Motortronics MVC4 Medium Voltage Solid State Soft Starter User Manual

This is a medium voltage solid state soft starter from 1.0 to 7.2kV. It has overcurrent, overvoltage, overload, short circuit and other protection functions, and can control the motor's start, stop and speed adjustment.


Motortronics MVC4 Medium Voltage Solid State Soft Starter User Manual - cover page
Brand
MOTORTRONICS
Category
Motor
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
112
File format
PDF
File size
2.6 MB
Published
19 October, 2023
Updated
19 October, 2023
Model
MVC 4
MD5 checksum
4895F7EFC1CA56E8CD0A3D066657775B

About this manual

The Motortronics MVC4 is an SCR-based controller designed for the starting, protection, and control of AC medium voltage motors. It features a Class E2 design with fiber optic connections and low voltage control circuitry, suitable for voltages ranging from 1.0 to 7.2kV. The unit includes advanced motor protection features such as two-stage electronic overload curves, phase current imbalance protection, and dynamic reset capacity.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Specifications
  • Design Features
  • Connections
  • Start-Up
  • User Interface
  • Setpoint Programming
  • Metering Pages
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Modbus RTU Communication

Specifications

AC Supply Voltage1000 – 7200VAC +10 to – 15%
Unit Running Overload Capacity125% - Continuous
Frequency50 or 60Hz
Power Circuit SCRs6, 12, or 18 SCRs
SCR Peak Inverse Voltage Ratings4500V - 19500V
Ambient Temperature0° to 40°C
Auxiliary Contacts8 Relays (4 programmable)
BIL Rating1000V – 30KV
ProtocolModbus RTU
Signal TypeRS-485, RS-422 or RS232

Frequently asked questions

What is the voltage range for the MVC4 soft starter?

The unit supports an AC supply voltage range of 1000 to 7200VAC.

How many relays are included in the MVC4?

The starter includes 8 relays, 4 of which are programmable.

What communication protocols does the MVC4 support?

It supports Modbus RTU via RS-485, RS-422, or RS232 signals.

What is the overload capacity for continuous running?

The unit has a running overload capacity of 125% of the motor FLA continuously.

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