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Solcon RVS-DN User Manual

Solcon RVS-DN
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RVS-DN
Digital Soft Starter
8-3500A, 220-1000V
Instruction Manual
Ver. 12/10/2003
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Solcon RVS-DN Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryController
Rated Voltage208-690V AC
CommunicationModbus RTU
Output Voltage208-690V AC
EnclosureIP20
Control Voltage110-220V AC
Operating Temperature-10 to +50°C

Summary

Starter Selection

Motor Current & Starting Conditions

Criteria for selecting starter based on motor FLA and starting needs.

Main Voltage (line to line)

Defines voltage levels supported by the starter for operation.

Control Voltage

Voltage used to power electronic circuitry and fans within the starter.

Control Inputs

Voltage levels for starter control signals like start/stop.

Options

Available optional features and their corresponding codes.

Installation

Prior to Installation

Pre-installation checks for motor and control voltages.

Mounting

Guidelines for vertical mounting and ensuring proper airflow.

Temp. Range and Heat Dissipation

Operating temperature limits and methods to reduce enclosure heating.

Additional Ventilation

Options for improving heat dissipation within enclosures.

Short Circuit Protection

Recommends using Thyristor Protection Fuses for short circuit protection.

Transient Protection

Explains protection against line transient voltages using MOVs.

By-pass Contactor

Preparation for By-pass Contactor (option)

Ordering option to maintain current protection after bypass activation.

Frame Size A (8 – 72A)

Specific terminal configuration for by-pass preparation on Frame Size A.

Frame Sizes B (Standard and New 85-170A)

By-pass preparation details for Frame Sizes B (Standard and New).

Frame Size C (210-390A)

Bus bar connection method for by-pass on Frame Size C.

Frame Size D (460-820A)

Bus bar connection method for by-pass on Frame Size D.

Frame Size E (1100-1800A)

Bus bar connection method for by-pass on Frame Size E.

Frame Size F (2150A)

Bus bar connection method for by-pass on Frame Size F.

Frame Size G (2400-3500A)

Bus bar connection method for by-pass on Frame Size G.

Control Terminals

Control Supply (Terminals 1-3)

Powering the starter's electronic circuitry and fans.

Fan's Supply Voltage (Terminal 2)

Configuration of fan operation modes via internal jumper.

Control Inputs

Isolation of processor circuitry and voltage options for control signals.

Stop (Terminal 4)

Function of the Stop input terminal using a N.C. contact.

Soft stop (Terminal 5)

Function of the Soft Stop input terminal using a N.C. contact.

Start (Terminal 6)

Function of the Start input terminal using a N.O. contact.

Energy Save / Slow Speed / Reset (Terminal 7)

Terminal for selecting Energy Save, Slow Speed, or Reset functions.

Control Terminals

Dual Adjust Reverse / Reset (Terminal 8)

Terminal for dual adjustment, reverse, or reset functions.

Common (Terminal 9)

Common terminal for control inputs, used for jumpering.

Immediate/Shear-pin Relay (Terminals 10-11-12)

Programmable relay contacts for signaling or interlocking functions.

Control Terminals

Fault Contact (Terminals 13-14-15)

Voltage-free relay contact indicating fault conditions.

End of Acceleration Contact (Terminals 16-17-18)

Contact activated at end of acceleration for bypass or other functions.

External Fault (Terminal 19)

Input for an external fault signal, causing starter trip.

Tacho Feedback – Optional (Terminal 20)

Input for optional Tacho feedback for linear acceleration/deceleration.

Neutral (Terminal 21)

Terminal for voltage reference, used with external fault and insulation alarm.

Control Terminals – Option Boards

Option # 3 RS-485 Communication (Terminals 23-24)

Enables RS485 communication with MODBUS protocol for remote control.

Option # 4 Insulation Alarm (Terminals 25-26-27)

Monitors motor insulation level and provides alarm/trip signals.

Option # 5 Analogue I/O (option # 5)

Provides thermistor input and analogue output for motor monitoring.

Control Wiring

Wiring Diagrams

Start, soft stop and stop

Basic start/stop wiring using push buttons or maintained contacts.

Start-Stop push buttons, single supply

Wiring for start/stop using push buttons with a single control supply.

Motor will soft start when C closes and stops immediately when C opens.

Wiring diagram for soft start and immediate stop using a contact.

Motors will soft start when C closes and soft stop when C opens

Wiring for soft start and soft stop controlled by a contact.

Motors will soft start and soft stop with C. C1 act as emergency stop.

Wiring for soft start/stop with an additional emergency stop function.

Close C to operate Energy Save, Slow speed or Reset as selected.

Wiring for controlling Energy Save, Slow Speed, or Reset via a contact.

Close C to operate Dual Adjust. Slow Speed Reversing or Reset - as selected.

Wiring for Dual Adjustment, Slow Speed Reversing, or Reset functions.

External Fault contact. The starter will trip 2 sec after C closes.

Wiring diagram for an external fault input that trips the starter.

Wiring Diagrams

Series contactor

Wiring diagram showing a series contactor configuration for retrofitting systems.

By-pass contactor

Wiring diagram illustrating the activation of a by-pass contactor.

Wiring Diagrams

Reversing with 2 series contactors

Wiring for motor reversing using two series contactors and mechanical interlock.

Two Speed Motor

Wiring configurations for controlling two-speed motors with the soft starter.

Wiring Diagrams - Communication

Soft-start and soft-stop

Wiring for communication-based soft-start and soft-stop operation.

Wiring Diagrams - Communication

Soft-start and immediate stop

Wiring for communication-based soft-start and immediate stop operation.

Soft-start, Soft-stop and immediate stop

Wiring for communication control of soft-start, soft-stop, and immediate stop.

Wiring Diagrams – Diesel Generator

Wiring Diagrams – Brake Motor & Insulation Test

Brake Motor

Wiring diagram for controlling a brake motor with the soft starter.

Insulation Test Wiring

Wiring diagram for performing motor insulation testing via the starter.

Internal Settings

Fan Control

Configuration of starter fan operation modes (continuous, external, automatic).

Built-in memory systems

Description of EPROM, EEPROM, and RAM memory systems for parameters.

Memory system operation

How parameters are loaded, modified, and stored within the memory systems.

Internal Settings

Inside Delta Motor Connection Mode

Explanation of the "Inside Delta" connection mode for motor wiring.

Dip Switch settings

Overview of the dip switch functions for configuring starter settings.

Switch #1 - Display Modes

Setting the LCD display to maximized or minimized mode.

Switch #2 - Tacho feedback (0-10VDC)

Enabling or disabling Tacho feedback functionality.

Switch #3 - Main / Generator control

Selecting between mains or generator control modes.

Switches # 5, 6 – Language Selection

Configuring the LCD language for the starter interface.

Switch #7 - Special settings

Notes on special settings requiring factory consultation.

Switch #8 - Software Lock

Enabling the software lock to prevent unauthorized parameter modification.

Start & Stop Parameters

Pump Control – Start Curves

Four different curves to control pump starting torque and prevent pressure surges.

Tacho Feedback, 0-10VDC (Optional)

Using Tacho feedback for precise linear acceleration and deceleration control.

Pulse Start

Function for starting high friction loads requiring a brief high-torque pulse.

Initial Voltage

Sets the starting torque by controlling the initial voltage applied to the motor.

Current Ramp (Initial Current)

Determines the initial ramp-up current during the start sequence.

Current limit

Sets the maximum allowable starting current for the motor.

Acceleration Time

Defines the time taken for the voltage to ramp up from initial to full voltage.

Start & Stop Parameters

Maximum Start Time

Sets the maximum allowable duration for acceleration before tripping.

Contact Delay

Time delay for the End of Acceleration contact after starting.

Pump Control – Stop curve

Curves to prevent water hammer during pump motor stopping.

Deceleration Time – Soft Stop

Sets the time for the voltage to ramp down during a soft stop.

Final Torque

Adjusts final torque during soft stop to manage residual current.

Dual Adjustment

Allows setting a secondary set of parameters for different load conditions.

Energy Save

Reduces motor voltage and losses when operating at light loads.

Slow Speed Torque

Sets the torque level for motor operation at 1/6th nominal speed.

Maximum Slow Speed Time

Sets the maximum duration for operating the motor at slow speed.

Motor & Starter Protection

Motor Insulation (option)

Monitors motor insulation resistance for alarm and trip conditions.

Motor Thermistor (option – Analogue Card)

Monitors motor temperature via thermistor resistance for trip signals.

Too Many Starts

Protection against excessive starting frequency to prevent overheating.

Long Start Time – (Stall Protection)

Trips starter if motor does not reach full speed within the maximum start time.

Over Current Shear-pin

Protection against instantaneous or running overcurrent conditions.

Overload (O/L)

Inverse time electronic overload protection based on motor thermal memory.

Under Current

Trips starter if motor current drops below a preset level for a set time.

Under Voltage

Trips starter if main voltage drops below a preset level for a set time.

Motor & Starter Protection

Over Voltage

Trips starter if main voltage increases above a preset level for a set time.

Phase loss (and Under / Over Frequency)

Protects against single phasing, missing phases, or incorrect frequency.

Phase Sequence

Trips starter if the incoming phase sequence is incorrect.

Long Slow-Speed Time

Protects against overheating when operating at slow speed for extended periods.

Wrong Connections

Detects improper motor connection or internal winding disconnection.

Shorted SCR

Trips starter if SCRs are short-circuited or motor windings are shorted.

Heat-sink Over Temperature

Trips starter if the internal heatsink temperature exceeds 85°C.

External Fault

Trips starter when an external fault contact is closed for over two seconds.

Fault and Reset

Describes starter locking on fault, fault indication, and reset procedures.

Auto Reset

Allows automatic resetting of Under-Voltage and Phase-Loss faults.

Front Panel

LED's Arrangement

Description of the status LEDs on the starter's front panel.

Keypad

Explanation of the keypad functions for navigating and setting parameters.

Front Panel

LCD Arrangement

Details the layout and character display capabilities of the LCD screen.

Mode pages

Overview of the different parameter modes accessible via the Mode key.

Display Mode

Obtaining "Default Parameters"

Procedure to restore factory default settings for all parameters.

Parameter Settings

MAIN PARAMETERS

Core settings including connection type, FLC, FLA, and various trip levels.

STARTER FLC

Setting the starter's Full Load Current based on its rating.

MOTOR FLA

Setting the motor's Full Load Ampere rating.

UNDERCURR. TRIP

Setting the undercurrent trip level to protect against low motor current.

UNDERCURR. DELAY

Setting the time delay for the undercurrent trip condition.

O/C - SHEAR PIN

Setting the overcurrent trip level for shear-pin protection.

O/C DELAY

Setting the delay for the overcurrent shear-pin trip.

OVERLOAD TRIP

Setting the overload trip current level.

OVERLOAD DELAY

Setting the delay for the overload trip function.

UNDERVOLT. TRIP

Setting the undervoltage trip level.

UNDERVOLT. DELAY

Setting the time delay for the undervoltage trip.

OVERVOLT. TRIP

Setting the overvoltage trip level.

OVERVOLT. DELAY

Setting the time delay for the overvoltage trip.

Parameter Settings

START PARAMETERS

Configuration of motor start characteristics including curves and timings.

SOFT START CURVE

Selecting the starting curve for smooth acceleration and torque control.

START TACHO. GAIN

Setting the gain for Tacho Feedback control during starting.

PULSE TIME

Duration of the pulse start for high friction loads.

INITIAL VOLTAGE

Sets the initial voltage applied to the motor for starting.

INITIAL CURRENT

Sets the initial current ramp during the start sequence.

CURRENT LIMIT

Maximum current allowed during the starting phase.

ACC. TIME

Time taken for the voltage to ramp up to full motor speed.

MAX. START TIME

Maximum allowable time for the motor to reach full speed.

NUMBER OF STARTS

Setting the maximum number of starts allowed within a period.

STARTS PERIOD

Defining the time period over which start counts are monitored.

START INHIBIT

Time period during which starting is prevented after a "Too Many Starts" trip.

RUN CONTACT DEL.

Time delay for the End of Acceleration contact during run phase.

Parameter Settings

STOP PARAMATERS

Configuration of motor stop characteristics and curves.

SOFT STOP CURVE

Selecting the curve for smooth deceleration and water hammer prevention.

STOP TACHO GAIN

Setting the gain for Tacho Feedback control during stopping.

DEC. TIME

Time taken for the voltage to ramp down during a soft stop.

FINAL TORQUE

Adjusting final torque during soft stop to manage residual current.

DUAL ADJUSTMENT PARAMETERS

Setting a secondary profile of parameters for different operating conditions.

DA: INIT. VOLT.

Initial voltage setting for the Dual Adjustment profile.

DA: CUR. LIMIT

Current limit setting for the Dual Adjustment profile.

DA: ACC. TIME

Acceleration time setting for the Dual Adjustment profile.

DA: DEC. TIME

Deceleration time setting for the Dual Adjustment profile.

DA: MOTOR FLA

Motor FLA setting for the Dual Adjustment profile.

Parameter Settings

EN. SAVE & SL. SPD PARAMETERS

Configuration for Energy Saving and Slow Speed modes.

SAVING ADJUST

Setting the level of energy saving based on load conditions.

SLOW SPEED TORQ

Setting the torque for slow speed operation.

MAX SLOW SP TIME

Maximum duration for slow speed operation.

FAULT PARAMETERS

Configuration of various motor and starter protection parameters.

PHASE SEQ Y/N

Enabling or disabling phase sequence protection.

INSULATION ALARM

Setting the threshold for motor insulation alarm.

INSULATION TRIP

Setting the threshold for motor insulation trip.

AUTO RESET

Allows automatic resetting of Under-Voltage and Phase-Loss faults.

THERMISTOR TYPE

Selecting the type of thermistor (PTC or NTC) used for motor protection.

THERMISTOR TRIP

Setting the trip level for motor thermistor protection.

UNDER CUR. RESET

Setting for temporary undercurrent reset functionality.

Parameter Settings

I/O PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS

Programming functions for input terminals #7 and #8, and relay outputs.

COMM. PARAMETERS

Configuring communication settings like protocol, baud rate, and parity.

COMM. PROTOCOL

Selecting the communication protocol (e.g., Modbus) for data exchange.

BAUD RATE

Setting the communication baud rate for data transmission.

PARITY CHECK

Configuring the communication parity for error checking.

SERIAL LINK NO.

Assigning a unique serial link number for network communication.

Parameter Settings

STATISTICAL DATA

Displays historical operational data like start periods, run time, and trips.

Service Mode

Accesses advanced functions like default parameter reset and program version check.

Start-Up Procedure

Start-up procedure with start-stop buttons

Step-by-step guide for starting the motor using buttons and parameter review.

Special starting – Using Dual Adjustment

Method for using Dual Adjustment for specific starting requirements like pumps.

Pump Control

Choosing a suitable Pump Curve (centrifugal Pumps)

Selecting appropriate start curves to manage pump pressure surges.

Stopping Curve

Selecting stop curves to prevent water hammer during pump deceleration.

Final torque during soft-stopping a pump motor

Adjusting final torque to prevent heat generation during pump stop.

Menu Description

Menu Description

Trouble Shooting

INSULATION ALARM

Troubleshooting insulation alarm conditions and checks.

INSULATION TRIP

Troubleshooting insulation trip faults and necessary checks.

THERMISTOR TRIP

Diagnosing issues related to thermistor trip faults.

TOO MANY STARTS

Addressing faults caused by exceeding the maximum start limit.

LONG START TIME

Troubleshooting issues when the motor fails to reach full speed within the set time.

O/C - SHEAR PIN

Troubleshooting overcurrent and shear-pin trip faults.

OVERLOAD

Diagnosing and resolving overload trip faults.

UNDER CURRENT

Troubleshooting faults related to low motor current.

Trouble Shooting

UNDER VOLTAGE

Troubleshooting faults caused by low supply voltage.

OVER VOLTAGE

Troubleshooting faults caused by high supply voltage.

PHASE LOSS

Diagnosing and resolving faults due to phase loss or incorrect frequency.

PHASE SEQUENCE

Troubleshooting incorrect incoming phase sequence faults.

MAX SLOW SP TIME

Addressing faults related to exceeding the maximum slow speed time.

WRONG CONNECTION

Troubleshooting faults from incorrect motor connections.

SHORTED SCR

Diagnosing faults related to short-circuited SCRs or motor windings.

OVER TEMPERATURE

Troubleshooting heatsink over-temperature faults.

EXTERNAL FAULT

Troubleshooting faults triggered by an external fault input.

WRONG PARAMETERS

Resolving issues caused by incorrect parameter transfer or corruption.

Technical Specification

General Information

Covers supply voltage, frequency, control supply, and load types.

Start-Stop Parameters

Specifications for starting and stopping characteristics like curves, times, and limits.

Motor Protection

Detailed specifications for various motor and starter protection features.

Technical Specification

Control

Specifications for displays, keypad, aux contacts, and communication interfaces.

Temperatures

Operating and storage temperature ranges for the starter.

Standards

Lists relevant dielectric, protection, EMC, and safety standards.

Normal Service Conditions

Specifies altitude and humidity limits for normal operation.

Fan and Starter Consumption Ratings

Details power consumption for fans and the starter across different frame sizes.

UL, cUL Installation Instructions

Cables, Terminal screws and Torque recommendations

Guidelines for selecting and connecting wiring, terminals, and torque specifications.

LR Recommendation

Fuse Selection

Motor and Starter Protection Occurance Table

Warranty Report and Problem Inquiry

“Inside Delta” mode - Description

General information

Explains mains current reduction and heat dissipation benefits of "Inside Delta" mode.

Standard Motor Connection Box

Illustrates the standard U, V, W motor connection method.

Standard Inside Delta Connection

Details the wiring for the "Inside Delta" motor connection configuration.

Dimensions (mm)

FRAME SIZE – B (Standard)

Physical dimensions and mounting details for standard Frame Size B starters.

FRAME SIZE – B (New – New type includes preparation for bypass as standard)

Dimensions and features of new Frame Size B with integrated by-pass preparation.

Dimensions (mm)

FRAME SIZE - C

Physical dimensions and mounting details for Frame Size C starters.

Dimensions (mm)

FRAME SIZE - D

Physical dimensions and mounting details for Frame Size D starters.

Dimensions (mm)

FRAME SIZE – E 1100, 1400, 1800A

Physical dimensions for Frame Size E starters.

FRAME SIZE – F 2150A

Physical dimensions for Frame Size F starters.

FRAME SIZE – G 2400A, 2700A, 3000A, 3500A

Physical dimensions for Frame Size G starters.

RVS-DN Block Diagram

Ordering Information

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