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Basic Installation and Operation Guide                VMX Series Digital Solid State Soft Starters   18 – 1000A 

 

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Summary of Contents for VMX-1000-BP

Page 1: ...or Control Document VMX QSG604132MN Firmware Revision 3 01 VMX Series Digital Solid State Soft Starter 18 1000A Basic Installation and Quick Startup Guide Phone 800 894 0412 Fax 888 723 4773 Web www c...

Page 2: ...Basic Installation and Operation Guide VMX Series Digital Solid State Soft Starters 18 1000A Page 2 of 27 Phone 800 894 0412 Fax 888 723 4773 Web www clrwtr com Email info clrwtr com...

Page 3: ...ing and Inspection 8 SERVICE WARNING 8 Mounting Clearances and Cleaning 9 Power Connection and Terminations 10 Control Power Requirements 12 Control Connections 12 Chapter 3 Sequence of Operation Star...

Page 4: ...Basic Installation and Operation Guide VMX Series Digital Solid State Soft Starters 18 1000A Page 4 of 27 Phone 800 894 0412 Fax 888 723 4773 Web www clrwtr com Email info clrwtr com...

Page 5: ...e been checked Power lines are attached to the unit input terminals marked L1 L2 and L3 R S T Motor leads are connected to the lower terminals marked T1 T2 and T3 U V W Appropriate control power is ap...

Page 6: ...nd Ratings The Motortronics VMX Series starters are current rated controllers Max Amp ratings are for continuous duty and must not be exceeded Always check the motor nameplate FLA and Service Factor i...

Page 7: ...38 VMX 210 BP through VMX 450 BP 17 11 15 15 11 23 11 00 0 40 VMX 550 BP CF CF CF CF CF CF VMX 718 BP through VMX 900 BP CF CF CF CF CF CF Panel open with integral bypass contactor VMX 1000 BP CF CF C...

Page 8: ...Units without the BP Bypass Contactor optional on 210A and above must have ventilation adequate to account for heat dissipation of the SCRs This must be estimated at 4 5 watts per running load amp For...

Page 9: ...it must be installed with its heat sink ribs oriented vertically and running parallel to the mounting surface Keep in mind that these are minimums Wiring may require more clearance particularly on the...

Page 10: ...a load even for testing The VMX Series will trip on Phase Loss if any or all of the conductors are disconnected from the load terminals Contact the Factory for assistance in no load testing Caution Ne...

Page 11: ...del Number Current Range Min Max Suggested Wire Size AWG Tightening Torque in lbs Screw Bolt Size Tightening Torque Nm Suggested Wire Size ISOmm2 VMX 18 BP 9 18 12 6 VMX 28 BP 14 28 10 10 VMX 39 BP 19...

Page 12: ...be customer supplied unless an optional control power transformer see table below has been supplied with the unit Control Power Requirements When sizing a control power transformer for the VMX BP Ser...

Page 13: ...3 When this contact is closed the VMX Series starter will start and run When it is opened it is the same as a Stop command Note When a maintained contact is used for start stop it is advisable to set...

Page 14: ...cator on TB1 terminals 11 and 12 The output Triac switch is rated for 10 250 VAC DC 50 mA maximum If the three programmable Output Auxiliary Relays are being used for other functions this output can e...

Page 15: ...ons See Section 8 for additional relay programming details Note It is not necessary to use the programmable output auxiliary relays in the Start Stop circuit An internal seal in relay is provided else...

Page 16: ...period hit the Stop button immediately and open the disconnect line Stopping If Pump Flex Decel is Disabled factory default in F024 7 Remove the Run Command or hit the Stop button 8 At Speed LED will...

Page 17: ...tep though large numbers Power On Control power is available at A1 and A2 Green LEDs At Speed The motor is at full power and the Bypass Contactor has been commanded to pull in The SCRs are at full con...

Page 18: ...l function F001 should display with the selected digit flashing If the VMX Series starter has been programmed and power to the unit has not been cycled the readout will display the last function viewe...

Page 19: ...Indicates you have increased the value to 24A the lowest setting for a 48A unit which is 1 2 of the Max Amps see Note Press the UP Arrow key twice 2 x to increase this digit value 0026 Indicates you...

Page 20: ...mp 1 0 600 Motor Current 1 200 F013 Accel Ramp Time of Ramp 1 1 120 seconds 1 second 10 seconds F014 Max Current Limit of Ramp 1 200 600 Motor Current 1 350 F015 Initial Torque VR of Ramp 2 0 100 Line...

Page 21: ...s 1 4 Phase Loss only F053 Auto Reset Attempts 0 Disabled or 1 10 attempts 1 0 F054 thru F059 Time and value displays for lockouts in F048 F050 Read only no settings F060 Aux Relay 1 setting Operation...

Page 22: ...Trip Phase Rotation protection Phase rotation must match selection in Bit 2 below Setting to Off 0 will make the VMX insensitive for use behind a reversing contactor On Expected Phase Sequence 2 A B...

Page 23: ...nges on Start resets on Stop 14 Ground Fault Trip 2 At Speed Stop 15 Phase Rotation Trip 3 At Speed End of Decel 16 Any Trip 5 15 4 Start End of Decel 17 Any Trip 5 15 flashing output 5 Short SCR Trip...

Page 24: ...Over Current Phase Loss during Accel Const spd Decel PLA PLc PLd 4 5 6 Phase Loss Over Temperature during Accel Const spd Decel otA otc otd 7 8 9 Over Temp Over Load during Accel Const spd Decel oLA...

Page 25: ...pping The Remaining Thermal Capacity can be viewed by using the UP or DOWN arrow keys when in the Status Display mode From the default Phase A Current screen dot on right side press the UP arrow key 4...

Page 26: ...ble on the starter enclosure and or the driven equipment as required by local code NEMA Class Trip Curves NEMA Class trip curves are based on a common tripping point of 600 of motor Full Load Amps FLA...

Page 27: ...the contactor No additional Overload Relay is necessary for normal operation Special Consideration for Across the Line Direct on Line Contactors When the Bypass Contactor on a VMX BP Series has been...

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