Rockwell Automation SMC Flex Soft Starters User Manual

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SMC Flex Soft Starters

Bulletin 150-F

User Manual

Original Instructions

SMC Flex Soft Starters User Manual

Important User Information

Read this document and the documents listed in the additional resources section about installation, configuration, and operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws, and standards.

Activities including installation, adjustments, putting into service, use, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance are required to be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with applicable code of practice.

If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.

The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.

No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc., is prohibited.

Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.

WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequence.

IMPORTANT

Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.

Labels may also be on or inside the equipment to provide specific precautions.

SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous voltage may be present.

BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.

ARC FLASH HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a motor control center, to alert people to potential Arc Flash. Arc Flash will cause severe injury or death. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follow ALL Regulatory requirements for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About This Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

View Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Summary of Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 1

Product Overview Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Starting Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Soft Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Linear Speed Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Current Limit Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Selectable Kickstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pump Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Dual Ramp Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Full-voltage Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Preset Slow Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Stopping Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Soft Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Linear Speed Deceleration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Pump Stop

Braking Control Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Smart Motor Braking (SMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Slow Speed with Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Accu-Stop

Protection and Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Overload. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Underload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Undervoltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Overvoltage Unbalance

Stall Protection and Jam Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ground Fault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ground Fault Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ground Fault Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Thermistor/PTC Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Excessive Starts/Hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Overtemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Open Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Line Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Metering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Status Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter 2

Installation Receive the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Unpack the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Inspect the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

General Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Degree of Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Heat Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power Factor Correction Capacitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Protective Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Motor Overload Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Two-speed Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Multi-motor Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Additional Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

New EMC Compliance – Conducted Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Chapter 3

Wiring Wiring Terminal Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Line Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Delta Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Power Lugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Control Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Control Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Controllers rated 5…480 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Controllers rated 625…1250 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Control Wire Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Fan Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Fan Terminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Control Terminal Designations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Standard Controller Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Soft Stop, Pump Control, and SMB Smart Motor Braking . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Preset Slow Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Slow Speed with Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Sequence of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Special Application Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Protective Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Multi-motor Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

SMC Flex Controller as a Bypass to an AC Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

SMC Flex Controller with a Bulletin 1410 Motor Winding Heater . 74

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Dual-voltage Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Low-voltage Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

High-voltage Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Chapter 4

Programming Keypad Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Programming Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Parameter Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Random Access Memory (RAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Read-only Memory (ROM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Parameter Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Soft Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Current Limit Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Dual Ramp Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Full Voltage Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Linear Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Programming Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Basic Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Motor Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Chapter 5

Metering Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

View Metering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Chapter 6

Optional HIM Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Human Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Chapter 7

Communication Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Human Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Keypad Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Connect the Human Interface Module to the Controller . . . . . . . . . 97

Control Enable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

HIM and COMM Card Control Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Loss of Communication and Network Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

SMC Flex Controller-specific Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Default Input/Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Variable Input/Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Bit Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Reference/Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Parameter Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Scale Factors for PLC Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Display Text Unit Equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Configuring DataLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Criteria for Using DataLink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Chapter 8

Diagnostic Capabilities Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Protection Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Fault Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Clear Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Fault Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Fault and Alarm Auxiliary Indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Fault Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Chapter 9

Troubleshooting Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Power Module Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Shorted SCR Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Appendix A

Renewal Parts Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Appendix B

Renewal Parts Cross Reference Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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Preface

About This Publication

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This user manual provides you with the information that is required to program and operate your SMC™ Flex soft starter.

The SMC Flex controller is modular so that it can help simplify installation and commissioning. A built-in LCD display, keypad, and flexible communications provide optimized configuration, advanced performance, diagnostics, and protection. Three-phase control, electronic overload, and integrated bypass along with removable control module, power modules, and fan assembly are combined in a cost-effective package for your demanding applications.

The user manual assumes that the installer is a qualified person with previous experience and basic understanding of electrical terminology, configuration procedures, required equipment, and safety precautions.

For safety of maintenance personnel and others who might be exposed to electrical hazards associated with maintenance activities, follow all local safety-related work practices (such as NFPA70E, Part II in the United States). Maintenance personnel must be trained in the safety practices, procedures, and requirements that pertain to their respective job assignments.

Throughout this publication, we also refer to the SMC Flex soft starter as the SMC Flex controller. These terms are interchangeable.

View Parameters

Parameter definitions are listed in Excel® spreadsheets in KnowledgeBase. The spreadsheets let you filter and sort parameters, and add your own setting values and notes. Table 1

summarizes the information that is in the

spreadsheet.

Knowledgebase Answer ID 1125564, SMC Flex Soft Starter Parameters, contains the parameters. Download the spreadsheet from this public article.

You may be asked to log in to your Rockwell Automation web account or create an account if you do not have one. You do not need a support contract to access the article.

Table 1 - SMC Flex Parameter Categories

Parameter Group Description

Full Parameter List Full list of all SMC Flex Controller Parameters

Logic Mask Requirements Lists the Logic Mask Codes and Binary equivalents

Parameter Special Behavior

Describes codes that can appear under specific conditions and parameter configurations

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Preface

Summary of Changes

This publication contains the following new or updated information. This list includes substantive updates only and is not intended to reflect all changes. Translated versions are not always available for each revision.

Top ic Page

Reformatted pages Throughout Added information about conducted emissions compliance for EMC directive 35

Added parameter list for control module

Added enumerated binary bit pattern for the Logic Mask parameter 99 Removed Parameter List appendix. This information is contained in the spreadsheet that is attached to this

document. Removed specifications and accessory appendices. This information is contained in the technical data,

publication 150-TD009

parameter

spreadsheet

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Chapter 1

Description

The SMC™ Flex controller is modular so that it can help simplify installation and commissioning. A built-in LCD display, keypad, and flexible communications provide optimized configuration, advanced performance, diagnostics, and protection. SMC Flex controllers combine three-phase control, electronic overload, and integrated bypass along with removable control module, power modules, and fan assembly in a cost-effective package for your demanding applications.

• Modular for simplified installation and maintenance

• Built-in LCD and keypad or personal computer software setup

•Integrated bypass

• Nine start/stop modes and three slow-speed modes

• Full metering and diagnostics

Modes of operation include the following:

• Soft start • Full-voltage Start

• Current Limit Start • Dual Ramp Start

• Selectable Kickstart • Pump Start

• Coast-to-rest • Preset Slow Speed

•Soft stop •Pump Stop

• Smart Motor Braking (SMB™) • Accu-Stop™

• Slow Speed with Braking

• Linear Speed Acceleration (Tachometer required)

Operation

IMPORTANT

The SMC Flex controller can operate standard squirrel-cage induction motors rated 1…1250 A or Star-delta (wye-delta) type motors rated 1.8…1600 A up to 690V AC, 50/60 Hz. Depending upon the controller type ordered, the control power input can range from 100…240V AC or 24V AC/DC. Verify voltage on the product before you apply power.

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The three controller options are Standard Control, Pump Control, and Brake Control. Some modes of operation are only available on certain controllers, such as Smart Motor Braking on Brake Control. Consider the available modes of operation for a controller when configuring a catalog number to order. You can upgrade an existing controller to another control option by replacing the control module. Consult your local Rockwell Automation sales office or Allen-Bradley distributor.

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Time (seconds)

Ramp Time

Start

Run

% Voltage

Initial Tor que

100%

Starting Modes

The SMC Flex Smart Motor Controller provides the following starting modes of operation as standard:

Starting Modes

Soft Start Pump Control Mode

Linear Speed Acceleration Dual Ramp Start

Current Limit Start Full-voltage Start

Selectable Kickstart Preset Slow Speed

Soft Start

Soft Start limits the current throughout the soft start, and covers the largest number of general applications. The motor is given an initial torque setting. From the initial torque level, the output voltage to the motor is steplessly increased (ramped) during the acceleration ramp time. Initial torque setting and acceleration ramp time are user adjustable.

A motor’s torque curve is not a linear function and depends on both applied voltage and current. If the soft starter ramped voltage that is applied to the motor is sufficient for it to develop enough torque to overcome the inertia of the load, the motor could quickly accelerate to full speed in less than the configured ramp time when using the Soft Start mode.

Figure 1 - Soft Start Timing Diagram

Linear Speed Acceleration

With this type of starting mode, the motor acceleration is at a constant rate. The controller accelerates the motor in a linear fashion from the off (0 speed) condition to full speed condition in the time configured in the user-defined ramp time (0…30 seconds). Kickstart is available with this option.

A tachometer input (0…5V DC) is required to perform this start mode.

Linear Speed Acceleration presents the least amount of stress on mechanical components. An initial torque value is configured to define a motor starting

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% Speed

Ramp Time

100%

Time (seconds)

Start Run

Stop

Stop Time

Linear Acceleration Linear Deceleration

% Full Load Current

50%

600%

Current Limit

Time (seconds)

Start

Figure 2 - Linear Speed Acceleration Timing Diagram

Current Limit Start

Current Limit Start provides a current limit-controlled start by maintaining a constant current to the motor. Use this method when it is necessary to limit the maximum starting current. You can adjust the starting current and current limit starting ramp time.

Figure 3 - Current Limit Start Timing Diagram

Selectable Kickstart

The kickstart feature provides a boost at startup to break away loads that can require a pulse of current/torque to get started. It is intended to provide a current/voltage pulse for a short time. Kickstart is available in Soft Start, Current Limit, Linear Speed Acceleration, and Pump Control modes.

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% Voltage

Initial Tor que

100%

Kickstart Time

Time (seconds)

Start

Run

Kickstart Level

Soft stop

Coast-to-Rest

100%

Time (seconds)

Run

Motor Speed

Pump Start Ramp Time

Pump Stop Stop Time

Figure 4 - Selectable Kickstart Timing Diagram

Pump Control Mode

Use Pump Control Mode to reduce surges in a fluid piping system and the resulting fluid hammer or check valve slam that is caused by starting or stopping a centrifugal pump at full voltage and full speed. This mode increases pump life by reducing pump cavitations. To provide these benefits, the microprocessor of the SMC Flex controller generates a motor start curve that follows the starting characteristics of a centrifugal pump and monitors operation during start to deliver reliable pump starts.

Figure 5 - Pump Control Mode Timing Diagram

Dual Ramp Start

Dual Ramp Start is useful on applications with variable loads, starting torque, and start time requirements. Dual Ramp Start gives you the ability to select between two separate start profiles via any programmable auxiliary input. Each start profile can use any of the available starting modes.

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% Voltage

Time (seconds)

Current Limit 2

Current Limit 1

100%

Initial Torque 2

Initial Torque 1

Ramp Time 2

Ramp Time 1

Start 1

Run 1

Start 2

Run 2

100%

Time (seconds)

% Voltage

Figure 6 - Dual Ramp Start Timing Diagram

Full-voltage Start

Full-voltage Start is used in applications that require across-the-line starting. The SMC Flex controller performs like a solid-state across-the-line contactor. Full inrush current and locked-rotor torque are realized. You can program the SMC Flex controller to provide a full-voltage start in which the output voltage to the motor reaches full voltage in 250 ms.

Figure 7 - Full-voltage Start Timing Diagram

Preset Slow Speed

Use Preset Slow Speed on applications that require slow speed moves for positioning material. You can set the Preset Slow Speed at either 7% (low) or 15% (high) in the forward direction. You can program reverse speed and 10% (low) or 20% (high) of the base speed setting. No reversing contacts are required. To help achieve more-accurate stops, braking is also a part of this function. You can program two independent preset slow speed parameters for both speed and direction.

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Motor Speed

100%

15% - High

Time (seconds)

Start

Run

Forward

Reverse

7% - Low

20% - High

10% - Low

% Voltage

100%

Time (seconds)

Stop Time

Run Soft stop

Coast-to-Rest

Figure 8 - Preset Slow Speed Timing Diagram

Stopping Modes

The SMC Flex Smart Motor Controller provides the following Stopping Modes of operation as standard:

Stopping Modes

Coast Linear Speed Deceleration

Soft stop Pump Stop

Coast

Configure the stop mode to Coast sets the controller to perform a motor coastto-stop maneuver.

Figure 9 - Coast-to-stop Timing Diagram

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% Voltage

100%

Time (seconds)

Stop Time

Run

Soft stop

% Speed

Ramp Time

100%

Time (seconds)

Start Run

Stop

Stop Time

Linear Acceleration Linear Deceleration

Soft Stop

(a)

The soft stop mode can be used in applications that require an extended stop time. You can adjust the voltage ramp down time from 0...120 seconds. The load stops when the programmed stop time has elapsed or the voltage ramp drops to a point where the load torque is greater than the motor torque.

Figure 10 - Soft Stop Timing Diagram

Linear Speed Deceleration

(a)

Configuring the motor stop mode to Linear Speed Deceleration mode commands the motor to stop from full speed to zero speed following a linear ramp based on the user-configured stop time. This stopping mode requires a tachometer input (0…5V DC).

You do not need to set up Linear Stop even if you have programmed a linear start. The Linear Stop cannot brake the motor/load and reduce the stopping time.

Figure 11 - Linear Speed Deceleration Timing Diagram

(a) Not intended to be used as an emergency stop. Consult the applicable standards for emergency stop requirements.

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100%

Time (seconds)

Run

Motor Speed

Pump Start Ramp Time

Pump Stop Stop Time

Pump Stop

(a)

Just as starting a centrifugal pump at full voltage causes fluid hammer and check valve slam, stopping a centrifugal pump that is running at full speed can also produce the same results. The Pump Stop mode of the SMC Flex generates a motor stop curve, which follows the stop characteristics of a centrifugal pump. The motor stop curve results in the gradual decrease in motor speed.

IMPORTANT

Pump stopping can cause motor heating, depending on the mechanical dynamics of the pumping system. Select the lowest stopping time setting that satisfactorily stops the pump.

Figure 12 - Pump Stop Timing Diagram

Braking Control Modes

(a)

The SMC Flex Smart Motor Controller provides the following braking control modes of operation as standard:

Braking Control Modes

SMB—Smart Motor Braking Accu-Stop Slow Speed with Braking

Smart Motor Braking (SMB)

(a)

SMB provides motor braking for applications that require the motor to stop faster than a coast-to-rest. Braking control with automatic zero speed shutoff is fully integrated into the design of the SMC Flex controller. This design facilitates a clean, straight-forward installation and eliminates the requirement for additional hardware (for example, braking contactors, resistors, timers, and speed sensors). The micro-processor based braking system applies braking current to a standard squirrel-cage induction motor. The strength of the braking current is programmable from 0…400% of full-load current.

(a) Not intended to be used as an emergency stop. Consult the applicable standards for emergency stop requirements.

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Figure 13 - SMB Timing Diagram

Motor Speed

Automatic Zerospeed Shutoff

100%

Time (seconds)

Start

Run Brake

Smart Motor Braking

Coast-to-Rest

Stop Time

Motor Speed

100%

Time (seconds)

Slow Speed

Run

7 or 15%

Braking

Coast-to-Rest

StopStart

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Slow Speed with Braking

(a)

Slow Speed with Braking is used on applications that require slow speed (in the forward or reverse direction) for positioning or alignment and also require braking control to stop. Preset Slow Speed provides either 7% of base speed (low) or 15% of base speed (high) settings in the forward direction. Braking current is adjustable from 0…400%.

Figure 14 - Slow Speed with Braking Timing Diagram

Accu-Stop

(a)

Use Accu-Stop in applications that require controlled position stopping.

(a) Not intended to be used as an emergency stop. Consult the applicable standards for emergency stop requirements.

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During stopping, braking torque is applied to the motor until it reaches the configured preset slow speed value (7% or 15%) and holds the motor at this speed until a stop command is given. Braking torque is then applied until the motor reaches zero speed. Braking current is programmable from 0…400% of full-load current.

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Motor Speed

100%

Time (seconds)

Slow Speed

Run

7% or 15%

Braking

Coast-to-Rest

BrakeStart

Slow Speed

Slow Speed Braking

7% or 15%

Figure 15 - Accu-Stop Timing Diagram

Protection and Diagnostics

This section describes the protection and diagnostic features that the SMC Flex controller provides.

Overload

The SMC Flex controller meets applicable requirements as a motor overload protective device. Thermal memory provides added protection and is maintained even when control power is removed. The built-in overload controls the value that is stored in Parameter 12, Motor Thermal Usage; an Overload Fault occurs when this value reaches 100%. The programming parameters in this section provide application flexibility and easy setup.

Parameter No. Parameter Range

44 Overload Class Off, 10, 15, 20, 30 47 Overload Reset Manual – Auto 46 Motor FLC 1.0…2200 A 45 Service Factor 0.01…1.99

The trip rating is 117% of the programmed FLC. Figure 16 the overload trip curves for the available trip classes.

and Figure 17 provide

Underload

(a)

Utilizing the underload protection of the SMC Flex controller, motor operation can be halted if a sudden drop in current is sensed.

The SMC Flex controller provides an adjustable underload trip setting from 0…99% of the programmed motor full-load current rating. You can adjust the Trip delay time from 0…99 seconds.

(a) Underload protection is disabled during slow speed and braking operations.

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Figure 16 - Overload Trip Curves

100

1000

100000

4 5 6 7 832 9

100

1000

100000

4 5 6 7 832 9

100

1000

100000

4 5 6 7 832 9

0.1

1.0

10.0

100.0

1000.0

Graph Line Description

Approximate trip time for 3-phase balanced condition from COLD start

Approximate trip time for 3-phase balanced condition from HOT start

Approx. Trip Time [s]

Multiples of FLC

Class 10 Class 15 Class 20 Class 30

Multiples of FLC Multiples of FLC Multiples of FLC

Approx. Trip Time [s]

Graph Line Trip Class Auto Reset Time [s]

10 90

15 135 20 180 30 270

Seconds

Percent Full Load Current Setting

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Figure 17 - Restart Trip Curves after Auto Reset

100000

1000

100

1000%100% 1000%100%

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Undervoltage

You can halt motor operation if a sudden drop in voltage is detected by utilizing the undervoltage protection of the SMC Flex controller.

The SMC Flex controller provides an adjustable undervoltage trip setting from 0…99% of the programmed motor voltage. You can adjust the trip delay time from 0…99 seconds.

You can program an alarm (pre-fault) indication level to indicate when the unit is getting close to faulting. The alarm modification information is displayed through the LCD, HIM, Communication (if applicable) and alarm contact closing.

Overvoltage

You can halt motor operation if a sudden increase in voltage is detected by utilizing the overvoltage protection of the SMC Flex controller.

The SMC Flex controller provides an adjustable overvoltage trip setting from 0…199% of the programmed motor voltage. Trip delay time can be adjusted from 0…99 seconds.

(a)

Unbalance

The SMC Flex controller can detect an unbalance in line voltages. You can halt motor operation if the unbalance is greater than the desired range.

The SMC Flex controller provides an adjustable unbalance setting from 0…25% of the line voltages. Trip delay time can be adjusted from 0…99 seconds.

You can program an alarm (pre-fault) indication level to indicate that the unit is getting close to faulting. The alarm modification information is displayed through the LCD, HIM, Communication (if applicable) and alarm contact closing.

(a)

(a) Undervoltage, overvoltage, and voltage unbalance protection are disabled during braking operation.

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600%

% FLC

Time [s]

Programmed Start Time

Stall

% FLC

Time [s]

Running

Jam

User-defined Trip Level

Stall Protection and Jam Detection

Motors can experience locked-rotor currents and develop high torque levels if a stall or a jam occurs. These conditions can result in breakdown of the winding insulation or mechanical damage to the connected load. The SMC Flex controller provides both stall protection and jam detection for enhanced motor and system protection. A jam level (as a percent of motor FLC) is configurable for both an alarm and motor shutdown (fault). In addition, both stall and jam conditions let you set a delay time before initiating an alarm (jam only) or motor shutdown (fault).

Stall protection is user adjustable from 0.0…10.0 seconds (in addition to the ramp time programmed).

Figure 18 - Stall Protection

Jam detection lets you determine the jam level (up to 1000% of the motor’s FLC rating) and the delay time (up to 99.0 seconds) for application flexibility.

Figure 19 - Jam Detection

100%

(a) (b)

(a) Jam detection is disabled during slow speed and braking operation. (b) Unit self-protects in a jam condition.

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Branch Protection

(1)

(1) Customer supplied. (2) Cat. No. 825-CBCT or Flex-Core Cat. No. 126-252

Motor

(1)

SMC Flex Controller

SMC Flex Control Terminals

3-Phase Input Power

Shield

Black

White

Black White Shield

(1) (2)

L1/1

L2/3

L3/5

T1/2

T2/4

T3/6

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

Ground Fault

ATTENTION: The ground fault sensing feature of the SMC Flex controller is intended

for monitoring purposes only. It is not intended as a ground fault circuit interrupter for personnel protection as defined in Article 100 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and has not been evaluated to UL 1053.

In isolated or high impedance-grounded systems, core-balanced current sensors are typically used to detect low-level ground faults that are caused by insulation breakdowns or entry of foreign objects. Detection of such ground faults can be used to interrupt the system to help prevent further damage, or to alert the appropriate personnel to perform timely maintenance.

The ground fault detection capabilities of the SMC Flex controller require the use of an external sensor. The external sensor lets you enable Ground Fault Trip, Ground Fault Alarm, or both.

For 5…480 A devices, the recommended sensor is a Cat. No. 825-CBCT core balance current transformer for 1…5 A core-balanced ground fault protection.

For 625…1250 A devices, the recommended sensor is listed here and provides 5…25 A core-balanced ground fault protection.

• Manufacturer: Flex-Core

• Description: 600V Rated Current Transformer

• Catalog Number: 126-252

• CT Ratio:2500:5

Figure 20 - Core Balance Current Transformer

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When you connect the ground fault sensors, the secondary of the CT should be shorted until you complete the connection to the SMC Flex control module.

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Ground Fault Trip

The SMC Flex controller trips with a ground fault (GF) indication if:

• No other fault currently exists

• Ground fault protection is enabled

• GF Inhibit Time (Parameter 75) has expired

• GF Current is equal to or greater than the GF Trip Level (Parameter 73) for a time period greater than the GF Trip Delay (Parameter 74)

Table 2 - Ground Fault Trip Parameters

Parameter No. Parameter Name Description

73 Gnd Flt Level

74 Gnd Flt Delay

75 Gnd Flt Inh Time

IMPORTANT

The ground fault inhibit timer starts after the maximum phase of load

Defines the ground fault current at which the SMC

Flex controller trips

Defines the time period a ground fault condition

must be present before a trip occurs

Inhibits a ground fault trip from occurring during

the motor starting sequence

Adjustment

Range

1.0…5.0 A or

5.0…25 A

0.1…250 s

0…250 s

current transitions from 0 A to 30% of the device’s minimum FLA Setting or the GF Current is greater than or equal to 0.5 A. The SMC Flex controller does not begin monitoring for a ground fault condition until the Gnd Flt Inh Time expires.

Ground Fault Alarm

The SMC Flex controller indicates a Ground Fault Alarm if:

• No warning currently exists

• Ground fault alarm is enabled

• GF Inhibit Time (Parameter 75) has expired

• GF Current is equal to or greater than the Gnd Flt A Lvl (Parameter 77)

Table 3 - Ground Fault Alarm Parameters

Parameter No. Parameter Name Description Adjustment Range

77 Gnd Flt A Lvl

78 Gnd Flt A Dly

Defines the ground fault current at which the SMC Flex controller indicates a warning

Defines the time period a ground fault alarm condition must be present before a trip occurs

1.0…5.0 A or

5.0…25 A

0…250 s

Thermistor/PTC Protection

The SMC Flex controller provides terminals 23 and 24 for the connection of positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor sensors. PTC sensors are commonly embedded in motor stator windings to monitor the motor winding temperature. When the motor winding temperature reaches the PTC sensor’s temperature rating, the PTC sensor’s resistance transitions from a low to high value. Because PTC sensors react to actual temperature, enhanced motor protection can be provided to address such conditions as obstructed cooling and high ambient temperatures.

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1330

550

250

100

-20 °C 0 °C

TNF -20K

TNF -5K

TNF

TNF +20K

TNF +5K

4000

Table 4 defines the SMC Flex PTC thermistor input and response ratings:

Table 4 - PTC Input Ratings

Description Value

Response resistance 3400 Ω ± 150 Ω

Reset resistance 1600 Ω ± 100 Ω

Short-circuit Trip Resistance 25 Ω ± 10 Ω Maximum Voltage at PTC Terminals (RPTC = 4 kW) <7.5V Maximum Voltage at PTC Terminals (RPTC = open) 30V

Maximum Number of Sensors 6

Maximum Cold Resistance of PTC Sensor Chain 1500 Ω

Response Time 800 ms

Figure 21

illustrates the required PTC sensor characteristics that are specified

in IEC-34-11-2.

Figure 21 - PTC Sensor Characteristics per IEC-34-11-2

PTC Trip

The SMC Flex controller trips with a PTC indication if:

• No other fault currently exists

• PTC protection is enabled

The resistance across terminals 23 and 24 is either greater than the relay’s response resistance or less than the short-circuit trip resistance.

Excessive Starts/Hour

The SMC Flex controller lets you program the allowed number of starts per hour (up to 99). This helps minimize motor stress caused by repeated starting over a short time period.

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Overtemperature

The SMC Flex controller uses the value in Parameter 119 to monitor the temperature of the SCRs and Bypass by using internal thermistors. When the maximum rated temperature of the power poles is reached, the unit shuts down and restart is inhibited.

An overtemperature condition can indicate inadequate ventilation, high ambient temperature, overloading, or excessive cycling. After the temperature is reduced to allowable levels, the fault can be cleared.

Open Gate

An open gate fault indicates that improper SCR firing, typically caused by an open SCR gate, has been detected on one of the power poles. Before the controller shuts down, it attempts to start the motor a total of three times.

Line Faults

The SMC Flex controller continually monitors line conditions for abnormal factors. Pre-start protection includes:

• Line Fault (with phase indication)

- Line voltage loss

- Missing load connection

- Shorted SCR

Running protection includes:

• Line Fault (no phase indication)

- Line voltage loss

- Missing load connection

You can toggle Phase Reversal protection either On or Off. Phase Reversal protection is functional only at pre-start.

Metering

Power monitoring parameters include:

• Three-phase current (Parameters 4, 5, and 6)

• Three-phase voltage (Parameters 1, 2, and 3)

• Power in kW (Parameter 7)

• Power usage in kWH (Parameter 8)

• Power factor (Parameter 11)

• Motor thermal capacity usage (Parameter 12)

• Elapsed time (Parameter 9)

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DPI

Voltage measurement is not available during the braking operation of the Smart Motor Braking, Accu-Stop, and Slow Speed with Braking control options.

The elapsed time and kWH values are automatically saved to memory on power down.

Motor thermal capacity usage is determined by the built-in electronic thermal overload. An overload fault occurs when this value reaches 100%.

I/O

The SMC Flex controller can accept up to two inputs and four outputs that are controlled over a network. The two inputs are controlled at terminal 16 (Option Input #1, Parameter 132), and terminal 15 (Option Input #2, Parameter 29). For these two inputs, see Table 26

Table 40

for the bit identification.

You can program the Stop Input to meet the desired stop functionality by using these two terminals as inputs.

for the parameter settings and Table 39 and

The four outputs are Aux #1 (Parameter 107), Aux #2 (Parameter 110), Aux #3 (Parameter 108), and Aux #4 (Parameter 109). All auxiliary contacts are programmable to the function found in Table 26

. If the outputs are programmed to Network or Network NC, they can be controlled over a Network. See Table 40

, which defines the Logic Command Word (Control).

Communication

A serial interface port (DPI) is provided as standard, which lets you connect the SMC Flex controller connection to the Bulletin 20-HIM LCD interface modules.

Figure 22 - DPI Location

You can connect two peripheral devices to the DPI. The maximum output current through the DPI is 280 mA.

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Port 5 — DPI Communications

Port 2

Ports 2 and 3 when two HIMs are connected with a splitter

Aux #1

Aux #2 Aux #3

Aux #4

PTC

TACH

Ground Fault

Stop

Start

Option Input #1

Option Input #2

Programming

Status Indication

Setup is easy with the built-in keypad and three-line, 16 character backlit LCD. Parameters are organized in a three-level menu structure that uses a text format for straightforward programming.

Figure 23 - Built-in Keypad and LCD

• Four programmable hard contact outputs are provided as standard. All auxiliary contacts are programmable for the following states:

• Normal (selectable N.O./N.C.)

• Up-to-Speed (selectable N.O./N.C.)

• Alarm (selectable N.O./N.C.)

• Fault (selectable N.O./N.C.)

• Network Control (selectable N.O./N.C.)

• External Bypass (N.O. only)

Figure 24 - Control Terminals

Network inputs can be obtained via proper programming of Option Input #1 (Parameter 132) and Option Input #2 (Parameter 24).

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Notes:

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Chapter 2

Installation

This chapter explains how to receive, unpack, and set up the SMC™ Flex controller.

Receive the Controller

Unpack the Controller

Inspect the Controller

Storage

It is your responsibility to thoroughly inspect the equipment before accepting the shipment from the freight company. Check the item(s) received against the purchase order. If any items are damaged, it is your responsibility not to accept delivery until the freight agent has noted the damage on the freight bill. Should any concealed damage be found during unpacking, it is again your responsibility to notify the freight agent. The shipping container must be left intact and the freight agent should be requested to make a visual inspection of the equipment.

Remove all packing material, wedges, or braces from within and around the controller.

After you unpack the controller, check the item(s’) nameplate catalog number against the purchase order.

Keep the controller in its shipping container prior to installation. If the equipment is not to be used for an extended period, you must store it according to the following instructions in order to maintain warranty coverage.

Lifting

• Store in a clean, dry location.

• Maintain an ambient temperature range of –20… +75 °C (–4…+167 °F).

• Store within a relative humidity range of 0% to 95%, noncondensing.

• Do not store equipment where it could be exposed to a corrosive atmosphere.

• Do not store equipment in a construction area.

For controllers rated 625…1250 A, the device should only be lifted from designated lifting points. The lifting points are designed to accept a 1/2…13 threaded hoist ring capable of lifting 2500 pounds. Figure 26 points.

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Lifting Points

Figure 25 - Lifting Caution Label

Figure 26 - Lifting Points

General Precautions

In addition to the precautions listed throughout this manual, you must read and understand the following statements, which are general to the system.

ATTENTION: The controller contains ESD- (electrostatic discharge) sensitive parts and assemblies. Static control precautions are required when installing, testing, servicing, or repairing the assembly. Component damage may result if ESD control procedures are not followed. If you are not familiar with static control procedures, refer to applicable ESD protection handbooks.

ATTENTION: An incorrectly applied or installed controller can damage components or reduce product life. Wiring or application errors, such as undersizing the motor, incorrect or inadequate AC supply, or excessive ambient temperatures, may result in malfunction of the system.

ATTENTION: Only personnel familiar with the controller and associated machinery should plan or implement the installation, start-up, and subsequent maintenance of the system. Failure to do this may result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.

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