Eaton PowerXL DE1 series User manual

PowerXL DE1 Variable Speed Starter
PowerXL DE1 Variable Speed Starter MN040015EN
Quick Start Guide
Effective February 2015
New Information
CONTENTS
Step 1—PowerXL DE1 Series Overview . . . . . 4
Step 2—Dimensions and Power Wiring . . . . . . 8
Step 3—Control Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 4—LED Light Indicators and Faults . . . . 12

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Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
The information, recommendations, descriptions, and safety notations in this document are
based on Eaton Electrical Inc. and/or Eaton Corporation’s (“Eaton”) experience and judgment,
and may not cover all contingencies. If further information is required, an Eaton sales office
should be consulted.
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otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage or loss whatsoever,
including but not limited to damage or loss of use of equipment, plant or power system, cost
of capital, loss of power, additional expenses in the use of existing power facilities, or claims
against the purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the use of the information,
recommendations, and descriptions contained herein.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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Support Services
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products. We are dedicated to providing fast, friendly, and accurate assistance. That is why
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You should contact your local distributor for product pricing, availability, ordering, expediting,
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Web Site Address
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Step 1—PowerXL DE1 Series Overview
This chapter describes the purpose and contents of this manual, the receiving inspection recommenda-
tions, and the DE1 Series catalog numbering system.
How to Use This Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with information necessary to install, initial wiring, start up,
troubleshoot, and maintain the Eaton DE1 Series. To provide for safe installation and operation of the
equipment read the safety guidelines at the beginning of this manual and follow the procedures outlined
in the following chapters before connecting power to the DE1 Series VSS. Keep this operating manual
handy and distribute to all users, technicians, and maintenance personnel for reference. If you need a
full operational user manual please visit the Eaton website to obtain and download the full DE1 User
Manual MN040011EN.
Receiving and Inspection
The DE1 Series VSS has met a stringent series of factory quality requirements before shipment. It is
possible that packaging or equipment damage may have occurred during shipment. The DE1 series VSS
is carefully packed and prepared for shipment. The devices should be shipped only in their original pack-
aging with suitable packing materials. Please take note of the labels and instructions on the packaging as
well as those used for unpacking. After receiving your DE1 Series VSS please check for the following:
Before opening the package check the label info and make sure that you have received the correct
DE1 VSS.
Open the package with adequate tools and inspect the contents immediately after receipt in order
to ensure that they are complete and undamaged.
The packaging must contain the following parts:
oA DE1 Variable Speed Starter
oAn Instructional Leaflet IL040005ZU
Figure 1. Unboxing

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Rating Label
The DE1 has device specific rated operation data and is listed on the nameplate on the right side of the
device.
The nameplate on top (Figure 4) is a simplified version that can be used to clearly identify the device if
the main nameplate (Figure 3) is blocked by other devices.
Figure 2. Nameplate View
Figure 3. Nameplate A (Side Label)
Figure 4. Nameplate B (Top Label)

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Rating Label Description
Table 1. Label Description

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Catalog Designation
The catalog number selection/part number for DE1 VSS is subdivided into three groups.
Series – Power Section – Model – (Versions)
The following figure shows this in greater detail:

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Step 2 – Dimensions and Power Wiring
Dimensions
Series
Frame
a [in]
a1 [in]
b [in]
b1 [in]
c [in]
R1 [in]
R2 [in]
Size
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
DE1
FS1
1.77
0.98
9.06
8.66
6.61
0.2
0.39
(45)
(25)
(230)
(220)
(168)
(5.1)
(10)
DE1
FS2
3.54
1.97
9.06
8.66
6.61
0.2
0.39
(90)
(50)
(230)
(220)
(168)
(5.1)
(10)
Power Wiring
Series
Frame
Line & Motor [AWG]
Ground [AWG]
Torque [in-lb]
Size
(mm2)
(Nm)
DE1
FS1 & FS2
18-6
18-6
15.05
1-6
1-6
(1.7)
Figure 6. DE1 Dimension View
Table 2. DE1 Dimensions
Table 3. Power Wire Sizing

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Power Connection Examples
Figure 7. Power Connections