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WARNINGS

1.DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING.

2.HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT IN THE MOTOR CIRCUIT EVEN WHEN THE STARTER IS OFF. AN ISOLATION CONTACTOR IS RECOMMENDED, CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE AUTOMATIC ISOLATION WHEN THE MOTOR IS TURNED OFF.

3.UNIT MAY CONTAIN MORE THAN ONE LIVE CIRCUIT. DISCONNECT BOTH CONTROL AND MAIN CIRCUITS BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING.

4.SOFT STOP SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN EMERGENCY STOP.

5.STOPPING MODE MUST BE SET TO MEET APPLICABLE STANDARDS FOR OPERATOR SAFETY.

6.SEPARATE MOTOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION IS REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE, PART 1. ASTAT-BP PROVIDES SEPARATE MOTOR PROTECTION.

CAUTIONS

1.SEMI-CONDUCTOR FUSES SPECIFIED MAY NOT PROVIDE BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTION. REFER TO LOCAL APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES.

2.OVERLOAD RELAY SETTING SHOULD BE PROPERLY COORDINATED WITH MOTOR.

3.SLOW SPEED RUNNING WILL AFFECT THE MOTOR THERMAL CHARACTERISTIC DUE TO REDUCED COOLING. CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN OPERATING MOTOR UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.

4.ABNORMAL STARTING TIMES IN EXCESS OF 30 SECONDS, OR CLOSELY REPEATED OPERATIONS OF ACCELERATION RAMP/DECELERATION RAMP, SLOW SPEED, MAY CAUSE MOTOR DAMAGE. CONTACT MOTOR MANUFACTURER FOR PROPER MOTOR SELECTION.

5.IF CONTROL POWER IS LOST BETWEEN STARTS, THE OVERLOAD RELAY PROTECTION IS RESET TO COLD START CONDITIONS.

REMARKS:

1.Read this manual thoroughly before using the ASTAT-BP and store in a safe place for reference.

2.Make sure that this manual is delivered to the end user.

3.The policy of GE Industrial Systems is one of continuous improvement.

The right is reserved to alter the design on any structural details of the products at any time without giving notice.

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Table of Contents
1.	Generalities		.........................................................................................................................................................	7
1.1	Squirrel-Cage Motor Starting...................................................................................................................................................			7
1.2	Advantages of the ASTAT-BP Solid State Soft Starters ................................................................................................			7
2.	Types and Ratings ..............................................................................................................................................			8
2.1	ASTAT BP Soft Starters Product Number Description...................................................................................................			8
2.2	IEC Ratings. Recommended Motor and Type Unit Ratings........................................................................................			8
2.3	NEMA Ratings . Recommended Motor and Type Unit Ratings.................................................................................			9
2.4	Thermal Characteristics ..........................................................................................................................................................			10
3.	Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................			11
3.1	General Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................			11
3.2	Weight	.............................................................................................................................................................................................		13
3.3	I/O Terminal ......................................................................................................................................Board Specifications			13
3.4	I/O Wiring .......................................................................................................................................................................................			16
3.5	Ordering ................................................................................................................................................................Information			17
3.6	3.5.1 ...............................................................................................................................................	Ordering Accessories		17
	Operating ........................................................................................................................................................................Modes			18
4.	Control .................................................................................................................................................Keypad			19
4.1	L 19
4.2	Push-Buttons................................................................................................................................................................................			20
4.3	Status LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................................................			20
4.4	Reviewing .............................................................................................................................and Modifying Parameters			20
4.5	Special ...........................................................................................Actions Performed in Test/Maintenance Mode			20
	4.5.1 .................................................................................................................................................................	Run Self Test		20
	4.5.2 ............................................................................................................................................	View Software Version		21
	4.5.3 ...................................................................................................................................	Obtain Default Parameters		21
	4.5.4 ...............................................................................................................................................	Reset Statistical Data		21
4.6	4.5.5 ....................................................................................Calibrate Voltage and Current (Factory Use Only!)			22
	Mode Pages ..................................................................................................................................................................................			22
4.7	Overview .....................................................................................................of All Mode Pages and Factory Defaults			23
	4.7.1 ............................................................................................................................................Display Mode – Page 0			25
	4.7.2 ............................................................................................................................................Main Settings – Page 1			26
	4.7.3 ............................................................................................................................................Start Settings – Page 2			28
	4.7.3.1 .....................................................................................................................................		Soft Start Parameters	31
	4.7.4 ............................................................................................................................................Stop Settings – Page 3			33
	4.7.4.1 .....................................................................................................................................		Soft Stop Parameters	33
	4.7.5 ................................................................................................................DUAL Settings Parameters – Page 4			35
	4.7.6 ...................................................................................................Slow Speed & Expnd Parameters – page 5			36
	4.7.6.1 ............................................................................................................................................		EXPAND SETTINGS	36
	4.7.7 ...........................................................................................................................................Fault Settings – Page 6			37
	4.7.8 ......................................................................................................................I/O Settings Parameters – Page 7			39
	4.7.8.1 ....................................................................................................Aux. Input Terminal C1 Programming			41

4.7.941

4.7.10	Comm. Parameters – Page 8 – With the Modbus standard PCB.........................................................	41
4.7.11	Comm. Parameters – Page 8 – With the Profibus optional PCB..........................................................	42
4.7.12	Comm. Parameters – Page 8 – With the DeviceNet Optional PCB.....................................................	42
4.7.13	Statistical Data – page 9 ........................................................................................................................................	44
4.8 Non Adjustable Protection and Fault Reset ...................................................................................................................		45
4.8.1	Under/Over Frequency ...........................................................................................................................................	45
4.8.2	Phase Loss ....................................................................................................................................................................	45
4.8.3	Phase Sequence.........................................................................................................................................................	45
4.8.4	Wrong Connection....................................................................................................................................................	45
4.8.5	Shorted SCR..................................................................................................................................................................	45
4.8.6	Heat-Sink Over Temperature...............................................................................................................................	45
4.8.7	External Fault...............................................................................................................................................................	45
4.8.8	Fault and Reset...........................................................................................................................................................	45
4.8.9	Auto Reset.....................................................................................................................................................................	46

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4.9	Timing Occurrence Table........................................................................................................................................................				46
5.	Installation.........................................................................................................................................................				47
5.1	Prior to Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................				47
5.2	Mounting ........................................................................................................................................................................................				47
5.3	Temperature Range & Heat Dissipation..........................................................................................................................				47
5.4	5.3.1		Forced Ventilation .....................................................................................................................................................		48
	Bottom View of the Control Module (QB x 210 - QB x 1100) ..................................................................................				48
5.5	Internal Fan Control (Models QBx210xxxxx-QBx1100xxxxx) .................................................................................				49
5.6	Analog I/O (Terminals T1, T2, Gnd, Out (-), Out (+)).......................................................................................................				49
5.7	Remote Key-Pad Installation ................................................................................................................................................				50
6.	Starting Procedure ...........................................................................................................................................				50
6.1	Standard Starting Procedure................................................................................................................................................				51
6.2	Examples of Starting Curves.................................................................................................................................................				52
	6.2.1		Light Loads - Pumps, Etc........................................................................................................................................		52
	6.2.2 High Inertia Loads: Crushers, Centrifuges, Mixers, Etc.............................................................................				53
	6.2.3 Special Starting Using DUAL Settings ..............................................................................................................				53
		6.2.3.1 Special Starting – Using DUAL Settings – Wiring Diagram ...........................................................			54
	6.2.4 Choosing a Suitable Pump Curve (Centrifugal Pumps) ............................................................................				54
		6.2.4.1		Starting Curve ....................................................................................................................................................	54
		6.2.4.2		Stopping Curve..................................................................................................................................................	55
		6.2.4.3 End Torque During Soft-Stopping a Pump Motor .............................................................................			55
7.	Trouble Shooting ..............................................................................................................................................				56
8.	Application diagrams ......................................................................................................................................				59
8.1	Standard wiring...........................................................................................................................................................................				59
8.2	Operating With Momentary Start and Maintained Stop Contacts......................................................................				60
8.3	Operating via Communication Links.................................................................................................................................				60
8.4	D.Set: Generator Parameters Wiring.................................................................................................................................				61
8.5	Short Circuit Protection ...........................................................................................................................................................				63
	8.5.1 Standard Short-Circuit Current Ratings for ASTAT BP Soft Starters ..................................................				63
8.6	8.5.2 High-Available Fault Short-Circuit Current Ratings for ASTAT BP Soft Starters: ..........................				63
	Transient Protection..................................................................................................................................................................				68
8.7	Inside Delta Configuration .....................................................................................................................................................				69
	8.7.1		General Information.................................................................................................................................................		69
	8.7.2 Notes on Inside Delta Connection .....................................................................................................................				69
	8.7.3 Motor Connection and Terminals ......................................................................................................................				70
	8.7.4 ASTAT-BP Connected Inside Delta w/Bypass Contactor and Inside Delta Contactor ...............				71
	8.7.5 ASTAT-BP Connected Inside Delta - Reverse Speed..................................................................................				72
9.	Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................				73
Appendix A - MODBUS RTU Protocol .....................................................................................................................					80
A.1. Introduction				..................................................................................................................................................................................	80
A.2. Basic Structure of the Serial Link Frame .........................................................................................................................					81
A.3. SYNC (Silent Interval).................................................................................................................................................................					81
A.4. Serial Link No. (Slave Address).............................................................................................................................................					81
A.5. Function..........................................................................................................................................................................................					81
A.6. List of Functions Supported By The ASTAT-BP..............................................................................................................					82
A.7. Actual Data (3X References & 4X References) ..............................................................................................................					83
A.8. Parameter Settings (4X References) ..................................................................................................................................					85
A.9. Control Register Write (4X Reference)...............................................................................................................................					88
A.10.		Discrete Commands (Coils, 0x References) .............................................................................................................			89
A.11.		Discrete Hardwired Inputs (1x References) .............................................................................................................			91
A.12.		Diagnostics..............................................................................................................................................................................			92
A.13.		Exception Responses..........................................................................................................................................................			93
Appendix B - Profibus ...............................................................................................................................................					95
B.1. Operation Mode in PROFIBUS:..............................................................................................................................................					95

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B.1.1.		Structure of the ASTAT-BP Receiving Frame ................................................................................................		95
B.1.2.		Structure of the ASTAT-BP Transmitting Frame ..........................................................................................		95
	B.1.2.1. Selection of the DPV0 Registers through Data Request (DPV1)..................................................			95
B.1.3.		Read and Write from Random Registers via Data Request ..................................................................		96
B.2. Configure the PROFIBUS in the ASTAT-BP.......................................................................................................................				97
B.3. Watch Dog Definition ...............................................................................................................................................................				97
B.4. Actual Data Register Numbers (decimal) ........................................................................................................................				98
B.5. Setting Parameters Registers for Data Request........................................................................................................				100
Appendix C - DeviceNet™ to Modbus™ Gateway .............................................................................................				102
C.1. Introduction			................................................................................................................................................................................	102
C.1.1.		Overview......................................................................................................................................................................		102
C.1.2.		Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................................		102
C.1.3.		Reference Documents...........................................................................................................................................		102
C.1.4.		Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc. (ODVA) ....................................................................................		102
C.1.5.		Rotary Switch Configuration ..............................................................................................................................		103
C.1.6.		LED Indicators ...........................................................................................................................................................		103
C.2. Identity Object (01HEX - 1 Instance) ....................................................................................................................................				105
C.2.1.		Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................		105
C.2.2.		Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................		105
C.2.3.		Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................		105
C.3. Message Router Object (02HEX - 1 Instance)..................................................................................................................				105
C.4. DeviceNet Object (03HEX - 1 Instance) ..............................................................................................................................				105
C.4.1.		Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................		105
C.4.2.		Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................		105
C.4.3.		Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................		106
C.5. Assembly Object (04HEX – 4 Instances) ............................................................................................................................				106
C.5.1.		Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................		106
C.5.2.		Output (O2T) Instance Attributes – Register 40752 .................................................................................		106
	C.5.2.1. Output Instance 112 (0x70) – Control Output...................................................................................			106
C.5.3.		Input (T20) Instance Attributes – Register 40257......................................................................................		106
	C.5.3.1. Input Instance 60 (0x3C) – Basic Softstart Input .............................................................................			106
	C.5.3.2. Input Instance 61 (0x3D) – Extended Softstart Input.....................................................................			106
	C.5.3.3. Input Instance 100 (0x64) – Status.........................................................................................................			107
C.5.4.		Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................		107
C.6. Connection Object (05HEX – 2 Instances).........................................................................................................................				107
C.6.1.		Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................		107
C.6.2.		Instance Attributes (Instances 1-2) Explicit, Polled I/O...........................................................................		107
C.6.3.		Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................		109
C.7. Softstart Object (2DHEX - 1 Instance) .................................................................................................................................				109
C.7.1.		Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................		109
C.7.2.		Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................		109
	C.7.2.1.		Extended AtReference Values ..................................................................................................................	109
	C.7.2.2.		Extended StartMode Values ......................................................................................................................	109
C.7.3.		Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................		109
C.8. Control Supervisor Object (29HEX - 1 Instances)...........................................................................................................				109
C.8.1.		Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................		109
C.8.2.		Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................		110
C.8.3.		Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................		110
C.9. Modbus / Serial Object (65HEX – 1 Instance)...................................................................................................................				110
C.9.1.		Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................		110
C.9.2.		Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................		110
C.9.3.		Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................		111
C.10.	Input Object (70HEX – 1 Instance)...................................................................................................................................			111
C.10.1. Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................				111
C.10.2. Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................				111
C.10.3. Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................				112
C.11.	Main Parameter Object (71HEX – 1 Instance)............................................................................................................			112
C.11.1. Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................				112
C.11.2. Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................				112

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C.11.3. Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................	113
C.12. Start Settings Object (72HEX – 1 Instance) .................................................................................................................	113
C.12.1. Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................	113
C.12.2. Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................	113
C.12.3. Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................	113
C.13. Stop Settings Object (73HEX – 1 Instance)..................................................................................................................	113
C.13.1. Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................	113
C.13.2. Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................	113
C.13.3. Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................	114
C.14. Dual Settings Object (74HEX – 1 Instance)..................................................................................................................	114
C.14.1. Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................	114
C.14.2. Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................	114
C.14.3. Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................	114
C.15. Slow SP & Saving Parameters Object (75HEX – 1 Instance) ...............................................................................	114
C.15.1. Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................	114
C.15.2. Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................	114
C.15.3. Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................	114
C.16. Fault Settings Object (76HEX – 1 Instance) .................................................................................................................	115
C.16.1. Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................	115
C.16.2. Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................	115
C.16.3. Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................	115
C.17. I/O Settings Object (77HEX – 1 Instance).....................................................................................................................	115
C.17.1. Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................	115
C.17.2. Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................	115
C.17.3. Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................	115
C.18. Communication Parameter Object (78HEX – 1 Instance)....................................................................................	115
C.18.1. Class Attributes (Instance 0) ...............................................................................................................................	115
C.18.2. Instance Attributes (Instance 1) ........................................................................................................................	116
C.18.3. Common Services ...................................................................................................................................................	116

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ASTAT BP User Manual 1. GENERALITIES

1.1 Squirrel-Cage Motor Starting

There are numerous applications where soft starting and limited current peak are needed, thereby making direct starting of squirrel-cage motors impossible. Traditionally in such cases other types of starting with reduced stator voltage have been resorted to. The best-known are star-delta starters, autotransformer starters, stator resistance starters or using part winding motors.

Any reduced starting voltage imposes a current limitation, thus reducing the starting torque, but there will always be peaks during the change from one point or state to another which can damage the machine being driven.

Note that in general, all reduced voltage starts reduce torque in squared proportion to the current in the phases of the motor (not on the line) and the latter in turn is reduced in linear proportion to the voltage. From this it can be deduced that any start with reduced voltage reduces the torque in squared proportion to the voltage per motor phase. From this point of view soft starting produces just like any other reduced voltage start, a reduction in starting torque, according to the adjusted parameters. The advantage is the ease with which this ramp can be controlled to produce a soft start in accordance with the actual requirement of the machine.

1.2 Advantages of the ASTAT-BP Solid State Soft Starters

Increase in productivity and reliability with the use of static soft starters

Starting and stopping the motor without steps or transitions lengthens the life of power-driven machine mechanical elements, greatly reducing stress on transmission and coupling parts.

Consequently, overhauling times are reduced and machine and facility lifespans are lengthened.

Improvement in acceleration / deceleration characteristics

Being able to start by using the voltage ramp or alternatively by limiting current lets acceleration fit the load characteristics. Application of a pulse start may also be selected in cases of high static friction load.

Stopping may be made by cutting-off power or by soft stop ramp.

Internal bypass

In order to reduce heat dissipation and power loss and for better wiring simplicity, an internal bypass device is incorporated in the ASTAT-BP. Bypass is closed after ramping up and opens upon stop or soft stop commands.

Protected motor

The soft starter protects the motor from overloads as well as from incorrect operating conditions such as loss of an input or output phase, blocked rotor, thyristor short circuit, etc.

Digital technology

The control system is based on the use of a highly specialized microcontroller by which signals are treated digitally, thereby avoiding deratings and adjustments common to analogue circuits and obtaining excellent precision and speed of execution.

The control board is made with the technology of surface mounting devices (SMD), which increases equipment reliability.

High level of immunity

Design of the unit was closely tied to the conditions of supply lines, which handle more disturbances every day. The control signals are opto-electronically isolated and various levels of protection have been set up in the circuits to immunize the equipment against external disturbance and its effects.

Easy to run and adjust

This unit can be used for a wide range of applications.

Adjustments are very easy to make and diverse options maybe selected for have equipment capabilities suited to application needs every time.

Easy maintenance due to full monitoring

The alphanumeric display and the LEDs on its front overlay makes the equipment working conditions known at any time.

Pump control

The ASTAT-BP includes several soft stop curves which is more effective than the standard soft stop, reducing fluid surges or hammering in a pipe line system. This method reduces the motor speed, by controlling internal parameters in the motor as well as the output voltage in a close-loop system.

Advanced functions

The ASTAT-BP includes advanced functions, like linear acceleration ramp, forward and reverse jog, programmable I/O or connection to a control system via Modbus protocol included as standard and other optional protocols.

These functions allow the incorporation of the soft starter to a distributed control net, in automated plant processes, together with other soft starters,programmable controllers, variable speed drives, etc.

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2	. TYPES AND RATINGS
2	.1 ASTAT BP Soft Starters Product Number Description

2.2 IEC Ratings1. Recommended Motor and Type Unit Ratings.

	Normal Duty		Heavy Duty
	IEC Class 10		IEC Class 20
Current Rating	230V	400V	Current Rating	230V	400V
A	KW	KW	A	KW	KW	Product Number
8	1.5	3	6	1.1	2.2	QBx0008U1XMXS
17	4	7.5	15	4	5.5	QBx0017U1XMXS
31	7.5	15	27	7.5	11	QBx0031U1XMXS
44	11	18.5	34	7.5	15	QBx0044U1XMXS
58	15	30	49	11	22	QBx0058U1XMXS
72	22	37	62	18.5	30	QBx0072U1XMXS
85	22	45	80	22	45	QBx0085U1XMXS
105	30	55	100	30	55	QBx0105U1XMXS
145	45	75	132	37	75	QBx0145U1XMXS
170	55	90	140	45	75	QBx0170U1XMXS
210	55	110	195	55	110	QBx0210U1XMXS
240	75	132	230	75	132	QBx0240U1XMXS
310	90	160	280	90	160	QBx0310U1XMXS
360	110	200	310	90	160	QBx0360U1XMXS
414	132	200	360	110	200	QBx0414U1XMXS
477	132	250	414	132	200	QBx0477U1XMXS
515	160	250	460	132	250	QBx0515U1XMXS
590	160	315	487	160	250	QBx0590U1XMXS
720	200	400	540	160	315	QBx0720U1XMXS
840	250	500	600	200	315	QBx0840U1XMXS
960	315	560	850	250	500	QBx0960U1XMXS
1100	355	630	900	250	500	QBx1100U1XMXS

Note:

Select the appropriate ASTAT-BP, according to the main power supply and motor voltage rating. Use QB1xxxx units for power supply and motors rated at 208V-400V

Use QB2xxxx units for power supply and motors rated at 440V-600V

1Ratings in Amps. given for ambient temperature up to 50°C and 1000m altitude.

For higher ambient temperature between 50°C and 60°C, derate the current by 2.5% for each °C that is above 50°C.

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2.3 NEMA Ratings2 . Recommended Motor and Type Unit Ratings.

	Light Duty				Normal Duty					Heavy Duty
	NEMA 10					NEMA 20					NEMA 30
Current				Current					Current
Rating	230V	460V	575V	Rating		230V	460V	575V	Rating		230V	460V	575V
A	HP	HP	HP	A		HP	HP	HP	A		HP	HP	HP	Product Number
17	5	10	15	8		2	5	5	8		2	5	5	QBx0008U1XMXS
27	7.5	20	25	17		5	10	15	14		3	10	10	QBx0017U1XMXS
40	10	30	30	31		10	20	25	27		7.5	20	25	QBx0031U1XMXS
44	10	30	40	44		15	30	40	34		10	25	30	QBx0044U1XMXS
66	20	50	60	58		20	40	50	49		15	30	40	QBx0058U1XMXS
77	25	60	75	72		25	50	60	60		20	40	50	QBx0072U1XMXS
96	30	75	75	85		30	60	75	78		25	60	60	QBx0085U1XMXS
105	30	75	100	105		40	75	100	96		30	75	75	QBx0105U1XMXS
156	50	125	150	145		50	100	125	128		40	100	125	QBx0145U1XMXS
180	60	150	150	170		60	125	150	140		50	100	125	QBx0170U1XMXS
242	75	200	250	210		75	150	200	180		60	150	150	QBx0210U1XMXS
290	100	200	300	240		75	200	200	211		75	150	200	QBx0240U1XMXS
361	125	300	350	310		100	250	300	240		75	200	200	QBx0310U1XMXS
414	150	350	450	360		150	250	350	310		100	250	300	QBx0360U1XMXS
477	150	400	500	414		150	350	450	382		150	300	400	QBx0414U1XMXS
560	200	450	550	477		150	400	500	414		150	350	400	QBx0477U1XMXS
590	—	500	600	515		200	450	500	460		150	350	450	QBx0515U1XMXS
720	—	550	650	590		—	500	600	515		200	450	500	QBx0590U1XMXS
840	—	650	750	720		—	550	650	550		—	450	—	QBx0720U1XMXS
900	—	750	900	840		—	650	750	600		—	500	600	QBx0840U1XMXS
1100	—	900	—	960		—	750	900	840		—	650	750	QBx0960U1XMXS
1200	—	—	—	1100		—	900	—	900		—	750	900	QBx1100U1XMXS

Note:

Select the appropriate ASTAT-BP, according to the main power supply and motor voltage rating. Use QB1xxxxxxxxx units for power supply and motors rated at 208V-400V

Use QB2xxxxxxxxx units for power supply and motors rated at 440V-600V

2Ratings in Amps. given for ambient temperature up to 50°C and 1000m altitude.

For higher ambient temperature between 50°C and 60°C, derate the current by 2.5% for each °C that is above 50°C.

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2.4 Thermal Characteristics

The ASTAT-BP allows the user to select motor protection according IEC Class 10, 20 and NEMA 10, 20 or 30, selectable by Overload Class parameter (refer to section 4.7.2 page 26)

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3.	TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1	General Specifications
General Information:
Supply Voltage:		Line to line 208-600V (to be specified) + 10%-15%
Frequency:		45 – 65 Hz (fixed or variable frequency source)
Control Supply:		Either 110VAC or 230VAC (to be specified) +10% - 15%
Control Inputs:		Either 90-230VAC - Must be the same as Control Supply
Load:		Three phases, three/six wires, squirrel cage induction motor
Connection type:		Standard 3 wire U, V, W connection, or 6 wire Inside Delta (programmable)
Rated Insulation Voltage:		1,000V
Rated Impulse Voltage:		4kV
Form designation:		Form 1 (Bypassed Controller)
Start-Stop Parameters:
Starter Current:		ASTAT-BP’s rated current according to its nameplate.
Motor Current:		Motor Full Load Ampere of Starter Current.
Start/Stop Curve 0		2 standard starting and stopping curves
(Standard)
Pump Control Curves (1!,		6 field selectable curves preventing over-pressure during start and water
2!, 3!)		hammer during stop
Torque Control Curve (4)		2 selectable curves preventing over-pressure during start and water hammer
		during stop. In addition, these curves may be used for torque control starting of
		constant torque applications.
Kick Start Duration:		A pulse of 80% Un, for an adj. time 0.1-1 Sec, for starting high friction loads
Starting Voltage:		10-50% Un (5-80%3)
Initial Current:		100-400% In. A single current control starting curve. It appears when Starting
		Voltage is displayed, the up arrow is pressed and Starting Voltage has
		reached its max.
Current Limit:		100-700%3 of Motor Current
Ramp UP Time:		1-30 Sec (1-90 sec3)
Ramp DOWN Time:		1-30 Sec (1-90 sec3)
DUAL Settings		Secondary start stop characteristic for: Starting Voltage, Starting Current, Current
Parameters:		Limit, Ramp UP, Ramp DOWN and Motor Current.
Slow Speed Torque:		Torque while motor is at 1/6 nominal speed
Motor Protection:
Too Many Starts:		Maximum number of starts, range: Off or 1-10, during a time period 1-60 min.
Starts Inhibit:		Time period 1-60 min, when starting is prevented, after too many starts fault
Long Start Time (stall		Maximum allowable starting time 1-30 sec. (1-250 Sec3)
protection):
Over Current (JAM Fault):		Three trip functions:
		At all time - If I > 850% of Starter Current (Ir) it trips the ASTAT-BP within 1 cycle
		(overrides the value of the O/C – JAM Delay setting).
		At starting process - If I > 850% of Motor Current it trips the ASTAT-BP after O/C
		JAM Delay (see here after)
		At run time - If I > O/C – JAM Fault setting of Im it trips the ASTAT-BP after
		O/C JAM Delay
Electronic Overload:		Can be set as IEC Class 10, 20 or NEMA Class 10, 20 or 30.
		Can be set to operate at all times, disabled or operate during Run only.
Under Current:		Trips when current drops below 20-90% of Motor Current, time delay 1-40
		sec.
		Optional auto reset after time delay.

3 Refer to section 4.7.6 page 36 for expanded setting.

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Under Voltage:	Trips when main voltage drops below 50-90% of Line Voltage, time delay 1-
	10 Sec. Optional Auto Reset.
Over Voltage:	Trips when main voltage increase above 110-125% of Line Voltage, time
	delay 1-10 sec.
Phase Loss, Under/over	Trips when one or two phases are missing, or frequency is < 40Hz or > 65Hz.
Frequency:	Optional auto reset.
Phase Sequence:	Trips when phase sequence is wrong
Long Slow Speed Time:	Trips if operating at slow speed TRQ for more than 1-30 sec (1-250 sec3)
Wrong Connection:	Prevents starting, trips if motor is not connected / incorrectly connected to the
	ASTAT-BP (not active in D.Set: Generator Parameters)
Shorted SCR:	Trips if one or more SCRs have been shorted
	(not active in D.Set: Generator Parameters)
Heat Sink Over	Trips when heat-sink temperature rises above 85°C
Temperature:
External Fault:	Trips when an external contact closes for 2 sec.
Motor Thermistor:	Trip level setting 1-10K , trips when resistance decreases below the level set
Control:
Displays:	LCD in 4 – Field selectable languages and 8 LEDs
Keypad:	6 keys for easy setting
Aux Contact –	1 NO, 8A, 250VAC, 2000VA
Programmable:
Fault Contact:	1 NO, 8A, 250VAC, 2000VA
Communication:	RS 485 with Modbus protocol for full control and supervision
Communication (optional):	Profibus DPV1 for full control and supervision
Communication (optional):	DeviceNettm for full control and supervision
Temperatures Operating:	-10° to 60°C; For ambient temperature between 50°C and 60°C, derate the
	current by 2.5% for each °C that is above 50°C
Storage:	-20° to 70°C
Standards:
Dielectric Test:	2500VAC
Degree of Protection:	IP 20 for QBx0008 - QBx0044 ; IP 00 for QBx0058 – QTx1100
Pollution Degree:	3
EMC Emissions:	EN 61000-6-4 CISPR 11 Class A
Immunity:	EN 61000-6-2 ESD 8KV air, IEC 801-2;
	Electric RF field 10 V/m, 20-1000Mhz, IEC 801-3
	Fast transients 2KV, IEC 801-4
Safety:	UL508C
Rated Operational Current	AC:53a:3.5-30: 50-4
Normal Service Conditions:
Altitude:	Up to 1000m.
Humidity:	95% at 50°C or 98% at 45°C

Fan and Control Consumption Ratings:

QBx0008 to QBx0170: No fan	Total approximate consumption: 35VA
QBx0210 to QBx0477: Fans 50 VA	Total approximate consumption: 85VA
QBx0515 to QBx0840 : Fan 50 VA	Total approximate consumption: 100VA
QBx0960 to QBx1100 : Fans 110 VA	Total approximate consumption: 160VA

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3.2 Weight

Model		Weight
	Kg	Lbs
QBx0008xxxxx	3	6.6
QBx0017xxxxx	3	6.6
QBx0031xxxxx	3	6.6
QBx0044xxxxx	3	6.6
QBx0058xxxxx	5.2	11.4
QBx0072xxxxx	5.2	11.4
QBx0085xxxxx	8.5	18.7
QBx0105xxxxx	8.5	18.7
QBx0145xxxxx	12.5	27.6
QBx0170xxxxx	12.5	27.6
QBx0210xxxxx	37	81.6
QBx0240xxxxx	37	81.6
QBx0310xxxxx	37	81.6
QBx0360xxxxx	38	83.8
QBx0414xxxxx	38	83.8
QBx0477xxxxx	38	83.8
QBx0515xxxxx	42.2	93
QBx0590xxxxx	50.6	111.5
QBx0720xxxxx	54	119
QBx0840xxxxx	54	119
QBx0960xxxxx	75.5	166.4
QBx1100xxxxx	75.5	166.4

3.3 I/O Terminal Board Specifications

Refer to drawing on page 16.

Terminal	Function	Description
1L1, 3L2, 5L3	Connection to mains voltage up to	Thyristor’s PIV rating, internal circuitry and insulation defines three
	600V	voltage levels:
		QB 1 x : for 208-400V +10%/ -15% 50/60Hz
		QB 2 x: for 440-600V +10% /-15% 50/60Hz
		Each ASTAT-BP is suitable for one of the above levels & for 50/60 Hz.
2T1, 4T2, 6T3	Connection to motor	Connect motor’s terminals to these terminals/busbars.
G	Connection to ground	For proper operation and for safety reasons soft ASTAT-BP must be
		properly grounded.
Terminal A1	Control phase	The control voltage operates the electronic circuitry and the fans
		(when they exist).
Terminal A2	Control neutral (return)	Two control voltages are available:
		QB x xxxx 1 x x S for 110V +10%/-15% 50/60Hz
		QB x xxxx 2 x x S for 230V +10%/-15% 50/60Hz

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	Terminal	Function		Description
	Terminals F1,	Fan control		External jumper connected between these terminals will operate
	F2			the internal fans.
				Applicable in models QB x 0210 – QB x 1100.
				Do not remove this jumper unless factory is consulted.
	Terminal B1	Input – START command4.		To SOFT START the motor, close contact between terminals
		Input from a NO contact.		A2 and B1.
				To SOFT STOP the motor open contact between terminal A2 and B1.
				If Ramp DOWN Time is set to a value other than 0 seconds the
				motor will soft stop.
				If Ramp DOWN Time is set to 0 seconds the motor will stop
				immediately. (Refer to section 4.7.4 on page 33).
				If PROG. Input C1 is set as Start / Stop, then terminal B1 is used
				as momentary NO Start input and PROG. Input C1 is used as
				maintained NC Stop input. (Refer to section 4.7.8 on page 39)
				For emergency stop of the motor disconnect control voltage from
				terminals A1, A2.
	Terminal C1	Programmable input – START-		Refer to section 4.7.8 page 39 for PROG. Input C1
		STOP/Reset/External Fault/Slow		programming.
		Speed /GEN.START-STOP/Dual
		Settings
	Terminals 13,	Programmable Auxiliary Output		Voltage free 8A, 250VAC, 2000VA max.
14		relay (NO):		When set as: Immediate Relay (RUN relay):
		IMMEDIATE/EOR Relay		• The relay is energized upon the START signal.
				• The relay is de-energized when one of the following occurs: Fault,
				Control Supply outage or STOP signal.
				• When SOFT STOP is operated - the relay is de-energized at the end
				of the SOFT STOP process.
				• The Immediate Relay (RUN relay) can be used for the following
				purposes: Release a brake of a motor, Interlock with other
				systems, Signalling, Delay the opening of a line contactor at the
				end of SOFT STOP, thus allowing current to decrease to zero
				before opening the contactor or to switch to / from DUAL settings
				with a time delay from the START signal (see Special Starting
				section 6.2.3.1 page 54).
				• The relay incorporates ON and OFF delays of 0-60 sec. each.
				When set as: EOR Relay (End Of Ramp relay):
				• Changes its position at the end of ramp, after an adjustable time
				delay (Contact Delay), 0 – 60 sec.
				• The contact returns to its original position when Soft Stop or Stop
				signals, on Fault condition, or upon voltage outage.
				• The EOR (End Of Ramp) contact can be used for: Activating a valve
				after compressor has reached full speed or loading a conveyor
				after motor reached full speed.
				Refer to section 4.7.8 page 39 for PROG. AUX. RELAY and
				Relay ON Delay programming.
	Terminals 23,	Programmable Fault Output relay		Voltage free 8A, 250VAC, 2000VA max. changes its position upon
24		(NO):		fault.
		At Fault Close/ At Fault		The contact is programmable to function as At Fault Close or
		Open.		At Fault Open.

4 To reset a fault the START command must be removed.

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Terminal	Function	Description
		When the At Fault Close function is selected, the relay is
		energized upon fault. The contact returns to its original position
		when one of the following occurs:
		• The fault has been removed and ASTAT-BP was reset.
		• Disconnection of Control Supply
		When the At Fault Open function is selected, the relay is
		energized immediately when the Control Supply is connected and
		de-energizes when one of the following occurs:
		• Fault
		• Control Supply disconnection
		Refer to section 4.7.8 page 39 for PROG. Fault Relay
		programming.
Terminal D-	RS-485 communication (-)	• Standard RS485, half duplex with Modbus protocol, baud rate
		1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 BPS.
Terminal D+	RS-485 communication (+)	• Twisted shielded pair should be used.
		Connect shield to ground on the PLC/Computer side.
Terminal 28	Thermistor input (T1)	• Up to 32 units can be connected for Modbus RS485
		communication. For reliable communication, units should be
		installed in the vicinity of 200m maximum, from the first to the last
		unit.
		• Refer to section 4.7.9 page 41 for programming.
		• Refer to section 8.1 page 59 for wiring diagram and more details.
		• Refer to Appendix A of this manual for Modbus protocol manual.
Terminal 29	Thermistor input (T2)	Thermistor input is programmable as a PTC or NTC type thermistor.
		The trip value is adjustable between 1-10Kohm, preset delay of 2
		Sec.
Terminal 30	Ground	Connect thermistor and/or Analog output shield to ground terminal.
		Analog output (0-10VDC or 0-20mA or 4-20mA)
Terminal 31	Analog output (-)
		Reflects motor current and is related to 2xIm. i.e., Full scale (10VDC
Terminal 32	Analog output (+)
		or 20mA) is related to 2xIm.
D-9 connector	Profibus communication (optional)	Note:
		Refer to section 5.6 page 49 for analog output PCB dip switch
		setting.
		• Refer to section 4.7.8 page 39 for Analog Output
		programming.
		• Refer to section 4.7.7 page 37 for Thermistor Type and
		Thermistor Trip programming.
D-9 connector	Remote keypad	Connect the D-9 connector supplied with the optional emote
		keypad to this connector
Terminal V-	DeviceNet communication	• Profibus DPV0 and DPV1, up to 12 MBPS.
	(optional)	• D type 9 pin connector is applied.
		• Control, monitoring and setting parameters can be achieved via
		the Profibus connection.
		• Setting is possible only when DPV1 is implemented.
		• Refer to section 4.7.11 page 42 for programming.
		• Refer to Appendix B of this manual for Profibus protocol manual.
Terminal CL	DeviceNet communication	0 Volt external power supply
Terminal Dr	(optional)	Negative data line
Terminal CH		Cable shield
Terminal V+		Positive data line
		+24V external power supply

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3.5 Ordering Information

Note:

(*1) Analog output only available in QBx0058-QBx1100

3.5.1 Ordering Accessories

Catalog Number	Description
QBAKPADKIT1	Keypad mounting kit for ASTAT-BP

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3.6 Operating Modes

	Operating Mode	Key	Description
	Starting Voltage	1	5 to 80% Un. Adjustable via Starting Voltage parameter.
	Kick Start	2	Fixed level of 80% Un with an adjustable time, 0-1 sec., via Kickstart
			Time parameter.
			1-30 sec. (1-905 sec.). Adjustable via Ramp UP Time.
			Secondary ramp 1-30sec. (1-905 sec.). Adjustable via Ramp UP-2
	Acceleration Ramp	3	parameter.
			Ramp up modes available are:
			Soft Start Curve 0 (Standard)
			Soft Start Curve 1!!-3!!
			Soft Start Curve 4(Torque) for linear torque control
		4	Fast ramp (if the motor is up to speed before the end of normal ramp time)
	Running mode	5	Nominal voltage
			Deceleration ramp 1-30sec. (1-905 sec.). Adjustable via Ramp DOWN Time.
			Secondary ramp 1-30sec. (1-905 sec.). Adjustable via Ramp DOWN-2
	Soft stop mode	6	parameter.
			Ramp down modes available are:
			Soft Stop Curve 0 (Standard)
			Soft Stop Curve 1!!-3!!
			Soft Stop Curve 4(Torque) for linear torque control
		7	Current limiting set point (100-500%xMotor Current)
		8	Acceleration ramp (continuation after motor amps drop below the current
			limit).
		9	Standard stopping (coast to rest)

Starting by voltage ramp:

5 Refer to section 4.7.6 page 36 for expanded setting.

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Starting by current limitation:

4. CONTROL KEYPAD

The control keypad is the interface between the ASTAT-BP and the user. The ASTAT-BP control keypad features:

Four indication LEDs (On, Ramp, Run, Fault)

Two lines of 16 alphanumeric characters each with selectable languages – English, Italian, German, and Spanish.

Six push-buttons - Mode, Reset, Select, Set, Up (▲) and Down (▼) keys.

(1)

(2)

(3)

ASTAT-BP control keypad

4.1 LCD Arrangement

Starting Voltage

30%

Upper line displays the function.

Lower line displays the setting and\or measured values.

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4.2 Push-Buttons

	Mode	Scrolls through the display and programming menus of the ASTAT-BP.6
	Select	When a mode name is displayed, pressing this button drills down to the parameters for that mode.
		When a parameter is displayed, pressing this button scrolls to the next parameter.

Allows the operator to increment adjusted values shown in the display. Operator should press this

▲button once to increment one value, or continuously to rapidly increment values up to the maximum value.

Allows the operator to decrement adjusted values shown in the display. Operator should press this

▼button once to decrement one value, or continuously to rapidly decrement values up to the minimum value.

Stores modified parameters only when you have scrolled through all parameters and Store

Set Settings Xxxxxx Parameters is displayed. After you store a parameter successfully Data Saved OK will display.7

	Reset	Resets the ASTAT-BP after a fault has been dealt with and the start command has been removed. This
		cancels the fault displayed and allows you to restart the motor.
	4.3 Status LEDs

	Green	On	Lights when the control supply voltage is connected to the ASTAT-BP.
	Yellow	Ramp8	Lights during soft start, indicating that motor supply voltage is ramping up or
			down.
	Green	Run	Lights after completion of the starting process, indicating that motor is receiving
			full voltage. This LED flashes during slow speed operation.
	Red	Fault	Lights upon operation of any of the built-in protections.

4.4 Reviewing and Modifying Parameters

Press the Mode key several times until you reach the required mode page. Press the Select key to review parameters for this mode.

Once you reach the required parameter, use the ▼ or ▲ keys to modify its value.

To store the new parameters, press the Select key until the Store Settings Xxxxxx Parameters message displays and then press the Set key. The Data Saved OK message will display for 2 seconds.

Note:

After completing parameter settings:

•Turn control voltage OFF

•Wait 3 seconds

•Reconnect control voltage

•Verify that all parameters are set correctly.

4.5 Special Actions Performed in Test/Maintenance Mode

4.5.1 Run Self Test

Press the Mode and ▼ keys simultaneously. The LCD will display:

Test/Maintenance

Statistics

Press the Select key. The LCD will display:

Auto Test.

Press UP Key

6Pressing Mode continuously increases the speed at which the parameters change.

7Pressing the Set button at any other time has no effect.

8Ramp LED does not exist in the remote keypad. Instead, the RUN LED flashes during Soft Start, Soft Stop and slow speed operation.

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Press the ▲ key. The LCD will display:

Self Test Passed

And after a few seconds the LCD will display:

Motor Current

I<0.1 Ir

4.5.2 View Software Version

Press the Mode and ▼ keys simultaneously. The LCD will display:

Test/Maintenance

Statistics

Press the Select key twice. The LCD will display:

Firmware Version

STRT.GEX-050312

Press the Mode and ▼ keys simultaneously to exit the Test/Maintenance mode. The LCD will display:

Motor Current

I<0.1 Ir

4.5.3 Obtain Default Parameters

Press the Mode and ▼ keys simultaneously. The LCD will display:

Test/Maintenance

Statistics

Press the Select key three times. The LCD will display:

Store Settings

Default data

Press the Set + Mode keys simultaneously. The LCD will display:

Data Saved OK

And after a few seconds the LCD will display:

Motor Current

I<0.1 Ir

CAUTION! Obtaining Default Data erases all previously modified settings and requires the

operator to reprogram all parameters that differ from the factory default.

Note: It is especially important to reprogram the Starter Current (as shown on the name plate of the ASTAT-BP), Motor Current and voltage protection

values again.

4.5.4 Reset Statistical Data

Press the Mode and ▼ keys simultaneously. The LCD will display:

Test/Maintenance

Statistics

Press the Select key four times. The LCD will display:

Reset Statistics

Press the Reset + Set keys simultaneously. The LCD will display:

Data Saved OK

And after a few seconds the LCD will display:

Statistical Data

- **** -

Press the Mode and go back to:

Motor Current

I<0.1 Ir

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4.5.5 Calibrate Voltage and Current (Factory Use Only!)

Press the Mode and ▼ keys simultaneously. The LCD will display:

Test/Maintenance

Statistics

Press the Select key five times. The LCD will display:

Calibration VOLT

0 VOLT

Press the Select key. The LCD will display:

Calibration CURR

5% of Ir

Press the Select key. The LCD will display:

POWER FACTOR

0.71

Press the Mode and ▼ keys simultaneously to exit the Test/Maintenance mode.

4.6 Mode Pages

Upon initiation of the ASTAT-BP, the LCD displays motor’s operating current:

Motor Current

I<0.1 Ir

You can review all mode pages by pressing the Mode key:

Main Settings
- **** -
Start Settings
- **** -
Stop Settings
- **** -
DUAL Settings	These pages are skipped if ASTAT-BP is programmed to Minimized
Parameters	Mode and are shown only in Maximized Mode. Refer to section 4.7.2
Slow SP & Saving	on page 26 for changing display mode from MINIMIZED MODE to
Parameters	MAXIMIZED MODE.
Fault Settings
- **** -
I/O Settings
Parameters
COMM. Parameters
- **** -
Statistical Data
- **** -

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4.7 Overview of All Mode Pages and Factory Defaults

Appears only in

Maximized9

Display Page

Main Settings

Start Settings

Stop Settings

DUAL Settings

- **** -

- **** -

- **** -

Parameters

Function & Default

Function & Default

Function & Default

Function & Default

Function & Default

Motor Current

Language

Soft Start Curve

Soft Stop Curve

Starting VOLT-2

0

English

0(Standard)

0(Standard)

30%

Line Voltage

Starter Current

Kickstart Time

Ramp DOWN Time

Starting CURR-2

0 Volt

58 AMP.

0 SEC.

0 SEC.

100%

Option PCB

Motor Current

Starting Voltage

End Torque

Current Limit-2

Not Installed

58 AMP.

30 %

0 (MIN.)

350% of Im

POWER

RATED POWER

Starting Current

Store Settings

Ramp UP-2

0

30KW

100 %

Stop Settings

10 SEC.

POWER FACTOR

LINE/DELTA Conf.

Current Limit

Ramp DOWN-2

0

Line

350% OF Im

0 SEC.

Line Voltage

Ramp UP Time

Motor Current-2

400 Volt

10 SEC.

31 Amp.

Undercurrent FLT

Max. Start Time

Store Settings

0% of Im

30 SEC.

Dual Settings

Undercurrent DLY

Number of Starts

10 SEC.

10

O/C JAM Fault

Duty Cycle Time

200% OF Im

30 Min.

O/C JAM Delay

Start Lockout

0.5 Sec.

15 Min.

Overload Class

Store Settings

IEC CLASS 10

Start Settings

Overload Protect

Enabled

Undervoltage FLT

75%

Undervoltage DLY

5 SEC.

Overvoltage FLT

120%

Overvoltage DLY

2 SEC.

DISPLAY MODE

MINIMIZED

SETTING LOCK

PARAM NOT LOCKED

Store

Settings

Main

Settings

9 Refer to section 4.7.2 on page 26 for changing display mode from MINIMIZED MODE to MAXIMIZED MODE.

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Only in Max. Mode9

Only in Max. Mode9

Only in Max. Mode9

Only in Max. Mode9

Statistical Data

Slow SP & Expnd

Fault Settings

I/O Settings

COMM. Parameters

- **** -

Parameters

- **** -

Parameters

- **** -

Function & Default

Function & Default

Function & Default

Function & Default

Function & Default

Slow Speed TRQ.

Phase Loss

PROG. Input C1

COMM. Protocol

Last Start Time

8

Enabled

Reset

Modbus

No Data

Max Slow SP Time

Phase Sequence

PROG. Fault Relay

Baud Rate

Last Start Curr.

30 SEC.

Disabled

At Fault Close

9600 (MODBUS)

No Data

EXPAND SETTINGS

Auto Reset

PROG. AUX Relay

Parity Check

Elapsed Run Time

Disabled

Disabled

IMMEDIATE

EVEN

0 Hours

Store Settings

Thermistor Type

Relay ON Delay

Station Number.

Number Of Starts

Slow SP & Expnd

PTC

0 SEC.

OFF

0

Thermistor Trip

Relay OFF Delay

S. Link Par. Set

Last Fault

Disabled

0 SEC.

DISABLED

No Data

Undercurrent RST

Analog Output

Ser. Link Control

Motor FLT Current

Disabled

I, 0...200% OF Im

DISABLE

0 % of Im

Store Settings

Store Settings

TIMEOUT

Fault Counter

Fault Settings

I/O Settings

OFF

0

COMM. Protocol

Previous Fault -1

Profibus

No Data

B

PREVIOUS Fault -9

Appears when in

aud Rate

No Data

A

Test/Maintenance

UTO (Profibus)

Parity Check

Test/Maintenance

AUTO (Profibus)

***Statistics***

Display and default

PROFI. Network ID

values

OFF

Auto Test?

S. Link Par. Set

Press UP Key

Disabled

Firmware Version

STRT-GEx-050312

Ser. Link Control

Store Settings

Disabled

Default Data

TIMEOUT

Reset Statistics

Auto(Profibus)

Calibration VOLT

COMM. Protocol

0 VOLT

DeviceNet

Calibration CURR

Baud Rate

5% of Ir

Set Manually

POWER FACTOR

0.71

Parity Check

AUTO (DeviceNet)

DeviceNet ID

Set Manually

S. Link Par. Set

Disabled

Ser. Link Control

Disabled

TIMEOUT

Auto(DeviceNet)

Note: There are three different groups of COMM. Protocol parameters.

Each group of COMM. Protocol parameters are only valid when its corresponding optional PCB is installed.

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4.7.1 Display Mode10 – Page 011

	Function &		Unit		Description
	Default
	Motor Current		A		Displays operating current of the motor.
	I<0.1 Ir				ASTAT-BP’s Default Display. After pressing the Mode or Select keys, a time
					delay is initiated. Following the delay the LCD returns to display Motor
					Current.
					If current is lower than 0.1 of the Starter Current, the display will show:
					I < 0.1 Ir.
	Line Voltage		V		Displays the mains voltage.
	0 Volt
	Thermistor Input		Kohm		Displays the resistance level of the motor’s thermistor.
	3.1 Kohm
	Option PCB				Displays which optional PCBs in installed in the ASTAT-BP.
	Not Installed
	POWER		kW		Displays the active power drawn by the motor.
	30kW
	POWER FACTOR				Displays the power factor of the energy drawn by the motor.
	0.9

10Displays in MINIMIZED MODE and MAXIMIZED MODE.

11Parameters cannot be programmed in page 0.

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4.7.2 Main Settings12 – Page 1

	Function &		Range		Unit		Description
	Default
	Language:		Spanish				Sets ASTAT-BP’s interface language
	English		German
			Italian
			English
	Starter Current		8 – 1100		A		Sets ASTAT-BP’s Rated Current (Type Unit)
	58 Amp.						Check the name plate on the soft starter and make sure that
							digits 4 to 7 of the model name are the same as the
							Starter Current setting. For example the setting for
							model QBx0008Uxxx must be 8 Amp. Refer to section 5.1 on
							page 47.
	Motor Current	8-120013			A		Sets the motor’s Full load Ampere
	58 Amp.		Based on % of				Should be programmed as shown on the motor’s name
			Starter				plate.14
			Current				Note:
							When setting Motor Current to a higher level than
							Starter Current, Overload Class parameter (see
							below) is automatically sets to NEMA Class 10.
	RATED POWER				KW		Sets the motor’s rated power
	30KW						Rated motor power is used for analog output reference.
							Refer to section 4.7.8 on page 39 for Analog Output
							programming.
	LINE/DELTA Conf.		Line, Inside				Sets ASTAT-BP’s connection type.15
	Line		Delta				Factory preset - features and functions not active when
							DELTA Conf. is configured:
							Kickstart.
							Soft Start Curve selection (Curve 0!! only)
							Slow Speed
							Phase Sequence Disabled mode
							Refer to section 8.7 on page 69 for further information.
	Line Voltage				V		Sets rated line voltage
	400 Volt
	Undercurrent FLT		0%=OFF;		% of		Sets Undercurrent protection.
	0% of Im	20-90			Motor		Trips the ASTAT-BP when the motor current drops below the
					Current		level that was set for a time period longer than
							Undercurrent Dly.
	Undercurrent DLY	1-40			sec.		Sets the time delay for Undercurrent FLT protection.
	10 SEC.						Note:
							Operational when the motor is running (the RUN LED is lit).

12Displays in MINIMIZED MODE and MAXIMIZED MODE.

13The lower limit can be set as low as 50% of Starter Current. The upper limit is automatically set by the ASTAT-BP and is between 100 and 150% of

Starter Current.

The Motor Current can be set as high as indicated in columns “Current Rating” for Light Duty applications in the tables in section 2.1 page 8 and in section 2.3 page 9.

14When the ASTAT-BP is installed in the Inside Delta configuration set: Motor Current = <rated motor current>/1.73.

15When the ASTAT-BP is installed in DELTA Conf. set Motor Current = <rated motor current>/1.73.

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	Function &		Range		Unit			Description
	Default
	O/C JAM Fault	100-300			% of			Sets O/C JAM Fault protection.
	200% of Im				Motor			Operational when ASTAT-BP is energized and has three trip
					Current			functions:
								At all time - If I > 850% of Starter Current it trips the
								ASTAT-BP within 1 cycle (overrides the value of the O/C JAM
								Fault setting).
	O/C JAM Delay		0.0 – 5		sec.			At starting process - If I > 850% of Motor Current it trips
	0.5 Sec.							the ASTAT-BP after O/C JAM Delay
								At run time - If I > O/C JAM Fault setting of Motor
								Current it trips the ASTAT-BP after O/C JAM Delay.
								Caution:
								The O/C JAM Fault is not intended to replace the fast
								acting fuses, required to protect the thyristors. Refer to
								section 8.5 on page 63.
	Overload Class		IEC CLASS 10;					Sets Overload CLASS.
	IEC CLASS 10		IEC CLASS 20;					Overload Class is operational as programmed in the
			NEMA CLASS					Overload Protect parameter. (see next parameter)
		10;						The O/L circuitry incorporates a thermal memory register
			NEMA CLASS					that calculates heating minus dissipation of the motor. The
		20;						ASTAT-BP trips when the register fills up.
			NEMA CLASS					The time constant for cool down after overload trip is:
		30;						For IEC/NEMA Class 10 – 320seconds
								For IEC/NEMA Class 20 – 640seconds
								For NEMA Class 30 – 960seconds
								Refer to section 2.4 on page 10 for thermal characteristic.
								Note:
								When setting Motor Current to a higher level than
								Starter Current, Overload Class parameter is
								automatically set to NEMA Class 10.
	Overload Protect		Enable after					Sets Overload Protection operation.
	Enabled		EOR;					Enable after (End Of Ramp) will set the overload
			Enabled;					protection to be operative after starting process is completed
			Disabled;					and (End Of Ramp) relay is energized.
								Enabled will set the overload protection to be operative at
								all time.
								Disabled will set the overload protection not to be
								operative at all time.
								ATTENTION!
								When Overload Protect is set to Disabled the motor
								is not protected for Overload!!
	Undervoltage FLT	50-90			% of			Sets Undervoltage Fault level.
	75%				mains			Trips the ASTAT-BP when mains voltage drops below the level
					voltage			that was set for a time longer than Undervoltage DLY.
	Undervoltage DLY		1 –10		sec.			Sets Undervoltage Fault delay16
	5 SEC.

16 Becomes operational only after the start signal.

When voltage drops to zero (voltage outage) the ASTAT-BP will trip immediately, thus overriding the delay.

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Function &

Range

Unit

Description

Default

Overvoltage FLT

110-125

% of

Sets Overvoltage Fault level.

120%

mains

Trips the ASTAT-BP when mains voltage increases above the

voltage

level that was set for a time longer than Overvoltage

DLY. Can not be set lower than the Undervoltage FLT

setting.

Overvoltage DLY

1 –10

sec.

Sets Overvoltage Fault delay.17

2 SEC.

DISPLAY MODE

MINIMIZED;

Sets the displayed mode pages while browsing. There are

MINIMIZED

MAXIMIZED

two display modes:

MINIMIZED – Display of pre-selected Settings for standard

applications.

MAXIMIZED – Display of all possible Settings.

Setting Display Mode to MINIMIZED will minimize the LCD

displays. (Refer to section 4.6 on page 22 for more details)

SETTINGS LOCK

PARAM NOT

The software lock prevents undesired parameter

PARAM NOT LOCKED

LOCKED;

modification.

PARAM LOCKED

When locked, upon pressing Store , ▼ or▲ keys, the LCD

displays: Unauthorized Access

Store

Settings

Storing modified parameters18

Main

Settings

To store selected parameters scroll through all parameters

until you reach Store Settings Main Settings, then

press the Set key.

After you store a parameter successfully the Data Saved

OK message will display.

If ASTAT-BP fails to store the parameter the LCD Will display

the Storage Error message (refer to section 7 on page

56 for more details).

4.7.3 Start Settings19 – Page 2

Function &

Range

Unit

Description

Default

Soft Start Curve

0

Sets ASTAT-BP’s Soft Start Curve.20

0(Standard)

(Standard)

Refer to section 4.7.3.1 on page 31.

1 !!

2 !!

3 !!

4 (Torque)

17Becomes operational only after the start signal.

18Pressing the Set key when the Store Settings Xxxxx Settings message does not appear on the display has no effect.

19Displays in MINIMIZED MODE and MAXIMIZED MODE.

20When ASTAT-BP is connected in DELTA Conf. only Soft Start Curve 0 (Standard) is applied.

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	Function &		Range		Unit		Description
	Default
	Kickstart Time		0 –1.0		sec.		Sets ASTAT-BP’s Kickstart Time.21
	0 Sec.						Kickstart level is 80% Un.
							Intended to start high friction loads that require high starting
							torque for a short time.
							A pulse of 80% Un without Current Limit is initiated to break the
							load free.
							Kickstart Time is adjustable, 0.1–1sec. After this pulse the
							voltage is ramped down to Starting Voltage setting
							before ramping up again to full voltage according to the Start
							Settings.

	Starting Voltage	10-50%	% of	Sets the motor’s Starting Voltage.
	30 %	After	mains	The motor’s torque is directly proportional to the square
		reaching	voltage	of the voltage.
		50% the		This adjustment also determines the inrush current and
		display
				mechanical shock. A setting that is too high may cause high
		changes to:
				initial mechanical shock and high inrush current. This can occur
		Starting
				even if Current Limit is set low because the Starting
		Current
		100-400% 22		Voltage setting overrides the Current Limit setting.
				A setting that is too low may result in prolonged time until the
				motor starts to turn. In general, this setting should ensure that
	Starting Current			the motor starts turning immediately after start signal.
	100 %

Note:

When Starting Voltage is set its maximum value, this

displays changes to Starting Current.

When Starting Current is set the ASTAT-BP causes current ramp instead of voltage ramp.

21There is no Kickstart function when ASTAT-BP is connected in DELTA Conf.

22The range of the Starting Voltage can be extended to 5-80% by using the EXPANDED SETTING as described in section 4.7.6 page 36.

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	Function &		Range		Unit		Description
	Default
	Current Limit		100-700% % of				Sets the motor’s highest current during starting.
	350% of Im				Motor		A setting that is too high will increase the current drawn from
					Current		mains and speed up acceleration.
							A setting that is too low may prevent the motor from completing
							the acceleration process and reaching full speed. In general, this
							setting should be set to a value that is high enough to prevent

stalling.

Current Limit is limited to the value of:

<350x(Starter Current/Motor Current)>

with a minimum setting of 300% and a maximum setting of 700%.

Note:

Current Limit does not operate during RUN and SOFT STOP.

	Ramp UP	Time	1-30 23	sec.	Sets Ramp UP Time of the motor.
	10 SEC.				Determines the motor’s voltage Ramp UP Time, from initial to
					full voltage.
					It is recommended to set the Ramp UP Time to the minimum
					acceptable value (approx. 5 sec).

Notes:

Since Current Limit overrides Ramp UP Time, when

Current Limit is set low, the starting time will be longer than the Ramp UP Time setting.

When the motor reaches full speed before voltage reaches nominal, Ramp UP Time setting is overridden, causing voltage

to quickly ramp-up to nominal.

Using Soft Start Curve 1, 2, 3 prevents quick ramp up.

23 The range of the Ramp UP Time can be extended to 1-90 sec. by using the EXPANDED SETTING as described in section 4.7.6 page 36.

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