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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety .............................. 5 1.1 Important information ............................5 Mechanical Installation ........................7 2.1 Mounting ................................. 7 2.2 Requirements for an Enclosure ..........................7 2.3 Enclosure Ventilation .............................. 7 2.4 Enclosure Internal Clearances ..........................8 2.5 Altitude De-rate ..............................8 2.6 Temperature De-rate ..............................
  • Page 3 4.8 Temperature and Altitude De-rate ........................27 5. Operation ............................28 5.1 Configuration and Parameters ..........................28 5.1.1 Features ................................. 28 5.2 On Screen Menus ..............................29 5.3 Auto Setup Example .............................. 30 5.4 Auto-Setup Parameter Settings ..........................31 5.5 Auto Reset Function .............................. 33 5.5.1 Mapping Auto Reset Status to Digital Outputs ....................
  • Page 4 Write Multiple Registers ..........................134 Memory Map ..............................134 Message Timing ..............................135 7.2 Modbus Register Address Aliasing ........................136 Appendix 1 ............................139 A1.0 Updating VMX-Synergy Plus Firmware ......................139 A1.1 Updating VMX-Synergy Plus Keypad Firmware ..................... 140 Appendix 2 ............................141...

  • Page 5: Safety

    équipement. Short Circuit Motortronics soft starts are not short circuit proof. After severe overload or short circuit, the operation of the soft start should be fully tested by an authorised service agent.
  • Page 6 Safety VMX-Synergy™ Plus soft starts contain dangerous voltages when connected to the mains supply. Only qualified personnel that have been completely trained and authorised, should carry out installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment. Les démarreurs progressifs VMX-Synergy™ Plus contiennent des tensions dangereuses, lorsqu’ils sont connectés à...

  • Page 7: Mechanical Installation

    Heat dissipated can be approximated with the formulas: Starting Watts (VMX-Synergy Plus ™) = start current(A) x start time(s) x number of starts per hour/1200 iERs Disabled Watts (VMX-Synergy Plus ™) = (VMX-Synergy Plus ™ current rating) x 0.6...

  • Page 8: Enclosure Internal Clearances

    2.36 4.92 0,98 2.5 Altitude De-rate Altitude above sea level 1000m (3281ft). Above 1000m de rate by 1% of VMX-Synergy Plus per 100m (328ft) to a maximum altitude of 2000m (6562ft). 2.6 Temperature De-rate VMX-SGY-I-17 to VMX-SGY-I-500 -20°C [-4°F] to 50°C [122°F]; above 50°C derate linearly by 4% of VMX-Synergy Plus Ie per °C to...

  • Page 9: Dimensions

    Installation 2.7 Dimensions 2.7.1 VMX-SGY-I-17 to VMX-SGY-I-100 (Size 1) Dimensions VMX-SGY-I-17 to VMX-SGY-I-29 Weight 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs) VMX-SGY-I-35 to VMX-SGY-I-100 Weight 4.2 kg (9.26 lbs) 2.7.2 VMX-SGY-I-132 to VMX-SGY-I-195 (Size 2) Dimensions VMX-SGY-I-132 Weight 6.7 kg (14.78 lbs) VMX-SGY-I-160 to VMX-SGY-I-195 Weight 7.0 kg (15.44 lbs)

  • Page 10: Vmx-Sgy-I-242 To Vmx-Sgy-I-361 (Size 3)

    Installation 2.7.3. VMX-SGY-I-242 to VMX-SGY-I-361 (Size 3) Dimensions VMX-SGY-I-242 to VMX-SGY-I-361 Weight 17.0 kg (37.5 lbs) 2.7.4 VMX-SGY-I-430 to VMX-SGY-I-500 (Size3) Dimensions VMX-SGY-I-430 to VMX-SGY-I-500 Weight 22 kg (48.5 lbs)

  • Page 11: Environmental Data

    Temperature Max 85% non-condensing, not exceeding 50% @ 40°C [104°F] Humidity 1,000m [3281ft]; above 1000m derate by 1% of VMX-Synergy Plus Maximum Altitude I e per 100m (328ft) to a maximum altitude of 2,000m (6562ft) Main Circuit: IP00 (IP20 with optional finger guards for sizes 1&2 only);...

  • Page 12: Key To External Features

    Installation 2.9 Key to External Features Touchscreen Status LED User Interface Keypad USB Port release Keypad release Anybus Future use Compact Motor Ground Connections Connection Control Terminals (Under cover) Expansion Port Supply Connections Modbus RTU Port...

  • Page 13: Electrical Installation

    3. Electrical Installation 3.1 Warnings Isolation Caution: VMX-Synergy Plus uses semiconductor devices in the main circuit and is not designed to provide isolation. For this reason, isolation means must be installed in the supply circuit in accordance with the appropriate wiring and safety regulations.

  • Page 14: Terminal Layout

    Installation 3.1 Terminal Layout Control Power Consumption VMX-SGY-I-17 to VMX-SGY-I-361 = 60W VMX-SGY-I-430 to VMX-SGY-I-500 = 120W...

  • Page 15: Terminal Descriptions

    Vcc, 24 V. Afin d’éviter d’endommager l’équipement, la tension appropriée selon les indications ne doit être appliquée qu’à une entrée d’alimentation. Refer to VMX-Synergy Plus User Manual for factory default settings. / Référer au la Manuel de Programmation pour des paramètres par défaut d’usine...

  • Page 16: Supply Connections

    (SCPD’s) see see Technical appliquer short Circuit Protection Information/ standards VMX-Synergy Plus Ie = ie (motor) / √3 l’équation.suivante: in the Technical section of this guide. Information/ standards Allows lower current rating VMX- VMX-Synergy Plus Ie section of this guide.

  • Page 17: Control Wiring

    Installation 3.4 Control Wiring The programmed digital input settings for D1COM, D1-1I, D1-2I, and D2COM, D2-1I, D2-1I must correspond to the voltage applied to these terminals to avoid risk of damage to the equipment. The control supply can be 110 to 230Vac applied to the N, L terminals or 24Vdc applied to the 0Vdc, 24V input terminals.

  • Page 18: User Programmable Control

    Installation 3.4.2 User Programmable Control 110/230Vac (US) and (UC) user programmable 24Vdc (US) and (UC) user programmable control diagram control diagram (VMX-SGY-I-17 to VMX-SGY-I-361) EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP 110/230VAC 24VDC (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) STOP RESET STOP RESET D1-1I D1-2I D2-1I 24VDC D1-1I D1-2I D2-1I...

  • Page 19: Reversing Configuration

    • Digital Output 3 must be configured to “Running” • Digital Input 1 must be configured to “High Start / Low Stop” ENABLE • Digital Input 2 must be configured to “Reset” STOP RESET FORWARD REVERSE VMX-synergy Plus K1.1 K2.1 L / 24Vdc D1-1I D2-1I K2.2 K1.2...

  • Page 20: Sequential Soft Start Diagram

    Installation 3.4.4 Sequential Soft Start Diagram 3 Phase Supply 110/230Vac or 24Vdc VMX-synergy Plus Control Supply K2.1 After emergency stop button L / 24Vdc D1-1I N or 0Vdc D1COM N or 0Vdc 110/230Vac or 24Vdc Control Supply EMERGENCY STOP N or 0Vdc...

  • Page 21: Ratings And Technical Information

    Installation 4. Ratings and Technical Information 4.1 Rating Table Minimum current ratings based on typical rated operation currents of motors for the corresponding rated operational powers. Current rating optimised for kW@500V & HP@550-600V - Ref IEC 60947-4-1 Table G.1 where applicable.

  • Page 22: 60947-4-2 Product Information

    Installation 4.2 EN 60947-4-2 Product Information Rated operational voltages 200VAC to 600Vac Rated operational currents See Rating Table Ie: AC-53a:3.5-17:90-5 VMX-SGY-I-17 to VMX-SGY-I-361 Rating index VMX-SGY-I-430 to VMX-SGY-I-500 Ie: AC-53a:3.5-17:90-3 Rated frequency/frequencies 50 - 60Hz ± 5Hz Rated duty Uninterrupted. Form designation Form 1, Internally Bypassed Rated insulation voltage...

  • Page 23: Sizing Guide

    Installation 4.3 Sizing Guide 4.3.1 In-Line Connection Size 1 and 2 Trip Class Trip Class Trip Class : AC-53a: : AC-53a: : AC-53a: 440- 230V 400V 500V A 200V 208V 220-240V 550-600V 3.5-17: 90-5 4-19: 90-5 4-29: 90-5 480V VMX- VMX- VMX- SGY-I-17...

  • Page 24: In-Delta Connection

    SGY-I-500 Maximum motor line current indicated. For In-Delta connections, all six motor wires must be available for connection, and it is critical to exactly follow the In-Delta wiring diagram in the VMX-Synergy Plus User Manual. The Soft Starter will only sense the Phase Current, which is about 57.7% of the motor line current.

  • Page 25: Short Circuit Protection

    Installation 4.4 Short Circuit Protection 4.4.1 Size 1 Type designation (eg. VMX-SGY-I-…) Rated operational currents Rated conditional short circuit current Class J time-delay Maximum fuse rating Z UL Listed inverse- Maximum time delay circuit rating Z breaker Semiconductor fuse Type Mersen 6,9 URD 30 _ Mersen 6,9 URD 31__ (class aR)

  • Page 26: Electronic Overload Relay

    Installation 4.5 Electronic Overload Relay Motor overload 'cold' trip curves (20°C ambient) 1000 Multiple of Motor FLA Class10 Class20 Class30 Fig 1: Trip curves Note: When the overload has tripped, there is a forced cooling time to allow the overload to recover before the next start.

  • Page 27: Model Number Description

    4.8 Temperature and Altitude De-rate -20°C (-4°F) to 50°C (122°F). Above 50°C (122°F) de-rate linearly by 4 % of VMX-Synergy Plus Ie per °C to a maximum of 60°C (140°F). Altitude above sea level 1000m (3281ft). Above 1000m (3281ft) de rate...

  • Page 28: Operation

    5. Operation 5.1 Configuration and Parameters 5.1.1 Features Status LED The LED on the VMX-Synergy Plus front panel will blink once every 10 seconds to provide visual confirmation that all microprocessors in the soft starter are operating properly. Configuration Overview...

  • Page 29: On Screen Menus

    Operation 5.2 On Screen Menus Initial Screen Auto Setup wizard. Setup Wizard Displayed on FIRST switch-on ONLY. Advanced menu Advanced Status Screen Temperature Status Turns if unit has tripped on Supply Status over temperature Turns if unit has tripped on supply failure Cooling Fan Status Stopped Turns...

  • Page 30: Auto Setup Example

    Operation 5.3 Auto Setup Example Setup Wizard Screen 1a on 1 Power On only. Subsequent use will show 1b Advanced Select Your Application Menu Auto Setup Advanced Default Stopped Heavy Monitor Agitator OL = 0% I = 0A Compressor P = 0kW Centrifugal Device Compressor...

  • Page 31: Auto-Setup Parameter Settings

    Operation 5.4 Auto-Setup Parameter Settings Application – Unit – – En En En En En FLC Default 20 10 10 Heavy 40 10 10 Agitator 30 10 10 Compressor - Centrifugal 35 10 15 Compressor - Reciprocating 45 10 15 Compressor - Screw 40 10 15 Compressor - Vane...
  • Page 32 Operation Auto-Setup Parameter Setting (continued) Application Unit – – En En En En En FLC Pump Jack 40 10 10 0 Rolling Mill 40 10 10 0 Roots Blower 30 10 10 0 Saw - Band 10 10 10 0 Saw - Circular 40 10 10 0 Screen - Vibrating...

  • Page 33: Auto Reset Function

    Operation 5.5 Auto Reset Function The Auto Reset feature automatically resets a selected number of faults and then attempts a start without user intervention. The time between the resets and the number of reset attempts are both programmable. If the Auto Reset has been successful, the Starter must operate trip free for a set time before the counters are re-initialised.
  • Page 34 Operation Auto Reset Function (continued) Toggles the Auto- Reset function Auto Reset Off/On Delay between trip Auto Reset Off and Auto-Reset Number of Reset Delay 0s permissible Auto- The time the unit Reset attempts Reset Attempts 0 must be trip free before the counter is Enters Auto-Rest trip Trip Free Time 600s...

  • Page 35: Mapping Auto Reset Status To Digital Outputs

    Operation Auto Reset Function (continued) The status of the Auto-Reset function may be observed in the ‘Monitor’ menu Monitoring Number of Starts 4 Restart Pending No Resets Exceeded No Reset Delay 0s Reset Attempts 0 Trip Free Time 600s Trip Event STATUS START BACK...

  • Page 36: Two-Wire, Three-Wire And Communications Control

    Operation Auto Reset Function (continued) 5.5.2 Two-Wire, Three-Wire and Communications Control The Auto Reset operates with Two-Wire, Three-Wire and communications start/stop. Generally, this is not a problem if the control supply is maintained, although warning should be given that in Three-Wire and communications control the motor may start without a direct start signal.

  • Page 37: Auto Reset Timing Diagrams

    Operation 5.6 Auto Reset Timing Diagrams Fig 5.6.1: Auto Reset - Two Wire -Three Phase Supply Loss The timing diagrams show the auto reset with a maintained two wire control system The fault shown is a 3-phase supply loss only, the Control Supply maintained The 3-Phase power is re-established (after the 2nd attempt ) before the Reset Attempts counter is depleted This assumes the start signal is maintained, if it is removed the Auto Reset terminates Once power has been re-established there are no further outages and the counters are reset after the trip free time.

  • Page 38: Fig 5.6.2 Auto Reset - Two Wire - Control Supply Loss

    Operation Auto Reset Timing Diagrams (continued) Fig 5.6.2 Auto Reset - Two Wire - Control Supply Loss The timing diagrams show the auto reset with a maintained two wire control system The fault shown is a 3-phase supply loss and Control supply loss The 3-Phase power and control supply are re-established (after the 2nd attempt) before the Reset Attempts counter is depleted This assumes the start signal is maintained, if it is removed the Auto Reset terminates Once power has been re-established there are no further outages and the counters are reset after the trip free time.

  • Page 39: Fig 5.6.3 Auto Reset - Three Wire - Three Phase Supply Loss

    Operation Auto Reset Timing Diagrams (continued) Fig 5.6.3 Auto Reset - Three Wire - Three Phase Supply Loss The timing diagrams show the auto reset with Three wire / Modbus control The fault shown is a 3-phase supply loss only, the Control Supply maintained The 3-Phase power is re-established (after the 2nd attempt ) before the Reset Attempts counter is depleted This assumes the momentary stop signal is not activated, if it is the Auto Reset terminates Once power has been re-established there are no further outages and the counters are reset after the trip free time.

  • Page 40: Fig 5.6.4 Auto Reset - Three Wire - Control Supply Loss

    Operation Auto Reset Timing Diagrams (continued) Fig 5.6.4 Auto Reset - Three Wire - Control Supply Loss The timing diagrams show the auto reset with Three wire / Modbus control The fault shown is a 3-phase supply loss and Control supply loss The 3-Phase power and control supply are re-established (after the 2nd attempt) before the Reset Attempts counter is depleted This assumes the momentary stop signal is not activated, if it is the Auto Reset terminates Once power has been re-established there are no further outages and the counters are reset after the trip free time.

  • Page 41: Fig 5.6.5 Auto Reset - Two Wire - Overload

    Operation Auto Reset Timing Diagrams (continued) Fig 5.6.5 Auto Reset - Two Wire – Overload The timing diagrams show the auto reset with a maintained two wire control system The fault shown is an overload trip, the Control Supply maintained In this instance the Auto Reset clears the trip but the overload (%) will take a certain amount of time to decay If insufficient time is left before re-starts the overload will trip again repeatably until the Reset Attempts count exceeds it set value.

  • Page 42: Parameters For Touchscreen Interface

    Operation 5.7 Parameters for Touchscreen Interface 5.7.1 ‘Advanced’ Category Modbus Read/ Default User Group Parameter Units Range Write Setting Setting Save Parameters NO/YES 62144 F2C0 Automatic Pedestal OFF/ON 19840 4D80 Automatic Ramp OFF/ON 20352 4F80 Automatic End Start (1) OFF/ON 19968 4E00 Automatic Stop...
  • Page 43 Low Current Trip Time Shearpin Settings → OFF/ON 53793 D221 Shearpin Trip 350% 100% mtr FLA to 450% Shearpin Settings → VMX- Motor VMX-Synergy Plus 27584 6BC0 Protection Shearpin Trip Current Synergy rated A Plus Shearpin Settings → 100 to 9,000 27648 6C00 Shearpin Trip Time Overload Settings →...
  • Page 44 Operation 5.7.1 ‘Advanced’ Category (continued) Modbus Read/ Default User Group Parameter Units Range Write Setting Setting Trip Sensitivity 0 to 100 44864 AF40 Keypad Trip OFF/ON 53765 D205 Shearpin Trip OFF/ON 53793 D221 Overload Trip OFF/ON 53792 D220 Low Current Trip OFF/ON 53787 D21B Start Current Limit Trip...
  • Page 45 Operation 5.7.1 ‘Advanced’ Category (continued) Read/ Modbus Default User Group Parameter Units Range Write Setting Setting Auto Reset OFF/ON 20736 5100 Reset Delay 0 to 7200 20737 5101 Reset Attempts 0 to 10 20738 5102 Trip Free Time 0 to 7200 20739 5103 Input Side Phase Loss OFF/ON...

  • Page 46: Input/Output' (I/O) Category

    Operation 5.7.2 ‘Input/Output’ (I/O) Category Modbus Read User Group Parameter Units Range Default Setting Setting Write 230Vac,110Vac or Digital Input Voltage R/W 10880 2A80 230Vac 24Vdc Local Touch Screen User Programmable Local Touch Control Method – Two Wire Control R/W 59392 E800 Screen Three Wire Control...
  • Page 47 Operation 5.7.2 ‘Input/Output’ (I/O) Category (continued) Read/ Default User Modbus Group Parameter Units Range Write Setting Setting Digital Output 4 N/O (44) → same as DO1 function End Of Select Function – 11587 2D43 selections Start (DO4) Digital Output 4 N/O (44) → OFF/ON 11910 2E86...

  • Page 48: Monitor' Category

    Operation 5.7.3 ‘Monitor’ Category Modbus Read/ Default User Group Parameter Units Range Write Setting Setting Line Frequency 45 to 65 Read 32000 7D00 – Phase Rotation – L1-L2-L3 or L1-L3-L2 Read 32064 7D40 L1-L2-L3 – 0 to 10,000 Read 33536 8300 –...

  • Page 49: Log' Category

    Operation 5.7.4 ‘Log’ Category Modbus Read/ Default User Group Parameter Units Range Write Setting Setting Last Trip – 0 to 65,535 Read 60608 ECC0 – Last Trip -1 – 0 to 65,535 Read 60609 ECC1 – Last Trip -2 – 0 to 65,535 Read 60610 ECC2 –...
  • Page 50 Operation 5.7.4 ‘Log’ Category (continued) Modbus Read/ Default User Group Parameter Units Range Write Setting Setting Last Peak Stop Current 0 to 10,000 Read 39040 9880 – Last Peak Stop Current -1 0 to 10,000 Read 39042 9882 – Last Peak Stop Current -2 0 to 10,000 Read 39044...

  • Page 51: Device' Category

    – – – – Version Connection Timeout 0 to 60,000 R/W 15808 3DC0 5,000 Reset Defaults – Yes/No R/W 62080 F280 VMX-Synergy Plus model About – Read – – – – #, serial #, software versions Screen Lock OFF/ON –_ –...

  • Page 52: Auto Setup Menu

    Operation 5.8 Auto Setup Menu Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type The Unit has numerous preset applications built in as standard. Select the application best suited PNU 19200 to the motor load. Auto Setup The selected application will ↓ automatically change several Default End of list Default...
  • Page 53 Operation 5.8 Auto Setup Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Local Touch Screen : Control using the buttons on the keypad. User Programmable : Control using the terminals. Function defined in "I/O" menu. PNU 59392 Two Wire Control : Control using Auto Setup terminals.

  • Page 54: Advanced Menu

    Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 62144 Saves all Read /Write Read/Write parameters to non volatile Advanced memory ↓ Yes : Parameters are permanently written ↓ No : Parameters remain changed until next power cycle Save Parameters Automatically controls the Read/Write...
  • Page 55 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Adjusts the response of the Read/Write PNU 20608 "Automatic Stop" Advanced Increase if the motor speed doesn't drop quickly enough. Automatic Settings . When the value is set to zero ↓...
  • Page 56 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Automatically controls the time Read/Write taken for the motor to start PNU 19904 On : The ramp time is Advanced shortened if torque fluctuations Automatic Settings occur before the end of the "Start Time"...
  • Page 57 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Selects trip or continue if the Read/Write PNU 53790 current limit has been active Advanced for too long. Start Settings On: The Unit will trip. Start Current Limit Off: The start will continue regardless of the motor current Start Current Limit Trip level.
  • Page 58 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Percentage of the supply Read/Write PNU 640 voltage applied to the motor during the 'kick' period. Advanced Increase to provide more Start Settings torque If the load fails to break away.
  • Page 59 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type The current in Amps at which 100% I- 450% I- 350% I- Read/Write PNU 28800 the soft stop ramp is not motor unit motor allowed to go above. Advanced Normally set to 350% motor Stop Settings FLC.
  • Page 60 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type This can be used to detect if Read/Write the motor is running lightly PNU 53787 loaded. Advanced On: The Unit will trip. This Motor Protection feature is not active during soft start and soft stop.
  • Page 61 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type The Unit has an "Overload" function that Read/Write is an electronic equivalent to a thermal PNU 53792 overload. Advanced On : The Unit will trip when the Motor Protection "Overload"...
  • Page 62 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 25668 This feature is only available for ANSI Trip Trip Trip Read/Write models. Class Class Class Advanced When selected it allows a different ↓ overload class to be selected during the running period.
  • Page 63 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Determines the maximum Read/Write PNU 21376 energy saving potential. Advanced Reduce if the application iERS shows signs of instability. ↓ The amount of energy that can be saved may fall as the "iERS iERS Level level"...
  • Page 64 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Adjusts the reaction time to Read/Write fault trips. Increase "Trip Sensitivity" to slow the response to fault PNU 44864 trips. Advanced Sometimes useful on sites Trip Settings where electrical noise is causing nuisance tripping.
  • Page 65 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type This can be used to detect if Read/Write the motor is running lightly PNU 53787 loaded. Advanced On: The Unit will trip. This Trip Settings feature is not active during soft start and soft stop.
  • Page 66 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Determines if supply phase Read/Write PNU 53807 sequence is incorrect for motor Advanced rotation. Trip Settings On: Trips if the phase sequence is L1-L3-L2. ↓ Off: The unit will not trip L1-L3-L2 Trip regardless of motor rotation.
  • Page 67 If a Shut Down occurs, then it is logged in the log file but will not affect the operation of VMX-Synergy Plus . Both shut down trips have to do with rapid changes in power factor.
  • Page 68 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Detects if there is a fault with Read/Write one or more of the internal Thyristors or bypass relays. On: Trips if one or more of the Thyristors/bypass relays has failed short circuit.
  • Page 69 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Detects if the internal Read/Write temperature sensor has malfunctioned. PNU 53768 On: The Unit will trip if the internal temperature sensor Advanced malfunctions. Trip Settings Off: The Unit will continue to ↓...
  • Page 70 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Detects if there is a Read/Write disconnection between the unit input and the three-phase supply when the motor is running. Advanced Trip Settings >>>>>>>>> Input Side Phase PNU 53762 Loss Advanced On : Trips if there is a disconnection between the input Trip Settings side of the unit and the three-...
  • Page 71 Operation PNU 193 Read/Write Advanced Allows the overload percentage to be displayed as either 0% ↓ through to 100% (IEC Model), or 100% down to 0% (ANSI Model). Legacy Mode On: Overload capacity shown is ↓ 100% (empty) to 0% (full). Off: Overload capacity is 0% Legacy OL Display (empty) to 100% (full).
  • Page 72 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type The unit is configured to start Read/Write and stop when the main PNU 14144 contactor opens and closes. Advanced On: When a zero stop time is set ↓ some faults will be ignored when main contactor opens.
  • Page 73 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type The number of restart attempts Read/Write allowed before the Auto Reset terminates. If the Auto Reset has been successful, the counter is reset back to its maximum value when the unit has been running fault free for PNU 20738 the Trip Free Time.
  • Page 74 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Allows the user to select Read/Write PNU 20813 whether the unit will auto reset Advanced if an Overload Trip occurs. Auto Reset On: The trip will auto reset when the Reset Delay reaches Reset Trips zero.
  • Page 75 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 20814 Allows the user to select whether Read/Write the unit will auto reset if a Advanced Shearpin Trip occurs. Auto Reset On: The trip will auto reset when the Reset Delay reaches zero.
  • Page 76 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Allows the user to select Read/Write PNU 20818 whether the unit will auto reset Advanced if a Bypass Trip occurs. Auto Reset On: The trip will auto reset when the Reset Delay reaches Reset Trips zero.
  • Page 77 Operation 5.9 Advanced Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Allows the user to select Read/Write PNU 20827 whether the unit will auto reset Advanced if an Operation 5 Trip occurs. Auto Reset On: The trip will auto reset when the Reset Delay reaches Reset Trips zero.

  • Page 78: Input/Output Menu

    Operation 5.10 Input/Output Menu Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type The digital inputs D1-1I D1-2I 230V 24Vdc 230V Read/Write D2-1I D2-2I are designed to work with a range of control supplies 230V : 'Active high level' Input voltage must be in the range 195.5V - 253V PNU 10880 110V : 'Active high level' Input...
  • Page 79 Operation 5.10 Input/Output Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 11264 Allows the polarity of the input Read/Write to be reversed On : When the input is on the Digital Inputs selected function will be on. Digital Input 1 (D1-1I) Off : When the input is off the selected function will be on.
  • Page 80 Operation 5.10 Input/Output Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Allows the Digital input (D2-2I) End of Read/Write to be mapped to different list PNU 10947 functions. The selected function will change in proportion with the Digital Inputs input. Digital Input 4 (D2-2I) Digital inputs can only be Select Function...
  • Page 81 Operation 5.10 Input/Output Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 11586 Allows the Digital output (N/0 End of Running Read/Write (34)) to be mapped to different list functions. Digital Outputs The digital output will change in accordance with the selected Digital Output 3 N/O(34) function Select Function...
  • Page 82 Operation 5.10 Input/Output Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 9600 Defines the function of the 0 - 10V 4 - 20mA 0 - 10V Read/Write analogue input (AI). 0-10V: The input voltage Analogue Inputs varies from 0-10V. ↓...
  • Page 83 Operation 5.10 Input/Output Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Allows the selected function to Read/Write be scaled. value PNU 9088 The output will change in proportion with the selected Analogue Outputs function. ↓ The output will be at a maximum when the selected Scaling Level function equals the "Scaling...

  • Page 84: Monitor Menu

    Operation 5.11 Monitor Menu Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 32000 The frequency of the 3-phase Read Only supply. Monitor ↓ ↓ Line Frequency PNU 32064 Indicates the phase sequence L1-L2- L1-L3- L1-L2- Read Only of the incoming supply. Monitor RYB = L1-L2-L3.
  • Page 85 Operation 5.11 Monitor Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 33920 The voltage on phase L1 1000 Read Only Monitor ↓ ↓ PNU 33921 The voltage on phase L2 1000 Read Only Monitor ↓ ↓ PNU 33922 The voltage on phase L3 1000 Read Only Monitor...
  • Page 86 Operation 5.11 Monitor Menu (continued) The True Power Factor = Read Only PNU 33024 (Displacement Power Factor x Distortion Power Factor ) Monitor ↓ ↓ True Power Factor PNU 34688 Total true power (Estimated). 10000 Read Only Monitor This is an addition of the 3 phases.
  • Page 87 Operation 5.11 Monitor Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 23040 The maximum possible Delay Read Only angle for the current iERS Monitor saving phase. ↓ Displayed for diagnostic purposes. ↓ May decrease during heavy load periods or instability. BackStop PNU 22464 The maximum possible delay for...
  • Page 88 Operation 5.11 Monitor Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type The current in Amps at which 50% I- 80% I- 80% I- Read Only PNU 21320 the iERS is enabled or motor motor motor disabled. Monitor The iERS function is active ↓...
  • Page 89 Operation 5.11 Monitor Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type The Unit has an "Overload" Read Only function that is an electronic equivalent to a thermal overload. "Overload" displays the overload level which is a measure of how close the Unit to tripping on "Overload Trip"...
  • Page 90 Operation 5.11 Monitor Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 20864 The amount of time remaining 7200 Read Only in the Reset Delay counter. Monitor ↓ ↓ Reset Delay PNU 20865 The number of Reset Attempts Read Only remaining.
  • Page 91 Operation 5.11 Monitor Menu (continued) Description Default Unit Reg. Type Menu Dynamically tracks the thermal Read Only capacity needed for a successful restart after an overload trip. It averages the thermal capacity consumed in the previous three successful starts and calculates a thermal capacity to start.

  • Page 92: Log Menu

    Operation 5.12 Log Menu Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 60608 Displays the last Fault trip. 65535 Read Only Trip Log ↓ Last Trip PNU 60609 Displays the last Fault trip - 1. 65535 Read Only Trip Log ↓ Last Trip -1 PNU 60610 Displays the last Fault trip - 2.
  • Page 93 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 60614 Displays the last Fault trip – 6. 65535 Read Only Trip Log ↓ Last Trip -6 PNU 60615 Displays the last Fault trip – 7. 65535 Read Only Trip Log ↓...
  • Page 94 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Phase L2 missing at the Read Only instant of start up. PNU - The L2 phase is either missing or at a very low level. Trip Log Check all incoming Trip Code Descriptions connections.
  • Page 95 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Internal heatsink temperature Read Only has exceeded 90°C. PNU - It is possible the Unit is operating outside specified Trip Log limits. Trip Code Descriptions Check enclosure ventilation and airflow around the Unit. If the unit trips immediately the Max.
  • Page 96 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type One or all of the phases are Read Only missing on the motor side PNU - during the instant of start up. T1 T2 or T3 phase are missing or at a very low level.
  • Page 97 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) One or more of the internal Read Only control thyristors (SCRs) have failed short circuit. PNU - The Unit has detected that the SCRs are not operating as Trip Log expected. Trip Code Descriptions ISOLATE SUPPLY + MOTOR Disconnect supply.
  • Page 98 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type The motor current has Read Only exceeded 475% (i-Unit) for a time greater than 250ms. PNU - The Unit is attempting to start an application that is outside Trip Log its capacity with a "high current limit level"...
  • Page 99 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Modbus TCP Communications Read Only PNU - failure The command or status PNU has not been polled in the time Trip Log set in the "Timeout" period. Trip Code Descriptions If the communication trip is 1702 disabled, the Unit cannot be...
  • Page 100 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU - The remote start signal is Read Only active. The remote start signal was Trip Log active during power up or Reset or Parameter Load. Trip Code Descriptions Turn off remote or if Remote 2001-2003 On trip is not required turn "off"...
  • Page 101 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Fail Safe operation (Operation Read Only A process associated with the Main micro controller has been PNU - affected and is unable to recover automatically Trip Log The trip MUST be reset by either the digital input or Trip Code Descriptions keypad or the bus command...
  • Page 102 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 38402 Displays the peak current of 10000 Read Only the last successful start -1. Trip Log ↓ Last peak start current PNU 38404 Displays the peak current of 10000 Read Only the last successful start -2.
  • Page 103 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 38412 Displays the peak current of 10000 Read Only the last successful start -6. Trip Log ↓ Last peak start current PNU 38414 Displays the peak current of 10000 Read Only the last successful start -7.
  • Page 104 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 39042 Displays the peak current of 10000 Read Only the last successful stop -1. Trip Log ↓ Last peak stop current PNU 39044 Displays the peak current of 10000 Read Only the last successful stop -2.
  • Page 105 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 39052 Displays the peak current of 10000 Read Only the last successful stop -6. Trip Log ↓ Last peak stop current PNU 39054 Displays the peak current of 10000 Read Only the last successful stop -7.
  • Page 106 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 39681 Displays the heatsink °C Read Only temperature at the end of the last successful start -1. Trip Log ↓ Last temperature -1 PNU 39682 Displays the heatsink °C Read Only temperature at the end of the...
  • Page 107 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 39687 Displays the heatsink °C Read Only temperature at the end of the last successful start-7. Trip Log ↓ Last temperature -7 PNU 39688 Displays the heatsink °C Read Only temperature at the end of the last successful start-8.
  • Page 108 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 40323 Displays the overload level at Read Only the end of the last successful start -3. Trip Log ↓ Last overload-3 PNU 40324 Displays the overload level at Read Only the end of the last successful start -4.
  • Page 109 Operation 5.12 Log Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 40329 Displays the overload level at Read Only the end of the last successful start -9. Trip Log ↓ Last overload-9 PNU 35840 The total number of successful 4294836225 Read Only starts.

  • Page 110: Device Menu

    Operation 5.13 Device Menu Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU - Used to upgrade to the latest Read/Write version of software using a Device USB stick ↓ Details for the upgrading process are supplied with the ↓ updated version of software Update Firmware PNU - Enter current date.
  • Page 111 Operation 5.13 Device Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 16000 Sets the Modbus station Read/Write number Device Networks Modbus Network Settings Address PNU 16064 Sets the serial 9600 115200 19200 Read/Write communications baud rate. Device The available baud rates are Networks 9600 19200 38400 57600 or 115200.
  • Page 112 Operation 5.13 Device Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type Communications trip Timeout 60000 5000 Read/Write period. PNU 15808 To prevent a 'Communications Device Trip' (If enabled) the bus must Networks be kept active. ↓ To keep the bus active there must be at least one Modbus Timeout ms read or write (any PNU) during...
  • Page 113 Operation 5.13 Device Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU - Allows the date format to be dd/mm/ mm/dd/ dd/mm/ Read/Write changed yyyy yyyy yyyy Device dd/mm/yyyy or mm/dd/yyyy. ↓ ↓ Date Format PNU - Selects °C or °F for displayed °C °F °C...
  • Page 114 Operation 5.13 Device Menu (continued) Menu Description Default Unit Reg. Type PNU 15809 Keypad Communications trip 60000 50000 Read/Write Timeout period Device When enabled the unit will trip ↓ if there is a loss of communication greater than ↓ the "Timeout ms" period Timeout ms PNU 13120 Diagnostic parameter.

  • Page 115: Functional Summaries

    Operation 5.14 Functional Summaries 5.14.1 Automatic Settings Automatic Pedestal - Automatic overriding of the start pedestal. When On the unit approximately detects the start of motor rotation and tries to adjust the pedestal to suit.. Automatic End Start - Automatic detection of motor full speed during the start-up. Having detected motor full speed achieved before the end of the programmed ramp, this menu item brings forward the end of the ramp cutting short an overlong programmed start.

  • Page 116: Low Current Protection

    Operation 5.14 Functional Summaries (continued) 5.14.2 Low Current Protection A Low Current trip occurs when the current output measured by the unit falls below the level specified by the Low amps level parameter for a length of time specified by the Low Amps Time parameter 1.

  • Page 117: Shearpin

    Operation 5.14.4 Shearpin 1. I SHEARPIN = Shearpin Level. 2. If I LOAD exceeds I SHEARPIN for a time equal to ‘Shearpin Time’, and ‘Shearpin’ is set to ‘on’, then the unit will trip...

  • Page 118: Touchscreen Menu Paths

    Operation 5.15 Touchscreen Menu Paths 5.15.1 Advanced Menu Automatic Pedestal Automatic Ramp Automatic End Start (1) Automatic Stop Automatic Stop Profile Automatic End Stop Automatic Settings Automatic Impact Load Auto Smooth Stop Auto Smoothing Level Automatic End Start (2) Automatic End Start (3) Rate End Start (3) Start Time Start Pedestal...
  • Page 119 Operation 5.15.1 Advanced (continued) Trip Sensitivity Keypad Trip Shearpin Trip Overload Trip Low Current Trip Start Current Limit Trip Stop Current Limit Trip PTC Thermistor Trip L1-L2-L3 Trip L1-L3-L2 Trip Remote Start Trip Current Sensor Trip Fan Trip Trip Settings Communications Trip Shut Down (1) Shut Down (2)
  • Page 120 Operation 5.15.1 Advanced (continued) Auto Reset Reset Delay Reset Attempts Trip Free Time Input Side Phase Loss Thermal Thyristor Firing Motor Side Phase Loss Control Voltage Low Sensing Fault Low Current Advanced Auto Reset Current Limit Time Out Overload Shearpin PTC Thermistor External Comm’s Bypass...

  • Page 121: Input / Output Menu

    Operation 5.15.2 Input / output Menu Digital Input Voltage Control Method Select Function Digital Input 1 (D1-1I) Select Logic Digital Inputs Select Function Digital Input 2 (D1-2I) Select Logic Select Function Digital Input 3 (D2-1I) Select Logic Select Function Digital Input 4 (D2-2I) Select Logic Select Function Digital Output 1 N/C 12...

  • Page 122: Monitor

    Operation 5.15.3 Monitor...

  • Page 123: Log Menu

    Operation 5.15.4 Log Menu Last Trip Trip Log thru Last Trip -9 Last Peak Start Current Start Current Log thru Last Peak Start Current -9 Last Peak Stop Current Stop Current Log thru Last Peak Stop Current -9 Last Temperature Temperature Log thru Last Temperature - 9...

  • Page 124: Trip And Fault Codes

    Check all incoming connections Check any fuses/ breakers incorporated in the power circuit. • Internal heatsink temperature has exceeded 80°C. It is possible the VMX-Synergy Plus is operating outside specified • limits. Check enclosure ventilation and airflow around the VMX-Synergy Maximum Temperature •...
  • Page 125 Motor Side Phase Loss Check that the motor is connected to T1, T2 and T3. • Ensure any disconnecting device between the VMX-Synergy Plus • and the motor is closed at the instant of start up. One or all of the phases are missing on the motor side during the instant of start up when the motor is being controlled.
  • Page 126 Number & Name Description The motor current has exceeded 475% (i-Synergy Plus) for a time greater than 250ms. The VMX-Synergy Plus is attempting to start an application that is 1302 • outside its capacity with a “high current limit level” set.
  • Page 127 Change phase rotation, or if “RBY” trip is not required turn “off” in “Trip • Rotation L1 L3 L2 Trip Settings.” The phase rotation is undetermined. 2013 The VMX-Synergy Plus is unable to determine whether the input phase • Rotation Undetermined rotation is L1, L2, L3 or L1, L3, L2. Trip Check all incoming and outgoing connections.

  • Page 128: Fail-Safe Codes

    Trip and Fault Codes 6.2 Fail-Safe Codes 6.2.1 Main Board Trip Operation 2 (2402 – 2436) A trip number in the range of 2402 to 2436 indicates that a process on the main board has been affected in some way and is unable to recover automatically. The trip is turned ON and OFF via the “Main Board Trip”...

  • Page 129: Logging Operation 2 Trip (2601 - 2603)

    Trip and Fault Codes 6.2.2 Logging Operation 2 Trip (2601 – 2603) Trip numbers that are in the range of 2601 to 2603 indicate that a process associated with the logging has been affected in some way and has been unable to recover automatically. The trip is turned ON and OFF via the “Logging Trip”...

  • Page 130: Communication

    Communication 7 Communication 7.1 Modbus RTU Serial Communications All VMX-Synergy Plus soft starts support Modbus RTU as standard. The RS-485 serial communications are accessible from the RJ45 connector (see below). Note: ASCII and RTU transmission modes are defined in the Modbus protocol specification.

  • Page 131: Modbus Communications Configuration

    Both RJ45 sockets (Terminator) VMX-Synergy Plus #1 VMX-Synergy Plus #2 VMX-Synergy Plus #n Ensure all units (including the PLC) have the same Baud rate and Parity. Each VMX-Synergy Plus and the PLC must be set to different address numbers (1 to 32) 7.1.2 Modbus Communications Configuration...

  • Page 132: Message Structure For Rtu Mode

    Modbus RTU specification defines the functions used to access different types of data. VMX-Synergy Plus parameters are defined as holding type registers. Note that VMX-Synergy Plus Modbus addressing starts at zero; not 1 as some devices do. VMX-Synergy Plus 32-bit parameters are High Word/Low Word in Modbus format.

  • Page 133: Read Holding Registers

    Communication Read Holding Registers Description: reading register blocks of holding register type (block R/W limited to 125 registers). Function code: 03 Query Response Field Hex Byte Field Hex Byte Slave Slave address Function Function Start address Hi Byte count Start address Lo Data Hi No of registers Data Lo...

  • Page 134: Write Multiple Registers

    (n is the number of holding registers could be any number between 1 and 125) Memory Map VMX-Synergy Plus Modbus communication is based on reading or writing equipment parameters from or to the holding registers. The data addressing is zero offset, such that the parameter Modbus address corresponds to the register number.

  • Page 135: Message Timing

    Communication Message Timing In the RTU mode there is no specific start or stop byte that marks the beginning or the end of a message. Indication of when a new message begins or when it ends is achieved by the absence of data transmission for a minimum period of 3.5 times the transmission time of a data byte.

  • Page 136: Modbus Register Address Aliasing

    Communication 7.2 Modbus Register Address Aliasing When addressing the Modbus interface, the positioning/grouping of the existing function registers may make PLC programming difficult in some applications. Grouping of required monitoring, as well as programming, registers may affect the efficiency of the PLC when it requires block fetching and setting of data.
  • Page 137 Communication 7.1 Modbus Register Address Aliasing (continued) Set the 6 aliased addresses into 6 registers starting from 17600. Note, there can be up to 16 addresses. Block read the associated data from 17664 for 12 registers (two registers for each datum). Optionally, the data can be modified and written back to the same registers.
  • Page 138 Communication 7.1 Modbus Register Address Aliasing (continued) Reading back from the same registers it can be seen all the modified data. Note that the last “Start Saving Level” datum has not changed, since 21320 is a Read only register. Once set the addresses can be saved in none volatile memory if required. However, given that this a programmable feature, best practice would be to program the aliases at the start of a PLC session.

  • Page 139: A1.0 Updating Vmx-Synergy Plus

    Appendices Appendix 1 A1.0 Updating VMX-Synergy Plus Firmware 1. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB connector on the VMX-Synergy Plus unit. Device Settings Menu Update Firmware Auto Setup Advanced Date 06/02/19 Time 00:00:00 2. Use the touchscreen to navigate to Language English the Update Firmware selection button.

  • Page 140: A1.1 Updating Vmx-Synergy Plus

    Appendices A1.1 Updating VMX-Synergy Plus Keypad Firmware 1. Remove the keypad using the release points shown in Section 2.9 -External Features 2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB connector on the Keypad. USB Connector Firmware Update RJ45 Connector...

  • Page 141: A2.0 Remote Installation Of The Touchscreen

    Appendices Appendix 2 A2.0 Remote Installation of the Touchscreen If required, the VMX-Synergy PlusTM touchscreen may be removed and located remotely – for instance, on the enclosure door. Procedure 1. Remove keypad from front of unit. 2. Remove short cable 3.
  • Page 142 Appendices Electric current, Danger to life! Livsfara genom elektrisk ström! Only skilled or instructed persons may carry out the operations. Endast utbildade elektriker och personer som undervisats i elektroteknik får utföra de arbeten som beskrivs nedan. Lebensgefahr durch Strom! Hengenvaarallinen jännite! Nur Elektrofachkräfte und elektrotechnisch unterwiesene Personen dürfen die Vain pätevät sähköasentajat ja opastusta saaneet henkilöt saavat suorittaa im Folgenden beschriebenen Arbeiten ausführen.

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