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1. 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 23 rowercincurs CIRCUITS UL Fuse Selection and Short Circuit Ratings Two Short Circuit Current Ratings SCCR are available for UL compliant applications e Standard Fault Currents 0 600 VAC circuits The standard fault currents are determined with reference to 1508 section 51 table 51 3 This specifies the short circuit current that the starter must withstand based upon the soft starter model horsepower rating or Full Load Current FLO rating or Locked Rotor Amps LRA depending upon model If using the Standard Fault Current Ratings the fuse used must be in accordance with the information in the table below i e model and manufacture specific e High Available Fault Currents 480 VAC circuits It is possible to specify short circuit current ratings exceeding the minimum ratings set by the Standard Fault Currents see above when the soft starter is capable of withstanding the high available short circuit current in accordance with the UL 508 test If using the High Available Fault Current Ratings then a suitable fuse may be selected based upon Amperage and Fuse Class J or L as applicable MX3 0500B 500 600 30 kA 600 Class J A070URD33XXX0700 MX3 0580B 580 800 L 800 Class L MX3 0700B 700 800 L 800 Class L MX3 0820B 1200 L 1200 Class L AO7OURD33XXX1000 42 kA For 3 cycles S
2. 160 RTD PTI00 G 16 Reserved 6W Reserved 16X Low Control Volts 20 Restricted 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 93 BUSBAR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 14 Busbar Adjustment Procedure 94 The busbars on non bypassed models 0360 1600 can be adjusted for top or bottom input and output as required All units are manufactured with input and output busbars at the bottom of the NOTE Many electronic components are sensitive to static electricity Voltages so low that they cannot be felt seen or heard can reduce the life affect performance or completely destroy sensi When performing service proper ESD equipment should be used to preven occurring output busbars can be moved to the top of the unit if required NOTE 2 3 before dismantling 1 Remove the unit co Remove the keypad Remove the contro Gently fold 12 screws Unplug the keypad Label each SCR firin corresponding term unplug the looms Unplug the wires from the mod screws Remove all wiring and nit as standard The inks from the he unit ver 4 screws terminal plugs the main plastic away fro oom from CON g loom with the thermistor fan and curre el board inal on the backp tive electronic components t possible damage from input and or soft starter faceplate then gently remove the keypad 2 screws
3. 72 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L EXAMPLES 100 Speed Time Constant Speed 2220 First ramp Parameter 7E Relay B On Delay 2321 Second ramp 6 Ki closes 77 4 Run mode I lt 120 FLO For this nstallation to function correctly only use the primary motor settings with constant current start method parameter 2A Start Mode Parameter 2C Changeover Time 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 73 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 Troubleshooting 12 1 12 2 Protection Responses When protection condition is detected the EMX3 will write this to the event log and may also trip or issue warning soft starter s response depends on the Protection Action setting parameter group 16 Some protection responses cannot be adjusted by the user These trips are usually caused by external events such as phase loss or by a fault within the soft s Warn or Log If the trips you will need to identi fy and clear the condition that triggered the trip tarter These trips do not have associated parameters and cannot be set to then reset the soft starter before restarting reset the starter press the RESET button on the keypad or activate the Reset remote input If the has issued a warning the soft starter will reset itself once the cause of the warning has
4. 60947 4 2 a a a 14048 6 IEC 60947 4 2 Marine 0023 EMX3 1000B internally bypassed models only Moe MSN DN MORS Lloyds Marine No Specification exacts ena cei scl ce Steel Vessels Rules 2010 Re a ne Compliant with EU Directive 2002 95 For UL certification additional requirements may apply depending on the models For details refer to UL Compliant Installation on page 88 Operational life internal bypass contacts 20023 beaten lote btt b i ui 1 000 000 operations EM nc hattest 100 000 operations CAUTION EMX3 0220B EMX3 1000B The contacts on the internal bypass contactors should be checked for wear after the stated number of operations Periodic servicing replacements may be required 710 04840 00L User Manual 87 UL Compliant Installation 88 This section details additional requirements and configuration settings for the EMX3 soft starters to be UL compliant Refer to also UL Fuse Selection and Short Circuit Ratings on page 24 e Models EMX3 0023B EMX3 0105B There is no additional requirement for these models e Models EMX3 0145B EMX3 0220B e Use with applicable
5. Outputs N Relay A Function Relay A On Delay Relay A OF Delay Relay B Function Relay B On Delay TIMI OL Bl gt Relay B Off Delay Relay C Function LIG Relay C On Delay Relay C Off Delay Relay D Function Relay E Function Relay F Function Low Current Flag High Current Flag Motor Temperature Flag Analog Output A Analog A Scale Analog Adjustment Analog Minimum Adjustment Analog Output B NI Analog Scale Analog B Adjustment 21 lt 1 020 010 Analog B Adjustment oo gt Display Language FI Button Action F2 Button Action Display A or kW User Screen Top User Screen Right User Screen Bottom Left User Screen Bottom Right Graph Data Graph Timebase Graph Maximum Adjustment Graph Minimum Adjustment Current Calibration CO Mains Reference Voltage Voltage Calibration 0 gt Motor Data 2 Dual Thermal Model 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 91 Motor FLC 2 Locked Rotor 2 Locked Rotor Current 2 Motor Service Facto
6. Range Model dependent Description Sets the secondary motor s full load current 9C Locked Rotor Time 2 Range 0 01 2 00 minutes seconds Default 10 seconds Description Sets the maximum length of time the motor can sustain locked rotor current from cold before reaching its maximum temperature Set according to the motor datasheet 9D Locked Rotor Current 2 Range 400 1200 FLC Default 600 Description Sets the locked rotor current of the connected motor as a percentage of full load current Set according to the motor datasheet 9E Motor Service Factor 2 Range 100 130 FLC Default 105 Description Sets the secondary motor s service factor 710 04840 00L User Manual 59 Procranmincmeny MENU 10 Start Stop 2 10 Start Mode 2 Options Constant Current default Adaptive Control Description Selects the soft start mode OB Start Ramp Time 2 Range 180 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 OC Initial Current 2 Range 00 600 Default 350 Description Sets the initial start current level for current ramp starting as percentage of motor full load current Set so that the motor begins to accelerate immediately after start is initiated If current ramp starting is not required
7. NOTE Ground fault protection is only available if the RTD PT 100 and ground fault protection card is fitted 4Q Reserved his parameter is reserved 4R Reserved for internal use his parameter is reserved 4S Reserved for internal use his parameter is reserved 4T Reserved for internal use his parameter is reserved 5 Auto Reset Trips nput A trip nput B trip Motor therm Heatsink ove for internal use he EMX3 be programmed to automatically reset certain trips which can help minimise operating downtime Trips are divided into three categories for auto reset depending on the risk to the soft starter rent imbalance Phase Loss Power loss Frequency ercurrent nstantaneous overcurrent Motor overload RTD PT 100 temperature trips istor rtemperature Other trips cannot be automatically reset This function is ideal for remote installations using 2 wire control in Remote mode If the 2 wire start signal is present after an auto reset the EM 5A Auto Reset Action X3 will restart Options Description 5B Maximum Resets Do Not Auto Reset default Reset Group A Reset Group A amp B Reset Group A B amp C Selects which trips can be auto reset Range Description 52 1 5 Default Sets how many times the soft starter will auto reset if it continues to trip The reset
8. oft Starter A Conn USER MANUAL 5 Contents About This sance 3 2 5 4 2 1 5 RISK ans ut a 4 2 2 Disposal ett td 5 3 Iitro ducti ON iina RA 6 3 1 NDA SEN UA EUNDO M 6 4 Basic 7 4 1 Setup Procedure OVeFVIe Wiper te da 7 42 Testing the Installation 43 Simulation Tools 5 Installation 5 1 Physical Installation 5 2 Control Terminals 5 3 Control aree 9 5 4 Control Wiring 10 5 5 Relay Outputs 10 5 6 Motor 0 5 7 58 Earth i ermilnals emen ted std 59 Power Input and Output Configurations sens 5 10 PoWer Terminations stem iem T dont 3 5 11 Schematie oso peo poatea oid 4 6 Power sn 15 61 Motor Connectionin a oe rete eb ere tantae teet 5 62 Bypass Contactos cacumen n da inst 9 6 3 Main ec uto 9 64 Circuit BFeak8t Ruedas ee i 9 6 5 Power Factor Correction 5 6 6 Power SUDDIY FUSES scettr nieder ceti tte dde Rr 7 Keypad and Feedback 74 The Keypad ee puli a
9. 32 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L OPERATION Operation 9 1 9 2 Priority of Commands Starter Disable overrides any other control command Refer to parameter 6A Input Function on page 53 Emergency Run overrides normal control commands including auto start stop Refer to parameter 5C Emergency Run on page 61 Auto start stop overrides normal control commands local remote or via serial communications Refer to Auto Start Stop on page 49 Start Stop and Reset Commands The soft starter can be controlled in three ways e using the buttons on the keypad e via remote inputs e viaa serial communication link The LCL RMT button controls whether the will respond to local control via the keypad or remote control via the remote inputs e Local LED on the keypad is on when the soft starter is in local control mode and off when the soft starter is in remote control mode e Remote LED on the EMX3 is on when the soft starter is in Remote mode and off when in Local mode The Remote LED is located on the main body of the starter behind the keypad and is only visible if the keypad is remotely mounted Control via the fieldbus communication network is always enabled in local control mode and can be enabled or disabled in remote control mode parameter 6R Comms in Remote Control via the serial communication network requires an optional communication module The STOP b
10. EMX3 programmed for Adaptive Control starting or stopping or if the starter has been tested on a different motor prior to actual installation the starter will need to learn the characteristics of the new motor The EMX3 will automatically re learn the motor s characteristics if parameter A Motor Full Load Current or parameter 2K Adaptive Control Gain is changed e How to Select the Adaptive Control Start Profile The best profile will depend on the exact details of each application Some loads such as submersible pumps should not be run at slow speeds early acceleration profile will raise the speed quickly then control acceleration through the rest of the start CAUTION Adaptive Control controls the motor s speed profile within the programmed time limit This may result in a higher level of current than traditional control methods e Fine tuning Adaptive Control If the motor does not start or stop smoothly adjust the adaptive control gain parameter 2K The gain setting determines how much the will adjust future adaptive control starts and stops based on information from the previous start The gain setting affects both starting and stopping performance e motor accelerates or decelerates too quickly at the end of a start or stop increase the gain setting by 5 0 e motor speed fluctuates during starting or stopping decrease the gain setting slightly 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 35
11. NOTE When testing the soft starter with a small motor set parameter Motor Full Load Currentto the minimum allowable value Commissioning Menu Tools 28 The Commissioning Menu provides access to commissioning and testing tools Press ALT then TOOLS to open the Tools To navigate through the Commissioning Menu e to scroll to the next or previous item press the W button e open an item for viewing press the button e to retum to the previous level press the 4 button e close the Commissioning Menu press repeatedly Set Date and Time To set the date and time Press ALT then TOOLS to open the Tools Scroll to the date time screen Press the button to enter edit mode Press the 4 buttons to select which part of the date or time to edit Use the and W buttons to change the value To save changes press the button will confirm the changes OUR To cancel changes press the 4 button Simulation Tools Software simulation functions let you test the soft starter s operation and control circuits without connecting the soft starter to mains voltage The EMX3 has three simulation modes e The run simulation simulates motor starting running and stopping to confirm that the soft starter and associated equipment have been installed correctly e The protection simulation simulates activation of each protection mechanism to
12. e CI 110 210 VAC Al 2 e 220 440 VAC A2 e C2 24 VACNDC Al NOTE EMX3 0255C current transformers are located on the output Bypass terminals are labelled T2B and T3B 14 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L 6 Power Circuits POWER CIRCUITS 6 1 Motor Connection soft starters can be connected to the motor in line or inside delta also called three wire and six wire connection When connecting in inside delta enter the motor full load current FLC for parameter The EMX3 will automatically detect whether the motor is connected in li delta current level odels which are internally bypassed do not require an exter nternally bypassed models MX3 0023B EMX3 0043B EMX3 0050B EMX3 0053B X3 0145B EMX3 01 70B EMX3 0200B EMX3 0220B X3 0580B EMX3 0700B EMX3 0820B EMX3 0920B mm EE TEA on bypassed models X3 0255C EMX3 0360C EMX3 0380C 0430 X3 0930C EMX3 1200C EMX3 1410C 1600 In line installation internally bypassed nal bypass co X3 0076B E X3 0255B E X3 1000B X3 0620C 5 ples Y 5 nvr oq 3 E p 5 13 22 as 13 14 04478 K1 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual ne or inside delta and will calculate the correct inside ntactor X3 0097
13. The thermal model for the active motor can be reset if required Press ALT then TOOLS to open the Tools 2 Scroll to Reset Thermal Models and press Reset Thermal Models x36 M2 X36 to Reset 3 Use W to select Reset and press STORE to confirm Do Mot Reset Reset 4 When the thermal model has been reset the screen will display confirmation message then return to the previous screen CAUTION Resetting the motor thermal model may compromise motor life and should only be done in the case of emergency Logs Menu The Logs Menu provides information on events trips and starter performance Press ALT then LOGS to open the Logs To navigate through the Logs Menu e to open a log press the button e to scroll through the entries in each log press the and W buttons e view details of a log entry press the button e to return to the previous level press the 4 button e close the Logs Menu press repeatedly The Logs Menu can only be opened while viewing the monitoring screens Trip Log The Log stores details of the eight most recent trips including the date and time the trip happened Trip is the most recent and trip 8 is the oldest stored trip To open the Trip Log Press ALT then LOGS to open the Logs 2 Scrollto Trip Log and press 3 Use the W buttons to select a trip to view and press to display details To close the lo
14. button Load Save Settings Scroll to the required function and press the button Load Defaults Load Backup Load User Set 1 4 Atthe confirmation prompt select YES to confirm or NO to cancel Load Defaults and then STORE to load save the selection 5 When the action has been completed the screen will briefly display confirmation message then return to the status screens NOTE The saved files and current operating settings are stored in both the keypad and in the soft starter keypad will prompt you to synchronise the settings whenever it is plugged into a new EMX3 10 8 Parameter Descriptions Motor Data l The parameters in Motor Data configure the soft starter to match the connected motor These parameters describe the motor s operating characteristics and allow the soft starter to model the motor s temperature NOTE When connecting in inside delta enter the motor full load current FLC for parameter A The EMX3 will automatically detect whether the motor is connected in line or inside delta and will calculate the correct inside delta current level A Motor FLC Range Model dependent Description Matches the starter to the connected motor s full load current Set to the full load current FLO rating shown on the motor nameplate IB Locked Rotor Time Range 0 01 2 00 minutes seconds Default 10 seconds Description Sets the maximum length of time the motor can sustain lock
15. are disabled Selects when the LCL RMT button can be used to switch between local and remote control and enables or disables the local control buttons and remote control inputs The STOP button on the keypad is always enabled The STOP button on the keypad is always enabled When using two wire remote control the soft starter AVERTISSEMENT Le bouton STOP ARRET du clavier est toujours actif Lors de l utilisation d une commande distance 2 A will restart if the remote start stop and reset inputs are still active fils le d marreur progressif red marrera si les entr es de d marrage arr t et de reset sont toujours actives 6R Comms in Remote Options Description 7 Outputs Disable Control in RMT Enable Control in RMT default Selects whether the starter will accept Start and Stop commands from the serial communication network when in Remote mode Reset and Local Remote Control commands are always enabled The has three programmable outputs which can be used to signal different operating conditions to associated equipment Three additional outputs are available on the input output expansion card 7A Relay A Function Options Description 710 04840 00L Off Main Contactor default Run Trip Warning nput A trip nput B trip otor overload ndercurrent Frequency Ground fault Phase Loss Undervoltage Ready Low Current Flag High Curren
16. 10 210 VAC 10 1526 600mA 220 440 VAC 10 15 600mA 2 24 VACIVDC x 20 100 Mains nr nn RAR A AA IA A ALS 45 Hz 66 Hz Rated insulation voltage to earth nee 600 VAC Ratediimpulse withstdind Voltage lt a amas cracls sacra nn te avert ne tn ee a qan De edd arboles 4 TROUT designation ina Rte Bypassed or continuous semiconductor motor starter form 1 e Short circuit capability Coordination with semiconductor fuses erento ioter Type 2 Coordination with ARG tette cameo eti dep cue inedite il e qur den niet di iet EMX3 0023B EMX3 0220B prospective current 65 EMX3 0255B EMX3 1000B prospective current 85 EMX3 0255C EMX3 0930C prospective current 85 kA 2 3 1200 EIMPS3SEOO0C b aa t it adum prospective current 100 kA e Electromagnetic capability compliant with EU Directive 89 336 EEC EMC Emissions EMX3 0023B to EMX3 0220B hi IEC 60947 4 2 Class B and Lloyds Marine No Specification EMX3 0255B EMX3 0255C to EMX3 1600C 60947 4 2 Class and Lloyds Marine No Specification e E IEC 60947 4 2 e Inputs tt rodilla go i dio e ct DC 8 mA approx Start C23 C24 Normally Open S
17. 1150 AO7OURD30XXX0063_ AO OURD3OXXXO063 8000 AO7OURD30XXX0125 AO070URD30XXX0125 A070URD30XXX0125 10500 AO7OURD30XXX0125 A070URD30XXX0125 A070URD30XXX0125 15000 AO7OURD30XXX0125 A070URD30XXX0125 A070URD30XXX0125 15000 A070URD30XXX0160 AO7OURD30XXX0160 A070URD30XXX01 60 51200 AO7OURD30XXX0200 AO7OURD30XXX0200 AO70URD30XxXx0200 80000 AO7OURD30XXX0200 07098 30 0200 AO7OURD30XXX0200 125000 A070URD30XXX0315 A070URD30XXX0315 A070URD30XXX0315 125000 A070URD30XXX0315 A070URD30XXX0315 A070URD30XXX0315 R R 320000 AO7OURD30XXX0315 AO7OURD30XXX0315 320000 A070URD30XXX0450 320000 AOTOURD30XXX0450 320000 AQTOURD30XXX0450 320000 AQ70URD30XXX0450 202000 320000 AO7OURD33XXX0630 AO7OURD33XXX0630 AO7OURD33XXX0630 320000 AO7OURD33xXX0700 07008033 20 0700 238000 320000 AO7OURD33XXX0700 AO7OURD33XXX0700 0 320000 AO OURD32OXXO700 O AOTOURD32Xxx0800 S E 1200000 207006033010 200000 AOTOURD33XXX1 000 781000 eee 2530000 AO7OURD33XXX 1400 200000 E 40 0920 2530000 A070URD33XXX 250 MX3 0930C 1500000 AO7OURD33XXX1400 AO7OURD33XXX1400 A070URD33XXX 400 E 1000 2530000 Lo EMX3 1200C 4500000 A055URD33XXX2250 gt 252001 6480000 AOSSURDS X00QuS0 155 SSS S S XXX blade type Refer to Ferraz Mersen catalog
18. 8220 asma oS Outputs 7B Display English GE serseeen Toplet GF ersen Top Right 00 Hours Run EMX3 User Manual 43 Procranmincmeny MENU 10 6 Extended Menu The Extended Menu provides access to all the EMX3 s programmable parameters Seting Motor Data 2 Start Stop Modes 2 DE Start Pro Keser Time Kickstart Level 500 Stop Mode Stop Time j Adaptive Stop Prof Brake Brake Time 3 Auto Start Stop 4 Protection Settings Excess Start Time Excess Start Time Undercurrent Undercurrent Daly ME Instantaneous Overcurrent IF Instantaneous Overcurrent Delay Phase Sequence Current Imbalance a Current Inbalance Deky 44 Frequency Check Frequency Variation 4L requency Delay RemmDehy 2 2 AN Motor Temperature Check Not Check 40 Ground fauitlevel OMA Resened LL EL 5 0 41 Reserved 00022 5 Auto Reset Trips Do Not Auto Reset 6 Inputs 58 MmimmRees LLL Reset Delay Groups 00m 05s Reset Delay Group Input A Function Motor Set Select Input A Name Input Trip Input A Trp Always Active 44 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L PROGRAMMING MENU Input A Delay Om 00s I6 Input A Initial Delay Om 00s Ie Input B Function Input Trip N O I
19. Coast to Stop Coast to stop lets the motor slow at its natural rate with no control from the soft starter The time required to stop will depend on the type of load TVR Soft Stop Timed voltage ramp reduces the voltage to the motor gradually over a defined time The load may continue to run after the stop ramp is complete Timed voltage ramp stopping can be useful for applications where the stop time needs to be extended or to avoid transients on generator set supplies gt Stop time parameter 21 gt 2S o0 E gt 5 Time 36 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L operation Adaptive Control for Stopping In an adaptive control soft stop the EMX3 controls the current in order to stop the motor within a specified time and using selected deceleration profile Adaptive Control can be useful in extending the stopping time of low inertia loads Every application has a particular stopping profile based on characteristics of the load and the motor Adaptive Control offers three different stopping profiles Choose the adaptive control profile that best matches your application requirements NOTE Adaptive control does not actively slow the motor down and will not stop the motor faster than a coast tostop To shorten the stopping time of high inertia loads use brake CAUTION Adaptive Control controls the motor s speed profile within the programmed time limit This may result in a higher level
20. Description Selects whether the soft starter will auto start after a specified delay or at a time of day 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 49 Procranmincmeny 50 3B Auto Start Time Range 00 01 24 00 hours minutes Default minute Description Sets the time for the soft starter to auto start in 24 hour clock format 3C Auto Stop Type Options Off default The soft starter will not auto stop Timer The soft starter will auto stop after a delay from the next start as specified in parameter 3D Clock The soft starter will auto stop at the time programmed in parameter 3D Description Selects whether the soft starter will auto stop after a specified delay or at a time of day 3D Auto Stop Time Range Description 4 Protection Settings These parameters determin each protection mechanism 00 01 24 00 hours minutes Default minute Sets the time for the soft starter to auto stop in 24 hour clock format e when the soft starter s protection mechanisms will activate The activation point for can be set to suit the installation The soft starter responds to protection events by tripping warning or writing the event to the event log response is determined by the Protection Action settings The default response is a trip CAUTION The protection settings are vital for safe operation of the soft starter and motor Defeating the protecti
21. Internal fault is trip is not adjustable EMX3 has tri on an internal fault Contact your local supplier with the fault code X ted parameters None L1 phase 1055 is trip is not adjustable 12 phase loss During pre start checks the starter has detected a phase loss as indicated L3 phase loss n run state the starter has detected that the current on the affected phase has dropped below 2 of the programmed motor FLC for more than second indicating that either the incoming phase or connection to the motor has been lost Check the supply and the input and output connections at the starter and at the motor end Phase loss can also be caused by a failed SCR particularly an SCR that has failed open circuit A failed SCR can only be definitely diagnosed by replacing the SCR and checking the starter s performance Related parameters None 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 75 rrousLesnoonns 11 1 shorted During pre start checks the starter has detected a shorted SCR or a short within the bypass 12 shorted contactor as indicated lf the starter is connected in line with the motor consider using L3 T3 shorted PowerThrough to allow operation until the starter can be repaired NOTE PowerThrough is only available with in line installations If the starter is installed inside delta PowerThrough will not operate The starter will trip on Lx Tx Shorted on t
22. Parameter 12 selects the ramp configuration for the primary motor and parameter 2B selects the ramp configuration for the secondary motor Range Description 120 Slip Ring Retard 100 500 milliseconds Default 150 milliseconds Sets the delay between the rotor resistance relay closing and the low resistance current ramp starting Set so that the contactor has enough time to close but the motor does not slow down Parameter 12 only applies if parameter 12 or 128 is set to Dual Ramp and an output relay is set Changeover Contactor Range 10 90 Default 50 Description Sets the level of conduction after the rotor resistance contactor closes as percentage of full conduction Set so that no current pulse occurs but the motor retains enough speed to start correctly 15 Advanced 15 Access Code Range 0000 9999 Default 0000 Description Sets the access code to control access to restricted sections of the menus Use the and buttons to select which digit to alter and use the and W buttons to change the value NOTE 710 04840 00L In the event of a lost access code contact your supplier for master access code that allows you to re program new access code EMX3 User Manual 6 MENU 15 Adjustment Lock Options Read amp Write default Allows users to alter parameter values in the Programming Menu Read Only Prevents users al
23. Time CAUTION When using DC brake the mains supply must be connected to the soft starter input terminals L1 L2 L3 in positive phase sequence and parameter 4G Phase Sequence must be set to Positive Only NOTE For loads which may vary between braking cycles install a zero speed sensor to ensure that the soft starter ends DC braking when the motor stops This avoids unnecessary heating of the motor For more information on using the EMX3 with an external speed sensor eg for applications with variable oad during the braking cycle refer to DC Brake with External Zero Speed Sensor on page 68 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L operation 9 5 Jog Operation Jog runs the motor at reduced speed to allow alignment of the load or to assist servicing The motor can jogged in either forward or reverse direction CAUTION Slow speed running is not intended for continuous operation due 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 4 NOTE Soft start and soft stop are not available during jog operation Jog is only available for the primary motor 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 approximately 25 to 50 of FLT Param
24. according to IEC 60947 4 2 standard and to reduce the risk of damage to SCRs from transient overload currents HRC fuses such as Ferraz Mersen AJT fuses can be used for Type coordination according to IEC 60947 4 2 standard CAUTION Adaptive Control controls the motor s speed profile within the programmed time limit This may result in a higher level of current than tradi tional control methods For applications using Adaptive Control to soft stop the motor with stop times greater than 30 seconds motor branch protection should be selected as follows e standard HRC ine fuses minimum 150 motor full load current e motor rated line fuses minimum rating 100 150 motor full load current e motor control circuit breaker minimum long time sett ting 15076 motor full load current e motor control circuit breaker minimum short time setting 400 motor full load current for 30 seconds NOTE Fuse selection per hour duty outside these conditions consult your local supplier is based on a 400 FLC start for 20 seconds in conjunction with standard published starts cycle 40 C ambient temperature and up 1000 m altitude For installations operating These fuse tables contain recommendations only Always consult your local supplier to confirm the selection for your particular application Bussman Fuses Square Body 170M Model SCR Pt 25 MX3 0023B 1150 X3 0043B 8000 MX3 0050B 10500 MX3 0053
25. 00 50 122 F 00 C C 50 122 F 00 D 50 122 F 1E RTDPTIOOE 50 122 F RTD PTIOO F C 50 C 122 F 00 C 50 122 F Slip Ring Motors 2D Advanced Requires Access Code Default 0000 5 5 Shorted SCR Action Jog Torque Protection Action 16E Current Imbalance Trip Starter IEP regens Trip Starter Motor Thermistor i Trip Starter 16 Starter Communication eK Network Communication GL HeatsnkOwertemperaure Batten Clock LIEN Groundfaut RTD PTIOOA 710 04840 00L PROGRAMMING MENU MENU ley 20 Low Control Vols Restricted Factory Use Onl 10 7 Load Save Settings The Load Save Settings menu requires an access code and allows users to e load the EMX3 s parameters with default values e Reload previously saved parameter settings from an internal file e the current parameter settings to an internal file In addition to the factory default values file the EMX3 can store two user defined parameter files These files contain default values until a user file is saved To load or save parameter settings Open the Programming Menu 2 Scroll to Load Save Settings and press the
26. A070URD33XXX 400 3 0930 930 A4BQ 1200 A070URD33XXX 1400 1200 1200 1600 L 85 4 1600 A065URD33XXX 800 EMX3 1410C 1410 2000 L 85kA A4BQ2000 AOSOURD33XXX2250 1600 1600 65 2000 L 85kA A48Q2500 A050URD33XXX2500 XXX blade type Refer to Ferraz Mersen catalog for details 1 Models provided with a 3 cycle rating are suitable for use in a circuit with the prospective current noted when protected by any UL Listed fuses or UL Listed circuit breakers sized according to the NEC 24 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L KEYPAD AND FEEDBACK Keypad and Feedback The Keypad The keypad stores backup copy of the parameters in the soft starter so one keypad be used to program multiple starters Four line display for status and programming details B hes Ready Run Trip Local LR KT Status LEDs Stop KEL Soft starter local control buttons LE Menu navigation buttons Scroll to the next or previous menu or Menu parameter or change the setting of the Store current parameter Menu navigation buttons Exit the menu or parameter or cancel a parameter change Enter menu parameter or save XI F1 F2 parameter change Ait Shortcut buttons for quick access to ools 5 tasks kaa Alt button Use with Fl or F2 to open performance logs or commissioning tools Sta
27. D x e e Two parallel connected fuses required phase Ferraz Mersen Fuses HSJ 710 04840 00L EMX3 User lt 440 VAC 5 i 5 125 75 225 250 300 350 00 50 co co co co co A co anual 280F 280 z lt 500FMM 630FMM 630FMM Supply Voltage lt 575 VAC SJ40 SJ80 SJ90 O 25 75 51175 5225 250 300 co co 9 280 280 lt lt lt lt lt lt Supply Voltage 690 VAC Not suitable 24 rowercincurs CIRCUITS MX3 0350B 202000 5 500 MX3 0360C 320000 MX3 0380C 320000 MX3 0425B 320000 MX3 0430C 320000 MX3 0500B 320000 MX3 0580B 781000 MX3 0620C 200000 Not suitable Not suitable MX3 0650C 200000 MX3 0700B 781000 MX3 0790C 2530000 MX3 0820B 200000 MX3 0920B 2530000 MX3 0930C 4500000 MX3 1000B 2530000 MX3 1200C 4500000 MX3 1410C 6480000 MX3 1600C 2500000 Two series connected fuses required per phase mimi mmm m m Ferraz Mersen Fuses North American Style PSC 690 lt 440 VAC lt 575 VAC lt 690 VAC
28. If the adjustment lock is set to Read Only settings can be viewed but not changed You need to know the security access code to change the adjustment lock setting The EEPROM may be faulty on the keypad faulty EEPROM will also trip the soft starter and the keypad will display the message Parameter out of range Contact your local supplier for advice ATTENTION Remove Mains Volts The soft starter will not activate Run Simulation with three phase power connected This prevents unintentional direct on line DOL start 710 04840 00L User Manual 79 APPENDIX 13 Appendix 13 1 Specifications Model Code CLEO O Oo Keypad with keypad X without key Control voltage CI 110 210 VAC amp 220 440 VAC C2 24 VAC VDC Mains voltage V4 200 440 VAC V7 380 690 Bypass B internally bypassed C non bypassed continuous connection Nominal current rating Current Ratings for Bypass Operation 80A AC 53b 3 5 M 349 Off time seconds Start time seconds Start current multiple of motor full load current Starter current rating amperes NOTE Models EMX3 0255C EMX3 0360C EMX3 0380C EMX3 0430C EMX3 0620C EMX3 0650C EMX3 0790C EMX3 0930C EMX3 1200C 1410 1600 must be externally bypassed 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 4
29. OPERATION NOTE Changing the gain setting resets the starter s adaptive control learning first start after changing the gain will use constant current Kickstart Kickstart provides a short boost of extra torque at the beginning of a start and can be used in conjunction with current ramp or constant current starting Kickstart can be useful to help start loads that require high breakaway torque but then accelerate easily for example flywheel loads such as presses 700 6 RE Kickstart level parameter 2 600 B Feu 2 Kickstart time parameter 2F BS 3 Initial current parameter 2C EN 4 Start ramp time parameter 2B 5 5 Current limit parameter 212 6 Full voltage current 500 400 300 200 100 Current motor full load current 04737 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Rotor speed full speed 9 4 Stop Methods Soft starters offer a variety of methods for the control of motor stopping Stop Method Performance Result Coast To Stop Natural load run down TVR Soft Stop Extended run down time Adaptive Control Extended run down time according to selected deceleration profile Reduced run down time Soft starters are often used in pumping applications to eliminate the damaging effects of fluid hammer Adaptive Control should be the preferred stop method for these applications
30. Output A Options Current 76 FLC default Current as a percentage of motor full load current Motor Temp 76 Motor temperature as a percentage of the motor s thermal capacity Motor kW 75 Measured motor kilowatts as a percentage of maximum kW Motor kVA Measured motor kilovolt amperes as a percentage of maximum kVA Motor pf Motor power factor measured by the soft starter EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L Procramminc ment MENU Description 7Q Analog A Scale Range Description 7R Analog A Maximum Measured mot N3 x average current x mains reference voltage x measured power factor Maximum mot V3 x motor mains reference voltage Power factor is assumed to be Measured mot average current mains reference voltage Maximum mot N3 x motor FLC x mains reference voltage Selects which information will be reported via the analog output 0 20 mA 4 20 mA default Selects the range of the analog output Range Description 7S Analog A Minimum 096 60096 Default 100 Calibrates the upper limit of the analog output to match the signal measured on an external current measuring device Range Description 096 60096 Default 0 Calibrates the lower limit of the analog output to match the signal measured on an external current measuring device TT 7U 7V 7W Analog Output Parameters 7T 7W configure the operation of Analog Outpu
31. Refer to parameter 6A for details Inputs C and D are only available if the input output expansion card has been installed Options Motor Set Select Local Remote Select Emergency Run Starter Disable N C Off default 6M Remote Reset Logic Options Normally Closed default Normally Open Description Selects whether the EMX3 s remote reset input terminals C41 C42 is normally open or normally closed 6N Analog Input Trip An analog input can be fitted to the EMX3 if required external device can activate the analog input to trip the soft starter in response to external conditions Options Do Not Trip default Trip High Trip Low Description Selects the soft starter s response to the analog input signal 60 Analog Input Scale Options 0 10 V default 2 10 V Description Selects the scale of the analog input 6P Analog Trip Point Range 0 100 Default 50 Description Sets the signal level at which an analog input trip will occur as a percentage of the maximum signal on the input EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L 6Q Local Remote PROGRAMMING MENU Options Description WARNING LCL RMT Anytime LCL RMT When Off Local Control Only Remote Control Only LCL RMT but LCL RMT but ton is always enabled ton is enabled when the starter is off All remote inputs are disabled Local control buttons START RESET
32. Time e Current Ramp e Undercurrent nstantaneous overcurrent Selectable soft stopping profiles e Current imbalance e Coast To Stop ains frequency e imed voltage ramp soft stop e Input Trip e Adaptive Control otor thermistor e e Power circuit e Phase sequence Extensive input and output options e Remote control inputs Models for all connection requirements 3 x fixed 2 x programmable e 23 to 1600 A nominal Relay outputs e 200 VAC to 440 VAC 3 x programmable e 380 VAC to 690 VAC output e Internally bypassed options e Built in PT 100 RTD input e In line or inside delta connection ptional expansion cards Optional features for advanced applications Easy to read display with comprehensive feedback e Input output expansion e Removable keypad e RTD and Ground fault protection e ulti language feedback e Communication modules Ethemet Profinet e Date and time stamped event logging ae Le Profibus DeviceNet e Operational counters number of starts hours run kWh ST van e Performance monitoring current voltage power factor Wh e User programmable monitoring screen 6 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L Basic Setup BASIC SETUP 4 1 Setup Procedure Overview WARNING Do not apply mains voltage to the starter until all wiring is complete AVERTISSEMENT e pas appliquer la tension du secteur au d marreur tant qu
33. bypassed models EMX3 0023B EMX3 0043B EMX3 0050B EMX3 0053B EMX3 0076B EMX3 0097B EMX3 0100B EMX3 0105B EMX3 0145B EMX3 0170B EMX3 0200B EMX3 0220B EMX3 0255B EMX3 0350B EMX3 0425B 0500 EMX3 0580B EMX3 0700B EMX3 0820B EMX3 0920B EMX3 1000B on bypassed models EMX3 0255C EMX3 0360C EMX3 0380C EMX3 0430C EMX3 0620C EMX3 0650C EMX3 0790C EMX3 0930C EMX3 1200C 1410 EMX3 1600C 6 3 Main Contactor main contactor must be installed if the is connected to the motor in inside delta format and is optional for in line connection Select a contactor with an AC3 rating greater than or equal to the full load current rating of the connected motor 6 4 Circuit Breaker A shunt trip circuit breaker may be used instead of a main contactor to isolate the motor circuit in the event of a soft starter trip The shunt trip mechanism must be powered from the supply side of the circuit breaker or from a separate control supply 6 5 Power Factor Correction If power factor correction is used a dedicated contactor should be used to switch in the capacitors CAUTION Power factor correction capacitors must be connected to the input side of the soft starter Connecting power factor correction capacitors to the output side will damage the soft starter 710 04840 00L User Manual 19 Power cincurrs CIRCUITS 6 6 Power Supply Fuses 20 Semiconductor fuses can be used for Type 2 coordination
34. coast to stop PowerThrough The starter trips with the error message Lx Tx Shorted NOTE When connected in inside delta current imbalance is the only phase loss protection that is active during run Do not disable current imbalance protection parameter 4H during inside delta operation NOTE When connecting in inside delta enter the motor full load current FLC for parameter A The EMX3 will automatically detect whether the motor is connected in line or inside delta and will calculate the correct inside delta current level 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 39 PROGRAMMING MENU 10 Programming Menu 10 1 You access the Programming Menu at any time including while the soft starter is running Any changes to the start profile take effect immediately The Programming Menu contains four sub menus Quick Setup Quick Setup guides you through the parameters required to configure the EMX3 for common applications Quick Setup suggests a value for each parameter but you can change these as required Standard Menu The Standard Menu provides access to commonly used parameters allowing you to configure the EMX3 to suit your application Extended Menu The Extended Menu provides access to all the EMX3 s programmable parameters allowing experienced users to take advantage of advanced features Load Save Settings Load Save Settings lets you save the current parameter settings to a file load p
35. for the keypad s monitoring functions This is used to calculate motor kilowatts and kilovolt amperes but does not affect the EMX3 s motor control or protection 8O Reserved Description This parameter is reserved for future use 9 Motor Data 2 The can support two different starting and stopping motor data sets e use the EMX3 with two separate motors such as a duty standby configuration use parameter 9A to select dual thermal modelling and configure parameters 9B 9E to suit the second motor e To use the EMX3 with two different motor data sets for the same motor for dual speed motors or applications where starting conditions may vary use parameter 9A to select a single thermal model and configure the starting and stopping profiles as required in parameters 0 106 The soft starter will ignore parameters 9B 9E and will use settings from the primary motor To select the secondary motor data set a programmable input must be configured to parameter set selection parameters 6A and 6F and the input must be active when the soft starter receives a start signal NOTE You can only choose which motor data set to use while the soft starter is stopped 9A Dual Thermal Model Options Single default Dual Description Activates dual thermal modelling dual thermal model is required only if the EMX3 is controlling two physically separate motors 9B Motor FLC 2
36. in Remote mode In Local mode the starter will ignore any auto start stop setting CAUTION The auto start timer overrides any other form of control The motor may start without warning WARNING This function should not be used in conjunction with remote two wire control The soft starter will still accept start and stop commands from the remote inputs or serial communication network To disable local or remote control use parameter 6Q If auto start is enabled and the user is in the menu system auto start will become active if the menu times out if no keypad activity is detected for five minutes AVERTISSEMENT Cette fonction ne doit pas tre utilis e en association avec la commande distance 2 fils Le d marreur progressif acceptera encore les commandes de d marrage et d arr t issues des entr es de commande distance ou du r seau de communication s rie Pour d sactiver la commande locale ou distance utiliser le parameter 60 gt gt Si le d marrage automatique est activ et que l utilisateur navigue dans le syst me de menus ce d marrage ne deviendra actif que si aucune activit du clavier n est d tect e pendant cing minutes 3A Auto Start Type Options Off default The soft starter will not auto start Timer The soft starter will auto start after a delay from the next stop as specified in parameter 3B Clock The soft starter will auto start at the time programmed in parameter 3B
37. installed with an external bypass contactor rated The bypass contactor is controlled by the Run Output terminals 23 24 x Control voltage model dependent ME n BR uw A _ e K KI Bypass contactor external B18i 1 6 73 1 FI Semiconductor fuses optional m SI Start contact E Stop contact 9 2 Reset contac A3 P24 0 Relay output A a 9 Run output 31 32 34 Relay output B 41 42 44 Relay output C 1 7 C23 13 51 5 o C24 14 527 031 23 7 2 24 o TI C41 31 S3 A O K1 C42 32 gt B Pepe C53 34 o LT C54 41 C63 42 C64 44 23 B4 LET m o Nn bod B5 a B10 en AE 05969 D Parameter settings e special settings required 710 04840 00L User Manual 65 APrLicaTiONexaMPLes EXAMPLES 11 3 Emergency Run Operation In normal operation the is controlled via remote two wire signal terminals C31 C32 Emergency Run is controlled by a two wire the EMX3 to run the motor and ignore certain trip conditions A NOTE circuit connected to Input A terminals C53 C54 Closing Input A causes Although the Emergency Run
38. is on once to change to Remote control incorrect Checkt Press Disable and not the soft starter the starter is off Press the oft starter is the hat the remote start stop ts are configured correctly refer to Control Wining on page e inputs may be incorrect Test the signalling by in turn The appropriate remote control input be waiting for the restart delay to elapse The length controlled by parameter 4M Aestart Delay If parameter 4N Motor isabled via a programmable input If parameter 6A Disable and there is an open circuit on the he EMX3 will not start the starter close the circuit on the input If there is no further need Parameter 6Q Local Remote controls when the LCL RMT button is enabled Auto Start Stop should only be used in re re control ermistor input is enabled once a lin on has activated e Remove the link then load the defaul disable the thermistor input and clear the trip e Place a Q resistor across the thermistor input e mote 2 wire start signal must be removed and reappli re start mote mode with t t parameter set EMX3 User Manual thermistor protection to Log only parameter 6l ed fora hree wire or is fitted and short circuit This will 710 04840 00L mrousesnoomnd Probable Cause The soft starter does not control the Start performance may be unstable when using low Motor Full Load
39. m the starter see note number of the lane PCB then nt transformer Remove the plastic tray from the starter four Remove the main plastic slowly to avoid damaging the keypad wiring loom which runs between the main plastic and the backplane PCB EMX3 User Manual Unscrew and remove the magnetic bypass plates models EMX3 0620C Remove the current tra screws Identify which busbars a to EMX3 1600C only nsformer assembly three re to be moved Remove the bolts holding these busbars in place then slide the busbars out through the bottom of the starter four bolts per busbar 710 04840 00L ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 13 Slide the busbars in through the top of the starter For input busbars the short curved end should be outside the starter For output busbars the unthreaded hole should be outside the starter 4 Replace the dome washers with the flat face towards the busbar then tighten the bolts holding the busbars in place to 20 Nm 5 Place the current transformer assembly over the input busbars and screw the assembly to the body of the starter see note 6 Run all wiring to the side of the starter and secure with cable ties NOTE If moving the input busbars the current transformers CTs must also be reconfigured Label the CTs LI L2 and L3 LI is leftmost when looking from the front of the starter Remove the cable ties and unscrew
40. power cuts and motor jams may also cause the motor to trip There is a possibility of the motor restarting after the causes of shutdown are rectified which may be dangerous for certain machines or installations In such cases it is essential that appropriate arrangements EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L CAUTION STATEMENTS are made against restarting after unscheduled stops of the motor The soft starter is a component designed for integration Within an electrical system it is therefore the responsibility of the system designer user to ensure the system is safe and designed to comply with relevant local safety standards AuCom cannot be held accountable for any damages incurred if the above recommendations are not complied with PAR SECURIT Les fonctio Dans certaines installations des d marrages pour la s curit des personnes endommager recommand de doter l alimentation du d marreur progressi coupe circuit par exemple un disjoncteur contr lable exemple arr t d urgence un d tecteur de d faut d marreur progressif comporte des protections int gr es s curit dans l ventualit de d fauts et ainsi arr ter le moteu d alimentation et des blocages du moteur peu est possible que le moteur red marre lorsque les causes de E ns de rel ve de la responsabili dangereux pour certaines machi soie Le d selo marreur progre
41. satisfies the functionality requirements of Fire Mode AuCom does not recommend its use in situations that require testing and or compliance with specific standards as it is not certified CAUTION Continued use of Emergency Run is not recommended Emergency Run may compromise the starter life as all protections and trips are disabled Using the starter in Emergency Run mode will void the product warranty F1 141 2m 43 K 3 L2 AIT2 ES re ire 5 13 6 T3 1 4 QD 24 m o Al a COM L o A2 EM C23 13 24 14 1 C31 23 Str 2 24 52 C41 31 8 8 Z C53 34 53 LT C54 4 po C63 42 _ 0 C64 44 B4 C B5 1 s 18 ix B6 t row B7 B10 tot o Tum Pg B8 7 B11 o 0 jo 5 Parameter settings 66 Parameter 6A nput Function e Select Emergency Run assigns Input A for Emergency Run function Parameter 15 Emergency Run e Select Enable Enables Emergency Run mode EMX3 User Manual SI 52 53 FI 13 14 23 24 31 32 34 41 42 44 Control voltage model dependent 710 04840 00L EXAMPLES 11 4
42. seconds Limits operatio ime for pressure to build up in the pi EMX3 User anual Control voltage model dependent as required For example Run Only limits the input trip to when the soft starter is running only nput activating and the soft starter tripping n of the input trip to 120 seconds after the start signal This ping before the low pressure input becomes active 67 APPLICATION EXAMPLES EXAMPLES 11 5 DC Brake with External Zero Speed Sensor 68 For loads which may vary between braking cycles there are benefits in using an external zero speed sensor to interface with the EMX3 for brake shut off This control method ensures that the EMX3 braking will always shut off when the motor has reached a standstill thus avoiding unnecessary motor heating The following schematic diagram shows how you can use a zero speed sensor with the EMX3 to tum the brake function off at motor standstill The zero speed sensor 2 is often referred to as an under speed detector Its internal contact is open at zero speed and closed at any speed above zero speed Once the motor has reached a standstill C53 C54 will open and the starter will be disabled When the next start command is given ie next application of K10 C53 C54 closes and the EMX3 is enabled he EMX3 must be operated in remote mode and parameter 6A nput A Function must be set to Starter Disable CAUTION Brake operation causes the
43. set to Starter Disable and there is an open circuit on the corresponding input the EMX3 will not start Parameter out of This trip is not adjustable range e parameter value is outside the valid range The keypad will indicate the first invalid parameter e error occurred loading data from the EEPROM to RAM when the keypad powered e The parameter set or values in the keypad do not match the parameters in the starter e 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 The phase sequence on the soft starter s input terminals 11 L2 L3 is not valid Check the phase sequence on LI L2 L3 and ensure the setting in parameter 4G is suitable for the installation Related parameters 4G This is a name selected for a programmable input Refer to Input A trip Power 1055 This trip is not adjustable The starter is not receiving mains supply on one or more phases when a Start Command is given Check that the main contactor closes when a start command is given and remains closed until the end of a soft stop Check the fuses If testing the soft starter with a small motor it must draw at least 2 of its minimum FLC setting on each phase Related parameters None Fault This is a name selected for a programmable input Refer to Input A tri
44. the CTs from the bracket 2 Move the CT bracket to the top of the starter Position the CTs for the correct phases then screw the CTs to the bracket For models 0360 EMX3 0930C the CTs must be placed on an angle the left hand legs of each CT will be on the top row of holes and the right hand legs will be on the bottom tabs 710 04840 00L User Manual 95 INU Conn AuCom Electronics Ltd 123 Wrights Road PO Box 80208 Christchurch 8440 New Zealand T 64 3 338 8280 F 64 3 338 8104 E enquiry aucom com W www aucom com
45. the screen otor Current The average current measured on three phases otor pf The motor s power factor measured by the soft starter ains Frequency The average frequency measured on three phases otor kW The motor s running power in kilowatts otor HP The motor s running power in horsepower otor Temp The motor s temperature calculated by the thermal model kWh The number of kilowatt hours the motor has run via the soft starter ours Run The number of hours the motor has run via the soft starter Analog Input The level of analog input refer to parameters 6N 6P This setting is only available if the input output expansion option is installed Description Selects which information will be displayed on the programmable monitoring screen e User Screen Top Left Default Starter State User Screen Top Right Default Blank 8G User Screen Bottom Left Default Hours Run 8H User Screen Bottom Right Default Analog Input 8 Graph Data The has a real time performance graph to report the behaviour of critical operating parameters Options Current 76 FLC default Current as a percentage of motor full load current otor Temp 76 otor temperature as a percentage of the motor s thermal capacity otor kW 76 Measured motor kilowatts as a percentage of maximum kW otor kVA Measured motor kilovolt amperes as a percentage of maximum VA otor pf Motor power factor measured by the soft starter eas
46. tt B8 B11 o d 05973 F Commissioning Configure the EMX3 as follows Parameter settings e Parameter 7D Relay B Function e Select Changeover contactor e Parameter 7E Relay B On Delay e this to the maximum time 5m 00s e Parameter 12 Motor Data Ramp e Select Dual Ramp for slip ring induction motor control e Parameter 12 Changeover Time Default setting is 150 milliseconds Set this to a value just greater than the changeover contactor pole closing time e Parameter 120 5 Ring Retard e Default setting is 50 Set this parameter to value which is high enough to cause the motor to instantly accelerate once the rotor resistance has been bridged out and low enough to avoid a motor current pulse 2 Start the motor under normal load conditions and record the time it takes to reach a constant speed with external rotor resistance R1 in the circuit Stop the motor soon after a constant speed has been reached Change parameter 7E to the recorded time value 3 Start the motor under normal load conditions and monitor the motor speed behaviour and motor current when the changeover contactor switches in to short out the rotor resistance If the motor does not accelerate immediately after changeover increase the setting of parameter 2D If there is a pulse in motor current immediately after changeover reduce the setting of parameter 2D
47. 0 1000 metres 2 0050 4553 0538 37 AC53b 3 0 10 590 AC53b 3 5 15 585 AC53b 4 0 20 580 AC53b 4 5 30 570 40 1000 metres 40 C 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres EMX3 M m M 2 In line connection 263A 80 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L 708704 SA 305 M M 2258 4 0430 368 309 MX3 0500B 500 A 383 326 MDG 05808 580A 225 E E E 3 000 75 0650 EMX3 07008 0790 3 0820 820 705 606 516 MX3 0920B 920 804 571 3 0930 930 930 A 829 66l 3 1000 1000 A 936 796 664 1200 1200 1200 1200 1071 3 1410 1410 A 1410 A 1319 1114 A 3 1600 1600 1600 1600 1353 Inside delta connection AC53b 3 0 10 350 AC53b 3 5 15 345 AC53b 4 0 20 340 AC53b 4 5 30 330 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres AC53b 3 0 10 590 AC53b 3 5 15 585 AC53b 4 0 20 580 AC53b 4 5 30 570 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 40 C 1000 metres 366A 458A 364 450A 930 GI 975 GES 050 658 185 568 230 TAA 380A BST 395 992 500 800 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 81 82 Current Ratings for Co
48. 00 1 00 minutes seconds Default second Slows the EMX3 s response to overcurrent avoiding trips due to momentary overcurrent events EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L 4 Phase Sequence PRocRammING MENU MENU Options Description 4H Current Imbalance Any Sequence default Positive Only Negative Only Selects which phase sequences the soft starter will allow at a start During its pre start checks the starter examines the sequence of the phases at its input terminals and trips if the actual sequence does not match the selected option Range 10 50 Default 30 Description Sets the trip point for current imbalance protection 41 Current Imbalance Delay Range 0 00 4 00 minutes seconds Default seconds Description Slows the EMX3 s response to current imbalance avoiding trips due to momentary 4 Frequency Check Options Description 4K Frequency Variation fluctuations Do Not Check Start Only Start Run default Run Only Determines when and if the starter will monitor for a frequency trip Options Description 4L Frequency Delay 5 Hz default 10 Hz 15 Hz Selects the soft starter s tolerance for frequency variation Range Description NOTE A 4M Restart Delay CAUTION 0 01 4 00 minutes seconds Default second Slows the EMX3 s response to frequency disturbances avoiding trips due to momen
49. 00238 3 01058 EMX3 0145B EMX3 1000B 84 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L EE eight oem petente nn et om re een Ee Ib 00238 EMX3 0043B 192 42 00508 76 92 EMX3 0053B 156 124 EMX3 0076B 6 2 49 1 6 a 9 4 5 99 9 00978 01008 m 01058 3 0145 140 309 MX3 0170B 142 31 3 MX3 0200B i 5 5 Tb BS pu 3 0220 pu 26 672 E 376 14 8 440 17 3 392 15 4 298 11 7 294 05008 E 635 a a ae Fo 53 0255 55054 20125 86018 460058 299 010 me me 23607 MX3 0360C 36 MX3 0380C 794 MX3 0430C 1045 1045 55 MX3 0620C E a 4 1 4 1 02 39 5 MX3 0650C 87 1 MX3 0790C MX3 0930C 15 13 5 1200 574 500 883 727 361 1325 3 MX3 1410C 026 197 348 286 142 52 54 02 1600 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 85 86 Specifications e Supply Mains voltage LI L2 L3 EE 200 VAC 440 VAC 10 380 VAC 600 VAC 10 SOON mend 380 VAC 690 VAC 10 earthed star supply system only Control voltage Al A2 A3 CICA A2 tb tm
50. 0255C 2 71 3 12 T3B o e T2 Y T3B 3 73 E 4 ele 5 13 4 1 x X k Ta 13038 B 23 Ki 24 Power connections inside delta installation externally bypassed EMX3 0360C to EMX3 600C K2 K1 1 2 1 04484 Main contactor strongly recommended Bypass contactor external Semiconductor fuses optional 18 EMX3 User Manual K2 710 04840 00L rowecmeurrs CIRCUITS Inside delta installation non bypassed KI Main contactor strongly i recommended gt 2 FI Semiconductor fuses P e optional 312 AT2 wi M W1 3 W2 6 93 2 1 GT 13 14 04483 D 6 2 Bypass Contactor Some soft starters are internally bypassed and do not require an external bypass contactor on bypassed soft starters may be installed with an external bypass contactor Select a contactor with an rating greater than or equal to the full load current rating of the connected motor nternally
51. 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 OMS 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 32 32 32 62 62 62 62 62 013 014 014 016 019 7 170460 7 32 7 32 7 32 7 32 7 62 7 62 7 62 7 62 7 62 7 0 7 010 7 0 7 0 7 013 7 015 7 015 7 015 7 017 7 015 7 017 019 3 710 04840 00L rowecmeurrs CIRCUITS Two parallel connected fuses required per phase Bussman Fuses British Style BS88 lt 440 VAC Mx3 00238 X3 00438 95 00508 13 00538 13 00768 3 00978 FM Supply Voltage lt 690 VAC 63FE 2OFEE 2OFEE 200 200 200 280 Supply Voltage lt 575 63FE 2OFEE 2OFEE 200 200 200 280 m M lt MX3 0100B 80000 MX3 0105B 125000 MX3 0145B 125000 MX3 0170B 320000 MX3 0200B 320000 MX3 0220B 320000 MX3 0255B 320000 MX3 0255C 320000 MX3 0350B 202000 MX3 0360C 320000 MX3 0380C 320000 MX3 0425B 320000 MX3 0430C 320000 MX3 0500B 320000 MX3 0580B 781000 MX3 0620C 200000 MX3 0650C 200000 MX3 0700B 781000 MX3 0790C 2530000 MX3 0820B 200000 MX3 0920B 2530000 MX3 0930C 4500000 3 1000 2530000 MX3 1200C 4500000 MX3 1410C 6480000 MX3 1600C 2500000 mimijirnmijirnmjirnirnirnm mim mim mim m 2 2 2 80 80 80 315 lt lt lt lt e TI
52. 7 8 Slip Ring Motor 12 TROUDIESHOOUNBS 74 24 Protection Responses 74 22 Trip Messages 74 2 3 General Faults 278 13 APPENA c 31 Specifications 3 2 Accessories 5 3 Parameter Values 14 Busbar Adjustment Procedure nn 94 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L ABOUT THIS MANUAL About This Manual 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 WARNING Indicates a hazard that may cause personal injury or death AVERTISSEMENT Indique un risque pouvant provoquer des blessures ventuellement mortelles CAUTION Indicates a hazard that may damage the equipment or installation NOTE Provides helpful information 710 04840 00L User Manual 3 CAUTION 5 5 2 Caution Statements 2 1 Caution Statements cannot cover every potential cause of equipment damage but can highlight common causes of damage is the installer s responsibility to read and understand all instructions in this manual prior to installing operating or maintaining the equipment to follow good electrical practice inc
53. Auxiliary Trip Circuit In normal operation the is controlled via remote two wire signal terminals C31 C32 Input A terminals C53 C54 is connected to an external trip circuit such as a low pressure alarm switch for a pumping system When the external circuit activates the soft starter trips which stops the motor F1 111 DE 2 11 l K 2 472 8 5 pa CAP CP 9T E oS 24 0 Ai a COM A2 oo C23 13 C24 14 1 C31 23 i5 m o C32 24 a S2 e 31 o T C53 34 Sor 5 C54 41 F o C63 42 o C64 44 o o Ux B4 iz es B 7 o 4 B6 NE 9 bog B7 B10 2 2 0 0 m B8 11 0 lo i Parameter settings 710 04840 00L Parameter 6A nput A Function e Select Input Trip Assigns the Input A to Auxiliary Trip function Parameter 6 B nput A Name SI 52 53 FI 13 14 23 24 31 32 34 41 42 44 e Select a name eg Low Pressure Assigns a name to Input Parameter 6C nput A e Set Parameter 6 e Set Parameter 6 e Setata allows t D nput A Trip Delay E Input A Initial Delay as required Sets a delay between the i round 120
54. B EMX3 0100B EMX3 0105B X3 0350B EMX3 0425B EMX3 0500B EMX3 0650C EMX3 0790C Main contactor optional FI Semiconductor fuses optional rowercincurs CIRCUITS In line installation externally bypassed Non bypassed models have dedicated bypass terminals which allow the EMX3 to continue providing protection and The bypass contactor must be connected monitoring functions even when bypassed via an external bypass contactor to the bypass terminals and controlled by the soft starter s run output terminals 23 24 Power connections in line installation externally bypassed EMX3 0255C K2 2 es LE DPA gu T3B ka Power connections in line installation externally bypassed EMX3 0360C to EMX3 600C K2 Pi m K1 2 11 f poge PE av _ ss gt T3 5 T3B E D 13 14 o 24 m o 8 K2 09 KI LM Bypass contactor external Semiconductor fuses optional 8 12 BE 472 4 1 ne a x 513 A 973 TT WILLIS L3B AL E 13 14 5 Ki 24 F1 N EJ K2 i l6 User Manual 710 04840 00L In line installation non b
55. B 15000 MX3 0076B 15000 MX3 0097B 51200 MX3 0100B 80000 MX3 0105B 125000 MX3 0145B 125000 MX3 0170B 320000 MX3 0200B 320000 MX3 0220B 320000 MX3 0255B 320000 MX3 0255C 320000 MX3 0350B 202000 MX3 0360C 320000 MX3 0380C 320000 MX3 0425B 320000 MX3 0430C 320000 MX3 0500B 320000 MX3 0580B 781000 MX3 0620C 200000 MX3 0650C 200000 MX3 0700B 781000 MX3 0790C 2530000 MX3 0820B 200000 MX3 0920B 2530000 MX3 0930C 4500000 MX3 1000B 2530000 MX3 1200C 4500000 MX3 1410C 6480000 MX3 1600C 2500000 NUI Dim mimi m Supply Voltage lt 440 SJ e w EN 3l6 318 318 319 2 N N sd UJ N N N N On aj M On N M ON N M e e M e N e N e SJ lt sd e UJ 0 01 OD M1 A NIE NIP NP UT N e N 602 70M6019 EMX3 User Manual lt 575 VAC lt 690 VAC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 0 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 6010 7 5 5 7 3 5 5 7 5 5 70 70 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 OMS 0 6 0 6 0
56. Brake Torque Brake Time UJ ININ IN IN Auto Start Stop UJ gt Auto Start Auto Start Time Auto Stop Type Auto Stop Time CC Co Protection Settings Excess Start Time Excess Start Time 2 Undercurrent Undercurrent Delay Instantaneous Overcurrent gt Instantaneous Overcurrent Delay Phase Sequence aj TO Current Imbalance Current Imbalance Delay Frequency Check Frequency Vanation Frequency Delay Restart Delay Motor Temperature Check Ground Fault Level Ground Fault Delay Reserved Reserved Reserved 4121510 Reserved Auto Reset Trips Auto Reset Action Maximum Resets Reset Delay Groups A amp B DOO Reset Delay Group C 6A Inputs Input A Function 6B Input A Name EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L 2 Input A Trip Input Trip Delay Input A Initial Delay m m Input Function Input B Name ING Input B Trip Input B Trip Delay Input B Initial Delay Input C Function Input D Function Remote Reset Logic Analog Input Trip vO Analog Input Scale Analog Trip Point Local Remote FIO Comms in Remote SIDI DID DAD HI 5 DH AD
57. Disposal Instructions 710 04840 00L Equipment containing electrical components may not be disposed of together with domestic waste must be collected separately as electrical and electronic waste according to local currently valid legislation 2014 AuCom Electronics Ltd All Rights Reserved As AuCom is continuously improving its products it reserves the right to modify or change the specification of its products at any time without notice The text diagrams images and any other literary or artistic works appearing in this document are protected by copyright Users may copy some of the material for their personal reference but may not copy or use material for any other purpose without the prior consent of AuCom Electronics Ltd endeavours to ensure that the information contained in this document including images is correct but does not accept any liability for error omission or differences with the finished product EMX3 User Manual INTRODUCTION 3 Introduction The is an advanced digital soft start solution for motors from kW to 850 kW soft starters provide complete range of motor and system protection features and have been designed for reliable performance in the most demanding installation situations 3 1 Feature List Selectable soft starting profiles Customisable protection e Adaptive Control otor overload e Constant Current e Excess Start
58. EMX3 0170B 170 OPHD 120 16 EMX3 0200B 200 OPHD 150 16 EMX3 0220B 220 OPHD 185 16 EMX3 0255B 255 OPHD 240 20 EMX3 0350B 350 OPHD 400 16 EMX3 0425B 425 2 OPHD 185 16 EMX3 0255C 255 OPHD 240 20 EMX3 0360C 360 EMX3 0380C 380 EMX3 0430C 430 2 x 6007 2 EMX3 0620C 620 EMX3 0650C 650 EMX3 0790C 790 4 2 x 6007 2 EMX3 0930C 930 3 2 600 2 EMX3 1200C 1200 EMX3 I410C 1410 x 750 4 EMX3 1600C 1600 5 x 600T 3 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L 13 2 Accessories Communication Interfaces soft starters support network communication via easy to install communications interfaces Each soft starter can support one communications interface at a time Available protocols Ethernet Profinet Modbus Ethemet IP Profibus DeviceNet Modbus and USB Hardware Expansion Cards EMX3 offers hardware expansion cards for users requiring additional inputs and outputs or advanced functionality Each can support a maximum of one expansion card e Input Output The input output expansion card provides the following additional inputs and outputs e 2 x digital inputs 3xoutput relays e x analog input analog output RTD Ground Fault The RTD PTIOO and ground fault protection card provides the following additional inputs e 6xPTIOO inputs ground fault input To use ground fault protection 1000 1 5 VA current transformer is a
59. Ensure protection fuses installed in the motor branch circuit are selected appropriately CAUTION Brake operation causes the motor to heat faster than the rate calculated by the motor thermal model If you are using brake install a motor thermistor or allow sufficient restart delay parameter 4M Braking has two stages e Pre brake provides an intermediate level of braking to slow motor speed to a point where full brake can be operated successfully approximately 70 speed e Full brake brake provides maximum braking torque but is ineffective at speeds greater than approximately 70 configure the EMX3 for brake operation Set parameter 21 for the desired stopping time duration 1 This is the total braking time and must set sufficiently longer than the brake time parameter 2M to allow the pre braking stage to reduce motor speed to approximately 70 If the stop time is too short braking will not be successful and the motor will coast to stop 2 Set Brake Time parameter 2M to approximately one quarter of the programmed Stop Time This sets the time for the Full Brake stage 2 3 Adjust the Brake Torque parameter 2L so that the desired stopping performance is achieved If set too low the motor will not stop completely and will coast to stop by the end of the braking period 100 Stop time parameter 21 2 Brake time parameter 2M 3 Coast to stop time 75 50 Speed 25
60. Level Description Selects a message for the keypad to display when Input A is active 710 04840 00L User Manual 53 Procranmincmeny MENU 54 6C Input A Trip Options Always Active default A trip can occur at any time when the soft starter is receiving power Operating Only A trip can occur while the soft starter is running stopping or starting Run Only A trip can only occur while the soft starter is running Description Selects when an input trip can occur 6D Input Trip Delay Range 0 00 4 00 minutes seconds Default second Description Sets a delay between the input activating and the soft starter tripping 6E Input A Initial Delay Range 00 00 30 00 minutes seconds Default 0 second Description Sets a delay before an input trip can occur The initial delay is counted from the time a start signal is received The state of the input is ignored until the initial delay has elapsed 6F 6G 6H 6l 6 Input Trip Parameters 6 6 configure the operation of Input in the same way as parameters 6A 6E configure Input A Referto Input A for details 6F nput B Function Default Input Trip N O e 6G Input B Name Default Input Trip e 6H nput B Trip Default Always Active e 61 Input B Trip Delay Default 0 00 e Input B Initial Delay Default 0 00 6 6L Inputs C and D Parameters 6K and 6L select the function of Inputs C and D
61. N ero speed sensor relay ine contactor Run ine contactor Brake un delay timer gt FI Semiconductor fuses optional rake delay timer ero speed sensor delay timer tart contact Reset contact us N co A2 co KIO KII The K3T timer is only required if the zero speed sensor is the type that performs a self test upon power up and momentarily closes the output relay Parameter settings e Parameter nput A Function terminals C53 C54 e Select Motor Set Select assigns Input A for Motor set selection e starting performance characteristics using the primary motor set e Set braking performance characteristics using the secondary motor settings e Parameter 7G Relay C Function e Select Trip assigns Trip function to Relay Output C NOTE If the EMX3 trips on supply frequency parameter 16F Frequency when the braking contactor K2 opens modify the frequency protection settings 70 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L 2 EXAMPLES 11 7 Two Speed Motor 710 04840 00L The can be configured for control of dual speed speed contactor K2 and a star contactor K3 Dahlander type motors using high speed contactor 1 low NOTE Pole Amplitude Modulated PAM motors alter the speed by effectively changing the stator frequency using external winding configuration Soft starters are not sui
62. S 11 6 Soft Braking For applications with high inertia and or a variable load the EMX3 can be configured for soft braking n this application the EMX3 is employed with forward run and braking contactors When the EMX3 receives a start signal pushbutton 51 it closes the forward run contactor and controls the motor according to the programmed primary motor settings When the receives stop signal pushbutton 52 it opens the forward run contactor and closes the braking contactor K2 after a delay of approximately 2 3 seconds KIT 2 is also closed to activate the secondary motor settings which should be user programmed for the desired stopping performance characteristics When motor speed approaches zero the zero speed sensor A2 stops the soft starter and opens the braking contactor K2 o 111 312 5 L3 1 A2 84 B5 B6 B7 B8 41 r A Fo 1 1 p T1 4 72 6 73 23 C24 C31 C32 C41 C42 C53 C54 4 o o o 9 9 9 92 9 9 9 53 EZ jer K2T 51 K10 K1 K2 K10 K 1 NN K1 K2 K10 K11 K12 K13 05967 E us Control voltage model dependent ke relay Remote control inputs otor thermistor input RTD PTIOO input
63. able provides guidelines on selecting between Adaptive Control deceleration profiles but we recommend testing the three profiles to identify the best profile for the application Adaptive Stop Profile Application Deceleration High head systems where even a small decrease in motor pump speed results in a rapid transition between forward flow and reverse flow Deceleration Low to medium head high flow applications where the fluid has high momentum Deceleration Open pump systems where fluid must drain back through the pump without driving the pump in reverse 710 04840 00L User Manual 37 38 Brake Brake reduces the time required to stop the motor During braking an increased noise level from the motor may be audible This is normal part of motor braking When brake is selected the EMX3 uses DC injection to slow the motor braking e Does not require the use of a DC brake contactor e Controls all three phases so that the braking currents and associated heating are evenly distributed through the motor 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 operation of the starter and motor A high brake torque setting can result in peak currents up to motor DOL being drawn while the motor is stopping
64. acceleration Torque Control Torque Start current acceleration Adaptive Control Acceleration Start current start torque Best results are obtained by selecting the soft start method that directly controls the parameter of most importance for the application Typically soft starters are used to limit motor start current or control load acceleration and or deceleration The can be set to either Constant Current or Adaptive Control To Control Motor Start Current Constant Current Motor Load Acceleration Adaptive Control Constant Current Constant current is the traditional form of soft starting which raises the current from zero to a specified level and keeps the current stable at that level until the motor has accelerated Constant current starting is ideal for applications where the start current must be kept below a particular level 70 EB _ e 600 n E 3 50 x Initial current parameter 2C B 400 2 Current limit parameter 20 5 5 300 3 Full voltage current E 0 200 E 100967 amp D eo T T T T T T 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Rotor speed 76 full speed Current Ramp Current ramp soft starting raises the current from a specified starting level 1 to maximum limit 3 over an extended period of time 2 Current ramp starting can be useful for applications where e load can
65. arameters Programming Menu from a previously saved file or reset all parameters to default values 10 2 To open The Programming Menu lets you view and change programmable parameters that control how the EMX3 operates the Programming Menu press the MENU button while viewing the monitoring screens To navigate through the Programming Menu to scroll through parameter groups press the W button to open a submenu press the button to view the parameters in a group press the button to return to the previous level press the 4 button to close the Programming Menu press 4 repeatedly To change a parameter value scroll to the appropriate parameter in the Programming Menu and press to enter edit mode to alter the parameter setting use the and W buttons Pressing W once will increase or decrease the value by one unit If the button is held for longer than five seconds the value will increase or decrease at a faster rate to save changes press STORE setting shown on the display will be saved and the keypad will return to the parameter list to cancel changes press EXIT keypad will ask for confirmation then return to the parameter list without saving changes Adjustment Lock 40 You can lock the Programming Menu to prevent users from altering parameter settings adjustment lock be turned on and off using parameter 15 To
66. ating Storage temperature x cds oa mta ena mannus 25 C to 60 C EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L Operating Altitude ANNANN 0 1000 m above 1000 m with derating LE ATOS M 526 to 95 Relative Humidity Pollution degree Pollution Degree 3 Vibration 00238 EMUXSSTOOOBY Ltda e De n IEC 60068 2 6 e Heat Dissipation YURI Se 4 5 watts During Run EMX3 0023 0053 tote trtum rcr lt 39 watts approx EMX3 0076B EDTX3 OI0BB aa a RA lt 51 watts approx 01458 3 0220 accitis ann een a lt 120 watts approx EMEXS 02558 EMXS 05008 ne nn tien 5 140 watts approx EMXS 05808 QOOB ne nu e cmt etta s S 357 watts approx EMX3 0255C EMX3 0930C 4 5 watts per ampere approx EMX3 1200C EMX3 1600C 4 5 watts per ampere approx e Certification ES EE UL 508 0023 0425 EMX3 0255C EMX3 1600C attt teen UL Listed EMX3 0500B EMX3 1000B UL Recognised EMX3 0023B 0105 rene 20 amp UL Indoor Type EVDC OTASB SaEIEXGEIODOGC estet te me ee B UL Indoor Open Type M 20 when fitted with optional finger guard kit A
67. been resolved Trip Messages 74 This table lists soft starter s protection mechanisms and the probable cause of the trip Some of these can be adjusted using parameter group 4 Protection Settings and parameter group 16 Protection Action other settings are built in system protections and cannot be set or adjusted Display Possible cause Suggested solution Phase Damaged 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 Analog input trip Awaiting data Battery clock The the bat conti The replaced Related dentify and resolve the Related parameters 6 eypad is not receiving data from the control PCB Check the cable connection and the fitting of the display on A verification error has occurred on the is low and the power is off date time settings will be lost The EMX3 will nue to soft start and soft stop correctly Reprogram the date and battery is not removable parameters 6M PowerThough mode 2 phase control only Check for either a shorted SCR or a short within the bypass contactor Related parameters 150 condition which caused Analog Input A to activate 6O 6P the starter real time clock or the backup battery voltage is low If time In order to replace the battery the main control PCB must be Controller This is a name selected fo
68. cid itd 72 BE 8 Maintenance asser 28 81 Testing iius niter eit 28 82 Commissioning Menu Fools ent 28 8 3 MEN 31 9 ruere a Nai 33 91 Priority of Commands rrr 33 92 Start Stop and Reset Command Sirani 33 93 Start Methods ats fcd 34 94 Stop Methiods scio ane es en ette tei tr E 36 95 Jog Operations oett esse nr eee hot tbt 39 9 6 Inside Delta Operations ta aetate tbt deed 39 10 Programming Mende tn 40 0 1 Programming Menus Ert ee c nent 40 102 40 10 3 Access end e i nt at Eu es 41 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual contents 0 4 Quick Setup sis ae eee A A a 42 0 5 Standard ne ET en 43 0 6 Extended d a 44 07 Load Save Settings rarement ni nn 47 0 8 Parameter Descriptions t itane deti too bia nadie 47 Application Examples smart 64 1 nstallation with Main 64 2 nstallation with External Bypass Contactor sss 65 53 Emergency RUN Operation cta ttg 66 4 Auxiliary irme 67 5 DC Brake with External Zero Speed Sensor 68 6 SON BRAKING Notae 70 7 Two Speed Motor 4
69. ck complete the wiring then reinsert the block Control 24 VDC Remote Control Inputs Relay Outputs PT100 Voltage Output Thermistor Analog Output e ore M N OO e N N V O 9 x 3 5 54285548 5 8 5 2 0404 5 S 3 amp S F mm TR Tm E 8g N N EH XN NS 5 E E 8 59 Fe a 2 2 3 KCN adno Abl 8 3 amp Control Supply sjowey 5 3 Control Voltage Different models require control voltage to different terminals e 110 210 VAC Al 2 e 220 440 VAC A2 A3 e C2 24 VACNDC Al A3 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 04185 D insrattarion 5 4 Control Wiring 5 5 The EMX3 has three fixed inputs for remote control These inputs should be controlled by contacts rated for low voltage low current operation gold flash or similar mens B o NEC p 023 gt gt 7 1031 a Lt cs C31 a B C32 C32 C32 t C41 d C41 C41 C42 C42 C42 03943 D CAUTION Do not apply voltage to the control input terminals These are active 24 VDC inputs and must be controlled with potential free contacts Cables to the control inputs must be segregated from mains voltage and motor cabling The reset input can be normally open or normal
70. confirm that the soft starter and associated control circuits are responding correctly e output signal simulation simulates output signalling to confirm that outputs and associated control circuits are operating correctly The simulation tools are accessed via the Commissioning Menu The simulations are only available when the soft starter is in Ready state control voltage is available and the keypad is active NOTE Access to the simulation tools is protected by the security access code The default access code is 0000 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L Mainrenance roots NTENANCE TOOLS Run Simulation You can end the simulation at any time by pressing To use the run simulation Press ALT then TOOLS to open the Tools Run Simulation 2 Scroll to Run Simulation and press Ready Apply Start Signal 3 Press START or activate the start input The simulates its Run Simulation pre start checks and closes the main contactor relay The Run LED flashes Pre Start Checks STORE to Continue Run Simulation ATTENTION If mains voltage is connected an error message is shown Remove sii mains voltage and proceed to the next step Remove Mains Volts STORE to Continue 4 Press gt The EMX3 simulates starting The Run LED flashes Run Simulation Starting STORE to Continue 5 Press simulates running LED stays without Run Simulation flash
71. counter increases by one each time the soft starter auto resets and decreases by one after each successful start stop cycle EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L Procramminc ment MENU 5C Reset Delay Groups amp Range 00 05 15 00 minutes seconds Default 5 seconds Description Sets the delay before resetting Group and Group trips 5D Reset Delay Group Range 5 60 minutes Default 5 minutes Description Sets the delay before resetting Group C trips 6 Inputs The EMX3 has two programmable inputs which allow remote control of the soft starter If required two extra inputs are available on the input output expansion card 6A Input A Function Options Motor Set Select default can be configured with two separate sets of motor data To use the secondary motor data parameter 6A must be set to Motor Set Select and C53 C54 must be closed when a start command is given The checks which motor data to use at a start and will use that motor data for the entire start stop cycle Input Trip N O Input A can be used to trip the soft starter When parameter 6A is set to Input Trip N O a closed circuit across C53 C54 trips the soft starter Input Trip N C When parameter 6A is set to Input Trip N C an open circuit across C53 C54 trips the soft starter Local Remote Select Input A can be used to select between local and remote control ins
72. ction Default Off e Relay E Function Default Off e L Relay F Function Default Off N M 7M Low Current Flag The EMX3 has low and high current flags to give early warning of abnormal operation The current flags can be configured to indicate an abnormal current level during operation between the normal operating level and the undercurrent or instantaneous overcurrent trip levels The flags can signal the situation to external equipment via one of the programmable outputs The flags clear when the current returns within the normal operating range by 10 of the programmed flag value Range 1 100 FLC Default 50 Description Sets the level at which the low current flag operates as percentage of motor full load current 7N High Current Flag Range 50 600 FLC Default 100 Description Sets the level at which the high current flag operates as percentage of motor full load current 70 Motor Temperature Flag has motor temperature flag to give early warning of abnormal operation flag can indicate that the motor is operating above its normal operating temperature but lower than the overload limit The flag can signal the situation to external equipment via one of the programmable outputs Range 0 160 Default 80 Description Sets the level at which the motor temperature flag operates as a percentage of the motor s thermal capacity 7P Analog
73. ction card has been fitted 6 6 Protection Actions CAUTION Defeating the protection emergency These parameters define how the soft starter will respond to different protection events The soft starter can trip issue warning or ignore different protection events as required All protection events are written to the event log The default action for all protections is to trip the soft starter 6 160 R7D PTI00 are only available if the RTD PT100 and ground fault may compromise the starter and motor and should only be done in the case of Options Warn ai Log On Description Selects 20 Restricted These parameters are restricted for 710 04840 00L Trip Starter default nd Log y the soft starter s response to each protection 6A Motor Overload B Excess Start Time C Undercurrent D nstantaneous Overcurrent E Current Imbalance F Frequency Input A Trip nput B Motor Thermistor Starter Communication Network Communication L Heatsink Overtemperature Battery Clock Ground Fault 60 164 A G Overtemperature 6V Reserved 6W Reserved 6X Low Control Volts O0 O0 0 O0 0 AW AW Factory use and not available to the user EMX3 User Manual 63 APPLICATION EXAMPLES Application Examples Installation with Main Contactor The is installed with a main contactor AC3 rated Control voltage must be supplied from the in
74. d either e connect a 120 160 0 resistor between Signal and Return B6 B8 to ensure the input remains at a known value then adjust parameter s A 11G so that the starter does not trip or e reset the starter to factory defaults refer to Load Save Settings on page 47 If you wish to retain the starter s configuration save the starter s settings to a user set before resetting then reload the settings after the 100 input has been reset NOTE Resistors are required on any unused RTD inputs to avoid trips from electrical fast transient EFT noise When connecting an RTD remove the resistor and associated jumper wire If an RTD has been connected but is no longer required replace the resistor and jumper on that input e Connecta 1200 1600 resistor between Signal and Return e Connect a jumper wire between Signal and Compensation 5 8 Earth Terminals Earth terminals are located at the back of the soft starter EMX3 0023B EMX3 0105B have one terminal on the input side top EMX3 0145B EMX3 1000B and EMX3 0255C EMX3 1600C have two terminals one on the input side top and one on the output side bottom 5 9 Power Input and Output Configurations Internally Bypassed Models EMX3 0023B EMX3 1000B Models EMX3 0023B EMX3 0220B have power inputs at the top of the unit and outputs at the bottom of the unit Internally bypassed models EMX3 0255B 0425 have output busbars at the bottom of the unit an
75. d by an authorised service agent GROUNDING AND BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTION It is the responsibility of the user or person installing the EMX3 to provide proper grounding and branch circuit protection according to local electrical safety codes AUTO START Use the auto start feature with caution Read all the notes related to auto start before operation DEMARRAGE AUTOMATIQUE Utiliser la fonction de d marrage automatique avec pr cautions Lire toutes les notes relatives au d marrage automatique avant utilisation FOR YOUR SAFETY The STOP function of the soft starter does not isolate dangerous voltages from the output of the starter The soft starter must be disconnected by an approved electrical isolation device before accessing electrical connections gt Soft starter protection features apply to motor protection only It is the user s responsibility to ensure safety of personnel operating machinery n some installations accidental starts may pose an increased risk to safety of personnel or damage to the machines being driven In such cases it is recommended that the power supply to the soft starter is fitted with an isolating switch and a circuit breaking device eg power contactor controllable through an external safety system eg emergency stop fault detector The soft starter has built in protections which can trip the starter in the event of faults and thus stop the motor Voltage fluctuations
76. d input busbars at both the top and bottom of the unit The AC supply be connected in Bottom out or Bottom in Bottom out Internally bypassed models EMX3 0500B EMX3 1000B have input and output busbars at the top and bottom of the unit The AC supply can be connected in Bottom out in Top out Bottom in Bottom out or Bottom in Top out EMX3 0023B EMX3 0145B EMX3 0255B EMX3 0425B 05008 3 10008 0105 EMX3 0220B 1 21 3 L2 5 L3 2 11 4 T2 6 13 e eHe e 1 L1 3 L2 5 L3 111 3 2 5 3 Do WDR 8 1 2 T1 4 2 6 lt 2 11 4 72 6 T3 3 L2 5 L3 8 2 11 4 2 6 T3 da Le da o 1 ej aeHert4e 2 9 9 eH 1 L1 3 12 5 L3 2 11 472 6 13 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual insrattarion Non bypassed Model EMX3 0255C EMX3 0255C has dedicated bypass terminals at the bottom of the unit The bypass terminals T2B T3B 3 2 513 ee ey lt 2 5 m o o o TIB T2B 138 PIT 472 6m3 Non bypassed Models 0360 3 1600 0360 1600 have dedicated bypass terminals on the i
77. d kVA and power factor OO0 0kW 000 The motor power figures are calculated using the Mains Reference Voltage parameter 8N Last Start Information The last start information screen shows details of the most recent successful start e start duration seconds e maximum start current drawn as a percentage of motor full load current e calculated rise in motor temperature Last start 010 5 390 96 FLCA Temp 986 Date Time The date time screen shows the current system date and time 24 hour format details on setting the date and time refer to Set Date and Time on page 28 Performance Graph The performance graph provides a real time display of operating performance Use parameters 8l 8L to select which information to display 000 0 0 40096 05050 SCR Conduction Bargraph The SCR conduction bargraph shows the level of conduction on each phase 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 27 MAINTENANCE TOOLS 8 Maintenance Tools 8 1 8 2 Testing the Installation The EMX3 can be connected to a small motor for testing During this test the soft starter s control input and relay output protection settings can be tested This test mode is not suitable for testing soft starting or soft stopping performance he FLC of the test motor must be at least 2 of the soft starter s minimum FLC refer to Minimum and Maximum Current Settings on page 83
78. e 2 Procramminc ment MENU Range Description OM Brake Time 2 20 100 Default 20 Sets the amount of brake torque the EMX3 will use to slow the motor Range Description Temperatures 30 seconds Default second Sets the duration for injection during braking stop EMX3 has one RTD PT100 input and can be fitted with another six 100 inputs by using the RTD PT100 and ground fault protection card inputs can trip the soft starter when the temperature exceeds specified point and different trip temperatures can be set for each input 100 inputs B G are only available if the RTD PT 100 and ground fault protection card has been installed Range Description 0 250 C Sets the trip points Default 50 C for the RTD PT 100 inputs A RIDA Temp RTD Temp C Temp D RTD D Temp AIDE Temp F RTD Temp RID Temp 12 Slip Ring Motors These parameters allow the soft starter to be configured for use with slip ring motor 12A 12B Motor Data and Motor Data 2 Ramp Options Description 12 Changeover Time Single Ramp default Dual Ramp Selects whether to use a single or dual current ramp profile for soft starting Set to single ramp for non slip ring induction motors or dual ramp for slip ring induction motors
79. e stop time Use one of the programmable relays to control the main contactor EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L PRocRammING MENU MENU 2 Adaptive Stop Profile Options Early Deceleration Constant Deceleration default Late Deceleration Description Selects which profile the will use for an Adaptive Control soft stop 2K Adaptive Control Gain Range 1 200 Default 75 Description Adjusts the performance of Adaptive Control This setting affects both starting and stopping control NOTE We recommend leaving the gain setting at the default level unless performance is not satisfactory If the motor accelerates or decelerates too quickly at the end of a start or stop increase the gain setting by 5 10 Ifthe motor speed fluctuates during starting or stopping decrease the gain setting slightly 2L Brake Torque Range 20 100 Default 20 Description Sets the amount of brake torque the EMX3 will use to slow the motor 2M Brake Time Range 30 seconds Default second Description Sets the duration for DC injection during braking stop NOTE Parameter 2M is used in conjunction with parameter 21 Refer to Brake on page 38for details 3 Auto Start Stop The can be programmed to start and stop automatically after a specified delay or at a specified time of day Auto start and auto stop can be set separately Auto start stop operation is only available
80. e tout le c blage n est pas termin Mount the soft starter refer to Physical Installation on page 9 for details 2 Connect control wiring Refer to Contro Terminals on page 9 and Control Wiring on page 10 for details 3 Apply control voltage to the starter 4 Setthe date and time refer to Set Date and Time on page 28 for details 5 Configure your application Press MENU to open the Menu 2 Use W to scroll to Quick Setup and press to open the Quick Setup menu 3 Scroll through the list to find your application then press to begin the configuration process refer to Quick Setup on page 42 for details 6 f your application is not listed in Quick Setup Press to return to the Menu 2 Use W to scroll to Standard Menu and press 3 Scroll to Motor Data and press then press again to edit parameter A Motor Full Load Current 4 Set parameter A to match the motor s full load current FLO NOTE For advanced applications refer to Extended Menu on page 44 and Descriptions on page 47 7 Close the Menu by pressing repeatedly 8 Optional Use the built in simulation tools to check that the control wiring is connected correctly refer to Aun Simulation on page 29 9 Connect mains supply cables to starter input terminals 1 L1 3 L2 5 L3 refer to Power Input and Output Configurations on page 11 0 Connect the motor cables to starter output terminals 2 4 T2 6 T3 The soft starter is
81. ed rotor current from cold before reaching its maximum temperature Set according to the motor datasheet Locked Rotor Current Range 400 120026 FLC Default 600 Description Sets the locked rotor current of the connected motor as a percentage of full load current Set according to the motor datasheet 710 04840 00L User Manual 47 Procranmincmeny MENU 48 ID Motor Service Factor Range 100 130 Default 105 Description Sets the motor service factor used the thermal model If the motor runs at full load current it will reach 100 Set according to the motor datasheet NOTE Parameters B and ID determine the trip current for motor overload protection The default settings of parameters B C and ID provide Motor Overload Protection Class 10 Trip Current 105 of FLA full load amperage or equivalent 2 Start Stop Modes 2A Start Mode Options Constant Current default Adaptive Control Description Selects the soft start mode 2B Start Ramp Time Range 180 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 00 600 FLC Default 350 Description Sets the initial start current level for current ramp starting as a percentage of motor full load current Set so that the
82. en programmed Related parameters 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E 16A Motor Connection Where X is 2 or 3 motor is not connected correctly to the soft starter for in line or inside delta use Checkindivid al motor connections to the soft starter for power circuit continuity u e Check connections at the motor terminal box ju This trip is not adjustable Related parameters None Motor thermistor otor thermistor input has been enabled and resistance at the thermistor input has exceeded 3 6 for more than one second he motor winding has overheated Identify the cause of the overheating and allow the motor to cool before restarting he motor thermistor input has been opened NOTE If a valid motor thermistor is no longer used 1 2 resistor must be fitted across terminals B4 B5 Related parameters 161 76 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L mrousesnoomn Possible cause Suggested solution Network The network master has sent a trip command to the starter or there may be a network communication communication problem between module Check the network for causes of communication inactivity Related ters 16K and network elated parameters Flow This is a name selected for a programmable input Refer to Input A trip Hot ready Check Input A C53 C54 The starter may be disabled via a programmable input If parameter 6A or 6F is
83. eter I5E Jog Torque controls how much of the maximum available jog torque the soft starter will apply to the motor NOTE Setting parameter 5E above 50 may cause increased shaft vibration 100951 90961 1 80 Motor FLT 8 70 2 Jog forward maximum torque e 1 9 60 3 Jog reverse maximum torque 50 8 40 gt 30 lt 20 10 0 05723 To activate jog operation use either a programmable input refer to parameters 6A will operate only in Remote Mode or a shortcut key parameters 8B and 8C To stop a jog operation perform one of the following e Remove the jog command e Pressthe STOP button on the keypad Jog will recommence at the end of a restart delay if the jog command is still present All other commands except the above will be ignored during jog operation 9 6 Inside Delta Operation Adaptive Control Jog Brake PowerThrough functions are not supported with inside delta six wire operation If these functions are programmed when the starter is connected inside delta the behaviour is as given below Adaptive Control Start The starter performs a constant current start Adaptive Control Stop he starter performs TVR soft stop if parameter 21 Stop Time is 20 secs If parameter 21 is set to O secs the starter performs a coast to stop The starter issues a warning with the error message Unsupported Option Brake The starter performs a
84. fans are operating If mounted in an enclosure check if ventilation is adequate overtemperature Fans operate during Start Run and for 10 minutes after the starter exits the Stop state NOTE Models EMX3 0023B to EMX3 0053B and EMX3 0170B do not have a cooling fan Models with fans will operate the cooling fans from a Start until 10 minutes after Stop Related parameters 6L High Level This is a name selected for a programmable input Refer to Input A trip High Pressure his is a name selected for a programmable input Refer to Input A trip Input trip One of the soft starter s inputs is set to a trip function and has activated Check the status of the inputs to identify which input has activated then resolve the trigger condition Related parameters 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F 6G 6H 6l 6 16G 16H Instantaneous The EMX3 will report this trip if one of the following conditions occur overcurrent e motor has experienced a sharp rise in power Causes can include a momentary overload condition which has exceeded the adjustable delay time Related parameters 2U 2V 160 Current to the motor has exceeded the soft starter s built in trip points e 72 times the parameter Motor Full Load Current e 6 times the starter s nominal current rating Causes can include a locked rotor condition or an electrical fault in the motor or cabling This trip is not adjustable ated parameters None
85. finger guard kit part no 995 06348 00 e Use the recommended pressure terminal connector kit Refer to 7erminal Connector Farts on page 88 for more information e Models EMX3 0255B EMX3 0425B e Use with appl icable finger guard kit part no 995 14549 00 e Use the recommended pressure terminal connector kit Refer to 7erminal Connector Farts on page 88 for more information e Model EMX3 0255C e Use the recommended pressure terminal connector kit Refer to 7erminal Connector Farts on page 88 for more information e Models EMX3 0360C EMX3 1600C e Configure the busbars for line load terminals at opposite ends of the soft starter i e In Bottom Out or Top Out Bottom In e Use the recommended pressure terminal connector kit Refer to 7erminal Connector Farts on page 88 for more information e Models EMX3 0500B EMX3 1000B These models are UL recognised components Separate cable landing busbars may be required within the electrical cabinet when terminating cables sized according to the National Wiring Code INEC regulations e Terminal Connector Parts For models EMX3 0145B EMX3 0425B and E X3 0255C EMX3 1600C to be UL compliant you must use the recommended pressure terminal connector as detailed in the table below Models FLC A No of wires Recommended lugs part No EMX3 0145B 145 95 16
86. for details 22 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L rowecmeurrs CIRCUITS Ferraz Mersen Fuses European Style PSC 690 lt 440 VAC lt 575 VAC lt 690 GSURD3ODITAOI2S 65083051 1 0125 GSURD3ODIIAOIS 69URD30D11A0125 GSURD3ODIIAO200 65803001 0200 GSURD3ODIIAO3IS 65URD30D1 1A0315 6 90 0 6 90 6 90 0 6 90 450 0450 450 0450 EMX3 0255B 320000 69URD3IDI 1A0450 RD3ID 450 RD3IDIIA0450 EMX3 0255C 320000 69URD3IDI 1A0450 RD3ID 450 RD3IDIIA0450 D 00 00 15303508 202000 9 8 31011 0552 5173 03800 sURDDIADSO _ E 9U 6 6 6 Ewx305008 320000 03 05808 78160 O 6 6 6 9 6 9 MX3 0430C 320000 6 9URD33D 1 1A0700 RD33DI1A0700 6 9URD33D 1 1 A0700 6 9 6 9 9 SURDGSDTIATO EMX3 0 008 78100 69URD33DIIAO00 _ 0790 2530000 6608 33 11 400 G6URDSSDIIAMOD EVX3 08208 1200000 6908033011 100 09208 2530000 6908033011 1250 O oOo EMX3 0930C 6 6URD33D11A1400 6648 33011 1400 1000 69080333011 1400 EMDG I200C 4500000 URD233PLAF2200 SURDISSPLAFZXO 3 1410 6480000 6URD233PLAF2200 6URDISSPLAFZZ0 1600 12500000 60802338 2800 6URD233PLAF2800
87. g and return to the main display press 4 repeatedly Event Log The Event Log stores time stamped details of the starter s 99 most recent events actions warnings and trips including the date and time of the event Event is the most recent and event 99 is the oldest stored event To open the Event Log Press ALT then LOGS to open the Logs 2 Scroll to Event Log and press 3 Use the W buttons to select an event to view and press to display details To close the log and return to the main display press repeatedly 710 04840 00L User Manual 3l MAINTENANCE TOOLS Performance Counters The performance counters store statistics on the starter s operation e Hours run lifetime and since counter last reset umber of starts lifetime and since counter last reset otor kWh lifetime and since counter last reset umber of times the thermal model has been reset The resettable counters hours run starts and motor kWh can only be reset if the Adjustment Lock parameter 158 is set to Read amp Write To view the counters Press ALT then LOGS to open the Logs 2 Scroll to counters and press Use the and W buttons to scroll through the counters Press to view details 4 To reset a counter press then use the and W buttons to select Reset Do Not Reset Press STORE to confirm the action To close the counter and return to the Logs Menu press
88. gure the EMX3 for common applications The EMX3 selects the parameters relevant to the application and suggests a typical setting and you can adjust each parameter to suit your exact requirements Always set parameter Motor Full Load Currentto match the motor s nameplate full load current The suggested value is the starter s minimum full load current On the display the highlighted values are suggested values and the values indicated by a gt the loaded values Application Suggested value Pump Centrifugal Motor Full Load Current Model dependent Start Mode Adaptive Contro Adaptive Start Profile Early Acceleration Start Time 10 seconds Stop Mode Adaptive Cont Adaptive Stop Profile Late Decelerati Stop lime 15 seconds Pump Submersible Motor Full Load Current Model dependent Start Mode Adaptive Cont Adaptive Start Profile Early Accelerati Start Ramp Time 5 seconds Stop Mode Adaptive Cont Adaptive Stop Profile Late Decelerati Stop lime 5 seconds Fan Damped Motor Full Load Current Model dependent Start Mode Constant Current Current Limit 35076 Fan Undamped Motor Full Load Current Model dependent Start Node Adaptive Contro Adaptive Start Profile Constant Acceleration Start Ramp Time 20 seconds Excess Start Time 30 seconds Locked Rotor Time 20 seconds Compressor Screw Motor Full Load Current Model dependent Start Mode Constant Current Start Time 5 seconds Current Limit 400 Compressor Recip Motor F
89. he first start attempt after control power is applied PowerThrough will not operate if control power is cycled between starts Related parameters 150 Low Control Volts The has detected a drop in the control voltage Check the external control supply terminals Al A2 and reset the starter If the external control supply is stable e 24 V supply on the main control may be faulty or e bypass driver may be faulty internally bypassed models only Contact your local supplier for advice This protection is not active in Ready state Related parameters 6X Low Leva Low Pressure This is aname selected for a programmable input Refer to Input A trip Motor overload The motor has reached its maximum thermal capacity Overload can be caused by e soft starter protection settings not matching the motor thermal capacity e Excessive starts per hour e Excessive throughput e Damage to the motor windings Resolve the cause of the overload and allow the motor to cool Related parameters A IB IC ID 16A NOTE Parameters B C and D determine the trip current for motor overload protection The default settings of parameters 1B and ID provide Motor Overload Protection Class 10 Trip Current 105 of FLA full load amperage or equivalent Motor 2 overload Refer to Motor overload above NOTE Applicable only if the second motor set has be
90. hort Circuit Ratings T Current ps ode ax Fuse e ersen fuse cct rating RUE 492 Rating 20201200 RIC 3 t max fuse class semi conductor fuses EMX3 0023B 23 AJT25 A070URD30XXX0063 3 0043 43 50 AO7OURD30XXX0 25 EMX3 0050B 50 AJT50 AO7OURD30XXX0 125 EMX3 0053B 53 AJT60 A070URD30XXX0125 EMX3 0076B 76 AJT80 A070URD30XXX0200 3 0097 97 AIT 100 AO7OURD30XX 0200 EMX3 0100B 100 65kA 100 IOkA AO7OURD30XX 0200 ot avatapre EMX3 0105B 105 AJTI25 AO7OURD30XXX03 15 EMX3 0145B 8kA AJTI50 5 200 AO7OURD30XXX0315 0170 170 65 175 5 200 AO7OURD30XXX0315 3 0200 200 RK5 300 AO7OURD30XXX0450 EMX3 0220B 220 AJT250 RK5 300 AO7OURD30XXX0450 EMX3 02558 BKA 3 03508 350 EMX3 0425B A070URD33XXX0630 E E E E E E MX3 0920B 920 1200 L 1200 Class L AO7OURD33XXX1400 For 3 cycles MX3 1000B 1000 65 kA 1200 1 1200 Class L A070URD33XXX 400 EMX3 0255C AJT300 A070URD30XXX0450 EMX3 0360C 360 18 AJT400 RK5 500 AO7OURD33XXX0630 3 0380 380 18 450 5 500 AO7OURD33XXX0700 3 0430 430 450 30 AJT450 A070URD33XXX0700 EMX3 0620C 620 A4BQ800 A070URD33XXX 000 EMX3 0650C 650 A4BQ800 A070URD33XXX 1000 Not available 3 0790 790 A4BQ 1200
91. ing and the bypass contactor relay closes Running Apply Stop Signal 6 Press STOP or activate the stop input The simulates stopping Run Simulatian The Run LED flashes and the bypass contactor relay opens Stopping X XXs STORE to Continue 7 Press gt The Ready LED flashes and the main contactor relay opens Run Simulation Stopped STORE to Continue 8 Press to return to the commissioning menu Protection Simulation The protection simulation simulates activation of each protection mechanism to confirm that the soft starter and associated control circuits responding correctly To use the protection simulation Press ALT then TOOLS to open the Tools 2 Scroll to Protection Simulation and press 3 Usethe and W buttons to select the protection you want to simulate 4 Press and hold to simulate the selected protection 5 screen is displayed momentarily The soft starter s response depends 0 04 on the Protection Action setting parameter group 16 Tripped Selected Protection 6 Use W to select another simulation or press to exit NOTE If the protection trips the soft starter reset before simulating another protection lf the protection action is set to Warn and Log no reset is required If the protection is set to Warn and Log the warning message can be viewed only while the STORE button is pressed If the protection is set to L
92. k Overtemperature he relay closes when the starter trips on Phase Loss he relay closes when the starter trips on Motor Thermistor The relay closes when the high rotor resistance current ramp has reached full voltage allowing use with a slip ring motor ot available with EMX3 he relay is closed when the starter is in Ready state Selects the function of Relay A normally open EMX3 User Manual 55 Procranmincmeny MENU 56 7B Relay On Delay Range 0 00 5 00 minutes seconds Default second Description Sets the delay for closing Relay A 7C Relay Off Delay Range 0 00 5 00 minutes seconds Default 0 second Description Sets the delay for re opening Relay A 7D 7L Output Relays B C D E F Parameters 7D 7L configure the operation of Relays B C D E and F in the same way as parameters A 7C configure Relay Refer to Relay A Function for details Relay B is a changeover relay e D Relay B Function Default Run e E Relay B On Delay e F Relay B Off Delay Relay C is a changeover relay e 7G Relay C Function Default Trip H Relay C On Delay Relay C Off Delay Relays D E and F are only available if the input output expansion card has been installed These relays do not support on or off delays and do not support Changeover Contactor function Relay D is normally closed relays E and F are normally open e Relay D Fun
93. lock the programming menu Open the Programming Menu Open the Extended Menu Select Advanced Select parameter 15B Adjustment Lock 2 4 Enter the Access Code 5 6 Select and store Read Only user attempts to change a parameter value when the adjustment lock is active an error message 15 displayed Access Denied Adj Lock is On EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L PROGRAMMING MENU MENU 10 3 Access Code Critical parameters parameter group 5 and higher are protected by a four digit security access code preventing unauthorised users from viewing or modifying parameter settings When a user attempts to enter a restricted parameter group the keypad prompts for an access code The access code is requested once for the programming session and authorisation continues until the user closes the menu To enter the access code use the lt and buttons to select digit and the and W buttons to change the value When all four digits match your access code press STORE The keypad will display an acknowledgement message before continuing Enter Access Code SUPERVISOR To change the access code use parameter 15 Access Allowed The simulation tools and counter resets are also protected by the security access code The default access code is 0000 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 41 Procranmincmeny MENU 10 4 Quick Setup The Quick Setup Menu makes it easy to confi
94. lso required Finger Guard Kit Finger guards may be specified for personnel safety Finger guards fit over the soft starter terminals to prevent accidental contact with live terminals Finger guards provide IP20 protection when correctly installed NOTE Finger guards can be used on soft starter models 0145 1000 internally bypassed models only Different kits are required for different models Keypad Mounting Kit The keypad mounting kit allows remote mounting of the keypad up to 3 m away from the soft starter Different kits are available with two or three metre cables PC Software WinMaster PC software provides monitoring programming and control of up to 99 soft starters A Modbus or USB communication module is required for each starter to use WinMaster 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 89 13 3 Parameter Values 90 If you require assistance from your supplier or service technician please note all parameter settings in the table below Motor Data Motor Full Load Current User Set User Set 2 Locked Rotor Time Locked Rotor Current Motor Service Factor 2 Start Stop Modes Start Mode Start Ramp Time Initial Current Current Limit Adaptive Start Profile Kickstart Time Kickstart Level L 6 Stop Mode Stop Time Adaptive Stop Profile Adaptive Control Gain
95. luding applying appropriate personal protective equipment and to seek advice before operating this equipment in a manner other than as described in this manual NOTE The soft starter is not user serviceable The unit should only be serviced by authorised service personnel Unauthorised tampering with the unit will void the product warranty Electrical Shock Risk The voltages present in the following locations can cause severe electric shock and may be lethal e AC supply cables and connections e Output cables and connections e internal parts of the starter and external option units The AC supply must be disconnected from the starter using an approved isolation device before any cover is removed from the starter or before any servicing work is performed WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Models EMX3 0500B EMX3 600C The busbar and heatsink must be treated as live whenever the unit has mains voltage connected including when the starter is tripped or waiting for a command AVERTISSEMENT DANGER D ELECTROCUTION Mod les EMX3 0500B EMX3 1600C Les barres de puissance et le radiateur doivent tre trait s comme tant des l ments sous tension si l appareil est reli au secteur y compris lorsque le d marreur s est mis en s curit ou s il attend une commande SHORT CIRCUIT The is not short circuit proof After severe overload or short circuit the operation of the should be fully teste
96. ly closed Use parameter 6M to select the configuration Relay Outputs 5 6 The EMX3 provides four relay outputs one fixed and three programmable The Run output closes when the soft start is complete when the starting current falls below 12076 of the programmed motor full load current and remains closed until the beginning of a stop either soft stop or coast to stop Operation of the programmable outputs is determined by the settings of parameters 7 lt e If assigned to Main Contactor the output activates as soon as the soft starter receives a start command and remains active while the soft starter is controlling the motor until the motor starts a coast to stop or until the end of a soft stop e If assigned to a trip function the output activates when a trip occurs e lfassigned to a flag the output activates when the specified flag is active parameters 7 7 CAUTION Some electronic contactor coils are not suitable for direct switching with PCB mount relays Consult the contactor manufacturer supplier to confirm suitability Three additional outputs are available on the input output expansion card Motor Thermistors otor thermistors be connected directly to the EMX3 soft starter will trip when the resistance of the thermistor circuit exceeds approximately 3 6 or falls below 20 f no motor thermistors are connected to the EMX3 thermistor input terminals B5 must be ope
97. ly loaded soft stop will have limited effect Adaptive Control brake jog and hese features are only available with in line installation PowerThrough functions not installed inside delta these features will not operate working After selecting Adaptive Control the The first Adaptive Control start is actually Constant Current so that the motor used an ordinary start and or starter can learn from the motor characteristics Subsequent starts use the second start was different to the Adaptive Control first PowerThrough does not operate e starter will trip on Lx Tx Shorted on the first start attempt after when selected ntrol power is applied PowerThrough will not operate if control wer is cycled between starts Starter awaiting data e keypad is not receiving data from the control PCB Check the cable nnection and the fitting of the display on the starter Corrupted text shown on keypad e keypad may not be screwed down resulting in an intermittent display connection Screw down the keypad or hold squarely in place Display is distorted e Check that the keypad has not been screwed down too tightly Loosen screws slightly Parameter settings cannot be stored Make sure you are saving the new value by pressing the STORE button after adjusting a parameter setting If you press EXIT the change will not be saved Check that the adjustment lock parameter 158 is set to Read amp White
98. motor Adaptive Control offers three different starting profiles to suit the requirements of different applications Selecting a profile that matches the inherent profile of the application can help smooth out acceleration across the full start time Selecting a dramatically different Adaptive Control profile can somewhat neutralise the inherent profile The monitors the motor s performance during each start to improve control for future soft starts e Adaptive Control To use Adaptive Control to control starting performance Select Adaptive Control from the Start Mode menu parameter 2A 2 Setthe desired Start Ramp Time parameter 2B Select the desired Adaptive Start Profile parameter 2E 4 Set a start Current Limit parameter 2D sufficiently high to allow a successful start The first Adaptive Control start will be a Constant Current start This allows the EMX3 to learn the characteristics of the connected motor This motor data is used by the EMX3 during subsequent Adaptive Control starts m Adaptive start profile parameter 2E Early acceleration 2 Constant acceleration 3 Late acceleration 4 Start ramp time parameter 2B Speed 04827 C Time NOTE Adaptive Control will control the load according to the programmed profile Start current will vary according to the selected acceleration profile and the programmed start time f replacing a motor connected to
99. motor begins to accelerate immediately after a start is initiated If current ramp starting is not required set the initial current equal to the current limit 2D Current Limit Range 00 600 FLC Default 350 Description Sets the current limit for constant current and current ramp soft starting as a percentage of motor full load current 2E Adaptive Start Profile Options Early Acceleration Constant Acceleration default Late Acceleration Description Selects which profile the EMX3 will use for an Adaptive Control soft start 2F Kickstart Time Range 0 2000 milliseconds Default 0000 milliseconds Description Sets the kickstart duration A setting of O disables kickstart 2G Kickstart Level Range 100 700 FLC Default 500 Description Sets the level of the kickstart current CAUTION Kickstart subjects the mechanical equipment to increased torque levels Ensure the motor load and couplings can handle the additional torque before using this feature 2H Stop Mode Options Coast To Stop default TVR Soft Stop Adaptive Control Brake Description Selects the stop mode 2l Stop Time Range 0 00 4 00 minutes seconds Default O seconds Description Sets the time for soft stopping the motor using timed voltage ramp or Adaptive Control This also sets the total stopping time when using brake If a main contactor is installed the contactor must remain closed until the end of th
100. motor correctly during starting Current setting parameter A This can affect use on a small test motor with full load current between 5 A and 50 A Power factor correction PFC capacitors must be installed on the supply side of the soft starter To control a dedicated PFC capacitor contactor connect the contactor to run relay terminals Motor does not reach full speed If the start current is too low the motor will not produce enough torque to accelerate to full speed The soft starter may trip on excess start time NOTE Make sure the motor starting parameters are appropriate for the E pplication and that you are using the intended motor starting profile If parameter 6A or 6F 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 Erratic motor operation The SCRs in the EMX3 require at least 5 A of current to latch If you are testing the soft starter on a motor with full load current less than 5 A the SCRs may not latch correctly Erratic and noisy motor operation e soft starter is connected to the motor using insid figuration the soft starter may not be correctly det nection Contact your local supplier for advice top ends too quickly soft stop settings may not be appropriate for the motor and load iew the settings of parameters 2H 21 and f the motor is very light
101. motor to heat faster than the rate calculated by the motor thermal model If you are using brake install a motor thermistor or allow sufficient restart delay parameter 4M L1 L2 N 1 Li L2 13 C23 C24 C41 C42 a T2 T3 C53 054 J K10 KON 0 T1972073 D 1 5 ontrol voltage tart top eset C31 C32 06401 a g x 8 e Zero pod Programmable input A Starter Disable Motor terminals Three phase supply Starter Disable shown on starter display For details on configuring DC Brake refer to Brake page 38 CAUTION When using DC brake the mains supply must be connected to the soft starter input terminals LI L2 L3 in positive phase sequence and parameter 4G Phase Sequence must be set to Positive Only EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L EXAMPLES 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 operation of the starter and motor A high brake torque setting can result in peak currents up to motor DOL being drawn while the motor is stopping Ensure protection fuses installed in the motor branch circuit are selected appropriately 710 04840 00L User Manual 69 APPLICATION EXAMPLES EXAMPLE
102. n If B4 B5 are shorted the EMX3 will trip The thermistor input is disabled by default but activates automatically when a thermistor is detected lf thermistors have previously been connected to the but are no longer required either e 1 2 resistor across terminals B4 B5 or e reset the starter to factory defaults refer to Load Save Settings on page 47 If you wish to retain the tarter s configuration save the starter s settings to a user set before resetting then reload the settings after the thermistor input has been reset thermistor circuit should be run screened cable and must be electrically isolated from earth and all other power and control circuits EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L 2200 5 7 RTD PTIOO RTDs 100 be connected directly to the RTD PTIOOs B are only available if the RTD PT 100 and Ground Fault expansion card is fitted The soft starter will trip when the temperature exceeds the value specified in parameters A I IG referto R7D Temperatures on page 61 When fitting an RTD PT 100 always review the parameter settings The default value for each RTD PT100 input is 50 The RTD PTIOO input is disabled by default but activates automatically when an RTD PT 100 is detected If RTD PT100s have previously been connected to the EMX3 but are no longer require
103. now ready to control the motor 4 2 Testing the Installation The can be connected to a small motor for testing During this test the soft starter s control input and relay output protection settings can be tested This test mode is not suitable for testing soft starting or soft stopping performance The FLC of the test motor must be at least 2 of the soft starter s minimum FLC refer to Minimum and Current Settings on page 83 NOTE When testing the soft starter with a small motor set parameter Motor Full Load Current to the minimum allowable value 4 3 Simulation Tools 710 04840 00L Software simulation functions let you test the soft starter s operation and control circuits without connecting the soft starter to mains voltage e The run simulation simulates a motor starting running and stopping to confirm that the soft starter and associated equipment have been installed correctly Refer to Aun Simulation on page 29 for details e protection simulation simulates activation of each protection mechanism to confirm that the soft starter and associated control circuits are responding correctly Refer to Protection Simulation on page 29 for details e output signal simulation simulates output signalling to confirm that outputs and associated control circuits The simulations are only available when the soft starter is in active EMX3 User Manual are operating correctly Refer to Out
104. nput B Name Input Trip i put B Trip Dey Om input B initial Delay Input Function E iM Reset Loge Nomad EN Analog ut Trip 60 Analog input Scale OV ig oam Enable Control in RMT 7 Outputs 78 7 Run Relay B On Delay Om 00s Relay B Off Delay Om 00s Relay C Function Trip Relay C On Delay Om 00s Relay C Off Delay Om 00s Relay D Fonction Relay E Function Relay F Function 8 Display FI Button Action 8C F2 Button Action Display or kW Current User Screen Starter State BF User Screen Top Right User Screen Bottom Left Hours Run User Screen Bottom Right Analog Input Graph Dat 3 Kk 8 0 Graph Minimum Adjustment 8 Calibration EN Mains Reference Volage 0 o Vore Coan 05 01 9 Motor Data 2 B MotoflC2 4 7 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual aN Procranmincmeny 9 ij n i EMX3 User Manual 9 Locked Rotor Time 2 Om 10s 9E Motor Service Factor 10 2 Start Stop Modes 2 OB 10E Adaptive Start Profile 2 OF Kickstart Time 2 0000 ms Kickstart Lever 2 Stop Mode 2 Stop Time 2 10 Adaptive Stop Profile 2 IK Adaptive Control Gain 2 Torque 2 Prom Time 2 RTD Temperatures RTD PT 00 A C 50 C 122 F RTD PT
105. nput busbars bypass terminals are LIB L2B L3B The busbars on non bypassed models 0360 1600 can be adjusted for top or bottom input and output as required Refer to Busbar Adjustment Procedure on page 94 for step by step instructions All units are manufactured top in bottom out NOTE For models EMX3 0360C EMX3 1600C to be UL compliant these must be mounted Top In Bottom Out or Top Out Bottom In Refer to U Compliant Installation on page 88 for more information 1 3 2 5 3 LiB 128 138 t L1 3 2 5 3 271 4 72 6773 LiB 128 L3B 1 fl k 2 T1 4 72 6 T3 5 5 06053 D 2 T 4 72 6 73 128 138 111 3 12 5 3 LIB 12 138 1 L User Manual 3 12 5 13 l e 2 71 4 12 6 710 04840 00L 2200 5 10 Power Terminations NOTE For personnel safety the power terminals on models up to EMX3 0105B are protected by snap off tabs When using large cables it may be necessary to break off these tabs NOTE Some units use aluminium busbars When connecting power terminations we recommend cleaning the surface contact area
106. ns Input A for Motor set selection e high speed performance characteristics using the primary motor settings e low speed performance characteristics using the secondary motor settings e Parameter 7G Relay Function e Select Trip assigns Trip function to Relay Output C NOTE If the trips on supply frequency parameter 6F Frequency when the high speed start signal 9 is removed modify the frequency protection settings EMX3 User Manual 71 APPLICATION EXAMPLES 11 8 Slip Ring Motor The can be used to control a slip ring motor using rotor resistance tec Ee R1 auch 2m Control voltage model A dependent Remote control inputs ss Lt Pam M ao bg 3 ermistor input 00 input as 20 1 BA a aA EO 6 Relay outputs A3 P24 Analog output 0 8 o m 8 Three phase supply A2 a Slip ring induction motor Changeover contactor Semiconductor fuses optional J dg SI Stat SI Starustop contact 9 Rotor resistance external Ge 52233 52 C41 31 653 34 Cot 41 Ki 42 C64 44 o o B4 M ii BS i o d B7 B10 f elg
107. ntinuous Operation Not bypassed 351 A 53 35 15 50 6 Starts per hour On load duty cycle tart time seconds tart current multiple of motor full load current tarter current rating amperes AC53a 3 5 15 50 6 53 4 20 50 6 4 5 30 50 6 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 1600 Inside delta connection AC53a 3 5 15 50 6 53 4 20 50 6 53 4 5 30 50 6 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 40 1000 metres 37 A BLA 628 656 In line connection mimm m m mimm m m m 966A EY 535 3 1600 40 EMX3 0790C 185 A 185 A 1041 A 850A EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L Minimum and Maximum Current Settings The EMX3 s minimum and maximum full load current settings depend on the model 710 04840 00L tA 3 01708 3 02008 nma MA oan 73 02558 3 0255 3 03508 EPDG O4258 3 0430 3 05008 EMX3 0580B EMG 0620C EMX 0650C 3 07008 3 0790 EMX3 08208 3 09208 B4 A B4 30930 3 10008 2723 12005 3 1600 In line connection Inside delta connection EMX3 User Manual 83 Dimensions Weights
108. o Start Stop settings on resettable Thermistor Cct trip when there is a link between the thermistor input B4 B5 or when the motor thermistor connected between B4 B5 is permanently removed when using remote two wire control Check Input A C53 C54 The starter may be disabled via parameter 6A or 6F is set to Starter wil start programmable input If there is an open circuit on the corresponding input the E he so is in Re LCL RMT butt ft starter may be in Remote control mote control mode the Local LED on once to change to Local so The co he sig activati ED sh f the when it complete in Loca LCL RMT butt and reset inpu O for detai ft sta restart delay is may be too hot to permit a start is set to Check the soft starter will only permit a start calculates that the motor has sufficient thermal capacity to the start successfully Wait for the motor to cool before The motor Temperature Check in Local control m Local LED on ti ft starter may be control mode the ntrol wiring may be 5 nals to ng each ould activate on the remot input signa the starter may attempting another start The starter may be d or 6F is set to Starter corresponding input t to disable The re four w The th protecti NOTE mode When on control ode When the s he starter
109. of current than traditional control methods e Adaptive Control To use Adaptive Control to control stopping performance Select Adaptive Control from the Stop Mode menu parameter 2H 2 Set the desired Stop Time parameter 21 3 Select the required Adaptive Stop Profile parameter 2J Adaptive Control stop profile parameter 2J Early deceleration 2 Constant deceleration 3 Late deceleration 4 Stop time parameter 21 Speed 04835 C Time The first Adaptive Control stop will be a normal soft stop This allows the EMX3 to learn the characteristics of the connected motor This motor data is used by the EMX3 during subsequent Adaptive Control stops NOTE Adaptive Control will control the load according to the programmed profile Stopping current will vary according to the selected deceleration profile and stop time If replacing a motor connected to an EMX3 programmed for Adaptive Control starting or stopping or if the starter has been tested on a different motor prior to actual installation the starter will need to learn the characteristics of the new motor The EMX3 will automatically re learn the motor s characteristics if parameter A Motor Full Load Current or parameter 2K Adaptive Control Gain is changed e Pump stopping The hydraulic characteristics of pump systems vary considerably This variation means the ideal deceleration profile and stop time will vary from application to application The t
110. og only nothing appears on the screen but an entry will appear in the log 710 04840 00L User Manual 29 TOOLS 30 Output Signal Simulation The output signal simulation simulates output signalling to confirm that outputs and associated control circuits are operating correctly NOTE To test operation of the flags motor temperature and low high current set an output relay to the appropriate function and monitor the relay s behaviour To use the output signal simulation Press ALT then TOOLS to open the Tools 2 Scroll to Output Signalling Simulation and press 3 Use the W buttons to select function to simulate then press 4 Use the and W buttons to turn the signal on and off To confirm correct operation monitor the state of the output 5 Press to return to the simulation list Analog Output Simulation The analog output simulation uses the W buttons to change the current at the analog output terminals Attach a current measuring device to the analog output terminals Use the or Analog Output B Temperature Sensors State This screen shows the state of the motor thermistors and RTD PT 1005 5 Short H Hot C Cold Open RTD PT 100s are only available if the RTD PTIOO and Ground Fault expans Digital I O State This screen shows the current status of the digital inputs and o
111. on may compromise the installation and should only be done in the case of emergency 4A 4B Excess Start Time Excess start time i s the maximum time the will attempt to start the motor If the motor does not transition to Run mode within the programmed limit the starter will trip Set for a period slightly longer than required for a normal healthy start A setting of O disables excess start time protection Range Description 4 Undercurrent 0 00 4 00 minutes seconds Default 20 seconds Parameter 4A sets the time for the primary motor and parameter 4B Excess Start Time 2 sets the time for the secondary motor Range Description 4D Undercurrent Delay 0 100 Default 20 Sets the trip point for undercurrent protection as percentage of motor full load current Set to a level between the motor s normal working range and the motor s magnetising no load current typically 25 to 35 of full load current A setting of 0 disables undercurrent protection Range Description 0 00 4 00 minutes seconds Default 5 seconds Slows the EMX3 s response to undercurrent avoiding trips due to momentary fluctuations 4E Instantaneous Overcurrent Range Description 80 600 FLC Default 400 Sets the trip point for instantaneous overcurrent protection as a percentage of motor full load current 4F Instantaneous Overcurrent Delay Range Description 0
112. p RTD PTIOU The RTD PT100 set temperature has been exceeded and tripped the soft starter Identify and to resolve the condition which caused the appropriate input to activate RTD PTIOD G NOTE E PTIOO B to PTIOO are applicable only if a RTD PT100 and Ground Fault card is fitted Related parameters 118 11 110 IIF 1G 160 160 circuit fail Indicates that the indicated RTD PT 100 has short circuited Check and resolve this condition Related parameters None Starter ere is a problem with the connection between the soft starter and the optional communication mmunications module Remove and reinstall the module If the problem persists between module ntact your local distributor and soft starter ere is an internal communications error within the soft starter Contact your local distributor Related parameters 16 Starter Disable 1 name selected for a programmable input Refer to Input A trip Thermistor circuit The thermistor input has been enabled and e Theresistance at the input has fallen below 20 the cold resistance of most thermistors will be over this value or e short circuit has occurred Check and resolve this condition Related parameters None Time overcurrent The is internally bypassed and has drawn high current during running The 10 protection curve trip has been reached or the motor current has risen to 60076 of the motor FLC se
113. put Signal Simulation on page 30 for details Ready state control voltage is available and the keypad is pasicserup SETUP NOTE Access to the simulation tools is protected by the security access code The default access code is 0000 8 User Manual 710 04840 00L INSTALLATION 5 Installation 5 1 Physical Installation 3 0023 EMX3 0220B Allow 100 mm 3 94 inches between soft start X3 0255B EMX3 1000B Allow 200 mm 7 88 inches between soft start X3 0255C Allow 100 mm 3 94 inches between soft starters X3 0360C EMX3 1600C Allow 200 mm 7 88 inches between soft starters X3 0023B EMX3 0220B Allow 50 mm 1 97 inches between the soft starter and solid surfaces X3 0255B EMX3 1000B Allow 200 mm 7 88 inches between the soft starter and solid surfaces X3 0255C Allow 100 mm 3 94 inches between the soft starter and solid surfaces X3 0360C EMX3 1600C Allow 200 mm 7 88 inches between the soft starter and solid surfaces ft starters may be mounted side by side with no clearance that is if mount thout communications modules he soft starter may be mounted on its side Derate the soft starter s rated current rn rn m MIO rm rm 5 2 Control Terminals Control terminations use 2 5mm plug in terminal blocks Unplug each blo
114. put side of the contactor The main contactor is controlled by the EMX3 Main Contactor output which by default is assigned to Output Relay terminals 13 14 Control voltage model qe CERE dependent E d 1 L1 Se 2m Remote control inputs j K otor thermistor input 2 100 input a oT E3 BM 1 24 VDC output Ad Relay outputs a Oe RES Analog output 5 13 6 13 m ani n r Three phase supply KI A3 P24 FI Semiconductor fuses optional 0 5 a Soi art stop contact o S2 Reset contact A2 4 prea 13 Relay output A 23 24 Run relay output Rela t C23 13 POU DUEB Relay output C24 14 o C31 23 51 5 e K1 C32 24 LT C41 81 lear C42 32 10 53 34 C54 41 C63 42 f 9 C64 44 o o 4 t o lies FPS s B 2 o l B6 25 B7 B10 0 i B8 B11 o a Parameter settings e Parameter 7A Relay A Function e Select Main Contactor assigns the Main Contactor function to Relay Output A default setting 64 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L EXAMPLES 11 2 Installation with External Bypass Contactor is
115. r 2 Start Stop Modes 2 Start Mode 2 Start 2 Initial Current 2 Current Limit 2 Adaptive Start Profile 2 Kickstart Time 2 Kickstart Level 2 Stop Mode 2 Stop Time 2 Adaptive Stop Profile 2 Adaptive Control Gain 2 L Brake Torque 2 Brake Time 2 NO O SO miolo gt EIG Temperatures RTD PTI00 C RTD PT100 C RTD PT100 C C RTD PT1I00 D C RTD PTI00 E C RTD PT100 F C RTD PTI00 C 12 Slip Ring Motors 2A Motor Data Ramp 2B Motor Data 2 Ramp 2C Changeover Time 2D Slip Ring Retard 15 Advanced 5 Access Code 58 Adjustment Lock 5 Emergency Run 5D Shorted SCR Action Protection Action Motor Overload Excess Start Time TIM OLO m Undercurrent Instantaneous Overcurrent Current Imbalance Frequency Input A Trip Input B Trip Motor Thermistor nim OL OQ 0 gt IJO Starter Communication Network Communication L Heatsink Overtemperature Battery Clock Ground Fault RTD PTIOO A RTD PT100 RTD PTI00 RTD PT100 D RTD PT100 E RTD PT100 F ON OX ON ON ON DN DN OD DN ON ON ON ON la 912010 92 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L
116. r a programmable input Refer to Input A trip Current imbalance ig An SCRt imbalance i roblem wit hase loss o ht load on hat has fai replacing Related p Current Read Where Internal SCRs are This trip i Excess start time XC is fault Excess start 1 20 t imbalance can be caused by problems with the motor the environment or the ion such as n the incoming mains voltage h the motor windings the motor n input terminals LI L2 or L3 during Run mode ed the SCR and arameters r3 PCB fau turned off s not adjustable Related parameters open circuit A failed SCR can only be definitely diagnosed by checking the starter s performance 16E The output from the CT circuit is not close enough to zero when the Contact your local supplier for advice one time trip can occur in the following conditions parameter A Motor Full Load Current is not appropriate for the motor parameter 2 para Time setting meter 2 para meter 2 D Current Limit has been set too low B Start Ramp Time has been set greater than the setting for 4A Excess Start B Start Ramp Time is set too short for a high inertia load when using Adaptive Control Related parameters A 2B 2D 4A 4B 9B 10B 100 16B EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L TROUBLESHOOTING Display Possible cause Suggested solution Firing Fail Px Where X i
117. rds to avoid damaging the DB9 connector 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 25 kevan anp FEEDBACK AND FEEDBACK 7 2 26 e Reattaching the keypad To reattach the keypad Align the connector on the back of the keypad with the socket on the soft starter and push the keypad firmly into place The keypad will be held in place by the connector and two locating nibs in the top right and bottom left corners For temporary installation eg during commissioning it is not necessary to screw the keypad in place 2 Replace the two screws holding the keypad in place 3 Slide the bottom edge of the faceplate over the body of the keypad then swing the top edge of the faceplate into place and press onto the keypad retaining tabs on the back of the faceplate will snap into place e Synchronising the Keypad and the Starter When a keypad is connected to EMX3 it synchronises its parameter settings with the settings in the soft starter Every time a different keypad is plugged into the starter an acknowledgement is displayed New Display Detected Select the required option using the and W buttons Press STORE to Copy Parameters proceed with the selection Display to Starter Starter to Display If any of the settings in the keypad are not valid for the starter the keypad loads the default values Displays The keypad displays a wide range of performance information about the soft starter The
118. rter Status LEDs he motor is stopped and the starter is ready to he motor is stopped and the starter is waiting for the Aestart Delay parameter 4M or Motor Temperature Check parameter 4N The motor is in run state receiving full voltage The motor is starting or stopping The starter has tripped The starter is in warning state The starter is in Local control mode PEN f the starter is in remote control mode the Local LED will be off f all LEDs are off the starter is not receiving control voltage Removing and Replacing the Keypad The keypad can be removed from the soft starter and mounted remotely on a panel using the remote mounting kit NOTE The keypad can be removed or replaced while the starter is running It is not necessary to remove mains or control voltage e Removing the keypad The keypad is attached to the body of the soft starter by a DB9 serial connector and two screws The screws concealed behind a snap on faceplate To remove the keypad odels EMX3 0023B to EMX3 1000B open the EMX3 s door odels EMX3 0255C to 1600 remove the EMX3 s front cover 2 Insert a small screwdriver under the faceplate at the base of the keypad and use the screwdriver to lever the faceplate off the keypad Lift the faceplate off completely 4 Remove the two screws holding the keypad in place 5 Lift the keypad gently off the soft starter Pull the keypad forwa
119. s phase 2 or 3 The SCR did not fire as expected The SCR may be faulty or there may be an internal wiring fault is trip is not adjustable ated parameters None FLC too high his trip is not adjustable he can support higher motor full load current values when connected to the motor using inside delta configuration rather than in line connection If the soft starter is connected in line but the programmed setting for parameter Motor Full Load Current is above the in line maximum the soft starter will trip at start see Minimum and Maximum Current Settings on page 83 If the soft starter is connected to the motor using inside delta configuration the soft starter may not be correctly detecting the connection Contact your local supplier for advice Related parameters A 9B Frequency This trip is not adjustable The mains frequency has gone beyond the specified range Check for other equipment in the area that could be affecting the mains supply particularly variable speed drives and switch mode power supplies SMPS f the is connected to a generator set supply the generator may be too small or could have a speed regulation problem Related parameters 4 4K 4L 6F Ground fault This fault only occurs if the RTD Ground Fault card is fitted Test the insulation of the output cables and the motor Identify and resolve the cause of any ground fault Related parameters 4O 4P 6N Heatsink Check if cooling
120. se Control Only is reselected A shorted SCR or a short within the bypass contactor will trip the starter on Lx Tx shorted If PowerThrough is enabled the trip can be reset and subsequent starts will use Power Through two phase control however not all features will be available The trip LED will flash and the display will indicate 2 Phase Damaged SCR CAUTION PowerThrough uses a two phase soft start technology and additional care is required when sizing circuit breakers and protection Contact your local supplier for assistance CAUTION The starter will trip on Shorted on the first start attempt after control power is applied PowerThrough will not operate if control power is cycled between starts PowerThrough operation does not support Adaptive Control soft starting or soft stopping In PowerThrough the EMX3 will automatically select constant current soft starting and timed voltage ramp soft stopping If PowerThrough is enabled parameters 2C and 2D must be set appropriately 15 Jog Torque The EMX3 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 62 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L MENU 16 Protection Action Protections 6 Ground Fault and prote
121. set the initial current equal to the current limit 100 Current Limit 2 Range 00 600 FLC Default 350 Description Sets the current limit for constant current and current ramp soft starting as a percentage of motor full load current OE Adaptive Start Profile 2 Options Early Acceleration Constant Acceleration default Late Acceleration Description Selects which profile the EMX3 will use for an Adaptive Control soft start OF Kickstart Time 2 Range 0 2000 milliseconds Default 0000 milliseconds Description Sets the kickstart duration setting of O disables kickstart 10 Kickstart Level 2 Range 100 700 FLC Default 500 Description Sets the level of the kickstart current Stop Mode 2 Options Coast To Stop default TVR Soft Stop Adaptive Control Brake Description Selects the stop mode 10l Stop Time 2 Range 0 00 4 00 minutes seconds Default second Description Sets the stop time 10 Adaptive Stop Profile 2 Options Early Deceleration Constant Deceleration default Late Deceleration Description Selects which profile the EMX3 will use for an Adaptive Control soft stop 10 Adaptive Control Gain 2 Range 1 200 Default 75 Description Adjusts the performance of Adaptive Control This setting affects both starting and stopping control 60 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L 10L Brake Torqu
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123. t in the same way as parameters 7P 7S configure analog output A Refer to Analog Output A for details Output B is only available if the input output expansion card has been installed These parameters allow the keypad to be tailored to individual users requirements 8 Display 8A Language Options Description English default Portugu s Chinese Fran ais Espa ol Italiano Deutsch Russian Selects which language the keypad will use to display messages and feedback 8C and F2 Button Action Options Description None Auto Start Stop Menu Jog Forward Jog Reverse Selects the function of the Fl and F2 buttons on the keypad NOTE The access code is not required to use the and F2 buttons Users can access these functions regardless of the setting of parameter 15B Adjustment Lock 8D Display or KW Options Description 710 04840 00L Current default Motor kW Selects whether the will display current amperes or motor kilowatts on the main monitoring screen EMX3 User Manual 57 Procranmincmeny MENU 8E 8F 8G 8H User Programmable Screen Options Blank Displays no data in the selected area allowing long messages to be shown without overlapping Starter State default The starter s operating state starting running stopping or tripped Only available for top left and bottom left positions on
124. t Flag otor Temperature Flag Current imbalance U nstantaneous overcurrent eatsink overtemperature otor thermistor Changeover Contactor to 16X overcurrent Relay A is not used The relay closes whe remains closed as lon he relay closes whe he relay closes whe the receives a start command and as the motor is receiving voltage the starter changes to run state the starter trips refer to parameter 6A 2 203 2 he relay closes when the starter issues a warning refer to parameter 6A to 16 he relay closes when the low current flag activates while the motor is running refer to parameter 7 Low Current Flag The relay closes when the high current flag activates while the motor is running refer to parameter 7N High Current Flag The relay closes when the motor temperature flag activates refer to parameter 7O Motor Temperature Flag he relay closes whe he relay closes whe he relay closes whe he relay closes whe he relay closes whe The relay closes whe nput activates to trip the soft starter nput B activates to trip the soft starter the starter trips on Motor Overload the starter trips on Current Imbalance the starter trips on Undercurrent the starter trips on Instantaneous h E h h he relay closes when the starter trips on Frequency he relay closes when the starter trips on Ground Fault The relay closes when the starter trips on Heatsin
125. table for use with this type of two speed motor When the soft starter receives high speed start signal it closes the high speed contactor and star contactor then controls the motor according to the primary motor settings When the soft starter receives low speed start signal it closes the low speed contactor K2 This closes Input and the EMX3 controls the motor according to the secondary motor settings Control voltage Remote control inputs otor thermistor input T input F1 Tree supply 1 0 1 1 2m T2 r terminals a ro3l2 472 o1 E70 5 L3 6 T3 v o K 13 Remote low speed start input Remote high speed start input Sericorducer fuses optional Remote start relay low speed Remote start relay high speed Line contactor high speed Line contactor low speed Star contactor high speed 41 42 44 Relay output C K10 ees 054 K3 Ki 27 27 C63 C64 K11 K2 K3 oJ n K10 K3 K1 2 05968 D K11 K10 6 B o K11 NOTE Contactors K2 and K3 must be mechanically interlocked Parameter settings e Parameter nput A Function terminals C53 C54 e Select Motor Set Select assig
126. tary fluctuations If the mains frequency drops below 35 Hz or rises above 75 Hz the starter will trip immediately Running a motor outside its specified frequency for long periods can cause damage and premature failure Range Description NOTE 00 01 60 00 minutes seconds Default 10 seconds The can be configured to force delay between the end of a stop and the beginning of the next start During the restart delay period the display shows the time remaining before another start can be attempted The restart delay is measured from the end of each stop Changes to the restart delay setting take effect after the next stop 4N Motor Temperature Check Options Description 710 04840 00L Do Not Check default Check Selects whether the will verify the motor has sufficient thermal capacity for a successful start The soft starter compares the motor s calculated temperature with the temperature rise from the last motor start and only operates if the motor is cool enough to start successfully EMX3 User Manual 5 Procranmincmeny MENU 40 Ground Fault Level Range Description Ground Fault Delay Range Description 20 mA 50 A 21 steps Default 100mA Sets the trip point for ground fault protection 0 01 4 00 minutes seconds Default 3 seconds Slows the EMX3 s response to ground fault variation avoiding trips due to momentary fluctuations
127. tead of using the LCL RMT button on the keypad When the input is open the starter is in local mode and can be controlled via the keypad When the input is closed the starter is in remote mode The START and LCL RMT buttons are disabled and the soft starter will ignore any Local Remote select command from the serial communications network To use Input A to select between local and remote control parameter 6 must be set to LCL RMT Anytime LCL RMT When Off Emergency Run In emergency run the soft starter continues to run until stopped ignoring all trips and warnings refer to parameter 5 for details Closing the circuit across C53 C54 activates emergency run Opening the circuit ends emergency run and the EMX stops the motor Starter Disable The can be disabled via the control inputs open circuit across C53 C54 will disable the starter The EMXG wi not respond to start commands f running the soft starter wil allow the motor to coast to stop ignoring the soft stop mode set in parameter 2H Jog Forward Activates jog operation in a forward direction will operate only in Remote mode Jog Reverse Activates jog operation in reverse direction will operate only in Remote mode Description Selects the function of Input A 6B Input A Name Options nput Trip default No Flow Low Pressure Starter Disable High Pressure Controller Pump Fault PLC Low Level Vibration High
128. tering parameter values in the Programming Menu Parameter values can still be viewed Description Selects whether the keypad will allow parameters to be changed via the Programming Menu NOTE Changes to the Adjustment Lock setting take effect only after the Programming Menu has been closed 15C Emergency Run Options Disable default Enable Description Selects whether the soft starter will permit emergency run operation emergency run the soft starter will start if not already running and continue to operate until emergency run ends ignoring stop commands and trips Emergency run is controlled using a programmable input CAUTION Continued use of Emergency Run is not recommended Emergency Run may compromise the starter life as all protections and trips are disabled Using the starter in Emergency Run mode will void the product warranty 150 Shorted SCR Action Options 3 Phase Control Only default PowerThrough Description Selects whether the soft starter will allow PowerThrough operation if the soft starter is damaged one phase The soft starter will use two phase control allowing the motor to continue operating in critical applications e Powerlhrough can only operate with internally bypassed soft starters e Powerlhrough is only available with in line installations If the starter is installed inside delta PowerThrough will not operate e Powerlhrough remains active until 3 Pha
129. thoroughly using an emery or stainless steel brush and using an appropriate jointing compound to prevent corrosion Use only copper stranded or solid conductors rated for 75 C or higher EMX3 0023B EMX3 0105B Cable size 6 50 mm AWG 10 1 0 2 5 Torque 4 Nm 2 9 ft lb Flat 7 mm x 150 14 mm 0 55 inch Torx 120 150 MX3 0145B m 14 0 ft lb o 08351 B 3 3 o 08353 B 3 3 66 Nm 48 7 ft 710 04840 00L User Manual 5 11 Schematic Diagrams Internally bypassed models Non bypassed models rd 2 Y 3 A1 2 Li 12 L C24 C31 o C32 B6 E B7 Comp o 4 jo Remote control inputs Stop Reset Programmable Input A Programmable input B Relay output A 4V Re 24 VDC output Run relay output 3 32 34 Relay output B Analog output 41 42 44 Relay output C Different models require control voltage to different terminals
130. top C31 C32 Normally Closed ESSE CCA 442 7 Normally Closed Programmable inputs PUTA c EM EPI Normally Open NUE B CEI Gb tacts esac otter cea ets laa aan er dae ana NO Normally Open Motor thermistor Ba Etre a Trip gt 3 6 reset lt 1 6kQ 00 RTD B6 B7 B8 ss Accuracy 0 100 0 5 100 150 C 2 C 20 0 2 e Outputs Relay 250 VAC resistive 5A 250 VAC ACIS pf 0 3 Run relay 23 24 Normally Open Programmable outputs M es sn Ai Normally Open Relay B 31 32 34 Changeover Relay 41 42 44 Changeover Linen etetien iterat edebat rbd ies 0 20 mA or 4 20 mA selectable Maxima Ec en 600 O 12 VDC 20 mA AXGCUPACY ME 5 24 VDC output P24 Pr Re 200 mA 10 e Environmental Protection EID3 0023B EMXS 01058 20 EMX3 0145B EMX3 1000B EMX3 0255C 1600 urnes Keypad when installed with remote mounting kit 65 amp NEMAI2 Operating tem perature 10 C to 60 above 40 with der
131. top half of the screen shows real time information on current or motor power as selected in parameter 80 Use the and W buttons to select the information shown on the bottom half of the screen e Starter status otor temperature e Current otor power e Last start information e Date and time e SCR conduction NOTE Screens shown here are with the default settings Starter Status The starter status screen shows details of the starter s operating status motor temperature and motor power Ready 00086 Programmable screen The EMX3 s user programmable screen be configured to show the most important information for the particular application Use parameters 8E to 8H to select which information to display Ready 0000 hrs Motor Temperature The temperature screen shows which motor data set is in use and the temperature of both motors as a percentage of total thermal capacity If the EMX3 is configured for use on one motor the temperature for the secondary motor M2 will always show 0 Primary Motor Set gt 100096 Mz 00095 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L AND FEEDBACK Current The current screen shows real time line current on each phase If the RTD PT100 and ground fault protection card is fitted the screen will also show ground current Phase Currents 100 14 00003 000 04 Motor Power The motor power screen shows motor power HP an
132. tting Related parameters None Undercurrent The motor has experienced a sharp drop in current caused by loss of load Causes can include broken components shafts belts or couplings or a pump running dry Related parameters 4C 4D 1 6C 710 04840 00L EMX3 User Manual 77 12 3 Display Possible cause Suggested solution Unsupported option function not available in inside delta Vibration VEC Fail General Faults is trip is not adjustable e selected function is not available eg jog is not supported in inside delta configuration ated parameters None is is a name selected for a programmable input here X is 1 2 or 3 ternal fault PCB fault Contact your local supplier for advice is trip is not adjustable ated parameters None Refer to Input A trip 78 This table describes situations where the soft starter does not operate as expected but does not trip o r give a warning Probable Cause Starter Not Ready The soft starter does not respond to the START or RESET button on the keypad The soft starter does not respond to commands from the control inputs The soft starter does not respond to a start command from either the local or remote controls A reset does not occur after an Auto Reset when using a remote two wire control Remote start stop command is overriding Aut
133. ull Load Current Model dependent Start Mode Constant Current Start Time 5 seconds Current Limit 450 Conveyor Motor Full Load Current Model dependent Start Mode Constant Current Start Time 5 seconds Current Limit 400 Stop Mode Adaptive Contro Adaptive Stop Profile Constant Deceleration Stop Time 10 seconds Crusher Rotary Motor Full Load Current Model dependent Start Mode Constant Current Start Ramp Time 10 seconds Current Limit 40076 Excess Start Time 30 seconds Locked Rotor Time 20 seconds Crusher Jaw Motor Full Load Current Model dependent Start Mode Constant Current Start Ramp Time 10 seconds Current Limit 450 Excess Start Time 40 seconds Locked Rotor Time 30 seconds 42 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L PRocRammING MENU MENU 10 5 Standa rd Menu The standard menu provides access to commonly used parameters allowing the user to configure the EMX3 as required for the application For details of individual parameters refer to Parameter Descriptions on page 47 praes e 710 04840 00L Default Setting Motor Data Start Stop Modes Auto Start Stop Protection Settings 4E hstantaneous Overcurrent Instantaneous Overcurrent Dey o O O Phase Seguence Inputs Input Function input Name 6 GE put A hital Delay input B Function input B Name input B 4 nput B Trp Dely
134. ured mot V3 x average current mains reference voltage measured power factor aximum mot N3 x motor FLC x mains reference voltage Power factor is assumed to be easured mot average current x mains reference voltage aximum mot V3 x motor FLC mains reference voltage Description Selects which information the graph will display 8 Graph Timebase Options 10 seconds default 30 seconds minute 5 minutes 10 minutes 30 minutes hour Description Sets the graph time scale The graph will progressively replace the old data with new data 8K Graph Maximum Range 0 600 Default 400 Description Adjusts the upper limit of the performance graph 8L Graph Minimum Range 0 600 Default 0 Description Adjusts the lower limit of the performance graph 58 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L Procramminc ment MENU 8M Current Calibration Range 85 115 Default 100 Description Calibrates the soft starter s current monitoring circuits to match an external current metering device Use the following formula to determine the necessary adjustment Calibration 76 Current shown on EMX3 display Current measured by external device eg 102 66 65 This adjustment affects all current based functions and protections 8N Mains Reference Voltage Range 100 690 V Default 400 V Description Sets the nominal mains voltage
135. utputs expansion card if fitted The bottom line of the screen shows programmable output A the fixed Run outp then the outputs on the expansion card if fitted Analog I O State This screen shows the current status of the Analog I O This screen will also show Analog Output B if the expansion card is fitted EMX3 User Manual Prog Relay Off Analog Output 36 4 0ma VW button to adjust the percentage value on the display The current measuring device should indicate the same level of current as shown on the display If the input output expansion card is fitted the simulation can also be used to test the operation of Relays D F and Temp Sensors State Thermistor RTDYPTI00s 0000000 8 Shrt H Hot C Cld ion card is fitted Digital 1 0 State Inputs 0110000 Outputs 0000100 The top line of the screen shows the start stop reset and programmable inputs A and then inputs on the I O ut programmable outputs B and C Analog 1 0 State Input 36 Output 04 0004 710 04840 00L Mainrenance roots NTENANCE TOOLS 8 3 Reset Thermal Models he EMX3 s advanced thermal modelling software constantly monitors the motor s performance This allows the to calculate the motor s temperature and ability to start successfully at any time If the EMX3 is configured for use on two motors each motor s temperature is modelled separately
136. utton on the keypad is always enabled Using the Soft Starter to Control a Motor To soft start the motor press the START button on the keypad or activate the Start remote input The motor will start using the start mode selected in parameter 2A To stop the motor press the STOP button on the keypad or activate the Stop remote input The motor will stop using the stop mode selected in parameter 2H To reset a trip on the soft starter press the RESET button on the keypad or activate the Reset remote input To stop the motor with a coast to stop regardless of the setting of parameter 2H Stop Mode press the local STOP and RESET buttons at the same time soft starter will remove power from the motor and open the main contactor and the motor will coast to stop Auto Start Stop The can also be configured to auto start or auto stop Auto start stop operation is only available in Remote mode In Local mode the starter will ignore any auto start stop setting configure auto start stop operation use parameters 3A 3D 710 04840 00L User Manual 33 OPERATION 9 3 Soft Start Methods Soft starters offer variety of methods to control motor starting Each soft start method uses different primary control parameter Soft Start Method Parameter Controlled Performance Parameters Influenced Timed Voltage Ramp Voltage Start current start torque acceleration Constant Current Current Start torque
137. vary between starts for example a conveyor which may start loaded or unloaded Set the initial current parameter 2C to a level that will start the motor with a light load and the current limit parameter 2D to a level that will start the motor with a heavy load e load breaks away easily but starting time needs to be extended for example a centrifugal pump where pipeline pressure needs to build up slowly the electricity supply is limited for example a generator set and a slower application of load will allow greater time for the supply to respond 8 O F D 600 ES ncs 5 500 a AM tS Initial current parameter 2 40096 1 2 a 2 Start ramp time parameter 28 5 5 MS 3 Current limit parameter 212 4 Full voltage current 5 200 5 100 03322 E 34 EMX3 User Manual 710 04840 00L operation Adaptive Control for Starting In an adaptive control soft start the EMX3 adjusts the current in order to start the motor within a specified time and using selected acceleration profile CAUTION Adaptive Control cannot start the motor faster than direct on line DOL start If the start ramp time parameter 2B is shorter than the motor s DOL start time starting current may reach DOL levels Every application has a particular starting profile based on characteristics of the load and the
138. ypassed EL E Fr 5 L3 POWER CIRCUITS 1 L1 2 71 icem 42 4 2 6 T3 50 04481 Ki Inside delta installation internally bypassed F1 1 11 X zt Z E 4 al 710 04840 00L Iu 5 04479 D K1 CAUTION breaker NOTE When connecting the EMX3 in inside de Main contactor optional FI Semiconductor fuses optional KI Main contactor strongly recommended Semiconductor fuses optional ta configuration always install main contactor or shunt trip circuit When connecting in inside delta enter the motor full load current FLC for parameter EMX3 will automatically detect whether the motor is connected in line or inside delta and will calculate the correct inside delta current level EMX3 User Manual rowercincurs CIRCUITS Inside delta installation externally bypassed Non bypassed models have dedicated bypass terminals which allow the EMX3 to continue providing protection and monitoring functions even when bypassed via an external bypass contactor The bypass contactor must be connected to the bypass terminals and controlled by the soft starter s run output terminals 23 24 Power connections inside delta installation externally bypassed EMX3

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