VersiStart i II
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6.3.2
Motor Overload Protection
The VersiStart i II will trip on motor overload if it calculates that the motor has been running above its operating
range for longer than the time selected in the Motor Trip Class setting. Motor Trip Class should be set to
match the motor's locked rotor time. If this information is not available from the motor datasheet, use the
default setting (Motor Trip Class = 10). Using a higher setting can damage the motor.
NOTE
Motor overload protection does not protect the soft starter, and does not protect the motor from short
circuit.
6.3.3
Current Imbalance Protection
The VersiStart i II will trip on current imbalance if the highest and lowest currents on the three phases vary by
an average of 30% for more than 3 seconds. Current imbalance protection is not adjustable, and is only active
when the average motor current is 50% or more of the programmed motor FLC.
If the soft starter frequently trips on current imbalance:
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check that there is no imbalance on the mains voltage (on the input side of the soft starter)
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insulation test the motor
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move all input cables over one position (move L1 cable to L2, move L2 cable to L3, move L3 cable to
L1) to rule out a cabling fault
6.3.4
Supply Frequency Protection
The soft starter will trip on supply frequency if the frequency rises above 72 Hz or falls below 40 Hz for more
than five seconds while the soft starter is running. These trip points are not adjustable.
In pre-start, starting and stopping modes the high and low frequency limits both apply with no time delay.
A supply frequency trip will also occur if:
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all three input phases are lost while the soft starter is running
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all three input phases fall below 120 VAC at start or while the soft starter is running
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the line contactor opens while running
6.3.5
Bypass Overload Protection
Bypass overload protection protects the soft starter from severe operating overloads while running. The
protection is not adjustable and has two components:
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The soft starter will trip if it detects overcurrent at 600% of the programmed motor full load current.
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The soft starter models the temperature of the internal bypass relays and will trip if the temperature
exceeds the safe operating level.
If the trip occurs frequently, this indicates that the soft starter has not been selected correctly for the application.
6.4
Reset
Trips can be cleared by pressing the Reset button on the soft starter, sending a Reset command from the serial
communications network, or by switching the control inputs.
To clear a trip via the control inputs, the soft starter requires a closed to open transition on the stop input (02).
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In three-wire control, use the external stop button to momentarily open the stop input (open A1-02).
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In two-wire control, if the soft starter tripped with a start signal present, remove the start signal (open
A1 to 01, 02).
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In two wire control, if the VersiStart i II tripped with no start signal present (eg VersiStart i II motor
thermistor trip), apply then remove the start signal (close then reopen A1 to 01, 02).
The Reset button is located on the front of the unit, above the adjustment switches.
The soft starter will trip again immediately if the cause of the trip still exists.
