Motortronics MVC Plus Medium Voltage Soft Starter User Manual

MVC Plus User Manual introduces product's features and characteristics, specifications, reference chart, design features, theory of operation, general protection, thermal overload protection, firing circuit, electronics, keypad interface, connections, start-up, user interface and menu navigation


Motortronics MVC Plus Medium Voltage Soft Starter User Manual - cover page
Brand
MOTORTRONICS
Category
Motor
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
79
File format
PDF
File size
1.8 MB
Published
19 October, 2023
Updated
19 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
D4B74BAAB7C74E0BFBBC6997E4D5C26F

About this manual

The Motortronics MVC Plus is an SCR-based controller designed for the starting, protection, and control of AC medium voltage motors. It features programmable acceleration and deceleration, advanced motor protection including overload and phase imbalance, and optional RTD temperature monitoring. The unit is suitable for Class E2 medium voltage applications with supply voltages ranging from 2300V to 7200VAC.

What's inside

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

Specifications

AC Supply Voltage2300 – 7200VAC +10 to – 15%
Frequency50 or 60Hz
Power Circuit SCRs6, 12, or 18 SCRs
SCR Peak Inverse Voltage6500V - 19500V
Ambient Temperature0° to 40°C
ProtocolModbus RTU
Signal TypeRS-485, RS-422 or RS232

Frequently asked questions

What is the voltage range for the MVC Plus?

The unit supports AC supply voltages from 2300V to 7200VAC with a tolerance of +10% to -15%.

What communication protocols are supported?

The device supports Modbus RTU over RS-485, RS-422, or RS232 signals.

Can the soft starter be controlled remotely?

Yes, it has remote mount capability up to 1000 circuit-feet from the chassis using twisted, shielded wire.

Does the unit include RTD temperature monitoring?

Yes, the RTD option allows for temperature readings from up to 12 RTDs (6 stator RTDs).

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