Basi
 
nsta
at
on and Operat
on G
de T
Ser
es D
ta
olid
tate
o
t 
tarters 1
1250A
 
1 | Page 
 
 
 
Chapter 1 - Introduction 
1.1 General Description 
The TE Series is a digitally programmable solid-state reduced voltage 
soft starter. Its six SCR design features a voltage/current ramp with an 
anti-oscillation circuit for smooth load acceleration. The SCRs are sized 
to withstand starting currents of 500% for 60 seconds. The TE Series 
features smooth, step-less ramp control, which reduces motor inrush 
current and excessive wear on the mechanical drive train components. 
The TE Series includes a programmable keypad for setting operating 
parameters for the ideal starting cycle and protection features, plus easy 
to understand diagnostic LEDs. Starting torque, ramp time, current limit, 
dual ramp, and Decel control are standard features on the TE Series. By 
simply adjusting the unit’s starting torque, ramp time and current limit 
functions, the starting electrical characteristics of the motor can be 
matched to the mechanical characteristics of the drive train for controlled 
acceleration of the load. The TE Series includes solid-state electronic 
overload protection in addition to numerous other protective features. It 
requires 120VAC (220VAC optional) control power and uses dry contact 
inputs for Start / Stop control. Programmable auxiliary contacts and 
provisions for interlocking are also included.  
 
1.1.1   Control Features 
Acceleration Adjustments 
Programmable Ramp Types: 
Voltage Ramp (VR) or closed loop Current Ramp (CR) 
Starting Torque: 0 - 100% of line voltage (VR) 
                       or 0 - 600% of motor FLA (CR) 
Ramp Time:  1 to 120 seconds 
Current Limit: 200 - 600% (VR or CR) 
Dual Ramp Settings 
4 Options:  
  Ramps 1 & 2 = VR,  
  Ramp 1 = VR, Ramp 2 = CR,  
  Ramps 1 & 2 = CR;  
  Ramp 1 = CR, Ramp 2 = VR 
Dual Ramp Control:  
  Ramp #1 = Default, 
  Ramp #2 = Selectable via dry contact input 
Deceleration Adjustments 
Begin Decel Level: 0 - 100% of line voltage 
Stop Level: 0 to 1% less than Begin Decel Level 
Decel Time: 1 - 60 seconds 
Programmable to Decel or coast to stop upon overload trip 
Jog Settings 
Jog function selected via dry contact closure input. 
Jog Voltage: 5 - 100% 
Time of Jog Voltage: 1 - 20 seconds 
Jog Current: 100 - 500% 
Kick Start Settings 
Kick Voltage: 10 - 100% 
Kick Time: 0.1 - 2 seconds 
Real Time Clock (RTC) 
Controller 
24/7 Time Clock Controller 
Range: 1-24 hours, and 1- 7 days per week,  
1 - 7 start events per day, works with Process Timer for run time 
 
Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com