iStart

Digital Soft Starter with Internal ByPass

31-1100A, 208-690V

Instruction Manual
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iStart Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

1. Safety & Warnings ................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Attention................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Warnings.................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Technical Data ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Rating and Frames Sizes ......................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Starter Selection ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 Motor Current and Starting Conditions .......................................................................... 6
2.3.2 Mains (Line to Line) and Control Voltage ...................................................................... 6
2.3.3 Ordering Information ..................................................................................................... 7
3. Recommended Wiring Scheme............................................................................................. 8
3.1 Mains and Control Description ................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Input/Output Indication ........................................................................................................... 10
3.2.1 Bottom View of the Control Module............................................................................. 10
3.3 Typical Wiring Scheme – In Line Connection ......................................................................... 11
3.4 Power Wiring Scheme for “Inside-Delta” Connection ............................................................. 12
3.5 Wiring Notes .......................................................................................................................... 13
3.5.1 Short Circuit Protection ............................................................................................... 13
3.5.2 “Inside-Delta” Mode .................................................................................................... 14
[Link] General Information ............................................................................................. 14
[Link] Notes on “Inside Delta” Connection ..................................................................... 14
4. Dimensions .......................................................................................................................... 16
5. Installation............................................................................................................................ 19
5.1 Prior to Installation ................................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Mounting ................................................................................................................................ 19
5.2.1 IP-54 Remote Keypad Installation............................................................................... 20
5.3 Temperature Range & Heat Dissipation ................................................................................. 21
5.3.1 Calculating the Enclosure Size, for Non-Ventilated Metallic Enclosure ....................... 21
5.3.2 Additional Ventilation .................................................................................................. 21
6. Control Keypad .................................................................................................................... 22
6.1 LCD Arrangement .................................................................................................................. 22
6.2 Push-Buttons ......................................................................................................................... 23
6.3 Status LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 23
6.4 Reviewing Parameters ........................................................................................................... 23
6.4.1 Modifying the Parameter ............................................................................................. 23
6.5 Special Actions Performed in TEST/MAINTENANCE Mode ................................................... 24
6.5.1 View Firmware Version/Version Date/Version CRC .................................................... 24
6.5.1 Reset to Factory Default Parameters .......................................................................... 24
6.5.2 Reset Statistical Data ................................................................................................. 25
6.6 Overview of All Mode Pages and Factory Defaults ................................................................. 26
6.6.1 Main Parameters – page 1.......................................................................................... 28
[Link] Tripping Curves of the Integrated Overcurrent Protection .................................... 31
[Link] Tripping Curves of the Integrated Overload Protection ......................................... 33
6.6.3 Start/Stop Motor – page 2 of Basic (pages 2-3 of Professional, pages 2-5 of Expert) . 35
[Link] Soft Start Parameters .......................................................................................... 39
[Link] Soft Stop Parameters........................................................................................... 40
6.6.3 Special Features – page 6 of Professional and Expert Only ....................................... 41
[Link] Extend Setting ..................................................................................................... 42
[Link] 2 Phase Operation ............................................................................................... 43

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6.6.4 Fault Parameters – Page 3 of Basic (page 5 of Professional and page 7 of Expert) ... 44
6.6.5 AUTORESET PARAMS – Page 4 of Basic (page 6 of Professional and page 8 Expert)50
6.6.6 I/O Programming Parameters – Page 5 of Basic (7 of Professional and 9 of Expert) .. 52
6.6.7 Statistical Data – page 11 ........................................................................................... 55
6.7 Event Logger – page 8 for Basic (page 11 for Professional, page 12 for Expert) .................... 56
6.7.1 Event Summary .......................................................................................................... 56
6.7.2 Event Details .............................................................................................................. 57
6.8 Actual Data View.................................................................................................................... 58
6.8.1 Default Data View ....................................................................................................... 58
7. Starting Procedure............................................................................................................... 59
7.1 Standard Starting Procedure .................................................................................................. 60
2.3 Examples of Starting Curves .................................................................................................. 62
7.2.1 Light Load-Pumps, Fans, Etc...................................................................................... 62
7.2.2 High Inertia Loads – Fans, Centrifuges, Etc. ............................................................... 62
7.2.3 Choosing a Suitable Pump Curve (Centrifugal Pumps)............................................... 63
[Link] Starting Curve ...................................................................................................... 63
[Link] Stopping Curve .................................................................................................... 63
[Link] Final Torque During Soft-Stopping a Pump Motor ................................................ 64
8. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................... 65
8.1 Blank RMA Form.................................................................................................................... 68
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 69

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1. SAFETY & WARNINGS

1.1 Safety
Read this manual carefully before operating the equipment and follow its
1
instructions.
Installation, operation and maintenance should be in strict accordance
2
with this manual, national codes and good practice.
Installation or operation not performed in strict accordance with these
3
instructions will void manufacturer’s warranty.
Disconnect all power inputs before servicing the soft-starter and/or the
4
motor.
After installation, check and verify that no parts (bolts, washers, etc) have
5
fallen into the starter.
During shipping, the soft-starter might have been roughly handled,
6 therefore, it is recommended to initialize the soft-starter by connecting
supply voltage prior to operating the soft-starter with a motor.

1.2 Attention
This product was designed for compliance with IEC 60947-4-2 for class A
1
equipment.
2 All of the iStart models are designed to meet UL and cUL requirements.
Use of the product in domestic environments may cause radio
3 interference, in which case, the user may be required to employ
additional mitigation methods.
Utilization category is AC-53a or AC-53b, Form 1. For further information,
4
see Technical Specification.

1.3 Warnings
Internal components and PCBs are at mains potential when the iStart is
1 connected to mains. This voltage is extremely dangerous and will cause
death or severe injury if contacted.
When iStart is connected to mains, even if control voltage is
2 disconnected and motor is stopped, full voltage may appear on starter’s
output and motor’s terminals.
The starter must be grounded to ensure correct operation, safety and to
3
prevent damage.
Check that Power Factor capacitors and overvoltage devices are not
4
connected to the output side of the soft starter.
5 Do not interchange line and load connections.

6 Expert mode allows settings that can damage the starter and the motor.

The company reserves the right to make any improvements or modifications to its products without
prior notice.

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2. TECHNICAL DATA
2.1 Introduction
The iStart is a highly sophisticated and reliable three -phase starter. It can operate both three phase and two-
phase mode. iStart is designed for simple maintenance and maximum flexibility in the field.
 You can connect motors with different mains voltages to iStart:
Frame size A, B and C: 208V to 400V
208V to 600V

Frame size D to H: 208V to 400V

208V to 600V
208V to 690V

 Communication cards are easy to connect and replace.

 Includes an internal bypass.
 You can connect an external display so that you can install iStart inside a cabinet and still monitor and
program it without opening the cabinet.
 iStart’s Ground Fault protection checks that the total current always remains zero. If a ground fault
occurs, iStart trips.
 Includes built-in Motor Unbalance protection.
 Optional fan that can added later allows you to increase the number of starts per hour.
 Includes an event logger for start, stop, bypass open and close, and other events. Each log entry
includes: time, date, voltage, current and trip state.

2.2 Rating and Frames Sizes

Frame FLC Dimensions Dimensions W/Fan Dimensions
No.
Size (A) WxHxD (mm) WxHxD (mm) WxHxD (mm) 2P
A 31 119x245x111 119x245x151
A 44 119x245x111 119x245x151
B 58 132x275x173 132x275x214
B 72 132x275x173 132x275x214
B 85 132x275x173 132x275x214
C 105 175x354x198 175x354x239
C 145 175x354x198 175x354x239
C 170 175x354x198 175x354x239
D 230
D 310
E 350
E 460
F 590
G 720
G 850
H 1100

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2.3 Starter Selection
Use the following criteria to select the starter:

2.3.1 Motor Current and Starting Conditions

Select the starter according to motor's Full Load Ampere (FLA) that is indicated on its nameplate (even if the
motor will not be fully loaded).
The iStart is designed to operate under the following maximum conditions:

Ambient Temperature Starting Current Acceleration Time

0
[ C] [A] [sec]
40 400%xIn 30

50 350%xIn 20
Max. Starts per Hour: four (4) starts per hour.
Note:
For very frequent starts (inching applications) the inching current should be considered as the Full Load
Current (FLC) (consult factory).

2.3.2 Mains (Line to Line) and Control Voltage

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Frame Size Mains (Line to Line) Voltage Control Voltage Fan Voltage
A to C Fan is not required
115VAC/DC, 50/60Hz, +10% -
208V to 400V, 50/60Hz, +10% -15%
95-230VAC/DC, 15%
or
50/60Hz, +10% -15% or
208V to 600V, 50/60Hz, +10% -15%
230VAC/DC, 50/60Hz, +10% -
15%

D to H Fan is required
208V to 400V, 50/60Hz, +10% -15% 115VAC, 50/60Hz,
115VAC/DC, 50/60Hz, +10% -
or +10% -15%
15%
208V to 600V, 50/60Hz, +10% -15% or
or
or 230VAC, 50/60Hz,
230VAC/DC, 50/60Hz, +10% -
208V to 690V, 50/60Hz, +10% -15% +10% -15%
15%

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Fan is required for frame sizes D-H. It is not required for frame sizes A-C, but can be ordered as an option.
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2.3.3 Ordering Information

iStart 31- 400- 230- 24- 0- S

Full load Mains Control Control Input Options Front Panel
Current Voltage Voltage Voltage

Full load Current

Specify Description
Starter’s 31, 44, 58, 72, 85, 105, 145, 170, R1
FLC [A] 230, 310, R2
350, 460, R3
590, R4
720, 850, R5
980, 1100 R6

Mains Voltage
Specify Description
400 208 – 400 VAC, 50/60Hz , +10% -15% R1
600 208 – 600 VAC, 50/60Hz , +10% -15% R1
690 208 – 690 VAC, 50/60Hz , +10% -15%. Only available with 230A and above. R2

Control Voltage (Terminal A1, A2)

Specify Description
230 95-230 VAC, 50/60Hz , +10% -15% or 95-230 VDC R1
Note:  Control voltage cannot be modified on site.

Control Input Voltage (Terminals 1-5)

Specify Description
24 24 VDC/VAC +10% -15% (in this option the iStart also supplies 24VDC) R1
230 95-230 VAC, 50/60Hz , +10% -15% or 95-230 VDC R2
Note:  Control input voltage cannot be modified on site.

Options
Specify Description
0 No options
3M Communication RS-485 Board (MODBUS) (1) (3) R1
3R Communication RS-232 Board (MODBUS) (1) (3) R1
3P Communication Profibus (1) (3) (D type connector) R2
3E Communication ProfiNet (1) (3) (RJ-45 connector) R?
3D Communication Device Net (1) (3) (terminal connectors) R2
2P 2 phase control(5) R1
D Remote Keypad (3) R1
4 Insulation tester (2) (3) R2
5 Analog card – Thermistor in and Analog out (2) (3) R2
6 3XRTD Thermal sensors (2) (3) R2
8 Harsh environment treatment R1
F115 Fan unit (4) 115VAC fan unit R2
F230 Fan unit (4) 230VAC fan unit R1
ROC Chinese language LCD R2
RU Russian language LCD R1
(1)
Only one option from 3M, 3R, 3P, 3D, 3E.
(2)
Notes: Only one option from: 4, 5, 6.
(3)
You can install these options on site.
(4)
You can install these options on site for frame sizes A, B and C only.
(5)
Factory installed option.
Front Panel
Specify Description
S Standard

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3. RECOMMENDED WIRING SCHEME

3.1 Mains and Control Description
Refer to drawing on page 10
Indication Description Remarks
1L1, 3L2, 5L3 Connection to mains
voltage up to 690V
2T1, 4T2, 6T3 Connection to motor

G Connection to ground For proper operation and for safety reasons soft iStart
must be properly grounded.
Terminal A1 Control phase 95-230VAC\DC +10% -15%
Terminal A2 Control neutral (return)
Terminal 12 (NC) Programmable auxiliary Voltage free, 8A, 250VAC, 1800VA max.
Terminal 11 (C) output relay 1 The contact incorporates 0-60 seconds On & Off
Terminal 14 (NC) delays. The auxiliary output relay can be programmed
to operate in the following modes:
 INACTIVE
 RUN IMMEDIATE
Active when there is start action.
 STARTING
Active during the start ramp. It stops when the
bypass closes.
 END OF ACC
Not active during the start ramp. Active when
the bypass closes.
 STOP
 SOFT STOP
Active during ramp down.
 STOP IMMEDIATE
Active from ramp down and continues to be
active while stopped.
 ALTERNATIVE ADJUST
Active when motors 2, 3, or 4 receive a
command.
 FAULT
Active while in a fault state.
 WARNING
Active while in a warning state.
Terminal 22 (NC) Programmable Same as terminals 12, 11, and 14 for relay 2.
Terminal 21 (C) auxiliary output
Terminal 24 (NC) relay 2

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Indication Description Remarks

Terminal 1,2,3 24V Input – START The terminals can be programmed to operate in the
command. following modes:
 INACTIVE
 START
 STOP
 EXTERNAL TRIP
 RESET
 1ST ADJUST START
Start command to the 1st motor.
 2ND ADJUST START
Start command to the 2nd motor.
 3RD ADJUST START
Start command to the 3rd motor.
 4TH ADJUST START
Start command to the 4th motor.
 1ST ADJUST STOP
Soft Stop command to the 1st motor.
 2ND ADJUST STOP
Soft Stop command to the 2nd motor.
 3RD ADJUST STOP
Soft Stop command to the 3rd motor.
 4TH ADJUST STOP
Soft Stop command to the 4th motor.

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3.2 Input/Output Indication

3.2.1 Bottom View of the Control Module

Terminal: A1, A2(AC/DC);

12, 11, 14(R1: NC,C,NO);
22, 21, 24(R2: NC,C,NO)
MODBUS
Logic input: IN1, IN2, IN3,
OUT(+24VDC), COM

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3.3 Typical Wiring Scheme – In Line Connection

Notes:
(1) – Use fuses for type 2 coordination. Refer to section ‎3.5.1 on page 13
(2) – Mains voltage of 208-600V available to all models. Mains voltage 208-690V available
to 210-1100A.
(3) – Refer to ordering information for available control voltages.
(4) – Control inputs are shown in their default setting.
(5) – Applicable only when optional fans are installed in frame sizes A-C.

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3.4 Power Wiring Scheme for “Inside-Delta” Connection

(IMPORTANT! - Refer to section ‎3.5.2 on page 14)

Connecting iStart INSIDE DELTA

Reverse speed with iStart connected INSIDE DELTA.

Notes:
When installing the iStart INSIDE DELTA. it is highly recommended to
use a line contactor (C1) or contactor (C2) in order to avoid a destruction
of the motor in case of a shorted SCR in the iStart.
If a contactor is connected Inside the Delta (C2) only, motor terminals are
“live” (full voltage) even when contactor is open.

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3.5 Wiring Notes

WARNINGS! When mains voltage is connected to the iStart, even if control voltage is
disconnected, full voltage may appear on the starter load terminals.
Therefore, for isolation purposes, it is necessary to connect an isolating device
upstream of the starter.
Power factor correction capacitors and overvoltage devices must not be
installed on starters load side. When required, install capacitors or overvoltage
devices on starter’s line side.
iStart is not balanced while in two-phase mode. Therefore, you cannot use a
motor unbalance protection because it will always cause a trip.

3.5.1 Short Circuit Protection

For “type 2 coordination”, use fuses for semiconductor protection to protect the iStart from a short circuit.
Fuses for semiconductor protection give excellent results because they have low I²t values and high
interruption ratings.

Recommended fuse selection procedure:

(1) Fuse rated voltage: Choose minimum fuse rated voltage which is above the rated voltage of the
mains.
(2) Fuse rated current: Select a fuse which is able to carry 7 times the rated iStart current for 30 seconds
(this is double the maximum iStart current for the maximum acceleration time).
(3) Fuse I²t: Verify that the I²t value of the fuse is less than or equal to the I²t value of the thyristor in the
iStart as shown in the table below.
iStart Model Max. Thyristor I2t iStart Max. Thyristor I2t
[A2Sec] Model [A2Sec]
31 15,000 310 845,000
44 15,000 350 845,000
58 236,000 460 1,130,000
72 236,000 590 1,1820,000
85 236,000 720 1,1820,000
105 304,000 850 1,1820,000
145 304,000 980 4,260,000
170 304,000 1100 4,260,000
230 135,000

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3.5.2 “Inside-Delta” Mode

[Link] General Information
When the iStart is installed “Inside Delta”, the individual phases of the Starter are connected in series with the
individual motor windings (6 conductor connections as with the star-delta starter). The soft starter must only
conduct about 67 % (=1\1.5) of the rated motor current. This ensures the use of a significantly smaller device.

For example:
For a motor with a rated current of 1050A motor, a 1100A starter will be selected to operate “In-Line”.
For “Inside Delta” starter, we calculate (1050 x 67% = 703A) and select a 720A starter.
Less heat dissipates in the cabinet vs. the standard “In-Line” connection.

Note :
For a high starting torque process, it is recommended to use the starter in the “In Line” connection.

[Link] Notes on “Inside Delta” Connection

 “Inside Delta” requires 6-wires to the motor.
 Wrong motor connection will cause serious damage to the motor windings.
 When installing the iStart “inside delta” it is highly recommended to use a contactor in series to
the ISTART or upstream of the motor in order to avoid a destruction of the motor in case of a
shorted SCR in the ISTART.
 The sinusoidal shape of the current is imperfect (since each phase is separately fired and not
influenced by other phase firing).
As a result, higher harmonic content is incurred (THD), which can be as high as twice the THD
value as in the standard “In-Line”.
 Higher motor heating is expected for the same motor size (due to the higher THD).
 Phase sequence must be correct; otherwise, “Phase Sequence fault” will trip the starter
immediately (without any damage).
 Higher torques cannot be obtained.
 When “Inside Delta” mode is configured:
o No Pulse Start.
o No curve selection (Curve 0 !! only).
o No Slow Speed (Reverse and Forward).
o No Phase sequence “Off” mode.
o No 2-phase control.

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WARNINGS! Beware!
Wrong connection of the starter or the motor, will seriously damage the motor.
When using “Inside delta” connection:
1. It is highly recommended to use a contactor in series to the iSTART or
upstream of motor in order to avoid a destruction of the motor in case of
a shorted SCR in the iSTART.
2. If Contactor is connected Inside the Delta, motor terminals are “live” (full
voltage) even when contactor is open.

iSTART connected INSIDE DELTA Speed reverse with iSTART connected INSIDE
DELTA
(1) C1 is a line contactor.
(2) C2 is an “Inside Delta” contactor.
(3) U1-U2, V1-V2, W1-W2 are motor’s windings.
(4) L1-U, L2-V, L3-W are iSTART controlled phases.
Refer also to section ‎3.4 on page 12.
Note:
Motor terminals are marked as follows:

ASA (USA) BS VDE IEC

T1 - T4 A1-A2 U-X U1 - U2
T2 - T5 B1-B2 V-Y V1 - V2
T3 - T6 C1-C2 W-Z W1 - W2

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4. Dimensions

iStart Size A: 31A, 44A

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iStart Size B: 58A, 72A, 85A

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iStart Size C: 105A, 145A, 170A

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5. INSTALLATION

WARNING! Do not interchange line and load connections

5.1 Prior to Installation

Check that Motor’s Full Load Ampere (FLA) is lower than, or equal to the starter’s Full Load Current (FLC) and
that Mains and Control voltages are as indicated on the starter’s side label.
Make sure Starter’s FLC≥ Motor FLA!

Make sure Starter’s FLC≥ Motor FLA!

Make sure Control voltage is right!

ISTART label - example

5.2 Mounting
The starter must be mounted vertically. Allow sufficient space (at least 100mm) above and below the starter
for suitable airflow.
It is recommended to mount the starter directly on the rear metal plate for better heat dissipation.
Note:
Do not mount the ISTART directly on the rear metal plate in case a ventilation fan or ventilation opening is on
the back side of the ISTART.

Do not mount the starter near heat sources.

Surrounding air temperature in the cabinet should not exceed 50ºC.
Protect the starter from dust and corrosive atmospheres.

Note: For harsh environments (sewage treatment plants, etc.), it is recommended to order the starter with
printed circuit board coating. Refer to section ‎2.3.3 on page 7 for ordering information.

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5.2.1 IP-54 Remote Keypad Installation

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5.3 Temperature Range & Heat Dissipation

The starter is rated to operate over a temperature range of -10ºC (14ºF) to + 50ºC (122ºF).
Relative non-condensed humidity inside the enclosure should not exceed 95%.

ATTENTION! Operating at surrounding air temp. (Inside the cabinet) higher than 50ºC may
cause damage to the starter.

Starter’s heat dissipation while motor is running and the internal bypass relays are closed is typically less than
0.4 x In (in watts). During soft start and soft stop, heating is approximately three times the actual starting
current (In watts).

Example: For a 100A motor, heat dissipation is less than 40 watts while running and during starting (for
example at 350A), heat dissipation is approximately 1050 watts.

Important note: If motor is frequently started, cabinet should be designed for the higher heat dissipation.

Internal enclosure heating can be reduced through the use of additional ventilation.

5.3.1 Calculating the Enclosure Size, for Non-Ventilated Metallic Enclosure

Area (m2) = 0.12 x Total heat dissipation [Watts]

60 – External ambient temp. [ºC]

Where: Area [m2]] - Surface area that can dissipate heat (front, sides, top).
Total heat dissipation [Watt] – The total heat dissipation of the starter and other control devices in
the enclosure. If starter is frequently started, average power should be used.

5.3.2 Additional Ventilation

Use the following arrangement for forced ventilation of the ISTART’s enclosure:
Fan Air
Air Outlet
Inlet
SST

Air
Inlet

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6. CONTROL KEYPAD
The control keypad is the link between the iStart and the user.
The iStart control keypad features:
(1) Indication LEDs (On, Ramp, Run, Fault, Comm)
(2) Two lines of 16 alphanumeric characters each with selectable languages – English, French,
German, Spanish and Turkish. Russian and Chinese characters are optional and must be pre-
ordered. By default the display shows actual data.
(3) Six push-buttons (Data, Reset, Esc, Enter, Up (▲) and down (▼) keys).

(1)

(2)

(3)

Figure 1 - iStart Control Keypad

6.1 LCD Arrangement

CURRENT LIMIT
390%

Upper line displays function.

Lower line displays setting and\or measured values.
< > indicates actual data in display mode.

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6.2 Push-Buttons

Esc  Exits the current menu and returns to the previous menu without save.
 Toggles between the view of actual data and parameter settings.
 Actual data appears inside arrow brackets as shown below.
< Actual Data Type >
Data
< Actual Data Value >
 Parameters are shown without arrow brackets. After a one minute timeout, the display
returns to the actual data view.
 Scrolls to the previous menu.
 Allows the operator to increment adjusted values shown in the display.
▲
 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.
▼  Press this button once to decrement one value, or continuously to rapidly decrement values
up to the minimum value.
 When a menu name is displayed, pressing this button drills down to the parameters for that
menu.
Enter  When a parameter is displayed, pressing this button makes the parameter value editable
(value blinks). Use the up/down arrows to change the value.
 When the parameter value blinks, pressing Enter saves the parameter value.
 Resets the iStart after a fault has been dealt with and the start command has been
Reset removed (except for UNDERCURR. TRIP). This cancels the fault displayed and allows you
to restart the motor.

6.3 Status LEDs

Green On Lights when the control supply voltage is connected to the iStart.

Yellow Ramp Lights during soft start, indicating that motor supply voltage is ramping up.

Lights after completion of the starting process, indicating that motor is

Green Run
receiving full voltage.
Lights upon operation of any of the built-in protections.
Red Fault  Lights constantly when a trip occurs.
 Blinks when a warning occurs.
Blue Comm Blinks when there is an active communication link.

6.4 Reviewing Parameters

 Press the Data key to toggle from actual data view to the parameter menus.
 Press Esc twice to get to the Main Parameters menu.
 Use the ▼ or ▲ keys to navigate to the parameter menu that you need.
 Press Enter to enter the menu.
 Use the ▼ or ▲ keys to navigate to the relevant parameter.
6.4.1 Modifying the Parameter
 Press Enter to enter to make the parameter value editable.
 Use the ▼ or ▲ keys to change the value.
 Press Enter to save the value.

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6.5 Special Actions Performed in TEST/MAINTENANCE Mode
6.5.1 View Firmware Version/Version Date/Version CRC

Press the Data key to toggle from actual data view to the parameter menus.

Press Esc twice to get to the Main Parameters menu.

Press and hold the ▼ key until you reach the last menu (TEST/MAINTENANCE).The LCD will display:
TEST/MAINTENANCE
- **** -

6.5.1 Reset to Factory Default Parameters


Press the Data key to toggle from actual data view to the parameter menus.

Press Esc twice to get to the Main Parameters menu.

Press and hold the ▼ key until you reach the last menu (TEST/MAINTENANCE).The LCD will display:
TEST/MAINTENANCE
- **** -
 Press Enter.
 Use the ▼ key to navigate to the RESET SETTING!!! menu. The LCD will display:
RESET SETTING!!!
ENTER TO DEFAULT
 Press Enter to enter the menu. The LCD will display:
RESET SETTING!!!
* * * N O * * *
 Press the ▲ key. The LCD will display:
RESET SETTING!!!
* * * Y E S * * *
 Press Enter. For a short interval, the LCD will display:
################ RESET SETTING!!!
################ SETTING DEFAULT
 Press Esc.

CAUTION! RESET SETTING 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 RATED LINE VOLT. value
again.

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6.5.2 Reset Statistical Data

 Press the Data key to toggle from actual data view to the parameter menus.
 Press Esc twice to get to the Main Parameters menu.
 Press the ▼ key until you reach the STATISTICAL DATA menu. The LCD will display:
STATISTICAL DATA
- **** -
 Press Enter.
 Use the ▼ key to navigate to the RESET STATISTICS!!! menu. The LCD will display:
RESET STATISTICS
ENTER TO RESET
 Press Enter to enter the menu. The LCD will display:
RESET SETTING!!!
* * * N O * * *
 Press the ▲ key. The LCD will display:
RESET SETTING!!!
* * * Y E S * * *
 Press Enter. For a short interval, the LCD will display:
RESET STATISTICS
SETTING DEFAULT

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6.6 Overview of All Mode Pages and Factory Defaults2

MAIN PARAMETERS START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP SPECIAL FEATURES

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Display and default Display and default Display and default Display and default Display and default Display and default
values values values values values values
SET LANGUAGE. MOTOR FLA MOTOR FLA MOTOR FLA MOTOR FLA SLOW SPEED TORQ
ENGLISH 44 AMP 44 AMP 44 AMP 44 AMP 0 MIN

STARTER FLC SOFT START CURVE SOFT START CURVE SOFT START CURVE SOFT START CURVE MAX SLOW TIME
44 AMP. 1 (STANDARD) 1 (STANDARD) 1 (STANDARD) 1 (STANDARD) 30 SEC

CONNECTION TYPE PULSE TYPE PULSE TYPE PULSE TYPE PULSE TYPE SAVING ADJUST
LINE PULSE DISABLE PULSE DISABLE PULSE DISABLE PULSE DISABLE NO

RATED LINE VOLT PULSE VOLTAGE PULSE VOLTAGE PULSE VOLTAGE PULSE VOLTAGE EXTEND SETTING
400 VOLT 50 % RATED VOLT 50 % RATED VOLT 50 % RATED VOLT 50 % RATED VOLT DISABLE

UNDER VOLTAGE PULSE CURRENT PULSE CURRENT PULSE CURRENT PULSE CURRENT 3 OR 2 PHASE
75% RATED VOLT 0 % FLA 0 % FLA 0 % FLA 0 % FLA 3 PHASE START

OVER VOLTAGE PULSE RISE TIME PULSE RISE TIME PULSE RISE TIME PULSE RISE TIME
110% RATED VOLT 0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC

PHASE SEQUENCE PULSE CONST TIME PULSE CONST TIME PULSE CONST TIME PULSE CONST TIME
IGNORE 0.0 SEC 0.0 SEC 0.0 SEC 0.0 SEC

O/C - SHEAR PIN PULSE FALL TIME PULSE FALL TIME PULSE FALL TIME PULSE FALL TIME
400% FLA 0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC 0.1 SEC

UNDER CURRENT INITIAL VOLTAGE INITIAL VOLTAGE INITIAL VOLTAGE INITIAL VOLTAGE
20 % FLA 28 % RATED VOLT 28 % RATED VOLT 28 % RATED VOLT 28 % RATED VOLT

OVERLOAD CLASS INITIAL CURRENT INITIAL CURRENT INITIAL CURRENT INITIAL CURRENT
IEC CLASS 10 % 0 % FLA 0 % FLA 0 % FLA 0 % FLA

OVERLOAD PROTECT CURRENT LIMIT CURRENT LIMIT CURRENT LIMIT CURRENT LIMIT
DISABLE 400 % FLA 400 % FLA 400 % FLA 400 % FLA

MOTOR UNBALANCE ACCELERATE TIME ACCELERATE TIME ACCELERATE TIME ACCELERATE TIME
20 % FLA 10 SEC 10 SEC 10 SEC 10 SEC

GROUND FAULT MAX START TIME MAX START TIME MAX START TIME MAX START TIME
20 % FLA 30 SEC 30 SEC 30 SEC 30 SEC

NUMBER OF STARTS SOFT STOP CURVE SOFT STOP CURVE SOFT STOP CURVE SOFT STOP CURVE
10 1(STANDARD) 1(STANDARD) 1(STANDARD) 1(STANDARD)

START PERIOD DECELERATE TIME DECELERATE TIME DECELERATE TIME DECELERATE TIME
10 MINUTE 30 SEC 30 SEC 30 SEC 30 SEC

START INHIBIT STOP FINAL TORQ STOP FINAL TORQ STOP FINAL TORQ STOP FINAL TORQ
15 MINUTE 0(MIN) 0(MIN) 0(MIN) 0(MIN)

DISPLAY MODE
BASIC

PARAMETERS LOCK
LOCKED

2
Parameters that are available in Basic mode are in clear cells.
Parameters that are available in Professional and Expert mode, but not in Basic mode are in gray cells.
Parameters that are available in Expert mode only are in gray cells and highlighted.
3
Basic mode only has one Start/Stop Motor menu. Professional has two and Expert has four.
4 th
START/STOP 4 MOTOR appears in Expert mode only.
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FAULT AUTORESET I/O PROGRAMMING COMM. GLOBAL STATISTICAL DATA7

PARAMETERS5 PARAMS6 - **** - PARAMETERS PARAMETER - **** -
- **** - - **** - - **** - - **** -
Display and Display and default Display and default Display and default Display and Display and default values
default values values values values default values
HS OVR TMP GLOBAL AUTORESET IN1 PROGRAMMING PROTOCOL SET TIME TOTAL ENERGY
TRIP DISABLE ALL STOP MODBUS [Link]
SHORT CIRC HS OVR TMP IN1 STATE BAUD RATE SET DATE LAST STRT PERIOD
IGNORE [Link] DISABLE MAINTAIN OPEN 115200 BPS 01/01/2000
OVERLOAD SHORT CIR IN1 MIN ACTIVE STOP BIT DEFAULT DATA LAST STRT MAX I
TRIP [Link] DISABLE 0.1 SEC 1.0 BITS V/I/COS PHI
UNDER CURR OVERLOAD IN1 MIN INACTIVE PARITY CHECK LCD CONTRAST TOTAL RUN TIME
TRIP [Link] DISABLE 0.1 SEC NONE [********]
UNDER VOLT UNDER CURR IN2 PROGRAMMING SERIAL LINK NO. LCD INTENSITY TOTAL # OF STRTS
TRIP [Link] DISABLE SOFT STOP [********]
OVER VOLT UNDER VOLT IN2 STATE COM CHANGE PARAM LAST TRIP
TRIP [Link] DISABLE MAINTAIN OPEN
PHASE LOSS OVER VOLT IN2 MIN ACTIVE CMD VIA COMM TRIP CURRENT
TRIP [Link] DISABLE 0.1 SEC NO
PHASE SEQ PHASE LOSS IN2 MIN INACTIVE CMD VALID FOR TOTAL # OF TRIPS
TRIP [Link] DISABLE 0.1 SEC 1.0 SEC
SHORTED SCR PHASE SEQ IN3 PROGRAMMING RESET CMD VALID PREVIOUS TRIP -1
TRIP [Link] DISABLE START NO
LNG STRT TM SHORT SCR IN3 STATE COMM TIMEOUT PREVIOUS TRIP -2
TRIP [Link] DISABLE MAINTAIN CLOSE 10.0SEC
SLOW SPD TM LNG STRT TM IN3 MIN ACTIVE UPD COMM STEPS PREVIOUS TRIP -3
TRIP [Link] DISABLE 0.1 SEC 1ST ACK THEN UPD
COMM T/O SLW SPD TM IN3 MIN INACTIVE PREVIOUS TRIP -4
TRIP [Link] DISABLE 0.1 SEC
EXT FAULT COMM T/O INPUT POLICY PREVIOUS TRIP -5
TRIP [Link] DISABLE VIA PRIORITY
WRNG PARAMS EXT FAULT INPUT PRIORITY PREVIOUS TRIP -6
TRIP [Link] DISABLE IN1,IN2,IN3,COM
COMM FAILED WRNG PARAMS RLY1 ACTION PREVIOUS TRIP -7
TRIP [Link] DISABLE FAULT
TOO MANY COMM FAILED RLY1 ON STATE PREVIOUS TRIP -8
TRIP [Link] DISABLE ON=NO / OFF=NC
MTOR INSUL TOO MANY RLY1 ON DELAY PREVIOUS TRIP -9
TRIP [Link] DISABLE 0.0 SEC
M OVR TMP MTOR INSUL RLY1 OFF DELAY RESET STATISTICAL DATA
TRIP [Link] DISABLE 0.0 SEC
WRONG FREQ M OVR TMP RLY2 ACTION
TRIP [Link] DISABLE END OF ACC
[Link] WRONG FREQ RLY2 ON STATE
TRIP [Link] DISABLE ON=NO / OFF=NC
GND FAULT NO VOLTAGE RLY2 ON DELAY
TRIP [Link] DISABLE 0.0 SEC
NO CURRENT [Link] RLY2 OFF DELAY
TRIP [Link] DISABLE 0.0 SEC
NO CTR PWR GND FAULT
TRIP [Link] DISABLE
OVER CURR NO CURRENT
TRIP [Link] DISABLE
SHEAR PIN NO CTR PWR
TRIP [Link] DISABLE
OVER CURR
[Link] DISABLE

5
There are three separate parameters for each FAULT PARAMETERS listing: FLT, DLY and AFTR.
6
There are seven separate parameters for each AUTORESET PARAMS listing: MODE, TRY, 1ST, DLY, SLVD, TRY0,
RNEN.
7
Parameter viewed only when used.
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FAULT AUTORESET I/O PROGRAMMING COMM. GLOBAL STATISTICAL DATA7
PARAMETERS5 PARAMS6 - **** - PARAMETERS PARAMETER - **** -
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SHEAR PIN
[Link] DISABLE

6.6.1 Main Parameters – page 1

MAIN
PARAMETERS
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Display and Range Description Remarks
default values
SET LANGUAGE: SPANISH Sets Starter’s
ENGLISH GERMAN language
FRENCH
ENGLISH
TURKCE
RUSSIAN
(Optional)
STARTER FLC N/A Displays the FLC This parameter is not configurable.
44 AMP (Full load
current)
CONNECTION TYPE LINE, INSIDE Sets Starter’s Factory preset – features and functions when
LINE DELTA connection type. “INSIDE DELTA” mode is configured:
No Pulse Start.
No Curve selection (CURVE 0!!).
No slow speed.
No phase sequence “off” mode.
Refer to section ‎3.5.2 on page 14 for further
information
RATED LINE VOLT 208-600V Sets rated LINE The maximum rated voltage depends on the
400 VOLT 190-600V VOLTAGE. rated voltage of the iStart.
UNDER VOLTAGE 50-90% Trips the iStart
75% RATED VOLT when line
voltage drops
below the %
defined.
OVER VOLTAGE 109-125% Trips the iStart
110% RATED VOLT when line
voltage
increases above
the % defined.
PHASE SEQUENCE POSITIVE/ Sets the PHASE SEQUENCE of the soft
IGNORE NEGATIVE/ starter.
IGNORE Allows to start the motor in POSITIVE
sequence of the mains OR in the NEGATIVE
sequence of the mains or, when set to
IGNORE, in both sequences.

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MAIN
PARAMETERS
- **** -
Display and Range Description Remarks
default values
O/C SHEAR PIN 100%-400% Sets Operational during run time only.
400% FLA Note: OVERCURREN Note:
The range of the T SHEAR PIN This protection is not intended to replace fast
INITIAL protection. acting fusser to protect from short current!
VOLTAGE can be
extended to
850% by using
the EXTEND
SETTING.

UNDER CURRENT 0%-90% Sets minimum Operational during run time only.
20 % FLA allowed current. If the current drops to this level a trip will
occur.
OVERLOAD CLASS IEC CLASS 5/ Sets Sets OVERLOAD CLASS characteristics
IEC CLASS 10 IEC CLASS 10/ OVERLOAD Sets OVERLOAD PROTECT functionality.
IEC CLASS 20/
IEC CLASS 30/ curve. The iStart allows motor protection according to
NEMA CLASS 5/ IEC class 5 or 10 or according to NEMA class
NEMA CLASS 10/ 10, 20 or 30.
NEMA CLASS 20/ Tripping curves are shown in section ‎[Link]
NEMA CLASS 30/
on page 33.
The OVERLOAD protection incorporates a
THERMAL CAPACITY register that calculates
heating minus dissipation of the motor.
The iStart trips when the register fills up.
(THERMAL CAPACITY=100%)
The time constant, in seconds, for cool down
after overload trip is:
Class 10 20 30
IEC 320 640 -
NEMA 280 560 840
OVERLOAD PROTECT DISABLE/ The overload protection can be set to protect
DISABALE ENABLE WHILE the motor as set in the OVERLOAD
RUN/ PROTECT parameter:
ENABLE ENABLE ALWAYS – motor is protected at all
ALWAYS time.
ENABLE WHILE RUN – motor is protected
only when in Run.
DISABLE – motor is not overload protected by
the soft starter.
Note:
In order to restart after OVERLOAD trip, the
thermal register should be 50% or less.
MOTOR UNBALANCE 10 - 100 % of Sets the motor Current unbalance is the ratio between the
20 % FLA Motor FLA. unbalance highest and lowest current of the motor.
Increments of 1% protection Unbalance = I2 / I1 (Limited to:
Unbalance <= 100%)
Where: I2 = highest current, I1= lowest
current .
GROUND FAULT 1 – 60% of FLA. Sets the allowed iStart calculates the sum of I1, I2 and I3. A trip
20 % FLA Increments of 1% ground fault level occurs when the ground fault exceeds the
GROUND FAULT LEVEL

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MAIN
PARAMETERS
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Display and Range Description Remarks
default values
NUMBER OF STARTS Off, 1-10 These three If NUMBER OF STARTS is off, then there is
10 parameters work no limit.
together to set When a NUMBER OF STARTS is set, then
START PERIOD 1-60 minutes the number of START PERIOD sets the length of time during
10 starts allowed which you cannot exceed the NUMBER OF
during a defined STARTS.
START INHIBIT 1-60 minutes time period If you reach the NUMBER OF STARTS during
15 MINUTE
the START PERIOD, iStart waits the START
INHIBIT time until it allows the next start.
DISPLAY MODE BASIC Sets the display EXPERT is visible only while in Professional
BASIC PROFESSIONAL mode or Expert display mode To go from Basic to
EXPERT Expert, you must first change to Professional
mode.
WARNING! Expert mode allows
settings that can
Operator’s damage the starter and
Responsibility! the motor.

PARAMETERS LOCK LOCKED/ Locks or unlocks The software lock prevents undesired
LOCKED NOT LOCKED parameter parameter modification.
modifications. When locked, the LCD displays the following
when you press Enter or the▼ ▲ keys:
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS

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[Link] Tripping Curves of the Integrated Overcurrent Protection

The iStart allows motor protection according to IEC class C1, C2, C3, C4 or C5 (TD = 0.05 – 1.00) OR
according to NEMA class U1, U2, U3, U4 or U5 (TD = 0.50 – 15.00).

IEC Class OVERCURRENT curves

10000 IEC Class 5 10000 IEC Class 10

Time [sec.]

Time [sec.]
1000 1000

100 100
Cold
Cold
10 10
Hot
Hot
1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

100000 IEC Class 15 100000 IEC Class 20

Time [sec.]

Time [sec.]

10000 10000

1000 1000

Cold
100 Cold 100

10 10 Hot
Hot

1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

100000 IEC Class 25 100000 IEC Class 30

Time [sec.]

Time [sec.]

10000 10000

1000 1000

Cold Cold
100 100

Hot Hot
10 10

1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

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NEMA Class OVERCURRENT curves

NEMA Class 5 10000 NEMA Class 10

10000
Time [sec.]

Time [sec.]
1000
1000

100
Cold 100

10
Cold
10
1
Hot Hot
0.1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA]
Current [I/FLA]

100000 NEMA Class 15 100000 NEMA Class 20

Time [sec.]
Time [sec.]

10000 10000

1000 1000

100 Cold 100 Cold

10 10
Hot
Hot
1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

100000 NEMA Class 25 100000 NEMA Class 30

Time [sec.]
Time [sec.]

10000 10000

1000 1000

Cold
100 Cold 100

10 10
Hot Hot

1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

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[Link] Tripping Curves of the Integrated Overload Protection

The iStart allows motor protection according to IEC class 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 OR according to NEMA class
5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30.

IEC Class OVERLOAD curves

10000 IEC Class 5 10000 IEC Class 10

Time [sec.]

Time [sec.]
1000 1000

100 100
Cold
Cold
10 10
Hot
Hot
1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

100000 IEC Class 15 100000 IEC Class 20

Time [sec.]

Time [sec.]

10000 10000

1000 1000

Cold
100 Cold 100

10 10 Hot
Hot

1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

100000 IEC Class 25 100000 IEC Class 30

Time [sec.]

Time [sec.]

10000 10000

1000 1000

Cold Cold
100 100

Hot Hot
10 10

1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

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NEMA Class OVERLOAD curves

NEMA Class 5 10000 NEMA Class 10

10000
Time [sec.]

Time [sec.]
1000
1000

100
Cold 100

10
Cold
10
1
Hot Hot
0.1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA]
Current [I/FLA]

100000 NEMA Class 15 100000 NEMA Class 20

Time [sec.]
Time [sec.]

10000 10000

1000 1000

100 Cold 100 Cold

10 10
Hot
Hot
1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

100000 NEMA Class 25 100000 NEMA Class 30

Time [sec.]
Time [sec.]

10000 10000

1000 1000

Cold
100 Cold 100

10 10
Hot Hot

1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current [I/FLA] Current [I/FLA]

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6.6.2 Start/Stop Motor8 – page 2 of Basic (pages 2-3 of Professional, pages 2-5 of Expert)
START/STOP
MOTOR
Display and default Range Description Remarks
values
MOTOR FLA 50%-100% of Sets iSTART’s Should be programmed as shown on
44 AMP STARTER FLC FLA (Full Load the motor’s name plate.
Ampere) Note:
When the iStart is installed Inside Delta,
set MOTOR FLA = <rated motor
current>/1.73.
SOFT START CURVE 9 !! - DOL - !! Sets starter’s When iStart is connected “Inside-Delta”,
1(STANDARD) 5 !! TORQUE !! SOFT START only CURVE 1 is applied.
4 !! PUMP 3 !! CURVE.
3 !! PUMP 2 !!
2 !! PUMP 1 !!
1 – STANDARD -
0 !! GENERATOR !!
PULSE TYPE CURRENT PULSE E. Expert only.
PULSE DISABLE VOLTAGE PULSE E.
VOLTAGE DISABLE
PULSE VOLT 50-99% RATED Expert only.
0% RATED VOLT VOLT
PULSE CURRENT 0-700% FLA Expert only.
0% FLA
PULSE RISE TIME 0 – 5.0 SEC. Expert only.
0.1 SEC
PULSE CONST TIME 0 – 10.0 SEC. Sets starter’s Expert only.
0.0 SEC PULSE START Intended to start high friction loads,
TIME. requiring high starting torque for a short
PULSE START time.
level is 80% Un. Note:
When iStart is connected “Inside-Delta”,
PULSE START can not be activated.
PULSE FALL TIME 0 – 5.0 SEC. Expert only.
0.1 SEC
INITIAL VOLTAGE 28-45% Sets the starting This adjustment also determines the
10 % RATED VOLT voltage of the inrush current and mechanical shock. A
Note: motor. setting that is too high may cause high
The range of the The motor’s initial mechanical shock and high inrush
INITIAL VOLTAGE torque is directly current (even if CURRENT LIMIT is set
can be extended to proportional to low, because the INITIAL VOLTAGE
25-60% by using the square of the setting overrides CURRENT LIMIT
the EXTEND voltage. setting).
SETTING. A setting that is too low may result in
prolonged time until the motor begins to
turn. In general, this setting should
ensure that the motor begins turning
immediately after the start signal.

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Parameters that are available in Basic mode are in clear cells.
Parameters that are available in Professional and Expert mode, but not in Basic mode are in gray cells.
Parameters that are available in Expert mode only are in gray cells and highlighted.
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START/STOP
MOTOR
Display and default Range Description Remarks
values
INITIAL CURRENT 0-400% Sets the starting Professional and Expert only.
0 % FLA current of the
motor.

CURRENT LIMIT 100-400% Sets motor’s A high setting that is too will cause
400 % FLA Note: highest current greater current to be drawn from mains
The range of the during starting. and faster acceleration.
CURRENT LIMIT A setting that is too low may prevent
can be extended to the motor from completing the
70-400% by using acceleration process and reaching full
the EXTEND speed. In general, this setting should be
SETTING as set to a high enough value to prevent
described in section stalling.
as described in
section ‎[Link] on Note:
page 42. CURRENT LIMIT does not operate
during Run and Soft stop.

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START/STOP
MOTOR
Display and default Range Description Remarks
values
ACCELERATE TIME 1-30sec. Sets Determines motor’s voltage ramp-up
10 SEC Note: ACCELERATION time, from initial to full voltage.
Range can be TIME of the
extended to 1- motor. It is recommended to set
90sec. by using the ACCELERATION TIME to the minimum
EXTEND acceptable value (approx. 5 sec).
SETTING.

Notes:
Since CURRENT LIMIT overrides
ACCELERATE TIME, when CURRENT
LIMIT is set low, starting time will be
longer than the preset ACCELERATE
TIME.
When motor reaches full speed before
voltage reaches nominal,
ACCELERATE TIME setting is
overridden, causing voltage to quickly
ramp-up to nominal.
Using starting curves 2, 3, 4 prevents
quick ramp up.
MAX START TIME 1-30sec. Sets MAXIMUM The maximum allowable start time,
30 SEC Note: START TIME from Start signal to end of acceleration
Range can be process. If voltage does not reach full
extended to 1- voltage/speed during this time (e.g.
[Link] using the because of too low CURRENT LIMIT
EXTEND setting), the starter will trip the motor.
SETTING. LCD displays “LONG START TIME”
message.
SOFT STOP CURVE 9 !! - DOL - !! Sets starter’s Refer to section ‎[Link] on page 40
1(STANDARD) 5 !! TORQUE !! SOFT STOP
4 !! PUMP 3 !! CURVE.
3 !! PUMP 2 !!
2 !! PUMP 1 !!
1 – STANDARD -
0 !! GENERATOR !!
DECELERATE TIME 0 – 30sec. Sets Used for controlled deceleration of high
30 SEC Note: DECELERATION friction loads. Determines motor’s
Range can be TIME of the voltage ramp down time.
extended to 90sec. motor.
by using the
EXTEND
SETTING.

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START/STOP
MOTOR
Display and default Range Description Remarks
values
STOP FINAL TORQUE 0(MIN) - 10(MAX) Sets FINAL Determines torque towards end of
0 (MIN) TORQUE SOFT STOP.
during Soft Stop. If current is still flowing after speed is
softly reduced to zero, increase FINAL
TORQUE setting.

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[Link] Soft Start Parameters

The iStart incorporates 5 “Starting Curves”, enabling selection of the suitable torque curve.

Start Curve 0 – Only use curve 0 when a SHORTED SCR fault occurs and only after you tested and made
sure that the SCRs, motor and motor connections are not faulty.

Start Curve 1 – Standard curve (default). The most stable and suitable curve for the motor, prevents
prolonged starting and motor overheating.

Note:
When iStart is connected “Inside-Delta”, only CURVE 1 is applied.

Start curves 2-4 - “Pump Control” - Induction motors produce peak torque of up to 3 times the rated torque
towards the end of starting process. In some pump applications, this peak may cause high pressure in the
pipes.
Start Curves 2, 3, 4 – During acceleration, before reaching peak torque, the Pump Control Program
automatically controls the voltage ramp-up, thereby reducing peak torque.

Choice of three pump control acceleration curves: 1!, 2!, 3!, 4!

Start Curve 5 (Torque) – Torque Controlled acceleration, provides a smooth time controlled torque ramp for
the motor and the pump.

Start Curve 9 (DOL) – Direct Online closes the bypass and connects the motor directly.

Note:
Always start with Start Curve 1. If towards end of acceleration, peak torque is too high (pressure is too high),
proceed to Curve 2, 3, 4 or 5.

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[Link] Soft Stop Parameters
The iStart incorporates 5 “Starting Curves”, enabling selection of the suitable torque curve.:

Start Curve 0 – Only use curve 0 when a SHORTED SCR fault occurs and only after you tested and made
sure that the SCRs, motor and motor connections are not faulty.

Stop Curve 1 – Standard curve (default) – voltage is linearly reduced from nominal to zero.
This is the most stable and suitable curve for the motor, preventing prolonged stopping and motor
overheating.

Stop curves 2, 3, 4 Pump Control – In some pump applications, when pumping to a higher level, a
considerable part of the torque is constant and does not decrease with speed.
During the deceleration process, when voltage is decreasing, motor torque can fall below load torque abruptly
(instead of smoothly decreasing speed to zero), thus closing the valve and causing Water Hammer.
Curves 2, 3 and 4 are intended to prevent Water Hammer phenomenon. In pump applications, load torque
decreases in square relation to the speed, thus correct control of voltage reduction reduces torque adequately
to smoothly decelerate to a stop.
Note:
It is recommended that you use Stop Curve 1 for all standard applications (not pumps).
To reduce Water Hammer, select STOP CURVE 2, than 3 or 4.

Curve 5 - Torque Curve - Provides linear deceleration of the torque. In certain loads, linear torque
deceleration can result in close to linear speed deceleration.
The iStart Torque Control does not require any external torque or speed sensor (tacho-gen., etc.).

Curve 9 (DOL) – Direct Online closes the bypass and connects the motor directly.

WARNING! When operating in SOFT START CURVE 1 motor must be loaded, otherwise,
vibration may occur towards the end of the soft start process.

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6.6.3 Special Features9 – page 6 of Professional and Expert Only

SPECIAL FEATURES
PARAMETERS
Display and default Range Description Remarks
values
SLOW SPEED TORQ 1(MIN) – 10(MAX) Sets SLOW Note:
0 MIN SPEED When iStart is connected “Inside-
TORQUE. Delta” SLOW SPEED TORQUE is
MAX SLOW TIME 1–30sec. Sets maximum not available.
30 SEC Note: time for SLOW
Range can be SPEED
extended to 250sec. TORQUE
by using the operation.
EXTEND SETTING.
SAVING ADJUST YES/
NO NO
EXTEND SETTING DISABLE/ Enables wider For use in very special
DISABLE ENABLE range of occurrences.
parameter Do not set to ENABLE unless
settings. starter is significantly larger
then motor!
See the detailed explanation on
the next page.
3 OR 2 PHASE 3 PHASE START Defines which If there is a problem with one of
3 PHASE START IGNOR PHASE 1 phases to use. the phases, you can short-circuit
IGNOR PHASE 2 the problematic phase and set
IGNOR PHASE 3 iStart to ignore that phase
(operate in 2-phase mode).

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[Link] Extend Setting
Parameter EXTEND SETTING Disabled EXTEND SETTING Enabled
INITIAL VOLTAGE 28-45% 25-60%
CURRENT LIMIT 100-400% 70-400%
ACCELERATION TIME 1-30 seconds 1-90 seconds
DECELERATION TIME 0-30 seconds 0-90 seconds
MAX. START TIME 1-30 seconds 1-250 seconds
PHASE LOSS Y/N Yes(1) Yes/No(1)
MAX SLOW TIME 1-30 seconds 1-250 seconds
O/C or WRONG CON protection Protection active in normal set(2) Protection active in high set(2)
in Inside Delta mode.
OVERLOAD TRIP protection. OVERLOAD TRIP will be active OVERLOAD TRIP will be active
after Run LED is Lit. after MAX. START TIME has
elapsed. (3)
(Motor is at full voltage) (3)
Notes:
(1) Refer to section ‎[Link] on page 43. See PHASE LOSS protection and refer to the warning below.
(2) Refer to section ‎8 on page 65. See O/C or WRONG CON protection.
(3) In order to avoid OVERLOAD TRIP in special cases (very high inertia loads), where at the end of the
acceleration process, although motor is at full voltage (the Run LED is lit) and the current does not reduce to
nominal, set EXTEND SETTING to ENABLE causing the OVERLOAD TRIP to be active only after MAX.
START TIME has elapsed.

1. EXTEND SETTING is for use in very special applications only!

Do not set EXTEND SETTING to ENABLE unless iStart is significantly larger
than the motor! When you use EXTEND SETTING for the iStart, you must be
extremely careful to avoid damaging the motor or iStart.
WARNING! 2. Only cancel PHASE LOSS protection when the operator is sure that no real
phase loss exists and PHASE LOSS protection is activated. This situation can
Operator’s
occur in rare cases when there is no real fault, but the iStart recognizes unusual
Responsibility!
behaviour, like when THDV (Total Harmonic Distortion in Voltage) in the network
is high.
If this is a true case of PHASE LOSS, then after you cancel PHASE LOSS
protection the motor will single phase and most likely be tripped by the overload
protection mechanism.

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[Link] 2 Phase Operation

To move to 2 phase operation, you must perform the following actions:
 Short between mains and the motor the phase that you want to short as follows:
Phase to Short Connection on the iStart
Phase 1 1L1 to 2T1
Phase 2 3L2 to 4T2
Phase 3 5L3 to 6T3

 Enter the SPECIAL FEATURES menu and set 3 OR 2 PHASE to ignore the phase that you
disconnected.
 Enter the START/STOP MOTOR menu and set SOFT START CURVE to 0, then set the SOFT STOP
CURVE to 0. If there is more than one motor connected to the iStart, repeat in all of the START/STOP
MOTOR menus.
 Enter the FAULT PARAMETERS menu and set [Link] FLT to IGNORE.
 While still in the FAULT PARAMETERS menu, set GND FAULT FLT to IGNORE.
 Start each of the motors and make sure that they start. If you forgot a step, the start will ramp up, but
not complete.

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6.6.4 Fault Parameters10 – Page 3 of Basic (page 5 of Professional and page 7 of Expert)
FAULT
PARAMETERS
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Display and Default Range Description
Values
HS OVR TMP FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if the temperature of
TRIP TRIP the heat sink in the iStart exceeds the maximum allowed.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
HS OVR TMP DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
HS OVR TMP AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SHORT CIRC FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is a short
IGNORE TRIP circuit.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
SHORT CIRC DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SHORT CIRC AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
OVERLOAD FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is an
TRIP TRIP overload.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
OVERLOAD DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
OVERLOAD AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
UNDER CURR FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is an under
TRIP TRIP current state.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
UNDER CURR DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
5.0 SEC
UNDER CURR AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
UNDER VOLT FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is an under
TRIP TRIP volt state.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
UNDER VOLT DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
5.0 SEC
UNDER VOLT AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
OVER VOLT FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is an over volt
TRIP TRIP state.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING

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FAULT
PARAMETERS
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Display and Default Range Description
Values
OVER VOLT DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
OVER VOLT AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
PHASE LOSS FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if 1 or 2 phases are
TRIP TRIP missing.
WARNING Notes:
TRIP + WARNING If iStart trips on PHASE LOSS do the following:
(1) Verify that phase voltages are within the required range
of the voltages.
(2) If you are sure that no real phase loss exists, you can
set PHASE LOSS to WARNING or IGNORE.
This situation can occur in rare cases when there is no real
fault but the iStart recognizes unusual behaviour like when
Total Harmonic Distortion in Voltage (THDV) in the network
is high.
(3) If this is a true case of PHASE LOSS, then after setting
PHASE LOSS to WARNING or IGNORE, the motor will
single phase and most likely be tripped by the over load
protection mechanism.
(4) Phase loss might not be detected in a motor operating
under a light load.
PHASE LOSS DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
PHASE LOSS AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
PHASE SEQ FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is a fault with
TRIP TRIP the sequence of the phases.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
PHASE SEQ DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
PHASE SEQ AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SHORTED SCR FLT IGNORE This parameter becomes operational after the START
TRIP TRIP signal. It determines what to do if one of these occur:
WARNING  The motor is not properly connected to the starter’s
TRIP + WARNING load terminals.
 When internal disconnection in the motor winding is
detected.
 When one or more SCRs have been shorted.

SHORTED SCR DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SHORTED SCR AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
LNG STRT TM FL IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is a long start.
TRIP TRIP
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
LNG STRT TM DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC

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FAULT
PARAMETERS
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Display and Default Range Description
Values
LNG STRT TM AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SLOW SPD TM FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if the motor speed is
TRIP TRIP too slow.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
SLOW SPD TM DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SLOW SPD TM AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
COMM T/O FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if a communication
TRIP TRIP timeout causes a fault.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
COMM T/O DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
COMM T/O AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
EXT FAULT FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is an external
TRIP TRIP trip.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
EXT FAULT DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
EXT FAULT AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
WRNG PARAMS FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if one of the values
TRIP TRIP for an iStart parameter is outside of the defined limits for
WARNING that parameter.
TRIP + WARNING To solve this problem, return iStart to the default settings,
then reprogram it with all of the settings that you had before
the fault occurred.
WRNG PARAMS DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
WRNG PARAMS AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
COMM FAILED FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is a
TRIP TRIP communication failure.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
COMM FAILED DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
COMM FAILED AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
TOO MANY FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there are too many
TRIP TRIP starts within the defined time period.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
TOO MANY DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC

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FAULT
PARAMETERS
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Display and Default Range Description
Values
TOO MANY AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
MTOR INSUL FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if the wiring insulation
TRIP TRIP causes a fault.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING Applicable only if optional insulation PCB and resistor unit
are installed and connected.
Insulation testing is enabled only when motor is not running
and after 60 seconds in the Stop state.
While the motor is running, the value of the insulation
resistance shown in the actual data display is the last
measured value prior to starting of the motor. While testing,
if the insulation level drops below fault level, MOTOR INSUL
will display and the insulation alarm relay will be energized.
The Fault LED on the control keypad of the iStart will blink.
If the insulation level will return to normal for more than 60
seconds the fault will automatically reset.
While testing, if the insulation level drops below the fault
level, MOTOR INSUL will display and the fault relay of the
iStart will go to the fault position (as programmed in the I/O
PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS).
The Fault LED on the front of the iStart will light. In this
status, the motor can not be started.
If the insulation level returns to normal, the iStart will not
automatically reset.
MTOR INSUL DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
MTOR INSUL AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
M OVR TMP FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if the external
TRIP TRIP temperature sensor generates a fault.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
M OVR TMP DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
M OVR TMP AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
WRONG FREQ FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if the current is the
TRIP TRIP wrong frequency .
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
WRONG FREQ DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
WRONG FREQ AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC

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FAULT
PARAMETERS
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Display and Default Range Description
Values

[Link] FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if the phases at the
TRIP TRIP motor are unbalanced.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
[Link] DLY 1.0 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
1.0 SEC
[Link] AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
GND FAULT FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is a ground
TRIP TRIP fault.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
GND FAULT DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
GND FAULT AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
NO CURRENT FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is an over
TRIP TRIP current state
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
NO CURRENT DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
NO CURRENT AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
NO CTR PWR FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is a short
TRIP TRIP circuit.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
NO CTR PWR DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
NO CTR PWR AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
OVER CURR FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is a short
TRIP TRIP circuit.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
OVER CURR DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC

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PARAMETERS
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Display and Default Range Description
Values
OVER CURR AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SHEAR PIN FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if over current may
TRIP TRIP have broken or weakened the virtual shear pin.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
SHEAR PIN DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
SHEAR PIN AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC
WELDED CON. FLT IGNORE This parameter determines what to do if there is current
TRIP TRIP when the iStart is in the stop state.
WARNING
TRIP + WARNING
WELDED CON. DLY 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to enter the fault state.
0.1 SEC
WELDED CON. AFTR 0.1 – 60.0 SEC The time needed to exit the fault state.
0.1 SEC

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6.6.5 AUTORESET PARAMS11 – Page 4 of Basic (page 6 of Professional and page 8 Expert)
AUTORESET PARAMS
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Display and Default Range Description
Values
GLOBAL AUTORESET DISABLE ALL DISABLE ALL = The Autoreset feature is disabled for
DISABLE ALL ENABLE ALL all faults, regardless of what is defined for the fault.

ENABLE ALL = The Autoreset feature is enabled. It is

defined for each fault separately.

AUTORESET PARAMS
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Display and Default Range Description
Values
{FaultName} MODE [Link] DISABLE iStart will not automatically reset after the fault
AUTO RESET OFF occurs.
WAIT UNTIL SOLVD iStart automatically resets after the fault condition
ends.
WAIT # SECOND iStart waits # seconds, then checks if the fault
condition ended. If yes, iStart automatically resets. If
the fault condition still exists, it rechecks every #
seconds.

X can be 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50.

WAIT # MINUTE iStart waits # minutes, then checks if the fault
condition ended. If yes, iStart automatically resets. If
the fault condition still exists, it rechecks every #
minutes.

X can be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 30 or 45.

WAIT 1 HOUR iStart waits 1 hour, then checks if the fault condition
ended. If yes, iStart automatically resets. If the fault
condition still exists, it rechecks every hour.
{FaultName} TRY ALWAYS DO A. RST iStart automatically resets indefinitely.
ALWAYS AUTORESET
ONLY: # TRIES iStart automatically resets until the # of tries is
reached. The TRY0 parameter determines whether a
successful reset initializes the tries counter.

# is a value from 1 – 100.

{FaultName} 1ST 0.0 – 900.0 SEC iStart waits the amount of time defined before trying
1.0 SEC to reset for the first time.

The next time this fault occurs, the DLY parameter

will define the delay. There are two exceptions to this
rule:
1. The RESET command is received.
2. TRY0 = YES and iStart enters the RUN state.
{FaultName} SLVD 0.0 – 60.0 SEC After the fault is solved, iStart waits the time defined
10.0 SEC before attempting to reset.

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AUTORESET PARAMS
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Display and Default Range Description
Values
{FaultName} DLY 0.0 – 900.0 SEC After the 1st attempt to reset, iStart waits the amount
10.0 SEC of time defined before trying to reset again.
{FaultName} TRY0 YES YES initializes the counter for the number of tries
YES NO when a reset is successful.

NO defines that the number of reset tries is finite.

Once this number is reached the only way to reset
the fault and enable start is to press the RESET
button on the control panel. Pressing the RESET
button initializes all reset counters, not just for
the reset counter of the specific fault.

{FaultName} RNEN ENABLE DUR START ENABLE DUR START enables reset during start
DISABLE DUR STRT DISABLE DUR STRT (while a start is in progress).

DISABLE DUR STRT disables the reset operation

during start (while a start is in progress).

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6.6.6 I/O Programming Parameters12 – Page 5 of Basic (7 of Professional and 9 of Expert)
I/O PROGRAMMING
PARAMETERS
Display and Default Range Description
Values
IN1 PROGRAMMING INACTIVE This input is ignored.
STOP
START Start the motor.

STOP Stop the motor.

SOFT STOP Soft Stop the motor.

Note: In multistart mode the WHICH MOTOR
parameters define which motor to start.
EXTERNAL TRIP Receive a trip command from an external source.
RESET Reset the iStart when it is tripped.
Note: The reset does not take place while the start
command is being given.
START=1,STOP=0  Start when a command is received.
 Stop when no command is received.
START=1,[Link]=0  Start when a command is received.
 Soft Stop when no command is received.
Note: In multistart mode the WHICH MOTOR
parameters define which motor to start.
START 1ST ADJUST Start 1st motor.
START 2ND ADJUST Start 2nd motor.
START 3RD ADJUST Start 3rd motor.
START 4TH ADJUST Start 4th motor.
[Link] 1ST ADJ. Soft Stop 1st motor.
[Link] 2ND ADJ. Soft Stop 2nd motor.
[Link] 3RD ADJ. Soft Stop 3rd motor.
S. STOP 4TH ADJ. Soft Stop 4th motor.
WHICH MOTOR BIT0 The two parameters work together to define which
motor the following commands are for:
WHICH MOTOR BIT1  START
 STOP
 SOFT STOP
 START=1,STOP=0
 START=1,[Link]=0
BIT1, BIT0  Motor
0 , 0  1
0 , 1  2
1 , 0  3
1 , 1  4
SLOW FORWARD iStart will start the motor at slow speed in the forward
direction.
SLOW REVERSE iStart will start the motor at slow speed in reverse.
ENERGY SAVER Supply voltage to the motor decreases (lowering the
rotating magnetic field intensity), thus reducing the
reactive current and copper/iron losses. Activated
when the motor has a light load for a long time.
NO ENERGY SAVER Cancels the Energy Saver.

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I/O PROGRAMMING
PARAMETERS
Display and Default Range Description
Values
IN1 STATE MAINTAIN CLOSE This setting defines what state creates a command.
MAINTAIN OPEN MAINTAIN OPEN
MOMENTARY CLOSE
MOMENTARY OPEN
IN1 MIN ACTIVE 0.1 – 0.5 SEC Delay until the ACTIVE command takes effect.
0.1 SEC (increments of 0.1 Note:
SEC) Range can be extended to 1.0 SEC by using the
EXTEND SETTING.
IN1 MIN INACTIVE 0.1 – 0.5 SEC Delay until the INACTIVE command takes effect.
0.1 SEC (increments of 0.1 Note:
SEC) Range can be extended to 1.0 SEC by using the
EXTEND SETTING.
IN2 PROGRAMMING Same as IN1 Same as IN1 PROGRAMMING for input 2.
SOFT STOP PROGRAMMING
IN2 STATE MAINTAIN CLOSE Same as IN1 STATE for input 2.
MAINTAIN OPEN MAINTAIN OPEN
MOMENTARY CLOSE
MOMENTARY OPEN
IN2 MIN ACTIVE 0.1 – 0.5 SEC Same as IN1 MIN ACTIVE for input 2.
0.1 SEC (increments of 0.1
SEC)
IN2 MIN INACTIVE 0.1 – 0.5 SEC Same as IN1 MIN INACTIVE for input 2.
0.1 SEC (increments of 0.1
SEC)
IN3 PROGRAMMING Same as IN1 Same as IN1 PROGRAMMING for input 3.
START PROGRAMMING
IN3 STATE MAINTAIN CLOSE Same as IN1 STATE for input 3.
MAINTAIN CLOSE MAINTAIN OPEN
MOMENTARY CLOSE
MOMENTARY OPEN
IN3 MIN ACTIVE 0.1 – 0.5 SEC Same as IN1 MIN ACTIVE for input 3.
0.1 SEC (increments of 0.1
SEC)
IN3 MIN INACTIVE 0.1 – 0.5 SEC Same as IN1 MIN INACTIVE for input 3.
0.1 SEC (increments of 0.1
SEC)
INPUT POLICY LAST CMD ACTIVE When commands arrive from different inputs, the last
command is one that is implemented.

FIRST CMD ACTIVE When commands arrive from different inputs, the first
command is one that is implemented.

Note: If commands from more than one input arrive

at the same time, the input with the higher priority is
implemented. Refer to the INPUT PRIORITY
parameter
VIA PRIORITY When commands arrive from different inputs, the
command coming from the input with the highest
priority is the one that is implemented. The priority is
determined by the INPUT PRIORITY parameter.
INPUT PRIORITY Priority goes from left (highest) to right (lowest).
IN1,IN2,IN3,COM

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I/O PROGRAMMING
PARAMETERS
Display and Default Range Description
Values
RLY1 ACTION INACTIVE
FAULT

RUN IMMEDIATE Active when there is start action.

STARTING Active during the start ramp. It stops when the

bypass closes.
END OF ACC Not active during the start ramp. Active when the
bypass closes.
STOP

SOFT STOP Active during ramp down.

STOP IMMEDIATE Active from ramp down and continues to be active

while stopped.
NOT 1ST MOTOR Active when motors 2, 3, or 4 are to be acted upon.

FAULT Active while in a fault state.

WARNING Active while in a warning state.

RLY1 ON STATE ON=NO / OFF=NC Defines the ON state of the Relay 1.

ON=NO / OFF=NC ON=NC / OFF=NO If it is Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC).
RLY1 ON DELAY 0.0 – 60.0 SEC Sets the delay until for the ON command to take
0.0 SEC effect.
RLY1 OFF DELAY 0.0 – 60.0 SEC Sets the delay time for the OFF command to take
0.0 SEC effect.
RLY2 ACTION INACTIVE Same as RLY1 ACTION for Relay 2.
END OF ACC RUN IMMEDIATE
STARTING
END OF ACC
STOP
SOFT STOP
STOP IMMEDIATE
NOT 1ST MOTOR
FAULT
WARNING
RLY2 ON STATE ON=NO / OFF=NC Same as RLY1 ON STATE for Relay 2.
ON=NO / OFF=NC ON=NC / OFF=NO
RLY2 ON DELAY 0.0 – 60.0 SEC Same as RLY1 ON DELAY for Relay 2
0.0 SEC
RLY2 OFF DELAY 0.0 – 60.0 SEC Same as RLY1 OFF DELAY for Relay 2.
0.0 SEC

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6.6.7 Statistical Data – page 11

STATISTICAL DATA
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Display and default Range Description
values
TOTAL ENERGY Displays total energy drawn by the motor in KWH.
0 KWH
LAST STRT PERIOD Displays last starting time in seconds.
0SEC Starting time is the duration until motor’s current reaches
nominal.
LAST STRT MAX I Displays last starting maximum starting current.
0 % FLA
TOTAL RUN TIME Displays Motor’s total run time.
0 HOURS
TOTAL # OF STRTS Displays total number of starts.
0
LAST TRIP Displays motor’s last trip cause.
NO FAULT
TRIP CURRENT Displays motor’s current when motor was tripped by the
0 % FLA iStart.
TOTAL # OF TRIPS Displays total number of trips.
0
PREVIOUS TRIP -1 Displays the motor’s trip history.
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
PREVIOUS TRIP -9
NO FAULT
RESET STATISTICA

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6.7 Event Logger – page 8 for Basic (page 11 for Professional, page 12 for Expert)
The event log displays up to 100 events. The current event is not recorded.
01 is the most recent event, 02 the next most recent…99 the next to oldest event and 00 is the oldest event.
6.7.1 Event Summary
The top level menu shows two lines.
 Line 1 displays the event number and type.
 Line 2 displays the date (dd/mm) and time (HH:MM:SS).

EVENT:07 STOP
05/07 [Link]

The example above shows:

 Event 07 was a STOP command.
 The event occurred on the 5th of July at [Link].

Event Type Description Remarks

START 1 Start
START 2 Start
START 3 Start
START 4 Start
STOP 1 Stop
STOP 2 Stop
STOP 3 Stop
STOP 4 Stop
SOFT START Soft Stop
Brakes Not currently implemented.
Clock
Control Power On
Control Power Off
Slow Motor (Forward)
Slow Motor (Reverse)
Motor Idle
Run
Trip
Empty Log record is empty. Not enough
events occurred since the last log
reset.

To see details, press the Enter key.

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6.7.2 Event Details

The details level menu shows two lines.
 Line 1 is a constant repetition of the event number, date and time.
 Line 2 is a scrollable display. Use the ▼ or ▲ keys to navigate to additional details of the event.

(07) 05/07 16:43

OPER: STOP

(07) 05/07 16:43

FAULT: NO FAULT

(07) 05/07 16:43

CURRENT PH1: 0%

Order Details Code Description Range Remarks

1 OPER: Operation
2 FAULT
3 CURR P1 Phase 1 current
VOLT P1 Phase 1 voltage
MAX CURR P1 Phase 1 voltage
4 CURR P2 Phase 2 current
VOLT P2 Phase 2 voltage
MAX CURR P2 Phase 2 voltage
5 CURR P3 Phase 3 current
VOLT P3 Phase 3 voltage
MAX CURR P3 Phase 3 current

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6.8 Actual Data View
Actual data is always displayed inside arrow brackets to show that you are viewing data and not setting
parameters. Press the  or  keys to browse between the different types of data.

Display Description Syntax Example

< - TRIP - > When there is a trip, the - TRIP - view displays as
< - NO FAULT - > the default data view.

<WARNING 02/03> Displays line voltage and frequency. <WARNING XX/YY>

< OVERLOAD > Frequency is displayed after start command only. < ZZZZZZ >

Syntax:
 XX refers to the order of the faults shown
on the second line. 01 is the least recent
fault. The highest number is the most
recent fault.
 YY refers to the total number of warnings
that are active at that moment.
 ZZZZZZ represents the name of the fault.
Refer to ‎ on page 43 for details on each
warning.
< V1: V2: V3:> Displays the line voltage and frequency.
< 0% 0% 0%> Frequency is displayed after start command only.

< I1: I2: I3:> Displays the operating current in each of the three
< 0% 0% 0%> phases as a percentage of motor FLA (Full Load
Ampere).
<Vrms:Irms:PwrF:>
< 0% 0% 0.00>

6.8.1 Default Data View

You can set any of the views to be the default when there is no trip. To do this, select the view and press the
Enter key. Alternately, you can set the default in the GLOBAL PARAMETERS > DEFAULT DATA parameter
setting.

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7. Starting Procedure
Note:
It is necessary to connect a motor to load terminals otherwise [Link] or WRONG CONNECTION Protection is
activated. Other loads such as light bulbs, resistors, etc. may also cause WRONG CONNECTION Fault.

When mains voltage is connected to the iStart, even if control voltage is

disconnected, full voltage may appear on the starter load terminals.
1 Therefore, for isolation purposes, it is necessary to connect an isolating
device before (upstream) the starter.
Power factor correction capacitors or overvoltage protection devices must
2 not be installed on starters load side. When required, install it on starter’s
line side.
When using “Inside delta” connection, wrong connection of the starter or
3 the motor, will seriously damage the motor; therefore make sure motor is
connected properly!
4 Do not interchange line and load connections
Before starting the motor verify its rotation direction. If needed,
5 disconnect the rotor from the mechanical load and verify the right rotation
direction.
Prior to Start up procedure make sure that line voltage and control
6
voltage match the ones shown on the starter’s name plate.
When start signal is initiated and a motor is not connected to load
7 terminals, the SHORT SCR or WRONG CONNECTION protection will be
activated.

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7.1 Standard Starting Procedure

Connect Control Supply. On LED will light.
Review all parameters with Mode and Select keys Set parameters
as required.
If necessary, return to Default Parameters (see “Service Mode”).
Connect mains voltage to starter’s line terminals.
Apply Start command

No
Motor starts to turn
shortly after Start Increase “Initial Voltage” and start again
signal?

Yes

Yes
Initial inrush current or
mechanical shock is Decrease “Initial Voltage” and start
too high? again

No

No No
Speed accelerates Current during Motor speed
smoothly to nominal? acceleration is too accelerate to
high? nominal?
Yes

Yes Yes No

Decrease “Current Limit” Increase “Current Limit”

Apply Stop command and wait until motor

stops.

Slightly increase Initial Voltage and Current Limit settings to allow for load
changes.

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Apply Start command

No If acceleration time is too short, increase ACC.

Motor acceleration time TIME setting and/or decrease CURRENT LIMIT.
to full speed is as (when decreasing CURRENT LIMIT, make sure
required? motor increases speed gradually and does not
stall).

Yes

Check total starting time and set Max. Start Time to approx. 5
seconds longer than the maximum time required to complete the
starting process.

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7.2 Examples of Starting Curves

7.2.1 Light Load-Pumps, Fans, Etc.

INITIAL VOLTAGE – set to 30% (Factory Default)
CURRENT LIMIT – set 300%
ACCELERATION TIME – set 5 sec

Voltage quickly increases to the INITIAL VOLTAGE value and then gradually ramps-up to nominal. Current
simultaneously and smoothly increases to reach CURRENT LIMIT setting or less, before smoothly decreasing
to the operating current. Motor speed will accelerate to full speed quickly and smoothly.

7.2.2 High Inertia Loads – Fans, Centrifuges, Etc.

INITIAL VOLTAGE – set 50%
CURRENT LIMIT – set 400%
ACCELERATION TIME – set 20 sec

Voltage and current increase until current reaches CURRENT LIMIT. The voltage is held at this value until
motor is close to nominal speed, then current will begin to decrease. The iStart continues to ramp-up the
voltage until reaching nominal. Motor speed smoothly accelerates to full speed.

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7.2.3 Choosing a Suitable Pump Curve (Centrifugal Pumps)

[Link] Starting Curve
 Adjust MAIN PARAMETERS as necessary (FLA, FLC, etc..)
 Set STARTING CURVE, ACCELERATION TIME, CURRENT LIMIT, and INITIAL VOLTAGE to
their default values (curve 1, 10 sec., 400% and 30% respectively).
 Start the pump while watching the pressure gauge as the pump starts and look for overshooting
(“Pressure Surge”) of the gauge needle above the target pressure. In case of over pressure,
choose a peak torque reduction curve (Pump Control curve 2!).
 Set START CURVE 2!, increase ACCELERATION TIME to 15 seconds and reduce CURRENT
LIMIT to 350%. Start the pump and watch the pressure gauge while the pump starts.
 In most cases, overshooting is reduced. If the overshoot persists, increase ACCELERATION
TIME to 25 seconds (confirm with motor manufacturer) and try again.
 If the overpressure persists, increase START CURVE setting to 3!, or 4!. Each increase in
START CURVE setting will reduce the Peak Torque, thus, reducing the overpressure and
preventing the “Pressure Surge” during start.
 To increase starting time above these maximums, employ “Special Starting” for these
techniques (Consult factory).

[Link] Stopping Curve

 Adjust MAIN PARAMETERS as necessary (FLA, FLC, etc..)
 Set STOP CURVE and DECELERATION TIME, to their default values (curve 0, 10 sec.,
respectively).
 Stop the pump, watching the pressure gauge and check valve as the pump stops. Look for
overshooting (“Water Hammer”) of the gauge (abruptly stops the pump and the motor).
 Select STOP CURVE 2, increase DECELERATION TIME to 15 seconds. Stop the pump and
watch the pressure gauge and the rate of closing of the check valve as the pump stops. Abrupt
stopping of the pump and motor will cause a loud audible noise emitted from the check valve.
 In most cases, “Water Hammer” is reduced. If the “Water Hammer” persists, increase the time
to 25 seconds (confirm with motor manufacturer) and try again.
 If the “Water Hammer” persists, increase STOP CURVE setting to 3!, or 4!. Each increase in
STOP CURVE will reduce the abrupt stop of the pump, thus, preventing the “Water Hammer”
phenomenon.

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[Link] Final Torque During Soft-Stopping a Pump Motor
While decelerating, the check valve may close before DECELERATION TIME has elapsed, thus, allowing
current to flow through stator winding causing unnecessary heat. Select FINAL TORQUE sensitivity to 1, and
stop the pump, confirm that current stopped flowing through the motor shortly after the check valve closed.
If current still flows more than 3-5 seconds after check valve closure, increase FINAL TORQUE up to 10 if
necessary, to stop current flow earlier

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING
Upon fault – motor stops, Fault LED lights and Fault Relay operates. The LCD shows TRIP: and fault
description. (for example: TRIP: UNDER CURRENT).
Fault Message Cause and Troubleshooting

TOO MANY Trips the starter if number of starts, during START PERIOD exceeds the preset
START number.

Wait until motor and starter cool down – according to START INHIBIT setting.
For more information on adjusting START PERIOD and START INHIBIT refer to
section ‎6.6.2 on page 35.

LONG START Trips the starter if output voltage does not reach nominal at the present MAX. START
TM TIME.

Check FLA, FLC, and MAX START TIME settings. Increase INITIAL VOLTAGE,
CURRENT LIMIT & MAX. START TIME or decrease ACCELERATION TIME as
necessary.
For more information on FLC & FLA refer to section ‎6.6.1 on page 28 (MAIN
PARAMETERS).
For more information on adjusting START PARAMETERS refer to section ‎6.6.2 on
page 35.

SHEAR PIN Trips the starter when:

CURR Instantaneously when current exceeds 8.5 x Starter FLC (not programmable).
or During starting when current exceed 8.5 x Motor FLA (not programmable).
O/C SHEAR During running when current exceeds 100-400%, or 100-850% with EXTEND
PIN SETTING (programmable value).
O/C Shear-Pin has a programmable delay of 0-5 seconds where the starter detects
the fault and does not trip before time delay has elapsed (delay is override when
current reaches 8.5 x Starter FLC).
Check that motor is not installed or Jammed. CAUTION
Check FLA, FLC settings. Check that “Megger” maximum
Check motor and cable connections. voltage is no more than 500V !!
Perform a “Megger” test to verify motor and
cable’s condition.
For more information on FLC,FLA & O/C –
SHEAR PIN refer to section ‎6.6.1 on page 28
(MAIN PARAMETERS).

OVERLOAD Trips the starter when current exceed the OVERLOAD TRIP level and thermal
register has filled up.

Check FLA, FLC and Overload settings, check motor current, wait 15 minutes to let
motor and starter cool down before restarting.
For more information on FLC, FLA & OVERLOAD settings refer to section ‎6.6.1 on
page 28 (MAIN PARAMETERS).

UNDER Trips the starter when line current drops below the preset level for the preset time.
CURRENT
Check UNDER CURRENT TRIP and TIME DELAY settings, check line currents
through L1, L2, L3.
For more information on UNDER CURRENT settings refer to section ‎6.6.1 on page
28 (MAIN PARAMETERS).

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Fault Message Cause and Troubleshooting

UNDER Trips the starter when line voltage drops below the preset level for the preset time.
VOLTAGE
or Check UNDER VOLTAGE TRIP and TIME DELAY settings, check line voltages on
NO VOLTAGE L1, L2, L3. When voltage drops to zero, the starter trips immediately with no delay.
For more information on UNDER VOLTAGE settings refer to section ‎6.6.1 on page
28 (MAIN PARAMETERS).

OVER Trips the starter when line voltage increases above a preset level for a preset time.
VOLTAGE
Check OVER VOLTAGE TRIP and TIME DELAY settings, check line voltage on L1,
L2, L3.
For more information on OVER VOLTAGE settings refer to section ‎6.6.1 on page 28
(MAIN PARAMETERS).

PHASE LOSS Trips the starter if 1 or 2 phases are missing.

 Check voltages are within the required range voltages and frequency is within
the range of 45-65Hz.
 If all previous actions are do not solve the problem and the you are sure that
no real phase loss exists, you can set PHASE LOSS Y/N protection to NO.
This situation can occur in rare cases when there is no real fault but the iStart
recognizes unusual behaviour like when Total Harmonic Distortion in Voltage
(THDV) in the network is high.
 If this is a true case of PHASE LOSS then after setting PHASE LOSS Y/N
protection to NO the motor will single phase and most likely be tripped by the
over load protection mechanism.
 Phase loss might not be detected in motor operating under a light load.

For PHASE LOSS protection setting refer to section ‎[Link] on page 43.

PHASE Trips the starter if line phase sequence is wrong.

SEQUENCE
Check line phase sequence, and if wrong, swap two wires on line side. If motor now
rotates in the wrong direction, swap two wires on load side.

SHORT Trips the soft iStart when connected Inside Delta and Wrong connection or if over
CIRCUIT current is detected by the iStart.

Verify that the motor is not stalled or shorted and check cables and wiring.
Verify that motor and iStart are connected exactly as shown in section ‎[Link] page
14.
If circuitry is 100% confirmed it is possible to start when EXTEND SETTING are
ENABLED. Refer to section ‎[Link] on page 33. If a fault occurs again consult the
factory. The operator is advised to try operating one time only. Note that it is useless
to try starting in this mode more than once.

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Fault Message Cause and Troubleshooting

S. SCR OR WR. Trips the starter when one or more motor phases are not properly connected to
CONNECTION starter’s load terminals, in case of internal disconnection in motor winding or if any
SCR is short-circuited or when motor windings are shorted.

Check with an ohmmeter between L1-U, L2-V, L3-W; resistance > 20 KΩ.
Check for no voltage on terminals U, V, W (from parallel system or an independent
bypass). SCRs may fail due to:
 High short current not protected by proper fuses
 High voltage spikes not protected by proper external varistors.
 Frequent starting at maximum conditions or fault conditions.
If required, may be eliminated by using generator mode (programming AUX. IN
PROG INPUT parameters accordingly)
For more information on programming AUX. IN PROG INPUT refer to section ‎6.6.6 on
page 52 (I/O PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS).
Note:
Shorted SCR and Wrong Connection faults are not active in Generator mode.
HS OVR TMP Heat-sink over-temperature. Trips the starter when heat-sink temp. rises above 85˚C.

Check that motor starting is not too frequent.

EXTERNAL Trips the starter when a N.O contact between Aux. input terminals 13, 14 closes for
FAULT over two seconds.

Check contact position and cause of closure.

For more information on programming AUX. IN PROG INPUT refer to section ‎6.6.6 on
page 52 (I/O PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS).
SLOW SPEED Slow speed time is exceeded.
TM
Check the settings of MAX SLOW TIME.
For more information on programming MAX SLOW TIME refer to section ‎0 on page
41 (SPECIAL FEATURES PARAMETERS).
Note:
Motor and iStart may be overheated when operating at slow speed for an extended
period.
WRONG Parameters not transferred from RAM to EEPROM or vice versa. After replacing the
PARAMS EPROM with a new software version or after power up.

To solve this problem, return iStart to the default settings, then reprogram it with all of
the settings that you had before the fault occurred.
(If Fault LED is on, press Reset after WRONG PARAMETERS).
WRONG Trips the soft starter when mains voltage frequency is not within the limits of 45-65Hz.
FREQUENCY
Check mains frequency.

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8.1 Blank RMA Form
Return Material Authorization Form-“RMA” - Fault Report – Non/ Warranty Claim
After Sales Service Department
E-mail: [Link]@[Link] Tel. + 972 – 77-7711130, 972-77-7711123 Fax. + 972 – 77-7711140

Equipment Model:
Equipment Serial no.:
Report date
Date of equipment sale Date of installation
Representing Firm
Contact person
Telephone number Fax number
Email address
Application
Starter Rating
Motor current rating (motor Label)
Number of starts per hour
Special installation / ambient factors (°C)
Type of Fault Reported & time of
occurrence (during start, after start,
during soft stop, end of soft stop, ON B.P.
closing, when …
Last Start Period Total Number Of Trips
Last Start Max. I Starter FLC
Total Run Time Motor FLC
Total Number Of Starts Initial Voltage
Last Trip Acceleration Time
Trip Current Current Limit
Remarks
By Distributor: We declare that product has been correctly Warranted repair/replacement
applied, installed and operated, in accordance with Solcon’s
written instructions, appropriate codes, regulations and good
practice, within the limits of rated capacity and normal usage.

To be completed By Solcon Service Dept.:

Return Material Authorization Number

Date
Authorized by

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9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Supply Voltage Line to Line 208-600V (to be specified) + 10%-15% for all models
Frequency 45 – 65 Hz (Fixed or variable frequency source)
Control Supply 115V or 230V (to be specified) +10% - 15%
Load Three phases, three wires, squirrel cage induction motor.

Start-Stop Parameters:

Starter FLC Starter’s Full Load Current, according to Selector Guide

Motor FLA Motor Full Load Ampere 50-100% of Starter FLC (Full Load Current).
Pump and Torque Control Curves Field selectable curves preventing Over-pressure during start and Water
Hammer during stop.
Pulse Start Duration A pulse of 80% Un, adjustable range 0.1-1 Sec, for starting high friction loads.
Initial Voltage, 5-80% Un
Initial Current 100-400% of Motor FLA
Current Limit 100-500% of Motor FLA
Acceleration Time 1-90 Sec
Deceleration Time 1-90 Sec

Motor Protection:

Too Many Starts Maximum number of starts, range: Off or 1-10, during a time period 1-60 min.
Starts inhibit Period of 1-60 min, during which starting is prevented, after Too Many Start
fault.
Long Start Time (Stall protection) Maximum allowable starting time 1-30 sec. (1-250sec. in EXTEND SETTING)
Over Current (Shear-pin) Two operation functions: during starting trips the starter at 850% and during
running at 100-850% In, both within 1 Cycle (after internal delay).
2
Electronic Overload (I t) Adjustable IEC and MEMA curves.
Under Current Trips when current drops below 20-90% In, time delay 1-40 sec.
Under Voltage* Trips when main voltage drops below 50-90%, time delay 1-10 Sec
Over Voltage Trips when main voltage increase above 110-125%, time delay 1-10 sec.
Phase Loss, Under/Over Frequency* Trips when one or two phases are missing and frequency is 45Hz. or 65Hz.
Phase Sequence Trips when phase sequence is wrong
Shorted SCR or Wrong connection Prevents starting, trips if motor is not connected / incorrectly connected to the
starter, or in case one or more SCRs have been shorted
Heat Sink Over temp Trips when heat-sink temperature rises above 85˚C.
External fault Trips when an External Contact closes for 2 sec.
* With optional Auto Reset.

Control:

Displays LCD in 4 – Field selectable languages and 4 LEDs.

Keypad 6 keys for easy setting
R1, R2 2 Contacts, 8A, 250VAC, 2000VA

Temperatures: Operating -10˚ to 50˚C. For higher ratings consult factory.

Storage -20˚ to 70˚C

Standards:

Dielectric Test 2500VAC

Degree of Protection IP 20 for frame size D1, IP 00 for frame sizes D2-D5
EMC Emissions EN 55011 CISPR 11 Class A
Immunity EN 55082-2 ESD 8KV air, IEC 801-2
Electric RF field 10 V/m, 20-1000MHz, IEC 801-3
Fast transients 2KV, IEC 801-4
Safety EN 600947-1 Related to safety requirements.
Designed and assembled to conform with UL508C

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Normal Service Conditions:
Altitude Up to 1000m. For equipment to be used at higher altitudes consult Factory.
Humidity 95% at 50˚C or 98% at 45˚C.

Control Power Consumption

The approx. consumption of iStart soft starters is as follows:

Model Electronic Fan Module

Consumption
44 35VA 50VA
85 35VA 50VA
170 35VA 50VA

Notes:

Solcon Industries Ltd.

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