Motortronics MVC4 User Manual

MVC4 medium voltage solid state soft starter provides soft start control for medium voltage motors. It can achieve smooth start and stop by adjusting acceleration / deceleration time.


Motortronics MVC4 User Manual - cover page
Brand
MOTORTRONICS
Category
Motor
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
112
File format
PDF
File size
2.5 MB
Published
19 October, 2023
Updated
19 October, 2023
Model
MVC 4
MD5 checksum
9745BADD1CC84B316EC137C70B4F22F1

About this manual

This manual provides detailed instructions for operating and programming the MVC4 soft starter, designed for medium voltage AC motors. It covers setup, control connections, user interface, setpoint programming, metering, and troubleshooting. The device features programmable acceleration and deceleration, overload protection, and communication via Modbus RTU. Maintenance sections include failure analysis and SCR testing procedures.

What's inside

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

Specifications

AC Supply Voltage1000 – 7200VAC +10 to – 15% (Model dependent)
Unit Running Overload Capacity125% - Continuous 500% - 60 seconds, 600% - 30 seconds
Power Circuit6 SCRs, 12 SCRs, 18 SCRs (Model dependent)
SCR Peak Inverse Voltage Ratings4500V - 19500V (Model dependent see Table 1)
Control Voltage120VAC (Customer supplied)
BIL Rating1000V – 30KV , 2300V - 7200V 60KV
Communication ProtocolModbus RTU
Operator InterfaceLCD Readout Alpha numeric LCD display Keypad 8 function keys with tactile feedback

Frequently asked questions

What is the AC supply voltage range for the MVC4?

1000 – 7200VAC +10 to – 15% (Model dependent).

What types of SCRs are available in the MVC4?

6 SCRs, 12 SCRs, or 18 SCRs, depending on the model.

What communication protocol does the MVC4 support?

Modbus RTU protocol via RS-485, RS-422, or RS232.

What is the operator interface like?

An alpha-numeric LCD display with an 8-function keypad and 12 status LEDs.

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