WEG SSW-08 User Manual - page 8

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General Information

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2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This  manual  presents  the  Soft-Starter  installation,  how  to  start  it  up,  its  main  technical 

characteristics and how to identify and correct the most common problems. The manuals listed 

next must be consulted in order to get more information regarding the functions, accessories 

and working conditions:

Programming Manual, with a detailed description of the parameters and its functions;

RS232 / RS485 Communication Manual.

These  manuals  are  supplied  in  electronic  format  on  the  CD-ROM  that  accompanies  the 

Soft-Starter, or can be obtained at WEG’s web site:

 http://www.weg.net.

2.2 ABOUT THE SOFT-STARTER SSW-08

The Soft-Starter SSW-08 is a high performance product with 2 phases controled that permits 

the start control of the three phase AC induction motors. Thus, it prevents mechanical shocks 

on the load and current peaks in the supply line. 

The SSW-08 electronic Soft-Starter has been designed to drive three-phase induction motors 

applied to light duty loads, such as centrifugal pumps, small fans and screw compressors. If the 

Soft-Starter shall be applied on heavy duty loads, please contact WEG.

Three-phase 

Power Supply

DIP Switch for 

Soft-Starter adjustmente 

and protection enabling

Status Indication LEDs 

of the SSW-08

Lid for optional Plug-in 

Modules

Relay Output 

(13, 14/23 and 24)

Motor Output

Electronic Power 

Supply 

(A1 and A2)/ 

Start/Stop 

Command of the 

Motor (D1) and 

Reset 

(DI2 and DI3)

DIP switch to adjust 

the Thermal Class

Trimpots to adjust

Figure 2.1: Frontal view of the SSW-08