ABB MS132-T Manual

ABB MS132-T Manual

Manual motor starter
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MA N UAL M OTOR STAR T ER G U ID E
Manual motor starter
MS116, MS132 and MS165

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Standards and Approvals for Manual Motor Starters
European Directives for Manual Motor Starters
Details essential EU directives applicable to manual motor starters, covering LVD, RoHS, ATEX, and WEEE.
CE Marking Compliance
Explains the meaning and coverage of the CE marking for manual motor starters.
North American Standards and Certifications
Overview of US (UL) and Canadian (CSA) standards and certification for manual motor starters.
CCC Certification for China
Mandatory CCC mark requirement for products sold in the Chinese market.
Other Local Approvals
Lists examples of other local certifications based on IEC standards, such as EAC, RCM, NOM, KC.
ATEX Compliance for Explosive Atmospheres
Details ATEX directives and the zone system for classifying potentially explosive atmospheres.
General Product Overview
Basic Functionality and Protection
Describes the primary functions: overload protection, short-circuit protection, and disconnection.
Key Terms and Ratings
Defines essential terms like Ue, Icm, Icu, Ics, Icw, and selectivity categories.
Switch and Breaker Types
Describes motor protection circuit-breakers, circuit-breakers, load switches, and disconnect switches.
Product Offering Overview
Overview of ABB's manual motor starter series (MS116, MS132, MS165, MO series).
Accessories and Enclosures
Overview of accessories like auxiliary contacts, signaling contacts, releases, and enclosures.
Accessory Building Rules
Illustrates maximum accessory capacity for MS116, MO132, MS165 and MS132/MS165 series.
Load Types for Manual Motor Starters
General Use and Heaters
Covers AC-1 utilization category for resistive loads like heaters.
Motor Applications and Starting Characteristics
Explains motor types, efficiency standards, starting current, and torque.
Transformer Protection Applications
Describes using MS132-T for control transformer protection, considering inrush currents.
Lighting Load Applications
Covers AC-5a and AC-5b utilization categories for fluorescent and incandescent lamps.
Environmental and Application Factors
Ambient Temperature Compensation and Derating
Explains temperature compensation and provides correction factors for derating.
Duty Cycles and Restarting Guidelines
Provides guideline values for acceptable switching frequencies and duty ratios.
Frequency and DC Operation Effects
Details how frequencies and DC affect magnetic trip values and series connection for DC.
Manual Motor Starter Selection Criteria
Sizing Manual Motor Starters for Motors
Guidance on sizing starters based on motor rated current (FLA) and thermal setting ranges.
Optimized Coordination (SOC) Tool
Introduction to ABB's SOC web tool for selecting coordinated starter components.
Installation and Commissioning Guide
Mounting Procedures for Starters
Describes mounting methods on DIN rails and wall/panel fixing.
Mounting Positions and Clearances
Details permitted mounting positions and minimum clearances for single/group installations.
Electrical Connection Types
Explains connection types (screw, push-in spring) and cross-section requirements.
Motor Current Setting Procedure
Step-by-step guide on setting the rated current (le) using a screwdriver.
Overload Trip Test Procedure
Describes the procedure for testing the overload tripping function.
Locking Manual Starters for Safety
Details methods to lock the starter in the OFF position for safety during maintenance.
North American Requirements and Certifications
General Certification and Standards
Covers US/Canadian certification, standards, marks, and CCNs for starters.
Selecting Short Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR)
Guidance on selecting appropriate SCCR levels for UL applications based on installation type.
North American Voltage and Load Types
Details typical voltage supply networks and load types in North America.
Functional Requirements for Motor Branch Circuits
Outlines essential requirements: disconnect, protection, control, and overload.
Suitable Applications in North America
Categorizes applications into NLRV (upstream protection) and NKJH (self-protected).

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