VMX
2
Series Digital Solid State Soft Starter User Manual
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Chapter 6 - Start-up
6.1
Basic Startup
Your new
VMX2 Series
Soft Starter is factory preset for a wide variety
of applications and often can be used with minimal adjustment.
6.1.1
Three Step Process
1. Connect L1, L2, and L3 to the input voltage source and
T1, T2, and T3 to motor.
2. Connect control wires and control power.
3. Program motor FLA (F001).
6.1.2
Start-up Parameters and Factory Defaults
In the initial
start-up test, the performance of the starter with the
initial factory presets. If required, adjust or enable the features
to meet your specific application requirements.
Fn #
Function
Name
Factory
Setting
Description / Factory Setting
F001
Motor Nameplate FLA.
0
FLA must be programmed for
the starter to operate.
F002
Motor Nameplate
Service Factor
1.0 SF
Change only if necessary and for
motors rated above 1.0SF
F003
Overload Class During Start
Class 10
NEMA / UL Class 10
F004
Overload Class During Run
Class 10
NEMA / UL Class 10
F005
Overload Reset
0 (Manual)
0 = Manual
F010
Ramp Profile
1
Ramp 1 and Ramp 2 =
Voltage Ramp with Current Limit
F011
Initial Torque
60
60% Initial Voltage
F013
Ramp Time
10
10 Second Ramp (Ramp 1)
F014
Current Limit
350
350% of programmed FLA
F015 - F018
Ramp 2 settings
---
Inactive unless Ramp 2 Input is
closed
F019 - F028
Specialty starting and testing
---
Inactive unless selected
F029
– F052
Software protection and control
---
Inactive unless selected
F053 - F059
Timer and counter value readouts
---
Read only
F060
Aux Relay #1
1
Run / Stop
F061
Aux Relay #2
2
At-Speed / Stop
F062
Aux Relay #3
16
Any Fault
F063
Aux Relay Delay
0
No Delay
F065 - F068
Communications
----
Not Used unless without optional
Comm Adaptor.
F070
Parameter Lock
0
User password disabled
F071
Reset Function
0
Use to reset to default values
F073 - F080
System settings and time clock
---
User choice to adjust clock
F085 - F093
Fault History
---
Read only
Table 6.1.2: Factory Presets
