
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
6.6 Motor Starting Adjustments
Observe the motor during the first trial starts. With the setup
controls adjusted as described in paragraph 6.3 and controller
LED 1 on, start the motor.
Initial Voltage U.
Ideally, the motor begins to rotate almost
immediately after starting voltage is applied to it and the load
begins to move. If the motor fails to start rotating when the
starting voltage is applied, increase the U potentiometer setting.
If the motor accelerates too quickly, decrease the U setting.
Repeat trial starts until the load just begins to move when
power is first applied.
Additional initial voltage may be needed if motor is subject to
starting load variance such as stiff belts, cold grease or process
loading.
Start Time T1.
During setup procedures, T1 was set to a mid
range acceleration ramp time.
If the controller ramp ends
before the motor reaches full speed, turn run signal off and
increase the T1 setting. Repeat trial starts to achieve a smooth
acceleration to full speed (LED 2 changes from single blinking
mode to continuously on) before the T1 time elapses.
Stop Time T2.
For most applications, the motor load will coast
to rest; T2 setting equals 0.
A soft stop is required for some applications, e.g., to reduce
water hammer in a pumping system. For a soft stop, most appli-
cations require the stop time T2 to be equal to or longer than the
start time T1. Turn run signal off before changing the T2 setting.
Record actual settings in the spaces provided for future
reference.
Initial Torque #1
________
Initial Torque #2
________
Start Time #1
________
Start Time #2
________
Decel Timer
________
Maximum Start Volts
________
Not Used
________
PFC
________
(“0” is min, “F” is max)
________
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause death, serious injury, or
property damage.
To avoid electrical shock or burn, turn off
main and control voltages between starts
when making adjustments.
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