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Assembly and Commissioning Instructions

 

Soft Starters

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Summary of Contents for VersiStart p III 105

Page 1: ...e l e c t r o n i c Quality is our Drive Assembly and Commissioning Instructions Soft Starters VS p III ...

Page 2: ...7 Accessories 15 4 8 Main Contactor 16 4 9 Circuit Breaker 16 4 10 Power Factor Correction 16 4 11 Short Circuit Protection Devices SCPD 17 4 12 IEC Coordination with Short Circuit Protection Devices 18 4 13 UL Coordination with Short Circuit Protection Devices 19 4 14 Fuse Selection for Type 2 Coordination 22 4 15 Specifications 23 4 16 Disposal Instructions 24 5 Installation 25 5 1 Command Sourc...

Page 3: ... Operation 46 9 1 Start Stop and Reset Commands 46 9 2 Command Override 46 9 3 Scheduled Start Stop 46 9 4 PowerThrough 46 9 5 Emergency Mode 47 9 6 Auxiliary Trip 48 9 7 Typical Control Methods 48 9 8 Soft Start Methods 49 9 9 Stop Methods 52 9 10 Jog Operation 56 9 11 Inside Delta Operation 57 9 12 Secondary Motor Set 57 10 Programmable Parameters 58 10 1 Programming Menu 58 10 2 Altering Parame...

Page 4: ...3 Flow Protection 89 10 18 14 Pressure Protection 90 10 19 15 Pressure Control 91 10 20 16 Depth Protection 92 10 21 17 Thermal Protection 92 10 22 20 Advanced 93 11 Application Examples 94 11 1 Smart Card Pump Control and Protection 94 11 2 Smart Card Level Controlled Pump Activation 96 12 Troubleshooting 97 12 1 Protection Responses 97 12 2 Trip Messages 97 12 3 General Faults 104 ...

Page 5: ...rovides helpful information 1 1 Disclaimer The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time and without prior notice In no event will responsibility or liability be accepted for direct indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment ...

Page 6: ...nected from the starter using an approved isolation device before any cover is removed from the starter or before any servicing work is performed SHORT CIRCUIT The VersiStart p III is not short circuit proof After severe overload or short circuit the operation of the VersiStart p III should be fully tested by an authorised service agent GROUNDING AND BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTION It is the responsibil...

Page 7: ...soft starter from mains voltage before accessing the starter or load WARNING DISCONNECT MAINS BEFORE ACCESSING STARTER OR LOAD The soft starter has built in protections which can trip the starter in the event of faults and thus stop the motor Voltage fluctuations power cuts and motor jams may also cause the motor to trip The motor could restart after the causes of shutdown are rectified which may ...

Page 8: ...x connexions électriques Les fonctions de protection du démarreur progressif ne concernent que la protection du moteur Il relève de la responsabilité de l utilisateur d assurer la sécurité des personnes travaillant sur les machines Le démarreur progressif est un appareil conçu pour s intégrer dans un système électrique il relève donc de la responsabilité du concepteur ou de l utilisateur de veille...

Page 9: ...oteur pourrait redémarrer une fois que les causes de l arrêt ont été résolues ce qui pourrait mettre en danger le personnel Toujours déconnecter le démarreur de la tension secteur avant d accéder au démarreur ou à la charge AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas appliquer la tension du secteur au démarreur tant que tout le câblage n est pas terminé AVERTISSEMENT Toujours appliquer la tension de commande avant ou en...

Page 10: ...e and 2014 35 EU Low voltage directive is not proved The devices of the VersiStart p III series are electrical equipment that is used in industrial electrical power installations They are designed for application in machines in order to reduce the starting torque and starting current peaks as well as the tripping torque of drives with three phase induction motors With due regard to the installatio...

Page 11: ...nge of models 24 A to 580 A nominal 200 VAC to 525 VAC 380 VAC to 690 VAC Inside delta installation Versatile starting and stopping options Adaptive Control Constant Current Current Ramp Timed voltage ramp soft stop Coast To Stop DC Brake Soft Brake Customisable protection Motor overload Excess Start Time Undercurrent Overcurrent Current imbalance Input Trip Motor thermistor Extensive input and ou...

Page 12: ...the number of starts per hour the length and current level of the start and the amount of time the soft starter will be off not passing current between starts The soft starter s current rating is only valid when used in the conditions specified in the AC53b code the soft starter may have a higher or lower current rating in different operating conditions 4 4 Current Ratings For operating conditions...

Page 13: ...II 64 64 63 60 51 54 VS p III 69 69 69 69 62 65 VS p III 105 105 86 84 69 77 VS p III 115 115 108 105 86 95 VS p III 135 135 129 126 103 115 VS p III 184 184 144 139 116 127 VS p III 200 200 171 165 138 150 VS p III 229 229 194 187 157 170 VS p III 250 250 244 230 200 202 VS p III 352 352 287 277 234 258 VS p III 397 397 323 311 263 289 VS p III 410 410 410 410 380 400 VS p III 550 550 527 506 427...

Page 14: ... 64 96 94 90 76 81 VS p III 69 103 103 103 93 97 VS p III 105 157 129 126 103 115 VS p III 115 172 162 157 129 142 VS p III 135 202 193 189 154 172 VS p III 184 276 216 208 174 190 VS p III 200 300 256 247 207 225 VS p III 229 343 291 280 235 255 VS p III 250 375 366 345 300 303 VS p III 352 528 430 415 351 387 VS p III 397 595 484 466 394 433 VS p III 410 615 615 615 570 600 VS p III 550 825 790 ...

Page 15: ...42 10 7 VS p III 52 4 9 VS p III 64 152 92 336 307 231 10 9 VS p III 69 6 0 3 6 13 2 12 1 9 1 VS p III 105 5 5 VS p III 115 12 1 VS p III 135 VS p III 184 VS p III 200 495 12 7 VS p III 229 216 180 19 5 450 243 28 0 VS p III 250 8 5 7 1 17 7 9 6 VS p III 352 15 5 VS p III 397 523 34 2 VS p III 410 20 6 VS p III 550 19 0 VS p III 580 41 9 ...

Page 16: ...nputs and outputs or advanced functionality Each VersiStart p III can support a maximum of one expansion card Smart Card The smart card has been designed to support integration with pumping applications and provides the following additional inputs and outputs 3 x digital inputs 3 x 4 20 mA transducer inputs 1 x RTD input 1 x USB B port Remote keypad connector Communication Expansion Cards VersiSta...

Page 17: ...er from voltage disturbances on the network while stopped Select a contactor with an AC3 rating greater than or equal to the full load current rating of the connected motor Use the main contactor output 33 34 to control the contactor WARNING When connecting the VersiStart p III in inside delta configuration always install a main contactor or shunt trip circuit breaker 4 9 Circuit Breaker A shunt t...

Page 18: ...ion requires that in the event of a short circuit on the output side of a soft starter the fault must be cleared without risk of injury to personnel or damage to the soft starter Semiconductor fuses for Type 2 circuit protection are additional to HRC fuses or MCCBs that form part of the motor branch circuit protection CAUTION DC Brake A high brake torque setting can result in peak currents up to m...

Page 19: ...50 40NHG000B 170M3010 VS p III 42 42 7200 63NHG000B 170M3013 VS p III 52 52 80NHG000B VS p III 64 64 15000 100NHG000B 170M3014 VS p III 69 69 VS p III 105 105 80000 160NHG00B 170M3015 VS p III 115 115 VS p III 135 135 125000 170M3016 VS p III 184 184 320000 250NHG2B 170M3020 VS p III 200 200 VS p III 229 229 315NHG2B VS p III 250 250 170M3021 VS p III 352 352 202000 355NHG2B 170M6009 VS p III 397 ...

Page 20: ...urrent Model Nominal Rating A 3 cycle short cct rating 600 VAC 1 VS p III 24 24 5 kA VS p III 42 42 VS p III 52 52 10 kA VS p III 64 64 VS p III 69 69 VS p III 105 105 VS p III 115 120 VS p III 135 135 VS p III 184 184 18 kA VS p III 200 225 VS p III 229 229 VS p III 250 250 VS p III 352 352 VS p III 397 397 VS p III 410 410 30 kA VS p III 550 550 VS p III 580 580 Suitable for use in a circuit wit...

Page 21: ... table Model Nominal Rating A Short Circuit Rating 480 VAC max Listed fuse rating A 3 Fuse class 2 VS p III 24 24 65 kA 30 Any J T K 1 RK1 RK5 VS p III 42 42 50 VS p III 52 52 60 VS p III 64 64 80 VS p III 69 69 80 VS p III 105 105 125 J T K 1 RK1 VS p III 115 120 125 VS p III 135 135 150 VS p III 184 184 200 J T VS p III 200 225 225 VS p III 229 229 250 VS p III 250 250 300 VS p III 352 352 400 A...

Page 22: ...FD3060 60 A UTS150H xxU 060 60 A VS p III 64 64 HFD3100 100 A SELA36AT0150 150 A UTS150H xxU 100 100 A VS p III 69 69 VS p III 105 105 HFD3125 125 A UTS150H xxU 125 125 A VS p III 115 120 VS p III 135 135 HFD3150 150 A UTS150H xxU 150 150 A VS p III 184 184 HFD3250 250 A SELA36AT0250 250 A UTS150H xxU 250 250 A VS p III 200 225 VS p III 229 229 VS p III 250 250 HFD3300 300 A SELA36AT0400 400 A UTS...

Page 23: ... I2t values in the table For further information on selecting semiconductor fuses contact your local distributor or download the fuse selection application note from www peter electronic com I2t values for Type 2 coordination Model SCR I2t A2s VS p III 24 1150 VS p III 42 7200 VS p III 52 VS p III 64 15000 VS p III 69 VS p III 105 80000 VS p III 115 VS p III 135 125000 VS p III 184 320000 VS p III...

Page 24: ...uses Type 1 Electromagnetic capability compliant with EU Directive 2014 35 EU EMC Immunity IEC 60947 4 2 EMC Emissions IEC 60947 4 2 Class B Inputs Input rating Active 24 VDC 8 mA approx Motor thermistor B4 B5 Trip 3 6 kΩ reset 1 6 kΩ Outputs Relay outputs 10A 250 VAC resistive 5A 250 VAC AC15 pf 0 3 Main contactor 33 34 Normally Open Relay output A 41 42 44 Changeover Relay output B 53 54 Normall...

Page 25: ... 1D and 1E provide Motor Overload Protection Class 10 Trip Current 105 of FLA full load amperage or equivalent Certification CE EN 60947 4 2 C UL C22 2 Nº 60947 4 2 UL UL 60947 4 2 Marine Lloyds Marine No 1 Certification Operational life internal bypass contacts 100 000 operations 4 16 Disposal Instructions Equipment containing electrical components may not be disposed of together with domestic wa...

Page 26: ...Setup menu 3 Scroll through the list to find your application then press ENTER MENU to begin the configuration process refer to Quick Setup on page 33 for details 5 If your application is not listed in Quick Setup 1 Press EXIT to return to the Menu 2 Use to scroll to Main Menu and press ENTER MENU 3 Scroll to Motor Details and press ENTER MENU then press ENTER MENU again to edit parameter 1B Motor...

Page 27: ... inputs must be segregated from mains voltage and motor cabling Input Terminals B4 B5 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 1 L1 3 L2 5 L3 B4 B5 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 33 34 41 42 44 53 54 A3 A1 A2 B4 B5 Motor thermistor input 10 11 Reset input 11 12 Start stop input 13 14 Programmable input A default Input Trip N O 13 15 Programmable input B default Input Trip N O USB port ...

Page 28: ...wo wire control A B 17622 A A Reset B Start Stop NOTE The VersiStart p III will only accept commands from the control inputs if parameter 1A Command Source is set to Digital Input Reset Starter Disable The reset input 10 11 is normally closed by default The VersiStart p III will not perform a start if the reset input is open The display will show Not Ready If the reset input opens while the VersiS...

Page 29: ...Main Contactor Output The main contactor output 33 34 closes as soon as the soft starter receives a start command and remains closed while the soft starter is controlling the motor until the motor starts a coast to stop or until the end of a soft stop The main contactor output will also open if the soft starter trips CAUTION Some electronic contactor coils are not suitable for direct switching wit...

Page 30: ...e supply voltage being used VS p III xxx xxxxB C1 110 120 VAC A1 A2 VS p III xxx xxxxB C1 220 240 VAC A2 A3 VS p III xxx xxxxB C2 24 VAC VDC A1 A2 UL Compliant Installation For models VS p III 184 to VS p III 580 to be UL compliant supplementary or branch overcurrent protection must be used on the control circuit supply A1 A2 A3 in accordance with the electrical code applicable at the installation...

Page 31: ...S p III 135 05966 E Cable size 6 70 mm2 AWG 10 2 0 Torque 4 Nm 2 9 ft lb Torx T20 x 150 Flat 7 mm x 150 11290 A 14 mm 0 55 inch VS p III 184 VS p III 250 VS p III 352 VS p III 580 19 Nm 14 0 ft lb 66 Nm 49 0 ft lb 6 mm 20 mm 9 mm M8 17045 A 6 mm 34 mm 13 mm M12 17047 A NOTE If the installation requires large diameter cables it is possible to complete each termination with two smaller cables one on...

Page 32: ...tically detect whether the motor is connected in line or inside delta and will calculate the correct inside delta current level In line installation 34 33 K1 K1 F1 6 T3 2 T1 5 L3 3 L2 1 L1 4 T2 M 3 K1 Main contactor strongly recommended F1 Fuses or circuit breaker optional 33 34 Main contactor output Inside delta installation M 3 U1 1 U2 4 V1 2 V2 5 W1 3 W2 6 K1 F1 34 33 K1 6 T3 2 T1 5 L3 3 L2 1 L...

Page 33: ...2 K1 K1 7 6 5 3 2 1 4 9 8 17674 B L 1 Three phase supply K1 Main contactor 2 Motor F1 Semiconductor fuses optional 3 Control voltage soft starter 10 11 S1 Reset 4 Digital inputs 11 12 S2 Start Stop 5 Motor thermistor input 13 14 Programmable input A default Input Trip N O 6 Relay outputs 13 15 Programmable input B default Input Trip N O 7 Analog output B4 B5 Motor thermistor input 8 Control voltag...

Page 34: ...ode Stop Time seconds Adaptive Stop Profile Pump Centrifugal Adaptive Control 10 200 500 Early accel Adaptive Control 15 Late decel Pump bore Adaptive Control 3 200 500 Early accel Adaptive Control 3 Late decel Pump Hydraulic Constant Current 2 200 350 n a Coast To Stop n a n a Fan Damped Constant Current 2 200 350 n a Coast To Stop n a n a Fan Undamped Constant Current 2 200 450 n a Coast To Stop...

Page 35: ...e 6 Press ENTER MENU after the last digit to save the setting When the action has been completed the screen will briefly display a confirmation message then return to the previous menu level 6 2 Command Source The VersiStart p III can be started and stopped via the digital inputs remote keypad communication network smart card or scheduled auto start stop The command source can be set via the Setup...

Page 36: ... Run Simulation Pre Start Checks MENU to Continue NOTE If mains voltage is connected an error message is shown Run Simulation ATTENTION Remove Mains Volts MENU to Continue 4 Press ENTER MENU The VersiStart p III simulates starting The Run LED flashes Run Simulation Starting X XXs MENU to Continue 5 Press ENTER MENU The VersiStart p III simulates running Run Simulation Running Apply Stop Signal 6 A...

Page 37: ...evel 6 6 USB Save Load The USB Save Load menu lets you Save parameter settings and all event log entries to an external file CSV format Save parameter settings to an external file proprietary format Load parameter settings from a previously saved external file Load custom messages to display on the keypad when a programmable input is active NOTE VersiStart P supports FAT32 file systems VersiStart ...

Page 38: ...tart p III will load the files Custom_Message_A txt and Custom_Message_B txt from the top level of the USB drive 6 7 Auto Start Stop The VersiStart p III can be configured to automatically start and or stop the motor once per day For auto start stop to operate parameter 4A Auto Start Stop Mode must be set to Enable parameter 1A Command Source must be set to Clock the reset input must be closed the...

Page 39: ...the network addresses 1 Press MENU to open the menu then select Setup Tools 2 Scroll to Network Address and press the ENTER MENU button 3 Scroll to the required function and press the ENTER MENU button 4 The first digit of the address will be highlighted 5 Use EXIT and ENTER MENU to select which digit to alter Use and to change the value 6 Press ENTER MENU after the last digit to save the setting ...

Page 40: ...t 6 41 42 44 Relay output A 3 13 14 Programmable input A 7 53 54 Relay output B 4 13 15 Programmable input B 6 10 Analog I O State The top line of the screen shows the state of the motor thermistor input The bottom line of the screen shows the value of the analog output Analog I O State Thermistor 0 4 20mA Output 04 0 mA Thermistor input S Short H Hot C Cold O Open 6 11 Serial Number Rating The to...

Page 41: ...default but activates automatically when a thermistor is detected If thermistors have previously been connected to the VersiStart p III but are no longer required use the Thermistor Reset function to disable the thermistor 6 14 Reset Thermal Model The VersiStart P III s advanced thermal modelling software constantly monitors the motor s performance This allows the VersiStart p III to calculate the...

Page 42: ...an external file for analysis away from the starter Refer to USB Save Load on page 36 for details 7 2 Counters The counters store statistics on the starter s operation Hours run lifetime and since counter last reset Number of starts lifetime and since counter last reset Number of times the thermal model has been reset To view the counters 1 Open the Logs Menu 2 Scroll to counters and press ENTER M...

Page 43: ...e local keypad this button also resets a trip ENTER MENU Enter a menu or parameter or save a parameter change Scroll to the next or previous menu or parameter change the setting of the current parameter or scroll through the status screens 4 Shortcut to the command source menu in Setup Tools 5 Soft starter local control buttons 6 Shortcut buttons for quick access to common tasks LOGS Open the Logs...

Page 44: ...o remove mains or control voltage NOTE If parameter 1A Command Source is set to Remote Keypad removing the remote keypad will cause a trip 8 3 Starter status LEDs Ready Run Trip Local 17694 A LED name On Flashing Ready The motor is stopped and the starter is ready to start The motor is stopped and the starter is not ready to start waiting for the Restart Delay parameter 5H the thermal models indic...

Page 45: ... performance information as selected in parameters 10H User Parameter 1 and 10I User Parameter 2 Ready M1 X Current The current screen shows real time line current on each phase Phase Currents 000 0A 000 0A 000 0A Last Start Information The last start information screen shows details of the most recent successful start start duration seconds maximum start current drawn as a percentage of motor ful...

Page 46: ...45 VersiStart p III If a remote keypad is connected press GRAPH to change the graph data The graph can show motor current motor temperature motor pf analog input data from the smart card if installed ...

Page 47: ...l only accept commands from the selected override source To restore control to the command source selected in parameter 1A Command Source reopen the input 9 3 Scheduled Start Stop The VersiStart p III can be configured to automatically start and or stop the motor once per day For auto start stop to operate parameter 4A Auto Start Stop Mode must be set to Enable parameter 1A Command Source must be ...

Page 48: ...e ramp soft stopping If PowerThrough is enabled parameters 2C and 2D must be set appropriately 9 5 Emergency Mode Emergency mode allows the VersiStart p III to run the motor and ignore trip conditions Emergency mode is controlled via a programmable input input A 13 14 or input B 13 15 and parameter 7A Input A Function 7E Input B Function must be set to Emergency Mode A closed circuit across 13 14 ...

Page 49: ...h installation but the methods listed below are often a good starting point for common applications Application Start Mode Start Ramp Time seconds Initial Current FLC Current Limit FLC Stop Mode Stop Time seconds Bow thruster Constant Current 5 100 400 Coast To Stop n a Centrifuge Separator Constant Current 1 200 450 Coast To Stop n a Chipper Constant Current 1 200 450 Coast To Stop n a Compressor...

Page 50: ...0 Coast To Stop n a Pump positive displacement Adaptive Control Const accel 10 n a 400 Adaptive Control Const decel 10 Pump submersible Adaptive Control Early accel 5 n a 500 Adaptive Control Late decel 5 Saw bandsaw Constant Current 1 200 450 Coast To Stop n a Saw circular Constant Current 1 200 350 Coast To Stop n a Shredder Constant Current 1 200 450 Coast To Stop n a 9 8 Soft Start Methods Con...

Page 51: ...or example a generator set and a slower application of load will allow greater time for the supply to respond Current motor full load current 700 600 500 300 100 400 200 1 4 3 2 1 Initial Current parameter 2C 2 Start Ramp Time parameter 2B 3 Current Limit parameter 2D 4 Full voltage current Time Adaptive Control for Starting In an adaptive control soft start the VersiStart p III adjusts the curren...

Page 52: ...Control to match the motor Changing the following parameters will reset Adaptive Control and the first start stop cycle will use constant current start timed voltage ramp stop 1B Motor Full Load Current 2D Current Limit 2L Adaptive Control Gain Constant Current with Kickstart Kickstart provides a short boost of extra torque at the beginning of a start and can be used in conjunction with current ra...

Page 53: ...g a selected deceleration profile Adaptive Control can be useful in extending the stopping time of low inertia loads The first Adaptive Control stop will be a normal soft stop This allows the VersiStart p III to learn the characteristics of the connected motor This motor data is used by the VersiStart p III during subsequent Adaptive Control stops If replacing a motor connected to a VersiStart p I...

Page 54: ...dible This is a normal part of motor braking CAUTION When using DC brake the mains supply must be connected to the soft starter input terminals L1 L2 L3 in positive phase sequence CAUTION If the brake torque is set too high the motor will stop before the end of the brake time and the motor will suffer unnecessary heating which could result in damage Careful configuration is required to ensure safe...

Page 55: ...o stop after the end of the braking period Parameter 2P DC Brake Time Set Brake Time parameter 2P to approximately one quarter of the programmed Stop Time This sets the time for the Full Brake stage 2 DC Brake with External Zero Speed Sensor For loads which may vary between braking cycles install an external zero speed sensor to ensure the soft starter ends DC braking when the motor has reached a ...

Page 56: ...ft braking can be used with both the primary and secondary motor sets and must be configured separately for each Parameter settings Parameter 2I Stop Mode set to Soft Brake Parameter 2Q Brake Current Limit set as required to slow the load Parameter 2R Soft Brake Delay controls the time the soft starter will wait after a stop signal is received before it begins to supply braking current to the moto...

Page 57: ...to reduced motor cooling Jog operation causes the motor to heat faster than the rate calculated by the motor thermal model If you are using jog install a motor thermistor or allow sufficient restart delay parameter 5H The maximum available torque for jog forward is approximately 50 75 of motor full load torque FLT depending on the motor The torque when the motor is jogged in reverse is approximate...

Page 58: ...message Unsupported option DC Brake The starter performs a coast to stop Soft Brake The starter performs a coast to stop PowerThrough The starter trips with the error message Lx Tx Shorted NOTE When connected in inside delta the VersiStart p III will not detect phase loss on T2 during run 9 12 Secondary Motor Set The VersiStart p III can be programmed with two separate starting and stopping profil...

Page 59: ... the display will be saved and the keypad will return to the parameter list to cancel changes press EXIT The keypad will ask for confirmation then return to the parameter list without saving changes 10 3 Adjustment Lock You can prevent users from altering parameter settings by turning on the adjustment lock parameter 10G Adjustment Lock If a user attempts to change a parameter value when the adjus...

Page 60: ...urrent 2 200 3D Current Limit 2 350 3E Adaptive Start Profile 2 Constant Acceleration 3F Kickstart Time 2 000 ms 3G Kickstart Level 2 500 3H Jog Torque 2 50 3I Stop Mode 2 TVR Soft Stop 3J Stop Time 2 00 01 mm ss 3K Adaptive Stop Profile 2 Constant Deceleration 3L Adaptive Control Gain 2 75 3M Multi Pump 2 Single Pump 3N Start Delay 2 00 00 mm ss 3O DC Brake Torque 2 20 3P DC Brake Time 2 00 01 mm...

Page 61: ...p Time 00 00 hh mm 5 Protection Levels 5A Current Imbalance 30 5B Current Imbalance Delay 00 03 mm ss 5C Undercurrent 20 5D Undercurrent Delay 00 05 mm ss 5E Overcurrent 400 5F Overcurrent Delay 00 00 mm ss 5G Excess Start Time 00 20 mm ss 5H Restart Delay 00 10 mm ss 6 Protection Actions 6A Current Imbalance Soft Trip and Log 6B Undercurrent Soft Trip and Log 6C Overcurrent Soft Trip and Log 6D E...

Page 62: ...Initial Delay 00 00 mm ss 7E Input B Function Input Trip N O 7F Input B Trip Operating Only 7G Input B Trip Delay 00 00 mm ss 7H Input B Initial Delay 00 00 mm ss 7I Reset Enable Logic Normally Closed N C 7J Input A Name Input A Trip 7K Input B Name Input B Trip 8 Relay Outputs 8A Relay A Function Run 8B Relay A On Delay 00 00 mm ss 8C Relay A Off Delay 00 00 mm ss 8D Relay B Function Run 8E Relay...

Page 63: ...odbus Parity None 11D Modbus Timeout Off 11E Devicenet Address 0 11F Devicenet Baud Rate 125kB 11G Profibus Address 1 11H Gateway Address 192 11I Gateway Address 2 168 11J Gateway Address 3 0 11K Gateway Address 4 100 11L IP Address 192 11M IP Address 2 168 11N IP Address 3 0 11O IP Address 4 2 11P Subnet Mask 255 11Q Subnet Mask 2 255 11R Subnet Mask 3 255 11S Subnet Mask 4 0 11T DHCP Disable 11U...

Page 64: ...e Protection 14A High Pressure Trip Level 10 14B High Pressure Start Delay 00 00 50 mm ss ms 14C High Pressure Response Delay 00 00 50 mm ss ms 14D Low Pressure Trip Level 5 14E Low Pressure Start Delay 00 00 50 mm ss ms 14F Low Pressure Response Delay 00 00 50 mm ss ms 15 Pressure Control 15A Pressure Control Mode Off 15B Start Pressure Level 5 15C Start Response Delay 00 00 50 mm ss ms 15D Stop ...

Page 65: ...ock The VersiStart p III will accept start commands from the smart card if they are within the operating schedule set in parameters 4A to 4V A stop command from the smart card will be accepted regardless of the schedule Description Selects the command source for controlling the soft starter 1B Motor Full Load Current Range Model dependent Description Matches the starter to the connected motor s fu...

Page 66: ...e motor may not start successfully 2B Start Ramp Time Range 0 01 3 00 minutes seconds Default 10 seconds Description Sets the total start time for an Adaptive Control start or the ramp time for current ramp starting from the initial current to the current limit 2C Initial Current Range 100 600 FLC Default 200 Description Sets the initial start current level for current ramp starting as a percentag...

Page 67: ...art p III can jog the motor at a reduced speed which allows precise positioning of belts and flywheels Jog can be used for either forward or reverse operation Range 20 100 Default 50 Description Sets the current limit for jog operation 2I Stop Mode Options Coast To Stop TVR Soft Stop default Adaptive Control DC Brake Soft Brake Description Selects the stop mode 2J Stop Time Range 0 00 4 00 minutes...

Page 68: ... minutes seconds Default 1 second Description Sets the duration for DC injection during a braking stop 2Q Brake Current Limit Range 100 600 FLC Default 250 Description Sets the current limit for soft brake 2R Soft Brake Delay Range 400 2000 milliseconds Default 400 milliseconds Description Sets the time the soft starter will wait after a stop signal is received before it begins to supply braking c...

Page 69: ... to accelerate immediately after a start is initiated If current ramp starting is not required set the initial current equal to the current limit 3D Current Limit 2 Range 100 600 FLC Default 350 Description Sets the current limit for constant current and current ramp soft starting as a percentage of motor full load current NOTE The VersiStart p III will apply the current limit on all soft starts i...

Page 70: ... to control the main contactor 3K Adaptive Stop Profile 2 Options Early Deceleration Constant Deceleration default Late Deceleration Description Selects which profile the VersiStart p III will use for an Adaptive Control soft stop 3L Adaptive Control Gain 2 Range 1 200 Default 75 Description Adjusts the performance of Adaptive Control This setting affects both starting and stopping control 3M Mult...

Page 71: ...t stop to operate parameter 4A Auto Start Stop Mode must be set to Enable parameter 1A Command Source must be set to Clock the reset input must be closed the start input 11 12 must be active This allows the VersiStart p III to be stopped via the digital inputs in an emergency parameters 4B 4V Set as required 4A Auto Start Stop Mode Options Disable default Enable Description Enable or disable auto ...

Page 72: ...ay Mode Options Start Stop Disable default Stop Only Enable Start Only Enable Start Stop Enable Description Enables or disables auto start stop for Tuesday 4I Tuesday Start Time Range 00 00 23 59 Default 00 00 Description Sets the auto start time for Tuesday 24 hour format 4J Tuesday Stop Time Range 00 00 23 59 Default 00 00 Description Sets the auto stop time for Tuesday 24 hour format 4K Wednesd...

Page 73: ...or Friday 4R Friday Start Time Range 00 00 23 59 Default 00 00 Description Sets the auto start time for Friday 24 hour format 4S Friday Stop Time Range 00 00 23 59 Default 00 00 Description Sets the auto stop time for Friday 24 hour format 4T Saturday Mode Options Start Stop Disable default Stop Only Enable Start Only Enable Start Stop Enable Description Enables or disables auto start stop for Sat...

Page 74: ...Sets the trip point for overcurrent protection as a percentage of motor full load current 5F Overcurrent Delay Range 0 00 1 00 minutes seconds Default 0 second Description Slows the VersiStart P III s response to overcurrent avoiding trips due to momentary overcurrent events 5G Excess Start Time Range 0 00 4 00 minutes seconds Default 20 seconds Description Excess start time is the maximum time th...

Page 75: ...the soft starter s response to each protection All protection events are written to the event log 6B Undercurrent Options Soft Trip and Log default Warn and Log Trip Starter Log Only Description Selects the soft starter s response to the protection event 6C Overcurrent Options Soft Trip and Log default Warn and Log Trip Starter Log Only Description Selects the soft starter s response to the protec...

Page 76: ...re Options Soft Trip and Log default Warn and Log Trip Starter Log Only Description Selects the soft starter s response to the protection event 6K Motor Thermistor Circuit Options Soft Trip and Log default Warn and Log Trip Starter Log Only Description Selects the soft starter s response to the protection event 6L Shorted SCR Action Options 3 Phase Control Only default PowerThrough Description Sel...

Page 77: ... and Log Trip Starter Log Only Description Selects the soft starter s response if the pressure exceeds the high pressure trip level parameter 14A or the high pressure switch sensor closes 6R Low Pressure Options Soft Trip and Log default Warn and Log Trip Starter Log Only Description Selects the soft starter s response if the pressure falls below the low pressure trip level parameter 14D or the lo...

Page 78: ...e setting of 1A and sets the command source to the digital inputs Command Override Keypad Overrides the setting of 1A and sets the command source to the remote keypad Input Trip N O default A closed circuit across 13 14 trips the soft starter Input Trip N C An open circuit across 13 14 trips the soft starter Emergency Mode A closed circuit across 13 14 activates emergency mode When the VersiStart ...

Page 79: ...art signal is received The state of the input is ignored until the initial delay has elapsed 7E Input B Function Options Input Trip N O default Jog Reverse Input Trip N C Zero Speed Sensor Emergency Mode Motor Set Select Jog Forward Description Selects the function of Input B Refer to parameter 7A Input A Function for details 7F Input B Trip Options Always Active Operating Only default Run Only De...

Page 80: ...ed Ready The relay is closed when the starter is in Ready state Run default The Run output closes when the soft start is complete when the starting current falls below 120 of the programmed motor full load current and remains closed until the beginning of a stop either soft stop or coast to stop Warning The relay closes when the starter issues a warning refer to 6 Protection Action on page 74 Trip...

Page 81: ... 8E Relay B On Delay Range 0 00 5 00 minutes seconds Default 0 second Description Sets the delay for closing Relay B 8F Relay B Off Delay Range 0 00 5 00 minutes seconds Default 0 second Description Sets the delay for re opening Relay B 8G Low Current Flag The VersiStart p III has low and high current flags to give early warning of abnormal operation The current flags can be configured to indicate...

Page 82: ...he pre start checks before a start or entering the not ready state after a stop Set according to the specifications of the main contactor used 10 139 Analog Output 9A Analog Output A Options Current FLC default Current as a percentage of motor full load current Motor Temp The motor s temperature calculated by the thermal model Heatsink Temperature C The soft starter s temperature measured at the h...

Page 83: ... 1 hour Description Sets the graph time scale The graph will progressively replace the old data with new data 10D Graph Maximum Adjustment Range 0 600 Default 400 Description Adjusts the upper limit of the performance graph 10E Graph Minimum Adjustment Range 0 600 Default 0 Description Adjusts the lower limit of the performance graph 10F Current Calibration Range 85 115 Default 100 Description Cal...

Page 84: ...y the thermal model Heatsink Temperature The soft starter s temperature measured at the heatsink Bypass Model The percentage of thermal capacity remaining in the bypass contactor SCR Temperature The temperature of the SCRs calculated by the thermal model Rating Capacity The thermal capacity available in the soft starter for its next start Number of Starts The number of starts the VersiStart p III ...

Page 85: ...SCR Temperature Description Selects which information will be displayed on the programmable monitoring screen Refer to parameter 10H User Parameter 1 for details 10 1511 Communications Card 11A Modbus Address Range 1 254 Default 1 Description Sets the Modbus RTU network address for the soft starter 11B Modbus Baud Rate Options 4800 9600 default 19200 38400 Description Selects the baud rate for Mod...

Page 86: ...fault 168 Description Sets the second component of the network gateway address 11J Gateway Address 3 Range 0 255 Default 0 Description Sets the third component of the network gateway address 11K Gateway Address 4 Range 0 255 Default 100 Description Sets the fourth component of the network gateway address NOTE The network address can also be set via the Network Address options in the Setup Tools Re...

Page 87: ...ns The subnet mask is set using parameters 11P 11S and the default mask is 255 255 255 0 11Q Subnet Mask 2 Range 0 255 Default 255 Description Sets the second component of the network subnet mask for Ethernet communications 11R Subnet Mask 3 Range 0 255 Default 255 Description Sets the third component of the network subnet mask for Ethernet communications 11S Subnet Mask 4 Range 0 255 Default 0 De...

Page 88: ... resets and resets after a successful start Setting 12A to zero disables auto reset NOTE Auto reset will reset trips from any source not just from the smart card 12B Auto Reset Delay Range 0 05 15 00 minutes seconds Default 5 seconds Description Sets a delay before the VersiStart p III will auto reset a trip 12C Pressure Sensor Type Options None default Switch Analog Description Selects which type...

Page 89: ... report the measured flow 12I Flow at 4 mA Range 0 5000 Default 0 Description Calibrates the soft starter to the 4 mA 0 level of the flow sensor input 12J Flow at 20 mA Range 0 5000 Default 0 Description Calibrates the soft starter to the 20 mA 100 level of the flow sensor input 12K Units per Minute at Max Flow Range 0 5000 Default 0 Description Calibrates the soft starter to the maximum flow volu...

Page 90: ...parameters in this group are only active if a smart card is installed Flow protection uses terminals B33 B34 or C23 C24 on the smart card 13A High Flow Trip Level Range 0 5000 Default 0 Description Sets the trip point for high flow protection 13B Low Flow Trip Level Range 1 5000 Default 5 Description Sets the trip point for low flow protection 13C Flow Start Delay Range 00 00 50 30 00 00 mm ss ms ...

Page 91: ... elapsed 14C High Pressure Response Delay Range 00 00 10 30 00 00 mm ss ms Default 0 5 seconds Description Sets a delay between the pressure passing the high pressure trip level and the soft starter tripping 14D Low Pressure Trip Level Range 0 5000 Default 5 Description Sets the trip point for high pressure protection 14E Low Pressure Start Delay Range 00 00 10 30 00 00 mm ss ms Default 0 5 second...

Page 92: ...ription Selects how the VersiStart p III will use data from the pressure sensor to control the motor 15B Start Pressure Level Range 1 5000 Default 5 Description Sets the pressure level to trigger the VersiStart p III to perform a soft start 15C Start Response Delay Range 00 00 10 30 00 00 mm ss ms Default 0 5 seconds Description Sets a delay between the pressure passing the pressure control start ...

Page 93: ...e delay is counted from the time a start signal is received The depth input is ignored until the start delay has elapsed 16D Depth Response Delay Range 00 00 10 30 00 00 mm ss ms Default 0 5 seconds Description Sets a delay between the depth passing the depth protection trip level and the soft starter tripping 10 2117 Thermal Protection NOTE The parameters in this group are only active if a smart ...

Page 94: ...ntactor closing opening time Set according to the specifications of the bypass contactor used If this time is too short the starter will trip 20D Model Rating Range 0020 0580 Default Model dependent Description The soft starter s internal model reference as shown on the silver label on the side of the unit M R 0085 Made in New Zealand RoHS 18595 B 1 NOTE This parameter can only be adjusted by auth...

Page 95: ...art p III controls a bore pump via scheduled start stop operation The control panel is fitted with a three way selector switch allowing Auto Run Stop or Manual Run Three 4 20 mA transducers are used to monitor water depth pipe pressure and flow 10 11 12 A3 A1 A2 1 L1 3 L2 5 L3 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 13 14 34 33 K1 K1 F1 Start Stop Reset LCL RM T Menu Store Exit Graph Logs Tools DIGITAL INPUTS 4 20mA INPUT...

Page 96: ...optional B23 B24 Pressure protection 6 Pressure sensor B13 B14 Depth protection 7 Flow sensor 8 Depth sensor 9 Temperature sensor Parameter settings Parameter 1A Command Source select Smart Card Clock Parameters 4A 4V Auto Start Stop Set as required Parameter 7A Input A Function select Command Override Digital Parameters 12A 12Q Pump Input Configuration Set as required Parameters 13A 13D Flow Prot...

Page 97: ... 4 T2 6 T3 13 14 34 33 K1 K1 F1 DIGITAL INPUTS 4 20mA INPUTS RTD C24 C33 C34 C43 C13 C14 C23 C44 B14 B13 B23 B24 B33 B34 R2 R1 R3 1 A B C A B C 2 3 4 17885 B 7 8 5 6 1 Digital inputs K1 Main contactor A Manual start 10 11 Reset input B Manual stop 11 12 Start stop input C Automatic operation level controlled 13 14 Programmable input A set Command Override Digital 2 Control voltage 33 34 Main conta...

Page 98: ...the warning has been resolved 12 2 Trip Messages Display Possible cause Suggested solution 2 Phase Damaged SCR This message is displayed if the soft starter tripped on Lx Tx shorted during the pre start checks and PowerThrough is enabled It indicates that the starter now operates in PowerThough mode 2 phase control only Check for either a shorted SCR or a short within the bypass contactor Related ...

Page 99: ...ccurred loading data from the EEPROM to RAM when the keypad powered up If the problem persists contact your local distributor Related parameters None Excess start time Excess start time trip can occur in the following conditions parameter 1B Motor Full Load Current is not appropriate for the motor parameter 2D Current Limit has been set too low parameter 2B Start Ramp Time has been set greater tha...

Page 100: ...rsiStart p III must be mounted vertically Related parameters None High Flow The flow sensor connected to the smart card has activated high flow protection Related parameters 6S 12G 12I 12J 13A 13C 13D High Pressure The pressure sensor connected to the smart card has activated high pressure protection Related parameters 6Q 12C 12E 12F 14A 14B 14C Input A trip Input B trip The soft starter s program...

Page 101: ...1 shorted L2 T2 shorted L3 T3 shorted During pre start checks the starter has detected a shorted SCR or a short within the bypass contactor as indicated Consider using PowerThrough to allow operation until the starter can be repaired Related parameters 6L Low Control Volts The VersiStart p III has detected a drop in the internal control voltage Check the external control supply A1 A2 A3 and reset ...

Page 102: ...connected correctly to the soft starter Check individual motor connections to the soft starter for power circuit continuity Check connections at the motor terminal box This trip is not adjustable Related parameters None Motor thermistor The motor thermistor input has been enabled and The resistance at the thermistor input has exceeded 3 6 kΩ for more than one second The motor winding has overheate...

Page 103: ...arameters in the starter Load User Set has been selected but no saved file is available Reset the fault The starter will load the default settings If the problem persists contact your local distributor Related parameters None Phase sequence Mains voltage must be connected to the soft starter s input terminals L1 L2 L3 in positive phase sequence Check the phase sequence on L1 L2 L3 Related paramete...

Page 104: ... A short circuit has occurred Check and resolve this condition Related parameters None Time overcurrent The VersiStart p III is internally bypassed and has drawn high current during running The 10A protection curve trip has been reached or the motor current has risen to 600 of the motor FLC setting Related parameters None Undercurrent The motor has experienced a sharp drop in current caused by los...

Page 105: ... activating each input signal in turn The soft starter does not respond to a start command from either the keypad or the digital inputs The soft starter may be waiting for the restart delay to elapse The length of the restart delay is controlled by parameter 5H Restart Delay The motor may be too hot to permit a start The soft starter will only permit a start when it calculates that the motor has s...

Page 106: ...time NOTE Make sure the motor starting parameters are appropriate for the application and that you are using the intended motor starting profile If a programmable input is set to Motor Set Select check that the corresponding input is in the expected state The load may be jammed Check the load for severe overloading or a locked rotor situation Soft stop ends too quickly The soft stop settings may n...

Page 107: ... compatible with NTFS file systems USB Missing A USB function has been selected in the menu but the product cannot detect a USB drive Check that the USB drive has been inserted in the port File Missing A USB function has been selected in the menu but the required file cannot be found Save Load Master Parameters uses a file called Master_Parameters par at the top level of the USB drive For these fu...

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