Effective February 2011

Instructional Leaflet IL03902001E Supersedes June 2007

S811 quick installation guide

ONLN SS OXFDO1 H STOP Status Bar

3 Line Currents
XXXX L1 Amp
XXXX L1 Amp
XXXX L1 Amp
JOG RESET H->A Soft Key Functions

Soft Keys

Predefined Keys
ESC

Figure 1. Digital Interface Module

(DIM)—Display Mode

Power Supply Incoming Lines

1 2 3

Disconnect 
24 Vdc
+ –

– L1/1 L2/3 L3/5

E-Stop  24 Vdc Power
+
Stop
P S811 Soft Starter
1
Jumper Start Inputs
2 24 Vdc Only
+24V to 3 Jog
3
4
Reset
13
In Bypass
14
Internal
95 Contacts
Ready
96
Fault
98 T1/2 T2/4 T3/6
Optional 24 Vdc
Pilot Lights

Motor
 E-Stop maintained
 As required per national and local electric codes

Figure 2. Typical Wiring Diagram

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Table 1.  Settings for Typical Applications
Factory Unloaded Rock
Parameter Setting Pump a Fan Conveyor Crusher Saw Compressor
Configuration Menu
Overload trip FLA 21 Motor FLA Motor FLA Motor FLA Motor FLA Motor FLA Motor FLA
Overload trip class 5 20 20, 30 20 30 30 20
Start method 0 (voltage ramp) 3 (pump control) 0 (voltage ramp) 0 (voltage ramp) b 0 (voltage ramp) b 0 (voltage ramp) b 0 (voltage ramp) b
Soft start time 20 20 40 20 30 30–50 10
Initial torque 25 55 65 50 70 65 45
Kick start time 0 0 0 0 85 0 0
Kick start torque 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Soft stop time 0 N/A 0 Load dependent 0 0 2
Pump stop time 120 30 0 0 0 0 0, 2 c
Start control Level Level Level Edge Edge Edge Level
Protections Menu
Phase imbalance fault Enabled Enabled d Enabled d Enabled d Enabled d Enabled d Enabled d
Phase sequence ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC
Motor rated voltage 480 Rated system Rated system Rated system Rated system Rated system Rated system
voltage voltage voltage voltage voltage voltage
a Starter must be ordered with pumping software installed.
b A value of one (current limit start) may be selected for this application, but longer starting times and constant loads should be observed when starting.
c Two second stop time must be set if this is an ammonia compressor application.
d Customers operating equipment on either ungrounded systems or high resistance grounded systems may need to adjust the severity and/or duration of imbalance protection.
These power systems periodically experience phase angle shifts that can be picked up as a false imbalance trip.

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FLA setting calculation Wiring and control check list for operating
The FLA setting is a function of the product of the motor nameplate through the control terminal block
full load amperes (FLA) and a multiplier from the service factor A jumper is installed between terminals P and 1 for two-wire
multiplier (SF) in Table 2 below. control (e.g., RUN/STOP toggle switch or PLC control)
FLA setting = Motor FLA x SF multiplier 24V power supply meets minimum requirements (55 watt
For example, an S811R13N3S with a 100A, 1.15 service factor motor steady-state, 240 watt inrush for 180 ms, 30 Vdc maximum.)
should have an FLA setting of 115 (100 x 1.15). Control power wire for the positive and negative terminals
Please refer to sizing charts in product user manual, MN03902002E, is 14 AWG or larger
or call 877-ETN-CARE (386-2273) for assistance in sizing a soft Control wire length less than 100 feet
starter for specific applications.
24V is supplied to pin 3 on the control terminal block if controlling
Table 2.  FLA Ranges through these terminals is desired
Frame FLA Current Catalog
Size Range Number
Power wiring check list
N (65 mm) 11–37 S811N37N3S
20–66 S811N66N3S 24 Vdc control voltage will be applied to terminal P
R (110 mm) 32–105 S811R10N3S Phase sequence is correct (ABC); otherwise, soft starter will
42–135 S811R13N3S trip on phase reversal
T (200 mm) 56–180 S811T18N3S, S811T18V3S If output isolation contactor is used, it cannot open until the
75–240 S811T24N3S, S811T24V3S
soft starter stops to prevent a low current trip
95–304 S811T30N3S, S811T30V3S After completing the above, apply line power, apply 24 Vdc control
voltage, and then initiate start signal to energize motor.
U (200 mm) 112–360 S811U36N3S
131–420 S811U42N3S
156–500 a S811U50N3S Check list—settings—special applications
V (290 mm) 112–360 S811V36N3S, S811V36V3S You may improve performance if operating on generator power
131–420 S811N42N3S, S811V42V3S by setting the kick start time to 2 seconds and kick start torque
156–500 S811N50N3S, S811V50V3S
to half the value of the initial torque setting. This creates a step
loading effect of the generator, allowing the governor to regulate
203–650 S811N65N3S, S811V65V3S the power demand of starting larger motors.
225–720 S811N72N3S, S811V72V3S
265–850 S811N85N3S, S811V85V3S
Troubleshooting
310–1000 S811V10N3S
a 500A rating does not have IEC certification.
For additional setting details, refer to the S811 User Manual
MN03902002E available at www.eaton.com/electrical.
For technical questions, please contact EatonCare at
877-ETN-CARE (386-2273).

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