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Digistart D3: User Guide
Issue: G
8.9 Maintenance Tools
8.9.1 Setup tools
NOTE
These functions are protected by the access code (see
Access Code
on page 57).
Load/Save Settings
The Load/Save Settings menu requires an access code and allows users to:
•
Load the Digistart D3's parameters with default values
•
Load parameter settings from an internal file
•
Save the current parameter settings to an internal file
In addition to the factory default values file, the Digistart D3 can store two user-defined parameter files. These files
contain default values until a user file is saved.
The available options are:
Load Defaults
Restores the starter to the factory default settings for all parameters except Pr 9A
Language
. This does not reset the access code.
Load Backup
Synchronises parameters between the starter and the keypad. See
Synchronising the
Keypad and the Starter
on page 44 for details of the synchronisation process.
Save User Set 1
Saves the current parameter settings to a file. This file contains default parameter
settings until a user file is saved.
Load User Set 1
Reloads the parameter settings from User Set 1.
Save User Set 2
Saves the current parameter settings to a file. This file contains default parameter
settings until a user file is saved.
Load User Set 2
Reloads the parameter settings from User Set 2.
To load or save parameter settings, see
Load defaults
on page 57.
NOTE
The saved files and current operating settings are stored in both the keypad and in the soft starter. The
keypad will prompt you to synchronise the settings whenever it is plugged into a new Digistart D3.
Set date and time
To set the date and time:
1. Open the Programming Menu and select Setup Tools. Enter the access code.
2. Scroll to the date/time screen.
3. Press the
M
button to enter edit mode.
4. Press the
M
and
buttons to select which part of the date or time to edit.
5. Use the and buttons to change the value.
6. To save changes, press the
M
button. The Digistart D3 will confirm the changes.
To cancel changes, press the
button.
Reset thermal models
The soft starter's thermal modelling software constantly monitors the motor's performance. This allows the starter to
calculate the motor's temperature and ability to start successfully at any time. If the Digistart D3 is configured for use
on two motors, each motor's temperature is modelled separately.
The thermal model for the active motor can be reset if required.
1. Open the Programming Menu and select Setup Tools. Enter the access code.
2. Scroll to Reset Thermal Models and press
M
.
Reset Thermal Models
M1 X%
M2 X%
M to Reset
3. Use to select Reset and press
M
to confirm.
Do Not Reset
Reset
4. When the thermal model has been reset, the screen will display a confirmation
message then return to the previous screen.
