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The soft starter is a component designed for integration within an installation or an electrical machine : it is therefore of the res- ponsibility of the user to make sure the system complies with current standards. LEROY-SOMER declines all responsibility whatsoever should the above recommendations not being complied with.........
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Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING soft starter (According to low voltage directive 73/23/CEE modified by 93/68/CEE) • Throughout the manual, this symbol warns 4 - Installation against consequences which may arise from Installation and cooling of equipment must comply with...
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Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 PREFACE This manual describes how to commission the DIGISTART STV 2313 digital starter. It gives details of all procedu- res which should be adopted when working on the starter and shows extension options. Standard extensions...
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 CONTENTS Pages 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 - General operating principle.................. 6 to 8 1.2 - General designation of the DIGISTART............... 1.3 - Main characteristics....................1.4 - Dimensions and weight..................10 to 12 2 - MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2.1 - Inspection on arrival.....................
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION It ensures progressive starting with : - Reduced starting current, - Smooth and steady acceleration obtained by monito- 1.1 - General operating principle ring the current absorbed by the motor...
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37 to 86 1.1.3 - Description : The control module contains a board which mainly The DIGISTART STV 2313 comprises : comprises : - 1 power module depending on rating, - the remote control connection terminals, - 1 identical control module for the whole range.
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 2 - MECHANICAL INSTALLATION - The installation should be carried out with care. Distor- tion or severe jolting could damage parts of the main cir- • The owner or user is responsible for making cuit.
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 3 - CONNECTIONS 3.1 - General recommendations - Do not connect any power capacitor between the • All connection works must be carried out DIGISTART output and the motor. according to the current legislation of the - Use twisted wires for control power supply.
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 3.2.3 - DIGISTART 365 to 900 3.3 - Power connections • The user is responsible for connecting and protecting the soft starter according to cur- rent legislation and regulations of the concerned country. This is particularly important for the size of...
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 3.3.4 - U.R. fuses (high speed fuses) definition 3.4.3 - Preselection link - Despite the rapid response time of the electronics, the For 37, 60 and 86 ratings, ensure that the preselection thyristors must be protected against short-circuit by in- link for the required supply voltage is correctly positio- stallation of correctly sized high speed fuses.
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 3.5 - Remote control connections 3.5.1 - Terminal block description Located at the bottom of the control module. The terminal block comprises 12 screw terminals which accept stranded cable of 2.5 mm maximum cross-section 3.5.2 - Terminal designation...
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 3.7 - Special connections 3.7.1 - Common examples ALTERNATIVES REMARKS Using a manually controlled circuit-breaker (or a fused switch) Mains power supply - It is possible to dispense with a line contactor, if a circuit breaker or a fused switch of suitable rating is used.
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N/L-230V terminals. - For auto-transformer sizing, refer to indicated consump- tions (see section 1.3). - Please consult LEROY-SOMER for the supply of an auto- transformer. - Caution : For 37 to 86 DIGISTART ratings, ensure link is in 230V position.
Part 2 : industrial environment. Complies Concern basic standards marked with* 3.8.2 - Conducted and radiated emissions If the wiring instructions are carried out as requested, the DIGISTART STV 2313 complies with the conducted emission stan- dards. Standards Missions Level...
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 4 - COMMISSIONING 4.1 - Setting procedure - Each function or setting parameter is given a number • The soft starters use a software, which is or address. adjusted with parameters. Example: Motor In = address n°1 = A1 •...
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 4.3 - Status indication The different operating status are identified by a combination of 7 segment display and decimal point indications, see following table : Display Decimal Mode Remarks status point status Choice of display : absorbed current ; absorbed power or system...
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Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 A7 : Motor thermal and locked rotor protection Under/overload alarm diagram : - Possibility of enabling or disabling these two trips. Power - Motor thermal protection must be enabled if there is no thermal relay in the motor power circuit.
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Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 AU : Selection of operating display - Operating condition : Display, when running, of one of the following parame- see table : ters : Code Operating condition - Absorbed current : Expressed in % of In /10.
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Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 4.5.3 - Programming examples Example 1 : Set address A1 (rated motor current) to 85% : Rated motor current The corresponding code to be programmed is : 7. Example 2 : Set address A4 (current limit) to 300% :...
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 4.5.4 - Manipulation of parameters See example below : Action on Step Display Remarks keypad Power up of On powering up the electronics, the DIGISTART dis- control electronics plays operating status in read mode...
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 4.6 - Switching on power stack - At the end of this sequence, a t on the display indicates that the return to factory settings has been made. • Make sure that all protections are on before After reverting to factory settings, the DIGISTART powering up.
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 5 - FAULTS / DIAGNOSTICS 5.1.5 - Deceleration • Incident 11 : On setting the deceleration time to maxi- 5.1 - Possible causes of malfunction mum, the deceleration is still not satisfactory. 5.1.1 - On power up of the control electronics Please contact LEROY-SOMER.
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 5.3 - List of trip codes and possible causes Before modifying any DIGISTART settings, check that the cause of the fault is not due to an external problem. Trip code Fault designation Probable cause Checks to be made •...
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Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 List of trip codes and possible causes (continued) Trip code Fault designation Probable cause Checks to be made • DIGISTART supply phase sequence • Change over two of the DIGISTART's doesn't correspond to the initial memori-...
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 6 - MAINTENANCE • All work related to the soft starter installation, commissioning and maintenance must be carried out by experienced and qualified personnel. • Do not carry out any work before the soft starter power supply has been switched off and locked, and wait 1mn until the capacitors have discharged.
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 7 - DIGISTART OPTIONS • Any option module must be put in place or removed with the DIGISTART powered down and locked out. The basic DIGISTART is designed such that it can ac- cept a certain number of options or modules which give...
DIGISTART STV 2313 7.5 - Power fuses " UR-START " 7.9 - Other options LEROY-SOMER, in collaboration with thyristor and po- - IP53 kit, wer fuse suppliers, offer a range of cartridge fuses espe- - Bypass kit for 365 to 900 ratings cially adapted for DIGISTART protection.
Electronic soft starter DIGISTART STV 2313 8 - SUMMARY OF SETTINGS DIGISTART type : DIGISTART N° : Commissioning date : Machine reference : Factory Your setting Your setting Your setting Your setting Designation setting date : date : date :...