Emerson AMPGARD RVSS, Instruction Booklet

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Instruction Booklet IB020003EN
Effective January 2021
AMPGARD RVSS
Reduced Voltage Soft-Starter
User Manual
Section 1: Product Overview
1.1 Manual objectives
This instruction book is to ensure the safe and successful operation
and maintenance of the AMPGARD Reduced Voltage Soft Starter
(RVSS). This equipment may be installed as an individual structure or
may be part of a lineup of AMPGARD products.
For information about the installation of AMPGARD RVSS, see
Instruction Booklet IB020004EN .
This document is intended for use by personnel familiar with solid-
state power equipment power components and Medium Voltage
power electronics and control. It contains information that which
will assist the user in configuring, operating, maintaining and
troubleshooting the Eaton AMPGARD RVSS Medium Voltage Solid-
State Soft Starter.
1.2 Documentation
Reference documents
This document includes information about the Ampgard RVSS
system, its setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
For details about the included AMPGARD 400 Ampere Medium
Voltage Starter, refer to instruction booklet IB48041 .
For details about the RVSS Base Control Module and Monitoring
User Interface, refer to Power Xpert Global Motor Management
Relay manual MN042003EN .
For information about the RVSS Power Xpert inControl Application
Programming Interface, refer to MN040013EN .
Appendices
Table 1 lists this document's appendices and the topics they
address:
Table 1. Appendices and subjects
Appendix Subject
A Modbus register map and bit assignments
B Startup documents including motor data sheet, RVSS parameter
settings sheets for motor and RVSS as installed, quick start guide,
general guidelines for parameters
C Links to supporting information including instruction books and files
D Setup parameter information: what parameters RVSS uses and their
application
E inControl parameter screenshots
F Motor controller status codes explanation
F
Motor protective settings: record sheet for RVSS motor protective
parameter settings as installed
G inControl motor control screen
H Monitoring parameter information
I
Motor protective settings
J Arc features information
K Retrofits information
L
Spare parts
M Accessories
1.3 Starter features
The AMPGARD RVSS is designed to start medium voltage motors
at reduced voltages with specific ramp times and currents. It uses
Silicon Controlled power Rectifiers (SCRs) to provide variable voltage
three phase AC during a motor start, then switches motor power
from the variable AC source to a direct line connection.
The AMPGARD RVSS maintains active control of a start cycle,
monitoring and controlling motor current during the start. It includes
motor protection features, power electronics protection features,
and is intended to provide motor starting under circumstances that
would otherwise prevent a successful motor start, such as soft line
conditions, while reducing motor fatigue due to excessive starting
currents.
AMPGARD RVSS are designed, assembled and tested to meet all
applicable UL standards.
The major components, i.e., contactor, isolating switch, fuses,
EMR-3000 and EMR-4000 are UL recognized.
UL or CSA labeling of a specific starter requires review to ensure
that all requested modifications and auxiliary devices meet the
appropriate standards.
Refer to factory when specified.
1.3.1 AMPGARD RVSS ratings
See Table 2 for RVSS ratings and specifications.