BE SURE POWER IS DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION!
FOLLOW NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES.
SymCom’s MotorSaver
motors regardless of size. The MotorSaver
from damage caused by single-phasing, low voltage, phase-reversal, and voltage unbalance. The
201-XXX-DPDT products feature two isolated Form C relay outputs.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS ENTIRELY BEFORE INSTALLATION.
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Model 201-XXX-DPDT is a voltage monitor designed to protect 3-phase
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is used on 120V or 240V, 501/60 Hz motors to protect
CONNECTIONS
1. Mount the MotorSaver® in a convenient location in or near the motor control panel. If the
location is wet or dusty, it should be mounted in a NEMA 4 or 12 enclosure.
2. Mount the SymCom P/N OT11 socket to the motor control back panel.
3. Connect L1, L2 and L3 (terminals 5, 6 & 7 on the relay socket) to the LINE SIDE of the motor
starter (Figure 2).
4. Connect the output relays to the circuitry to be controlled. See Figure 1 for pin diagram. The
output relays are isolated, so different control voltages may be applied to each one. For motor
control, connect a normally open contact in series with the magnetic coil of the motor starter as
shown in Figure 2. For alarm operation, connect a normally closed contact in series with the
control circuit as shown in Figure 2.
LINE VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT: Rotate the VOL T ADJUSTMENT (VAC) knob to the nominal 3-
phase line voltage feeding the motor to be protected.
Figure 3: Voltage Adjustment (201-200-DPDT Model Shown)
OPERATION
Apply 3-phase power to the motor. The MotorSaver’s green RUN light will blink during the two
second restart delay. Once the restart delay time has expired, the MotorSaver
contacts and the green RUN light will illuminate.
If the contacts do not energize and the green RUN light does not illuminate, see the troubleshooting
section.
STATUS LIGHT PATTERN
RUN GREEN
RESTART DELAY
REVERSE-PHASE
UNBALANCE / SINGLE-PHASE
LOW VOLTAGE RED
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will energize its output
GREEN
RED
RED
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Table 1: Diagnostic Indicator Lights
NEMA MG1 UNBALANCE FORMULA
% Voltage Unbalance = Maximum Deviation from the Average
Average
Example: The measured line-to-line voltages are 203, 210, and 212.
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Models 201-XXX-DPDT-60mS have a 60mS restart delay
The maximum deviation from the average is the largest difference between the average
voltage (208.3) and any one voltage reading.
208.3 - 203 = 5.3 210 - 208.3 = 1.7 212 - 208.3 = 3.7
The maximum deviation from the average is 5.3.
208.3
= 208.3
5.3
x 100 = 2.5% unbalance
x 100%
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
No lights are on -
the unit seems
completely dead
Red light is blinking
(on initial power-up)
Red light is blinking
(after the motor has
previously been running)
Red light is blinking in
this pattern
PATTERN
LIGHT
N/A
RED
RED
RED
SOLUTION
Measure the three line-to-line voltages. If any
of the voltages are extremely low, the
MotorSaver
operate its internal electronics. See
specifications for allowable voltage ranges. If
the voltages are correct, call SymCom at (800)
843-8848 or (605) 348-5580.
Turn off the 3-phase power. Swap any two
leads powering the MotorSaver
There is a 50-50 chance of connecting L1, L2
and L3 correctly the first time. Reapply 3-phase
power.
The incoming lines have been reverse-phased.
The MotorSaver
running backwards. Correct the phase
sequence.
The voltage is unbalanced or single-phased.
Measure the incoming line voltages and
calculate the % unbalance. If the voltage
unbalance does not exceed the 4.5%
unbalance reset value, call SymCom at (800)
843-8848 or (605) 348-5580.
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does not have enough power to
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(L1, L2, or L3)
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is preventing the motor from
The voltage is low. Measure the three line-toline voltages. Calculate the average. If the
average is 7% or more below the nominal
Red light is on steady
RED
voltage as selected by the LINE VOLTAGE
ADJUST, the MotorSaver
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is functioning
properly. If the voltage is within 7%, call
SymCom at (800) 843-8848 or (605) 348-5580.
Green light blinks and
motor is not running
The MotorSaver
delay and will energize its contacts when
finished.
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is timing through the restart
GREEN
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is in run mode. Ensure other
Green light is on steady,
but motor does not start
GREEN
The MotorSaver
control devices are allowing the motor to start.
Check control circuit for loose wires or
malfunctioning switches.