Bulletin 150

Smart Motor Controllers — SMC-3

Overview/Modes of Operation

Bulletin 150 — Smart Motor Controllers — SMC-3 Smart Motor Table of Contents
Controller Modes of Operation . . . . . . 19
Cat. No. Identification . . . . . 21
The SMC-3 is a compact, simple to use, solid-state motor controller designed to operate
Product Selection . . . . . . . . 21
3-phase motors. It features a built-in overload relay and a built-in SCR bypass contactor on
all three phases, allowing a smaller footprint than other soft starters on the market. This Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
product is designed for many applications, including compressors, chillers, pumps, Typical Wiring Diagrams . . 22
conveyors, and crushers. Modes of operation for the controller are as follows: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Soft Start Approximate Dimensions. . 28
• Current Limit Start Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
• Kick Start
• Soft Stop
Standards Compliance
• Coast-to-Rest • UL 508
• CSA C22.2 No. 14
The controllers are available in 10 sizes: 3, 9, 16, 19, 25, 30, 37, 43, 60, and 85 A. They • EN/IEC 60947-4-2
offer two voltage ranges: 200…480V AC and 200…600V AC. All voltage ranges will operate
• cULus Listed (Open Type)
at either 50 or 60 Hz.
• 1…85 A Range • (File No. E96956)
• Built-In Overload Approvals
• SCR Bypass • CE Marked (Open Type) per
EMC Directive and Low
Voltage Directive

Your order must include 1) cat. no. of the controller selected, 2) if required, suffix code and description of any modifications, and 3) if required, cat. no. of any options
or accessories.

Modes of Operation

Soft Start
This method has the most general application. The motor is raised from an initial torque 100%
value to full voltage. This initial torque is adjustable to 15%, 25%, 35%, or 65% of
locked rotor torque. The motor voltage is gradually increased during the acceleration Percent
Voltage
ramp time, which can be adjusted from 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 s. Initial
Torque

Start Run
Time (seconds)

Current Limit Start

This starting mode is used when it is necessary to limit the maximum starting current.
It can be adjusted for 150%, 250%, 350%, or 450% of full load amps. Start times are
350%
selectable from 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 s.
Percent
Full
Load
Current
150%

Start
Time (seconds)

Selectable Kick Start

Kickstart
A kickstart, or boost, at the beginning of the start mode is intended to provide a current (when selected)
pulse of 450% of full load current. The kickstart time is adjustable from 0.5…1.5 100%
seconds. This allows the motor to develop additional torque at start for loads which Percent
Voltage
may need a boost to get you started.
Initial
Torque

Start Run
Time (seconds)
Soft Stop
The Soft Stop function can be used with applications that require an extended coast
to rest. When enabled, the voltage ramp down time can be selected to one, two, or
three times the starting time. The motor will stop when the motor voltage drops to a Motor
Speed
point where the load torque is greater than the motor torque.

Start Run Coast

Soft Stop
Time (seconds)

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Description of Features/Cat. No. Identification

Description of Features
Electronic Motor Overload Protection Phase Loss/Open Load
The SMC-3 controller incorporates, as standard, electronic motor The unit will not attempt a start if there is a single-phase condition on
overload protection. This motor overload protection is accomplished the line. This protects from motor burnout during single-phase starting.
electronically with the use of current transformers on each of the three
Phase Imbalance
phases. The controller’s overload protection is programmable, providing
the user with flexibility. The overload trip class selection consists of either The unit monitors for imbalance between phase currents. To prevent
OFF, 10, 15, or 20. The trip current is easily selected by adjusting the motor damage, the unit will trip if the phase imbalance exceeds specified
rotary potentiometer to the motor full load current rating. Trip reset is limits and a fault will be indicated on the LED.
selectable to either automatic or manual mode.
Shorted SCR
Note: Trip rating is 120% of dial setting. Prior to every start, the unit will check all SCRs for shorts and unit load
Over-temperature connections to the motor. If there is a shorted SCR in the SMC-3 and/
or open load, the start will be aborted and a shorted SCR/open load
The SMC-3 monitors the SCR temperature by means of internal fault will be indicated. This prevents damage from phase imbalance.
thermistors. When the power poles maximum rated temperature is
reached, the microcomputer switches off the SMC and a TEMP fault is LED Description (Number of Flashes)
indicated via LED. 1. Overload
Phase Reversal Protection 2. Overtemperature
3. Phase Reversal
When enabled via a DIP switch, 3-phase input power will be verified 4. Phase Loss/Open Load
before starting. If input power phasing is detected to be incorrect, the
5. Phase Imbalance
start will be aborted and a fault indicated.
6. Shorted SCR
7. Test
Cat. No. Explanation
Open and Non-Combination

150–C 30 N B D

Bulletin Number Control Voltage

150 Solid-State Controller D 100…240V AC
R 24V AC/DC

Controller Type
C 3-Wire
Ampere Ratings Input Line Voltage
3 3A Open Type
9 9A B 200…480V AC, 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz
16 16 A C 200…600V AC, 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz
19 19 A
25 25 A Enclosure Type
30 30 A N Open
37 37 A
43 43 A
60 60 A
85 85 A

Specifications — Page 21
Approximate Dimensions — Page 28

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Product Selection
Open Type Controllers
Up to 480V AC
kW Hp
380/400/ 100…240V AC
Current 230V AC 200V AC 230V AC 460V AC 24V AC/DC
415V AC 50/60 Hz
Rating (A) 50 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Control
50 Hz Control
➊ Cat. No.
Starting Duty Cat. No.
350% 450% 350% 450% 350% 450% 350% 450% 350% 450%
1…3 0.55 0.37 1.1 0.75 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5…1.5 0.5…1 150-C3NBD 150-C3NBR
3…9 2.2 1.5 4 3 0.75…2 0.75…1.5 0.75…2 0.75…2 1.5…5 1.5…3 150-C9NBD 150-C9NBR
5.3…16 4 3 7.5 5.5 1.5…3 1.5…3 1.5…5 1.5…3 5…10 5…7.5 150-C16NBD 150-C16NBR
6.3…19 4 4 7.5 5.5 1.5…5 1.5…3 2…5 2…3 5…10 5…10 150-C19NBD 150-C19NBR
8.3…25 5.5 4 11 9.5 3…7.5 3…5 3…7.5 3…5 7.5…15 7.5…10 150-C25NBD 150-C25NBR
10…30 7.5 5.5 15 11 3…7.5 3…5 5…10 5…7.5 7.5…20 7.5…15 150-C30NBD 150-C30NBR
12.3…37 7.5 7.5 18.5 15 5…10 5…7.5 5…10 5…10 10…25 10…20 150-C37NBD 150-C37NBR
14.3…43 11 7.5 22 15 5…10 5…7.5 5…15 5…10 10…30 10…20 150-C43NBD 150-C43NBR
20…60 15 11 30 22 7.5…15 7.5…10 7.5…20 7.5…15 15…40 15…30 150-C60NBD 150-C60NBR
28.3…85 22 18.5 45 37 10…25 10…20 15…30 15…20 25…60 25…50 150-C85NBD 150-C85NBR

Up to 600V AC
kW Hp 100…240V AC
24V AC/DC
Current 380/400/415V 50/60 Hz
230V AC 500V AC 200V AC 230V AC 460V AC 575V AC Control
Rating AC Control
50 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Cat. No.
(A) 50 Hz Cat. No.
➊ Starting Duty
350% 450% 350% 450% 350% 450% 350% 450% 350% 450% 350% 450% 350% 450%
1…3 0.55 0.37 1.1 0.75 1.5 1.1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5…1.5 0.5…1 0.75…2 0.75…1 150-C3NCD 150-C3NCR
3…9 2.2 1.5 4 3 5.5 4 0.75…2 0.75…1.5 0.75…2 0.75…2 1.5…5 1.5…3 3…7.5 3…5 150-C9NCD 150-C9NCR
5.3…16 4 3 7.5 5.5 7.5 7.5 1.5…3 1.5…3 1.5…5 1.5…3 5…10 5…7.5 5…10 5…10 150-C16NCD 150-C16NCR
6.3…19 4 4 7.5 5.5 11 7.5 1.5…5 1.5…3 2…5 2…3 5…10 5…10 7.5…15 7.5…10 150-C19NCD 150-C19NCR
8.3…25 5.5 4 11 9.5 15 11 3…7.5 3…5 3…7.5 3…5 7.5…15 7.5…10 7.5…20 7.5…15 150-C25NCD 150-C25NCR
10…30 7.5 5.5 15 11 18.5 15 3…7.5 3…5 5…10 5…7.5 7.5…20 7.5…15 10…25 10…20 150-C30NCD 150-C30NCR
12.3…37 7.5 7.5 18.5 15 22 18.5 5…10 5…7.5 5…10 5…10 10…25 10…20 15…30 15…25 150-C37NCD 150-C37NCR
14.3…43 11 7.5 22 15 22 22 5…10 5…7.5 5…15 5…10 10…30 10…20 15…40 15…30 150-C43NCD 150-C43NCR
20…60 15 11 30 22 37 37 7.5…15 7.5…10 7.5…20 7.5…15 15…40 15…30 20…50 20…40 150-C60NCD 150-C60NCR
28.3…85 22 18.5 45 37 55 45 10…25 10…20 15…30 15…20 25…60 25…50 30…75 30…60 150-C85NCD 150-C85NCR

➊ Motor FLA must fall within the current range of the device.

Specifications — Page 24
Approximate Dimensions — Page 28

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Typical Wiring Diagrams
Two-Wire Configuration
IEC NEMA

Three-Wire Configuration
IEC NEMA

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Typical Wiring Diagrams, Continued
Isolation Contactor Configuration
IEC NEMA

Reversing Configuration
Note: Minimum Off time equals 1.0 s.
IEC NEMA

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Specifications

Electrical Ratings Cat. Nos. 150-…

Cat. No. C3 C9 C16 C19 C25 C30 C37 C43 C60 C85
Rated operating current Ie (A) 3 9 16 19 25 30 37 43 60 85
Heat dissipation (W) Continuous 11 12 14 15 17 19 24 34 50 82
Rated operating voltage 200…480, 200…600V AC 50/60 Hz, 3-phase (+10%, -15%)
Cable size: 2.5…25 mm2 (14…4 AWG) 2.5…95 mm2 (14…3/0 AWG)
Line Power terminals
Tightening torque: 2.3…3.4 N•m (20…30 in-lbs) 11.3…12.4 N•m (100…110 in-lbs)
Cable size: 2.5…16 mm2 (14…6 AWG) 2.5…50 mm2 (14…1 AWG)
Load Power terminals
Tightening torque: 2.3…3.4 N•m (20…30 in-lbs) 11.3…12.4 N•m (100…110 in-lbs)
Cable size: 0.2…2.5 mm2 (24…14 AWG)
Control terminals
Tightening torque: 0.5…0.9 N•m (4.4…8.0 in-lbs)
Maximum continuous current 3A 9A 16 A 19 A 25 A 30 A 37 A 43 A 60 A 85 A
Overload current range (A) 1…3 3…9 5.3…16 6.3…19 8.3…25 10…30 12.3…37 14.3…43 20…60 28.3…85
Control Voltage Requirements 100…240V AC or 24V AC/DC 50/60 Hz
Short Circuit Coordination (Max Fuse or Circuit Breaker Size) Type 1
UL Class K5 and RK5 Fuses 5 kA Available Fault Current
UL Listed Combination (600V) 10 A 35 A 60 A 70 A 100 A 110 A 125 A 150 A — —
UL Class K5 and RK5 Fuses 10 kA Available Fault Current
UL Listed Combination (600V) — — — — — — — — 225 A 300 A
UL Listed Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker 5 kA Available Fault Current
UL Listed Combination (600V) 15 A 35 A 60 A 70 A 100 A 110 A 125 A 150 A — —
UL Listed Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker 10 kA Available Fault Current
UL Listed Combination (600V) — — — — — — — — 225 A 300 A
UL Listed Bulletin 140M Motor Protection C.B. 5 kA Available Fault Current
UL Listed Combination (600V) C25 C25 F45 F45 F45 F45 F45 — — —
Power Circuit
UL/cUL IEC
200…480V AC 200…480V~ — 400V~
Rated operational voltage
200…600V AC 500V~ — 500V~
Rated insulation voltage 600V AC 500V~
Dielectric withstand 2200V AC 2500V~
200…480V AC — 1400V 200…480V~ — 1400V
Repetitive peak
200…600V AC — 1600V 500V~ — 1600V
Operating frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Utilization category Intermittent duty AC-53b
Number of poles Equipment designed for 3-phase only
Rated impulse voltage 6 kV
DV/DT protection 1000V/µs
Overvoltage category III III

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Specifications, Continued

Control Circuit
UL/cUL IEC
Rated operational voltage (+10%, –15%) 100…240V AC, 24V AC/DC 100…240V~, 24V AC/DC
Rated insulation voltage 250V 250V~
Rated impulse voltage — 4 kV
Dielectric withstand 1500V AC 2000V~
Overvoltage category — III ➊
Operating frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Input onstate voltage minimum (IN1, IN2) 85V AC, 19.2V DC / 13.5V AC
Input onstate current (IN1, IN2) 9.8 mA @ 120V AC / 19.6mA @ 240V AC, 7.3 mA @ 24V AC/DC
Input offstate voltage maximum (IN1, IN2) 40V AC, 17V DC / 12V AC
Input offstate current @ input offstate voltage <10 mA, <12 mA
(IN1, IN2)
3…37 A 215 mA @ 120V AC / 180 mA @ 240V AC, 800 mA @ 24V DC / 660 mA @ 24V AC
Control power with fan, during start
43…85 A 200 mA @ 120V AC / 100 mA @ 240V AC, 700 mA @ 24V AC/DC
Control power without fan, during start 3…37 A 205 mA @ 120V AC / 145 mA @ 240V AC, 705 mA @ 24V DC / 580 mA @ 24V AC
Auxiliary Contacts
UL/cUL IEC
Rated operational voltage 250V AC / 30V DC 250V~ / 30V DC
Rated insulation voltage 250V 250V~
Rated impulse voltage — 4 kV
Dielectric withstand 1500V AC 2000V~
Overvoltage category — III ➊
Operating frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Utilization category D300 AC15
Type of control circuit Electromagnetic relay
Number of contacts 1
Type of contacts Normally Open (N.O.)
Kind of current AC/DC
TB-97, -98 (OVLD/Fault) Rated operational 0.6 A @ 120V~ and 0.3 A @ 240V~
current (max.)
Conventional 1A
thermal current Ith
Make VA/break VA 432/72
Type of control circuit Electromagnetic relay
Number of contacts 1
Type of contacts Normally Open (N.O.)
Kind of current AC/DC
TB-13, -14 (Normal/Up-to-Speed) Rated operational
0.6 A @ 120V~ and 0.3 A @ 240V~
current (max.)
Conventional
1A
thermal current Ith
Make VA/break VA 432/72
Standard Features
Start times 2, 5, 10, or 15 s
Selectable soft start 15%, 25%, 35%, and 65% of locked rotor torque
Selectable current limit 150%, 250%, 350%, and 450% of full load current
Selectable soft stop 100%, 200%, or 300% of the start time setting when wired
1…37 A 0.86 (1.9)
Weight — kg (lbs)
43…85 A 2.25 (5)
Mechanical Design Specifications/Test Requirements
Operational 1.0 G peak, 0.152 mm (0.006 in.) displacement
Resistance to vibration
Non-operational 2.5 G peak, 0.381 mm (0.015 in.) displacement
Operational 15 G
Resistance to shock
Non-operational 30 G

➊ Overvoltage category II, when either control or auxiliary circuit is wired to a SELV or PELV circuit.

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Specifications, Continued

EnviroN•mental
0…50°C (32…122°F) (open)
Operating temperature
0…40°C (32…104°F) (enclosed)
Storage temperature -25…85°C (-13…185°F)
Altitude 2000 m (6560 ft)
Humidity 5…95% (non-condensing)
Pollution degree 2
Type of Protection IP2X
Other
UL/cUL IEC
EMC Conducted radio frequency emissions — Class A
emission
levels Radiated emissions — Class A
Electrostatic discharge 4 kV contact and 8kV air discharge
EMC Radio frequency electromagnetic field — Per IEC 60947-4-2
immunity
levels Fast transient — Per IEC 60947-4-2
Surge transient — Per IEC 60947-4-2

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Trip Curves
SMC-3 Overload Relays
Trip Class 10 Trip Class 15 Trip Class 20
Cold Trip Cold Trip Cold Trip
1000 1000 1000

Hot Trip Hot Trip Hot Trip

100 100 100

t (sec)

t (sec)
t (sec)

10 10 10

1 1 1
100% 1000% 100%
1 1000%
10 100%
1 1000%
10
1 10
Current Current Current

Starts per Hour Curves

SMC-3 Starts per hour SMC-3 Starts per hour

40C, 100 % duty cycle 10sec, 350%, No Fan 40C,100% Duty Cycle, 10sec, 350% with Fan

60 140

50 120

100
40
Starts / Hour

Starts / Hour

80
30
60
20
40

10 20

0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Current (amps) Current (amps)

150-C3,C9 150-C3,C9
150-C16,C19 150-C16,C19
150-C25,C30,C37 150-C25,C30,C37

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Approximate Dimensions

Dimensions in millimeters (inches). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes. All dimensions are subject to
change.

Open Type

Mounting Weight
Rating (A) A B C D E F G Hole Size kg (lbs)
1…37 44.8 (1-49/64) 139.7 (5-1/2) 100 (4-21/64) 35 (1-3/8) 132 (5-13/64) 46.4 (1.81) 2 (1/16) 4.6 (0.18) 0.86 (1.9)
43…85 72 (2.83) 206 (8.11) 130 (5.12) 55 (2.17) 198 (7.8) 102 (4.02) 2 (1/16) 5.3 (0.21) 2.25 (5.0)
108…135 196.4 (7.74) 443.7 (17.47) 205.2 (8.08) 166.6 (6.56) 367 (14.45) ⎯ ⎯ 7.5 (0.295) 15 (33)
201…251 225 (8.86) 560 (22.05) 265.3 (10.45) 150 (5.91) 504.1 (19.85) ⎯ ⎯ 11.5 (0.45) 30.4 (67)
317…480 290 (11.42) 600 (23.62) 298 (11.73) 200 (7.87) 539.2 (21.23) ⎯ ⎯ 11.5 (0.45) 45.8 (101)

Minimum Enclosure Size

Controller A Width B Height C Depth Fan Requirements

1…37 A 224 (9) 305 (12) 152 (6) none
43…85 A 406 (16) 305 (12) 203 (8) none
108…135 A 762 (30) 610 (24) 305 (12) none
201…251 A 965 (38) 762 (30) 356 (14) none
317…480 A 1295 (51) 914 (36) 356 (14) none

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Approximate Dimensions, Continued

Enclosed Type Line-Connected Controllers

Controller IP65 (Type 4/12)

Rating (A) Disconnect Rating (A) B Height A Width C Depth
Non-Combination Controller
3 — 305 (12) 305 (12) 152 (6)
9 — 305 (12) 305 (12) 152 (6)
16 — 305 (12) 305 (12) 152 (6)
25 — 305 (12) 305 (12) 152 (6)
30 — 305 (12) 305 (12) 152 (6)
37 — 305 (12) 305 (12) 152 (6)
43 — 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
60 — 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
85 — 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
108 — 762 (30) 610 (24) 305 (12)
135 — 762 (30) 610 (24) 305 (12)
201 — 965 (38) 762 (30) 356 (14)
251 — 965 (38) 762 (30) 356 (14)
317 — 1295 (51) 914 (36) 356 (14)
361 — 1295 (51) 914 (36) 356 (14)
480 — 1295 (51) 914 (36) 356 (14)
Combination Controllers with Fusible Disconnect
3 30 A/J 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
9 30 A/J 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
16 30 A/J 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
25 30 A/J 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
30 60 A/J 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
37 60 A/J 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
43 60 A/J 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
60 100 A/J 610 (24) 406 (16) 254 (10)
859 100 A/J 610 (24) 406 (16) 254 (10)
857 100 A/J 762 (30) 610 (24) 305 (12)
108 200 A/J 965 (38) 762 (30) 356 (14)
135 200 A/J 965 (38) 762 (30) 356 (14)
201 400 A/J 965 (38) 762 (30) 356 (14)
251 400 A/J 965 (38) 762 (30) 356 (14)
317 600 A/J 1524 (60) 965 (38) 356 (14)
361 600 A/J 1524 (60) 965 (38) 356 (14)
480 600 A/J 1524 (60) 965 (38) 356 (14)
Combination Controllers with Circuit Breaker
3 15 A 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
9 15 A 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
16 20 A 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
25 30 A 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
30 40 A 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
37 50 A 356 (14) 406 (16) 203 (8)
43 80 A 610 (24) 406 (16) 254 (10)
60 100 A 610 (24) 406 (16) 254 (10)
85 125 A 610 (24) 406 (16) 254 (10)
108 175 A/175 A Plug 965 (38) 762 (30) 356 (14)
135 225 A/225 A Plug 965 (38) 762 (30) 356 (14)
201 300 A/300 A Plug 965 (38) 762 (30) 356 (14)
251 400 A/400 A Plug 965 (38) 762 (30) 356 (14)
317 600 A/600 A Plug 1295 (51) 914 (36) 356 (14)
361 600 A/600 A Plug 1295 (51) 914 (36) 356 (14)
480 800 A/800 A Plug 1295 (51) 914 (36) 356 (14)
9 Dimensions for FHD-43, FAD-44, FBD-47, and FCD-48.
7 Dimensions for FHD-44, FAD-45, FBD-48, and FCD-49

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