Motortronics VMX-agility User manual

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VMX-agilityTM

QUICK START GUIDE

MAN-AGY-014. Version 0

VMX-agility Series Quick Start Guide

MAN-AGY-014. Version 02. 04/10/2019

VMX-agility Quick Start Guide

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[Full User Manual (MAN-AGY-015) available from www.motortronics-uk.co.uk]

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Important information

Installers should read and understand the instructions in this guide prior to installing, operating and maintaining

the soft start. The following symbols may appear in this guide or on the soft start to warn of potential hazards

or to draw attention to certain information.

Dangerous Voltage

Indicates the presence of a hazardous voltage which could result in personal injury or death.

Warning/Caution

Indicates a potential hazard. Any instructions that follow this symbol should be obeyed to avoid possible

damage to the equipment, and personal injury or death.

Protective Earth (Ground)

Indicates a terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against

electric shock in case of a fault.

Caution Statements

The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. The information

contained in this manual is subject to change at any time and without prior notice. In no event will responsibility

or liability be accepted for direct, indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this

equipment.

VMX-agilityTM soft starts contain dangerous voltages when

connected to the mains supply. Only qualified personnel

that have been completely trained and authorised, should

carry out installation, operation and maintenance of this

equipment.

Installation of the soft start must be made in accordance

with existing local and national electrical codes and

regulations and have a minimum protection rating.

It is the responsibility of the installer to provide suitable

grounding and branch circuit protection in accordance

with local electrical safety codes.

This soft start contains no serviceable or re-usable parts.

The STOP function of the soft start does not isolate

dangerous voltages from the output of the soft start. An

approved electrical isolation device must be used to

disconnect the soft start from the incoming supply before

accessing electrical connections.

Safety

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Mounting

Fix the unit to a flat, vertical surface using the mounting holes (or slots) on its base-plate. The mechanical outline

diagrams, shown on Page 4, give the dimensions and mounting hole positions for each model. Ensure that:

•The orientation of the unit has the ‘TOP’ uppermost.

•The location allows adequate front access.

•You can view the touchscreen.

•Do not install other equipment that generates significant heat close to the soft starter.

Requirements for an Enclosure

For a typical industrial environment, an enclosure would provide the following:

•A single location for the unit and its protection/isolation switch-gear

•The safe termination of cabling and/or busbars

•Means to effect proper air flow through the enclosure

Enclosure Ventilation

When fitting VMX-agility

into a cabinet, ventilation must be provided if the heat output of the unit is

greater than the cabinet will dissipate. Theheat dissipated can be approximated with the formula:

Starting

Watts (agility) = start current(A) x start time(s) x number of starts per hour/1800

Running

Watts (agility) = 0.4 x running amps

Use the following formula to determine the fan requirement. An allowance has been incorporated into the

formula so that the figure for Q is the air delivery in the fan suppliers’ data.

Q = (4 x Wt/ (Tmax-Tamb))

Q = Volume of air (cubic metres per hour-m3/h)

Wt = Heat produced by the unit and all other heat sources within the enclosure (Watts) Tmax = Maximum

permissible temperature within the enclosure (40°C for a fully rated agility™)

Tamb = Temperature of the air entering the enclosure (°C) [to work in CFM, substitute °F for °C. Q is now in CFM]

Altitude Derate

Altitude above sea level 1000m (3281ft). Above 1000m de rate by 1% of agility i.e. per 100m (328ft) to a

maximum altitude of 2000m (6562ft).

Ambient Temperature Derate

-20°C (-4°F) to 40°C (104°F). Above 40°C de-rate linearly by 2% of agility i.e. per °C to a maximum of 60°C (140°F).

Installation

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Handling

The VMX-agilityTM soft start range comprises 3 frame sizes, with various weights and dimensions. See pages 5-7

for further information.

Prior to installing the VMX-agilityTM unit, the installer should carry-out a risk assessment. If considered

appropriate, a suitable handling device should be used.

Do not lift the VMX-agilityTM unit by attachment to the 3-phase terminal connections or busbars.

WARNING

HANDLING AND LIFTING HAZARD

Ensure the area below any equipment is clear of all personnel and property.

Failure to follow this practice may result in death, serious injury, or damage to equipment.

Accessories

The following accessories have been developed and tested for use with the agility range of soft starts:

VMX-AGY-012Remote keypad for VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-305. Provides remote functionality for up to 32

soft starter units.

VMX-AGY-020 100Vac –240Vac power supply. Provides mains voltage control power and digital control

functionality. For use with VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-113 only.

VMX-AGY-021 100Vac –240Vac power supply. Provides mains voltage control power and digital control

functionality. For use with VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-305.

VMX-AGY-030 Cooling fan accessory for VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-113 only. Increases the number of starts

per hour (see page 19).

VMX-AGY-031 Cooling fan accessory for VMX-AGY-201 to VMX-AGY-209 only. Increases the number of starts

per hour (see page 19).

Installation (continued)

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Dimensions VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-113

Weight 1.97kg (3.75lb)

Fitting

25mm [0.98]

75mm [2.95]

25mm [0.98]

Installation (continued)

Air Flow

[ ] = inch

Note: VMX-agility may be horizontally

mounted with deration. See Horizontal

Mounting Rating Tables

[4.25]

108

[5.83]

148

[6.50]

165

[7.13]

181

[3.54]

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Dimensions VMX-AGY-201 to VMX-AGY-205

Weight 6 kg [13.22LB] (VMX-AGY-201 to VMX-AGY-207), 6.3 kg [13.89] (VMX-AGY-209)

Fitting

25mm [0.98]

100mm [3.93]

Installation (continued)

[ ] = inch

40mm [1.57]

Air Flow

100mm [3.93]

[5.8]

147

[9.3]

237

[11.1]

283

[3.0]

[11.7]

296

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Dimensions VMX-AGY-301 to VMX-AGY-305

Weight 15kg [33.10lb)

125mm [4.92]

Air Flow

Installation (continued)

60mm [2.36]

125mm [4.92]

25mm [0.98]

[ ] = inch

[13.1]

332

[2.4]

[6.4]

162.9

[6.3]

160

[8.1]

205

[17.1]

435

[19.3]

490

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Warnings

Isolation

Caution: VMX-agilityTM uses semiconductor devices in the main circuit and is not designed to provide

isolation. For this reason, isolation means must be installed in the supply circuit in accordance with the

appropriate wiring and safety regulations.

Electrical Control Supply Requirements

All electrical connections are made to power input and output terminals, control terminals and an earth

stud.

Fuse Protection

The Mains Supply and the Control Supply each require protection. Although all units have electronic

overload protection for the Soft Starter, the installer should always fit fuses, for motor protection,

between the unit and the Mains Supply, not between the unit and the motor. Semiconductor fuses can

be supplied as an option for short-circuit protection of the semiconductors. These fuses must be fitted

externally to the VMX-agilityTM chassis to comply with certain standards. It is the responsibility of the

installer and system designer/specifier to ensure that the required standards or regulations are not

affected by so doing.

Safety

VMX-agilityTM soft starters contain hazardous voltages when connected to the electrical power supply.

Only qualified personnel who are trained and authorized should carry out installation, operation and

maintenance of this equipment. Refer to and carefully follow all of the ‘Warnings’ section at the

beginning of this user manual, as well as other warnings and notes throughout the manual.

Electrical Supplies

The unit requires a 3-phase balanced Mains Supply to provide the power for the controlled motor, and a 24Vdc

for the internal control circuitry. The unit will not operate unless the control supply voltage is within the specified

limits.

Electrical Installation

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Electrical Connections

Mains Circuit Wiring Diagram

Electrical Installation (continued)

3-Phase

Electrical

Supply

Connections

(L1, L2, L3)

RJ45

connector

(Modbus

RTU)

USB Connector

Control

Terminals

AC Induction

Motor

Connections

(T1, T2, T3)

Protection Switch Gear

(Provided by customer)

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