ATS48 User Manual 1494409 03

As a rule, the Altistart 48 control (CL1 - CL2) and power (1/L1 - 3/L2 - 5/L3) supplies must be
disconnected before any operation on either the electrical or mechanical parts of the
installation or machine.
During operation the motor can be stopped by cancelling the run command. The starter
remains powered up. If personnel safety requires prevention of sudden restarts, this electronic
locking system is not sufficient: fit a breaker on the power circuit.
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The starter is fitted with safety devices which, in the event of a fault, can stop the starter and
consequently the motor. The motor itself may be stopped by a mechanical blockage. Finally,
voltage variations or line supply failures can also cause shutdowns.
If the cause of the shutdown disappears, there is a risk of restarting which may endanger
certain machines or installations, especially those which must conform to safety regulations.
In this case the user must take precautions against the possibility of restarts, in particular by
using a low speed detector to cut off power to the starter if the motor performs an
unprogrammed shutdown.
The products and equipment described in this document may be changed or modified at any
time, either from a technical point of view or in the way they are operated. Their description can
in no way be considered contractual.
This starter must be installed and set up in accordance with both international and national
standards. Bringing the device into conformity is the responsibility of the systems integrator
who must observe the EMC directive among others within the European Union.
The specifications contained in this document must be applied in order to comply with the
essential requirements of the EMC directive.
The Altistart 48 must be considered as a component: it is neither a machine nor a device ready
for use in accordance with European directives (machinery directive and electromagnetic
compatibility directive). It is the responsibility of the final integrator to guarantee conformity to
the relevant standards.
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Contents
Steps for setting up the starter ______________________________________________________ 86

Factory configuration _____________________________________________________________ 88
Preliminary recommendations ______________________________________________________ 89
Technical specifications ___________________________________________________________ 90
Operating recommendations _______________________________________________________ 91
Starter-motor combinations ________________________________________________________ 94
Dimensions ___________________________________________________________________ 100
Mounting recommendations _______________________________________________________ 102
Mounting in a wall-fixing or floor-standing enclosure ____________________________________ 103
Power terminals ________________________________________________________________ 104
Control terminals _______________________________________________________________ 109
Wiring/RUN - STOP commands ____________________________________________________ 110
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Application diagram _____________________________________________________________ 111
Thermal protection ______________________________________________________________ 121
Display unit and programming _____________________________________________________ 125
Remote terminal option __________________________________________________________ 128
Settings menu (Set) _____________________________________________________________ 129
Protection menu (PrO) ___________________________________________________________ 134
Advanced settings menu (drC) _____________________________________________________ 138
I/O menu (IO) __________________________________________________________________ 142
2nd motor parameters menu (St2) __________________________________________________ 146
Communication menu (COP) ______________________________________________________ 150
Parameter displayed menu (SUP) __________________________________________________ 152
Compability table _______________________________________________________________ 155
Maintenance __________________________________________________________________ 156
Faults - causes - remedies ________________________________________________________ 157
Configuration/Settings tables ______________________________________________________ 162
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Steps for setting up the starter
1 – Delivery of the Altistart 48

• Check that the starter reference printed on the label is the same as that on the delivery note corresponding
to the purchase order.
• Remove the Altistart 48 from its packaging and check that it has not been damaged in transit.
2 - Fit the Altistart 48 in accordance with the recommendations on

page 102 and page 103
3 - Connect the following to the Altistart 48:

• The control line supply (CL1 – CL2), ensuring that it is off
• The power line supply (1/L1 - 3/L2 - 5/L3), ensuring that it is off
• The motor (2/T1 - 4/T2 - 6/T3), ensuring that its coupling corresponds to the supply voltage
Note: If a bypass contactor is used, connect it to L1 L2 L3 on the line supply side and to terminals A2 B2 C2
provided for this purpose on the Altistart 48. See the diagrams on page 112.
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If the ATS48•••Q / ATS48•••YS316 is used in the motor delta windings, follow the recommendations on page
92, page 93 and the diagrams on page 113.
Block diagram of the power part of the ATS48:
ATS48
A2
Tc1
1/L1 2/T1
2/T1 4/T2 6/T3
Motor
B2
Line 3/L2 4/T2

A2 B2 C2
supply
Starter
C2 bypass
Tc2
5/L3 6/T3
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Steps for setting up the starter
Factory configuration of the control terminals:
Logic input power

Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Inputs for PTC

analog output
power supply
logic outputs
Logic output
logic inputs
supply
probe
0V
STOP
PTC1
PTC2
+24V
COM
RUN
R1C
R2C
R3C
AO1
R1A
R2A
R3A
LO+
LO1
LO2
CL1
CL2
LI3
LI4
Fault relay Starter bypass Motor
0 -20 mA
4 -20 mA
(R1F) relay powered
3 x 250 Ω
PTC probe
Motor
Control supply thermal Motor
ATS48•••Q: 220 V - 415 V AC alarm current
ATS48•••Y: 110 V - 230 V AC
Motor
powered
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Wire the fault relay in the line contactor power supply sequence in order to open the electrical
circuit in the event of a fault.
For further details refer to the application diagrams.
Connect the RUN and STOP commands and if necessary the other terminal inputs/outputs.
Stop at 1 (on) and RUN at 1 (on): start command.

Stop at 0 (off) and RUN at 1 or at 0: stop command.
4 - Essential information before starting up the Altistart 48:

Read the information on the motor rating plate. The values will be used to set parameter (In) in the SEt menu.
5 - Powering up the control part (CL1-CL2) without the power part and wi-
thout giving the run command
The starter displays: nLP (to indicate that the power is switched off).
The ATS 48 starter is factory-configured for a standard application which does not require specific
functions. It has motor protection class 10.
The settings can be changed by accessing the parameters as described on page 126.
In all cases the In parameter must be set to the current value indicated on the motor rating
plate.
6 - Powering up the power part (1/L1 - 3/L2 - 5/L3)

The starter displays: rdY (to indicate that the starter is powered up and ready).
Send a "RUN" command to start the system.
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Factory configuration
Factory settings
The Altistart 48 is factory-set for the most common operating conditions:
• The ATS 48 is used on the motor line supply (it is not inserted as a delta connection in the motor windings)
• Nominal motor current In:

- ATS 48 •••Q: preset for a standard 400 V 4-pole motor
- ATS 48 •••Y: preset for NEC current, 460 V motor
• Limiting current (ILt): 400% of the motor current In
• Acceleration ramp (ACC): 15 seconds
• Initial torque on starting (tq0): 20% of the nominal torque
• Stop (StY): Freewheel stop (-F-)

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• Motor thermal protection (tHP): class 10 protection curve
• Display: rdY (starter ready) with power and control voltage present, motor current operating
• Logic inputs:
- LI1: STOP
- LI2: RUN
- LI3: Forced freewheel stop (LIA)
- LI4: Forced local mode (LIL)
• Logic outputs:
- LO1: Motor thermal alarm (tA1)
- LO2: Motor powered (mI)
• Relay outputs:
- R1: Fault relay (r1I)
- R2: Bypass relay at the end of starting
- R3: Motor powered (mI)
• Analog output:
- AO: Motor current (OCr, 0 - 20 mA)
• Communication parameters:
- Connected via the serial link, the starter has the logic address (Add) = "0"
- Transmission speed (tbr): 19200 bits per second
- Communication format (FOr): 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (8nl)
If the above values are compatible with the application, the starter can be used without changing the settings.
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Preliminary recommendations
Handling and storage

To ensure the starter is protected before installation, handle and store the device in its packaging.
Handling on installation
The Altistart 48 range comprises 6 sizes of device, with various weights and dimensions.
Small starters can be removed from their packaging and installed without a handling device.
A handling device must be used with large starters; for this reason they are supplied with handling "lugs". The
precautions described below must be observed:
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45°
maxi
Do not handle the starter by the power rails
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Technical specifications
Environment
Degree of protection • IP 20 for ATS 48D17• to C11•
• IP00 for ATS 48C14• to M12• (1)
Vibration resistance Conforming to IEC 68-2-6:
• 1.5 mm peak from 2 to 13 Hz
• 1 gn from 13 to 200 Hz
Shock resistance Conforming to IEC 68-2-27:
• 15 g, 11 ms
Maximum ambient pollution Degree 3 conforming to IEC 947-4-2
Maximum relative humidity 93% without condensation or dripping water conforming to
IEC 68-2-3
Ambient temperature around the unit Storage: - 25 °C to + 70 °C
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Operation:
• - 10 °C to + 40 °C without derating
• up to +60 °C, derating the current by 2% for each °C above 40 °C
Maximum operating altitude 1000 m without derating (above this, derate the current by 2 % for
each additional 100 m)
Operating position Vertical at ± 10°
(1) ATS 48 starters with degree of protection IP00 must be fitted with a protective bar to
protect personnel against electrical contact
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Operating recommendations
Available torque
Is
Curves Ts and Is represent the direct line starting of an
asynchronous motor.
Curve Ta1 indicates the total torque range available with an

ATS 48, which is dependent on the limiting current ILt. The
progression of the starter is controlled by the motor torque within
ILt this range.
Ts
Cr Tr: Resistive torque, which must always be less than the Ts1
torque.
Ts1
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0 N/Ns
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1
Selecting the soft start - soft stop unit

S1 motor duty corresponds to starting followed by operation at constant load enabling the thermal equilibrium
to be reached.
S4 motor duty corresponds to a cycle comprising starting, operation at constant load and an idle period. This
cycle is characterised by a load factor.
The Altistart 48 must be selected depending on the type of application ("standard" or "severe") and the nominal
power of the motor. "Standard" or "severe" applications define the limiting values of the current and the cycle
for motor duties S1 and S4.
Caution: Do not use the Altistart 48 upstream of loads other than motors (for example
transformers and resistors are forbidden). Do not connect power factor correction
capacitors to the terminals of a motor controlled by an Altistart 48
Standard application
Example: centrifugal pump
In standard applications, the Altistart 48 is designed to provide:
• in S1 duty: starting at 4 In for 23 seconds or starting at 3 In for 46 seconds from a cold state.
• in S4 duty: a load factor of 50% and 10 starts per hour, with 3 In for 23 seconds or 4 In for 12 seconds or an
equivalent thermal cycle.
In this case, the motor thermal protection must conform to protection class 10.
Severe application
Example: grinder
In severe applications, the Altistart 48 is designed for S4 duty with a load factor of 50% and 5 starts per hour
at 4 In for 23 seconds or an equivalent thermal cycle.
In this case, the motor thermal protection must conform to protection class 20. Current In must not remain at
its factory setting but must be set to the value indicated on the motor rating plate.
Note: The starter can be oversized by one rating, for example by selecting an ATS 48D17Q for an 11 kW -
400 V motor in motor duty S4.
To do this, short-circuit the Altistart at the end of starting. This permits 10 starts per hour at 3 times In for
23 seconds maximum or equivalent and the thermal motor protection must conform to class 10.
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The Altistart 48 Q range (230-415 V) connected in line with the

motor or in the motor delta winding
The Altistart 48 connected in the motor supply line

ATS48
1/L1 2/T1
L1
U1 U2
3/L2 4/T2 The motor connection depends on the

L2 supply voltage, which in this
V1 V2
example is a star connection.
5/L3 6/T3
L3
W1 W2
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ATS48
1/L1 2/T1
L1
U1 U2
3/L2 4/T2 The motor connection depends on the

L2 supply voltage, which in this
V1 V2
example is a delta connection.
5/L3 6/T3
L3
W1 W2
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The Altistart 48 connected in the motor delta winding in series with each
winding
ATS48•••Q or ATS48•••YS316 starters connected to motors with delta connections can be inserted in series in
the motor windings. They are powered by a current which is less than the line current by a factor of √3, which
enables a starter with a lower rating to be used.
This option can be configured in the Advanced settings menu (dLt = On).
The nominal current and limiting current settings as well as the current displayed during operation are on-line
values and so do not have to be calculated by the user.
The Altistart 48 can only be connected in the motor delta winding for ATS48•••Q or
ATS48•••YS316 starters. This means that:
- dynamic braking stop is not possible
- cascading is not possible
- preheating is not possible
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See the tables on page 94 for more information about starter-motor combinations.
ATS48•••Q / ATS48•••YS316
1/L1 2/T1
L1
U1 U2
Connection in the motor delta
winding
3/L2 4/T2
L2
V1 V2
5/L3 6/T3
L3
W1 W2
Example:
A 400 V - 110 kW motor with a line current of 195 A (nominal current for the delta connection).
The current in each winding is equal to 195/1.7 or 114 A.
The rating is determined by selecting the starter with a maximum permanent nominal current just above this
current, i.e. 140 A (ATS48C14Q for a standard application).
To avoid having to calculate the rating in this way, use the tables on page 96 and 97 which indicate the rating
of the starter corresponding to the motor power for each application type.
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Starter-motor combinations
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Standard application, 230/415 V supply, starter with

line connection
Motor Starter 230/415 V (+ 10% - 15%) - 50/60 Hz

Nominal motor power Max. permanent ICL Starter reference
current in class 10 rating
230 V 400 V
kW kW A A
4 7.5 17 17 ATS 48D17Q
5.5 11 22 22 ATS 48D22Q
7.5 15 32 32 ATS 48D32Q
9 18.5 38 38 ATS 48D38Q
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11 22 47 47 ATS 48D47Q
15 30 62 62 ATS 48D62Q
18.5 37 75 75 ATS 48D75Q
22 45 88 88 ATS 48D88Q
30 55 110 110 ATS 48C11Q
37 75 140 140 ATS 48C14Q
45 90 170 170 ATS 48C17Q
55 110 210 210 ATS 48C21Q
75 132 250 250 ATS 48C25Q
90 160 320 320 ATS 48C32Q
110 220 410 410 ATS 48C41Q
132 250 480 480 ATS 48C48Q
160 315 590 590 ATS 48C59Q
(1) 355 660 660 ATS 48C66Q
220 400 790 790 ATS 48C79Q
250 500 1000 1000 ATS 48M10Q
355 630 1200 1200 ATS 48M12Q
The nominal motor current In must not exceed the max. permanent current in class 10.
(1) Value not indicated when there is no corresponding standardised motor.
Temperature derating
The information in the table above is based on operation at a maximum ambient temperature of 40°C.
The ATS 48 can be used up to an ambient temperature of 60°C as long as the max. permanent current in class
10 is derated by 2% for each degree above 40°C.
Example: ATS 48D32Q at 50°C derated by 10 x 2% = 20%, 32 A becomes 32 x 0.8 = 25.6 A (max. nominal
motor current).
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Severe application, 230/415 V supply, starter with

line connection

230 V 400 V
kW kW A A
3 5.5 12 17 ATS 48D17Q
4 7.5 17 22 ATS 48D22Q
5.5 11 22 32 ATS 48D32Q
7.5 15 32 38 ATS 48D38Q
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9 18.5 38 47 ATS 48D47Q
11 22 47 62 ATS 48D62Q
15 30 62 75 ATS 48D75Q
18.5 37 75 88 ATS 48D88Q
22 45 88 110 ATS 48C11Q
30 55 110 140 ATS 48C14Q
37 75 140 170 ATS 48C17Q
45 90 170 210 ATS 48C21Q
55 110 210 250 ATS 48C25Q
75 132 250 320 ATS 48C32Q
90 160 320 410 ATS 48C41Q
110 220 410 480 ATS 48C48Q
132 250 480 590 ATS 48C59Q
160 315 590 660 ATS 48C66Q
(1) 355 660 790 ATS 48C79Q
220 400 790 1000 ATS 48M10Q
250 500 1000 1200 ATS 48M12Q
motor current).
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Standard application, 230/415 V supply, starter with delta

connection

230 V 400 V
kW kW A A
7.5 15 29 29 ATS 48D17Q
9 18.5 38 38 ATS 48D22Q
15 22 55 55 ATS 48D32Q
18.5 30 66 66 ATS 48D38Q
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22 45 81 81 ATS 48D47Q
30 55 107 107 ATS 48D62Q
37 55 130 130 ATS 48D75Q
45 75 152 152 ATS 48D88Q
55 90 191 191 ATS 48C11Q
75 110 242 242 ATS 48C14Q
90 132 294 294 ATS 48C17Q
110 160 364 364 ATS 48C21Q
132 220 433 433 ATS 48C25Q
160 250 554 554 ATS 48C32Q
220 315 710 710 ATS 48C41Q
250 355 831 831 ATS 48C48Q
(1) 400 1022 1022 ATS 48C59Q
315 500 1143 1143 ATS 48C66Q
355 630 1368 1368 ATS 48C79Q
(1) 710 1732 1732 ATS 48M10Q
500 (1) 2078 2078 ATS 48M12Q
Example: ATS 48D32Q at 50°C derated by 10 x 2% = 20%, 55 A becomes 55 x 0.8 = 44 A (max. nominal motor
current).
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Severe application, 230/415 V supply, starter with delta

connection

230 V 400 V
kW kW A A
5.5 11 22 29 ATS 48D17Q
7.5 15 29 38 ATS 48D22Q
9 18.5 38 55 ATS 48D32Q
15 22 55 66 ATS 48D38Q
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18.5 30 66 81 ATS 48D47Q
22 45 81 107 ATS 48D62Q
30 55 107 130 ATS 48D75Q
37 55 130 152 ATS 48D88Q
45 75 152 191 ATS 48C11Q
55 90 191 242 ATS 48C14Q
75 110 242 294 ATS 48C17Q
90 132 294 364 ATS 48C21Q
110 160 364 433 ATS 48C25Q
132 220 433 554 ATS 48C32Q
160 250 554 710 ATS 48C41Q
220 315 710 831 ATS 48C48Q
250 355 831 1022 ATS 48C59Q
(1) 400 1022 1143 ATS 48C66Q
315 500 1143 1368 ATS 48C79Q
355 630 1368 1732 ATS 48M10Q
(1) 710 1732 2078 ATS 48M12Q
motor current).
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Standard application, 208/690 V supply, starter with

line connection

Nominal motor power Max. permanent ICL Starter
current in class rating reference
208 V 230 V 440 V 460 V 500 V 575 V 690 V
10
HP HP kW HP kW HP kW A A
3 5 7.5 10 9 15 15 17 17 ATS 48D17Y
5 7.5 11 15 11 20 18.5 22 22 ATS 48D22Y
7,5 10 15 20 18.5 25 22 32 32 ATS 48D32Y
10 (1) 18.5 25 22 30 30 38 38 ATS 48D38Y
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(1) 15 22 30 30 40 37 47 47 ATS 48D47Y

15 20 30 40 37 50 45 62 62 ATS 48D62Y
20 25 37 50 45 60 55 75 75 ATS 48D75Y
25 30 45 60 55 75 75 88 88 ATS 48D88Y
30 40 55 75 75 100 90 110 110 ATS 48C11Y
40 50 75 100 90 125 110 140 140 ATS 48C14Y
50 60 90 125 110 150 160 170 170 ATS 48C17Y
60 75 110 150 132 200 200 210 210 ATS 48C21Y
75 100 132 200 160 250 250 250 250 ATS 48C25Y
100 125 160 250 220 300 315 320 320 ATS 48C32Y
125 150 220 300 250 350 400 410 410 ATS 48C41Y
150 (1) 250 350 315 400 500 480 480 ATS 48C48Y
(1) 200 355 400 400 500 560 590 590 ATS 48C59Y
200 250 400 500 (1) 600 630 660 660 ATS 48C66Y
250 300 500 600 500 800 710 790 790 ATS 48C79Y
350 350 630 800 630 1000 900 1000 1000 ATS 48M10Y
400 450 710 1000 800 1200 (1) 1200 1200 ATS 48M12Y
Example: ATS 48D32Y at 50°C derated by 10 x 2% = 20%, 32 A becomes 32 x 0.8 = 25.6 A (max. nominal
motor current).
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Severe application, 208/690 V supply, starter with line

connection

Nominal motor power Max. permanent ICL Starter
current in class rating reference
208 V 230 V 440 V 460 V 500 V 575 V 690 V
20
HP HP kW HP kW HP kW A A
2 3 5.5 7.5 7.5 10 11 12 17 ATS 48D17Y
3 5 7.5 10 9 15 15 17 22 ATS 48D22Y
5 7.5 11 15 11 20 18.5 22 32 ATS 48D32Y
7,5 10 15 20 18.5 25 22 32 38 ATS 48D38Y
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10 (1) 18.5 25 22 30 30 38 47 ATS 48D47Y
(1) 15 22 30 30 40 37 47 62 ATS 48D62Y
15 20 30 40 37 50 45 62 75 ATS 48D75Y
20 25 37 50 45 60 55 75 88 ATS 48D88Y
25 30 45 60 55 75 75 88 110 ATS 48C11Y
30 40 55 75 75 100 90 110 140 ATS 48C14Y
40 50 75 100 90 125 110 140 170 ATS 48C17Y
50 60 90 125 110 150 160 170 210 ATS 48C21Y
60 75 110 150 132 200 200 210 250 ATS 48C25Y
75 100 132 200 160 250 250 250 320 ATS 48C32Y
100 125 160 250 220 300 315 320 410 ATS 48C41Y
125 150 220 300 250 350 400 410 480 ATS 48C48Y
150 (1) 250 350 315 400 500 480 590 ATS 48C59Y
(1) 200 355 400 400 500 560 590 660 ATS 48C66Y
200 250 400 500 (1) 600 630 660 790 ATS 48C79Y
250 300 500 600 500 800 710 790 1000 ATS 48M10Y
350 350 630 800 630 1000 900 1000 1200 ATS 48M12Y
Example: ATS 48D32Y at 50°C derated by 10 x 2% = 20%, 22 A becomes 22 x 0.8 = 17.6 A (max. nominal
motor current).
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Dimensions
ATS 48D17 • …C66 •
4xØ
e
H
b
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c = G =
a
ATS 48 a b c e G H Ø Weight
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg
D17Q, D17Y 160 275 190 6.6 100 260 7 4.9
D22Q, D22Y
D32Q, D32Y
D38Q, D38Y
D47Q, D47Y
D62Q, D62Y 190 290 235 10 150 270 7 8.3
D75Q, D75Y
D88Q, D88Y
C11Q, C11Y
C14Q, C14Y 200 340 265 10 160 320 7 12.4
C17Q, C17Y
C21Q, C21Y 320 380 265 15 250 350 9 18.2
C25Q, C25Y
C32Q, C32Y
C41Q, C41Y 400 670 300 20 300 610 9 51.4
C48Q, C48Y
C59Q, C59Y
C66Q, C66Y
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ATS 48C79 • …M12 •
6xØ
e
H
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c = G G = b
a
ATS 48 a b c e G H Ø Weight
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg
C79Q, C79Y 770 890 315 20 350 850 11 115
M10Q, M10Y
M12Q, M12Y
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Mounting recommendations
Install the unit vertically, at ± 10°.
Do not install the unit close to, especially above, heating elements.
Leave sufficient free space to ensure that the air required for cooling purposes can circulate from the bottom
to the top of the unit.
≥ 100 mm
Check that no liquids, dust or conductive

objects can fall into the starter (degree of
protection IP00 from above)
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≥ 50 mm
≥50 mm
≥ 100 mm
Starter ventilation
On starters fitted with a cooling fan, the fan is switched on automatically as soon as the heatsink temperature
reaches 50°C. It is switched off when the temperature falls back to 40°C.
Fan flow rate:

ATS 48 D32 • and D38 • : 14 m3/hour
ATS 48 D47 • : 28 m3/hour
ATS 48 D62 • to C11 • : 86 m3/hour
ATS 48 C14 • and C17 • : 138 m3/hour
ATS 48 C21 • to C32 • : 280 m3/hour
ATS 48 C41 • to C66 • : 600 m3/hour
ATS 48 C79 • to M12 • : 1,200 m3/hour
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Mounting in a wall-fixing or floor-standing enclosure
Metal wall-fixing or floor-standing enclosure with IP 23 degree

of protection
Observe the mounting recommendations on the previous page.
To ensure proper air circulation in the drive:
- Fit ventilation grilles.
- Ensure that ventilation is adequate: if not install θ 40 C

a forced ventilation unit, with a filter if necessary. θ¡ 40¡C
Power dissipated by the starters, not bypassed, at their nomi-
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nal current
Starter reference Starter reference

Power in W Power in W
ATS 48 ATS 48
D17Q, D17Y 59 C21Q, C21Y 580
D22Q, D22Y 74 C25Q, C25Y 695
D32Q, D32Y 104 C32Q, C32Y 902
D38Q, D38Y 116 C41Q, C41Y 1339
D47Q, D47Y 142 C48Q, C48Y 1386
D62Q, D62Y 201 C59Q, C59Y 1731
D75Q, D75Y 245 C66Q, C66Y 1958
D88Q, D88Y 290 C79Q, C79Y 2537
C11Q, C11Y 322 M10Q, M10Y 2865
C14Q, C14Y 391 M12Q, M12Y 3497
C17Q, C17Y 479
Note: When the starters are bypassed the amount of power dissipated is extremely small (between 15
and 30 W)
Control consumption (all ratings): 25 W non-ventilated

ATS48D32 to C17 Q/Y: 30 W ventilated
ATS48C21 to D32 Q/Y: 50 W ventilated
ATS48C41 to M12 Q/Y: 80 W ventilated
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Power terminals
Terminals Functions Maximum connection capacity

Terminal tightening torque
ATS 48 ATS 48 ATS 48 ATS 48 ATS 48 ATS 48
D17 • D22 • D62 • D75 • C14 • C17 • C21 • C25 • C41 • C48 • C79 •
D32 • D38 • D88 • C11 • C32 • C59 • C66 • M10 •
D47 • M12 •
Earth 10 mm2 16 mm2 120 mm2 120 mm2 240 mm2 2x240
t connections 1.7 N.m 3 N.m 27 N.m 27 N.m 27 N.m mm2
connected 27 N.m
to earth
8 AWG 4 AWG Busbar Busbar Busbar Busbar
15 lb.in 26 lb.in 238 lb.in 238 lb.in 238 lb.in 238 lb.in
1/L1 Power 16 mm2 50 mm2 95 mm2 240 mm2 2x240 mm2 4x240
3/L2 supply 3 N.m 10 N.m 34 N.m 34 N.m 57 N.m mm2
5/L3 57 N.m
8 AWG 2/0 AWG 2/0 AWG Busbar Busbar Busbar
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2/T1 Outputs to 16 mm2 50 mm2 95 mm2 240 mm2 2x240 mm2 4x240
4/T2 motor 3 N.m 10 N.m 34 N.m 34 N.m 57 N.m mm2
6/T3 57 N.m
A2 Starter 16 mm2 50 mm2 95 mm2 240 mm2 2x240 mm2 4x240
B2 bypass 3 N.m 10 N.m 34 N.m 34 N.m 57 N.m mm2
C2 57 N.m
Layout of the power terminals, ATS 48D17 • to C11 •

s
1/L1 3/L2 5/L3
A2 B2 C2
2/T1 4/T2 6/T3
M
A2 2/T1 B2 4/T2 C2 6/T3
s
Motor to be connected to 2/T1, 4/T2, 6/T3
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Layout of the power terminals, ATS 48C14 • and C17 •
= 160 =
40
10
5 159 18 M6 20
9xØ9
1
1/L1 3/L2 5/L3
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320
14
6/T3
2/T1 4/T2
A2 B2 C2
1
5 116.5 M6
5 162 40
38 62 62
motor
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Layout of the power terminals, ATS 48C21 • to C32 •
= 250 =
66
35 9xØ12
5 136.5 M10 20
15
2
1/L1 3/L2 5/L3
350
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18
2/T1 4/T2 6/T3
2
A2 M10 B2 C2
5 136.5
5 196.5 66
70 90 90
motor
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Layout of the power terminals, ATS 48C41 • to C66 •

= 300 =
120 115 115
127
69
5 165 20 5 M10
9xØ14
1/L1 3/L2 5/L3
610
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40
6/T3
15
2/T1 4/T2
A2 B2 C2
5 165 M10
5 216 0,25 40
58
50 115 115
motor
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Power terminals
Layout of the power terminals, ATS 48C79 • to M12 •
= 350 350 =
257
129 26 26 26
164 223.5 209.5
20
5 170
M10 18xØ14
2
26
1/L1 3/L2 5/L3
155 180
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850
26
24
26
2/T1 4/T2 6/T3
5
60 A2 M10 B2 C2
5 116.5
5 196.5 26
95 60
motor 204 229 26
188 26
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Control terminals
The control terminals are fitted with one way plug-in connectors.
Maximum connection capacity : 2.5 mm2 (12 AWG)

Maximum tightening torque : 0.4 N.m (3.5 lb.in)
In order to access the control terminals on ATS 48C17 • to M12 • starters, the protective cover must be removed.
Electrical characteristics
Terminals Function Characteristics
CL1 Altistart control power supply ATS 48 •••Q: 220 to 415 V + 10% - 15%, 50/60 Hz
CL2 ATS 48 • • • Y: 110 to 230 V + 10% - 15%, 50/60 Hz
Consumption see page 103.
R1A Normally open (N/O) contact of Min. switching capacity
R1C programmable relay r1 • 10 mA for 6 V c
Max. switching capacity on inductive load (cos ϕ = 0.5
R2A Normally open (N/O) contact of end
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and L/R = 20 ms):
R2C of starting relay r2 • 1.8 A for 230 Va and 30 V c
R3A Normally open (N/O) contact of Max. voltage 400 V
R3C programmable relay r3
STOP Stop starter (state 0 = stop) 4 x 24 V logic inputs with 4.3 kW impedance
RUN Run starter (state 1 = run if STOP is Umax = 30 V, Imax = 8 mA
at 1) state 1: U > 11 V - I > 5 mA
LI3 Programmable input state 0: U < 5 V - I < 2 mA
LI4 Programmable input
24V Logic input power supply +24 V ± 25% isolated and protected against short-
circuits and overloads, maximum current: 200 mA
LO+ Logic output power supply To be connected to 24 V or an external source
LO1 Programmable logic outputs 2 open collector outputs, compatible with level 1 PLC,
LO2 IEC 65A-68 standard.
• Power supply +24 V (min. 12 V, max. 30 V)
• Max. current 200 mA per output with an external
source
AO1 Programmable analog output Output can be configured as 0 - 20 mA or 4 - 20 mA
• accuracy ± 5% of the max. value, max. load
impedance 500 Ω
COM I/O common 0V
PTC1 Input for PTC probes Total resistance of probe circuit 750 W at 25°C
PTC2 (3 x 250 W probes in series, for example)
(RJ 45) Connector for RS 485 Modbus
• remote terminal
• PowerSuite
• communication bus
Layout of control terminals

STOP
PTC1
PTC2
COM
RUN
AO1
R1A
R1C
R2A
R2C
R3A
R3C
LO+
LO1
LO2
CL1
CL2
24V
LI3
LI4
(RJ 45)
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Wiring/RUN - STOP commands
Wiring recommendations
Power
Observe the cable cross-sectional areas recommended in the standards.
The starter must be earthed to conform to the regulations concerning leakage currents. When the use of an
upstream "residual current device" for protection is required by the installation standards, an A-Si type device
must be used (to avoid accidental tripping during power up). Check its compatibility with the other protective
devices. If the installation involves several starters on the same line, each starter must be earthed separately.
If necessary, fit a line choke (consult the catalogue).
Keep the power cables separate from circuits in the installation with low-level signals (detectors, PLCs,
measuring apparatus, video, telephone).
Control
Keep the control circuits away from the power cables.
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Functions of the RUN and STOP logic inputs (See application diagram see
page 112)
2-wire control
Run and stop are controlled by state 1 (run) or 0 (stop), which is taken into account at the same time on the
RUN and STOP inputs.
On power-up or a manual fault reset the motor will restart if the RUN command is present.
3-wire control
Run and stop are controlled by 2 different logic inputs.
A stop is obtained on opening (state 0) the STOP input.
The pulse on the RUN input is stored until the stop input opens.
On power-up or a manual fault reset or after a stop command, the motor can only be powered once the RUN
input has been opened (state 0) followed by a new pulse (state 1).
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Application diagram
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ATS 48: Non-reversing, with line contactor, freewheel stop, type 1 coordi-
nation
13
– Q1
14
1
stop
– S1 Emergency
– Q1
6
2
13
– S2 – KM1
1 2 – T1 1 2
14
R1A
A1
1 2
(2)
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1
R1C
– KM1
A1
2
– KM1
A2
Q3
(1)
(3)
A1
1/L1
3/L2
5/L3
CL1
CL2
STOP
+24V
PTC2
PTC1
COM
2/T1
4/T2
6/T3
RUN
AO1
LO+
LO1
LO2
R1A
R2A
R3A
R1C
R2C
R3C
LI3
LI4
53
– KM1
54
W1
U1
V1
M1
3c
(1)Installation of fast-acting fuses for type 2 coordination (conforming to IEC 60 947-4-2)

(2)Assignment of relay R1: isolating relay (r1I). See “Electrical characteristics”, page 109. Beware
of the operating limits of the contact, for example when connecting to high rating contactors.
(3)Insert a transformer if the supply voltage is different to that permitted by the ATS 48 control. See
“Electrical characteristics”, page 109.
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Application diagram
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ATS 48: Non-reversing with line contactor, bypass, freewheel or controlled

stop, type 1 coordination
13
– Q1
1
14
Emergency
– Q1
stop
6
2
R2A R1A
1 2 – T1 1 2 A1
1 2 (3) (2)
1
R2C R1C
– KM1
2
6
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A1
A1
Q3
(1) – KM3 – KM1
A2
A2
(4)
A1
1/L1
3/L2
5/L3
CL1
CL2
1
– KM3
STOP
+24V
PTC1
PTC2
COM
2/T1
4/T2
6/T3
RUN
AO1
LO+
LO1
LO2
R1A
R2A
R3A
R1C
R2C
R3C
2
LI3
LI4
A2
C2
B2
S1 S2
3-wire control (6)

W1
U1
V1
STOP
STOP
+24V
+24V
M1
RUN
3c
S1
2-wire control (5) PC or PLC control
(1) Installation of fast-acting fuses for type 2 coordination (conforming to IEC 60 947-4-2)
(2) Assignment of relay R1: isolating relay (r1I). Beware of the operating limits of the contact, for
example when connecting to high rating contactors. See “Electrical characteristics”, page 109.
(3) Beware of the operating limits of the contact, for example when connecting to high rating
contactors. See “Electrical characteristics”, page 109.
(4) Insert a transformer if the supply voltage is different to that permitted by the ATS 48 control. See
(5)See “2-wire control”, page 110.
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Application diagram
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ATS 48: Non-reversing, freewheel stop, type 1 coordination, with line

contactor, bypass, connection to delta in the motor, ATS 48•••Q or
ATS 48•••YS316
13
– Q1
1
14
– Q1 Emergency
stop
6
2
R2A R1A
1 2 – T1 1 2 A1
1 2 (4) (3)
1
(2) – KM1 R2C R1C

2
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A1
A1
Q3
– KM3 – KM1
(1)
A2
A2
(5)
A1
1/L1
3/L2
5/L3
CL1
CL2
1
– KM3
STOP
+24V
PTC1
PTC2
COM
AO1
2/T1
4/T2
6/T3
RUN
LO+
LO1
LO2
R1A
R2A
R3A
R1C
R2C
R3C
2
LI3
LI4
A2
C2
B2
S1 S2
3-wire control (7)

STOP
STOP
+24V
+24V
RUN
W2 U1
U2 V1
V2 W1
S1
2-wire control (6) PC or PLC control
(1)Installation of fast-acting fuses for type 2 coordination (conforming to IEC 60 947-4-2).

(2)It is mandatory to use KM1. External differential thermal protection will need to be added type
Vigirex pour Compact NS80, bloc Vigi pour Compact NS400 à 630,consulter le catalogue Merlin
Gérin pour les calibres supérieurs.
(3)Assignment of relay R1: isolating relay (r1I). Beware of the operating limits of the contact, for
example when connecting to high rating contactors. See “Electrical characteristics”, page 109.
(4)Beware of the operating limits of the contact, for example when connecting to high rating
contactors. See “Electrical characteristics”, page 109.
(5)Insert a transformer if the supply voltage is different to that permissible by the ATS 48 control.
See “Electrical characteristics”, page 109.
(8)Inductances de lignes éventuelles
If the bypass contactor is used, "PHF" fault detection can be extended.
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Application diagram
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ATS 48: Non-reversing, freewheel or controlled stop, line contactor, motor

bypass, LSP/HSP with two sets of parameters
1
5
– Q1
6
2
4
1 2 – T1 1 2 220
1 2
1
0
– KM1
2
Q3
(1)
(2)
A1
1/L1
3/L2
5/L3
CL1
CL2
1
5
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– KM3
STOP
+24V
PTC1
PTC2
COM
2/T1
4/T2
6/T3
RUN
AO1
LO+
LO1
LO2
R1A
R2A
R3A
R1C
R2C
R3C
2
LI3
LI4
A2
C2
B2
KA1 KM2
– KM5 – KM2
(1) Installation of fast-acting fuses in the case
(3) of type 2 coordination (conforming to IEC
U2 U1
60 947-4-2).
V2 M1 V1 (2) Insert a transformer if the supply voltage is different to
3c that permitted by the ATS 48 control. See “Electrical
W2 W1
characteristics”, page 109.
(3) Ensure that the directions of motor rotation correspond for
both speeds.
220
KM1
Emergency
stop
A1
R2A
Q1 1 2
S3
(4)
R2C
KA1
S1 KM2 KM5
A1
R1A
(5)
S2 KA1 KM5 KM2
R1C
KA1 KM1 KM2 KM5 KM3
(4) Beware of the operating limits of the contact, for example when connecting to high rating contactors. See
(5) Assignment of relay R1: isolating relay (r1I). Beware of the operating limits of the contact, for example when
connecting to high rating contactors. See “Electrical characteristics”, page 109.
LI3 = LIS (second set of motor parameters)
S3: 1 = LSP, 2 = HSP
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ATS 48: Non-reversing with line contactor, starting and deceleration of se-
veral cascaded motors with a single Altistart
A
KA KALI KALIT
1
– Q1 KAT KALIT
6
2
A1
CL1 +24V
RUN
LI3
STOP
1
CL2
– KM1
(3)
2
(2)
1 2 – T1 1 2
1 2
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– Q3
(1)
A1
2/T1 1/L1
4/T2 3/L2
6/T3 5/L3
1
3
5
5
– KM11 – KM12 – KM21 – KM22 – KMn1 – KMn2
2
6
1
– Q11 – Q21 – Qn1

6
6
2
Wn
W1
W2
Un
U1
U2
Vn
V1
V2
M1 M2 Mi Mn
3 3 3 3
Motor 1 Motor 2 Motor i Motor n
(1) Installation of fuses for type 2 coordination (conforming to IEC 60 947-4-2)

(2) Insert a transformer if the supply voltage is different to that permitted by the ATS 48 control. See “Electrical
characteristics”, page 109.
(3) KM1: Must be sized in accordance with the total power of the motors.
Important:
• A "cascading" logic input must be configured on the ATS48 (LI3 = LIC). See “Activation of the cascade
function”, page 140.
• In the event of a fault it will not be possible to decelerate or brake any motors that may be running at that
time.
• Adjust the thermal protection of each circuit breaker Qn1 to the nominal motor current.
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Application diagram
Motor 1 control
A C
KM21
(n-1) contacts
KMi1
AR1 SHUNT KT
KMn1
KM11
BPM1 KAT ACDEC

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KM12 SHUNT
BPA1 ART
BPA1
KM12 KAM1 KM11 KM12 AR1 KAM1 KM11 AR1
KAM1 AR1 KM11 KM12
B D
Motor 2 control
C E
KM11
(n-1) contacts
KMi1
AR2 SHUNT KT
KMn1
KM21
BPM2 KAT ACDEC
KM22 SHUNT
BPA2 ART
BPA2
KM22 KAM2 KM21 KM22 AR2 KAM2 KM21 AR2
KAM2 AR2 KM21 KM22
D F
BPM1: "Run" button motor 1 BPA1: "Stop" button motor 1

BPM2: "Run" button motor 2 BPA2: "Stop" button motor 2
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Application diagram
Motor n control
E G
KM11
(n-1) contacts
KM21
ARn SHUNT KT
KMi1
KMn1
BPMn KAT ACDEC
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KMn2 SHUNT
BPAn ART
BPAn
KMn2 KAMn KMn1 KMn2 ARn KAMn KMn1 ARn
KAMn ARn KMn1 KMn2
F H
Cascade control
G I
Time delay
settings
1 s > KA > 0.1 s
K > 0.2 s
KALI > K
KALIT > 0.1 s
A1 R1C R2C
KA K KALI KALIT ATS 48
R1A R2A
KAT KT KALIT ART ACDEC SHUNT
H J
BPMn: "Run" button motor n R1 must be configured as an isolating relay (r1 = r1I)
BPAn: "Stop" button motor n
Wait for the end of the timer KALIT between 2 consecutive stop requests
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Application diagram
Cascade control
I
n contacts
MST KM1
MHT
AR1 AR2 ARi ARn
n contacts
Q11
Q21 KAM1 KAM2 KAMi KAMn

n contacts
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Qi1
Qn1
KM1 KA K KALI
MST: General "Run" button

MHT: General "Stop" button
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Description of the complete sequence
Start with MST so that KM1 rises (line contactor)
1-2-3
Press BPM1 to start motor 1. Press BPM2 to start motor 2, press BPMn to start motor n.
When BPM1 is pressed, KAM1 rises, as does KM11 because ACDEC is activated (the ATS48 is powered by
MST and KM1).
KA rises because KAM1 is closed. KAT also rises after an adjustable time delay.
4-5
The ATS48 starts the motor following a run command on RUN with KA and KAT.
KAM1 drops out due to KAT.
KM11 remains closed.
6-7
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At the end of starting, R2 on the ATS48 rises, SHUNT is closed, KM12 is closed by SHUNT and KM11 remains
closed.
8-9
After a short time R2 drops out followed by R1 (starter bypass function).
KM11 opens because ACDEC is open.
The motor continues to be powered by KM12.
ATS48 display a status code.
Follow the same procedure to start the next motor. To start motor n use BPMn and to stop motor n use
BPAn. The motors can be started and stopped in any order.
To stop motor 1 press BPA1. AR1 closes

a-b-c-d
K and KALI are closed.
LI on the ATS48 receives a command from KALI and KALIT (LI must be adjusted to value LIC).
R1 and R2 on the ATS48 rise (a pulse on R2 and R1 remains closed until the motor has come to a complete
stop).
e
KM11 closes.
After an adjustable time delay, KT and KALIT rise.
f
The ATS48 receives a stop command from KALIT.
g
KM12 drops out.
The ATS48 decelerates the motor.
h
R1 on the ATS48 opens when the motor has come to a complete stop.
i
KM11 opens.
The ATS48 is ready to start or stop another motor.
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Application diagram
Trend diagram
4 8 c h
Motor powered by the ATS48
a
LI3
STOP
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3
RUN
b h
RI 1
(Isolating relay)
e i
2
KM11
5
h
Speed
6 9 d
R2
(Control of the
starter bypass contactor)
7 g
KM12
Motor start Motor stop
ATS48 idle
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Thermal protection
Starter thermal protection

Thermal protection is provided by the PTC probe fitted on the heatsink and by calculating the temperature rise
of the thyristors.
Motor thermal protection

The starter continuously calculates the temperature rise of the motor based on the controlled nominal current
In and the actual current absorbed.
Temperature rises can be caused by a low or high overload with a long or short duration. The tripping curves
on the following pages are based on the relationship between the starting current Is and the (adjustable) motor
current In.
Standard IEC60947-4-2 defines the protection classes giving the starting capacities of the motor (warm or cold
start) without thermal faults. Different protection classes are given for a COLD state (corresponding to a
stabilised motor thermal state, switched off) and for a WARM state (corresponding to a stabilised motor thermal
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state, at nominal power).
The starter is factory-set to protection class 10.

This protection class can be modified using the PrO menu.
The thermal protection displayed by the starter corresponds to the iron time constant.
- An overload alarm is activated if the motor exceeds its nominal temperature rise threshold (motor thermal
state = 110%).
- A thermal fault stops the motor if it exceeds the critical temperature rise threshold (motor thermal state =
125%).
In the event of a prolonged start, the starter can trip on a fault or thermal alarm even if the value displayed is
less than the trip value.
The thermal fault can be indicated by relay R1 if thermal protection has not been disabled.
After the motor has stopped or the starter has been switched off, the thermal state is calculated even if the
control circuit is not powered. The Altistart thermal control prevents the motor from restarting if the temperature
rise is too high.
If a special motor is used (flameproof, submersible, etc.) thermal protection should be provided by PTC probes.
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Thermal protection
Cold curves
t(s)
10000
1000
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100
Class 30
Class 25
Class 20
10
Class 15
Class 10
Class 10A
1
Class 2
0.5 I/Ie
1.12 1.5 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00
Trip time for a standard application (class 10) Trip time for a severe application (class 20)
3 In 5 In 3.5 In 5 In
46 s 15 s 63 s 29 s
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Thermal protection

Warm curves
t(s)
10000
1000
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100
10
Class 30
Class 25
Class 20
Class 15
Class 10
Class 10A
1
Class 2
0.5 I/Ie
1.12 1.5 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00
Trip time for a standard application (class 10) Trip time for a severe application (class 20)
3 In 5 In 3.5 In 5 In
23 s 7.5 s 32 s 15 s
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Thermal protection
Motor thermal protection with PTC probes

PTC probes integrated in the motor to measure its temperature can be connected to the control card terminals.
This analog value is managed by the starter.
The "PTC probe thermal overshoot" value can be processed and used in two ways:
- stop in the event of a fault if the signal is active
- activate an alarm if the signal is active. This alarm can be displayed in a starter status word (serial link)
or on a configurable logic output.
Note:
PTC probe protection does not deactivate the motor thermal protection provided by the calculation. Both types
of protection can operate in parallel.
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Display unit and programming
Functions of the keys and the display
H@= • 3 seven-segment
displays
• Returns to the previous ESC ENT
• Enters a menu or a
menu or parameter, or parameter, or saves the
increases the displayed displayed parameter or
value value
• Goes to the next menu or parameter, or • Exits a menu or parameter, or aborts the
decreases the displayed value displayed value to return to the previous value
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in the memory
Pressing or does not store the choices.
Store, save the displayed choice: ENT

The display flashes when a value is stored.
Display principle
The display principle for numbers differs depending on the maximum scale of the parameter and its value.
• Max. scale 9990:
- values 0.1 to 99.9 (examples: 05.5 = 5.5; 55.0 = 55; 55.5 = 55.5)
- values 100 to 999 (example: 555 = 555)
- values 1000 to 9990 (example: 5.55 = 5550)
• Max. scale 99900:
- values 1 to 999 (examples: 005 = 5; 055 = 55; 550 = 550)
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Accessing menus
(1)
XXX Display of starter status
ESC
ESC
;1I Settings
ENT
ESC
ESC
:H9 Protection
ENT
ESC
ESC
@H/ Advanced settings

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ENT
ESC
ESC
59 Assignment of the inputs/outputs

ENT
ESC
ESC
;I% 2nd motor parameters (2)

ENT
ESC
ESC
/9: Communication
ENT
ESC
ESC
Selection of the parameter
;<: displayed and the locking code
ENT
(1) Management of the displayed value "XXX" is given in the table on the next page.
(2) Menu St2. is only visible if the "second set of motor parameters" function is configured.
Accessing parameters
Store, save the displayed choice: ENT
The display flashes when a value is stored.
Example:
Parameter Value or assignment
Menu ENT ENT
;1I -// #$(

ESC ESC
1 flash
ESC
(save)
ENT
Browsing within
the menus
IG# #%) #%)
Next parameter
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Display of starter status

The displayed value "XXX" follows the following rules:
Value displayed Condition

Fault code Faulty starter
Starter without run command and:
nLP • Power not supplied
rdY • Power supplied
tbS Starting time delay not elapsed
HEA Motor heating in progress
Monitoring parameter selected by the user Starter with run command
(SUP menu). Factory setting: motor current
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brL Starter braking
Stb Waiting for a command (RUN or STOP) in cascade
mode
When current limiting is applied to the starter, the displayed value "XXX" flashes.
It is still possible to modify the parameters even if a fault occurs on the starter.
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Remote terminal option
The VW3 G48101 remote terminal can be mounted on the door of the wall-mounted or floor-standing enclosure
with a seal which offers IP 65 protection. It has a 3 m cable with connectors and communication is via the RJ45/
Modbus connection on the starter (see the manual supplied with the terminal). It has the same display and
the same programming buttons as the Altistart 48 with the addition of a menu access locking switch.
View of the front panel: View of the rear panel:
4-character
3-character
ESC
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ENT Connector
3-position switch
Control of the remote terminal switch

The 3-position switch on the terminal is used as follows:
• locked position : only the monitoring parameters can be accessed. When the starter is running, it is
not possible to select a different parameter to be displayed.
• partly locked position : limited access to the SEt, PrO and SUP menu parameters.
• unlocked position : all parameters can be accessed.
Any display restrictions applied to the starter by the

remote terminal switch will still be in force once the
starter has been disconnected and even after it has
been switched off.
ATS48
9-pin Sub D
RJ45
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Settings menu (Set)
Nominal motor current 5D
Limiting current as a % of In 57I
Acceleration ramp time -//
Initial starting torque IG#
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Deceleration Braking Freewheel
(pump)
Selection of the type of stop ;I= @ > 2
Deceleration ramp time @1/

Internal braking torque level >H/
Threshold for changing to freewheel stop mode at the 1@/
end of deceleration
Pseudo-continuous braking time 1>-
Parameters in menu
Can be selected
Parameter appears according to selection
To access the parameters, see page 126.
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Settings menu (Set)
The settings parameters can only be modified when the motor is stopped.
Code Description Setting Factory setting

range
5D Nominal motor current 0.4 to 1.3 ICL (1)
Adjust the value of the nominal motor current indicated on the rating plate, even if the starter is
connected in the motor delta winding (dLt in the PrO menu).
Check that the current is between 0.4 and 1.3 ICL (ICL: starter rating).
57I Limiting current 150 to 700% 400% of In
of In, limited to
500% of ICL
The limiting current ILt is expressed as a % of In.
It is limited to 500% of ICL (starter rating, see “Starter-motor combinations”, page 94.
Limiting current = ILt x In.
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Example 1: In = 22 A, ILt = 300%, limiting current = 300% x 22 A = 66 A

Example 2: ATS 48C21Q, with ICL = 210 A
In = 195 A, ILt = 700%, limiting current = 700% x 195 = 1365,
limited to 500% x 210 = 1050 A
-// Acceleration ramp time 1 to 60 s 15 s
This is the rise time of the starter torque between 0 and the nominal torque Tn, i.e. the gradient of the
torque ramp on acceleration.
Reference torque
as a % of Tn
100
80
60
40
20
Time (s)
0
0 ACC
(1) Factory setting of In corresponding to the usual value of a 4-pole 400 V standardised motor with class 10
protection (for ATS 48•••Q).
Factory setting of In corresponding to the usual value of a 460 V standardised motor in accordance with
NEC and with class 10 protection (for ATS 48•••Y).
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Settings menu (Set)
Code Description Setting Factory

range setting
IG# Initial starting torque 0 to 100% of 20%
Tn
Initial torque setting during the starting phases, varies from 0 to 100% of the nominal torque.
Cn
100
80
60
40 tq0 = 40
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20
Time (s)
0
0 ACC
;I= Selection of the type of stop d-b-F -F-

Three types of stop are possible:
- d -: Soft stopping by control of torque. The starter applies a motor torque in order to decelerate
prgressively on the ramp, avoiding a rapid stop. This type of stop reduces the risk of water hammer
on a pump.
- b -: Dynamic braking stop: The starter generates a braking torque in the motor which will slow the
motor down if there is considerable inertia.
- F -: Freewheel stop: No torque is applied to the motor by the starter.
Note : If the starter is connected to "delta in the motor", stop type b is not permitted.
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Settings menu (Set)

range setting
@1/ Deceleration ramp time 1 to 60 s 15 s
This parameter can only be accessed if StY = -d-.
Can be used to set a time between 1 to 60 s to switch from the estimated torque to zero torque (=
gradient of the torque ramp on deceleration when a -d- stop is applied).
This modifies the progression of the deceleration and avoids hydraulic shocks in pump applications
by modifying the gradient of the torque reference.
Estimated torque as a % of the nominal torque

100
80
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60
40
20
Time (s)
0
dEC
1@/ Threshold for changing to freewheel stop mode at the end of 0 to 100% 20%
deceleration
This parameter can only be accessed if StY = -d- and if the CLP parameter in the drive menu (drC)
is still set to the factory setting (On).
Can be used to set the final torque level between 0 and 100% of the estimated torque at the start of
deceleration.
In pump applications, deceleration control is not necessarily effective below a load level set by Edc.
If the estimated torque at the start of deceleration is below 20, i.e. 20% of the nominal torque,
controlled deceleration is not activated, and the motor changes to freewheel mode.
100
80
60
40 End of controlled deceleration

EdC
20
Time (s)
0
dEC
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Settings menu (Set)

range setting
>H/ Internal braking torque level 0 to 100% 50%
This parameter can only be accessed if StY = -b-.
For stop type -b-, used to adjust the braking intensity.
Braking is active up to 20% of the nominal speed. The total stop of the motor is configured by
adjusting the injection time of the pseudo-continuous current in the motor (on two phases). See the
next parameter EbA.
Motor speed
100 %
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brc = 0
brc = 100
20 %
0
T1 T2
Dynamic Adjustment of motor
braking time stop by EbA
Pseudo-continuous injection time: T2 = T1 x EbA
Note: Time T1 is not determined by brC. T1 is the time required in seconds for the motor to fall from
100% of the nominal speed to 20% (depends on the motor and application characteristics).
1>- Pseudo-continuous braking time 20 to 100% 20%
This parameter can only be accessed if StY = -b-.
For stop type -b-, adjustment of the current injection time at the end of braking.
Can be used to adjust the current injection time.
Can be set at 20 to 100% of the dynamic braking time (T1).
Example:
Dynamic braking = 10 s (T1)
The stopping time can vary from 2 to 10 s (T2)
EbA = 20 Corresponds to an injection time of 2 s
EbA = 100 Corresponds to an injection time of 10 s
Factory setting: 20
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Protection menu (PrO)

Protection classes 10, 20, etc. I4:
Alarm Fault Deactivation
Activation of motor underload <77 -7- @12 922
Motor underload threshold as a % 7<7

of the nominal torque
Motor underload time I<7
Excessive starting time (fault) I7;

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in seconds
Alarm Fault Deactivation
Activation of current overload 957 -7- @12 922
Current overload level as a %

of the nominal current 79/
Current overload time I97
Acceptance of phase rotation, 123, 321 :4H
Time before restarting I>;
Phase loss threshold :47
Activation of motor monitoring by PTC probes :I/
Automatic restart -H;
Reset thermal state HI4
Parameters in menu
Can be selected
To access the parameters, see page 126.
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The protection parameters can only be modified when the motor is stopped.

range setting
I4: Motor thermal protection 10
See “Thermal protection”, page 121.
30: class 30
25: class 25
20: class 20 (severe application)
15: class 15
10: class 10 (standard application)
10A: class 10A
2: sub-class 2
OFF: no protection
<77 Activation of motor underload OFF
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If the motor torque is less than an adjustable threshold LUL for a period of time longer than an
adjustable value tUL:
- ALA: an alarm is activated (internal bit and configurable logic output)
- dEF: the starter is locked and the ULF fault is displayed
- OFF: no protection
T
(Cn) 100 %
+10 % (hysteresis)
LUL
< tUL tUL
20 %
detection ULL t
7<7 Motor underload threshold 20% to 100% 60%

of Tn
This parameter is not available if ULL = OFF.
LUL can be set at between 20% and 100% of the nominal motor torque.
I<7 Motor underload time 1 to 60 s 60 s
This parameter is not available if ULL = OFF.
Time delay tUL is activated as soon as the motor torque falls below threshold LUL. It is reset to zero
if the torque rises above this threshold LUL by + 10% (hysteresis).
I7; Excessive starting time 10 to 999 s or OFF
OFF
If the starting time exceeds the value of tLS, the starter is locked and displays the fault StF. The
conditions for the end of starting are: line voltage applied to the motor (min. firing angle) and motor
current less than 1.3 In.
The configuration of a monitoring alarm (ALA) indicates the presence of a fault but will not
directly protect the installation
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range setting
957 Activation of current overload OFF
Function active only in steady state
If the motor current exceeds an adjustable threshold LOC for a period of time longer than an
adjustable value tOL:
- ALA: an alarm is activated (internal bit and configurable logic output)
- dEF: the starter is locked and the OLC fault is displayed
I
300 %
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(hysteresis)
LOC
-10 %
50 %
< tOL tOL
t
detection OIL
79/ Current overload threshold 50% to 300% 80%
of In
This parameter is not available if OIL = OFF.
LOC can be set at between 50% and 300% of the nominal motor current.
I97 Current overload time 0.1 to 60 s 10 s
This parameter is not available if OIL = OFF.
Time delay tOL is activated as soon as the motor current rises above threshold LOC. It is reset to
zero if the current falls below this threshold LOC again by at least 10% (hysteresis).
The factory configuration of a monitoring alarm (ALA) indicates the presence of a fault but
will not directly protect the installation
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range setting
:4H Protection against line phase inversion 321 or 123 or no
no
If the line phases are not in the order configured, the starter locks and displays the fault PIF.
- 321: reverse (L3 - L2 - L1)
- 123: forward (L1 - L2 - L3)
- no: no monitoring
I>; Time before starting 0 to 999 s 2s
Avoids starts in quick succession which may overheat the motor. The time delay starts when the
motor changes to freewheel mode.
In 2-wire control, the motor is restarted after the time delay if the RUN command input is still
activated.
In 3-wire control, the motor is restarted after the time delay if a new RUN command is sent (rising
edge).
The starter displays "tbS" during the time delay.
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:47 Phase loss threshold 5 to 10% 10%
If the motor current falls below this threshold in one phase for 0.5 s or in all three phases for 0.2 s,
the starter locks and displays the fault PHF.
Can be set at between 5 and 10% of the ICL starter rating.
:I/ Activation of motor monitoring by PTC probes OFF
The PTC probes on the motor must be connected to the correct analog input. This protection is
independent of the calculated thermal protection (tHP parameter). Both types of protection can be
used simultaneously.
- ALA: an alarm is activated (internal bit and assignable logic output)
- dEF: the starter is locked and the OtF fault is displayed
-H; Automatic restart On - OFF OFF
After locking on a fault, if the fault has disappeared and the other operating conditions permit the
restart.
A series of automatic attempts are made to restart the starter at intervals of 60 s. If a restart has not
been possible after 6 attempts, the procedure is abandoned and the starter remains locked until it is
switched off then switched on again or reset manually (see "Faults - causes - remedies" page 157).
The following faults permit this function: PHF, FrF, CLF, USF. The starter fault relay remains
activated if this function is active. The run command must be maintained.
This function can only be used in 2-wire control.
- OFF: Function inactive
- On: Function active
Check that an accidental start will not endanger personnel or equipment in any way
HI4 Reset motor thermal state calculated by the starter no - YES no

- no: Function inactive
- YES: Function active
The factory configuration of a monitoring alarm (ALA) indicates the presence of a fault but
will not directly protect the installation
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Advanced settings menu (drC)
Torque limit as a % of the nominal torque I75
Voltage boost level >;I
Starter with delta winding connection @7I
Tests on small motor ;;I

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Torque control /7:
Stator loss compensation 7;/
Deceleration gain I53
Activation of the cascade function /;/
Line voltage (to calculate P in kW) <7D
Line frequency 2H/
Reset kWh or the operating time H:H
Return to factory settings 2/;
Parameters in menu
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The Advanced setting parameters can only be modified when the motor is stopped.

range setting
I75 Torque limit 10 to 200% OFF
or OFF
Can be used to limit the torque reference to avoid regenerative behaviour in applications with high
inertia. Can be used for constant torque starting if tqO = tLI.
- OFF: no limit
- 10 to 200: limit set as a % of the nominal torque
>;I Voltage boost level 50 to 100% OFF
or OFF
An adjustable voltage can be applied when a run command is present for 100 ms. Once this time
has elapsed, the starter follows a standard acceleration ramp starting at the initial torque value set
(tq0).
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This function can be used to avoid any "starting" torque (phenomenon caused by friction on stopping
or by mechanical play).
- OFF: Function inactive
- 50 to 100: setting as a % of the nominal motor voltage
U
T
100 % Ts
Un
Torque ramp
50 %
Un
tq0
100 ms
t
In the case of overrating the starter (Im motor> Im ATS48), a value of the parameter
bSt too high can cause the starter to trip in OCF
@7I Starter with delta winding connection on - OFF OFF

This configuration will permit a rating increase of 1.7 in the starter power but does not permit braking
or deceleration.
- OFF: normal line torque
- On: motor with delta winding connection
The nominal motor current In is the same as that specified on the motor rating plate and the current
displayed corresponds to the line current of the line supply. The nominal current value In (SEt menu)
is the same as that specified on the motor rating plate for the delta connection. The starter carries
out the conversion itself to control the current in the windings.
This parameter can only be accessed for ATS 48•••Q or ATS 48••• YS316 starters.
• With this function, dynamic braking stop is not possible.

• Cascading is not possible
• Preheating is not possible
•The wiring diagram page 113 must be respected
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range setting
;;I Tests on small motor On - OFF OFF
To check the starter in a testing or maintenance environment, on a motor whose power is very
much lower than the starter rating (in particular for high power starters).
The torque control parameter CLP is automatically deactivated.
- OFF: function inactive
- On: function active
SSt returns to the OFF state as soon as the control voltage is disconnected. On the next
power up, the PHF fault and the CLP parameter return to their initial configuration.
/7: Torque control (type of control) On-OFF On
In the On position, starting and deceleration follow the torque ramp.
In the OFF position, starting and deceleration are controlled by voltage variation.
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Voltage control is recommended for applications which use motors in parallel on one starter or a
motor whose power is very low in relation to the starter rating (use of an undersized motor to test
the starter) (CLP = OFF).
7;/ Stator loss compensation 0 to 90% 50%
Parameter active in acceleration phases (and deceleration phases if StY = -d-).
In the event of torque oscillations, reduce this parameter gradually until the device is functioning
correctly.
Oscillations are most common if the starter is connected in the motor delta winding or in motors
with excessive slip.
I53 Deceleration gain (for torque control) 10 to 50% 40%
This parameter can only be accessed if CLP = On and if the StY parameter (SEt Settings menu) =
-d-.
Can be used to eliminate instability during deceleration.
Adjust the parameter in accordance with the oscillations.
/;/ Activation of the cascade function On-OFF OFF
See page 120
This parameter can only be accessed if relay R1 has previously been assigned to the "isolating
relay" function and if the "forced freewheel stop", "starter in the motor delta winding" and
"preheating" functions are not configured.
Assign an input LI = LIC.
255 motors max.
<7D Line voltage 170 to 460 V 400 V
(ATS48••Q) (ATS48••Q)
180 to 790 V 460 V
(ATS48••Y) (ATS48••Y)
This parameter is used to calculate the power displayed (LPr and LAP parameters from the SUP
menu). The display will only be accurate if this parameter has been set correctly.
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Code Description Adjustment Factory

range setting
2H/ Line frequency 50-60-AUt AUt
- 50: 50 Hz (monitoring tolerance of frequency fault FrF = ± 20%).
- 60: 60 Hz (monitoring tolerance of frequency fault FrF = ± 20%).
- AUt: automatic recognition of the line frequency by the starter with frequency fault monitoring
tolerance FrF = ± 5%.
Selections 50 and 60 are recommended if the power supply is provided by a generating set, given
their high tolerance.
H:H Reset kWh or the operating time no-APH-trE no
- no: function inactive
- APH: kWh reset to zero (1)
- trE: operating time reset to zero
The reset command must be confirmed with ENT. APH and trE take effect immediately. The
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parameter then automatically returns to no.
2/; Return to factory settings no-YES no
Used to reset all parameters to their factory settings.
- no: function inactive
- YES: function active, must be pressed and held down (for approx. 2 s) in order to be taken into
account. The display flashes to confirm. The FCS parameter is then automatically reset to no by
pressing ESC.
This parameter cannot be modified via the remote terminal.
(1) This information « kWh consumed » is only visible with the PowerSuite software workshop or online with
Modbus (address W4074).
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I/O menu (IO)
Assignment of logic input LI3 75&
Assignment of logic input LI4 75'

DE Not assigned
75- Forced freewheel stop
751 External fault
754 Motor preheating
757 Force to local control mode

Can be
selected
755 Inhibits all protection
75I Reset motor thermal fault
75/ Activation of the cascade function

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75H Reset faults
75; Activation of second

set of motor parameters
Preheating level 5:H
(if preheating is selected) Parameters
visible if
Time delay before preheating I:H LIH assigned
0 to 999 s
Assignment of logic output LO1 79$
Assignment of logic output LO2 79%

Fault relay Isolating relay
Assignment of relay R1 H$ H52 H55
Assignment of relay R3 H&
Not assigned DE
Thermal alarm motor 1 I-5
Motor powered HD$ Can be

selected
Motor current alarm -57
Motor underload alarm -<7
PTC probe alarm -:/
Second set of motor parameters activated -;%

Assignment of analog output AO -9
DE Not assigned
Configuration of the analog output #!' 9?H Motor current

Can be
Scale setting of max. signal of -;/ 9IH Motor torque selected
analog output
9I4 Motor thermal state
Parameters in menu
Can be selected
9/9 Cosine ϕ
To access the parameters see page 126 9:H Active power
Note
Logic input RUN: cannot be assigned
Logic input STOP: cannot be assigned
Starter bypass contactor control: cannot be assigned (R2)
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I/O menu (IO)
The I/O parameters can only be modified when the motor is stopped.

range setting
75& Logic inputs LIA
75' LIL
The selected function is active if the input is powered up.
- no: not assigned.
- LIA: forced freewheel stop as soon as a STOP command is received. This selection does not
appear if the CSC parameter in the drC menu is set to "On". Forces the configuration of a freewheel
type stop, but does not control the stop.
- LIE: external fault. Enables the starter to detect an external user fault (level, pressure, etc.). The
motor comes to a freewheel stop and the starter displays EtF.
- LIH: (1) motor preheating. This selection does not appear if the CSC parameter in the drC menu
is set to "On". Used to prevent the motor from freezing or to prevent temperature deviations which
may cause condensation. Once the motor has stopped an adjustable current IPr flows through it
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after an adjustable time delay tPr, if the input is active. This current heats the motor without causing
it to rotate. IPr and tbr must be adjusted (see below).
Speed
RUN
LI
IPr current
tbS
tPr
Preheating starts when the input is activated and the motor has stopped, after time delays tPr
and tbS (PrO menu) have elapsed. Preheating stops if the input is deactivated, if a run command
is sent or if the STOP input is activated.
- LIL: force to local control mode. If a serial link is used, changes from line mode (control via serial link)
to local mode (control via terminals).
- LII: (1) inhibits all protection. Warning: This type of use invalidates the starter warranty. Used to
override the starter in the event of an emergency (smoke extraction system for example).
- LIt: reset motor thermal fault
- LIC: activation of the cascade function. In this case motor thermal protection is disabled and relay
R1 must be configured as an isolating relay. Can be used to start and decelerate several identical
motors one after the other with a single starter (see application diagram).
- LIr: reset faults which can be reset
- LIS: activation of second set of motor parameters. Used to start and decelerate two different
motors one after the other or one motor with two different configurations using a single starter.
(1) In order for this assignment o take effect, ENT must be pressed for 10 s (confirmed by flashing display).
This parameter cannot be modified via the remote terminal.
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I/O menu (IO)

range setting
5:H Preheating level 0 to 100% 0%
This parameter appears after LI3 or LI4 have been assigned to function LIH: motor preheating. It
can be used to set the preheating current. Use a true value current reading ammeter to set the
motor current level.
Parameter In has no effect on the current IPr.
CAUTION
RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR
If the line frequency is fluctuating, it is mandatory to use an external device to monitor the
frequency and switch off the preheating function in case of fluctuations.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
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I:H Time delay before preheating 0 to 999 mn 5 mn

This parameter appears after LI3 or LI4 have been assigned to function LIH: motor preheating.
Preheating starts when the input is activated, after time delays tPr and tbS (PrO menu) have
elapsed.
79$ Logic outputs tAI
79% rnI
- no: not assigned.
- tAI: motor thermal alarm. See page 121.
- rnI: motor powered (indicates that there may be current in the motor).
- AIL: motor current alarm (threshold OIL and time tOL of PrO menu exceeded). See “Function active
only in steady state”, page 136.
- AUL: motor underload alarm (threshold LUL and time tUL of PrO menu exceeded). See page 135.
- APC: motor PTC probe alarm. See “Activation of motor monitoring by PTC probes”, page 137.
- AS2: second set of motor parameters activated. See LIS “Logic inputs”, page 143.
H$ Relay R1 rIF
- r1F: fault relay. Relay R1 is activated when the starter is powered up (minimum CL1/CL2 control).
Relay R1 is deactivated when a fault occurs and the motor switches to freewheel mode. See the
special case when the automatic restart function is activated and Faults - causes - remedies
page 158 to 161.
- r1I: isolating relay. Relay R1 is designed to control the line contactor on the basis of the RUN and
STOP commands and to indicate faults. Relay R1 is activated by a RUN command (or a preheating
command). It is deactivated at the end of braking or deceleration or when the motor switches to
freewheel mode after a STOP command. It is also deactivated when a fault occurs. The motor
switches to freewheel mode at this point.
r3 Relay R3 rnI
- no: not assigned.
- tAI: motor thermal alarm. See page 121.
- rnI: motor powered (indicates that there may be current in the motor).
- AIL: motor current alarm (threshold OIL and time tOL of PrO menu exceeded). See “Function active
only in steady state”, page 136.
- AUL: motor underload alarm (threshold LUL and time tUL of PrO menu exceeded). See page 135.
- APC: motor PTC probe alarm. See “Activation of motor monitoring by PTC probes”, page 137.
- AS2: second set of motor parameters activated. See LIS “Logic inputs”, page 143.
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End of starting relay R2 (cannot be assigned)

The end of starting relay R2 is activated when the starter is powered up, no faults are present and the motor
has completed the start-up phase. It is deactivated in the event of a stop request or a fault. It has one normally
open contact (N/O).
It can be used to bypass the ATS 48 at the end of the starting phase.

range setting
-9 Analog output OCr
- no: not assigned
- OCr: motor current
- Otr: motor torque
- OtH: motor thermal state
- OCO: cosine ϕ
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- OPr: active power
9 ' Configuration of the type of signal supplied by output AO 020 - 420 020
- 020: 0 - 20 mA signal
- 420: 4 - 20 mA signal
-;/ Scale setting of max. signal of the analog output 50 to 500% 200
As a percentage of the nominal value of the parameter configured or of 1 for the cosine ϕ.
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2nd motor parameters menu (St2)
The parameters for 1st or 2nd motor are selected by the logic input (LIS). Taking into account the motor
parameters selected :
Nominal motor current On the next acceleration

5D%
Limiting current 57% Immediately
Acceleration ramp time -/% On the next acceleration

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Initial starting torque IG% On the next acceleration
Deceleration ramp time @1% On the next deceleration
Threshold for changing to On the next deceleration

freewheel stop mode at the end 1@%
of deceleration
Maximum torque limiting I7% Immediately
Deceleration gain I5% On the next deceleration
Parameters in menu
Paramèter appears according to the selection and to the assignement of StY in the SEt menu
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This menu is only visible if a logic input is assigned to the function for activating a second set of motor
parameters (LIS) in the I/O menu.

range setting
5D% Nominal motor current 0.4 to 1.3 (1)
ICL
Adjust the value of the nominal motor current indicated on the rating plate, even if the starter is
connected in the motor delta winding (PrO).
Check that the current is between 0.4 and 1.3 ICL (ICL: starter rating). See “Starter-motor
combinations”, page 94.
57% Limiting current 150 to 400% of In
700% of In,
limited to
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500% of
ICL
The limiting current IL2 is expressed as a % of In2.
It is limited to 500% of ICL (starter rating, see “Starter-motor combinations”, page 94).
Limiting current = IL2 x In2
Example 1: In2 = 21 A, IL2 = 300%, limiting current = 300% x 22 A = 66 A

Example 2: ATS 48C21Q, with ICL = 210 A
In2 = 195 A, IL2 = 700%, limiting current = 700% x 195 = 1365,
limited to 500% x 210 = 1050 A
-/% Acceleration ramp time 1 to 60 s 15 s
This is the rise time of the starter torque between 0 and the nominal torque Tn, i.e. the gradient of
the torque ramp on acceleration.
Reference torque
as a % of Tn
100
80
60
40
20
Time (s)
0
0 AC2
(1) Factory setting of In2 corresponding to the usual value of a 4-pole 400 V standardised motor with class 10
protection (for ATS 48•••Q).
Factory setting of In2 corresponding to the usual value of a 460 V standardised motor in accordance with
NEC and with class 10 protection (for ATS 48•••Y).
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range setting
IG% Initial starting torque 0 to 100% 20%
of Tn
Initial torque setting during the starting phases, varies from 0 to 100% of the nominal torque.
Cn
100
80
60
40 tq2 = 40
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20
0 Time (s)
0 AC2
@1% Deceleration ramp time 1 to 60 s 15 s

This parameter can only be accessed if StY = -d-.
Used to set a time between 1 to 60 s to switch from the estimated torque to zero torque (= gradient
of the torque ramp on deceleration when a -d- stop is applied).
This modifies the progression of the deceleration and avoids hydraulic shocks in pump applications
by modifying the gradient of the torque reference.

100
80
60
40
20
Time (s)
0
dE2
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range setting
1@% Threshold for changing to freewheel stop mode at the end of 0 to 100% 20%
deceleration
This parameter can only be accessed if StY = -d- and if the CLP parameter in the drive menu (drC)
is still set to the factory setting (On).
Used to set the final torque level between 0 and 100% of the torque estimated at the beginning of
deceleration.
In pump applications, deceleration control is not necessarily below a load level set by Ed2.
If the estimated torque at the start of deceleration is below 20, i.e. 20% of the nominal torque,
controlled deceleration is not activated, and the motor changes to freewheel mode.

100
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80
60
40 End of controlled deceleration

Ed2
20
Time (s)
0
dE2
I7% Maximum torque limit 10 to 200% OFF

or OFF
Used to limit the torque reference to avoid regenerative behaviour in applications with high inertia.
Can be used for constant torque starting if tq2 = tL2.
- OFF: no limit
- 10 to 200: limit set as a % of the nominal torque
I5% Deceleration gain (for torque control) 10 to 50% 40%
This parameter can only be accessed if CLP = On and if the StY parameter (SEt Settings menu) =
-d-.
Used to eliminate instability during deceleration.
Adjust the parameter in accordance with the oscillations.
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Communication menu (COP)
Starter address -@@
Communication speed I>H
Communication format 29H
Serial link timeout setting I7:

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Configuration of the link for

communication with the remote terminal. :/I
Parameters in menu
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Communication menu COP
The communication menu parameters can only be modified when the motor is stopped.
The internal protocol used is Modbus.

range setting
-@@ Starter address by the RS485 serial link 0 to 31 0
I>H Communication speed in kbps. 4.8 - 9.6 - 19.2

19.2
29H Communication format 8n1
8o1: 8 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit
8E1: 8 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit
8n1: 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
8n2: 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits
I7: Serial link timeout setting (1) 0.1 to 60 s 5s
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:/I Configuration of the serial link for communication with the OFF
remote terminal
On: function active. Temporarily configures the starter (tbr and FOr)
for communication with the remote terminal, to be used in case of
tbr and For a not a factory value.
OFF : Temporary configuration function inactive.
PCT returns to the OFF state as soon as the control voltage is
disconnected. On the next power up, the tbr and FOr
parameters return to their initial configuration.
(1) Check that the time set will not interfere with the safe operation of the machine
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Parameter displayed menu (SUP)
Cosine ϕ
/9;
Motor thermal state as a % I4H
Motor current 7/H
Operating time since the last reset

HDI
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Active power as a % 7:H
Motor torque as a % 7IH
Active power in kW 7-: Set ULn in the drC menu
Display of the current state

(ACC, rUn, dEC, etc.) 1I-
Last fault detected

72I
Phase rotation direction, 1-2-3

or 3-2-1 :41
Terminal locking code /9@
Parameters in menu
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The parameter to be displayed can be modified with the motor stopped or running.
The factory setting displays the motor current (parameter LCr).
The display chosen is saved by:
- Pressing the ENT key once: the choice is temporary, it will be cleared at the next power up.
- Pressing the ENT key again for 2 seconds: the display flashes, the choice is permanent and cannot be
modified.
Code Parameter Unit

/9; Cosine ϕ 0.01
I4H Motor thermal state %

Varies from 0 to 125%
100% corresponds to the nominal thermal state for the current In set.
7/H Motor current A or kA
In amperes up to 999 A (examples: 01.5 = 1.5 A; 15.0 = 15 A; 150 = 150 A)
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In kiloamperes starting at 1000 A (examples: 1.50 = 1500 A; 1.15 = 1150 A)
HDI Operating time in hours since the last reset. h or kh
In hours up to 999 hrs (examples: 001 = 1 hr; 111 = 111 hrs)
In kilo-hours from 1000 to 65535 (examples: 1.11 = 1110 hrs; 11.1 = 11100 hrs)
Above 65535 hrs (65.5) the display is reset to zero.
Operating time is counted when the motor is not stopped, i.e. when the thyristors are
fired (heating, acceleration, steady state, deceleration, braking) and in continuous
bypass operation.
The hour counter can be reset in line mode using the control word or via the terminal
with the motor stopped. When the control part is switched off the hour counter is saved
in the EEPROM.
7:H Active power %
100% corresponds to the power at nominal current and at full voltage.
7IH Motor torque %
100% corresponds to the nominal torque.
7-: Active power in kW kW
This parameter requires configuration of the exact value of the line voltage ULn in the
drC menu.
1I- Display of the current state
- nLP: starter without run command and power not supplied
- rdY: starter without run command and power supplied
- tbS: starting time delay not elapsed
- ACC: acceleration in progress
- dEC: deceleration in progress
- rUn: steady state operation
- brL: braking in progress
- CLI: starter in current limiting mode
- nSt : force to freewheel stop by serial link
72I Last fault detected (see page 157).
If no faults have been saved, the display shows D92.
If faults have been inhibited, the display shows 5DA.
:41 Phase rotation direction viewed from the starter
- 123: forward (L1 - L2 - L3)
- 321: reverse (L3 - L2 - L1)
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Code Parameter
/9@ Terminal locking code
Enables the starter configuration to be protected using an access code.
Caution: Before entering a code, do not forget to make a careful note of it
• OFF: no access locking codes

- To lock access, enter a code (2 to 999). The display can be incremented using the key.
Now press ENT. "On" appears on the screen to indicate that the parameters have been locked.
• On: a code is locking access (2 to 999)
- To unlock access, enter the code (incrementing the display using the key) and press ENT.
The code remains on the display and access is unlocked until the next power down. Parameter
access will be locked again on the next power-up.
- If an incorrect code is entered, the display changes to "On" and the parameters remain
locked.
• XXX: parameter access is unlocked (the code remains on the screen).
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- To reactivate locking with the same code when the parameters have been unlocked, return
to "On" using the button then press ENT. "On" appears on the screen to indicate that the
parameters have been locked.
- To lock access with a new code when the parameters have been unlocked, enter a new code
(increment the display using the or keys) and press ENT. "On" appears on the screen to
indicate that the parameters have been locked.
- To clear locking when the parameters have been unlocked, return to "OFF" using the
button and press ENT. "OFF" remains on the screen. The parameters are unlocked and will
remain unlocked until the next restart.
When access is locked using a code, only the monitoring parameters can be accessed, with only a temporary
choice of parameter displayed.
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Compability table
The choice of application functions can be limited by the incompability between certain functions. The functions
that are not listed in the table are not incompatible with any other functions.
Connecting to "delta in the motor"

Loss of a motor phase
Dynamic braking stop
Force freewheel stop
Test on small motor

Functions
Thermal protection
Preheating
Soft stop
Cascade
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Soft stop
Dynamic braking stop
Force freewheel stop
Thermal protection (2)

Loss of a motor phase
Connecting to "delta in the motor"
Test on small motor
Cascade
Preheating (2)
Compatible functions
Incompatible functions
Not significant
(1) Motor phase loss not detected

(2) While motor’s preheating, the thermal protection is not assured. Set the preheating current IPr.
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Maintenance
Servicing
The Altistart 48 does not require any preventative maintenance. It is nevertheless advisable to perform the
following regularly:
- Check the condition and tightness of connections
- Ensure that the temperature around the unit remains at an acceptable level and that ventilation is effective
(average service life of fans: 3 to 5 years depending on the operating conditions)
- Remove any dust from the heatsink if necessary
Assistance with maintenance

If a problem arises during setup or operation, ensure that the recommendations relating to the environment,
mounting and connections have been observed.
The first fault detected is memorized and displayed on the screen: the starter locks and relays R1 and R2
change state according to their assignment.
ENGLISH
Clearing the fault

Switch off the starter power supply in the event of a fault which cannot be reset.
Wait for the display to go off completely.
Find the cause of the fault in order to correct it.
Restore the power supply: this clears the fault if it has disappeared.
In some cases there may be an automatic restart once the fault has disappeared if this function has been
programmed.
Monitoring menu
This is used to prevent and find the causes of faults by displaying the starter status and its current values.
Spares and repairs

Consult Schneider Electric product support.
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Faults - causes - remedies
As a general rule, if a problem arises when the starter is started, it is advisable to return to the factory
settings and repeat your settings step by step.
Starter does not start, no fault displayed

• No display: check that the line supply is present on the control supply CL1/CL2 (see page 109).
• Check that the code displayed does not correspond to the normal state of the starter (see page 127).
• Check for the presence of the RUN/STOP commands (see page 110).
Faults which cannot be reset

When this type of fault appears the starter locks and the motor switches to freewheel mode.
Signalling:
• Opening of end of starting relay R2
• Opening of relay R1 (following starter locking)
• Fault code flashes on the display
• Storing of the last 5 faults, visible with the PowerSuite software workshop
ENGLISH
Restart conditions:
• Disappearance of the causes of the fault
• Disconnection and reconnection of the control supply
Fault displayed Probable cause Procedure, remedy

5D2 Internal fault Disconnect and reconnect the control
supply. If the fault persists, contact
Schneider Electric product support.
9/2 Overcurrent: Switch the starter off.
• impeding short-circuit on starter output • Check the connecting cables and the
• internal short-circuit motor isolation
• bypass contactor stuck • Check the thyristors
• overrate starter • Check the bypass contactor (contact
stuck)
• Check the parameter value bSt in the
menu drC page 139
:52 Phase inversion Invert two line phases or set PHr = no
Line phase inversion does not conform to
the selection made by PHr in the
Protection menu.
112 Internal memory fault Disconnect and reconnect the control
supply. If the fault persists, contact
Schneider Electric product support.
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Faults which can be reset as soon as their causes disappear

Signalling:
• Opening of end of starting relay R2.
• Opening of relay R1 only if it is configured as an isolating relay.
• The fault code flashes on the display as long as the fault is present.
• Storing of the last 5 faults, visible with the PowerSuite software workshop.
Restart conditions:
• Disappearance of the causes of the fault.
• In 2-wire control the run command must be maintained on the RUN input.
• In 3-wire control a new run command (rising edge) is required on the RUN input.

/22 Invalid configuration on power-up • Revert to the factory setting in the drive
ENGLISH
menu drC.
• Reconfigure the starter.
/25 Invalid configuration • Check the configuration loaded
The configuration loaded in the starter via previously.
the serial link is incompatible. • Load a compatible configuration.
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Faults which can be reset manually and can generate an automatic restart
(1)
Signalling with automatic restart:

• Opening of relay R1 only if it is configured as an isolating relay. R1 remains closed if it is configured as a
fault relay, see page 144
• The fault code flashes on the display as long as the fault is present
Restart conditions for the following faults with automatic restarting (in 2-wire control only):
• Run command maintained on the RUN input
• 6 restart attemps are carried out at intervals of 60 seconds. At the 6th attempt if the fault is still present it
trips requiring a manual reset (see following page) and R1 opens if it is configured as a fault relay
ENGLISH
Fault Probable cause Procedure, remedy
displayed
:42 Loss of a line phase • Check the line, the connection to the
starter and any isolating devices located
between the line and the starter (contactor,
fuses, circuit-breaker, etc.).
Loss of a motor phase • Check the motor connection and any
If the motor current falls below an isolating devices located between the
adjustable threshold PHL in one phase for starter and the motor (contactors, circuit-
0.5 s or in the three phases for 0.2 s. breakers, etc.).
This fault can be configured in the • Check the motor state.
Protection menu PrO, parameter PHL. • Check that the configuration of the PHL
parameter is compatible with the motor
used.
2H2 Line frequency, out of tolerance • Check the line.
This fault can be configured in the • Check that the configuration of the FrC
Advanced settings menu drC, parameter parameter is compatible with the line
FrC. used (generating set for example).
Restart conditions for the following faults:

• Run command maintained (2-wire control only)

displayed
<;2 Power supply fault on a run command • Check the power supply circuit and
voltage.
CLF Control line failure • Loss of CL1/CL2 for more than 200 ms
1 If the automatic restart function is not selected, see page 160 for the signalling and restart conditions of
these faults.
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Faults which can be manually reset only

Signalling:
• Opening of relay R1
• The fault code flashes on the display as long as the fault is present
Restart conditions:
• A run command (2 or 3-wire control, requires a rising edge on the RUN input) to reset the fault (1)
• Another run command (2 or 3-wire control, requires a rising edge on the RUN input) to restart the motor

displayed
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;72 Serial link fault • Check the RS485 connection.

1I2 External fault • Check the fault taken into account.
;I2 Excessive starting time • Check the mechanism (wear, mechanical
play, lubrication, blockages, etc.).
• Check the value of the tLs setting in the PrO
menu page 135.
• Check the sizing of the starter-motor in
relation to the mechanical requirement.
97/ Current overload • Check the mechanism (wear, mechanical
• Check the value of the LOC and tOL
parameters in the PrO menu page 136.
972 Motor thermal fault • Check the mechanism (wear, mechanical
• Check the value of the tHP parameter in the
PrO menu page 135 and that of the In
parameter in the SEt menu page 130.
• Check the electrical isolation of the motor.
• Wait for the motor to cool before restarting.
942 Starter thermal fault • Check the mechanism (wear, mechanical
• Check the sizing of the starter in relation to
the motor and the mechanical requirement.
• Check the operation of the fan (if the ATS48
used has one), ensuring that the air passage
is not obstructed in any way and the heatsink
is clean. Ensure that the mounting
recommendations are observed.
• Wait for the ATS48 to cool before restarting.
(1) A reset will not take place on a run command if LI is assigned to the "fault reset (LIr)" function.
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Faults which can be manually reset only

9I2 Motor thermal fault detected by the • Check the mechanism (wear,
PTC probes mechanical play, lubrication,
blockages, etc.).
• Check the value of the PtC setting in
the PrO menu page 137.
• Wait for the motor to cool before
restarting.
<72 Motor underload • Check the hydraulic circuit.
• Check the value of the LUL and tUL
parameters in the Pro protection menu
ENGLISH
page 135.
7H2 Locked rotor in steady state • Check the mechanism (wear,
This fault is only active in steady state with mechanical play, lubrication,
starter bypass contactor. blockages, etc.).
It is detected if the current in a phase is
greater than or equal to 5 In for more than
0.2 s.
1HH* Only possible on the remote terminal: • Configured tbr = 19,2 and FOr = 8n1
incorrect values for tbr and FOr or PCt = On see page 151
Reset faults using a logic input

If a logic input LI is configured as "reset motor thermal fault" or "reset faults which can be reset", the following
conditions must be met:
• A pulse on logic input LI
• In 2-wire control the motor will restart if the run command is maintained on the RUN input
• In 3-wire control the motor will restart on a new run command (rising edge) on the RUN input
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Configuration/Settings tables
ATS 48 starter....................................................................................................................................................
Customer identification no.(if applicable)...........................................................................................................
Access code (if applicable).................................................................................................................................
Settings menu ;1I
Code Factory setting Customer setting Code Factory setting Customer setting
5D (1) @1/ 15 s
57I 400% 1@/ 20%
-// 15 s >H/ 50%
IG# 20% 1>- 20%
;I= -F-
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The parameters in shaded boxes appear if the corresponding functions have been configured.
Protection menu :H9
I4: 10 I97 10.0
<77 OFF :4H no
7<7 60% I>; 2s
I<7 60% :47 10%
I7; OFF :I/ OFF
957 OFF -H; OFF
79/ 80% HI4 no
(1) Depends on the starter rating.
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Advanced settings menu @H/
I75 OFF 7;/ 50%
>;I OFF I53 40%
@7I OFF /;/ OFF
;;I OFF <7D (1)
/7: On 2H/ AUt
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I/O menu 59
75& LIA H$ r1I
75' LIL H& rn1
5:H 0% -9 OCr
I:H 5 mn 9 ' 020
79$ tA1 -;/ 200
79% rn1
(1) -ATS 48 •••Q: 400 V

-ATS 48•••Y: 460 V
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2nd motor parameters menu ;I%

This menu is only visible if a logic input is assigned to the function for activating a second set of motor
parameters (LIS) in the I/O menu.
5D% (1) @1% 15 s
57% 400% 1@% 20%
-/% 15 s I7% OFF
IG% 20% I5% 40%
Communication menu /9:

ENGLISH
-@@ 0 I7: 5s
I>H 19.2 kbps :/I OFF
29H 8n1
(1) Depends on the starter rating.
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As a rule, the Altistart 48 control (CL1 - CL2) and power (1/L1 - 3/L2 - 5/L3) supplies must be

Steps for setting up the starter ______________________________________________________ 86

1 – Delivery of the Altistart 48

2 - Fit the Altistart 48 in accordance with the recommendations on

3 - Connect the following to the Altistart 48:

Block diagram of the power part of the ATS48:

Line 3/L2 4/T2

Factory configuration of the control terminals:

Logic input power

Inputs for PTC

Stop at 1 (on) and RUN at 1 (on): start command.

4 - Essential information before starting up the Altistart 48:

6 - Powering up the power part (1/L1 - 3/L2 - 5/L3)

• Nominal motor current In:

• Limiting current (ILt): 400% of the motor current In

• Acceleration ramp (ACC): 15 seconds

• Initial torque on starting (tq0): 20% of the nominal torque

• Stop (StY): Freewheel stop (-F-)

• Motor thermal protection (tHP): class 10 protection curve

Handling and storage

Do not handle the starter by the power rails

Curve Ta1 indicates the total torque range available with an

Selecting the soft start - soft stop unit

The Altistart 48 Q range (230-415 V) connected in line with the

The Altistart 48 connected in the motor supply line

3/L2 4/T2 The motor connection depends on the

3/L2 4/T2 The motor connection depends on the

Standard application, 230/415 V supply, starter with

Motor Starter 230/415 V (+ 10% - 15%) - 50/60 Hz

Severe application, 230/415 V supply, starter with

Motor Starter 230/415 V (+ 10% - 15%) - 50/60 Hz

Standard application, 230/415 V supply, starter with delta

Motor Starter 230/415 V (+ 10% - 15%) - 50/60 Hz

Severe application, 230/415 V supply, starter with delta

Motor Starter 230/415 V (+ 10% - 15%) - 50/60 Hz

Standard application, 208/690 V supply, starter with

Motor Starter 208/690 V (+ 10% - 15%) - 50/60 Hz

(1) 15 22 30 30 40 37 47 47 ATS 48D47Y

Severe application, 208/690 V supply, starter with line

Motor Starter 208/690 V (+ 10% - 15%) - 50/60 Hz

ATS 48D17 • …C66 •

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ATS 48C79 • …M12 •

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Install the unit vertically, at ± 10°.

Check that no liquids, dust or conductive

Fan flow rate:

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Metal wall-fixing or floor-standing enclosure with IP 23 degree

To ensure proper air circulation in the drive:

- Fit ventilation grilles.

- Ensure that ventilation is adequate: if not install θ 40 C

Power dissipated by the starters, not bypassed, at their nomi-

Starter reference Starter reference

Control consumption (all ratings): 25 W non-ventilated

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Terminals Functions Maximum connection capacity

Layout of the power terminals, ATS 48D17 • to C11 •

1/L1 3/L2 5/L3