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  • Page 1 Innovation in soft starter technology agility USER MANUAL MAN-AGY-001. Version 06...
  • Page 2 Enquiries about copyright of Fairford Electronics deliverables should be made to Fairford Electronics Ltd. If, by permission of the copyright owner, any part of this document is quoted, then a statement specifying the original document shall be added to the quotation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Auto Setup Procedure (Auto App).................... 27 Setup by Individual Parameter Settings (Advanced) ............. 27 Auto Application Setup Parameter Settings ................27 Menu Structure ........................ 28 Function Descriptions ..................... 33 Trip and Fault Codes ......................42 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 4 Maximum Motor Cable Length ....................130 Power Factor Correction Capacitors ..................130 Lightly Loaded, Small Motors ....................130 Motors Fitted with Integral Brakes ..................130 Older Motors ..........................130 Wound-rotor or Slip-ring Motors ................... 130 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 5 Remote Keypad (AGY-010) ...................... 148 Network Connection ....................... 148 Keypad Connection and Operation ................149 Operation ..........................149 Initial Power-Up ........................149 Selecting Units To Monitor/Configure ................... 150 Keypad Installation ....................... 152 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 6: Agility Series User Manual

    Mounting ..........................152 Sizing Guide ........................153 Key to Part Numbers ....................... 154 Notes ..........................154 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 7: Safety

    • It is the responsibility of the installer to provide suitable grounding and branch circuit protection in accordance with local electrical safety codes. • This soft starter contains no serviceable or re-usable parts. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 8: Installation

    (328ft) to a maximum altitude of 2000m (6562ft) Ambient Temperature Derate -20°C (-4°F) to 40°C (104°F). Above 40°C de-rate linearly by 2% of agility™ Ie per °C to a maximum of 60°C (140°F). agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 9: Handling

    AGY-030 Cooling fan accessory for AGY-101 to AGY-113 only. Increases the number of starts per hour (see page 19) AGY-031 Cooling fan accessory for AGY-201 to AGY-209 only. Increases the number of starts per hour (see page 19) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 10: Dimensions Agy-101 To Agy-113

    Installation (continued) Dimensions AGY-101 to AGY-113 [ ] = inch Weight 1.97kg (3.75lb) Fitting 75mm [2.95] 75mm [2.95] Air Flow agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 11: Dimensions Agy-201 To Agy-205

    Installation (continued) Dimensions AGY-201 to AGY-205 Weight 6 kg [13.22LB] [ ] = inch Air Flow agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 12: Dimensions Agy-301 To Agy-305

    Installation (continued) Dimensions AGY-301 to AGY-305 Weight 15kg [33.10lb] [ ] = inch Air Flow agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 13: Horizontal Mounting

    1,000m [3281ft] ; above 1000m derate by 1% of agility I e per 100m (328ft) to a maximum altitude of 2,000m (6562ft) Environmental Rating Main Circuit: IP00 (IP20 with finger guards); Control Circuit: IP20; No corrosive gases permitted agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 14: Electrical Installation

    The unit requires a 3-phase balanced Mains Supply to provide the power for the controlled motor, and a 24Vdc for the internal control circuitry. The unit will not operate unless the control supply voltage is within the specified limits. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 15 Rated conditional short-circuit current and type of co- See Short Circuit Protection Tables for rated ordination with associated short circuit protective conditional short-circuit current and device (SCPD) required current rating and characteristics of the associated SCPD agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 16 Compliant with Annex S of IEC 60947-1:2007 at 24Vd.c. Not applicable for UL. The safety functions were not evaluated by UL. Listing is accomplished according to requirements of Standard UL 508 and CSA14-13, general use applications agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 17 For AGY-101 to AGY-209 models, a higher duty cycle F-S is possible with optional fan fitted as indicated in Fan option table. For AGY-301 to AGY-305 models with fans fitted as standard, consult Fairford Electronics for higher duties. agility Series User Manual...

  • Page 18: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    NOTICE: This product has been designed for environment A. Use of this product in environment B may cause unwanted electromagnetic disturbances, in which case the user may be required to take adequate mitigation measures agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 19 1,000m [3281ft] ; above 1000m derate by 1% of agility I e per 100m (328ft) to a maximum altitude of 2,000m (6562ft) Environmental Rating Main Circuit: IP00 (IP20 with optional finger guards); Control Circuit: IP20; No corrosive gases permitted agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 20 ≥ 16mm ≥ 6AWG AGY-301 ≥ 25mm ≥ 4AWG AGY-303 to AGY- ≥ 35mm ≥ 3AWG Protective Earth wire size based on bonding conductor requirements of UL508 Table 6.4 and UL508A Table 15.1. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 21: Motor Overload Protection

    Please note: When the overload has tripped, there is a forced cooling time to allow the overload to recover before the next start. The ‘warm’ trip times are 50% of the ‘cold’ trip time agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 22: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Installation (continued) Electrical Connections 3-Phase Electrical Supply Connections (L1, L2, L3) Connector RJ45 connector (Modbus RTU) Control Terminals AC Induction Motor Connections (T1, T2, T3) Main Circuit Wiring Diagram agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 23: Single Phase Operation

    Electrical Connection Protection Switch Gear (Provided by customer) 1/L1 3/L2 5/L3 2/T1 4/T2 6/T3 For single phase operation the mode of the soft start must be set correctly in the Advanced menu: agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 24: Control Terminal Connection

    Different functions may be assigned to Digital Input 2 in the I/O menu. Available assignments are: Reset Hold Start Ramp Enable Fire Mode (In Fire Mode all trips are disabled) Digital Output 21/22 Selectable Functions The output may be mapped to Fault or Top-of-Ramp indication agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 25: 3-Wire Control Circuit Wiring Diagram

    (AGY-020 amd AGY-021) 2-Wire Control Wiring Diagram 24Vdc Stop K2.2 Note: 110 – 230V control supply possible with optional control Start K2.1 supply module (AGY-020 and AGY-021) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 26: Display And Controls

    Keypad Guidance Examples All keys active Left & Right keys active Right, Down & Centre keys active Note: A flashing centre button indicates that a menu item may be selected or saved. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 27 Configuration and Parameters (continued) Operation - Local Motor Start Example Navigation Method Quick Return to Status Screen Auto Application Setup (Centre button to adjust) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 28: Auto Setup Procedure (Auto App)

    SawCircular Screen Vibrating Shredder Wood Chipper Compressor 1 = Centrifugal, Reciprocating, Rotary Screw Compressor 2 = Rotary Vane, Scroll Pump 1 = Submersible: Centrifugal, Rotodynamic Pump 2 = Positive Displacement: Reciprocating, Rotary agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 29: Menu Structure

    Default Heavy Agitator Compressor 1 Compressor 2 Conveyor Loaded Conveyor Unloaded Crusher Fan High Inertia Fan Low Inertia Grinder Mill Mixer Moulding M/C Press Flywheel Pump 1 Pump 2 PumpJack Saw-Band Saw-Circular agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 30 Limit Amps Limit Time Protection Motor Amps Overload Overload Trip Class Ovld Amps Shearpin Shearpin Shear Amps Shear TIme Low Amps I Low I Low Amps I Low Time Mode Op Mode agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 31 Reset Attempts Trip Free Time Reset Trips Phase Loss Thermal SCR Fire Ph/SCR Hz High Low Uc Low SCR Sen I Low I Limit Overload Shearpin External Comms Bypass Control Rotation CT Fault agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 32 Start Log I Start T Start Stop Log I Stop T Stop Totals Log Total Events Total Us On Total Uc On Total Starts Total Runs Total Stops Total Trips Total Us Off agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 33 CommsTime Keypad Keypad Pwr Hardware AGY100 Ver AGY200 Ver AGY300 Ver AGY400 Ver ODB Type About Serial No MenuBuild Model No Version Boot Ver Trip Class Motor Amps Unit Amps Rated Amps agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 34: Function Descriptions

    Time allowed for external contactors to close. Increase if contactors are driven by buffer relays or motor trips on phase loss when start signal applied. Decrease if response to start signal needs to be improved agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 35 Uploads the parameters from the USB drive to the unit Data is stored in CSV format. HS Temp C The temperature of the internal unit heatsink. The unit will trip when the heatsink temperature exceeds 80°C. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 36 Applies a short duration torque pulse to dislodge 'sticky' loads On: The torque pulse is applied at start-up when complete the torque drops to the "Initial Volts" Off: The initial starting torque is defined by the "Initial Volts" agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 37 This should be set to the Full Load Current shown on the motor plate The overload works with multiples of the set "Motor Amps" Also referred to as Motor FLA MotorState Indicates the unit operating State Op Mode agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 38 Also, sets the stop bits. No parity uses 2 stop bits. Odd or even parity uses 1 stop bit Patch Addr 1 Used to arrange the Modbus Parameters into Groups through 16 Refer to MAN-AGY-002-V01 for more details agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 39 Save Log Download the full log file on to the USB stick The unit logs several parameters during normal and fault conditions Data is stored in CSV format. Please send all downloaded files to Fairford on request Serial No The device serial number stored at the point of manufacture Shear Amps The current in Amps that will cause a "Shear Trip"...
  • Page 40 Selects °C or °F for displayed temperatures °C: All displayed temperatures are °C °F: All displayed temperatures are °F Time Allows the time to be changed to 'local' time By default, the time is set to GMT agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 41 The total number of times the unit has been powered down. Te unit is powered down by removing the voltage at Uc Uc will be 24V or 110V / 230V depending on model agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 42 Window 1 Used to arrange the Modbus Parameters into Groups though 24 Window Code Used to arrange the Modbus Parameters into Groups Window View Used to arrange the Modbus Parameters into Groups agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 43: Trip And Fault Codes

    Level" for the trip time. This trip is not active during soft start and soft stop and is "off" by default. If Shearpin trip is not required turn "off" in "Trip Settings". agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 44 A process associated with the Control Board has been affected and is unable to recover automatically 12001-12099 Op2 Mod Fail Safe operation A process associated with the Control Board has been affected and is unable to recover automatically agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 45 A process associated with the Control Board has been affected and is unable to recover automatically 18001-18099 Op2 Disk Fail Safe operation A process associated with the Control Board has been affected and is unable to recover automatically agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 46: Auto Reset Function

    : From the Auto Reset menu various functions are accessed: Toggles the Auto Reset On or Off Sets delay between trip and Auto Reset Number of permissible Auto Reset attempts agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 47: Auto Reset Assignable Trips

    ScrFire Remote Ph / SCR Rotation HzHighLow Operation 1 UcLow CT Fault SCRSen Operation2 Operation3 Spare900 Operation4 Spare1000 Operation5 I Low Operation6 I Limit Operation7 Overload Operation8 Shearpin Operation9 Spare1500 Operation10 External agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 48: Auto Reset Function Descriptions

    To map to digital output refer to PNU154/PNU300 AR Trip Event The trip that occurred just prior to the auto reset AR Trip Free The amount of time remaining in the Trip Free Time counter agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 49 Allows the user to select whether the unit will auto reset if a External Trip occurs On : The trip will auto reset when the Reset Delay reaches zero. Off : The trip will not auto reset agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 50 Allows the user to select whether the unit will auto reset if a Operation2 Trip occurs On : The trip will auto reset when the Reset Delay reaches zero. Off : The trip will not auto reset agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 51 Allows the user to select whether the unit will auto reset if a Operation8 Trip occurs On : The trip will auto reset when the Reset Delay reaches zero. Off : The trip will not auto reset agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 52 Allows the user to select whether the unit will auto reset if a Remote Trip occurs On : The trip will auto reset when the Reset Delay reaches zero. Off : The trip will not auto reset agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 53 Allows the user to select whether the unit will auto reset if a SCRSen Trip occurs On : The trip will auto reset when the Reset Delay reaches zero. Off : The trip will not auto reset agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 54 Allows the user to select whether the unit will auto reset if a UcLow Trip occurs On : The trip will auto reset when the Reset Delay reaches zero. Off : The trip will not auto reset agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 55 If Auto Reset is turned on some of the Remote Start On trips are disabled and will be ignored. Hand Auto (Synergy Only) If the Hand Auto option is selected the Hand selection will override the Auto Reset. The Auto Reset will be terminated, and the counters will be re-initialised. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 56 Auto Reset Function (continued) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 57 Auto Reset Function (continued) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 58 Auto Reset Function (continued) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 59 Auto Reset Function (continued) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 60 Auto Reset Function (continued) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 61: Communication

    CBL-035 Terminator (last unit only) Multiple agility RS-485 network CBL-036 PLC (Master) The agility units must have: a unique Modbus address on each unit and identical Parity/Baud rate values on each unit agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 62 (reading, writing, etc.). According to the protocol, each function is used to access a specific type of data. Data Field The format and contents of this field depend on the function used and the transmitted value. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 63: Crc

    Slave address Slave address 01 Function Function Start address Hi Byte count Start address Lo Data Hi No of registers Data Lo No of registers CRC Lo CRC Lo CRC Hi CRC Hi agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 64 Address Hi Address Lo Address Lo # Words Hi # Words Hi # Words Lo # Words Lo # Bytes CRC Lo Data Hi CRC Hi Data Lo CRC Lo CRC Hi agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 65: Modbus Rtu Parameters

    3.5 times the transmission time of a data byte. Thus, in case a message is transmitted after this minimum time has elapsed; the network elements will assume that the first received character represents the beginning of a new message. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 66 Actual time to get to the final voltage Min: 0 depends on the "Limit Amps". Max: 30 If set too long the motor may reach Default: 0 zero speed before the end of the time set. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 67 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 101 Max: 113 Default: Version Software Version for the Main Multiplier: control PCB Software version recorded in log file Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 68 Current shown on the motor plate Divisor:1000 The overload works with multiples Offset: 0 of the set "Motor Amps" Min: 0.1 x Also referred to as Motor FLA PNU18 Max: 1 x PNU20 Default: 1 x PNU20 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 69 The RMS motor current Multiplier: 1 The average of the 3 phases. Divisor:1000 This value is used for the current Offset: 0 Limit and overload features Min: 0 Max: 24 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 70 Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1000 Offset: 0 Min: 45000 Max: 65000 Default: 0 Factory Restores the Unit to the factory 0=Idle, Multiplier: 1 defaults 1=Active. Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 1 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 71 The Unit logs several parameters Offset: 0 during normal and fault conditions Min: 0 Data is stored in CSV format. Please Max: 1 send all downloaded files to Fairford Default: 0 on request Date Enter current date Multiplier: 1 Date format can be set to either Divisor:1 dd/mm/yyyy or mm/dd/yyyy.
  • Page 72 The internal cooling fans will turn on if Max: 65535 this temperature exceeds 104°F Default: 0 I1 rms The RMS current on phase L1 Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1000 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 24 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 73 Displayed for diagnostic purposes Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 180 Default: 0 AGY100 Ver The hardware version for display PCB Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 1 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 74 / motor side phase loss / SCR Default: 1 misfire Trip Off: The Unit will attempt to run although the operation may be erratic. Operating with the Trip Off for prolonged periods may result in SCR failure agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 75 Trip On: The Unit will trip. This feature Min: 0 is not active during soft start and soft Max: 1 stop. Default: 1 Trip Off: The Unit will continue to operate regardless of motor current level agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 76 Operation 1 Detects if the Control Board has failed 0=Trip Off, Multiplier: 1 to operate normally 1=Trip On. Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Trip On: System Trip enabled. Min: 0 Trip Off: System Trip disabled. Max: 1 Default: 1 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 77 Three Wire: D1 = Start (Reset) D2 = Hold, 4=D2 Max: 5 Stop Enable, 5=D2 Default: 0 D2 Reset , D2 Hold , D2 Enable , D2 Fire. Fire : D1= Start /Stop, D2 programmed as shown agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 78 Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 Trip 2 Displays the last Fault trip -2 See Table 3 Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 79 Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 Trip 6 Displays the last Fault trip -6 See Table 3 Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 80 ‘kick' period Divisor:16384 Increase to provide more torque If the Offset: 0 load fails to break away. Min: 3277 Decrease if the motor accelerates too Max: 13107 quickly. Default: 9830 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 81 USB flash drive Divisor:1 1=Active. Uploads the parameters from the USB Offset: 0 drive to the Unit Min: 0 Data is stored in CSV format. Max: 1 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 82 Multiplier: 1 last stop. Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 528 Default: 0 T Stop Displays the time of the last stop Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 90 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 83 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 1 106 Total Uc On The total number times the start Multiplier: 1 command has been applied Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 84 116 Shear TIme The trip time for the Shearpin trip Multiplier: 1 A trip will occur if the motor current is Divisor:1 greater than the "Shear Amps" for the Offset: 0 "Shear Time" Min: 1 Max: 10 Default: 1 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 85 Although the unit will keep running in Max: 1 this mode it may become damaged. Default: 0 In some instances the damage may inhibit a subsequent starts This is only to be used in an emergency agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 86 Modbus read or write (any Max: 60000 PNU) during the "Timeout ms” period Default: 5000 Address Sets the Modbus station number Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 1 Max: 32 Default: 1 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 87 2=yy/mm/dd. Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 2 Default: 1 153 AGY400 Ver Displays the hardware version for the Multiplier: 1 temperature sense PCB Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 1 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 88 Default: 0 Window Used to arrange the Modbus Multiplier: 1 Code Parameters into Groups Divisor:1 Refer to 'Special Modbus parameters' Offset: 0 document for more details Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 89 Default: 0 162 Patch Addr Used to arrange the Modbus Multiplier: 1 Parameters into Groups Divisor:1 Refer to 'Special Modbus parameters' Offset: 0 document for more details Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 90 Default: 0 166 Patch Addr Used to arrange the Modbus Multiplier: 1 Parameters into Groups Divisor:1 Refer to 'Special Modbus parameters' Offset: 0 document for more details Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 91 Default: 0 170 Patch Addr Used to arrange the Modbus Multiplier: 1 Parameters into Groups Divisor:1 Refer to 'Special Modbus parameters' Offset: 0 document for more details Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 92 Default: 0 174 Patch Addr Used to arrange the Modbus Multiplier: 1 Parameters into Groups Divisor:1 Refer to 'Special Modbus parameters' Offset: 0 document for more details Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 93 Default: 0 Window 3 Used to arrange the Modbus Multiplier: 1 Parameters into Groups Divisor:1 Refer to 'Special Modbus parameters' Offset: 0 document for more details Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 94 Default: 0 Window 7 Used to arrange the Modbus Multiplier: 1 Parameters into Groups Divisor:1 Refer to 'Special Modbus parameters' Offset: 0 document for more details Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 95 Default: 0 186 Window 11 Used to arrange the Modbus Multiplier: 1 Parameters into Groups Divisor:1 Refer to 'Special Modbus parameters' Offset: 0 document for more details Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 96 Default: 0 190 Window 15 Used to arrange the Modbus Multiplier: 1 Parameters into Groups Divisor:1 Refer to 'Special Modbus parameters' Offset: 0 document for more details Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 97 Default: 0 194 Window 19 Used to arrange the Modbus Multiplier: 1 Parameters into Groups Divisor:1 Refer to 'Special Modbus parameters' Offset: 0 document for more details Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 98 Default: 0 198 Window 23 Used to arrange the Modbus Multiplier: 1 Parameters into Groups Divisor:1 Refer to 'Special Modbus parameters' Offset: 0 document for more details Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 99 The Running state is active when the Offset: 0 unit is operating at full voltage. Min: 0 When operating at full voltage the Max: 65535 internal bypass relays are closed. Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 100 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 211 Reserved Multiplier: Divisor: Offset: Min: Max: Default: 212 Diagnostic Used for diagnostic purposes only Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 65535 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 101 Used for diagnostic purposes only Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 65535 216 Diagnostic Used for diagnostic purposes only Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 65535 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 102 Offset: 0 displayed list 4=Italiano, Min: 1 5=Portugues, Max: 10 6=Espanol. Default: 1 221 Total Starts The total number of successful starts Multiplier: 1 Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 103 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 226 RX Frames Diagnostic parameter for Modbus Multiplier: 1 communications Divisor:1 Indicates transmission frames are Offset: 0 being received Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 104 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 230 TX Frames Diagnostic parameter for Modbus Multiplier: 1 communications Divisor:1 Indicates transmission frames are Offset: 0 being sent Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 105 File_1 For Fairford use only Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 65535 StopCode Diagnostic parameter Multiplier: 1 For Fairford use only Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 65535 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 106 A trip will occur if the motor current is Offset: 0 less than the "I Low Amps" level for Min: 0.25 x the "I Low Time" PNU18 Max: 1 x PNU18 Default: 0.25 x PNU18 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 107 Must be turned "On" if the remote Offset: 0 keypad is connected Min: 0 Max: 1 Default: 0 244 Service No Diagnostic parameter Multiplier: 1 For Fairford use only Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 108 40 Default: 0 248 Initial Deg C Displays the temperature of the Multiplier: 1 heatsink at the beginning of the start Divisor:1 Offset: 0 Min: 0 Max: 65535 Default: 0 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 109 If this PNU is set to zero at any point the Auto Reset feature will terminate and the counters will be re-initialised The number of attempts remaining can be viewed in the Monitor menu agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 110 Ph / SCR Trip Divisor:1 occurs Offset: 0 On : The trip will auto reset when the Min:0 Reset Delay reaches zero. Max:1 Off : The trip will not auto reset Default:1 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 111 Spare900 Trip Divisor:1 occurs Offset: 0 On : The trip will auto reset when the Min:0 Reset Delay reaches zero. Max:1 Off : The trip will not auto reset Default:1 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 112 1=On Divisor:1 Shearpin Trip occurs Offset: 0 On : The trip will auto reset when Min:0 the Reset Delay reaches zero. Max:1 Off : The trip will not auto reset Default:1 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 113 Control Trip Divisor:1 occurs Offset: 0 On : The trip will auto reset when the Min:0 Reset Delay reaches zero. Max:1 Off : The trip will not auto reset Default:1 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 114 Operation2 Trip Divisor:1 occurs Offset: 0 On : The trip will auto reset when the Min:0 Reset Delay reaches zero. Max:1 Off : The trip will not auto reset Default:1 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 115 Operation7 Trip Divisor:1 occurs Offset: 0 On : The trip will auto reset when the Min:0 Reset Delay reaches zero. Max:1 Off : The trip will not auto reset Default:1 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 116 Yes : The number of reset attempts Offset: 0 has exceeded the value set Min:0 No : The number of reset attempts has Max:65535 not exceeded the value set Default:0 To map to digital output refer to PNU154/PNU300 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 117 300 Relay 13 14 Allows the n/c relay (13 -14) to be 0=End of Multiplier:1 reconfigured start Divisor:1 Available options are End Of Start or 1=Fault Offset: 0 Fault or Run or Pending or Exceeded 2=Run Min:0 3=Pending Max:4 4=Exceeded Default:2 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 118 Conveyor Loaded Ready Conveyor Unloaded Tripped Crusher Disabled Fan High Inertia Initialisation Fan Low Inertia Grinder Mill Mixer Moulding M/C Press Flywheel Pump 1 Pump 2 PumpJack Saw-Band Saw-Circular Screen Vibrating Shredder Woodchipper. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 119 2000 Remote 2100 Rotation 2200 2300 CT Fault 1100 Op2 Pnu 1200 Op2 Mod 13000 Op2 Mon 14000 Op2 Men 15000 Op2 Keys 16000 Op2 Motr 17000 Op2 Log 18000 Op2 Disk. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 120: Special Modbus Registers

    Patch section (addresses 160 to 175) then the corresponding 16 bit WORD(s) in the Window section (addresses 176 to 192) will mirror the data and function of those registers. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 121 Register Value Register Value Serial 0x0041 0x0041 Number 0x3132 8 or 0 0x3132 0x3334 9 or 0 0x3334 0x3536 10 or 0 0x3536 Motor State Unit Amps 5500 23 0r 0 5500 agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 122 Setting Window Code to 6 will cause the log record with the position of the current record pointer to be copied into the Window registers (addresses 176 to 199). These will then contain the following information. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 123 Bits 6 - 10 Hour (0 – 23) Bits 11 - 15 Unused Time 2 (Milliseconds) Bits 0 - 9 Milliseconds (0 – 999) Bits 10 - 15 Seconds (0 – 59) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 124 HS Temp HS Temp HS Temp HS Temp Attempts Ph / SCR AR Attempts Trip Sens Overload Overload Overload HighLow Overload CT Fault Kick Start Overload Last Warn Last Warn Last Trip agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 125 MSByte – Task 7 Stack (Disk) Task 7&8 Free Stack LSByte – Task 8 Stack (Log) 2 x BYTE MSByte – Task 9 Stack (Reserved) Task 9&10 Free Stack LSByte – Task 10 Stack (Motor) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 126: Modbus Pnu Alphabetical Cross Reference

    Diagnostic 1 I3 rms Operation4 Rated Amps Diagnostic 2 I3 rms Operation5 Relay 13 14 Diagnostic 3 Initial Temp Operation6 Relay 21 22 Diagnostic 4 Initial Volts Operation7 Remote (AR) Continued overleaf agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 127 Start Time Trip Free Time Window 9 StartsHr Trip Sens Window Code Stop Time TX Bytes Window View StopCodeFile TX Errors StopCodeFile_1 TX Frames StopCodePos UcLow StopCodePos_1 Unit Amps T Start Version agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 128: Updating Firmware

    Part number USB-KEY is a USB flash drive that has been verified to work with agility Other flash drives may not physically fit, or may not perform correctly. Available to purchase from Fairford Electronics Ltd. Download a new firmware zip file from: http://www.fairford.com/download/agility • firmware/ Copy the zip file into a suitable location on your PC that you can extract all of the •...
  • Page 129 During this time, do not remove the USB stick and ensure power is not disconnected. When the upgrade process is completed agility will reboot. The USB stick may now be removed. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 130: Applications

    Since 1983, Fairford System soft-starters have successfully operated with almost every type of load and environment from the Antarctic to the Jungle. The design has proven to be both reliable and adaptable, and provides a powerful mechanism with which to control fixed-speed induction motors.

  • Page 131: Maximum Motor Cable Length

    30 watts from the heatsink for a line current of 10 amps. Therefore, all cabinets or enclosures that house soft-starters should have adequate ventilation. (Refer to the Mechanical installation procedures, section for more detailed information.) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 132: Eu Compliance With The Emc Directive

    Soft- stopping can also be successfully applied to loads such as conveyer belt systems where sensitive items such as bottles are being transported. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 133: Reversing Configuration

    FLT is normally in the region of 50% motor LRT.) As a general rule, the higher the motor LRT is above the load breakaway torque, the greater the control over the starting process. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 134 Saw, circular 25–50 May be high inertia; Plug brake may be useful Screen, vibrating 30–60 – Transformers, voltage regulators Change firing mode Tumblers 30–100 Can be eccentric load, may need high torque motor agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 135: Concepts And Principles Of Fixed-Speed Induction Motor Starting And Control

    To accelerate itself and its load to full speed (or speeds with multi-speed motors) To maintain the load at full speed efficiently and effectively over the full range of loadings. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 136 The following graph is of an induction motor torque/speed curve and illustrates this most important characteristic. Torque/Speed Curve – Induction Motor As for each type of motor, so each load coupled to an induction motor has its own speed/torque curve: agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 137 An “ideal” start would accelerate the load with just sufficient force to reach full speed smoothly in a reasonable time, and with minimum stress to the supply and drive mechanisms. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 138: Starting Induction Motors

    Excessive acceleration of a rotor when the mechanical load is small can produce torque oscillations in the shaft causing severe wear to transmissions, gears and agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 139: Electro-Mechanical Methods Of Starting

    The transfer from star to delta momentarily removes the motor from the supply. During this time the motor is under the mechanical influence of the rotating load and, at the instant of agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 140 However, it has the distinction of being the smoothest and least stressful method of accelerating an induction motor and its load. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 141: The Semiconductor Motor Controller

    Due to the motor torque being proportional to the square of the applied voltage, the starting torque follows the same pattern giving the characteristic smooth, stepless start of the soft-starter. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 142: Running Induction Motors

    Secondly, the start always synchronises with the supply voltage and a special structure of turn-on pulses virtually eliminates the inrush currents agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 143: Reliability Considerations

    A particular advantage of the use of the optimising soft starter is its impact on the maintenance requirements of associated electro- mechanical equipment. Optimising lowers the surface temperature of the motor by reducing the agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 144 Intending users need to ensure themselves of the quality and performance of any products they expect to fit and this can be reasonably expected if compliance with the appropriate IEC standards is demanded. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 145: Accessory Installation

    Fit screw and nylon washer (supplied). DO NOT overtighten (Max 40 cNm) When the AGY-020/021 installation is complete, control supply, D1 and D2 are provided on the power supply rather than the agility main unit agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 146: Connections

    (Run Relay) 21/22 Fault relay Functions #1 The voltage applied to the digital inputs D1 and D2 must be the same as the supply voltage. #2 230Vac, 1A, AC15. 30Vdc, 0.5A resistive agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 147: Wire Control Using Agy-020/021

    Accessories (continued) 3-Wire Control Using AGY-020/021 110/230Vac Start Stop 110/230Vac 2-Wire Control Using AGY-020/021 110/230Vac Stop K2.2 K2.1 Start 110/230Vac agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 148: Fan (Agy-030)

    Step 1. Remove screw (x1) and retain Step 2. Remove blanking plug (x1) Step 3. Fit fan as shown Step 4. Replace screw (x1) Step 5. Fit flying lead from fan into socket. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 149: Remote Keypad (Agy-010)

    See Diagram below: Keypad power must be enabled on the agility starter (see below) Enabling Keypad Power: Scroll to DEVICE menu → KEYPAD menu → KEYPAD PWR = ON agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 150: Keypad Connection And Operation

    The following status screen will be seen: Status of connected host Motor Overload level Navigation Wizard (displays ‘active’ keys) Control method Modbus address (Local, Remote, Modbus) of connected unit agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 151: Selecting Units To Monitor/Configure

    Modbus network, the user can switch between each unit by using the following method. To simplify this selection process it is recommended that the host agility units are configured with consecutive Modbus addresses (continued over) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 152 4. Use ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ keys to change address to the desired number (agility address). Press the ‘Centre’ key to confirm 5. Remote display will return to the Status screen and display the new address. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 153: Keypad Installation

    • The screen can be viewed • Do not install other equipment that generates significant heat close to the keypad. Note: The host units and Keypad must have the same firmware version. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 154: Sizing Guide

    Example: For a 20A motor at 50degC make model selection based on 24A (20% higher) selection on a higher amp rating. Increased Starts per Hour Fit optional fan to increase maximum up to 40 starts per hour. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

  • Page 155: Key To Part Numbers

    Key to Part Numbers AGY-101-6-XX Option Main Supply voltage: 4 – 200Vac to 480Vac, U 480Vac, 6 – 200Vac to 600Vac, U 600Vac Model: See Rating Table Series NotesOption agility Series User Manual Customer option (may be blank) MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 156 Notes agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 157 Notes (continued) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 158 Notes (continued) agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...
  • Page 159 Tik elektrikai ir elektrotechnikos specialistai gali atlikti žemiau aprašytus darbus. elektrotehniskām iekārtām instruētās personas! Porażenie prądem elektrycznym stanowi zagrożenie dla życia! Opisane poniżej prace mogą przeprowadzać tylko wykwalifikowani elektrycy oraz osoby odpowiednio poinstruowane w zakresie elektrotechniki. agility Series User Manual MAN-AGY-001. Version 06. 03/01/2019...

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