Trou bl es hoot i n g
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Note: If connected to a network, starting the S811+ from 
the Control Input terminal block may isolate problems 
associated with the network and not with the soft 
starter.
2. It is often useful in determining the nature of the fault 
condition by noting when the trip occurs during 
operation of the S811+ soft starter. The operation of the 
S811+ may be categorized into the following periods;
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The S811+ Soft Starter trips Immediately when the 
START command is issued.
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The S811+ Soft Starter trips during the START ramp 
and never reaches bypass. 
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The S811+ Soft Starter trips when the bypass 
contactors are closing.
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The S811+ Soft Starter trips during running operation 
while bypass contactors are closed. 
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The S811+ Soft Starter trips after the Stop command 
is received. 
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The S811+ Soft Starter stops sooner than expected 
during a soft stop. If the Soft Stop Time is set too 
long for the motor loading (high loads), the motor will 
begin to stall when delaying SCR firing reduces the 
voltage. The S811+ Soft Starter will detect this 
stalling due to the increase in current flow and end 
the stop immediately and not indicate any faults.
Refer to the flowchart on Page 44 to aid in determining the 
appropriate corrective action during the various run phases of 
operation.
Note: If no fault codes are present during an unexpected 
“trip” of the soft starter, verify that the soft starter did 
not receive a STOP command.
Detailed information describing fault codes and 
corrective action may be found in Appendix I. 
Troubleshooting—S811+ Stopped or Faulted 
Condition Possible Problem Suggested Corrective Action
Status LED is GREEN Stop command received.
Terminal block wiring not secure.
Loss of 24 Vdc control power.
Transient fault when Reset Mode set to AUTO.
External control device failure.
External mains device failure or trip condition.
Control board failure.
24 Vdc permissive signal lost—investigate control system.
Check control wiring for security.
Check 24 Vdc power source for correct sizing and circuit 
connections.
Change Reset Mode to Manual to capture fault condition.
Inspect external control devices for proper operation.
Inspect external devices for condition and proper operation.
Possible device fatal error. 
Status LED is RED Protection/Operation parameters not set to proper values.
Fault condition exists.
Fault not reset from previous trip.
Reset Mode set to Manual.
Determine Fault condition from the Fault History. 
Adjust Protection parameter values to prevent recurring fault trips.
Correct problems with mains voltages and/or phase conditions.
Attempt to reset fault—the fault will not reset if the fault 
condition exists. 
Set Reset Mode to Manual to retain soft starter in fault 
condition for troubleshooting. Correct fault condition and 
change Reset Mode to Auto if desired.
Set Protection parameters to Warning.
Reset Mode set to Manual and no Reset signal was sent to the 
soft starter. Reset soft starter or change Reset Mode to AUTO.
No status LEDs illuminated, 
DIM display dark.
No Control Power supply
Device failure.
Provide 24 Vdc to Control power terminal block.
Check Control Power for proper value and reliability.