710-17074-00F MVE IP00 User Manual EN PDF
710-17074-00F MVE IP00 User Manual EN PDF
710-17074-00F MVE IP00 User Manual EN PDF
Contents
1. About This Manual............................................ 2 10. Commissioning ...............................................57
1.1 User Manual Version ............................................... 2 10.1 Site Acceptance Test (SAT) Procedure ................. 57
1.2 Related Documents ................................................. 2 10.2 Secondary injection testing ................................... 62
10.3 Dielectric test on the main circuit ......................... 62
2. Caution Statements.......................................... 3
11. Troubleshooting .............................................65
3. General Description ......................................... 4 11.1 Protection Responses............................................ 65
3.1 Overview ...................................................................4 11.2 Trip Messages ........................................................ 65
3.2 Feature List ..............................................................4 11.3 General Faults ....................................................... 69
3.3 Key Features ............................................................5
3.4 Model Code...............................................................6 12. Maintenance ...................................................71
3.5 Accessories ..............................................................7 12.1 Safety...................................................................... 71
12.2 Maintenance Schedule .......................................... 71
4. Specifications ................................................... 8 12.3 Tools required........................................................ 71
12.4 Thermal Image....................................................... 71
5. Installation ..................................................... 11
5.1 Dimensions and Weights ....................................... 11 13. Appendix .........................................................72
5.2 Terminations on the Power Interface Board ........ 12 13.1 Parameter Defaults ............................................... 72
5.3 Power Circuits........................................................ 14
5.4 Operation mode selector switch (S1) .................... 17
6. Controller ....................................................... 18
6.1 Controller ............................................................... 18
6.2 Terminal Block (controller) ................................... 18
6.3 Control Wiring ........................................................ 18
6.4 Menu Shortcuts...................................................... 19
6.5 Using the Controller .............................................. 19
6.6 Starter Status LEDs ............................................... 19
6.7 Displays .................................................................. 20
6.8 Display Calibration ................................................. 21
6.9 Commissioning Menu (Tools) ................................ 21
6.10 Set Date and Time.................................................. 22
6.11 Simulation Tools .................................................... 22
6.12 Input/Output Status ............................................... 26
6.13 Reset Thermal Models........................................... 26
6.14 Monitoring .............................................................. 27
7. Operation........................................................ 28
7.1 Start, Stop and Reset Commands ......................... 28
7.2 Using the Soft Starter to Control a Motor ............. 28
7.3 Soft Start Methods ................................................. 28
7.4 Stop Methods ......................................................... 30
7.5 Operating States .................................................... 31
WARNING
Indicates a hazard that may cause personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard that may damage the equipment or installation.
NOTE
Provides helpful information.
2. Caution Statements
Caution Statements cannot cover every potential cause of equipment damage but can highlight common causes of
damage. It 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 including applying appropriate personal
protective equipment and to seek advice before operating this equipment in a manner other than as described in this
manual.
• Read and understand the entire manual before installing operating, or maintaining the MVE. Follow all
applicable local and national codes.
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing, and follow safe electrical work
practices.
• Disconnect all power and ensure that the MVE is de-energised before servicing the equipment.
• Do not rely on visual indications such as switch position or fuse removal for determining a de-energised
condition. Always assume that a terminal is energised until it is checked and ensure that a terminal is
de-energised and grounded.
• Isolate the MVE completely from the power supply before attempting any work on the MVE or motor.
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.
• Before servicing the MVE, ensure that all static charge has been discharged by grounding it with an
appropriate grounding device.
• Metal debris in the enclosure can cause equipment failure.
• The control inputs are powered by the soft starter. Do not apply external voltage to the control input
terminals.
• Contacts or switches operating the control inputs must be suitable for low voltage, low current
switching (ie gold flash or similar).
• Cables to the control inputs must be segregated from mains voltage and motor cabling.
• Some contactor coils are not suitable for direct switching with PCB mount relays.
SHORT CIRCUIT
The MVE is not short circuit proof. After severe overload or short circuit, the operation of the MVE should
be fully tested by an authorised service agent.
AuCom medium voltage equipment has been designed to mitigate an arc fault, however it is the
responsibility of the site engineer to ensure that personnel are protected from serious injury that may
result from an arc fault.
3. General Description
3.1 Overview
The MVE provides compact and robust soft start solutions for control of medium voltage motors. MVE soft starters
provide a complete range of motor and system protection features and have been designed for reliable performance
in the most demanding installation situations.
The main components of a MVE soft starter are:
• Power assembly (3 x phase arms)
• Multilingual controller with fibre-optic cables
• Power interface board, including diagnostic board
• 3 x CTs – 1000:1
• Customisable protection
• Intelligent thermal modelling allows the soft starter to dynamically calculate motor temperature and
determine whether the motor can start successfully.
• A wide range of protection features including ground fault protection ensure that your equipment can
operate safely even in the most demanding environments.
• Using DOL+ Mode, the soft starter protects your motor and system even if the starter is bypassed.
• All protections can be customised to suit the needs of the application.
• Personnel safety
• Interface Board Technology (IBT) isolates the core starter control system and controller from the MV
power section, creating a safer work environment.
• Simple commissioning
• Simulation mode lets you quickly and easily test the interaction between the starter and other system
components, without connecting to a motor or mains supply.
• Use low voltage motor test to test the entire system without the need for a medium voltage motor or
supply.
• Secondary injection testing allows full testing of motor protections via an external system such as
Omicron.
• Easy to maintain
• Real-time graphs of motor performance and current quickly and clearly illustrate how your motor is
performing.
• A dedicated diagnostic capability records waveforms, to help diagnose conditions that are interfering
with operation
Control Voltage
C12 = 85 ~ 264 VAC or 90 ~ 350 VDC*
Supply Voltage
V02 = 2300 VAC 50/60 Hz
V03 = 3300 VAC 50/60 Hz
V04 = 4160 VAC 50/60 Hz
V06 = 6600 VAC 50/60 Hz
V11 = 11000 VAC 50/60 Hz
V13 = 13800 VAC 50/60 Hz
* Control voltage input range using an approved switch mode power supply unit with 24 VDC, 10 A (minimum) output
capacity.
3.5 Accessories
Communication Interfaces
MVE 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 TCP, Ethernet/IP), Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus RTU, and USB.
To use the Starter Trip and Event Logger Software with the MVE, the soft starter must be fitted with a USB Module
(PIM-USB-01) or a Modbus Module (PIM-MB-01).
4. Specifications
Supply
Mains Voltage (Ur)
MVE-xxxx-V02 ................................................................................................................ 2.3 kV Phase-phase
MVE-xxxx-V03 ................................................................................................................ 3.3 kV Phase-phase
MVE-xxxx-V04 .............................................................................................................. 4.16 kV Phase-phase
MVE-xxxx-V06 ................................................................................................................ 6.6 kV Phase-phase
MVE-xxxx-V11 .............................................................................................................. 11.0 kV Phase-phase
MVE-xxxx-V13 .............................................................................................................. 13.8 kV Phase-phase
Rated Frequency (fr) .............................................................................................................................. 50/60 Hz
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (Up) 1
MVE-xxxx-V02 ~ V04 .............................................................................................................................. 40 kV
MVE-xxxx-V06 ........................................................................................................................................ 60 kV
MVE-xxxx-V11 ........................................................................................................................................ 75 kV
MVE-xxxx-V13 ........................................................................................................................................ 95 kV
Rated power frequency withstand voltage (Ud) 1
MVE-xxxx-V02 ~ V04 .............................................................................................................................. 10 kV
MVE-xxxx-V06 ........................................................................................................................................ 20 kV
MVE-xxxx-V11 ........................................................................................................................................ 42 kV
MVE-xxxx-V13 ........................................................................................................................................ 38 kV
Rated normal current (lr)
MVE-0070-Vxx ........................................................................................................................................ 70 A
MVE-0110-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 110 A
MVE-0200-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 200 A
MVE-0220-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 220 A
MVE-0250-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 250 A
MVE-0300-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 300 A
MVE-0360-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 360 A
MVE-0400-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 400 A
MVE-0450-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 450 A
MVE-0500-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 500 A
MVE-0540-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 540 A
MVE-0600-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 600 A
MVE-0700-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 700 A
MVE-0800-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 800 A
MVE-0900-Vxx ...................................................................................................................................... 900 A
MVE-1000-Vxx .................................................................................................................................... 1000 A
MVE-1100-Vxx .................................................................................................................................... 1100 A
MVE-1200-Vxx .................................................................................................................................... 1200 A
MVE-1300-Vxx .................................................................................................................................... 1300 A
MVE-1400-Vxx .................................................................................................................................... 1400 A
MVE-1500-Vxx .................................................................................................................................... 1500 A
MVE-1600-Vxx .................................................................................................................................... 1600 A
MVE-1700-Vxx .................................................................................................................................... 1700 A
Form designation .................................................................... Bypassed semiconductor motor starter form 1
Control voltage ................................................................................................... 85 ~ 264 VAC or 90 ~ 350 VDC 2
Typical power consumption
During Start (Control supply) .............................................................................................................≤ 150 W
During Run ....................................................................................................................... 70 W continuous 3
Inputs
Inputs on Controller
Start (C23, C24) ................................................................................................................... 24 VDC, 8 mA approx
Stop (C31, C32) ................................................................................................................... 24 VDC, 8 mA approx
Reset (C41, C42) ................................................................................................................. 24 VDC, 8 mA approx
Input A (C53, C54) ............................................................................................................... 24 VDC, 8 mA approx
Input B (C63, C64) ............................................................................................................... 24 VDC, 8 mA approx
Motor thermistor (B4, B5) ...................................................................................................... Trip point > 3.6 kΩ
........................................................................................................................................................... Reset > 1.6 kΩ
Inputs on power interface board
Bypass readback input (C73, C74) ..................................................................................... 24 VDC, 8 mA approx
Fan Fail (C1, C2) ................................................................................................................. 24 VDC, 8 mA approx
DOL protection activated (C3, C4) ...................................................................................... 24 VDC, 8 mA approx
Power supply fail input (C5, C6) ......................................................................................... 24 VDC, 8 mA approx
NOTE
All control inputs are potential free. Do not apply external voltage to these inputs.
Outputs
Outputs on Controller
Output Relay A (43, 44) ......................................................................................................... Normally Open
Output Relay B (51, 52, 54) ........................................................................................................ Changeover
Output Relay C (61, 62, 64) ........................................................................................................ Changeover
Analog output (B10, B11) ............................................................................................. 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA
Ratings of output relays on Controller
................................................................................................................................. 10 A @ 250 VAC resistive
................................................................................................................................. 6 A @ 250 VAC 15 p.f. 0.3
................................................................................................................................... 10 A @ 30 VDC resistive
Outputs on power interface board
Main contactor (13, 14) ........................................................................................................ Normally Open
Bypass contactor (23, 24) .................................................................................................... Normally Open
Run Output/ PFC (33, 34) ..................................................................................................... Normally Open
Phase arm power supply control relay output (43, 44) ...................................................... Normally Open
Ratings of output relays on power interface board
................................................................................................................................. 10 A @ 250 VAC resistive
................................................................................................................................... 10 A @ 30 VDC resistive
Environmental
Degree of Protection
Power Assembly .................................................................................................................................... IP00
Controller .............................................................................................................................. IP54/ NEMA 12
Operating temperature ............................................................ - 10 ˚C to + 60 °C, above + 50 °C with derating
Humidity ............................................................................................................ 5%~95% Relative Humidity
Storage temperature .............................................................................................................. - 25 ˚C to + 70 ˚C
Humidity ............................................................................................................ 5%~95% Relative Humidity
Operating Altitude ................................................................................. 0~1000 m, above 1000 m with derating
Pollution degree .................................................................................................................... Pollution Degree 3
Vibration ............................................................................................................. Designed to IEC 60068-2-6-Fc
5. Installation
5.1 Dimensions and Weights
A
B B
NOTE
The fan fail (C1, C2) and power supply fail (C5, C6) inputs are wire linked.
Line Inductors
Output line inductors may be required depending on various factors, including the soft starter model, the system
operating voltage, the cable type, and the length of the cable run between the soft starter and the motor.
If required, line inductors are typically installed in a shielded caged enclosure at the soft starter end of the motor
cable.
To find out if line inductors are required for your specific installation, contact your local supplier for advice. You will
need to provide information about the motor output cable, including the cable length, cable type, and cable inductance
and capacitance per km.
19122.C
SST
CAUTION
Capacitive surge arrestors may be mounted in the motor termination box. Check the motor datasheet and
check inside the termination box before connecting the soft starter. Disconnect any capacitive surge
arrestors.
2
SST
19108.B
L3 T3
L2 T2
L1 T1
K2
L3 T3 S1 S2
P1 P2
CT3
A1-3
L2 T2 S1 S2 T3 W1
M
P1 P2 V1 3
CT2 T2
A1-2 T1 U1
1
L1 T1 S1 S2 3
P1 P2
A1-1 CT1
L3 T3
L2 T2
L1 T1
K1
5 6
7
E L3B
L3A T3 1 F3 2
4 L3 L2B
L2A T2 1 F2 2
L2 L1B
T1 1 F1 2
18050.B
L1A
L1 QM
NOTE
This mode allows the motor to be started when there is a fault with one of the soft starter phase arms. The
controller and power interface board must be in healthy working state.
NOTE
This mode allows emergency operation of the motor when there is a major failure of any soft starter
component. Back-up fuses provide short circuit protection. Additional protections such as motor protection
or RTD overtemperature may be available if separate protection equipment is installed.
6. Controller
6.1 Controller
START
STOP
INPU T A LCL
Start Stop Reset
RMT
INPUT B
3 5
Menu
Exit
Store
4 6
Alt
Logs Tools
03913.B
1 Four-line display for status and 5 Menu navigation buttons:
programming details. : Exit the menu or parameter, or cancel a parameter
2 Status LEDs change.
3 Control input LEDs : Enter a menu or parameter, or save a parameter
4 Soft starter local control buttons change.
: Scroll to the next or previous menu or parameter,
or change the setting of the current parameter.
6 Shortcut buttons for quick access to common tasks.
7 Alt button. Use with F1 or F2 to open performance logs
or commissioning tools.
Control Analog
Relay Outputs Supply Control Inputs Output
Thermistor
Prog B
Prog A
Motor
Reset
Start
Stop
24 VAC/DC
03948.B
A B
C31 B C31 B C31 A Start
C32 C32 C32
B Stop
C41 C41 C41
C Reset
03943.D
C C C
C42 C42 C42
CAUTION
The control inputs are powered by the soft starter. Do not apply external voltage to the control input
terminals.
Cables to the control inputs must be segregated from mains voltage and motor cabling.
The reset input can be normally open or normally closed. Use parameter 6M to select the configuration.
NOTE
Reset input is normally closed by default.
Select parameter /
Confirm selection
Edit setting /
Cancel or save /
Edit more?
Finished?
NOTE
When the Controller is powered up, the Ready LED flashes for 5 seconds as part of the initialisation
routine.
6.7 Displays
The controller displays a wide range of performance information about the soft starter. The top half of the screen
shows real-time information on current or motor power (as selected in parameter 8D). Use the and buttons
to select the information shown on the bottom half of the screen.
• Starter status
• User programmable screen
• Motor temperature
• Current
• Motor power
• Voltage
• Last start information
• Date and time
• Performance graphs
• SCR conduction
Operating Feedback
NOTE
Screens shown here are with the default settings.
• Starter Status
The starter status screen shows details of the starter's operating status, including motor current, power and
temperature.
0A
Ready
M1 000% 000.0kW
• Programmable screen
The MVE's user-programmable screen can be configured to show the most important information for the particular
application. Use parameters 8E to 8H to select which information to display.
0A
Ready
00000 kWh 00000hrs
• Motor Temperature
The temperature screen shows which motor data set is in use, and the temperature of the motor as a percentage of
total thermal capacity.
0A
Primary Motor Set
M1 000% M2 000%
NOTE
M2 xxx% temperature is not applicable to this product.
• Motor Power
The motor power screen shows motor power (kW, HP and kVA) and power factor.
0A
000.0kW 0000HP
0000kVA -. - - pf
• Voltage
The voltage screen shows real-time line voltage across each phase.
0A
Line Voltages
00000 00000 00000
0A
Last start 000 s
000 % FLC ∆ Temp 0%
• Performance Graph
The performance graph provides a real-time display of operating performance. Use parameters 8I~8L to select which
information to display.
0000 A 0%-400%
10166.A
L1 Cond
L2 Cond
L3 Cond
NOTE
Access to the simulation tools is protected by the security access code.
The default access code is 0000.
Run simulation
The run simulation simulates a motor starting, running and stopping to confirm that the soft starter and associated
equipment have been installed correctly.
The run simulation provides a safe method of confirming that the installation is operating as expected. The simulation
is particularly useful to confirm the correct configuration of the main and bypass switching devices, fibre-optic
controls and programmable outputs.
Feedback is provided via the display and the status LEDs. The simulation can be terminated at any time by pressing
the EXIT button. The controller will return to the Commissioning Menu.
NOTE
The soft starter must be disconnected from mains voltage.
The simulation is only available when the soft starter is in Ready state.
• LED locations
LED locations on power interface board LED locations on each phase arm
• Procedure
To use the run simulation:
1. Press ALT then F2 to open the Commissioning Menu. Run Simulation
3. Press START or activate the start input. The soft starter simulates its Run Simulation
pre-start checks and closes the main contactor relay. Pre-Start Checks
STORE to Continue
• On the controller, if parameter 7A (7A Output Relay A Functionality) is
set to 'Main Contactor', the Relay A LED on the controller activates.
• On the power interface board, the phase arm power supply control relay
and main device LEDs activate.
• On the gate drive boards, the gate drive power supply LEDs activate.
• On the firing boards on each phase arm, the firing status LEDs activate.
5. Press . The soft starter simulates running. The bypass contactor relay Run Simulation
closes. Running
Apply Stop Signal
• On the controller, the Run LED stays on without flashing and the Start
LED turns off.
• If parameter 7D (7D Output Relay B Functionality) is set to 'Run', the
Relay B LED on the controller activates.
• On the power interface board, the PFC contactor and bypass device
LEDs activate. The phase 2 firing LED flashes.
• The firing signal and firing status LEDs stop flashing on phase arm 1
and start flashing on phase arm 2.
6. Press STOP or activate the stop input. The soft starter simulates stopping. Run Simulation
The bypass contactor relay opens. Stopping X:XXs
STORE to Continue
• On the controller, the Run LED and Stop LED flash. The Relay B LED
turns off.
• On the power interface board, the Phase 3 firing LED flashes.
• The firing signal and firing status LEDs stop flashing on phase arm 2
and start flashing on phase arm 3.
7. Press . The Ready LED flashes and the main contactor relay opens. Run Simulation
Stopped
STORE to Continue
• On the controller, the Run LED flashes. The Stop LED turns off.
• On the power interface board, all LEDs turn off except control supply
and protection active.
• The LEDs on all three phase arms turn off.
NOTE
Run simulation can be exited at any stage by pressing .
.
Protection Simulation
The protection simulation simulates activation of each protection mechanism to confirm that the soft starter and
associated control circuits are responding correctly.
To use the protection simulation:
1. Open the Commissioning Menu.
2. Scroll to Protection Simulation and press .
NOTE
If the protection trips the soft starter, reset before simulating another protection. If 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 button is
pressed.
If the protection is set to 'Log only', nothing appears on the screen but an entry will appear in the log.
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:
1. Open the Commissioning Menu.
2. Scroll to Output Signalling Simulation and press .
4. Use the and buttons to turn the signal on and off. Prog Relay A
To confirm correct operation, monitor the state of the output. Off
On
Attach an external current measuring device to terminals B10, B11 of the controller. Use the or button to
adjust the percentage value in the lower left hand corner of the display. The current measuring device should indicate
the same level of current as shown at the lower right corner of the display.
NOTE
The use of RTDs is not supported by this product and this screen will always indicate 0 (ie Open) for RTDs
A->G.
The top line of the screen shows the start, stop, reset and programmable inputs A and B, then '00'. The screen shows
input C23~C24 closed with all other inputs open.
The bottom line of the screen shows programmable output A, the fixed Run output, programmable outputs B and C,
then '000'. The screen shows all outputs open.
NOTE
Input is not supported by this product and this screen will always indicate Input: - - - - %
When the thermal model has been reset, the screen will display a confirmation
message then return to the previous screen.
CAUTION
Resetting the motor thermal model will compromise thermal model protection and may compromise
motor life. Only reset the thermal model in an emergency.
6.14 Monitoring
Logs Menu
The Logs Menu provides information on events, trips and starter performance.
To open the Logs Menu, press ALT then LOGS while viewing the metering screens.
• Trip Log
The Trip Log stores details of the eight most recent trips, including the date and time the trip happened. Trip 1 is the
most recent and trip 8 is the oldest stored trip.
To open the Trip Log:
1. Press ALT then LOGS to open the Logs.
2. Scroll to Trip Log and press .
3. Use the and buttons to select a trip to view, and press to display details.
4. Use the and buttons to scroll through available details.
To close the log and return to the main display, press 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 1 is the most recent and event 99 is the oldest stored event.
To open the Event Log:
1. Press ALT then LOGS to open the Logs.
2. Scroll to Event Log and press .
3. Use the and buttons to select an event to view, and press to display details.
To close the log and return to the main display, press repeatedly.
• Performance Counters
The performance counters store statistics on the starter's operation:
• Hours run (lifetime and since counter last reset)
• Number of starts (lifetime and since counter last reset)
• Motor kWh (lifetime and since counter last reset)
• Number 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 15B)
is set to Read & Write.
To close the counters and return to the main display, press the repeatedly.
7. Operation
CAUTION
We recommend testing the soft starter's setup on a low voltage motor before beginning operation on a
medium voltage motor. This allows the operator to test that the soft starter is correctly connected to the
auxiliary equipment.
700% 3
(%motor full load current)
600%
1: Initial Current (parameter 2C)
500%
2: Current Limit (parameter 2D)
Current
100%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
700% 4
(%motor full load current)
600%
1: Initial Current (parameter 2C)
500% 2
2: Start Ramp Time (parameter 2B)
Current
100% 1
Time
2
2: Kickstart Time (parameter 2F)
1
3: Initial Current (parameter 2C)
4
Current
TVR starting can be useful for applications where multiple motors of different sizes are connected in parallel, and/or
the loads are not mechanically linked.
NOTE
TVR soft starting is not suitable for high inertia loads (such as fans), which require a high level of voltage to
accelerate the load.
NOTE
For multiple motors of the same sizes, and/or mechanically coupled loads, use constant current starting.
For a timed voltage ramp start, the following are typical values and can be adjusted to suit your specific application:
• Add the FLC value of all the connected motors. Use this combined value to set parameter 1A Motor Full
Load Current. (Note that the combined value must not exceed the starter rating.)
• Set parameter 2C Initial Current to 100%, parameter 2D Current Limit to 600%, and set the ramp time
as required (parameter 2B Start Ramp Time).
3
1: Initial Current (parameter 2C)
2 4 2: Current Limit (parameter 2D)
3: Start Ramp Time (parameter 2B)
5
1 4: Full voltage
5: Motor 1 current
6
6: Motor 2 current
09294.B
Time
NOTE
The load may continue to run after the stop ramp is complete.
1
Voltage (% full voltage)
Time
b c e f
07717.A
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2
Trip States
The starter's response to a trip depends on the starter's state when the trip occurs.
8. Motor Protection
8.1 Motor, System and Soft Starter Protection Mechanisms
The MVE incorporates extensive protection features to ensure safe operation of the motor, system and soft starter.
Most protection features can be customised to suit the installation. Use parameter group 4 Protection Settings to
control the situation where the protections will activate and parameter group 16 Protection Action to select the soft
starter's response. The default response is to trip the soft starter.
Thermal model overload protection has a number of advantages over thermal relays.
• The percentage of motor thermal capacity used during each start is stored in memory. The starter can
be configured to automatically determine whether or not the motor has sufficient thermal capacity
remaining to successfully complete another start.
• The memory function of the model means that the motor is fully protected in “warm start” situations.
The model uses data from the real-time clock to account for elapsed cooling time, even if control power
has been removed.
• The actual full load current, locked rotor current, locked rotor time and motor service factor can be
used to more accurately tune the model.
6
2
1
0% 21355.A
Motor heating
Motor heating cycle
5 6 7
100%
Motor thermal capacity
3 2
2
1 4
0%
21409.A
Time
1 Cold start
2 Running at FLC
3 Off
4 Warm start
5 Locked rotor time (cold)
6 Locked rotor time (warm)
7 Locked rotor time (hot)
8 Failed start - insufficient thermal capacity (refer to Hot start)
• Cold start
When a motor starts from ambient temperature, it can withstand a longer locked rotor time (cold locked rotor time).
The motor temperature rises while the motor is running until it reaches the steady state temperature.
• Warm start
If another start occurs before the motor has cooled completely from the first operating cycle, the locked rotor time is
shorter (hot locked rotor time). The available thermal capacity for this start is less.
In this example, the second start is successful.
• Hot start
If another start is attempted before the motor has cooled (excessive heating from previous starts and/or not enough
off time for cooling), the overload protection will trip.
The motor data assumes the motor is starting from ambient temperature and defines the cold start thermal model
protection curve.
Motor thermal model protection curve: cold start Motor thermal model protection curve: hot start
1 2 1 2
5 5
6
Time
Time
6
10
4 4
7 7
3
9
11
21412.A
8
04013.D
Current Current
4
Time
21413.A
Current
1 Safe running current level (motor FLC multiplied by motor service factor)
2 Operating current above safe running level
3 Trip point
4 Motor thermal model protection curve
The safe running level for the motor current is the motor FLC multiplied by the service factor. If the motor current
remains below the safe running level during run, motor overload protection will not activate.
If the current exceeds the safe running level, the starter will reach the motor thermal model protection curve. Higher
levels of current reach the trip point more quickly.
9. Programmable Parameters
9.1 Programming Menu
The Programming Menu lets you view and change programmable parameters that control how the MVE operates.
You can access the Programming Menu at any time, including while the soft starter is running. Any changes to the
start profile take effect immediately.
To open 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 or 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 button.
• to close the Programming Menu, press the TOOLS button.
Adjustment Lock
You can lock the Programming Menu to prevent users from altering parameter settings. The adjustment lock can be
turned on and off using parameter 15B.
To lock the programming menu:
1. Open the Programming Menu.
2. Open the Extended Menu.
3. Select 'Advanced'.
4. Enter the Access Code.
5. Select parameter 15B Adjustment Lock
6. Select and store 'Read Only'.
If a user attempts to change a parameter value when the adjustment lock is active, an error message is displayed:
Access Denied
Adj Lock is On
Load/Save Settings
The Load/Save Settings menu requires an access code and allows users to:
• Load the MVE's parameters with default values
• Load parameter settings from an internal file
• Save the current parameter settings to an internal file
In addition to the factory default values file, the MVE can store two user-defined parameter files. These files contain
default values until a user file is saved.
NOTE
Load defaults will not reset any changes to parameter group 20 'Restricted'.
4. At the confirmation prompt, select YES to confirm or NO to cancel and Load Defaults
then STORE to load/save the selection. No
Yes
When the action has been completed, the screen will briefly display a
confirmation message, then return to the Load/Save Settings screen
Access Code
Critical parameters (parameter group 20 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 controller 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 and buttons to select a digit, and the and buttons to change the
value. When all four digits match your access code, press STORE. The controller will display an acknowledgement
message before continuing.
Enter Access Code
0###
STORE
Access Allowed
SUPERVISOR
To change the access code, use parameter 15A.
6 Inputs
6A Input A Function
6B Input A Name
6C Input A Trip
6D Input A Trip Delay
6E Input A Initial Delay
6F Input B Function
6G Input B Name
6H Input B Trip
6I Input B Trip Delay
6J Input B Initial Delay
7 Outputs
7A Relay A Function
7B Relay A On Delay
7C Relay A Off Delay
7D Relay B Function
7E Relay B On Delay
7F Relay B Off Delay
7G Relay C Function
7H Relay C On Delay
7I Relay C Off Delay
7M Low Current Flag
7N High Current Flag
7O Motor Temperature Flag
8 Display
8A Language
8B F1 Button Action
8C F2 Button Action
8D Display A or kW
8E User Screen - Top Left
8F User Screen - Top Right
8G User Screen - Bottom Left
8H User Screen - Bottom Right
2G Kickstart Level
2H Stop Mode
2I Stop Time
3 Auto-Start/Stop
3A Reserved
3B Reserved
3C Auto-Stop Type
3D Auto-Stop Time
4 Protection
4A Excess Start Time
4B Excess Start Time-2
4C Undercurrent
4D Undercurrent Delay
4E Instantaneous Overcurrent
4F Instantaneous Overcurrent Delay
4G Phase Sequence
4H Current Imbalance
4I Current Imbalance Delay
4J Frequency Check
4K Frequency Variation
4L Frequency Delay
4M Restart Delay
4N Motor Temperature Check
4O Ground Fault Level
4P Ground Fault Delay
4Q Undervoltage
4R Undervoltage Delay
4S Overvoltage
4T Overvoltage Delay
4U Instantaneous Overcurrent S2
4V Instantaneous Overcurrent Delay S2
5 Auto-Reset Trips (Reserved)
5A Reserved
6 Inputs
6A Input A Function
6B Input A Name
6C Input A Trip
6D Input A Trip Delay
6E Input A Initial Delay
6F Input B Function
6G Input B Name
6H Input B Trip
6I Input B Trip Delay
6J Input B Initial Delay
6K Reserved
6L Reserved
6M Remote Reset Logic
6N Reserved
6O Reserved
6P Reserved
6Q Local/Remote
6R Comms in Remote
7 Outputs
7A Relay A Function
7B Relay A On Delay
7C Relay A Off Delay
7D Relay B Function
7E Relay B On Delay
7F Relay B Off Delay
7G Relay C Function
7H Relay C On Delay
7I Relay C Off Delay
7J Reserved
7K Reserved
7L Reserved
7M Low Current Flag
7N High Current Flag
7O Motor Temperature Flag
7P Analog Output A
7Q Analog A Scale
7R Analog A Maximum Adjustment
7S Analog A Minimum Adjustment
7T Reserved
7U Reserved
7V Reserved
7W Reserved
8 Display
8A Language
8B F1 Button Action
8C F2 Button Action
8D Display A or kW
8E User Screen - Top Left
8F User Screen - Top Right
8G User Screen - Bottom Left
8H User Screen - Bottom Right
8I Graph Data
8J Graph Timebase
8K Graph Maximum Adjustment
8L Graph Minimum Adjustment
8M Mains Reference Voltage
9 Motor Data-2
9A Reserved
9B Motor FLC-2
9C Reserved
9D Reserved
9E Reserved
10 Start/Stop Modes-2
10A Start Mode-2
10B Start Ramp-2
10C Initial Current-2
10D Current Limit-2
10E Reserved
10F Kickstart Time-2
10G Kickstart Level-2
10H Stop Mode-2
10I Stop Time-2
11 RTD/PT100 (Reserved)
11A Reserved
12 Slip-Ring Motors
12A Motor Data-1 Ramp
12B Motor Data-2 Ramp
12C Changeover Time
12D Slip Ring Retard
15 Advanced
15A Access Code
15B Adjustment Lock
15C Emergency Run
16 Protection Action
16A Motor Overload
16B Excess Start Time
16C Undercurrent
16D Instantaneous Overcurrent
16E Current Imbalance
16F Frequency
16G Input A Trip
16H Input B Trip
16I Motor Thermistor
16J Starter Communication
16K Network Communication
16L Reserved
16M Battery/Clock
16N Ground Fault
16O Reserved
16P Reserved
16Q Reserved
16R Reserved
16S Reserved
16T Reserved
16U Reserved
16V Undervoltage
16W Overvoltage
2 Start/Stop Modes-1
2A – Start Mode
Options: Constant Current (default)
Description: Selects the soft start mode.
2B – Start Ramp Time
Range: 0:01 - 3.00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 1 second
Description: Sets the ramp time for current ramp starting (from the initial current to the current limit).
2C – Initial Current
Range: 50% - 600% FLC Default: 400%
Description: Sets the initial start current level for current ramp starting, as a percentage of motor full load
current. Set so that the 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: 50% - 600% FLC Default: 400%
Description: Sets the current limit for constant current and current ramp soft starting, as a percentage of motor
full load current.
2E – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
2F – Kickstart Time
Range: 0 – 2000 milliseconds Default: 0000 milliseconds
Description: Sets the kickstart duration. A setting of 0 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
Description: Selects the stop mode.
2I – Stop Time
Range: 0:00 - 4:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 0 second
Description: Sets the time for soft stopping the motor using timed voltage ramp.
If a main contactor is installed, the contactor must remain closed until the end of the stop time.
3 Auto-Stop
The MVE can be programmed to stop automatically, after a specified delay or at a specified time of day.
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.
3A – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
3B – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
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: 00:01 - 24:00 (hours:minutes) Default: 1 minute
Description: Sets the time for the soft starter to auto-stop, in 24 hour clock format.
4 Protection Settings
These parameters determine when the soft starter's protection mechanisms will activate. The activation point for
each protection mechanism 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. The 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 protection
may compromise the installation and should only be done in the case of emergency.
4C – Undercurrent
Range: 0% - 100% Default: 20%
Description: Sets the trip point for undercurrent protection, as a 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.
4D – Undercurrent Delay
Range: 0:00 - 4:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 5 seconds
Description: Slows the MVE's response to undercurrent, avoiding trips due to momentary fluctuations.
4E – Instantaneous Overcurrent
The MVE can be configured to trip if the average current of all three phases exceeds a specified level while the motor
is running. Refer to 4U, 4V – Instantaneous Overcurrent Stage 2 on page 45 for more information and examples.
Range: 80% - 600% FLC Default: 400%
Description: Sets the trip point for instantaneous overcurrent protection, as a percentage of motor full load
current.
4F Instantaneous Overcurrent Delay
Range: 0:00 - 1:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 0 second
Description: Slows the MVE's response to overcurrent, avoiding trips due to momentary overcurrent events.
NOTE
This protection is only active during run and must be coordinated with Instantaneous Overcurrent Stage 2
(parameters 4U, 4V).
4G – Phase Sequence
Options: Any Sequence
Positive Only (default)
Negative Only
Description: 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.
4H – Current Imbalance
Range: 10% - 50% Default: 30%
Description: Sets the trip point for current imbalance protection.
4I – Current Imbalance Delay
Range: 0:00 - 4:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 5 seconds
Description: Slows the MVE's response to current imbalance, avoiding trips due to momentary fluctuations.
NOTE
The MVE will display a Current Imbalance trip only when phase loss at the supply terminals occurs
during Run mode. When a phase loss occurs during other modes of operation, the MVE will trip on Motor
Connection.
4J – Frequency Check
Options: Do Not Check
Start Only
Start/Run
Run Only (default)
Description: Determines when and if the starter will monitor for a frequency trip.
4K – Frequency Variation
Options: ± 2 Hz
± 5 Hz (default)
± 10 Hz
± 15 Hz
Description: Selects the soft starter's tolerance for frequency variation.
4L – Frequency Delay
Range: 0:01 - 4:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 5 seconds
Description: Slows the MVE's response to frequency disturbances, avoiding trips due to momentary fluctuations.
NOTE
If the mains frequency drops below 35 Hz or rises above 75 Hz, the starter will trip immediately,
irrespective of the settings for Frequency Trip parameters.
4M – Restart Delay
Range: 00:01 - 60:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 30 minutes
Description: The MVE can be configured to force a 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.
4N – Motor Temperature Check
Options: Do Not Check (default)
Check
Description: Selects whether the MVE 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.
4O – Ground Fault Level
Range: 1 A - 40 A Default: 1A
Description: Sets the trip point for ground fault protection. Ground fault is a dynamic trip based on phase
current measurements every half-cycle.
4P – Ground Fault Delay
Range: 0:01 - 4:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 3 seconds
Description: Slows the MVE's response to ground fault variation, avoiding trips due to momentary fluctuations.
NOTE
Ground fault accuracy is within ± 1 A of the set value.
4Q – Undervoltage Level
Range: 100 – 18000 V Default: 100 V
Description: Sets the trip point for undervoltage protection. Set as required.
4R – Undervoltage Trip Delay
Range: 0:00 – 4:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 5 seconds
Description: Slows the MVE's response to undervoltage, avoiding trips due to momentary fluctuations.
4S – Overvoltage Level
Range: 100 – 18000 V Default: 7200 V
Description: Sets the trip point for overvoltage protection. Set as required.
4T – Overvoltage Trip Delay
Range: 0:00 – 4:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 5 seconds
Description: Slows the MVE's response to overvoltage, avoiding trips due to momentary fluctuations.
4U, 4V – Instantaneous Overcurrent Stage 2
The MVE has two instantaneous trip functions, stage 1 and 2. These protection functions are configured to be
complementary.
Stage 1 must be configured to protect the motor against a locked rotor (shearpin) situation during run mode. Stage 1
should trigger at lower current/higher time values than Stage 2.
Stage 2 must be configured to protect the main switching device. When Stage 2 triggers, the starter opens the main
switching device.
If the main switching element is a contactor (protected by a fuse), then this function must be coordinated with the
fuse to ensure that the contactor does NOT open until the fuse ruptures.
If the main switching element is a breaker, then the delay must be minimised to provide the best possible protection
to the SCR.
Parameter 4U Instantaneous Overcurrent S2
Range: 30 A – 4400 A Default: 4400 A
Description: Sets the trip point for instantaneous overcurrent stage 2 protection in amperes. Set as required.
Parameter 4V Instantaneous Overcurrent Delay S2
Range: 10 – 1000 ms Default: 10 milliseconds
Description: Sets the duration required for current to exceed the level set in parameter 4U before a trip occurs.
Set as required.
NOTE
This protection is active during starting, running and stopping. It must be coordinated with Instantaneous
Overcurrent (parameters 4E, 4F).
Example: Contactor and Fuse
1 Instantaneous Overcurrent Delay -
Stage 1 (4F)
2 Motor start time
2 (4E)
8 7 Instantaneous Overcurrent - Stage 2
11 (4U) to trip external upstream breaker
9 10
8 Fuse
3
9 SCR
10 Thermal model curve
11 Motor operation (shaded area of graph)
4 5 6 7 07248.F
Current
07249.D
4 5 6 7
Current
6 Inputs
The MVE has two programmable inputs, which allow remote control of the soft starter.
6A – Input A Function
Options: Motor Set Select The MVE 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 MVE 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) (default) 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.
(Refer to parameters 6C, 6D, 6E)
Input Trip (N/C) When parameter 6A is set to Input Trip (N/C), an open circuit across
C53, C54 trips the soft starter.
(Refer to parameters 6C, 6D, 6E)
Local/Remote Select Input A can be used to select between local and remote control,
instead of using the LCL/RMT button on the controller. When the
input is open, the starter is in local mode and can be controlled via
the controller. 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 6Q must be set to 'LCL/RMT Anytime' or '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 15C for details).
Closing the circuit across C53, C54 activates emergency run.
Opening the circuit ends emergency run and the MVE stops the
motor.
Starter Disable The MVE can be disabled via the control inputs. An open circuit
across C53, C54 will disable the starter. The MVE will not respond to
start commands. If running, the soft starter will allow the motor to
coast to stop, ignoring the soft stop mode set in parameter 2H.
Description: Selects the function of Input A.
6B – Input A Name
Options: Input Trip (default) Controller
Low Pressure PLC
High Pressure Vibration Alarm
Pump Fault Field Trip
Low Level Interlock Trip
High Level Motor Temperature
No Flow Motor Protection
Starter Disable Feeder Protection
Description: Selects a message for the controller to display when Input A is active.
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 A Trip Delay
Range: 0:00 - 4:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 0 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, after the soft starter has entered the state selected in
6C.
6F, 6G, 6H, 6I, 6J – Input B Trip
Parameters 6F~6J configure the operation of Input B, in the same way as parameters 6A~6E configure Input A. Refer
to Input A for details.
• 6F Input B Function (Default: Input Trip (N/O))
• 6G Input B Name (Default: Input Trip)
• 6H Input B Trip (Default: Always Active)
• 6I Input B Trip Delay (Default: 0:00)
• 6J Input B Initial Delay (Default: 0:00)
6K – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
6L – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
6M – Remote Reset Logic
Options: Normally Closed (default)
Normally Open
Description: Selects whether the MVE's remote reset input (terminals C41, C42) is normally open or normally
closed.
6N – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
6O – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
6P – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
6Q – Local/Remote
Options: LCL/RMT Anytime (default) LCL/RMT button is always enabled.
LCL/RMT When Off LCL/RMT button is enabled when the starter is off.
Local Control Only The LCL/RMT button and remote start/stop inputs are disabled.
Remote Control Only The START and LCL/RMT) buttons are disabled.
Description: 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 controller is always enabled.
The reset input and RESET button on the controller are always enabled.
WARNING
The STOP button on the controller is always enabled. When using two-wire remote control, the soft starter
will restart if the remote start/stop and reset inputs are still active.
6R – Comms in Remote
Options: Disable Control in RMT
Enable Control in RMT (default)
Description: Selects whether the starter will accept Start, Stop and Reset commands from the serial
communication network when in Remote mode. The Force Comms Trip and Local/Remote
commands are always enabled.
7 Outputs
The MVE has three programmable outputs, which can be used to signal different operating conditions to associated
equipment.
7A – Relay A Function
Options: Off Relay A is not used.
Main Contactor (default) The relay closes when the MVE receives a start command, and
remains closed as long as the motor is receiving voltage.
Run The relay closes when the starter changes to run state.
Trip The relay closes when the starter trips (refer to parameter 16A to
16X).
Warning The relay closes when the starter issues a warning (refer to
parameter 16A to 16X).
Low Current Flag The relay closes when the low current flag activates while the motor
is running (refer to parameter 7M Low Current Flag).
High Current Flag The relay closes when the high current flag activates while the
motor is running (refer to parameter 7N High Current Flag).
Motor Temperature Flag The relay closes when the motor temperature flag activates (refer to
parameter 7O Motor Temperature Flag).
Input A Trip The relay closes when Input A activates to trip the soft starter.
Input B Trip The relay closes when Input B activates to trip the soft starter.
Motor Overload The relay closes when the starter trips on Motor Overload.
Current Imbalance The relay closes when the starter trips on Current Imbalance.
Undercurrent The relay closes when the starter trips on Undercurrent.
Instantaneous overcurrent The relay closes when the starter trips on Instantaneous
Overcurrent.
Frequency The relay closes when the starter trips on Frequency.
Ground Fault The relay closes when the starter trips on Ground Fault.
Heatsink Overtemperature Not applicable
Phase Loss The relay closes when the starter trips on Phase Loss.
Motor Thermistor The relay closes when the starter trips on Motor Thermistor.
Changeover Contactor The relay closes when the high rotor resistance current ramp has
reached full voltage, allowing use with a slip-ring motor.
Undervoltage The relay closes when the mains voltage drops below the level set in
parameter 4Q.
Ready The relay closes when the starter transitions into Ready mode.
Local The relay is open when the starter is in local control mode, and
closed in remote control mode.
Description: Selects the function of Relay A (normally open).
7B – Relay A On Delay
Range: 0:00 - 5:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 0 second
Description: Sets the delay for closing Relay A.
7J – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
7K – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
7L – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
7M – Low Current Flag
The MVE 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 a 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 a percentage of motor full load current.
7O – Motor Temperature Flag
The MVE has a motor temperature flag to give early warning of abnormal operation. The 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 Output A
The MVE has an analog output, which can be connected to associated equipment to monitor motor performance.
Options: Current (% FLC) (default) Current as a percentage of motor full load current.
Motor Temperature (%) Motor temperature as a percentage of the motor rated current
(calculated by the soft starter's thermal model).
Motor kW (%) Motor kilowatts. 100% is motor FLC (parameter 1A) multiplied by
mains voltage. Power factor is assumed to be 1.0.
√3 . V . IFLC . pf
1000
Motor kVA (%) Motor kilovolt amperes. 100% is motor FLC (parameter 1A)
multiplied by mains voltage.
√3 . V . IFLC
1000
Motor pf Motor power factor, measured by the soft starter.
Voltage (%Mains) The average voltage measured on three phases as a percentage of
the mains voltage.
Description: Selects which information will be reported via the analog output.
7Q – Analog A Scale
Range: 0-20 mA
4-20 mA (default)
Description: Selects the range of the analog output.
7R – Analog A Maximum Adjustment
Range: 0% - 600% Default: 100%
Description: Calibrates the upper limit of the analog output to match the signal measured on an external current
measuring device.
7S – Analog A Minimum Adjustment
Range: 0% - 600% Default: 0%
Description: Calibrates the lower limit of the analog output to match the signal measured on an external current
measuring device.
7T – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
7U – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
7V – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
7W – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
8 Display
These parameters allow the controller to be tailored to individual users' requirements.
8A – Language
Options: English (default) Português
Chinese Français
Español Italiano
Deutsch Russian
Description: Selects which language the controller will use to display messages and feedback.
8J – Graph Timebase
Options: 10 seconds 10 minutes
30 seconds 30 minutes
1 minute (default) 1 hour
5 minutes
Description: Sets the graph time scale. The graph will progressively replace the old data with new data.
8K – Graph Maximum Adjustment
Range: 0% – 600% Default: 400%
Description: Adjusts the upper limit of the performance graph.
8L – Graph Minimum Adjustment
Range: 0% – 600% Default: 0%
Description: Adjusts the lower limit of the performance graph.
8M – Mains Reference Voltage
Range: 100 – 14000 V Default: 400 V
Description: Provides the reference voltage for the analog output and performance graphs.
9 Motor Data-2
The MVE can support two different starting and stopping motor data sets.
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 – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
9B – Motor FLC-2
Range: 5 - 1000 A Default: 100 A
Description: Sets the secondary motor's full load current.
9C – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
9D – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
9E – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
10 Start/Stop-2
10A – Start Mode-2
Options: Constant Current (default)
Description: Selects the soft start mode.
10B – Start Ramp-2
Range: 0:01 - 3.00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 1 second
Description: Sets the ramp time for current ramp starting (from the initial current to the current limit).
10C – Initial Current-2
Range: 50% - 600% Default: 400%
Description: Sets the initial start current level for current ramp starting, as a percentage of motor full load
current. Set so that the 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.
10D – Current Limit-2
Range: 50% - 600% FLC Default: 400%
Description: Sets the current limit for constant current and current ramp soft starting, as a percentage of motor
full load current.
10E – Reserved
Reserved for future use.
10F – Kickstart Time-2
Range: 0 - 2000 (milliseconds) Default: 0000 milliseconds
Description: Sets the kickstart duration. A setting of 0 disables kickstart.
10G – Kickstart Level-2
Range: 100% - 700% FLC Default: 500%
Description: Sets the level of the kickstart current.
10H – Stop Mode-2
Options: Coast To Stop (default)
TVR Soft Stop
Description: Selects the stop mode.
10I – Stop Time-2
Range: 0:00 - 4:00 (minutes:seconds) Default: 0 second
Description: Sets the stop time.
11 RTD/PT100 (Reserved)
This parameter group is reserved for future use.
12 Slip-Ring Motors
These parameters allow the soft starter to be configured for use with a slip-ring motor.
12A – Motor 1 Ramp
Options: Single Ramp (default)
Dual Ramp
Description: 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.
15 Advanced
15A – 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 buttons to
change the value. After the last digit is set press STORE.
NOTE
In the event of a lost access code, contact your supplier for master access code that allows you to re-program
a new access code.
15B – Adjustment Lock
Options: Read & Write (default) Allows users to alter parameter values in the Programming Menu.
Read Only Prevents users altering parameter values in the Programming Menu.
Parameter values can still be viewed.
Description: Selects whether the controller will allow parameters to be changed via the Programming Menu.
15C – Emergency Run
Options: Disable (default)
Enable
Description: Selects whether the soft starter will permit emergency run operation. In 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.
16 Protection Action
These parameters define how the soft starter will respond to different protection events. The soft starter can trip,
issue a 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.
CAUTION
Defeating the protection may compromise the starter and motor, and should only be done in the case of
emergency.
16A~16W – Protection Actions
Options: Trip Starter (default)
Warn and Log
Log Only
Description: Selects the soft starter's response to each protection.
• 16A Motor Overload
• 16B Excess Start Time
• 16C Undercurrent
• 16D Instantaneous Overcurrent
• 16E Current Imbalance
• 16F Frequency
• 16G Input A Trip
• 16H Input B Trip
• 16I Motor Thermistor
• 16J Starter Communication
• 16K Network Communication
• 16L Reserved
• 16M Battery/Clock
• 16N Ground Fault
• 16O~16U Reserved
• 16V Undervoltage
• 16W Overvoltage
20 Restricted
These parameters are restricted for Factory use and are not available to the user.
10. Commissioning
10.1 Site Acceptance Test (SAT) Procedure
Preparation
• Document familiarisation
Ensure that all preliminary details are recorded before visiting the customer. Compile a folder with all available
information. (Include Site readiness form).
Date Initial
1. All team members must be familiar with the soft starter operating manual.
2. Review the schematics, general arrangement drawings and bill of materials (BOM) for the
installation.
3. Record motor details from datasheet and nameplate.
4. Review speed-torque and speed-current curves for the motor, if available.
5. Review speed-torque curves for the load, if available.
• Site familiarisation
Installation environment
Become familiar with the environment where the soft starter will be located. Gain an understanding of the customer's
operating approach and their operational requirements for the soft starter.
Date Initial
1. Determine the location of the soft starter in relation to the motor and load.
2. Determine the location of the soft starter in relation to mains and control supply feeders.
3. Understand the overall mains supply system – from the supply source through to the motor.
4. Understand the overall control and operations system – start/stop philosophy,
monitoring, signalling.
Safety
Gain enough understanding of the customer's site safety procedures to ensure you can comply.
Date Initial
5. Complete the customer's site induction process and review site safety requirements and
practices.
6. All team members must be aware of site safety and electrical lock-out procedures,
including paperwork, authorisations, physical padlocking etc.
7. Identify any potential hazards and discuss these with customer contact.
8. Review the procedure for stopping the motor from different locations (eg control room or
near the motor).
9. Review the procedure for turning off the MV mains supply.
Emergency procedures
Ensure that all team members know how to respond in case of emergency on site, whether related to the
commissioning or not.
Date Initial
10. Review the procedure for notifying an emergency and activating alarms.
11. Review the alarms which may occur, and familiarise the team with the appropriate
response in each case.
12. Identify and visit emergency exits and the evacuation assembly area.
13. Identify the location of a first-aid kit and fire extinguisher etc.
14. Identify the customer's point of contact for emergencies and take their contact details:
Name: __________________________ Phone: _________________________
Enclosure
Check that the enclosure contains all agreed components and is in a fit state for commissioning, including safety
precautions and adequate isolation between the low voltage and medium voltage compartments.
Date Initial
6. Check that all agreed components have been installed into the enclosure and have been
fitted correctly, with adequate insulation & tight connections (use 'N/A' if not fitted):
• power circuit as per electrical drawing, including terminations etc
• cable connections
• earth bonding
• Isolator / earthing switch mechanism
• input / output bushing
7. Check that all LV connections < M5 are tight (eg low voltage control terminals).
8. Check that there is no debris, dust or other foreign material in the enclosure.
9. Check that the enclosure and floor (if metal) are earthed.
Date Initial
4. Check that the auxiliary/ control supply is as expected:
• Measure and record voltage between Line and Neutral. VLN = ______ V
• Measure and record voltage between Line and Earth. VLE = ______ V
5. Check that Neutral is properly earthed (at least at the LV supply transformer, but
preferably at the main distribution board also).
6. Measure and record voltage between Neutral and Earth. VNE = _____ V
• Check the bypass readback input (C73, C74) on the power interface board (volt free).
• Voltage at all electronic power supply connectors must be 26.5 VDC.
• Voltage for the contactors (at the connector block) must match the voltage for the
contactor coil circuit, as specified on schematic diagrams.
7. Connect the 24 VDC connector to the power interface board. The power supply LED
should illuminate and the fibre-optic TX LED should flash.
8. Connect the 24 VDC connector to the controller. The start-up message should be
displayed on the LCD.
• Control software ________ / interface software ________ / Controller ________
• Operating Tests
Motor simulation
Use the MVE Simulation functions to ensure that the starter is connected correctly to the associated equipment.
Date Initial
1. Disconnect the soft starter from the mains supply.
2. Set the date and time and all necessary parameters.
3. Reset all performance counters.
4. Operate the Run Simulation using the keypad on the controller.
• Check that the relays on the power interface PCB operate and activate the MV
contactors.
• Check that the firing signals are received at the gate drive board.
• Check that the LEDs on the power interface board, gate drive boards and firing
boards activate as expected at each stage of the simulation. Refer to Run Simulation
on page 22 for more details.
5. Operate the Protection Simulation and confirm that the starter responds as expected.
6. Operate the Output Signal Simulation and confirm that the starter provides output
signalling as expected.
7. Confirm that the soft starter trips if the thermistor is not present.
NOTE
The FLC for the low voltage motor must be ≥ 5 A (refer to parameter 1A Motor Full Load Current). The typical
value for parameter 2D Current Limit is 130%.
NOTE
Models V06~V13 require an LV motor test resistor assembly (part number 995-03946-00). The LV motor test
resistor assembly is not required for low voltage testing of V02~V04 models.
Date Initial
8. Disconnect the soft starter from the mains supply.
9. WARNING
Attach one motor test resistor assembly to each phase arm. (See below)
10. Connect the soft starter to a low voltage mains supply and a low voltage motor.
Date Initial
11. Configure the soft starter parameters for the low voltage motor.
12. Use the soft starter to operate the LV motor.
13. Check that the current and voltage levels are balanced across all three phases.
14. Check that all three non-conduction LEDs on the power interface PCB activate fully. All
three LEDs should be equally bright.
15. WARNING
Remove the non-conduction resistor assembly from each phase arm.
MVE-0070~0540
1. Clip one end of the resistor assembly to the bolt on the non-conduction PCB. The non-conduction PCB is
located on the side of the phase arm, at the top of the long round grading resistor (refer to illustrations).
2. Clip the other end of the assembly to the steel bracket behind the grading resistor on the other side of the
phase arm.
MVE-0070~0540, V11-V13
1. Clip one end of the resistor assembly to the bolt on the non-conduction PCB. The non-conduction PCB is
located at the back right corner of the phase arm.
2. Clip the other end of the assembly to the busbar at the front left of the phase arm (refer to illustrations).
MVE-0900~1700, V06
The fan assembly must be removed from each phase arm before the resistor assembly can be connected. The same
process must be followed for each phase arm.
1. Remove the 12 screws holding each fan assembly in place [1]. Do not remove the 3 screws holding each fan
in place.
2. Disconnect the fan control wiring plug [2].
3. Clip one end of the resistor assembly to the bolt on the busbar [3].
4. Clip the other end of the assembly to the small bolt just below the bushing under the insulating panel [4].
CAUTION
After low voltage mode testing, ensure that the LV motor test resistor assembly is removed from each
phase arm before connecting the soft starter to a medium voltage motor. If the LV motor test resistor
assemblies remain on the phase arms, the soft starter may suffer severe damage.
CAUTION
After low voltage mode testing, any fan control wiring must be reconnected and the fan assemblies must
be screwed to the front of each phase arm before connecting to the medium voltage mains supply.
CAUTION
The test voltages for dielectric tests should not exceed the ratings of any individual component, such as
contactors, circuit breakers or current transformers.
Procedure
1. Prepare the soft starter:
1. Connect a high voltage transformer to the starter as for the power frequency withstand test.
2. Remove MV surge arrestors (if fitted).
3. Short each phase of the main device input to output.
4. Short each phase of the bypass device input to output.
5. Short each phase arm input to output.
6. Short every SCR, in pairs.
2. Perform the dielectric test:
1. Connect the ground cable of the high potential tester to panel earth.
2. Connect the live cable of the high potential tester to the soft starter busbars.
3. Set the high potential tester for the correct testing voltage according to the mains voltage rating of the
starter. For re-testing on site, reduce the standard test voltage by 20%.
4. Apply voltage to Phase A (with phases B and C connected to ground ) for 1 minute
5. Apply voltage to Phase B (with phases A and C connected to ground ) for 1 minute
6. Apply voltage to Phase C (with phases A and B connected to ground ) for 1 minute
7. Discharge the unit by earthing high voltage parts.
There must be no disruptive discharge. Leakage current must be <30 mA. If the discharge is ≥30 mA, the test
result is a fail.
11. Troubleshooting
The MVE provides extensive information to help the operator diagnose and remedy any operating difficulties.
In addition to the motor and load protection features already described, the MVE reports in detail on the starter's own
state. Any internal failure will cause the soft starter to trip, and full details will be recorded in the Trip Log and Event
Log.
NOTE
You can use the Run Simulation to check the bypass contactor's operation
without mains voltage connected.
Controller This is a name selected for a programmable input. Refer to Input A trip.
12. Maintenance
12.1 Safety
NOTE
The MVE is not user serviceable. The unit should only be serviced by authorised service personnel.
Unauthorised tampering with the unit will void the product warranty.
13. Appendix
13.1 Parameter Defaults
If you require assistance from your supplier or a service technician, please note all parameter settings in the table
below.
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