Device Functions
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Tripping class 
(electronic overload 
protection)
The tripping class (CLASS) indicates the maximum tripping time in which a 
protective device must trip at a value 7.2 times that of the rated operating current 
in cold condition (motor protection acc. to IEC 60947). The tripping 
characteristics indicate the tripping time in relation to the tripping current (refer 
to Chapter 10.4 "Tripping Characteristics").
Different CLASS characteristics are available for normal or heavy starting.
Note 
The rated data of the soft starters are based on normal starting (CLASS 10). For 
heavy starting (> CLASS 10), it may be necessary to overdimension the soft 
starter.
Current asymmetry 
limit value
Three-phase asynchronous motors respond to slight line voltage asymmetries 
with a higher asymmetrical current consumption. This increases the temperature 
in the stator and rotor winding.
The asymmetric limit value is a percent value by which the motor current may 
deviate in the individual phases.
The reference value for the evaluation is the maximum deviation from the 
average value of the three phases. 
Asymmetry is defined as a deviation of more than 40 % from the average value.
Prewarning limit 
tripping reserve
If the set prewarning time limit is reached, which is based on the calculated time 
until the motor is stopped by the motor protection function, a message can be 
output.
Prewarning limit
motor heat build-up
A message can be generated if the set thermal prewarning limit of the motor is 
reached. Tripping of the motor protection occurs at 100 %.
Idle time The idle time is a specified time for the cooling behavior of the motor model after 
a normal shutdown, i.e. not after overload trips. 
After this period, the "Thermal motor model" of the motor starter is set to 50 % if 
the motor heat build-up is still at > 50 %, otherwise it is set to 0 %.
This enables frequent start procedures (inching). Depending on the CLASS 
settings, these lead to tripping where motor protection according to IEC 60947 is 
used.