Motortronics VMX-B Soft Start Packages Installation and operating instructions

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Manual Addendum for VMX-B Configured Soft Start Packages

For use with wiring diagram # 93-3880 Rev B (CB/FS), or 93-3881 Rev B (MLO), and VMX2 user manual.

Introduction: The VMX-B is a configured enclosed soft start, available as a Combination (with C/B or

Fused disconnect) package, or as an MLO (Main Lug Only) package, intended for use in Industrial,

Commercial, Agricultural, or Infrastructure applications.

Line Voltage:

By default units are set-up for 460VAC line power, but can be adjusted to operate on 230VAC or

208VAC at the reduced HP rating. To adjust the operating voltage simply move wire #1L2B from the

480V (H4) terminal to the 230V (H3) or 208V (H2) terminal.

Power Connections:

Line Power input is connected directly to the bottom terminals of the Circuit Breaker, or line terminals

on MLO (Main Lug Only) units, and the motor is connected to the lugs at the bottom of the VMX2 soft

start.

Remote Start / Stop Control connections:

The VMX-B is set up for 2 or 3 wire remote control using dry contacts rated at 120VAC (0.1Amp).

Remote Two Wire Control:

Connect a dry (voltage free) maintained contact closure between terminals 1 and 3 of the customer

terminal strip as shown here.

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RUN

Customer Terminals TBC on TCB3000 PCB

Remote Three Wire Control:

For standard 3-wire control, connect dry (voltage free) contacts for the Stop / Start buttons as shown

below of the customer terminal strip. Connect the normally closed “STOP” pushbutton across terminals

1 & 2, and the normally open “START” pushbutton across terminals 2 & 3 of the customer terminal

strip. Note: the unit can be operated in the “Local” position without any external control.

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STOP START

Customer Terminals TBC on TCB3000 PCB

See page 3.

TCB3000 Terminal Control Board

See page 3.

TCB3000 Terminal Control Board

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Run Status Output Contacts

The VMX-B unit offers 2 Form-C (N.O and N.C.) “RUN” contacts located on the customer terminal strip, terminals 4

(NC), 5 (NO), 6 (Common), and terminals 7 (NC), 8 (NO) 9 (Common). These contacts reflect a successful RUN

command in “SOFT” or “X-LINE” mode, and should be used for any required “Run / Running” status outputs.

VMX2 Auxiliary Contacts

(TB2 of Soft Starter)

OVERLOAD RELAY OPERATION

WHEN IN HAND (H) POSITION: USER MUST RESET OL

(BY PUSHING GREEN BUTTON)

WHEN IN AUTO (A) POSITION: RELAY WILL

AUTOMATICALLY RESET AFTER TRIPPING

NOTE: YELLOW

OVERLOAD DIAL MUST BE

SET IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE MOTOR “FULL

LOAD AMPS” PER MOTOR

NAME PLATE DATA

YELLOW OVERLOAD

ADJUSTMENT DIAL

VMX-B

MODEL NUMBER

RATING

XXX:5

VMX-B-21-YY-4

18-25A

VMX-B-27-YY-4

28-40A

VMX-B-40-YY-4

34-50A

VMX-B-45-YY-4

50:5

VMX-B-55-YY-4

75:5

VMX-B-68-YY-4

75:5

VMX-B-96-YY-4

100:5

100

120

VMX-B-125-YY-4

120:5

120

144

VMX-B-156-YY-4

200:5

160

200

240

VMX-B-220-YY-4

200:5

160

200

240

VMX-B-230-YY-4

250:5

200

250

300

VMX-B-248-YY-4

300:5

240

300

360

VMX-B-400-YY-4

400:5

320

400

480

VMX-B-480-YY-4

500:5

400

500

600

VMX-B-600-YY-4

500:5

400

500

600

VMX-B-690-YY-4

700:5

560

700

840

VMX-B-800-YY-4

700:5

560

700

840

VMX-B-960-YY-4

1000:5

800

1000

1200

VMX-B-1080-YY-4

1200:5

960

1200

N/A

There are 3 programmable Aux contacts

available on TB2 of the VMX2 soft start (2

form-C and 1 form-A). The function of these

contacts are labeled on the wiring diagrams,

but can be changed in the VMX2

programming. Note however, that the

contacts may not function properly when

operating in the X-LINE mode. (see

description below).

X-LINE Operation:

VMX-B packages are supplied with a SOFT/X-

LINE selector switch, located on the TCB3000

PCB that allows the operator to select Full

Voltage operation of the motor via the bypass

contactor for emergency operation when the

soft start may be inoperable.

When operated in the X-LINE mode full

start/stop control is maintained, and the “Run

Status Output Contacts” will function correctly.

During X-LINE operation, the motor will be

protected by the external Bi-Metal overload

relay which must be set according to the motor

FLA and the Current transformer ratio of the

unit.

Important:

Motor FLA and Service Factor must be

entered prior to a start attempt see next

section on how to set Motor FLA and

Service Factor parameters.

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Customer Terminals TBC on TCB3000 PCB Run Status

Output Contacts

See page 3.

TCB3000 Terminal Control Board

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TCB3000 Terminal Board

Green LED

-Control Power ON

-E-Stop Not Active

-Fuse OK

Green LED

Motor Running

Yellow LED

X-Line Mode Enabled

(D.O.L. Start)

Red LED

Fault

(Unit Tripped requires

Reset Command)

Red LED

External O/L Tripped

(Reset O/L Manually

by pressing green

button on overload

relay).

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Programming Instructions

This document is intended for use with Models: VMX-B Soft Start Packages

Motor FLA and Service Factor must be entered prior to start attempt

Fn #

Function Description

Range

Default

F001

Motor Nameplate FLA

50-100% of Max Amp Rating.

None

F002

Motor Nameplate Service Factor

1.00 - 1.30 SF

1.0 SF

For complete parameter list see pages 6-7 of this document

Means…

Read

Enter

Press

Key…

0000

F001

0009

0000

0009

0179

End

F001

Default Display

Function #1

Selected

FLA value

(0000 is default)

Set value of ones

digit (flashing)

Set value of

remaining FLA digits

Cursor Position Shift

(tens digit flashing)

Value Accepted

(flashes once)

Use up arrow to scroll to F002 and repeat process

to set Service Factor. When programming is

complete press Fn key to exit programming mode.

Read

Enter

Entering Motor FLA & SF

For Complete Installation instructions see VMX Operation & Installation Manual

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Operation and Troubleshooting

Keypad Operation

Display Mode (Default) Fault Mode

*NOTES:

“PLd” can be caused by a Grounded delta power system. If one input leg measures ZERO volts to ground, reduce

the setting of F051 to “0054” for operation on a “Grounded Delta”.

“SSd” can be caused by operating without a motor connected, ensure the motor is firmly connected.

“LcA, Lcc, or Lcd” indicates that the Surge absorber is damaged; see NOTE 1 on wiring diagram.

Fault Code

Description

nFLA

No Full Load Amps set in F001

Inh

Parameter change attempted when in Run Mode or without password

N3Ph

Line Voltage Loss (no 3 phase prior to start)

Loc

Lockout Starter is in overload or duty cycle lockout

Err

Incorrect Password Entered

ocA; occ: ocd

Over Current during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

PLA; PLc; PLd*

Phase Loss during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

otA; otc; otd

Over Temperature during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

oLA; oLc; oLd

Over Load during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

SSA; SSc; SSd*

Shorted SCR during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

Shunt Trip during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

IbA; Ibc; Ibd

Current Imbalance during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

UcA; Ucc; Ucd

Under Current during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

ScA; Scc; Scd

Short Circuit during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

GFA; GFc; GFd

Ground Fault during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

bPA; bPc; bPd

Bypass Discrepancy during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

LcA; Lcc; Lcd*

Normally closed external lockout is open

rtA; rtc; rtd

Rotation Trip during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

EIA; EIc; EId

Voltage Imbalance during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

oEA; oEc; oEd

Overvoltage during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

UEA; UEc; UEd

Undervoltage during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

PFA; PFc; PFd

Power Factor trip during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

PrA; Prc; Prd

Power (kW) trip during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

ncPA; ncPc; ncPd

Control Power Loss during Acceleration; Constant speed; Deceleration

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Full Parameter List

Parameter

Description

Adjustment Range

Factory Setting

F001

Motor FLA

50-100% of Max Amp Rating (less Service Factor)

F002

Motor Service Factor

1.00-1.30

1.00

F003

Overload Class During Start

NEMA/UL Class 5-30

F004

Overload Class During Run

NEMA/UL Class 5-30

F005

Overload Reset

0=Manual, 1=Auto, 2=Disabled

0:Manual

F10

Ramp Type (If Ramp 2 is not being used, unit

will ignore all settings referenced to Ramp 2)

Ramp #1 Ramp #2

Setting = 1

Setting = 2

Setting = 3

Setting = 4

Voltage Voltage

Current Current

Voltage Current

Current Voltage

F011

Initial Voltage of Ramp 1

0-100% Line Voltage

60%

F012

Initial Current of Ramp 1

0-600% Motor Current

200%

F013

Accel Ramp Time of Ramp 1

1-120 seconds

10 sec

F014

Max Current Limit of Ramp 1

200 - 600% Motor Current

350%

F015

Initial Voltage of Ramp 2 (if Ramp 2 is used)

0-100% Line Voltage

60%

F016

Initial Current of Ramp 2 (if Ramp 2 is used)

0-600% Motor Current

200%

F017

Accel Ramp Time of Ramp 2 (if Ramp 2 is used)

1-120 seconds

10Sec.

F018

Max Current Limit of Ramp 2 (if Ramp 2 is used)

200 - 600% Motor Current

350%

F019

Voltage Jog

5-100% Line Voltage

50%

F020

Time of Voltage Jog

1-20 seconds

10 sec

F021

Current Jog

100-500% Motor Current

150%

F022

Kick Start Voltage

0=Disabled or 10-100% Line Voltage

F023

Kick Time

0.1-2 seconds

0.8 sec

F024

Deceleration Ramp (Pump Control)

0=Disabled (Coast to Stop)

1=Enabled (except after OL trip)

2=Enabled (Deceleration even during O/L trip)

F025

Begin Decel Level (BDL)

0 - 100 % of Output Voltage

60%

F026

Decel Shut Off Voltage

0 to (BDL minus 1)% Voltage

30%

F027

Decel Ramp Time

1-60 seconds

10Sec.

F028

Auto Restart Delay Time

0=Disabled or 1-999sec after Power Loss

F029

Voltage Input

200 - 690 Volt

480

F030

Voltage Imbalance Trip %

0, 1 - 30% [0=Disabled]

F031

Voltage Imbalance Trip Delay

1 - 20 seconds

F032

Over Voltage Trip %

0, 1 - 10% [0=Disabled]

F033

Over Voltage Trip Delay

1 - 20 seconds

F034

Under Voltage Trip on Start %

0, 1 - 20% [0=Disabled]

F035

UV Trip on Start Delay

1 - 180 seconds

F036

Under Voltage Trip on Run %

0, 1 - 20% [0=Disabled]

F037

UV Trip Delay during Run

1 - 20 seconds

F038

Shorted SCR and Trip Delay

0, 1-10 seconds [0=Disabled]

1Sec

F039

Shunt Trip Delay

0, 1-10 seconds [0=Disabled]

1Sec

F040

Current Imbalance Trip %

0=Disabled or 5-30% imbalance

F041

Current Imbalance Trip Delay

1-20 seconds

2 sec

F042

Over Current Trip %

0=Disabled or 100-300% of Motor FLA

F043

Over Current Trip Delay

1-20 seconds

1 sec

F044

Under Current %

0=Disabled or 10-90% of Motor FLA

F045

Under Current Trip Delay

1-60 seconds

2 sec

F046

Ground Fault Current Trip Value

0=Disabled or 5-90% of CT ratio from Fn74

F047

Ground Fault Current Trip Delay

1-60 seconds

2 sec

F048

Coast Down Lockout Time

0=Disabled or 1-60 minutes

F049

Maximum Starts per Hour

0=Disabled or 1-10 Starts

F050

Minimum Time Between Starts

0=Disabled or 1-60 minutes

F051

nCP Trip (No Control Power)

0, 1 [0=Disabled, 1=Enabled]

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Parameter

Description

Adjustment Range

Factory Setting

F052

Auto Reset Selected Trips

Auto Reset Disabled

Reset after Over Temperature Trip only

Reset after Over Current (Shear Pin) Trip only

Reset after Under Current Trip only

Reset after Phase Loss Trip only

Reset after Current Unbalance Trip only

Reset after Ground Fault Trip only

Reset after Short Circuit Trip only

Reset after OT Trip or Over/Under Current Trip

Reset after Phase Loss, Current Unbal, or GF Trip Reset after

all Except Short Circuit Trip

Reset after all Except GF or Short Circuit Trip

Reset after any Trip

4 (Default)

F053

Auto Restart Attempts

0=Disabled, 1-10 = # of Attempts

F054

Auto Restart Delay Readout

Readout only

F055

Coast Down Lockout Time Readout

Readout only

F056

Starts Per Hour Timer Readout

Readout only

F057

Starts Per Hour Readout

Readout only

F058

Time Value Between Starts Readout

Readout only

F059

Thermal Capacity to Start Readout

Readout only

F060

Aux Relay 1 setting

Run/Stop

F061

Aux Relay 2 setting

At Speed/Stop

F062

Aux Relay 3 setting

Any Trip

F063

Aux. Relay Delay Timer

0=Disabled or 1-999 seconds

F065

Communications

0=Disabled

1=Enabled(11bit)

2=Enabled(10 bit)

0:Disabled

F066

Baud Rate

4.8, 9.6, 19.2 KB

9.6

F067

Modbus Address

1-247

F068

Remote Starter Control from Communications

0=Disabled

1=Enabled w/Start PB

2=Enabled w/o Start PB

3=Enabled via Remote Jog Input

F070

Parameter Lock/ Level 1 Password

0=Disabled or 001-999

F071

System Clear / Factory Reset

0=Disabled, 1=Clear Lockouts

2=Reset to Factory Default

F073

Frame Rating

10-2000A

by model

F074

CT Value

10-2000

by model

F075

Year

2000-2047

2000

F076

Month

1-12

F077

Day

1-31

F078

Hour

0-23

F079

Minute

0-59

F080

Seconds

0-59

F081

Software rev # (info purposes only)

rev #

Rev #

F085

Fault History #1 (most recent fault code)

0=No Fault History, or Fault # 1-27

(full manual for fault code descriptions)

F086

Time Stamp Fault #1

00.00-23.59 (hh.mm)

00.00

F087

Date Stamp Fault #1

01.01-12.31 (MM-DD)

01.01

F088

Fault History #2 (previous fault code)

0=No Fault History, or Fault # 1-27

(full manual for fault code descriptions)

F089

Time Stamp Fault #2

00.00-23.59 (hh.mm)

00.00

F090

Date Stamp Fault #2

01.01-12.31 (MM-DD)

01.01

F091

Fault History #3 (oldest fault code)

0=No Fault History, or Fault # 1-27

(full manual for fault code descriptions)

F092

Time Stamp Fault #3

00.00-23.59 (hh.mm)

00.00

F093

Date Stamp Fault #3

01.01-12.31 (MM-DD)

01.01

F094

Run Time Hours

000.9-999.9 hours

0000

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Parameter

Description

Adjustment Range

Factory Setting

F095

Run Time in 1,000s of hours

0000-9999K hours

0000

F096

Run Counts

0000-9999

000

F097

Run Counts in 10,000s of counts

0000-9999 (0001 would equal 10,000 counts)

000

F098

Phase Rotation Trip

0, 1 or 2

0=Disabled, 1=ABC, 2=ACB]

F099

Phase Rotation Trip Delay

1 - 3 seconds

1 Sec

F100

Phase Loss Trip Delay during Stop

0 - 20 seconds

[0 = Disabled]

1 Sec

F101

Phase Loss Trip Delay during Running

0 - 20 seconds

[0 = Disabled]

1 Sec

F102

Motor kW Trip

0 - 2

0 = Disabled

1 = Over kW Trip

2 = Under kW Trip

F103

Motor kW Trip Point

20 - 100% of full load KW

50(%)

F104

Motor kW Trip Delay Time

1 - 999 seconds

F105

Power Factor Trip Range

0, 1 - 3 [0=Disabled, 1=lag, 2=lead, 3= lead/lag]

F106

Power Factor Trip Point

.01 - 1

.50

F107

Power Factor Trip Delay Time

1 - 20 seconds

2 Sec

F108

Analog Output

0 - 12

[0: OFF; 1 - 12]

(See Table of Default Display)

OFF

F109

Analog Output 4mA

0 - 9999

F110

Analog Output 20mA

0 - 9999

9999

F111

Default Display

1-12 (See Table of Default Display)

F112

System Settings

Reserved for factory use

F113

Alternate functions for Ramp2/Jog inputs

Setting Dual Ramp Input Jog Input

0 Dual Ramp Jog

1 Dual Ramp Remote / Local

2 Dual Ramp Ext. Lockout N/O button

3 Dual Ramp Ext. Lockout N/C button

4 RESET Jog

5 RESET Remote / Local

6 RESET Ext. Lockout N/O button

7 RESET Ext. Lockout N/C button

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VMX-B Door Mounted Operators

Illuminated E-Stop Pushbutton:

Removes control power from all circuits and VMX2 soft start.

Push to activate, twist and pull to release.

Button Lights when E-stop is pressed.

Start/Stop Pushbutton and Run Light Assembly:

Provides Start/Stop control in "Local" mode.

Provides "Motor Running" indication in all operating modes.

Local/Off/Remote Selector:

Local" selects door mounted Start/Stop control.

Remote" selects Start/Stop control from customer supplied signals at terminals 1-3 on TBC.

Off' Turns motor off.

Power ON Light:

Indicates presence of 120VAC control power, derived from main (L1 & L2) line voltages.

Fault Light/Reset Pushbutton:

When lit, indicates that the unit has tripped, and requires "Reset".

In "Soft" (normal) mode, the "trip" will be displayed on the VMX2 keypad (inside), and will reset

upon activation of the reset pushbutton.

In "X-Iine" mode, the light indicates that the X-line overload inside the panel is tripped, and must be

reset manually by pressing the (green) reset key on the overload itself. Then the unit can be reset,

using the pushbutton on the door.

Note: If the green reset key on the X-line overload is turned to the "A" (auto) position, the O/L relay will

reset itself after the required cooldown, after that the unit can be reset by pushing the reset pushbutton

without opening the enclosure door.

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Wiring Diagram # 93-3980

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