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1. 9 3 3 SST360i Motor maximum starting current limit level 180Arms Motor maximum continuous current level 63 Arms Rating integrated bypass relay 100Arms Mains supply 3 phase 400Vac 10 15 3 phase mains phase sequence detection Powerloss during start typ 604W 3 phases Ie 180Arms Powerloss in continuous mode typ 19W phases Ie 63 Arms Power consumption Starter 1 3 W Mains undervoltage lockout Switch off at voltage level lt 330V motor running Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 23 of 22 In Po ra Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Ma e Mains and motor screw block L1 R 1 L2 S 3 L3 T 5 and T1 R 2 T2 V 4 T3 W 6 10mm2 7AWG depending on motor current rating e PE grounding of the device to be carried out with a 4 8x0 8mm Faston terminal Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 24 of 22 In Po eo Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Ma 10 Frequently Asked Questions Main Contactor Q Is there any requirement to put a main contactor in series before the soft starter A Yes because VDE requires it and because in case of a soft starter malfunction it is necessary Ambient temperature Q Can I use a soft starter when the ambient temperature is higher than the recommended value during operation A The soft star2. 1 Principal schematics of SimpleStarter The SimpleStarter electronics is powered by the line voltage and is partly not isolated Both PCB boards of the device have parts that are at live voltage so do not touch see the Safety Guidelines The control circuit is isolated from the mains and should be connected to PE to ensure safe operation Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 8 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual 5 Control section description 5 1 USB Diagnostics program examples taken from the SST360i device Manipulating of the Starters parameters is done with the Diagnostics program This program SimpleStarterDiag exe comes together with SSTsettings 1ma and mcHID dll The three of them should always be kept together in a single random chosen Windows map 5 agnosis Run the Diagnostics program SimpleStarterDiag exe and connect the PC with a proper USB cable Type A to Mini B to the SimpleStarter Then apply the 3 phase mains voltage to the SimpleStarter Once the connection has been established the upper status bar shows some general information like Connection status Company Name OEM situations Starter Type Software Version and the motor status which can be Motor Stopped Motor Starting Motor at speed Motor Stopping tabus Starter Connected Hw 3 0 Type 551360 SW 5 00 Mobor shopped To switch
3. 2009 Valid for hardware version HW5 0 and later versions According to EN60335 2 40 Household appliances part heat pumps air conditioners and similar equipment Safety and EMC Emission and Immunity CE Complies with EN60335 1 2002 A1 2004 A11 2004 A12 2006 corrigendum 2006 A2 2006 A13 2008 EN60335 2 40 2003 A11 2004 A12 2005 A1 2006 corrigendum 2006 Restriction of Hazardous substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment according to Directive RoHS 2002 95 EC Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 5 of 22 In Po ra Simple Starter series User Manual Tee 2 4 Characterization according to EN60947 4 2 General Form 2 with bypass Number of Poles 3 phases regulated Kind of current AC Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 2 5kV test voltage shape 1 2 50 Thermal current SST3301 Ith 30A SST3601 Ith 63A Rated current 30A 11kW for SST3301 63A 30kW for SST3601 Rated uninterrupted current 30A 11kW for SST3301 63A 30kW for SST3601 Rated Frequency 50Hz Normal overload class 10 x 40 Ie T 3 Interrupting medium SCPD no part of the softstarter device Method of operation Anti parallel thyristors Method of control Semi automatic Method of connection Motor in delta or star Thyristors in series with mains supply Rated operational voltage Ue 400Vac Rated Insulation voltage Ui 500Vac Operating capability 4
4. a cabinet take care that all wires are leaded straight to and from its terminal blocks not too long and not too short When necessary tighten the wires with wire clips to the cabinet bottom or sides to prevent that the wires contact internal parts of the device Tighten the screws of the terminal blocks with a min torque of 0 5Nm Any mounting position is allowed as long as sufficient cooling is guaranteed Do not mount the starter near heat sources Protect the starter against corrosive atmospheres and dust Warning Incorrect starter application or operation may cause overload and damage the power semi conductor module before the heatsink over temperature protection will trip the device 7 3 Service Retighten the screws of the terminal blocks after the some running hours of the machine or installation use min 0 5Nm tightening torque When proper installed the softstarter needs no servicing or maintenance during its working life The on board power supply transformer primary winding has 1 protection fuse 0 5 1AT ceramic type 400 500V size 6 3x32mm A service engineer has to replace the fuse When servicing the device be sure that the mains supply is switched off and disconnect the wires of the mains input terminal Then replace the fuse Reconnect the mains input terminal wires and switch on the power Installing and Operation of this product not executed in correspondence with this manual voids any guarantee 8 Fus
5. clicking the Add Type button this screen appears Praak Enter new name here Click on Save for storing into the Keeliodwcthaned Save database or click Cancel to return to the default screen l E E E E Make sure the new type has a unique name Double entries is ix are not allowed l Z a This name already exist 10 When clicking on arrow of the combo box the new type will mpm show up in the list ean LH i imk Deleting the name of a type that is already in the database U Precets can be done by clicking the Delete Type button Verify that OE Edit Type Aiki T pi the correct type has been chosen in the combo box A confirmation screen appears Clicking Yes will permanently delete the chosen name from the database Clicking Yes will return to the default screen re you sure you want to delete this type 5 e e F nnmntbral The Save Settings button will store all adjustable Presets parameters into the database Note not the Starters internal memory T poe Hesia th ame 7 Installation Maintenance amp Service 7 1 Mounting instruction s i The SimpleStarter is an open frame OEM device proper shielding against touching is strongly advised Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 19 of 22 In Pot ae Simple Starter series User Manual Tee
6. the control to the Diagnostics program click on the Starter button It will now show PC all the controls on the screen become active The settings that are made on the screen will be taken over by the Starter Starter PL Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 9 of 22 PMs Simple Starter series User Manual Tec Ma However keep in mind that once the control has been given back to the Starter these new settings are lost and the previous ones will be used unless they where saved first by clicking the Save Parameters button Save Parameters 5 2 Starting A general rule says the shorter the acceleration time the higher the starting current the less the backup fuses are heated and the higher the mechanical stress will be A longer starting time minimises the mechanical stress but will increase the energy loss in motor and starter Starting Voltage Start ramp Stop ramp There are three ways of starting the motor 5 2 1 Auto Start Use this way when the mains voltage is applied by switching an upstream contactor external Start Stop mode set to Start On Open see 5 2 2 For the SST360i type allways use a controlled line separator contactor to switch off in case the SST3601 fails to switch off Contactor L1 _ OK Starter L2 L3 A 5 Fig 5 1 Auto Start 5 2 2 The external Start Stop switch The external Start Stop
7. to the output side of the soft starter Don t interchange the mains and the motor connections Safety Guidelines require a proper circuit breaker and or short circuit protection in front of the soft starter Grounding PE of the PCB is necessary Therefore use the PE clamp on the left side under the PCB 2 2 ESD Precautions and Handling The starter itself is not particular sensitive for Electro Static Discharge ESD however precautions are still important and necessary The starter is produced in an ESD safe environment The carton packaging box is made out of natural paper fibres without any charge collecting plastic particles or plastic top sheet Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 4 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Ma e Before the starter is taken out of the carton one needs to discharge his body by touching or holding a conducting not painted metal part of the machine or installation were the starter must be build in A grounded metal part is very much preferred e Open now the starter s carton and take out the device by its aluminium heatsink block e Do not touch the sensitive vertical control board The horizontal power board may be touched e Mount the starter into the machine or installation and hook up the wires 2 3 Standards SST330i VDE approved CB VDE Test Certificate DE1 41677 Date of issue 22 12
8. 00 25 100 ACS53a AC58a Starting Stopping Off starting fully ON Off Thyristor Pt 720 A s for SST3301 16200 for SST3601 Utilisation category AC53a AC58a Control circuits none start stop isolated potential free switching contact 0 5Vdc referred to PE Protective Ground level Auxiliary circuits None Coordination with SCPD Short Circuit Protection Device class B 32A for SST3301 63A for SST3601 ie rating dependable Safety and installation User Device Label SST330i Device Label SST360i Manufactured in EC Type SimpleStarter SST3301 3 400Vac bypassed Softstarter Standard applied EN 60947 4 2 1999 A1 2000 Ue 400Vac 10 15 Ie 30A AC53a ACS58a 1 2 3 100 12 Rated frequency 50Hz Duty rate continuous operation Form designation Form 2 Rated insulation voltage 500Vac Rated impulse withstand voltage 2500Vpk 1 2 S0us Pollution degree 3 industrial applications IP code Open Frame IP00 Short circuit current 230Amps 20ms 32A type C SCPD Switching overvoltage not applicable Rated control voltage not applicable Rating auxiliary circuits not applicable Characteristics overload relay not applicable Emission class A class B if starting time 600ms max Immunity no specific measures required RoHS conform Manufactured in EC Type SimpleStarter SST3601 3 400Vac bypassed Softstarter Standard applied EN 60947 4 2 1999 A1 2000 Ue 400Vac 10 15 Te 63A AC5
9. 3a AC58a 1 2 3 100 12 Rated frequency 50Hz Duty rate continuous operation Form designation Form 2 Rated insulation voltage 500Vac Rated impulse withstand voltage 2500Vpk 1 2 S0us Pollution degree 3 industrial applications IP code Open Frame IP00 Short circuit current 1620Amps 20ms 63A type C SCPD Switching overvoltage not applicable Rated control voltage not applicable Rating auxiliary circuits not applicable Characteristics overload relay not applicable Emission class B if starting time 600ms max Immunity no specific measures required RoHS conform Note This product has been designed for Class A equipment use of this product in domestic environments may cause radio interference if starting time exceeds 600ms in which case the user may be required to employ additional mitigation measures Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 6 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Ma 3 Ordering information SimpleStarter SST XXX Type l 3301 3 Phase 400 V 15 10 Istart max 47A 3601 3 Phase 400 V 15 10 Istart max 180A The SimpleStarter softstarters are supplied without short circuit Protective Devices e g fuses MCB or a Thermal Electro Dynamic Overload Relay for the 1 and 3 phase Mains 4 General description 4 1 SimpleStarter general purpose digital Softstarter The SimpleStarter soft
10. In Wri Tee M ab rral SimpleStarter User manual SST3301 SST3601 Softstarter series with USB control 3 ph 400V 30 63A org date 20 01 07 review 12 04 12 simstart 070120ENvO1 Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Ma 1 Table of contents Il Table of contents P Introduction Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 2 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 3 of 22 In Po ae Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Ma 2 Introduction 2 1 Safety guidelines Read this manual carefully before operating the equipment and follow its instructions Installation operation and maintenance should be in strict accordance with this manual national codes and good practice Installation or operating not performed in strict accordance with these instructions will void manufacturer s warranty Disconnect all power inputs before servicing the soft starter and or the motor Prior to the installation check and verify that no parts bolts washers etc will fall into the Starter When this i symbol is shown in the manual extra care must be taken concerning mains live voltages Do not use insulation resistance measuring instruments with insulation test voltages higher than 500V when the soft starter is conn
11. Ma The SimpleStarter is equipped with 4 nylon Snap in locking PCB supports for easy and fast mounting When build in a housing special care must be taken for sufficient free space for cooling airflow to circulate A full metal cabinet with cable glands for mains and motor wires is recommended The size of the cabinet is to be chosen with regard to motor current rating ambient temperature and number of starts per hour and the efficiency of the cabinet in transporting the generated heat to the ambient ventilation slots must be implemented for sufficient air flow Be sure that the cabinet air temperature does not exceed 55 C when this can happen forced cooling should be applied Recommended general purpose minimum cabinet size LxWxH 250x110x100 mm Free space around the starter should be 2 5cm For the wiring 105 C high performance equipment wire with sufficient current rating should be used In the cabinet only starter wiring wires are allowed 191 6mm Fig 7 1 1 SST3301 85 0mm mounting holes dia 4 75mm 0 08 Isolation Foil 210x115mm 255mm 117 5mm 117 5mm PCB 153 5mm p 163 5mm 143 5mm PCB 245 0mm Isolation foil 255x 163 5mm Sn 235 0m 5 0mm i 5 0mm 5 0mm a Fig 7 1 2 SST360i mounting holes 7 2 Installation The Mains input is located on the PWR PCB at the left side there is 3 pole screw terminal block for wires up to 4mm numbered L1 1 L2 3 an
12. ative humidity lt 90 condensation not allowed Humidity 98 at 20 C 85 at 55 C occasional condensation may happen Altitude max 1000m for devices to be used at higher altitudes consult your supplier Maximum complete switching cycles 12 hour depending on temperature motor temperature and load conditions Warranty period 24 months after purchase 9 3 Power 9 3 1 General Minimum number of switching cycles over lifetime Bypassrelay gt 1 000 000 semiconductors gt 10 000 000 Number of starts max 12 hour Maximum peak line voltage 1000V varistor protected Critical rate of rise of on state voltage dV dt 1000V wus Critical rate of rise of on state current dI dt 50A us Insulation voltage of the power semiconductors 3kV 1sec 9 3 2 SST330i Motor maximum starting current limit level 47Arms Motor maximum continuous current level 30Arms Rating integrated bypass relay 30Arms Mains supply 3 phase 400Vac 10 15 3 phase mains phase sequence detection Powerloss during start typ 96W 3 phases Ie 30Arms Powerloss in continuous mode typ 26 5W phases Ie 30Arms Power consumption Starter 3 6W Mains undervoltage lockout Switch off at voltage level lt 330V motor running Mains and motor screw block L1 R 1 L2 S 3 L3 T 5 and T1 R 2 T2 V 4 T3 W 6 4 0mm2 11AWG depending on motor current rating PE grounding of the device to be carried out with a 4 8x0 8mm Faston terminal
13. ay behaviour 1 The upper button shows Error Relay Signalling meaning that the error relay switches Error Rela together with the Error LED Signalling 2 The upper button on the Error Relay Action of the Diagnostics program shows Error Relay Steady which means that the error relay is switched over once from contact Error Relay COM to NO See Fig 5 5 2S Clicking on the button toggles between the two 1 When the lower button on the shows Error Relay Active On this means that the error S relay is in rest when no error is present Active On 2 When the lower button on the shows Error Relay Active Off the error relay 1s switched on when no error is present reread He a Clicking on the button toggles between the two 5 7 Error handling Visible on SST360i from SW5 00 SST360i from SW4 00 The error handling screen consists of two parts The left part shows the eight most recent errors one the right part one can enable or disable the possible errors ih miwienl eqe Most Racemi Enos tem Apn F Sheaspin ly Dred Tampe With the Clear Error History button the error list can be cleared Make sure that there are no recent errors before you i l No Mobo try to clear the list In that case there will be a pop up screen T Phata Litt that gives a message that the present error needs to be Fi pase Gemack cleared first Dear Emor Hecho Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensi
14. d L3 5 The motor terminal block equal to the mains terminal block is at Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 20 of 22 In Pod aos Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Ma the right side of the Power PCB numbered U T1 2 V T2 4 and W T3 6 Use 2 5 4 0 mm 500V type stranded copper wire temp rating 85 105 C The PE ground must be connected to the terminal tab J3 in front left Faston Tab 4 8x0 8mm Be sure that the Faston crimp terminal is connected to the wire with the appropriate tooling Use 2 5 mm 250V type stranded copper wire temp rating min 85 C L1 R 1 wire 4mm 12 S 3 L3 T 5 U T1 2 V T2 4 wire 4mm W T3 6 E NO Ground P PCB2 Control Circuit NC wire Imm Faston Tab COM 6 3x0 8mm In 0V Start Stop Fig 7 2 SimpleStarter SST3301 Wiring L1 U L2 V L3 W Ringtongue M6 Hex head screw M6 Start Stop A IN Wire 1mm NO Ground PE Error NC Faston Tab COM 6 3x0 8mm PCB2 Control Board Fig 7 3 SimpleStarter SST3601 Wiring Top view The rated wire gauge of the ERROR relay terminals is 1 0mm Use 250V stranded 0 75 1 0mm copper wires temperature rating min 85 C Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 21 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Ma When the softstarter is to be build in into
15. e selection Starter Type Istart max MCB B char VDE 0641 fuse class gL gG Breaking capacity 10KA gL acc VDE 0636 21 gG acc IEC 60269 1 2 1 9 Technical specifica tions 9 1 Starter control Starting time motor current controlled Control inputs Manual Start Stop Control outputs Error relay 250V 5A SPDT Wiring flexible wire 250Vac 1mm Min circuit recovering time switching mains off on 0 3s Mains Supply frequency 42 70 Hz maximum frequency variation 20 Hz s Overcurrent protection during starting and continuous operation semi motor overload relay function 9 2 General Error relay single pole dual transition rated for 250Vac 5A contact material silver alloy Designed to comply with VDE and UL standards Printed Circuit Board for power part add on PCB for control functions Board quality FR 4 Dimensions PCB 203 x 106 6 x 45 mm 4 corner mounting holes PCB solder side shielded with polyester sheet Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 22 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Ma PCB trace clearance creepage 4 4mm Pollution degree 3 Protection class IP0O Weight approx 610gr Mounting user has to provide a proper housing safe and with sufficient coolant air circulation Operating temperature 20 to 70 C depending on the type of the enclosure Storage temperature 40 to 85 C rel
16. ected with the motor Attention This product was designed and tested for compliance with IEC 60947 4 2 The soft starter SST3301 and SST3601 are VDE certified Use of the product in domestic environments may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to employ additional mitigation methods Utilization category is AC 53a or AC 53b Form 1 For further information see Technical Specification Warning A series contactor or switch will be required when in case of a starter switch off malfunction it is necessary to switch off the load by a second switching device This in order to prevent danger or damage Internal components and P C B s are at Mains potential when the soft starter is connected to mains This voltage is extremely dangerous and may cause death or severe injury if contacted The SST3301 and SST3601 soft starters are an open board The user has to care for a corresponding cabinet and a safe installation to avoid accidental contact with the parts which are conducting Assembling in a closed cubicle or usage of a plastic coverage is recommended When the soft starter 1s connected to Mains even if start signal has not been issued full voltage may appear on motor s terminals This is also valid if the motor has been stopped or if no control voltage 1s connected Starter must be properly grounded except 8 22A to ensure correct operation and safety Check that Power Factor capacitors are not connected
17. gram the indicated error will be displayed in the status bar Green LED on Power on Yellow LED on Motor at speed on board bypass relays are switched on Red LED flashes 2 times periodically Phase sequence fault a ae LOT ee Diset Ussec sec USsec S560 Tiwb Eran BYP debs Sapper Red LED flashes 3 times periodically Overcurrent during start and running Diset Ussec Qosec osec Ussec asec S36C Slater Error Dyce Red LED flashes 4 times periodically Heatsink overtemperature USec 05ec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 1 Sec Timbe ENHE Hestiink temp Red LED flashes 5 times periodically Under voltage phase loss low voltage starter supply ete OT OJT o T USec 055ec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec Usser 05sec 05sec 1 Sec Tiwb Eran LD iaf ei 5p va E Se Red LED flashes 7 times periodically Motor not connected or bad connection USec O5ec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 05sec 1 Sec Slate HHE Moloi eof ee Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 14 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tec Ma 5 6 Error Relay PCB 1 Error Relay NO NC PCB 2 COM Fig 5 5 ERROR Relay The softstarter is equipped with an Error Relay The contacts are named COM Common NC Normally Closed and NO Normally Open When an error occurs there are two possibilities in the Error rel
18. lider the ImMaxNom time starts counting down when it is less the timer will count up thus emulating a thermal protection of the motor Note for a real thermal protection of the motor a Motor Protection Relay or PTC thermistors must be used The actual time can be monitored in the second textbox under the ImMaxNom time slider When this time has reached 0 the Starter will stop the motor immediately and generates an overcurrent error 5 4 4 Shear pin function When the thyristor current exceeds 55A the Starter switches off immediately and gives an overcurrent error This level is fixed and can thus not be changed 5 4 5 The Motor Current read out screen As far as the motor current settings are concerned this part shows in a more graphical way e The actual motor current Imotor e The first stage of the starting current ImMaxLow e The second stage of the starting current Q 140 180 63 ImMaxHigh leois ren Meada ews bagh Are belo n Avert e The nominal motor current ImMaxNom Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 13 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Ma 5 5 LED indications The unit is equipped with 3 LED s placed on the vertical PCB PWR ERROR RUN 5 Control PCB Fig 5 4 LED Indication Error detection and indication is active in standby mode motor stopped and in running mode as well On the diagnostics pro
19. ng the starting T J process eae i F EJ 5 4 2 Starting current second stage When the first stage of the current limit has elapsed and the motor is not yet at full speed the second stage becomes active This one is set with the ImMaxHigh 5 47Arms slider as where as the maximum duration of the current is done with ImMaxHigh time 1 10sec slider The time that the current is stalled as the limit has been reached is counting down on the second textbox under the slider this time will never count up during the starting process 4 jif Ww Note when the level of the second stage is less then the first one the current will not drop but remain the level of the first stage This is because the Starter will not ramp down during the starting period After the second time has elapsed and the motor is still not yet at full speed the Starter will now stop the motor immediately and generates an overcurrent error Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 12 of 22 Ma Simple Starter series User Manual Tec Ma 5 4 3 Nominal current As soon as the motor reaches full speed the bypass relays become active thus reducing the mens iua power dissipation of the Starter With the ImMaxNom 5 30Arms and the ImMaxNom time 5 10sec sliders the nominal current and duration time can be set When the nominal current becomes higher then the value set with the ImMaxNom s
20. ons without further notice Page 15 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tec Wa After enable or disable errors it s important to save them 5 8 Resetting After an error the SimpleStarter can be reset in three several ways 1 By removing and re applying the mains supply Rest 2 By clicking on the Reset Starter Errors button co 3 Automatically after the Auto Reset time 1 60 min has elapsed Above 60 minutes the Auto Reset is disabled indication Off Only resetting as described by point and 2 then will apply The Auto Reset time will only be active when the control has been Starter After an error the SimpleStarter can be reset in three several ways given to the SimpleStarter In that case the actual auto reset countdown can been followed in the lower textbox in the fee SettingsMisc part of the Diagnostics screen EE 6 Protective functions 6 1 Phase sequence detection The SimpleStarter has a monitoring circuit for the phase sequence of the applied mains voltage With the diagnostics program it 1s possible to toggle between left and right or both directions 6 2 Overcurrent During a start the motor current is measured and the level is kept equal to the adjusted maximum current level with an average accuracy of about 3 The current detection is active during motorstart and continuous operation as well motor overload error 6 3 Phase loss low voltage detection Phase loss Missing
21. phase L1 or L3 before or during a motor start The starter losses one of these feeding phases causing the internal power supply falls down The starter does not function anymore normally no fault is displayed and accidentally an overcurrent can be displayed A fault is indicated by the flashing the Red LED the motor cannot be started or will be stopped Missing phase L2 before or during a motor start The starter losses phase L2 resulting in an undervoltage error message after Missing phase L1 or L3 at continuous operation Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 16 of 22 In Po ae Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Ma the internal power supply shuts down when the motor is fully loaded If the motor is not full loaded the detection will not work Missing phase L2 at continuous operation the starter remains powered and will after a delay of 3 seconds display the undervoltage no motor Low voltage For correct operation the minimum line voltage must be 330V If the line voltage is below this value an undervoltage error will be displayed To proceed the starter has to be reset by switching the feeding mains voltage off and on 6 4 Starter overtemperature protection The SimpleStarter power semiconductor module is protected against overtemperature Most heat is generated during starting In the running mode the only heat is generated by the bypas
22. s an over temperature error 29 Heatsink C 6 8 Presets The user can and manipulates store preferred settings of all parameter under a self named preset Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 17 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual First the Starter must be hooked up and powered Also the control must be given to the diagnostics program as described in section Then this default screen appears fully activated By clicking on the arrow of the combo box a list of available if any appears Choosing one also updates the parameters ImMaxlow ImMaxlow time etc CHVG 12amk2 With the name in the box the following actions can be done Editing Deleting or Saving the parameters First make sure the proper type has been chosen in the combo box Than the name can be edited by clicking the Edit Type button After clicking the Edit Type button this screen appears Edit the name here Click on Save for storing into the database or click Cancel to return to the default screen Adding the name of a type in the database can be done by clicking the Add Type button Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Tec Wa CH E oe J al Poe LAY tal me Page 18 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tec Mia After
23. s relays and the wiring Because of this one should keep in mind the amount of motor starts is not only limited by the height and duration of the starting current but also by the ambient temperature and how fast the heatsink can loose its excessive temperature Temperature sensor lead interruption software version SW2 02 and later and sensor lead short circuit to the grounded heatsink will be sensed also resulting in a temperature error message 6 5 Mains frequency The rated mains frequency is 50Hz 15 10Hz 6 6 No Motor detection SW 2 01 and later When the motor wire U or W is not connected to the motor this 1s not sensed Note The motor might get started with 2 phases The motor overload protection can become active When the motor wire V is not connected to the motor this will be sensed resulting in a no motor error after 3 Sec The motor can be started again after resetting the fault mains off on or with the PC program Reset Errors and restoring the lost motor connection 6 7 The miscellaneous readout screen 1 The Ramp gauge shows the progress of the phase angle between 0 stopped and 100 maximum voltage 68 Ramp 2 Usupply is the on board voltage which supplies all internal circuitry merely a control function 25 Usupply 3 The Heatsink gauge shows the temperature of the heatsink in degrees centigrade When it reaches 75 C the motor is stopped and the Starter generate
24. starter is designed as a device for simple and low cost soft starting of 3 phase 400V induction motors with a low or moderate starting torque e Heat pumps amp Chillers Pumps Fans Conveyors light moderate Refrigerant Compressors Mixers Production machines Transformers 3 ph Beverage installations The SimpleStarter controls the motor voltage in all the three phases from The device is equipped with three build in bypass relays The SimpleStarter 1s developed with the aim to replace the star delta Y D switches in applications where a galvanic separation is of lesser importance or already realised All SimpleStarter softstarters comply with all directives concerning emission immunity and safety The unit is of an open frame type IP00 therefore the user has to take care for a proper housing in When the mains voltage is applied or when the starter receives a starting signal the power semi conductors are switched on in such a way that it starts with a small controllable increasing current flowing into the motor When the motor is at speed the bypass relays are switched on the power semiconductors are switched off thus minimising EMC RFI pollution For the operation of the softstarter a neutral line is not necessary Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 7 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Man Bypass Relay Fig 3
25. switch can configured from firmware version 1 04 with diagnostics screen version 1 3 The Starter will ramp down input Coniral The Starter will ramp up when p Imput Control when the switch is opened es the switch is opened Start On me Stop On Open On Open Open On Open Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 10 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tec m Ma MCB Overload Ww SimpleStarter 12 A 13 Dk Start Stop Controlled Start Switch i The start stop control voltage should be operated with a potential free contact For the SST3601 type allways use a controlled line separator contactor to switch off in case the SST3601 fails to switch off 5 2 3 Start Stop button on the diagnostics screen The motor can also be started by clicking the Start Stop toggle button on the diagnostics Start screen With the Starting Voltage slider jaye The start ramp can be set in 4 iI the initial voltage can be set Ean steps from 0 100 with the from 20 to 55 of the line Alle Acc slider voltage 4 5 3 Stopping There are three ways of stopping the motor Starting Voltage 5 3 1 Disconnecting the Mains supply When a connected normally closed Start Stop switch 1s closed the Starter will ramp down the voltage by decreasing the phase angle of the thyristors Start ramp Stop ramp 5 3 2 The external Star
26. t Stop switch The external Start Stop switch can configured from firmware version 1 04 with diagnostics screen version 1 3 The Starter will ramp down Input Cominal The Starter will ramp up Input Coeteal when the switch 1s opened when the switch is opened ao Stop On Open On pale Start On Open On Opon Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 11 of 22 Simple Starter series User Manual Tec m Ma MCB Overload Relay 4 L1 SimpleStarter 12 A 13 D k Controlled Start 5 3 3 Start Stop button on the diagnostics screen screen The motor can also be started by clicking the Start Stop toggle button on the diagnostics Stop When using the external Start Stop input or the Start Stop button on the diagnostics program the ther A ie 0 Tesni deceleration time can be set with the Dec slider between 0 100 seconds 5 4 Current Settings 5 4 1 Starting current first stage After giving the starting command the current increases till 1s reaches the first of a two a i l stage current limit The value of this limit is done with the ImMaxLow 5 47Arms slider eee eer as where as the maximum duration of the current is done with ImMaxLow time 1 10sec slider The time that the current is stalled as the limit has been reached is counting down on the second textbox under the slider this time will never count up duri
27. ter can normally be operated at a higher ambient temperature 1f the rated current for the unit is derated according to the manufacturer s recommendation Soft Stop applications Q Which applications are suitable for a soft stop A Pumps and conveyor belts loaded with fragile products are the two main applications for soft stop Utilisation Category Q What utilisation category should be used for the main contactor and by pass contactor A Main contactor always use AC 3 Bypass contactor is build in Test without motor Q Can I test a soft starter without using a motor A No that is not possible since there will be no current going through the soft starter and the soft starter will also indicate that no motor is connected Overload relay trips during start Q Why do I have an overload trip during start A Possible reasons can be one of these too low current limit too long ramp time too low initial voltage wrong setting of the overload times Different frequency Q Can I use the same soft starters at both 50 as well as 60 Hz Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 25 of 22 In Po ae Simple Starter series User Manual Tee Mia A No at the moment only with 50 Hz sinusoidal Voltage fluctuations Q Which voltage fluctuations are allowed for the soft starters A The minimum and maximum value where we can guarantee full function is 15
28. to 10 of the rated value This is also stated in the EC standard Example 400 V 15 to 10 Range 340 V 440 V Semi conductor fuses Q Do I have to use semi conductor fuses A No fuses with a type C characteristic are recommended Use in high altitudes Q Can I use the soft starter at high altitudes and what do I have to consider A It is possible When using soft starters at high altitudes the rated current for the unit has to be derated due to less cooling In some cases a larger soft starter 1s required to be able to cope with the motor current when used at high altitudes For questions please consult factory Intecma reserves the right to change specifications conditions and dimensions without further notice Page 26 of 22
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