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RVS-AX Instruction Manual
1. TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Table of Content ....................................................................................................................2
2. Safety & Warnings.................................................................................................................3
2.1 Safety ......................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Attention ..................................................................................................................................3
2.3 Warnings .................................................................................................................................3
3. Technical Data .......................................................................................................................4
3.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................4
3.2 Rating and frames sizes...........................................................................................................4
3.3 Starter Selection ......................................................................................................................4
3.4 Mains and control description ..................................................................................................5
3.4.1 Mains Voltage (line to line) (Terminals/bars L1, L2, L3)................................................ 5
3.4.2 Start (Terminals 1, 2).................................................................................................... 5
3.4.3 Neutral (Terminal 3)...................................................................................................... 5
3.4.4 Open terminal (Terminal 4)........................................................................................... 5
3.4.5 End Of Acceleration (terminals 5, 6)............................................................................. 5
3.4.6 Fault Contact (terminals 7, 8)........................................................................................ 5
3.5 Built-in Bypass (RVS-AX31A and higher).................................................................................6
3.6 Soft starter protections.............................................................................................................6
3.6.1 Electronic Overload...................................................................................................... 6
3.6.2 Phase Loss...................................................................................................................6
3.6.3 Heatsink over temperature protection........................................................................... 6
3.6.4 Fault Logic and Reset Circuits...................................................................................... 7
3.7 Starter selection tables for various voltage ratings...................................................................7
3.7.1 Ordering Information..................................................................................................... 8
4. Recommended Wiring Schemes ..........................................................................................9
4.1 Typical wiring diagram .............................................................................................................9
4.2 Wiring Notes............................................................................................................................9
4.2.1 Short Circuit Protection............................................................................................... 10
4.2.2 Transient Protection ................................................................................................... 10
5. Dimensions..........................................................................................................................11
6. Installation............................................................................................................................13
6.1 Prior to Installation.................................................................................................................13
6.2 Mounting................................................................................................................................13
6.3 Tightening Torques................................................................................................................13
6.4 Temperature range & heat dissipation ...................................................................................14
6.4.1 Heat dissipation during RUN of RVS-AX8A and RVS-AX17A (No internal bypass) .... 14
6.4.2 Calculating the enclosure size, for non-ventilated metallic enclosure.......................... 14
6.4.3 Additional Ventilation.................................................................................................. 14
7. Front Panel...........................................................................................................................15
7.1 Potentiometers settings..........................................................................................................15
7.2 Indication LEDs and RESET button .......................................................................................17
8. Starting Procedure ..............................................................................................................18
8.1 Standard starting procedure...................................................................................................19
8.2 Examples of starting curves...................................................................................................20
9. Trouble Shooting.................................................................................................................21
9.1 Warranty Claim and Fault Inquiry...........................................................................................22
10. Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................23