1SFC132081M0201 EN, Rev C

Softstarters Type PSTX30...PSTX370

Installation and commissioning manual
Original instruction

This is the Installation and commissioning manual for Softs-

tarters Type PSTX30…PSTX370.

Document number: 1SFC132081M0201

Revision: C

Issue date: 2014-11-14

Data can be changed without notice.

We reserve all rights to this document, even in the event that

a patent is issued and a different commercial proprietary right
is registered. Improper use, in particular reproduction and dis-
semination to third parties, is not permitted.

This document has been carefully checked. If the user detect

an error, he or she is kindly asked to notify us as soon as pos-
sible.

The data contained in this manual is intended solely for the

product description and is not to be deemed to be a state-
ment of guaranteed properties. In the interests of our cus-
tomers, we constantly seek to ensure that our products are
developed to the latest technological standards. As a result,
there may be some differences between the softstarter and
the information in this manual.

Author’s address:

ABB AB
Control Products
Low Voltage Products
SE-721 61 VÄSTERÅS, Sweden

www.abb.com/lowvoltage

© Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. Data can be changed

without notice.
Read this first
Warning and saftey

Thank you for selecting this ABB PSTX softstarter.

General saftey information
Carefully read and make sure that you understand all
instructions before you mount, connect, configure the
softstarter. CAUTION
Only authorized and appropriately trained
This manual is intended for installation and advanced
usage of the PSTX softstarter. For quick and easy personnel are allowed to install and make
installation, see 1SFC132082M9901 - Softstarters Type the electrical connection of the softstarter in
PSTX30...PSTX370User Manual short form. The manual accordance with existing laws and regulations.
is available on: http://www.abb.com/lowvoltage
When this manual refers to http://www.abb.com/ WARNING
lowvoltage: Select the link Control Products, continue
Examine the softstarter and the package when
to Softstarters and type in the specified reference in the
search field. you unpack your new PSTX softstarter. If there
are damages, please contact the transportation
• Only authorized and appropriately trained personnel are
company or the ABB reseller/office immediately.
allowed to install and make the electrical connection
of the softstarter in accordance with existing laws and
regulations. WARNING
• Only authorized personnel are allowed to do service and Do not lift the softstarter by the connection bars,
repair on the softstarter. as this can damage the softstarter.
• Unauthorized repair will effect the warranty.
• ABB personell have to obey the instructions in ABB WARNING
CISE 15.4. Only authorized and appropriately trained service
• This manual is a part of the PSTX softstarter. personnel are allowed to do service and repair
Always keep this manual available when working with on the softstarter. Note: unauthorized repair will
the PSTX softstarter. effect the warranty.
• Examine the softstarter and the package when you
unpack your new PSTX softstarter. If there are damages,
please contact the transportation company or the ABB
reseller/office immediately.
• Do not lift the softstarter by the connection bars, as this
can do damage to the softstarter.

Saftey notes
In this user manual, these symbols are used:

CAUTION
Caution symbol indicates the presence of a
hazard which could result in personal injury.

WARNING
Warning symbol indicates the presence of
a hazard which could result in damage to
equipment or property.

INFORMATION
Information sign alerts the reader to relevant facts
and conditions.

Modifications to data in this manual can be applied without

notice.
Softstarters Type PSTX
Installation and commissioning manual

1
1 Introduction

2
2 Quick start

3
3 Description

4
4 Mounting

5
5 Connection

6
6 Human machine interface (HMI)

7
7 Functions

8
8 Communication

9
9 Maintenance

10
10 Troubleshooting

11
11 Wiring diagrams

12
12 Revision

13
13 Index
1 Introduction

1.1 Documentation for softstarter PSTX30...PSTX370

1
8

1.1.1 Installation and commissioning manual

1.2 Intended audience 9
1.3 Revision notes and other documents 9
1.4 Acronyms and abbreviations 9
1.4 Acronyms and abbreviations 9

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 This chapter describes the softstarter documentation. 1.1.1 Installation and commissioning
It describes manuals and its chapters, releases, intended
audience and it explains concepts.
manual
This manual, “Softstarters Type PSTX30...PSTX370
Installation and comissioning manual”, contains
instructions on how to install, commission and maintain
the softstarter. It covers procedures for mechanical and
1.1 Documentation for softstarter electrical installation, and installation of communication
PSTX30...PSTX370 devices. It also covers energizing, settings and
1 configuration.
For the softstarter types PSTX30...PSTX370, the following To start quickly, see chapter 2 Quick start
manuals and catalogs are available: or use the short form manual (1SFC132082M9901).
For chapter content,
see Table 2 Chapter contents below:
1SFC132081M0201
This document. Installation and comissioning manual
(English version). See chapter 1.1.1 Installation and
Table 2 Chapters contents
commissioning manual more information.
Chapters Description
1SFC132082M9901
1. Introduction Introduces the reader to this manual.
Installation and comissioning manual - Short form.
See chapter 1.1.2 Installation and commissioning 2. Quick start Contains information on how to, in the
manual - Short form for more information. quickest way, install the softstarter and get it
into operation.

1SFC132009C0201 3. Description Describes the softstarter with specifications

Catalog Softstarters Type PSTX and PSTB. and list of functions.
4. Mounting Contains information of the delivery, how to
These documents are available online in PDF format. unpack and mount the softstarter.
A printed version of the “Installation and comissioning -
5. Connection Contains instructions on how to make the
Short form” is included with the softstarter.
electrical connections, as well as connections
for communication devices.
The following manuals will be available as online PDF-
6. Human-Machine Describes the local Human-Machine
files:
Interface Interface, how it works and what it contains.
Table 1 Languages Describes all settings and how to navigate
Document ID Language the menu systems.
1SFC132081M1301 AR Arabic 7. Functions Describes all functions included in the
1SFC132081M2001 ZH Chinese softstarter, with their minimum, maximum
1SFC132081M4601 CS Czech and default values. This chapter is intended

1SFC132081M0101 DE German for the experienced user.

1SFC132081M0201 EN English 8. Communication Describes the communication ports of the

softstarter.
1SFC132081M0701 ES Spanish
9. Maintenance Describes what maintenance is needed and
1SFC132081M1801 FI Finnish
how to do it.
1SFC132081M0301 FR French
10. Troubleshooting Contains instructions on how to quickly find
1SFC132081M0901 IT Italian
and correct the most common faults.
1SFC132081M3101 NL Dutch
11. Wiring diagrams Contains electrical and application diagrams
1SFC132081M4001 PL Polish
for the softstarter.
1SFC132081M1601 PT Portuguese
12. Revision Shows all revisions of the manual
1SFC132081M1101 RU Russian
13. Index Index of the content of this manual.
1SFC132081M3401 SV Swedish
1SFC132081M1901 TR Turkish

1.1.2 Installation and commissioning

These documents will be found at:
www.abb.com/lowvoltage. Select the link Control manual - Short form
Products on the site, and then continue to Softstarters.
The “Softstarters Type PSTX30...PSTX370 Installation
and comissioning manual - Short form” contains brief
information about the softstarter:
-Installation
-Electrical connections
-Basic funtions
-Troubleshooting
The short form contains the languages shown in
Table 1 Languages. The short form has document ID
1SFC132082M9901.

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1.2 Intended audience

1.2.1 General

The Installation and commissioning manual is intended for

authorized installation, commissioning, and maintenance
personnel.
1

1.2.2 Requirements for personnel

The installation personnel must have a basic knowledge

in handling electric equipment. The commissioning and
maintenance personnel must be well experienced in
using electric equipment. ABB personell have to obey the
instructions in ABB CISE 15.4.

1.3 Revision notes and other

documents

For latest information on revisions and other documents

related to the PSTX softstarters, please check
www.abb.com/lowvoltage. Select the link Control
Products on the site, and then continue to Softstarters.

1.4 Acronyms and abbreviations

The acronyms and abbreviations described in Table 3

Acronyms and abbrevations are used in this manual.

Table 3 Acronyms and abbreviations

Acronym/ Description
abbreviation
BP Bypass
DOL Direct-on-line
EOL Electronic overload
FB Fieldbus
FBP Fieldbus Plug
HMI Human-Machine Interface
Ie Rated operational current
IT Information Technology
LED Light Emitting Diode
PCBA Printed Circuit Board Assembly
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient
SC Short Circuit
SCR Silicon Controlled Rectifier (thyristor)
TOR Top of Ramp (full voltage/Full-On)
Uc Rated control circuit voltage, used for
controlling the softstarter. *
Ue Rated operational voltage on the motor (three
phase main voltage feeding the motor). *
Us Rated control supply voltage, feeding the
electronics in the softstarter. *

*) For definition see IEC 60947-1 edition 5.0

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2 Quick start

2.1 Connection
12

2.2 Configuration
2
14
2.2.1 Basic set-up 14
2.2.2 Application set-up 14

2.3 How to start/stop the motor

15

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 This chapter is a short guide on how to connect,
configure and start the softstarter in an easy way.

This product has been carefully manufactured and tested,

but there is a risk that damage can occur from abnormal
handling during transportation. Therefore, the instructions
below must be followed:

CAUTION
Hazardous voltage: Can cause death or serious
injury. Always turn off and lock out all power that
supply this device before you start to work on the
2 equipment.

WARNING!
Mounting and fastening of electrical connections 1
must be made by authorized personnel and in 1 2
accordance with existing laws and regulations.

WARNING!
Before you connect the softstarters PSTX30...
PSTX170 to operational voltage for the first time,
PSTX PSTX
apply control supply voltage in order to open the
bypass relays. (see 2.1 Connection). Opening the

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bypass relays is necessary to avoid unintentional
starting of the equipment while it is being connected
to operational voltage.

INFORMATION Figure 1: In Line (1) and Inside Delta (2) connection

ABB personell have to obey the instructions in
ABB CISE 15.4.
2 5L3
3L2
1L1
1 Line side
2.1 Connection

1. Mount the softstarter according to chapter 4

Mounting.
Motor side

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INFORMATION 2
PSTX softstarters can be connected both In Line 2T1

1 and Inside Delta 2 , see Figure 1. 4T2

6T3

2. Connect the main circuit: terminals 1L1 - 3L2 - Figure 2: Terminal connection clamps
5L3 to the line side 1 , and terminals 2T1 - 4T2
- 6T3 to the motor side 2 , see Figure 2. Use wire
connection for PSTX30-105, see Figure 2
and terminal connection for PSTX 142-370,
3 5L3
see Figure 3. 3L2
1L2

3. Connect the line side to terminals 1L1, 3L2, 5L3. 1 Line side
see 1 Figure 2 and 3. Connect the motor to
terminals 2T1, 4T2, 6T3 on the motor side, see 2
Figure 2 and 3.

INFORMATION
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Use only wires of the same dimension when you 2 Motor side
2T1
connect 2 wires to each terminal. (Possible for 4T2
PSTX30...105 only). 6T3

Figure 3: Terminal connection bars

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4. Connect the control supply voltage (100-250V
50/60Hz) to terminal 1 and 2 .
4

5. Connect the functional earth (terminal 22), to an

earthing point close to the softstarter,
see Figure 4.

INFORMATION
The earthing is not a protective earth, it is a
functional earth. The earthing cable should be

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as short as possible. Maximum length is 0.5 m.
The earthing cable should be connected to the
mounting plate were the softstarter is mounted, 2
which should also be earthed.
Figure 4: Functional earth, terminal 22
6. Look at the diagram, see Figure 5, and connect
the start/stop circuits: terminal 13, 14, 18, 19 and
20/21, with the internal 24V DC terminal. When
using internal 24 V DC (terminals 20 or 21), the
terminals 18 and 19 should be connected to each
5 L1
L2
L3
N
other. For external control circuit voltage,
L N
see chapter 5.1.2.3 Start and Stop - terminals
Start Stop
13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21.
13 14 18 19 20 22

WARNING
Start 24 V DC
KM1 Stop

Use 24V DC only when you connect terminal 13, 14,

15, 16 and 17. Other voltages can cause damage 1L1 3L2 5L3 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

to the softstarter and the warranty will no longer be

valid. For more information about terminal 15, 16 and

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2T1 4T2 6T3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

17, see chapter 5.1.2.4 Programmable inputs - U V W

terminals 15, 16 and 17. M

3

7. Connect terminals 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12

to use the signal output relays. These are potential Figure 5: Circuit diagram PSTX30...PSTX370
free contacts for maximum 250 V AC, 1.5 A AC-15 (Fuse and contactor version)
and 30 V DC, 5 A DC-12. See Figure 6.

8. Check that the operational voltage and control 6 L1

L2

supply voltage corresponds to the softstarter L3

N

ratings. L N

Start Stop

9. Switch on the control supply voltage. 13 14 18 19 20 22

Start 24 V DC
Stop
10. The green “Ready” LED will flash on the HMI, see
Figure 7.
1L1 3L2 5L3 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
22

11. After switching on the softstarter the language 1SFC132081M0201

settings will appear on the display, choose your 2T1 4T2 6T3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

language and press selection softkey “OK”. The U V W

M
HMI will now download language data from the 3
softstarter. Which may take several minutes. When
this is completed the HMI will switch to Home
Figure 6: Circuit diagram PSTX30...PSTX370 ( MCCB version)
view.
7
12. Configure applicable parameters as given in
chapter 7 Functions or use the assistants as
L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K4 K4 Start Stop Reset In1 In2 DGND DND +24V GND

PSTX

described in chapter 2.2 Configuration.

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Figure 7: Flashing “Ready” LED

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 2.2 Configuration 2.2.2 Application set-up
For a quick configuration of the softstarter, you can use
the Assistants menu. 1. Find the Assistants menu from the Home view by
pressing “Menu” and scroll to Assistants with
The Assistants menues are divided into:
the Navigation keys. Press “Select” to enter
• Basic set-up the Assistants menu.
- The Basic set-up menu is divided into four steps:
1. Language 2. Scroll to the Application set-up menu by using
2. Date and time the Navigation keys and then enter the menu by
3. Motor data pressing “Select”.
4. System configuration
3. The Application set-up will start with step 1,
2 • Application set-up
Application type. Scroll to the appropriate
- The Application set-up is divided into three steps:
application type and then press “Select”. For
1. Application set-up
2. Keep/Change values a full Application list, see chapter 7.22 Complete
3. Tune settings parameter list.

4. Press to enter step 2, Values. You can

choose to “Keep actual values” or “Change to
2.2.1 Basic set-up recommended values”. Scroll to the selection of
your choice and Press “Select” to apply.

This set-up will automatically appear when you start the WARNING!
softstarter. It can be turned off so that it does not start Note that previously saved parameter values will
automatically. See step 6 below. be lost if you select “Change to recommended
values”.
1. Find the Assistants menu by pressing “Menu”
and then scroll to Assistants with the Navigation
5. Press to enter step 3, Tune settings. In most
keys. Press “Select” to enter the Assistants
cases the recommended values work well, but
menu.
sometimes fine tuning is needed. For fine tuning,
press “Edit” and then use the navigation keys
2. Scroll to the Basic set-up menu by using the
to set:
Navigation keys and then enter the menu by
-Start ramp time: 1 - 120s
pressing “Select”.
-Stop ramp time: 1 - 120s
-Start ramp initial level: 10 - 99%
3. The Basic set-up will start with step 1, Language. -Stop ramp end level: 10 - 99%
Press “Edit” to change language. Use the -Current limit level: 1.5 - 7.5 x Ie
Navigation keys to select language and then press -Start mode: Voltage ramp, Torque ramp or Full
“Save”. voltage start
-Stop mode: No ramp, Voltage ramp, Torque ramp,
4. Press to enter step 2, Date and time. Press DC brake or Soft brake
“Edit” and use the Navigation keys to edit date and
time, then press “Save”.
6. Press and then press “Done” to finish the
Application set-up. If needed, fine tuning can also
5. Press to enter step 3, Motor data. be made in the Parameters menu.
Press “Edit” to change the Motor rated current
Ie. Use the Navigation keys to change the value
and then press “Save”.

6. Press to enter step 4, System configuration.

Here it is possible to set if the softstarter shall
enter the Basic set-up at power on or not. Use the
Navigation keys to select Yes or No and then press
“Save”.

7. Press and then Press “Done” to finish the

Basic setup. For more settings, enter Application
set-up.

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2.3 How to start/stop the motor

CAUTION
Hazardous voltage: Can cause death or serious
injury. Turn off and lock out all power that
supply this device before you start work on the
equipment.

WARNING!
Mounting and fastening of electrical connections
must be made by authorized personnel and in
accordance with existing laws and regulations.
2
WARNING!
Before you connect the softstarters PSTX30...
PSTX170 to operational voltage for the first time,
apply control supply voltage in order to open
the bypass relays. (See step 6 in chapter 2.1
Connection). Opening the bypass relays is necessary
to avoid unintentional starting of the equipment while
it is being connected to operational voltage.

INFORMATION
ABB personell have to obey the instructions in
ABB CISE 15.4.

1. Switch on the operational voltage.

2. To start the softstarter from the keypad, press

the R/L-key to select local control, then press the
Start key on the keypad. Press Stop to stop the
softstarter

3. To start from hard wire control, press the R/L-key

to select hard wire control, then press the remote
Start key. Press Stop to stop the softstarter.

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3 Description

3.1 Overview
18
3.1.1 Operation functions 18
3.1.2 Protection functions 18
3.1.2.1 User defined protection 19
3.1.3 Warning functions 19
3.1.4 Fault detection functions 19
3
3.1.5 Softstarter overview 20
3.1.6 Type designation 21
3.1.7 Environmental influence 21
3.1.8 Specifications 21

3.2 Technical data

22
3.2.1 General 22
3.2.2 Technical data for external keypad 22
3.2.3 Semi-conductor fuses 22
3.2.4 Weights 22
3.2.5 Softstarter ratings 23
3.2.6 Dimensions 24

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 This chapter describes the softstarter in general, • Kick start
specifications as well as available accessories and spare
• Slow speed
parts.
• Motor heating

• Sequence start

• Automatic restart
3.1 Overview

The PSTX softstarter is designed with the latest

3.1.2 Protection functions
technology for soft start and soft stop of squirrel cage
motors. The softstarter has several advanced motor
protection features as standard. The PSTX softstarter is equipped with a number of
protection functions to protect the softstarter, motor
Bypass
and other equipments. All protections can be set to
3 Softstarter range PSTX30...370 have integrated bypass
have automatic reset or manual reset. Protection can be
components.
enabled or disabled by the user.
User interface
Available protections are listed below:
The keypad on the front is designed with Navigation keys,
Selection softkeys, Start and Stop keys, Local or Remote • EOL protection
key, Information key and a clear information display. It is
• Locked rotor protection
possible to choose between 15 different user languages.
• Phase reversal protection
The softstarter can be controlled in three different ways:
• Current imbalance protection
• Hardwire inputs control
• Over voltage protection
• Keypad control (either attached to the softstarter front
or detached and connected with the cable included) • Under voltage protection

• Fieldbus communication interface (by built in Modbus, • Earth fault protection

Anybus module or the FieldBusPlug with adapter) • Voltage imbalance protection
Only one type of control method can be used to control • Voltage outputs protection
the softstarter at the same time. Default selection is
hardware inputs control. • External thermal sensor - PT100 protection

• External thermal sensor - PTC protection

INFORMATION
Keypad control has the highest priority and • Power factor underload protection
overrides all other control methods. • Current underload protection

• User defined protection

Fans
The integrated fans for cooling are running only during • Too long current limit protection
ramping (start/stop) and when the heat sink temperature • Bypass open protection
is above a certain level. The temperature is monitored by
• Fieldbus failure protection
a thermistor.
• Extension IO failure protection

• HMI failure protection

3.1.1 Operation functions • Limit number of starts

Available functions are listed below:

• Voltage start ramp

• Voltage stop ramp

• Torque start ramp

• Torque stop ramp

• Full voltage start

• No ramp

• Stand still brak

• Current limit

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3.1.2.1 User defined protection 3.1.4 Fault detection functions

Programmable digital input can be used in combination The softstarter is equipped with a number of fault
with external device/sensor to provide to the customer detection functions to signal malfunctioning at
the possibility of handling own defined protection. softstarter, motor or power network level. The softstarter
The protection is activated when the input signal reaches differentiates between external and internal faults. Fault
high level (fieldbus or physical I/O). detection functions can not be disabled by the user.

Available faults are listed below:

3.1.3 Warning functions
• Phase loss fault

The softstarter is equipped with a number of warning • High current fault

functions that signal potential risks, before activating a • Low supply voltage fault
protection. 3
• Bad network fault
The difference between a warning and a protection is that
• Thyristor overload fault
a warning can not stop the softstarter and that a reset of
a warning is not necessary. • Short circuit fault
The warning level and other parameters needed to enable • Shunt fault
and configure the warning are settable. Warnings will be
• Unspecified fault
logged in the event list when it occurs.
• Heat sink overtemperarure fault

• Open circuit thyristor fault

Available warnings are listed below:
• Faulty usage
• Current imbalance warning
• Faulty connection
• Over voltage warning

• Under voltage warning

• EOL time-to-trip warning

• EOL warning

• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) warning

• Voltage imbalance warning

• Power factor underload warning

• Current underload warning

• Faulty Fans warning

• Locked rotor warning

• Thyristor overload warning

• Short circuit warning

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 3.1.5 Softstarter overview

Settings can be done via Keypad and Fieldbus

communication.

With the keypad, settings can be set as individual

parameter settings or as a selection of predefined
parameters for different applications.
Most parameters have one possible setting, but some
parameters have extra settings for sequence start. The
default parameter settings are stored in the unit so that a
reset to default can be done at any time.
When the fieldbus communication is selected, most
parameters can also be modified from this interface.
Overview, See Figure 8.
3
8

Terminal marking of
control circuits

Supply voltage Us

Line side connection

1L1 3L2 5L3

Display
L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 DGND GND +24V

PSTX

Order code

Ready (Green) Ready Protection

Protection (Yellow)
Run Fault

Run (Green) Fault (Red)

Keypad

Mini USB
Technical data
accordning to Country of origin
IEC 60 947-4-2
Utilization code
Technical data
according to UL 508
Approvals

Com1 Com2

2T1 4T2 6T3

Anybus
connection
(Com2)

Symbol for
Torque control
Terminal marking of
control circuits
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Fieldbus connection (Com1)

Motor side connection

Figure. 8: Softstarter overview

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3.1.6 Type designation 3.1.8 Specifications

Table 1 Type designation (See Figure 9.) Table 2 Specifications

Designation Desription General data Description
(i.e. PSTX370-600-70) Degree of protection: PSTX30-105: IP10 PSTX142-370: IP00
PSTX Softstarter type Main circuit
370 Current rating Degree of protection: PSTX30-105: IP20 PSTX142-370: IP20
370 = 370A Supply and control
600 Main voltage circuit
600 = 208 - 600V 50/60 Hz Operating position Vertical at ± 30°
690 = 400 - 690V 50/60 Hz Ambient temperature Storage: -40 °C to +70 °C
(-104 °F to 140 °F)
70 Supply Voltage
Operation: -25 °C to +60 °C
70 = 100 - 250V 50/60 Hz
(-77°F to 104 °F)
3
De-rating: + 40 °C to + 60 °C
9 (104° F to 140° F) with derating 0,6%/1° C
(0,33%/1grF)

PSTX-370-600-70 Altitude 1000 m (3281 ft.) above sea level without

derating. 1000 - 4000 m (3281 - 13123 ft.)
with derating 0,7%/100 m (0,22%/100ft)
Supply Voltage
70 = 100 - 250V 50/60 Hz Pollution degree 3
Relative humidity 5 - 95% (non condensing)
Main voltage Standards IEC 60529
600 = 208 - 600V 50/60 Hz
690 = 400 - 690V 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-1
IEC60947-4-2
Current rating Standards UL UL508
370 = 370A PTC input IEC 60947-8 Mark A detectors
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DIN 44081 and DIN 44082

Softstarter range EMC IEC 60947-4-2 Class A 1
Marine approvals Contact your ABB sales office
Figure. 9: Type designation
1 The softstarter is designed for class A equipment.
Use of the product in domestic environments can cause
radio interference. If so, it can be necessary to use more
mitigation procedures.

3.1.7 Environmental influence

The product is designed to minimize the environmental

affects during manufacturing and use of the product.
Most of the materials used are recyclable and shall be
handled and recycled according to local laws.

Further information regarding used material and recycling

of the product can be found at:

www.abb.com/lowvoltage

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 3.2 Technical data 3.2.3 Semi-conductor fuses

WARNING!
3.2.1 General Semiconductor fuses must be used to keep the
warranty on the thyristors.
Table 3 General
General data Description INFORMATION
24 V output 24 V ± 5% Max 250 mA To achive a type 2 coordination, semiconductor
Rated insulation voltage, 600 V / 690 V fuses must be used.
Ui
Rated operational 208-600 / 690 V, 50 / 60 Hz Table 5 Semiconductor fuses
voltage, Ue Type Ue (V) I e (A) Bussman Knife Fuses (DIN43 620)

Rated supply voltage,Us 100-250 V, 50 / 60 Hz Size A Type

Voltage tolerance +10% to -15% PSTX30 500-690 30 000 100 170M1567
3
Rated frequency 50 / 60 Hz PSTX37 500-690 37 000 125 170M1568
Frequency tolerances ± 10% PSTX45 500-690 45 000 160 170M1569
Rated impulse withstand 6 kV Operation circuit PSTX60 500-690 60 000 160 170M1569
voltage 4 kV Control and supply circuit PSTX72 500-690 72 000 250 170M1571
Relay outputs 3 programmable PSTX85 500-690 85 000 315 170M1572
Number of controlled 3 PSTX105 500-690 106 1* 400 170M3819
phases PSTX142 500-690 143 2 500 170M5810
Inputs Start, stop, 3 programmable inputs PSTX170 500-690 171 2 630 170M5812
(Digital I/O: In0, IN1, IN2), temperature PSTX210 500-690 210 2 630 170M5812
sensor input.
PSTX250 500-690 250 2 700 170M5813
Outputs Relay outputs: K4 K5 K6.
PSTX300 500-690 300 3 800 170M6812
Output relay 250 V AC, Ith = 5A, Ie = 1.5A (AC-15)
PSTX370 500-690 370 3 900 170M6813
preformance
PSTX370 500 370 3 2000 170M6021
Analog output 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10 V, 0-10 mA
PSTX370 690 370 3 1600 170M6019
PTC input
2825 ohm ± 20% switch off resistance
1200 ohm ± 20% switch on resistance
Cooling system Fan
Recommended fuse 6 A Delayed
Control supply circuit MCB use C characteristics 3.2.4 Weights
Communication 3 Fieldbus ports, Extension I/O
Communication DeviceNet / Profibus DP / Modbus /
Table 6 Weights
protocols EtherNET/IP / Modbus TCP
Type Weight in kg Weight in lbs
PSTX 30...105 6,1 13,5
PSTX 142...170 9,6 21,2
3.2.2 Technical data for external keypad PSTX 210...370 12,7 27,9

Table 4 Technical data for external keypad

Display Display type
Status indicating LEDs Ready: Green
Run: Green
Protection: Yellow
Fault: Red
Ambient temperature Storage: -25 °C to +70 °C (-13 °F
to 158 °F)
Operation: -25 °C to +60 °C
(-13 °F to 140 °F)
Degree of protection IP66
UL approval Type 1
Type 4X
Type 12
Marine approvals Contact your ABB sales office

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3.2.5 Softstarter ratings
PSTX30…370 Temp ≤ + 40 °C (104 °F), 4 * Ie in 10 sec.
Motor power Motor power Rated current
IEC when connected In Line when connected Inside Delta Ie
220- 380- 220- 380- Inside
230V 400V 500V 690V 230V 400V 500V 690V In Line Delta
Softstarter
type kW kW kW kW kW kW kW kW A A
PSTX30-600-70 7,5 15 18,5 12,5 25 30 30 52
PSTX30-690-70 15 18,5 25 25 30 45 30 52
PSTX37-600-70 9 18,5 22 15 30 37 37 64
PSTX37-690-70 18,5 22 30 30 37 55 37 64
PSTX45-600-70 12,5 22 25 25 37 45 45 76
PSTX45-690-70 22 25 37 37 45 59 45 76
PSTX30...170

PSTX60-600-70 15 30 37 30 55 75 60 106
PSTX60-690-70 30 37 55 55 75 90 60 106

PSTX72-600-70 18,5 37 45 37 59 80 72 124 3

PSTX72-690-70 37 45 59 59 80 110 72 124
PSTX85-600-70 22 45 55 40 75 90 85 147
PSTX85-690-70 45 55 75 75 90 132 85 147
PSTX105-600-70 30 55 75 55 90 110 106 181
PSTX105-690-70 55 75 90 90 110 160 106 181
PSTX142-600-70 37 75 90 75 132 160 143 245
PSTX142-170

PSTX142-690-70 75 90 132 132 160 220 143 245

PSTX170-600-70 45 90 110 90 160 200 171 300
PSTX170-690-70 90 110 160 160 200 257 171 300
PSTX210-600-70 59 110 132 102 184 250 210 360
PSTX210-690-70 110 132 184 184 250 315 210 360
PSTX210...370

PSTX250-600-70 75 132 160 132 220 295 250 430

PSTX250-690-70 132 160 220 220 295 400 250 430
PSTX300-600-70 90 160 200 160 257 355 300 515
PSTX300-690-70 160 200 257 257 355 500 300 515
PSTX370-600-70 110 200 257 200 355 450 370 640
PSTX370-690-70 200 257 355 355 450 600 370 640

PSTX30…370 Temp ≤ + 40 °C (104 °F), 4 * Ie in 10 sec.

Motor power Motor power Full load current
when connected In Line when connected Inside Delta Max FLA
220- 440- 550- 220- 440- 550- Inside
208V 240V 480V 600V 208V 240V 480V 600V In Line Delta
Softstarter
type hp hp hp hp hp hp hp hp A A
PSTX30-600-70 7,5 10 20 25 10 15 30 40 28 48
PSTX30-690-70 20 25 30 40 28 48
PSTX37-600-70 10 10 25 30 15 20 40 50 34 58
PSTX37-690-70 25 30 40 50 34 58
PSTX45-600-70 10 15 30 40 20 25 50 60 42 72
PSTX45-690-70 30 40 50 60 42 72
PSTX30...170

PSTX60-600-70 20 20 40 50 30 40 75 100 60 103

PSTX60-690-70 40 50 75 100 60 103

PSTX72-600-70 20 25 50 60 30 40 75 100 68 117

PSTX72-690-70 50 60 75 100 68 117
PSTX85-600-70 25 30 60 75 40 50 100 125 80 138
PSTX85-690-70 60 75 100 125 80 138
PSTX105-600-70 30 40 75 100 60 60 150 150 104 180
PSTX105-690-70 75 100 150 150 104 180
PSTX142-600-70 40 50 100 125 75 75 150 200 130 225
PSTX142-170

PSTX142-690-70 100 125 150 200 130 225

PSTX170-600-70 50 60 125 150 75 100 200 250 169 292
PSTX170-690-70 125 150 200 250 169 292
PSTX210-600-70 60 75 150 200 100 125 250 300 192 332
PSTX210-690-70 150 200 250 300 192 332
PSTX210...370

PSTX250-600-70 75 100 200 250 150 150 350 450 248 429
PSTX250-690-70 200 250 350 450 248 429
PSTX300-600-70 100 100 250 300 150 200 450 500 302 523
PSTX300-690-70 250 300 450 500 302 523
PSTX370-600-70 125 150 300 350 200 250 500 600 361 625
PSTX370-690-70 300 350 500 600 361 625

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 3.2.6 Dimensions

PSTX 30...105 - 1SFB536268G1010

10
7,5 mm (0,3 in)

30 mm (1,2 in) 4x

M6 (1/4 in)

3
13 mm (0,5 in) 6x
314 mm (12,4 in)

300 mm (11,8 in)

258 mm (10,2 in)

3 mm (0,1 in)

90,5 mm (3,6 in)

150 mm (5,9 in)

194 mm (7,6 in)

179 mm (7 in)
119 mm (4,7 in)

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Figure 10: Dimensions PSTX30...105

PSTX 142...170 - 1SFB536268G1011

11
M6 (1/4 in)

35 mm (1,3 in) 4x
7,5 mm (0,3 in)
5 mm (0,2 in)
377 mm (14,8 in)

303 mm (11,9 in)

361 mm (14,2 in)

17,5 mm (0,7 in) 6x

220 mm (8,7 in)

235 mm (9,3 in)

107,5 mm (4,2 in)

199 mm (7,8 in)

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165 mm (6,5 in)

Figure 11: Dimensions PSTX142...170

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PSTX 210...370 - 1SFB536268G1012

12
43,7 mm (1,7 in) 4x 10,5 mm (0,4 in)
19,6 mm (0,8 in) 6x

389 mm (15,3 in)

470 mm (18,5 in)

451 mm (17,8 in)
M6 (1/4 in)

5 mm (0,2 in)
3

260 mm (10,2 in)

276 mm (10,9 in)

151 mm (5,9 in)

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200 mm (7,9 in)
258 mm (10,2 in)

Figure 12: Dimensions PSTX210..370

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4 Mounting

4.1 Receive, unpack and check

28

4.2 Mount
29
4.2.1 Handling when mounting 29
4.2.2 Minimum distance to wall/front 29
4.2.3 Minimum enclosure size 30
4.2.4 Maximum mounting angle 30
4.2.5 Dimensions and drilling plan 30
4
4.2.6 Detachable keypad 30
4.2.6.1 Mounting Detachable HMI 31

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 This chapter contains instructions on how to receive the
softstarter and how to mount it in a proper way.

WARNING
If you do not obey these instructions, it can cause
the softstarter to become overheated or not operate
correctly.

4.1 Receive, unpack and check

WARNING
Do not lift the softstarter by the connection bars,
as this can damage the softstarter.
4
WARNING
Risk of damage to property. Make sure that no
liquids, dust or conductive parts can go into the
softstarter.

Check that the package is placed with the correct side

13
up, see Figure 13.

• Remove the transport casing.

• Check that the order code corresponds with the

delivery documents.

• Check that all items are included, according to the

delivery note. See Table 1 Delivery note.

• Check the softstarter as well as the packaging.

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In case of damages, please contact the transport
company or the ABB reseller/Office immediately.

• Until the softstarter is mounted it should be stored in

its packaging. Figure 13: Receiving, unpacking and checking

Table 1 Delivery note

Softstarter Items included with the softstarter
type
PSTX30...105 • 1SFB262001D1000 – HMI Mounting Kit

• 1SFC132082M9901 – PSTX Short Form Manual

PSTX142...170 • 1SFB262001D1000 – HMI Mounting Kit

• 1SFC132082M9901 – PSTX Short Form Manual

• 1SFA899221R1002 – Terminal Kit # PSLE-185

PSTX210...370 • 1SFB262001D1000 – HMI Mounting Kit

• 1SFC132082M9901 – PSTX Short Form Manual

• 1SFA899221R1003 – Terminal Kit # PSLE-300

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4.2 Mount

The PSTX30...370 softstarters are available in three

different physical sizes and all of them should be mounted
with M6 bolts, or bolts with the same dimension and
strength.

4.2.1 Handling when mounting

WARNING 14
Do not lift the softstarter by the connection bars,
as this can damage the softstarter.

PSTX30...370 can be taken out of the package and be

mounted without lifting equipment. See chapter 3.2.4
Weights, for weights. 4

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4.2.2 Minimum distance to wall/front

Figure 14: Flow of air for cooling purpose

WARNING
Risk of damage to property. Ensure that no
liquids, dust or conductive parts enter the
softstarter.
15
WARNING A
If you do not obey these instructions, this can cause
the softstarter to become overheated or not operate
correctly.

INFORMATION
Make sure that the distances to the surrounding
walls are sufficient. For the minimum distance to
front and wall, see Figure 15 and Table 2.

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To get suitable cooling, the softstarter has to be mounted
vertically, and in such a way that the airways are not B A B

blocked, see Figure 14.

Figure 15: Minimum distances to wall

Table 2 Minimum distance to wall/front
Softstarter type A B C A B C
(mm) (mm) (mm) (in) (in) (in)
PSTX30...105 100 10 35 3.94 0.39 1.38
16
PSTX142...170 100 10 35 3.94 0.39 1.38
PSTX210...370 100 10 35 3.94 0.39 1.38

C
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Figure 16: Minimum distances to front

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 4.2.3 Minimum enclosure size 17

In applications where the softstarter is installed in an

enclosure, the following minimum enclosure sizes are
recommended. Sizes are according to Figure 17 and
Table 3 and 4.
H
Table 3 Minimum enclosure size (IEC)

IEC Minimum enclosure sizes

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Softstarter type W (mm) H (mm) D (mm)
D
PSTX30...105 508 508 305
W
PSTX142...170 508 508 305
PSTX210...370 762 914 305 Figure 17: Minimum enclosure size

Table 4 Minimum enclosure size (UL)

Minimum enclosure dimensions

4
Softstarter type W (in) H (in) D (in) Min number of
latches
PSTX30...105 20 20 10 2
PSTX142...170 20 20 12 2
PSTX210...370 30 24 12 7

4.2.4 Maximum mounting angle 18

30
O
30 O 30
O
30 O

Make sure that the distances to the surrounding

walls are sufficient. The mounting angle shall be
within specifications shown in Figure 18.

Maximum mounting angle for all PSTX softstarters is 30°,

see Figure 18.

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4.2.5 Dimensions and drilling plan
Figure 18: Maximum mounting angle
For dimensions and drilling plan see chapter
3.2.6 Dimensions. Drilling plan is also printed on the box.
WARNING
Risk of damage to property. Ensure that no
liquids, drilling swarf, dust or conductive parts
enter the softstarter.

WARNING
Using a too small enclosure and/or not following
the instructions in other ways may result in 19
overheating of the softstarter and operational
disturbances.

4.2.6 Detachable keypad 2

The PSTX keypad is detachable for i.e. door mounting.

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Connect the keypad with the included 3 meter cable

managing both serial communication and power supply. 1
The cable shall be connected to the network port on the
front of the softstarter. Detach the keypad by pressing the
lock with a screwdriver according to 1 and 2 in
Figure. 19: Detach the keypad
Figure 19.

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4.2.6.1 Mounting Detachable HMI
20

INFORMATION
”)
A cable is included in the shipment, but it is also (Ø 1,0
Ø25,5 1,1”)
possible to use your own RJ45 network cable. 1 Min.
Max.
Ø28
(Ø

The cable length should be max 3m long to

minimize distortion of the communication.
2
INFORMATION

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The softstarter HMI is IP66 approved when
mounted on the enclosure door. 2 Nm (17,7 lb.in) 3
Ø26 (Ø 1.02”)
The detachable HMI can also be used to copy parameters
from one softstarter to another during commissioning Figure 20: Drill a hole for the detachable keypad
(temporarily handheld).

Included with the softstarter comes:

4
• Rubber gasket 21
• Plastic screw-nut

• RJ45 Network cable 5

1. Remove the detachable HMI from the softstarter by

unsnapping the plastic latch under the detachable
HMI, see 1 and 2 in Figure 20. 4

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2. Drill a hole were the detachable HMI is to be
mounted. Maximum size of the hole is Ø26
(Ø 1.02”), see 1 in Figure 20. Put the rubber
packing around the threaded network connector
Figure 21: Connect one end of the network cable
on the detachable HMI, see 2 in Figure 20. Press
the the threaded network connector through the 22
drilled hole.
See 3 in Figure 20. Fasten the plastic screw-nut
on the threaded network connector, with 2 Nm
(17.7 lb/in).

3. Remove the RJ45 plug see 4 . Connect one end of

6
the network cable to the network port on the front
of the softstarter 5 in Figure 21.
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4. Connect the other end of the network cable to the

network port on the back of the detachable HMI,
see 6 in Figure 22.
Figure 22: Connect the other end of the network cable
5. Make sure that the network cable is properly
inserted into both ports. Roll the rest of the 23
hanging cable so it will not get clamped by the
door, see 7 in Figure 23. Close the door of the
enclosure and switch on the operational voltage to
control that the external HMI is working.
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Figure 23: Roll the rest of the hanging cable

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5 Connection

5.1 Electrical connection

34
5.1.1 Main circuit 34
5.1.1.1 Tightening torques and cable dimensions 35
5.1.2 Control supply and control circuit 36
5.1.2.1 Control supply voltage - terminals 1 and 2 36
5.1.2.2 Functional earth - terminal 22 36
5.1.2.3 Start and Stop - terminals 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 37
5.1.2.4 Programmable inputs - terminals 15, 16 and 17 39
5.1.2.6 Programmable output relay - K4, terminals 4, 5 and 6 41
5.1.2.7 Programmable output relay - K5, terminals 7, 8 and 9 41
5.1.2.8 Programmable output relay - K6, terminals 10, 11 and 12 41
5.1.2.9 PTC/PT100 input 42
5
5.1.2.10 Analog output 44
5.1.3 Optional accessories 45

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 This chapter describes the electrical connections as well
as connections for communication devices that can be
connected to the softstarter.

WARNING
Mounting and electrical connections of the
softstarter shall be made in accordance with
local laws and regulations and be performed by
authorized personnel.
24
CAUTION 1 2
Hazardous voltage. Can cause death or serious
injury. Turn off and lock out all power supplying
this device before any work on the softstarter.

WARNING!
PSTX PSTX
Apply the control supply voltage to make sure
that the bypass relays are in open position before

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you connect the softstarters PSTX30...PSTX170
to operational voltage for the first time. If not, the
equipment can start accidentally. This is necessary to
avoid unintentional starting of the equipment during
5 the connection.
Figure 24: In line (1) and inside delta (2) connection

INFORMATION
ABB personell have to obey the instructions in
ABB CISE 15.4.
25 5L3

For basic connection, see chapter 2 Quick start. 3L2

For wiring diagrams, see chapter 11 Wiring diagrams. 1L1

1 Line side

5.1 Electrical connection

WARNING Motor side

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Capacitors for power factor compensation 2
2T1
are not allowed in between the softstarter and
4T2
the motor, since this can cause current peaks
6T3
which can burn the thyristors in the softstarter. If
such capacitors are to be used, they should be 26 25: Terminal connection
Figure 5L3 clamps
connected on the line side of the softstarter. 3L2
1L2

1 Line side

5.1.1 Main circuit

INFORMATION
The voltage dips may not be more than 5%
between softstarter and motor. The cable lenght
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does not matter. 2 Motor side

2T1
Softstarters PSTX30...PSTX370 can be connected both 4T2
6T3
In Line, see 1 Figure 24,
and Inside Delta, see 2 Figure 24.
Use wire connection for PSTX30-105 see Figure 25 Figure 26: Terminal connection bars
and terminal connection for PSTX 142-370 see Figure
26.
• Connect the line side to terminals 1L1, 3L2, 5L3, see
1 in Figure 25 and 26.

• Connect the motor to terminals 2T1, 4T2, 6T3 on the

motor side, see 2 in Figure 25 and 26.
The terminal marking is printed on the front of the
softstarter. For tightening torques and cable thickness,
see chapter 5.1.1.1 Tightening torques and cable
dimensions.

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5.1.1.1 Tightening torques and cable
dimensions

PSTX18...105
1L1 3L2 5L3
M8 8 Nm - 71 Ib.in AWG6 .. 2/0
Cu 75°C only
Rigid: 10 ... 95 mm²
Flexible: 10 ... 70 mm²
2T1 4T2 6T3 Rigid/flexible: 2x6 ... 2x35 mm²

PSTX142...170
Using connection module Using connection bars
1L1 3L2 5L3 max
11/6-16 UNF-2A 22 mm
M8 (0.866 in)
max
ATK185: AWG4 to 300kcmil 24 mm max
AI Cu 75°C only (0.945 in) 8 mm
2T1 4T2 6T3 275 lb.in 18 Nm - 160 lb.in (0.315 in)

PSTX210...370
Using connection bars

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1L1 3L2 5L3 Using connection module max
3/4-16 UNF-2A
30 mm
ATK300: AWG4 to 400kcmil M10 (1.181 in)
max
ATK300/2: AWG4 to 500kcmil or 30 mm max
2xAWG4 to 2x500kcmil (1.181 in)
2T1 4T2 6T3 375 lb.in 10 mm
AI Cu 75°C only 28 Nm - 240 lb.in (0.394 in)

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 5.1.2 Control supply and control circuit

Wires in industrial control applications are divided into

three groups: main power supply, control supply and
control circuit.
Main power supply (1L1, 3L2, 5L3, 2T1, 4T2, 6T3)
Control supply voltage (terminals 1 and 2)
Control circuit (terminals 13 - 21). 27

5.1.2.1 Control supply voltage -

terminals 1 and 2

Connect neutral and phase to terminal 1 and 2.

See Figure 27.

INFORMATION

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Check that you have the correct supply voltage
U s. See chapter 3.2.1 General.

Figure 27: Supply voltage and control circuit.

5
Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3,5 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

5.1.2.2 Functional earth - terminal 22 28

Softstarters type PSTX85...PSTX370 should be earthed

using the terminals as shown in Figure 28 (one
connection is sufficient). Connect the cable to an earthing
point close to the softstarter. The cable should be as
short as possible. A suitable earthing point is next to the
softstarter on the mounting plate, which should also be
earthed.

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INFORMATION
This is not a protective earth, it is a function
earth. The earthing cable should be as short as
possible. Maximum length 0,5m. Figure 28: Functional earth, terminal 22

INFORMATION
Do not use functional earth in IT-networks,
commonly found in for instance marine
applications.

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 DGND GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

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5.1.2.3 Start and Stop - terminals 13, 14, 18, 19,
29
20, 21

Internal control voltage

The PSTX Softstarter has a built-in holding circuit and
does not require sustained signals on start input. Use
internal control supply voltage from terminals 20 or 21.

Connect start and stop terminals using conventional

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circuit with push buttons. See Figure 29 and 30.

Figure 29: Start and Stop, terminals 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

5
30

START
STOP

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L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 DGND GND +24V

PSTX

Figure 30: Holding circuit (pulse for start is enough)

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

A conventional circuit with auxiliary relay is also possible.

31 L
STOP
See Figure 31.
START

SPARE
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L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 DGND GND +24V

PSTX

Figure 31: Conventional circuit (maintained start signal requierd)

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.
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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

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 External control voltage
32 +
DC
-

The softstarter can, if required, also be controlled with an

external 24 V DC source from a PLC or similar.

Connect the cables according to Figure 32 or Figure 33

depending on which type of control method is used.

WARNING
Terminal 13, 14 ,15, 16 and 17 should be
connected using 24V DC only. Other voltages

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may damage the softstarter and the warranty may L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 DGND GND +24V

no longer be valid. PSTX

Figure 32: Holding circuit with external control voltage

(pulse for start is enough)

33
STOP
START +
DC
-

N
5

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L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 DGND GND +24V

PSTX

Figure 33: Conventional circuit with external control voltage

(maintained start signal is requierd)

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

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5.1.2.4 Programmable inputs - terminals 15, 16
34
and 17

WARNING
Terminal Terminal 13, 14 ,15, 16 and 17 should
be connected using 24V DC only. Other voltages
may damage the softstarter and the warranty may
no longer be valid.

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The softstarter has three programmable inputs.

• In0, default reset event.

• In1, default none

Figure 34: Terminals 16 and 17
• In2, default none

For programming the softstarter inputs, see chapter 7.13 35

Inputs/outputs.

Connect the cables according to Figure 34, 35 or 36

depending on whether internal or external source is used.
5
INFORMATION
Wiring for sequence start, see 5.1.2.5
Programmable inputs (Sequence start)

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L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 DGND GND +24V

PSTX

Figure 35: Programmable inputs, terminals 15, 16 and 17

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

36

+
DC
-
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L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 DGND GND +24V

Figure 36: External control voltage

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

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 5.1.2.5 Programmable inputs (Sequence start)

The softstarter can start up to three individual motors

used in different applications with different parameter
37 KM 1 Main contactor
sets. The parameter set is chosen via input signals to the K 25, 27, 29 Starting contactor
KM 1 K 26, 28, 30 Run contactor
softstarter. FR 1, 2, 3 Overload relay
Q 1 Softstarter
See Figure 37, Sequentiel start of motors using a
softstarter.

If the softstarter trips for any reason, and the trip is Q1 K 26 K 28 K 30

supposed to stop the motor, all motors will be stopped.

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When sequence start is going to be used, the wiring
should be according to Figure 38 or Figure 39.
K 25 K 27 K 29

The start command (terminal 13, 14, 16 and 17) must be

FR 1 FR 2 FR 3
maintained during operation, otherwise a direct stop will
be performed. M
M M
Soft stop can only be performed for the motor currently
fed by the softstarter, and will be achieved by giving a Figure 37: Sequential start of motors using a softstarter
stop command (terminal 4).
5
38

2ⁿᵈ Start seq.

3ʳᵈ Start seq.
1ˢᵗ Start seq.
Stop
+
DC

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L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 DGND GND +24V

PSTX

Fig. 38: External control voltage

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

39
2ⁿᵈ Start seq.
3ʳᵈ Start seq.
1ˢᵗ Start seq.
Stop

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L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 DGND GND +24V

PSTX

Tightening torques and cable dimensions. Figure 39: Internal control voltage
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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

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5.1.2.6 Programmable output relay - K4,
40
terminals 4, 5 and 6

The output relay gives a signal depending on the selected

function.
Default: Run
See chapter 7.13 Inputs/outputs for programming.
Connect the cables to terminal 4, 5 and 6.
See Figure 40.

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Recommended to control line contactor.

Figure 40: Programmable output relay K4, terminals 4, 5 and 6

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3,5 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

5
5.1.2.7 Programmable output relay - K5,
41
terminals 7, 8 and 9

The output relay gives a signal depending on the selected

function.
Default: Top of ramp
See Chapter 7.13 Inputs/outputs for programming.
Connect the cables to terminal 7, 8 and 9.
See Figure 41.

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Figure 41: Programmable output relay K5, terminals 7, 8 and 9
Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3,5 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

5.1.2.8 Programmable output relay - K6, 42

terminals 10, 11 and 12

The output relay gives a signal depending on the selected

function.
Default: Event
See chapter 7.13 Inputs/outputs for programming.
Connect the cables to terminal 10, 11 and 12.
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See Figure 42.

Figure 42: Programmable output relay K6, terminals 10, 11 and 12

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.
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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2
L N
100-250V 0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
50/60 Hz K4 K5 K6 Start Stop In0 In1 In2 GND +24V
4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

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 5.1.2.9 PTC/PT100 input

If the motor is equipped with PTC or PT100 elements, 43

the cables shall be connected to terminals 25, 26 and 27.
See chapter 7.13 Inputs/outputs for programming. Com 3 Temp In Analog out
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

3-wire measurement for PT100

To minimize the influence of the wire resistance, a
three-wire connection is usually used. By means of the
additional wire, two measuring circuits are created. One
of these two circuits is used for reference. This way, the

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tripping device can calculate and take into account the PT 100 - 3 wire
wire resistance automatically. See Figure 43.

Figure 43: PT100 - 3 wire

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
Com 3 Temp In Analog out
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
5 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

2-wire measurement for PT100

When using 2-wire temperature sensors, the sensor 44
resistance and the wire resistance are added together.
The resulting systematic errors must be taken into Com 3 Temp In Analog out

account when adjusting the tripping device. A jumper

+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND

must be connected between the terminals 26 and 27.

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Table 1 Temperature errors in C°/K can be used for

PT100 sensors to determine the temperature errors
caused by the line length. See Figure 44.

PT 100 - 2 wire

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Figure 44: PT100 - 2 wire
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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24

Com 3 Temp In Analog out
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

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2-wire measurement for PTC
45
When using 2-wire temperature sensors, the sensor
resistance and the wire resistance are added together.
The resulting systematic errors must be taken into
Com 3 Temp In Analog out
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND

account when adjusting the tripping device. A jumper 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

must be connected between the terminals 26 and 27.

Table 1 Temperature errors in C°/K can be used for
PTC100 sensors to determine the temperature errors
caused by the line length. See Figure 45.

PTC 100 - 2 wire

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Figure 45: PTC 100 - 2 wire

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
Com 3 Temp In Analog out
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

5
Error caused by the line
The error resulting from the line resistance amounts to
approx. 2.5 Kelvin/Ohm. If the resistance of the line is not
known and it is not possible to measure, the error caused
by the line can be estimated using the following table.

Temperature errors in °C / K
The table below shows temperature errors, at an ambient
temperature of 20° C, depending on the line length and
conductor cross section for PT100 sensors.

Table 1 Temperature errors in C°/K

Line length in m Wire size mm2
0.50 0.75 1 1.5
10 1.8 1.2 0.9 0.6
25 4.5 3.0 2.3 1.5
50 9.0 6.0 4.5 3.0
75 13.6 9.0 6.8 4.5

100 18.1 12.1 9.0 6.0

200 39.3 24.2 18.1 12.1

500 91.6 60.8 45.5 30.2

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 5.1.2.10 Analog output

The softstarter has one output for a configurable analog

output signal (terminals 29 and 30). The load resistance 46
is maximum 500 ohm for current output, and minimum
Com 3 Temp In Analog out

500 ohm for voltage output. +(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

The output signal ranges available are 0-10 V, 0 – 20mA

or 4-20mA. The default setting is 4-20mA.

The analog output can be selected to show:

I (A), U (V), P (kW), P (Hp), Q (kVAr), S (kVA),
cos Phi, Motor temp, SCR temp and Energy (kWh).

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If the analog output is used, the cables shall be A
connected to terminals 29 and 30. See Figure 46.

See chapter 7.13 Inputs/outputs for programming.

Figure 46: Analog output

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
Com 3 Temp In Analog out
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
5 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

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5.1.3 Optional accessories

If more inputs and outputs are needed, connect

47
accessorie:

• ABB Stotz DX1xx-FBP extension module

Com 3 Temp In Analog out
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

This will give additional:

• 8 digital input

• 4 ouput relay

• 1 analog output

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The cables shall be connected to terminals 23,24, 28 and A
30. See Figure 47.
See chapter 8 Communication for communication
accessories. Figure 47: Optional accessories

Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

5

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M3 3,5 x 0,6 mm AWG 12 ... 24
Com 3 Temp In Analog out
(0.138 x 0.024 in) 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2
+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND
2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

0,5 Nm 0,2 .. 2,5 mm2

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4,3 lb.in 2x0,2 .. 1,5 mm2

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6 Human machine interface (HMI)

6.1 Navigation Overview

48
6.1.1 LED indicators 48
6.1.2 Keypad 49
6.1.3 Navigation screen 50
6.1.3.1 Edit parameter values 50
6.1.4 How to set a parameter 51
6.1.4.1 Changing the Rated motor current
(Setting Ie). 51

6.2 Local control from keypadkeypad

52
6.2.1 Start key 52
6.2.2 Stop key 52
6.2.3 R\L-key 52
6.2.4 Motor jog 53
6
6.3 Options screen
54
6.3.1 Overview 54
6.3.2 Edit home view 43
6.3.2.1 Add information screens to home view 54
6.3.2.2 Edit information screens in home view 54
6.3.2.3 Display slot 54
6.3.2.4 Scale value range 55
6.3.3 Active faults/protections and warnings 55

6.4 Menu screen

56
6.4.1 Parameters 56
6.4.1.1 Complete list 56
6.4.1.2 Favorites 58
6.4.1.3 Modified 58
6.4.2 Assistants 59
6.4.3 Event log 60
6.4.4 Backup handling 61
6.4.4.1 Create backup 61
6.4.4.2 Uploading of parameters 61
6.4.5 System info 62
6.4.6 Settings 62
6.4.6.1 Language 62
6.4.6.2 Date and time 64
6.4.6.3 Display settings 64
6.4.6.4 Reset to defaults 65

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 This chapter describes how the Human-machine interface
(keypad and display) works. For detailed description of
each function, see chapter 7 Functions.

6.1 Navigation Overview

The Human-machine interface, HMI is used for several

48
purposes such as programming the softstarter, e.g.
setup of inputs and outputs, protections, warnings, and
communications. The HMI is also used for monitoring,
local control and status information of the softstarter. See L
100-250V
50/60 Hz
N
K4 K4

Figure 48. PSTX

The HMI contains of:

• Display

• Selection and Navigation keys

Stop Start

• Mini USB port

• LED status indicators

6

6.1.1 LED indicators

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The LED status indicators work as in Table 1 LED status:

Table 1 LED status Figure 48: HMI

LED Color Description

Ready Green • Off: When control supply voltage Us is
1 off or unconnected. 49
• Flashing light: When control supply
voltage Us is On and operational voltage
Ue is Off. L N
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K4 K4 Start Stop Reset In1 In2 DGND DND +24V GND

• Steady light: When control supply volt- 1 3

PSTX

age Us is On, and operational voltage

Ue is On.
Run Green • Off: When the motor is not running.
• Flashing light: When softstarter is
2 4
2
controlling operational voltage Ue during
start or stop ramp.
• Steady light: When full operational volt- Stop Start
Start
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age Ue is on at Top of Ramp.

Protection Yellow • Off: When the softstarter has not tripped
3 on any protection
• Flashing light: The protection has
tripped and reset is possible.
• Steady light: The protection has tripped Figure 49: LED status
and reset is not possible.
Fault Red • Off: When the softstarter has not tripped
4 on any fault
• Flashing light: Fault has occurred and
reset is possible.
• Steady light: Fault has occurred and
reset is not possible.
See Figure. 48: LED status.
When fault or protection LED is activated, the display will show the
actual fault or protection as an event code and an indication text. Press
information-key for further information.
See chapter 10 Troubleshooting for description of fault, protections
and warnings.

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6.1.2 Keypad

The softstarter has 10 keys on the keypad, 50

see Figure 50. This chapter describes the function of
Options 1 Menu
each key. L N

1
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K4 K4 Start Stop Reset In1 In2 DGND DND +24V GND

PSTX

Selection softkeys 2
The Selection softkeys normally have more than one
function, such as selecting, exiting, changing and storing,
3 4
depending on present dialogue. The display above the
key shows the current softkey function. See 1 in Figure Stop Start

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50. 5 6

Navigation keys
The Navigation keys are used for navigating in the menu
Figure 50: Keypad
and change the parameter values. A menu/value that
are highlighted black in the display can be changed or
scrolled. When selecting from a list, the scrolling is done
in a closed loop. See 2 in Figure 50.

R\L-key Table 2 Keypad, Figure 46

R\L-key stands for Remote or Local. This key gives you Position Key
the option to switch the control of the softstarter between 1 Selection softkeys
local control from the HMI and remote control 2 Navigation keys
6
from hardwire input or fieldbus. See 3 in Figure 50.
3 R\L-key

i-key 4 i-key

The i-key is an information key for the HMI, and provides 5 Stop key
context related information about the softstarter status 6 Start key
and settings.
Press this key for help and general information about the
current setting in the HMI. See 4 in Figure 50.

Stop key
The Stop key is the stop switch for the softstarter.
By pressing this key the motor will stop according to set
parameters. It is possible to press stop command during
the start ramp if required. (Only active in local control
mode). See 5 in Figure 50.

Start key
The Start key is the start switch for the softstarter.
By pressing this key the motor will start and operate
according to the set parameters. (Only active in local
control mode). See 6 in Figure 50.

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 6.1.3 Navigation screen 51

With the keypad, settings can be set individualy or Local PSTX30

as a selection of predefined parameters for different Menu
applications. The default parameter set is stored in the
Backup handling
unit for a possible reset to default values. When the
fieldbus communication is selected, parameters can also System info
be modified from this interface.
Settings

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Press “Menu“ to go to the menu and then use
and to navigate. Press the “Select“ to make your Exit 12:00 Select
selection.
See Figure 51.
Figure 51: Navigation screen

6.1.3.1 Edit parameter values

52
The numerical setting
Use the numerical setting when a numerical value is to Local PSTX30
be set in the softstarter. Use and on the Navigation Motor rated current Ie
keys to select number, the selected number is highlighted

30.0 A
black. Then Press or to change the value of the
selected number. Press “Save” to save.
6 See Figure 52.
0.0 30.0

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Cancel 12:00 Save

Figure 52: Numeral setting

On/off switch 53
Use or to navigate and or to change the
value of the selected switch, (1=on, 0=off).
Local PSTX30
Press “Save” to save. See Figure 53.
Shunt fault event mask

1 Event group 0
0 Event group 1
0 Event group 2
0 Event group 3
Event group 4
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0
Cancel 12:00 Save

Figure 53: Switch setting

Selection list
Use the Navigation keys to navigate up and down in the
lists. The selected option is highlighted black. Press 54
“Save” to save.
See Figure 54.
Local PSTX30
Current limit type
Off
Normal
Dual
Ramp
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Cancel 12:00 Save

Figure 54: Selection list

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6.1.4 How to set a parameter

This chapter shows some examples of parameters that

can be set on the PSTX softstarter.

6.1.4.1 Changing the Rated motor current

(Setting Ie).
Path in menu:
Menu u Parameters u Complete list u 01 Motor rated 55
current Ie
For more information about Motor Current Ie, see
Local PSTX30
chapter 7 Functions.
Motor rated current Ie

1. The Home view is the top level. Press “Menu”

to enter the menu. The display now appears as in 30.0 A
Figure 55.

0.0 30.0

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2. Press “Select“ to select Parameters menu.
Cancel 12:00 Save
3. Press “Select“ to select Complete list.

4. Press “Select“ to select 01 Motor rated Figure 55: Motor current Ie

current Ie.
6
5. Press “Edit“ to edit the rated current in Motor
rated current Ie.

6. Use the Navigation keys to set the rated current.

Use and to select number, the current
selected number is highlighted black. Then press
or to change the value of the selected
number. Save the new setting by selecting
“Save”.
See Figure 55. If you want to quit, you select
“Cancel”.

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 6.2 Local control from keypad

CAUTION
When you switch from local control to remote
control the setting will apply immediately. If the
remote setting has direct motor start it could start
the motor automatically and can cause personal
injury.

CAUTION
After a power loss, software upgrade or cycling
of the PSTX Control supply, the PSTX will be set
automatically in remote control. Remote control is
the default control of the PSTX.

INFORMATION
When you switch from remote control to Local
control the softstarter remains in present state.

This chapter describes how the Local control interface

works. The Local control is used to start and stop the
motor from the keypad. When Local control is selected,
the softstarter can only be controlled by the keypad.
6

Table 3 Local control from keypad

Function Description
Start/stop Start and stop the motor with the
keypad.
R\L Switch between local and remote
control
Motor Jog * Run the motor as long as Jog is
pressed.

* For intormation about Motor jog see chapter 6.2.4 Motor jog.
To reach the Motor Jog, follow this path in menu:

Menu u Motor jog

6.2.1 Start key

The start key is the start switch for the softstarter.
56
By pressing this key the motor will start and operate
according to the set parameters. See 1 in Figure 56. L N
Options Menu
1
100-250V
50/60 Hz K4 K4 K4 Start Stop Reset In1 In2 DGND DND +24V GND

PSTX

4
4
6.2.2 Stop key
3 4
The stop key is the stop switch for the softstarter.
By pressing this key the motor will stop according to set
parameters. It is possible to press stop command during Stop Start
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the start ramp if required. See 2 in Figure 56. 2 1

6.2.3 R\L-key Figure 56: Local control

R\L-key stands for Remote or Local control.

This key gives you the option to control the softstarter
remote from digital input, fieldbus or local from the HMI.
See 3 in Figure 56.

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 MENU

6.2.4 Motor jog Parameters

Path in menu:
Assistants
Menu u Motor jog

For navigation see Figure 57. Motor jog

For Motor jog parameter settings, Event log

see chapter 7.9 Slow speed.
Backups handling

System info
Jog is an slow speed drive function to drive the motor
Settings Jog
with low voltage output. This feature can be useful to
position for example a conveyor belt. Figure 57: Motor jog navigation.

The jog has three predefined speeds:

• Fast Jog

• Jog

• Creep

The speeds can be adjusted with separate parameters.

58
For example: Fast jog backward and jog forward. This 6
function can be operated via the HMI, I/O or Fieldbus.
Local PSTX HMI
Press “Menu” to enter the Motor jog menu and Motor Jog

then select Motor Jog. Use and to jog forward or

backwards. See 4 in Figure 58. The motor will start
and accelerate to the rated speed according to the set
parameters as long as the Jog command is activated.

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The motor stops immediately when the push button,
Exit 14:30
and is released.

Figure 58: Motor jog

It is possible to run the motor both in the forward and
reverse direction with three different speeds.

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 6.3 Options screen 6.3.2.3 Display slot

60

6.3.1 Overview Local PSTX

In Options screen, it is possible to change the apperence 1 Motor current A

4
of the Home view of the softstarter and access Active 2 0.0 3
faults/ protections and Active warnings.
Option screen includes the following menues: Motor voltage V

• Edit home view 0.0

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• Active faults/ protections Options 12:00 Menu

• Active warnings

Press “Options” to enter the Options screen. Figure 60: Display slot

In the Display slot menu, the new screen can be set

according to the following options:

6.3.2 Edit home view Signal

Path in menu: Press “Edit” to see the list of signals which can be
Options u Edit home view shown in the home view. Use the Navigation keys and
then press “Select” to select the signal. Selected
For navigation, see Figure 59. signal is shown by 1 in Figure 60.
Choose between following signals:
6 • Empty
Local PSTX HMI
• Motor voltage
Motor current A • Motor current
Options
0.0 • Active power
Motor voltage V • Active power (hp)
Edit home view • Power factor
0.0
• Reactive power
Active faults
Options 12:00 Menu • Apparent power
Active warnings • Mains voltage
• Mains frequency
• Motor connection
Figure 59: Edit home view navigation. • Phase sequence
• Phase L1 current
Use Edit home view to change the appearance of the • Phase L2 current
home view of the softstarter. • Phase L3 current
• L1L2 phase-to-phase voltage
• L2L3 phase-to-phase voltage
6.3.2.1 Add information screens to home view • L3L1 phase-to-phase voltage
• Thyristor temperature
1. Press “Options” to select Edit home view. • Motor temperature
• EOL time to trip
2. Use the Navigation keys to determine were you • EOL time to cool
want to add an information screen. • Active energy
• Active energy (resettable)
3. Press “Add” to add the new information • Rective energy
screen to the home view. • Rective energy (resettable)
• Voltage imbalance
• Mains voltage THD
6.3.2.2 Edit information screens in home view • PT100 temperature
• PTC resistance
1. Press “Options” and then select Edit home
• Remaining time to start
view. • Number of starts (resettable)
• Number of starts
2. Use the Navigation keys to select the display slot • Motor run time (resettable)
you want to edit. • Motor run time
• Thyristor run time (resettable)
3. Press “Edit“ and enter the Display slot menu. • Thyristor run time
Refer to options in chapter 6.3.2.3 Display slot to • Fans run time
set the new screen in the Display slot menu. • Pre-start function
• Start mode
• Stop mode

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Display style
Choose the display style for the home view. Selected
display style is shown by 2 in Figure 60.
Choose between numeric, gauge or graph data: 61
• Numeric
• Gauge/bar
Local PSTX
• Graph 15 minutes
• Graph 30 minutes 1 Motor current A
4
• Graph 1 hour 0.0 3
2
• Graph 24 hours
• N/A
Motor voltage V
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press “Select” to set the parameter.
Display decimals Options 12:00 Menu
Choose the amount of decimals to be shown in the home
view. It is possible to choose between 0 to 9 depending
on parameter. Use the Navigation keys to change Figure 61: Display slot
displayed decimals.
Press “Save” to save the value. Decimals are shown
by 3 in Figure 60.
6.3.3 Active faults/protections and
Display name
It is possible to change the name of the chosen signal. warnings
The new name can be up to with 20 characters. Path in menu:
Use the Navigation keys to change the characters. Options u Active faults / protections
Press “Save” to save the display name. Display name Options u Active warnings
is shown by 1 in Figure 60. 6
Active faults/protections/warnings are also found in
Signal min
the Options menu. The menus contain information about
Choose the minimum value to be shown in the Home
faults and warnings that have occurred during operation,
view. Use the Navigation keys to change value.
and what protections that are active.
Press “Save” to save the value. Value is shown by 3
in Figure 60. Active faults/protections and warnings menus are
highlighted black when a fault protection or warning has
occurred.
Signal max
For navigation see Figure 62.
Choose the maximum value to be shown in the Home
view. Use the Navigation keys to change value.
Press “Save” to save the value. Value is shown by 3 For more information about fault/warnings/protections,
in Figure 60. see chapter 10 Troubleshooting.

6.3.2.4 Scale value range

Options
Use Navigation keys to mark Scale value range and press
“Select” to enable Scale value range. Three more
options will then illuminate in the display slotmenu: Edit home view

• Display signal min as Active faults / protections Faults

• Display signal max as
Active warnings Protections
• Display unit

Display signal min as - Press “Edit” to choose the Options

scaled minimum value that is to be shown in the Home
view. Use the Navigation keys to change value, Edit home view
Press “Save” to save the value. See 3 in Figure 61.
Active faults / protections
Display signal max as - Choose the scaled maximum
value that is to be shown in the Home view. Use the Active warnings Warnings
Navigation keys to change value,
Press “Save” to save the value. See 3 in Figure 61.
Figure 62: Active fault/warnings/protections navigation
Display unit - Type in the unit which is to be displayed
in the Home view. It is possible to type a unit with up to
10 characters. Use the Navigation keys to change the
characters. “Save” to save the Home view unit name.
See 4 in Figure 61.

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 6.4 Menu screen

The menu screen contains seven submenues,

described in the following chapters:

Table 4 Menu screen

Chapter Description
6.4.1 Parameters Parameter settings for different
types of softstarts.
6.4.2 Assistants Predefined parameters for
common applications.
6.2.4 Motor jog See chapter 6.2.4 Motor jog
6.4.3 Event Log Show the Event Log, Faults, Pro­
tections and Warnings.
6.4.4 Backup handling Backup parameter settings.
6.4.5 System info Show product name, type,
Firmware version etc.
6.4.6 Settings Softstarter settings such as
Language, Date and Display.

Use Navigation keys to navigate in the submenues.

Press “Select” to enter a menu. Press “Save” to
save a new setting. Press “Cancel” to exit a setting
6 without saving. Press “Back” to return to previous
menu.

6.4.1 Parameters
Path in menu:
Menu u Parameters

The parameter menu contains three submenues,

described in the following chapters:

Table 5 Parameters screen

Chapter Description
6.4.1.1 Complete list Shows all parameters for
advanced setup
6.4.1.2 Favorites Choose favorite parameter
functions for quick selection.
6.4.1.3 Modified Shows modified parameters.

Use Navigation keys to navigate in the submenues.

Press “Select” to enter a menu. Press “Save” to
save a new setting. Press “Cancel” to exit a setting
without saving. Press “Back” to return to previous
menu.
MENU

Parameters Complete list

6.4.1.1 Complete list
Assistants Favorites
Path in menu:
Menu u Parameters u Complete list Motor jog Modified
The Complete list menu should be used if a more
Event log
advanced parameter setup is required. The complete
list menu contains groups of parameters arranged by Backup handling
functions, such as Start and Stop, Communication etc.
For navigation, see Figure 63. System info
Use the Navigation keys to navigate the submenues.
Settings
Press “Select” to enter a menu. Press “Save” to
save a new setting. Press “Cancel” to exit a setting Figure 63: Complete list navigation
without saving. Press “Back” to return to previous
state. For function settings and full parameter list,
see chapter 7 Functions.

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Complete list

01 Motor rated current Ie 02 Start and stop

01 Motor rated current Ie 01.01 Motor rated current Ie 02.01 Start mode
02.02 Stop mode
0 2.03 Start ramp initial level 
02.04 Start ramp time
02.05 Stop ramp end level
02.06 Stop ramp time
02 Start and stop 03 Limit 02.07 Pre-start function
03.01 Current limit type 02.08 Pre-start timea
03.02 Current limit level
03.03 2nd curr lim level
03.04 2nd curr lim time
03 Limit 03.05 Torque limit level

04 Kick start
04.01 Kick start
04.02 Kick start level
04 Kick start 04.03 Kick start time

05 Slow speed
05.01 Slow speed forward
05.02 Slow speed fwd strength
05 Slow speed 05.03 Slow speed reverse
05.04 Slow speed rev strength

06 Motor heating 08 Sequence start

06 Motor heating 06.01 Motor heating capacity 08.01 Sequence mode
08.02 Ie seq 1
08.03 Start mode seq 1
08.04 Start ramp time seq 1
07 Motor braking
08.05 Start ramp init lvl seq 1
08.06 Curr lim level seq 1
6
07 Motor braking 07.01 Stand still brake strength 08.07 Kick start seq 1
08.08 Kick start level seq 1
08.09 Kick start time seq 1
08.10 Torque lim lvl seq 1
08.11 Torque tune seq 1
08 Sequence start 09 Automatic restart
08.12 Torque ctrl gain seq 1
For full parameter list see chapter 7
09.01 Auto-reset delay time
09.02 Auto-restart
09.03 Auto-restart max attempts

09 Automatic restart
10 Internal 11 External IO 12 Communication
10.03 In2 function 11.01 1DI0 function  2.01 Com3 function
1
10.04 K4 function 11.02 1DI1 function 12.02 FB interface connector
10.05 K5 function 11.03 1DI2 function 12.03 Fieldbus control
10.06 K6 function 11.04 1DI3 function 12.04 Fieldbus address
10 Internal IO 11 External IO 10.07 AO reference 11.05 1DI4 function 12.05 Fieldbus IP address
10.08 AO type 11.06 2DI5 function 12.06 Fieldbus IP gateway
10.09 AO max value 11.07 2DI6 function 12.07 Fieldbus IP netmask
10.10 AO min value 11.08 2DI7 function 12.08 Fieldbus IP DHCP client
10.11 Ext therm sensor - ID 11.09 1DO0 function 12.09 FB baud rate
For full parameter list see chapter 7 For full parameter list see chapter 7 12.10 FB parity
12 Communication 12.11 FB stop bits
12.12 Fieldbus DI 1
For full parameter list see chapter 7

13-19 Protections list

13-19 Protections list 1-7 Warnings list 20-24 25 Internal faults 13.01 EOL mode
20.01 EOL level 25.01 Shunt fault out 13.02 EOL class
20.02 EOL out 25.02 Shunt fault op 13.03 EOL dual class
20.03 EOL warning 25.03 Short circuit out 13.04 EOL out
20.04 Locked rotor level 25.04 Short circuit op 13.05 EOL operation
20.05 Locked rotor init time 25.05 Open circuit thyr out 13.06 Locked rotor level
20-24 Warnings list 1-5 20.06 Locked rotor out 25.06 Open circuit thyr op 13.07 Locked rotor trip time
20.07 Locked rotor 25.07 Thyristor OL out 13.08 Locked rotor delay time
20.08 Thyristor OL out 25.08 Thyristor OL op 13.09 Locked rotor out
20.09 Thyristor OL 25.09 Heat sink over temp out 13.10 Locked rotor op
For full parameter list see chapter 7 25.10 Heat sink over temp op 13.11 Max no of starts per hour
25 Internal faults 25.11 Unspecified fault out 13.12 Max no of starts per hour out
25.12 Unspecified fault op 13.13 Max no of starts per hour op
For full parameter list see chapter 7
26 External faults
26.01 Phase loss out
26.02 Phase loss op
26 External faults 26.03 Bad network out 28 Service
26.04 Bad network op 28.01 ID
26.05 Low supply voltage out 28.02 Line contactor close time
26.06 Low supply voltage op 28.03 TOR relay delay time
26.07 High current out 28.04 Start without start command
27 Presentation 26.08 High current op 28.05 Step down level
27 Presentation 27.01 Language 26.09 Faulty usage out 28.06 Torque profile start
27.02 Basic set-up at power on 26.10 Faulty usage op 28.07 Torque finish
26.11 Faulty connection out 28.08 Torque tune
26.12 Faulty connection op 28.09 Torque ctrl gain
28.10 Torque PI intergration time
28 Service 28.11 Torque slip
28.12 Torque diff
28.13 Torque filter time
For full parameter list see chapter 7

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 6.4.1.2 Favorites
Path in menu:
Menu u Parameters u Favorites MENU
Complete list s
Favorites

For navigation, see Figure 64. Parameters Favorites Edit

Assistants Modified

The Favorites menu makes it possible to add favorite Motor jog Favorites
parameters for quick selection. Choose between Motor rated current Ie
Start and stop
Event log Limit
parameters such as Start and stop, Current limit, Kick Kick start
Slow speed
start, Torque control, etc. Backup handling Motor heating
Motor braking
Sequence start
System info Automatic restart
1. Press “Select” to enter the Favorites menu and Internal IO
External IO
then press “Select” to edit the Favorites list. Settings Communication
Protections list 1-7
Warnings list 1-5
Internal faults
2. Use the Navigation keys to select a parameter External faults
Presentation
group. Press “Open” to open the group. Service

Figure 64: Favorites navigation

3. Rress “Select” to select parameters.
A checkmark will be shown by the selected
parameter, press “Unselect” to unselect the
parameter. Press “Done” to save and exit. 65
See Figure 65.

4. The selected Favorites will show directly in Local PSTX

Favorites menu for quick selection. Edit favorites list
6 Press “Back” to return to previous menu. Clear all
Motor rated current Ie
Start and stop
Start mode
Stop mode

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Done 12:00 Select

Figure 65: Favorites menu

Complete list
6.4.1.3 Modified MENU
Favorites Modified
Path in menu:
Modified parameters
Menu u Parameters u Modified Parameters Modified List of parameters
that differs from their
Assistants default values.

For navigation, see Figure 66. Motor jog

The Modified menu contains modified parameters that Event log

differs from defaults. Backup handling
Press “Select” and then “Edit” to edit the
parameter which differs from default. Press “Save” to System info

save and return to previous menu. Or press “Cancel” Settings

to return to previous state without saving.

Figure 66: Modified navigation

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6.4.2 Assistants
Path in menu: MENU
Menu u Assistants
Parameters
For navigation, see Figure 67.
Assistants Basic set-up
For more detailes on how to set Basic set-up and
Application set-up, see chapter 2 Quick start. Motor jog Application set-up

For more information about Assistants and Application Event log

list, see chapter 7.21 Assistants. Backup handling

System info

The Assistants menu contains predefined settings and Settings

parameters. This should be used if an easy and quick
setup is required. Only a few parameters have to be set
Figure 67: Assistants navigation
before a start of the motor is possible. All necessary input
data will show up in an automatic loop. The Assistants
menu is divided in:
• Basic set-up
• Application set-up

INFORMATION
After selecting an application and performing the
desired setting, the application should not be
selected again. If this is done, all the settings will
be reset to the default settings for the selected
application.
6

Enter the Assistants menu

Find the Assistants menu by pressing “Menu” and
select Assistants with the Navigation keys.
Press “Select” to enter the Assistants menu.
Basic set-up
Use the Navigation keys to select Basic set-up. 68
Press “Select” to enter the Basic set-up.
The Basic set-up menu is divided in 5 steps:
Local PSTX
Language, Date and time, Motor data, System
Application set-up 1(4)
configuration and Setup complete.
Band saw
Application set-up Bow thruster
The Application set-up are quick settings for Applications,
Centrifugal pump
Values and Tune settings.
Use the Navigation keys to select Application set-up. Circular saw
Conveyor belt short

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Press “Select” to enter the Application set-up.
Select what type of application the softstarter is used for Done 12:00 Select
by pressing “Select”.
See Figure 68.
Figure 68: Application set-up

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 6.4.3 Event log MENU
Path in menu:
Menu u Event log Parameters

For navigation, see Figure 69. Assistants

Motor jog
Event logs
The Event log menu checks the event log in the Event log Faults
Protections
softstarter. When entering this menu the 100 latest events Warnings
Backup handling Parameter changed
in the log are listed, in chronological order with the latest Run

event as No. 1, the second latest as No. 2 etc. System info

The events are shown with “type of event” and date.
Settings
For details about all events press details.
Use navigation keys to view all entries in the event log.
The types of event logs are:

• Faults Figure 69: Event log navigation

• Protections

• Warnings

• Parameter changed

• Run

See Figure 70.

70
Faults
Use the Navigation keys to select a Fault and press
6 Local PSTX
“Details” to read details about the Faul t (Name, On time
Event logs
and Event count). Then press the i-key to see information
Faults
about the Fault. Press “Back” to return to Faults log
Protections
menu.
Warnings
Protections Parameter changed
Use the Navigation keys to select a Protection and Run

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press “Details” to read details about the Protection Done 12:00 Select
(Name, On time and Event count). Press the i-key to see
information about the Protection. Press “Back” to
return to Protections log menu. Figure 70: Event log
Warnings
Use the Navigation keys to select a Warning and press
“Details” to read details about the Warning (Name,
On time and Event count). Then press the i-key to see
further information about the Warning. Press “Back”
to return to Warning log menu.

Parameter changed
Use the Navigation keys to select a parameter and press
“Details” to read details about the parameter which
has been changed (Name, On time and Event count).
Press “Back” to return to Warning log menu.

Run
Use the Navigation keys to select a run event and press
“Details” to read details about the run event (Name,
On time and Event count). Press “Back” to return to
Warning log menu.

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MENU
Path in menu:
Menu u Backup handling Parameters

For navigation, see Figure 71. Assistants

The detachable keypad can be used to transfer Motor jog

parameters from one softstarter to another during
Event log
commissioning.
Backup handling Create backup
01.11.2014
System info

Settings

Transfer of parameters
To transfer (or copy) parameters from one softstarter to Figure 71: Backups handling

another, connect the keypad to the chosen softstarter

and follow the instructions in chapter 6.4.4.1 and
chapter 6.4.4.2 below:

6.4.4.1 Create backup

1. Press “Select” to enter the Backups handling

menu. 72
6

2. Press “Create backup” to create a backup.

Local PSTX HMI 0
Back up parameters
3. The download of parameters will show as in
Figure 72. The name of the backup file is
displayed as the day, month and year it was
created.

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Replace backup Cancel 14:30
The softstarter can store two backups. Use the
Navigation keys to select a earlier backup and press
“Replace”, to replace a backup. Fig. 72: Downloading parameters

6.4.4.2 Uploading of parameters

1. After finishing the download of parameters, detach

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the HMI from the softstarter.

2. Connect the HMI to the softstarter that is to Local PSTX HMI 0

receive the backup from the HMI. Restoring parameters

3. Enter the Backup handling menu and use the

Navigation keys to select the backup.

4. Press “Select” to upload parameters. The

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upload of parameters will show as in Figure 73. Cancel 14:30

Fig. 73: Uploading parameters

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 6.4.5 System info MENU
Path in menu:
Menu u System info Parameters

Assistants
For navigation, see Figure 74.
Softstarter
Motor jog
The System info menu contains system info such as FW version: 1.11.0
Firmware version and Serial number. In the System info Event log Serial number: 00000
menu it is possible to see system info of Softstarter and Backup handling
HMI. Press “Select” to enter the System info menu. Softstarter
System info
Use the Navigation keys to make your selection.
HMI
Press “Back” to return to previous menu. Settings

HMI
FW version: 1.5.0
Serial number: 00000

Fig. 74: System info navigation

6.4.6 Settings
Path in menu:
Menu u Settings

For navigation, see Figure 75.

The settings menu contains softstarter set-up

parameters.
The settings are described in the following chapters:
6
Table 6 Settings menues
Chapter Description
6.4.6.1 Language Change language of the HMI
6.4.6.2 Date and time Set date and time for the softstarter
6.4.6.3 Display settings Change Contrast, brightness etc.
6.4.6.4 Reset to defaults Reset Home view layout

Will be available in a future release:

- Reset fault log
- Reset all parameters

Settings can be set with Keypad and Fieldbus

communication.

Language
Arabic
Czech
Settings German
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Language Italian
MENU Dutch
Date and time Polish
Parameters Date: xx.xx.20xx Portuguese
Time: xx:xx:xx Russian
Date and time Swedish
Assistants Show date as: day.month.year
Shoe time as: 24-hour Turkish
Motor jog [ ] Show clock Chinese

Event log
Display settings Display settings
Backup handling Contrasts 80 %
Reset to defaults Brightness 80 %
System info Powersave
Reset Home view layout [ ] White on black
Reset to defaults
Settings

Figure 75. Settings navigation

6.4.6.1 Language

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Path in menu:
Menu u Settings u Language

For navigation, see Figure 76. Settings Language

The interface can be set to any of the following Arabic

MENU Czech
languages: German
Language
Parameters English
Table 7 Language
Spanish
Language Abbreviation on the display Assistants Finnish
French
Arabic AR Date and time
Motor jog Italian
Czech CS Dutch
Event log Polish
German DE
Display settings Portuguese
English US/UK Backup handling
Russian
Spanish ES System info Swedish
Turkish
Finnish FI Reset to defaults
Settings Chinese
French FR
Italian IT
Figure 76: Language navigation
Dutch NL
Polish PL
Portuguese PT
Russian RU
Swedish SV
Turkish TR
Chinese (simplified chinese) ZH
6

Follow the instructions below to access the language

settings menu (start from Home view): 77

1. Press “Select” once to enter the menu.

Local PSTX
Language
2. Use Navigation keys to navigate to the Settings
menu. (The icon symbols a wrench). English
Spanish
3. Press the “Select” to enter the Settings menu. Finnish
French
4. Highlight the first alternative and press Italian

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”Select” and then “Edit” to enter Language
Cancel 12:00 Save
settings.

5. Use and to select language.

See Figure 77. Figure 77: Language menu

6. Press “Save” to save the selected language.

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 6.4.6.2 Date and time
Path in menu: Settings

Menu u Settings u Date and time

MENU
For navigation see Figure 78.
Language
Parameters
Date and Time settings includes all date and time Date and time
configurations for the softstarter. Assistants Date:
27.06.2014
To change the settings in the Date and Time menu, Date and time Time: 12:00:00
Motor jog Show date as: day.month.year
press “Edit” to enter the setting. Press “Save” to save Shoe time as: 24-hour
Event log [ ] Show clock
the set value. See Figure 79.
Display settings
Backup handling

Table 8 Date and time settings System info

Option Function Settings Reset to defaults

Date Set date: Day, month and year.

Time Set time: Hour, minutes and
Figure 78: Date and time
seconds.
Show date as The date can be displayed in
three different ways, depending
on the selected type. The
following will be displayed at top
level:

CE day . month . year

6 US month/day/Year
SO year–month–day
79
Show time as Set the time to be displayed in
12-hour or 24-hour
Local PSTX
Show clock Show clock On / Off
Date & Time
Date 27.06.2014
Real time clock Time 12:00:00
The Real time clock is the local time in the softstarter. The Show date as day.month.year
clock stays running 2 hours after control supply power Show time as 24-hour
has been turned off. Set date and time again if a longer Show clock

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power outage would occur. Back 12:00 Edit

When the configuration of the time setting is completed,

it is possible to return to the Home view, top level, by
Figure 79: Date and time menu
pressing “ Back” 3 times.

6.4.6.3 Display settings

Path in menu:
Menu u Settings u Display settings
Settings

For navigation, see Figure 80.

MENU

The Display settings includes all display configurations of Parameters

Language

the softstarter. To change the Display settings, Press

Assistants
“Edit” to enter the setting level. Press “Save” to save
Date and time
the set value. Motor jog
Table 9 Display settings Display settings
Event log
Contrasts 80 %
Option Function Brightness 80 %
Display settings
Backup handling Powersave
Contrast Set the contrast intensity [ ] White on black
0 ... 100% System info
Brightness Set the brightness intensity
0 ... 100% Settings Reset to defaults

Power save This option turns off the display

backlight after selected time.
You can set the Power save to Figure 80: Display settings
start within 30 minutes, 1, 2, or 5
hours or Never
White on black White on black display On / Off

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Settings
Path in menu:
Menu u Settings u Reset to defaults MENU
For navigation, see Figure 81. Language
Parameters

Assistants
The Reset to defaults menu is used to reset home view Date and time
layout, parameters or operating data back to factory Motor jog

default settings. Event log

The real time clock, the hour run meter, the number of Backup handling
Display settings

starts and the presentation language will not be affected Reset from defaults
System info
by the reset. Reset Home view layout
Settings Reset to defaults

1. Press “Select” to enter the Reset to defaults

menu.
Figure 81: Reset to defaults

2. Use the Navigation keys to select between;

Home view layout
Parameters
Operating data

3. Press “Select” to select the data which is to

be reset.

4. Press “Yes” to reset, or press “No” to 6

cancel.

5. Confirmation of reset will be displayed as “Done”

on the display.

Reset operating data

Reset operating data is divided in:

• Active energy

• Rective energy

• Number of starts

• Motor run time

• Thyristor run time

Use the Navigation keys to select which data to reset.

Press “Reset” to reset, or press “Back” to return
to Reset to defaults menu.

Confirmation of reset will be displayed as “Done” on the

display.

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7 Functions
7.1 Introduction
68
7.1.1 Setting parameters 68
7.1.2 Softstarter states 68
7.1.3 Motor Current Ie 69
7.2 Voltage ramp
70
7.2.1 Voltage start ramp 70
7.2.2 Voltage stop ramp 71
7.1.1 Setting parameters 68

7.3 Torque ramp

72
7.3.3 Torque start ramp 73
7.3.4 Torque stop ramp 74

7.4 Full voltage start

75
7.5 Direct stop
75
7.6 Stand still brake
76
7
7.7 Current limit
77
7.8 Kick start
78
7.9 Slow speed
79
7.10 Motor heating
80
7.11 Sequence start
81
7.12 Automatic restart
82
7.13 Inputs/outputs
83
7.13.5 Digital inputs (DI) 84
7.13.6 Relay outputs 85
7.13.7 Analog output 86
7.13.8 Temperature sensor 87

7.15 Event groups

91
7.16 Protections
92
7.17 Warnings
91
7.18 Faults
107
7.19 Special feature
112
7.20 Settings
115
7.21 Assistants
116
7.22 Complete parameter list
118

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 This chapter contains detailed descriptions of all the 7.1.2 Softstarter states
softstarter functions and the parameters for configuring The softstarter has several operational states, in which
them. different functions are available.

Functions can be operational in one or more softstarter

states. If a function is not operational in all states, this is
noted in the respective function description.
7.1 Introduction The softstarter has the following states:
• Individual function
• Stand by
7.1.1 Setting parameters
• Pre-start

Set the parameters via HMI • Start ramp

With the HMI Keypad, parameters can be set as individual • TOR (Top of ramp)
parameter settings, or as a selection of predefined
• Stop ramp
parameters for different applications.
Individual function
The HMI complete list consist of parameter groups that
are displayed: In Individual function state, the softstarter runs individual
functions.
Individual functions are:
01 Motor rated current Ie
• Motor heating
02 Start and stop
• Stand still brake
03 Limit
• Slow speed forward
04 Kick start
05 Slow speed • Slow speed reverse
7 06 Motor heating
07 Motor braking Stand by
08 Sequence start
In Stand by state the softstarter runs no functions except
09 Automatic restart
diagnostics.
10 Internal IO
11 External IO
12 Communication Pre-start
13 ... 19 Protections groups 0-7 In Pre-start state the softstarter runs functions that are
intended to run before the softstarter goes into Start
20 ... 24 Warnings groups 0-4
ramp state. A pre start function runs during a configurable
25 Internal faults
pre set time. Then the softstarter continues to Start ramp
26 External faults state:
27 Presentation
Pre-start functions are:
28 Service
• Motor heating

For navigation sheets, see chapter 6.4.1 Parameters. • Stand still brake
• Slow speed forward
Set the parameters via Fieldbus/PLC
• Slow speed reverse
When Fieldbus is used, parameters can be modified from
the PLC. The pre-start functions can also be run as individual
functions.
More details about parameter settings modified via
Fieldbus/ PLC are provided in a separate document
specification, see chapter 8 Communication. Start ramp

In Start ramp state the softstarter runs different settable

start functions to soft start a motor by controlling the
output voltage or torque. The Start ramp ends and goes
into Top of ramp state when the output voltage reaches
100% voltage.
Settable start functions are:
• Voltage start ramp
• Tourqe start ramp

• Full voltage start ramp

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Top of ramp
When the motor reaches Top of ramp, (100% nominal
speed) the softstarter closes the bypass and do not
control the motor. In Top of ramp state the softstarter only
runs diagnostics.

Stop ramp

In Stop ramp state the softstarter runs stop functions

to soft stop a motor by controlling the output voltage or
torque. The stop ramp state ends and goes into stand by
state when the output voltage reaches the pre-set Stop
ramp end level.
Settable stop functions are:
• Voltage stop ramp
• Tourqe stop ramp
• No ramp

7.1.3 Motor Current Ie

Set the motor current before the softstarter is used for

the first time.
The setting of this parameter shall be configured to the
rated nominal current of the motor.
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WARNING
All PSTX softstarters must be configured to the
rated current of the motor.

Motor Current Ie is configured with the following

parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

01.01 Motor Current Ie Set the nominal current of the motor. For good performance it Individual (size 9.0 A...370.0 A,
is important that it is set to the correct value. For Inside Delta related) divided into 13
connection, this parameter shall be set to 58% of the nominal overlapping ranges
motor current.

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 7.2 Voltage ramp

When using the Voltage ramp, the voltage increases

linearly from Initial start level to full voltage during start,
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and decreases linearly from the Step down level to Stop U
end voltage level during stop, see Figure 81.
Since the torque depends on both the voltage and the
current, the torque will not always follow the voltage
curve. This has the effect that the the torque will not
increase or decrease linearly.

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Start ramp Stop ramp Time

7.2.1 Voltage start ramp Figure 81: Start and stop ramp

When the softstarter is given a start signal, the softstarter

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quickly increases the voltage to the Initial voltage level to
set Start ramp initial level. The softstarter then controls U Top of ramp
the output voltage in a start ramp.

When the output voltage reaches Top of ramp, the Nominal voltage 100 %
softstarter closes the bypass, see Figure 82.
Start ramp initial level
To reach Top of ramp the following conditions are needed:
7 • Pre-set Start ramp time have passed, i.e. 100%
output voltage. Time

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• The current is below 1.2 × nominal motor current. Start ramp time

The Start ramp time is the time it takes to go from Initial

voltage level to full voltage. The actual time to reach the Figure 82: Voltage start ramp
Top of ramp state also depends on the current, which
means that the time to reach Top of ramp can be longer
than the set Voltage ramp time.

If the motor is to start with a very heavy load, the start

ramp time can be longer than usual.

Exampel: If the Start ramp time is set to 2 seconds and the

motor is supposed to start a heavy load. This can cause the
output current to not go below set 120% of nominal motor
current when the pre-set start ramp time is reached.

Voltage start ramp is configured with the following

parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

02.01 Start mode Set the Start mode to Voltage ramp. Voltage ramp, Voltage ramp
Torque ramp,
Full voltage ramp
02.03 Start ramp Initial level Set the voltage level from where the start ramp initiates 10 ... 99% 30%

02.04 Start ramp time Set the effective time it takes for the voltage to reach
1 ... 120 s 10 s
100%.

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7.2.2 Voltage stop ramp
When the softstarter is given a stop signal, the softstarter
decreases the output voltage to the motor in a quick stop 83
ramp, from full voltage down to set Step down voltage U
level. For best performance the step down level shall be 100%
set to 80%.
80% Step down voltage
When step down level is reached the softstarter controls
the output voltage during pre set Stop ramp time to End 30% End voltage
voltage level and cuts the output voltage to the motor,
see Figure 83. Time

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Figure 83: Voltage stop ramp

Voltage stop ramp is configured with the following

parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

02.02 Stop mode Set to voltage ramp. No ramp,Voltage No ramp
ramp, Torque
ramp, DC Brake,
Soft brake
02.05 Stop ramp end level Sets the level from where the stop ramp ends and the 10 ... 99% 30% 7
power to the motor is cut (voltage level for Voltage stop
and torque level for Torque stop).
02.06 Stop ramp time Sets the effective time it takes for the voltage to reach 0 ... 120 s 10 s
end level.
28.05 Step down level Sets the level from where the stop ramp initiates. 10 ... 100% 80%

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 7.3 Torque ramp

When using the Torque ramp, the output voltage is

controlled, so that the output torque will follow a 84
rpm
predefined optimal torque curve during start and stop
ramp.
For Torque start ramp there is four different adjustable
torque curves. See description of torque profile
parameters for examples on when to use which curve.
The curves are:
• Constant Start Time
• Linear
• High inertia U
• Progressive
When using the Torque start ramp, the accelaration is
constant if the set torque curve corresponds to the actual
load curve. The output voltage will not increase linearly,
as when using the voltage start ramp, see Figure 84.

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The Torque ramp gives a softer mechanical starting Start Time
behaviour of the equipment, driven by the motor, than the
Voltage start ramp.
For Torque stop ramp there is one fixed torque curve. Figure 84: Torque start ramp
This fixed torque curve is optmimized for pump
applications.

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7.3.3 Torque start ramp

When the softstarter is given a start signal, the softstarter

makes a quick ramp to set Start ramp initital level. Then
the softstarter controls the output voltage so that the
output torque will follow a predefined optimal torque
curve during pre-set time to 100% nominal torque.

When the output voltage reaches 100% nominal voltage

(Top of ramp), the softstarter closes the bypass.

To reach Top of ramp the following conditions need to be

met:

• The output voltage reaches 100% nominal voltage.

• The current is below 1.2 × nominal motor current.

The time between the start signal and when nominal

torque is reached is the start ramp time.

The start ramp time can be longer depending on if the

motor is to start with a very heavy load.

Exampel: If the Start ramp time is set to 2 seconds and the

motor is supposed to start with a heavy load. This can cause
that the output current does not go below set 120% of nominal
motor current when the pre-set start rampt time is reached.

Torque start ramp is configured with the following

parameters: 7
Parameter Description Setting range Default
value
02.01 Start mode Set to Torque ramp. Voltage ramp, Voltage
Torque ramp, ramp
Full voltage start
02.03 Start ramp Initial level Sets the torque level from where the start ramp 10 ... 99% 30%
initiates.
02.04 Start ramp time Sets the time it takes for the voltage to reach 100%.
1 ... 120 s 10 s

03.05 Torque limit level Sets the limit for the torque during soft start with 20...200% 150%
torque control.

28.06 Torque profile start Sets the shape of the torque ramp during start. Constant Linear ramp
setpoint,
• Constant setpoint is for centrifuge Linear ramp,
• Linear is for compressor Progressive
curve, High
• High inertia pump is for long conveyor belts inertia curve
• Progressive curve is for centrifugal pump
28.07 Torque finish Sets the operational torque for Torque start ramp 30...500% 100%
setting in percentage of base torque.

28.08 Torque tune Sets the adjustment of resistive losses. 0...1000% 100%

28.09 Torque ctrl gain Sets the speed of the voltage regulator during torque 0.01 ... 10 0.04
start and stop. It seldom needs to be changed, but if
a dip occur in the torque curve during stop, increasing
this value might solve it.
28.10 Torque PI intergration time Sets the integration time of PI controller. 0.001 ... 10 s 0.002 s

28.11 Torque slip Sets the slip difference from nominal to pull-out torque 0.1 ... 100% 1.0%
in percentage.
28.12 Torque diff Sets the maximum desired difference between 0.1 ... 100% 2.0%
reference and actual torque in percentage.
28.13 Torque filter time Sets the Torque control filter time in seconds. 0.01 ... 10 s 0.02 s

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 7.3.4 Torque stop ramp

When using the Torque stop ramp, the output voltage

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to the motor is controlled so that the torque will follow U
a predefined optimal curve from the Step down level to
end voltage during stop. This has the benefit that the
mechanical stopping behaviour of the equipment driven
by the motor, will be much softer than when using voltage
ramp. See Figure 85.
This can be especially useful in pump applications where
a sudden stop can cause water hammering and pressure
surges. Stop Time

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Stop Time

Figure 85: Torque stop ramp

Torque stop ramp is configured with the following

7 parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

02.02 Stop mode Set to Torque ramp. No ramp, No ramp
Voltage stop
ramp, Torque
stop ramp
02.05 Stop ramp end level Sets the level from where the stop ramp ends and 10 ... 99% 30%
the power to the motor is cut(voltage level for Voltage
stop and torque level for Torque stop.
02.06 Stop ramp time Sets the time it takes for the voltage to reach end 1 ... 120 s 10 s
level.
28.05 Step down level Sets the level from where the stop ramp initiates. 10 ... 100% 80%

28.08 Torque tune Sets the adjustment of resistive losses. 0...1000% 100%

28.09 Torque ctrl gain Sets the speed of the voltage regulator during torque 0.01 ... 10 0.04
start and stop. It seldom needs to be changed,
but if a dip occur in the torque curve during stop,
increasing this value might solve it.
28.10 Torque PI intergration time Sets the integration time of PI controller. 0.001 ... 10 s 0.002 s

28.11 Torque slip Sets the slip difference from nominal to pull-out 0.1 ... 100% 1.0%
torque in percentage.

28.12 Torque diff Sets the maximum desired difference between 0.1 ... 100% 2.0%
reference and actual torque in percentage.

28.13 Torque filter time Sets the Torque control filter time in seconds. 0.01 ... 10 s 0.02 s

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7.4 Full voltage start

When using the full voltage start the softstarter shall

ensure that the motor accelerates up to full speed as fast
as possible. This is done by providing a full voltage start
in which the motor voltage ramps up to full voltage in ½
seconds.

INFORMATION
Current limit is ignored for full voltage start.

Full voltage start is configured with the following

parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

02.01 Start mode Set to Full voltage start. Voltage ramp, Voltage ramp
Torque ramp,
Full voltage ramp

7.5 Direct stop

When using the Direct stop the output voltage to the

motor is 0.

Direct stop is configured with the following 7

parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

02.02 Stop mode Set to No ramp. No ramp, Voltage ramp
Voltage stop
ramp, Torque
stop ramp

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 7.6 Stand still brake

The Stand still brake function brakes the motor. This

can be used during pre-start to assure that the motor
is standing still before Start ramp is initiated. Stand
still brake can also be controlled from a digital I/O or a
fieldbus.
WARNING
If the softstarter is connected inside-delta
and using the Stand still brake, this could
cause damage to the equipment.

WARNING
Because this function warms up the motor
it is recommended to use a PTC or PT100
element for temperature monitoring.

The built-in EOL may not be accurate for this

feature.

INFORMATION
Stand still brake is only working when the
softstarter is connected in-line.

Stand still brake is configured with the following

7 parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

02.07 Pre-start function Set to Stand still brake. Off, Motor Off
heating, Stand
still brake, Jog
forward, Jog
backward
02.08 Pre-start time Set the duration of the pre-start function. 0.0 ... 7200.0 s 10.0 s

07.01 Stand still brake strength Set the Braking strength 10-100%. Choose a 10 ... 100% 50%
suitable value for the application.

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7.7 Current limit

Current limit sets a maximum value of the starting current

output to the motor. The time it takes to reach full voltage
can be longer than the set Start ramp Time when Current
limit is enabled.

There are three different Current limit functions:

• Normal current limit

• Dual current limit

• Ramp current limit

WARNING
If the load is very heavy, current limit can prevent
the current to decrease below the set current
level and cause overheating.

Normal current limit

When using Normal current limit and the set current
limit is reached, the output voltage stays stable until the
current level falls below the set current limit. Then the 86
U Dual current limit
start ramp continues. Current limit
100%

Dual current limit

Dual current level has two settable current limit levels. 30% 7
When the Current limit is reached, the output voltage stay
constant until the configured time expires or the current
Time
decreases. If the current decreases, the softstarter
2nd current limit time
continues the voltage ramp. If the second current limit
time expires and the current has not decreased, the
I
softstarter increases the current to the Dual current
limit. See Figure 86. When the current reaches the Dual
current limit the softstarter will behave as for normal
Current limit.

Dual current limit can be used as a back-up function to

prevent overheating.

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Ramp current limit

When the current reaches the first current limit level the
Figure 86: Dual current limit
output voltage restricts the current from increasing at a
maximum linearly curve up to the second current limit.
The configured time determines the time it takes for the
current limit to reach the second current level.
When the current reaches the second current limit, the
softstarter will behave as for the normal current limit.
Ramp current limit can be used as a back-up function to
prevent overheating.
Current limit is configured with the following
parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

03.01 Current limit type Set the Current limit type. Off, Normal, Normal
Dual, Ramp
03.02 Current limit level Sets the first level to which the current is limited during start. 1.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 4.0 x Ie

03.03 2nd curr lim level Sets the level of the second current limit. 1.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 7.0 x Ie

03.04 2nd curr lim time Sets the time limit from the start signal when the second 2 ... 120 s 8s
current limitation will be activated.

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 7.8 Kick start

Kick start function is a function to kick loose the motor 87

initial friction during a set time and level.
If Kick start is enabled, the start ramp starts directly after
Kick start. See figure 87. U

INFORMATION Kick Start level

Current limit function will not work during kick

start.

Time

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Figure 87: Kick start

Kick start is configured with the following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

04.01 Kick start Enables a voltage peak at the beginning of the start ramp. On, Off Off

04.02 Kick start level Sets the level of the Kick start in percentage of rated voltage. 50 ... 100% 70%

04.03 Kick start time Sets the duration of the Kick start in seconds. 0.20 ... 2.00 s 0.20 s

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7.9 Slow speed

Slow speed is an individual function, or a pre-start

function to run the motor with low voltage output. This
feature can, for example, be used to position a traverse
or millband.
This function can be operated via the HMI, IO or fieldbus.
Slow speed has four pre-defined speeds:
• Fast jog
• Jog
• Creep
The motor strength can be adjusted with separate
parameters. Choose a suitable value for the application.

WARNING
The torque when using Slow speed will be
maximum ⅓ of the full motor torque. This will be
achieved when using Fast jog and the strength
parameter set to 100%.
Too high value of the motor strength could cause
oscillations and if set to too low value, the motor
may not start.

WARNING
Because Slow speed function warms up the
motor it is recommended to use a PTC or PT100 7
element for temperature monitoring.
The built-in EOL may not be accurate for this
feature.
It is possible to run the motor in both the forward and INFORMATION
reverse direction, with different slow speed speeds in Slow speed should not be used for more than 2
both directions.
minutes, as this will cause the motor to heat up
When a Slow speed signal is given, the motor will excessively.
accelerate up to a constant speed that is slower than
the nominal speed, for as long as the slow speed
INFORMATION
signal remains active. When the Slow speed signal is
deactivated, the softstarter immediately cuts the voltage Slow speed is only working when the softstarter
applied to the motor and the motor stops. is connected in-line.

For navigation, see 6.2.4 Motor jog.

Slow speed is configured with the following
parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

02.07 Pre-start function Set to Slow speed forward or Slow speed Off, Motor Off
reverse. heating, Stand
still brake, Jog
forward, Jog
backward

02.08 Pre-start time Sets the duration of the pre-start function. 0.0 ... 7200.0 s 10.0 s

05.01 Slow speed forward Sets the Slow speed forward. Fast jog forward Fast jog, Jog, Jog
is 33%, Jog forward is 15% and Creep forward Creep
is 8% of the nominal motor speed.
05.02 Slow speed forward strenght Parameter related to the torque that is 10 ... 100% 50%
generated during Slow speed in the forward
direction.
05.03 Slow speed reverse Sets the Slow speed reverse. Fast jog reverse is Fast jog, Jog, Jog
33%, Jog reverse is 20% and Creep reverse is Creep
9% of the nominal motor speed.
05.04 Slow speed rev strength Parameter related to the torque that is 10 ... 100% 50%
generated during Slow speed in the reverse
direction.

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 7.10 Motor heating

Motor heating can be used as a pre-start function to

heat the motor before actual start without any rotation to
the motor. It can also be used as an individual function
operated from a digital input or fieldbus.

The softstarter supplies a current to the motor, without

reaching the torque level that starts the motor. This w

WARNING
If the softstarter is connected inside-delta and
using the Motor heating, this could cause damage
to the equipment.

WARNING
Because Motor heating function warms up the
motor it is recommended to use a PTC or PT100
element for temperature monitoring.

The built-in EOL may not be accurate for this

feature.

INFORMATION
Motor heating is only working when the softstarter
is connected in-line.

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Motor heating is configured with the following
parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

02.07 Pre-start function Set to Motor heating. Off, Motor heating, Stand Off
still brake, Jog forward, Jog
backward

02.08 Pre-start time Sets the duration of the pre-start function. 0.0 ... 7200.0 s 10.0 s

06.01 Motor heating capacity Sets the heating power to the motor. Choose 10 ... 100000 W 10 W
a suitable value for the application.

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7.11 Sequence start

The softstarter can start up to three different motors

sequentially, sequence 1, 2 and 3. This is suitable when
setting up the softstarter with different applications.
Choose the parameter set via input signal to the
softstarter.

Parameter settings and physical connections for

programmable inputs must correspond.

WARNING
EOL will not work during Sequence start.

Recommended to add separate overload

protections for each motor.

For connections, see chapter 5.1.2.5 Programmable

inputs (Sequence start).
Example: Start 1, (Start mode seq 1) is configured to Run 1
Parameters set for sequence start 1, 2 and 3 are equal.
relay , (K4,K5 or K6) the relay closes when the startsignal
If the softstarter trips for any reason, and the trip is is given, which leads to a power transfer. This can switch
supposed to stop the motor, all motors will be stopped. between softstarters and their specific parameter settings.
Sequence start is configured with the following
parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

08.01 Sequence mode Enable sequence start of motors. Off, Start several Off
motors 7
08.02 Ie seq 1 Sets the nominal current for the motor. For individual 9.0 A...370.0 A,
08.30 seq 2 good performance, it is important that the (depending on size) divided into 13
08.60 seq 3 nominal current is set to the correct value. overlapping ranges
For Inside Delta connection, this parameter
shall be set to 58% of the nominal motor
current.
08.03 Start mode seq 1 Sets the desired start mode. Voltage start ramp, Voltage start ramp
08.31 seq 2 Torque start ramp,
08.61 seq 3 Full voltage ramp

08.04 Start ramp time seq 1 Sets the time it takes for the voltage to reach 1 ... 120 s 10 s
08.32 seq 2 100%.
08.62 seq 3
08.05 Start ramp init lev seq 1 Sets the level from where the start ramp 10 ... 99% 30%
08.33 seq 2 initiates (voltage level for Voltage start and
08.63 seq 3 torque level for Torque start).
08.06 Curr lim lev seq 1 Sets the level to which the current is limited 0.5 ... 7.5 × Ie 7.0 × Ie
08.34 seq 2 during start.
08.64 seq 3

08.07 Kick start seq 1 Enables a voltage peak at the beginning of Off, On Off
08.35 seq 2 the start ramp.
08.65 seq 3 Information: The funciton Current Limit is not
activated during Kick start.
08.08 kick start level seq 1 Sets the level of the Kick start in percentage 50 ... 100% 70%
08.36 seq 2 of rated voltage.
08.66 seq 3
08.09 Kick start lvl seq 1 Sets the duration of the Kick start in 0.2 ... 2.0 s 0.2 s
08.37 seq 2 seconds.
08.67 seq 3
08.06 Torque lim lvl seq 1 Sets the level to which the torque is limited 20 ... 200% 150%
08.38 seq 2 during the start wih torque control.
08.68 seq 3
08.10 Torque tune seq 1 Adjustment of resistive losses. 0 ... 1000% 100%
08.39 seq 2
08.69 seq 3
08.11 Torque ctrl gain seq 1 Sets the speed of the voltage regulator 0.01 ... 10.0 0.24
08.40 seq 2 during torque start and stop. It seldom
08.70 seq 3 needs to be changed, but if a dip occur in
the torque curve during stop, increasing this
value might solve it.

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 7.12 Automatic restart

The softstarter automatically restarts the motor after a

fault has occurred.

INFORMATION
Automatic restart will only work for phase loss,
bad network and low suppply voltage.

The primary requirement is that if a fault or protection has

been asserted, the softstarter shall automatically restart
the motor in order to ensure an uninterrupted process.

The event is reset only after the Auto-reset delay time

has transpired. If Auto-restart is enabled, an internal
start signal is given and the fault relay is not directly
activated. This is because the fault relay can sometimes
be connected to a breaker located upstream.

Until a successful start is carried out, several attempts to

restart are made with a fixed time interval between each.
During the time between each restart, the start digital
input signal is ignored.

If the fault still remain by the time a restart is made, this

will be seen as a failed restart attempt.

The fault relay will only be activated after the maximum

number of restarts have failed.
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If a stop signal is given, the auto-restart sequence is
aborted and the fault relay is not activated.

Automatic restart is configured with the following

parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

09.01 Auto-reset delay time Delay time after which the event is reset. 0 ... 3600 s 0s

09.02 Auto-restart Enable auto-restart function. Off,On Off

09.03 Auto-restart max attempts Max number of auto-restart attempts. 1 ... 10 5

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7.13 Inputs/outputs

This chapter describes input and output signals (I/O)

such as digital inputs, relay outputs, analog outputs,
temperature inputs, and external digital inputs.

Chapter Function

7.12.1 Digital inputs

7.12.2 Relay outputs
7.12.3 Analog outputs
7.12.4 Temperature sensor

Internal I/O

Internal I/O are the integrated signals to the softstarter.

The internal I/O provides the following:

• 5 Digital inputs

• 3 Relay output

• 1 Analog output

Extension I/O (Option)

The softstarter can be extended with more inputs and

outpus by using the I/O Extension module. The I/O 7
Extension module provides the following:

• 8 Digital input

• 4 Relay output

• 1 Analog output

To use an extension I/O provides the same possibilities to

use all the softstarters functions as for the programmable
internal I/O.

Available I/O Extensions. See chapter 5.1.3 Optional

accessories.

For example, an extension I/O is useful when a sequence

start is required.

Connect the I/O Extension

• Set parameter Com3 function (12.01) to the I/O

Extention.

• Connect the DX111 or the DX122 1Ca and 1Cb to

Com3 terminals.

• Use parameter group 11 to program the function of

each DX111/DX122 input and output.

External digital inputs (extension I/O) is configured

with the following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

12.01 Com3 function Set the function of the Com3 None, Test, Modbus RTU slave, Test
port to Extension IO. Extension IO.

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 7.13.5 Digital inputs (DI) The programmable options are:
• None - No function on the digital input.
The softstarter is equipped with five digital inputs for • Reset - Fault/protection reset.
basic control of the unit.
• Enable - When In0=0, the softstarter stops
The five digital inputs are terminal 13,14,15,16 and 17. immediately. When In0=1, the softstarter is in normal
The inputs are named: operation. Overrides all other inputs, except LOCAL
CONTROL.
• Start
• Slow speed forward - While the digital input is high,
• Stop the motor will slowly move forward.
• In0 • Slow speed reverse - While the digital input is high,
• In1 the motor will slowly move in the reverse direction.

• In2 • Motor heating - While the digital input is high, the

motor heating is active.
Start and Stop inputs are fixed to start and stop function
and can not be configured. • Stand still brake - While the digital input is high, the
stand still brake is active.
In0, In1 and In2 are programmable inputs. Functions can
be related to the physical signal through a drop down • Start reverse - While the digital input is high, the
menu on the HMI. softstarter will start in the reverse direction, using
external reversing contactors.
The inputs shall be used with 24 V and shall be of current • User defined protection - When activated (the
sinking type, 10 mA. The digital input is isolated and can protection can be programmed to be active low or high)
withstand up to 100 V in potential difference between the user defined protection will be activated.
the softstarter functional earth and the earth of the
• Fieldbus disable control - When the digital input is set
interconnected system. The inputs is be possible to use
high, the motor cannot be controlled from the fieldbus.
both with internal 24 V or external 24 V supply.
Instead the start/stop digital input must be used, or the
The digital input values for respective input voltage: HMI.
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“0” = 0 – 5 V • Start 1 - Start motor 1. See chapter 7.11 Sequence
“1” = 15 – 33 V start.

Maximum voltage input is 33 V and minimum is -0.5 • Start 2 - Start motor 2. See chapter 7.11 Sequence
V. Outside these voltage ranges the digital value is start.
undefined and can be either “0” or “1”. • Start 3 - Start motor 3. See chapter 7.11 Sequence
start.
Internal digital Inputs (Internal I/O) is configured with
the following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

10.01 In0 function Function of programmable digital None, Reset, Enable, Slow speed forward, Reset
input. Slow speed reverse, Motor heating, Stand
still brake, Start reverse, User defined
protection, Emergency mode, Fieldbus
disable control, Start 1, Start 2, Start 3

10.02 In1 function Same as In0 None

10.03 In2 function Same as In0 None

External digital Inputs (extension I/O) is configured

with the following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

11.01 1DI0 function Function of programmable digital input. None, Reset, Enable, Slow speed forward, Reset
Slow speed reverse, Motor heating, Stand
still brake, Start reverse, User defined
protection, Emergency mode, Fieldbus
disable control, Start 1, Start 2, Start 3
11.02 1DI1 function Same as 1DI0 Same as 1DI0 None
11.03 1DI2 function Same as 1DI0 Same as 1DI0 None
11.04 1DI3 function Same as 1DI0 Same as 1DI0 Run
11.05 1DI4 function Same as 1DI0 Same as 1DI0 Top of ramp
11.06 2DI5 function Same as 1DI0 Same as 1DI0 Event group 0
11.07 2DI6 function Same as 1DI0 Same as 1DI0 0-10 mA

11.08 2DI7 function Same as 1DI0 Same as 1DI0 Motor Current, A

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7.13.6 Relay outputs

The softstarter is equipped with three relay outputs for a

configurable output signal depending of selected function.
The relay outputs are, K4, K5 and K6. The relays outputs
are: 30VDC/250VAC Ith = 5A , Ie= 1,5Amp (AC-15).

The relay opens and closes depending on set

configurations. All relay outputs are programmable.
Functions or an event group can be related to the
physical signal through a drop down menu on the HMI.
The programmable options for each relays are:
• None – No function on the relay output.
• Run – Indicates when the softstarter gives voltage to
the motor.
• Top of ramp (TOR) – Indicates that motor runs on full
voltage.
• Event group (0-6) – Faults, protections, warning are
all selectable by customer.
• Sequence 1-3 Run – Used to control the line
contactors during sequence start.
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• Sequence 1-3 TOR – Used to control the bypass
contactors during sequence start.
• Run reverse – Used to close the reversing contactor. Contactor

As default K4 is configured to function Run, K5 to Top of

ramp and K6 to Eventgroup 0.
Normally Normally Common 7
Description of the relay terminals Closed open 230V
Each relay has three terminals, one common terminal
(COM), one normally open terminal (NO) and one normally
closed terminal (NC). See Figure 84.

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Normally open – Circuit is open in normal mode (circuit
is not shorted to common).
Normally closed – Circuit is in normal mode (the circuit Figure 84: A contactor may for example be connected (230 volts)
is continuously shorted to common).

Internal relay outputs (internal I/O) is configured with

the following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

10.04 K4 function Function of programmable output relay K4, None, Run, Top of ramp, Run
K5, K6. Eventgroup 0 -6, Sequence 1-3
Run, Sequence 1-3 TOR, Run
reverse
10.05 K5 function Same as K4 function Same as K4 function Top of ramp
10.06 K6 function Same as K4 function Same as K4 function Event group 0

External relay outputs (extension I/O) is configured

with the following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

11.09 1DO0 function Function of programmable output relay None, Run, Top of ramp, Run
1DO0 (extension IO). Eventgroup 0 -6, Sequence 1-3
Run, Sequence 1-3 TOR, Run
reverse
11.10 1DO1 function Same as 1DO0 Same as 1DO0 Top of ramp
11.11 2DO2 function Same as 1DO0 Same as 1DO0 Event group 0
11.12 2DO3 function Same as 1DO0 Same as 1DO0 Motor Current, A

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 7.13.7 Analog output

The softstarter is equipped with one analog output for a

configurable analog output signal to an analog meter, or
the PLC.
The parameter analog output type, AO type, can be
selected to show:
• Motor current, A
• Mains voltage, V
• Active power, kW
• Active power, HP
• Reactive power, kVar
• Apparent power, kVA
• Active energy, kWh
• Reactive energy, kVArh
• cos phi
• Motor temperature, %
• Thyristor temperature, %
• Motor voltage, %
• Mains frequency, Hz
• PT100 temperature, centigrade
• PTC resistance, Ohm
The voltage or current output can be set by a
configuration parameter, AO reference in the softstarter.
The selection of voltage or current must be set to adapt
to the analog meter or the PLC.
Example:
The settings are: • AO type is set to Motor current.
7 • 0-10 voltage output, V • AO reference is set to 0-10 V
• 0-10 current output, mA • AO min to 0, and AO max to 3000.
• 0-20 current output, mA
This means that when the motor current is:
• 4-20 current output, mA
• 3000 A, the output voltage will be 10 V.
AO is the referens to the output voltage in 0-100% of the • 0 A, the output voltage will be 0 V.
set parameter AO max and AO min. • 1500 A, the output voltage will be 5 V.
Internal Analog output is configured with the following
parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

10.07 AO reference Sets the Analog output reference. 0-10 mA, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V 4-20 mA
10.08 AO type Sets the Analog output type. Motor current, Mains voltage, Active power, Motor current, A
Active power, Reactive power, Apparent power,
Active energy,Reactive energy, cos fi, Motor
temperature, Thyristor temperature, Motor
voltage, Mains frequency, PT100 temperature,
PTC resistance
10.09 AO max value Sets the max analog output 0,0 ... 1000000 500
value.
10.10 AO min value Sets the min analog output value. 0,0 ... 1000000 0

External Analog output (Extension I/O) is configured

with the following parameters:
Description Description Setting range Default value
11.13 1AO0 reference Sets the Analog output 0-10 mA, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V 4-20 mA
reference.
11.14 1AO0 type Sets the Analog output type. Motor current, Mains voltage, Active power, Active Motor current, A
power, Reactive power, Apparent power, Active
energy,Reactive energy, cos fi, Motor temperature,
Thyristor temperature, Motor voltage, Mains
frequency, PT100 temperature, PTC resistance
11.15 1AO0 max Sets the max Analog output 0,0 ... 1000000 500
value value.
11.16 1AO0 min value Sets the min Analog output 0,0 ... 1000000 0
value.

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7.13.8 Temperature sensor

Temperature inputs
There is one temperature input. The user can set three
different types of temperature sensors:

• PTC

• PT100

• Bi-metal switch

These can be connected to different protections.

A protection can be set to switch on if a particular
temperature occurs.

PTC

The PTC temperature input can measure a motor

temperature in the range of -25° to 250°. The PTC
measuring shall follow the standard for a Mark-A detector
according to IEC60947-8.

The temperature control system has a short circuit

detector that will detect if the input resistance is less than
10 ohm. This detector will only work if the total length of
the connected cable is less than 10 ohm i.e. about 140 m
with 0,5 mm² cable, 240 m with 1,0 mm² cable and
440 m with 1,5 mm². If a short circuit is detected then the
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error is reported to the user. It is possible to detect if a
sensor is connected to the softstarter. It is also possible
to enable the temperature measurement and to manual
reset, automatic reset or get indication only.

PT100

The softstarter has a 3-wire PT100 input that can be

combined and share terminals with the PTC input.
The trip temperature is set by the user. The maximum trip
temperature is 250° and lowest is -25°.
The PT100 measuring shall have an accuracy of +/-3°
with three wires measuring if the three connecting cables
have the same resistance.
If a short circuit is detected then the error is reported
to the user. The softstarter is also be able to detect if a
sensor is connected to the softstarter.
It is possible to enable the temperature measurement.
It is also possible to perform a manual reset, automatic
reset or to indications only.

Bi-metal switch

This function will be implemented in next release.

It is possible to combine temperature input with bi-

metal switches for detecting over temperature. These
temperature sensors behave like a switch that opens or
close at the trip temperature. Both types (NO – normally
open or NC – normally closed) is supported. The
maximum current through the bi-metal switches is 100
mA.
Temperature sensor is configured with the following
parameters: See chapter Temperature sensors 7.15.14

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 7.14 Fieldbus

PSTX has one Anybus port, one fieldbus plug adaptor

port (FBPA), and one Modbus RTU port. Only one bus at
the time can be used. i.e. the user cannot connect the
softstarter to multiple fieldbuses.

The port used for Modbus RTU is a multifunction port that

can also be used for connecting an Extension IO module.
If an Extension IO module is required it is not possible to
use the port for Modbus RTU, use an Anybus Modbus
RTU module instead.

In the IP-based fieldbuses, such as Modbus TCP, the

user have to specify IP address, gateway, subnet mask
and DHCP client.

Fieldbus type

When fieldbus communication is used, the present type

of fieldbus must be selected.The following fieldbus types
are available in the softstarter:

• Modbus-TCP

• Modbus-RTU

• DeviceNet

• Profibus

7 • EtherNet/IP

Fieldbus control

If the softstarter is going to be used with fieldbus

communication, the fieldbus interface must be set to on
before any action can be taken.

Fieldbus address

If the softstarter is going to be used with fieldbus

communication, set a fieldbus address for the softstarter.
Select a suitable, and unoccupied number as the
address.

CAUTION
The motor may start unexpectedly if there is a
start signal present when performing any of the
actions listed below.

• Switching from one type of control to another (fieldbus

control / hardwire control).

• Remember that when Fieldbus auto disable is active,

this switch can be done automatically.

• Re-programming of the programmable inputs.

• Reset all Settings (programmable input set to Enable).

Fieldbus failure operation

See chapter 7.16.19 Fieldbus failure protection.

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Fieldbus Inputs/Outputs

Functions set in the softstarter as Fieldbus digital inputs

(DI) are in fact the digital inputs to the PLC i.e. the data
flow from the softstarter through the network to the PLC.

Fieldbus digital outputs (DO) are not configurable. The

output (DO) describes data flow from the network to the
softstarter i.e. appears as an input, from the softstarter
point of view.

Fieldbus communication is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

12.01 Com3 function Sets the function of the Com3 None, Test, Modbus RTU slave, Test
port. Extension IO
12.02 FB interface connector Sets the Fieldbus interface FbPlug, Modbus RTU, Anybus, None
selection. None

12.03 Fieldbus control Enables control from fieldbus. Off, On Off

12.04 Fieldbus address Sets the Bus address. 0 ... 65535 0

12.05 Fieldbus ip address Fieldbus IP: Sets the IP- 0.0.0.0 ... 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0
address.
12.06 Fieldbus ip gateway Fieldbus IP: Sets the default 0.0.0.0 ... 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0
gateway.
12.07 Fieldbus ip netmask Fieldbus IP: Sets the netmask. 0.0.0.0 ... 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.0

12.08 Fieldbus ip dhcp client Fieldbus IP: Enables dhcp. Off, On Off
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12.09 FB baud rate* Sets the baud rate of internal 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, * There are restrictions
Modbus-RTU interface, 38400, 57600, 76800, 115200, on which baudrates
Anybus DeviceNet and Anybus 125000, 250000,500000, Auto that can be used for
Modbus-RTU. different protocols. See
separate Table below.
12.10 FB parity Sets parity for Anybus Modbus- No parity, Odd parity, Even parity Even parity
RTU.
12.11 FB stop bits Select stop bits for Anybus 1 Stop bit, 2 Stop bits 1 Stop bit
Modbus-RTU.
12.12 Fieldbus DI 1 Sets the DI 1 programmable Emergency mode feedback, Line
digital input signal. Event group 0 ... 6 status,
Fault reset feedback,
12.13 Fieldbus DI 2 Sets the DI 2 programmable Phase sequence
Line,
digital input signal.
Motor heating feedback,
12.14 Fieldbus DI 3 Sets the DI 3 programmable None, Event group 0 status
digital input signal. Phase sequence,
12.15 Fieldbus DI 4 Sets the DI 4 programmable Run reverse status, Eventgroup 1 status
digital input signal. Run status,
Sequnce 1 ... 3 Run status,
12.16 Fieldbus DI 5 Sets the DI 5 programmable Sequence 1 ... 3 TOR status, Start feedback
digital input signal. Slow speed rev feedback,
12.17 Fieldbus DI 6 Sets the DI 6 programmable Slow speed forw feedback, Stop feedback
digital input signal. Stand still brake feedback,
Start 1 ... 3 feedback,
12.18 Fieldbus DI 7 Sets the DI 7 programmable Eventgroup 2 status
Start feedback,
digital input signal.
Start reverse feedback,
12.19 Fieldbus DI 8 Sets the DI 8 programmable Stop feedback, Eventgroup 3 status
digital input signal. TOR status,
User defined feedback
12.20 Fieldbus DI 9 Sets the DI 9 programmable Eventgroup 4 status
digital input signal.
12.21 Fieldbus DI 10 Sets the DI 9 programmable Eventgroup 5 status
digital input signal.

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 Parameter Description Setting range Default value
12.22 Fieldbus AI 1 Sets the AI 1 programmable Phase L1, L2, L3 current, Motor connection
analog input signal. Active energy (resettable),
Active power,
12.23 Fieldbus AI 2 Sets the AI 2 programmable Active power (HP), Phase L2 current
analog input signal. Apparent power,
12.24 Fieldbus AI 3 Sets the AI 3 programmable EOL time to cool, Phase L3 current
analog input signal. EOL time to trip,
Mains voltage,
12.25 Fieldbus AI 4 Sets the AI 4 programmable Power factor, Max phase curent
analog input signal. Motor voltage,
Mains frequency,
12.26 Fieldbus AI 5 Sets the AI 5 programmable Mains frequency
Motor connection
analog input signal.
Max phase current,
12.27 Fieldbus AI 6 Sets the AI 6 programmable Motor current, Motor voltage
analog input signal. Motor current percent,
Motor run time (resetable),
12.28 Fieldbus AI 7 Sets the AI 7 programmable Motor temperature, Motor temperature
analog input signal. Motor temperature percent,
12.29 Fieldbus AI 8 Sets the AI 8 programmable None, Number of starts
analog input signal. Number of starts (resettable), (resettable)
Phase sequence,
12.30 Fieldbus AI 9 Sets the AI 9 programmable PT100 temperature, Motor run time
analog input signal. PTC resistance, (resettable)
Reactive energy (resettable),
12.31 Fieldbus AI 10 Sets the AI 10 programmable Reactive power, Top event code
analog input signal. Thyristor run time (resettable),
Remaining time to start,
Thyristor temperature,
Thyristor temperature percent,
Top event code

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* Restrictions on which baudrates that can be used for
different protocols.
Baudrate Modbus RTU on Com 3 Modbus RTU Anybus Devicenet on Anybus
1200 x
2400 x
4800 x
9600 x x
19200 x x
38400 x
57600 x
76800 x
115200 x
125000 x
250000 x
500000 x
Autobaud x

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7.15 Event groups

Event groups consists of supervision functions divided in

seperat lists in the HMI.

Supervision functions are functions to indicate when an

event occurrs to the motor.

There are three different types of supervision functions:

• Faults

• Warnings

• Protections

The supervision functions generate events based on

different conditions in the motor and in the softstarter
itself. Each individual event can be assigned to one or
more Event groups. An Event group can be mapped to a
relay output or/and a fieldbus signal.

For each supervision function there is a parameter for

assigning the corresponding event to one or more Event
groups.

In PSTX there are seven Event groups, numbered from 0

to 6. All event functions are set as default to one Event
group.

There are seven event groups that can be used in

whatever way appropriate to the user. Event groups 7
4-6 will be completely unassigned by default and are
convenient to use for custom applications. The other
groups will have (or may have in the future) events
assigned to them by default.

Example: TBD

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 7.16 Protections

The softstarter is equipped with a number of protection

functions to protect the softstarter, motor and other
equipments.

In addition to the type of operations mentioned above,

which are avilable for all protections, some protections
have more options.
When the protection acts as a warning, it will indicate that
something is wrong.
When the protection acts as a fault, it will stop the motor
when fault occur (Direct stop).

Protections can be enabled or disabled by the user.

The protection parameters can only be configured if the
protection is activated.

When any of the protections signals a risk of damage, the

following basic actions will be performed:

- Protection LED will light up

- The type of event is displayed

- The type of event is logged on the event list

Protections can be set to have automatic reset or manual

reset. For every protection, there is parameter options
7 called Operation, which can be set as:

• Stop-Automatic – The engine stops and reset

automatic after the fault condition has been
corrected*.

• Stop-Manual – The engine stops and have to be

reset manually after the fault condition has been
corrected*.

• Off

• Indication

* You cannot reset a fault before the fault condition

is corrected. Example: If stop-manual is set at EOL
Fault (engine is too warm) you can only reset the
softstarter once the engine has cooled down to the
right temperature.

Protections can be set to an Event group by a parameter

option called Out. The Event group can be configured for
relay output to control other devices in an application.

As default all parameters are set to one Eventgroup.

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7.16.1 EOL Protection

The motor has been overloaded because of too high

current over a certain time. EOL protection can only be
reset once the motor temperature has cooled down to
60% of EOL trip level.

EOL protection is configured with the following

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
13.01 EOL mode Set the EOL mode to Normal or Dual. Normal/ Dual Normal
13.02 EOL class Sets the EOL trip class. 10 A, 10, 10
20, 30

13.03 EOL dual class Sets the protection class used when in top 10 A, 10, 10 A
of ramp. This parameter is only applicable 20, 30
when EOL protection mode is set to dual.
13.04 EOL out Specifies the Event groups this protection Eventgroup 0 ...6 0000010
belongs to.
13.05 EOL operation Sets the operation of this protection. Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Manual
Stop-Automatic,
Indication

7.16.2 Locked rotor protection

The motor is running stiff. 7

This protection is only operational in the Top of ramp
state.

Locked rotor protection is configured with the

following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
13.06 Locked rotor level Set the locked rotor trip level 0.5 ... 8.0 x Ie 4.0 x Ie
13.07 Locked rotor trip time Sets the time that the current has to be 1.0 ... 30.0 s 1.0 s
above the trip level to trip.
13.08 Locked rotor delay time Sets the time after top of ramp that the 0.2 ... 10.0 s 5.0 s
protection is enabled.
13.09 Locked rotor out Specifies the Event groups this protection Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
belongs to.
13.10 Locked rotor op Sets the operation of this protection. Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic,
Indication

7.16.3 Max number of starts protection

Sets the limitation in number of starts per hour.

Max number of starts protection is configured with the

following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
13.11 Max no of starts per hour Sets the limitation in number of starts per 1 ... 100 6
hour.
13.12 Max no of starts per hour out Specifies the Event groups this protection Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
belongs to.
13.13 Max no of starts per hour op Sets the operation of this protection. Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic,
Indication

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 7.16.4 Current underload protection

The motor current has fallen below the settable value.

This protection is only operational in the Top of ramp

state.

Current underload protection is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

14.01 Curr underload level Sets the Current underload trip 0.3 ... 0.9 × Ie 0.3 × Ie
level.
14.02 Curr underload trip time Sets the time that the current has to 0 ... 10 s 1s
be below the trip level to trip.

14.03 Curr underload delay time Sets the time after Top of ramp that 0 ... 30 s 10 s
the protection is enabled.
14.04 Curr underload out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
1 4.05 Curr underload op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication

7 7.16.5 Power factor underload protection

The power factor has fallen below the normal level.

The Power factor underload protection can be used to

supervise the load of the motor. If the load decreases the
power factor will decrease as well.

This protection is only operational in the Top of ramp

state.

Power factor underload protection is configured with

the following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

14.06 Pwr factor underload level Sets the Power factor underload 0.0 ... 1.0 0.7
trip level.
14.07 Pwr factor underload trip time Sets the time that the Power 0 ... 10 s 1s
factor has to be below the trip
level to trip.
14.08 Pwr factor underload delay time Sets the time after Top of ramp 0 ... 30 s 10 s
that the protection is enabled.
14.09 Pwr factor underload out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
14.10 Pwr factor underload op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

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7.16.6 Current imbalance protection

This protection detects if there is imbalance in the

currents. Normally it should be same current amount in all
three phases.

This protection is only operational in the Top of ramp

state.

Current imbalance protection is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

14.11 Curr imb level Sets the allowed Current imbalance 10 ... 80% 80%
level between the phase with the
highest currrent and the phase with
the lowest current.
14.12 Curr imb trip time Sets the time that the Current 1 ... 30 s 10 s
imbalance has to be below the trip
level to trip.
14.13 Curr imb delay time Sets the time after Top of ramp that 1 ... 30 s 30 s
the protection is enabled.
14.14 Curr imb out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ...6 0000010
protection belongs to.
14.15 Curr imb operation Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

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7.16.7 Over voltage protection

This protection detects if the main voltage is too high.

This protection is not operational in the Standby state.

Over voltage protection is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

15.01 Over voltage level Sets the Over voltage trip level. 170 ... 850 V 850 V
15.02 Over voltage trip time Sets the time that the voltage has to 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1.0 s
be above the trip level to trip.
15.03 Over voltage out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
15.04 Over voltage op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

7.16.8 Under voltage protection

This protection detects if the main voltage is too low.

This protection is not operational in the Standby state.

Under voltage protection is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

15.05 Under voltage level Sets the Under voltage trip level. 170 ... 850 V 208 V
15.06 Under voltage trip time Sets the time that the voltage has to 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1.0 s
be below the trip level to trip.
15.07 Under voltage op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.
15.08 Under voltage out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.

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 7.16.9 Voltage imbalance protection

This protection detects voltage imbalance. Normally there

is the same voltage in all three phases. If the voltage is
different in the phases, the engine can run bumpy.

Voltage imbalance protection is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

15.09 Voltage imb level Sets the allowed Voltage imbalance 1 ... 100% 10%
level between the phase with the
highest voltage and the phase with
the lowest voltage.
15.10 Voltage imb out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
15.11 Voltage imb op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

7.16.10 Phase reversal protection

This protection detects if if the phases are connected

incorrectly.
The order in which the phases are connected to the
7 in-stream power has no effect on the softstarter, but it
may be relevant to the motor, which is connected to the
softstarter. The motor can for example run in the wrong
direction if the phases are connected incorrectly. This
protection detects if the phases are connected in the
wrong order and then prevents the engine from starting.

Phase reversal protection is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

16.01 Phase rev out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
16.02 Phase rev operation Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

7.16.11 Frequence range protection

Sets the trip level for the frequency.

Frequnce range protection is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

16.03 Freq range lower trip lvl Sets the lower trip level for the 40 ...72 Hz 45 Hz
frequency.
16.04 Freq range upper trip lvl Sets the upper trip level for the 40 ...72 Hz 66 Hz
frequency.
16.05 Freq range trip time Sets the time that the frequency has 0 ... 60 s 1s
to be outside the trip range to trip.
16.06 Freq range out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
16.07 Freq range op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

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7.16.12 Bypass open protection

This protection detects if the Bypass contactor or relay

has not closed when Top of ramp is reached.

Contact ABB sales office for service.

Bypass open protection is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

16.08 Bypass open out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
16.09 Bypass open operation Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Indication
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

7.16.13 Voltage outputs protection

This protection detects if the 24 V voltage outputs has

been overloaded or shorted.

Voltage outputs protection is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value 7

16.10 Voltage outputs out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.

16.11 Voltage outputs op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Indication
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

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 7.16.14 Temperature sensors

7.16.14.1 External thermal sensor - PTC

protection

The external thermal sensor has detected a temperature

higher than the trip level.
The softstarter has a temperature input where a PTC
element can be connected.
This can be configured to trip if it goes above a certain
temperature.

External thermal sensor - PTC protection

is configured with the following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

10.11 Ext therm sensor - ID Sets the External thermal sensor No sensor, PTC, No sensor
modes. PT100-3Wire,
PT100-2Wire,
Bi-metal switch.
17.01 PTC out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.

17.02 PTC op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

7.16.14.2 External thermal sensor - PT100

protection

The external thermal sensor has detected a temperature

higher than the trip level.
The softstarter has a temperature input where a PTC
element can be connected. This can be configured to trip
if it goes above a certain temperature.

External thermal sensor - PT100 protection

is configured with the following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
10.11 Ext therm sensor - ID Sets the External thermal sensor No sensor, PTC, No sensor
modes. PT100-3Wire,
PT100-2Wire,
Bi-metal switch.
17.03 PT100 2wire res Sets the two wire resistance for 0 ... 100 Ohm 100 Ohm
PT100.

17.04 PT100 trip temp Sets the PT100 trip temperature -50° ... 250° 60°
level.

17.05 PT100 PT100 reset temp Sets the PT100 reset temperature. -50° ... 250° 40°

17.06 PT100 out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
17.07 PT100 op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

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7.16.15 User defined protection

Programmable digital input can be used in combination

with external device/sensor to provide to the customer the
possibility of handling their own defined protection.
One example can be the CEM11-FBP earth fault sensor.

User defined protection is configured with the

following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
18.01 User defined DI status Sets if the signal is active high or 0 ... 1 1
active low.
18.02 User defined trip time Sets the time to trip. 0.0 ... 60.0 s 1.0 s
18.03 User defined out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
18.04 User defined op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

7.16.16 Earth fault protection

This protection detects if the absolute value of the sum
of the three line currents is too high, which indicates that
there is an earth fault.

Note that the currents measurements in the softstarter is 7

not accurate or fast enough to protect people. The only
purpose of this function is to protected equipment.

Earth fault protection is configured with the following

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
18.05 Earth fault trip time Sets the trip time for the earth fault 0.1 ... 1.0 s 0.5 s
protection.
18.06 Earth fault out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
18.07 Earth fault op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

7.16.17 Too long current limit protection

This protection detects if the current limit has exceeded

the set trip time. The starting condition is too heavy for
the set current limit.

Too long current limit protection is configured with the

following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
18.08 Too long curr lim trip time Sets the trip time for the too long 1 ... 600 s 10 s
time at current limit protection.
18.09 Too long curr lim out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
18.10 Too long curr lim op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop manual, Off
protection. Stop auto, Indication.

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 7.16.18 HMI failure protection

This protection detects if there is communication

disturbance between the softstarter and the HMI, while
the softstarter is in local control.
If the communication with the HMI is lost for more than
approximatlely 600 ms this protection is activated.
This protection has a special action in addition to the
common types of operation:
Switch off HMI control - switch off the local control and
switch to remote control i.e digital input or fieldbus.

HMI failure protection is configured with the following

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
19.01 HMI failure out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
19.02 HMI failure op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Manual
protection. Stop-Automatic,
Indication, Switch off
HMI control

7.16.19 Fieldbus failure protection

7 This protection detects if there is a communication

disturbance between the softstarter and the PLC,
while the softstarter is controlled over the fieldbus.

If the fieldbus control is On and the fieldbus

communication is lost approximatlely 600 ms this
protection is activated.

This protection has a special action in addition to the

common types of operation:
Switch to I/O control.

With the Switch to I/O control set to enable, the control

of the softstarter will automatically switch over from
the fieldbus to the hard wire inputs, if the fieldbus
malfunctions. When the fieldbus starts working again, the
control is automatically switched back to the fieldbus.

Fieldbus failure protection is configured with the

following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
19.03 Fieldbus failure out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
19.04 Fieldbus failure op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Manual
protection. Stop-Automatic,
Indication, Switch to
I/O control

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7.16.20 Extension I/O failure protection

This protection detacts if there is communication

disturbance between the softstarter and the Extension I/O
module.

If Com3 function is set to Extension I/O and the

communication to the Extension I/O is lost during the set
trip time this protection is activated.

Extension I/O failure protection

is configured with the following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
19.05 Ext IO failure trip time Sets the trip time for extension IO 300 ... 30000 ms 1000 ms
failure protection.
19.06 Ext IO failure out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000010
protection belongs to.
19.07 Ext IO failure op Sets the operation of this Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Manual
protection. Stop-Automatic,
Indication

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 7.17 Warnings

The softstarter is equipped with a number of warning

functions to signal malfunctioning or other potential risks,
before asserting the protection or fault. The difference
between a warning and a protection is that a warning
cannot stop the softstarter and a reset of a warning is
not necessary.The warning level and any other additional
information needed to enable the warning can be set by
the user.

A warning will be logged in the event list when it occurs.

Warnings can be Enable or Disable. There is sometimes
a percentage setting were the user can set at which
percentage level the warning shall occur.

Warnings can be set to an Event group by a parameter

option called Out. The Event group can be configured for
relay output to control other devices in an application.
As default, all parameters are set to one Eventgroup.

Warnings are displayed on the HMI, but otherwise they do

not affect the behaviour of the softstarter.

7.17.1 Electronic overload warning

7 A warning signal will be given if the motor temperature
exceeds the settable warning level, % of max
temperature.

Electronic overload warning

is configured with the following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
20.01 EOL level Sets the EOL warning level. 40.0 ... 99.0% 90.0%
20.02 EOL out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belongs to.
23.03 EOL warning Enables EOL warning. Off, On Off

7.17.2 Locked rotor warning

A warning signal will be given if the current exceeds the

settable warning level.

The motor is running stiff.

Locked rotor warning is configured with the following

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
20.04 Locked rotor level Sets the Locked rotor warning level. 0.2 ... 10.0 x Ie 3.0 x Ie
20.05 Locked rotor init time Sets the time delay after top of 1.0 ... 30.0 s 1.0 s
ramp when the warning is enabled.
20.06 Locked rotor out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belongs to.

20.07 Locked rotor Enables locked rotor warning. Off, On Off

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7.17.3 Thyristor overload warning

A warning signal will be given if the thyristor temperature

exceeds 90 % of the trip level.

Thyristor overload warning is configured with the

following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
20.08 Thyristor OL out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belongs to.

20.09 Thyristor OL Enables thyristor overload warning. Off, On Off

7.17.4 Current underload warning

A warning signal will be given if the line current decreases

below the settable value during continuous operation.

Current underload warning is configured with the

following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
21.01 Curr underload level Sets the Current underload warning 0.4 ... 1.0 × Ie 0.4 × Ie
level.
21.02 Curr underload trip time Sets the time that the current has to 0 ... 30 s 5s
be under the Warning level to trip.
21.03 Curr underload delay time Sets the time delay after Top of 0 ... 10 s 1s 7
ramp when the warning is enabled.
21.04 Curr underload out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belongs to.
21.05 Curr underload Enables Current underload warning. Off, On Off

7.17.5 Power factor underload warning

A warning signal will be given if the power factor is below

the settable warning level.
Power factor underload warning is configured with the
following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
21.06 Pwr factor underload level Sets the Power factor underload limit. 0.0 ... 1.0 0.5
21.07 Pwr factor underload trip time The time it has to be below limit until trip 0 ... 30 s 5s
in seconds.
21.08 Pwr factor underload delay time The time until diagnoser starts to work in 0 ... 10 s 1s
Top of ramp.
21.09 Pwr factor underload out Specifies the Event groups this warning Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
belongs to.
21.10 Pwr factor underload Enables Power factor underload warning. Off, On Off

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 7.17.6 Current imbalance warning
A warning signal will be given if the phase imbalance
between the currents is higher than the set value, The
difference in current between phases is measured in %.

Current imbalance warning is configured with the

following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
21.11 Current imb level Sets the allowed Current 10 ... 80% 70%
imbalance warning level between
the phase with the highest
currrent and the phase with the
lowest current.
21.12 Current imb out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belongs to.
21.13 Current imbalance Enables the Current imbalance Off, On Off
warning.

7.17.7 Over voltage warning

A warning signal will be given if the voltage is higher than
the set value.

Over voltage warning is configured with the following

parameters:
7 Parameter Description Setting range Default value
22.01 Over voltage level User configured warning level in 208 ... 850 V 208 V
Volts.
22.02 Over voltage trip time User configured time until 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1.0 s
warning in seconds.
22.03 Over voltage out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belongs to.
22.04 Over voltage Parameter to enable Over Off, On Off
voltage warning.

7.17.8 Under voltage warning

A warning signal will be given if the main voltage is higher
than the set warning level.
Under voltage warning is configured with the following
parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
22.05 Under voltage level User configured warning level in 208 ... 850 V 208 V
Volts.
22.06 Under voltage trip time User configured time until 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1.0 s
warning in seconds.
22.07 Under voltage out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belongs to.
22.08 Under voltage Parameter to enable Under Off, on Off
voltage warning.

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7.17.9 Voltage imbalance warning

A warning signal will be given if the voltage imbalance

between the phases is higher than the set warning level.

Voltage imbalance warning is configured with the

following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
22.09 Voltage imb level Sets the allowed Voltage 1 ... 100 % 5%
imbalance level between the
phase with the highest voltage
and the phase with the lowest
voltage.
22.10 Voltage imb out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 .. 6 0000100
warning belongs to.
22.11 Voltage imbalance Enables Voltage imbalance Off, On Off
warning.

7.17.10 Electronic overload time-to-trip

warning

A warning signal will be given if the predicted time before

EOL trip has fallen below the set warning level. The
predicted time to trip assumes that the current stays on
existing level.
7
Electronic overlad time-to-trip warning is configured
with the following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
23.01 EOL time-to-trip time Sets how long time before the 1 ... 1000 s 5s
EOL protection trips the warning
is activated.
23.02 EOL time-to-trip out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belongs to.
23.03 EOL time-to-trip Enables EOL time to trip Off, On Off
warning.

7.17.11 Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

warning
A warning signal will be given if the actual power system
voltage differ from the ideal sine wave. THD has exceeded
the warning level.
Total Harmonic distortion (THD) warning is configured
with the following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
23.04 THD(U) level Sets the warning level for Total 1 ... 100% 10%
Harmonic Distortion (U).
23.05 THD(U) out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
warning belongs to.
23.06 THD(U) Enables Total Harmonic Off, On Off
Distortion warning.

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 7.17.12 Short circuit warning
A warning signal will be given if there is an internal short
circuit and limp mode is enabled. If limp mode is set to
off, a short circuit fault will be given instead.
Contact ABB sales office for service.

Short circuit warning is configured with the following

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
23.07 Short circuit out Specifies the Event groups this warning Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
belongs to.
23.08 Short circuit Enables Short circuit warning. Off, On On

7.17.13 Fans fault warning

A warning signal will be given if the fans are not working

properly. There could be dust or other mechanical
blocking in the softstarter fans. Risk of overheating.
Contact ABB sales office for service.

Fans fault warning is configured with the following

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
24.04 Faulty fan out Specifies the Event groups this warning belongs to. Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
24.05 Faulty fan Enables Faulty fan warning. Off, On On
7

7.17.14 Modbus configuration warning

A warning signal will be given if the built-in Modbus RTU

slave is enabled (parameter 12.02) but the Com3 function
is not set to Modbus RTU slave. To use modbus RTU, the
RTU slave must be enabled and the Com3 port must be
configured to be used for the Modbus RTU slave.

Modbus configuration warning is configured with the

following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
24.06 Modbus_RTU w/o auxport out Specifies the Event groups Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000100
this warning belong to.

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7.18 Faults

The softstarter is equipped with a number of fault

detection functions to protect the softstarter.
Faults detection is always running as default and cannot
be turned off by the user. If a signal is malfunctioning in
the softstarter, the motor or in the power network level,
a fault will occur. Supervised faults can be divided in
internal and external faults.

Internal fault:
There has been a fault in the softstarter, see chapter
10 Troubleshooting, and contact ABB sales office if
necessary.

External fault:
There has been a fault in the equipment connected to the
softstarter, see chapter 10 Troubleshooting, and contact
ABB sales office if necessary.

When a fault occur, the type of fault will be described

on the home screen and the red Fault LED light will
illuminate.
When any of the faults are detected these basic actions
will be performed:

1. Fault LED will light up

7
2. The type of event is displayed

3. The type of event is logged on the event list

4. The power supply to the motor which is connected

to the softstarter will be turned off (Direct stop).

Faults can be set to have automatic reset or manual

reset. For every fault, there is parameter options called
Operation, which can be set as:

• Stop-Automatic – The engine stops and resets

automatically after the fault condition has been
corrected*.

• Stop-Manual – The engine stops and has to be reset

manually after the fault condition has been corrected*.

• Indication – Emergency mode only, see chapter

7.19.1 Emergency mode.
* Faults cannot be reset before the fault condition is
corrected.

Faults can be set to an Event group by a parameter

option called Out. The Event group can be configured for
relay output to control other devices in an application.

As default all parameters are set to one Eventgroup.

In addition to the basic actions, depending on the fault,

further actions can be added or the basic actions can be
modified. If several faults occur they are all stored in a
sequence and an individual reset for each fault must be
done if manual reset is selected.

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 7.18.1 Internal faults

7.18.1.1 Shunt fault

The softstarter has been shorted and can not stop the
power to the motor.
If softstarter is connected in-line, shunt fault is activated if
two or three phases are shorted.
If softstarter is connected inside-delta, shunt fault is
activated if one or more phases are shorted.
If the user puts shunt fault on one relay and connect it to
a line contactor or a circuit breaker, the user can break off
the motor.

Contact ABB sales office for service.

Shunt fault is configured with the following

parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

25.01 Shunt fault out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault belongs to.

25.02 Shunt fault op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto.

7.18.1.2 Short circuit fault

7 The softstarter has a short circuit or bypass. The

softstarter can run in Limp mode function, even if one
phase become shorted.

INFORMATION
If Automatic restart is set to on, a short circuit
fault will automatic restart the motor.

For more information about Automatic restart, see

chapter 7.12 Automatic restart.

If one or several thyristors are shorted, Contact ABB sales

office for service.

Short circuit fault is configured with the following

parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

25.03 Short circuit out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault belongs to.
25.04 Short circuit fault op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

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7.18.1.3 Open circuit thyristor fault

The softstarter cannot close one or more thyristors.

INFORMATION
If Automatic restart is set to on, a short circuit
fault will automatic restart the motor.

For more information about Automatic restart see chapter

7.12 Automatic restart.

Open circuit thyristor fault is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

25.05 Open circuit thyr out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault belongs to.
25.06 Open circuit thyr out Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

7.18.1.4 Thyristor overload fault

The thyristors in the softstarter are overloaded.

If the estimated thyristor junction temperature exceeds
the maximum allowed value, this fault is signaled, to
protect thyristors from overheating. 7

INFORMATION
If Automatic restart is set to on, a short circuit
fault will automatic restart the motor.

For more information about Automatic restart see chapter

7.12 Automatic restart.

Thyristor overload fault is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

25.07 Thyristor OL out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault belongs to.
25.08 Thyristor OL op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

7.18.1.5 Heat sink over temperature fault

The sofstarter measures the heat sink temperature. If

the temperature gets to high this fault is signaled. The
purpose of the heat sink is to cool the thyristors.

Heat sink over temperature fault is configured with the

following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

25.09 Heat sink over temp out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault belongs to.
25.10 Heat sink over temp op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

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 7.18.1.6 Unspecified fault

This fault is a grouping of several internal faults that are

quite unlikely and does not need to specified as individual
faults.

Unspecified fault is configured with the following

parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

25.11 Unspecified fault out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 .. 6 0000001
fault belongs to.
25.12 Unspecified fault op Set the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

7.18.2 External faults

7.18.2.1 Phase loss fault

Voltage to one or more phases are missing.

For example, this detects an open line contactor.

Phase loss fault is configured with the following

7 parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
26.01 Phase loss out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault belongs to.
26.02 Phase loss op Set the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

7.18.2.2 Bad network fault

Bad network quality fault is signaled if there is too much

frequency disturbance in the network. Then it will be too
dificult to control the triggering of the thyristors in a safe
way.

Bad network fault is configured with the following

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
26.03 Bad network out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault belongs to.
26.04 Bad network op Set the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

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7.18.2.3 Low supply voltage fault

Low supply voltage fault is signaled if the control supply

voltage is too low.
The softstarter will stop the motor.

Low supply fault is configured with the following

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
26.05 Low supply voltage out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault belongs to.
26.06 Low supply voltage op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manual
auto

7.18.2.4 High current fault

A fault signal will be given if the motor current exceeds

the fixed set level which is 8*Ir for the duration of the fixed
set time which is 200 ms.

High current fault is configured with the following

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
26.07 High current out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault belongs to.
26.08 High current op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manaul
auto
7

7.18.2.5 Faulty usage fault

Faulty usage fault is activated if the user tries to use motor

heating, stand still brake and slow speed functions when
the motor is connected inside delta.

Faulty usage fault is configured with the following

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
26.09 Faulty usage out Specifies the Event groups this Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
fault belongs to.
26.10 Faulty usage op Sets the operation of this fault. Stop manual, Stop Stop manaul
auto

7.18.2.6 Connection fault

Connection fault signals a fault when a fault connection is

detected for both type of connections, in line and inside
delta

Connection fault is configured with the following

parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
26.11 Faulty connection out Specifies the Event groups Eventgroup 0 ... 6 0000001
this fault belongs to.
26.12 Faulty connecion op Sets the operation of this Stop manual, Stop Stop manaul
fault. auto

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 7.19 Special feature

This chapter describes features that are available to

all users, but beyond the normal range of use for the
softstarter.
The features are:
• Emergency mode
• Line contactor close time
• Limp mode
• Start without start command
• Step down level
• System mode
• TOR relay delay time

7.19.1 Emergency mode

This function will be implemented in later release.

The normal operation of the softstarter when a fault is

detected is to do a direct stop.

A digital input can be configured to be in Emergency

mode.
7
Then if a fault or protection is detected, the softstarter
will try to run the motor according to the start and stop
signals, ignore safety, and continue to run regardless of
consequences.

The softstarter can manage to run the motor depending

on what fault is detected.

CAUTION
Emergency mode will disable all protections
and fault detection functions.

WARNING
The motor will not be protected from
overheating.

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7.19.2 Line contactor close time

This feature allow time for the line contactor to close

before the softstarter assumes that it has correct three
phase supply.
This is useful to avoid timing problems that can lead to
unnecessary trips on for example Phase loss protection.
Line contactor close time is configured with the
following parameters:

Parameter Description Setting range Default value

28.02 Line contactor close time Allow time for line contactor to close. Sets 0 ... 65535 ms 245 ms
the time between start signal and beginning
of diagnostic measurements.

7.19.3 Limp mode

This feature allow the PSTX to operate with only two

controlled phases in case of short circuit of one set of
thyristors. A warning will be activated (if the short circuit
warning is enabled) and the thyristors should be replaced
as soon as conveniently possible.
Limp mode is configured with the following
parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
28.41 Limp mode If this parameter is enabled and Off, On Off 7
if a thyristor is shorted, there will
be an automatic transition to
limp mode.

7.19.4 Start without start command

This feature could be used for a customer that would like

to use the softstarter in the same way as a contactor is
used, i.e. as soon as the control supply to the softstarter
is turned on the softstarter will automatically start the
motor. No wiring of start and stop signals is needed.
Start without start command is configured with the
following parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
28.04 Start without start command Starts the motor without needing Off, On Off
an external start command.

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 7.19.5 Step down level

When the softstarter is given a stop signal the softstarter

first decreases the output voltage to the motor in a quick
stop ramp, from full voltage down to set Step down
voltage level. Then the softstarter controls the output
voltage in a stop ramp.
It is only meaningful to adjust the step down level for
torque control. When using voltage ramp it shall be set
to 80%. Depending on the load it can be necessary to
adjust the step down level.
Step down level is configured with the following
parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
28.05 Step down level Set the level from where the stop 10% ... 100% 80%
ramp initiates.

7.19.6 System mode

Select between:
• Normal mode
• Demo mode
• Small motor mode
7 Normal mode
Normal mode is the default setting and is used in all
situations except the ones described below.
Demo mode
Demo is used mainly for training purposes to simulate a
load condition without having the softstarter connected to
main power.

CAUTION
when the softstarter is connected to a motor, do
not select demo mode, a direct start will occur.

Small motor mode

Small motor mode is used for basic testing purposes,
when using a smaller motor than the PSTX is specified
for. The softstarter will be able to start the motor, but
some functions and protections are disabled.
System mode is configured with the following
parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
28.40 System mode Sets the run mode. Normal, Demo, small Normal
motor

7.19.7 TOR relay delay time

Set the delay time from Top Of Ramp until the Top Of
Ramp relay is activated
TOR relay delay time is configured with the following
parameters:
Parameter Description Setting range Default value
28.03 TOR relay delay time Set the delay time from Top Of Ramp until 0.0 ... 300.0 s 0.0 s
the Top Of Ramp relay is activated

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7.20 Settings

The settings menu contains folllowing softstarter set-up

parameters:

• Language

• Date and time

• Display settings (for HMI)

• Reset from defaults

For settings and navigation, see chapter 6.4.6 Settings.

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 7.21 Assistants
The Assistants menu contains predefined settings and
parameters. This should be used if a easy and quick
setup is required. Only a few parameters have to be set
before start of the motor is possible. All necessary input
data will show up in an automatic loop. The Assistants
menu is divided in:
• Basic set-up
• Application set-up

INFORMATION
After selecting an application and performing
the desired tuning, the application should not be
selected again. If this is done, all the tuning will
be reset to the default settings for the selected
application.

Enter the Assistants menu

Find the Assistants menu by pressing right Selection
softkey “Menu” and select Assistants with the Navigation
keypad. Press the right Selection softkey “Select” to enter
the Assistants menu.
Basic set-up
The Basic set-up menu is divided in 5 steps:
Language, Date and time, Motor data and System
configuration.
7 Application set-up
The Application set-up i quick settings for Applications,
Values and Tune settings. Select what type of application
the softstarter is used for by pressing right Selection
softkey “Select”.

For more detailes in how to set Basic set-up and

Application set-up see chapter 2 Quick start.

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7.21.1 Table Application settings

Recommended basic setting

Start ramp initial level

Stop ramp end level

Current limit level

Start ramp time

Stop ramp time

Start mode

Stop mode
Band saw 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Bow thruster 10 - 30 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp

Centrifugal pump 10 10 30 30 4 Voltage ramp Torque ramp

Circular saw 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Normal start (class 10)

Conveyor belt short 10 - 40 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp

Cutter 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Escalator 10 - 30 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp

7
High pressure pump 10 10 40 30 4,5 Voltage ramp Torque ramp

Hydraulic pump 10 - 30 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp

Lift/Elevator 10 - 30 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp

Piston compressor 5 - 50 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp

Scroll compressor 2 - 50 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp

Axial fan 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Heavy duty start (class 30)

Conveyor belt long 10 - 40 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp

Crusher 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Centrifugal fan 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Grinder 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Mixer 10 - 30 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp

Note: Use the parameter values above as guidance only.

Additional tuning can be necessary because of variations
in load conditions.

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 7.22 Complete parameter list
Parameter Description Setting range Number of Fieldbus Default value Actual
number decimals ID setting
01 Motor rated current Ie
01.01 Motor rated current Ie 9.0 ... 1250.0 A 1 1 9.0 A
02 Start and stop
02.01 Start mode Voltage ramp, Torque ramp, Full voltage start 0 2 Voltage ramp
02.02 Stop mode No ramp, Voltage ramp, Torque ramp 0 3 No ramp
02.03 Start ramp initial level 10 ... 99% 0 4 30%
02.04 Start ramp time 1 ... 120 s 0 5 10 s
02.05 Stop ramp end level 10 ... 99% 0 6 30%
02.06 Stop ramp time 1 ... 120 s 0 7 10 s
02.07 Pre-start function Pre start off, Motor heating, Stand still brake 0 93 Pre start off
Slow speed forward, Slow speed reverse

02.08 Pre-start time 0.0 ... 7200.0 s 1 128 10.0 s

03 Limit
03.01 Current limit type Off, Normal, Dual, Ramp 0 18 Off
03.02 Current limit level 1.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 1 19 4.0 x Ie
03.03 2nd curr lim level 0.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 1 20 7.0 x Ie
03.04 2nd curr lim time 2 ... 120 s 0 21 8s
03.05 Torque limit level 20 ... 200% 0 170 150%
04 Kick start
04.01 Kick start On / Off 0 22 Off
04.02 Kick start level 50 ... 100% 0 23 70%
04.03 Kick start time 0.2 ... 2.0 s 2 24 0.2 s
7 05 Slow speed
05.01 Slow speed forward Fast jog, Jog, Creep 0 184 Jog
05.02 Slow speed fwd strenght 10 ... 100% 0 187 50%
05.03 Slow speed reverse Fast jog, Jog, Creep 0 188 Jog
05.04 Slow speed rev strength 10 ... 100% 0 189 50%
06 Motor heating
06.01 Motor heating capacity 10 ... 100000 W 0 304 10 W
07 Motor braking
07.01 Stand still brake strength 10 ... 100 0 305 50%
08 Sequence start
08.01 Sequence mode On / Off 0 8 Off
08.02 Ie seq 1 9.0 ... 1250.0 A 1 190 9.0 A
08.03 Start mode seq 1 Voltage ramp, Torque ramp, Full voltage start 0 191 Voltage ramp
08.04 Start ramp time seq 1 1 ... 120 s 0 192 10 s
08.05 Start ramp init lvl seq 1 10 ... 99% 0 193 30%
08.06 Curr lim level seq 1 0.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 1 194 7.0 x Ie
08.07 Kick start seq 1 On / Off 0 195 Off
08.08 Kick start level seq 1 50 ... 100% 0 196 70%
08.09 Kick start time seq 1 0.20 ... 2.0 s 2 197 0.20 s
08.10 Torque lim lvl seq 1 20 ... 200% 0 198 150%
08.11 Torque tune seq 1 0 ... 1000% 0 199 100%
08.12 Torque ctrl gain seq 1 0.01 ... 10.0 2 200 0.02
08.30 Ie seq 2 9.0 ... 1250.0 A 1 201 9.0 A
08.31 Start mode seq 2 Voltage ramp, Torque ramp, Full voltage start 0 202 Voltage ramp
08.32 Start ramp time seq 2 1 ... 120 s 0 203 10 s
08.33 Start ramp init lvl seq 2 10 ... 99% 0 204 30%
08.34 Curr lim level seq 2 0.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 1 205 7.0 x Ie
08.35 Kick start seq 2 On / Off 0 206 Off
08.36 Kick start level seq 2 50 ... 100% 0 207 70%

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Parameter Description Setting range Number of Fieldbus Default value Actual
number decimals ID setting
08 Sequence start
08.37 Kick start time seq 2 0.20 ... 2.00 s 2 208 0.20 s
08.38 Torque limit lvl seq 2 20 ... 200% 0 209 150%
08.39 Torque tune seq 2 0 ... 1000% 0 210 100%
08.40 Torque ctrl gain seq 2 0.01 ... 10.00 2 211 0.02
08.60 Ie seq 3 9.0 ... 1250 A 1 212 9.0 A
08.61 Start mode seq 3 Voltage ramp, Torque ramp, Full voltage start 0 213 Voltage ramp
08.62 Start ramp time seq 3 1 ... 120 s 0 214 10 s
08.63 Start ramp init lvl seq 3 10 ... 99% 0 215 30%
08.64 Curr lim level seq 3 0.5 ... 7.5 x Ie 1 216 7.0 x Ie
08.65 Kick start seq 3 On / Off 0 217 Off
08.66 Kick start level seq 3 50 ... 100% 0 218 70%
08.67 Kick start time seq 3 0.2 ... 2.00 s 2 219 0.2 s
08.68 Torque limit lvl seq 3 20 ... 200% 0 220 150%
08.69 Torque tune seq 3 0 ... 1000% 0 221 100%
08.70 Torque ctrl gain seq 3 0.01 ... 10.0 2 222 0.02
09 Automatic restart
09.01 Auto-reset delay time 0 ... 3600 s 0 223 0s
09.02 Auto-restart On / Off 0 224 Off
09.03 Auto-restart max attempts 1 ... 10 0 225 5
10 Internal IO
10.01 In0 function None, Reset, Enable, Slow speed forward, 0 130 Reset
Slow speed reverse, Motor heating, Stand still
brake, Start reverse, User defined protection,
7
Emergency mode, Fieldbus disable control,
Start 1, Start 2, Start 3. *
10.02 In1 function 0 ... 15 * 0 131 None
10.03 In2 function 0 ... 15 * 0 132 None
10.04 K4 function None, Run, Top of ramp, Event group 0, Event 0 133 Run
group 1, Event group 2, Event group 3, Event
group 4, Event group 5, Event group 6,
Sequence 1 RUN, Sequence 2 RUN,
Sequence 3 RUN, Sequence 1 TOR, Sequence
2 TOR, Sequence 3 TOR,
Run reverse **
10.05 K5 function 0 ... 17 ** 0 134 Top of ramp
10.06 K6 function None, Run, Top of ramp, Event group 0, 0 135 Event group 0
Event group 1, Event group 2, Event group 3,
Event group 4, Event group 5, Event group 6,
Sequence 1 Run, Sequence 2 Run,
Sequence 3 Run
10.07 AO reference 0-10 mA, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V 0 137 4-20 mA
10.08 AO type Motor current [A], Mains voltage [V], Active 0 138 Motor current
power [kW], Active power [HP], Reactive power [A]
[kVAr], Apparent power [kVA], Active energy
[kWh], Reactive energy [kVArh], COS [COS [Φ],
Motor temperature [%], Thyristor temperature
[%], Motor voltage [%]
Mains frequency [Hz], PT100 temperature
[centigrade], PTC resistance [Ω]
10.09 AO max value 0.0 ... 1000000.0 0 139 500.0
10.10 AO min value 0.0 ... 1000000.0 0 140 0.0
10.11 Ext therm sensor - ID No sensor, PTC element, Three-wire PT100, 0 226 No sensor
Two-wire PT100, Bi-metal switch

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 Parameter Description Setting range Number of Fieldbus Default value Actual
number decimals ID setting
11 External IO
11.01 1DI0 function None, Reset, Enable, Slow speed forward, 0 145 None
Slow speed reverse, Motor heating, Stand still
brake, Start reverse, User defined protection,
Emergency mode, Fieldbus disable control,
Start 1, Start 2, Start 3 ***
11.02 1DI1 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 146 None
11.03 1DI2 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 147 None
11.04 1DI3 function None, Reset, Enable, Slow speed forward, 0 148 None
Slow speed reverse, Motor heating, Stand still
brake, Start reverse, User defined protection,
Emergency mode, Fieldbus disable control,
Start 1, Start 2, Start 3 ***
11.05 1DI4 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 149 None
11.06 2DI5 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 150 None
11.07 2DI6 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 151 None
11.08 2DI7 function 0 ... 15 *** 0 152 None
11.09 1DO0 function None, Run, Top of ramp, Event group 0, 0 153 4-20 mA
Event group 1, Event group 2, Event group 3,
Event group 4, Event group 5, Event group 6,
Sequence 1 Run, Sequence 2 Run,
Sequence 3 Run, Sequence 1 TOR, Sequence
2 TOR, Sequence 3 TOR ****
11.10 1DO1 function 0 ... 15 *** * 0 154 None
7
11.11 2DO2 function 0 ... 15 *** * 0 155 None
11.12 2DO3 function 0 ... 15 *** * 0 156 None
11.13 1AO0 reference 0-10 mA, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V 0 157 4-20 mA
11.14 1AO0 type Motor current [A], Mains voltage [V], Active 0 158 Motor current
power [kW], Active power [HP], Reactive power [A]
[kVAr], Apparent power [kVA], Active energy
[kWh], Reactive energy [kVArh], COS [θ], Motor
temperature [%], Thyristor temperature [%],
Motor voltage [%]
Mains frequency [Hz], PT100 temperature
[centigrade], PTC resistance [Ω]
11.15 1AO0 max value 0 ... 1000000 0 159 500
11.16 1AO0 min value 0 ... 1000000 0 160 0
12 Communication
12.01 Com3 function None, Test, Modbus RTU slave. Extension I/O 0 26 Test
12.02 FB interface connector FbPlug, Modbus RTU, Anybus, None 0 32 None
12.03 Fieldbus control On / Off 0 45 Off
12.04 Fieldbus address 0 ... 65535 0 51 0
12.05 Fieldbus IP address 000.000.000.000 0 58 0
12.06 Fieldbus IP gateway 000.000.000.000 0 59 0
12.07 Fieldbus IP netmask 255.255.255.000 0 83 4294967040u
12.08 Fieldbus IP DHCP client On / Off 0 92 Off
12.09 FB baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 0 185 19200
57600, 76800, 115200, 125000, 250000,
500000, auto
12.10 FB parity No parity, Odd parity, Even parity 0 136 Even parity
12.11 FB stop bits 1 Stop bit, 2 Stop bits 0 141 1 Stop bit

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Parameter Description Setting range Number of Fieldbus Default value Actual
number decimals ID setting
12 Communication
12.13 Fieldbus DI 1 None, Start feedback, Stop feedback, Fault 0 142 Line
reset feedback, Slow speed rev feedback,
Slow speed forw feedback, Start 1 feedback,
Start 2 feedback, Start 3 feedback, Motor
heating feedback, User defined feedback,
Stand still brake feedback, Emergency mode
feedback, Start reverse feedback, Run status,
TOR status, Line, Phase sequence, Event
group 0 status, Event group 1 status, Event
group 2 status, Event group 3 status, Event
group 4 status, Event group 5 status, Event
group 6 status, Sequence 1 Run status,
Sequence 2 Run status, Sequence 3 Run
status, Sequence 1 TOR status, Sequence
2 TOR status, Sequence 3 TOR status, Run
reverse status *** **
12.13 Fieldbus DI 2 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 143 Phase
sequence
12.14 Fieldbus DI 3 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 144 Event group 0
status
12.15 Fieldbus DI 4 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 161 Event group 1
status
12.16 Fieldbus DI 5 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 162 Start
feedback
12.17 Fieldbus DI 6 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 163 Stop
feedback
12.18 Fieldbus DI 7 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 164 Event group 2
status 7
12.19 Fieldbus DI 8 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 165 Event group 3
status
12.20 Fieldbus DI 9 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 166 Event group 4
status
12.21 Fieldbus DI 10 0 ... 32 *** ** 0 167 Event group 5
status
12.22 Fieldbus AI 1 None, Phase L1 current, Phase L2 current, 0 168 Phase L1
Active power (HP), Active power, Apparent current
power, Mains voltage, Power factor, Motor
voltage, Active energy (resettable), EOL time
to trip, Mains frequency, Max phase current,
Motor current, Motor run time (resettable),
Motor temperature, Motor temperature
percent, Number of starts (resettable),
Phase sequence, PT100 temperature, PTC
resistance, Reactive energy (resettable),
Reactive power, Remaining time to start,
Thyristor temperature, Thyristor temperature
percent, EOL time to cool, Top event code,
Motor current percent, Thyristor run time
(resettable), Motor connection *** ***
12.23 Fieldbus AI 2 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 169 Phase L2
current
12.24 Fieldbus AI 3 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 172 Phase L3
current
12.25 Fieldbus AI 4 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 174 Max phase
current
12.26 Fieldbus AI 5 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 177 Mains
frequency
12.27 Fieldbus AI 6 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 178 Motor voltage
12.28 Fieldbus AI 7 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 179 Motor
temperature
percent

12.29 Fieldbus AI 8 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 180 Number

of starts
(resettable)
12.30 Fieldbus AI 9 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 183 Motor
run time
(resettable)
12.31 Fieldbus AI 10 0 ... 32 *** *** 0 186 Top event
code

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 Parameter Description Setting range Number of Fieldbus Default value Actual
number decimals ID setting
13 Protections list 1
13.01 EOL mode Normal, Dual 0 55 Normal
13.02 EOL class 10A, 10, 20, 30 0 56 10
13.03 EOL dual class 10A, 10, 20, 30 0 57 10A
13.04 EOL out 0 ... 127 0 84 0000010
13.05 EOL operation Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 227 Stop-Manual
13.06 Locked rotor level 0.5 ... 8.0 x Ie 1 54 4.0 x Ie
13.07 Locked rotor trip time 0.2 ... 10.0 s 2 53 1.00 s
13.08 Locked rotor delay time 1.0 ... 30.0 s 2 52 5.00 s
13.09 Locked rotor out 0 ... 127 0 85 0000010
13.10 Locked rotor op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 228 Off
13.11 Max no of starts per hour 1 ... 100 0 229 6
13.12 Max no of starts per hour 0 ... 127 0 230 0000010
out
13.13 Max no of starts per hour Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 231 Off
op
14 Protections list 2
14.01 Curr underload level 0.3 ... 0.9 x Ie 1 232 0.3 x Ie
14.02 Curr underload trip time 0 ... 10 s 0 233 1s
14.03 Curr underload delay time 0 ... 30 s 0 234 10 s
14.04 Curr underload out 0 ... 127 0 87 0000010
14.05 Curr underload op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 235 Off
14.06 Pwr factor underload level 0.0 ... 1.0 2 236 0.70
7 14.07 Pwr factor underload trip 0 ... 10 s 0 237 1s
time
14.08 Pwr factor underload delay 0 ... 30 s 0 238 10 s
time
14.09 Pwr factor underload out 0 ... 127 0 86 0000010
14.10 Pwr factor underload op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 239 Off
14.11 Curr imb level 10 ... 80% 0 61 80%
14.12 Curr imb trip time 1 ... 30 s 0 63 10 s
14.13 Curr imb delay time 1 ... 30 s 0 62 30 s
14.14 Curr imb out 0 ... 127 0 64 0000010
14.15 Curr imb operation Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 60 Off
15 Protections list 3
15.01 Over voltage level 170 ... 850 V 0 67 850 V
15.02 Over voltage trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 65 1.0 s
15.03 Over voltage out 0 ... 127 0 68 0000010
15.04 Over voltage op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 66 Off
15.05 Under voltage level 170 ... 850 V 0 71 170 V
15.06 Under voltage trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 69 1.0 s
15.07 Under voltage op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 70 Off
15.08 Under voltage out 0 ... 127 0 72 0000010
15.09 Voltage imb level 1 ... 100% 0 77 10%
15.10 Voltage imb out 0 ... 127 0 78 0000010
15.11 Voltage imb op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 76 Off
16 Protections list 4
16.01 Phase rev out 0 ... 127 0 89 0000010
16.02 Phase rev operation Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 240 Indication
16.03 Freq range lower trip lvl 40 ... 72 Hz 0 241 45 Hz
16.04 Freq range upper trip lvl 40 ... 72 Hz 0 242 66 Hz
16.05 Freq range trip time 0.0 ... 60.0 s 1 243 1.0 s
16.06 Freq range out 0 ... 127 0 91 0000010
16.07 Freq range operation Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 244 Off
16.08 Bypass open out 0 ... 127 0 95 0000010
16.09 Bypass open operation Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 245 Off

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Parameter Description Setting range Number of Fieldbus Default value Actual
number decimals ID setting
16 Protections list 4
16.10 Voltage outputs out 0 ... 127 0 82 0000010
16.11 Voltage outputs op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 81 Indication
17 Protections list 5
17.01 PTC out 0 ... 127 0 88 0000010
17.02 PTC op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 246 Off
17.03 PT100 2wire res 0 ... 100.0 Ω 1 247 100.0 Ω
17.04 PT100 trip temp -50 ... 250 °C 0 248 60 °C
17.05 PT100 reset temp -50 ... 250 °C 0 240 40 °C
17.06 PT100 out 0 ... 127 0 98 0000010
17.07 PT100 op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 250 Off
18 Protections list 6
18.01 User defined DI status Active low, Active high 0 251 Active high
18.02 User defined trip time 0.0 ... 60.0 s 1 252 1.0 s
18.03 User defined out 0 ... 127 0 90 0000010
18.04 User defined op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 253 Off
18.05 Earth fault trip time 0.1 ... 1.0 s 1 73 0.5 s
18.06 Earth fault out 0 ... 127 0 75 0000010
18.07 Earth fault op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 74 Off
18.08 Too long curr lim trip time 1 ... 600 s 0 254 10 s
18.09 Too long curr lim out 0 ... 127 0 255 0000010
18.10 Too long curr lim op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication. 0 256 Off
Fast ramp
19 Protections list 7
7
19.01 HMI failure out 0 ... 127 0 100 0000010
19.02 HMI failure op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication, 0 257 Stop-Manual
Switch of HMI control
19.03 Fieldbus failure out 0 ... 127 0 97 0000010
19.04 Fieldbus failure op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication, 0 258 Stop-Manual
Switch to I/O control
19.05 Ext IO failure trip time 300 ... 30000 ms 0 259 1000 ms
19.06 Ext IO failure out 0 ... 127 0 99 0000010
19.07 Ext IO failure op Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic, Indication 0 260 Stop-Manual
20 Warnings list 1
20.01 EOL level 40.0 ... 99.0% 1 181 90.0%
20.02 EOL out 0 ... 127 0 123 0000100
20.03 EOL warning On / Off 0 182 Off
20.04 Locked rotor level 0.2 ... 10.0 x Ie 1 261 3.0 x Ie
20.05 Locked rotor init time 1.0 ... 30.0 s 1 262 1.0 s
20.06 Locked rotor out 0 ... 127 0 125 0000100
20.07 Locked rotor On / Off 0 263 Off
20.08 Thyristor OL out 0 ... 127 0 124 0000100
20.09 Thyristor OL On / Off 0 122 Off
21 Warnings list 2
21.01 Curr underload level 0.4 ... 1.0 x Ie 1 264 0.4 x Ie
21.02 Curr underload trip time 0 ... 10 s 0 265 1s
21.03 Curr underload delay time 0 ... 30 s 0 266 10 s
21.04 Curr underload out 0 ... 127 0 126 0000100
21.05 Curr underload On / Off 0 267 Off
21.06 Pwr factor underload level 0.0 ... 1.0 2 268 0.50
21.07 Pwr factor underload trip 0 ... 10 s 0 269 1s
time
21.08 Pwr factor underload delay 0 ... 30 s 0 270 10 s
time
21.09 Pwr factor underload out 0 ... 127 0 127 0000100
21.10 Pwr factor underload On / Off 0 271 Off

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 Parameter Description Setting range Number of Fieldbus Default value Actual
number decimals ID setting
21 Warnings list 2
21.11 Current imb level 10 ... 80% 0 102 70%
21.12 Current imb out 0 ... 127 0 103 0000100
21.13 Current imbalance On / Off 0 101 Off
22 Warnings list 3
22.01 Over voltage level 208 ... 850 V 0 104 208 V
22.02 Over voltage trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 105 1.0 s
22.03 Over voltage out 0 ... 127 0 107 0000100
22.04 Over voltage On / Off 0 106 Off
22.05 Under voltage level 208 ... 850 V 0 108 208 V
22.06 Under voltage trip time 0.1 ... 100.0 s 1 109 1.0 s
22.07 Under voltage out 0 ... 127 0 111 0000100
22.08 Under voltage On / Off 0 110 Off
22.09 Voltage imb level 1 ... 100 0 119 5
22.10 Voltage imb out 0 ... 127 0 120 0000100
22.11 Voltage imbalance On / Off 0 118 Off
23 Warnings list 4
23.01 EOL time-to-trip time 1 ... 1000 s 0 114 5s
23.02 EOL time-to-trip out 0 ... 127 0 112 0000100
23.03 EOL time-to-trip On / Off 0 113 Off
23.04 THD(U) level 1 ... 100% 0 116 10%
23.05 THD(U) out 0 ... 127 0 117 0000100
23.06 THD(U) On / Off 0 115 Off
23.07 Short circuit out 0 ... 127 0 129 0000100

7 23.08 Short circuit On / Off 0 121 On

24 Warnings list 5
24.04 Faulty fan out 0 ... 127 0 80 0000100
24.05 Faulty fan On / Off 0 79 Off
24.06 Modbus_RTU w/o auxport 0 ... 127 0 176 0000100
out
25 Internal faults
25.01 Shunt fault out 0 ... 127 0 42 0000001
25.02 Shunt fault op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 272 Stop-Manual
25.03 Short circuit out 0 ... 127 0 50 0000001
25.04 Short circuit fault op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 273 Stop-Manual
25.05 Open circuit thyr out 0 ... 127 0 44 0000001
25.06 Open circuit thyr op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 274 Stop-Manual
25.07 Thyristor OL out 0 ... 127 0 47 0000001
25.08 Thyristor OL op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 275 Stop-Manual
25.09 Heat sink over temp out 0 ... 127 0 48 0000001
25.10 Heat sink over temp op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 276 Stop-Manual
25.11 Unspecified fault out 0 ... 127 0 43 0000001
25.12 Unspecified fault op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 277 Stop-Manual
26 External faults
26.01 Phase loss out 0 ... 127 0 96 0000001
26.02 Phase loss op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 278 Stop-Manual
26.03 Bad network out 0 ... 127 0 36 0000001
26.04 Bad network op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 279 Stop-Manual
26.05 Low supply voltage out 0 ... 127 0 46 0000001
26.06 Low supply voltage op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 280 Stop-Manual
26.07 High current out 0 ... 127 0 49 0000001
26.08 High current op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 281 Stop-Manual
26.11 Faulty connection out 0 ... 127 0 282 0000001
26.12 Faulty connection op Stop-Manual, Stop-Automatic 0 283 Stop-Manual
27.01 Language English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian 0 173 English
Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish
Turkish, Chinese (simplified chinese), Arabic
Czech, German
27.02 Basic set-up at power on Yes, No 0 284 Yes

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Parameter Description Setting range Number of Fieldbus Default value Actual
number decimals ID setting
28 Service
28.01 ID Invalid ID, 30, 37, 45, 60, 72, 85, 105, 142, 170, 0 171 Invalid ID
210, 250, 300, 370, 470, 570, 720, 840, 1050,
1250
28.02 Line contactor close time 0 ... 65535 ms 0 175 245 ms
28.03 TOR relay delay time 0 ... 300 s 1 286 0s
28.04 Start without start command On / Off 0 287 Off
28.05 Step down level 10 ... 100% 0 9 80%
28.06 Torque profile start Constant setpoint, Linear ramp, 0 10 Linear ramp
Progressive curve, High inertia curve
28.07 Torque finish 30 ... 500% 0 17 100%
28.08 Torque tune 0 ... 1000% 0 11 100%
28.09 Torque ctrl gain 0.01 ... 10.00 2 12 0.02
28.10 Torque PI intergration time 0.001 ... 10 s 3 13 0.004 s
28.11 Torque slip 0.1 ... 100% 1 14 1.0%
28.12 Torque diff 0.1 ... 100% 1 15 2.0%
28.13 Torque filter time 0.01 ... 100 s 2 16 0.02 s
28.14 Mains lock setting Automatic lock, 50 Hz manual lock 0 288 Automatic lock
60 Hz manual lock
28.15 Minimum trig time 0.0 ... 1.0 ms 3 289 0.208 ms
28.16 Accel adapt U start ramp On / Off 0 290 Off
28.17 U start ramp switch level 10 ... 100% 0 291 22%
28.18 T start ramp switch level 10 ... 100% 0 292 30%
28.19 Stop ramp switch level 10 ... 100% 0 293 52%
28.20 In-Line gain 0.0 ... 30.0 1 294 0.0
7
28.21 Inside delta gain 0.0 ... 30.0 1 295 3.0
28.22 Phase loss On / Off 0 33 On
28.23 Phase loss during TOR On / Off 0 296 On
28.24 Phase loss trip time 20 ... 4000 ms 0 34 500 ms
28.25 Phase loss trip angle 1 1 ... 240 0 297 12
28.26 Phase loss trip angle 2 1 ... 240 0 298 70
28.27 Bad network quality On / Off 0 35 On
28.28 Low supply voltage On / Off 0 37 On
28.29 High current fault On / Off 0 38 On
28.30 Shunt fault On / Off 0 40 On
28.31 Short circuit thyristor On / Off 0 39 On
28.32 Open circuit thyristor On / Off 0 299 On
28.33 Thyristor overload On / Off 0 41 On
28.34 Heat sink over temp On / Off 0 300 On
28.35 Faulty connection On / Off 0 301 On
28.36 Faulty usage On / Off 0 302 On
28.37 Close bypass curr lvl 0.5 ... 4.0 x Ie 1 28 1.2 x Ie
28.38 Simulation motor M3AA 100L 2 (Ie = 5.2 A), M3BP 112M 4 0 29 M3AA
(Ie = 7.4 A), M2AA 180MLA 6G (Ie = 29.3 A), 250SMA 8
M2AA 180MLB 4G (Ie = 39.9 A), M3AA 250SMA 8 (Ie = 62.3 A)
(Ie = 62.3 A), M3AA 200MLB 2 (Ie = 59.2 A),
M2AA 225SMA 2G (Ie = 74.7 A), M2BP 250SMA
4G (Ie 96.6 A), M2BA 280SMB 2L (Ie = 144.9 A),
M2BA 315SMB 4L (Ie = 221.8 A), M2BA 315MLA
2L (Ie = 319.6A), M4BP 200MLB 2G (Ie = 59.3 A),
M3BP 315LKB 4K (Ie = 330.4 A), M3BP 315MLA
2M (Ie = 255.4 A),M3BP 280MLA 4M (Ie 151.5 A),
M3BP 355SMC 6K (Ie = 325.6 A),
28.39 Simulation load No load, Linear Load, Progressive load, 0 30 Progressive
High inertia load load
28.40 Simulation connection Auto, In line, Inside delta UI, Inside delta IU, Two 0 303 In line
phase (L1 shorted), Two phase (L2 shorted), Two
phase (L2 shorted), Unknown
28.41 System mode Normal, Demo, Small motor 0 31 Normal
28.42 Limp mode On / Off 0 25 Off
28.43 Motor connection Auto, In line, Inside delta UI, Inside delta IU, Two 0 27 Auto
phase (L1 shorted), Two phase (L2 shorted), Two
phase (L2 shorted), Unknown

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8 Communication

8.1 Built in modbus RTU

128

8.2 Anybus CompactCom (option)

128
8.3.1 Instructions 128
8.2.2 Required accessories 128

8.3 ABB Fieldbus plug interface (option)

128
8.3.1 Instructions 128
8.3.2 Required accessories 128

8.4 MINI USB interface

129

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 8.1 Built in modbus RTU 8.3 ABB Fieldbus plug interface
(option)
The PSTX Softstarter has an RS485 physical interface,
com 3, to be able to support external devices that have The PSTX Softstarter has an interface, com 2, on the
support for RS485 based communication. front for connecting the ABB Fieldbus Plug Adapter
With this interface it is possible to control the softstarter, (FBPA) used for fieldbus communication.
retreive status information, as well as upload and With this interface it is possible to control the softstarter,
download parameters. retreive status information, as well as upload and
The softstarter has a Modbus RTU slave implemented via download parameters.
the RS485 interface. The interface between the softstarter and the
FieldBusPlug is independent of the fieldbus protocol
used. Independent of softstarter size or delivery
date, it is possible to connect any of the available
8.1.1 Instructions
Fieldbus protocols later on, since this is defined in the
Instructions for the set-up of input and output telegrams,
FieldBusPlug itself.
parameter settings, instructions, etc. are available at:
www.abb.com/lowvoltage: The fieldbus communication plug shall be connected to
the ABB Fielsbus Plug Adapter (FBPA).
• Built-in Modbus RTU 1SFC132089M0201
Make sure that the plug is in correct position and tighten
the screw with 0,8 Nm (7,1 lb in) and additional 1/4 turn.

8.2 Anybus CompactCom (option) The following Fieldbus protocols are available:

• DeviceNet
The PSTX Softstarter has an interface on the front, • Profibus (DPV0/DPV1)
com 1, for connecting the Anybus CompactCom (CC)
• Modbus RTU
module, used for fieldbus communication. Through this
interface it is possible to control the softstarter, retreive
8 status information, as well as upload and download of
parameters.
8.3.1 Instructions

Instructions for the set-up of input and output telegrams,

8.2.1 Instructions parameter settings, instructions, etc. are available at:
www.abb.com/lowvoltage:
Instructions for the set-up of input and output telegrams, • DeviceNet 1SFC132090M0201
parameter settings, instructions, etc. are available at:
• Profibus (DPV0/DPV1) 1SFC132091M0201
www.abb.com/lowvoltage:
• Modbus RTU 1SFC132092M0201
• DeviceNet 1SFC132084M0201

• Profibus (DPV1) 1SFC132085M0201

• Modbus RTU 1SFC132086M0201

8.3.2 Required accessories
• Modbus TCP 1SFC132087M0201

• EtherNet/IP 1SFC132088M0201 To connect the PSTX Softstarter to a fieldbus system, the

following accessories are required:

• ABB Fieldbus Plug Adapter, for presenting fieldbus

protocol (check that the cable length is sufficient).
8.2.2 Required accessories
• Connectors for bus connection.
The following Anybus CC connection devices are • End plug (some protocols).
available:
• Software for PLC set-up.
• DeviceNet

• Profibus (DPV1)

• Modbus RTU

• Modbus TCP

• EtherNet/IP

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8.4 MINI USB interface

The PSTX Softstarter has an USB interface, to be able

to support communication with external devices such
as PCs. The USB interface is located on the front of the
detachable HMI.

With this interface it is possible to control the softstarter,

retreive status information, as well as upload and
download parameters.

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9 Maintenance

9.1 Regular maintenance

132

9.2 Service and repair

133

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 This chapter describes basic maintenance for the PSTX
Softstarter.

CAUTION
Hazardous voltage: Can cause death or serious
injury.

Make sure that the softstarter is de-energized

before performing maintenance, service or repair.
Do not open the softstarter or touch any live parts
when the main and supply voltage is connected.

INFORMATION
Service and repair should be performed by
authorized personnel only. Note that unauthorized
repair affects safety and warranty.

INFORMATION
ABB personell have to obey the instructions in
ABB CISE 15.4.

9.1 Regular maintenance

• Check that all mounting bolts/screws are fastened.

Tighten if necessary.

• Tighten the terminal screws and bolts on the

connection bars, if needed.
For tightening torques, see chapter 5.1.1.1
9 Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

CAUTION
• Make sure that the softstarter is
de-energized before tightening the bolts/
screws.

• Check that all connections of control- and supply

circuits are fastened.
For tightening torques, see chapter 5.1.1.1
Tightening torques and cable dimensions.

• If the softstarter is mounted inside a cabinet, check

external filters. Clean, if needed.

• Check that the cooling airways are free from dirt and
dust.

WARNING
Do not use pressurized air to clean the softstarter.

• Check that the fan is working and rotating freely. The

blades shall rotate without any resistance.

• Check the time of the softstarter and adjust if

necessary.

• In case of a fault, or if a fault can not be reset, see

chapter 10 Troubleshooting.

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9.2 Service and repair

In case the PSTX Softstarter has to be repaired, contact

your ABB reseller/Office or contact ABB via
www.abb.com/lowvoltage

CAUTION
In the event of a short circuit on the load side
of a softstarter, the device could be completely
destroyed and cause danger to personnel.

By using a correctly rated short circuit protection device,

e.g. a fuse or a circuit breaker, the damage will be limited
to one of the two categories, defined in IEC 60947-4-2
and EN 60947-4-2:

Type 1: The softstarter might be damaged and some or

all parts might need to be replaced.

Type 2: The device should be operable after the event of

a short circuit.

Type 2: Coordination is achieved by using a

semiconductor fuse. A coordination table is found in the
catalogue and online via:

www.abb.com/lowvoltage

To be able to claim warranty for any damage on the

thyristors, the coordination type 2 must be achieved.

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10 Troubleshooting

10.1 General
136

10.2 Troubleshooting
136

10.3 Overview of faults, protections and warnings

139

10.4 Protection indication shown on screen

140

10.5 Fault indication shown on screen

141

10.6 Warning indication shown on screen

143

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 10.1 General

This chapter is a guide that can be used in case problems

would occur with the softstarter or the application.

CAUTION
Hazardous voltage: Can cause death or serious
injury. Turn off and lock out all power that
supply this device before you start work on the
equipment.

CAUTION
Make sure that the softstarter is de-energized
before performing maintenance.
Do not open the softstarter or touch any live parts
when the main and supply voltage is connected.

INFORMATION
ABB personell have to follow the ABB CISE 15.4
instructions

The softstarter normally indicates a fault with LED Fault,

and the display shows which type of fault that has
occurred.
When a protection is activated it will be indicated with
LED Protection and the display shows which type of
protection is active.
When a warning occurs, the type of warning will be
shown in the display.
Issues like i.e. humming sounds which are not displayed
by the softstarter can also be found in this chapter.

10.2 Troubleshooting
10
Table 1 Troubleshooting
Status Possible cause Solution
Motor humming / starts without given Bypass relay closed, due to • Switch off operational voltage, control supply
start signal. inaccurate handling. voltage and remove USB cable from the computer if
(PSTX30...170 only). connected. Switch on voltage in correct succession.
1. Control supply voltage on terminals
1 and 2. See chapter 5.1.2 Control supply and
control circuit.
2. Wait 4 seconds, and then switch
on operational voltage on terminals
L1, L2 and L3.
• If same fault remains, contact your
ABB Sales Office.
Bypass contactor/relay stuck in • Contact your ABB Sales Office.
closed position.
Shorted thyristor. • Contact your ABB Sales Office.
Bad motor sound during start. The motor connection is not • Check and correct the wiring. Connect the control
correct. supply voltage according to the circuit diagram. See
chapter 11 Wiring diagrams.

Incorrect ramp time for start. • Try different ramp times (some adjustments can be
necessary for best result). See chapter 7 Functions.

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Status Possible cause Solution
Bad motor sound during start. Incorrect Initial/End level. • Try different settings for the parameter Initial /End
Bad motor sound during stop. Voltage. See chapter 7 Functions, or contact your
ABB Sales Office.
Incorrect Current limit level • Try different settings for the parameter Current limit
or Torque limit level. level or Torque limit level. See chapter 7 Functions,
or contact your ABB Sales Office.
The motor is too small. • Check that the softstarter corresponds to the motor
(Current is out of measuring size.
range.) • For test purposes it is possoble to use small motor
mode. See chapter 7 Functions.
Thyristor not conducting properly. • Contact your ABB Sales Office.

Incorrect ramp time for stop. • Try different ramp times for stop (some adjustments
can be necessary for best result).
See chapter 7 Functions.
Start and stop command given at • Check that start and stop command is not given at
the same time. the same time.
The Operational voltage is below • Check the Operational voltage.
175 V.
Motor does not start when given start Control wiring is not correct. • Check connections for start and stop.
command by the hardwire inputs. Start and stop command given at • Check that start and stop command is not given at
the same time. the same time.
Keypad is in Local control mode. • Check that the keypad is not in Local Control mode.
Press the R\L-key to change to Remote Control
mode.
• Check that parameter Fieldbus control is set to No.
• Perform a reset on any active event.
Reset tripping events.

Motor does not start with fieldbus. Softstarter has tripped on fault or • Perform a reset on any active event.
protection. Reset tripping events.

Softstarter is in Local mode. • Check that the Stop bit of the binary output telegram
setting is set to 1.
• Verify that parameters are matching between the PLC
and the softstarter fieldbus documentation for the
fieldbus protocol used. 10
• Check that the Auto mode bit of the binary output
telegram setting is set to 1.
• Check if the HMI is set to remote mode.
• Check that the Local Mode digital input on the ABB
FieldBusPlug adapter is set to Remote.
• Check that Fieldbus disable control in DI is not
connected.
• Check that the Fieldbus control parameter is set to
On.

Fieldbus operation when fault • If the parameter Fieldbus failure op is set to Switch
parameter is set to Switch to I/O to I/O control when fault occurs, there will be a 10
control. seconds delay before it is possible to re-start after
communication is re-established.

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 Status Possible cause Solution

Loading of parameters with fieldbus Fieldbus settings. • Verify that parameters match between the PLC and
does not work properly. the softstarter fieldbus documentation for the fieldbus
protocol used.
Check that the Auto mode bit of the binary output
telegram setting is 1.
• Check if the HMI is set to remote control.
• Check that the Local Mode digital input on the ABB
FieldBusPlug adapter is set to Remote.
• Check that Fieldbus disable control in DI is not
connected.
• Check that the Fieldbus control parameter is set to
On.

Displayed phase currents in screen Inside Delta connection. • If the softstarter is connected Inside Delta, the phase
does not correspond to motor current. currents displayed are = 58% ( 1 /(√3)) of the motor
current.

Displayed current in screen is not The motor is too small. • Check that the softstarter corresponds to the motor
stable. The load on the motor is too small. size.
(Current is out of measuring
range.)
Dark screen and LED is active Power save mode. • Touch any key on the keypad.
Blank screen and no LED is active Supply voltage is not connected. • Connect the Supply voltage according to the circuit
diagram.
• If problem stays, contact your ABB Sales Office.
• The RJ45 plug is missing • Check the RJ45 plug.
between the HMI and the • Check the RJ45 Network cable
softstarter.

• RJ45 Network cable is

damaged.

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10.3 Overview of faults, protections and warnings

This table shows in which state the different indications

for protections, faults and warnings may show up.

Motor control states *

Start prerequisites

Separate func
Close bypass

Open bypass
Top of ramp
Start Ramp

Stop ramp
Stand by

Pre-start

Init start
EOL protection X X X X X X X X X X
Locked rotor protection X
Phase reversal protection X X X X X X X X X X
Current imbalance protection X
Over voltage protection X
Under voltage protection X
Earth fault protection X X X X X X X X X
Voltage imbalance protection X X X X X X X X X X
Protections

Voltage outputs protection X X X X X X X X X X

External thermal sensor - PT100 protection X X X X X X X X X X
External thermal sensor - PTC protection X X X X X X X X X X
Power factor underload protection X
Current underload protection X
User defined protection X X X X X X X X X X
Too long current limit protection X X
Bypass open protection X
Fieldbus failure protection X X X X X X X X X X
Extension IO failure protection X X X X X X X X X X
HMI failure protection X X X X X X X X X X
Limit number of starts X
Phase loss fault X X X X X X X X
High current fault X X X X X X X X X X
Low supply voltage fault X X X X X X X X X X
Bad network fault X X X X
10
Thyristor overload fault X X X X X X X X X X
Faults

Short circuit fault X X X X X

Shunt fault X X X X X
Unspecified fault X X X X
Heat sink overtemperarure fault X X X X X X X X X X
Open circuit thyristor fault X X X X X
Faulty usage X
Faulty connection X
Current imbalance warning X
Over voltage warning X
Under voltage warning X
EOL time-to-trip warning X X X X X X X X X X
EOL warning X X X X X X X X X X
Warnings

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) warning X

Voltage imbalance warning X X X X X X X X X X
Power factor underload warning X
Current underload warning X
Faulty Fans warning X X X X X X X X X X
Locked rotor warning X
Thyristor overload warning X X X X X X X X X X
Short circuit warning X X X X X

* For motor control states description, see chapter 7 Functions

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 10.4 Protection indication shown on screen

For Protections description, see chapter 7.19 Protections group 0-6.

Table 2 Protection indication

Status Possible cause Solution
EOL Protection The motor has been exposed to In Line / Inside Delta
an overload condition because the At start
current over a certain time is too • Check starting conditions and EOL settings.
high. (The load on the motor shaft • Check and correct the reason for the overload.
is too high) • Check that Current limit level is not set too low.
• Check that the ramp time for start is not too long.
• Check that correct overload class is used.
• Check that parameter Setting Ie is correct.

Continuous run

• Check the rating of the plate for Ie.

• Check operational voltage.
• Chose a motor with more power, and
a softstarter rated for higher current.
• Check and correct the reason for the
overload.
• Check that correct EOL Class is used.
Locked rotor protection The motor is running stiff by some • Check the bearings of the motor and load.
reason. A damaged bearing or a • Check that the load is not running stiff.
stucked load could be possible
causes.

Phase reversal protection The phase sequence is not • Change the phase sequence on the line side to (L1-
correct. Current imbalance L2-L3).
between the phases. • Restart the motor and check the main currents and
voltage.
Current imbalance protection Current imbalance between the • Restart the motor and check the main currents and
phases. voltage.
Over voltage protection The main voltage is to high. • Check the main voltage.

Under voltage protection The main voltage is to low. • Check the main voltage.
10
Earth fault protection Equipment protection. In a • Check motor cables.
symmetrical three phase system, • Check the motor.
the sum of the instantaneous line
currents is equal to zero. Earth
fault indicates if the sum differs
more than a settable value. This
can indicate a serious condition of
the motor.
Voltage imbalance protection Voltage imbalance between the • Check the main voltage and restart the motor.
phases.
Voltage outputs protection The 24V voltage outputs has been • Check the connections.
overloaded or shorted.
External thermal sensor The external thermal sensor has • Check the root cause of the over heating.
- PTC protection detected a temperature higher • Check that the PTC or PT100 circuit is closed and
- PT100 protection than the trip level in the motor or that the inputs are connected.
PT100. • Check and correct the reason for the over
temperature.
• Wait for the motor to cool sufficiently and restart.
Power factor underload protection The power factor has fallen below • Check and correct the reason for the underload.
the normal level.

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 Status Possible cause Solution

Current underload protection The motor current has fallen below • Check and correct the reason for the underload.
the settable value. • Check that the motor current parameter (Ie) is set
correctly.
User defined protection Programmable digital input can be • Set the programmable input signal to inactive state
used in combination with external before resetting the protection event.
device/sensor to provide to the
user the possibility of handling
own defined protection.
Too long current limit protection The time at current limit has • Check starting conditions and parameters.
exceeded the set value.
The starting condition is too heavy
for the set current limit.
Bypass open protection Bypass contactor or relay does not • Check and contact your ABB sales office.
close when reached TOR.
Fieldbus failure protection There is a communication • Check that the fieldbusplug is connected correctly.
disturbance between the • Check that correct type of fieldbusplug is used.
softstarter and PLC. • Check that the parameter Fieldbus Type is set
according to the present fieldbus type.
Extension I/O failure protection There is communication • Check and correct the connections.
disturbance between the
softstarter and the extension I/O
module.
HMI failure protection There is communication • Check and correct the connections.
disturbance between the
softstarter and the HMI.
The HMI has been removed. • Place back the HMI again.

Limit number of starts The softstarter has exceeded the • Wait for the next start interval.
pre-set limited number of starts. For parameter setting, see chapter 7 Functions.

10.5 Fault indication shown on screen 10

For Faults description, see chapter 7.21 Faults (26) Internal faults (27) External faults

Table 3 Fault indication

Status Possible cause Solution
Phase loss fault Voltage to one or more phases is • Check that the mains are connected and that no line
missing. contactor or breaker is open.
Fuse is blown. • Check and replace fuses for all three phases.
Power loss on operational current • Check and correct operational network supply.
for one or several phases.
The line contactor or circuit • Check and close contactor/breaker or any external
breaker is open. switch device.
Line contactor opens too quickly • Control Line contactor with Run signal relay on
at stop. terminal 4. See chapter 5.1.2.6 Programmable
output relay - K4, terminals 4, 5 and 6.
• Add a time relay before contactor opens.
• If Stop Ramp not is needed, set Stop mode to direct
stop.
High current fault A fault current, higher than 8 times • Check the circuits, including the motor for any
the softstarter rated current, has insulation fault phase to phase or earth fault.
occurred.
Low supply voltage fault The control supply voltage is too • Check for voltage dips or interruptions and correct
low on terminals 1 and 2. control supply voltage.
Short power loss on the control • Check control supply network for short interruptions.
supply network.

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 Status Possible cause Solution
Bad network fault Excessive disturbances in the • Check for harmonics or frequency disturbancein the
operational supplying network. supply network and correct supplying operational
network.
Short power loss on all three • Check and correct supplying operational
phases in the operational network. network.
Thyristor overload fault The thyristors are overheated. • Check the starting conditions and the fans.
• Decrease current limit if possible.
• Let the thyristors cool down before restart.
Short circuit fault One or several thyristors are • Check and contact your ABB sales office for
shorted. replacement kit.

Shunt fault The softstarter can not stop the • Contact ABB sales office for service.
motor due to internal
short circuit.
Bypass relay closed, due to • Switch off operational voltage and control supply
inaccurate handling. voltage. Switch on voltage in correct succession.
(PSTX30...170 only). 1. Control supply voltage on terminals
1 and 2. See chapter 5.1.2 Control supply and
control circuit.
2. Wait 4 seconds, and then switch on operational
voltage on terminals
L1, L2 and L3.
• If same fault remains, contact your
ABB Sales Office.
Unspecified fault N/A • Disconnect and reconnect the supply
voltage (Us) and make a restart.
• If same fault remains, contact your ABB
sales office.
Heat sink fault The heat sink temperature is too • Check that the fans are working in a proper way.
high. If the fault remains after • Check that cooling airways are free from dirt and dust.
reset, the heat sink is too warm • Check that the ambient temperature is not too high.
and needs to cool down.
Open circuit thyristor fault One or several thyristors are not • Contact your ABB sales office for service.
conducting.
10
The Operational voltage is below • Check that the softstarter corresponds to the motor
175 V. size.

The motor is too small. • For test purposes it is possoble to use small motor
(Current is out of measuring mode. See chapter 7 Functions.
range.)

Faulty usage Inside delta motor connection • Do not use named functions with Inside delta motor
when trying to jog forward, jog connection.

backward, heat motor or doing

stand still break.
Faulty connection Motor connection unknown when • Check motor connection.
trying to start motor.

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10.6 Warning indication shown on
screen

For Warnings description, see chapter 7.20 Warnings

group 0-4.

Table 4 Warning indication

Status Cause/Possible cause
Current imbalance warning Current imbalance between the phases has exceeded the warning level.
Over voltage warning The RMS phase to phase voltage has exceeded the adjustable value.
Under voltage warning The RMS phase to phase voltage has decreased below the adjustable
value.
EOL time-to-trip warning The predicted time before EOL trip has reached the warning level.
EOL warning The calculated motor temperature has exceeded the warning level.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD(U)) warning THD(U) has exceeded the warning level. Check the quality of the
network.
Voltage imbalance warning Voltage imbalance between the phases has exceeded the warning level.

Power factor underload warning The power factor has decreased below the adjustable value during
continuous operation.

Current underload warning The motor current has fallen below the warning level.Check that the
motor current parameter (Ie) is set correctly.
Faulty fan warning The fans are not working properly because dust or mechanical blocking
The sofstarter could be overheated.
Check that the fans are working and rotating freely. The blades shall
rotate without any resistance.

CAUTION
The fans may only be checked when in voltage free state.
If the fault remains, contact ABB sales office.

Locked rotor warning The motorcurrent has exceeded the warning level. A damaged bearing or
a stuck load could be possible causes.
Thyristor overload warning The calculated thyristor temperature has exceeded the
warning level.
Short circuit warning There is an internal short circuit and the softstarter is running in limp
10
mode. See chapter 7 Functions.

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11 Wiring diagrams

11.1 Circuit diagram PSTX

146
11.1.1 Circuit diagram PSTX30...PSTX370 (IEC version) 146
11.1.2 Circuit diagram PSTX30...PSTX370 (UL version) 146

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 11.1 Circuit diagram PSTX

11.1.1 Circuit diagram PSTX30...PSTX370

(IEC version)
CAUTION
Terminal 22 is a function earth, it is not a
protective earth. It shall be connected to the
mounting plate

1L1

3L2

5L3

1L1

3L2

5L3
Ct1
Ct2
22 Ct3
21 Ct1
20 +24V
Internal control voltage 19 Ct2
19 GND
18
18 22
DGND Ct3
Stop Start 20, 21 17 In2
21
13 16 20
In1 +24V
Internal control voltage 19
14 15 In0 Low Voltage Board
19 GND
18 14 Stop
18 DGND V1
13 Start
17 V2
Stop Start 20, 21 In2
19 13 12 16 In1 HMI
Internal control voltage

1/L1
18 11 15 Low Voltage Board
14 10 K6 In0 Internal
20, 21 V3
14 Stop Bypass
V4 V1 K2
13 Contactor
9 13

2/T1
Start V2
14 8
Stop Start K5
7
19 12 HMI V5
Internal control voltage

1/L1
18 6 11 V6
K6 Internal
External control voltage 24V DC 20, 21 5 10 K4 V3
Bypass
4
18 V4 K2
13 9 Contactor

2/T1
14 2 8
Stop Start 13 100-250V K5
1 7 Hz
50/60
14
Stop Start V5
6
2T1
4T2
6T3
23, 24 25, 26, 27 28 29 30 V6
5
External control voltage 24V DC
Anybus K4
Fieldbus Modbus PTC +24V Analog out GND
U V W
4 Extension I/O PT100
18
Anybus
M
13 2 100-250V
1 50/60 Hz
14
Stop Start
2T1
4T2
23, 24 25, 26, 27 28 29 30 6T3
Anybus Fieldbus Modbus PTC +24V Analog out GND
Extension I/O PT100
U V W
Anybus
M

11.1.2 Circuit diagram PSTX30...PSTX370

(UL version)
CAUTION
11 Terminal 22 is a function earth, it is not a
protective earth. It shall be connected to the
mounting plate

INCOMING LINES
OPTIONAL HOA WI RING A B C
OFF
HAND AUTO CHFU CHFU

H1 H2 H3 H4

23 24 CXFU CCT

13 14

STOP START INCOMING LINES

OPTIONAL HOA WI RING 21 22 13 14
A B C
STOP 13

START 14

+24V 20, 21
DGND 18

GND 19

OFF
HAND AUTO CHFU CHFU

H1 H2 H3 H4
1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 L1 L2 L3
23 24 L N CXFU CCT
In1
In0

In2

DGND

GND
Start

Stop

+24V
100-250V
50/60 Hz

13 14
K4 K5 K6
Relay Relay Relay K1 K2 K3
Modbus PTC Analog
STOP START
Extension I/O PT100 +24V out GND
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Anybus Fieldbus
23 24 25, 26, 27 28 29 30
T1 T2 T3

Anybus 21 22 13 14
STOP 13

START 14

+24V 20, 21
DGND 18

GND 19

MTR MTR

1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 L1 L2 L3
L N
In1
In0

In2

DGND

GND
Start

Stop

+24V
100-250V
50/60 Hz

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K4 K5 K6
Relay Relay Relay K1 K2 K3
Modbus PTC Analog
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The following revisions is done on this document:

Document number Revision Chapter Description Date

1SFC132081M0201 A - First release 2014-06-27
1SFC132081M0201 B 4-11 New numbering of images
1SFC132081M0201 B 5 -10 Updated technical description 2014-09-19
1SFC132081M0201 C 5, 7 Text and illustration updated 2014-11-14

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 Current limit 77
13 Index •• Normal current limit 77
Current underload protection 94
Current underload warning 103

Symbols D
2-wire measurement for PT100 42 Date and time 64
2-wire measurement for PTC 43 Delivery note 28
3-wire measurement for PT100 42 Description 17
Detachable keypad 30
A Digital inputs (DI) 84
ABB Fieldbus plug interface 128 Dimensions 24
Acronyms and abbreviations 9 Dimensions and drilling plan 30
Active faults/protections and warnings 55 Direct stop 75
Add information screens to home view 54 Display decimals 55
Analog output 44, 86 Display name 55
Anybus CompactCom 128 Display settings 64
Application Setting 14, 59, 116 Display slot 54
Application set-up 14, 59 Display style 55
Assistants 59, 116 Document number 2
•• Application set-up 59 Drilling plan 30
•• Basic set-up 59 Dual current limit 77
Automatic restart 82
Available faults 19 E
Available protections 18. See also Protections Earth fault protection 99
Available warnings 19. See also Warnings Edit home view 54
Edit information screens in home view 54
B Edit parameter values 50
Backup handling 61 Electrical connection 34
•• Create backup 61 Electronic overload time-to-trip warning 105
•• Replace backup 61 Electronic overload warning 102
•• Uploading of parameters 61 Emergency mode 112
Bad network fault 110 Environmental influence 21
Basic set-up 14, 59 EOL 9
Bi-metal switch 87 EOL Protection 93
Built in modbus RTU 128 Error caused by the line 43
Bypass 18 Event groups 91
Bypass open protection 97 Event log
•• Faults 60
C •• Parameter changed 60
Changing the Rated motor current •• Protections 60
(Setting Ie). 51 •• Run 60
Communication 127 •• Warnings 60
Communication protocols 22 Extension I/O failure protection 101
Complete list 56 Extension IO (Option) 83
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Complete parameter list 118 External control voltage 38
Configuration 14 External fault 107
Connection 12 External faults 110
Connection fault 111 External thermal sensor - PT100 protection 98
Control circuit 9 External thermal sensor - PTC protection 98
Control supply and control circuit 36
Control supply voltage 9 F
Control supply voltage - terminals 1 and 2 36 Fans fault warning 106
Cooling 29 Fault 22
Cooling system 22 Fault detection functions 19
Create backup 61 Faults 60, 107
Current 9 •• External fault 107
Current imbalance protection 95 •• Internal fault 107
Current imbalance warning 104 Faults indication 141
Current Lim Faulty usage fault 111
•• Dual current limit 77 Favorites 58
•• Ramp current limit 77 Fieldbus 9, 88

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 •• Fieldbus address 88 •• R\L-key 52
•• Fieldbus control 88 •• Start key 52
•• Fieldbus Inputs/Outputs 89 •• Stop key 52
•• Plug 9 Locked rotor protection 93
Fieldbus address 88 Locked rotor warning 102
Fieldbus control 88 Low supply voltage fault 111
Fieldbus failure operation 88. See also Fieldbus failure
protection M
Fieldbus failure protection 100 Main circuit 34
Fieldbus Inputs/Outputs 89 Maintenance 131
Frequence range protection 96 Maximum mounting angle 30
Frequency Max number of starts protection 93
Full voltage 9 Menu screen 56
Full voltage start 75 •• Favorites 58
Functional earth - terminal 22 36 •• Modified 58
Functions 67 •• Parameters 56
Minimum distance to wall/fron 29
H Minimum enclosure size 30
Handling when mounting 29 MINI USB interface 129
Heat sink over temperature fault 109 Modbus configuration warning 106
High current fault 111 Motor Current Ie 69
HMI 9 Motor heating 80
HMI failure protection 100 Motor jog 53
How to set a parameter 51 Mount 29
How to start/stop the motor 15 Mounting Detachable HMI 31
Human-Machine Interface 9
Humidity 21 N
Navigation keys 49
I Navigation Overview 48
Ie 9, 22 Navigation screen 50
i-key 49 Normal current limit 77
Individual function 68 Number of starts limits 106
Inputs/outputs 83
•• Analog output 86 O
•• Digital inputs (DI) 84 On/off switch 50
•• Relay outputs 85 Open circuit thyristor fault 109
•• Temperature sensor 87 Optional accessories 45
Insulation 22 Options screen 54
Internal fault 107 Output relays 22
•• Internal fault 107 Overview 18
Internal faults 108 Overview of faults, protections and warnings 139
Internal IO 83 Over voltage protection 95
Over voltage warning 104
K
Keypad 49 P
13
•• i-key 49 Parameter changed 60
•• Navigation keys 49 Parameters 56
•• R\L-key 49 •• Complete list 56
•• Selection softkeys 49 Phase loss fault 110
•• Start key 49 Phase reversal protection 96
•• Stop key 49 PLC 9
Kick start 78 Pollution degree 21
Power factor underload protection 94
L Power factor underload warning 103
Language 62 Presentation settings 62
LED 9, 22, 48 Pre-start 68
LED indicators 48 Programmable inputs
LED status 48 Programmable inputs (Sequence start) 40
Limp mode 113 Programmable inputs - terminals 15, 16 and 17 39
Line contactor close time 113 Programmable output relay - K4, terminals 4, 5 and 6 41
Local control from keypad 52 Programmable output relay - K5, terminals 7, 8 and 9 41

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 Programmable output relay - K6, terminals 10, 11 and 12 41 Stand still brake 76
Protection 21 Start and Stop - terminals 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 37
Protection functions 18 Start key 49, 52
Protection indication 140, 143 Start ramp 68
Protection indication shown on screen 140 Start without start command 113
Protections 60, 92 Step down level 114
PT100 87 Stop key 49, 52
PTC 87 Stop ramp 69
PTC/PT100 input 42 Storage 21, 22
System info 62
Q System mode 114
Quick start 11
T
R Table Application settings 117
Ramp current limit 77 Technical data 22
Real time clock 64 Technical data for external keypad 22
Receive, unpack and check 28 Temperature 9, 21, 22
Relay outputs 85 Temperature errors in °C / K 43
Replace backup 61 Temperature sensor 87
Reset operating data 65 •• External thermal sensor - PT100 protection 98
Reset to defaults 65 •• External thermal sensor - PTC protection 98
R\L-key 49, 52 •• PT100 87
Run 60 •• PTC 87
•• Bi- metal switch 87
S Temperature sensors 98
Scale value range 55 The numerical setting 50
Selection list 50 Thyristor 9
Selection softkeys 49 Thyristor overload fault 109
Semi-conductor fuses 22 Thyristor overload warning 103
Sequence start 81 Tightening torques and cable dimensions 35
Service and repair 133 Too long current limit protection 99
Settings 62, 115 Top level 52
•• Date and time 64 Top of ramp 69
•• Display settings 64 Shunt fault TOR 9
•• Language 62 Torque ramp 72
•• Reset to defaults 65 •• Torque stop ramp 74
Short circuit fault 108 Torque start ramp 73
Short circuit warning 106 Torque stop ramp 74
Signal 54 TOR relay delay time 114
Signal max 55 Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) warning 105
Signal min 55 Troubleshooting 135
Slow speed 79 •• Overview of faults, protections and warnings 139
Softstarter overview 20 •• Protection indication shown on screen 140
Softstarter ratings 23 Type designation 21
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Softstarter states 68
•• Individual function 68 U
•• Pre-start 68 Uc 9
•• Stand by 68 Ue 9
•• Start ramp 68 Under voltage protection 95
•• Stop ramp 69 Under voltage warning 104
•• Top of ramp 69 Unspecified fault 110
Special feature 112 Uploading of parameters 61
•• Emergency mode 112 Us 9
•• Limp mode 113 User defined protection 19, 99
•• Line contactor close time 113 User interface 18
•• Start without start command 113
•• Step down level 114 V
•• System mode 114 Voltage imbalance protection 96
•• TOR relay delay time 114 Voltage imbalance warning 105
Specifications 21 Voltage outputs protection 97
Stand by 68 Voltage ramp 70

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 •• Voltage start ramp 70
•• Voltage stop ramp 71
Voltage start ramp 70
Voltage stop ramp 71

W
Warning functions 19
Warnings 60, 102
Weights 22
Wiring diagrams 145

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