ABB PSTX Installation Instructions And User Manual

ABB PSTX Installation Instructions And User Manual

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  • Page 1 — I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D U S E R M A N UA L PSTX enclosed soft starters...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Signal wiring Miscellaneous information Inspection #2 3. Operating and troubleshooting instructions Introduction 1. Operator devices 2. PSTX soft starter terminal board I/O 3. Adjustments 4. PSTX soft starter function code changes 5. Troubleshooting 4. In-warranty information form Form 5. Product drawings — electrical schematic and mechanical layout drawings...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    ABB. With the exception of explicit contractual commitments, in no event shall ABB be responsible or liable for any loss or damage resulting from use of this manual or application of the equipment.
  • Page 5: Environment

    Before you begin to install the PSTX soft starter non-corrosive dripping liquids. panel, make sure the proper equipment for lifting is available. Refer to the appropriate outline...
  • Page 6: Installation

    This applies to ALL enclosure types. protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection Some PSTX soft starter panel configurations against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt require enclosure ventilation to keep the and windblown dust);...
  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    AC control supply, which is supplied by the CPT All field wiring shall be copper and have a minimum from the factory. The PSTX also has a built-in 24 V insulation rating of 75 °C (167 °F). DC power supply.
  • Page 8: Miscellaneous Information

    6 months due to thermal cycling that may occur during normal operation. Inspection #2 Prior to start-up of your PSTX soft starter panel, inspect the following: • The mechanical installation for any safety issues and any violation of local or national code.
  • Page 9: Operating And Troubleshooting Instructions

    Your solid-state normal or heavy duty panel comes These instructions are intended as a supplement with a PSTX soft starter from ABB mounted in an to the user’s guide for the PSTX soft starter. enclosure and may contain the following equipment...
  • Page 10: Operator Devices

    P S T X E N C L O S E D S O F T S TA R T E R 1. Operator devices PSTX soft starter panel Below is the typical inside layout of a PSTX soft starter panel. Base plate Ground lug...
  • Page 11 O P E R AT I N G A N D T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Torque label Product rating label Cover latch UL label...
  • Page 12 — Improper setting of the circuit breaker trip level Your PSTX soft starter panel is equipped with can result in code violations or inadequate short several panel door-mounted operator devices, circuit protection, possibly resulting in a fire or which may include the following: safety hazard.
  • Page 13: Pstx Soft Starter Terminal Board I/O

    2. PSTX soft starter terminal board I/O 1L1, 3L2, Connection to mains voltage up to 690 V Any of the PSTX soft starter terminal board I/O points, other than those already in use for proper 2T1, 4T2, Connection to motor operation of the solid-state PSTX panel, are available for customer use.
  • Page 14 The ratings for the circuit breakers in solid-state for the starting current requirements of the motor, PSTX panels have been chosen to allow trip level please review 430.52(c)1(b), which states that settings up to 13 times the current ratings of the rating of a time-delay fuse may be increased panel.
  • Page 15 Example: 30 A motor with 1.00 service factor category of soft starters. The PSTX soft starter is a Set OL dial at 30 x 0.90 = 27.0 A “soft starter” because it applies a very low voltage...
  • Page 16: Pstx Soft Starter Function Code Changes

    Tripping curves for the integrated electronic overload protection. All units have an integrated electronic overload protection that can be set to four different tripping classes. Below you will find a curve for each tripping class in cold state. These tripping curves are valid for PSTX. • Problem: Motor turns correctly in soft starter 4.
  • Page 17 3. Start the motor in soft starter mode. Soft starter fault codes 4. For NEMA E motors (super premium efficiency), Refer to the 1SFC132082M9901 PSTX user manual the NEC 2023 version will allow a trip setting for troubleshooting assistance. of 1700% of motor FLA.
  • Page 18: In-Warranty Information Form

    — 4. In-warranty information form The purpose of this form is to provide specific information on PSTX panels to aid in expediting replacement parts and/or troubleshooting assistance for PSTX normal or heavy duty panels. The following information is required prior to any assistance being provided. The standard warranty is 18 months after shipment or 12 months after startup.
  • Page 19: Form

    Fax: Phone: Phone: The following is the ship-to address for all warranty replacement items: Company name Street address City: State: Zip code: Attention Room, dept., suite, division, etc. Contact the ABB team by phone or email: 888-385-1221 ext. 1 eppc.support@us.abb.com...
  • Page 20 P S T X E N C L O S E D S O F T S TA R T E R — 5. Product drawings — electrical and mechanical Please use the following links for electrical schematic and mechanical layout drawings available in the ABB library. Order code Type Mechanical drawing Electrical drawing...
  • Page 21 P R O D U C T D R A W I N G S...
  • Page 22 With regard to purchase orders, the agreed particulars shall prevail. ABB Inc. does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for potential errors or possible lack of information in this document.
  • Page 24 — ABB Inc. 305 Gregson Dr. Cary, NC 27511 abb.com/lowvoltage © 2024 ABB. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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