Motortronics MVC 4 Soft Starter User Manual

This document is the manual of MVC4 soft starter. It introduces the features, specifications, design features, working principle, protection functions, control connections, start-up operations and other aspects of MVC4 soft starter.


Motortronics MVC 4 Soft Starter User Manual - cover page
Brand
MOTORTRONICS
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
112
File format
PDF
File size
3 MB
Published
19 October, 2023
Updated
19 October, 2023
Model
MVC 4
MD5 checksum
77C2F44201B98E55989CBAB7690EFC15

About this manual

This manual provides detailed instructions for operating and programming the MVC 4 soft starter, a solid-state device for starting, protecting, and controlling AC medium voltage motors. It includes sections on wiring, setpoint configuration, metering, and troubleshooting. The unit features programmable acceleration and deceleration, overload protection, and communication via Modbus RTU. Maintenance procedures and failure analysis are also covered.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Connections
  • Start-Up
  • User Interface and Menu Navigation
  • Setpoint Programming
  • Metering Pages
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Specifications

AC Supply Voltage10000 – 13800 VAC +10 to – 15% (Model dependent)
Unit Running Overload Capacity125% - Continuous 500% - 60 seconds, 600% - 30 seconds
Frequency50 or 60Hz, +2Hz hardware selectable
SCR Peak Inverse Voltage Ratings27000V - 39000V (Model dependent see Table 1)
Ambient Condition Design0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) (optional - 20° to 50° C with heaters)
Control Voltage120VAC (Customer supplied)
Auxiliary ContactsMultiple: Form C (Contacts), rated 5 Amps, 240VAC max.
BIL Rating110kV
Overload ResetManual Retentive Thermal Memory
Phase Current Imbalance ProtectionImbalance Trip Level: 5 - 30% current between any two phases
Over Current ProtectionTrip Level: 100 - 300% of motor FLA
Load Loss Trip ProtectionUnder Current Trip Level: 10 -90 % of motor FLA
Coast Down Lockout TimerCoast Down Time Range: 1 - 60 minutes
Starts-per-hour Lockout TimerRange: 1 - 6 successful starts per hour

Frequently asked questions

What is the AC supply voltage range for the MVC 4?

10000 – 13800 VAC with a tolerance of +10 to – 15% (model dependent).

What is the overload capacity of the unit?

125% continuous, 500% for 60 seconds, 600% for 30 seconds.

What communication protocol does the MVC 4 support?

Modbus RTU over RS-485, RS-422, or RS232.

What is the BIL rating of the MVC 4?

110kV.

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