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New Information CONTENTS Step 1—PowerXL DE1 Series Overview ..Step 2—Dimensions and Power Wiring ..8 Step 3—Control Wiring ....10...
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The information, recommendations, descriptions, and safety notations in this document are based on Eaton Electrical Inc. and/or Eaton Corporation’s (“Eaton”) experience and judgment, and may not cover all contingencies. If further information is required, an Eaton sales office should be consulted.
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PowerXL DE1 VSS Quick Start Guide Support Services The goal of Eaton is to ensure your greatest possible satisfaction with the operation of our products. We are dedicated to providing fast, friendly, and accurate assistance. That is why we offer you so many ways to get the support you need. Whether it’s by phone, fax, or e-mail, you can access Eaton’s support information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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PowerXL DE1 VSS Quick Start Guide PowerXL DE1 Series Variable Speed Starter MN040015EN– February 2015 www.eaton.com...
DE1 Series VSS. Keep this operating manual handy and distribute to all users, technicians, and maintenance personnel for reference. If you need a full operational user manual please visit the Eaton website to obtain and download the full DE1 User Manual MN040011EN.
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The nameplate on top (Figure 4) is a simplified version that can be used to clearly identify the device if the main nameplate (Figure 3) is blocked by other devices. Figure 4. Nameplate B (Top Label) Figure 3. Nameplate A (Side Label) PowerXL DE1 Series Variable Speed Starter MN040015EN– February 2015 www.eaton.com...
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Catalog Designation The catalog number selection/part number for DE1 VSS is subdivided into three groups. Series – Power Section – Model – (Versions) The following figure shows this in greater detail: PowerXL DE1 Series Variable Speed Starter MN040015EN– February 2015 www.eaton.com...
These would need to be ordered in addition to the DE1 VSS as these are optional accessories. For the configurable mode of operations and setup of the accessories please see the DE1 User Manual MN040011EN. PowerXL DE1 Series Variable Speed Starter MN040015EN– February 2015 www.eaton.com...
Flashes Red with the Status LED when there is an undervoltage condition Solid/continuous Red illumination with Status LED in the event of an internal communication fault (DE1 malfunctioning) Solid/continuous Yellow when DE1 VSS DC braking is active PowerXL DE1 Series Variable Speed Starter MN040015EN– February 2015 www.eaton.com...
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Switching off the main voltage supply and switching it back on (cycling power) Switching off (removing) the input enable signal (DI1 or DI2) and switching it back on PowerXL DE1 Series Variable Speed Starter MN040015EN– February 2015 www.eaton.com...
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PowerXL DE1 VSS Quick Start Guide Additional Help In the US or Canada: please contact the Technical Resource Center at 1-877-ETN-CARE or 1-877-326-2273. All other supporting documentation is located on the Eaton web site at www.eaton.com Eaton 1000 Eaton Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44122 USA Eaton.com...
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