Emotron MSF Instruction Manual 01-1363-01 R2.en

Valid for the following Soft starter Models:
MSF-017 to MSF-1400
MSF
S OFT S TA R T E R
IN STR UCT ION MA NU AL
Document number: 01-1363-01

Edition: r2
Date of release: 2001-04-20
© Copyright Emotron AB 2000
Emotron retain the right to change specifications and illustrations in the
text, without prior notification. The contents of this document may not
be copied without the explicit permission of Emotron AB.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
The soft starter should be installed in a cabinet or in an
electrical control room.
• The device must be installed by trained personnel.
• Disconnect all power sources before servicing.
• Always use standard commercial fuses, slow blow
e.g. type gl, gG, to protect the wiring and prevent
short circuiting. To protect the thyristors against
short-circuit currents, superfast semiconductor fuses
can be used if preferred. The normal guarantee is
valid even if superfast semiconductor fuses are not
used.
Operating and maintenance personnel

1. Read the whole Instruction Manual before install-
ing and putting the equipment into operation.
2. During all work (operation, maintenance, repairs,
etc.) observe the switch-off procedures given in this
instruction as well as any other operating
instruction for the driven machine or system. See
Emergency below.
3. The operator must avoid any working methods
which reduce the safety of the device.
4. The operator must do what he can to ensure that
no unauthorised person is working on the device.
5. The operator must immediately report any changes
to the device which reduce its safety to the user.
6. The user must undertake all necessary measures to
operate the device in perfect condition only.
Installation of spare parts

We expressly point out that any spare parts and accesso-
ries not supplied by us have also not been tested or
approved by us.
Installing and/or using such products can have a
negative effect on the characteristics designed for your
device. The manufacturer is not liable for damage aris-
ing as a result of using non-original parts and accesso-
ries.
Emergency
You can switch the device off at any time with the
mains switch connected in front of the soft starter (both
motor and control voltage must be switched off).
Dismantling and scrapping

The enclosure of the soft starter is made of recyclable
material as aluminium, iron and plastic. Legal require-
ments for disposal and recycling of these materials must
be complied with.
The soft starter contains a number of components
demanding special treatment, as for example thyristors.
The circuit board contain small amounts of tin and
lead. Legal requirements for disposal and recycling of
these materials must be complied with.
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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 6 5.6 Keyboard lock ...............................................23

1.1 Integrated safety systems ...............................6 5.7 Overview of soft starter opera-tion and
parameter set-up. .........................................23
1.2 Safety measures .............................................6
1.3 Notes to the Instruction Manual ......................6 6. INSTALLATION AND
1.4 How to use the Instruction Manual ..................6 C O N N E C T I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.5 Standards .......................................................6 6.1 Installation of the soft starter in a cabinet .....24
1.6 Tests in accordance with norm EN60204 .........6 6.2 Connections .................................................28
1.7 Inspection at delivery ......................................7 6.3 Connection and setting on the
1.7.1 Transport and packing .....................................7 PCB control card ..........................................32
1.8 Unpacking of MSF-310 and larger types ...........7 6.4 Minimum wiring ............................................33
6.5 Wiring examples ............................................34
2. DESCRIPTION ................... 8
7. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 General ...........................................................8
S E T - U P M E N U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.2 MSF control methods ......................................9
2.2.1 General features .............................................9 7.1 Ramp up/down parameters ...........................36
7.1.1 RMS current [005] .......................................36
3. HOW TO GET STARTED . . . . . . . 10 7.2 Start/stop/reset command ...........................37
3.1 Checklist ......................................................10 7.2.1 2-wire start/stop with automatic reset
3.2 Main functions/Applications .........................10 at start .........................................................37
3.3 Motor Data ...................................................10 7.2.2 2-wire start/stop with separate reset ............37
3.4 Setting of the start and stop ramps ...............11 7.2.3 3-wire start/stop with automatic reset at
start. ............................................................37
3.5 Setting the start command ............................12
7.3 Menu expansion setting. ...............................38
3.6 Viewing the motor current .............................12
7.4 Voltage control dual ramp .............................38
3.7 Starting ........................................................12
7.5 Torque control parameters ............................39
4. APPLICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS 7.6 Current limit (Main Function) ........................39
S E L E C T I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7.6.1 Voltage ramp with current limit .....................39
4.1 Soft starter rating according to AC53a ..........13 7.6.2 Current limit .................................................40
4.2 Soft starter rating according to AC53b ..........13 7.7 Pump control (Main Function) .......................40
4.3 MSF Soft starter ratings ................................14 7.8 Analogue Input Control (Main Function) .........41
4.4 The Application Ratings List ..........................14 7.9 Full voltage start, D.O.L. (Main Function) ......41
4.5 The Application Functions List .......................16 7.10 Torque control (Main function) ......................42
4.6 Function and combination matrix ...................19 7.11 Torque boost ................................................43
4.7 Special condition ..........................................20 7.12 Bypass .........................................................43
4.7.1 Small motor or low load .................................20 7.13 Power Factor Control ....................................46
4.7.2 Ambient temperature below 0×C ...................20 7.14 Brake functions ............................................46
4.7.3 Phase compensation capacitor ......................20 7.15 Slow speed and Jog functions ........................48
4.7.4 Pole-changing contactor and two speed motor 20 7.15.1 Slow speed controlled by an external signal. ..48
4.7.5 Shielded motor cable ....................................20 7.15.2 Slow speed during a selected time ................49
4.7.6 Slip ring motors ............................................20 7.15.3 Jog Functions ...............................................49
4.7.7 Pump control with soft starter and frequency 7.15.4 DC-brake after slow speed at stop [040] .......49
inverter together ...........................................20 7.16 Motor data setting ........................................50
4.7.8 Starting with counter clockwise rotating loads20 7.17 Programmable relay K1 and K2 .....................51
4.7.9 Running motors in parallel .............................20 7.18 Analogue output ...........................................52
4.7.10 How to calculate heat dissipation in cabinets .20 7.19 Digital input selection ...................................53
4.7.11 Insulation test on motor ................................20 7.20 Parameter Set ..............................................54
4.7.12 Operation above 1000 m ...............................20 7.21 Motor protection, overload (F2 alarm) ...........55
4.7.13 Reversing .....................................................20 7.22 Mains protection .........................................56
7.23 Application protection (load monitor) .............57
5. OPERATION OF THE SOFT
7.23.1 Load monitor max and min/protection
S T A R T E R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 (F6 and F7 alarms) .......................................57
5.1 General description of user interface ................... 21 7.23.2 Pre-alarm ......................................................58
5.2 PPU unit .......................................................21 7.24 Resume alarms .............................................61
5.3 LED display ...................................................22 7.24.1 Phase input failure F1 ...................................61
5.4 The Menu Structure ......................................22 7.24.2 Run at current limit time-out F4 .....................61
5.5 The keys .......................................................23 7.25 Slow speed with JOG .....................................61
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7.26 Automatic return menu .................................62 List of tables
7.27 Communication option, related Parameters ....62 Table 1 Applications Rating List ............................15
7.28 Reset to factory setting [199] .......................63 Table 2 Application Function List ..........................17
7.29 View operation ..............................................63 Table 3 Combination matrix ..................................19
7.30 Keyboard lock ...............................................65 Table 4 Start/stop combination. ...........................19
7.31 Alarm list ......................................................65 Table 5 The keys ..................................................23
Table 6 Control modes ..........................................23
8. P R O T E C T I O N A N D A L A R M . . . . 66
Table 7 MSF-017 to MSF-250. ...............................25
8.1 Alarm description ..........................................66
Table 8 MSF-017 to MSF-250 ................................25
8.1.1 Alarm with stop and requiring a separate reset66
Table 9 MSF-310 to MSF-1400 ..............................25
8.1.2 Alarm with stop and requiring only a new
start command .............................................66 Table 10 MSF-310 to MSF-1400. .............................25
8.1.3 Alarm with continue run ................................66 Table 11 Busbar distances ............................................26
8.2 Alarm overview .............................................67 Table 12 PCB Terminals ..........................................32
Table 13 Set-up Menu overview ...............................35
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . 68
9.1 Fault, cause and solution ..............................68
10. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11. OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
11.1 Serial communication ....................................72
11.2 Field bus systems .........................................72
11.3 External PPU. ...............................................72
11.3.1 Cable kit for external current transformers......72
11.4 Terminal clamp .............................................73
12. T E C H N I C A L D A T A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
13. S E T - U P M E N U L I S T . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
14. INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
REPRESENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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List of figures Fig. 54
Wiring for slow speed external input. ...............53
Fig. 1 Scope of delivery. ...........................................7 Fig. 55
Parameter overview ........................................54
Fig. 2 Unpacking of MSF-310 and larger models. .......7 Fig. 56
Connection of external control inputs. .............54
Fig. 3 Voltage control ...............................................8 Fig. 57
The thermal curve ...........................................55
Fig. 4 Current control ...............................................8 Fig. 58
Load monitor alarm functions. .........................60
Fig. 5 Torque control ................................................8 Fig. 59
The 2 Jog keys. ...............................................61
Fig. 6 Standard wiring. ..............................................10 Fig. 60
Option RS232/485 .........................................72
Fig. 7 Example of start ramp with main Fig. 61
Option Profibus ...............................................72
function voltage ramp. ....................................12 Fig. 62
Shows an example of the External PPU
Fig. 8 Rating example AC53a. ..................................13 after it has been built in. .................................72
Fig. 9 Duty cycle, non bypass. ..................................13 Fig. 63 Cable kit ........................................................72
Fig. 10 Rating example AC53b. ..................................13 Fig. 64 The terminal clamp. ........................................73
Fig. 11 Duty cycle, bypassed ......................................13
Fig. 12 MSF soft starter models. .................................21
Fig. 13 PPU unit. ........................................................21
Fig. 14 LED indication at different operation situation. .22
Fig. 15 Menu structure. ..............................................22
Fig. 16 MSF-017 to MSF-250 dimensions. ...................24
Fig. 17 Hole pattern for MSF-017 to MSF-250 .............24
Fig. 18 Hole pattern for MSF-170 to MSF-250
with upper mounting bracket instead
of DIN-rail. ......................................................24
Fig. 19 MSF -310 to MSF -835. ...................................26
Fig. 20 Hole pattern for screw attachment,
MSF-310 to MSF-835. Hole distance (mm). .....26
Fig. 21 Busbar distances MSF -310 to MSF -835. ........26
Fig. 22 MSF -1000 to -1400 ........................................27
Fig. 23 Hole pattern busbar MSF -1000 to -1400. ........27
Fig. 24 Connection of MSF-017 to MSF -085. ..............28
Fig. 25 Connection of MSF-110 to MSF-145. ...............29
Fig. 26 Connection of MSF-170 to MSF-250 ................30
Fig. 27 Connection of MSF-170 to MSF-1400. .............31
Fig. 28 Connections on the PCB, control card. ............32
Fig. 29 Wiring circuit, “Minimum wiring”. ....................33
Fig. 30 Analogue input control, parameter set,
analogue output and PTC input. .......................34
Fig. 31 Forward/reverse wiring circuit. ........................34
Fig. 32 Menu numbers for start/stop ramps,
initial voltage at start and step down
voltage at stop. ..............................................36
Fig. 33 Menu numbers for dual voltage ramp at
start/stop, initial voltage at start and step
down-voltage at stop. ......................................38
Fig. 34 Current limit ...................................................39
Fig. 35 Current limit ...................................................40
Fig. 36 Pump control ..................................................40
Fig. 37 Wiring for analogue input. ...............................41
Fig. 38 Setting voltage or current for analogue input. ..41
Fig. 39 Full voltage start. ...........................................41
Fig. 40 Torque control at start/stop. ...........................42
Fig. 41 Current and speed in torque control. ................42
Fig. 42 The principle of the Torque Booster when
starting the motor in voltage ramp mode. ........43
Fig. 43 Bypass wiring example MSF 310-1400. ...........44
Fig. 44 Current transformer position when Bypass
MSF-017 to MSF-250. .....................................45
Fig. 45 Current transformer position when Bypass
MSF-310 to MSF-1400. ...................................45
Fig. 46 Braking time ...................................................46
Fig. 47 Soft brake wiring example. ..............................47
Fig. 48 Slow speed controlled by an external signal. ....48
Fig. 49 Slow speed at start/stop during a
selected time. ................................................49
Fig. 50 Start/stop sequence and relay function
“Operation” and “Full voltage”. .......................51
Fig. 51 Wiring for analogue output. .............................52
Fig. 52 Setting of current or voltage output. ................52
Fig. 53 Setting of J1 for current or voltage control. ......53
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Integrated safety systems 1.3 Notes to the Instruction

The device is fitted with a protection system which Manual
reacts to:
• Over temperature. WARNING! Warnings are marked with a warning
• Voltage unbalance.
• Over- and under voltage. ! triangle.
• Phase reversal Serial number

• Phase loss The information given in these instructions only
• Motor overload protection thermal and PTC. applies to the device with the serial number given on
• Motor load monitor, protecting machine or process the label on the front page. A plate with the serial
max or min alarm number is fixed to the device.
• Starts per hour limitation
Important
For all enquiries and spare parts orders, please quote
The soft starter is fitted with a connection for pro-
the correct name of the device and serial number to
tective earth (PE).
ensure that your inquiry or order is dealt with correctly
MSF soft starters are all enclosed IP 20, except
and swiftly.
MSF-1000 and MSF-1400 which are delivered as open
chassi IP00. NOTE! These instructions only apply to the soft starters
having the serial number given on the front page, and not
for all models.
1.2 Safety measures
These instructions are a constituent part of the device
and must be: 1.4 How to use the Instruction
• Available to competent personnel at all times. Manual
• Read prior to installation of the device.
• Observed with regard to safety, warnings and infor- This instruction manual tells you how to install and
mation given. operate the MSF soft starter. Read the whole Instruc-
tion Manual before installing and putting the unit into
operation. For simple start-up, read chapter 2. page 8
The tasks in these instructions are described so that to chapter 3. page 10.
they can be understood by people trained in electrical Once you are familiar with the soft starter, you can
engineering. Such personnel must have appropriate operate it from the keyboard by referring to the chap-
tools and testing instruments available. Such personnel ter 13. page 79. This chapter describes all the functions
must have been trained in safe working methods. and possible setting.
The safety measures laid down in DIN norm VDE
0100 must be guaranteed.
1.5 Standards
The user must obtain any general and local operating The device is manufactured in accordance with these
permits and meet any requirements regarding: regulations.
• Safety of personnel. • IEC 947-4-2
• Product disposal. • EN 60204-1 Electrical equipment of machines, part
• Environmental protection. 1, General requirements and VDE 0113.
• EN 50081-2, EMC Emission
NOTE! The safety measures must remain in force at all
• EN 50081-1, EMC Emission with bypass
times. Should questions or uncertainties arise, please
contact your local sales outlet.
• EN 50082-2, EMC Immunity
• GOST
• UL508
1.6 Tests in accordance with norm

EN60204
Before leaving the factory, the device was subjected to
the following tests:
• Through connection of earthing system;
a) visual inspection.
b) check that earthing wire is firmly connected.
• Insulation
• Voltage
• Function
6 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.7 Inspection at delivery 1.8 Unpacking of MSF-310 and
larger types
The soft starter is attached to the plywood box/loading
stool by screws, and the soft starter must be unpacked
as follows:
1. Open only the securing plates at the bottom of the
box (bend downwards). Then lift up the box from
the loading stool, both top and sides in one piece.
2. Loosen the three (3 pcs) screws on the front cover
of the soft starter, down by the lower logo.
MSF
SOFT
STARTE
3. Push up the front cover about 20 mm so that the
INSTRU R
CTION
MANU
AL front cover can be removed.
4. Remove the two (2 pcs) mounting screws at the
bottom of the soft starter.
5. Lift up the soft starter at the bottom about 10 mm
and then push backwards about 20 mm so that the
soft starter can be removed from the mounting
Fig. 1 Scope of delivery.
hooks* at the top. The hooks are placed under the
bottom plate and cannot be removed until the soft
1.7.1 Transport and packing starter is pulled out.
The device is packed in a carton or plywood box for 6. Loosen the screws (2 pcs) for the mounting hooks
delivery. The outer packaging can be returned. The and remove the hooks.
devices are carefully checked and packed before dis- 7. The hooks are used as an upper support for mount-
patch, but transport damage cannot be ruled out. ing the soft starter.
Check on receipt:
• Check that the goods are complete as listed on the
delivery note, see type no. etc. on the rating plate.
Is the packaging damaged?

• Check the goods for damage (visual check).
If you have cause for complaint

If the goods have been damaged in transport:
• Contact the transport company or the supplier
immediately.
• Keep the packaging (for inspection by the transport
company or for returning the device).
Packaging for returning the device

• Pack the device so that it is shock-resistant.
Intermediate storage
After delivery or after it has been dismounted, the
device can be stored before further use in a dry room.
Fig. 2 Unpacking of MSF-310 and larger models.
GENERAL INFORMATION 7
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 General Current control

The MSF is installed directly between the mains and The voltage ramp can be used with a current limit
the supply cable to the motor. If a mains contactor is which stops the voltage ramp when the set maximum
used it can be activated by the integrated K1 relay. current level is reached. The maximum current level is
the main setting and must be set by the user depending
the maximum current allowed for the application.
Current (A)
The MSF is developed for soft starting, stopping and

braking three-phase motors.
There are 3 different kinds of soft starting control Current

methods: Limit
• Control method 1-Phase
The single phase controlled soft starters provide FLC
only a reduction in starting torque no control of
current or torque. These starters need a main and
bypass contactor as well as external motor protec- Time
tions. This is a open loop voltage controller. These
03-F111
starters are mainly in the power up to 7.5 kW.
• Control method 2-Phase Fig. 4 Current control
The two phase starters can start a motor without a
mains contactor, but in that case voltage still is Torque control
present at the motor when it´s stopped. These start- Is the most sufficient way of starting motors. Unlike
ers are mainly in the power up to 22 kW. voltage and current based systems the soft starter moni-
• Control method 3-Phase tors the torque need and allows to start with the lowest
In the three phase Soft Starters there are different possible current. Using a closed loop torque controller
technologies: also linear ramps are possible. The voltage ramp can not
• Voltage control hold back the motor starting torque this results in a
• Current control current peak and unlinear ramps. In the current ramp
• Torque control there will be no peak current, but a higher current for
a longer period of time during the start compared to
Voltage control torque control. Current starting doesn’t give linear
This method is the most used control method. The ramps. The linear ramps are very important in many
starter gives a smooth start but doesn’t get any feedback applications. For an example, to stop a pump with an
on current or torque. The typical settings to optimize a unlinear ramp will give water hammer. Soft starters
voltage ramp are: Initial voltage, ramp time, dual ramp which doesn’t monitor the torque, will start and stop to
time. fast if the load is lighter than the setting of current or
ramp time.
Current (A)
Current (A)
FLC
FLC
Time
03-F116 Time
03-F113
Fig. 3 Voltage control
Fig. 5 Torque control
8 DESCRIPTION
2.2 MSF control methods
MSF Soft Starters control all three phases supplied to
the motor. It manages all the 3 possible starting meth-
ods where the closed loop Torque control is the most
efficient way of starting and stopping motors.
2.2.1 General features

As mentioned above soft starters offer you several fea-
tures and the following functions are available:
• Torque controlled start and stop
• Current limit control at start
• Application “Pump”
• External analogue input control
• Torque booster at start
• Full voltage start (D.O.L)
• Dual voltage ramp at start and stop
• Bypass
• Dynamic DC-brake or Softbrake
• Slow speed at start and stop
• Jogging forward and reverse
• Four parameter sets
• Analogue output indicating current, power
or voltage
• Viewing of current, voltage, power, torque, power
consumption, elapsed time etc.
• Integrated safety system acc. to § 1.1, page 6, with
an alarm list.
DESCRIPTION 9
3. HOW TO GET STARTED
L1
L2
L3
N
PE
Q1
L1 L2 L3 PE 01 02 PE 21 K1 22 23 K2 24 33 K3 31 32 69 70
T1 T2 T3 PE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 75 76 77
1
0
start /stop
U V W PE
M
3~
03-F17
Fig. 6 Standard wiring. 3.2 Main functions/Applications
This chapter describes briefly the set-up for basic soft WARNING! Make sure that all safety measures have
start and soft stop by using the default “Voltage Ramp”
function. ! been taken before switching on the supply.
Switch on the control voltage (normally 1 x 230 V), all

WARNING! Mounting, wiring and setting the device segments in the display and the two LED’s will be illu-
! into operation must be carried out by properly trained
personnel. Before set-up, make sure that the
minated for a few seconds. Then the display will show
menu 001. An illuminated display indicates there is
installation is according to chapter 6. page 24 and the
Checklist below.
supply voltage on the PCB. Check that you have mains
voltage on the mains contactor or on the thyristors.
The settings are carried out according to following:
3.1 Checklist The first step in the settings is to set menu 007 and
• Mount the soft starter in accordance with chapter 6. 008 to “ON” to reach the main functions 020-025 and
page 24. motor data 041-046.
• Consider the power loss at rated current when
NOTE! The main function is chosen according to the
dimensioning a cabinet, max. ambient temperature
application. The tables in the applications and functions
is 40ºC (see chapter 12. page 74). selection (table 1, page 15), gives the information to
• Connect the motor circuit according to Fig. 6. choose the proper main function.
• Connect the protective earth.
• Connect the control voltage to terminals 01 and 02
(100 - 240 VAC or 380-500 VAC). 3.3 Motor Data
• Connect relay K1 (PCB terminals 21 and 22) to the Set the data, according to the motor type plate to
contactor - the soft starter then controls the contac- obtain optimal settings for starting, stopping and motor
tor. protection.
• Connect PCB terminals 12 and 13 to, e.g., a 2-way
switch (closing non-return) or a PLC, etc., to NOTE! The default settings are for a standard 4-pole motor
obtain control of soft start/soft stop.1) acc. to the nominal power of the soft-starter. The soft
• Check that the motor and supply voltage corre- starter will run even if no specific motor data is selected,
sponds to values on the soft starter’s rating plate. but the performance will not be optimal.
• Ensure the installation complies with the appropri-
ate local regulations.
1) The menu 006 must be put to 01 for start/stop command from
keyboard.
10 HOW TO GET STARTED

041 046
Nominal motor voltage Nominal frequency
40 0 5 0
Default: 400 V Default: 50 Hz
Range: 200-700 V Range: 50/60 Hz
NOTE! Now go back to menu 007 and set it to “oFF” and

then to menu 001.
042
3.4 Setting of the start and stop
Nominal motor current ramps
4 5 The menu´s 002 and 003 can now be set to adjust the
start ramp up time and the stop ramp down time.
Default: Nominal current soft starter
Range: 25% - 150% of Insoft in Amp
002
Start time ramp 1
043 1 0
Nominal motor power Default: 10 sec
2 2 Range: 1-60 sec
Default: Nominal power soft starter Estimate the starting-time for the motor/machine. Set
Range: 25% - 300% of Pnsoft in kW ”ramp up time” at start (1-60 sec).
Key “ENTER ” to confirm new value.
Key “NEXT “, “PREV ” to change menu.
044
004
Nominal motor speed
Stop time ramp 1
1 4 5 0
o F F
Default: Nominal speed soft starter
Default: oFF
Range: 500-3600 rpm
Range: oFF, 2-120 sec
Set ”ramp down time” at stop (2-120 s).

“oFF” if only soft start requires.
045
Nominal motor cos phi
. 8 6
Default: 0.86
Range: 0.50-1.00
HOW TO GET STARTED 11

3.5 Setting the start command 3.7 Starting
As default the start command is set for remote opera-
tion via terminal 11, 12 and 13. For easy commission- WARNING! Make sure that all safety measures have
ing it is possible to set the start command on the start
key on the keyboards. This is set with menu 006.
! been taken before starting the motor in order to avoid
personal injury.
Start the motor by pressing the “START/STOP“ key

on the keyboard or through the remote control, PCB
006 terminal 11, 12 and 13. When the start command is
given, the mains contactor will be activated by relay K1
Selection of control mode (PCB terminal 21 and 22), and the motor then starts
softly.
2
Default: 2 Current (A)
Range: 1,2,3
Menu 006 must be set to 1 to be able to operate from

keyboard.
NOTE! Factory default setting is remote control (2).
To start and stop from the keyboard, the “START/

STOP” key is used.
FLC
To reset from the keyboard, the “ENTER /
RESET” key is used. A reset can be given both when
the motor is running and when the motor is stopped. Time
A reset by the keyboard will not start or stop the 03-F116
motor.
Fig. 7 Example of start ramp with main function voltage ramp.
3.6 Viewing the motor current
Set the display to menu 005. Now the Motor current
can be viewed on the display.
005
RMS current read-out
0. 0
Default: -
Range: 0.0-9999 Amp.
NOTE! The menu 005 can be selected at any time when the
motor is running.
12 HOW TO GET STARTED

4. APPLICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS SELECTION
This chapter is a guide to select the correct soft starter

rating and the selection of the Main function and addi-
tional functions for each different application. Starts per hour
To make the right choice the following tools are Start
used: Duration
• The norm AC53a.
CURRENT
This norm helps selecting the soft starter rating with Run Time
Start Current
Off
regard to duty cycle, starts per hour and maximum Time
starting current.
• The Application Rating List.
With this list the soft starter rating can be selected
depending on the kind of application used. The list
use 2 levels of the AC53a norm. See table 1, page TIME
15.
Duty Cycle = (Start Duration + Run Time)
• The Application Function List.
(Start Duration + Run Time + Off Time)
This table gives an complete overview of most (03-F60)
common applications and duties. For each applica-
tions the menu’s that can be used are given. See Fig. 9 Duty cycle, non bypass.
table 2, page 17.
• Function and Combination matrix. 4.2 Soft starter rating according to
With these tables it is easy to see which combina-
tions of Main and additional functions are possible, AC53b
see table 3, page 19 and table 4, page 19. This norm is made for Bypass operation. Because the
MSF soft starter is designed for continuous operation
this norm is not used in the selection tables in this
4.1 Soft starter rating according to chapter.
AC53a
The IEC947-4-2 standard for electronic starters defines
AC53a as a norm for dimensioning of a soft starter. 210A : AC-53b 5.0 - 30 : 1440
The MSF soft starter is designed for continuous
running. In the Applications table (table 1, page 15)
two levels of AC53a are given. This is also given in the
technical data tables (see chapter 12. page 74). Off time (seconds
between starts)
Start time (seconds)
Start current (multiple of

FCL)
210A : AC-53a 5.0 - 30 : 50 - 10 Rated FLC (Full Load Cur-
(03-F59) rent) of starter under
prescribed conditions
Starts per hour
On-load factor (on-load

duty cycle as percent- Fig. 10 Rating example AC53b.
age of operation cycle)
Start time (seconds)

Start current (multiple
of FLC) Start
Duration
Rated FLC (Full Load
(03-F58)
CURRENT
Current) of starter
under prescribed condi-
tions Off
Start Current
Time
Fig. 8 Rating example AC53a.
The above example indicates a current rating of 210

Amps with a start current ratio of 5.0 x FLC (1050A) TIME (03-F61)
for 30 seconds with a 50% duty cycle and 10 starts per Fig. 11 Duty cycle, bypassed
hour.
NOTE! If more than 10 starts/hour or other duty cycles are The above example indicates a current rating of 210
needed, please contact your supplier. Amps with a start current ratio of 5.0 x FLC (1050A)
for 30 seconds with a 24-minute period between starts.
APPLICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS SELECTION 13

4.3 MSF Soft starter ratings EXAMPLE:
According to the norms AC53a and AC53b a soft Roller Mill:
starter can have many current ratings. • This is an application for heavy duty,
• Typical starting current of 450%.
NOTE! Because the MSF soft starter is designed for • Main function Torque ramp start (menu 25) will
continuous operation the norm AC53b is not used in the give the best results.
application rating list. • Stop function Dynamic Brake (menu 36, selection
1) can be used.
• As well as the Slow Speed at start and stop (menu
With help of the Application Rating List with typical 38-40) can be used for better start and stop per-
starting currents and categories in the AC53a level (see formance.
table 1, page 15 and table 2, page 17) it is easy to select
the proper soft starter rating with the application.
The Application Rating List uses two levels for the

AC53a norm:
• AC53a 5.0-30:50-10 (heavy duty)
This level will be able to start all applications and
follows directly the type number of the soft starter.
Example: MSF 370 is 370 Amps FLC and then 5
time this current in starting.
• AC 53a 3.0-30:50-10 (normal/light duty)
This level is for a bit lighter applications and here
the MSF can manage a higher FLC.
Example: MSF 370 in this norm manage 450 Amps
FLC and the 3 times this current in starting
NOTE! To compare Soft Starters it’s important to ensure
that not only FLC (Full Load Current) is compared but also
that the operating parameters are identical.
4.4 The Application Ratings List

Table 1 gives the Application Ratings List. With this
list the rating for the soft starter and Main Function
menu can be selected.
Description and use of the table:

• Applications.
This column gives the various applications. If the
machine or application is not in this list, try to iden-
tify a similar machine or application. If in doubt
pleas contact your supplier.
• AC53a ratings.
The rating according to AC53a norm is here classi-
fied in 2 ratings. The first for normal/light duty
(3.0-30:50-10) and the second for heavy duty
(5.0-30:50-10)
• Typical Starting current.
Gives the typical starting current for each applica-
tion
• Main Function menu.
The Main Function menu is advised here.
"25;=1", means: program selection 1 in menu 25.
• Stop function.
Gives a possible Stop function if applicable.
"36;=1 / 38-40", means: program selection 1 in
menu 36, also menus 38 to 40 can be selected.
14 APPLICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS SELECTION

Table 1 Applications Rating List
Applications AC53a AC 53a Typical Main function Stop function

3.0-30:50-10 5.0-30:50-10 starting Menu nr. Menu nr.
(normal/light) (heavy) current %
General & Water
Centrifugal Pump x 300 22 22
Submersible Pump x 300 22 22
Conveyor x 300-400 25;=1 36;=1 / 38-40
Compressor: Screw x 300 25 -
Compressor, Reciprocating x 400 25;=1 -
Fan x 300 25;=2 -
Mixer x 400-450 25;=1 -
Agitator x 400 25;=1 -
Metals & Mining
Belt Conveyor x 400 25;=1 36;=1 / 38-40
Dust Collector x 350 25;=1 -
Grinder x 300 25;=1 36;=1
Hammer Mill x 450 25;=1 36;=2
Rock Crusher x 400 25;=1 -
Roller Conveyor x x 350 25;=1 36;=1 / 38-40
Roller Mill x 450 25;=1 36;=1 or 2
Tumbler x 400 25;=1 -
Wire Draw Machine x 450 25;=1 36;=1 or 2
Food Processing
Bottle Washer x 300 25;=2
Centrifuge x 400 25;=1 36;=1 or 2
Dryer x 400 25;=2
Mill x 450 25;=1 36;=1 or 2
Palletiser x 450 25;=1
Separator x 450 25;=1 36;=1 or 2
Slicer x 300 25;=1
Pulp and Paper
Re-Pulper x 450 25;=1
Shredder x 450 25;=1
Trolley x 450 25;=1
Petrochemical
Ball Mill x 450 25;=1
Centrifuge x 400 25;=1 36;=1 or 2
Extruder x 500 25;=1
Screw Conveyor x 400 25;=1
Transport & Machine Tool
Ball Mill x 450 25;=1
Grinder x 350 25;=1 36;=1
Material Conveyor x 400 25;=1 36;=1 / 38-40
Palletiser x 450 25;=1
Press x 350 25;=1
Roller Mill x 450 25;=1
Rotary Table x 400 25;=1 36;=1 / 38-40
Trolley x 450 25;=1
Escalator x 300-400 25;=1
Lumber & Wood Products
Bandsaw x 450 25;=1 36;=1 or 2
Chipper x 450 25;=1 36;=1 or 2
Circular Saw x 350 25;=1 36;=1 or 2
Debarker x 350 25;=1 36;=1 or 2
Planer x 350 25;=1 36;=1 or 2
Sander x 400 25;=1 36;=1 or 2

4.5 The Application Functions List
This list gives an overview of many different applica-
tions/duties and a possible solution with one of the
many MSF functions.
Description and use of the table:

• Application /Duty.
This column gives the various applications and level
of duty. If the machine or application is not in this
list, try to identify a similar machine or application.
If in doubt pleas contact your supplier.
• Problem.
This column describes possible problems that are
familiar for this kind of application.
• Solution MSF.
Gives the possible solution for the problem using
one the MSF function.
• Menus.
Gives the menu numbers and selection for the MSF
function.
"25;=1", means: program selection 1 in menu 25.
"36;=1 / 34,35", means: program selection 1 in
menu 36, menus 34 and 35 are related to this func-
tion.

Table 2 Application Function List
Application/
Problem Solution MSF Menus
Duty
PUMP Too fast start and stops MSF Pump application with following start/stop features: 22
Normal Non linear ramps Linear ramps without tacho.
Water hammer Torque ramps for quadratic load
High current and peaks during starts.
Pump is going in wrong direction Phase reversal alarm 88
Dry running Shaft power underload 96-99
High load due to dirt in pump Shaft power overload 92-95
COMPRESSOR Mechanical shock for compressor, motor and 25;=1 or
Linear Torque ramp or current limit start.
Normal transmissions 20,21
Small fuses and low current available.
Screw compressor going in wrong direction Phase sequence alarm 88
Damaged compressor if liquid ammonia enters
Shaft power overload 92-95
the compressor screw.
Energy consumption due to compressor is run-
ning unloaded Shaft power underload 96-99
CONVEYOR Mechanical shocks for transmissions and trans-

Linear Torque ramp 25;=1
Normal/Heavy ported goods.
Filling or unloading conveyors Slow speed and accurate position control. 37-40,57,58
Conveyor jammed Shaft power overload 92-95
Conveyor belt or chain is off but the motor is
Shaft power underload 96-99
still running
Starting after screw conveyor have stopped due
Jogging in reverse direction and then starting in forward.
to overload.
Conveyor blocked when starting Locked rotor function 75
FAN
Normal High starting current in end of ramps Torque ramp for quadratic need 25;=2
Slivering belts.
Catches the motor and going easy to zero speed and then
Fan is going in wrong direction when starting.
starting in right direction.
Belt or coupling broken Shaft power underload 96-99
Blocked filter or closed damper.
PLANER High inertia load with high demands on torque Linear Torque ramp gives linear acceleration and lowest
Heavy and current control. possible starting current. 25;=1
Dynamic DC brake without Contactor for medium loads

Need to stop quick both by emergency and pro- and controlled sensor less soft brake with reversing con- 36;=1,34,35
duction efficiency reasons. 36;=2,34,35
tactor for heavy loads.
High speed lines Conveyor speed set from planer shaft power analog out- 54-56
put.
Worn out tool Shaft power overload 92-95
Broken coupling Shaft power underload 96-99
ROCK
High enertia Linear Torque ramp gives linear acceleration and lowest 25;=1
CRUSHER possible starting current.
Heavy
Heavy load when starting with material Torque boost 30,31
Low power if a diesel powered generator is used.
Wrong material in crusher Shaft power overload 92-95
Vibrations during stop Dynamic DC brake without Contactor 36;=1,34,35
BANDSAW High inertia load with high demands on torque Linear Torque ramp gives linear acceleration and lowest
25;=1
Heavy and current control. possible starting current.
Need to stop quick both by emergency and pro- and controlled sensor less soft brake with reversing con- 36;=1,34,35
duction efficiency reasons. 36;=2,34,35
High speed lines Conveyor speed set from band saw shaft power analog 54-56
output.
Worn out saw blade Shaft power overload
Broken coupling, saw blade or belt Shaft power underload
CENTRIFUGE Linear Torque ramp gives linear acceleration and lowest
High inertia load 25;=1
Heavy possible starting current.
To high load or unbalanced centrifuge Shaft power overload
36;=1,34,35
Controlled stop and controlled sensor less soft brake with reversing con-
36;=2,34,35
Need to open centrifuge in a certain position. Braking down to slow speed and then positioning control. 37-40,57,58

Table 2 Application Function List
Application/
Problem Solution MSF Menus
Duty
MIXER Linear Torque ramp gives linear acceleration and lowest
Heavy Different materials possible starting current. 25;=1
Need to control material viscosity Shaft power analog output 54-56

Broken or damaged blades Shaft power overload 92-95
Shaft power underload 96-99
HAMMER MILL
Heavy load with high breakaway torque Linear Torque ramp gives linear acceleration and lowest
25;=1
Heavy possible starting current.
Torque boost in beginning of ramp. 30,31
Jamming Shaft power overload 92-95
Controlled sensor less soft brake with reversing contactor
Fast stop for heavy loads. 36;=2,34,35
Motor blocked Locked rotor function 75
EXAMPLE:
Hammer Mill:
• This is an application for heavy duty,
• Main function Torque ramp start (menu 25) will
give the best results.
• Torque boost to overcome high breakaway torque
(menu 30 and 31)
• Overload alarm function for jamming protection
(menu 92 and 95)
• Stop function Soft Brake (menu 36, selection 2) can
be used. Menu 34 and 35 to set the brake time and
strength.

4.6 Function and combination
matrix
Table 3 gives an overview of all possible functions and
combination of functions.
1. Select function in the horizontal “Main Function”

column. Only one function can be selected in this
column, at a time.
2. In the vertical column “Additional Functions” you
will find all possible function that can be used
together with your selected main function.
Table 3 Combination matrix
Jogging with keyboard/terminal
External controlled slow speed
Dynamic Vector Brake (036-1)

Timer controlled slow speed
Power factor control (033)
Parameter sets (061)

Complete protection
Additional functions
Torque boost (030)
Softbrake (036-2)
Dual ramp star t
Dual ramp stop
Bypass (032)
Main Functions
Voltage ramp start/stop (default) X X X X X X X X X X X
Torque control start/stop (menu 025) X X X X X X X X X
Voltage ramp with current limit (menu 020) X X X X X X X X X X X
Current limit start (menu 021) X X X X X X X X X X X
Pump control (menu 022) X X X
Analog input (menu 023) X X
Direct on line start (menu 024) X X X
By using one parameter set, the following start/stop NOTE! Voltage and torque ramp for starting only with
table is given. softbrake.
Table 4 Start/stop combination.

Dynamic Vector Brake
Torque control stop
Direct on line stop

STOP FUNCTION
Voltage ramp stop
Pump control
Analog input
Softbrake
START FUNCTION
Voltage ramp start X X X X
Torque control start X X X X
Current limit start X X X X
Voltage ramp with current limit X X X X
Pump control X X
Analog input X X
Direct on line start X
By using different parameter sets for start and stop, it is

possible to combine all start and stop functions.

4.7 Special condition 4.7.9 Running motors in parallel
When starting and running motors in parallel the total
4.7.1 Small motor or low load amount of the motor current must be equal or lower
than the connected soft starter. Please note that it is not
The minimum load current for the soft starter is 10%
possible to make individual settings for each motor.
of the rated current of the soft starter. Except for the
The start ramp can only be set for an average starting
MSE-017 there the min. current is 2 A. Example
ramp for all the connected motors. This applies that the
MSE-210, rated current = 210 A. Min. Current 21 A.
start time may differ from motor to motor. This is also
Please note that this is “min. load current“ and not
even if the motors are mechanically linked, depending
min. rated motor current.
on the load etc.
4.7.2 Ambient temperature below 0°C
4.7.10 How to calculate heat dissipation in
For ambient temperatures below 0°C e.g. an electrical
cabinets
heater must be installed in the cabinet. The soft starter
can also be mounted in some other place, due to that See chapter 12. page 74 “Technical Data”, “Power loss
the distance between the motor and the soft starter is at rated motor load (IN)“, “Power consumption control
not critical. card“ and “Power consumption fan“. For further cal-
culations please contact your local supplier of cabinets,
e.g. Rittal.
4.7.3 Phase compensation capacitor
If a phase compensation capacitor is to be used, it must
4.7.11 Insulation test on motor
be connected at the inlet of the soft starter, not
between the motor and the soft starter. When testing the motor with high voltage e.g. insula-
tion test the soft starter must be disconnected from the
motor. This is due to the fact that the thyristors will be
4.7.4 Pole-changing contactor and two speed
seriously damage by the high peak voltage.
motor
The switching device must be connected between the 4.7.12 Operation above 1000 m
output of the soft starter and the motor.
All ratings are stated at 1000 m over sea level.
If a MSF is placed for example at 3000 m it must be
4.7.5 Shielded motor cable derated unless that the ambient temperature is lower
It is not necessary to use shielded wires together with than 40 C and compensate for this higher pressure.
soft starters. This is due to the very low radiated emis- To get information about motors and drives at
sions. higher altitudes please contact your supplier to get
technical information nr 151.
NOTE! The soft starter should be wired with shielded con-
trol cable to fulfill EMC regulations acc. to § 1.5, page 6.
4.7.13 Reversing
4.7.6 Slip ring motors Motor reversing is always possible. See Fig. 31 on page
Slip ring motors can not be used together with the soft 34 for the advised connection of the reverse contactors.
starter. Unless the motor is rewinded (as a squirrel cage At the moment that the mains voltage is switched
motor). Or keep the resistors in, please contact your on, the phase sequence is monitored by the control
supplier. board. This information is used for the Phase Reverse
Alarm (menu 88, see § 7.22, page 56).
However if this alarm is not used (factory default), it
4.7.7 Pump control with soft starter and
is also possible to have the phase reversal contactors in
frequency inverter together the input of the soft starter.
It is possible e.g. in a pump station with two or more
pumps to use one frequency inverter on one pump and
soft starters on each of the other pumps. The flow of
the pumps can then be controlled by one common
control unit.
4.7.8 Starting with counter clockwise rotating

loads
It is possible to start a motor clockwise, even if the load
and motor is rotating counter clockwise e.g. fans.
Depending on the speed and the load “in the wrong
direction“ the current can be very high.

5. OPERATION OF THE SOFT STARTER
MSF-017 to MSF-1400
Fig. 12 MSF soft starter models. 5.2 PPU unit

5.1 General description of user
interface
WARNING! Never operate the soft starter with RUNNING
! removed front cover.

MENU
START/STOP
To obtain the required operation, a number of parame-

ters must be set in the soft starter.
VALUE
Setting/configuration is done either from the built- 0
0
1
2
Initial voltage at star t (%)
Star t ramp 1 (sec.)
in keyboard or by a computer/control system through 0
0
3
4
Step down voltage at stop (%)
Stop ramp 1 (sec.)
0 5 Current readout
the serial interface or bus (option). Controlling the 0
0
6
7
Control mode
Extended functions
motor i.e. start/stop, selection of parameter set, is done
either from the keyboard, through the remote control JOG JOG
inputs or through the serial interface (option).
Setting START
STOP PREV NEXT
WARNING! Make sure that all safety measures have
ENTER
! been taken before switching on the supply.
RESET
Switch on the supply (normally 1 x 230 V), all seg-

ments in the display will light up for a few seconds. 03-F28
Then the display will show menu 001. An illuminated
display indicates there is supply voltage on the PCB.
Check that you have voltage on the mains contactor Fig. 13 PPU unit.
or on the thyristors. To be able to use all extended
functions and optimize of the performance, program The programming and presentation unit (PPU) is a
the motor data. build-in operator panel with two light emitting diodes,
three + four seven-segment LED-displays and a key-
board.
OPERATION OF THE SOFT STARTER 21

5.3 LED display 5.4 The Menu Structure
The two light emitting diodes indicates start/stop and The menus are organised in a simple one level structure
running motor/machine. When a start command is with the possibility to limit the number of menus that
given either from the PPU, through the serial interface are reachable by setting the value in menu 007 to
(option) or through the remote control inputs, the ”oFF” (factory setting). With this setting only the basic
start/stop-LED will be illuminated. menus 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006 and 007 can be
At a stop command the start/stop-LED will switch reached.
off. When the motor is running, the running-LED is This to simplify the setting when only voltage start/
flashing during ramp up and down and is illuminated stop ramps are used.
continuously at full motor voltage. If menu 007 is in “on” and menu 008 “oFF” it is
possible to reach all viewing menus and alarm lists as
well.
Voltage
UN
Time
Running-LED, Running- Running-LED, Running-

flashing LED, on flashing LED, off
Start/stop- Start/stop-
LED, on LED, off
Fig. 14 LED indication at different operation situation.
901-915 Alarm List

Key lock status 221 001 Initial voltage
RMS currents and voltages 211-216 002 Start ramp time
in each phase 003 Step down voltage at stop
004 Stop ramp time
Viewed soft starter data 201-208
005 RMS current
006 Control mode
Reset to factory settings 199
007 Menu expander
Serial communication 111-114 008 Menu expander
Automatic return menu 105 011-014 Dual ramp start/stop

016-018 Initial and end torque at start
“JOG” enable 103-104 020-025 Main functions
Run at F1&F4 alarm 101-102 030-040 Additional functions
041-046 Nominal motor parameters
Machine protection 089-099

051-052 Relay K1&K2 functions
Main supply protection 081-088

054-056 Analogue output
Motor protection 071-075 057-058 Digital input
061 Parameter set
03-F30
Fig. 15 Menu structure.
22 OPERATION OF THE SOFT STARTER

5.5 The keys 5.6 Keyboard lock
The function of the keyboard are based on a few simple The keyboard can be locked to prohibit operation and
rules. At power up menu 001 is shown automatically. parameter setting by an unauthorised. Lock keyboard
Use the “NEXT ” and “PREV ”keys to move by pressing both keys "NEXT " and "ENTER
between menus. To scroll through menu numbers, " for at least 2 sec. The message ’- Loc’ will display
press and hold either the “NEXT ” or the “PREV when locked. To unlock keyboard press the same 2
” key. The ”+” and ”—” keys are used to increase keys "NEXT " and "ENTER " for at least 2
respectively decrease the value of setting. The value is sec. The message ’unlo’ will display when unlocked.
flashing during setting. The ”ENTER ” key con- In locked mode it is possible to view all parameters
firms the setting just made, and the value will go from and read-out, but it is forbidden to set parameters and
flashing to stable. The ”START/STOP” key is only to operate the soft starter from the keyboard.
used to start and stop the motor/machine. The message ’-Loc’ will display if trying to set a
The and
JOG
keys are only used for JOG from the
JOG
parameter or operate the soft starter in locked mode.
keyboard. Please note one has to select enable in menu The key lock status can be read out in menu 221.
103 or 104, see § 7.25, page 61.
2 21
Table 5 The keys
Locked keyboard info
START
Start/stop motor operation.
STOP n o
Default: no
Display previous menu.
PREV Range: no, YES
no Keyboard is not locked
Display next menu.
NEXT YES Keyboard is locked
Decrease value of setting.

5.7 Overview of soft starter opera-
tion and parameter set-up.
Increase value of setting. Table with the possibilities to operate and set para-
meters in soft starter.
Confirm setting just made. ENTER
Control mode is selected in menu 006 and Parame-
Alarm reset.
ter set is selected in menu 061. For the keyboard lock
RESET function, see § 7.30, page 65.
JOG Reverse JOG
JOG Forward JOG
Table 6 Control modes
Setting of parameters
Operation/
Start/Stop JOG fwd/rev Alarm reset Parameter set with Parameter set with
Set-up external selection internal selection
Control mode Menu 061=0 Menu 061=1-4
Unlocked
Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard --------------- Keyboard
Keyboard keyboard
Menu 006=1 Locked
------------------- ------------------ ------------------ --------------- ------------------
keyboard
Unlocked Remote and
Remote Remote Remote Keyboard
Remote keyboard keyboard
Menu 006=2 Locked
Remote Remote Remote Remote -------------------
keyboard
Unlocked Serial comm.
Serial comm Serial comm --------------- Serial comm
Serial comm. keyboard and keyboard
Menu 006=3 Locked
Serial comm Serial comm Serial comm --------------- Serial comm
keyboard
OPERATION OF THE SOFT STARTER 23

6. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Mounting, wiring and setting the device into operation

must be carried out by trained personnel (electricians
specialised in heavy current technology):
• In accordance with the local safety regulations of
the electricity supply company.
• In accordance with DIN VDE 0100 for setting up
heavy current plants.
Care must be taken to ensure that personnel do not
come into contact with live circuit components.
WARNING! Never operate the soft starter with
! removed front cover.
h1
6.1 Installation of the soft starter
in a cabinet
When installing the soft starter:
— Ensure that the cabinet will be sufficiently
ventilated, after the installation.
— Keep the minimum free space, see the tables
on page 25.
— Ensure that air can flow freely from the
bottom to the top.
h2
NOTE! When installing the soft starter, make sure it does not
come into contact with live components. The heat generated
must be dispersed via the cooling fins to prevent damage to the w1
thyristors (free circulation of air).

Fig. 17 Hole pattern for MSF-017 to MSF-250 (backside view).
MSF-017 to MSF-835 soft starters are all delivered as
enclosed versions with front opening. The units have
bottom entry for cables etc. see Fig. 25 on page 29 and
Fig. 27 on page 31. MSF-1000 and MSF-1400 are 208,50
16,80
delivered as open chassis.
NOTE! The soft starter should be wired with shielded con-
trol cable to fulfill EMC regulations acc. to § 1.5, page 6.
NOTE! For UL-approval use 75°C Copper wire only.
MSF-017 to MSF-250
W1
547
H
H1
30,20
46
03-F07 W D 03-F98 03-F122
Fig. 16 MSF-017 to MSF-250 dimensions. Fig. 18 Hole pattern for MSF-170 to MSF-250 with upper
mounting bracket instead of DIN-rail.
24 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

MSF-017 to MSF-250
Table 7 MSF-017 to MSF-250.
MSF Conv./ Dimension Hole dist. Hole dist. Diam./ Weight

Class Connection
model Fan HxWxD (mm) w1 (mm) h1 (mm) screw (kg)
-017, -030 IP 20 Busbars Convection 320x126x260 78.5 265 5.5/M5 6.7
-045, -060,
IP 20 Busbars Fan 320x126x260 78.5 265 5.5/M5 6.9
-075, -085
-110, -145 IP 20 Busbars Fan 400x176x260 128.5 345 5.5/M5 12.0
-170, -210, -250 IP 20 Busbars Fan 500x260x260 208.5 445 5.5/M5 20
Table 8 MSF-017 to MSF-250
MSF Minimum free space (mm): Dimension Connection Tightening torque for bolt (Nm)
model above 1) below at side busbars Cu Cable PE-cable Supply and PE
-017, -030, -045 100 100 0 15x4 (M6), PE (M6) 8 8 0.6
-060, -075, -085 100 100 0 15x4 (M8), PE (M6) 12 8 0.6
-110,-145 100 100 0 20x4 (M10), PE (M8) 20 12 0.6
-170, -210, -250 100 100 0 30x4 (M10), PE (M8) 20 12 0.6
1) Above: wall-soft starter or soft starter-soft starter
MSF-310 to MSF-1400
Table 9 MSF-310 to MSF-1400 see Fig. 20 on page 26.
MSF Conv./ Dimension Hole dist. Hole dist. Diam./ Weight

Class Connection
model Fan HxWxD (mm) w1 (mm) h1 (mm) screw (kg)
-310 IP 20 Busbars Fan 532x547x278 460 450 8.5/M8 42
-370, -450 IP 20 Busbars Fan 532x547x278 460 450 8.5/M8 46
-1000, -1400 IP00 Busbar Fan 900x875x336 Fig. 23 8.5/M8 175
Table 10 MSF-310 to MSF-1400.
MSF Minimum free space (mm): Dimension Tightening torque for bolt (Nm)
model Connection,
above 1) below at side busbars Al Cable PE-cable Supply and PE
-310, -370, -450 100 100 0 40x8 (M12) 50 12 0.6
-570, -710, -835 100 100 0 40x10 (M12) 50 12 0.6
-1000, -1400 100 100 100 75x10 (M12) 50 12 0.6
1) Above: Wall-soft starter or soft starter-soft starter
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 25

MSF e f
D
-310 to -450 44 39
W
-570 to -835 45.5 39
Observe that the two supplied mounting hooks (see

§ 1.8, page 7 and Fig. 2 on page 7 must be used for
mounting the soft starter as upper support (only MSF-
H 310 to MSF-835).
Fig. 19 MSF -310 to MSF -835.
W1 h1
E
W3 W2 W1
H1
Fig. 21 Busbar distances MSF -310 to MSF -835.
Table 11 Busbar distances
Dist. h1 Dist. w1 Dist. w2 Dist. w3

MSF model
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
-310 to -450 104 33 206 379
-570 to -835 129 35 239.5 444
-1000 -1400 55 322.5 590.5
Fig. 20 Hole pattern for screw attachment, MSF-310 to

MSF-835. Hole distance (mm).

900
875
03-F12
Fig. 22 MSF -1000 to -1400

825
205
190
190
182.5
220
25
590.5 322.5 55
03-F13
Fig. 23 Hole pattern busbar MSF -1000 to -1400.

6.2 Connections
01 02 PE
J2
J1 I U
I U
21 22 23 24 31 32 33
11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19
01 02 PE 69 70 71-72 73-74 75 76 7778
3 2
6
T1 T2 T3
7
L1 L2 L3 5
1 1
4
03-F54_1
Fig. 24 Connection of MSF-017 to MSF -085.
Connection of MSF-017 to MSF-085
Device connections
1. Protective earth, (PE), Mains supply, Motor
(on the right and left inside of the cabinet)
2. Protective earth, (PE), Control voltage
3. Control voltage connection 01, 02
4. Mains supply L1, L2, L3
5. Motor power supply T1, T2, T3
6. Current transformers (possible to mount outside
for bypass see § 7.12, page 43)
7. Mounting of EMC gland for control cables

01 02 PE
J2
J1 I U
I U
21 22 23 24 31 32 33
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
3 2
01 02 03 69 70 71-72 73-74
75 76 77 78
T1 T2 T3
5
6
L1 L2 L3
4
7
03-F55_1
Fig. 25 Connection of MSF-110 to MSF-145.
Device connections
(on the left inside of the cabinet)
2. Protective earth (PE), Control voltage

01 02 PE
J2
J1 I U
I U
21 22 23 24 31 32 33
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
01 02 PE 69 70 71-72 73-74 75 76 77 78 79
3 2
6
T1 T2 T3
7
5
L1 L2 L3
1 1
03-F104
Fig. 26 Connection of MSF-170 to MSF-250
Device connections
(on the left inside of the cabinet)
2. Protective earth (PE), Control voltage

01 02 PE
5
3 2
1
4 03-F52
Fig. 27 Connection of MSF-170 to MSF-1400.

Device connections
1. Protective earth, (PE), Mains supply and
Motor
2. Protective earth, (PE), Control voltage

6.3 Connection and setting on the PCB control card
J2
J1
I U
I U
11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 31
16 17 18 19 32 33
01 02
PE 69 70 03-F53
75 76 77
71-72 73-74 78 7 9
03-F107
Fig. 28 Connections on the PCB, control card.
Table 12 PCB Terminals
Terminal Function Electrical characteristics

01
Supply voltage 100-240 VAC ±10%/380-500 VAC ± 10%
02
PE Gnd
11 0-3 V --> 0; 8-27 V--> 1. Max. 37 V for 10 sec.
Digital inputs for start/stop and reset. Impedance to 0 VDC: 2.2 kΩ.
12
Supply/control voltage to PCB terminal 11 and 12, +12 VDC ±5%. Max. current from +12 VDC: 50mA.
13 10 kΩ potentiometer, etc. Short circuit proof.
Remote analogue input control, 0-10 V, Impedance to terminal 15 (0 VDC) voltage signal:
14 2-10 V, 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA/digital input. 125 kΩ, current signal: 100 Ω.
15 GND (common) 0 VDC
16 Digital inputs for selection of 0-3 V --> 0; 8-27 V--> 1. Max. 37 V for 10 sec. Imped-
17 parameter set. ance to 0 VDC: 2.2 kΩ.
Supply/control voltage to PCB terminal 16 and 17, +12 VDC ±5%. Max. current from +12 VDC = 50mA.
18 10 kΩ potentiometer, etc. Short circuit proof.
Analogue Output contact:
19 Remote analogue output control 0-10V, 2-10V; min load impedance 700Ω
0-20mA and 4-20mA;max load impedance 750Ω
21 Programmable relay K1. Factory setting is ”Opera- 1-pole closing contact, 250 VAC 8A or 24 VDC 8A
22 tion” indication by closing terminal 21 - 22. resistive, 250 VAC, 3A inductive.
23 Programmable relay K2. Factory setting is ”Full volt- 1-pole closing contact, 250 VAC 8A or 24 VDC 8A
24 age” indication by closing terminal 23-24. resistive, 250 VAC, 3A inductive.
31 Alarm relay K3, closed to 33 at alarm.
32 Alarm relay K3, opened at alarm. 1-pole change over contact, 250 VAC 8A or 24 VDC
8A resistive, 250 VAC, 3A inductive.
33 Alarm relay K3, common terminal.
69-70 PTC Thermistor input Alarm level 2.4 kΩ Switch back level 2.2 kΩ.
71-72* Clickson thermistor Controlling soft starter cooling fine temperature
MSF-310 - MSF-1400
73-74* NTC thermistor Temperature measuring of soft starter cooling fine
75 Current transformer input, cable S1 (blue) Connection of L1 or T1 phase current transformer
Connection of L3, T3 phase (MSF 017 - MSF 250) or
76 Current transformer input, cable S1 (blue) L2, T2 phase (MSF 310 - MSF 1400)
77 Current transformer input, cable S2 (brown) Common connection for terminal 75 and 76
78* Fan connection 24 VDC
79* Fan connection 0 VDC
*Internal connection, no customer use.

6.4 Minimum wiring
100-240 ~ +10%
L1 L2 L3 PE PE
L1 L2 L3 PE 01 02 PE 21 K1 22 23 K2 24 33 K3 31 32 69 70
T1 T2 T3 PE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 75 76 77
1
0
start /stop
U V W PE
M 03-F25
3~
Fig. 29 Wiring circuit, “Minimum wiring”.
The figure above shows the “minimum wiring”. See

§ 6.1, page 24, for tightening torque for bolts etc.
1. Connect Protective Earth (PE) to earth screw
marked (PE).
2. Connect the soft starter between the 3-phase mains
supply and the motor. On the soft starter the mains
side is marked L1, L2 and L3 and the motor side
with T1, T2 and T3.
3. Connect the control voltage (100-240 VAC) for the
control card at terminal 01 and 02.
4. Connect relay K1 (terminals 21 and 22) to the con-
trol circuit.
5. Connect PCB terminal 12 and 13 (PCB terminal
11-12 must be linked) to, e.g. a 2-position switch
(on/oFF) or a PLC, etc., to obtain control of soft
start/stop. (For start/stop command from keyboard
menu 006 must be set to 01).
6. Ensure the installation complies with the appropri-
ate local regulations.
NOTE! The soft starter should be wired with shielded
control cable to fulfill EMC regulations acc. to § 1.5, page
6.
NOTE! If local regulations say that a mains contactor should be

used, the K1 then controls it. Always use standard commercial,
slow blow fuses, e.g. type gl, gG to protect the wiring and
prevent short circuiting. To protect the thyristors against short-
circuit currents, superfast semiconductor fuses can be used if
preferred. The normal guarantee is valid even if superfast
semiconductor fuses are not used. All signal inputs and
outputs are galvanically insulated from the mains supply.

6.5 Wiring examples
Fig. 30 gives an wiring example with the following
functions.
• Analogue input control, see § 7.7, page 40
• Parameter set selection, see § 7.20, page 54
• Analogue output, see § 7.18, page 52
• PTC input, see § 7.21, page 55
For more information see § 6.3, page 32.

L1
L2
L3
N
PE
Q1
L1 L2 L3 PE 01 02 PE 21 K1 22 23 K2 24 33 K3 31 32 69 70
T1 T2 T3 PE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 75 76 77
PS2
1
0 Parameter set PS1 PS2
start /stop PS1
U V W PE 1 open open
M 2 closed open
3~
Analogue in + - + Analogue out 3 open closed

PTC
0 - 10V
4 closed closed
2 - 10V
0 - 20mA
4 - 20mA
03-F18
Fig. 30 Analogue input control, parameter set, analogue output
and PTC input.
L1
L2
L3
N
PE
Q1
L1 L2 L3 PE 01 02 PE 21 K1 22 23 K2 24 33 K3 31 32 69 70
T1 T2 T3 PE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 75 76 77
1
0
start /stop
QR QF
U V W PE
M
3~ 03-F20
Fig. 31 Forward/reverse wiring circuit.

7. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SET-UP MENU
This chapter describes all the parameters and functions

in numerical order as they appear in the MSF. Table 13
gives an overview of the menus, see also Chapter 13.
page 79 (set-up menu list).
Table 13 Set-up Menu overview
Menu
Parameter group Menu numbers See §
number
Ramp up/down parameters 001-005 7.1
Basic
001-008 Basic Start/Stop/Reset command 006 7.2
functions
Menu Expansion 007-008 7.3
Voltage control dual ramp 011-014 7.4
Torque control parameters 016-018 7.5
Main functions 020-025 7.6 - 7.10
Additional functions 030-036 7.11 - 7.14
037-040, 57-58, 7.15, 7.19,
Slow speed and Jog functions
103-104 7.25
Motor Data Setting 041-046 7.16
Relays 051-052 7.17
Extended Outputs
011-199 Analogue output 054-056 7.18
functions
Input Digital input 057-058 7.19
Parameter set selection 061 7.20
Motor protection 071-075 7.21
Main protection 081-088 7.22
Application protection 089-099 7.23
Resume alarms 101, 102 7.24
Auto return menu 105 7.26
Factory defaults 199 7.28
Main view 201-208 7.29
RMS current per phase 211-213 7.29
View
201-915 RMS voltage per phase 214-216 7.29
functions
Keyboard lock status 221 7.30
Alarm list 901-915 7.31
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SET-UP MENU 35

7.1 Ramp up/down parameters
004
UN Voltage
Setting of stop ramp 1
o F F
Default: oFF
Time
oFF Stop ramp disabled
Fig. 32 Menu numbers for start/stop ramps, initial voltage at start
and step down voltage at stop. 2-120 Set “Ramp down time” at stop
Determine the starting time for the motor/machine.

When setting the ramp times for starting and stopping, 7.1.1 RMS current [005]
initial voltage at start and step down voltage at stop,
proceed as follow: 00 5
RMS current
001 0. 0
Setting the initial voltage at Default: -------
start ramp 1
3 0 Range: 0.0-9999Amp
Read-out of the RMS motor current.
Default: 30%
Range: 25 - 90% Un NOTE! This is the same read-out as function 201, see
Set the initial voltage. Normally the factory setting, § 7.28, page 63.
30% of Un, is a suitable choice.
002
Setting of start ramp 1
1 0
Default: 10 sec
Range: 1-60 sec
Set ”Ramp up time” at start.
003
Setting of step down voltage
stop ramp 1
1 0 0
Default: 100%
Range: 100-40% of Un
Step down voltage at stop can be used to stop
smoothly.
36 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SET-UP MENU

7.2 Start/stop/reset command 7.2.1 2-wire start/stop with automatic reset at
Start/stop of the motor and reset of alarm is done start
either from the keyboard, through the remote control
inputs or through the serial interface (option). The
J2
remote control inputs start/stop/reset (PCB terminals J1
11, 12 and 13) can be connected for 2-wire or 3-wire I U
I U
Start/
control. Reset
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19
21 22 23 24 31
32 33
Stop
00 6 Closing PCB terminals 12 and 13, and a jumper

between terminal 11 and 12, will give a start com-
Selection of control mode mand. Opening the terminals will give a stop. If PCB
terminals 12 and 13 is closed at power up a start com-
2 mand is given (automatic start at power up). When a
start command is given there will automatically be a
Default: 2 reset.
Range: 1,2,3
START/STOP/RESET command via 7.2.2 2-wire start/stop with separate reset
the keyboard.
- Press the “START/STOP” key on
1 the keyboard to start and stop the J2
soft starter. J1
I U
- Press “ENTER/RESET” key to reset Start/Stop I U
21 22 23 24 31
a trip condition. 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 32 33
Via Remote control. START/STOP/ Reset

RESET commands. The following
control methods are possible: Closing PCB terminals 11, 12 and 13 will give a start
- 2-wire start/stop with automatic and opening the terminals 12 and 13 will give a stop. If
reset, see § 7.2.1, page 37. PCB terminals 12 and 13 are closed at power up a start
- 2-wire start/stop with separate command is given (automatic start at power up). When
2 reset, see § 7.2.2, page 37.
PCB terminals 11 and 13 are opened and closed again a
- 3-wire start/stop with automatic
reset is given. A reset can be given both when the
reset at start, see § 7.2.3, page
37. motor is running and stopped and doesn’t affect the
start/stop.
WARNING! The motor will start if
terminals 11, 12, 13 is in start position. 7.2.3 3-wire start/stop with automatic reset at
START/STOP/RESET commands via start.
serial interface option. Read the
3
operating instruction supplied with
this option. J2
J1
Stop I U
NOTE! A reset via the keyboard will not start or stop the I U
motor. 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19
21 22 23 24 31
32 33
NOTE! Factory default setting is 2, remote control. Start/Reset
To start and stop from the keyboard, the “START/ PCB terminal 12 and 13 are normally closed and PCB
STOP” key is used. terminal 11 and 13 are normally open. A start com-
mand is given by momentarily closing PCB terminal
To reset from the keyboard, the “ENTER / 11 and 13. To stop, PCB terminal 12 and 13 are
RESET” key is used. A reset can be given both when momentarily opened.
the motor is running and when the motor is stopped. When a start command is given there will automat-
A reset from the keyboard will not start or stop the ically be a reset. There will not be an automatic start at
motor. power up.

7.3 Menu expansion setting.
In order to use the viewing menus and/or the
extended functions menu 007 must be set to “On”, 011
then one reach read out of the viewing menus 201-
915. To be able to set any extended functions in the Setting the initial voltage at
menus 011-199 menu 008 must be set to “on” as well. start ramp 2
9 0
Default: 90%
007 Range: 30-90% Un
Set the start voltage for start ramp 2. The initial
Selecting of extended
voltage for start ramp 2 is limited to the initial volt-
functions and viewing
o F F functions
age at start (menu 001), see § 7.1, page 36.
Default: oFF
Range: oFF, on
oFF Only function 1-7 are visible 01 2
- View functions 201-915 are visible
on - Extended functions (menu 008) Setting of start ramp 2
selectable o F F
Default: oFF
008 oFF Start ramp 2 disabled
Selecting of extended Set the start ramp 2 time. A dual
1-60
functions voltage ramp is active.
o F F
Default: oFF
Range: oFF, on
Only view function 201-915 are visi-
013
oFF ble.
Setting of step down voltage
on All the function menus are visible in stop ramp 2
4 0
NOTE! Menu 007 must be “on”.
Default: 40%
Range: 100-40% Un
7.4 Voltage control dual ramp Set the step down voltage for stop ramp 2. The
To achieve even smoother ramps at start and or stop, a step down voltage for stop ramp 2 is limited to the
dual ramp can be used. step down voltage at stop (menu 003).
UN Voltage
01 4
Time
Setting of stop ramp time 2
Fig. 33 Menu numbers for dual voltage ramp at start/stop, initial

o F F
voltage at start and step down-voltage at stop. Default: oFF
The settings are carried out by beginning with the set-
tings in menus 001-004 and 007-008 and proceed with oFF Stop ramp 2 disabled
the following steps:
Set the stop ramp 2 time. A dual
1-60
voltage stop ramp is active.

7.5 Torque control parameters 7.6 Current limit (Main Function)
See also § 7.10, page 42 and chapter 4. page 13 for The Current Limit function is used to limit the current
more information on the Torque control setting. drawn when starting (150 - 500% of In). This means
that current limit is only achieved during set start-up
time.
01 6
Two kinds of current limit starts are available.
Initial torque at start • Voltage ramp with a limited current.
1 0 If current is below set current limit, this start will
act exactly as a voltage ramp start.
Default: 10 • Current limit start.
The soft starter will control the current up to set
Range: 0 - 250% of Tn
current limit immediately at start, and keep it there
Insert initial torque at start in percent of nominal until the start is completed or the set start-up time
shaft torque (Tn), see chapter 13. page 79. expires.
See Fig. 34 Current limit.
NOTE! Make sure that nominal motor current in menu 042
is correctly inserted.
017
7.6.1 Voltage ramp with current limit
End torque at start
The settings are carried out in three steps:
1 5 0 1. Estimate starting-time for the motor/machine and
select that time in menu 002 (see § 7.1, page 36).
Default: 150 2. Estimate the initial voltage and select this voltage in
Range: 50 - 250% of Tn menu 001 (see § 7.1, page 36).
3. Set the current limit to a suitable value e.g. 300% of
Insert end torque at start in percent of nominal
shaft torque. In in menu 020.
020
Voltage ramp with current
018 limit at start
o F F
End torque at stop
Default: oFF
0 Range: oFF, 150 - 500% In
Default: 0 Voltage Ramp mode with current
Range: 0 - 100% of Tn oFF limit disabled. Voltage Ramp ena-
bled.
Insert end torque at stop in percent of the nominal
motor torque. Current limit level in Voltage ramp
150-500
mode.
NOTE! Only possible when Voltage Ramp mode is enabled.

Menus 021-025 must be “oFF”.
Current
Voltage ramp
Current
limit at
start
Time
03-F109
Fig. 34 Current limit

7.6.2 Current limit 7.7 Pump control (Main Function)
The settings are carried out in two steps: By choosing pump control you will automatically get a
1. Estimate starting time for the motor/machine and stop ramp set to 15 sec. The optimising parameters for
select that time in menu 002 (see § 7.1, page 36). this main function are start and stop time; initial torque
2. Set the current limit to a suitable value e.g. 300% of at start and end torque at start and stop. End torque at
In in menu 021. stop is used to let go of the pump when it´s no longer
producing pressure/flow, which can vary on different
021 pumps. See Fig. 36.
Current limit at start Current (A)
o F F
Default: oFF
Range: oFF, 150 - 500% In
Current limit mode disabled. Voltage
oFF
Ramp enabled.
Current limit level in current limit
150-500
mode. FLC
NOTE! Only possible when Voltage Ramp mode is enabled. Time

Menus 020, 022-025 must be “oFF”. Speed
NOTE! Even though the current limit can be set as low as

150% of the nominal motor current value, this minimum
value cannot be used generally. Considerations must be
given to the starting torque and the motor before setting
the appropriate current limit. "Real start time" can be
longer or shorter than the set values depending on the load
conditions. This applies to both current limit methods.
Time
03-F118
Current
Fig. 36 Pump control
Pump application
The pump application is using Torque ramps for quad-
Current
ratic load. This gives lowest possible current and linear
Limit start and stop ramps. Related menus are 2, 4 (see § 7.1,
page 36), 16, 17 and 18 (see § 7.5, page 39).
FLC
022
Starting time Time
03-F110 Setting of pump control
Fig. 35 Current limit

o F F
Default: oFF
If the starting time is exceeded and the soft starter is
Range: oFF, on
still operating at current level, an alarm will be acti-
vated. It is possible to let the soft starter to either stop Pump control disabled. Voltage
oFF
operation or to continue. Note that the current will Ramp enabled.
rise uncontrolled if the operation continues (see § on Pump control application is enabled.
7.24.2, page 61).
Menu 020-021, 023-025 must be “oFF”.

7.8 Analogue Input Control 7.9 Full voltage start, D.O.L.
(Main Function) (Main Function)
Soft starting and soft stopping can also be controlled via The motor can be accelerated as if it was connected
the Analogue Input Control (0-10 V, 2-10 V, 0-20 mA directly to the mains. For this type of operation:
and 4-20 mA). This control makes it possible to con- Check whether the motor can accelerate the
nect optional ramp generators or regulators. required load (D.O.L.-start, Direct On Line start). This
After the start command, the motor voltage is con- function can be used even with shorted thyristors.
trolled through the remote analogue input.
WARNING! The remote analogue control may not
024
! be used for continuous speed regulation of stand-
ard motors. With this type of operation the in-
crease in the temperature of the motor must be Setting of D.O.L start
taken into consideration.
o F F
To install the analogue input control, proceed by:
1. Connect the ramp generator or regulator to termi- Default: oFF
nal 14 (+) and 15 (—). Range: oFF, on
D.O.L. start disabled.
J2
oFF
Voltage Ramp enabled.
J1
I U on D.O.L. start enabled
I U
11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 31
16 17 18 19 32 33
Menu 020-023, 025 must be “oFF”.
Fig. 37 Wiring for analogue input.
2. Set Jumper J1 on the PCB control card to voltage 6-7xInom

(U) or current control (I) signal position, see Fig. 38
and Fig. 24 on page 28. Factory setting is voltage
(U).
J2
J1
I U
FLC
I U
11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 31
16 17 18 19 32 33
Time
03-F115
03-F53
Fig. 38 Setting voltage or current for analogue input. Fig. 39 Full voltage start.
023
Selection of Analogue input
control
o F F
Default: oFF
Range: oFF, 1, 2
Analogue input disabled.
oFF
Voltage Ramp enabled.
Analogue input is set for 0-10V/
1
0-20mA control signal
Analogue input is set for 2-10V/
2
4-20mA control signal.

Menu 020-022, 024, 025 must be “oFF”

7.10 Torque control (Main function)
This main function can be used to make a start accord-
ing to a pre-defined torque reference curve. Two dif- 02 5
ferent load characteristics, linear and square, are
possible to select. Torque control at start/stop
At start/stop the torque controller will follow the
selected characteristic. o F F
A torque start/stop behaviour can be seen in Fig.
40. Default: oFF
A perfect start and stop with torque ramps have a Range: oFF, 1, 2
good linearity of current. To optimise this, use the set- Torque control is disabled Voltage
ting of initial torque (menu 16) and end torque (menu oFF
Ramp enabled.
18). See also § 7.5, page 39. Torque control with linear torque
1
characteristic
Example:
Default for initial torque is 10% so if starting a more Torque control with square torque
2
heavy load this will result in a small current peak in characteristic
beginning of ramp. By increasing this value to 30/
70% the current peak will not appear. NOTE! Torque control mode is only possible when Voltage
Ramp mode is enabled (menu 020-024 are “oFF”).
The end torque is increased mainly if the applica-
tion has a high inertial load, like planers, saws and
centrifuges. A current peak will appear in the end
of ramp because the load is pushing the speed more
or less by itself. By increasing this level to 150-250%
the current will be linear and low.
Torque
2.5 Tn
2 Tn 1 Linear
2 Square
1.5 Tn End torque
Nominal Torque
Tn
1 1
0.5 Tn 2 2
Initial torque End torque at stop
Start time Stop time Time
03-F37
Fig. 40 Torque control at start/stop.

Current (A)
Speed
FLC
Time Time
03-F113 03-F114
Fig. 41 Current and speed in torque control.

7.11 Torque boost 7.12 Bypass
The Torque Booster enables a high torque to be In cases of high ambient temperatures or other reason it
obtained by providing a high current during 0.1 - 2 sec may sometimes be necessary to use a by-pass contactor
at start. This enables a soft start of the motor even if the to minimize the power loss at nominal speed (see Tech-
break away torque is high at start. For example in nical Data). By using the built-in Full Voltage Relay
crushing mills applications etc. function an external contactor can be used to Bypass
When the torque booster function has finished, the soft starter when operating at nominal speed.
starting continues according to the selected start mode. Bypass contactor can also be used if soft stop is
required. Normally a Bypass contactor is not necessary
as the device is designed for continues running condi-
Torque boost
tions, see Fig. 29 on page 33 for wiring example.
Current limit
NOTE! If one like to use the alarm functions, the extended
functions or the viewing functions the 2-pcs current
transformers must be mounted outside the soft start as
Full speed shown in Fig. 44 and Fig. 45 on page 45. For this purpose
Load current an optional extension cable for the current transformers is
available. Code No 01-2020-00.
Time
03-F40
Fig. 42 The principle of the Torque Booster when starting the

motor in voltage ramp mode. 032
See § 4.6, page 19, which main function that can be Setting of Bypass
used with the torque boost. o F F
Default: oFF
030 Range: oFF, on
oFF Bypass disabled
Torque boost active time
Bypass enabled.
o F F on
Program either relay K1 or K2 to
function 2 to control the bypass con-
Default: oFF tactor, see menu 51/52.
Range: oFF, 0.1 - 2 sec
CAUTION! If the current transformers are not
oFF Torque boost disabled
! mounted as in Fig. 43 on page 44 and § 6.2, page
28, the alarm and viewing functions will not work.
0.1-2.0 Set the Torque boost time. Do not forget to set menu 032 to ON, otherwise
there will be an F12 alarm and at the stop
command will be a freewheeling stop.
For further information see chapter 6.2 page 28.

031
Torque boost current limit
3 0 0
Default: 300
Range: 300 - 700% of In
The Torque boost current controller use selected
value as the motor current reference.
NOTE! Check whether the motor can accelerate the load

with "Torque booster", without any harmful mechanical
stress.

L1
L2
L3
N
PE
Q2
L1 L2 L3 PE 01 02 PE 21 K1 22 23 K2 24 33 K3 31 32 69 70
T1 T2 T3 PE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 75 76 77
1
0
start /stop
T1 T2 T3 PE
Current transformer position
and connection
For MSF-017 to MSF-250,

see Fig. 44.
For MSF-310 to MSF-1400,

see Fig. 45.
03-F19
U V W PE
M
3~
Fig. 43 Bypass wiring example MSF 310-1400.

SOFTSTARTER
T1 T2 T3
Brown to Brown to
terminal 77 terminal 77
P1 P1
P2 P2
Blue to
terminal 75 Blue to
terminal 76
U V W
MOTOR 03-F56
Fig. 44 Current transformer position when Bypass MSF-017 to MSF-250.
SOFTSTARTER
T1 T2 T3
Brown to Brown to
terminal 77 terminal 77
P1 P1
P2 P2
Blue to
terminal 75 Blue to
terminal 76
U V W
03-F57
MOTOR
Fig. 45 Current transformer position when Bypass MSF-310 to MSF-1400.

7.13 Power Factor Control • For extra safety, the soft starter has a digital input
During operation, the soft starter continuously moni- signal for monitoring standstill. So that the output
tors the load on the motor. Particularly when idling or voltage is stopped immediately (see menu 57-58, §
when only partially loaded, it is sometimes desirable to 7.19, page 53).
improve the power factor. If Power factor control
(PFC) is selected, the soft starter reduces the motor See Fig. 47 on page 47 for the following set-up
voltage when the load is lower. Power consumption is sequence:
reduced and the degree of efficiency improved. • Soft brake is activated if menu 36=2 and menu 34
has a time selected (see next page).
• Menu 51 and 52 are automatically set to 5 and 4 to
033 get the correct relay functions on K1 and K2 (see §
7.17, page 51).
Setting of PFC • Relay K1 should be used to connect a contactor for
o F F supply L1, L2, L3 to MSF or motor.
• Relay K2 is used to connect phase shifting contac-
Default: oFF tor to change L1, L2 and L3 to MSF or motor.
Range: oFF, on • At start K1 is activated and connects L1, L2, L3
then the motor starts. At stop K1 opens and discon-
oFF PFC disabled nects L1, L2, and L3 and after 1s K2 connects with
PFC enabled. The Full voltage relay the other phase sequence and the braking of the
on motor is active.
function does not work.
NOTE! Soft brake uses both programmable relays. For other
NOTE! If the PFC is used the EMC-directive is not fulfilled.
functions, see also the function table in chapter 7. page
35.
7.14 Brake functions
NOTE! For several start/stops it is recommend to use the
There are two built in braking methods for applications PTC input.
were the normal stop ramp is not enough.
• Dynamic DC-brake WARNING! If the Soft Brake function has been
Increases the braking torque by decreasing speed.
• Soft brake ! selected once and after that the Bypass function
is selected, then the relay functions on K1 and K2
Gives a high torque at the start of the braking and remain in the Soft Brake functionality. Therefore it
then also increasing torque by decreasing speed. is necessary to change the relay functions in menu 51-52
manually to the Bypass functions (see § 7.17, page 51) or
In both methods the MSF detects when the motor is reset to default in menu 199 (see § 7.28, page 63) and
standing still, so rotating in wrong direction is avoided. select the Bypass function again.
Dynamic Vector Brake 034

• Possible to stop motors with high inertia loads from
close to synchronous speed. Braking time
• At 70% of the nominal speed a DC-brake is acti-
vated until the motor is standing still or the selected o F F
Braking Time has expired (see menu 34, next
page). Default: oFF
• No contactor needed. Range: oFF, 1 - 120 sec
• For extra safety, the soft starter has a digital input oFF Brake function disabled
signal for monitoring standstill so that at real motor
standstill will stop the output voltage immediately 1-120 Brake time
(see § 7.19, page 53).
Soft brake
Torque
• Even very high inertia loads can be stopped
• The Soft brake is a controlled reversing of the Softbrake
motor as the MSF measures the speed during brak-
ing. Dynamic DC
• Two contactors are needed which can be placed on
the in- or output of the soft starter. On the input
the first contactor is connected to relay K1 which is
also used as a mains contactor. 0-speed
• At 30% of the nominal speed a DC-brake is acti- Nom. speed
vated until the motor is standing still or the selected 03-F121
Braking Time has expired (menu 34, next page).
Fig. 46 Braking time

03 5
Braking Strength
1 0 0
Default: 100
Range: 100 - 500%
03 6
Brake method
1
Default: 1
Range: 1, 2
1 Dynamic vector brake, active
2 Soft brake active
L1
L2
L3
N
PE
Q1(fwd)
Q2(rev)
L1 L2 L3 PE 01 02 PE 21 K1 22 23 K2 24 33 K3 31 32 69 70
T1 T2 T3 PE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 75 76 77
1
0 start /stop
U V W PE
M 03-F106
3~
Fig. 47 Soft brake wiring example.

7.15 Slow speed and Jog functions The Slow Speed torque (menu 37) and DC-Brake after
The soft starter is able to run the motor at a fixed slow Slow Speed (menu 40) can be selected if needed. (see
speed for a limited period of time. § 7.15.4, page 49).
The slow speed will be about 14% of the full speed
in the forward direction and 9% in the reverse direc- When the number of edges exceeds or the time expire,
tion. a start according to selected main function is made.
At stop, the motor will ramp down (if selected) and
The following functions are possible: DC brake (if selected) before a slow speed forward at
• Slow speed controlled by an external signal.
stop will begin. Slow speed will last as long as the
The digital input is used to run at slow speed at a number of edges on the external input is below param-
start or stop command for a selected number of eter value in menu 036 and the max duration time
pulses (edges) generated by an external sensor doesn’t expires. When the number of edges exceeds or
(photo cell, micro switch, etc.). See § 7.19, page 53 the time expire, a stop is made.
for more instructions. In Fig. 48 on page 48 the selected number of edges
• Slow Speed during a selected time period. are 4. It is recommended to select DC-brake (se § 7.14,
The slow speed will be active after a stop command page 46) before a slow speed at stop if it is a high inertia
for a selected time period. See § 7.19, page 53 for load. See Fig. 29 on page 33 for wiring diagram. In
more instructions. case one use DC-brake, see § 7.15.4, page 49.
• Slow Speed using the "JOG"-commands.
The slow Speed can be activated via the JOG keys Speed
on the keyboard or externally via the analogue

input. See § 7.25, page 61 for more instructions.
nN
7.15.1 Slow speed controlled by an external
signal.
With these setting it is possible to have an external
pulse or edge signal controlling the time that the Slow
Speed is active either after a Start command or a Stop 0.14*
nN Slow Ramp time Full voltage Ramp time Slow Time
speed running at stop speed
command or at both commands. The following menu’s at start
at start
including at stop
DC-brake
are involved: Start
command time
Stopped
Closed
External Open
signal
Menu Function See page Time when signal is ignored
57 Digital input selection page 53

03-F44
58 Pulse selection page 53
37 Slow speed torque page 49 Fig. 48 Slow speed controlled by an external signal.
38 Slow speed time at start page 49
This additional function can be used together with
39 Slow speed time at stop page 49 most of the main functions (see § 4.6, page 19).
40 DC-Brake at slow speed page 49
Installation is as follows: 037

1. Set the analogue input selection for Slow Speed
operation. Menu 57=2. See § 7.19, page 53. See
Slow speed torque
Fig. 37 on page 41 for a wiring example.
2. Select in menu 38 (see § 7.15.2, page 49) the Slow 1 0
Speed at Start time. This time will now be the abso-
lute maximum time for Slow Speed to be active Default: 10
after a start command, in case the external signal Range: 10-100
will not appear.
Select the magnitude of the slow speed torque.
3. Select in menu 39 (see § 7.15.2, page 49) the Slow
Speed at Stop time. This time will now be the abso-
lute maximum time for Slow Speed to be active
after a stop command, in case the external signal
will not appear.
4. Select in menu 57 (see § 7.19, page 53) the number
of edges to be ignored by the Slow Speed input,
before a start or stop is executed at slow speed. The
edges are generated by an external sensor (photo
cell, micro switch, etc.).

7.15.2 Slow speed during a selected time 7.15.3 Jog Functions
It is possible to have a slow speed in forward direction The Jog commands can be used to let the motor run at
before a start and after a stop. The duration of the slow a Slow speed (forward or reverse) as long as the Jog
speed is selectable in menus 038 and 039. command is active.
It is recommended to select DC brake (see § 7.14, The Jog commands can be activated in 2 different
page 46) before a slow speed at stop if it is a high inertia ways:
load. This slow speed function is possible in all control • Jog keys
modes, keyboard, remote and serial communication. The Jog-Forward and Jog-reverse keys on the con-
trol panel. The keys can be programmed separate
for each function. See § 7.25, page 61 for more
03 8 instructions
• External Jog command
Slow speed time at start The external command is given via terminal 14 at
the digital input. Only 1 function (forward or
oF F reverse) can be programmed to the digital input at
Default: oFF the time. See § 7.19, page 53 for more instructions.
Range: oFF, 1 - 60 sec
7.15.4 DC-brake after slow speed at stop [040]
oFF Slow speed at start is disabled A DC-brake after a slow speed at stop is possible to
1-60 Set slow speed time at start.
have, i.e. for a high inertia load or for a precise stop.
The current is controlled and the reference value
for the normal DC-brake function is used (see
§ 7.15.4, page 49).
The duration for the DC-brake is possible to select.
03 9 This DC-brake function is not applied when the
“JOG JOG
“ and “JOG JOG
“ keys are used.
Slow speed time at stop
oF F 040
Default: oFF DC-Brake at slow speed
Range: oFF, 1 - 60 sec o FF
oFF Slow speed at stop is disabled
Default: oFF
1-60 Set slow speed time at stop. Range: oFF, 1-60
DC-brake after slow speed at stop
oFF
disabled.
DC-brake duration time after slow
1-60
Speed
speed at stop.
nN Nominal speed
0.14 Slow speed

*nN
Slow speed Ramp time at Full voltage Ramp time Slow speed Time
at star t star t running at stop in- at stop
cluding DC-
brake time
03-F41 Star t command Stop command Stopped
Fig. 49 Slow speed at start/stop during a selected time.
The Slow speed torque (menu 37) and the DC-Brake

after Slow speed (menu 40, § 7.15.4, page 49) can be
selected if needed.

7.16 Motor data setting
The first step in the settings is to set menu 007 and 008
to “on” to be able to reach the menus 041-046 and 045
enter the motor data.
Nominal motor cos phi
NOTE! The default factory settings are for a standard 4-pole
motor acc. to the nominal current and power of the soft 0. 8 6
starter. The soft starter will run even if no specific motor
data is selected, but the performance will not be optimal. Default: 0.86
Range: 0.50-1.00
041
046
Nominal motor voltage
4 0 0 Nominal frequency
Default: 400 V 5 0
Range: 200-700 V Default: 50 Hz
Make sure the soft starters maximum voltage rat- Range: 50/60 Hz
ing is suitable for chosen motor voltage.
NOTE! Now go back to menu 007, 008 and set it to “oFF”
and then to menu 001.
042
Nominal motor current
17
Default: Nominal soft starter current
Range: 25% - 150% of Insoft in Amp.
043
Nominal motor power
7. 5
Default: Nominal soft starter power
Range: 25% - 300% of Pnsoft in kW
044
Nominal motor speed
1 4 5 0
Default: Nnsoft in rpm
Range: 500-3600 rpm

7.17 Programmable relay K1 and K2
The soft starter has three built-in auxiliary relays, K3
(change over contacts), is always used as an alarm relay. 052
The other two relays, K1 and K2 (closing contacts), are
programmable. Setting of K2 indication
K1 and K2 can be set to either “Operation”, “Full
Voltage” or “Pre-alarm” indication. If DC-brake is 2
chosen the relay K2 will be dedicated to this function.
Default: 2
Range: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Motor
voltage UN 1 K2 is set for “Operation”
2 K2 is set for “Full Voltage”
Time
3 K2 is set for “Power pre-alarm”
4 K2 is set for “Softbrake”
Function 5 K2 is set for “Run”
Operation Time
WARNING! If the Soft Brake function has been
Run
! selected once and after that the Bypass function
is selected, then the relay functions on K1 and K2
Time
remain in the Soft Brake functionality. Therefore it
is necessary to change the relay functions in menu
51-52 manually to the Bypass functions (see §
Function 7.12, page 43) or reset to default in menu 199
Full voltage Time (see § 7.28, page 63) and select the Bypass
function again.
Starting Full
time voltage
Start Stopping
delay time
0,1 sec.
Fig. 50 Start/stop sequence and relay function “Operation” and

“Full voltage”.
051
Setting of K1 indication
1
Default: 1
Range: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
1 K1 is set for “Operation”
2 K1 is set for “Full Voltage”
3 K1 is set for “Power pre-alarm”
4 No function
5 K1 is set for “Run”

7.18 Analogue output 4. Choose a read-out value in menu 055
The soft starter can present current, voltage and power
on an analogue output terminal, for connection to a 05 5
recording instrument or a PLC. The output can be
configured in 4 different ways, 0-10V, Analogue output value
2-10V, 0-20mA or 4-20 mA. To install the instrument
proceed as follows: 1
1. Connect the instrument to terminal 19 (+) and Default: 1
15 (-). Range: 1, 2, 3
1 RMS current, default range 0-5xIn
PCB terminal
Line input RMS voltage, default
2
J2
range 0-720V
J1
I U
Output shaft power, default range
3
I U 0-2xPn
11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 31
16 17 18 19 32 33
5. Set analogue output gain to adjust the range of cho-

03-F53 sen analogue output value in menu 056.
Fig. 51 Wiring for analogue output.

05 6
2. Set Jumper J2 on the PCB board to voltage (U) or Analogue output gain
current (I) signal position. Factory setting is voltage
(U). See Fig. 52 on page 52 and Fig. 24 on page 28. 1 0 0
Default: 100%
J2 Range: 5-150%
J1
Example on settings:
I U
I U Set value Iscale Uscale Pscale
11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 3 100% 0-5xIn 0-720V 0-2xPn

16 17 18 19
50% 0-2.5xIn 0-360V 0-Pn
Fig. 52 Setting of current or voltage output.
3. Set the parameter in menu 054.
054
Analogue output
o F F
Default: oFF
Range: oFF, 1, 2
oFF Analogue ouput is disabled
Analogue output is set to
1
0-10V/0-20mA
Analogue output is set to
2
0-10V/4-20mA

7.19 Digital input selection Depending on the selection made in menu 57, menu
The analogue input can be used as a digital input. This 58 is used to program the number of the edges. The
is programmed in Menu 57. There are 4 different func- edges can be generated by an external sensor (photo
tions: cell, micro switch etc.).
• Rotation sensor input for braking functions. See
§ 7.14, page 46.
• Slow speed external controlled. See § 7.15.1, page 058
48.
• Jog functions forward or reverse enabled. See § Digital input pulses
7.25, page 61.
1
Fig. 53 shows how to set the input for voltage or cur-
rent control, with jumper J1 the control board. The Default: 1
default setting for J1 is voltage control. Range: 1-100
If Menu 57=1.
A positive or negative edge at analogue input from
J2 a rotation sensor will give a signal to stop the
J1 braking voltage.
I U If Menu 57=2
I U The number of edges to be ignored by the slow
11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 31 speed input, before a start or stop is executed at
16 17 18 19 32 33 slow speed.
Fig. 53 Setting of J1 for current or voltage control.
Fig. 54 shows a wiring example for the analogue input

as it is used for digital input.
J2
J1
I U
I U
11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 31
16 17 18 19 32 33
Open
Closed
Fig. 54 Wiring for slow speed external input.
NOTE! If the Main Function Analogue control is program-

med (see § 7.8, page 41) the analogue input can not be
used for digital signal input. The menu 57 is then
automatically set to OFF.
057
Digital input selection
o F F
Default: oFF
Range: oFF, 1-4
oFF No digital input control
1 Rotation sensor for brake functions
2 Slow speed function
3 Jog forward command
4 Jog reverse command
NOTE! Jog forward, reverse has to be enabled, see § 7.25,

page 61.

7.20 Parameter Set
Parameter Set, an important function which can be
handy when using one soft starter to switch in and start 06 1
different motors, or working under variable load con-
ditions. For example; starting and stopping conveyor Parameter set
belts with different weight on the goods from time to
time. 1
For sets of parameters can be controlled either from
the keyboard, the external control inputs or the serial Default: 1
interface (option). Up to 51 different parameters can be Range: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
set for each Parameter Set. Parameter set are selected by the
0 external input 16 and 17 (see
below).
Parameter Set 4
1, 2, 3, 4 Selection of parameter set 1-4.
Parameter Set 3
Parameter Set 2
001, 002,Set003,
Parameter 1 004, 006, J2
011, 012, 013, 014, 016, J1
017, 020, 021, 022, 023, I U
I U
024, 025, 030, 031, 032, 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 31
16 17 18 19 32 33
033, 034, 035, 036, 037,
038, 039, 040, 041, 042,
043, 044, 045, 055, 056, 03-F53
057, 058, 074, 075, 081,

082, 083, 084, 085, 086, Fig. 56 Connection of external control inputs.
091, 092, 093, 094, 095,
096, 097, 098, 099, 101,
102, 103, 104 Parameter Set PS1 (16-18) PS2 (17-18)
1 Open Open
Common for all parameter set 2 Closed Open
3 Open Closed
007, 008, 046, 051, 052, 061, 071, 072, 4 Closed Closed
088, 089, 105, 111, 112, 113, 114, 199,
206
Fig. 55 Parameter overview
When ’Parameter set’ in menu 061 is set to 0 (external

selection), only parameters in menu 006 (Control
mode) and 061 (Parameter set) can be changed. All
other parameters are not allowed to change.
It is possible to change parameter set at stop and at
full voltage running.

7.21 Motor protection, overload (F2
alarm)
In many cases it is convenient to have a complete 07 2
starter. The soft starter have a possibility to use either
an input PTC signal from the motor, an internal ther- Internal motor thermal
protection
mal model of the motor for thermal protection or both
together at the same time. Slight overload for long time
1 0
and several overloads of short duration will be detected Default: 10
with both methods.
oFF Internal motor protection is disabled.
07 1
Selection of the thermal curve
Motor PTC input according to Fig. 57
- Check that menu 042 is set to the
n o proper motor current (see § 7.16,
page 50).
Default: no - If the current exceeds the 100%
2-40
Range: no, YES level an F2 alarm is activated.
- The motor model thermal capacity
no Motor PTC input is disabled must cool down to 95% before reset
Motor PTC input is activated: can be accepted.
- Connect the PTC to terminals 69 - Used thermal capacity in menu 073
and 70, see table 12, page 32 and in § 7.21, page 55.
YES § Fig. 30, page 34.
- A to hot motor will give an F2 NOTE! If ’Bypass’ is used check that the current trans-
alarm. The alarm can only be reset- formers are placed and connected correctly (see Fig. 43 on
ted after cooling down of the motor. page 44).
CAUTION! Used thermal capacity is set to 0 if the

NOTE! Open terminals will give an F2 alarm immediately.
Make sure the PTC is always connected or the terminals
are shorted.
! control board loses its supply (terminal 01 and
02). This means that the internal thermal model
starts with a ’cold’ motor, which perhaps in reality
is not the case. This means that the motor can be
NOTE! The internal motor thermal protection will still
overheated.
generate an alarm if it is not selected oFF.
Overload time sec
Current (x Inom)
Fig. 57 The thermal curve

7.22 Mains protection
07 3 081
Used thermal capacity Voltage unbalance alarm
0 1 0
Default: - Default: 10
Range: 0-150% Range: 2 -25% Un
Read-out of the used thermal capacity. If menu 072 Insert limit in % of nominal motor voltage. Max
’Internal motor thermal protection’ is selected oFF, unbalance in voltage between the 3 input phases is
the capacity is shown as if the default class 10 was compared with the selected value. This is a cate-
selected. gory 2 alarm.
074 082
Starts per hour limitation Response delay voltage
unbalance alarm
o F F o F F
Default: oFF Default: oFF
Range: oFF, 1-99/hour Range: oFF, 1-60 sec
oFF Starts per hour limitation is disabled. oFF Unbalance voltage alarm is disabled
Sets the start per hour limitation Set the response delay time for
1-99 alarm. If the selected number is 1-60
unbalanced voltage alarm F8.
exceeded, alarm F11 occurs.
083
07 5
Over voltage alarm
Locked rotor alarm
1 1 5
o F F Default: 115
Default: oFF Range: 100 -150% Un
Range: oFF, 1.0-10.0 sec Insert limit in % of nominal motor voltage. Max volt-
oFF Locked rotor alarm is disabled age of the 3 input phases is compared with the
selected value. This is a category 2 alarm.
An F5 alarm is given when the rotor
1.0-10.0 locks. The alarm is active during
starting and running.
08 4
Response delay over voltage
alarm
o FF
Default: oFF
oFF Overvoltage alarm is disabled
Set the response delay time for over
1-60
voltage alarm F9.

7.23 Application protection (load
monitor)
08 5
7.23.1 Load monitor max and min/protection
Under voltage alarm (F6 and F7 alarms)
o F F MSF has a built in load monitor based on the output
shaftpower. This is a unique and important function
Default: 85 which enables protection of machines and processes
Range: 75-100 Un driven by the motor connected to the soft starter. Both
a Min and Max limit is possible to select.
Insert limit in % of nominal motor voltage. Min volt-
In combination with the pre-alarm function, see
age of the 3 input phases is compared with the
selected value. This is a category 2 alarm. § 7.23.2, page 58, this create a powerful protection. An
auto set function is also included for an automatic set-
ting of the alarm limits. A start-up delay time can be
selected to avoid undesired alarms at start-up, see Fig.
58 on page 60.
086
NOTE! The load monitor alarms are all disabled during a
Response delay under stop ramp.
voltage alarm
o F F
Default: oFF
08 9
oFF Under voltage alarm is disabled Auto set power limits
1-60
Set the response delay time for n o
under voltage alarm F10
Default: no
Range: no, YES
087 no Auto set is disabled
Auto set is activated if ENTER is
Phase sequence YES
pressed.
- - - -
Default: -
Range: L123, L321 090
L123 is the direct phase sequence.
Output shaftpower in %
L321 is the reverse phase sequence.
0
Default: -
088 Range: 0-200%
Measured output shaftpower in % of nominal motor
Phase reversal alarm
power.
o F F
NOTE! System must be in full voltage running before an
Default: oFF auto set is permitted.
Range: oFF, on
The actual power is regarded as 1.00xPact.
oFF Phase reversal alarm is disabled The set levels are:
Sets the phase reversal Alarm. Power max alarm limit[092]: 1.15xP actual
- Switch on the power supply first. Power max pre-alarm limit[094]: 1.10xP actual
The phase sequence is stored as Power min pre-alarm limit[096]: 0.90xP actual
on the correct sequence. Power min alarm limit[098]: 0.85xP actual
- Sets the menu 088 to “on”.
- Any reversal of phase sequence will A successful auto set shows a message ’Set’ for 3 s and if
cause alarm F16. something goes wrong a message ’no’ will be showed.
NOTE! The actual phase sequence can be viewed in menu
87.

7.23.2 Pre-alarm
It could be useful to know if the load is changing
091 towards a load alarm limit. It is possible to insert both a
Max and Min pre-alarm limit based on the motor out-
Start delay power limits put shaft power. If the load exceeds one of these limits,
a pre-alarm condition occurs.
10 It should be noted that it is not normal alarms.
Default: 10 sec
They will not be inserted in the alarm list, not activat-
ing the alarm relay output, not displayed on the display
Range: 1-250 sec and they will not stop operation. But it is possible to
From start command during selected delay time, all activate relay K1 or K2 if a pre-alarm condition occurs.
power load monitor alarms and pre-alarms are disa- To have pre-alarm status on any of these relays, select
bled. value 3 in menu 051 or 052 (see § 7.17, page 51).
A start-up delay time can be selected in menu 091
to avoid undesired pre-alarms at start-up. Note that this
time is also shared with power Max and Min alarms.
092 NOTE! The pre-alarm status is always available on the serial
communication.
Max power alarm limit
1 1 5
Default: 115 094
Range: 5-200% Pn
Insert limit in % of nominal motor power. The actual Max power pre-alarm limit
power in % of nominal motor power, could be read
out in menu 090. If output shaft power exceeds
1 1 0
selected limit, an F6-alarm occurs after the Default: 110
response delay time. The ’Auto set’ function in
menu 089, affect this limit even if the alarm is set Range: 5 -200% Pn
"oFF" in menu 093. This is a category 1 alarm. Insert limit in % of nominal motor power. The actual
out in menu 090. If output shaft power exceeds
selected limit, a pre-alarm occurs after the respon-
se delay time. The ’Auto set’ function in menu 089,
093 affect selected limit even if the pre-alarm is set
"oFF" in menu 095.
Response delay max alarm
o F F
Default: oFF 095
Range: oFF, 0.1-25.0 sec
oFF Max Alarm is disabled. Max pre-alarm response
delay
0.1-25.0
Sets the response delay of the Max o F F
Alarm level.
Default: oFF
Range: oFF, 0.1 - 25.0 sec
oFF Max Pre-Alarm is disabled.
Sets the response delay of the Max
0.1-25.0
Pre-Alarm level.

096 09 9
Min power pre-alarm limit Min alarm response delay
9 0 o F F
Default: 90% Default: oFF
Range: 5 -200% Pn Range: oFF, 0.1-25.0 sec
Insert limit in % of nominal motor power. The actual oFF Min Alarm is disabled
out in menu 090. If output shaft power goes below Sets the response delay of the Min
selected limit, a pre-alarm occurs after the 0.1-25.0 Alarm level. The Min alarm is disa-
response delay time. The ’Auto set’ function in bled during a stop ramp down.
menu 089, affect selected limit even if the pre-
alarm is set "oFF" in menu 097.
097
Min pre-alarm response delay
o F F
Default: oFF
Range: oFF, 0.1 - 25.0 sec
oFF Min Pre-Alarm is disabled.
Sets the response delay of the Min
0.1-25.0 Pre-Alarm level. The Min Pre-alarm is
disabled during a stop ramp down.
098
Min power alarm limit
8 5
Default: 85
Range: 5-200% Pn
Insert limit in % of nominal motor power. The actual
out in menu 090. If output shaft power goes below
selected limit, an F7-alarm occurs after the
response delay time. The ’Auto set’ function in
menu 089, affect this limit even if the alarm is set
’oFF’ in menu 099. This is a category 1 alarm.

60
Start ramp Underload situation Overload situation
92 Max Alarm (115%)
Fig. 58 Load monitor alarm functions.

94 Max Pre-alarm (110%)
100%
Default:PNOM or
Autoset:PMOMENTARY
96 Min Pre-alarm (90%)
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SET-UP MENU

98 Min Alarm (85%)
Max Alarm
93 Response Delay (1s) 93 Response Delay (1s)
Max Pre-alarm
95 Response Delay (1s) 95 Response Delay (1s)
Min Pre-alarm
97 Response Delay (1s)
Min Alarm
91 Start Delay(10s) 99 Response Delay (1s)
03-F96
7.24 Resume alarms 7.25 Slow speed with JOG
Slow speed with "JOG" is possible from the "JOG"
7.24.1 Phase input failure F1 keys, but also from terminals, see menu 57 page 53 and
• Multiple phase failure. serial comm. The "JOG" is ignored if the soft starter is
Shorter failure than 100ms is ignored. If failure running. The slow speed "JOG" function has to be
duration time is between 100 ms and 2 s, operation enabled for both forward and reverse directions in
is temporary stopped and a soft start is made if the menus 103 and 104, see below.
failure disappears before 2 s. If failure duration time
is longer than 2 s, an F1 alarm is given in cat. 2. NOTE! The enable functions is for all control modes.
• Single phase failure.
During start up (acceleration) the behaviour is like
multiple phase failure below. When full voltage 103
running there is a possibility to select the behaviour.
JOG forward enable
101 oF F
Default: oFF
Run at single phase loss
Range: oFF, on
n o oFF JOG forward disabled
Default: no on JOG forward enabled
Range: no, YES
Soft starter trips if a single phase
no loss is detected. Alarm F1 (category
2) will appear after 2 sec. 104
Soft starter continues to run after a
single phase loss. JOG reverse enable
- Alarm F1 appears after 2 sec.
YES
- If the loose phase is reconnect the oF F
alarm is reset automatically. Default: oFF
- If running on 2 phases, a stop com-
mand will give a Direct on line stop Range: oFF, on
(freewheel) oFF JOG reverse disabled
7.24.2 Run at current limit time-out F4 on JOG reverse enabled

In modes ’Current limit at start’ and ’Voltage ramp
with current limit at start’ an alarm is activated if still
operating at current limit level when selected ramp
time exceeds. If an alarm occurs there is a possibility to
select the behaviour.
102 JOG JOG
Run at current limit time-out

n o 03-F108
Default: no
Range: no, YES Fig. 59 The 2 Jog keys.
Soft starter trips if the current limit
no time-out is exceeded. Alarm F4 (cate-
gory 2) appears.
Soft starter continues to run after the
current limit time-out has exceeded:
- Alarm F4 appears
- The current is no longer controlled
YES and the soft starters ramps up to full
voltage with a 6s ramp time.
- Reset the alarm with either ENTER/
RESET key or by giving a stop com-
mand.

7.26 Automatic return menu
Often it is desirable to have a specific menu on the dis-
play during operation, i.e. RMS current or power con- 113
sumption. The Automatic return menu function gives
the possibility to select any menu in the menu system. Serial comm parity
The menu selected will come up on the display
after 60 sec. if no keyboard activity. The alarm messages 0
(F1-F16) have a priority over menu 105 (as they have
Default: 0
for all menus).
Range: 0.1
105 This parameter will select the parity.
0 No parity.
Automatic return menu 1 Even parity.
o FF Serial comm. broken alarm

Default: oFF If control mode is ’Serial comm. control’ and no con-
Range: oFF, 1-999
tact is established or contact is broken the Soft starter
consider the contact to be broken after 15 sec, the soft
Pressing “+”/”-” will lead through starter can act in three different ways:
1-999
the menu system. 1 Continue without any action at all.
2 Stop and alarm after 15 sec.
7.27 Communication option, related 3 Continue and alarm after 15 sec.
Parameters If an alarm occurs, it is automatically reset if the com-

The following parameters have to be set-up: munication is re-established. It is also possible to reset
- Unit address. the alarm from the soft starter keyboard.
- Baud rate.
- Parity
- Behaviour when contact broken. 114
Setting up the communication parameter must be Serial comm. contact
made in local ’Keyboard control’ mode. See § 7.2, page interrupted
37. 1
Default: 1
111 Range: oFF, 1, 2
This parameter will control the behaviour in the soft
Serial comm unit address starter when the serial comm. is interrupted.
1 oFF No alarm and continue operation.
1 Alarm and stop operation.
Default: 1 2 Alarm and continue operation.
Range: 1-247
This parameter will select the unit address.
112
Serial comm baudrate
9. 6
Default: 9.6
Range: 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4 kBaud
This parameter will select the baudrate.

7.28 Reset to factory setting [199]
When selecting reset to factory settings:
• All parameters in all parameter sets will have default 202
factory settings.
• Menu 001 will appear on the display. RMS main voltage
• Note that the alarm list, the power consumption
and the operation time will not have default set- 0. 0
tings.
Default: -
Range: 0-720V
19 9 The RMS input main voltage.
Reset to factory settings
n o
Default: no 203
Range: no, YES Output motor shaftpower
no No reset
0. 0
Reset all functions to the factory
YES Default: -
defaults incl. all 4 Parameter Sets.
Range: -9999 -+9999kW
NOTE! Reset to factory settings is not allowed at run.
Viewing will show negative value if generator mode.
7.29 View operation

204
General
The soft start includes as standard a numerous metering Power factor
functions which eliminates the need of additional
transducers and meters. 0. 0
Default: -
Measured values Range: 0.00-1
- Current RMS 3-phase current and per phase View the actual power factor.
- Voltage RMS 3-phase voltage and per phase
- Output shaft power /torque kW/Nm NOTE! The power factor viewing will not work at bypass
- Power factor even if the current transformers are mounted outside the
- Power consumption in kWh soft start.
- Operation time in hours
Viewing of the measured values

After setting motor data and extended functions one 2 05
can set menu 008 in oFF and will then automatically
move to menu 201, the first menu viewing the meas- Total power consumption
ured values and thus eliminate to scroll through menu
011 to menu 199.
0. 0 0 0
Default: -
Range: 0.000 -2000MWh
201 View the total power consumption.
RMS current
0. 0
Default: -
Range: 0.0 - 9999Amp
Read-out of the RMS motor current.
NOTE! This is the same read-out as menu 005 see § 7.1.1,

page 36.

2 06 212
Reset of power consumption RMS current in phase L2
n o 0. 0
Default: no Default: -
Range: no, YES Range: 0.0 - 9999Amp
no No reset of power consumtion. View the current in phase L2.
Reset power consumption in menu
YES
205 to 0.000.
213
20 7 RMS current in phase L3
Motor shaft torque

0. 0
0. 0 Default: -
Range: 0.0 - 9999Amp
Default: -
View the current in phase L3.
Range: -9999 - + 9999Nm
Viewing will show negative value if generator mode.
214
208 Main voltage L1-L2
Operation time
0
0. 0 Default: -
Range: 0-720V
Default: -
View main voltage L1-L2.
Range: Hours
Operation time is calculated when the soft starter
is in RUN mode. After 9999 hours the display will
show two values.
Example: 12467 hours shows 1 1 sec 215
2467 5sec
Main voltage L1-L3
0
211 Default: -
Range: 0 - 720V
RMS current in phase L1 View main voltage L1-L3.
0. 0
Default: -
Range: 0.0 - 9999Amp 216
View the current in phase L1.
Main voltage L2-L3
0
Default: -
Range: 0 - 720V
View main voltage L2-L3.

7.30 Keyboard lock
The keyboard can be locked to prohibit operation and
parameter setting by an unauthorised. Lock keyboard
by pressing both keys "NEXT " and "ENTER
" for at least 2 sec. The message ’- Loc’ will display
when locked. To unlock keyboard press the same 2
keys "NEXT " and "ENTER " for at least 2
sec. The message ’unlo’ will display when unlocked.
In locked mode it is possible to view all parameters
and read-out, but it is forbidden to set parameters and
to operate the soft starter from the keyboard.
The message ’-Loc’ will display if trying to set a
parameter or operate the soft starter in locked mode.
The key lock status can be read out in menu 221.
2 21
Locked keyboard info
n o
Default: no
Range: no, YES
no Keyboard is not locked
YES Keyboard is locked
7.31 Alarm list

The alarm list is generated automatically. It shows the
latest 15 alarms (F1 - F16). The alarm list can be useful
when tracing a failure in the soft starter or its control
circuit. Press key “NEXT ” or “PREV ” to
reach the alarm list in menus 901-915 (menu 007 has
to be ON).
9 01
Alarm
F 1
Default: -
Range: F1-F16
View actual alarm

8. PROTECTION AND ALARM
The soft starter is equipped with a protection system 8.1.3 Alarm with continue run
for the motor, the machine and for the soft starter Operation will continue run for a category 3 alarm.
itself. Some different reset behaviour is possible (see remarks
Three categories of alarm are available: for the specific alarms in § 8.2, page 67).
• Automatic reset when the alarm source goes back
Category 1 to normal.
Alarm that stops the motor and need a separate reset • Automatic reset when a stop command is given.
before a new start can be accepted. • Manual reset during run.
Category 2
Alarm that stops the motor and accepts a new start When the reset occurs, the alarm relay output K3 is
command without any separate reset. deactivated, the alarm indication on the display disap-
Category 3
Alarm that continues to run the motor. pear and the original menu shows.
All alarm, except pre-alarm, will activate the alarm

relay output K3, flash a red fault number on the display
and it will also be placed in the alarm list. As long as
the alarm is active, the display is locked in the alarm
indication.
The relay output K3 can be used in the control cir-
cuit for actions needed when alarm occurs.
If more than one alarm is active, it is the last alarm
that is presented on the display.
8.1 Alarm description
8.1.1 Alarm with stop and requiring a separate

reset
Operation will stop for a category 1 alarm. A separate
reset is needed before a new start command is
accepted. It is possible to reset from keyboard (pushing
"ENTER/RESET") regardless of selected control
mode. It is also possible to reset the alarm from the
actual control mode (i.e. if control mode is serial com-
munication, a reset is possible to do from serial com-
munication).
A reset is accepted first when the alarm source goes
back to normal.
When a reset is made, the alarm relay output K3 is
deactivated, the alarm indication on the display disap-
pear and the original menu shows.
After a reset is made the system is ready for a new
start command.
8.1.2 Alarm with stop and requiring only a new

start command
Operation will stop for a category 2 alarm. A restart
can be done and at the same time the alarm relay out-
put K3 is deactivated, the alarm indication on the dis-
play disappear and the original menu shows.
It is still possible to reset the alarm in the same way
as for category 1 alarms (see 8.1.1), if a start is not
required at the time.
66 PROTECTION AND ALARM

8.2 Alarm overview
Display
Protective function Alarm category Remark
indication
Single phase failure when full voltage
running if menu 101 ‘Run at phase
Cat 3. Run with auto reset.
loss’ = YES. If the fault phase comes
F1 Phase input failure. back, an automatic reset is made.
Multiple phase failure or single phase
Cat 2. Stop with reset in start. failure when not full voltage running or
if menu 101 ’ Run at phase loss’ = no.
If menu 071 ’Motor PTC input’ = YES,
Motor protection, cool down the motor.
F2 Cat 1. Stop with manual reset.
overload. If menu 071 ’Motor PTC input’ = no,
the internal model has to ’cool’ down.
If not cooled down, a reset will not be
F3 Soft start overheated Cat 1. Stop with manual reset.
accepted.
If menu 102 ’Run at current limit
The current limit start is not com-
time-out’ = no.
pleted.
Cat 2. Stop with reset in start.
Full speed not reached
F4 at set current limit When start time expired, a 6 sec
and start time. If menu 102 ’Run at current limit ramp is used to reach full voltage,
time-out’ = YES. without control of the current. Reset
Cat 3. Run with manual reset. the alarm with either a manual reset
or a stop command.
F5 Locked rotor. Cat 1. Stop with manual reset. Motor and/or machine protection.
Above max power
F6 Cat 1. Stop with manual reset. Machine protection.
limit.
F7 Below min power limit. Cat 1. Stop with manual reset. Machine protection.
F8 Voltage unbalance. Cat 2. Stop with reset in start. Motor protection.
F9 Over voltage. Cat 2. Stop with reset in start. Motor protection.
F10 Under voltage. Cat 2. Stop with reset in start. Motor protection.
Starts / hour
F11 Cat 2. Stop with reset in start. Motor and/or machine protection.
exceeded.
When stop command comes, the stop
will be a ’Direct On Line’ stop, and the
soft starter will be resetted. After this
F12 Shorted thyristor. Cat 3. Run with manual reset.
fault it is possible to start only in
’Direct On Line’ mode. One or more
thyristors probably damaged.
One or more thyristors probably dam-
F13 Open thyristor. Cat 1. Stop with manual reset.
aged.
F14 Motor terminal open. Cat 1. Stop with manual reset. Motor not correctly connected.
If menu 114 Serial comm. con- Serial communication broken will stop
tact broken = 1. Cat 2. Stop operation. Run from keyboard if nec-
Serial communication with reset in start. essary.
F15
broken. If menu 114 Serial comm. con- Serial communication broken will not
tact broken = 2. Cat 3. Run with stop operation. Stop from keyboard if
auto reset. necessary.
Incorrect phase order on main voltage
F16 Phase reversal alarm. Cat 1. Stop with manual reset.
input.
PROTECTION AND ALARM 67

9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
9.1 Fault, cause and solution
Observation Fault indication Cause Solution

The display is not
illuminated. None No control voltage. Switch on the control voltage.
F1 Fuse defective. Renew the fuse.

(Phase input failure) No mains supply. Switch the main supply on.
The motor does not Check the PTC input if PTC protec-
run. tion is used.
Perhaps PTC connection. If internal protection is used, per-
F2 Perhaps incorrect nominal haps an other class could be used
(Motor protection, overload) motor current inserted (menu (menu 072).
042). Cool down the motor and make a
reset.
Check ventilation of cabinet.
Ambient temperature to high. Check the size of the cabinet.
F3 soft starter duty cycle Clean the cooling fins.
(Soft start overheated) exceeded. If the fan(s) is not working cor-
Perhaps fan failure. rect, contact your local MSF sales
outlet.
F4
(Full speed not reached at Current limit parameters are Increase the starting time and/or
set current limit and start perhaps not matched to the the current limit level.
time) load and motor.
Check the machine and motor

F5 Something stuck in the machine bearings. Perhaps the alarm delay
(Locked rotor) or perhaps motor bearing fail- time can be set longer (menu
ure. 075).
F6 Over load. Check the machine.

(Above max power limit) Overload Perhaps the alarm delay time can
be set longer (menu 093).
F7 Under load. Check the machine.

(Below min power limit) Underload Perhaps the alarm delay time can
be set longer (menu 099).
F8
(Voltage unbalance) Main supply voltage unbalance. Check mains supply.
F9 Main supply over voltage. Check mains supply.

(Over voltage)
F10 Main supply under voltage. Check mains supply.
(Under voltage)
Wait and make a new start.
F11 Number of starts exceeded Perhaps the number of starts /
(Starts / hour exceeded) according to menu 074. hour could be increased in menu
074.
Make a reset and a restart. If the
F13 Perhaps a damaged thyristor. same alarm appears immediately,
(Open thyristor) contact your local MSF sales out-
let.
If the fault is not found, reset the
alarm and inspect the alarm list. If
F14 Open motor contact, cable or alarm F12 is found, a thyristor is
(Motor terminal open) motor winding. probably shorted.
Make a restart. If alarm F14
appears immediately, contact your
local MSF sales outlet.
68 TROUBLE SHOOTING
The motor does not Make a reset and try to establish
run. contact. Check contacts, cables
and option board.
Verify
- System address (menu 111).
F15 - Baudrate (menu 112).
(Serial communication bro- Serial communication broken. - Parity (menu 113).
ken) If the fault is not found, run the
motor with keyboard control if
urgent (set menu 006 to “1”). See
also manual for serial communica-
tion.
F16 Incorrect phase sequence on Switch L2 and L3 input phases.
(Phase reversal) main supply.
Start command comes perhaps
from incorrect control source. Give start command from correct
---- (I.e. start from keyboard when source (menu 006).
remote control is selected).
Unlock keyboard by pressing the
-Loc System in keyboard lock. keys ’NEXT’ and ’ENTER’ for at
least 3 sec.
The motor is run- Check fuses and mains supply.
ning but an alarm F1 Failure in one phase. Deselect ’Run at single phase
is given. (Phase input failure) Perhaps fuse defective. input failure’ in menu 101, if stop
is desired at single phase loss.
Increase the starting time and/or
F4 Current limit parameters are the current limit level. Deselect
(Full speed not reached at perhaps not matched to the ’Run at current limit time-out’ in
set current limit and start load and motor. menu 102, if stop is desired at
time) current limit time-out.
When stop command is given, a
free wheel stop is made. Make a
reset and a restart. If alarm F14
appears immediately, contact your
Perhaps a damaged thyristor. local MSF sales outlet.
F12 If it is urgent to start the motor,
(Shorted thyristor) set soft starter in ’Direct On Line’
(menu 024). It is possible to start
in this mode.
By pass contactor is used but
menu 032 ’Bypass’ is not set to Set menu 032 ’Bypass’ to “on”.
“on”.
Make a reset and try to establish

contact. Check contacts, cables
and option board.
Verify
F15 - System address (menu 111).
(Serial communication bro- Serial communication broken. - Baudrate (menu 112).
ken) - Parity (menu 113).
If the fault is not found, run the
motor with keyboard control if
urgent, see also manual for serial
communication.
TROUBLE SHOOTING 69
Input nominal motor data in menus
041-046. Select the proper load
If ’Torque control’ or ’Pump con- characteristic in menu 025.
trol’ is selected, it is necessary Select a correct initial- and end
to input motor data into the sys- torque at start in menus 016 and
tem. 017. If ’Bypass’ is selected, check
that the current transformers are
correct connected.
When starting, motor Starting time too shor t. Increase starting time.
reaches full speed but it
jerks or vibrates. Starting voltage incorrectly set. Adjust starting voltage.
The motor jerks Motor too small in relation to Use a smaller model of the soft
etc. rated current of soft starter. starter.
Motor too large in relation to Use larger model of soft starter.
load of soft starter.
Starting voltage not set Readjust the start ramp.
correctly Select the current limit function.
Ramp times not set correctly. Readjust the start and/or stop
Star ting or stopping time ramp time.
too long, soft does not work. Motor too large or too small in
relation to load. Change to another motor size.
Input nominal motor data in menus

041-046. Adjust alarm levels in
The monitor func- It is necessary to input nominal menus 091 - 099. If ’Bypass’ is
tion does not work. No alarm or pre-alarm motor data for this function. selected, check that the current
Incorrect alarm levels. transformers are correct con-
nected.
Unexplainable Adjust the response delay times

alarm. F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 Alarm delay time is to shor t. for the alarms in menus 075, 082,
084, 086, 093 and 099.
PTC input terminal could be PTC input terminal should be
open. short circuit if not used. Wait until
F2 Motor could still be to warm. motor PTC gives an OK (not over-
(Motor protection, overload) If internal motor protection is heated) signal. Wait until the
used, the cooling in the internal internal cooling is done. Try to
model take some time. reset the alarm after a while.
The system seems
locked in an alarm. Check that cables from power
part are connected in terminals
073, 074, 071 and 072. MSF-017
F3 Ambient temperature to high. to MSF-145 should have a short
(Soft start overheated) Perhaps fan failure. circuit between 071 and 072.
Check also that the fan(s) is rotat-
ing.
Parameter will not ---- If the menu number is one of
be accepted. 020 - 025, only one can bee Deselect the other main mode
selected. before selecting the new one.
In other words only one main
mode is possible at a time.
If menu 061, ’Parameter set’ is Set the menu 061, ’Parameter
set to “0”, the system is in a set’ to a value between “1” - “4”
remote parameter selection and then it is possible to change
mode. It is now impossible to any parameter.
change most of the parameters.
During acceleration, decelera-
tion, slow speed, DC brake and
Power factor control mode, it is Set parameters during stop or full
impossible to change parame- voltage running.
ters.
If control source is serial
comm., it is impossible to Change parameters from the
change parameters from key- actual control source.
board and vice versa.
Read-out values can not be alte-
Some menus include only read red. In table 13, page 35, read-out
out values and not parameters. menus has ’----’ in the factory set-
ting column.
Unlock keyboard by pressing the
-Loc Keyboard is locked. keys ’NEXT’ and ’ENTER’ for at
least 3 sec.
70 TROUBLE SHOOTING
10. MAINTENANCE
In general the soft starter is maintenance free. There are

however some things which should be checked regu-
larly. Especially if the surroundings are dusty the unit
should be cleaned regularly.
WARNING! Do not touch parts inside the enclosure of
! the unit when the control and motor voltage is
switched on.
Regular maintenance
• Check that nothing in the soft starter has been dam-
aged by vibration (loose screws or connections).
• Check external wiring, connections and control
signals. Tighten terminal screws and busbar bolts if
necessary.
• Check that PCB boards, thyristors and cooling fin
are free from dust. Clean with compressed air if
necessary. Make sure the PCB boards and thyristors
are undamaged.
• Check for signs of overheating (changes in colour
on PCB boards, oxidation of solder points etc.).
Check that the temperature is within permissible
limits.
• Check that the cooling fan/s permit free air flow.
Clean any external air filters if necessary.
In the event of fault or if a fault cannot be cured by

using the fault-tracing table in chapter 9. page 68.
MAINTENANCE 71
11. OPTIONS
The following option are available. Please contact your 11.3 External PPU.
supplier for more detailed information. The external PPU option is used to move the PPU
(keyboard) from the soft starter to the front of a panel
11.1 Serial communication door or control cabinet.
For serial communication the MODBUS RTU The maximum distance between the soft starter and
(RS232/RS485) option card is available order number: the external PPU is 3 m.
01-1733-00. The option can be factory mounted (01-2138-01) or it
can be built in later (01-2138-00). For both versions
instruction /data sheet are available.
Fig. 60 Option RS232/485
11.2 Field bus systems

Various option cards are available for the following bus
systems: (03-F62)
• PROFIBUS DP order number: 01-1734-01
• Device NET, order number: 01-1736-01
• LONWORKS: 01-1737-01
• FIP IO: 01-1738-01
• INTERBUS-S: 01-1735-01
Each system has his own card. The option is delivered Fig. 62 Shows an example of the External PPU after it has been
built in.
with an instruction manual containing the all details for
the set-up of the card and the protocol for program-
ming. 11.3.1 Cable kit for external current
transformers
This kit is used for the bypass function, to connect the
external current transformers more easy. order number:
01-2020-00.
Red
Brown
e ue
Blu Bl rown
wn
Bro B
wn
Brolue
B
03-F120
Fig. 61 Option Profibus Fig. 63 Cable kit
72 OPTIONS
11.4 Terminal clamp
Data: Single cables, Cu or Al
Cables 95-300 mm2
MSF type Cu Cable 310
Bolt for connection to busbar M10
Dimensions in mm 33x84x47 mm
Order No. single 9350
Data: Parallel cables, Cu or Al
Cables 2x95-300 mm2
MSF type and Cu Cable 310 to -835
Bolt for connection to busbar M10
Dimensions in mm 35x87x65
Order No. parallel 9351
33±0.5
33±0,5
83,5
83.5
60
60
30±0.5
30±0,5
41±0.5
41±0.5
41±0,5
47
47
70-300 mm
70-300 mm
35±0.5
35±0,5
86,5
86.5
58
58
30±0.5
30±0,5
41±0.2
41±0,2
65
65
2x95-300 mm
2x95-300 mm
Fig. 64 The terminal clamp.
OPTIONS 73
12. TECHNICAL DATA
3x200—525 V 50/60 Hz Model MSF-017 MSF-030 MSF-045 MSF-060

Soft starter rating according to AC35a, see 5.0-30:50-10 3.0-30:50-10 5.0-30:50-10 3.0-30:50-10 5.0-30:50-10 3.0-30:50-10 5.0-30:50-10 3.0-30:50-10
chapter 4. page 13 heavy normal/light heavy normal/light heavy normal/light heavy normal/light
Rated current of soft starter (A) 17 22 30 37 45 60 60 72

Recommended motor size (kW) for 400 V 7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 30 37
Recommended motor size (kW) for 525 V 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 37 45
Order number: supply voltage (100-240V) 01-1301-01 01-1302-01 01-1303-01 01-1304-01
3x200-690V 50/60Hz Model MSF-017 MSF-030 MSF-045 MSF-060

Motor power for 690V 15 18.5 22 30 37 55 55 75*
Electrical Data
Recommended wiring fuse (A) 1) 25/50 32 35/80 50 50/125 80 63/160 100

Semi-conductor fuses, if required 80 A 125 A 160 A 200 A
Power loss at rated motor load (W) 50 70 90 120 140 180 180 215
Power consumption control card 20 VA 20 VA 25 VA 25 VA
Mechanical Data
Dimensions in mm HxWxD 320x126x260 320x126x260 320x126x260 320x126x260

Mounting position (Vertical/Horizontal) Vertical Vertical Vert. or Horiz. Vert. or Horiz.
Weight (kg) 6.7 6.7 6.9 6.9
Connection busbars Cu, (bolt) 15x4 (M6) 15x4 (M6) 15x4 (M6) 15x4 (M8)
Cooling system Convection Convection Fan Fan
General Electrical Data
Number of fully controlled phases 3

Voltage tolerance control Control +/- 10%
Voltage tolerance motor Motor 200-525 +/- 10%/200-690 + 5%, -10%
Recommended fuse for control card (A) Max 10 A
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Frequency tolerance +/- 10%
Relay contacts 3 x 8A, 250 V resistive load, 3A 250VAC inductive (PF=0.4)
Type of protection/insulation
Type of casing protection IP 20
Other General Data

Ambient temperatures
In operation 0 - 40 °C
Max. e.g. at 80% IN 50 °C
In storage (-25) - (+70) °C
Relative air humidity 95%, non-condensing
Max. altitude without derating (See separate: Technical information 151) 1000 m
Norms/Standards, Conform to: IEC 947-4-2, EN 292, EN 60204-1, UL508
EMC, Emission EN 50081-2, (EN 50081-1 with bypass contactor)

EMC, Immunity EN 50082-2
1) Recommended wiring fuses for: Heavy (first column): ramp/direct start
Normal/Light (second column): ramp start
NOTE! Short circuit withstand MSF017-060 5000 rms A when used with K5 or RK5 fuses.
* 2-pole motor
74 TECHNICAL DATA
Soft starter rating according to AC35a, see 5.0-30:50-10 3.0-30:50-10 5.0-30:50-10 3.0-30:50-10 5.0-30:50-10 3.0-30:50-10 5.0-30:50-10 3.0-30:50-10
chapter 4. page 13 heavy normal/light heavy normal/light heavy normal/light heavy normal/light

Recommended motor size (kW) for 400 V 37 45 45 55* 55 75 75
Recommended motor size (kW) for 525 V 45 55 55 75* 75 90 90 110
Order number for supply voltage (100-240 V) 01-1305-01 01-1306-01 01-1307-01 01-1308-01

Motor power for 690V 55 75 75 90 90 110 132 160*
Electrical Data
Recommended wiring fuse (A) 1) 80/200 100 100/250 125 125/315 180 160/400 200
Semi-conductor fuses, if required 250 A 315 A 350 A 450 A
Power loss at rated motor load (W) 230 260 260 290 330 400 440 470
Power consumption control card 25 VA 25 VA 25 VA 25 VA
Mechanical Data
Dimensions in mm HxWxD 320x126x260 320x126x260 400x176x260 400x176x260
Mounting position (Vertical/Horizontal) Vert. or Horiz. Vert. or Horiz. Vert. or Horiz. Vert. or Horiz.
Weight (kg) 6.9 6.9 12 12
Connection, busbars Cu, (bolt) 15x4 (M8) 15x4 (M8) 20x4 (M10) 20x4 (M10)
Cooling system Fan Fan Fan Fan

Frequency 50/60 Hz
Relay contacts 8A, 250 V resistive load, 3A, 250 V inductive load (PF=0.4)
Other General Data

Ambient temperatures In operation 0 - 40 °C
In storage (-25) - (+70) °C
Norms/Standards, Conform to: IEC 947-4-2, EN 292, EN 60204-1, UL508

* 2-pole motor
TECHNICAL DATA 75
3x200—525 V 50/60 Hz Model MSF-170 MSF-210 MSF-250 MSF-310 MSF-370
Soft starter rating according to AC35a, 5.0-30: 3.0-30: 5.0-30: 3.0-30: 5.0-30: 3.0-30: 5.0-30: 3.0-30: 5.0-30: 3.0-30:
see chapter 4. page 13 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10
heavy normal/light heavy normal/light heavy normal/light heavy normal/light heavy normal/light
Rated current of soft starter (A) 170 210 210 250 250 262 310 370 370 450
Recommended motor size (kW) for 400 V 90 110 110 132 132 160* 160 200 200 250
Recommended motor size (kW) for 525 V 110 132 132 160 160 200* 200 250 250 315
Order no. for supply voltage (100-240V) 01-1309-11 01-1310-11 01-1311-11 01-1312-01 01-1313-01

MSF-170
Rated current of soft starter (A) 170 210 210 250 250 262 310 370 370 450
Motor power for 690 V 160 200 200 250 250 250 315 355 355 400
Electrical Data
Recommended wiring fuse (A) 1) 200/400 200 250/400 315 250/500 315 315/630 400 400/800 500
Semi-conductor fuses, if required 700 A 700 A 700 A 800 A 1000 A
Power loss at rated motor load (W) 510 630 630 750 750 W 930 1100 1100 1535
Power consumption control card 35 VA 35 VA 35 VA 35 VA 35 VA
Mechanical Data
Dimensions mm HxWxD incl. brackets 500x260x260 500x260x260 500x260x260 532x547x278 532x547x278

Mounting position (Vertical/Horizontal) Vert. or Horiz. Vert. or Horiz. Vert. or Horiz. Vert. or Horiz. Vert. or Horiz.
Weight (kg) 20 20 20 42 46
Connection, Busbars Al/Cu (bolt) 30x4 (M10) 30x4 (M10) 30x4 (M10) 40x8 (M12) 40x8 (M12)
Cooling system Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan

Frequency 50/60 Hz
Other General Data

In storage (-25) - (+70) °C
Norms/Standards, Conform to: IEC 947-4-2, EN 292, EN 60204-1, (UL508, only MSF-170 to MSF-250)

* 2-pole motor
76 TECHNICAL DATA
3x200—525V 50/60Hz Model MSF-450 MSF-570 MSF-710 MSF-835 MSF-1000 MSF-1400
3.0-30: 3.0-30: 3.0-30: 3.0-30: 3.0-30: 3.0-30:
5.0-30: 5.0-30: 5.0-30: 5.0-30: 5.0-30: 5.0-30:
Soft starter rating according to AC35a, 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10
50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10 50-10
see chapter 4. page 13 normal/ normal/ normal/ normal/ normal/ normal/
heavy heavy heavy heavy heavy heavy
light light light light light light
Rated current of soft star ter (A) 450 549 570 710 710 835 835 960 1000 1125 1400 1650
Recommended motor size (kW) for 400 V 250 315 315 400 400 450 450 560 560 630 800 930
Recommended motor size (kW) for 525 V 315 400 400 500 500 560 600 630 660 710 1000 1250
Order no. for supply voltage (100-240V) 01-1341-01 01-1315-01 01-1316-01 01-1317-01 01-1318-01 01-1319-01
3x200—690V 50/60Hz Model MSF-450 MSF-570 MSF-710 MSF-835 MSF-1000 MSF-1400

Rated current of soft star ter (A) 450 549 570 640 710 835 835 880 1000 1125 1400 1524
Motor power for 690 V 400 560 560 630 710 800 800 1000 1120 1400 1600
Electrical Data
Recommended wiring fuse (A 1) 500/1 k 630 630/1 k 800 800/1 k 1k 1 k/1.2 k 1k 1k/1.4 k 1.2 k 1.4 k/1.8 k 1.8 k
Semi-conductor fuses, if required 1250 A 1250 A 1800 A 2500 A 3200 A 4000 A
Power loss at rated motor load (W) 1400 1730 1700 2100 2100 2500 2500 2875 3000 3375 4200 4950
Power consumption control card 35 VA 35 VA 35 VA 35 VA 35 VA 35 VA
Mechanical Data
Dimensions mm HxWxD incl. brackets 532x547x278 687x640x302 687x640x302 687x640x302 900x875x336 900x875x336
Mounting position (Vertical/Horizontal) Vert. or Horiz. Ver t. or Horiz. Ver t. or Horiz. Ver t. or Horiz. Ver t. or Horiz. Vert. or Horiz.
Weight (kg) 46 64 78 80 175 175
Connection, Busbars Al (bolt) 40x8 (M12) 40x10 (M12) 40x10 (M12) 40x10 (M12) 75x10 (M12) 75x10 (M12)
Cooling system Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Type of casing protection IP 20 IP00
Other General Data
In storage (-25) - (+70) °C
Norms/Standards, Conform to: IEC 947-4-2, EN 292, EN 60204-1
TECHNICAL DATA 77
Semi-conductor fuses
Always use standard commercial fuses to protect the
wiring and prevent short circuiting. To protect the thy-
ristors against short-circuit currents, superfast semicon-
ductor fuses can be used if preferred (e.g. Bussmann
type FWP or similar, see table below).
The normal guarantee is valid even if superfast
semiconductor fuses are not used.
FWP Bussmann fuse

Type 2
A I t (fuse) x 1000
MSF-017 80 2.4
MSF-030 125 7.3
MSF-045 150 11.7
MSF-060 200 22
MSF-075 250 42.5
MSF-085 300 71.2
MSF-110 350 95.6
MSF-145 450 137
MSF-170B 700 300
MSF-210B 700 300
MSF-250B 800 450
MSF-310 800 450
MSF-370 1000 600
MSF-450 1200 2100
MSF-570 1400 2700
MSF-710 1800 5300
MSF-835 2000
MSF-1000 2500
MSF-1400 3500
78 TECHNICAL DATA
13. SET-UP MENU LIST
Menu Factory
Function/Parameter Range Par.set Value Page
number setting
001 Initial voltage at start 25 - 90% of U 1-4 30 page 36
002 Start time ramp 1 1 - 60 sec 1-4 10 page 36
003 Step down voltage at stop 100 - 40% U 1-4 100 page 36
004 Stop time ramp 1 oFF, 2 - 120 sec 1-4 oFF page 36
005 Current 0.0 - 9999 Amp ---------- ------------ page 36
006 Control mode 1, 2, 3 1-4 2 page 37
007 Extended functions & metering oFF, on ---------- oFF page 38
008 Extended functions oFF, on ---------- oFF page 38
011 Initial voltage star t ramp 2 30 - 90% U 1-4 90 page 38

012 Start time ramp 2 oFF, 1 - 60 sec 1-4 oFF page 38
013 Step down voltage stop ramp 2 100 - 40% U 1-4 40 page 38
014 Stop time ramp 2 oFF, 2 - 120 sec 1-4 oFF page 38
016 Initial torque at start 0 - 250% Tn 1-4 10 page 39

017 End torque at start 50 - 250% Tn 1-4 150 page 39
018 End torque at stop 0-100% Tn 1-4 0 page 39
020 Voltage ramp with current limit at start oFF, 150 - 500% In 1-4 oFF page 39
021 Current limit at star t oFF, 150 - 500% In 1-4 oFF page 40
022 Pump control oFF, on 1-4 oFF page 40
023 Remote analogue control oFF, 1, 2 1-4 oFF page 41
024 Full voltage start D.O.L oFF, on 1-4 oFF page 41
025 Torque control oFF, 1, 2 1-4 oFF page 42
030 Torque boost active time oFF, 0.1 - 2.0 sec 1-4 oFF page 43
031 Torque boost current limit 300 - 700% In 1-4 300 page 43
032 Bypass oFF, on 1-4 oFF page 43
033 Power Factor Control PFC oFF, on 1-4 oFF page 46
034 Brake active time oFF, 1 - 120 sec 1-4 oFF page 47
035 Braking strength 100 - 500% 1-4 100 page 47
036 Braking methods 1, 2 1-4 1 page 47

037 Slow speed torque 10 - 100 1-4 10 page 49
038 Slow speed time at start oFF, 1 - 60 sec 1-4 oFF page 49
039 Slow speed time at stop oFF, 1 - 60 sec 1-4 oFF page 49
040 DC-Brake at slow speed oFF, 1-60 sec 1-4 oFF page 49
041 Nominal motor voltage 200 - 700 V 1-4 400 page 50

25-150% Insoft in
042 Nominal motor current Amp 1-4 Insoft in Amp page 50
043 Nominal motor power 25 - 300% of Pnsoft in 1-4 Pnsoft in kW page 50

kW
044 Nominal speed 500 - 3600 rpm 1-4 Nnsoft in rpm page 50
045 Nominal power factor 0.50 - 1.00 1-4 0.86 page 50
046 Nominal frequency 50, 60 Hz ------------ 50 page 50
SET-UP MENU LIST 79

Menu Factory
number setting
051 Programmable relay K1 1, 2, 3, (4), 5 1 page 51

052 Programmable relay K2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ----------- 2 page 51
054 Analogue output oFF, 1, 2 1-4 oFF page 52

055 Analogue output value 1, 2, 3 1-4 1 page 52
056 Scaling analogue output 5 - 150% 1-4 100 page 52
057 Digital input selection oFF, 1, 2, 3, 4 1-4 oFF page 53
058 Digital input pulses 1-100 1-4 1 page 53
061 Parameter set 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 ------------- 1 page 54
071 Motor PTC input no, YES ------------- no page 55

072 Internal motor thermal protection class oFF, 2 - 40 sec ------------ 10 page 55
073 Used thermal capacity 0 - 150% ------------- ------------ page 55
074 Starts per hour limitation oFF, 1 - 99/hour 1-4 oFF page 55
075 Locked rotor alarm oFF, 1.0 - 10.0 sec 1-4 oFF page 55
081 Voltage unbalance alarm 2 - 25% Un 1-4 10 page 56

082 Response delay voltage unbalance alarm oFF, 1 - 60 sec 1-4 oFF page 56
083 Over voltage alarm 100 - 150% Un 1-4 115 page 56
084 Response delay over voltage alarm oFF, 1 - 60 sec 1-4 oFF page 56
085 Under voltage alarm 75 - 100% Un 1-4 85 page 57
086 Response delay under voltage alarm oFF, 1 - 60 sec 1-4 oFF page 57
087 Phase sequence L123, L321 ------------ ------------ page 57
088 Phase reversal alarm oFF, on ------------ oFF page 57
089 Auto set power limits no, YES ------------ no page 57

090 Output shaft power 0.0 - 200.0% Pn ------------ ------------- page 57
091 Start delay power limits 1 - 250 sec 1-4 10 page 58
092 Max power alarm limit 5 - 200% Pn 1-4 115 page 58
093 Max alarm response delay oFF, 0.1 - 25.0 sec 1-4 oFF page 58
094 Max power pre-alarm limit 5 - 200% Pn 1-4 110 page 58
095 Max pre-alarm response delay oFF, 0.1 - 25.0 sec 1-4 oFF page 58
096 Min pre-alarm power limit 5 - 200% Pn 1-4 90 page 58
097 Min pre-alarm response delay oFF, 0.1 - 25.0 sec 1-4 oFF page 59
098 Min power alarm limit 5 - 200%Pn 1-4 85 page 59
099 Min alarm response delay oFF, 0.1 - 25.0 sec 1-4 oFF page 59
101 Run at single phase input failure no, YES 1-4 no page 61
102 Run at current limit time-out no, YES 1-4 no page 61
103 Jog for ward enable oFF, on 1-4 oFF page 61

104 Jog reverse enable oFF, on 1-4 oFF page 61
105 Automatic return menu oFF, 1-999 ------------ oFF page 62
111 Serial comm. unit address 1 - 247 ------------- 1 page 62

112 Serial comm. baudrate 2.4 - 38.4 kBaud ------------- 9.6 page 62
80 SET-UP MENU LIST

Menu Factory
number setting
113 Serial comm. parity 0, 1 ------------- 0 page 62
114 Serial comm. contact broken oFF, 1, 2 ------------- 1 page 62
199 Reset to factory settings no, YES ------------- no page 63
201 Current 0.0 - 9999 Amp ------------- ----------- page 63

202 Line main voltage 0 - 720 V ------------- ----------- page 63
203 Output shaft power -9999 - 9999 kW ------------- ----------- page 63
204 Power factor 0.00 - 1.00 ------------- ----------- page 63
205 Power consumption 0.000 - 2000 MWh ------------- ----------- page 63
206 Reset power consumption no, YES ------------- no page 64
207 Shaft torque -9999 - 9999 Nm ------------- ------------ page 64
208 Operation time Hours ------------- ------------ page 64
211 Current phase L1 0.0 - 9999 Amp ------------- ------------ page 64

214 Line main voltage L1 - L2 0 - 720 V ------------- ------------ page 64

221 Locked keyboard info no, YES ------------- no page 65
901 Alarm list, Latest error F1 - F16 ------------- --------------- page 65

902 -915 Alarm list, Older error in chronological order F1 - F16 ------------- --------------- page 65
Explanation of units:
U Input line voltage
Un Nominal motor voltage.
In Nominal motor current.
Pn Nominal motor power.
Nn Nominal motor speed.
Tn Nominal shaft torque.
Insoft Nominal current soft starter.
Pnsoft Nominal power soft starter.
Nnsoft Nominal speed soft starter.
Calculation shaft torque
Pn
T n = ----------------------
-
N
æ ------n- x2πö
è 60 ø
NOTE! The six main functions for motor control, menus

020—025, can only be selected one at a time.
SET-UP MENU LIST 81

14. INDEX
Numerics Device connections .................. 28, 31 Keyboard lock ......................... 23, 65

2-wire start/stop ............................ 37 different operation situation ........... 22 keys ............................................... 23
3-wire start/stop ............................ 37 Digital inputs ................................. 32
Dimension ............................... 25, 74 L
A DIN VDE 0100 ............................. 24 LED display ................................... 22
Above max power limit ................. 67 Direct On Line start ....................... 41 Live circuit components ................. 24
Alarm category .............................. 67 Dismantling ..................................... 2 Load monitor ................................. 57
Alarm list ....................................... 65 Display next window ..................... 23 Locked rotor .................................. 67
Alarm reset .................................... 23 Display previous window ............... 23 Low load ....................................... 20
Ambient temperatures . 10, 20, 74, 75, Dual voltage ramp .......................... 38
77 M
analogue control ............................ 32 E Main functions ............................... 81
Analogue input ........................ 32, 41 Electrical characteristic ................... 32 Mains contactor ............................. 10
Analogue output ...................... 32, 52 Electrical Data .............. 74, 75, 76, 77 Mains supply ............................ 28, 31
Analogue output gain ..................... 52 EMC ........................... 74, 75, 76, 77 Mains voltage ................................ 10
Analogue output value ................... 52 Emergency ...................................... 2 MAINTENANCE ........................ 71
Auto set power limits ..................... 57 End torque .................................... 39 Matrix ........................................... 19
automatic reset ............................... 37 Max power alarm limit .................. 58
Automatic return menu ................. 62 F Max power pre-alarm limit ............ 58
Factory settings .............................. 63 Max pre-alarm response delay ........ 58
B Features ........................................... 9 Mechanical Data ...........74, 75, 76, 77
Basic parameter setting ................... 10 Forward/reverse ............................ 34 Menu
Below min power limit .................. 67 Free circulation of air ..................... 24 001 ......................................... 36
Brake method ................................ 47 frequency ....................................... 50 002 ................................... 11, 36
Braking Strenght ............................ 47 Frequency inverter ......................... 20 003 ......................................... 36
Braking time .................................. 46 Front cover .................................... 21 004 ................................... 11, 36
Busbars .................................... 25, 26 Full speed not reached ................... 67 005 ................................... 12, 36
Bypass ............................................ 43 Full voltage .................................... 51 006 ................................... 12, 37
Bypass contactor ............................ 44 Full voltage start ............................. 41 007 ......................................... 38
Function ........................................ 79 008 ......................................... 38
C 011 ......................................... 38
Cabinet .......................................... 24 G 012 ......................................... 38
Checklist ........................................ 10 General Data .................................. 74 013 ......................................... 38
Clickson thermistor ........................ 32 General description ........................ 21 014 ......................................... 38
Combination matrix ...................... 19 016 ......................................... 39
Complaint .......................................7 H 017 ......................................... 39
Confirm setting .............................. 23 Heat dissipation ............................. 20 020 ......................................... 39
Connections ............................ 28, 32 High ambient temperatures ............ 43 021 ......................................... 40
Control mode .......................... 23, 37 022 ......................................... 40
Control voltage .............................. 32 I 023 ......................................... 41
control voltage ............................... 33 024 ......................................... 41
Increase value ................................ 23
Control voltage connection ..... 28, 31 025 ......................................... 42
Increase value of setting ................. 23
Cooling fins ................................... 24 030 ......................................... 43
Initial torque .................................. 39
cos phi ........................................... 50 031 ......................................... 43
Initial voltage at start ramp 1 .......... 36
Current .......................................... 63 032 ......................................... 43
Initial voltage at start ramp 2 .......... 38
Current in phase L1 ....................... 64 033 ......................................... 46
INSPECTION AT DELIVERY ..... 7
Installation ..................................... 24
Insulation test ................................. 20
Current limit ................................. 39 036 ......................................... 47
Current limit time-out ................... 61 037 ......................................... 48
J
Current transformer ....................... 45 038 ......................................... 49
JOG Forward ........................... 23, 61 039 ......................................... 49
JOG fwd/rev ................................. 23 040 ......................................... 49
D JOG Reverse ........................... 23, 61 041 ................................... 11, 50
D.O.L start .................................... 41 Jumper J1 ...................................... 41 042 ......................................... 50
DC-brake ...................................... 46 Jumper J2 ...................................... 52 043 ................................... 11, 50
DC-Brake at slow speed ................. 49
044 ................................... 11, 50
Decrease value ............................... 23 K 045 ................................... 11, 50
Decrease value of setting ................ 23 Keyboard ....................................... 23 046 ................................... 11, 50
82 INDEX
051 ......................................... 51 Motor current ................................ 50 Q
052 ......................................... 51 Motor data ..................................... 50 Quick Set-up ................................. 10
054 ......................................... 52 Motor power ................................. 50
055 ......................................... 52 Motor power supply ................ 28, 31 R
056 ......................................... 52 Motor protection, overload ...... 55, 67 Rating plate ................................... 10
057 ......................................... 53 Motor shaft torque ......................... 64 Recyclable material .......................... 2
058 ......................................... 53 Motor speed .................................. 50 Regular maintenance ..................... 71
061 ......................................... 54 Motor terminal open ..................... 67 Relay K1 ................................. 32, 51
071 ......................................... 55 Motor voltage ................................ 50 Relay K2 ....................................... 32
072 ......................................... 55 MOUNTING ............................... 24 Relay K3 ....................................... 32
073 ......................................... 56 MOUNTING/WIRING .............. 24 Remote ......................................... 23
074 ......................................... 56 Reset ............................................. 23
075 ......................................... 56 N reset ............................................... 66
081 ......................................... 56 Next .............................................. 23 Response delay max alarm ............. 58
082 ......................................... 56 Nominal frequency ........................ 11 RMS current ........................... 36, 63
083 ......................................... 56 Nominal motor cos phi .................. 11 RMS main voltage ......................... 63
084 ......................................... 56 Nominal motor current ................. 11 Rotating loads ............................... 20
085 ......................................... 57 Nominal motor power ................... 11 Running motors ............................ 20
086 ......................................... 57 Nominal motor speed .................... 11 Running-LED ............................... 22
087 ......................................... 57 Norms/Standards ......... 74, 75, 76, 77
088 ......................................... 57 NTC thermistor ............................ 32 S
089 ......................................... 57
Safety ........................................... 2, 6
090 ......................................... 57 O Safety measures .............................. 10
091 ......................................... 58 Open thyristor ............................... 67 Scrapping ......................................... 2
092 ......................................... 58 Operation ...................................... 51 Selection of control mode .............. 12
093 ......................................... 58 Operation time ........................ 63, 64 Semiconductor fuses ................ 33, 78
094 ......................................... 58 Operation/Set-up .......................... 23 Serial comm. .................................. 23
095 ......................................... 58 Operator panel ............................... 21 Serial communication broken ........ 67
096 ......................................... 59 Output motor shaftpower .............. 63 Shaftpower .............................. 57, 63
097 ......................................... 59 Output shaftpower ................... 57, 63 Shielded motor cable ..................... 20
098 ......................................... 59 Over voltage ............................ 56, 67 Shorted thyristor ............................ 67
099 ......................................... 59
Simple soft start and soft stop ......... 10
101 ......................................... 61 P Slip ring motors ............................. 20
102 ......................................... 61
Parallel ........................................... 20 Slow blow fuses ............................. 33
103 ......................................... 61
Parallel cables ................................. 73 Slow speed time at start .................. 49
104 ......................................... 61
Parameter ...................................... 79 Slow speed time at stop .................. 49
105 ......................................... 62
Parameter Set ........................... 32, 54 Slow speed torque ......................... 48
199 ......................................... 63
PFC ............................................... 46 Small motor ................................... 20
201 ......................................... 63
Phase compensation capacitor ........ 20 Softbrake ....................................... 51
202 ......................................... 63
Phase input failure .......................... 67 Softstart overheated ........................ 67
203 ......................................... 63
Phase loss ....................................... 61 Spare parts ....................................... 2
204 ......................................... 63
Phase reversal alarm ....................... 67 standard commercial fuses .............. 78
205 ......................................... 63
Phase sequence .............................. 57 Standard wiring ....................... 10, 33
206 ......................................... 64
Pole-changing contactor ................ 20 Standards ......................................... 6
207 ......................................... 64
Potentiometer ................................ 32 Start command .............................. 22
208 ......................................... 64
Power consumption ....................... 63 Start delay power limits .................. 58
211 ......................................... 64
Power factor .................................. 63 Start ramp 1 ................................... 36
212 ......................................... 64
Power Factor Control .................... 46 Start ramp 2 ................................... 38
213 ......................................... 64
Power loss ..................................... 10 Start the motor .............................. 12
214 ......................................... 64
PPU unit ....................................... 21 Start time ramp 1 ........................... 11
215 ......................................... 64
Pre-alarm ................................. 51, 58 Start/Stop ................................ 12, 23
216 ......................................... 64
Prevent damage to the thyristors .... 24 Start/stop combination .................. 19
221 ................................... 23, 65
Previous ......................................... 23 Start/stop/reset from keyboard ...... 12
901 ......................................... 65
Programmable relay ....................... 51 Start/stop-LED .............................. 22
RMS current read-out ............ 12
Programming and presentation unit Starting .......................................... 12
Menu expansion ............................ 38
(PPU) ............................................ 21 STARTING/OPERATING ......... 79
Menu Structure ............................. 22
protection/insulation ... 74, 75, 76, 77 Starts per hour ............................... 67
Min alarm response delay ............... 59
Protective earth ....................... 28, 31 Starts per hour limitation ............... 56
Min power alarm limit ................... 59
PTC .............................................. 55 Step down voltage in stop ramp 2 .. 38
Min power pre-alarm limit ............. 59
PTC Thermistor input ................... 32 Step down voltage stop ramp 1 ...... 36
Min pre-alarm response delay ......... 59
Pump control ................................. 40 Stop command .............................. 22
Minimum free space ................ 24, 25
Stop ramp 1 ................................... 36
Motor ............................................ 31
INDEX 83
Stop ramp time 2 ........................... 38
Stop time ramp 1 ........................... 11
storage .............................................7
Supply voltage ......................... 32, 74
switch ..............................................2
Switch the device off .......................2
Switch-off procedures ......................2
T
TECHNICAL DATA ................... 74
Terminal ........................................ 32
Terminal clamp .............................. 78
Terminals ....................................... 32
Thermal capacity ........................... 56
Thermal protection ........................ 55
Tightening torque .......................... 25
Torque boost active time ............... 43
Torque boost current limit ............. 43
Torque booster .............................. 43
Torque control .............................. 42
Trained personnel ...................... 2, 10
Transport .........................................7
TROUBLESHOOTING .............. 68
Two speed motor .......................... 20
U
Under voltage .......................... 57, 67
Unpacking .......................................7
V
VIEW OPERATION ................... 63
Voltage .......................................... 63
Voltage unbalance .................... 56, 67
W
Weight .......................................... 74
Wiring circuit ................................ 33
Wiring example ............................. 34
84 INDEX
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What safety precautions should be taken when installing and operating the soft starter?

What safety precautions should be taken when installing and operating the soft starter?

What are the main components of the soft starter?

What are the main components of the soft starter?

Valid for the following Soft starter Models:

Document number: 01-1363-01

Operating and maintenance personnel

Installation of spare parts

Dismantling and scrapping

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 6 5.6 Keyboard lock ...............................................23

1.1 Integrated safety systems 1.3 Notes to the Instruction

• Phase reversal Serial number

1.6 Tests in accordance with norm

Is the packaging damaged?

If you have cause for complaint

Packaging for returning the device

Fig. 2 Unpacking of MSF-310 and larger models.

2.1 General Current control

The MSF is developed for soft starting, stopping and

There are 3 different kinds of soft starting control Current

2.2.1 General features

Switch on the control voltage (normally 1 x 230 V), all

10 HOW TO GET STARTED

NOTE! Now go back to menu 007 and set it to “oFF” and

Set ”ramp down time” at stop (2-120 s).

HOW TO GET STARTED 11

Start the motor by pressing the “START/STOP“ key

Menu 006 must be set to 1 to be able to operate from

To start and stop from the keyboard, the “START/

12 HOW TO GET STARTED

This chapter is a guide to select the correct soft starter

Start time (seconds)

Start current (multiple of

On-load factor (on-load

Start time (seconds)

Fig. 8 Rating example AC53a.

The above example indicates a current rating of 210

APPLICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS SELECTION 13

The Application Rating List uses two levels for the

4.4 The Application Ratings List

Description and use of the table:

14 APPLICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS SELECTION

Applications AC53a AC 53a Typical Main function Stop function

APPLICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS SELECTION 15

Description and use of the table:

16 APPLICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS SELECTION

CONVEYOR Mechanical shocks for transmissions and trans-

Dynamic DC brake without Contactor for medium loads

APPLICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS SELECTION 17

Need to control material viscosity Shaft power analog output 54-56

18 APPLICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS SELECTION

1. Select function in the horizontal “Main Function”

Jogging with keyboard/terminal

External controlled slow speed

Dynamic Vector Brake (036-1)

Parameter sets (061)

Torque boost (030)

Dual ramp stop

Table 4 Start/stop combination.