CONTENTS Contents Introduction ............................3 Caution Statements ....................3 General Description....................4 Overview ....................4 About This Document ................4 Feature List ....................4 Part Number Format ................5 Specifications......................6 Current Ratings..................6 Dimensions and Weights ...............7 Key Components ...................8 General Technical Data .................8 Installation ............................10 Key Features ......................10 Installation........................11 Mounting Instructions - Power Assembly..........11 Mounting Instructions - MVS Controller ..........12...
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10.6 Last Start Information................44 10.7 Date/Time....................44 10.8 Programmable Screen ................45 Appendix............................46 Menu Maps ......................46 11.1 Programming Menu................46 11.2 Commissioning Menu .................47 11.3 Logs Menu ..................47 AuCom Enclosures....................48 Accessories ......................49 13.1 Communication Interfaces ..............49 13.2 PC Software ..................50 710-03261-00D MVS Series...
INTRODUCTION: CAUTION STATEMENTS Section 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Caution Statements This symbol is used throughout this manual to draw attention to topics of special importance to the installation and operation of MVS Series soft starters. Caution Statements cannot cover every potential cause of equipment damage but can highlight common causes of damage.
INTRODUCTION: GENERAL DESCRIPTION Chapter 2 General Description Overview The MVS Series provides compact and robust soft start solutions for control of medium voltage motors. MVS soft starters provide a complete range of motor and system protection features and have been designed for reliable performance in the most demanding installation situations.
50 °C 40 °C 50 °C 40 °C 50 °C 40 °C 50 °C 40 °C 50 °C MVS0080 MVS0159 MVS0230 MVS0321 Three starts per hour 4.0-20 : 1180 4.0-30 : 1170 5.0-30 : 1170 5.0-60 : 1140 40 °C 50 °C...
INTRODUCTION: SPECIFICATIONS Key Components Power assembly Control voltage terminal block Power interface PCB Phase arms (x 3) General Technical Data Supply Mains Voltage MVSxxxx-V02-xxx ............3 x 2300 VAC (± 10%) MVSxxxx-V03-xxx ............3 x 3300 VAC (± 10%) MVSxxxx-V04-xxx ............3 x 4160 VAC (± 10%) MVSxxxx-V06-xxx ............
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INTRODUCTION: SPECIFICATIONS Outputs Relay Outputs .............. 10 A @ 250 VAC/ 360 VA 10 A @ 30 VDC resistive Main Contactor (Terminals 13, 14) ..........Normally Open Bypass Contactor (Terminals 23, 24) ........... Normally Open Run Output/ PFC (Terminals 33, 34) ..........Normally Open Output Relay A (Terminals 43, 44) ..........
INSTALLATION: KEY FEATURES Section 2 Installation Key Features The MVS offers several special functions to ensure safe and simple installation and configuration. Comprehensive Simulations The MVS offers software-based simulation functions to check all aspects of operation, including starting and stopping, protection mechanisms and signal inputs and outputs.
INSTALLATION: INSTALLATION Chapter 4 Installation Mounting Instructions - Power Assembly All MVS models have an IP00 rating and must be installed inside an enclosure. The power assembly should be installed with 100 mm clearance above for isolation. No clearance is required below or at the sides. min 100 mm (3.93 inch) The power assembly is mounted in place using four M12 bolts.
INSTALLATION: INSTALLATION Power Terminations T2B, T2, L2 T3B, T3, L3 (0.98) (0.24) (0.51) The correct tightening torque depends on the termination being used - refer to the manufacturer's specifications for details. Rear of Unit (inch) (inch) (inch) (inch) (inch) (inch) (inch) (inch) (inch)
INSTALLATION: INSTALLATION Earth Terminations An earth stud is located on each side of the power assembly, at the rear of the unit. Control Terminations On the control voltage terminal block, control wiring is secured in place by 3 mm spring terminals. Use a screwdriver to open the terminal clamp, then insert the wire into the terminal cage.
INSTALLATION: POWER CIRCUITS Chapter 5 Power Circuits Overview MVS soft starters are designed to operate as part of a system including other components. A main contactor and bypass contactor are required in all installations. The following additional components may also be required: •...
INSTALLATION: POWER CIRCUITS Diagram 1: Standard Power Circuit Configuration MVS power circuit including main and bypass contactors. MOTOR BYPASS CONTACTOR CONTROL FEEDBACK SIGNAL SUPPLY K1M MAIN CONTACTOR K2M BYPASS CONTACTOR RUN OUTPUT (PFC) ITEM DESCRIPTION POWER ASSEMBLY CONTROL VOLTAGE TERMINAL BLOCK POWER INTERFACE PCB MAIN CONTACTOR BYPASS CONTACTOR...
INSTALLATION: POWER CIRCUITS Fuse ratings: Motor Rated FLC 4.0-20:1780 4.0-30:1770 5.0-30:1770 5.0-60:1740 70 A 100 A 130 A 150 A 170 A 200 A 230 A 300 A 390 A Fuse type code formats: System Voltage System Voltage System Voltage 2.3 kV 3.3 ~ 4.2 kV 6 ~ 7.2 kV...
INSTALLATION: POWER CIRCUITS Control Supply Transformer The MVS requires a low voltage control supply (110~130 VAC or 220~240 VAC). If low voltage is not available, a transformer is required. Use a transformer with primary voltage matching the mains voltage, and secondary voltage of 110 VAC. Use a single phase 500 VA transformer with protection fuses on both the primary and secondary sides (refer to Diagram 2: Complete Power Circuit Configuration on page 18).
INSTALLATION: POWER CIRCUITS 5.10 Enclosures MVS soft starters can be installed easily into standard enclosures to provide a complete motor control cabinet. The compact size of the power assembly leaves room for auxiliary equipment to be installed. The power assembly should be mounted at the bottom of the enclosure, and the MVS Controller can be mounted on the front panel.
INSTALLATION: CONTROL CIRCUITS Control Wiring The soft starter's operation can be controlled in three ways: • using the buttons on the MVS Controller • via remote inputs • via a serial communication link The < LCL/RMT > button controls whether the MVS will respond to local control (via the MVS Controller) or remote control (via the remote inputs).
INSTALLATION: SETUP TOOLS Chapter 7 Setup Tools MVS soft starters offer programming and simulation features specifically designed to make commissioning safe and easy. Simulation Tools Software simulation functions allow the MVS to be tested without a motor connected, to confirm that the soft starter's control circuits are operating correctly. There are three simulation modes available: •...
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INSTALLATION: SETUP TOOLS For V06 and V07 units: Clip one end of the resistor assembly to the plated hole on the non-conduction PCB. The non-conduction PCB is located on the side of the phase arm, at the top of the long round grading resistor (on the right hand side when viewed from the front).
OPERATION: KEY FEATURES Section 3 Operation Key Features MVS soft starters offer several special functions to ensure ease of use and to provide optimal motor control in all environments and applications. Dual Parameter Set The MVS can be programmed with two separate sets of operating parameters. This allows the soft starter to control the motor in two different starting and stopping configurations.
OPERATION: USER INTERFACE Chapter 8 User Interface MVS Controller The MVS Controller provides a complete user interface for interacting with MVS soft starters. The MVS Controller has four navigation buttons and seven function buttons which are used to control the motor, access operating information, and program the soft starter.
OPERATION: USER INTERFACE Menu Shortcuts The MVS Controller offers keyboard shortcuts for fast access to commonly used parameters. Use parameters 11-B and 11-C ( F1 and F2 Pushbutton Function) to select the shortcut target. To use the shortcuts, press the < FN > button and either the < F1 > (< LOGS >) or <...
OPERATION: USER INTERFACE access is permitted. The security access code is requested once for the programming session, and authorisation continues until the user closes the menu. To enter the security access code, use the ◄ and ► buttons to select a digit, and the ▲...
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OPERATION: USER INTERFACE To navigate through the Commissioning Menu: • to scroll the next or previous item, press the ▲ or ▼ button • to open an item for viewing, press the ► button • to return to the previous level, press the ◄ button •...
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OPERATION: USER INTERFACE Save User Set 1 Ok/STORE 4. Press < STORE > to confirm or < UNDO > to cancel the action. Cancelling the action returns to the previous screen. When the action has been completed, the display will briefly confirm success then return to the main status screen.
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OPERATION: USER INTERFACE NOTE During the simulation, no pre-start checks are made and the soft starter must be disconnected from mains voltage. The MVS Controller must be connected to the low voltage control supply. The simulation is only available when the soft starter is in Ready state. To activate the run simulation: 1.
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OPERATION: USER INTERFACE • Protection Simulation The MVS Controller allows the user to simulate activation of each protection mechanism, in order to confirm that the soft starter is responding to each situation correctly. NOTE During the simulation, no pre-start checks are made and the soft starter must be disconnected from mains voltage.
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OPERATION: USER INTERFACE • Signalling Simulation The MVS Controller allows the user to simulate output signalling in order to confirm that the outputs are operating correctly. NOTE During the simulation, no pre-start checks are made and the soft starter must be disconnected from mains voltage. The MVS Controller must be connected to the low voltage control supply.
OPERATION: USER INTERFACE Programming Menu The Programming Menu provides access to programmable parameters. To open the Programming Menu, press the ► button while viewing the metering screens. Items in the Programming Menu are grouped into sets of related parameters. Use the ▲...
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OPERATION: USER INTERFACE Outputs 5-A Low Current Flag 5-B High Current Flag 5-C Motor Temperature Flag 5-D Output Relay A – Functionality 5-E Output Relay A – On Delay 5-F Output Relay A – Off Delay 5-G Output Relay B – Functionality 5-H Output Relay B –...
OPERATION: USER INTERFACE Protection Classes 21-A Overload 21-B Undercurrent 21-C Instantaneous Overcurrent 21-D Current Imbalance 21-E Mains Frequency 21-F Auxiliary Trip A 21-G Auxiliary Trip B 21-H Motor Thermistor 21-I Excess Start Time 21-J Starter Communications Timeout 21-K Battery/Clock Fail 21-L SCR Temperature Model 21-M Network Communications Timeout 21-N Ground Fault...
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OPERATION: USER INTERFACE The event log stores a brief description of each event. When viewed, the top line shows event number, description and type; the bottom line shows the date and time stamp for the event. Event number (1~99) Event type code Details 1 OP LOAD SET 2 2004NOV25...
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OPERATION: USER INTERFACE START Start www xxx y z = command source – local controller – remote inputs – serial connection = start time (seconds) = parameter set = primary motor settings = secondary motor settings = start type = normal emergency STOP Stop...
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OPERATION: USER INTERFACE Performance Counters The performance counters store details of the starter's lifetime operation. To view the information in each counter, use the ▼ button to scroll through the list. To reset a counter, press the ► button from the appropriate screen and press the <...
OPERATION: OPERATION Chapter 9 Operation Using the MVS to Control a Motor To soft start the motor, press the < START > button on the MVS Controller or activate the Start remote input. The motor will start using the start mode selected in parameter 2-A.
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OPERATION: OPERATION Diagram 5: Slip-Ring Motor Connection MVS Series 710-03261-00D...
OPERATION: OPERATION Motor, System and Soft Starter Protection Mechanisms The MVS incorporates extensive protection features to ensure safe operation of the motor, system and soft starter. Most protection features can be customised to suit the installation. Use parameter group 3 to control the situation where the protections will activate and parameter group 21 to select the soft starter's response.
OPERATION: OPERATING FEEDBACK Chapter 10 Operating Feedback 10.1 Metering Screens The MVS uses metering screens to display information on the soft starter's performance. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to move between metering screens. RUNNING STOP IN 14:02 260A * 100% Starter status L1 260 A L2 258 A...
OPERATION: OPERATING FEEDBACK Current Imbalance RUNNING stop in 14:02 260 A 260 A When a trip occurs, the status screen is replaced by details of the trip type: Tripped Current Imbalance When operating in Emergency Mode, the screen shows "Emergency Operation": Emergency Operation 260 A 10.3...
OPERATION: OPERATING FEEDBACK Pressing < STORE > from the seconds element stores the current value and returns to the metering screens. To return to the metering screens without saving changes, press the ◄ button repeatedly. 10.8 Programmable Screen The programmable screen shows the information selected in parameters 11-D to 11-G.
APPENDIX: MENU MAPS 11.2 Commissioning Menu Output Signal Simulation Reset Thermal Models Simulate output signalling to confirm Reset the soft starter thermal model if required in emergencies. operation of the outputs. Analog output Low current flag High current flag Relay A Relay B Relay C Commissioning Menu...
APPENDIX: AUCOM ENCLOSURES Chapter 12 AuCom Enclosures MVS soft starters are optionally available in enclosed formats, with a wide range of installation configurations. Enclosures are available in IP32 and IP54 ratings (other ratings are available by negotiation). Power input and output can be top or bottom entry and power input can be provided from either cables or top horizontal bus bars.
APPENDIX: ACCESSORIES Chapter 13 Accessories MVS Series soft starters are compatible with a range of accessories, allowing easy integration into a control network. 13.1 Communication Interfaces MVS Series soft starters support network communication using the Profibus, DeviceNet and Modbus RTU protocols, via an easy-to-install communication interface.
APPENDIX: ACCESSORIES 13.2 PC Software WinMaster is a purpose-designed software suite for control and monitoring of up to 99 soft starters. WinMaster is compatible with all AuCom soft starter ranges. Feature CSXi Operational Control (Start, Stop, Reset, Quick Stop) Starter Status Monitoring...
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