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Magnetek 188-10130 Instruction Manual

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Summary of 188-10130

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    Rvs-dx digital soft starter instruction manual power control systems april 1, 2004 part number: 188-10130 © copyright 2004 magnetek.

  • Page 2: Contents:

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual— 04/01/04 contents: disclaimer of warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ii-iii chapter1: introduction overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual— 04/01/04 chapter 7: start-up procedure start-up procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 start-up procedure with pump control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 i ©2004 magnetek all rights reserved. This notice applies to all copyrighted materials included with this product, including, but not limited to, this manual and software embodied within the product. This manual is intended for the sole use of ...

  • Page 5: Disclaimer of Warranty

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 ii disclaimer of warranty magnetek, hereafter referred to as company, assumes no responsibility for improper programming of a soft starter by untrained personnel. A soft starter should only be programmed by a trained technician who has read and...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 iii attention 1. This product was designed for compliance with iec 947-4-2 for class a equipment. 2. Rvs-dx are listed under ul508c..

  • Page 7: Introduction

    C h a p t e r 1 introduction.

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  • Page 9: Overview

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 1-3 overview the rvs-dx is a digital electronic soft starter, incorporating six scr’s to start a three phase squirrel cage induction motor by supplying a slowly increasing voltage, providing soft start and smooth stepless acceleration, while d...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 1-4 no control voltage required) model number max. Fla frame size 230/460 volts* 575 volt 8 a1 rvs-dx-8-d rvs-dx-8-e 17 rvs-dx-17-d rvs-dx-17-e 31 rvs-dx-31-d rvs-dx-31-e 44 rvs-dx-44-d rvs-dx-44-e 58 a2 rvs-dx-58-d rvs-dx-58-e 72 rvs-dx-72-d ...

  • Page 11: Installation

    C h a p t e r 2 installation.

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  • Page 13: Physical Installation

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 2-3 physical installation location of the rvs-dx is important to achieve proper performance and normal operating life. The unit should be installed in an area where it will be protected from: • direct sunlight, rain or moisture • corrosive gas...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 2-4 built in bypass after acceleration the bypass after acceleration allows the rvs-dx to control the motor during starting and stopping for smooth, step-less acceleration and deceleration. However, once up to full voltage the rvs-dx is bypass...

  • Page 15: Rvs-Dx Terminals and Wiring

    C h a p t e r 3 rvs-dx terminals and wiring.

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  • Page 17: Control Terminals

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 3-3 control terminals terminal function description a1 control supply (note 1) 120v control power must be connected at terminals a1 & a2. A2 b1 start/stop input from a n.O. Maintained contact. Connect terminals a2 & b1 to start, and open to st...

  • Page 18: Typical Wiring Diagram

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 3-4 typical wiring diagram.

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 3-5 operating “inside the delta” using the rvs-dx soft starter “inside the delta” reduces the required soft starter rating by 1.73 ( √3) factor. For example, for a 150 amp, 460 volt motor, the rvs-dx-170-d is selected to operate in standard “l...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 3-6 typical wiring for inside the delta operation:.

  • Page 21: Control Layout

    C h a p t e r 4 control layout.

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  • Page 23: Digital Operator Layout

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 4-3 digital operator layout led arrangement: led description on lights when control power is connected to rvs-dx ramp lights during starting or soft stopping process (motor supply voltage is ramping up or down) run lights after completion of s...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 4-4 keypad arrangement keypad description mode this button scrolls through the following modes: display only main parameters start parameters stop parameters dual adjustment parameters special feature parameters fault parameters i/o programmin...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 4-5 lcd display the lcd display consists of two lines of alphanumeric characters, displaying: system parameters starter settings, motor current, fault indication and statistical data. The lcd can be displayed in four different languages: engli...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 4-6 extended parameter setting the rvs-dx incorporates a parameter, “wider settings”, in the special features parameters. If the rvs-dx is significantly larger than your motor, you can enable the “wider settings” to extend parameter settings o...

  • Page 27: Features

    C h a p t e r 5 features.

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  • Page 29: Start/stop Features

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 5-3 start/stop features the rvs-dx incorporates many features that assist in starting and/or stopping various applications. These features are described within this section. Pump control (start curves) induction motors produce peak torque up to...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 5-4 initial voltage the initial voltage determines the motor’s initial torque setting (the torque is directly proportional to the square of the voltage). The initial voltage can be set from 10 to 50%. The initial voltage also affects the inrush...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 5-5 stop curves for many applications, the load torque decreases in a square relation to the speed. In these applications, reducing the voltage will reduce the torque and the motor will smoothly decelerate to a stop. With these applications the...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 5-6 dual adjustment the dual adjustment feature allows the rvs-dx to have two sets of starting characteristics. This feature is very beneficial in applications where the motor may be starting loaded or unloaded. There is also a dual setting for...

  • Page 33: Motor Protection Features

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 5-7 motor protection features the rvs-dx incorporates advanced microprocessor-based digital circuitry, which allows for sophisticated motor protection with digital accuracy. The motor protection features are covered in detail below. Too many st...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 5-8 undervoltage the under voltage function becomes available only after the start signal. The starter will trip when the main voltage drops below the preset level for a time period longer than the under voltage delay. The under voltage trip se...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 5-9 heatsink over temperature the starter has thermal sensors mounted on the heatsink, tripping the starter when the heatsink temperature rises above 85°c. Wrong parameters this protection indicates when incorrect parameters have been entered i...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 5-10 additional protection available: short circuit protection protects the starter against a short circuit by scr protection fuses. A chart can be found in appendix c, page c-3. Transient protection line transient voltages can cause a malfunct...

  • Page 37: Parameters

    C h a p t e r 6 parameters.

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 6-3 mode mode mode mode mode upon initiation parameter display page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 select select select select select % of motor fla main parameters start parameters stop parameters dual adj. Parameters to review all parameters press ke...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 6-4 mode mode mode mode mode page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 select select select select select special features parameters fault parameters i/o programming parameters comm. Parameters statistical data press keys to change parameter value slow spee...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 6-5 * requires an option card for these parameters to be displayed. If there are no option cards, the display will read,“option card—not installed”. Display mode parameter description default value range access % of motor fla motor insulation* ...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 6-6 the user access level is always available. The maximized access is available when dispaly mode parameter is set to maximized (changing available parameters from minimized to maximized level), but these parameters can only be changed when th...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 6-7 stop parameters parameter description/function default value range access soft stop curve stop tacho gain dec. Time final torque store enable stop parameters determines the soft stop curve allows tach. Curves after scrolling through soft st...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 6-8 fault parameters (display mode set to maximized to access) parameter description/function default value range access phase seq. Y/n insulation alarm insulation trip auto reset thermistor type thermistor trip under cur. Reset store enable fa...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 6-9 (1) the flc of the rvs-dx is pre-determined by the size of the power section. This setting can be adjusted lower, but not higher than the unit’s rating. The motor fla setting is shown in amps. The default value will be matched to the flc of...

  • Page 46: Start-Up Procedure

    C h a p t e r 7 start-up procedure.

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  • Page 48: Start-Up Procedure

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 7-3 start-up procedure note: if the motor is not connected to the load terminals, the “wrong connection” fault indication will appear on lcd display. Start-up procedure: 1. Connect an n.O. Maintained push button from terminals b1 to a2. 2. Con...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 7-4 high inertia loads-fans, centrifuges, etc. Initial voltage (iv)-set 50% current limit (cl)-set 400% acceleration time (at)-set 20 sec. Voltage and current increase until current reaches “ current limit”. The volatage is held at this value ...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 7-5 start up procedure with pump control starting curve 1. Adjust main parameters as necessary (fla, flc, etc). 2. Set starting curve, acceleration time, current limit, and initial voltage to their default values (curve 0, 10 sec., 400% and 30...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—04/01/04 7-6 final torque during soft-stopping a pump motor 1. While decelerating, the check valve may close before deceleration time has elapsed, thus, allowing current to flow through stator winding causing unnecessary heat. Select final torque sensi...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    C h a p t e r 8 troubleshooting.

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  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 8-3 troubleshooting upon fault the motor stops, “fault” led illuminates and fault relay operates. The lcd will display “trip: fault description”. Check “statistical data” for additional fault-related information. Fault description alarm: insula...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 8-4 wrong parameters parameters were not transferred from ram to eeprom. This may happen after replacing the eeprom with a new version program. Press “reset” key, then “mode” and down arrow keys simultaneously and save new default parameters by...

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    A p p e n d i x a technical data/specifications.

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 a-3 rvs-dx technical data/specifications general information: supply voltage line to line 220-600v (to be specified) +10%, -15% frequency 45-65hz (fixed or variable source) control supply 110-120v +10%, -15% control inputs & outputs 110-120v lo...

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 a-4 control: displays lcd in 4 (field selectable) languages and 4 leds keypad 6 keys for easy setting aux. Contact–immediate or end of accel 1 n.O., 8a, 250 vac, 2000 va fault contact 1 n.O., 8a, 250 vac, 2000 va temperatures: operating tempera...

  • Page 60: Dimensional Drawings

    A p p e n d i x b dimensional drawings.

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  • Page 62: Dimensional Drawings

    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 b-3 dimensional drawings protected chassis rvs-dx 8-44a rvs-dx 58-72.

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 b-4 protected chassis rvs-dx 85-105a rvs-dx 145-170a.

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    Rvs-dx, digital soft starter instruction manual—4/01/04 b-5 protected chassis rvs-dx 210-310a.

  • Page 65: Fuse Selection Table

    A p p e n d i x c fuse selection table.

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  • Page 67: Fuse Selection Table

    Rv s-dx, dig ital soft starter instru ctio n manual— 4/ 01/ 04 c-3 fuse selection table *fuse kit consists of fuses and fuse blocks. 230 volt 460 volt 575 volt rvs-dx max. Scr i 2 t allowed fuse amp rating 250v fuse kit* part number rvs-dx max. Scr i 2 t allowed fuse amp rating 500v fuse kit* part n...