VARMECA
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4 - COMMISSIONING
• Before the VARMECA motor is
powered up, check that all
electrical connections are correct and
that any moving parts are mechanically
protected.
• For safety of personnel, the
VARMECA motor must not be powered
up with the protective covers removed.
4.1 - Standard VARMECA
4.1.1 - Starting on power-up
- Power-up : the green indicator lamp is lit
continuously. As control terminals 6 and 8
are connected, the motor starts running
forward.
- Set the speed reference with the side
control button.
The number of power-ups is limited to
10 per hour.
4.1.2 - Starting with remote control
- Power-up : the green indicator lamp is lit
continuously.
- Activate the run command corresponding
to the desired direction, the motor starts.
- Set the speed reference with the side
control button.
4.2 - VARMECA with remote control
option
- Power-up : the green indicator lamp is lit
continuously.
- Select the desired ramp.
- Set the reference with the 10 k
Ω
remote
potentiometer.
- Select the desired direction of rotation,
the motor starts running.
5 - FAULTS - DIAGNOSTICS
Information relating to the VARMECA status is provided by a two-colour indicator lamp located on
the control button support.
Trips can be cleared by powering down.
Colour and state
of indicator lamp
Trip cause
Checks to be performed
Permanent green No fault
Mains present
-
Flashing green
• Overload
• Check that the motor is not overloaded
or jammed
Permanent red
• Short-circuit of a
motor winding
• Locked rotor
• Faulty insulation
of winding
• Overheating I
2
t
• Internal fault
• Check no incident has occurred
• Power down the controller, then power up again
• Check that the deceleration ramp is long
enough (5s) for applications with high inertia
• If the fault remains, consult LEROY-SOMER
Flashing red
• Undervoltage
• Overvoltage
• Check mains voltage
• Check that the deceleration ramp is long
enough (5s) for applications with high inertia
• Switch off and then on again
