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  • Page 2 Conveyors, Compressors and Vertical Transport applications. If the user requires further support regarding the suitability of the application, he should seek support from Motortronics Inc or an Authorized Distributor before enabling the iERS function. VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 3 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 authorized service agent. Court-circuit Les démarreurs progressifs Motortronics ne sont pas à...
  • Page 4 Safety • VMX-Synergy Plus™ soft starts contain dangerous voltages when connected to the mains supply. Only qualified personnel that have been completely trained and authorized, 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 5: Model Number Description

    Model Number Description It is essential to check the VMX-Synergy Plus™ nameplate and make sure that the soft starter is properly sized for your AC motor. VMX-SGY-A- XXXX - XX Control Supply BLANK 120VAC 230VAC VMX-synergy Series - ANSI Model Amp Rating VMX-SGY-A-18 to VMX-SGY-A-1250 Key Features Touchscreen...
  • Page 6 Environment - Installation Model (VMX-SGY-A-) 18-48 Frame Size Control Power (VA) Weight lb [kg] 8.8 [4.0] 23 [10] 33 [15] 130 [59] 140 [64] Model (VMX-SGY-A-) 1006 1250 Frame Size Control Power (VA) Weight [lb] kg 145 [66] 165 [75] 325 [147] 400 [181] Model (VMX-SGY-A-)
  • Page 7 Environment - Installation Dimensions VMX-SGY-A-18 to VMX-SGY-A-48 VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide P a g e...
  • Page 8 Environment - Installation VMX-SGY-A-62 to VMX-SGY-A-112 VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide P a g e...
  • Page 9 Environment - Installation VMX-SGY-A-150 to VMX-SGY-A-160 VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide P a g e...
  • Page 10 Environment - Installation VMX-SGY-A-210 to VMX-SGY-A-600 VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide 10 | P a g e...
  • Page 11 Environment - Installation VMX-SGY-A-862 to VMX-SGY-A-900 VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide 11 | P a g e...
  • Page 12 Environment - Installation VMX-SGY-A-1006 to VMX-SGY-A-1250 VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide 12 | P a g e...
  • Page 13 Environment - Installation Enclosure Ventilation When installing a VMX-Synergy Plus™ into an enclosure, ventilation must be provided if the heat output of the unit is greater than the cabinet will dissipate. Use the following formula to determine the fan requirement. An allowance has been incorporated into the formula so that the figure for Q is the air delivery in the fan supplier’s data.
  • Page 14 Conductor Size & Torque Requirements Suggested Tightenin Tightening Suggested Model Current Range Screw / Bolt Wire Size g Torque Torque Wire Size Number Min.- Max. Size in.-lbs. ISOmm VMX-SGY-A-18 to 48 9 - 48 VMX-SGY-A-62 36 - 62 VMX-SGY-A-78 39 - 78 1 x M8 (included) VMX-SGY-A-92...
  • Page 15 Terminal Designations and Wiring Connection ACOM DI3/4COM DI1/2COM (See Note) DO1NC DO1/2COM DO2NO DO3NO DO3/4COM DO4NO DO5NO DO5COM PTC- PTC+ NOTE: AC Input terminals L & N on starter module only available on models VMX-SGY-A-18 to VMX-SGY-A- 160. For all other models the control power input is located on the chassis frame mounted terminal block (see next page).
  • Page 16 Control power input location for VMX-SGY-A-210 and up VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide 16 | P a g e...

  • Page 17: Terminal Description

    Terminal Description Terminal Description Programmable Rating Notes Name Analog Output 0-10V or 4-20mA ACOM Analog Common Analog Input 0-10V or 4-20mA Digital Input Group 2 240VAC or 120VAC Digital Input Group 2 240VAC or 120VAC Digital Input Group 2 DI3/4COM Common None Digital Input Group 1...

  • Page 18: Wiring Connection

    Wiring Connection In Line In Delta Terml 2/T1 4/T2 6/T3 K1 – Main contactor or K1 – Main contactor and 1/L1 Circuit breaker isolation and protection switch gear and protection switch gear 3/L2 (provided by customer) (provided by customer) 5/L3 For suitable short circuit For wire size and In Delta For this configuration...
  • Page 19 Wiring Connection The programmed digital input voltage settings match the voltage applied to these terminals to avoid risk of damage to the equipment. The control supply can be 120 to 240Vac applied to the N, L terminals. Check model number to determine correct control supply voltage (240AC is optional) to avoid risk of damage to the equipment.

  • Page 20: On-Screen Menus

    On Screen Menus Initial Screen Auto Setup wizard. Displayed on FIRST switch-on ONLY. Advanced menu 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 Turns if unit has tripped on fan Motor Overload Status...
  • Page 21 Auto Setup Example Screen 1a on 1 Power On only. Subsequent use will show 1b L = 0 = 0A P = 0 VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide 21 | P a g e...

  • Page 22: Programming Menu Structure

    Programming Menu Structure 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 23 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) Thyristor Firing Trip...
  • Page 24 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 Phase Rotation...
  • Page 25 Input / Output Menu Digital Input Voltage Control Method Select Function Digital Input 1 Select Logic Digital Inputs Select Function Digital Input 2 Select Logic Select Function Digital Input 3 Select Logic Select Function Digital Input 4 Select Logic Select Function Digital Output 1 N/C Select Logic Select Function...
  • Page 26 Monitor VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide 26 | P a g e...
  • Page 27 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 Last Overload...

  • Page 28: Fault Code List

    Fault Code List Fault Code Description F101 - F117 Input Side Phase Loss F101 - F208 Soft Start Temperature Trip F300 - F357 Thyristor Firing Trip F401 - F403 Motor Side Phase Loss F601 Control Voltage too low F701 – F710 Sensing Fault Trip (check all power connections) F801 –...
  • Page 29 Rating Table Minimum current ratings based on typical rated operation currents of motors for the corresponding rated operational powers 208V / HP 240V / HP 480V / HP 600V / HP Model Amps Shunt Start Shunt Start Shunt Start Shunt Start Number Bypass...

  • Page 30: Short Circuit Protection

    Short Circuit Protection Type designation (e.g., VMX-SGY-A-…) 18-48 Rated operational 18-48 currents Rated short circuit 10kA 10kA 10kA 10kA 10kA 10kA 10kA current at 600V Class RK5 time- Maximum 100A delay fuse rating Z Class J time-delay Maximum fuse rating Z Type designation (e.g., VMX-SGY-A-…) 1006 1250 Rated operational...

  • Page 31: Technical Information

    Technical Information 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 VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide 31 | P a g e...
  • Page 32 Technical Information & Standards Rated operational 200VAC to 575V (600VAC maximum for UL / cUL) voltages Rated operational See Rating Table currents Rating index See Sizing Guide Rated 50 - 60Hz ± 5Hz frequency/frequencies Rated duty Uninterrupted. Form designation Form 1, Internally Bypassed Rated insulation voltage 600V Main circuit...
  • Page 33 Altitude -4°F (-20°C) to 122°F (50°C). Altitude above sea level 3281ft (1000m). Above 3281ft de rate by 1% of VMX-Synergy Plus™ Ie per 328ft (100m) to a maximum altitude of 6532ft (2000m) Please note for higher temperatures and altitudes contact your supplier. VMX-Synergy Plus™...
  • Page 34 California Customers: California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: this product and associated accessories may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information visit https://p65warnings.ca.gov VMX-Synergy™ Plus – ANSI - Quick Start Guide 34 | P a g e...

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