
Local PSTX HMI
Push “Menu” to enter the Motor jog menu and Motor Jog
then select Motor Jog. Use and to jog forward or 6

backwards. See 4 in Maximum mounting angle . The
motor starts and accelerates to the rated speed with
the set parameters as long as the Jog command is in
operation.
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The motor stops immediately when you release the push
button, and .
Figure 6.11
Keypad
You can run the motor in the forward and reverse
direction with 3 different speeds.

6.3 Options screen 6.3.2.3 Display slot
6.3.1 Overview
Local PSTX
In Options screen, you can change the appearance of
the Home view of the softstarter and read Active faults/ 1 Motor current A
4
protections and Active warnings. 0.0
2 3
Option screen includes these menus:
Motor voltage V
• Edit home view 0.0
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• Active faults/ protections
Options 12:00 Menu
• Active warnings
Push “Options” to enter the Options screen.

Figure 6.13
Display slot
In the Display slot menu, you can set the new screen with
6.3.2 Edit home view these options:
Path in menu:
Options u Edit home view Signal
Push “Edit” to see the list of signals available for the
For navigation, see Figure 6.12.
home view. Use the Navigation keys and then push
“Select” to select the signal. Selected signal is shown by
Local PSTX HMI 1 in Figure 60.
6 Motor current A
Options Select 1 of these signals:
0.0
• Empty
Motor voltage V • Motor voltage
Edit home view
0.0 • Motor current
Active faults • Active power
Options 12:00 Menu • Active power (hp)
Active warnings • Power factor
• Reactive power
Figure 6.12 • Apparent power
Edit home view navigation • Mains voltage
• Mains frequency
Use Edit home view to change the view of the home view. • Motor connection
• Phase sequence
• Phase L1 current
6.3.2.1 Add information screens to home view • Phase L2 current
• Phase L3 current
1. Push “Options” to select Edit home view. • L1L2 phase-to-phase voltage
• L2L3 phase-to-phase voltage
2. Use the Navigation keys to select where you want • L3L1 phase-to-phase voltage
to add an information screen. • Thyristor temperature
• Motor temperature
3. Push “Add” to add the new information screen • EOL time to trip
to the home view. • EOL time to cool
• Active energy
• Active energy (resettable)
6.3.2.2 Edit information screens in home view • Reactive energy
• Reactive energy (resettable)
1. Push “Options” and then select Edit home
• Voltage imbalance
view. • Mains voltage THD
• PT100 temperature
2. Use the Navigation keys to select the display slot • PTC resistance
you want to edit. • Remaining time to start
• Number of starts (resettable)
3. Push “Edit“ and enter the Display slot menu. • Number of starts
See chapter 6.3.2.3 Display slot to set the new • Motor run time (resettable)
screen in the Display slot menu. • Motor run time
• Thyristor run time (resettable)
• Thyristor run time
• Fans run time
• Pre-start function
• Start mode
• Stop mode

Display style
Select the display style for the home view. The selected
display style is shown by 2 in Figure 6.14.
Select numeric, gauge or graph data: Local PSTX
• Numeric
• Gauge/bar 1 Motor current A
4
0.0
• Graph 15 minutes 2 3
• Graph 30 minutes
• Graph 1 hour Motor voltage V
• Graph 24 hours 0.0
• N/A
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Use the Navigation keys to select display style, push
“Select” to set the parameter.
Figure 6.14
Display decimals Display slot
Select the amount of decimal numbers in the home view.
Use the Navigation keys to change the amount.
Push “Save” to save the value. Decimal numbers are
shown in 3 in FFigure 6.14.
Display name
6.3.3 Active faults/protections and
You can change the name of the selected signal. The new warnings
name can have maximum 20 characters. Path in menu:
Use the Navigation keys to change the characters. Options u Active faults / protections
Push “Save” to save the display name. Display name Options u Active warnings
is shown by 1 in Figure 6.14. 6
You can find active faults/protections/warnings in the
Signal min Options menu. The menus contain information about
Select the minimum value in the Home view. Use the
faults and warnings that occurred during operation, and
Navigation keys to change the value.
Push “Save” to save the value. Value is shown by 3 what protections are active.
in Figure 6.14. Active faults/protections and warnings menus are
highlighted black when a fault protection or warning
occurred.
Signal max
Select the maximum value in the Home view. Use the For navigation see Figure 6.15.
Navigation keys to change the value.
Push “Save” to save the value. Value is shown by 3 For more information about fault/warnings/protections,
in Figure 6.14. see chapter 10 Troubleshooting.
6.3.2.4 Scale value range

Options
Use Navigation keys to mark Scale value range and push
“Select” to enable Scale value range. 3 more options Edit home view
show in the display slot menu:
Active faults / protections Faults
• Display signal min as
• Display signal max as Active warnings Protections
• Display unit
Options
Display signal min as - Push “Edit” to select
the scaled minimum value in the Home view. Use the Edit home view
Navigation keys to change the value,
Push “Save” to save the value. Active faults / protections
Active warnings Warnings
Display signal max as - Select the scaled maximum
value to show in the Home view. Use the Navigation keys Figure 6.15
to change the value,
Active fault/warnings/protections navigation
Push “Save” to save the value.
Display unit - Type in the unit to show in the Home

view. You can type a unit with up to 10 characters. Use
the Navigation keys to change the characters. Push
“Save” to save the Home view unit name. See 4 in
Figure 6.15.

6.4 Menu screen
The menu screen has 7 submenus, given in these

chapters:
Table 4 Menu screen

Chapter Description
6.4.1 Parameters Parameter settings for different
types of softstarters.
6.4.2 Assistants Default parameters for common
applications.
6.2.4 Motor jog See chapter 6.2.4 Motor jog
6.4.3 Event Log Show the Event Log, Faults, Pro
tections and Warnings.
6.4.4 Backup Backup parameter settings.
6.4.5 System info Show product name, type,
Firmware version etc.
6.4.6 Settings Softstarter settings such as
Language, Date and Display.
Use Navigation keys to navigate in the submenus.

Push “Select” to enter a menu. Push “Save” to
save a new setting. Push “Cancel” to exit a setting
without saving. Push “Back” to go back.
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6.4.1 Parameters
Path in menu:
Menu u Parameters
The parameter menu has 3 submenus, given in these

chapters:
Table 5 Parameters screen

Chapter Description
6.4.1.1 Complete list Shows all parameters for
advanced setup
6.4.1.2 Favorites Select favorite parameter
functions for quick selection.
6.4.1.3 Modified Shows changed parameters.
Navigation keys to navigate in the submenus.

without saving. Push “Back” to go back.
6.4.1.1 Complete list

Path in menu:
Menu u Parameters u Complete list
Use the Complete list menu if a more advanced
parameter setup is necessary. The complete list menu MENU
contains groups of parameters put in function order, such
as Start and Stop, Communication etc. For navigation, Parameters Complete list
see Figure 6.16.
Assistants Favorites
Use the Navigation keys to navigate the submenus.
Motor jog Modified
without saving. Push “Back” to go back. For function Event log
settings and full parameter list,
see chapter 7 Functions. Backup handling
System info
Settings
Figure 6.16
Complete list navigation

Complete list
01 Motor rated current Ie 02 Start and stop

01 Motor rated current Ie 01.01 Motor rated current Ie 02.01 Start mode
02.02 Stop mode
0 2.03 Start ramp initial level
02.04 Start ramp time
02.05 Stop ramp end level
02.06 Stop ramp time
02 Start and stop 03 Limit 02.07 Pre-start function
03.01 Current limit type 02.08 Pre-start time
03.02 Current limit level
03.03 2nd curr lim level
03.04 2nd curr lim time
03 Limit 03.05 Torque limit level
04 Kick start
04.01 Kick start
04.02 Kick start level
04 Kick start 04.03 Kick start time
05 Slow speed
05.01 Slow speed forward
05.02 Slow speed fwd strength
05 Slow speed 05.03 Slow speed reverse
05.04 Slow speed rev strength
06 Motor heating 08 Sequence start

06 Motor heating 06.01 Motor heating capacity 08.01 Sequence mode
08.02 Ie seq 1 6
08.03 Start mode seq 1
07 Motor braking 08.04 Start ramp time seq 1
07.01 Stand still brake strength 08.05 Start ramp init lvl seq 1
07.02 Motor brake time 08.06 Curr lim level seq 1
07 Motor braking 07.03 Dynamic brake strength 08.07 Kick start seq 1
08.08 Kick start level seq 1
08.09 Kick start time seq 1
08.10 Torque lim lvl seq 1
08.11 Torque tune seq 1
08 Sequence start 09 Automatic restart
08.12 Torque ctrl gain seq 1
For full parameter list see chapter 7
09.01 Auto-reset delay time
09.02 Auto-restart
09.03 Auto-restart max attempts
09 Automatic restart
10 Internal 11 External IO 12 Communication
10.01 In0 function 11.01 1DI0 function 2.01 Com3 function
1
10.02 In1 function 11.02 1DI1 function 12.02 FB interface connector
10.03 In2 function 11.03 1DI2 function 12.03 Fieldbus control
10.04 K4 function 11.04 1DI3 function 12.04 Fieldbus address
10 Internal IO 11 External IO 10.05 K5 function 11.05 1DI4 function 12.05 Fieldbus IP address
10.06 K6 function 11.06 2DI5 function 12.06 Fieldbus IP gateway
10.07 AO reference 11.07 2DI6 function 12.07 Fieldbus IP netmask
10.08 AO type 11.08 2DI7 function 12.08 Fieldbus IP DHCP client
10.09 AO max value 11.09 1DO0 function 12.09 FB baud rate
For full parameter list see chapter 7 For full parameter list see chapter 7 12.10 FB parity
12 Communication 12.11 FB stop bits
12.12 Fieldbus DI 1
13-19 Protections list

13-19 Protections list 1-7 Warnings list 20-24 25 Internal faults 13.01 EOL mode
20.01 EOL level 25.01 Shunt fault out 13.02 EOL class
20.02 EOL out 25.02 Shunt fault op 13.03 EOL dual class
20.03 EOL warning 25.03 Short circuit out 13.04 EOL out
20.04 Locked rotor level 25.04 Short circuit op 13.05 EOL operation
20.05 Locked rotor init time 25.05 Open circuit thyr out 13.06 Locked rotor level
20-24 Warnings list 1-5 20.06 Locked rotor out 25.06 Open circuit thyr op 13.07 Locked rotor trip time
20.07 Locked rotor 25.07 Thyristor OL out 13.08 Locked rotor delay time
20.08 Thyristor OL out 25.08 Thyristor OL op 13.09 Locked rotor out
20.09 Thyristor OL 25.09 Heatsink over temp out 13.10 Locked rotor op
For full parameter list see chapter 7 25.10 Heatsink over temp op 13.11 Max no of starts per hour
25 Internal faults 25.11 Unspecified fault out 13.12 Max no of starts per hour out
25.12 Unspecified fault op 13.13 Max no of starts per hour op
26 External faults
26.01 Phase loss out
26.02 Phase loss op
26 External faults 26.03 Bad network out 28 Service
26.04 Bad network op 28.01 ID
26.05 Low supply voltage out 28.02 Line contactor close time
26.06 Low supply voltage op 28.03 TOR relay delay time
26.07 High current out 28.04 Start without start command
27 Presentation 26.08 High current op 28.05 Step down level
27 Presentation 27.01 Language 26.09 Faulty usage out 28.06 Torque profile start
27.02 Basic set-up at power on 26.10 Faulty usage op 28.07 Torque finish
26.11 Faulty connection out 28.08 Torque tune
26.12 Faulty connection op 28.09 Torque ctrl gain
28.10 Torque PI integration time
28 Service 28.11 Torque slip
28.12 Torque diff
28.13 Torque filter time

6.4.1.2 Favorites
MENU
Path in menu: Complete list s
Favorites
Menu u Parameters u Favorites Parameters Edit
Favorites
Assistants Modified
Motor jog Favorites
Start and stop
In the Favorites menu you can add favorite parameters Event log Limit
Kick start
for quick selection. Select parameters such as Start and Backup handling
Slow speed
Motor heating
stop, Current limit, Kick start, Torque control, etc Motor braking
Sequence start
System info Automatic restart
Internal IO
External IO
1. Push “Select” to enter the Favorites menu and Settings Communication
Protections list 1-7
then push “Select” to edit the Favorites list. Warnings list 1-5
Internal faults
Figure 6.17 External faults
Presentation
2. Use the Navigation keys to select a parameter Favorites navigation Service
group. Push “Open” to open the group.
3. Push “Select” to select parameters.

A check mark shows in front of the selected
parameter. Push “Unselect” to unselect the
parameter. Push “Done” to save and exit.
Local PSTX
See Figure 6.18. Edit favorites list
Clear all
4. The selected Favorites show directly in Favorites
menu for quick selection.
Push “Back” to go back. Start and stop
6 Start mode
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Stop mode
Done 12:00 Select
Figure 6.18
Favorites menu
Complete list
6.4.1.3 Modified MENU
Favorites Modified
Path in menu: Modified parameters
Parameters Modified
Menu u Parameters u Modified List of parameters
that differs from their
Assistants default values.
For navigation, see Figure 6.19. Motor jog
T The Modified menu contains changed parameters that Event log
are different from defaults. Backup handling
Push “Select” and then “Edit” to edit the different System info
parameter. Push “Save” to save and go back. Or Settings

push “Cancel” to go back without saving.
Figure 6.19
Modified navigation

6.4.2 Assistants MENU
Path in menu:
Menu u Assistants Parameters
For navigation, see Figure 6.20. Assistants Basic set-up
For more details on how to set Basic set-up and Motor jog Application set-up
Application set-up, see chapter 2 Quick start.
Event log
For more information about Assistants and Application
Backup handling
list, see chapter 7.22 Assistants.
System info
The Assistants menu contains default settings and Settings

parameters. Use this menu to set only the necessary
Figure 6.20
parameters before you can start the motor. All necessary
Assistants navigation
input data shows up in an automatic loop. The Assistants
menu is divided in:
• Basic set-up
• Application set-up
INFORMATION
After you select an application and make your
changes, do not select this application again
because this resets the application to the default
settings.
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Enter the Assistants menu
Push “Menu” and select Assistants with the
Navigation keys.
Push “Select” to enter the Assistants menu.
Basic set-up
Local PSTX
Use the Navigation keys to select Basic set-up.
Application set-up 1(4)
Push “Select” to enter the Basic set-up.
The Basic set-up menu is divided in 5 steps: Band saw
Language, Date and time, Motor data, System Bow thruster
configuration and Setup complete. Centrifugal pump
Circular saw
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Application set-up
Done 12:00 Select
The Application set-up are quick settings for Applications,
Values and Tune settings.
Use the Navigation keys to select Application set-up.
Push “Select” to enter the Application set-up. Figure 6.21
Select for what type of application you use the softstarter Application set-up
by pushing “Select”.
See Figure 6.21.

6.4.3 Event log MENU
Path in menu:
Menu u Event log Parameters
For navigation, see Figure 6.22. Assistants
Motor jog
Event logs
The Event log menu shows the event log in the Event log Faults
Protections
softstarter. The log shows the 100 latest events in Warnings
Backup handling Parameter changed
chronological order, with “type of event” and date. Run
For details about all events push details. System info

Use navigation keys to view all entries in the event log.
Settings
The types of event logs are:
• Faults Figure 6.22

Event log navigation
• Protections
• Warnings
• Parameter changed
• Run
See Figure 6.23.
Faults
Use the Navigation keys to select a Fault and push
“Details” to read details about the Fault (Name, On time Local PSTX
and Event count). Then push the i-key to see information Event logs
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about the Fault. Push “Back” to go back to Faults log Faults
menu. Protections
Warnings
Protections
Parameter changed
Use the Navigation keys to select a Protection and
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push “Details” to read details about the Protection Run
(Name, On time and Event count). Push the i-key to see Done 12:00 Select
information about the Protection. Push “Back” to go
back to Protections log menu.
Figure 6.23
Warnings
Event log
Use the Navigation keys to select a Warning and push
“Details” to read details about the Warning (Name,
On time and Event count). Then push the i-key to see
further information about the Warning. Push “Back”
to go back to Warning log menu.
Parameter changed
Use the Navigation keys to select a parameter and
push “Details” to read details about the changed
parameter (Name, On time and Event count). Push
“Back” to go back to Warning log menu.
Run
Use the Navigation keys to select a run event and push
“Details” to read details about the run event (Name,
On time and Event count). Push “Back” to go back to
Warning log menu.

6.4.4 Backup MENU
Path in menu:
Menu u Backup handling Parameters
Assistants
Motor jog
You can use the movable keypad to transfer parameters
from one softstarter to another during commissioning. Event log
Backup handling Create backup

01.11.2014
System info
Settings
Transfer of parameters Figure 6.24

To transfer (or copy) parameters from one softstarter to Backups handling
another, connect the keypad to the selected softstarter
and follow the instructions in chapter 6.4.4.1 and
chapter 6.4.4.2 below:
6.4.4.1 Create backup
1. Push “Select” to enter the Backupmenu. Local PSTX HMI 0

Back up parameters
2. Push “Create backup” to create a backup. 6
3. The download of parameters shows as in

Figure 6.25. The name of the backup file shows
as the day, month and year it was created.
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Replace backup
The softstarter can store 2 backups. Use the Navigation

Figure 6.25
keys to select an earlier backup and push “Replace”,
Downloading parameters
to replace a backup.
A backup does not change the ID and Motor rated

current Ie.
6.4.4.2 Uploading of parameters
1. When you complete the download of parameters,

remove the HMI from the softstarter.
Local PSTX HMI 0
Back up parameters
2. Connect the HMI to the softstarter that must
receive the backup.
3. Enter the Backup menu and use the Navigation

keys to select the backup.
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4. Push “Select” for the upload of the Cancel 14:30

parameters. This shows as in Figure 6.26.
Figure 6.26
Uploading parameters

6.4.5 System info MENU
Path in menu:
Menu u System info Parameters
Assistants
Softstarter
Motor jog
The System info menu contains system info such as FW version: 1.11.0
Firmware version and Serial number. The System info Event log Serial number: 00000
menu shows system info of the Softstarter and HMI. Push Backup handling
“Select” to enter the System info menu. Softstarter
System info
Use the Navigation keys to make your selection.
HMI
Push “Back” to go back. Settings
HMI
FW version: 1.5.0
Serial number: 00000
Figure 6.27
System info navigation
6.4.6 Settings
Path in menu:
Menu u Settings
The settings menu contains softstarter set-up

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parameters.
The settings are given in these chapters:
Table 6 Settings menus

Chapter Description
6.4.6.1 Language Change language of the HMI
6.4.6.2 Date and time Set date and time for the softstarter
6.4.6.3 Display settings Change Contrast, brightness etc.
6.4.6.4 Reset to defaults Reset Home view layout
Reset all parameters
Reset operating data
6.4.6.5 Change HMI The HMI heading is displayed in the

heading status bar at the top of the HMI.
Max 10 characters. Language
Arabic
You can set the settings with Keypad and Fieldbus
Czech
communication. German
English
Spanish
Settings Finnish
French
Italian
Dutch
Polish
Language
MENU Portuguese
Russian
Date and time
Swedish
Parameters Date: xx.xx.20xx Turkish
Time: xx:xx:xx Chinese
Date and time
Assistants Show date as: day.month.year Greek
Shoe time as: 24-hour Indonesian
Motor jog [ ] Show clock
Event log
Display settings Display settings
Backup handling Contrasts 80 %
Reset to defaults Brightness 80 %
System info Powersave
Reset Home view layout [ ] White on black
Reset to defaults Reset all parameters
Settings Reset operating data
Figure 6.28
Settings navigation

6.4.6.1 Language
Settings Language
Path in menu:
Arabic
Menu u Settings u Language MENU Czech
German
For navigation, see Figure 6.29. Language
English
Parameters
You can set the interface to these languages: Spanish
Assistants Finnish
Table 7 Language Date and time French
Motor jog Italian
Language Abbreviation on the display
Dutch
Arabic AR Event log Polish
Czech CS Display settings Portuguese
Backup handling
Russian
German DE
System info Swedish
English US/UK Turkish
Settings Reset to defaults Chinese
Spanish ES
Greek
Finnish FI Indonesian
Figure 6.29
French FR Language navigation
Italian IT
Dutch NL
Polish PL
Portuguese PT
Russian RU
Swedish SV
Turkish TR
Chinese (simplified Chinese) ZH 6
Greek
Indonesian
Follow the instructions below for access to the language

settings menu (start from Home view):
1. Push “Select” to enter the menu.

Local PSTX
2. Use Navigation keys to navigate to the Settings
Language
menu. (The icon symbol is a wrench).
English
3. Push “Select” to enter the Settings menu.se Spanish
Navigation keys to navigate to the Settings menu. Finnish
(The icon symbols a wrench). French
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Italian
4. Highlight the first alternative and push ”Select”
Cancel 12:00 Save
and then “Edit” to enter Language settings.
5. Use and to select language

See Figure 6.30. Figure 6.30
Language menu
6. Push “Save” to save the selected language.

6.4.6.2 Date and time
Settings
Path in menu:
Menu u Settings u Date and time MENU
For navigation see Figure 6.31. Language
Parameters
Date and time
Date and Time settings include all date and time
Assistants Date:
configurations for the softstarter. Date and time
27.06.2014
To change the settings in the Date and Time menu, Motor jog Time: 12:00:00
Show date as: day.month.year
push “Edit” to enter the setting. Push “Save” to save Event log
Shoe time as: 24-hour
[ ] Show clock
the set value. See Figure 6.32. Display settings
Backup handling
System info
Table 8 Date and time settings
Settings Reset to defaults
Option Function
Date Set date: Day, month and year. Figure 6.31
Time Set time: Hour, minutes and Date and time
seconds.
Show date as Show the date at top level in this
format:
CE day . month . year

US month/day/Year
SO year–month–day
Show time as Show the time in 12-hour or
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Show clock Show clock On / Off
Local PSTX
Date & Time
Real time clock Date 27.06.2014
The Real time clock is the local time in the softstarter. The Time 12:00:00
clock runs 2 hours after control supply power is turned Show date as day.month.year
off. Set date and time again if a longer power failure Show time as 24-hour
occurs.
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Show clock
Back 12:00 Edit
When the configuration of the time setting is completed,
push “Back” 3 times to go back to the Home view,
top level. Figure 6.32
Date and time menu
6.4.6.3 Display settings
Path in menu:
Menu u Settings u Display settings

Settings
The Display settings include all display configurations of
the softstarter. To change the Display settings, Push MENU
“Edit” to enter the setting level. Push “Save” to save Language
the set value. Parameters
Table 9 Display settings Assistants

Option Function Date and time
Motor jog
Contrast Set the contrast intensity
Display settings
0 ... 100% Event log
Contrasts 80 %
Brightness Set the brightness intensity Display settings Brightness 80 %
Backup handling Powersave
0 ... 100% [ ] White on black
Power save Turn off the display backlight after System info
30 minutes, 1, 2, or 5 hours or
Never Settings Reset to defaults
White on black White on black display On / Off

Figure 6.33
Display settings

6.4.6.4 Reset to defaults
Settings
Path in menu:
Menu u Settings u Reset to defaults MENU
For navigation, see Figure 6.34. Language
Parameters
Assistants
Use the Reset to defaults menu to reset home view Date and time
layout, parameters or operating data back to factory Motor jog
default settings. Event log
The reset does not change the real time clock, the hour Backup handling
Display settings
run meter, the number of starts and the presentation Reset from defaults
System info
language. Reset Home view layout
Settings Reset to defaults
1. Push “Select” to enter the Reset to defaults

Figure 6.34
menu.
Reset to defaults
2. Use the Navigation keys to select;

Home view layout
Parameters
Operating data
3. Push “Select” to select the data which must

be reset.
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4. Push “Yes” to reset, or push “No” to cancel.
5. Confirmation of reset shows as “Done” on the

display.
Reset operating data
Reset operating data is divided in:
• Active energy
• Reactive energy
• Number of starts
• Motor run time
• Thyristor run time
Use the Navigation keys to select which data to reset.

Push “Reset” to reset, or push “Back” to go
back to Reset to defaults menu.
Confirmation of reset shows as “Done” on the display.

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7 Functions
7.1 Introduction
70
7.1.1 Setting parameters 70
7.1.2 Softstarter states 70
7.1.3 Motor Current Ie 71
7.2 Voltage ramp
72
7.2.1 Voltage start ramp 72
7.2.2 Voltage stop ramp 73
7.1.1 Setting parameters 70
7.3 Torque ramp

74
7.3.1 Torque start ramp 75
7.3.2 Torque stop ramp 76
7.4 Full voltage start

77
7.5 Direct stop
77
7.6 Stand still brake
78
7.7 Current limit
7
79
7.8 Kick start
80
7.9 Slow speed
81
7.10 Motor heating
82
7.11 Motor braking
82
7.12 Sequence start
85
7.13 Automatic restart
86
7.14 Inputs/outputs
87
7.14.1 Digital inputs (DI) 88
7.14.2 Relay outputs 89
7.14.3 Analog output 90
7.14.4 Temperature sensor 91
7.16 Event groups
95
7.17 Protections
96
7.18 Warnings
95
7.19 Faults
112
7.20 Special feature
117
7.21 Settings
120
7.22 Assistants
120
7.23 Complete parameter list
120
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This chapter contains descriptions of all the softstarter 7.1.2 Softstarter states
functions and the parameters for configuration. The softstarter has multiple operation states, in which
different functions are available.
Functions can operate in one or more softstarter states.

If a function does not operate in all states, this is noted in
7.1 Introduction the respective function description.
The softstarter has these states:
• Individual function
7.1.1 Setting parameters
• Stand by
Set the parameters via HMI • Pre-start

With the HMI Keypad, you can set parameters for each
• Start ramp
item, or as a selection of default parameters for different
applications. • TOR (Top of ramp)
The HMI complete list shows all parameter groups: • Stop ramp
Individual function
In Individual function state, the softstarter runs individual

01 Motor rated current Ie
functions.
02 Start and stop
03 Limit Individual functions are:
04 Kick start • Motor heating

05 Slow speed • Stand-still brake
06 Motor heating • Slow speed forward
07 Motor braking
7 • Slow speed reverse
08 Sequence start
10 Internal IO Stand by
11 External IO In Stand by state the softstarter runs no functions except
12 Communication diagnostics.
13 ... 19 Protections list 1-7
20 ... 24 Warnings list 1-5
Pre-start
25 Internal faults In Pre-start state the softstarter runs functions that are
26 External faults intended to run before the softstarter goes into Start
27 Presentation ramp state. A pre start function runs during a pre-set
28 Service time. Then the softstarter continues to Start ramp state:
Pre-start functions are:
For navigation sheets, see chapter 6.4.1 Parameters.
• Motor heating
Lock/Unlock parameters • Stand-still brake
Push and hold the Options -key, Menu-key and
• Slow speed forward
i-key simultaneous for 2 seconds in order to lock
/ unlock the keypad. • Slow speed reverse
This prevents accidental changes of parameters. The pre-start functions can also be run as individual
Parameters are read-only. Still Start / Stop and functions.
R/L is active.
Set the parameters via Fieldbus/PLC

When Fieldbus is used, you can change parameters from
the PLC.
A different document specification shows more details

about parameter settings changed through Fieldbus/
PLC, see chapter 8 Communication.
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Start ramp
In Start ramp state the softstarter runs one of the start

functions to soft start a motor by controlling the output
voltage or torque. The Start ramp ends and goes into Top
of ramp state when the output voltage comes at 100%
voltage.
Available start functions are:
• Voltage start ramp
• Torque start ramp
• Full voltage start ramp
Top of ramp
When the motor comes at Top of ramp, (100% nominal
speed) the softstarter closes the bypass and does not
control the motor. In Top of ramp state the softstarter only
runs diagnostics.
Stop ramp
In Stop ramp state the softstarter runs stop functions

to soft stop a motor by controlling the output voltage or
torque. The stop ramp state ends and goes into stand by
state when the output voltage comes at the pre-set Stop
ramp end level.
Available stop functions are: 7

• Voltage stop ramp
• Torque stop ramp
• No ramp
7.1.3 Motor Current Ie
Set the motor current when you install the softstarter.

This is the rated nominal current of the motor.
WARNING
All PSTX softstarters must be set to the rated
current of the motor.
Configuration of the Motor Current Ie with these

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value

01.01 Motor Current Ie Set the nominal current of the motor. For good performance it Individual (type 30 A...570 A,
is important that it is set to the correct value. For Inside Delta related) divided into 15
connection, set this parameter to 58% of the nominal motor overlapping ranges
current.

7.2 Voltage ramp
When using the Voltage ramp, the voltage increases

linearly from Initial start level to full voltage during start,
and decreases linearly from the Step down level to Stop U
end voltage level during stop, see Figure 7.1.
The torque not always follows the voltage curve, because
the torque is also subject to the current. This has the
effect that the torque does not increase or decrease
linearly.
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Start ramp Stop ramp Time
Figure 7.1
7.2.1 Voltage start ramp Start and stop ramp
When the softstarter receives a start signal, the softstarter

quickly increases the voltage to the Start ramp initial level.
The softstarter then controls the output voltage in a start U Top of ramp
ramp.
When the output voltage comes at Top of ramp, the Nominal voltage 100 %
softstarter closes the bypass, see Figure. Start ramp initial level
To come at Top of ramp these conditions are necessary:
7
• The Start ramp time passed, i.e. 100% output voltage.
Time
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• The current is below 1.2 × nominal motor current.
Start ramp time
The Start ramp time is the time it takes to go from Start
ramp initial level to full voltage. The time to come at Top
Figure 7.2
of ramp can be longer than the set Voltage ramp time,
Voltage start ramp
because this is subject to the current.
If the motor starts with a very heavy load, the start ramp
time can be longer than usual.
Example: If the Start ramp time is set to 2 seconds and

the motor starts a heavy load, this can cause the output
current to not go below the set 120% of nominal motor
current when the pre-set start ramp time is reached.
Configuration of the Voltage start ramp with these

parameters:

02.01 Start mode Set the Start mode to Voltage ramp. Voltage ramp, Voltage ramp
Torque ramp,
Full voltage ramp
02.03 Start ramp Initial level Set the voltage level from where the start ramp initiates 10 ... 99% 30%
02.04 Start ramp time Set the effective time it takes for the voltage to reach
1 ... 120 s 10 s
100%.

7.2.2 Voltage stop ramp
When the softstarter receives a stop signal, the softstarter
decreases the output voltage to the motor in a quick stop
ramp, from full voltage down to set Step down voltage U
level. For best performance, set the step down level to 100%
80%. 80% Step down voltage
When step down level is reached, the softstarter controls
the output voltage during preset Stop ramp time to End 30% End voltage
voltage level and cuts the output voltage to the motor,
see Figure 7.3. Time
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Stop ramp time
Figure 7.3
Voltage stop ramp
Configuration of the Voltage stop ramp with these

parameters:

02.02 Stop mode Set to voltage ramp. No ramp,Voltage No ramp
ramp, Torque
ramp, Dynamic
brake
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02.05 Stop ramp end level Sets the level from where the stop ramp ends and the 10 ... 99% 30%
power to the motor is cut (voltage level for Voltage stop
and torque level for Torque stop).
02.06 Stop ramp time Sets the effective time it takes for the voltage to come at 1 ... 120 s 10 s
end level
28.05 Step down level Sets the level from where the stop ramp initiates. 10 ... 100% 80%

7.3 Torque ramp
rpm
When using the Torque ramp, the softstarter controls
the output voltage so that the output torque follows a
specified optimal torque curve during start and stop
ramp.
For Torque start ramp there are 4 different adjustable

torque curves. See description of torque profile Start Time
parameters for examples on when to use which curve.
The curves are: U

• Constant
• Linear
• High inertia
• Progressive
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When using the Torque start ramp, the acceleration is Start Time
constant if the set torque curve is the same as the actual
load curve. The output voltage does not increase linearly
Figure 7.4
like when using the voltage start ramp, see Figure 7.4 .
Torque start ramp
The Torque ramp makes the equipment that the motor
drives stop much softer than the Voltage start ramp.
For Torque stop ramp there is one fixed torque

curve. This fixed torque curve is optimized for pump
7 applications.

7.3.1 Torque start ramp
When the softstarter receives a start signal, the softstarter

makes a quick ramp to set Start ramp initial level. Then
the softstarter controls the output voltage so that the
output torque follows a specified optimal torque curve
during pre-set time to 100% nominal torque.
When the output voltage comes at 100% nominal voltage

(Top of ramp), the softstarter closes the bypass.
To come at Top of ramp these conditions need to be met:
• The output voltage comes at 100% nominal voltage.
• The current is below 1.2 × nominal motor current.
The time between the start signal and when nominal

torque is reached is the start ramp time.
The start ramp time can be longer if the motor starts with
a very heavy load.
Example: If the Start ramp time is set to 2 seconds

and the motor starts with a heavy load. This can cause
that the output current does not go below set 120% of
nominal motor current when the pre-set start ramp time is
reached.
Configuration of the Torque start ramp with these

parameters: 7
Parameter Description Setting range Default
value
02.01 Start mode Set to Torque ramp. Voltage ramp, Voltage
Torque ramp, ramp
Full voltage start
02.03 Start ramp Initial level Sets the torque level from where the start ramp 10 ... 99% 30%
initiates.
02.04 Start ramp time Sets the time it takes for the voltage to come at 100%.
1 ... 120 s 10 s
03.05 Torque limit level Sets the limit for the torque during soft start with 20 ... 200% 150%
torque control
28.06 Torque profile start Sets the shape of the torque ramp during start. Constant Linear ramp
setpoint,
• Constant setpoint is for centrifuge Linear ramp,
• Linear is for compressor Progressive
curve, High
• High inertia pump is for long conveyor belts inertia curve
• Progressive curve is for centrifugal pump
28.07 Torque finish Sets the operation torque for Torque start ramp setting 30 ... 500% 100%
in percentage of base torque.
28.08 Torque tune Sets the integration time of PI controller. 0 ... 1000% 100%
28.09 Torque ctrl gain Sets the speed of the voltage regulator during torque 0.01 ... 10 0.02
start and stop. It seldom needs to be changed, but if
a dip occur in the torque curve during stop, increasing
this value might solve it.
28.10 Torque PI integration time Sets the integration time of PI controller. 0.001 ... 10 s 0.004 s
28.11 Torque slip Sets the slip difference from nominal to pull-out torque 0.1 ... 100% 1.0%
in percentage.
28.12 Torque diff Sets the maximum desired difference between 0.1 ... 100% 2.0%
reference and actual torque in percentage.
28.13 Torque filter time Sets the Torque control filter time in seconds. 0.01 ... 10 s 0.02 s

7.3.2 Torque stop ramp
U
When using the Torque stop ramp, the output voltage to
the motor the torque follows a specified optimal curve
from the Step down level to end voltage during stop. The
Torque stop ramp makes the equipment that the motor
drives stop much softer than when using voltage ramp.
See Figure 7.5.
This can be especially useful in pump applications where Stop Time

a sudden stop can cause water hammering and pressure
rpm
surges.
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Figure 7.5
Torque stop ramp
Configuration of the Torque stop ramp with these

7 parameters:

02.02 Stop mode Set to Torque ramp. No ramp, No ramp
Voltage ramp,
Torque ramp
02.05 Stop ramp end level Sets the level from where the stop ramp ends and 10 ... 99% 30%
the power to the motor is cut(voltage level for Voltage
stop and torque level for Torque stop.
02.06 Stop ramp time Sets the time it takes for the voltage to come at end 1 ... 120 s 10 s
level.
28.05 Step down level Sets the level from where the stop ramp initiates. 10 ... 100% 80%
28.08 Torque tune Sets the adjustment of resistive losses. 0...1000% 100%
28.09 Torque ctrl gain Sets the speed of the voltage regulator during torque 0.01 ... 10 0.02
start and stop. It seldom needs to be changed,
but if a dip occur in the torque curve during stop,
increasing this value might solve it.
28.10 Torque PI integration time Sets the integration time of PI controller. 0.001 ... 10 s 0.004 s
28.11 Torque slip Sets the slip difference from nominal to pull-out 0.1 ... 100% 1.0%
torque in percentage.
28.12 Torque diff Sets the maximum desired difference between 0.1 ... 100% 2.0%
reference and actual torque in percentage.
28.13 Torque filter time Sets the Torque control filter time in seconds. 0.01 ... 10 s 0.02 s

7.4 Full voltage start
When using the full voltage start, the softstarter increases

the motor speed as fast as possible. The motor voltage
ramps up to full voltage in ½ seconds.
INFORMATION
Full voltage start ignores the Current limit.
Configuration of the Full voltage start with these

parameters:

02.01 Start mode Set to Full voltage start. Voltage ramp, Voltage ramp
Torque ramp,
Full voltage start
7.5 Direct stop
When using the Direct stop the output voltage to the

motor is 0.
Configuration of the Direct stop with these

parameters:
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02.02 Stop mode Set to No ramp. No ramp, Voltage ramp
Voltage stop
ramp, Torque
stop ramp

7.6 Stand still brake
The Stand-still brake function brakes the motor. Use this

during pre-start to make sure that the motor does not run
before you start the Start ramp. You can also control the
Stand-still brake from a digital I/O or a Fieldbus.
WARNING
If the softstarter is connected inside-delta,
use of the Stand-still brake can cause
damage to the equipment.
WARNING
Because this function makes the motor
warm, we recommend to use a PTC or
PT100 element to monitor the temperature.
In some conditions, the built-in EOL is not

accurate for this feature.
INFORMATION
Stand-still brake only works when the softstarter
is connected in-line.
Configuration of the Stand-still brake with these

parameters:
7
02.07 Pre-start function Set to Stand-still brake. Off, Motor Off
heating, Stand-
still brake, Jog
forward, Jog
backward
02.08 Pre-start time Set the duration of the pre-start function. 0.0 ... 7200.0 s 10.0 s
07.01 Stand still brake strength Set the Braking strength 10-100%. Select a suitable 10 ... 100% 50%
value for the application.

7.7 Current limit
Current limit sets a maximum value of the starting current

output to the motor. The time to come at full voltage can
be longer than the set Start ramp Time when Current limit
is enabled.
There are 3 different Current limit functions:
• Normal current limit
• Dual current limit
• Ramp current limit
WARNING
If the load is very heavy, current limit can prevent
the current to decrease below the set current
level and cause overheating.
Normal current limit U Dual current limit

Current limit
When using Normal current limit and the set current 100%
limit is reached, the output voltage stays stable until the
current level falls below the set current limit. Then the
start ramp continues. 30%
Dual current limit Time

Dual current level has 2 current limit levels. When the 2nd current limit time
Current limit is reached, the output voltage stay constant 7
until the set time expires or the current decreases. If the I
current decreases, the softstarter continues the voltage
ramp. If the second current limit time expires and the
current has not decreased, the softstarter increases the
current to the Dual current limit. See Figure 7.6 . When
the current comes at the Dual current limit the softstarter
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behaves as for normal Current limit.
Time
Dual current limit can be used as a back-up function to
prevent overheating.
Figure 7.6
Dual current limit
Ramp current limit
When the current comes at the first current limit level the
output voltage restricts the current from increasing at a
maximum linearly curve up to the second current limit.
The set time determines the time it takes for the current
limit to come at the second current level.
When the current comes at the second current limit, the
softstarter behaves as for the normal current limit.
You can use Ramp current limit as a back-up function to
prevent overheating.
Current limit has these parameters:

03.01 Current limit type Set the Current limit type. Off, Normal, Normal
Dual, Ramp
03.02 Current limit level Sets the first level to which the current is limited during start. 1.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 4.0 x Ie
03.03 2nd curr lim level Sets the level of the second current limit. 1.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 7.0 x Ie
03.04 2nd curr lim time Sets the time limit from the start signal when the second 2 ... 120 s 8s
current limitation comes in operation.

7.8 Kick start
Kick start function is a function to kick loose the motor

initial friction during a set time and level. U
If Kick start is enabled, the start ramp starts directly after Kick Start level
Kick start.
See Figure 7.7 .
INFORMATION
Current limit function does not work during kick Time
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Kick Start time
start.
Figure 7.7
Kick start
Kick start has these parameters:

04.01 Kick start Enables a voltage peak at the beginning of the start ramp. On, Off Off
04.02 Kick start level Sets the level of the Kick start in percentage of rated voltage. 50 ... 100% 70%
04.03 Kick start time Sets the duration of the Kick start in seconds. 0.20 ... 2.00 s 0.20 s

7.9 Slow speed
Slow speed is an individual function, or a pre-start

function to run the motor with low voltage output. You
can use this feature for example to position a traverse or
mill band.
Operate this function through the HMI, IO or Fieldbus.
Slow speed has 3 pre-specified speeds:
• Fast jog
• Jog
• Creep
The motor strength can be adjusted with separate
parameters. Select a suitable value for the application.
WARNING
The torque when using Slow speed is maximum
⅓ of the full motor torque. This is achieved when
using Fast jog and the strength parameter set to
100%.Too high value of the motor strength could
cause oscillations and if set to too low value, the
motor may not start.
WARNING
7
Because Slow speed function warms up the
motor we recommend to use a PTC or PT100
element for temperature monitoring.
In some conditions, the built-in EOL is not
You can run the motor in the forward and reverse

direction, with different slow speed speeds in each
INFORMATION
direction. When the softstarter receives a Slow speed
signal, the motor accelerates up to a constant speed Do not use slow speed for more than 2
that is slower than the nominal speed, for as long as the minutes, as this will cause the motor to heat up
slow speed signal remains active. When the Slow speed excessively.
signal is deactivated, the softstarter immediately cuts the
voltage applied to the motor and the motor stops. For INFORMATION
navigation, see 6.2.4 Motor jog. Slow speed is only working when the softstarter
is connected in-line.
Slow speed is configured with the following
parameters:
02.07Pre-start function Set to Slow speed forward or Slow speed Off, Motor heating, Off
reverse. Stand-still brake, Jog
forward, Jog backward
02.08 Pre-start time Sets the duration of the pre-start function. 0.0 ... 7200.0 s 10.0 s
05.01 Slow speed forward Sets the Slow speed forward. Fast jog forward Fast jog, Jog, Creep Jog
is 33%, Jog forward is 15% and Creep forward
is 8% of the nominal motor speed.
05.02 Slow speed forward strength Parameter related to the torque that is 10 ... 100% 50%
generated during Slow speed in the forward
direction.
05.03 Slow speed reverse Sets the Slow speed reverse. Fast jog reverse is Fast jog, Jog, Creep Jog
33%, Jog reverse is 20% and Creep reverse is
9% of the nominal motor speed.
05.04 Slow speed rev strength Parameter related to the torque that is 10 ... 100% 50%
generated during Slow speed in the reverse
direction.

7.10 Motor heating
Use the Motor heating as a pre-start function to heat the

motor before actual start without rotation to the motor.
Or use it as an individual function operated from a digital
input or Fieldbus.
The softstarter supplies a current to the motor, without

coming at the torque level that starts the motor.
WARNING
If the softstarter is connected inside-delta and
using the Motor heating, this can cause damage
to the equipment.
WARNING
Because Motor heating function warms up the
motor we recommend to use a PTC or PT100
element for temperature monitoring.
In some conditions the built-in EOL is not

INFORMATION
Motor heating only works when the softstarter is
connected in-line.
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Motor heating has these parameters:

02.07 Pre-start function Set to Motor heating. Off, Motor heating, Stand- Off
still brake, Jog forward, Jog
backward
02.08 Pre-start time Sets the duration of the pre-start 0.0 ... 7200.0 s 10.0 s
function.
06.01 Motor heating capacity Sets the heating power to the 10 ... 100000 W 10 W
motor. Select a suitable value for the
application.

7.11 Motor braking
Stand still brake

Stand still brake prevents a motor from spinning when
in standstill condition. It can be activated through IO,
fieldbus or as a pre-start function.
Dynamic brake
Dynamic brake is an intelligent variant of DC brake
starting with a period of dynamic braking followed by a
switch to DC brake. During the dynamic brake the firing
angle and thyristor firing sequence are continuously
recalculated depending on operating conditions. During
DC brake these are pre-determined. The reason for
switching to DC brake is because it is effective at
low speed but ineffective at high speed. During both
dynamic- and DC-brake the kinetic energy of the motor is
converted to heat that is dissipated in the rotor.
Motor braking with softstarter is not an exact science.

Trial and error testing is required to find the optimal
parameter values.
WARNING
Braking exerts a lot of stress on the thyristors so
from a thermal perspective a brake shortly after a
start can be counted as two consecutive starts.
If the brake strength is set to a too large value 7

the internal thyristor overload fault or electronic
overload protection can trip.
INFORMATION
Using a softstarter to brake the motor will cause
noise and vibrations just like any other braking
method. If a fast stop time is required the brake
strength will have to be set to a large value which
will result in increased noise and vibration.
INFORMATION
Parameter 07.03 (Dynamic brake strength) and
07.04 (DC brake strength) are the ones that
affect the motor deceleration time. Parameter
07.02 (Motor brake time) only works as a
timeout. The goal should be to choose the lowest
possible braking strength and still fulfill the user’s
deceleration time requirements.
INFORMATION
To use Dynamic brake set parameter 02.02 (Stop
mode) to Dynamic brake.
INFORMATION
An external PTC or PT100 sensor to monitor the
motor temperature is recommended.

Motor heating has these parameters:

07.01 Stand still brake strength Sets the braking strength, choose suitable 10 – 100% 50%
value for application.
07.02 Motor brake time Sets the motor brake time. 1.0 – 100.0 s 1.0 s
07.03 Dynamic brake strength Sets the Dynamic braking strength. 10-100% 40%
07.04 DC brake strength Sets the DC braking strength. 10-100% 40%
07.05 DC brake switch speed The approximate speed when the switch from 10-100% 28%
threshold dynamic brake to DC brake occurs.
07.06 DC brake switch delay time Sets the time that the speed has be below 0.1 – 100.0 s 3.0 s
the threshold before the switch to DC brake
occurs. Configure this parameter only if the
switch occurs too soon or too late.
02.02 Stop mode Sets the desired stop mode: No ramp = No ramp/Voltage stop ramp/ No ramp
Immediately cuts power to the motor, Voltage Torque stop ramp/Dynamic
stop ramp = Decreases voltage linearly, brake
Torque stop ramp = Decreases torque in a
pre-defined pattern, Dynamic brake = Applies
brake to the motor
28.51 Firing angle sweep Enables dynamic optimization of dynamic Off, On On
brake
28.52 Auxiliary condition Enables additional thyristor trig occasions of Off, On Off
dynamic brake
28.53 Flux threshold gain 1 Flux threshold for thyristor trig of dynamic 0.0 – 1.0 0.022
brake
28.54 Flux threshold gain 2 Flux threshold for speed estimation of 0.0 – 1.0 0.147
7 dynamic brake

7.12 Sequence start
The softstarter can start up to 3 different motors

sequentially, sequence 1, 2 and 3. This is suitable when
setting up the softstarter with different applications.
Select the parameter set through input signal to the
softstarter.
Parameter settings and physical connections for

programmable inputs must agree.
WARNING
EOL does not work during Sequence start.
Recommended to add separate overload
protections for each motor. Example: Start 1, (Start mode seq 1) is set to Run 1
For connections, see chapter 5.1.2.5 Programmable relay , (K4,K5 or K6) the relay closes when the start
inputs (Sequence start). signal is given, which leads to a power transfer. This
can change between softstarters and their specific
Parameters set for sequence start 1, 2 and 3 are equal. parameter settings.
If the softstarter trips, and the trip must stop the motor,
all motors stop.
Sequence start has these parameters:

08.01 Sequence mode Enable sequence start of motors. Off, Start multiple Off
motors
08.02 Ie seq 1 Sets the nominal current for the motor. Individual 9.0 A...570.0 A, 7
08.30 seq 2 For good performance, it is important that (different for each divided into 15
08.60 seq 3 the nominal current is set to the correct type) overlapping ranges
value. For Inside Delta connection, set this
parameter to 58% of the nominal motor
current.
08.03 Start mode seq 1 Sets the desired start mode. Voltage start ramp, Voltage start ramp
08.31 seq 2 Torque start ramp,
08.61 seq 3 Full voltage ramp
08.04 Start ramp time seq 1 Sets the time it takes for the voltage to come 1 ... 120 s 10 s
08.32 seq 2 at 100%.
08.62 seq 3
08.05 Start ramp init lev seq 1 Sets the level from where the start ramp 10 ... 99% 30%
08.33 seq 2 initiates (voltage level for Voltage start and
08.63 seq 3 torque level for Torque start).
08.06 Curr lim lev seq 1 Sets the level to which the current is limited 0.5 ... 7.5 × Ie 7.0 × Ie
08.34 seq 2 during start.
08.64 seq 3
08.07 Kick start seq 1 Enables a voltage peak at the beginning of Off, On Off
08.35 seq 2 the start ramp.
08.65 seq 3
Information: The function Current Limit is not
in operation during Kick start.
08.08 kick start level seq 1 Sets the level of the Kick start in percentage 50 ... 100% 70%
08.36 seq 2 of rated voltage.
08.66 seq 3
08.09 Kick start lvl seq 1 Sets the duration of the Kick start in 0.2 ... 2.0 s 0.2 s
08.37 seq 2 seconds.
08.67 seq 3
08.06 Torque lim lvl seq 1 Sets the level to which the torque is limited 20 ... 200% 150%
08.38 seq 2 during the start with torque control.
08.68 seq 3
08.10 Torque tune seq 1 Adjustment of resistive losses. 0 ... 1000% 100%
08.39 seq 2
08.69 seq 3
08.11 Torque ctrl gain seq 1 Sets the speed of the voltage regulator 0.01 ... 10.0 0.24
08.40 seq 2 during torque start and stop. It seldom
08.70 seq 3 needs to be changed, but if a dip occur in
the torque curve during stop, increasing this
value might solve it.

7.13 Automatic restart The programmable options are:
• None - No function on the digital input.
The softstarter automatically starts the motor again after • Reset - Fault/protection reset.
a fault occurred.
• Enable - When In0=0, the softstarter stops
immediately. When In0=1, the softstarter is in normal
INFORMATION
operation. Overrides all other inputs, except LOCAL
Automatic restart only works for phase loss, bad CONTROL.
network and low supply voltage..
• Slow speed forward - While the digital input is high,
The primary requirement is that if a fault or protection was the motor will slowly move forward.
asserted, the softstarter automatically starts the motor • Slow speed reverse - While the digital input is high,
again in order to ensure an uninterrupted process. the motor will slowly move in the reverse direction.
The event only resets after the Auto-reset delay time • Motor heating - While the digital input is high, the
passed. If Auto-restart is enabled, the softstarter does motor heating is active.
not start the fault relay directly, because the fault relay • Stand still brake - While the digital input is high, the
can sometimes be connected to a breaker upstream. stand still brake is active.
The softstarter makes multiple attempts to start again, • Start reverse - While the digital input is high, the
with a fixed time interval between each, and ignores the softstarter will start in the reverse direction, using
external reversing contactors.
start digital input signal during this time.
• User defined protection - When activated (the
If the fault still remains after a restart, this is a failed
protection can be programmed to be active low or
attempt to start again. high) the User defined protection will be activated.
The fault relay is only on after the number of failed • Emergency mode - Active high, Emergency mode
restarts is higher than the given number. is activated when digital input is high. - Active low,
Emergency mode is activated when digital input is low.
Upon a stop signal the auto-restart sequence is aborted
and the fault relay is off. • Fieldbus disable control - When the digital input is set
7 high, the motor cannot be controlled from the fieldbus.
Instead the start/stop digital input must be used, or
the HMI.
• Start 1 - Start motor 1. See chapter 7.12 Sequence
start.
start.
start.
• Switch to remote control - A positive flank from low to
high on digital input takes the control from the HMI,
i.e. local control is changed to remote control.
Automatic restart has these parameters:

09.01 Auto-reset delay time Delay time after which the event is reset. 0 ... 3600 s 10 s
09.02 Auto-restart Enable auto-restart function. Off,On Off
09.03 Auto-restart max attempts Max number of auto-restart attempts. 1 ... 10 5

7.14 Inputs/outputs
This chapter gives a description of input and output

signals (I/O) such as digital inputs, relay outputs, analog
outputs, temperature inputs, and external digital inputs.
Chapter Function
7.12.1 Digital inputs
7.12.2 Relay outputs
7.12.3 Analog outputs
7.12.4 Temperature sensor
Internal I/O
Internal I/O are the integrated signals to the softstarter.
The internal I/O provides these:
• 5 Digital inputs
• 3 Relay output
• 1 Analog output
Extension I/O (Option)
The softstarter can be extended with more inputs and

outputs by using the I/O Extension module. The I/O 7
Extension module provides these:
• 8 Digital input
• 4 Relay output
• 1 Analog output
To use an extension I/O provides the same possibilities to

use all the softstarters functions as for the programmable
internal I/O.
Available I/O Extensions. See chapter 5.1.3 Extension

I/O.
For example, an extension I/O is useful when a sequence

start is necesssary.
Connect the I/O Extension
• Set parameter Com3 function (12.01) to the I/O

Extension.
• Connect the DX111 or the DX122 1Ca and 1Cb to

Com3 terminals.
• Use parameter group 11 to program the function of

each DX111/DX122 input and output.
External digital inputs (extension I/O) have these

parameters:

12.01 Com3 function Set the function of the Com3 None, Test, modbus RTU slave, Test
port to Extension IO Extension IO.

7.14.1 Digital inputs (DI)
The softstarter has 5 digital inputs for basic control of the

unit.
The 5 digital inputs are terminal 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17.
The inputs are named
• Start
• Stop
• In0
• In1
• In2
Start and Stop inputs are fixed to start and stop function
and cannot be changed.
In0, In1 and In2 are programmable inputs. Functions can
be related to the physical signal through a drop down
menu on the HMI.
Use the inputs with 24 V and current sinking type, 10 mA.

The digital input is isolated and can withstand up to 100
V in potential difference between the softstarter functional
ground and the ground of the interconnected system.
You can use the input with internal 24 V or external 24 V
supply.
The digital input values for respective input voltage:
7
“0” = 0 – 5 V
“1” = 15 – 33 V
Maximum voltage input is 33 V and minimum is -0.5
V. Outside these voltage ranges the digital value is
undefined and can be either “0” or “1”.
Internal digital Inputs (Internal I/O) have these
parameters:

10.01 In0 function Function of programmable digital None, Reset, Enable, Slow speed forward, Slow Reset
input. speed reverse, Motor heating, Stand-still brake,
Start reverse, User defined protection, Emergency
mode, Fieldbus disable control, Start 1, Start 2,
Start 3
10.02 In1 function Same as In0 None

10.03 In2 function Same as In0 None
External digital Inputs (extension I/O) have these

parameters:

11.01 1DI0 function Function of programmable digital None, Reset, Enable, Slow speed forward, Slow Reset
input. speed reverse, Motor heating, Stand-still brake, Start
reverse, User defined protection, Emergency mode,
Fieldbus disable control, Start 1, Start 2, Start 3
11.02 1DI1 function Same as 1DI0 Same as 1DI0 None

7.14.2 Relay outputs
The softstarter has 3 relay outputs. The relay outputs are

K4, K5 and K6. The relays outputs are: 30VDC/250VAC
Ith = 5A , Ie= 1,5Amp (AC-15).
You can set the function of these relay output signals

Functions or an event group can be related to the
physical signal through a drop down menu on the HMI.
The programmable options for each relays are:
• None – No function on the relay output.
• Run – Indicates when the softstarter gives voltage to
the motor.
• Top of ramp (TOR) – Indicates that motor runs on full
voltage.
• Event group (0-6) – Faults, protections, warning are
all selectable by customer.
• Sequence 1-3 Run – Used to control the line
contactors during sequence start.
• Sequence 1-3 TOR – Used to control the bypass
contactors during sequence start. Contactor
• Run reverse – Used to close the reversing contactor.
As default K4 is set to function Run, K5 to Top of ramp
Normally Normally Common
and K6 to Eventgroup 0.
Closed open 230V
Description of the relay terminals 7
Each relay has 3 terminals: 1 common terminal (COM),
1 normally open terminal (NO) and 1 normally closed
1SFC132081M0201
terminal (NC). . See Figure 7.8 .
Normally open – Circuit is open in normal mode (circuit is
not shorted to common). Figure 7.8
Normally closed – Circuit is closed in normal mode (the A contactor may for example be connected (230 volts)
circuit is continuously shorted to common).
Internal relay outputs (internal I/O) have these parameters:

10.04 K4 function Function of programmable output relay K4, None, Run, Top of ramp, Run
K5, K6. Eventgroup 0 -6, Sequence 1-3
Run, Sequence 1-3 TOR, Run
reverse
10.05 K5 function Same as K4 function Same as K4 function Top of ramp
10.06 K6 function Same as K4 function Same as K4 function Event group 0
External relay outputs (extension I/O) have these

parameters:

11.09 1DO0 function Function of programmable output relay None, Run, Top of ramp, Run
1DO0 (extension IO). Eventgroup 0 -6, Sequence 1-3
Run, Sequence 1-3 TOR, Run
reverse
11.10 1DO1 function Same as 1DO0 Same as 1DO0 Top of ramp
11.11 2DO2 function Same as 1DO0 Same as 1DO0 Event group 0
11.12 2DO3 function Same as 1DO0 Same as 1DO0 Motor Current, A

7.14.3 Analog output
The softstarter has 1 analog output for an analog meter,

or the PLC.
Configuration of the parameter analog output type, AO
type, to show:
• Motor current, A
• Mains voltage, V
• Active power, kW
• Active power, HP
• Reactive power, kVar
• Apparent power, kVA
• Active energy, kWh
• Reactive energy, kVArh
• cos phi
• Motor temperature, %
• Thyristor temperature, %
• Motor voltage, %
• Mains frequency, Hz
• PT100 temperature, centigrade
• PTC resistance, Ohm
The voltage or current output can be set by a Example:
configuration parameter, AO reference in the softstarter.
The selection of voltage or current must be set to adapt • AO type is set to Motor current.
to the analog meter or the PLC. • AO reference is set to 0-10 V
7
The settings are:
• AO min to 0, and AO max to 3000.
• 0-10 voltage output, V
• 0-10 current output, mA
• 0-20 current output, mA This means that when the motor current is:
• 4-20 current output, mA • 3000 A, the output voltage is 10 V.
AO is the reference to the output voltage in 0-100% of • 0 A, the output voltage is 0 V.
the set parameter AO max and AO min.
• 1500 A, the output voltage is 5 V.
Internal Analog output has these parameters:

10.07 AO reference Sets the Analog output reference 0-10 mA, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V 4-20 mA
10.08 AO type Sets the Analog output type. Motor current, Mains voltage, Active power, Motor current, A
Active power, Reactive power, Apparent power,
Active energy,Reactive energy, cos fi, Motor
temperature, Thyristor temperature, Motor
voltage, Mains frequency, PT100 temperature,
PTC resistance
10.09 AO max value Sets the max analog output 0,0 ... 1000000 500
value.
10.10 AO min value Sets the min analog output value. 0,0 ... 1000000 0
External Analog output (Extension I/O) has these

parameters:
Description Description Setting range Default value
11.13 1AO0 reference Sets the Analog output 0-10 mA, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V 4-20 mA
reference.
11.14 1AO0 type Sets the Analog output type. Motor current, Mains voltage, Active power, Active Motor current, A
power, Reactive power, Apparent power, Active
energy,Reactive energy, cos fi, Motor temperature,
Thyristor temperature, Motor voltage, Mains
frequency, PT100 temperature, PTC resistance
11.15 1AO0 max value Sets the max Analog output 0,0 ... 1000000 500
value.
11.16 1AO0 min value Sets the min Analog output 0,0 ... 1000000 0
value.

7.14.4 Temperature sensor
Temperature inputs
There is 1 temperature input. The user can set 3 different

types of temperature sensors: See chapter Temperature
sensors 7.17.14
• PTC
• PT100
• Bi-metal switch
These can be connected to different protections.

A protection can come on if a particular temperature
occurs.
PTC
The PTC temperature input can measure a motor

temperature in the range of -25° to 250°. The PTC
measurement obeys the standard for a Mark-A detector.
Refer to IEC60947-8.
The unit can sense if a sensor is connected to the

softstarter. You can also enable the temperature
measurement and manually reset, automatic reset or get
indication only.
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PT100
The softstarter has a 3-wire PT100 input that can be

combined and share terminals with the PTC input.
The trip temperature is set by the user. The maximum trip
temperature is 250° and lowest is -25°.
The PT100 measurement must have an accuracy of +/-3°
with 3 wires measuring if the 3 connecting cables have
the same resistance.
If a short circuit is detected then the error is reported
to the user. The softstarter can sense if a sensor is
connected to the softstarter.
You can enable the temperature measurement. You can
do a manual reset, automatic reset or to indications only.
Bi-metal switch
This function will be implemented in next release.
You can combine temperature input with bi-metal

switches for detecting overtemperature. These
temperature sensors behave like a switch that opens or
close at the trip temperature. Each type (NO – normally
open or NC – normally closed) is supported. The
maximum current through the bi-metal switches is 100
mA.

7.15 Fieldbus
PSTX has 1 Anybus port, 1 Fieldbus plug adaptor port

(FBPA), and 1 modbus RTU port. You can use only 1
bus at a time: the user cannot connect the softstarter to
multiple Fieldbuses.
The port used for modbus RTU is a multifunction port

that you can use to connect an Extension IO module. If
an Extension IO module is necesssary you cannot use
the port for modbus RTU. Use an Anybus modbus RTU
module instead.
In the IP-based Fieldbuses, such as modbus TCP, the

user must set IP address, gateway, subnet mask and
DHCP client.
Fieldbus type
When you use Fieldbus communication, select the

present type of Fieldbus:
• Modbus-TCP
• Modbus-RTU
• DeviceNet
• Profibus
• EtherNet/IP
7 • Profinet
Fieldbus control
If you use the softstarter with Fieldbus communication,

set the Fieldbus interface to ON before it can take action.
Fieldbus address
If you use the softstarter with Fieldbus communication,

set a Fieldbus address for the softstarter. Select a
suitable and unoccupied number as the address.
CAUTION
The motor can start unexpectedly if there is a
start signal present during 1 of the actions below.
• Changing from 1 type of control to another (Fieldbus
control / hardwire control).
• Remember that when Fieldbus auto disable is active,

this change can occur automatically.
• Re-programming of the programmable inputs.
• Reset all Settings (sets programmable input to

Enable).
Fieldbus failure operation
See chapter 7.17.21 Fieldbus failure protection.

Fieldbus Inputs/Outputs
Functions set in the softstarter as Fieldbus digital inputs

(DI) are in fact the digital inputs to the PLC i.e. the data
flow from the softstarter through the network to the PLC.
Fieldbus digital outputs (DO) are not configurable. The

output (DO) gives a description of data flow from the
network to the softstarter i.e. appears as an input, from
the softstarter point of view.
Fieldbus communication has these parameters:

12.01 Com3 function Sets the function of the Com3 None, Test, Modbus RTU slave, Test
port. Extension IO
12.02 FB interface connector Sets the Fieldbus interface FbPlug, Modbus RTU, Anybus, None
selection. None
12.03 Fieldbus control Enables control from fieldbus. Off, On Off

12.04 Fieldbus address Sets the Bus address. 0 ... 65535 0
12.05 Fieldbus ip address Fieldbus IP: Sets the IP- 0.0.0.0 ... 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0
address.
12.06 Fieldbus ip gateway Fieldbus IP: Sets the default 0.0.0.0 ... 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0
gateway.
12.07 Fieldbus ip netmask Fieldbus IP: Sets the netmask. 0.0.0.0 ... 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.0
12.08 Fieldbus ip dhcp client Fieldbus IP: Enables dhcp. Off, On Off
12.09 FB baud rate* Sets the baud rate of internal 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, * There are restrictions
modbus-RTU interface, 38400, 57600, 76800, 115200, on which baud rates 7
Anybus DeviceNet and Anybus 125000, 250000,500000, Auto you can use for
modbus-RTU. different protocols. See
separate Table below.
12.10 FB parity Sets parity for Anybus modbus- No parity, Odd parity, Even parity Even parity
RTU.
12.11 FB stop bits Select stop bits for Anybus 1 Stop bit, 2 Stop bits 1 Stop bit
modbus-RTU.
12.12 Fieldbus DI 1 Sets the DI 1 programmable Emergency mode feedback, Line
digital input signal. Event group 0 ... 6 status,
Fault reset feedback,
12.13 Fieldbus DI 2 Sets the DI 2 programmable Phase sequence
Line,
digital input signal.
Motor heating feedback,
12.14 Fieldbus DI 3 Sets the DI 3 programmable None, Event group 0 status
digital input signal. Phase sequence,
12.15 Fieldbus DI 4 Sets the DI 4 programmable Run reverse status, Event group 1 status
digital input signal. Run status,
Sequence 1 ... 3 Run status,
12.16 Fieldbus DI 5 Sets the DI 5 programmable Sequence 1 ... 3 TOR status, Start feedback
digital input signal. Slow speed rev feedback,
12.17 Fieldbus DI 6 Sets the DI 6 programmable Slow speed forw feedback, Stop feedback
digital input signal. Stand-still brake feedback,
Start 1 ... 3 feedback,
12.18 Fieldbus DI 7 Sets the DI 7 programmable Eventgroup 2 status
Start feedback,
Start reverse feedback,
12.19 Fieldbus DI 8 Sets the DI 8 programmable Stop feedback, Eventgroup 3 status
digital input signal. TOR status,
User defined feedback

12.22 Fieldbus AI 1 Sets the AI 1 programmable Phase L1, L2, L3 current, Phase L1 current
analog input signal. Active energy (resettable),
Active power,
12.23 Fieldbus AI 2 Sets the AI 2 programmable Active power (HP), Phase L2 current
analog input signal. Apparent power,
12.24 Fieldbus AI 3 Sets the AI 3 programmable EOL time to cool, Phase L3 current
analog input signal. EOL time to trip,
Mains voltage,
12.25 Fieldbus AI 4 Sets the AI 4 programmable Power factor, Max phase current
analog input signal. Motor voltage,
Mains frequency,
12.26 Fieldbus AI 5 Sets the AI 5 programmable Mains frequency
Motor connection
analog input signal.
Max phase current,
12.27 Fieldbus AI 6 Sets the AI 6 programmable Motor current, Motor voltage
analog input signal. Motor current percent,
Motor run time (resettable),
12.28 Fieldbus AI 7 Sets the AI 7 programmable Motor temperature, Motor temperature
analog input signal. Motor temperature percent, percent
12.29 Fieldbus AI 8 Sets the AI 8 programmable None, Number of starts
analog input signal. Number of starts (resettable), (resettable)
Phase sequence,
12.30 Fieldbus AI 9 Sets the AI 9 programmable PT100 temperature, Motor run time
analog input signal. PTC resistance, (resettable)
Reactive energy (resettable),
12.31 Fieldbus AI 10 Sets the AI 10 programmable Reactive power, Top event code
analog input signal. Thyristor run time (resettable),
Remaining time to start,
Thyristor temperature,
Thyristor temperature percent,
Top event code
* Restrictions on which baud rates you can use for

7 different protocols.
Baudrate Modbus RTU on Com 3 Modbus RTU Anybus Devicenet on Anybus

1200 x
2400 x
4800 x
9600 x x
19200 x x
38400 x
57600 x
76800 x
115200 x
125000 x
250000 x
500000 x
Auto baud x

7.16 Event groups
Event groups consists of supervision functions divided in

separate lists in the HMI.
Supervision functions are functions to indicate when an

event occurs to the motor.
There are 3 different types of supervision functions:
• Faults, default Eventgroup 0 (0000001)
• Warnings, default Eventgroup 2 ( 0000010)
• Protections, default Eventgroup 1 (0000001)
The supervision functions generate events based on

different conditions in the motor and in the softstarter
itself. Each different event can be assigned to 1 or more
Event groups. An Event group can be mapped to a relay
output or/and a Fieldbus signal.
For each supervision function there is a parameter for

assigning the related event to 1 or more Event groups.
In PSTX there are 7 Event groups, numbered from 0 to 6.

All event functions are set as default to 1 Event group.
There are 7 event groups that you can use in any way.
Event groups 4-6 are completely unassigned by default
and are convenient to use for custom applications. The
other groups have (or may have in the future) events 7
assigned to them by default.
Example:
In this example the user collects all internal faults in the

event group 6 and connects the event group to relay
output K6. The faults are connected to event group 0 by
default (indicated with value 0000001). The new value
(1000001) assigns the fault to both event group 0 and
event group 6.
Parameter Default value New value :
Parameter Default value New value

25.01 Shunt fault out 0000001 1000001
25.03 Short circuit out 0000001 1000001
25.05 Open circuit thyr out 0000001 1000001
25.07 Thyristor OL out 0000001 1000001
25.09 Heat sink over temp out 0000001 1000001
25.11 Unspecified fault out 0000001 1000001
10.06 K6 function Event group 0 Event group 6

7.17 Protections
The softstarter has a number of protection functions to

protect the softstarter, motor and other equipment.
In addition to the type of operations mentioned below,

which are available for all protections, some protections
have more options.
Protections can be enabled or disabled by the user.

The protection parameters can only be changed if the
protection is in operation.
When a protection function senses a risk of damage, the

unit does these actions:
- Protection LED comes ON
- The unit shows the type of event
- The unit stores the type of event in the event list
Protections can be set to have automatic reset or manual

reset. For every protection, there is a parameter called
Operation, which can be set to:
• Stop-Automatic – The engine stops, and resets

automatic when the fault condition is inactive *.
• Stop-Manual – The engine stops, and must be reset

7 manually when the fault condition is inactive *.
• Off
• Indication
* You cannot reset a fault when the fault condition is

still active. Example: If you set EOL Operation (engine
is too warm) to stop-manual, you can only reset the
softstarter when the engine to decrease to the correct
temperature.
Protections can be set to an Event group by the Out

parameter. The Event group can be set for relay output to
control other devices in an application
By default all parameters are set to the same Eventgroup.

7.17.1 EOL Protection
The motor is overloaded because of too high current

during a certain time. The EOL protection resets when the
motor temperature decreases to 60% of EOL trip level.
EOL protection has these parameters:

13.01 EOL mode Set the EOL mode to Normal or Dual. Normal/ Dual Normal
13.02 EOL class Sets the EOL trip class. 10 A, 10, 10
20, 30
13.03 EOL dual class Sets the protection class used when in top 10 A, 10, 10 A
of ramp. This parameter is only applicable 20, 30
when EOL protection mode is set to dual.
13.04 EOL out Identifies the Event groups this protection Eventgroup 0 ...6 0000010
is part of.
13.05 EOL operation Sets the operation of this protection. Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Manual
Stop-Automatic,
Indication
7.17.2 Locked rotor protection
The motor is running stiff.
This protection only operates in the Top of ramp state. 7
Locked rotor protection has these parameters:

13.06 Locked rotor level Set the locked rotor trip level 0.5 ... 8.0 x Ie 4.0 x Ie
13.07 Locked rotor trip time Sets the time that the current is above the 0.2 ... 10.0 s 1.0 s
trip level to trip.
13.08 Locked rotor delay time Sets the time after top of ramp that the 1.0 ... 30.0 s 5.0 s
protection is enabled.
13.09 Locked rotor out Identifies the Event groups this protection Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
is part of.
13.10 Locked rotor op Sets the operation of this protection. Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic,
Indication

7.17.3 Max number of starts per hour
protection
Sets the minimum time between 2 consecutive starts.

This protection is connected to the signal Remaining time
to start, that you can add in the Home view through the
Options menu
Max number of starts protection has these

parameters:
13.11 Max no of starts per hour Sets the limitation in number of starts per 1 ... 100 6
hour. When you set this parameter to 6,
the minimum time between starts is 10
minutes, allowing a maximum of 6 starts
per hour.
13.12 Max no of starts per hour out Identifies the Event groups this protection Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
is part of.
13.13 Max no of starts per hour op Sets the operation of this protection. Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic,
Indication
7.17.4 Current underload protection
7 The motor current is below the specified value.

This protection only operates in the Top of ramp state
Current underload protection has these parameters:

14.01 Curr underload level Sets the Current underload trip 0.3 ... 0.9 × Ie 0.5 × Ie
level.
14.02 Curr underload trip time Sets the time that the current is 0 ... 30 s 10 s
below the trip level to trip..
14.03 Curr underload delay time Sets the time after Top of ramp that 0 ... 30 s 5s
the protection is enabled.
14.04 Curr underload out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection is part of.
14.05 Curr underload op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication

7.17.5 Power factor underload protection
The power factor is below the normal level.
Use the Power factor underload protection to supervise

the load of the motor. If the load decreases the power
factor also decreases.
This protection only operates in the Top of ramp state.
Power factor underload protection has these

parameters:

14.06 Pwr factor underload level Sets the Power factor underload 0.0 ... 1.0 0.5
trip level.
14.07 Pwr factor underload trip time Sets the time that the Power 0 ... 30 s 10 s
factor is below the trip level to
trip.
14.08 Pwr factor underload delay time Sets the time after Top of ramp 0 ... 30 s 5s
that the protection is enabled.
14.09 Pwr factor underload out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
14.10 Pwr factor underload op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.
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7.17.6 Current imbalance protection
This protection senses if there is imbalance in the

currents. Correctly all 3 phases have the same current.
This protection only operates in the Top of ramp state.
Current imbalance protection has these parameters:

14.11 Curr imb level Sets the permitted Current 10 ... 80% 80%
imbalance level between the phase
with the highest current and the
phase with the lowest current.
14.12 Curr imb trip time Sets the time that the Current 1 ... 30 s 10 s
imbalance is below the trip level to
trip.
14.13 Curr imb delay time Sets the time after Top of ramp that 1 ... 30 s 5s
the protection is enabled.
14.14 Curr imb out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ...6 0000010
14.15 Curr imb operation Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off

7.17.7 Overvoltage protection
This protection senses if the main voltage is too high.

This protection does not operate in the Standby state.
Overvoltage protection has these parameters:

15.01 Overvoltage level Sets the Overvoltage trip level. 165 ... 850 V 850 V
15.02 Overvoltage trip time Sets the time that the voltage is 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1.0 s
above the trip level to trip.
15.03 Overvoltage out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
15.04 Overvoltage op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
7.17.8 Under voltage protection
This protection senses if the main voltage is too low.

This protection does not operate in the Standby state.
Under voltage protection has these parameters:
7 Parameter Description Setting range Default value

15.05 Under voltage level Sets the Under voltage trip level. 170 ... 850 V 165 V
15.06 Under voltage trip time Sets the time that the voltage is 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1.0 s
below the trip level to trip.
15.07 Under voltage op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
15.08 Under voltage out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
7.17.9 Voltage imbalance protection
This protection senses voltage imbalance. Normally

there is the same voltage in all 3 phases. If the voltage is
different in the phases, the engine can run bumpy.
Voltage imbalance protection has these parameters:

15.09 Voltage imb level Sets the permitted voltage 1 ... 100% 10%
imbalance level between the
phase with the highest voltage
and the phase with the lowest
voltage.
15.10 Voltage imb out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
15.11 Voltage imb op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto,
Indication.
15.11 Voltage imb trip time Sets the time of voltage 1...100 s 10 s
imbalance in order to trip.

7.17.10 Phase reversal protection
This protection senses if the phases are connected

incorrectly.
The order in which the phases are connected to the
in-stream power has no effect on the softstarter, but it
may be relevant to the motor, which is connected to the
softstarter. The motor can for example run in the wrong
direction if the phases are connected incorrectly. This
protection senses if the phases are connected in the
wrong order and then prevents the engine from starting.
Phase reversal protection has these parameters

16.01 Phase rev out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
16.02 Phase rev operation Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
16.12 Phase rev expected sequence Expected phase sequence L1_L2_L3, L1_L3_L2, L1_L2_L3
Unknown
7.17.11 Frequence range protection
Sets the trip level for the frequency. 7
Frequency range protection has these parameters:

16.03 Freq range lower trip lvl Sets the lower trip level for the 40 ...72 Hz 45 Hz
frequency.
16.04 Freq range upper trip lvl Sets the upper trip level for the 40 ...72 Hz 66 Hz
frequency.
16.05 Freq range trip time Sets the time that the frequency is 0 ... 60 s 5s
outside the trip range to trip.
16.06 Freq range out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
16.07 Freq range operation Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
7.17.12 Bypass open protection
This protection senses if the Bypass contactor or relay

did not close when Top of ramp is reached.
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Bypass open protection has these parameters:

16.08 Bypass open out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
16.09 Bypass open operation Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Indication

7.17.13 Voltage outputs protection
This protection senses if the 24 V voltage outputs is

overloaded or shorted.
Voltage outputs protection has these parameters:

16.10 Voltage outputs out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
16.11 Voltage outputs op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Indication
7.17.14 Temperature sensors
7.17.14.1 External thermal sensor - PTC

protection
The external thermal sensor detected a temperature
higher than the trip level. The softstarter has a
temperature input where a PTC element can be
connected.
This can be set to trip if it goes above a certain

temperature.
External thermal sensor - PTC protection has these
parameters:
7
10.11 Ext therm sensor - ID Sets the External thermal sensor No sensor, PTC, No sensor
modes. PT100-3Wire,
PT100-2Wire,
Bi-metal switch.
17.01 PTC out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
17.02 PTC op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
7.17.14.2 External thermal sensor - PT100

protection
The external thermal sensor detected a temperature
higher than the trip level.
The softstarter has a temperature input where a PTC

element can be connected. This can be set to trip if it
goes above a certain temperature.
External thermal sensor - PT100 protection has
these parameters:

10.11 Ext therm sensor - ID Sets the External thermal sensor No sensor, PTC, No sensor
modes. PT100-3Wire,
PT100-2Wire,
Bi-metal switch.
17.03 PT100 2wire res Sets the 2-wire resistance for 0 ... 100 Ohm 5 Ohm
PT100.
17.04 PT100 trip temp Sets the PT100 trip temperature -50° ... 250° 60°
level.
17.05 PT100 PT100 reset temp Sets the PT100 reset temperature. -50° ... 250° 40°
17.06 PT100 out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
17.07 PT100 op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off

7.17.15 User defined protection
You can use a Programmable digital input in combination

with an external device/sensor to use your own specified
protection. An example is the CEM11-FBP ground fault
sensor.
User defined protection has these parameters:

18.01 User defined DI status Sets if the signal is active high or 0 ... 1 1
active low.
18.02 User defined trip time Sets the time to trip. 0.0 ... 60.0 s 1.0 s
18.03 User defined out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
18.04 User defined op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
7.17.16 Ground fault protection
This protection senses if the absolute value of the sum of

the 3 line currents is too high, which indicates that there
is a ground fault.
Note that the currents measurement in the softstarter is 7

not accurate or fast enough to protect people. The only
purpose of this function is to protect equipment.
Ground fault protection has these parameters:

18.05 Ground fault trip time Sets the trip time for the ground 0.1 ... 10.0 s 0.5 s
fault protection.
18.06 Ground fault out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
18.07 Ground fault op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
7.17.17 Too long current limit protection
This protection sense if the current limit is longer in

operation than the set trip time. The starting condition is
too heavy for the set current limit.
Too long current limit protection has these
parameters:

18.08 Too long curr lim trip time Sets the trip time for the too long 1 ... 600 s 10 s
time at current limit protection.
18.09 Too long curr lim out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
18.10 Too long curr lim op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off

7.17.18 Too long start time protection
Too long start time protection
Too long start time protection has these parameters:

18.11 Too long start trip time Trip time in seconds. 1.0 ... 500.0 s 500.0 s
18.12 Too long start out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
18.13 Too long start op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop-Manual, Off
protection. Stop-Automatic,
Indication, Fast ramp
7.17.19 Auto restart protection
Auto restart protection

Auto restart protection has these parameters:

18.14 Auto restart max delay Max restart time in seconds 2 ... 3600 s 3600 s
18.15 Auto restart time-out out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
1816 Auto restart time-out op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop-Manual, Off
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7.17.20 HMI failure protection

This protection senses errors in communication between
the softstarter and the HMI, while the softstarter is in local
control.
If the communication with the HMI is lost for more than

approximately 600 ms this protection is on.
This protection has a special action in addition to the

common types of operation:
Stop HMI control - stop the local control and change to

remote control i.e digital input or Fieldbus.
HMI failure protection has these parameters:

19.01 HMI failure out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
19.02 HMI failure op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Manual
Indication, Stop HMI
control

7.17.21 Fieldbus failure protection
This protection senses errors in Fieldbus communication

between the softstarter and the PLC.
If the Fieldbus control is ON and the Fieldbus

communication is lost approximately 600 ms this
protection is on.
This protection has a special action in addition to the

common types of operation:
Change to I/O control.
With the Change to I/O control set to enable, the control

of the softstarter automatically changes from the Fieldbus
to the hard wire inputs when the Fieldbus malfunctions.
When the Fieldbus starts to work again, the control is
automatically switched back to the Fieldbus.
Fieldbus failure protection has these parameters:

19.03 Fieldbus failure out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
19.04 Fieldbus failure op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Manual
Indication, Switch to
I/O control
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7.17.22 Extension I/O failure protection
This protection senses errors in communication between

the softstarter and the Extension I/O module.
If Com3 function is set to Extension I/O and the

communication to the Extension I/O is lost during the set
trip time this protection is on.
Extension I/O failure protection has these

parameters:

19.05 Ext IO failure trip time Sets the trip time for extension IO 300 ... 30000 ms 1000 ms
failure protection.
19.06 Ext IO failure out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
19.07 Ext IO failure op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Manual
Indication

7.18 Warnings
The softstarter has a number of warning functions to

signal malfunctioning or other potential risks, before
asserting the protection or fault. The difference between
a warning and a protection is that a warning cannot stop
the softstarter and a reset of a warning is not necessary.
The warning level and all other additional information to
enable the warning can be set by the user.
A warning is stored in the event list. Warnings can be

Enable or Disable. There is sometimes a percentage
setting were the user can set at which percentage level
the warning occurs.
Set warnings to an Event group by the Out parameter.

The Event group can be set for relay output to control
other devices in an application.
As default, all parameters are set to the same

Eventgroup.
Warnings show on the HMI, but do not change the

behavior of the softstarter.
7.18.1 Electronic overload warning

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The motor temperature is higher than the set warning
level, % of max temperature.
Electronic overload warning has these parameters:

20.01 EOL level Sets the EOL warning level. 40.0 ... 99.0% 90.0%
20.02 EOL out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning is part of.
23.03 EOL warning Enables EOL warning. Off, On Off
7.18.2 Locked rotor warning
A warning signal will be given if the current exceeds the

settable warning level.
The motor is running stiff.
Locked rotor warning is configured with the

following parameters:

20.04 Locked rotor level Sets the Locked rotor warning level. 0.2 ... 10.0 x Ie 1.2 x Ie
20.05 Locked rotor init time Sets the time delay after top of 1.0 ... 30.0 s 5s
ramp when the warning is enabled.
20.06 Locked rotor out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning is part of.
20.07 Locked rotor Enables locked rotor warning. Off, On Off
20.10 Locked rotor trip time Sets the time that the rotor is 0.1...100.0 s 0.1 s
locked before trip.

7.18.3 Thyristor overload warning
The thyristor temperature is higher than 90 % of the trip

level.
Thyristor overload warning has these parameters:

20.08 Thyristor OL out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning is part of.
20.09 Thyristor OL Enables thyristor overload warning. Off, On Off
7.18.4 Current underload warning
The line current decreases below the specified value

during continuous operation.
Current underload warning has these parameters:

21.01 Curr underload level Sets the Current underload warning 0.1 ... 1.0 × Ie 0.8 × Ie
level.
21.02 Curr underload trip time Sets the time that the current is 0 ... 30 s 1s
lower than the Warning level to trip.
21.03 Curr underload delay time Sets the time delay after Top of 0 ... 30 s 5s
ramp when the warning is enabled.
21.04 Curr underload out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
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warning is part of.
21.05 Curr underload Enables Current underload warning. Off, On Off
7.18.5 Power factor underload warning
The power factor is below the warning level.
Power factor underload warning has these

parameters:

21.06 Pwr factor underload level Sets the Power factor underload limit. 0.0 ... 1.0 0.7
21.07 Pwr factor underload trip time The time it is below limit until trip. 0 ... 30 s 1s
21.08 Pwr factor underload delay time The time until diagnoser starts to work in 0 ... 30 s 5s
Top of ramp.
21.09 Pwr factor underload out Identifies the Event groups this warning is Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
part of.
21.10 Pwr factor underload Enables Power factor underload warning. Off, On Off

7.18.6 Current imbalance warning
The phase imbalance between the currents (in %) is higher than the
set value.
Current imbalance warning has these parameters

21.11 Current imb level Sets the permitted Current 10 ... 80% 70%
imbalance warning level between
the phase with the highest
current and the phase with the
lowest current.
21.12 Current imb out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning is part of.
21.13 Current imbalance Enables the Current imbalance Off, On Off
warning.
21.14 Current imbalance trip time User set time until warning in 0.1...100.0 s 5.0 s
seconds.
7.18.7 Overvoltage warning

The voltage is higher than the set value.
Overvoltage warning has these parameters:

22.01 Overvoltage level User set warning level in Volts. 208 ... 760 650 V
7 V
22.02 Overvoltage trip time User set time until warning in 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1.0 s
seconds.
22.03 Overvoltage out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning is part of.
22.04 Overvoltage Parameter to enable Overvoltage Off, On Off
warning.
7.18.8 Under voltage warning

The main voltage is lower than the set warning level.
Under voltage warning has these parameters:

22.05 Under voltage level User set warning level in Volts. 208 ... 850 V 208 V
22.06 Under voltage trip time User set time until warning in 0.1 ... 100.0 s 0.5 s
seconds.
22.07 Under voltage out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning is part of.
22.08 Under voltage Parameter to enable Under Off, on Off
voltage warning.

7.18.9 Voltage imbalance warning
The voltage imbalance between the phases is higher than

the set warning level.
Voltage imbalance warning has these parameters:

22.09 Voltage imb level Sets the permitted Voltage 1 ... 10 % 5%
imbalance level between the
phase with the highest voltage
and the phase with the lowest
voltage.
22.10 Voltage imb out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 .. 6 0000100
warning is part of.
22.11 Voltage imbalance Enables Voltage imbalance Off, On Off
warning.
22.12 Voltage imbalance trip time User set time until warning in 0.1...100.0 s 5.0 s
seconds.
7.18.10 Electronic overload time-to-trip

warning
The predicted time before EOL trip is below the set

warning level. The predicted time to trip assumes that the
current stays on existing level.
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Electronic overload time-to-trip warning has these
parameters:

23.01 EOL time-to-trip time Sets how long time before the 1 ... 1000 s 5s
EOL protection trips the warning
is on.
23.02 EOL time-to-trip out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning is part of.
23.03 EOL time-to-trip Enables EOL time to trip Off, On Off
warning.
7.18.11 Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

warning
The actual power system voltage differs from the ideal
sine wave. THD is higher than the warning level.
Total Harmonic distortion (THD) warning has these
parameters:

23.04 THD(U) level Sets the warning level for Total 1 ... 10% 10%
Harmonic Distortion (U).
23.05 THD(U) out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning is part of.
23.06 THD(U) Enables Total Harmonic Off, On Off
Distortion warning.
23.09 THD(U) trip time User set time until warning in
seconds.

7.18.12 Short circuit warning
There is an internal short circuit and limp mode is
enabled. If limp mode is off, this is a short circuit fault
instead.
Speak to ABB Sales Offices for service.
Short circuit warning has these parameters:

23.07 Short circuit out Identifies the Event groups this warning is Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
part of.
23.08 Short circuit Enables Short circuit warning. Off, On On
7.18.13 Number of starts warning
Number of starts warning

Number of starts warning has these parameters:

24.01 Number of starts limit Max number of starts 1 ... 65535 65535
24.02 Number of starts out Specifies the Event groups this warning Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
belongs to.
24.03 Number of starts Enables Number of starts warning Off, On Off
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7.18.14 Fans fault warning
The fans do not work properly. There can be dust or

other mechanical blocking in the softstarter fans. Risk of
overheating. Speak to ABB Sales Offices for service.
Fans fault warning has these parameters:

24.04 Faulty fan out Identifies the Event groups this warning is part Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
of.
24.05 Faulty fan Enables Faulty fan warning. Off, On On

7.18.15 Modbus configuration warning
The built-in modbus RTU slave is enabled (parameter

12.02) but the Com3 function is not set to modbus RTU
slave. To use modbus RTU, enable the RTU slave and set
the modbus RTU slave to use the Com3 port.
Modbus configuration warning has these parameters:

24.06 Modbus_RTU w/o auxport out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belong to.
7.18.16 Phase loss warning
Phase loss warning.

Phase loss warning has these parameters:

24.07 Phase loss trip time Trip time in seconds 0.5 ... 100.0 s 3.0 s
24.08 Phase loss out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belongs to.
24.09 Phase loss Enables Phase loss warning Off, On Off
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7.18.17 Motor runtime warning
Motor runtime warning

Motor runtime warning has these parameters:

24.10 Motor runtime limit Max runtime in hours 1 ... 100 000 h 10 000 h
24.11 Motor runtime out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belongs to.
24.12 Motor runtime Enables Motor runtime warning Off, On Off

7.19 Faults
The softstarter has a number of fault detection functions

to protect the softstarter. Faults detection always runs as
default. The user cannot set the fault detection to off. If a
signal malfunctions in the softstarter, the motor or in the
power network level, a fault occurs. Supervised faults can
be internal or external faults.
Internal fault:
The softstarter has a fault. see chapter 10
Troubleshooting, and speak to ABB sales office if
necessary.
External fault:
There is a fault in the equipment that is connected to the
softstarter. see chapter 10 Troubleshooting, and speak
to ABB sales office if necessary.
When a fault occur, the type of fault will be described

on the home screen and the red Fault LED light will
illuminate.
When a fault occurs, the unit does these basic actions:
1. The fault LED illuminates

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2. The home screen gives the type of fault
3. The type of event is stored on the event list
4. The power supply to the motor which is connected

to the softstarter is set to off (Direct stop).
You can set faults to have automatic reset or manual

reset. Every fault has a parameter option called
Operation, that you can set as:
• Stop-Automatic – The engine stops and resets

automatically after you correct the fault condition*.
• Stop-Manual – The engine stops and must be reset

manually after you correct the fault condition*.
• Indication – Emergency mode only, see chapter

7.20.1 Emergency mode.
* You cannot reset a fault before you correct the fault
condition.
You can set faults to an Event group by a parameter

option called Out. You can set the Event group for relay
output to control other devices in an application.
As default all parameters are set to the same Eventgroup.
You can add further actions for each fault, or change the
basic actions. If multiple faults occur they are all stored
in a sequence. Do a reset for each fault if manual reset is
selected.

7.19.1 Internal faults
7.19.1.1 Shunt fault
The softstarter has been shorted and cannot stop the

power to the motor.
If softstarter is connected in-line, shunt fault is on if 2 or 3

phases are shorted.
If softstarter is connected inside-delta, shunt fault is on if

1 or more phases are shorted.
If the user puts shunt fault on 1 relay and connect it to a

line contactor or a circuit breaker, the user can break off
the motor.
Speak to ABB sales office for service.

Shunt fault has these parameters:

25.01 Shunt fault out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault is part of.
25.02 Shunt fault op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto.
7.19.1.2 Short circuit fault
The softstarter has a short circuit or bypass. The 7

softstarter can run in Limp mode function, even if 1 phase
become shorted.
INFORMATION
If Automatic restart is set to on, a short circuit
fault will automatically start the motor again.
For more information about Automatic restart, see

chapter 7.13 Automatic restart.
If 1 or multiple thyristors are shorted, speak to ABB sales

office for service.
Short circuit fault has these parameters:

25.03 Short circuit out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault is part of.
25.04 Short circuit fault op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

7.19.1.3 Open circuit thyristor fault
The softstarter cannot close 1 or more thyristors.
INFORMATION
If Automatic restart is set to on, an open circuit
thyristor fault will automatically start the motor
again.
For more information about Automatic restart see

Open circuit thyristor fault has these parameters:

25.05 Open circuit thyr out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault is part of.
25.06 Open circuit thyr op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto
7.19.1.4 Thyristor overload fault
The thyristors in the softstarter are overloaded.

If the estimated thyristor junction temperature is higher
than the maximum permitted value, this fault is signaled,
to protect thyristors from overheating.
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INFORMATION
If Automatic restart is set to on, a thyristor
overload fault will automatically start the motor
again.
For more information about Automatic restart see

Thyristor overload fault has these parameters:

25.07 Thyristor OL out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault is part of.
25.08 Thyristor OL op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto
7.19.1.5 Heatsink overtemperature fault
The softstarter measures the heatsink temperature. If

the temperature gets to high this fault is signaled. The
purpose of the heatsink is to keep the thyristors cool.
Heatsink overtemperature fault has these
parameters:

25.09 Heatsink overtemp out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault is part of.
25.10 Heatsink overtemp op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

7.19.1.6 Unspecified fault
Unspecified fault has these parameters:

25.11 Unspecified fault out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 .. 6 0000001
fault is part of.
25.12 Unspecified fault op Set the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto
7.19.2 External faults
7.19.2.1 Phase loss fault
Voltage to 1 or more phases are missing.

For example, this senses an open line contactor.
Phase loss fault has these parameters:

26.01 Phase loss out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault is part of.
26.02 Phase loss op Set the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto
7.19.2.2 Bad network fault
Bad network quality fault is signaled if there is too much

frequency interference in the network. Then it is too
difficult to control the triggering of the thyristors in a safe
way.
Bad network fault has these parameters:

26.03 Bad network out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault is part of.
26.04 Bad network op Set the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

7.19.2.3 Low supply voltage fault
Low supply voltage fault is signaled if the control supply

voltage is too low. The softstarter will stop the motor.
Low supply fault has these parameters:

26.05 Low supply voltage out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault is part of.
26.06 Low supply voltage op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto
7.19.2.4 High current fault
A fault signal will be given if the motor current exceeds

the fixed set level which is 8*Ir for the duration of the
fixed set time which is 200 ms.
High current fault is configured with the following

parameters:

26.07 High current out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault belongs to.
26.08 High current op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto
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Faulty usage fault is on if the user tries to use motor

heating, stand-still brake and slow speed functions when
the motor is connected inside delta.
Faulty usage fault has these parameters:

26.09 Faulty usage out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault is part of.
26.10 Faulty usage op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto
7.19.2.6 Connection fault
Connection fault signals a fault when a faulty connection

is detected for each type of connection, in line and inside
delta
Connection fault has these parameters:

26.11 Faulty connection out Identifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault is part of.
26.12 Faulty connection op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

7.20 Special feature
This chapter gives a description of features that are

available to all users, but beyond the normal range of use
for the softstarter.
The features are:
• Emergency mode
• Line contactor close time
• Limp mode
• Start without start command
• Step down level
• System mode
• TOR relay delay time
7.20.1 Emergency mode
This function will be implemented in later release.
The normal operation of the softstarter when a fault is

detected is to do a direct stop.
You can set a digital input to set the softstarter in

Emergency mode.
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When the softstarter is in Emergenct mode, and a fault
or protection is detected, the softstarter will try to run the
motor with the start and stop signals, ignore safety, and
continue to run regardless of consequences.
The softstarter can manage for each fault to run the

motor or not.
CAUTION
Emergency mode will disable all protections
and fault detection functions.
WARNING
The motor will not be protected from
overheating.

7.20.2 Line contactor close time
This feature allow time for the line contactor to close

before the softstarter assumes that it has correct 3 phase
supply.
This is useful to avoid timing problems that can lead to

unnecessary trips on for example Phase loss protection.
Line contactor close time has these parameters:

28.02 Line contactor close time Allow time for line contactor to close. Sets 0 ... 65535 ms 245 ms
the time between start signal and beginning
of diagnostic measurements.
7.20.3 Limp mode
This feature allows the PSTX to operate with only 2

controlled phases in case of short circuit of 1 set of
thyristors. Replace the thyristors when this warning is on
(if the short circuit warning is enabled).
Limp mode has these parameters:

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28.42 Limp mode If this parameter is enabled and Off, On Off
if a thyristor is shorted, there is
an automatic transition to limp
mode.
7.20.4 Start without start command
This feature can be used for a customer that would like

to use the softstarter in the same way as a contactor is
used, i.e. as soon as the control supply to the softstarter
is turned on the softstarter will automatically start the
motor. No wiring of start and stop signals is necessary.
Start without start command has these parameters:

28.04 Start without start command Starts the motor without needing Off, On Off
an external start command.

7.20.5 Step down level
When the softstarter receives a stop signal the softstarter

first decreases the output voltage to the motor in a quick
stop ramp, from full voltage down to set Step down
voltage level. Then the softstarter controls the output
voltage in a stop ramp.
You can adjust the step down level for torque control.
When using voltage ramp, set it to 80%. It can be
necessary to adjust the step down level if the load is too
high or too low.
Step down level has these parameters:

28.05 Step down level Set the level from where the stop 10% ... 100% 80%
ramp initiates.
7.20.6 System mode

Select between:
• Normal mode
• Demo mode
• Small motor mode
Normal mode 7
Normal mode is the default setting and is used in all
situations except the ones given below.
Demo mode
Demo is used mainly for training purposes to simulate a
load condition without having the softstarter connected to
main power.
CAUTION
When the softstarter is connected to a motor, do
not select demo mode, a direct start will occur.
Small motor mode
Small motor mode is used for basic testing purposes,
when using a smaller motor than the PSTX is specified
for. The softstarter is able to start the motor, but some
functions and protections are disabled.
System mode has these parameters:

28.41 System mode Sets the run mode. Normal, Demo, small Normal
motor
7.20.7 TOR relay delay time
Set the delay time from Top Of Ramp until the Top Of
Ramp relay is on
TOR relay delay time has these parameters:

28.03 TOR relay delay time Set the delay time from Top Of Ramp until 0.0 ... 300.0 s 0.0 s
the Top Of Ramp relay is on

7.21 Settings
The settings menu contains these softstarter set-up

parameters:
• Language
• Date and time
• Display settings (for HMI)
• Reset from defaults
For settings and navigation, see chapter 6.4.6 Settings.
7.22 Assistants
The Assistants menu contains default settings and
parameters. Use this menu to set only the necessary
parameters before you can start the motor. All necessary
input data shows up in an automatic loop. The Assistants
menu is divided in:
• Basic set-up
• Application set-up
INFORMATION
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After you select an application and make your
changes, do not select this application again
because this resets the application to the default
settings.
Enter the Assistants menu

Push “Menu” and select Assistants with the Navigation
keys.
Push “Select” to enter the Assistants menu.
Basic set-up
The Basic set-up menu is divided in 5 steps:
Language, Date and time, Motor data and System
configuration.
Application set-up
The Application set-up are quick settings for Applications,
Values and Tune settings. Use the Navigation keys to
select Application set-up. Push “Select” to enter the
Application set-up.
Select for what type of application you use the softstarter
by pushing “Select”.
For more details, see chapter 2 Quick start.

7.22.1 Table Application settings
Recommended basic settingg
Start ramp initial level
Stop ramp end level
Current limit level

Start ramp time
Stop ramp time
Start mode
Stop mode
Band saw 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp
Bow thruster 10 - 30 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp
Centrifugal pump 10 10 30 30 4 Voltage ramp Torque ramp
Circular saw 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Normal start (class 10)
Conveyor belt short 10 - 40 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp
Cutter 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp
Escalator 10 - 30 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp

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High pressure pump 10 10 40 30 4,5 Voltage ramp Torque ramp
Hydraulic pump 10 - 30 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp
Lift/Elevator 10 - 30 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp
Piston compressor 5 - 50 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp
Scroll compressor 2 - 50 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp
Axial fan 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Heavy duty start (class 30)
Conveyor belt long 10 - 40 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp
Crusher 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp
Centrifugal fan 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp
Grinder 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp
Mixer 10 - 30 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp
Note: These parameter are a rough indication. Often it is

necessary to tune the unit because of variations in load
conditions.

7.23 Complete parameter list
Parameter Description Setting range Number of Fieldbus Default value Actual
number decimals ID setting
01 Motor rated current Ie
01.01 Motor rated current Ie 9.0 ... 1250.0 A 1 1 30 A
02 Start and stop
02.01 Start mode Voltage ramp, Torque ramp, Full voltage start 0 2 Voltage ramp
02.02 Stop mode No ramp, Voltage ramp, Torque ramp 0 3 No ramp
02.03 Start ramp initial level 10 ... 99% 0 4 30%
02.04 Start ramp time 1 ... 120 s 0 5 10 s
02.05 Stop ramp end level 10 ... 99% 0 6 30%
02.06 Stop ramp time 1 ... 120 s 0 7 10 s
02.07 Pre-start function Pre start off, Motor heating, Stand still brake 0 93 Pre start off
Slow speed forward, Slow speed reverse
02.08 Pre-start time 0.0 ... 7200.0 s 1 128 10.0 s
03 Limit
03.01 Current limit type Off, Normal, Dual, Ramp 0 18 Off
03.02 Current limit level 1.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 1 19 4.0 x Ie
03.03 2nd curr lim level 0.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 1 20 7.0 x Ie
03.04 2nd curr lim time 2 ... 120 s 0 21 8s
03.05 Torque limit level 20 ... 200% 0 170 150%
04 Kick start
04.01 Kick start On / Off 0 22 Off
04.02 Kick start level 50 ... 100% 0 23 70%
04.03 Kick start time 0.2 ... 2.0 s 2 24 0.20 s
7 05 Slow speed
05.01 Slow speed forward Fast jog, Jog, Creep 0 184 Jog
05.02 Slow speed fwd strength 10 ... 100% 0 187 50%
05.03 Slow speed reverse Fast jog, Jog, Creep 0 188 Jog
05.04 Slow speed rev strength 10 ... 100% 0 189 50%
06 Motor heating
06.01 Motor heating capacity 10 ... 100000 W 0 304 10 W
06.02 Motor heating temperature 10 ... 100000 W 10 W
06.03 Motor heating type Off, Manual 0 Off
07 Motor braking
07.01 Stand still brake strength 10 ... 100 0 305 50%
07.02 Motor brake time 1.0 ... 100.0 s 1 1.0 s
07.03 Dynamic brake strength 10 ... 100 % 0 40 %
07.04 DC brake strength 10 ... 100 % 0 40 %
07.05 DC brake switch speed 10 ... 100 % 0 28 %
threshold
07.06 DC brake switch delay time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 3.0 s
08 Sequence start
08.01 Sequence mode On / Off 0 8 Off
08.02 Ie seq 1 9.0 ... 1250.0 A 1 190 30 A
08.03 Start mode seq 1 Voltage ramp, Torque ramp, Full voltage start 0 191 Voltage ramp
08.04 Start ramp time seq 1 1 ... 120 s 0 192 10 s
08.05 Start ramp init lvl seq 1 10 ... 99% 0 193 30%
08.06 Curr lim level seq 1 0.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 1 194 7.0 x Ie
08.07 Kick start seq 1 On / Off 0 195 Off
08.08 Kick start level seq 1 50 ... 100% 0 196 70%
08.09 Kick start time seq 1 0.20 ... 2.0 s 2 197 0.20 s
08.10 Torque lim lvl seq 1 20 ... 200% 0 198 150%
08.11 Torque tune seq 1 0 ... 1000% 0 199 100%
08.12 Torque ctrl gain seq 1 0.01 ... 10.0 2 200 0.02
08.30 Ie seq 2 9.0 ... 1250.0 A 1 201 30 A

08 Sequence start
08.38 Torque limit lvl seq 2 20 ... 200% 0 209 150%
08.39 Torque tune seq 2 0 ... 1000% 0 210 100%
08.60 Ie seq 3 9.0 ... 1250 A 1 212 30 A
08.68 Torque limit lvl seq 3 20 ... 200% 0 220 150%
08.69 Torque tune seq 3 0 ... 1000% 0 221 100%
09.01 Auto-reset delay time 0 ... 3600 s 0 223 10 s
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09.02 Auto-restart On / Off 0 224 Off
09.03 Auto-restart max attempts 1 ... 10 0 225 5
10 Internal IO
10.01 In0 function None, Reset, Enable, Slow speed forward, 0 130 Reset
Slow speed reverse, Motor heating, Stand-
still brake, Start reverse, User defined
protection, Emergency mode, Fieldbus
disable control, Start 1, Start 2, Start 3. *
10.02 In1 function 0 ... 15 * 0 131 None
10.03 In2 function 0 ... 15 * 0 132 None
10.04 K4 function None, Run, Top of ramp, Event group 0, 0 133 Run
Event group 1, Event group 2, Event group
3, Event group 4, Event group 5, Event
group 6,
Sequence 1 RUN, Sequence 2 RUN,
Sequence 3 RUN, Sequence 1 TOR,
Sequence 2 TOR, Sequence 3 TOR,
Run reverse **
10.05 K5 function 0 ... 17 ** 0 134 Top of ramp
10.06 K6 function None, Run, Top of ramp, Event group 0, 0 135 Event group 0
Event group 1, Event group 2, Event group
group 6, Sequence 1 Run, Sequence 2 Run,
Sequence 3 Run
10.07 AO reference 0-10 mA, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V 0 137 4-20 mA
10.08 AO type Motor current [A], Mains voltage [V], Active 0 138 Motor current
power [kW], Active power [HP], Reactive [A]
power [kVAr], Apparent power [kVA], Active
energy [kWh], Reactive energy [kVArh], COS
[COS [Φ], Motor temperature [%], Thyristor
temperature [%], Motor voltage [%]
10.09 AO max value 0.0 ... 1000000.0 0 139 500
10.10 AO min value 0.0 ... 1000000.0 0 140 0

10.11 Ext therm sensor - ID No sensor, PTC element, 3-wire PT100, 0 226 No sensor
2-wire PT100, Bi-metal switch
11 External IO
11.01 1DI0 function None, Reset, Enable, Slow speed forward, 0 145 None
disable control, Start 1, Start 2, Start 3 ***
11.02 1DI1 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 146 None
11.03 1DI2 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 147 None
11.04 1DI3 function None, Reset, Enable, Slow speed forward, 0 148 None
disable control, Start 1, Start 2, Start 3 ***
11.05 1DI4 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 149 None
11.06 2DI5 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 150 None
11.07 2DI6 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 151 None
11.08 2DI7 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 152 None
11.09 1DO0 function None, Run, Top of ramp, Event group 0, 0 153 None
7 Event group 1, Event group 2, Event group
group 6, Sequence 1 Run, Sequence 2 Run,
Sequence 3 Run, Sequence 1 TOR,
Sequence 2 TOR, Sequence 3 TOR ****
11.10 1DO1 function 0 ... 15 *** * 0 154 None
11.11 2DO2 function 0 ... 15 *** * 0 155 None
11.12 2DO3 function 0 ... 15 *** * 0 156 None
11.13 1AO0 reference 0-10 mA, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V 0 157 4-20 mA
11.14 1AO0 type Motor current [A], Mains voltage [V], Active 0 158 Motor current
power [kW], Active power [HP], Reactive [A]
power [kVAr], Apparent power [kVA], Active
energy [kWh], Reactive energy [kVArh],
COS [θ], Motor temperature [%], Thyristor
temperature [%], Motor voltage [%]
Mains frequency [Hz], PT100 temperature
[centigrade], PTC resistance [Ω]
11.15 1AO0 max value 0 ... 1000000 0 159 500
11.16 1AO0 min value 0 ... 1000000 0 160 0
12 Communication
12.01 Com3 function None, Test, Modbus RTU slave. Extension 0 26 Test
I/O
12.02 FB interface connector FbPlug, Modbus RTU, Anybus, None 0 32 None
12.03 Fieldbus control On / Off 0 45 Off
12.04 Fieldbus address 0 ... 65535 0 51 0
12.05 Fieldbus IP address 000.000.000.000 0 58 0
12.06 Fieldbus IP gateway 000.000.000.000 0 59 0
12.07 Fieldbus IP netmask 255.255.255.000 0 83 255.255.255.0
12.08 Fieldbus IP DHCP client On / Off 0 92 Off
12.09 FB baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 0 185 19200
57600, 76800, 115200, 125000, 250000,
500000, auto

12.10 FB parity No parity, Odd parity, Even parity 0 136 Even parity
12.11 FB stop bits 1 Stop bit, 2 Stop bits 0 141 1 Stop bit
12 Communication
12.13 Fieldbus DI 1 None, Start feedback, Stop feedback, Fault 0 142 Run status
reset feedback, Slow speed rev feedback,
Slow speed forw feedback, Start 1 feedback,
Start 2 feedback, Start 3 feedback, Motor
heating feedback, User defined feedback,
Stand-still brake feedback, Emergency
mode feedback, Start reverse feedback, Run
status, TOR status, Line, Phase sequence,
Event group 0 status, Event group 1 status,
Event group 6 status, Sequence 1 Run
status, Sequence 2 Run status, Sequence
3 Run status, Sequence 1 TOR status,
Sequence 2 TOR status, Sequence 3 TOR
status, Run reverse status *** **
12.13 Fieldbus DI 2 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 143 TOR status
12.14 Fieldbus DI 3 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 144 Line
12.15 Fieldbus DI 4 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 161 Phase
sequence
12.16 Fieldbus DI 5 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 162 Start feedback
12.17 Fieldbus DI 6 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 163 Stop feedback
12.18 Fieldbus DI 7 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 164 Event group 0 7
status
12.19 Fieldbus DI 8 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 165 Event group 1
status
status
status
12.22 Fieldbus AI 1 None, Phase L1 current, Phase L2 current, 0 168 Phase L1
Active power (HP), Active power, Apparent current
power, Mains voltage, Power factor, Motor
voltage, Active energy (resettable), EOL time
to trip, Mains frequency, Max phase current,
Motor current, Motor run time (resettable),
Motor temperature, Motor temperature
percent, Number of starts (resettable),
Phase sequence, PT100 temperature, PTC
resistance, Reactive energy (resettable),
Reactive power, Remaining time to start,
Thyristor temperature, Thyristor temperature
percent, EOL time to cool, Top event code,
Motor current percent, Thyristor run time
(resettable), Motor connection *** ***
12.23 Fieldbus AI 2 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 169 Phase L2
current
12.24 Fieldbus AI 3 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 172 Phase L3
current
12.25 Fieldbus AI 4 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 174 Max phase
current
12.26 Fieldbus AI 5 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 177 Mains
frequency
12.27 Fieldbus AI 6 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 178 Motor voltage
12.28 Fieldbus AI 7 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 179 Motor
temperature
percent
12.29 Fieldbus AI 8 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 180 Number

of starts
(resettable)
12.30 Fieldbus AI 9 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 183 Motor run time
(resettable)

12.31 Fieldbus AI 10 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 186 Top event code
13 Protections list 1
13.01 EOL mode Normal, Dual 0 55 Normal
13.02 EOL class 10A, 10, 20, 30 0 56 10
13.03 EOL dual class 10A, 10, 20, 30 0 57 10A
13.04 EOL out 0 ... 127 0 84 0000010
13.05 EOL operation Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 227 Stop-Manual
13.06 Locked rotor level 0.5 ... 8.0 x Ie 1 54 4.0 x Ie
13.07 Locked rotor trip time 0.20 ... 10.00 s 2 53 1.00 s
13.08 Locked rotor delay time 1.00 ... 30.00 s 2 52 5.00 s
13.09 Locked rotor out 0 ... 127 0 85 0000010
13.10 Locked rotor op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 228 Off
13.11 Max no of starts per hour 1 ... 100 0 229 6
13.12 Max no of starts per hour 0 ... 127 0 230 0000010
out
13.13 Max no of starts per hour Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 231 Off
op
14.01 Curr underload level 0.3 ... 0.9 x Ie 1 232 0.5 x Ie
14.02 Curr underload trip time 0 ... 10 s 0 233 10 s
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14.03 Curr underload delay time 0 ... 30 s 0 234 5s
14.04 Curr underload out 0 ... 127 0 87 0000010
14.05 Curr underload op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 235 Off
14.06 Pwr factor underload level 0.00 ... 1.00 2 236 0.50
14.07 Pwr factor underload trip 0 ... 10 s 0 237 10 s
time
14.08 Pwr factor underload delay 0 ... 30 s 0 238 5s
time
14.09 Pwr factor underload out 0 ... 127 0 86 0000010
14.10 Pwr factor underload op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 239 Off
14.11 Curr imb level 10 ... 80% 0 61 80%
14.12 Curr imb trip time 1 ... 30 s 0 63 10 s
14.13 Curr imb delay time 1 ... 30 s 0 62 5s
14.14 Curr imb out Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0 64 0000010
14.15 Curr imb operation Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 60 Off
15.01 Over voltage level 170 ... 850 V 0 67 850 V
15.02 Over voltage trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 65 1.0 s
15.03 Over voltage out 0 ... 127 0 68 0000010
15.04 Over voltage op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 66 Off
15.05 Under voltage level 165 ... 850 V 0 71 165 V
15.06 Under voltage trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 69 1.0 s
15.07 Under voltage op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 70 Off
15.08 Under voltage out 0 ... 127 0 72 0000010
15.09 Voltage imb level 1 ... 100% 0 77 10%
15.10 Voltage imb out 0 ... 127 0 78 0000010
15.11 Voltage imb op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 76 Off
15.12 Voltage imb trip time 1 ... 100 s 0 10 s
16.01 Phase rev out 0 ... 127 0 89 0000010
16.02 Phase rev operation Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 240 Off
16.03 Freq range lower trip lvl 40 ... 72 Hz 0 241 45 Hz

16.04 Freq range upper trip lvl 40 ... 72 Hz 0 242 66 Hz
16.05 Freq range trip time 0.0 ... 60.0 s 1 243 5.0 s
16.06 Freq range out 0 ... 127 0 91 0000010
16.07 Freq range operation Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 244 Off
16.08 Bypass open out 0 ... 127 0 95 0000010
16.09 Bypass open operation Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 245 Indication
16.10 Voltage outputs out 0 ... 127 0 - 0000010
16.11 Voltage outputs op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 - Indication
17.01 PTC out 0 ... 127 0 88 0000010
17.02 PTC op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 246 Off
17.03 PT100 2wire res 0 ... 100.0 Ω 1 247 5.0 Ω
17.04 PT100 trip temp -50 ... 250 °C 0 248 60 °C
17.05 PT100 reset temp -50 ... 250 °C 0 240 40 °C
17.06 PT100 out 0 ... 127 0 98 0000010
17.07 PT100 op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 250 Off
18.01 User defined DI status Active low, Active high 0 251 Active high
18.02 User defined trip time 0.0 ... 60.0 s 1 252 1.0 s
18.03 User defined out 0 ... 127 0 90 0000010
18.04 User defined op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 253 Off
18.05 Ground fault trip time 0.1 ... 1.0 s 1 73 0.5 s
18.06 Ground fault out 0 ... 127 0 75 0000010
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18.07 Ground fault op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 74 Off
18.08 Too long curr lim trip time 1 ... 600 s 0 254 10 s
18.09 Too long curr lim out Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0 255 0000010
18.10 Too long curr lim op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, 0 256 Off
Indication. Fast ramp
18.11 Too long start trip time 1.0 ... 500.0 s 1 500.0 s
18.12 Too long start out 0 ... 127 0 0000010
18.13 Too long start op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 Off
18.14 Auto-restart max delay 2 ... 3600 s 0 3600
18.15 Auto-restart time-out out 0 ... 127 0 0000010
18.16 Auto-restart time-out op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 Off
19.01 HMI failure out Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0 100 0000010
19.02 HMI failure op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, 0 257 Stop-Manual
Indication, Switch of HMI control
19.03 Fieldbus failure out Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0 97 0000010
19.04 Fieldbus failure op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, 0 258 Stop-Manual
Indication, Switch to I/O control
19.05 Ext IO failure trip time 300 ... 30000 ms 0 259 1000 ms
19.06 Ext IO failure out Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0 99 0000010
19.07 Ext IO failure op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 260 Stop-Manual
20 Warnings list 1
20.01 EOL level 40.0 ... 99.0% 1 181 90.0%
20.02 EOL out Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0 123 0000100
20.03 EOL warning On / Off 0 182 Off
20.04 Locked rotor level 0.2 ... 10.0 x Ie 1 261 1.2 x Ie
20.05 Locked rotor init time 1.0 ... 30.0 s 1 262 5.0 s
20.06 Locked rotor out Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0 125 0000100
20.07 Locked rotor On / Off 0 263 Off
20.08 Thyristor OL out Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0 124 0000100
20.09 Thyristor OL On / Off 0 122 Off

20.10 Locked rotor trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 - 0.1 s
21 Warnings list 2
21.01 Curr underload level 0.4 ... 1.0 x Ie 1 264 0.8 x Ie
21.02 Curr underload trip time 0 ... 10 s 0 265 1s
21.03 Curr underload delay time 0 ... 30 s 0 266 5s
21.04 Curr underload out 0 ... 127 0 126 0000100
21.05 Curr underload On / Off 0 267 Off
21.06 Pwr factor underload level 0.00 ... 1.00 2 268 0.70
21.07 Pwr factor underload trip 0 ... 10 s 0 269 1s
time
21.08 Pwr factor underload delay 0 ... 30 s 0 270 5s
time
21.09 Pwr factor underload out 0 ... 127 0 127 0000100
21.10 Pwr factor underload On / Off 0 271 Off
21.11 Current imb level 10 ... 80% 0 102 70%
21.12 Current imb out 0 ... 127 0 103 0000100
21.13 Current imbalance On / Off 0 101 Off
21.14 Current imbalance trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 1 5.0 s
22 Warnings list 3
22.01 Over voltage level 208 ... 850 V 0 104 650 V
22.02 Over voltage trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 105 1.0 s
22.03 Over voltage out 0 ... 127 0 107 0000100
22.04 Over voltage On / Off 0 106 Off
7 22.05 Under voltage level 208 ... 850 V 0 108 208 V

22.06 Under voltage trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 109 0.5 s
22.07 Under voltage out 0 ... 127 0 111 0000100
22.08 Under voltage On / Off 0 110 Off
22.09 Voltage imb level 1 ... 100 0 119 5
22.10 Voltage imb out 0 ... 127 0 120 0000100
22.11 Voltage imbalance On / Off 0 118 Off
22.12 Voltage imbalance trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 5.0 s
23 Warnings list 4
23.01 EOL time-to-trip time 1 ... 1000 s 0 114 5s
23.02 EOL time-to-trip out 0 ... 127 0 112 0000100
23.03 EOL time-to-trip On / Off 0 113 Off
23.04 THD(U) level 1 ... 100% 0 116 10%
23.05 THD(U) out 0 ... 127 0 117 0000100
23.06 THD(U) On / Off 0 115 Off
23.07 Short circuit out 0 ... 127 0 129 0000100
23.08 Short circuit On / Off 0 121 Off
23.09 THD(U) trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 10.0 s
24 Warnings list 5
24.01 Number of starts limit 1 ... 65535 0 - 65535
24.02 Number of starts out 0 ... 127 0 - 0000100
24.03 Number of starts On / Off 0 - Off
24.04 Faulty fan out 0 ... 127 0 80 0000100
24.05 Faulty fan On / Off 0 79 On
24.06 Modbus_RTU w/o auxport 0 ... 127 0 176 0000100
out
24.7 Phase loss trip time 0.5 ... 100.0 1 3.0
24.8 Phase loss out 0 ... 127 0 0000100
24.9 Phase loss On / Off 0 Off
24.10 Motor run time limit 0 ... 100000 0 10000
24.11 Motor run time out 0 ... 127 0 0000100
24.12 Motor run time On / Off 0 Off
25 Internal faults
25.01 Shunt fault out 0 ... 127 0 42 0000001
25.02 Shunt fault op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 272 Stop-Manual
25.03 Short circuit out 0 ... 127 0 50 0000001

25.04 Short circuit fault op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 273 Stop-Automatic
25.05 Open circuit thyr out 0 ... 127 0 44 0000001
25.06 Open circuit thyr op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 274 Stop-Manual
25.07 Thyristor OL out 0 ... 127 0 47 0000001
25.08 Thyristor OL op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 275 Stop-Manual
25.09 Heatsink over temp out 0 ... 127 0 48 0000001
25.10 Heatsink over temp op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 276 Stop-Manual
25.11 Unspecified fault out 0 ... 127 0 43 0000001
25.12 Unspecified fault op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 277 Stop-Manual
26 External faults
26.01 Phase loss out 0 ... 127 0 96 0000001
26.02 Phase loss op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 278 Stop-Manual
26.03 Bad network out 0 ... 127 0 36 0000001
26.04 Bad network op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 279 Stop-Manual
26.05 Low supply voltage out 0 ... 127 0 46 0000001
26.06 Low supply voltage op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 280 Stop-Manual
26.07 High current out 0 ... 127 0 49 0000001
26.08 High current op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 281 Stop-Manual
26.11 Faulty connection out 0 ... 127 0 282 0000001
26.12 Faulty connection op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 283 Stop-Manual
27 Language
27.01 Language English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian 0 173 English
Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish
Turkish, Chinese (simplified Chinese), Arabic
Czech, German
27.02 Basic set-up at power on Yes, No 0 284 Yes
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28 Service
28.01 ID Invalid ID, 30, 37, 45, 60, 72, 85, 105, 142, 170, 0 171 -
210, 250, 300, 370, 470, 570, 720, 840, 1050,
1250
28.02 Line contactor close time 0 ... 65535 ms 0 175 245 ms
28.03 TOR relay delay time 0.0 ... 300.0 s 1 286 0.0 s
28.04 Start without start command On / Off 0 287 Off
28.05 Step down level 10 ... 100% 0 9 80%
28.06 Torque profile start Constant setpoint, Linear ramp, 0 10 Linear ramp
Progressive curve, High inertia curve
28.07 Torque finish 30 ... 500% 0 17 100%
28.08 Torque tune 0 ... 1000% 0 11 100%
28.09 Torque ctrl gain 0.01 ... 10.00 2 12 0.02
28.10 Torque PI integration time 0.001 ... 10 s 3 13 0.004 s
28.11 Torque slip 0.1 ... 100% 1 14 1.0%
28.12 Torque diff 0.1 ... 100% 1 15 2.0%
28.13 Torque filter time 0.01 ... 100 s 2 16 0.02 s
28.14 Mains lock setting Automatic lock, 50 Hz manual lock 0 288 Automatic lock
60 Hz manual lock
28.15 Minimum trig time 0.0 ... 1.0 ms 3 289 0.208 ms
28.16 Accel adapt U start ramp On / Off 0 290 Off
28.17 U start ramp switch level 10 ... 100% 0 291 22%
28.18 T start ramp switch level 10 ... 100% 0 292 30%
28.19 Stop ramp switch level 10 ... 100% 0 293 52%
28.20 In-Line gain 0.0 ... 30.0 1 294 0.0
28.21 Inside delta gain 0.0 ... 30.0 1 295 3.0
28.22 Phase loss On / Off 0 33 On
28.23 Phase loss during TOR On / Off 0 296 On
28.24 Phase loss trip time 20 ... 4000 ms 0 34 500 ms
28.25 Phase loss trip angle 1 1 ... 240 0 297 12
28.26 Phase loss trip angle 2 1 ... 240 0 298 70
28.27 Bad network quality On / Off 0 35 On
28.28 Low supply voltage On / Off 0 37 On
28.29 High current fault On / Off 0 38 On

28.30 Shunt fault On / Off 0 40 On
28.31 Short circuit thyristor On / Off 0 39 On
28.32 Open circuit thyristor On / Off 0 299 On
28.33 Thyristor overload On / Off 0 41 On
28.34 Heatsink over temp On / Off 0 300 On
28.35 Faulty connection On / Off 0 301 On
28.36 Faulty usage On / Off 0 302 On
28.37 Close bypass curr lvl 0.5 ... 4.0 x Ie 1 28 1.2 x Ie
28.38 Simulation motor M3AA 100L 2 (Ie = 5.2 A), M3BP 112M 4 0 29 M3AA 250SMA
(Ie = 7.4 A), M2AA 180MLA 6G (Ie = 29.3 A), 8
M2AA 180MLB 4G (Ie = 39.9 A), M3AA 250SMA (Ie = 62.3 A)
8 (Ie = 62.3 A), M3AA 200MLB 2 (Ie = 59.2 A),
M2AA 225SMA 2G (Ie = 74.7 A), M2BP 250SMA
4G (Ie 96.6 A), M2BA 280SMB 2L (Ie = 144.9 A),
M2BA 315SMB 4L (Ie = 221.8 A), M2BA
315MLA 2L (Ie = 319.6A), M4BP 200MLB 2G (Ie
= 59.3 A),
M3BP 315LKB 4K (Ie = 330.4 A), M3BP
315MLA 2M (Ie = 255.4 A),M3BP 280MLA 4M
(Ie 151.5 A),
M3BP 355SMC 6K (Ie = 325.6 A),
28.39 Simulation load No load, Linear Load, Progressive load, 0 30 Progressive load
High inertia load
28.40 Simulation connection Auto, In line, Inside delta UI, Inside delta IU, Two 0 303 In line
phase (L1 shorted), Two phase (L2 shorted), Two
phase (L2 shorted), Unknown
28.41 System mode Normal, Demo, Small motor 0 31 Normal
28.42 Limp mode On / Off 0 25 Off
28.43 Motor connection Auto, In line, Inside delta UI, Inside delta IU, Two 0 27 Auto
7 phase (L1 shorted), Two phase (L2 shorted), Two
phase (L2 shorted), Unknown
28.44 Advanced User security code 0 0
28.45 Enable Advanced User login Yes / No 0 No
28.46 User security code 0 0
28.47 Enable secure settings Yes / No 0 No
28.48 Disable Service login Yes / No 0 No
28.49 Shunt fault trip time 0.1 ... 120.0 s 1 5.0 s
28.50 Shunt fault trip level 0.1 ... 100.0 % 1 3.0 %
28.51 Firing angle sweep On / Off 0 On
28.52 Auxiliary condition On / Off 0 Off
28.53 Flux threshold gain 1 0.000 ... 1.000 3 0.022
28.54 Flux threshold gain 2 0.000 ... 1.000 3 0.147

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8 Communication
8.1 Built in modbus RTU

134
8.2 Anybus CompactCom (option)

134
8.3.1 Instructions 134
8.2.2 Necesssary components 134
8.3 ABB Fieldbus plug interface (option)

134
8.3.1 Instructions 134
8.3.2 Necesssary components 135
8.4 MINI USB interface

135
1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Communication 133

8.1 Built in modbus RTU 8.2.2 Necesssary components
The PSTX Softstarter has a non-isolated RS485 physical These Anybus CC connection devices are available:
interface, com 3, for external devices with support for • DeviceNet
RS485 based communication. • Profibus (DPV1)
You can use this interface to control the softstarter, get • Modbus RTU
status information, and for the upload and download of • Modbus TCP
parameters. • EtherNet/IP
The softstarter uses the RS485 interface for a modbus • Profinet
RTU slave connection.
8.1.1 Instructions 8.3 ABB Fieldbus plug interface

Instructions for the set-up of input and output telegrams,
(option)
parameter settings, instructions, etc. are available at:
www.abb.com/lowvoltage:
The PSTX Softstarter has an interface, com 2, on the
• Built-in Modbus RTU 1SFC132089M0201
front for connecting the ABB Fieldbus Plug Adapter
(FBPA) used for Fieldbus communication.
You can use this interface to control the softstarter, get

status information, and for the upload and download of
8.2 Anybus CompactCom (option) parameters.
The interface between the softstarter and the FieldBus

The PSTX Softstarter has an interface on the front, com Plug is independent of the Fieldbus protocol used.
1, for connecting the Anybus CompactCom (CC) module, Independent of softstarter type or delivery date, you can
used for Fieldbus communication. You can use this connect 1 of the available Fieldbus protocols, because
interface to control the softstarter, get status information, this is specified in the FieldBus Plug itself.
8 and for the upload and download of parameters.
Connect the Fieldbus communication plug to the ABB
INFORMATION Fieldbus Plug Adapter (FBPA).
When fastening the module into the com1 port, Make sure that the plug is in the correct position and
make sure that the module is properly aligned tighten the screw with 0,8 Nm (7,1 lb in) and additional
into the com 1 and the socket prior to applying 1/4 turn.
any force. Rough handling and/or excessive force
in combination with misalignment may cause
mechanical damage to the module and/or the These Fieldbus protocols are available:
com1 and socket.
• DeviceNet
• Profibus (DPV0/DPV1)
8.2.1 Instructions • Modbus RTU
Instructions for the set-up of input and output telegrams,

parameter settings, instructions, etc. are available at: 8.3.1 Instructions
• DeviceNet 1SFC132084M0201 Instructions for the set-up of input and output telegrams,
• Profibus (DPV1) 1SFC132085M0201 parameter settings, instructions, etc. are available at:
• Modbus RTU 1SFC132086M0201
• Modbus TCP 1SFC132087M0201 • DeviceNet 1SFC132090M0201
• EtherNet/IP 1SFC132088M0201 • Profibus (DPV0/DPV1) 1SFC132091M0201
• Profinet 1SFC132094M0201
• Modbus RTU 1SFC132092M0201
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8.3.2 Necesssary components
To connect the PSTX Softstarter to a Fieldbus system,

these components are necesssary:
• ABB Fieldbus Plug Adapter, for presenting Fieldbus

protocol (make sure that the cable length is sufficient).
• Connectors for bus connection.
• End plug (some protocols).
• Software for PLC set-up.
8.4 MINI USB interface
The PSTX Softstarter has an USB interface for

communication with PC. The USB interface is on the front
of the movable HMI.
You can use this interface to get status information, and

for the upload and download of parameters.
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9.1 Regular maintenance

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9.2 Service and repair

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This chapter gives a description of basic maintenance for 9.2 Service and repair
the PSTX Softstarter.
For repair of the PSTX Softstarter, speak to your ABB

reseller/Office or speak to ABB through
CAUTION
injury.
Make sure that the softstarter is de-energized CAUTION

before doing maintenance, service or repair. A short circuit on the load side of the softstarter
Do not open the softstarter or touch live parts can cause large damage to the unit and cause
when the main and supply voltage is connected. danger to personnel.
By using a correctly rated short circuit protection device,

INFORMATION
e.g. a fuse or a circuit breaker, the damage is limited to
Service and repair must be done by authorized
1 of the 2 categories, specified in IEC 60947-4-2 and EN
personnel only. Note that unauthorized repair has
60947-4-2:
an effect on safety and warranty.
Type 1: The softstarter can have damage and it can be
INFORMATION necessary to replace some or all parts.
ABB personnel must obey the instructions in ABB Type 2: The device can operate after a short circuit.
CISE 15.4.
Type 2: Use a semiconductor fuse to get coordination.
A coordination table is found in the catalogue and online
through:
9.1 Regular maintenance
For warranty for damage on the thyristors, the
coordination type 2 is necessary.
• Make sure that all installation bolts/screws are
fastened. Tighten if necessary.
• Tighten the terminal screws and bolts on the

connection bars, if necessary.
For tightening torques, see chapter 5.1.1.1
9
CAUTION
• Make sure that the softstarter is de-energized
before tightening the bolts/screws.
• Make sure that all connections of control- and supply

circuits are fastened.
For tightening torques, see chapter 5.1.1.1
• If the softstarter is installed inside a cabinet, do a

check of the external filters. Clean them, if necessary.
• Make sure that the airways are free from dirt and dust.
WARNING
Do not use pressurized air to clean the softstarter.
• Make sure that the fan works and rotates freely. The
blades must rotate without resistance.
• Do a check of the time of the softstarter and adjust if

necessary.
• In case of a fault, or if a fault cannot be reset, see

chapter 10 Troubleshooting.
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10 Troubleshooting
10.1 General
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10.2 Troubleshooting
142
10.3 Overview of faults, protections and warnings

145
10.4 Protection indication shown on screen

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10.5 Fault indication shown on screen

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10.6 Warning indication shown on screen

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10.1 General
Use this chapter when problems occur with the

softstarter or the application.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Make sure that the softstarter is de-energized
before you do maintenance.
Do not open the softstarter or touch live parts
when the main and supply voltage is connected.
INFORMATION
ABB personnel must follow the ABB CISE 15.4
instructions
The softstarter indicates a fault with LED Fault, and
the display shows which type of fault occurred.
When a protection is on, the LED Protection
illuminates and the display shows which type of
protection is active.
When a warning occurs, the display shows the type
of warning.
In this chapter you can also find issues that the
softstarter does not show, such as humming
sounds.
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Table 1 Troubleshooting
Status Possible cause Solution
Motor humming / starts without given Bypass relay closed, because of • Disconnect the operation voltage and the control
start signal. inaccurate handling. supply voltage. Remove USB cable from the computer
(PSTX30...170 only). if connected. Connect voltage in this sequence:
1. Control supply voltage on terminals
1 and 2. See chapter 5.1.2 Control supply and
control circuit.
2. Wait 4 seconds, and then connect operation
voltage on terminals L1, L2 and L3.
• If the fault stays, speak to your ABB Sales Office.
Bypass contactor/relay stuck in • Speak to your ABB Sales Office.
closed position.
Shorted thyristor. • Speak to your ABB Sales Office.
Bad motor sound during start. The motor connection is not • Examine and correct the wiring. Connect the control
correct. supply voltage. Refer to the circuit diagram. See
chapter 11 Wiring diagrams.
Incorrect ramp time for start. • Try different ramp times (some adjustments can be
necessary for best result). See chapter 7 Functions.
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Bad motor sound during start. Incorrect Initial/End level. • Try different settings for the parameter Initial /End
Bad motor sound during stop. Voltage. See chapter 7 Functions, or speak to your
ABB Sales Office..
Incorrect Current limit level • Try different settings for the parameter Current limit
or Torque limit level. level or Torque limit level. See chapter 7 Functions,
or speak to your ABB Sales Office.
The motor is too small. • Make sure that you have the correct softstarter for
(Current is out of measuring this motor size.
range.) For test purposes you can use small motor mod. See
chapter 7 Functions.
Thyristor conductivity is bad. • Contact your ABB Sales Office.
Incorrect ramp time for stop. • Make sure that you have the correct softstarter for
this motor size.
For test purposes you can use small motor mode.
See chapter 7 Functions.
Start and stop command given at • Make sure that start and stop command is not given
the same time. at the same time.
The operation voltage is below • Do a check of the operation voltage.
175 V.
Motor does not start when given start Control wiring is not correct. • Do a check of the connections for start and stop.
command by the hardwire inputs. Start and stop command given at • Make sure that start and stop command is not given
the same time. at the same time.
Keypad is in Local control mode. • Make sure that the keypad is not in Local Control
mode.
• Push the R\L-key to change to Remote Control mode.
• Make sure that parameter Fieldbus control is set to
No.
• Do a reset on an active event.
• Reset tripping events.
Motor does not start with Fieldbus. Softstarter has tripped on fault or • Do a reset on an active event.
protection. Reset tripping events.
Softstarter is in Local mode. • Make sure that the Stop bit of the binary output
telegram setting is set to 1.
• Make sure that parameters match between the PLC 10
and the softstarter Fieldbus documentation for the
used Fieldbus protocol.
• Make sure that the Auto mode bit of the binary output
telegram setting is set to 1.
• Do a check if the HMI is set to remote mode.
• Make sure that the Local Mode digital input on the
ABB FieldBus Plug adapter is set to Remote.
• Make sure that Fieldbus disable control in DI is not
connected.
• Make sure that the Fieldbus control parameter is set
to On.
Fieldbus operation when fault • If the parameter Fieldbus failure op is set to Change to
parameter is set to Change to I/O I/O control when fault occurs, there is a 10 seconds
control. delay before you can re-start after communication is
connected.

Loading of parameters with Fieldbus Fieldbus settings. • Make sure that parameters match between the PLC
does not work correctly. and the softstarter Fieldbus documentation for the
used Fieldbus protocol.
• Make sure that the Auto mode bit of the binary output
telegram setting is 1.
• Do a check if the HMI is set to remote control.
• Make sure that the Local Mode digital input on the
ABB FieldBus Plug adapter is set to Remote.
• Make sure that Fieldbus disable control in DI is not
connected.
• Make sure that the Fieldbus control parameter is set
to On.
Shown phase currents in screen do not Inside Delta connection. • If the softstarter is connected Inside Delta, the phase
agree with motor current. currents shown are = 58% ( 1 /(√3)) of the motor
current.
Shown current in screen is not stable. The motor is too small. • Make sure that you have the correct softstarter for
The load on the motor is too small. this motor size..
(Current is out of measuring
range.)
Dark screen and LED is active Power save mode. • Touch a key on the keypad.
Blank screen and no LED is active Supply voltage is not connected. • Connect the Supply voltage. Refer to the circuit
diagram.
• If problem stays, speak to your ABB Sales Office.
• The RJ45 plug is missing • Do a check of the RJ45 plug.
between the HMI and the • Do a check of the RJ45 Network cable
softstarter.
• RJ45 Network cable is

damaged.
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10.3 Overview of faults, protections and warnings
This table shows in which state the different indications

for protections, faults and warnings can show.
Event code* Motor control states **
Start prerequisites
Separate func
Close bypass
Open bypass
Top of ramp
(Hexadecimal)
Start Ramp
Stop ramp
Stand by
Pre-start
Init start
Electronic overload P0Fxx X X X X X X X X X X
Locked rotor P10xx X
Phase reversal P11xx X X X X X X X X
Current imbalance P12xx X
Current underload P13xx X
User defined protection P14xx X X X X X X X X X X
Ground fault P15xx X X X X X X X X
Overvoltage P16xx X
Under voltage P17xx X
Voltage imbalance P18xx X X X X X X X X
Protections
PT100 protection P19xx X X X X X X X X X X

PTC protection P1Axx X X X X X X X X X X
Power factor underload P1Bxx X
Too long current limit P1Cxx X X
Bypass open fault P1Dxx X
Fieldbus communication failure P1Exx X X X X X X X X X X
24V output P1Fxx X X X X X X X X X X
HMI failure P20xx X X X X X X X X X X
Extension IO failure P21xx X X X X X X X X X X
Max number of starts per hour P22xx X
Auto-restart time-out P31xx X X X X X X X X X X
Too long start time P32xx X X
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Frequency range P33xx X X X X X X X X
* Only the first 2 digits are important

** For motor control states description, see chapter 7 Functions

Event code* Motor control states **
Start prerequisites
Separate func
Close bypass
Open bypass
Top of ramp
(Hexadecimal)
Start Ramp
Stop ramp
Stand by
Pre-start
Init start
High current F02xx X X X X X X X X X X
Phase loss F03xx X X X X X X X X
Heatsink overtemperature F04xx X X X X X X X X X X
Bad network quality F05xx X X X X
Shunt fault F06xx X X X X
Low supply voltage F07xx X X X X X X X X X X
Faults
Thyristor overload F08xx X X X X X X X X X X

Short circuit thyristor F09xx X X X X X
Open circuit thyristor F0Axx X X X X
Unspecified fault F0Bxx X X X X X X X X X X
Invalid ID F0Cxx X X X X X X X X X X
Faulty connection F0Dxx X
Faulty usage F0Exx X X X
Current imbalance W23xx X
Current underload W24xx X
Fan failure W25xx X X X X X X X X X X
EOL warning W26xx X X X X X X X X X X
Locked rotor W27xx X
Overvoltage W28xx X
Under voltage W29xx X
Warnings
Power factor underload W2Axx X

THD(U) W2Bxx X
Thyristor overload W2Cxx X X X X X X X X X X
Voltage imbalance W2Dxx X X X X X X X X
Short circuit W2Exx X X X X X
EOL time-to-trip W2Fxx X
Phase loss W30xx X
Number of starts limit W34xx X X X X X X X X X X
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Motor run time limit W35xx X X X X X X X X X X
* Only the first 2 digits are important

** For motor control states description, see chapter 7 Functions

10.4 Protection indication shown on screen
For a description of the protections, see chapter 7.17 Protections group 0-6.
Table 2 Protection indication

Electronic overload The motor got an overload In Line / Inside Delta
because the current is too high At start
during some time. (The load on the • Examine start conditions and EOL settings.
motor shaft is too high) • Examine and correct the reason for the overload.
• Make sure that Current limit level is not set too low.
• Make sure that the ramp time for start is not too long.
• Make sure that correct overload class is used.
• Make sure that parameter Setting Ie is correct.
Continuous run
• Do a check of the rating of the plate for Ie.

• Do a check of the operation voltage.
• Use a motor with more power, and
• a softstarter rated for higher current.
• Examine and correct the reason for the
• overload.
• Make sure that correct EOL Class is used.
Locked rotor The motor does not run easily. • Examine the bearings of the motor and load.
A possible cause is a damaged • Make sure that the load runs easily.
bearing or a load stock.
Phase reversal The phase sequence is not • Change the phase sequence on the line side to (L1-
correct. Current imbalance L2-L3).
between the phases. • Start the motor again and do a check of the main
currents and voltage.
Current imbalance Current imbalance between the • Start the motor again and do a check of the main
phases. currents and voltage.
Current underload The motor current is below the • Examine and correct the reason for the underload.
specified value. • Make sure that the motor current parameter (Ie) is set
correctly.
User defined protection With the programmable digital • Set the programmable input signal to inactive state 10
input and an external device/ before you reset the protection event.
sensor the user can use his own
specified protection.
Ground fault Equipment protection. In a • Examine motor cables.
symmetrical 3-phase system, the • Examine the motor.
sum of the instantaneous line
currents is equal to zero. Ground
fault indicates if the sum differs
more than the specified value. This
can indicate a serious condition of
the motor.
Overvoltage The main voltage is too high • Do a check of the main voltage.
Under voltage The main voltage is too low. • Do a check of the main voltage.
Voltage imbalance Voltage imbalance between the • Do a check of the main voltage and start the motor
phases. again.
External thermal sensor The external thermal sensor • Make sure that the PTC or PT100 circuit is closed and
- PTC protection detected a temperature higher that the inputs are connected.
- PT100 protection than the trip level in the motor or • Examine and correct the reason for the high
PT100. temperature.
• Wait for the temperature of the motor to decrease
sufficiently and start again.

Power factor underload The power factor is below the • Examine and correct the reason for the underload.
normal level.
Too long current limit The time at current limit is higher • Do a check of the starting conditions and parameters.
than the set value.
The starting condition is too heavy
for the set current limit.
Bypass open fault Bypass contactor or relay does not • Do a check and speak to your ABB sales office.
close when reached TOR.
Fieldbus communication failure There is a communication error • Make sure that the FieldBus Plug is connected
between the softstarter and PLC. correctly.
• Make sure that correct type of FieldBus Plug is used.
• Make sure that the parameter Fieldbus Type is set for
the present Fieldbus type.
24V output The 24V voltage outputs is • Do a check of the connections.
overloaded or shorted.
HMI failure There is a communication error • Do a check of the connections and correct it.
between the softstarter and the
HMI.
The HMI is removed. • Put the HMI back.
Extension IO failure There is a communication error • Do a check of the connections and correct it.
between the softstarter and the
extension I/O module.
Max number of start per hour The softstarter made more starts • Wait for the next start interval.
than the pre-set limited number For parameter, see chapter 7 Functions.
of starts.
Auto-restart time-out The time between trip and auto- • Do a check of the automatic restart parameters and
restart attempt exceeds setting. correct it.
Too long start time The time to soft start the motor is • Do a check of the starting conditions and current
longer than the set value. limit..
Frequency range The frequency has been outside • Do a check of the main voltage.
the allowed range longer than the
allowed time.
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10.5 Fault indication shown on screen
For a description of the faults, see chapter 7.19 Faults (26) Internal faults (27) External faults
Table 3 Fault indication

High current A fault current, higher than 8 times • Do a check of the circuits and the motor for an
the softstarter rated current, has insulation fault phase to phase or ground fault.
occurred..
Phase loss Voltage to 1 or more phases is • Make sure that the mains are connected and that no
missing. line contactor or breaker is open.
Fuse is blown. • Do a check of the fuses for all 3 phases. Replace
blown fuse.
Power loss on operation current • Do a check of the operation network supply. Correct
for 1 or multiple phases. it.
The line contactor or circuit • Do a check of the contactor/breaker or an external
breaker is open. switch device. Close it.
Line contactor opens too quickly • Control Line contactor with Run signal relay on
at stop. terminal 4. See chapter 5.1.2.6 Programmable
output relay - K4, terminals 4, 5 and 6.
• Add a time relay before contactor opens.
• If Stop Ramp is not necessary, set Stop mode to
direct stop.

Heatsink overtemperature The heatsink temperature is too • Make sure that the fans work correctly.
high. If the fault stays after reset, • Make sure that airways are free from dirt and dust.
the heatsink is too hot and the • Make sure that the ambient temperature is not too
temperature must decrease. high.
Bad network fault quality Excessive interference in the • Do a check for harmonics or frequency interference
operation supply network. in the supply network and correct supply operation
network.
Short power loss on all 3 phases • Do a check of the supply operation network. Correct
in the operation network. it.
Shunt fault The softstarter cannot stop the • Speak to ABB sales office for service.
motor because of internal
short circuit.
Bypass relay closed, because of • Disconnect operation voltage and control supply
inaccurate handling. voltage. Connect voltage in correct order.
(PSTX30...170 only). • 1. Control supply voltage on terminals
• 1 and 2. See chapter 5.1.2 Control supply and
control circuit.
2. Wait 4 seconds, and then connect operation
voltage on terminals L1, L2 and L3.
• If same fault stays, speak to your ABB Sales Office.
Low supply voltage The control supply voltage is too • Do a check for voltage dips or interruptions and
low on terminals 1 and 2. correct control supply voltage.
Short power loss on the control • Do a check of the control supply network for short
supply network. interruptions.
Thyristor overload The thyristors are too hot. • Do a check of the start conditions and the fans.
• Decrease current limit if possible.
• Let the temperature of the thyristors decrease before
you start again.
Short circuit thyristor 1 or multiple thyristors are shorted. • Speak to your ABB sales office for service.
Open circuit thyristor 1 or multiple thyristors do not • Speak to your ABB sales office for service.
conduct.
The Operation voltage is below • Make sure that you have the correct softstarter for this
175 V. motor size.
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Unspecified fault N/A • Disconnect the supply voltage (Us). Connect it again
and start again.
• If the same fault stays, speak to your ABB sales office.
Invalid ID ID parameter out of range • Speak to ABB sales office for service.
Faulty connection Motor connection unknown when • Do a check of the motor connection.
trying to start motor.
Faulty usage Inside delta motor connection • Do not use these functions with Inside delta motor
when you try to jog forward, jog connection.
backward, heat motor or do a

stand-still break.

10.6 Warning indication shown on
screen
For a description of the warnings, see chapter 7.18

Warnings group 0-4.
Table 4 Warning indication

Status Cause/Possible cause
Current imbalance Current imbalance between the phases is higher than the warning level.
Current underload The motor current is below the warning level. Make sure that the motor
current parameter (Ie) is set correctly.
Faulty fan The fans do not work correctly because of dust or mechanical blockage.
The softstarter can become too hot.
Make sure that the fans work and rotate freely. The blades must rotate
without resistance.
If the fault stays, speak to ABB sales office.
EOL warning The calculated motor temperature is higher than the warning level.
Locked rotor The motor current is higher than the warning level. A damaged bearing or
a stuck load can be possible causes.
Overvoltage The RMS phase to phase voltage is higher than the adjustable value.
Under voltage The RMS phase to phase voltage decreased below the adjustable value.
Power factor underload The power factor decreased below the adjustable value during
continuous operation.
THD(U) THD(U) is higher than the warning level. Do a check of the quality of the
network.
Thyristor overload The calculated thyristor temperature is higher than the warning level
Voltage imbalance Voltage imbalance between the phases is higher than the warning level.
Short circuit There is an internal short circuit and the softstarter runs in limp mode.
EOL time-to-trip The predicted time before EOL trip is at the warning level.
Phase loss Voltage to one or more phases missing. Check that the mains are
connected and that no line contactor or breaker is open.
Number of starts limit The number of starts exceeds the warning level. Time for service!.
The warning will stay active until the Number of starts (resettable) value
10 have been reset. Use menu: Menu → Settings → Reset to defaults → Reset
operating data and select Number of starts (resettable) to perform the
reset.
Motor run time limit The Motor runtime exceeds warning level. Time for service!
The warning will stay active until the Motor run time (resettable) value
have been reset. Use menu: Menu → Settings → Reset to defaults → Reset
operating data and select Motor run time (resettable) to perform the
reset.
Modbus configuration The built-in Modbus RTU slave is enabled but the Com 3 function is not
set to Modbus RTU

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11 Wiring diagrams
11.1 Circuit diagram PSTX

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11.1.1 Circuit diagram
PSTX30...PSTX1250 (IEC version) 154
PSTX30...PSTX1250 (UL version) 154
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11.1 Circuit diagram PSTX

PSTX30...PSTX1250 (IEC version)
CAUTION
Terminal 22 is a function ground, it is not a
protection ground. It shall be connected to the
mounting plate.
1L1
3L2
5L3
Ct1
Ct2
22 Ct3
21
20 +24V
Internal control voltage 19
19 GND
18
18 DGND
Stop Start 20, 21 17 In2
13 16 In1
14 15 In0 Low Voltage Board
14 Stop
V1
13 Start V2
12 HMI
Internal control voltage
19
11
18 K6
3L2
1L1
5L3
10 Internal
20, 21 V3
Bypass
9 V4 K2
13 Contactor
4T2
2T1
6T3
14 8 K5
Stop Start 7
6 V5
5 V6
K4
External control voltage 24V DC 4
18
3
L Bypass*
13 2 N 100-250V
1 L 50/60 Hz
14
Stop Start 2T1
4T2
6T3
23, 24 25, 26, 27 28 29 30
Anybus Fieldbus Modbus PTC +24V Analog out GND
Extension I/O PT100
U V W
Anybus
M
* Only on PSTX470 ... PSTX1250

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INCOMING LINES
OPTIONAL HOA WI RING A B C
OFF
HAND CHFU CHFU
AUTO
H1 H2 H3 H4
23 24 CXFU CCT
13 14
STOP START
21 22 13 14
STOP 13
START 14
+24V 20, 21
DGND 18
GND 19
1 2 3 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 L1 L2 L3
L N L
In1
In0
In2
DGND
GND
Start
Stop
+24V
Bypass*
100-250V
50/60 Hz
K4 K5 K6
Relay Relay Relay K1 K2 K3
Modbus PTC Analog
Extension I/O PT100 +24V out GND
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Anybus Fieldbus
23 24 25, 26, 27 28 29 30
T1 T2 T3
Anybus
* Only on PSTX470 ... PSTX1250
MTR MTR
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The following revisions is done on this document:
Document number Revision Chapter Description Date

1SFC132081M0201 A - First release 2014-06-27
1SFC132081M0201 B 4-11 New numbering of images
1SFC132081M0201 B 5 -10 Updated technical description 2014-09-19
1SFC132081M0201 C 5, 7 Text and illustration updated 2014-11-14
1SFC132081M0201 D 3, 7 Text and illustration updated 2015-06-26
1SFC132081M0201 E - Text and illustration updated 2015-09-30
1SFC132081M0201 F 5 Illustrations updated 2015-10-23
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Current limit 79
13 Index • Normal current limit 79
Current underload protection 96
Current underload warning 105
Symbols D
2-wire measurement for PT100 44 Date and time 66
2-wire measurement for PTC 45 Delivery note 30
3-wire measurement for PT100 44 Description 17
Detachable keypad 32
A Digital inputs (DI) 86
ABB Fieldbus plug interface (option) 132 Dimensions and drilling plan 32
Acronyms and abbreviations 9 Direct stop 77
Active faults/protections and warnings 57 Display decimals 57
Add information screens to home view 56 Display name 57
Analog output 46, 88 Display settings 66
Anybus CompactCom 132 Display slot 56
Application Setting 14, 61, 118 Display style 57
Application set-up 14, 61 Document number 2
Assistants 61, 118 Drilling plan 32
• Application set-up 61 Dual current limit 79
• Basic set-up 61
Automatic restart 84 E
Available faults 19 Ground fault protection 101
Available protections 18. See also Protections Edit home view 56
Available warnings 19. See also Warnings Edit information screens in home view 56
Edit parameter values 52
B Electrical connection 36
Backup handling 63 Electronic overload time-to-trip warning 107
• Create backup 63 Electronic overload warning 104
• Replace backup 63 Emergency mode 115
• Uploading of parameters 63 Environmental influence 21
Bad network fault 113 EOL 9
Basic set-up 14, 61 EOL Protection 95
Bi-metal switch 89 Error caused by the line 45
Built in modbus RTU 132 Event groups 93
Bypass 18 Event log
Bypass open protection 99 • Faults 62
• Parameter changed 62
C • Protections 62
Changing the Rated motor current • Run 62
(Setting Ie). 53 • Warnings 62
Communication 131 Extension I/O failure protection 103
Communication protocols 22 Extension IO (Option) 85
Complete list 58 External control voltage 40
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Complete parameter list 120 External fault 110
Configuration 14 External faults 113
Connection 12 External thermal sensor - PT100 protection 100
Connection fault 114 External thermal sensor - PTC protection 100
control circuit 9
Control supply and control circuit 38 F
Control supply voltage 9 Fault 22
Control supply voltage - terminals 1 and 2 38 Fault detection functions 19
cooling 31 Faults 62, 110
Cooling system 22 • External fault 110
Create backup 63 • Internal fault 110
current 9 Faults indication 146
Current imbalance protection 97 Faulty usage fault 114
Current imbalance warning 106 Favorites 60
Current Lim Fieldbus 90
• Dual current limit 79 • Fieldbus address 90
• Ramp current limit 79 • Fieldbus control 90
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• Fieldbus Inputs/Outputs 90
Fieldbus address 90 M
Fieldbus control 90 Main circuit 36
Fieldbus failure operation 90. See also Fieldbus failure protection Maintenance 137
Fieldbus failure protection 103 Maximum mounting angle 32
Fieldbus Inputs/Outputs 90 Max number of starts protection 96
Frequence range protection 99 Menu screen 58
Full voltage 9 • Favorites 60
Full voltage start 77 • Modified 60
Functional ground - terminal 22 38 • Parameters 58
Functions 69 Minimum distance to wall/front 31
Minimum enclosure size 32
H MINI USB interface 133
Handling when mounting 31 Modbus configuration warning 109
Heatsink over temperature fault 112 Motor Current Ie 71
High current fault 114 Motor heating 82
HMI 9 Motor jog 55
How to set a parameter 53 Mount 31
How to start/stop the motor 15 Mounting Detachable HMI 33
Human-Machine Interface 9
Humidity 21 N
Navigation keys 51
I Navigation Overview 50
Ie 9, 22 Navigation screen 52
i-key 51 Normal current limit 79
Individual function 70
Inputs/outputs 85 O
• Analog output 88 On/off switch 52
• Digital inputs (DI) 86 Open circuit thyristor fault 112
• Relay outputs 87 Optional accessories 46
• Temperature sensor 89 Options screen 56
Insulation 22 Output relay 22
Internal fault 110 Overview 18
• Internal fault 110 Overview of faults, protections and warnings 143
Internal faults 111 Over voltage protection 98
Internal IO 85 Over voltage warning 106
K P
Keypad Parameter changed 62
• i-key 51 Parameters 58
• Navigation keys 51 • Complete list 58
• R\L-key 51 Phase loss fault 113
• Start key 51 Phase reversal protection 99
• Stop key 51 PLC 9
Kick start 80 Pollution degree 21
13
Power factor underload protection 97
L Power factor underload warning 105
Language 65 Presentation settings 64
LED 9 Pre-start 70
LED indicators 50 Programmable inputs (Sequence start) 42
LED status 50 Programmable inputs - terminals 15, 16 and 17 41
Limp mode 116 Programmable output relay - K4, terminals 4, 5 and 6 43
Line contactor close time 116 Programmable output relay - K5, terminals 7, 8 and 9 43
Local control from keypad 54 Programmable output relay - K6, terminals 10, 11 and 12 43
• R\L-key 54 Protection 21
• Start key 54 Protection functions 18
• Stop key 54 Protection indication 145, 148
Locked rotor protection 95 Protection indication shown on screen 145
Locked rotor warning 104 Protections 62, 94
Low supply voltage fault 114 PT100 89
Under voltage warning 106 PTC 89
1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Index 159

PTC/PT100 input 44 Storage 21, 22
System info 64
Q System mode 117
Quick start 11
T
R Table Application settings 119
Ramp current limit 79 Technical data 22
Real time clock 66 Technical data for external keypad 22
Receive, unpack and check 30 Temperature 9, 21, 22
Relay outputs 87 Temperature errors in °C / K 45
Replace backup 63 Temperature sensor 89
Reset operating data 67 • External thermal sensor - PT100 protection 100
Reset to defaults 67 • External thermal sensor - PTC protection 100
R\L-key 51, 54 • PT100 89
Run 62 • PTC 89
• Thermistor switch 89
S Temperature sensors 100
Scale value range 57 The numerical setting 52
Selection list 52 Thyristor 9
Selection softkeys 51 Thyristor overload fault 112
Semi-conductor fuses 22 Thyristor overload warning 105
Sequence start 83 Tightening torques and cable dimensions 37
Service and repair 136 Too long current limit protection 101
Settings 64, 118 Top level 54
• Date and time 66 Top of ramp 71
• Display settings 66 Shunt fault TOR 9
• Language 65 Torque ramp 74
• Reset to defaults 67 • Torque stop ramp 76
Short circuit fault 111 Torque start ramp 75
Short circuit warning 108 Torque stop ramp 76
Signal 56 TOR relay delay time 117
Signal max 57 Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) warning 107
Signal min 57 Troubleshooting 139
Slow speed 81 • Overview of faults, protections and warnings 143
Softstarter overview 20 • Protection indication shown on screen 145
Softstarter ratings 23 Type designation 21
Softstarter states 70
• Individual function 70 U
• Pre-start 70 Uc 9
• Stand by 70 Ue 9
• Start ramp 71 Under voltage protection 98
• Stop ramp 71 Unspecified fault 113
• Top of ramp 71 Uploading of parameters 63
Special feature 115 Us 9
13
• Emergency mode 115 User defined protection 19
• Limp mode 116 User interface 18
• Line contactor close time 116
• Start without start command 116 V
• Step down level 117 Voltage imbalance warning 107
• System mode 117 Voltage outputs protection 100
• TOR relay delay time 117 Voltage ramp 72
Specifications 21 • Voltage start ramp 72
Stand by 70 • Voltage stop ramp 73
Stand still brake 78 Voltage start ramp 72
Start and Stop - terminals 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 39 Voltage stop ramp 73
Start key 51, 54
Start ramp 71 W
Start without start command 116 Warning functions 19
Step down level 117 Warnings 62, 104
Stop key 51, 54 Weights 22
Stop ramp 71 Wiring diagrams 151
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1SFC132081M0201 EN, Rev G

Softstarters Type PSTX30...PSTX1250

This is the Installation and commissioning manual for Softs-

Document number: 1SFC132081M0201

Issue date: 2016-01-22

Data can be changed without notice.

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The data contained in this manual is intended solely for the

© Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Data can be changed

Thank you for selecting this ABB PSTX softstarter.

• Only authorized and appropriately trained personnel are WARNING

Changes to data in this manual can be applied without notice.

1.1 Documentation for softstarter PSTX30...PSTX12500

1.1.1 Installation and commissioning manual

1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Introduction 7

The short form contains the languages shown in

8 Introduction | Installation and commissioning manual | 1SFC132081M0201

The Installation and commissioning manual is intended for

1.2.2 Requirements for personnel

The installation personnel must have a basic knowledge

1.3 Revision notes and other

For latest information on revisions and other documents

1.4 Acronyms and abbreviations

Table 3 Acronyms and abbreviations

*) For definition see IEC 60947-1 edition 5.0

1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Introduction 9

10 Introduction | Installation and commissioning manual | 1SFC132081M0201

2.3 How to start/stop the motor

1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Quick start 11

This product was carefully manufactured and tested, but

1. To install the softstarter

INFORMATION Motor side

2. Connect the main circuit: terminals 1L1 - 3L2 - Figure 2.2

see 1 and Figure 2.2. Connect the motor to

connect 2 wires to each terminal. (Possible for

12 Quick start | Installation and commissioning manual | 1SFC132081M0201

5. Connect the functional ground (terminal 22), to a

20/21, with the internal 24V DC terminal. When

terminals 18 and 19 must be connected to each

7. Connect terminals 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and Start Stop

12 to use the signal output relays. These are 13 14 18 19 20 22

A AC-15 and 30 V DC, 5 A DC-12. Stop

See Figure 2.6.

8. Make sure that the operation voltage and control

9. Set the control supply voltage switch to ON. M

10. The green “Ready” LED on the HMI flashes, see

11. The language settings appear on the display.

data from the softstarter. This can take some PSTX

minutes. When this is done the HMI shows the

12. Configure applicable parameters as given in

1SFC132081M0201 | Installation and commissioning manual | Quick start 13

4. Push to enter step 2, Values. You can select

6. Push to enter step 4(5), System configuration.

7. Push to enter step 5(5) and then Push

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