Instruction Manual

Digital Soft Starter

SOLCON
iStart Series

iStart
This manual must be read thoroughly and
always stored near the softstarter.
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Table of contents

1. Safty & Warnings ..............................................................................................9

1.1 Safety .....................................................................................................9

1.2 Attention .................................................................................................9
1.3 Warnings .............................................................................................. 10

2. Product Presentation ...................................................................................... 11

2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 11

2.2 Rating and Frames Sizes ..................................................................... 12
2.3 Technical Data - Starter Selection ........................................................ 12
2.3.1 Motor Current and Starting Conditions ................................................. 12
2.3.2 Mains (Line to Line) and Control Voltage ............................................. 14

3. Recommended Wiring Scheme...................................................................... 15

3.1 Mains and Control Description ............................................................. 15

3.2 Input/Output Indication ......................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Bottom View of the Control Module ...................................................... 17
3.3 Typical Wiring Scheme – In Line Connection and internal 24V source 18
3.4 Typical Wiring Scheme – In Line Connection and external 24V
source................................................................................................... 19
3.5 Wiring Notes ......................................................................................... 20
3.6 Power Wiring Scheme for „Inside-Delta” Connection ........................... 20
3.7 Option Card Connections ..................................................................... 22
3.7.1 Analog I/O (Option 5)............................................................................ 22
3.7.2 Analog I/O (Option 6)............................................................................ 22
3.7.3 Short Circuit Protection......................................................................... 23
3.7.4 „Inside-Delta” Mode .............................................................................. 24

4. Installation ....................................................................................................... 28

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 4.1 Prior to Installation ................................................................................ 28
4.2 Mounting............................................................................................... 28
4.3 Temperature Range & Heat Dissipation ............................................... 30
4.3.1 Calculating the Enclosure Size, for Non-Ventilated Metallic Enclosure 31
4.3.2 Additional Ventilation ............................................................................ 31
4.4 Installing an Option Card ...................................................................... 32
4.4.1 Preinstallation Instructions for Installing an Option Card ...................... 32
4.4.2 Opening the Control Panel ................................................................... 32
4.4.3 Removing the Connector Cover ........................................................... 32
4.4.4 Inserting the Option Card and Closing the Unit .................................... 33
4.5 Setting the Thermistor In and Analog Out Option Card (Option 5) ....... 35
4.6 Setting the Analog Option – 3XRTD Thermal Sensor Option Card
(Option 6) ............................................................................................. 36
4.7 PT100 [C°/Ω] Table .............................................................................. 38

5. Settings – Control Keypad ............................................................................. 39

5.1 LCD Arrangement................................................................................. 39

5.2 Push-Buttons ........................................................................................ 40
5.3 Status LEDs ......................................................................................... 41
5.4 Reviewing Parameters ......................................................................... 41
5.4.1 Modifying the Parameter ...................................................................... 41
5.5 Special Actions Performed in TEST/MAINTENANCE Mode ................ 42
5.5.1 View Firmware Version/Version Date/Version CRC ............................. 42
5.5.2 Reset to Factory Default Parameters ................................................... 42
5.5.3 Reset Statistical Data ........................................................................... 43
5.6 Overview of All Mode Pages and Factory Defaults .............................. 44
5.6.1 Main Parameters – page 1 ................................................................... 48
5.6.2 Start/Stop Motor – page 2 of Basic
(pages 2-3 of Professional, pages 2-5 of Expert) ................................. 58
5.6.3 Special Features – page 6 of Professional and Expert Only ................ 65

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 5.6.4 Fault Parameters – Page 3 of Basic (
page 5 of Professional and page 7 of Expert) ...................................... 68
5.6.5 AUTORESET PARAMS – Page 4 of Basic
(page 6 of Professional and page 8 Expert) ......................................... 75
5.6.6 I/O Programming Parameters – Page 5 of Basic
(7 of Professional and 9 of Expert) ....................................................... 77
5.6.7 Global Parameter ................................................................................. 81
5.6.8 Statistical Data – page 11..................................................................... 82
5.7 Event Logger – page 8 for Basic
(page 11 for Professional, page 12 for Expert) ..................................... 83
5.7.1 Event Summary .................................................................................... 83
5.7.2 Event Details ........................................................................................ 85
5.8 Actual Data View .................................................................................. 86
5.8.1 Default Data View ................................................................................. 86

6. Starting Procedure .......................................................................................... 87

6.1 Standard Starting Procedure ................................................................ 88

6.2 Examples of Starting Curves ................................................................ 90
6.2.1 Light Load-Pumps, Fans, Etc. .............................................................. 90
6.2.2 High Inertia Loads – Fans, Centrifuges, Etc. ........................................ 90
6.2.3 Choosing a Suitable Pump Curve (Centrifugal Pumps) ........................ 91

7. Communication ............................................................................................... 94

7.1 Modbus Communication ....................................................................... 94

7.1.1 Features ............................................................................................... 94
7.1.2 Basic Structure of the Serial Link Frame .............................................. 95
7.1.3 List of Functions Supported by the iStart.............................................. 96
7.2 Actual Data (Read Word Registers) ..................................................... 97
7.2.1 Example 1: Read Actual Data ............................................................ 102
7.3 Setting Parameters (Read\Write Word Registers) .............................. 103
7.3.1 Main Parameters ................................................................................ 103

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 7.3.2 Start Parameters (First Adjust) ........................................................... 107
7.3.3 Stop Parameters (First Adjust) ........................................................... 108
7.3.4 Special Features Parameters ............................................................. 109
7.3.5 Fault Parameters ................................................................................ 109
7.3.6 Auto Reset Parameters ...................................................................... 111
7.3.7 I/O Programming Parameters ............................................................. 113
7.3.8 Global Parameters.............................................................................. 119
7.3.9 Communication Parameters ............................................................... 120
7.3.10 Example 2: Read Setting Parameters ................................................ 122
7.3.11 Example 3: Write a Single Setting Parameter .................................... 123
7.3.12 Example 4: Write Multiple Setting Parameters ................................... 125
7.4 Control Register Write (Write Word Register) ..................................... 126
7.4.1 Example 5 - Control Register Write .................................................... 127
7.5 Diagnostics ......................................................................................... 129
7.6 Exception Responses ......................................................................... 130
7.6.1 Exception Code Response Frame ...................................................... 130
7.6.2 Exception Codes Supported by the iStart........................................... 130
7.6.3 Example 6: Exception Response ........................................................ 131
7.7 Profibus Communication .................................................................... 133
7.7.1 Global Parameters.............................................................................. 133
7.7.2 Operation Mode in Profibus ................................................................ 133
7.7.3 Description of the DPV0 (Cyclic) Frame ............................................. 134
7.7.4 Operations that are Available in DPV1 ............................................... 139
7.7.5 Configure PROFIBUS in the iStart...................................................... 141
7.7.6 Watch Dog Definition .......................................................................... 141
7.7.7 Actual Data Register Numbers (Decimal) ........................................... 142
7.7.8 Default Order of Register Numbers .................................................... 147
7.7.9 Setting Parameters for Data Request ................................................. 148

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8. Installing a Fan on Size A, B and C ............................................................. 153

9. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 154

9.1 Blank RMA Form ................................................................................ 158

10. Dimensions .................................................................................................... 160

11. Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 171

12. Ordering Information .................................................................................... 174

13. Attachment .................................................................................................... 176

13.1 Table of figures ................................................................................... 176

13.2 List of Tables ...................................................................................... 178
13.3 Notes .................................................................................................. 179

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Safty & Warnings

1. Safty & Warnings

1.1 Safety

Read this manual carefully before operating the equip-

1
ment and follow its instructions.
Installation, operation and maintenance should be in
2 strict accordance with this manual, national codes and
good practice.
Installation or operation not performed in strict accord-
3 ance with these instructions will void manufacturer’s
warranty.
Disconnect all power inputs before servicing the soft-
4
starter and/or the motor.
After installation, check and verify that no parts (bolts,
5
washers, etc) have fallen into the starter.
During shipping, the soft-starter might have been
roughly handled, therefore, it is recommended to initial-
6
ize the soft-starter by connecting supply voltage prior to
operating the soft-starter with a motor.

1.2 Attention

This product was designed for compliance with IEC

1
60947-4-2 for class A equipment.
All of the iStart models are designed to meet UL and
2
cUL requirements.
Use of the product in domestic environments may
3 cause radio interference, in which case, the user may
be required to employ additional mitigation methods.
Utilization category is AC-53a or AC-53b, Form 1. For
4
further information, see Technical Specification.

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1.3 Warnings

Internal components and PCBs are at mains potential

when the iStart is connected to mains. This voltage is
1
extremely dangerous and will cause death or severe in-
jury if contacted.
When iStart is connected to mains, even if control
voltage is disconnected and motor is stopped, full
2
volt-age may appear on starter’s output and motor’s
termi-nals.
The starter must be grounded to ensure correct opera-
3
tion, safety and to prevent damage.
Check that Power Factor capacitors and overvoltage
4 devices are not connected to the output side of the soft
starter.
5 Do not interchange line and load connections.

Expert mode allows settings that can damage the

6
starter and the motor.

The company reserves the right to make any improvements or modifi-

cations to its products without prior notice.

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2. Product Presentation

2.1 Introduction
The iStart is a highly sophisticated and reliable three -phase starter.
It can operate both three phase and two-phase mode. iStart is de-
signed for simple maintenance and maximum flexibility in the field.
 You can connect motors with different mains voltages to
iStart:
Frame size A, B and C: 208V to 400V
208V to 600V

Frame size D to I 208V to 400V

208V to 600V
208V to 690V

 Communication cards are easy to connect and replace.

 Includes an internal bypass.
 You can connect an external display so that you can install
iStart inside a cabinet and still monitor and program it without
opening the cabinet.
 iStart’s Ground Fault protection checks that the total current
always remains zero. If a ground fault occurs, iStart trips.
 Includes built-in Motor Unbalance protection.
 Optional fan that can added later allows you to increase the
number of starts per hour.
 Includes an event logger for start, stop, bypass open and close,
and other events. Each log entry includes: time, date, voltage,
current and trip state.

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2.2 Rating and Frames Sizes

Table 1 Housing sizes

Frame FLA Dimensions Dimensions W/Fan

Weight
Size (A) WxHxD (mm) WxHxD (mm)
A 17
3.175 Kg (for fan:
A 31 122x245x147 127x251x188
+1.33 Kg
A 44
B 58
5.23 Kg (for fan:
B 72 132x275x208 132x276x249
+1.38 Kg
B 85
C 105
10.89 (for fan:
C 145 175x388x234 175x388x275
+1.925 Kg)
C 170
D 230
D 310 375x644x275 37 Kg
D 350
E 430 375x644x285 38 Kg
F 515 480x691x300 47 Kg
G 590
480x791x300 56 Kg
G 690
H 720
510x791x305 60 Kg
H 850
I 960
559x815x316 85 Kg
I 1100

2.3 Technical Data - Starter Selection

Use the following criteria to select the starter:

2.3.1 Motor Current and Starting Conditions

Select the starter according to motor's Full Load Ampere (FLA) that is
indicated on its nameplate (even if the motor will not be fully loaded).
The iStart is designed to operate under the following maximum con-
ditions:

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Table 2 Maximum conditions

Ambient Tempera- Starting Current Acceleration

ture Time
[A]
[0C] [sec]

40 400%xIn 30

50 350%xIn 20

Max. Starts per Hour: four (4) starts per hour.

Note:
For very frequent starts (inching applications) the inching current
should be considered as the Full Load Current (FLC) (consult factory).

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2.3.2 Mains (Line to Line) and Control Voltage

Table 3 Mains and control voltage

Frame Mains (Line to Control Voltage Fan Voltage1

Size Line) Voltage

A to C Fan is not re-

quired
208V to 400V,
50/60Hz, +10% - 115VAC/DC,
15% 50/60Hz, +10% -
95-230VAC/DC,
15%
or 50/60Hz, +10% -
15% or
208V to 600V,
50/60Hz, +10% - 230VAC/DC,
15% 50/60Hz, +10% -
15%

D to I 208V to 400V,
50/60Hz, +10% -
15% Fan is required

or 115VAC, 50/60Hz, 115VAC/DC,

+10% -15% 50/60Hz, +10% -
208V to 600V, 15%
50/60Hz, +10% - or
15% or
230VAC, 50/60Hz,
or +10% -15% 230VAC/DC,
50/60Hz, +10% -
208V to 690V, 15%
50/60Hz, +10% -
15%

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3. Recommended Wiring Scheme

3.1 Mains and Control Description

Table 4 Terminal assignment

Indication Description Remarks

Connection to mains
1L1, 3L2, 5L3
voltage up to 690V
Connection to motor
2T1, 4T2, 6T3
For proper operation and for safety reasons
G Connection to ground
soft iStart must be properly grounded.
Terminal A1 Control phase 95-230VAC\DC +10% -15%
Control neutral (re-
Terminal A2
turn)
Terminal 12 (NC) Programmable auxil- Voltage free, 8A, 250VAC, 1800VA max.
Terminal 11 (C) iary output relay 1 The contact incorporates 0-60 seconds On &
Terminal 14 (NC) Off delays. The auxiliary output relay can be
programmed to operate in the following
modes:
 INACTIVE
 RUN IMMEDIATE
Active when there is start action.
 STARTING
Active during the start ramp. It stops
when the bypass closes.
 END OF ACC
Not active during the start ramp. Active
when the bypass closes.
 STOP
 SOFT STOP
Active during ramp down.
 STOP IMMEDIATE
Active from ramp down and continues to
be active while stopped.
 ALTERNATIVE ADJUST
Active when motors 2, 3, or 4 receive a
command.
 FAULT
Active while in a fault state.
 WARNING
Active while in a warning state.

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Terminal 22 (NC) Programmable aux- Same as terminals 12, 11, and 14 for relay 2.
iliary output relay 2
Terminal 21 (C)
Terminal 24 (NC)

Terminal 1,2,3 24V Input – START The terminals can be programmed to operate
command. in the following modes:
 INACTIVE
 START
 STOP
 EXTERNAL TRIP
 RESET
 1ST ADJUST START
Start command to the 1st motor.
 2ND ADJUST START
Start command to the 2nd motor.
 3RD ADJUST START
Start command to the 3rd motor.
 4TH ADJUST START
Start command to the 4th motor.
 1ST ADJUST STOP
Soft Stop command to the 1st motor.
 2ND ADJUST STOP
Soft Stop command to the 2nd motor.
 3RD ADJUST STOP
Soft Stop command to the 3rd motor.
 4TH ADJUST STOP
Soft Stop command to the 4th motor.

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3.2 Input/Output Indication

Figure 1 Control inputs and outputs

3.2.1 Bottom View of the Control Module

Terminal: A1, A2(AC/DC);

12, 11, 14(R1: NC,C,NO);
22, 21, 24(R2: NC,C,NO)

Logic input: IN1, IN2, IN3,

OUT(+24VDC), COM MODBUS

Figure 2 View on tax-connections

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3.3 Typical Wiring Scheme – In Line Connection

and internal 24V source

Figure 3 Connection Diagram

Notes:
1. Use fuses for type 2 coordination. Mains voltage of 208-
600V available to all models. Mains voltage 208-690V
available to 210-1100A.
2. Refer to ordering information for available control voltages.
3. Control inputs are shown in their default setting.
4. Applicable only when optional fans are installed in frame
sizes A-C.

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3.4 Typical Wiring Scheme – In Line Connection

and external 24V source
5.

Notes:
6. Use fuses for type 2 coordination. Refer to section
7. Mains voltage of 208-600V available to all models. Mains
voltage 208-690V available to 210-1100A.
8. Refer to ordering information for available control voltages.
9. Control inputs are shown in their default setting.
10. Applicable only when optional fans are installed in frame
sizes A-C.

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3.5 Wiring Notes

When mains voltage is connected to the iStart, even if control volt-

age is disconnected, full voltage may appear on the starter load
termi-nals.
Therefore, for isolation purposes, it is necessary to connect an isolat-
ing device upstream of the starter.
Power factor correction capacitors and overvoltage devices must not
be installed on starters load side. When required, install capacitors or
overvoltage devices on starter’s line side.
iStart is not balanced while in two-phase mode. Therefore, you can-
not use a motor unbalance protection because it will always cause a
trip.

3.6 Power Wiring Scheme for „Inside-Delta” Con-

nection

Figure 4 Connecting iStart INSIDE DELTA

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Figure 5 Reverse speed with iStart connected INSIDE

DELTA

Notes:
When installing the iStart INSIDE DELTA. it is highly recommended
to use a line contactor (C1) or contactor (C2) in order to avoid a
de-struction of the motor in case of a shorted SCR in the iStart.
If a contactor is connected Inside the Delta (C2) only, motor terminals
are „live” (full voltage) even when contactor is open.

Wrong connection of the iStart or the motor may seriously

damage the motor
When using INSIDE DELTA it is highly recommended to use a
line contactor (C1) or contactor (C2) in order to avoid possible
damage to the motor if an SCR is short circuited in the iStart
Even when the inside delta contactor (C2) is open, motor termi-
nals are “live” (full voltage) even when the contactor is open

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3.7 Option Card Connections

3.7.1 Analog I/O (Option 5)

 Connect the Thermistor Input between P1.4 and P1.5.

 Connect Analog Output between P1.1 (High) and P1.2 (Low).
 Leave P1.3 disconnected.
 Connect the shielded wire to P1.3.

Figure 6 Analog I/O (option 5)

3.7.2 Analog I/O (Option 6)

Each analog input port is separate and defined independently.

 For connector P1:
Connect the PT100 resistor between P1.1 and P1.2.
Connect P1.2 and P1.3 without any resistance (short-circuit).
 For connector P2:
Connect the PT100 resistor between P2.1 and P2.2.
Connect P2.2 and P2.3 without any resistance (short-circuit).
 For connector P3:
Connect the PT100 resistor between P3.1 and P3.2.
Connect P3.2 and P3.3 without any resistance (short-circuit).

Figure 7 Analog I/O (option 6)

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Thermal Inputs
The iStart can accept inputs from the RTD - Platinum 100 Ohm
(Pt100) type of thermal sensors. This is a three-wire measurement
system that is used to compensate for cable resistance.

Notes:
11. AWG#18 wires must be used. Do not exceed the maxi-
mum length of 100m.
12. Shielded cables must be used. Connect shield to external
ground.
13. For RTD, the maximum cable resistance allowed is 25
Ohm.
14. LCD displays temperature in degrees Celsius for RTD.
15. If one or more sensors are not used, leave the relevant
terminals open.
The Actual Data display for this sensors will be “---“ (Three
dashes).

3.7.3 Short Circuit Protection

For „type 2 coordination”, use fuses for semiconductor protection to

protect the iStart from a short circuit. Fuses for semiconductor pro-
tection give excellent results because they have low I²t values and
high interruption ratings.

Recommended fuse selection procedure:

16. Fuse rated voltage: Choose minimum fuse rated voltage
which is above the rated voltage of the mains.
17. Fuse rated current: Select a fuse which is able to carry 7
times the rated iStart current for 30 seconds (this is dou-
ble the maximum iStart current for the maximum accel-
eration time).
18. Fuse I²t: Verify that the I²t value of the fuse is less than or
equal to the I²t value of the thyristor in the iStart as shown
in the table below.

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Table 5 Fuse Selection

iStart Model Max. Thyristor I2t iStart Max. Thyristor I2t

[A2Sec] Model [A2Sec]
17 4,750 310 845,000
31 10,250 350 845,000
44 11,300 430 1,130,000
58 108,000 515 1,820,000
72 108,000 590 1,820,000
85 108,000 690 1,820,000
105 240,000 720 1,820,000
145 240,000 850 1,820,000
170 321,000 960 4,260,000
230 135,500 1100 4,260,000

3.7.4 „Inside-Delta” Mode

General Information
When the iStart is installed „Inside Delta”, the individual phases of
the Starter are connected in series with the individual motor windings
(6 conductor connections as with the star-delta starter). The soft starter
must only conduct about 67 % (=1\1.5) of the rated motor current. This
ensures the use of a significantly smaller device.

For example:
For a motor with a rated current of 1050A motor, a 1100A starter will
be selected to operate „In-Line”. For „Inside Delta” starter, we calcu-
late (1050 x 67% = 703A) and select a 720A starter.
Less heat dissipates in the cabinet vs. the standard „In-Line” connec-
tion.

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Note :
For a high starting torque process, it is recommended to use the starter
in the „In Line” connection.

Notes on „Inside Delta” Connection

 „Inside Delta” requires 6-wires to the motor.
 Wrong motor connection will cause serious damage to the mo-
tor windings.
 When installing the iStart „inside delta” it is highly recom-
mended to use a contactor in series to the iStart or upstream of
the motor in order to avoid a destruction of the motor in case of
a shorted SCR in the iStart.
 The sinusoidal shape of the current is imperfect (since each
phase is separately fired and not influenced by other phase fir-
ing).
As a result, higher harmonic content is incurred (THD), which
can be as high as twice the THD value as in the standard „In-
Line”.
 Higher motor heating is expected for the same motor size (due
to the higher THD).
 Phase sequence must be correct; otherwise, „Phase Sequence
fault” will trip the starter immediately (without any damage).
 Higher torques cannot be obtained.
 When „Inside Delta” mode is configured:
o No Pulse Start.
o No curve selection (Curve 0 !! only).
o No Slow Speed (Reverse and Forward).
o No Phase sequence „Off” mode.
o No 2-phase control.

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Beware!

Wrong connection of the starter or the motor, will seriously damage

the motor.

When using „Inside delta” connection:

1. It is highly recommended to use a con-

tactor in series to the iStart or upstream
of motor in order to avoid a destruction of
the motor in case of a shorted SCR in the
iStart.
2. 2. If Contactor is connected Inside the
Delta, motor terminals are „live” (full volt-
age) even when contactor is open.

Figure 8 iStart connected INSIDE DELTA

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Figure 9 Speed reverse with iStart connected INSIDE DELTA

1. C1 is a line contactor.
2. C2 is an „Inside Delta” contactor.
3. U1-U2, V1-V2, W1-W2 are motor’s windings.
4. L1-U, L2-V, L3-W are iStart controlled phases.

Note:
Motor terminals are marked as follows:

ASA (USA) BS VDE IEC

T1 - T4 A1-A2 U-X U1 - U2

T2 - T5 B1-B2 V-Y V1 - V2

T3 - T6 C1-C2 W-Z W1 - W2

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4. Installation

Do not interchange line and load connections

4.1 Prior to Installation

Check that Motor’s Full Load Ampere (FLA) is lower than, or equal to
the starter’s Full Load Current (FLC) and that Mains and Control volt-
ages are as indicated on the starter’s side label.
Make sure Starter’s FLC≥ Motor FLA!

Make sure Starter’s FLC≥ Mo-

tor FLA!

Make sure Control voltage is

right!
iStart label - example

4.2 Mounting
The starter must be mounted vertically. Allow sufficient space (at least
100mm) above and below the starter for suitable airflow.
It is recommended to mount the starter directly on the rear metal plate
for better heat dissipation.

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Note:
Do not mount the iStart directly on the rear metal plate in case a
ventilation fan or ventilation opening is on the back side of the iStart.
Do not mount the starter near heat sources.
Surrounding air temperature in the cabinet should not exceed 50ºC.
Protect the starter from dust and corrosive atmospheres.

Note:
For harsh environments (sewage treatment plants, etc.), it is recom-
mended to order the starter with printed circuit board coating. Remote
Keypad Installation

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Figure 10 Dimensions for installing the remote keypad

4.3 Temperature Range & Heat Dissipation

The starter is rated to operate over a temperature range of -10ºC
(14ºF) to + 50ºC (122ºF).Relative non-condensed humidity inside the
enclosure should not exceed 95%.

Operating at surrounding air temp. (Inside the cabinet) higher

than 50ºC may cause damage to the starter.

Starter’s heat dissipation while motor is running and the internal by-
pass relays are closed is typically less than 0.4 x In (in watts). During
soft start and soft stop, heating is approximately three times the actual
starting current (In watts).

Example: For a 100A motor, heat dissipation is less than 40 watts

while running and during starting (for example at 350A), heat dissipa-
tion is approximately 1050 watts.

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Important note:
If motor is frequently started, cabinet should be designed for the higher
heat dissipation.
Internal enclosure heating can be reduced through the use of addi-
tional ventilation.

4.3.1 Calculating the Enclosure Size, for Non-Ventilated Me-

tallic Enclosure

0.12 x Total heat dissipation [Watts]

Area (m2) =
60 – External ambient temp. [ºC]

Where: Area [m2]] - Surface area that can dissipate heat (front, sides,
top).
Total heat dissipation [Watt] – The total heat dissipation of the
starter and other control devices in the enclosure. If starter is fre-
quently started, average power should be used.

4.3.2 Additional Ventilation

Use the following arrangement for forced ventilation of the iStart’s

enclosure:

Fan Air
Air Outlet
Inlet
SST

Air
Inlet

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4.4 Installing an Option Card

Option cards are either factory installed or sent separately for cus-
tomer upgrade. If you perform your own upgrade make sure to read
and perform the preinstallation instructions in section 4.4.1.

4.4.1 Preinstallation Instructions for Installing an Option

Card

Step 1: Make sure that you have the following available:

 A cutter
 ESD ground protection
 The option card. Do Not remove the option card from its an-
tistatic bag yet.
Step 2: Shut down all power to the iStart unit (mains and control
voltage).
Step 3: Disconnect all cables and connectors that are attached to the
control panel.

4.4.2 Opening the Control Panel

Step 1: Remove the 4 screws that hold the plastic housing of the
iStart control panel to the power unit.
Step 2: Ground yourself with ESD protection.
Step 3: Remove the 6 screws that hold the PCB card to the plastic
housing of the control panel.

4.4.3 Removing the Connector Cover

Before you insert the option card, you must cut off the part of the hous-
ing that covers option card connections. For analog cards, cut off the
covering at the top of the plastic housing. For communication cards,
cut off the covering at the bottom of the plastic housing.

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Figure 11 Removing the connector cover

4.4.4 Inserting the Option Card and Closing the Unit

Step 1: Remove the PCB card and turn it over.

Step 2: Remove the option card from the antistatic bag.
Step 3: Detach the connector from the option card.
Step 4: If you are installing the Thermistor in and Analog out
card, set the dip switches. Setting the Thermistor In and Analog Out
Option Card. You can use a pen or pencil to do this.
Step 5: Attach the option card to the correct header connector.
Make sure that it is firmly attached.Use J1 for the analog option cards
and J6 for the communication option cards.
Step 6: Put the PCB card back in the plastic housing of the iStart
control panel.
Step 7: Replace the 6 screws that hold the PCB card to the plastic
housing.
Step 8: Reconnect the connector that you removed in step 3.
Step 9: Put the plastic housing back on the power unit and replace
the 4 screws that hold it in place.

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Step 10: Reconnect all cables and connectors that you removed.
Step 11: Add the connections to the relevant option card. Option
Card Connections

Figure 12 Location of the header connectors J1 and J6

Figure 13 Inserting an option card - overview

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4.5 Setting the Thermistor In and Analog Out Op-

tion Card (Option 5)
The Analog option contains two independent parts: Thermistor Input
and Actual Data Output.
The operator can place one or more PTC or NTC thermistors on the
motors windings or other critical areas. The operator is responsible for
using the thermal sensors according the manufacturer’s instructions.
The Analog Output enables the output of the following types of actual
data:
 Vrms - Voltage (RMS value). This is the default output.
 Irms - Current (RMS value)
 Power factor
 Power
Step 1: Remove the orange plastic that covers the dip switches.
Step 2: Set the dip switches according to the setting that you need.

Dip switch settings

Current (0 – 20mA / 4 – 20mA)

Voltage (0 – 10V)

Figure 14 Inserting an option card – overview

Step 3: Make sure that control power and mains voltage are off.
Step 4: Install the analog card.
Step 5: Set the parameters:

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19. Turn on control power, press the DATA key once, followed
by the down key.
This will take you to the following menu:
ANALOG OPTION
THERMISTOR IN-
PUT

20. Press ENTER.

This will take you to the following menu:
OUTPUT OPTION
Vrms OUTPUT

21. Select the desired analog ouput. The next parameter will
be the CURRENT RANGE.
22. Set the CURRENT RANGE. The options are:
23. 0-20mA
24. 4-20mA

Important: When using the card in VOLTAGE mode, you must set
this parameter to 0-20mA.
25. The next parameter is THERMISTOR TYPE. Set the PTC
(default) or NTC.
26. The next parameter is LIMIT RESISTANCE. If the re-
sistance exceeds the max/min resistance defined, the
iStart will trip.
You can set this parameter from 100 Ohm to 30000 Ohm.

4.6 Setting the Analog Option – 3XRTD Thermal

Sensor Option Card (Option 6)
The Analog option enables the placement of up to 3 RTD thermal sen-
sors on the motor’s winding or other critical areas. The thermal sen-
sors must be of the PT100 type. The operator is responsible for
using the thermal sensors according the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 1: Make sure that control power and mains voltage are off.
Step 2: Install the analog card.

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Step 3: Turn on control power, press the DATA key once, followed
by the down key. This will take you to the following menu:
ANALOG OPTION
TEMP.RELAY-3IN
Step 4: Press ENTER.
This will take you to the following menu:
MAX TEMPERA-
TURE
120 C
Step 5: Set the maximum temperature. This parameter determines
the maximum measured temperature allowed. If the temperature
ex-ceeds the max/min temperature defined, the iStart will trip You
can set this parameter from -20°C to 200°C.
Step 6: Connect the PT100 between P1.1 and P1.2, and connect
P1.2 and P1.3 without any resistance (short-circuit). If P2 and P3 are
in use, do the same for them.
Step 7: In order to see the RTD reading, press DATA and use the
arrows until you see the RTD TEMPERATUR screen as in the exam-
ple below:
<RTD TEMPERATUR>
<54C 54C 54C>
If all three inputs are not connected, the missing sensor(s) will dis-
play as --- as in the example below:
<RTD TEMPERATUR>
<--- --- 54C>

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4.7 PT100 [C°/Ω] Table

Tempera- Pt100[in Ω] - Tempera- Pt100[in Ω] -

ture [in °C] Typ: 404 ture[in °C] Typ: 404
−50 80.31 40 115.54

−45 82.29 45 117.47

−40 84.27 50 119.4

−35 86.25 55 121.32

−30 88.22 60 123.24

−25 90.19 65 125.16

−20 92.16 70 127.07

−15 94.12 75 128.98

−10 96.09 80 130.89

−5 98.04 85 132.8

0 100 90 134.7

5 101.95 95 136.6

10 103.9 100 138.5

15 105.85 105 140.39

20 107.79 110 142.29

25 109.73 150 157.31

30 111.67 200 175.84

35 113.61

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5. Settings – Control Keypad

The control keypad is the link between the iStart and the user.
The iStart control keypad features:
1. Indication LEDs (On, Ramp, Run, Fault, Comm)
2. Two lines of 16 alphanumeric characters each with selectable languages –
English, French, German, Spanish and Turkish. Russian and Chinese charac-
ters are optional and must be pre-ordered. By default the display shows actual
data.
3. Push-buttons (esc, reset, mode, store, ok, up (▲) and down (▼) keys).

1.

2.

3.

Figure 15 Front panel

5.1 LCD Arrangement

CURRENT LIMIT
390%
Upper line displays function.
Lower line displays setting and\or measured values.
< > indicates actual data in display mode.

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5.2 Push-Buttons
Table 6 Control elements

Exits the current menu and returns to the previous menu without
Esc
save.
Toggles between the view of actual data and parameter settings.
Actual data appears inside arrow brackets as shown below.
< Actual Data Type >
Data
< Actual Data Value >
Parameters are shown without arrow brackets. After a one mi-
nute timeout, the display returns to the actual data view.
Scrolls to the previous menu.
Allows the operator to increment adjusted values shown in the
▲ display.
Press this button once to increment one value, or continuously to
rapidly increment values up to the maximum value.
Allows the operator to decrement adjusted values shown in the
display.
▼
Press this button once to decrement one value, or continuously
to rapidly decrement values up to the minimum value.
When a menu name is displayed, pressing this button drills
down to the parameters for that menu.
When a parameter is displayed, pressing this button makes the
Enter parameter value editable (value blinks). Use the up/down arrows
to change the value.
When the parameter value blinks, pressing Enter saves the pa-
rameter value.
Resets the iStart after a fault has been dealt with and the start
command has been removed (except for UNDERCURR. TRIP).
Reset
This cancels the fault displayed and allows you to restart the mo-
tor.

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5.3 Status LEDs

Table 7 Display elements

Lights when the control supply voltage

Green On
is connected to the iStart.
Lights during soft start, indicating that motor
Yellow Ramp
supply voltage is ramping up.
Lights after completion of the starting pro-
Green Run cess, indicating that motor is receiving full
voltage.
Lights upon operation of any of the built-in
protections.
Red Fault
 Lights constantly when a trip occurs.
 Blinks when a warning occurs.
Blinks when there is an active communica-
Blue Comm
tion link.

5.4 Reviewing Parameters

 Press the Data key to toggle from actual data view to the pa-
rameter menus.
 Press Esc twice to get to the Main Parameters menu.
 Use the ▼ or ▲ keys to navigate to the parameter menu that
you need.
 Press Enter to enter the menu.
 Use the ▼ or ▲ keys to navigate to the relevant parameter.

5.4.1 Modifying the Parameter

 Press Enter to enter to make the parameter value editable.

 Use the ▼ or ▲ keys to change the value.
 Press Enter to save the value.

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5.5 Special Actions Performed in TEST/MAINTE-

NANCE Mode

5.5.1 View Firmware Version/Version Date/Version CRC

 Press the Data key to toggle from actual data view to the pa-
rameter menus.
 Press Esc twice to get to the Main Parameters menu.
 Press and hold the ▼ key until you reach the last menu
(TEST/MAINTENANCE).The LCD will display:

TEST/MAINTENANCE
- **** -

5.5.2 Reset to Factory Default Parameters

 Press the Data key to toggle from actual data view to the pa-
rameter menus.
 Press Esc twice to get to the Main Parameters menu.
 Press and hold the ▼ key until you reach the last menu
(TEST/MAINTENANCE).The LCD will display:
TEST/MAINTENANCE
- **** -
 Press Enter.
 Use the ▼ key to navigate to the RESET SETTING!!! menu.
The LCD will display:
RESET SETTING!!!
ENTER TO DEFAULT
 Press Enter to enter the menu. The LCD will display
RESET SETTING!!!
* * * N O * * *
 Press the ▲ key. The LCD will display:
RESET SETTING!!!
* * * Y E S * * *
 Press Enter. For a short interval, the LCD will display:

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################ RESET SETTING!!!

################ SETTING DEFAULT
 Press Esc.

RESET SETTING erases all previously modified settings and re-

quires the operator to reprogram all parameters that differ from
the factory default.
Note: It is especially important to reprogram the RATED LINE
VOLT. value again.

5.5.3 Reset Statistical Data

 Press the Data key to toggle from actual data view to the pa-
rameter menus.
 Press Esc twice to get to the Main Parameters menu.
 Press the ▼ key until you reach the STATISTICAL DATA
menu. The LCD will display:
STATISTICAL DATA
- **** -
 Press Enter.
 Use the ▼ key to navigate to the RESET STATISTICS!!! menu.
The LCD will display:
RESET STATISTICS
ENTER TO RESET
 Press Enter to enter the menu. The LCD will display:
RESET SETTING!!!
* * * N O * * *
 Press the ▲ key. The LCD will display:
RESET SETTING!!!
* * * Y E S * * *
 Press Enter. For a short interval, the LCD will display:
RESET STATISTICS
SETTING DEFAULT

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5.6 Overview of All Mode Pages and Factory De-

faults
Table 8 Menu Description

MAIN PARA- SPECIAL

START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP
METERS FEATURES
1ST MOTOR 2ND MOTOR 3RD MOTOR 4TH MOTOR
- **** - - **** -
Display and
Display and Display and Display and Display and Display and
default va-
default values default values default values default values default values
lues
SET LAN- SLOW SPEED
MOTOR FLA MOTOR FLA MOTOR FLA MOTOR FLA
GUAGE. TORQ
44 AMP 44 AMP 44 AMP 44 AMP
ENGLISH 0 MIN
SOFT START SOFT START SOFT START SOFT START
MAX SLOW
STARTER FLC CURVE CURVE CURVE CURVE
TIME
44 AMP. 1 (STAND- 1 (STAND- 1 (STAND- 1 (STAND-
30 SEC
ARD) ARD) ARD) ARD)
CONNECTION PULSE TYPE PULSE TYPE PULSE TYPE PULSE TYPE SAVING AD-
TYPE PULSE DISA- PULSE DISA- PULSE DISA- PULSE DISA- JUST
LINE BLE BLE BLE BLE NO
PULSE VOLT- PULSE VOLT- PULSE VOLT- PULSE VOLT-
RATED LINE EXTEND SET-
AGE AGE AGE AGE
VOLT TING
50 % RATED 50 % RATED 50 % RATED 50 % RATED
400 VOLT DISABLE
VOLT VOLT VOLT VOLT
UNDER VOLT- 3 OR 2
PULSE CUR- PULSE CUR- PULSE CUR- PULSE CUR-
AGE PHASE
RENT RENT RENT RENT
75% RATED 3 PHASE
0 % FLA 0 % FLA 0 % FLA 0 % FLA
VOLT START
OVER VOLT-
PULSE RISE PULSE RISE PULSE RISE PULSE RISE
AGE
TIME TIME TIME TIME
110% RATED
0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC
VOLT
PHASE SE- PULSE PULSE PULSE PULSE
QUENCE CONST TIME CONST TIME CONST TIME CONST TIME
IGNORE 0.0 SEC 0.0 SEC 0.0 SEC 0.0 SEC
O/C - SHEAR PULSE FALL PULSE FALL PULSE FALL PULSE FALL
PIN TIME TIME TIME TIME
400% FLA 0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC
INITIAL VOLT- INITIAL VOLT- INITIAL VOLT- INITIAL VOLT-
UNDER CUR-
AGE AGE AGE AGE
RENT
28 % RATED 28 % RATED 28 % RATED 28 % RATED
20 % FLA
VOLT VOLT VOLT VOLT
OVERLOAD
INITIAL CUR- INITIAL CUR- INITIAL CUR- INITIAL CUR-
CLASS
RENT RENT RENT RENT
IEC CLASS 10
0 % FLA 0 % FLA 0 % FLA 0 % FLA
%
OVERLOAD CURRENT CURRENT CURRENT CURRENT
PROTECT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT
DISABLE 400 % FLA 400 % FLA 400 % FLA 400 % FLA

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MOTOR UN- ACCELERATE ACCELERATE ACCELERATE ACCELERATE

BALANCE TIME TIME TIME TIME
20 % FLA 10 SEC 10 SEC 10 SEC 10 SEC
GROUND MAX START MAX START MAX START MAX START
FAULT TIME TIME TIME TIME
20 % FLA 30 SEC 30 SEC 30 SEC 30 SEC
NUMBER OF SOFT STOP SOFT STOP SOFT STOP SOFT STOP
STARTS CURVE CURVE CURVE CURVE
10 1(STANDARD) 1(STANDARD) 1(STANDARD) 1(STANDARD)
START PE- DECELERATE DECELERATE DECELERATE DECELERATE
RIOD TIME TIME TIME TIME
10 MINUTE 30 SEC 30 SEC 30 SEC 30 SEC
STOP FINAL STOP FINAL STOP FINAL STOP FINAL
START INHIBIT
TORQ TORQ TORQ TORQ
15 MINUTE
0(MIN) 0(MIN) 0(MIN) 0(MIN)
DISPLAY
MODE
BASIC
PARAMETERS
LOCK
LOCKED

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GLOBAL
FAULT PA- AUTORESET I/O PRO- COMM. PA-
PARAME- STATISTICAL
RAMETERS PARAMS GRAMMING RAMETERS
TER DATA*** -
- **** - - **** - - **** - - **** -
- **** -
Display
Display Display and Display and Display and
and Display and
and default default va- default va- default va-
default default values
values lues lues lues
values
HS OVR GLOBAL AU- IN1 PRO-
PROTOCOL SET TIME TOTAL ENERGY
TMP TORESET GRAMMING
MODBUS 00:00:00
TRIP DISABLE ALL STOP
SHORT HS OVR TMP IN1 STATE LAST STRT PE-
BAUD RATE SET DATE
CIRC A.RESET DIS- MAINTAIN RIOD
115200 BPS 01/01/2000
IGNORE ABLE OPEN
DEFAULT
SHORT CIR IN1 MIN AC-
OVERLOAD STOP BIT DATA LAST STRT MAX I
A.RESET DIS- TIVE
TRIP 1.0 BITS V/I/COS
ABLE 0.1 SEC
PHI
UNDER OVERLOAD IN1 MIN INAC- PARITY LCD CON-
TOTAL RUN TIME
CURR A.RESET DIS- TIVE CHECK TRAST
TRIP ABLE 0.1 SEC NONE [********]
UNDER
UNDER IN2 PRO- LCD IN-
CURR SERIAL LINK TOTAL # OF STRTS
VOLT GRAMMING TENSITY
A.RESET DIS- NO.
TRIP SOFT STOP [********]
ABLE
UNDER VOLT IN2 STATE COM
OVER VOLT LAST TRIP
A.RESET MAINTAIN CHANGE
TRIP
DISABLE OPEN PARAM
PHASE OVER VOLT IN2 MIN AC- CMD VIA
TRIP CURRENT
LOSS A.RESET DIS- TIVE COMM
TRIP ABLE 0.1 SEC NO
PHASE LOSS IN2 MIN INAC- CMD VALID
PHASE SEQ
A.RESET DIS- TIVE FOR TOTAL # OF TRIPS
TRIP
ABLE 0.1 SEC 1.0 SEC
SHORTED PHASE SEQ IN3 PRO- RESET CMD
SCR A.RESET DIS- GRAMMING VALID PREVIOUS TRIP -1
TRIP ABLE START NO
LNG STRT SHORT SCR IN3 STATE COMM
TM A.RESET DIS- MAINTAIN TIMEOUT PREVIOUS TRIP -2
TRIP ABLE CLOSE 10.0SEC
LNG STRT UPD COMM
SLOW SPD IN3 MIN AC-
TM STEPS
TM TIVE PREVIOUS TRIP -3
A.RESET DIS- 1ST ACK
TRIP 0.1 SEC
ABLE THEN UPD
SLW SPD TM IN3 MIN INAC-
COMM T/O
A.RESET DIS- TIVE PREVIOUS TRIP -4
TRIP
ABLE 0.1 SEC
COMM T/O
EXT FAULT INPUT POLICY
A.RESET DIS- PREVIOUS TRIP -5
TRIP VIA PRIORITY
ABLE
INPUT PRIOR-
WRNG EXT FAULT
ITY
PARAMS A.RESET DIS- PREVIOUS TRIP -6
IN1,IN2,IN3,C
TRIP ABLE
OM
COMM
WRNG RLY1 ACTION
FAILED PREVIOUS TRIP -7
PARAMS FAULT
TRIP

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A.RESET DIS-
ABLE
COMM RLY1 ON
TOO MANY FAILED STATE
PREVIOUS TRIP -8
TRIP A.RESET DIS- ON=NO /
ABLE OFF=NC
TOO MANY RLY1 ON DE-
MTOR INSUL
A.RESET DIS- LAY PREVIOUS TRIP -9
TRIP
ABLE 0.0 SEC
MTOR INSUL RLY1 OFF DE-
M OVR TMP RESET STATISTI-
A.RESET DIS- LAY
TRIP CAL DATA
ABLE 0.0 SEC
WRONG M OVR TMP
RLY2 ACTION
FREQ A.RESET DIS-
END OF ACC
TRIP ABLE
WRONG RLY2 ON
M.UNBAL-
FREQ STATE
ANCE
A.RESET DIS- ON=NO /
TRIP
ABLE OFF=NC
NO VOLTAGE RLY2 ON DE-
GND FAULT
A.RESET DIS- LAY
TRIP
ABLE 0.0 SEC
M.UNBAL-
NO CUR- RLY2 OFF DE-
ANCE
RENT LAY
A.RESET DIS-
TRIP 0.0 SEC
ABLE
NO CTR GND FAULT
PWR A.RESET DIS-
TRIP ABLE
NO CUR-
OVER CURR RENT
TRIP A.RESET DIS-
ABLE
NO CTR PWR
SHEAR PIN
A.RESET DIS-
TRIP
ABLE
OVER CURR
A.RESET DIS-
ABLE
SHEAR PIN
A.RESET DIS-
ABLE

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5.6.1 Main Parameters – page 1

Table 9 Parameter list (Part 1)

MAIN PARAME-
TERS
- **** -
Display and de-
Range Description Remarks
fault values
SPANISH
GERMAN
SET LAN- FRENCH
GUAGE: Sets Starter’s
ENGLISH
ENGLISH language
TURKCE
RUSSIAN (Op-
tional)
Displays the
STARTER FLC
N/A FLC (Full load This parameter is not configurable.
44 AMP
current)
Factory preset – features and functions
when „INSIDE DELTA” mode is config-
Sets Starter’s ured:
CONNECTION LINE, INSIDE connection No Pulse Start.
TYPE
DELTA type. No Curve selection (CURVE 0!!).
LINE
No slow speed.
No phase sequence „off” mode.

RATED LINE Sets rated

208-600V The maximum rated voltage depends on
VOLT LINE VOL-
190-600V the rated voltage of the iStart.
400 VOLT TAGE.
Trips the iStart
UNDER VOLT- when line
AGE 50-90% voltage drops
75% RATED
VOLT below the %
defined.
Trips the iStart
OVER VOLT- when line
AGE voltage in-
109-125%
110% RATED
VOLT creases above
the % defined.
Sets the PHASE SEQUENCE of the soft
PHASE SE- POSITIVE/ NE- starter.
QUENCE GATIVE/ IG- Allows to start the motor in POSITIVE se-
IGNORE NORE quence of the mains OR in the NEGA-
TIVE sequence of the mains or, when set

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to IGNORE, in both sequences.

100%-400%
Note:
The range of Operational during run time only.
Sets OVER-
the INITIAL Note:
O/C SHEAR PIN CURRENT
VOLTAGE can This protection is not intended to replace
400% FLA SHEAR PIN
be extended to fast acting fusser to protect from short
protection.
850% by using current!
the EXTEND
SETTING.
UNDER CUR- Sets minimum Operational during run time only.
RENT 0%-90% allowed cur- If the current drops to this level a trip will
20 % FLA rent. occur.
Sets OVERLOAD CLASS characteristics
Sets OVERLOAD PROTECT functional-
ity.
IEC CLASS 5/
The iStart allows motor protection ac-
IEC CLASS 10/
cording to IEC class 5 or 10 or according
IEC CLASS 20/
to NEMA class 10, 20 or 30.
IEC CLASS 30/
Tripping curves are shown in section
NEMA CLASS
5.5.1on page 42ff.The OVERLOAD pro-
OVERLOAD 5/
Sets OVER- tection incorporates a THERMAL CA-
CLASS NEMA CLASS
LOAD curve. PACITY register that calculates heating
IEC CLASS 10 10/
minus dissipation of the motor.
NEMA CLASS
The iStart trips when the register fills up.
20/
(THERMAL CAPACITY=100%)
NEMA CLASS
The time constant, in seconds, for cool
30/
down after overload trip is:
Class 10 20 30
IEC 320 640 -
NEMA 280 560 840
The overload protection can be set to
protect the motor as set in the OVER-
LOAD PROTECT parameter:
DISABLE/
OVERLOAD ENABLE ALWAYS – motor is protected
ENABLE
PROTECT at all time.
WHILE RUN/
DISABALE ENABLE WHILE RUN – motor is pro-
ENABLE AL-
tected only when in Run.
WAYS
DISABLE – motor is not overload pro-
tected by the soft starter.
Note:

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In order to restart after OVERLOAD trip,

the thermal register should be 50% or
less.
Current unbalance is the ratio between
the highest and lowest current of the mo-
MOTOR UNBAL- 10 - 100 % of Sets the motor tor.
ANCE Motor FLA. In- unbalance Unbalance = I2 / I1 (Limited to: Unbal-
20 % FLA crements of 1% protection ance <= 100%)
Where: I2 = highest current, I1= lowest
current .
GROUND 1 – 60% of FLA. Sets the al- iStart calculates the sum of I1, I2 and I3.
FAULT Increments of lowed ground A trip occurs when the ground fault ex-
20 % FLA 1% fault level ceeds the GROUND FAULT LEVEL
If NUMBER OF STARTS is off, then
NUMBER OF These three
there is no limit.
STARTS Off, 1-10 parameters
When a NUMBER OF STARTS is set,
10 work together
then START PERIOD sets the length of
to set the
time during which you cannot exceed the
START PERIOD 1-60 minutes number of
NUMBER OF STARTS.
10 starts allowed
If you reach the NUMBER OF STARTS
during a de-
START INHIBIT during the START PERIOD, iStart waits
1-60 minutes fined time pe-
15 MINUTE the START INHIBIT time until it al-lows
riod
the next start.
EXPERT is visible only while in Profes-
sional or Expert display mode To go from
BASIC Basic to Expert, you must first change to
DISPLAY MODE PROFESSIO- Sets the dis- Professional mode.
BASIC NAL play mode Expert mode allows set-
EXPERT tings that can damage the
starter and the motor.
Operator’s
Responsibility!

The software lock prevents undesired pa-

rameter modification.
PARAMETERS Locks or un-
When locked, the LCD displays the fol-
LOCK LOCKED/ locks parame-
lowing when you press Enter or the▼ ▲
LOCKED NOT LOCKED ter modifica-
keys:
tions.
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS

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Tripping Curves of the Integrated Overcurrent Protection

The iStart allows motor protection according to U.S. class U1, U2,
U3, U4 or U5 (TD = 0.50 – 15.00) or according to IEC class C1, C2,
C3, C4 or C5 (TD = 0.05 – 1.00).
The horizontal axis represent ratio of [starter Current / pickup current
parameter]:
e.g. the current of starter is now 250% of FLA , and O/C PICKUP
CURR. Parameter is “100% FLA” –
so the multiple of pickup current will be : 250%FLA / 100%FLA = 2.5.
The vertical axis represent the time in seconds.

Over current example:

We will choose the settings to be:
O/C CURVE TYPE → IEC CURVE: U1
O/C IEC TD → Not relevant to U.S. curves.
O/C US TD → 8.00
O/C PICKUP CURR. → 150 % FLA
O/C PROTECT → ENABLE ALWAYS

Then if the starter’s current is 450% of FLA, then the multiple of pickup
current will be :
450%FLA / 150%FLA = 3.
According to the “U1 Curves” chart below – with Time Dial of 8.00 and
multiple of pickup of 3 – the O/C trip will occur after 4 seconds.

U.S. Class OVERCURRENT curves:

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U1 Curves
10

TD = 15.00
Time [Sec]

TD = 12.00
1 TD = 10.00
TD = 8.00
TD = 6.00
TD = 5.00
TD = 4.00
0,1 TD = 3.00
TD = 2.00
TD = 1.00
TD = 0.50

0,01
1 10 100
Multiples of Pickup
Figure 16 U.S. Class OVERCURRENT curves – U1 curves

U2 Curves
100

10 TD = 15.00
TD = 12.00
Time [Sec]

TD = 10.00
TD = 8.00
1 TD = 6.00
TD = 5.00
TD = 4.00
TD = 3.00
0,1 TD = 2.00
TD = 1.00
TD = 0.50

0,01
1 10 100
Multiples of Pickup
Figure 17 U.S. Class OVERCURRENT curves – U2 curves

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U3 Curves
100

TD =
10 15.00
Time [Sec]

TD =
12.00
TD =
1
10.00
TD = 8.00

0,1 TD = 6.00

0,01
1 10 100
Multiples of Pickup
Figure 18 U.S. Class OVERCURRENT curves – U3 curves

100
U4 Curves
TD = 15.00
TD = 12.00
10 TD = 10.00
Time [Sec]

TD = 8.00
TD = 6.00
TD = 5.00
1
TD = 4.00
TD = 3.00
TD = 2.00
0,1 TD = 1.00
TD = 0.50

0,01
1 10 100

Multiples of Pickup

Figure 19 U.S. Class OVERCURRENT curves – U4 curves

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U5 Curves
10
Time [Sec]

TD = 15.00
1 TD = 12.00
TD = 10.00
TD = 8.00
TD = 6.00
TD = 5.00
0,1 TD = 4.00
TD = 3.00
TD = 2.00
TD = 1.00
TD = 0.50
0,01
1 10 100
Multiples of Pickup
Figure 20 U.S. Class OVERCURRENT curves – U5 curves

IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves:

C1 Curves
10

TD = 15.00
Time [Sec]

TD = 12.00
1 TD = 10.00
TD = 8.00
TD = 6.00
TD = 5.00
TD = 4.00
0,1 TD = 3.00
TD = 2.00
TD = 1.00
TD = 0.50
0,01
1 10 100
Multiples of Pickup
Figure 21 IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves – C1 curves

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C2 Curves
10
Time [Sec]

TD =
1 15.00
TD =
12.00
0,1 TD =
10.00
TD = 8.00
0,01 TD = 6.00

0,001
1 10 100
Multiples of Pickup
Figure 22 IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves – C2 curves

100
C3 Curves

10
TD =
Time [Sec]

1 15.00
TD =
0,1 12.00
TD =
10.00
0,01
TD =
8.00
0,001 TD =
6.00
0,0001
1 10 100
Multiples of Pickup
Figure 23 IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves – C3 curves

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1000
C4 Curves

100
TD =
15.00
Time [Sec]

10 TD =
12.00
TD =
1 10.00
TD = 8.00

0,1 TD = 6.00

0,01
1 10 100
Multiples of Pickup
Figure 24 IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves – C4 curves

10
C5 Curves
Time [Sec]

TD =
1 15.00
TD =
12.00
TD =
10.00
0,1 TD =
8.00
TD =
6.00

0,01
1 10 100
Multiples of Pickup
Figure 25 IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves – C5 curves

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Tripping Curves of the Integrated Overload Protection

NEMA Class OVERLOAD curves

NEMA Class 5 10000 NEMA Class 10

10000
Time [sec.]

Time [sec.]
1000
1000

100
Cold 100

10
Cold
10
1
Hot Hot

0.1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA]
Current [I/FLA]

100000 NEMA Class 15 100000 NEMA Class 20

Time [sec.]
Time [sec.]

10000 10000

1000 1000

100 Cold 100 Cold

10 10
Hot
Hot
1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

100000 NEMA Class 25 100000 NEMA Class 30

Time [sec.]
Time [sec.]

10000 10000

1000 1000

Cold
100 Cold 100

10 10
Hot Hot

1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

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5.6.2 Start/Stop Motor – page 2 of Basic (pages 2-3 of Pro-

fessional, pages 2-5 of Expert)

Table 10 Parameter list (Part 2)

START/STOP
MOTOR
Display and
Range Description Remarks
default values
Should be programmed as shown
on the motor’s name plate.
Sets iStart's
MOTOR FLA 50%-100% of Note:
FLA (Full Load
44 AMP STARTER FLC When the iStart is installed Inside
Ampere)
Delta, set MOTOR FLA = <rated
motor current>/1.73.
9 !! - DOL - !!
5 !! TORQUE !!
4 !! PUMP 3 !!
SOFT START Sets starter’s
3 !! PUMP 2 !! When iStart is connected „Inside-
CURVE SOFT START
2 !! PUMP 1 !! Delta”, only CURVE 1 is applied.
1(STANDARD) CURVE.
1 – STANDARD -
0 !! GENERA-
TOR !!
CURRENT
PULSE E.
PULSE TYPE VOLTAGE
Expert only.
PULSE DISABLE PULSE E.
VOLTAGE
DISABLE
PULSE VOLT 50-99% RATED
Expert only.
0% RATED VOLT VOLT
PULSE CURRENT 0-700% FLA Expert only.
0% FLA
PULSE RISE TIME
0 – 5.0 SEC. Expert only.
0.1 SEC
Expert only.
Sets starter’s Intended to start high friction loads,
PULSE START requiring high starting torque for a
PULSE CONST TIME. short time.
TIME 0 – 10.0 SEC.
PULSE START Note:
0.0 SEC
level is 80% When iStart is connected „Inside-
Un. Delta”, PULSE START can not be
activated.
PULSE FALL TIME
0 – 5.0 SEC. Expert only.
0.1 SEC

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This adjustment also determines

the inrush current and mechanical
shock. A setting that is too high
28-45% Sets the start- may cause high initial mechanical
ing voltage of shock and high inrush current (even
Note: the motor. if CURRENT LIMIT is set low, be-
The range of the The motor’s cause the INITIAL VOLTAGE set-
INITIAL VOLTAGE INITIAL VOLT- torque is di- ting overrides CURRENT LIMIT
10 % RATED VOLT
AGE can be ex- rectly propor- setting).
tended to 25-60% tional to the A setting that is too low may result
by using the EX- square of the in prolonged time until the motor
TEND SETTING. voltage. begins to turn. In general, this set-
ting should ensure that the motor
begins turning immediately after the
start signal.

Sets the start-

INITIAL CURRENT Professional and Expert only.
0-400% ing current of
0 % FLA
the motor.

A high setting that is too will cause

100-400% greater current to be drawn from
Note: mains and faster acceleration.
The range of the A setting that is too low may pre-
CURRENT LIMIT vent the motor from completing the
can be extended acceleration process and reaching
Sets motor’s
CURRENT LIMIT to 70-400% by full speed. In general, this setting
highest current
400 % FLA using the EX- should be set to a high enough
during starting.
TEND SETTING value to prevent stalling.
as described in
section as de- Note:
scribed in section CURRENT LIMIT does not operate
5.6.3 on page 65. during Run and Soft stop.

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Determines motor’s voltage ramp-

up time, from initial to full voltage.

It is recommended to set ACCEL-

ERATION TIME to the minimum ac-
ceptable value (approx. 5 sec).

1-30sec.
Note:
Sets ACCEL-
ACCELERATE Range can be ex-
ERATION
TIME tended to 1-
TIME of the
10 SEC 90sec. by using
motor. Notes:
the EXTEND
SETTING. Since CURRENT LIMIT overrides
ACCELERATE TIME, when CUR-
RENT LIMIT is set low, starting
time will be longer than the preset
ACCELERATE TIME.
When motor reaches full speed be-
fore voltage reaches nominal, AC-
CELERATE TIME setting is overrid-
den, causing voltage to quickly
ramp-up to nominal.
Using starting curves 2, 3, 4 pre-
vents quick ramp up.
The maximum allowable start time,
1-30sec. from Start signal to end of accelera-
Note: tion process. If voltage does not
Range can be ex- Sets MAXI- reach full voltage/speed during this
MAX START TIME tended to 1- MUM START time (e.g. because of too low CUR-
30 SEC
250sec.by using TIME RENT LIMIT setting), the starter will
the EXTEND trip the motor.
SETTING. LCD displays „LONG START
TIME” message.

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9 !! - DOL - !!
5 !! TORQUE !!
4 !! PUMP 3 !!
SOFT STOP Sets starter’s
3 !! PUMP 2 !!
CURVE SOFT STOP .
2 !! PUMP 1 !!
1(STANDARD) CURVE.
1 – STANDARD -
0 !! GENERA-
TOR !!
Used for controlled deceleration of
high friction loads. Determines mo-
0 – 30sec. tor’s voltage ramp down time.
Note: Sets DECEL-
DECELERATE Range can be ex- ERATION
TIME
tended to 90sec. TIME of the
30 SEC
by using the EX- motor.
TEND SETTING.

Determines torque towards end of

SOFT STOP.
If current is still flowing after speed
is softly reduced to zero, increase
FINAL TORQUE setting.

Sets FINAL
STOP FINAL TORQUE
TORQUE 0(MIN) - 10(MAX)
during Soft
0 (MIN)
Stop.

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Soft Start Parameters

The iStart incorporates 5 „Starting Curves”, enabling selection of the
suitable torque curve.
Start Curve 0 – Only use curve 0 when a SHORTED SCR fault occurs
and only after you tested and made sure that the SCRs, motor and
motor connections are not faulty.
Start Curve 1 – Standard curve (default). The most stable and suitable
curve for the motor, prevents prolonged starting and motor overheat-
ing.
Note:
When iStart is connected „Inside-Delta”, only CURVE 1 is applied.
Start curves 2-4 - „Pump Control” - Induction motors produce peak
torque of up to 3 times the rated torque towards the end of starting
process. In some pump applications, this peak may cause high pres-
sure in the pipes.
Start Curves 2, 3, 4 – During acceleration, before reaching peak
torque, the Pump Control Program automatically controls the voltage
ramp-up, thereby reducing peak torque.

Choice of three pump control acceleration curves: 1!, 2!, 3!, 4!

Start Curve 5 (Torque) – Torque Controlled acceleration, provides a
smooth time controlled torque ramp for the motor and the pump.

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Start Curve 9 (DOL) – Direct Online closes the bypass and connects
the motor directly.
Note:
Always start with Start Curve 1. If towards end of acceleration, peak
torque is too high (pressure is too high), proceed to Curve 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Soft Stop Parameters

The iStart incorporates 5 „Starting Curves”, enabling selection of the
suitable torque curve.:
Start Curve 0 – Only use curve 0 when a SHORTED SCR fault occurs
and only after you tested and made sure that the SCRs, motor and
motor connections are not faulty.
Stop Curve 1 – Standard curve (default) – voltage is linearly reduced
from nominal to zero.
This is the most stable and suitable curve for the motor, preventing
prolonged stopping and motor overheating.
Stop curves 2, 3, 4 Pump Control – In some pump applications,
when pumping to a higher level, a considerable part of the torque is
constant and does not decrease with speed.
During the deceleration process, when voltage is decreasing, motor
torque can fall below load torque abruptly (instead of smoothly de-
creasing speed to zero), thus closing the valve and causing Water
Hammer.
Curves 2, 3 and 4 are intended to prevent Water Hammer phenome-
non. In pump applications, load torque decreases in square relation to

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the speed, thus correct control of voltage reduction reduces torque ad-
equately to smoothly decelerate to a stop.
Note:
It is recommended that you use Stop Curve 1 for all standard applica-
tions (not pumps).
To reduce Water Hammer, select STOP CURVE 2, than 3 or 4.

Curve 5 - Torque Curve - Provides linear deceleration of the torque.

In certain loads, linear torque deceleration can result in close to linear
speed deceleration.
The iStart Torque Control does not require any external torque or
speed sensor (tacho-gen., etc.).

Curve 9 (DOL) – Direct Online closes the bypass and connects the
motor directly.

When operating in SOFT START CURVE 1 motor must

be loaded, otherwise, vibration may occur towards the
end of the soft start process.

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5.6.3 Special Features – page 6 of Professional and Expert

Only

Table 11 Parameter list (Part 3)

SPECIAL FEA-
TURES PARAME-
TERS
Display and
Range Description Remarks
default values
SLOW SPEED Sets SLOW
1(MIN) –
TORQ SPEED TOR-
10(MAX)
0 MIN QUE.
1–30sec. Note:
Note: When iStart is con-
Sets maximum
Range can be nected „Inside-Delta”
time for SLOW
MAX SLOW TIME extended to SLOW SPEED
SPEED
30 SEC 250sec. by us- TORQUE is not
TORQUE opera-
ing the EX- available.
tion.
TEND SET-
TING.
SAVING ADJUST YES/
NO NO
For use in very special
occurrences.
Do not set to ENABLE
EXTEND Enables wider
DISABLE/ unless starter is signifi-
SETTING range of parame-
ENABLE cantly larger then mo-
DISABLE ter settings.
tor!
See the detailed explana-
tion on the next page.
3 PHASE
If there is a problem with
START
one of the phases, you
IGNOR PHASE
can short-circuit the prob-
3 OR 2 PHASE 1 Defines which
lematic phase and set
3 PHASE START IGNOR PHASE phases to use.
iStart to ignore that
2
phase (operate in 2-
IGNOR PHASE
phase mode).
3

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Extend Setting

Table 12 Further settings

EXTEND SETTING EXTEND SETTING

Parameter
Disabled Enabled
INITIAL VOLTAGE 28-45% 25-60%
CURRENT LIMIT 100-400% 70-400%
ACCELERATION
1-30 seconds 1-90 seconds
TIME
DECELERATION
0-30 seconds 0-90 seconds
TIME
MAX. START TIME 1-30 seconds 1-250 seconds
PHASE LOSS Y/N Yes(1) Yes/No(1)
MAX SLOW TIME 1-30 seconds 1-250 seconds
O/C or WRONG CON
Protection active in normal Protection active in
protection in Inside
set(2) high set(2)
Delta mode.
OVERLOAD TRIP will
OVERLOAD TRIP will be
OVERLOAD TRIP be active after MAX.
active after Run LED is Lit.
protection. START TIME has
(Motor is at full voltage) (3)
elapsed. (3)

Notes:
1. See PHASE LOSS protection and refer to the warning below.
2. See O/C or WRONG CON protection.
3. In order to avoid OVERLOAD TRIP in special cases (very high inertia
loads), where at the end of the acceleration process, although motor is
at full voltage (the Run LED is lit) and the current does not reduce to
nominal, set EXTEND SETTING to ENABLE causing the OVERLOAD
TRIP to be active only afterMAX. START TIME has elapsed.

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28.

1. EXTEND SETTING is for use in very special applications only!Do

not set EXTEND SETTING to ENABLE unless iStart is sig-
nificantly larger than the motor! When you use EXTEND SET-
TING for the iStart, you must be extremely careful to avoid dam-
aging the motor or iStart.
Operator’s 2. Only cancel PHASE LOSS protection when the operator is sure
Responsi- that no real phase loss exists and PHASE LOSS protection is ac-
bility! tivated. This situation can occur in rare cases when there is no
real fault, but the iStart recognizes unusual behaviour, like when
THDV (Total Harmonic Distortion in Voltage) in the network is
high.
If this is a true case of PHASE LOSS, then after you cancel
PHASE LOSS protection the motor will single phase and most
likely be tripped by the overload protection mechanism.

2 Phase Operation
To move to 2 phase operation, you must perform the following actions:
 Short between mains and the motor the phase that you want to
short as follows:

Table 13 Bridge assignment for 2-phase operation

Phase to Connection on the

Short ISA-SL
Phase 1 1L1 to 2T1

Phase 2 3L2 to 4T2

Phase 3 5L3 to 6T3

 Enter the SPECIAL FEATURES menu and set 3 OR 2 PHASE

to ignore the phase that you disconnected.
 Enter the START/STOP MOTOR menu and set SOFT START
CURVE to 0, then set the SOFT STOP CURVE to 0. If there is
more than one motor connected to the iStart, repeat in all of the
START/STOP MOTOR menus.
 Enter the FAULT PARAMETERS menu and set
M.UNBALANCE FLT to IGNORE.
 While still in the FAULT PARAMETERS menu, set GND FAULT
FLT to IGNORE.
 Start each of the motors and make sure that they start. If you
forgot a step, the start will ramp up, but not complete.

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5.6.4 Fault Parameters – Page 3 of Basic (page 5 of Profes-

sional and page 7 of Expert)

Table 14 Error table

FAULT PARAME-
TERS
- **** -
Display and
Range Description
Default Values
IGNORE
This parameter determines what to do if the tempera-
HS OVR TMP FLT TRIP
ture of the heat sink in the iStart exceeds the maxi-
TRIP WARNING
mum allowed.
TRIP + WARNING
HS OVR TMP DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
HS OVR TMP
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
SHORT CIRC FLT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is a
IGNORE WARNING short circuit.
TRIP + WARNING
SHORT CIRC DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SHORT CIRC
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
OVERLOAD FLT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is an
TRIP WARNING overload.
TRIP + WARNING
OVERLOAD DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
OVERLOAD AFTR
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
UNDER CURR FLT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is an
TRIP WARNING under current state.
TRIP + WARNING
UNDER CURR DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
5.0 SEC
UNDER CURR
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC

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IGNORE
UNDER VOLT FLT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is an
TRIP WARNING under volt state.
TRIP + WARNING
UNDER VOLT DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
5.0 SEC
UNDER VOLT
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
OVER VOLT FLT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is an
TRIP WARNING over volt state.
TRIP + WARNING
OVER VOLT DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
OVER VOLT AFTR
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
This parameter determines what to do if 1 or 2 phases
are missing.
Notes:
If iStart trips on PHASE LOSS do the following:
(1) Verify that phase voltages are within the re-
quired range of the voltages.
(2) If you are sure that no real phase loss exists,
IGNORE
you can set PHASE LOSS to WARNING or IGNORE.
PHASE LOSS FLT TRIP This situation can occur in rare cases when there is
TRIP WARNING no real fault but the iStart recognizes unusual be-
TRIP + WARNING haviour like when Total Harmonic Distortion in Volt-
age (THDV) in the network is high.
(3) If this is a true case of PHASE LOSS, then after
setting PHASE LOSS to WARNING or IGNORE, the
motor will single phase and most likely be tripped by
the over load protection mechanism.
(4) Phase loss might not be detected in a motor
oper-ating under a light load.
PHASE LOSS DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
PHASE LOSS
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
PHASE SEQ FLT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is a
TRIP WARNING fault with the sequence of the phases.
TRIP + WARNING
PHASE SEQ DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
PHASE SEQ AFTR
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC

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This parameter becomes operational after the START

signal. It determines what to do if one of these occur:
IGNORE  The motor is not properly connected to the
SHORTED SCR TRIP
FLT starter’s load terminals.
TRIP WARNING  When internal disconnection in the motor
TRIP + WARNING winding is detected.
 When one or more SCRs have been shorted.

SHORTED SCR
DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SHORTED SCR
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
LNG STRT TM FL TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is a
TRIP WARNING long start.
TRIP + WARNING
LNG STRT TM
DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
LNG STRT TM
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
SLOW SPD TM TRIP This parameter determines what to do if the motor
FLT
TRIP WARNING speed is too slow.
TRIP + WARNING
SLOW SPD TM
DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SLOW SPD TM
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
COMM T/O FLT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if a communi-
TRIP WARNING cation timeout causes a fault.
TRIP + WARNING
COMM T/O DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
COMM T/O
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
EXT FAULT FLT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is an
TRIP WARNING external trip.
TRIP + WARNING
EXT FAULT DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC

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EXT FAULT
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
This parameter determines what to do if one of the
IGNORE values for an iStart parameter is outside of the de-
WRNG PARAMS TRIP fined limits for that parameter.
FLT
TRIP WARNING To solve this problem, return iStart to the default
TRIP + WARNING settings, then reprogram it with all of the settings that
you had before the fault occurred.
WRNG PARAMS
DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
WRNG PARAMS
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
COMM FAILED TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is a
FLT
TRIP WARNING communication failure.
TRIP + WARNING
COMM FAILED
DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
COMM FAILED
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
TOO MANY FLT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there are too
TRIP WARNING many starts within the defined time period.
TRIP + WARNING
TOO MANY DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
TOO MANY AFTR
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
This parameter determines what to do if the wiring in-
MTOR INSUL FLT TRIP
sulation causes a fault.
TRIP WARNING
TRIP + WARNING

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Applicable only if optional insulation PCB and resistor

unit are installed and connected.
Insulation testing is enabled only when motor is not
running and after 60 seconds in the Stop state.
While the motor is running, the value of the insulation
resistance shown in the actual data display is the last
measured value prior to starting of the motor. While
testing, if the insulation level drops below fault level,
MOTOR INSUL will display and the insulation alarm
relay will be energized. The Fault LED on the control
keypad of the iStart will blink.
If the insulation level will return to normal for more
than 60 seconds the fault will automatically reset.
While testing, if the insulation level drops below the
fault level, MOTOR INSUL will display and the fault
relay of the iStart will go to the fault position (as pro-
grammed in the I/O PROGRAMMING PARAME-
TERS).
The Fault LED on the front of the iStart will light. In
this status, the motor can not be started.
If the insulation level returns to normal, the iStart will
not automatically reset.
MTOR INSUL DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
MTOR INSUL
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
M OVR TMP TRIP This parameter determines what to do if the external
FLT
TRIP WARNING temperature sensor generates a fault.
TRIP + WARNING
M OVR TMP
DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
M OVR TMP
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
WRONG FREQ TRIP This parameter determines what to do if the current is
FLT
TRIP WARNING the wrong frequency .
TRIP + WARNING
WRONG FREQ
DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
WRONG FREQ
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
M.UNBALANCE IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if the phases at
FLT TRIP the motor are unbalanced.

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TRIP WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
M.UNBALANCE
DLY 1.0 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
1.0 SEC
M.UNBALANCE
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
GND FAULT FLT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is a
TRIP WARNING ground fault.
TRIP + WARNING
GND FAULT DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
GND FAULT
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
NO CURRENT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is an
FLT
TRIP WARNING over current state
TRIP + WARNING
NO CURRENT
DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
NO CURRENT
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
NO CTR PWR TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is a
FLT
TRIP WARNING short circuit.
TRIP + WARNING
NO CTR PWR
DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
NO CTR PWR
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
OVER CURR FLT TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is a
TRIP WARNING short circuit.
TRIP + WARNING
OVER CURR DLY
0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
OVER CURR
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
SHEAR PIN FLT This parameter determines what to do if over current
TRIP
TRIP may have broken or weakened the virtual shear pin.
WARNING

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TRIP + WARNING

SHEAR PIN DLY

0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SHEAR PIN
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
IGNORE
WELDED CON. TRIP This parameter determines what to do if there is cur-
FLT
TRIP WARNING rent when the iStart is in the stop state.
TRIP + WARNING
WELDED CON.
DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
WELDED CON.
AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC

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5.6.5 AUTORESET PARAMS – Page 4 of Basic (page 6 of

Professional and page 8 Expert)

Table 15 AUTORESET Parameter

AUTORESET PA-
RAMS
- **** -
Display and Default
Range Description
Values
DISABLE ALL = The Autoreset feature is disa-
bled for all faults, regardless of what is defined
GLOBAL AUTORESET DISABLE ALL for the fault.
DISABLE ALL ENABLE ALL
ENABLE ALL = The Autoreset feature is ena-
bled. It is defined for each fault separately.

AUTORESET PA-
RAMS
- **** -
Display and Default
Range Description
Values
{FaultName} A.RESET DISABLE iStart will not automatically reset after the
MODE
AUTO RESET OFF fault occurs.

iStart automatically resets after the fault con-

WAIT UNTIL SOLVD
dition ends.
iStart waits # seconds, then checks if the fault
condition ended. If yes, iStart automatically
resets. If the fault condition still exists, it re-
WAIT # SECOND
checks every # seconds.

X can be 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50.

iStart waits # minutes, then checks if the fault
condition ended. If yes, iStart automatically
resets. If the fault condition still exists, it re-
WAIT # MINUTE checks every # minutes.

X can be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 30 or

45.
iStart waits 1 hour, then checks if the fault
condition ended. If yes, iStart automatically
WAIT 1 HOUR
resets. If the fault condition still exists, it re-
checks every hour.
{FaultName} TRY
ALWAYS DO A. RST iStart automatically resets indefinitely.
ALWAYS AUTORESET

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iStart automatically resets until the # of tries is

reached. The TRY0 parameter determines
whether a successful reset initializes the tries
ONLY: # TRIES
counter.

# is a value from 1 – 100.

iStart waits the amount of time defined before
trying to reset for the first time.

The next time this fault occurs, the DLY param-

{FaultName} 1ST
0.0 – 900.0 SEC eter will define the delay. There are two excep-
1.0 SEC
tions to this rule:
1. The RESET command is received.
2. TRY0 = YES and iStart enters the RUN
state.
{FaultName} After the fault is solved, iStart waits the time
SLVD 0.0 – 60.0 SEC
10.0 SEC defined before attempting to reset.

After the 1st attempt to reset, iStart waits the

{FaultName} DLY
0.0 – 900.0 SEC amount of time defined before trying to reset
10.0 SEC
again.
YES initializes the counter for the number of
tries when a reset is successful.

NO defines that the number of reset tries is fi-

{FaultName} nite. Once this number is reached the only way
YES
TRY0 to reset the fault and enable start is to press the
YES NO
RESET button on the control panel. Pressing
the RESET button initializes all reset coun-
ters, not just for the reset counter of the
specific fault.

ENABLE DUR START enables reset during

{FaultName} ENABLE DUR start (while a start is in progress).
RNEN START
DISABLE DUR STRT DISABLE DUR STRT DISABLE DUR STRT disables the reset opera-
tion during start (while a start is in progress).

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5.6.6 I/O Programming Parameters – Page 5 of Basic (7 of

Professional and 9 of Expert)

Table 16 I/O Parameter

I/O PROGRAMMING
PARAMETERS
Display and Default
Range Description
Values
IN1 PROGRAMMING
INACTIVE This input is ignored.
STOP
Start the motor.
START

Stop the motor.

STOP

Soft Stop the motor.

SOFT STOP Note: In multISA-SL mode the WHICH MOTOR
parameters define which motor to start.
Receive a trip command from an external
EXTERNAL TRIP
source.
Reset the iStart when it is tripped.
RESET Note: The reset does not take place while the
start command is being given.

START=1,STOP=0  Start when a command is received.

 Stop when no command is received.
 Start when a command is received.
 Soft Stop when no command is re-
START=1,S.STOP=
ceived.
0 Note: In multISA-SL mode the WHICH MOTOR
parameters define which motor to start.
START 1ST AD-
Start 1st motor.
JUST
START 2ND AD-
Start 2nd motor.
JUST
START 3RD AD-
Start 3rd motor.
JUST
START 4TH AD-
Start 4th motor.
JUST
S.STOP 1ST ADJ. Soft Stop 1st motor.
S.STOP 2ND ADJ. Soft Stop 2nd motor.
S.STOP 3RD ADJ. Soft Stop 3rd motor.
S. STOP 4TH ADJ. Soft Stop 4th motor.
WHICH MOTOR The two parameters work together to define
BIT0 which motor the following commands are for:
 START

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WHICH MOTOR  STOP

BIT1  SOFT STOP
 START=1,STOP=0
 START=1,S.STOP=0
BIT1, BIT0  Motor
0 , 0  1
0 , 1  2
1 , 0  3
1 , 1  4
iStart will start the motor at slow speed in the
SLOW FORWARD
forward direction.
iStart will start the motor at slow speed in re-
SLOW REVERSE
verse.
Supply voltage to the motor decreases (lower-
ing the rotating magnetic field intensity), thus
ENERGY SAVER reducing the reactive current and copper/iron
losses. Activated when the motor has a light
load for a long time.
NO ENERGY SA-
Cancels the Energy Saver.
VER
MAINTAIN CLOSE
MAINTAIN OPEN
IN1 STATE MOMENTARY This setting defines what state creates a com-
MAINTAIN OPEN CLOSE mand.
MOMENTARY O-
PEN
Delay until the ACTIVE command takes effect.
0.1 – 0.5 SEC
IN1 MIN ACTIVE Note:
(increments of 0.1
0.1 SEC Range can be extended to 1.0 SEC by using
SEC)
the EXTEND SETTING.
Delay until the INACTIVE command takes ef-
0.1 – 0.5 SEC fect.
IN1 MIN INACTIVE
(increments of 0.1 Note:
0.1 SEC
SEC) Range can be extended to 1.0 SEC by using
the EXTEND SETTING.
IN2 PROGRAMMING Same as IN1 PRO-
Same as IN1 PROGRAMMING for input 2.
SOFT STOP GRAMMING
MAINTAIN CLOSE
MAINTAIN OPEN
IN2 STATE MOMENTARY
Same as IN1 STATE for input 2.
MAINTAIN OPEN CLOSE
MOMENTARY O-
PEN
0.1 – 0.5 SEC
IN2 MIN ACTIVE
(increments of 0.1 Same as IN1 MIN ACTIVE for input 2.
0.1 SEC
SEC)
IN2 MIN INACTIVE
0.1 – 0.5 SEC Same as IN1 MIN INACTIVE for input 2.
0.1 SEC

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(increments of 0.1
SEC)
IN3 PROGRAMMING Same as IN1 PRO-
Same as IN1 PROGRAMMING for input 3.
START GRAMMING
MAINTAIN CLOSE
MAINTAIN OPEN
IN3 STATE MOMENTARY
Same as IN1 STATE for input 3.
MAINTAIN CLOSE CLOSE
MOMENTARY O-
PEN
0.1 – 0.5 SEC
IN3 MIN ACTIVE
(increments of 0.1 Same as IN1 MIN ACTIVE for input 3.
0.1 SEC
SEC)
0.1 – 0.5 SEC
IN3 MIN INACTIVE
(increments of 0.1 Same as IN1 MIN INACTIVE for input 3.
0.1 SEC
SEC)
When commands arrive from different inputs,
INPUT POLICY
LAST CMD ACTIVE the last command is one that is implemented.

When commands arrive from different inputs,

the first command is one that is implemented.

FIRST CMD ACTIVE Note: If commands from more than one input
arrive at the same time, the input with the
higher priority is implemented. Refer to the IN-
PUT PRIORITY parameter
When commands arrive from different inputs,
the command coming from the input with the
VIA PRIORITY highest priority is the one that is implemented.
The priority is determined by the INPUT PRIO-
RITY parameter.
INPUT PRIORITY
Priority goes from left (highest) to right (lowest).
IN1,IN2,IN3,COM

RLY1 ACTION INACTIVE

FAULT

RUN IMMEDIATE Active when there is start action.

STARTING Active during the start ramp. It stops when the

bypass closes.
Not active during the start ramp. Active when
END OF ACC
the bypass closes.

STOP

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SOFT STOP Active during ramp down.

Active from ramp down and continues to be ac-

STOP IMMEDIATE
tive while stopped.
Active when motors 2, 3, or 4 are to be acted
NOT 1ST MOTOR
upon.

FAULT Active while in a fault state.

WARNING Active while in a warning state.

Defines the ON state of the Relay 1.

RLY1 ON STATE ON=NO / OFF=NC
If it is Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed
ON=NO / OFF=NC ON=NC / OFF=NO
(NC).
RLY1 ON DELAY Sets the delay until for the ON command to
0.0 – 60.0 SEC
0.0 SEC take effect.
RLY1 OFF DELAY Sets the delay time for the OFF command to
0.0 – 60.0 SEC
0.0 SEC take effect.
INACTIVE
RUN IMMEDIATE
STARTING
END OF ACC
RLY2 ACTION STOP
Same as RLY1 ACTION for Relay 2.
END OF ACC SOFT STOP
STOP IMMEDIATE
NOT 1ST MOTOR
FAULT
WARNING
RLY2 ON STATE ON=NO / OFF=NC
Same as RLY1 ON STATE for Relay 2.
ON=NO / OFF=NC ON=NC / OFF=NO
RLY2 ON DELAY
0.0 – 60.0 SEC Same as RLY1 ON DELAY for Relay 2
0.0 SEC
RLY2 OFF DELAY
0.0 – 60.0 SEC Same as RLY1 OFF DELAY for Relay 2.
0.0 SEC

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5.6.7 Global Parameter

GLOBAL PARAME-
TER
- **** -
Display and default Range Description
values
SET TIME Time in 24 hour hh:mm:ss for-
00:00:00
mat.
SET DATE Date in DD/MM/YYYY format.
01/01/2014
DEFAULT DATA ACTUAL TRIP Sets the default actual data dis-
V/I/POWER FACTOR
ACTUAL WARNING play.
RTD TEMPERATUREi
PTC TEMPERATURE
ii

NTC TEMPERATURE
iii

INTERNAL TEMP
3PH VOLTAGE
3PH CURRENT
V/I/POWER FACTOR
LCD CONTRAST 1-8 Sets the contrast of the LCD
[****** ]
display.
LCD INTENSITY 1-8 Sets the intensity of LCD dis-
[********]
play.

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5.6.8 Statistical Data – page 11

Table 17 Statistical Data

STATISTICAL DATA
- **** -
Display and default va-
Range Description
lues
TOTAL ENERGY
Displays total energy drawn by the motor in KWH.
0 KWH
Displays last starting time in seconds.
LAST STRT PERIOD
Starting time is the duration until motor’s current
0SEC
reaches nominal.
LAST STRT MAX I
Displays last starting maximum starting current.
0 % FLA
TOTAL RUN TIME
Displays Motor’s total run time.
0 HOURS
TOTAL # OF STRTS
Displays total number of starts.
0
LAST TRIP
Displays motor’s last trip cause.
NO FAULT
TRIP CURRENT Displays motor’s current when motor was tripped by
0 % FLA the iStart.
TOTAL # OF TRIPS
Displays total number of trips.
0
PREVIOUS TRIP -1
Displays the motor’s trip history.
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
RESET STATISTICA

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5.7 Event Logger – page 8 for Basic (page 11 for

Professional, page 12 for Expert)
The event log displays up to 100 events. The current event is not rec-
orded.
01 is the most recent event, 02 the next most recent…99 the next to
oldest event and 00 is the oldest event.

5.7.1 Event Summary

The top level menu shows two lines.

 Line 1 displays the event number and type.
 Line 2 displays the date (dd/mm) and time (HH:MM:SS).
EVENT:07 STOP
05/07 16:43:02

The example above shows:

 Event 07 was a STOP command.
 The event occurred on the 5th of July at 16:43:02.

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Table 18 Fault memory

Event Type Description Remarks

START 1 Start

START 2 Start

START 3 Start

START 4 Start

STOP 1 Stop

STOP 2 Stop

STOP 3 Stop

STOP 4 Stop

SOFT START Soft Stop

Brakes Not currently implemented.

Clock

Control Power On

Control Power Off

Slow Motor (Forward)

Slow Motor (Reverse)

Motor Idle

Run

Trip

Log record is empty. Not

Empty enough events occurred since
the last log reset.

To see details, press the Enter key.

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5.7.2 Event Details

The details level menu shows two lines.

 Line 1 is a constant repetition of the event number, date and
time.
 Line 2 is a scrollable display. Use the ▼ or ▲ keys to navigate
to additional details of the event.
(07) 05/07 16:43
OPER: STOP

(07) 05/07 16:43

FAULT: NO FAULT

(07) 05/07 16:43

CURRENT PH1: 0%

Table 19 Event memory

Order Details Code Description Range Remarks

1 OPER: Operation

2 FAULT

3 CURR P1 Phase 1 current

VOLT P1 Phase 1 voltage

MAX CURR P1 Phase 1 voltage

4 CURR P2 Phase 2 current

VOLT P2 Phase 2 voltage

MAX CURR P2 Phase 2 voltage

5 CURR P3 Phase 3 current

VOLT P3 Phase 3 voltage

MAX CURR P3 Phase 3 current

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5.8 Actual Data View

Actual data is always displayed inside arrow brackets to show that you
are viewing data and not setting parameters. Press the or keys to
browse between the different types of data.

Table 20 Currently data

Display Description Syntax Example

< - TRIP - > When there is a trip, the - TRIP - view dis-
< - NO FAULT - > plays as the default data view.

Displays line voltage and frequency.

Frequency is displayed after start com-
mand only.

Syntax:
 XX refers to the order of the faults
<WARNING 02/03> shown on the second line. 01 is the <WARNING XX/YY>
< OVERLOAD > least recent fault. The highest num- < ZZZZZZ >
ber is the most recent fault.
 YY refers to the total number of
warnings that are active at that mo-
ment.
 ZZZZZZ represents the name of
the fault. Refer to for details on
each warning.
Displays the line voltage and frequency.
< V1: V2: V3:>
Frequency is displayed after start com-
< 0% 0% 0%>
mand only.
Displays the operating current in each of
< I1: I2: I3:> the three phases as a percentage of motor
< 0% 0% 0%>
FLA (Full Load Ampere).

<Vrms:Irms:PwrF:>
< 0% 0% 0.00>

5.8.1 Default Data View

You can set any of the views to be the default when there is no trip. To
do this, select the view and press the Enter key. Alternately, you can
set the default in the GLOBAL PARAMETERS > DEFAULT DATA pa-
rameter setting.

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6. Starting Procedure

Note:
It is necessary to connect a motor to load terminals otherwise S.SCR
or WRONG CONNECTION Protection is activated. Other loads such
as light bulbs, resistors, etc. may also cause WRONG CONNECTION
Fault.

When mains voltage is connected to the iStart, even if

control voltage is disconnected, full voltage may appear
1 on the starter load terminals. Therefore, for isolation
purposes, it is necessary to connect an isolating device
before (upstream) the starter.
Power factor correction capacitors or overvoltage pro-
2 tection devices must not be installed on starters load
side. When required, install it on starter’s line side.
When using „Inside delta” connection, wrong connec-
tion of the starter or the motor, will seriously damage
3
the motor; therefore make sure motor is connected
properly!
4 Do not interchange line and load connections
Before starting the motor verify its rotation direction. If
5 needed, disconnect the rotor from the mechanical load
and verify the right rotation direction.
Prior to Start up procedure make sure that line voltage
6 and control voltage match the ones shown on the
starter’s name plate.
When start signal is initiated and a motor is not con-
7 nected to load terminals, the SHORT SCR or WRONG
CONNECTION protection will be activated.

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6.1 Standard Starting Procedure

Connect Control Supply. On LED will light.

Review all parameters with Mode and Select keys Set
parameters as required.
If necessary, return to Default Parameters (see “Service
Mode”).

Motor starts to No
turn shortly after Increase „Initial Voltage” and
Start signal? start again

Ye

Initial inrush cur- Ye

rent or mechani- Decrease „Initial Voltage” and
cal shock is too start again

No

Speed acceler- No Current during ac- No Motor speed ac-

ates smoothly to celeration is too celerate to nomi-
nominal? high? nal? Ye

Ye Ye No

Decrease „Current“ Increase „Current Li-

Limit” mit”

Apply Stop command and wait until

motor stops.

Slightly increase Initial Voltage and Current Limit settings to allow for
load changes.

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Apply Start command

No If acceleration time is too short, increase ACC. TIME

Motor acceleration setting and/or decrease CURRENT LIMIT. (when de-
time to full speed is as
creasing CURRENT LIMIT, make sure motor increases
required?
speed gradually and does not stall).

Yes

Check total starting time and set Max. Start Time to approx. 5 seconds
longer than the maximum time required to complete the starting pro-
cess.

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6.2 Examples of Starting Curves

6.2.1 Light Load-Pumps, Fans, Etc.

INITIAL VOLTAGE – set to 30% (Factory Default)

CURRENT LIMIT – set 300%
ACCELERATION TIME – set 5 sec

Voltage quickly increases to the INITIAL VOLTAGE value and then

gradually ramps-up to nominal. Current simultaneously and smoothly
increases to reach CURRENT LIMIT setting or less, before smoothly
decreasing to the operating current. Motor speed will accelerate to full
speed quickly and smoothly.

6.2.2 High Inertia Loads – Fans, Centrifuges, Etc.

INITIAL VOLTAGE – set 50%

CURRENT LIMIT – set 400%
ACCELERATION TIME – set 20 sec

Voltage and current increase until current reaches CURRENT LIMIT.

The voltage is held at this value until motor is close to nominal
speed, then current will begin to decrease. The iStart continues to
ramp-up

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the voltage until reaching nominal. Motor speed smoothly accelerates

to full speed.

6.2.3 Choosing a Suitable Pump Curve (Centrifugal Pumps)

Starting Curve
 Adjust MAIN PARAMETERS as necessary (FLA, FLC, etc.)
 Set STARTING CURVE, ACCELERATION TIME, CURRENT
LIMIT, and INITIAL VOLTAGE to their default values (curve 1, 10
sec., 400% and 30% respectively).
 Start the pump while watching the pressure gauge as the pump
starts and look for overshooting ( „Pressure Surge”) of the gauge
needle above the target pressure. In case of over pressure,
choose a peak torque reduction curve (Pump Control curve 2!).
 Set START CURVE 2!, increase ACCELERATION TIME to 15
seconds and reduce CURRENT LIMIT to 350%. Start the pump
and watch the pressure gauge while the pump starts.
 In most cases, overshooting is reduced. If the overshoot persists,
increase ACCELERATION TIME to 25 seconds (confirm with
motor manufacturer) and try again.
 If the overpressure persists, increase START CURVE setting to
3!, or 4!. Each increase in START CURVE setting will reduce the
Peak Torque, thus, reducing the overpressure and preventing
the „Pressure Surge” during start.
 To increase starting time above these maximums, employ „Spe-
cial Starting” for these techniques (Consult factory).

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Stopping Curve
 Adjust MAIN PARAMETERS as necessary (FLA, FLC, etc.)
 Set STOP CURVE and DECELERATION TIME, to their default
values (curve 0, 10 sec., respectively).
 Stop the pump, watching the pressure gauge and check valve as
the pump stops. Look for overshooting ( „Water Hammer”) of the
gauge (abruptly stops the pump and the motor).
 Select STOP CURVE 2, increase DECELERATION TIME to 15
seconds. Stop the pump and watch the pressure gauge and the
rate of closing of the check valve as the pump stops. Abrupt stop-
ping of the pump and motor will cause a loud audible noise emit-
ted from the check valve.
 In most cases, „Water Hammer” is reduced. If the „Water Ham-
mer” persists, increase the time to 25 seconds (confirm with mo-
tor manufacturer) and try again.
 If the „Water Hammer” persists, increase STOP CURVE setting
to 3!, or 4!. Each increase in STOP CURVE will reduce the abrupt
stop of the pump, thus, preventing the „Water Hammer” phe-
nomenon.

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Final Torque During Soft-Stopping a Pump Motor

While decelerating, the check valve may close before DECELERA-
TION TIME has elapsed, thus, allowing current to flow through stator
winding causing unnecessary heat. Select FINAL TORQUE sensitivity
to 1, and stop the pump, confirm that current stopped flowing through
the motor shortly after the check valve closed.
If current still flows more than 3-5 seconds after check valve closure,
increase FINAL TORQUE up to 10 if necessary, to stop current flow
earlier

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7. Communication

7.1 Modbus Communication

7.1.1 Features

 RS485 Hardware.
 Asynchronous serial link.
 Half duplex.
 Format: Modbus RTU Mode (Remote Terminal Unit Mode).
০ Binary.
০ Each character includes from 9.5 to 12 bits:
 1 start bit.
 8 data bits, LSB sent first.
 1 Parity bit, Even/Odd/No can be selected.
 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 Stop bits can be selected.
০ Cyclical Redundancy Check (CRC) for the entire frame, 16
bits.
 Baud Rates: 1200 up to 115200 bits per second can be se-
lected.
 Response time of the iStart:
০ Normally, 1ms <= time response <= 40mS.
০ For a long response, time response <= 100mS.
 Setting Parameters cannot be set during Start, Soft Stop
operations and when the motor is running.

Notes:
You must connect the control panel earth to the iStart earth screw
before connecting serial link wires. Ignoring this instruction may
result in permanent damage to the serial link hardware.

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 It is recommended to connect a 120 OHM resistor to the “+” and

“-” pins of the serial link for proper RS485 Communication.
 Turn off (and on again) control power after changing the Baud
Rate, Parity Check or Serial Link No. (slave address). These
parameters can be modified only manually and not through the
serial link.

7.1.2 Basic Structure of the Serial Link Frame

Modbus RTU frames have the same structure for both the "Query"
transmissions from the Master to the Slave (iStart) and the response
transmissions from the Slave to the Master:

Sync Silent time of at least 3.5 character

(3.5 * 11 bit times)
Byte 1 Serial Link No. (= Slave Address) (1 - 248)
Byte 2 Function (3, 4, 6, 8 &16
are supported)
Byte 3 Data Bytes (0xXX)
. (0xXX)
. (0xXX)
Byte CRC Low (0xXX)
n-1
Byte n CRC High (0xXX)

Sync (Silent Interval)

In RTU mode, a "Silent Interval" of blank 3.5 characters separates the
transmission frames and synchronizes transmission.
The entire frame must be transmitted as a continuous stream.
A silent time of more than 3.5 character times during frame transmis-
sion will cause the receiving device to ignore the incomplete frame.
The next byte will be assumed to be the Serial Link No. of the next
frame.
If a second message is transmitted before 3.5 character times from the
end of the previous one, the receiving device will consider it as a con-
tinuation of the first frame, thereby resulting in a CRC error and caus-
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Serial Link No. (Slave Address)

Contains iStart Slave Number (1 - 248) on the serial link. The iStart
default value is 1. Serial Link No. is used as the first byte in both the
"Query" transmission from Master to Slave and in response trans-
mission from Slave to Master.

Note:
Address 0 that is normally used for broadcast is not supported by the
iStart.

Function
The function code informs the iStart of the requested action to take.
The function is used as the second byte in both the "Query" transmis-
sion from Master to Slave and in the “Response” transmission from
Slave to Master.
The function code informs the iStart of the requested action to take.
The function is used as the second byte in both the "Query" transmis-
sion from Master to Slave and in the “Response” transmission from
Slave to Master.

7.1.3 List of Functions Supported by the iStart

Func- Modbas Name Use in iStart

tion
03 Read Holding Read Setting Parameters
Registers
04 Read Input Reg- Read Actual Data
isters
06 Write Single Write a Single Settings Parameter
Register
08 Diagnostic Check Communication
16 Force Multiple Write Settings Parameters
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Data
The Data field includes information that is transferred to and from the
iStart. The specific data format changes according to the function.
When Word data parameters are transmitted, the high byte is trans-
mitted first, followed by the low byte.

CRC
The CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) has two bytes (16 bit) that are
used to check the entire frame bytes. It is generated in the master de-
vice and transmitted as the last two bytes of the frame. The low byte
is appended first, followed by the high byte.
The slave device regenerates the CRC bytes and compares them to
the CRC bytes received. If the CRC bytes are not identical, the frame
is flushed and no response is transmitted to the master.

iStart Memory Organization

The iStart memory is organized according to the common Modbus
addresses as follows:

iStart Use Memory Type Max Query/Response Param-

eters
Actual Data Read Word Regis- # 1...160, addressed 1...
ters, 160
Setting Pa- Read\Write Word # 1...1900, addressed 1...
rameters Registers, 1900
Control Write Word Regis- #1 addressed 5001
Commands ter,

7.2 Actual Data (Read Word Registers)

Actual data includes measured values such as voltage, current and
insulation resistance. It includes also logic information as well as sta-
tistic information. All parameters are word (two bytes) parameters. The
protocol supports only Reading of these parameters.
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Parameter # (4x) Comment

Logic Status 1 Logic status of iStart. 1 indicates:
Bit 15: iStart Tripped
Bit 14: Motor Stopped
Bit 13: Motor in Soft Stop Process
Bit 12: Motor in Start Process
Bit 11: Motor is Running
Bit 10: Dual Adjust bit
Bit 9: Triple Adjust bit
Bit 8: Motor is running at Slow Speed
forward
Bit 7: Motor is running at Slow Speed re-
verse
Bit 6: Insulation Alarm (Optional)
Bit 5 - Bit 0: Reserved
Current 2 Current, % FLA
Voltage 3 Line voltage, % Rated Line voltage
Phase sequence Correct 4 1: Correct Phase Sequence
0: Wrong Phase Sequence
Hardwired inputs 5 Discrete Hardwired control Logic inputs
Programmable to: Inactive Input, Start,
Stop, Soft Stop, External trip, Reset,
Start/Stop, Start/Soft Stop
Bit 15 - Bit 3: Reserved.
Bit 2: Logic input # 3 Status – 1: Active, 0:
Inactive
Bit 1: Logic input # 2 Status – 1: Active, 0:
Inactive
Bit 0: Logic input # 1 Status – 1: Active, 0:
Inactive
Relays 6 Relay statuses
Bit 15 – Bit 2: Reserved
Bit 1: Relay # 2 Status – 1: Active, 0: In-
active
Bit 0: Relay # 1 Status – 1: Active, 0: In-
active
Insulation Resistance 7 Motor Insulation, Kohm. (Optional)
I Zero Current 8 Ground leakage current, % FLA
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Parameter # (4x) Comment

Frequency 10 Mains Frequency [0.1 Hz]
Thermistor Resistance 11 Thermistor resistance, tenth Kohm (Op-
tional)
Power [Watt] – Low word 12 Power modulo 64K (65536)
Power [Watt] – High word 13 Power divided by 64K (65536) without the
remainder
Power Factor 14 Power Factor * 100
Total run time [Sec] – Low 15 Total Motor runtime modulo 64K (65536)
word
Total run time [Sec] – High 16 Total Motor runtime divided by 64K
word (65536) without the remainder
Logic Status at Power Fail 17 Logic Status at Control Power Supply
turned off
Total Run Time [Hour] 18 Total Hours of Motor runtime
Total Starts 19 Total Number of Starts
Last Start Period [Sec] 20 Duration of Last Start, Seconds
Last Start Peak I 21 Peak Current during Last Starting pro-
cess, % FLA
Time to Re - Enable Start 22 Wait time until next start command will be
[Sec] allowed
Total Trips 23 Total Number of Trips

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Parameter # (4x) Comment

Last Trip Number 24 Number of the fault that caused trip
01 Over Temperature
02 Short Circuit Current
03 Overload
04 Under Current
05 Under Voltage
06 Over Voltage
07 Phase Loss
08 Phase Sequence
09 Shorted SCR or Wrong Connection.
10 Long Start Time
11 Slow Speed Time
12 MODBUS Timeout
13 External Fault
14 Wrong Parameters
15 COM Port Failed
16 Too Many Starts
17 Motor Insulation (Optional)
18 Thermistor (Optional)
19 Wrong Frequency
20 No Voltage
21 Over 7.5 * FLA current
22 Over 7.5 * FLC current
23 Motor Unbalance
24 Ground Fault
25 No Current
26 No Control power
27 Over Current (Inverse)
28 Shear Pin Current
29 Wrong VZC
30 Welded Contactor
31 No Calibration
Pre Trip I 25 Current at trip time, %FLA
Logic Input Status 26
Version CRC16 27 The unique CRC16 Calculation of each
SW Version
Phase Sequence 28 1: Positive, 0: Negative
Time To Over Current Trip 29 Time left until “Over Current” Trip occurs
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Parameter # (4x) Comment

COS Phi 30 Cos Phi * 100
Phase 1 Voltage 31 Phase 1 voltage, 0.1% Rated Line Volt-
age
Phase 2 Voltage 32 Phase 2 voltage, 0.1% Rated Line Volt-
age
Phase 3 Voltage 33 Phase 3 voltage, 0.1% Rated Line Volt-
age
Phase 1 Current 34 Phase 1 Current, 0.1% FLA
Phase 2 Current 35 Phase 2 Current, 0.1% FLA
Phase 3 Current 36 Phase 3 Current, 0.1% FLA
Energy [KWH] - Low word 37 Total Energy modulo 64K (65536)
Energy [KWH] - High word 38 Total Energy divided by 64K (65536)
without the remainder
Energy per cycle - first word 39 Energy per cycle in Watts
- MSB
Energy per cycle - second 40
word
Energy per cycle - third 41
word
Energy per cycle - forth 42
word - LSB
Reserved 43 - 47
Analog option card - tem- 48 Thermistor or phase 1 RTD Temperature
perature 1 (Analog option cards), 0.1°K
Analog Option Card - Tem- 49 Phase 2 RTD Temperature (Analog Op-
perature 2 tion Card), 0.1°K
Analog Option Card - Tem- 50 Phase 3 RTD Temperature (Analog Op-
perature 3 tion Card), 0.1°K
Reserved 51 - 52
Phase 1 Temperature 53 Phase 1 internal temperature, Kelvin
Phase 2 Temperature 54 Phase 2 internal temperature, Kelvin
Phase 3 Temperature 55 Phase 3 internal temperature, Kelvin
Reserved 56 -
110
Previous Trips 111 - Trip numbers of 10 last trips - from latest
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Parameter # (4x) Comment

Reserved 121 -
160

7.2.1 Example 1: Read Actual Data

To read actual parameters 2 and 3 (Current and Voltage Actual Pa-

rameters, Addressed as 1 and 2) of iStart serial link # 18, the host
computer should send following frame:

Byte Description Value

1 Serial Link No. (0x12)
2 Function (0x04)
3 Starting Address High (0x00)
4 Starting Address Low (0x01)
5 No. of Points High (0x00)
6 No. of Points Low (0x02)
7 CRC_Low (0xXX)
8 CRC_High (0xXX)

The iStart response, when Current = 400 % of FLA, and Voltage =

420V, is:

Byte Description Value Comment

1 Serial Link No. (0x12)
2 Function (0x04)
3 Byte Count (0x04)
4 Data High, parameter 2 (0x01) (400% FLA)
5 Data Low, parameter 2 (0x90)
6 Data High, parameter 3 (0x01) (420V)
7 Data Low, parameter 3 (0xA4
8 CRC_Low (0xXX)
9 CRC_High (0xYY)

The parameter addresses for all actual data have an offset of –1.
For example: In order to read parameter # 5, the user should call ad-
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7.3 Setting Parameters (Read\Write Word Registers)

Setting parameters includes all parameters that can be set manually.
These parameters determine the modes of operation of the iStart.
They also set the protection level. All parameters are word (two
bytes) parameters. The protocol supports both reading and
modifying of (most of) these parameters.
The parameter addresses for all setting parameters have an offset of
–1.
For example: In order to read parameter # 10, the user should call
address 9.

Notes:
1. Use function 3 to read the setting parameters.
2. Use functions 6 and 16 to write the setting parameters.
3. Each of these parameters must set with care. Incorrect settings
of some parameters can damage both the motor and the ISA-
SL.

7.3.1 Main Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

Rated Line Voltage 1 190 - 600 V 400 (Volt)
Phase Sequence 2 0 - Ignore 0
1 - Positive
2 - Negative
iStart FLC 3 17 - 1100 44 (Amp)
Motor Rated Power 4 1 - 3000 35 (KW)
Reserved 5
Reserved 6
O/C Shear Pin 7 100 - 850 (% of 400 (% of FLA)
FLA)
Reserved 8
Overload Class 9 IEC5 - IEC10
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Parameter # Range Default

Overload Protect 10 0 - Disable 0
1 - Enable
While Run
2 - Enable Al-
ways
Under Current Level 11 0 - 90 (% of 20 (% of FLA)
FLA)
M.Unbalance Cur- 12 10 - 100 (% of 20 (% of FLA)
rent Level FLA)
Ground Fault Cur- 13 1 - 60 (% of 20 (% of FLA)
rent Level FLA)
Under Voltage Level 14 50 - 90 (% of 75 (% of Rated
Rated V) V)
Over Voltage Level 15 109 - 125 (% of 110 (% of Rated
Rated V) V)
Reserved 16
Number of Starts 17 0 (OFF) 10
1 - 10
Start Period 18 1 - 60[Sec] 30[Sec]
Start Inhibit 19 1 - 60[Sec] 15[Sec]
Extended Settings 20 0 - Disable 0 - Disable
1 - Enable
Reserved 21
Over Current Protect 22 0 - Disable 0 - Disable
1 - Enable
While Run
2 - Enable Al-
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Parameter # Range Default

0 - IEC Curve 0 – IEC CURVE
C1 C1
1 - IEC Curve
C2
2 - IEC Curve
C3
3 - IEC Curve
C4
4 - IEC Curve
C5
5 - US Curve
U1
6 - US Curve
U2
7 - US Curve
U3
8 - US Curve
U4
Over Current Curve 9 - US Curve
Type 23 U5
5 - TD 0.05 5 – TD 0.05
10 - TD 0.1
20 - TD 0.2
30 - TD 0.3
40 - TD 0.4
50 - TD 0.5
60 - TD 0.6
70 - TD 0.7
80 - TD 0.8
Over Current IEC 90 - TD 0.9
Time Dial 24 100 - TD 1.0

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Parameter # Range Default

50 - TD 0. 5 50 – TD 0. 5
100 - TD 1
200 - TD 2
300 - TD 3
400 - TD 4
500 - TD 5
600 - TD 6
800 - TD 8
1000 - TD 10
Over Current US 1200 - TD 12
Time Dial 25 1500 - TD 15
100 100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
Over Current Pick 550
Up Current [% FLA] 26 600

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7.3.2 Start Parameters (First Adjust)

Parameter # Range Default

Motor FLAiv 51 17 - 1100 44 (Amp)
Soft Start Curve 52 0 - Generator 1 - Standard
1 - Standard
2 - Pump Curve
1
3 - Pump Curve
2
4 - Pump Curve
3
5 - Internal (Do
Not Set)
6 - Internal (Do
Not Set)
7 - Internal (Do
Not Set)
8 - Internal (Do
Not Set)
9 - DOL
Initial Voltagev 53 25- 60 28 (% of full volt-
age)
Initial Current 54 0 - 400 0 (% of FLA)
Current Limit 55 70 - 400 400 (% of FLA)
Acceleration Time 56 1 - 90 10 (Seconds)
Max Start Time 57 1 - 250 30 (Seconds)
Pulse Type 58 0 - Pulse Disable 0 – Pulse Disable
1 - Voltage Pulse
2 - Current Pulse
Voltage Pulse Level 59 50 – 99 50 (% of full volt-
age)
Current Pulse Level 60 0 – 700 0 (% of FLA)
Pulse Rise Time 61 1-5 1 (0.1 seconds)
Reserved 62
Pulse Constant Time 63 0 - 10 0 (0.1 seconds)
Pulse Fall Time 64 1-5 1 (0.1 seconds)
Reserved 65

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Note:
Start Parameters (second, third and fourth Adjust) have the same pa-
rameters. Their addresses are shifted from first adjust by: ((Adjust
Number – 1) * 40).
For example: the “Pulse Rise Time” for third adjusts has the address:
(# Pulse Rise Time First Adjust) + ((Adjust – 1) * 40) + offset of – 1 =
61 + 2*40 = 140.

7.3.3 Stop Parameters (First Adjust)

Parameter # Range Default

Soft Stop Curvevi 211 0 - Generator 1 – Standard
1 - Standard
2 - Pump Curve
1
3 - Pump Curve
2
4 - Pump Curve
3
Reserved 212
Deceleration Time 213 0 - 30 30 (Seconds)
Reserved 214

Note:
Stop Parameters (second, third and fourth Adjust) have the same pa-
rameters. Their addresses are shifted from first adjust by: ((Adjust
Number – 1) * 20).
For example: the “Deceleration Time” for forth adjusts has the address:
(#Deceleration Time First Adjust) + ((Adjust – 1) * 20) + offset of –1 =
213 + 3*20 = 272.

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7.3.4 Special Features Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

Reserved 291 –
293
Two Phase 294 0 - Three Phase 0 - Three Phase
Modevii Mode (Standard) Mode (Standard)
1 - Ignore Phase 1
2 - Ignore Phase 2
3 - Ignore Phase 3
Light Duty 295 0 - Disable 0 - Disable
Enable 1 - Enable

7.3.5 Fault Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

Over Temperature 311 0 - Disable Trip 1 - Enable Trip
Trip & Warning Only
1 - Enable Trip
Only
2 - Enable
Warning Only
3 - Enable Trip
& Warning
Over Temperature 312 1 - 600 (0.1 sec) 1
Active Time
Over Temperature 313 1 - 600 (0.1 sec) 1
Inactive Time
No Calibration Trip 404 0 - Disable Trip 1 - Enable Trip
& Warning Only
1 - Enable Trip
Only
2 - Enable
Warning Only
3 - Enable Trip
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Parameter # Range Default

No Calibration Ac- 405 1 - 600 (0.1 sec) 1
tive Time
No Calibration Inac- 406 1 - 600 (0.1 sec) 1
tive Time

Notes:
The next fault parameters are the same as the ones above except for
a few exceptionsviii. Their addresses are shifted from first set (Trip,
Active & Inactive time) by: ( (Fault Number –1)*3).

For example: the “Too Many Starts Inactive Time” has the address:
(# Over Temperature Inactive Time) + ((Fault Number – 1) * 3) + offset
of –1 = 313 + 15*3 = 4357.

Faults List

# Fault # Fault
01 Over Temperature 17 Motor Insulation (Op-
tional)
02 Short Circuit Current 18 Thermistor (Optional)
03 Overload 19 Wrong Frequency
04 Under Current 20 No Voltage
05 Under Voltage 21 Over 7p5 FLA current
06 Over Voltage 22 Over 7p5 FLC current
07 Phase Loss 23 Motor Unbalance
08 Phase Sequence 24 Ground Fault
09 Shorted SCR or 25 No Current
Wrong Connection.
10 Long Start Time 26 No Control power
11 Slow Speed Time 27 Over Current (Inverse)
12 MODBUS Timeout 28 Shear Pin Current
13 External Fault 29 Wrong VZC
14 Wrong Parameters 30 Welded Contactor
15 COM Port Failed 31 No Calibrationix
16 Too Many Starts

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7.3.6 Auto Reset Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

Auto Reset Global 501 0 - Disable 0 - Disa-
Enable 1 - Enable ble
Over Temperature 502 0 - Disable Auto Reset 0 - Disa-
When Active for this fault ble Auto
1 - Wait until solved Reset for
2 - Wait 10 sec to solve this fault
3 - Wait 20 sec to solve
4 - Wait 30 sec to solve
5 - Wait 40 sec to solve
6 - Wait 50 sec to solve
7 - Wait 1 min to solve
8 - Wait 2 min to solve
9 - Wait 3 min to solve
10 - Wait 4 min to solve
11 - Wait 5 min to solve
12 - Wait 6 min to solve
13 - Wait 7 min to solve
14 - Wait 8 min to solve
15 - Wait 9 min to solve
16 - Wait 10 min to solve
17 - Wait 15 min to solve
18 - Wait 30 min to solve
19 - Wait 45 min to solve
20 - Wait 1 hour to solve
Over Temperature 503 0 - No Limit 0 - No
Number of Tries 1 - 100 Limit
Over Temperature 504 0 - 9000 (0.1 sec) 10
Delay of #1 Try
Over Temperature 505 0 - 9000 (0.1 sec) 100
Delay between Tries
Over Temperature 506 0 - 600 (0.1 sec) 0
Wait for solved
Over Temperature 507 0 - Disable 1 - Ena-
Clear Tries # Enablex 1 - Enable ble
Over Temperature 508 0 - Disable 1 - Ena-
after Start Enable 1 - Enable ble

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Notes:
1. The next Auto-Reset parameters are the same as the ones
above. Their addresses are shifted from first set (When Active,
Number of Tries… after Start Enable) by: ((Fault Number – 1) *
7).

For example: the “No Control Power Wait for solved” has the ad-
dress:
(#Over Temperature Wait for solved) + ((Fault Number – 1) * 3)
+ offset of –1 = 506 + 25*7 = 680.
2. The complete list of fault parameters is listed on page 110.
3. The last fault (No Calibration) does not have an autoreset param-
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7.3.7 I/O Programming Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

Input #1 901 0 - Do Nothing 2 - Stop
Program- 1 - Soft Start
ming 2 - Stop
3 - Soft Stop
4 - External Trip
5 - Reset
6 - Start or Stop
7 - Start or Soft Stop
8 - First Adjust Start
9 - Second Adjust Start
10 - Third Adjust Start
11 - Fourth Adjust Start
12 - First Adjust Soft Stop
13 - Second Adjust Soft
Stop
14 - Third Adjust Soft Stop
15 - Fourth Adjust Soft Stop
16 - LSB Adjust
17 - MSB Adjust
18 - Slow Forward
19 - Slow Reverse
20 - Energy Saver
21 - No Energy Saver
Input #1 902 0 - Maintain Close 1 - Maintain
Level 1 - Momentary Close Open
2 - Maintain Open
3 - Momentary Open
Input #1 903 1 – 10 (0.1 sec) 1
Active
Time
Input #1 904 1 – 10 (0.1 sec) 1
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Parameter # Range Default

Input #2 905 0 - Do Nothing 3 - Soft Stop
Program- 1 - Soft Start
ming 2 - Stop
3 - Soft Stop
4 - External Trip
5 - Reset
6 - Start or Stop
7 - Start or Soft Stop
8 - First Adjust Start
9 - Second Adjust Start
10 - Third Adjust Start
11 - Fourth Adjust Start
12 - First Adjust Soft Stop
13 - Second Adjust Soft
Stop
14 - Third Adjust Soft Stop
15 - Fourth Adjust Soft Stop
16 - LSB Adjust
17 - MSB Adjust
18 - Slow Forward
19 - Slow Reverse
20 - Energy Saver
21 - No Energy Saver
Input #2 906 0 - Maintain Close 1- Maintain
Level 1 - Momentary Close Open
2 - Maintain Open
3 - Momentary Open
Input #2 907 1 – 10 (0.1 sec) 1
Active
Time
Input #2 908 1 – 10 (0.1 sec) 1
Inactive
Time

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Parameter # Range Default

Input #3 909 0 - Do Nothing 1 - Soft
Program- 1 - Soft Start Start
ming 2 - Stop
3 - Soft Stop
4 - External Trip
5 - Reset
6 - Start or Stop
7 - Start or Soft Stop
8 - First Adjust Start
9 - Second Adjust Start
10 - Third Adjust Start
11 - Fourth Adjust Start
12 - First Adjust Soft Stop
13 - Second Adjust Soft
Stop
14 - Third Adjust Soft Stop
15 - Fourth Adjust Soft Stop
16 - LSB Adjust
17 - MSB Adjust
18 - Slow Forward
19 - Slow Reverse
20 - Energy Saver
21 - No Energy Saver
Input #3 910 0 - Maintain Close 0 – Maintain
Level 1 - Momentary Close Close
2 - Maintain Open
3 - Momentary Open
Input #3 911 1 - 10 (0.1 sec) 1
Active
Time
Input #3 912 1 – 10 (0.1 sec) 1
Inactive
Time

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Parameter # Range Default

Input #4 913 0 - Do Nothing 0 - Do Noth-
Program- 1 - Soft Start ing
ming 2 - Stop
3 - Soft Stop
4 - External Trip
5 - Reset
6 - Start or Stop
7 - Start or Soft Stop
8 - First Adjust Start
9 - Second Adjust Start
10 - Third Adjust Start
11 - Fourth Adjust Start
12 - First Adjust Soft Stop
13 - Second Adjust Soft
Stop
14 - Third Adjust Soft Stop
15 - Fourth Adjust Soft Stop
16 - LSB Adjust
17 - MSB Adjust
18 - Slow Forward
19 - Slow Reverse
20 - Energy Saver
21 - No Energy Saver
Input #4 914 0 - Maintain Close 0 – Maintain
Level 1 - Momentary Close Close
2 - Maintain Open
3 - Momentary Open
Input #4 915 1 - 10 (0.1 sec) 1
Active
Time
Input #4 916 1 – 10 (0.1 sec) 1
Inactive
Time

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Inputs 917 0 - input#1, input#2, in- 0 - input#1,

Priority put#3, comm. input#2, in-
1 - input#2, input#1, in- put#3,
put#3, comm. comm.
2 - input#2, input#3, in-
put#1, comm.
3 - input#1, input#3, in-
put#2, comm.
4 - input#3, input#1, in-
put#2, comm.
5 - input#3, input#2, in-
put#1, comm.
6 - input#1, input#2, comm.,
input#3
7 - input#2, input#1, comm.,
input#3
8 - input#2, input#3, comm.,
input#1
9 - input#1, input#3, comm.,
input#2
10 - input#3, input#1,
comm., input#2
11 - input#3, input#2,
comm., input#1
12 - input#1, comm., in-
put#2, input#3
13 - input#2, comm., in-
put#1, input#3
14 - input#2, comm., in-
put#3, input#1
15 - input#1, comm., in-
put#3, input#2
16 - input#3, comm., in-
put#1, input#2
17 - input#3, comm., in-
put#2, input#1
18 - comm., input#1, in-
put#2, input#3
19 - comm., input#2, in-
put#1, input#3

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Parameter # Range Default

20 - comm., input#2, in-
put#3, input#1
21 - comm., input#1, in-
put#3, input#2
22 - comm., input#3, in-
put#1, input#2
23 - comm., input#3, in-
put#2, input#1
Inputs 918 0 – Last Command Active 2 – Via Pri-
Policy 1 – First Command Active ority
2 – Via Priority
Relay #1 919 0 - Active at Never 8 - Active at
Program 1 - Active at Run Immediate fault
Activity 2 - Active at Starting
3 - Active at End of Acceler-
ation
4 - Active at Stop
5 - Active at Soft Stop
6 - Active at Stop Immediate
7 - Active at Alternative Ad-
just
8 - Active at Fault
9 - Active at Warning
Relay #1 920 0 – 600 (0.1 sec) 0
Active
Delay
Relay #1 921 0 – 600 (0.1 sec) 0
Inactive
Delay
Relay #1 922 0 - Normally Open 0 – Normally
Active 1 - Normally Close Open
Polarity
Relay #2 923 0 – Never Active 3 - Active at
Program 9 - Active at Warning end of accel-
Activity eration
Relay #2 924 0 - 600 (0.1 sec) 0
Active
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Parameter # Range Default

Relay #2 925 0 - 600 (0.1 sec) 0
Inactive
Delay
Relay #2 926 0 - Normally Open 0 – Normally
Active 1 - Normally Close Open
Polarity
Reserved 927 –
933

7.3.8 Global Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

Language 1001 1 – English 1 – English
selected The languages list
is not uniform - Ask
a esco sales repre-
sentative for the list
of languages for
your iStart!
Seconds 1002 0 - 60 0
Minutes 1003 0 - 60 0
Hours 1004 0 - 23 0
Days 1005 1 - 31 1
Months 1006 1 - 12 1
Years 1007 2014 - 2050 2014
LCD Con- 1008 1-8 6
trast
LCD Intensity 1009 1-8 8
Reserved 1010 0 - 10 0

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Parameter # Range Default

Default Ac- 1011 0 - Actual Trip 11 - V/I/Power Fac-
tual Data 1 - Actual Warning tor
Screen 2 - RTD Tempera-
turexi
3 - PTC Tempera-
ture
4 - NTC Tempera-
ture
5 - Internal Temper-
ature
6 - Frequencyxii
7 - Control Voltage
8 - 3 Phase Voltage
9 - 3 Phase Current
%FLA
10 - 3 Phase Cur-
rent Amps
11 - V/I/Power Fac-
tor
Display 1012 0 - Basic 0 – Basic
Mode 1 - Professional
2 - Expert
Parameters 1013 0 - Locked 1 – Not Locked
Lock 1 - Not Locked

7.3.9 Communication Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

No longer in use 1101

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Parameter # Range Default

Baud Rate 1102 12 - 1200 (bps) 1152 - 115200
24 - 2400 (bps) (bps)
48 - 4800 (bps)
96 - 9600 (bps)
192 - 19200 (bps)
384 - 38400 (bps)
768 - 76800 (bps)
1152 - 115200
(bps)
Stop bit Length 1103 0 - 0.5 bit 1 – 1.0 bit
1 - 1.0 bit
2 - 1.5 bit
3 - 2.5 bit
Parity Check 1104 0 - None 0 – None
1 - Even
2 - Odd
Slave Address 1105 1 - 247 1
Comm. Program 1106 0 - No, 1 - Yes 0 - No
save
Comm. Control 1107 0 - No, 1 - Yes 0 – No
Comm. CMD 1108 0 - 100 (0.1 sec) 10
Hold Time
Comm. CMD 1109 0 - No, 1 - Yes 0 – No
Reset
Comm. Timeout 1110 0 - 9000 (0.1 sec) 100
UPD Comm. 1111 0 – Comm check 0 – Comm check
Steps before write before write
1 – Comm writes
before check

Notes:
29. Parameter # is "1 based". The address is 1 lower than the
parameter #. For example address of parameter #1 is 0.
30. When the Write Multiple Register function (16) is used to
adjust one or more setting parameters, then if one or more
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allowed limit an Illegal_Data_Address (exception code

0x02) error response will be returned.
31. It is possible to preset setting parameters only when motor
is stopped.
32. When the motor is Soft Started, Soft Stopped, runs at a
slow speed, the iStart ignores the Preset Multiple Regis-ter
function. An Illegal_Function exception response (ex-
ception code 0x01) is returned by the iStart whenever its
logic condition does not enable presetting.
33. Always wait more than 0.5 sec after using Function16 to
preset parameters before transmitting again to the same
iStart.
34. After changing one or more of Communication parameters
– iStart Control Power needs to be shut-down in order that
the changes will take effect.
35. After setting iStart parameters, the user is responsible for
reading and testing all changed setting parameters.

7.3.10 Example 2: Read Setting Parameters

To read the Adjust Soft Start Setting parameters #173 – 175 (ad-
dressed at 172 – 174) (Init Volt, Init Current and Current Limit) for
mo-tor number 4 attached to the iStart # 1, the host computer
should send following frame:

Byte Description Value Comments

1 Serial Link No. (0x01)
2 Function (0x03)
3 Starting Address (0x00) Address = 172 (173 - 1)
High
4 Starting Address (0xAC)
Low
5 No. of Registers (0x00)
High
6 No. of Registers (0x03)
Low

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Byte Description Value Comments

7 CRC Low (0xXX)
8 CRC High (0xYY)
The iStart normal response:

Byte Description Value Comments

1 Serial Link No. (0x01)
2 Function (0x03)
3 Byte Count (0x06)
4 Data High (0x00) Init Volt = 0
5 Data (0x1C)
6 Data High (0x00) Init Current = 0%
7 Data Low (0x00)
8 Data High (0x01) Current Limit =
400%
9 Data Low (0x90)
10 CRC Low (0xXX)
11 CRC High (0xYY)

7.3.11 Example 3: Write a Single Setting Parameter

To write a single setting parameter (Under Voltage Level = 80%) to

Setting Parameter # 14 (addressed as 13) of iStart Serial Link # 7,
the host computer should send following frame:

Byte Description Value Comments

1 Serial Link No. (0x07)
2 Function (0x06)
3 Starting Address High (0x00) Address =13 (14-1)
4 Starting Address Low (0x0D)
5 Data High (0x00) 80% of rated line volt-
age
6 Data Low (0x50)
7 CRC Low (0xXX)
8 CRC High (0xYY)

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The iStart normal response is an echo of the query:

Byte Description Value Comments

1 Serial Link No. (0x07)
2 Function (0x06)
3 Starting Address High (0x00) Address =13 (14-1)
4 Starting Address Low (0x0D)
5 Register Value High (0x00)
6 Register Value Low (0x50)
7 CRC Low (0xXX)
8 CRC High (0xYY)

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7.3.12 Example 4: Write Multiple Setting Parameters

To write multiple setting parameters (Ground Fault Current Level=

75%, Under Voltage Level = 40%, Over Voltage Level = 120%) to
Set-ting Parameters # 13-15 (addressed as 12 - 14) of iStart # 128,
the host computer should send following frame:

Byte Description Value Comments

1 Serial Link No. (0x80)
2 Function (0x10)
3 Starting Address High (0x00)
4 Starting Address Low (0x0C)
5 No. of Registers High (0x00)
6 No. of Registers Low (0x03)
7 Byte Count (0x06)
8 Data High (0x00) Address = 75
9 Data Low (0x4B)
10 Data High (0x00) Address = 40
11 Data Low (0x28)
12 Data High (0x00) Address = 120
13 Data Low (0x78)
14 CRC Low (0xXX)
15 CRC High (0xYY)

The iStart normal response:

Byte Description Value

1 Serial Link No. (0x80)
2 Function (0x10)
3 Starting Address High (0x00)
4 Starting Address Low (0x0C)
5 No. of Registers High (0x00)
6 No. of Registers Low (0x03)
7 CRC Low (0xXX)
8 CRC High (0xYY)

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Note:
After setting iStart parameters, the user is responsible for reading
and testing all setting parameters. When Preset Multiple Register
Function (16) is used to adjust one or more setting parameters, an
Illegal_Data_Address (exception code 0x02) error response will be re-
turned if one of the following conditions exist:
 One or more setting parameters are out of range
 Preset Multiple Register Function (16) is outside the allowed
range.

7.4 Control Register Write (Write Word Register)

The iStart incorporates one Control Register for controlling the ISA-
SL.
The Control Register is register #1, addressed at 5001.
In order to control the iStart using the Control register:
 Use Function 16 only.
 Use Address High = 0x13
 Use Address Low = 0x88.
 Write to one register only.
 Use data high (MS-Byte of data) = 0x5A.
 Data low Bits resolution of the control register (LS-Byte of data):

Bit Function Comment

0 Stop Write "1" (ON) to
stop.
1 Soft Stop Write "1" (ON) to Soft
Stop
2 Start Write "1" (ON) to
start
3 Triple Adjust Write "1" (ON) to turn
On
Write "0" (OFF) to
turn Off
4 Dual Adjust Write "1" (ON) to turn
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Bit Function Comment

Write "0" (OFF) to
turn Off.
5 Slow Speed Write "1" for Slow // Inactive – For
Speed future use!!
Write "0" for normal
Start
6 Slow Spd Re- Write "1: for Reverse // Inactive – For
verse Direction future use!!
Write "0" for Forward
Direction
7 Reset Write "1" (ON) to Re-
set.

Notes:
1. It is not possible to read the function of the control register. To
read the iStart status, read the Logic Status (actual parameter #
1 – address 0).
2. Bytes 2 - 8 of the control frame must be exactly as in Example 5
- Control Register Write on page 127e. Otherwise, an error mes-
sage will be returned.
3. Warning: Before applying Start Command via Comm. – make
sure you have at least one I/O Logic Input that is set to stop and
have higher priority than Comm.
36.

7.4.1 Example 5 - Control Register Write

To start iStart # 1, the host computer should send the following query
frame:

Byte Description Value Comments

1 Serial Link No. (0x01)
2 Function (0x10) Bytes 2 - 8 must be as in
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3 Starting Ad- (0x13)

dress High
4 Starting Ad- (0x88)
dress Low
5 No. of Registers (0x00)
High
6 No. of Registers (0x01)
Low
7 Byte Count (0x02)
8 Data High (0x5A)
9 Data Low (0x04) Bit 2 is set to Start.
10 CRC Low (0xXX)
11 CRC High (0xYY)

The iStart normal response:

Byte Description Value

1 Serial Link No. (0x01)
2 Function (0x10)
3 Starting Address High (0x13)
4 Starting Address Low (0x88)
5 No. of Registers High (0x00)
6 No. of Registers Low (0x01)
7 CRC Low (0xXX)
8 CRC High (0xYY)

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7.5 Diagnostics
Modbus function 08, as implemented in the iStart, tests the commu-
nication serial link between the master and the iStart only supports
return query data (subfunction 0x00).
To request iStart with serial link # 1 to return query data, the master
should send the following query frame:

Byte Description Value

1 Serial Link No. (0x01)
2 Function (0x08)
3 Subfunction High (0x00)
4 Subfunction Low (0x00)
5 Data High (0x37)
6 Data Low (0xA5)
7 CRC_Low (0xXX)
8 CRC_High (0xYY)

The normal (if no exception) response is the echo of the Query:

Byte Description Value

1 Serial Link No. (0x01)
2 Function (0x08)
3 Subfunction High (0x00)
4 Subfunction Low (0x00)
5 Force Data High (0x37)
6 Force Data Low (0xA5)
7 CRC_Low (0xXX)
8 CRC_High (0xYY)

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7.6 Exception Responses

When the master sends a query frame to an iStart, one of the follow-
ing four responses from the iStart is possible:
1. When no communication error is detected in the query, and no
mistake is found by the communication program module in the
iStart, a normal response is returned.
2. If the iStart does not receive the query frame (for example be-
cause of disconnected serial link cable) then no response is re-
turned by the iStart. After the comm timeout is reached, the
master will timeout.
3. If the iStart receives the query, but faulty CRC bytes and/or
Parity bits are detected, then no response is returned by the
iStart. After the comm timeout is reached, the master will timeout.
4. If no communication error is detected in the query, but the iStart
communication program module finds an error such as illegal
Function, data address or data value, or if the iStart is busy,
then an Exception response is returned. The Exception response
includes an Exception Code to inform the master about the type
of the error.

7.6.1 Exception Code Response Frame

Exception response frame holds fix number of 5 Bytes. The first one,
the Slave Address field is the Serial link number (transmitted in query
and identical to iStart Serial Link No.). The second byte, the Function
field returns the echo of the transmitted query function, but with the
MSB set to 1 (adding 0x80 to the transmitted function code). The third
Byte is the Exception Code informing about the type of error. Last two
bytes are the CRC bytes.

7.6.2 Exception Codes Supported by the iStart

Code Type Comment

01 Illegal Func- Requested function is not supported.
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Functions 3, 4, 6, 8 and 16 are sup-

ported.
02 Illegal Data Data address is outside the allowed
Address range.
03 Illegal Data Data value is not a legal value.
Value
04 Slave Device Data value is not a legal value when
Failure reading from an external EEPROM.
06 Slave Device iStart is busy now. The master should
Busy transmit the message again later.

7.6.3 Example 6: Exception Response

When you write an illegal value to a single setting parameter (Under

Voltage Level = 128%) to Setting Parameter # 14 (addressed as 13)
of iStart Serial Link #10, the host computer should send following
frame:
Query:

Byte Description Value Comments

1 Serial Link No. (0x0A)
2 Function (0x06)
3 Starting Address High (0x00) Address =13 (14-1)
4 Starting Address Low (0x0D)
5 Data High (0x00) 128% of rated line
voltage
6 Data Low (0x80)
7 CRC Low (0xXX)
8 CRC High (0xYY)

Exception Response:

Byte Description Value Comments

1 Serial Link No. (0x0A)
2 Function (0x86) Original + 0x80
3 Exception Code (0x03) Illegal Data Value
4 CRC_Low (0xXX)
5 CRC_High (0xYY)

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Note:
There are cases where the iStart returns a normal response, but the
requested action cannot be performed, or is modified by the table be-
low.

Master Action iStart Action

Write setting parameters dur- Ignored.
ing start process
Write too few parameters Limiting to allowed range.
(Function 16) or some of the
parameters are outside of al-
lowed range
Start command (Function 05) Command ignored if the specific
while the hardwired Stop Input input has a higher priority than
is open the comm input. Refer to I/O
Programming parameters Inputs
Priority (917) and Inputs Policy
(918).

It is the user’s responsibility to verify that the requested action was

performed, by reading the value of the modified parameters or the sta-
tus of the command coils.

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7.7 Profibus Communication

7.7.1 Global Parameters

Code Sample 1: Global Parameters in the GSD file

33: ;=============================================
34: ;==== General DP Keywords ====================
35: ;=============================================
36:
37: GSD_Revision = 5
38: Vendor_Name = "IGEL Ltd"
39: Model_Name ="iStart"
40: Revision ..."1.00"
=
41: Ident_Number
42: Protocol_Ident = 0xAFFE
43: Station_Type = 0
44: FMS_supp = 0
45: Hardware_Release = 0
46: Software_Release = "V1.00"
47: Redundancy = "V1.00"
48: Repeater_Ctrl_Sig = 2
0
49: 24V_Pins = 0

7.7.2 Operation Mode in Profibus

iStart supports both DPV0 and DPV1.

 DPV0 (Cyclic) allows:
০ Starting and shutdown.
০ Reading parameters (writing parameters is not allowed at
DPV0).
 DPV1 allows:
০ Everything that DPV0 allows.
০ Changing the cyclic parameters that display in DPV0.
০ Writing to registers.

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7.7.3 Description of the DPV0 (Cyclic) Frame

From the Profibus controller to the iStart, two bytes (16 bits) are
transferred.
From the iStart to the controller, 40 bytes are transferred.

Sending
from the
iStart

Figure 26 DPV0 parameters (Cyclic parameters)

Structure of the iStart Reception Frame

iStart can contain four different Start/Stop settings. In the LCD, these
are displayed as Adjust settings.
 The first byte must be 0x5A (90 decimal).
 The second byte is as follows:

Table 21 iStart Receiving Frame – Byte 2

Bitxiii Function Value

0 Stop 1 = stop
1 Soft Stop 1 = soft stop
2 Start 1 = start
3 MSB Refer to Table 22

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4 LSB
0 = normal speed
5 Slow Speed
1 = slow speed
0 = forward direction
6 Slow Spd Reverse
1 = reverse direction
7 Reset 1 = reset

Table 22 LSB and MSB values for bits 3 and

Adjust number LSB MSB

first adjust (default) 0 0
second adjust 1 0
third adjust 0 1
fourth adjust 1 1

Example:
To send a Reset, send 0x5A followed by 0x80.

Structure of the iStart Transmission Frame

The return frame contains 20 pairs of bytes (40 bytes total). Each pair
of bytes represents one register, and is a 16 bit (Word) number. The
first byte represents the MSB, which is the highest value.

Choosing the Rececption DPV0 Registers

The return frame contains 20 registers. Each register contains two
bytes (one word, 16 bits).
There are two different ways to edit the order of the registers that are
displayed in DPV0:
 Change the parameters in the GSD file.
 Send a data request (only by DPV1).

Using GSD to Select the Registers to Display in DPV0

Lines 503 to 534 of the GSD file contain a list of parameters.
The parameters appear in blocks, each block contains 4 lines, and
each block refers to one register (there are 20 blocks, which represent
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The second line of each block starts with Unsigned 16 followed by

the number of the register (shown in green). Refer to 7.7.7 Actual Data
Register Numbers (Decimal) on page 142 for the list of register num-
bers.

Code Sample 2: GSD file, the part that responsible to the registers that
show at DPV0 (cyclic)

190: ExtUserPrmData = 1001 "INDIREC PAR 1"

191: Unsigned16 1 1-1000
192: Prm_text_Ref = 100
193: EndExtUserPrmData
194:
196: ExtUserPrmData = 1002 "INDIREC PAR 2"
197: Unsigned16 2 1-1000
198: Prm_text_Ref = 100
199: EndExtUserPrmData
200:
201: ExtUserPrmData = 1003 "INDIREC PAR 3"
202: Unsigned16 3 1-1000
203: Prm_text_Ref = 100
204: EndExtUserPrmData
205:
………………
………………
284:
285: ExtUserPrmData = 1020 "INDIREC PAR 20"
286: Unsigned16 22 1-1000
287: Prm_text_Ref = 100
288: EndExtUserPrmdata

Using a Data Request (DPV1) to Select the Registers to Display in

DPV0
You can change the register that displays in DPV0 by editing Slot num-
ber 1 and Index 2.
Each register consists of 16 bits (two bytes/one word). The first byte
represents the MSB of the register number.

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To demonstrate this, we will use a simple PROFIBUS masterxiv to

change parameters so that we can see the following registers in DPV0
(cyclic):
1. Logic Status.
2. Current.
3. Voltage.
4. Power.
5. Power Multiplier.
6. Power Factor.
7. Control In.
8. Control Out.
9. Thermistor Resistance.
10. Insulation Resistance.
Step 1: The first thing that we need to do is to find the number of
the registers in to 7.7.7 Actual Data Register Numbers (Decimal) on
page 142.

Table 23 Number of the registers for the sample parameters

Register name Decimal number Hex number

Logic Status 1 00 01
Current 2 00 02
Voltage 3 00 03
Power 12 00 0C
Power Multiplier 13 00 0D
Power Factor 14 00 0E
Hardwired inputs 5 00 05
Relays 6 00 06
Themistor Resistance 11 00 0B
Insulation Resistance 7 00 07

Step 2: Update the register numbers.

By writing the above numbers to Slot number 1 and Index number 2
through Data Request (by DPV1), we update the registers list that is dis-
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Write

Figure 27 Updating the register number that will display at DPV0

(by Data Request)

Also, it easy to read this list by reading from Slot number 1 and Index
number 2 through Data Request (by DPV1).

Read

Figure 28 Reading the register number that shown in the DPV0

(cyclic) list

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7.7.4 Operations that are Available in DPV1

 Choose the registers that will display at DPV0 (cyclic). This is

described in section 0 on page 136.
 Read and write from a random registers.

Read and Write from Random Registers by Data Request

Reading or writing by Data Request (DPV1) allows reading or writing
a group of up to 20 registers in a single cycle. However, these registers
must be listed consecutively in section 7.7.7 Actual Data Register
Numbers (Decimal) on page 142.
In other words, registers 2 through 18 can be read in a single cycle,
but two different cycles are required to read registers 4 and 9 without
reading registers 5 through 8.
The cycle of reading or writing through Data Request (DPV1) is de-
fined in two steps.
Step 1: Define the number of the first register to read or write.
Step 2: Edit the number of registers that follow.
For example, to read registers 2 through 18, you define register 2 as
the first register to read and 16 as the number of registers that follow.
The length of the register number must always contain two bytes (1
word), therefore the register 0x80 is defined as 00 80.

Sample Data Request to Read Registers 2 Through 6

In this example, the register to read is 0x80.

Step 1: Configure the number of the first register to read.

Enter 2 into the Slot Number field and the Index field.
Enter 00 80 to define the starting register as 0x80.

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Write to
Slot: 2
Index: 2
Register num-
ber 80 hex

Figure 29 Choosing register number 80 hex

Step 2: Configure the number of registers that follow.

Enter 3 into the Slot Number field.
Enter 2 into the Index field.
Enter 8 into the Length field.
The length is 8 because there are a total of 4 registers to be read, each
of which contains 2 bytes (or 1 word). 4 * 2 = 8,

Read from
Slot: 3
Index: 2
8 byte – (4
Registers)

Figure 30 Reading 4 following register by Data Request (DPV1)

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7.7.5 Configure PROFIBUS in the iStart

All the setting parameters to establish PROFIBUS communication are

under Comm option menu. There are 5 steps to configuring the PRO-
FIBUS.
1. Press the Down key until the following message appears:
COMM OPTION
-** PROFIBUS **-

2. Press the Enter key once to cause the following message to ap-
pear:
SERIAL LINK NO.
ENABLE

This selection allows control through PROFIBUS.

3. Press the Down key once to cause the following message to ap-
pear:
COM CHANGE PARAM
YES

4. Select YES to enable parameters to be sent via Profibus. Select

NO to prevent Profibus from sending parameters.
5. Press the Down key a second time to cause the following mes-
sage to appear:
CMD VIA COMM
YES

6. Select YES to enable commands like STOP/START to be sent

via Profibus. Select NO to prevent Profibus from sending these
commands.

7.7.6 Watch Dog Definition

The Watch-Dog mechanism enables and disables the PROFIBUS

controller to exercise sole control over iStart.
When the Watch-Dog is enabled, the iStart will stop the motor when
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7.7.7 Actual Data Register Numbers (Decimal)

Regis-
ter Parameter Name Description
Number
Logic status of iStart. 1 indi-
cates:
d15: iStart Tripped.
d14: Motor Stopped.
d13: Motor in Soft Stop Pro-
cess.
d12: Motor in Start Process.
d11: Motor is Running.
1 Logic Status
d10: Adjust number LSB
d9: Adjust number MSB
d8: Motor is running at Slow
Speed forward.
d7: Motor is running at Slow
Speed reverse.
d6: Insulation Alarm (Optional)
d5..d0: Reserved
2 Current Current, % FLA
3 Voltage Line voltage, Volts
1: Correct phase seq. 0:
4 Phase Sequence
Wrong phase seq.
Discrete Hardwired control in-
puts:
d15..d3: Reserved.
d2: Logic input #3 status – 1:
5 Hardwired inputs Active, 0: Inactive.
d1: Logic input #2 status – 1:
Active, 0: Inactive.
d0: Logic input #1 status – 1:
Active, 0: Inactive.

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Regis-
ter Parameter Name Description
Number
Relays status
d15..d2: Reserved.
6 Relays d1: Relay #2 status – 1: Ac-
tive, 0: Inactive.
d0: Relay #1 status – 1: Ac-
tive, 0: Inactive.
Insulation Re- Motor insulation, Kohm (Op-
7
sistance tional).
8 I Zero Current Ground leakage current, % FLA
I Motor Unbal- Max current deviation between
9
anced Current phases, %
10 Frequency Main frequency, Hz
Thermistor Re- Thermistor resistance, tenth
11
sistance Kohm (Optional).
Power [Watt] – Low
12 Power modulo 64K (65536)
word
Power [Watt] – Power divided by 64K (65536)
13
High word without residue
14 Power Factor Power Factor * 100
Total run time [Sec] Total Motor runtime modulo 64K
15
– Low word (65536)
Total run time [Sec] Total Motor runtime divided by
16
– High word 64K (65536) without residue
Logic status at Logic status at control power
17
power fail supply turns off.
18 Total run time Total hours of running motor.
19 Total starts Total number of starts
20 Last start period Duration of last start, Seconds
Peak current during last starting
21 Last start peak I
process
Time to Re-Enable Wait time until next start com-
22
start [Sec] mand will be allowed

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Regis-
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Number
23 Total trips Total number of trips

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Code number of the fault that

caused trip
# Fault
01: Over Temperature
02: Short Circuit Current
03: Overload
04: Under Current
05: Under Voltage
06: Over Voltage
07: Phase Loss
08: Phase Sequence
09: Shorted SCR or Wrong
Connection.
10: Long Start Time
11: Slow Speed Time
12: MODBUS Timeout
13: External Fault
24 Last trip number
14: Wrong Parameters
15: COM Port Failed
16: Too Many Starts
17: Motor Insulation (Optional)
18: Thermistor. (Optional)
19: Wrong Frequency
20: No Voltage
21: Over 7.5 * FLA current
22: Over 7.5 * FLC current
23: Motor Unbalance
24: Ground Fault
25: No Current
26: No Control power
27: Over Current (Inverse)
28: Shear pin current
29: Wrong VZC

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Regis-
ter Parameter Name Description
Number
30: Welded contactor
31: By pass fault
25 Pre trip I Current at trip time, Amp.
26 Logic Input Status
The uniqe CRC16 Calculation of
27 Version CRC16
each SW Version
28 Phase Sequence 1: Positive, 0: Negative
Time to Over Cur- Time left until “Over Current” trip
29
rent Trip occurs in seconds
30 Cos Phi Cos Phi * 100
Phase 1 voltage, % Rated Line
31 Phase 1 Voltage
Voltage * 10
Phase 1 voltage, % Rated Line
32 Phase 2 Voltage
Voltage* 10
Phase 1 voltage, % Rated Line
33 Phase 3 Voltage
Voltage* 10
34 Phase 1 Current Phase 1 current, % FLA * 10
35 Phase 2 Current Phase 1 current, % FLA * 10
36 Phase 3 Current Phase 1 current, % FLA * 10
Energy [KWH] – Total Energy modulo 64K
37
Low word (65536)
Energy [KWH] – Total Energy divided by 64K
38
High word (65536) without residue
Energy per cycle –
39
first word – MSB
Energy per cycle –
40
second word
Energy per cycle in Watts
Energy per cycle –
41
third word
Energy per cycle –
42
forth word – LSB
43 Reserved

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Regis-
ter Parameter Name Description
Number
44
45
46
47
Thermistor or phase 1 RTD Tem-
Analog option card
48 perature (Analog option cards)
– Temperature 1
[Kelvin]
Thermistor or phase 2 RTD Tem-
Analog option card
49 perature (Analog option cards)
– Temperature 2
[Kelvin]
Thermistor or phase 3 RTD Tem-
Analog option card
50 perature (Analog option cards)
– Temperature 3
[Kelvin]
51
Reserved
52
Phase 1 Tempera- Phase 1 internal temperature.
53
ture [Kelvin]
Phase 2 Tempera- Phase 2 internal temperature.
54
ture [Kelvin]
Phase 3 Tempera- Phase 3 internal temperature.
55
ture [Kelvin]
Trip number of 10 last trips –
111-120 Previous Trips
from last to earliest.

7.7.8 Default Order of Register Numbers

Order Register Number Parameter Name

1 1 Logic Status
2 2 Current
3 3 Voltage
4 5 Hardwired inputs

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Order Register Number Parameter Name

5 11 Thermistor Resistance
6 7 Insulation Resistance
7 10 Frequency
8 4 Phase Sequence
9 6 Relays
10 18 Total run time
11 19 Total status
12 20 Last start period
13 21 Last start peak I
14 22 Time to Re-Enable start [Sec]
15 23 Total trips
16 24 Last trip number
17 25 Pre trip I
18 26 Reserved
Energy per cycle – first word –
19 39
MSB
Energy per cycle – second word
20 40
– MSB

7.7.9 Setting Parameters for Data Request

Main Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

Rated Line 0 1..600 V 400 V
0 – Ignore
Phase Se-
1 1 – Positive 0 – Ignore
quence
2 - Negative
FLC 2 17..1100 A 44 A
Motor rated
3 1..3000 KW 35 KW
power

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4
Reserved
5
O/C Shear Pin 6 100..850 (% of FLA) 400 (% of FLA)
Reserved 7
Overload Class 8 IEC5..NEMA60 IEC10
0 – Disable
Overload Pro-
9 1 – Enable while run 0 – Disable
tect
2 – Enable always
Under Current
10 0..90 (% of FLA) 20 (% of FLA)
Level
M.Unbalance
11 10..100 (% of FLA) 20 (% of FLA)
Current Level
Ground Fault
12 1..60 (% of FLA) 20 (% of FLA)
Current Level
Under Voltage 50..90 (% of Rated 75 (% of Rated
14
Level Line) Line)

Start Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

0..10 (5..9 are for
Soft_Start_Curve 24 0 (Standard).
Tacho only)
0..10 (Tenth Sec-
Pulse_Time 25 0 (No Pulse)
onds)
Initial_Voltage / 30 (% of full
26 10..80
Current voltage)
Current_Limit 27 100..500 400 (% of FLA)
Acceleration_Time 28 1..90 10 (Seconds)
Max_Start_Time 29 1..250 30 (Seconds)
Number_Of_Starts 30 1..10 & (11 = off) 10
Starts_Period 31 1..60 30 (Minutes)
Start_Pre-
32 1..60 15 (Minutes)
vent_Time
Run_Contact_De-
33 0..40 5 (Seconds)
lay
Reserved 35..39

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Stop Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

0..10 (5..9 are for
Soft_Stop_Curve 40 0 (Standard)
Tacho only)
Deceleration_Time 41 1..30 10 (Seconds)
Final_Torque 42 0..10 0 (Minimum)
Reserved 43..47

Dual Adjust Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

Dual_Adj_Init_Volt- 10..80 % of full
48 30
age voltage
Dual_Adj_Cur-
49 100..500 400 % of FLA
rent_Limit
Dual_Adj_Acc_Time 50 1..90 10 (Seconds)
Dual_Adj_Dec_Time 51 1..30 10 (Seconds)
Dual_Adj_Mo-
52 5..1400 105 (Amp.)
tor_FLA
Reserved 53..55

Energy Save & Speed Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

10 ( Max
Energy_Save 56 1..10
Save)
Slow_Speed_Torque 57 1..10 8
30 (Sec-
Max_Slow_Speed_Time 58 1..250
onds)
Reserved 59..62

Fault Parameters

Parameter # Range Default

Phase_Loss Y/N 63 0..1 0 (No)
Phase_Sequence
64 0..1 0 (No)
Y/N

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1..50 Tenth Mohm

Insulation_Alarm 65 1 (Off)
0.2..5 M
1..50 Tenth Mohm
Insulation_Trip 66 1 (Off)
0.2..5 M
Auto_Reset 67 0 / 1 (0 - No, 1 - Yes) 0 (No)
0 / 1 (0 - PTC, 1 -
Thermistor_Type 68 0 (PTC)
NTC)
0..100 Tenth Kohm
Thermistor_Trip 69 0 (Off)
0.1..10 K
Under_Cur-
70 10..120 (&121=off) 121 (Off)
rent_Reset
Reserved 71

I/O Programming

De-
Parameter # Range fau
lt
2
(En
Prog. Input #7 (ther- 7 0..2(0=En.Save,1=S.Spd,2=Rs erg
mal7) 2 t) y
Sav
er)
0
(Du
Prog. Input #8 (ther- 7 al
0..2(0=D.Adj.,1=Rvrs,2=Rst)
mal8) 3 Ad-
just
)
0
7 0..1 (0=Fault, 1=Fault-Fail
Fault_Relay_Type (Fa
4 Safe)
ult)
0
(Im
Immedi- 7 0..1 (0=Immediate, 1=shear
me-
ate_Realy_Type 5 pin)
di-
ate)

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0
Imm._Realy_On_De- 7 (Se
0..3600
lay 6 con
ds)
0
Imm._Realy_Off_De- 7 (Se
0..3660
lay 7 con
ds)
0
Analog Output Param- 7 0 - Current, 0..200% of mo- (Cu
eter 8 tor_fla rre
nt)
7
Reserved
9

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8. Installing a Fan on Size A, B and C

Step 1: Disconnect the mains and control power from the iStart.
Step 2: Remove the iStart unit from the wall.
Step 3: Mount the fan on the wall instead of the iStart unit. Use
the same holes.
Step 4: Mount the iStart unit on fan using the same screws that
you removed in step 2.

Figure 31 Installing a fan (sizes A, B and C)

Step 5: Connect power to the fans.

Figure 32 Fan power connection

Step 6: Reconnect mains and control power to iStart.

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9. Troubleshooting

Upon fault – motor stops, Fault LED lights and Fault Relay operates.
The LCD shows TRIP: and fault description. (for example: TRIP: UN-
DER CURRENT).

Table 24 Error table

Fault Mes- Cause and Troubleshooting

sage
TOO MANY Trips the starter if number of starts, during START PERIOD ex-
START ceeds the preset number.

Wait until motor and starter cool down – according to START IN-
HIBIT setting.
For more information on adjusting START PERIOD and START IN-
HIBIT refer to section 5.6.2 on page 58.

LONG Trips the starter if output voltage does not reach nominal at the pre-
START TM sent MAX. START TIME.

Check FLA, FLC, and MAX START TIME settings. Increase INI-
TIAL VOLTAGE, CURRENT LIMIT & MAX. START TIME or de-
crease ACCELERATION TIME as necessary.
For more information on FLC & FLA refer to section 5.6.1 on page
36 (MAIN PARAMETERS).
For more information on adjusting START PARAMETERS refer to
section 5.6.2 on page 58.

SHEAR PIN Trips the starter when:

CURR Instantaneously when current exceeds 8.5 x Starter FLC (not pro-
or grammable).
O/C SHEAR During starting when current exceed 8.5 x Motor FLA (not program-
PIN mable).
During running when current exceeds 100-400%, or 100-850% with
EXTEND SETTING (programmable value).
O/C Shear-Pin has a programmable delay of 0-5 seconds where
the starter detects the fault and does not trip before time delay has
elapsed (delay is override when current reaches 8.5 x Starter FLC).

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Fault Mes- Cause and Troubleshooting

sage
Check that motor is not installed or
Jammed.
Check FLA, FLC settings.
Check motor and cable connec-
tions.
Perform a „Megger” test to verify
motor and cable’s condition. CAUTION
For more information on FLC,FLA Check that „Megger” maxi-
& O/C – SHEAR PIN refer to sec- mum voltage is no more than
tion 5.6.1 on page 48 (MAIN PA- 500V !!
RAMETERS).

OVERLOAD Trips the starter when current exceed the OVERLOAD TRIP level
and thermal register has filled up.

Check FLA, FLC and Overload settings, check motor current, wait
15 minutes to let motor and starter cool down before restarting.
For more information on FLC, FLA & OVERLOAD settings refer to
section 5.6.1 on page 48 (MAIN PARAMETERS).

UNDER Trips the starter when line current drops below the preset level for
CURRENT the preset time.

Check UNDER CURRENT TRIP and TIME DELAY settings, check

line currents through L1, L2, L3.
For more information on UNDER CURRENT settings refer to sec-
tion 5.6.1 on page 48 (MAIN PARAMETERS).

UNDER Trips the starter when line voltage drops below the preset level for
VOLTAGE the preset time.
or
NO VOLT- Check UNDER VOLTAGE TRIP and TIME DELAY settings, check
AGE line voltages on L1, L2, L3. When voltage drops to zero, the starter
trips immediately with no delay.
For more information on UNDER VOLTAGE settings refer to sec-
tion 5.6.1 on page 48 (MAIN PARAMETERS).

OVER VOL- Trips the starter when line voltage increases above a preset level
TAGE for a preset time.

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Fault Mes- Cause and Troubleshooting

sage

Check OVER VOLTAGE TRIP and TIME DELAY settings, check

line voltage on L1, L2, L3.
For more information on OVER VOLTAGE settings refer to section
5.6.1 on page 48 (MAIN PARAMETERS).

PHASE Trips the starter if 1 or 2 phases are missing.

LOSS
 Check voltages are within the required range voltages and
frequency is within the range of 45-65Hz.
 If all previous actions are do not solve the problem and the
you are sure that no real phase loss exists, you can set
PHASE LOSS Y/N protection to NO.
This situation can occur in rare cases when there is no real
fault but the iStart recognizes unusual behaviour like when
Total Harmonic Distortion in Voltage (THDV) in the network
is high.
 If this is a true case of PHASE LOSS then after setting
PHASE LOSS Y/N protection to NO the motor will single
phase and most likely be tripped by the over load protection
mechanism.
 Phase loss might not be detected in motor operating under a
light load.

For PHASE LOSS protection setting refer to section 5.6.3 on page

65.

PHASE SE- Trips the starter if line phase sequence is wrong.

QUENCE
Check line phase sequence, and if wrong, swap two wires on line
side. If motor now rotates in the wrong direction, swap two wires on
load side.

SHORT Trips the soft iStart when connected Inside Delta and Wrong con-
CIRCUIT nection or if over current is detected by the iStart.

Verify that the motor is not stalled or shorted and check cables and
wiring.
Verify that motor and iStart are connected exactly as shown in
section 0 page 25.

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If circuitry is 100% confirmed it is possible to start when EXTEND
SETTING are ENABLED. Refer to section 3.7.4 on page 24. If a
fault occurs again consult the factory. The operator is advised to try
operating one time only. Note that it is useless to try starting in this
mode more than once.

S. SCR OR Trips the starter when one or more motor phases are not properly
WR. CON- connected to starter’s load terminals, in case of internal disconnec-
NECTION tion in motor winding or if any SCR is short-circuited or when motor
windings are shorted.

Check with an ohmmeter between L1-U, L2-V, L3-W; resistance >

20 KΩ.
Check for no voltage on terminals U, V, W (from parallel system or
an independent bypass). SCRs may fail due to:
 High short current not protected by proper fuses
 High voltage spikes not protected by proper external
varistors.
 Frequent starting at maximum conditions or fault con-
ditions.
If required, may be eliminated by using generator mode (program-
ming AUX. IN PROG INPUT parameters accordingly)
For more information on programming AUX. IN PROG INPUT refer
to section 5.6.6 on page 77 (I/O PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS).
Note:
Shorted SCR and Wrong Connection faults are not active in Gener-
ator mode.
HS OVR Heat-sink over-temperature. Trips the starter when heat-sink temp.
TMP rises above 85˚C.

Check that motor starting is not too frequent.

EXTERNAL Trips the starter when a N.O contact between Aux. input terminals
FAULT 13, 14 closes for over two seconds.

Check contact position and cause of closure.

For more information on programming AUX. IN PROG INPUT refer
to section 5.6.6 on page 77 (I/O PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS).

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Fault Mes- Cause and Troubleshooting

sage
SLOW Slow speed time is exceeded.
SPEED TM
Check the settings of MAX SLOW TIME.
For more information on programming MAX SLOW TIME refer to
section 5.6.3 on page 65ff. (SPECIAL FEATURES PARAME-
TERS).
Note:
Motor and iStart may be overheated when operating at slow
speed for an extended period.
WRONG Parameters not transferred from RAM to EEPROM or vice versa.
PARAMS After replacing the EPROM with a new software version or after
power up.

To solve this problem, return iStart to the default settings, then

reprogram it with all of the settings that you had before the fault oc-
curred.
(If Fault LED is on, press Reset after WRONG PARAMETERS).
WRONG Trips the soft starter when mains voltage frequency is not within the
FRE- limits of 45-65Hz.
QUENCY
Check mains frequency.

9.1 Blank RMA Form

Return Material Authorization Form- „RMA” - Fault Report – Non/ War-

ranty Claim
After Sales Service Department
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel. Fon + 49 2241 4807-0
Fax + 49 2241 4807-10

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Equipment Model:
Equipment Serial no.:
Report date
Date of equipment sale Date of installation
Representing Firm

Contact person
Telephone number Fax number
Email address
Application
Starter Rating
Motor current rating (motor Label)
Number of starts per hour
Special installation / ambient factors (°C)
Type of Fault Reported & time of occur-
rence (during start, after start, during soft
stop, end of soft stop, ON B.P. closing,
when …
Last Start Period Total Number Of Trips
Last Start Max. I Starter FLC
Total Run Time Motor FLC
Total Number Of Starts Initial Voltage
Last Trip Acceleration Time
Trip Current Current Limit
Remarks
By Distributor: We declare that product has been correctly ap- Warranted repair/replacement
plied, installed and operated, in accordance with esco
antriebstechnik gmbh written instructions, appropriate codes,
regulations and good practice, within the limits of rated
capacity and normal usage.

To be completed By esco antriebstechnik gmbh Service Dept.:

Return Material Authorization Number

Date
Authorized by

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 Dimensions

10. Dimensions

Figure 33 iStart Size A: 17A, 31A, 44A (Fan box included)

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Figure 34 iStart Size A: 17A, 31A, 44A (Without fan box)

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Figure 35 iStart Size B: 58A, 72A, 85A (Fan box included)

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Figure 36 iStart Size B: 58A, 72A, 85A (Without fan box)

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Figure 37 iStart Size C: 105A, 145A, 170A (Fan box included)

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Figure 38 iStart Size C: 105A, 145A, 170A (Without fan box)

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Figure 39 iStart Size D: 230A, 310A, 350A

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Figure 40 iStart Size E: 430A

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Figure 41 iStart Size F: 515A

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Figure 42 iStart Size G: 590A, 690A

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Figure 43 iStart Size H: 720A, 850A

Figure 44 iStart Size I: 960A, 1100A

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11. Technical Specifications

Supply Voltage Line to Line 208-600V (to be specified) + 10%-15% for all
models
Frequency 45 – 65 Hz (Fixed or variable frequency source)
Control Supply 115V or 230V (to be specified) +10% - 15%
Load Three phases, three wires, squirrel cage induction motor.

Start-Stop Parameters:

Starter FLC Starter’s Full Load Current, according to Selector Guide

Motor FLA Motor Full Load Ampere 50-100% of Starter FLC (Full Load
Current).
Field selectable curves preventing Over-pressure during start
Pump and Torque Control Curves
and Water Hammer during stop.
A pulse of 80% Un, adjustable range 0.1-1 Sec, for starting
Pulse Start Duration
high friction loads.
Initial Voltage, 5-80% Un
Initial Current 100-400% of Motor FLA
Current Limit 100-500% of Motor FLA
Acceleration Time 1-90 Sec
Deceleration Time 1-90 Sec

Motor Protection:

Too Many Starts Maximum number of starts, range: Off or 1-10, during a time
period 1-60 min.
Starts inhibit Period of 1-60 min, during which starting is prevented, after
Too Many Start fault.
Long Start Time (Stall protection) Maximum allowable starting time 1-30 sec. (1-250sec. in EX-
TEND SETTING)
Over Current (Shear-pin) Two operation functions: during starting trips the starter at
850% and during running at 100-850% In, both within 1 Cycle
(after internal delay).
Electronic Overload (I2t) Adjustable IEC and MEMA curves.
Under Current Trips when current drops below 20-90% In, time delay 1-40
sec.
Under Voltage* Trips when main voltage drops below 50-90%, time delay 1-10
Sec
Over Voltage Trips when main voltage increase above 110-125%, time de-
lay 1-10 sec.
Phase Loss, Under/Over Frequency* Trips when one or two phases are missing and frequency is
45Hz. or 65Hz.
Phase Sequence Trips when phase sequence is wrong
Shorted SCR or Wrong connection Prevents starting, trips if motor is not connected / incorrectly
connected to the starter, or in case one or more SCRs have
been shorted
Heat Sink Over temp Trips when heat-sink temperature rises above 85˚C.

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External fault Trips when an External Contact closes for 2 sec.

* With optional Auto Reset.

Control:

Displays LCD in 4 – Field selectable languages and 4 LEDs.

Keypad 6 keys for easy setting
R1, R2 2 Contacts, 8A, 250VAC, 2000VA

Temperatures: Operating -10˚ to 50˚C. For higher ratings consult factory.

Storage -20˚ to 70˚C

Standards:

Dielectric Test 2500VAC

Degree of Protection IP 20 for frame size D1, IP 00 for frame sizes D2-D5
EMC Emissions EN 55011 CISPR 11 Class A
Immunity EN 55082-2 ESD 8KV air, IEC 801-2
Electric RF field 10 V/m, 20-1000MHz, IEC
801-3
Fast transients 2KV, IEC 801-4
Safety EN 600947-1 Related to safety requirements.
Designed and assembled to conform with UL508C

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Normal Service Conditions:

Altitude Up to 1000m. For equipment to be used at higher altitudes
consult Factory.
Humidity 95% at 50˚C or 98% at 45˚C.

Control Power Consumption

The approx. consumption of iStart soft starters is as follows:

Fan Module
Model Elektronic Consump-
tion
85 35VA 50VA
170 35VA 50VA
230 95VA 110VA
310 95VA 110VA
350 95VA 110VA
430 95VA 110VA
515 95VA 110VA
590 95VA 110VA
690 95VA 110VA
720 95VA 110VA
850 95VA 110VA
960 95VA 110VA
1100 95VA 110VA

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 Ordering Information

12. Ordering Information

iStart 31- 400- 230- 24- 0- S

Full load Mains Vol- Control Control In- Front Pa-
Options
Current tage Voltage put Voltage nel

Full load Current

Specify Description
17, 31, 44, 58, 72, 85, 105, 145, R1
170, 230, 310, R2
Star- 350, 430, R3
ter’s 515, R4
FLC [A] 590, 690, R5
720, 850, R6
960, 1100 R7

Mains Voltage
Specify Description
480 208 – 480 VAC, 50/60Hz , +10% -15% R1
600 208 – 600 VAC, 50/60Hz , +10% -15% R1
208 – 690 VAC, 50/60Hz , +10% -15%. Only available with 230A and
690 R2
above.

Control Voltage (Terminal A1, A2)

Specify Description
R
230 95-230 VAC, 50/60Hz , +10% -15% or 95-230 VDC
1
Note:  Control voltage cannot be modified on site.

Control Input Voltage (Terminals 1-5)

Specify Description
24 VDC/VAC +10% -15% (in this option the iStart also supplies
24 R1
24VDC)
230 95-230 VAC, 50/60Hz , +10% -15% or 95-230 VDC R2
Note:  Control input voltage cannot be modified on site.

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Options
Specify Description
0 No options
3M Communication RS-485 Board (MODBUS) (1) (3) R1
3R Communication RS-232 Board (MODBUS) (1) (3) R1
3P Communication Profibus (1) (3) (D type connector) R2
3E Communication ProfiNet (1) (3) (RJ-45 connector) R?
3D Communication Device Net (1) (3) (terminal connectors) R2
2P 2 phase control(5) R1
D Remote Keypad (3) R1
4 Insulation tester (2) (3) R2
5 Analog card – Thermistor in and Analog out (2) (3) R2
6 3XRTD Thermal sensors (2) (3) R2
8 Harsh environment treatment R1
F115 Fan unit (4) 115VAC fan unit R2
F230 Fan unit (4) 230VAC fan unit R1
ROC Chinese language LCD R2
RU Russian language LCD R1
(1) Only one option from 3M, 3R, 3P, 3D, 3E.
(2) Only one option from: 4, 5, 6.
(3) You can install these options on site.
Notes: (4) You can install these options on site for frame sizes A, B and C only.

(5) Factory installed option.

Front Panel
Specify Description
S Standard

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13. Attachment

13.1 Table of figures

Figure 1 Control inputs and outputs ................................................... 17

Figure 2 View on tax-connections ...................................................... 17

Figure 3 Connection Diagram ............................................................ 18

Figure 4 Connecting iStart INSIDE DELTA ........................................ 20

Figure 5 Reverse speed with iStart connected INSIDE DELTA ......... 21

Figure 6 Analog I/O (option 5)........................................................... 22

Figure 7 Analog I/O (option 6)........................................................... 22

Figure 8 iStart connected INSIDE DELTA ......................................... 26

Figure 9 Speed reverse with iStart connected INSIDE DELTA .......... 27

Figure 10 Dimensions for installing the remote keypad ....................... 30

Figure 11 Removing the connector cover ........................................... 33

Figure 12 Location of the header connectors J1 and J6 ..................... 34

Figure 13 Inserting an option card - overview ..................................... 34

Figure 14 Inserting an option card – overview .................................... 35

Figure 15 Front panel ......................................................................... 39

Figure 16 U.S. Class OVERCURRENT curves – U1 curves .............. 52

Figure 17 U.S. Class OVERCURRENT curves – U2 curves .............. 52

Figure 18 U.S. Class OVERCURRENT curves – U3 curves .............. 53

Figure 19 U.S. Class OVERCURRENT curves – U4 curves .............. 53

Figure 20 U.S. Class OVERCURRENT curves – U5 curves .............. 54

Figure 21 IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves – C1 curves ............... 54

Figure 22 IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves – C2 curves ............... 55

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Figure 23 IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves – C3 curves ............... 55

Figure 24 IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves – C4 curves ............... 56

Figure 25 IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves – C5 curves ............... 56

Figure 26 DPV0 parameters (Cyclic parameters) .............................. 134

Figure 27 Updating the register number that will display at DPV0

(by Data Request) ............................................................. 138

Figure 28 Reading the register number that shown in the DPV0

(cyclic) list .......................................................................... 138

Figure 29 Choosing register number 80 hex ..................................... 140

Figure 30 Reading 4 following register by Data Request (DPV1) ..... 140

Figure 31 Installing a fan (sizes A, B and C) ..................................... 153

Figure 32 Fan power connection ...................................................... 153

Figure 33 iStart Size A: 17A, 31A, 44A (Fan box included)...............160

Figure 34 iStart Size A: 17A, 31A, 44A (Without fan box)....................161

Figure 35 iStart Size B: 58A, 72A, 85A (Fan box included) .................162

Figure 36 iStart Size B: 58A, 72A, 85A (Without fan box)... .............163

Figure 37 iStart Size C: 105A, 145A, 170A (Fan box included) ..........164

Figure 38 iStart Size C: 105A, 145A, 170A (Without fan box).... ..........165

Figure 39 iStart Size D: 230A, 310A, 350A.......................................166

Figure 40 iStart Size E: 430A ............................................................167

Figure 41 iStart Size F: 515A .............................................................168

Figure 42 iStart Size G: 590A, 690A ................................................169

Figure 43 iStart Size H: 720A, 850A ..................................................170

Figure 44 iStart Size I: 960A, 1100A ..................................................170

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13.2 List of Tables

Table 1 Housing sizes ...................................................................... 12

Table 2 Maximum conditions ............................................................ 13

Table 3 Mains and control voltage .................................................... 14

Table 4 Terminal assignment ........................................................... 15

Table 5 Fuse Selection ..................................................................... 24

Table 6 Control elements ................................................................. 40

Table 7 Display elements ................................................................. 41

Table 8 Menu Description ................................................................. 44

Table 9 Parameter list (Part 1).......................................................... 48

Table 10 Parameter list (Part 2).......................................................... 58

Table 11 Parameter list (Part 3).......................................................... 65

Table 12 Further settings .................................................................... 66

Table 13 Bridge assignment for 2-phase operation ............................ 67

Table 14 Error table ............................................................................ 68

Table 15 AUTORESET Parameter ..................................................... 75

Table 16 I/O Parameter ...................................................................... 77

Table 17 Statistical Data ..................................................................... 82

Table 18 Fault memory ....................................................................... 84

Table 19 Event memory ..................................................................... 85

Table 20 Currently data ...................................................................... 86

Table 21 iStart Receiving Frame – Byte 2 ........................................ 134

Table 22 LSB and MSB values for bits 3 and .................................. 135

Table 23 Number of the registers for the sample parameters ......... 137

Table 24 Error table .......................................................................... 154

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13.3 Notes

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Version18a02057

Information:
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Internet: www.esco-antriebstechnik.de

Biberweg 10 · D-53842 Troisdorf

Tel. (0 22 41) 48 07 - 0
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