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VMX-agilityTM
QUICK START GUIDE
MAN-AGY-014. Version 0

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VMX-agility Quick Start Guide
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UK
www.motortronics-uk.co.uk
[Full User Manual (MAN-AGY-015) available from www.motortronics-uk.co.uk]
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Important information
Installers should read and understand the instructions in this guide prior to installing, operating and maintaining
the soft start. The following symbols may appear in this guide or on the soft start to warn of potential hazards
or to draw attention to certain information.
Dangerous Voltage
Indicates the presence of a hazardous voltage which could result in personal injury or death.
Warning/Caution
Indicates a potential hazard. Any instructions that follow this symbol should be obeyed to avoid possible
damage to the equipment, and personal injury or death.
Protective Earth (Ground)
Indicates a terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against
electric shock in case of a fault.
Caution Statements
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. The information
contained in this manual is subject to change at any time and without prior notice. In no event will responsibility
or liability be accepted for direct, indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this
equipment.
VMX-agilityTM soft starts contain dangerous voltages when
connected to the mains supply. Only qualified personnel
that have been completely trained and authorised, should
carry out installation, operation and maintenance of this
equipment.
Installation of the soft start must be made in accordance
with existing local and national electrical codes and
regulations and have a minimum protection rating.
It is the responsibility of the installer to provide suitable
grounding and branch circuit protection in accordance
with local electrical safety codes.
This soft start contains no serviceable or re-usable parts.
The STOP function of the soft start does not isolate
dangerous voltages from the output of the soft start. An
approved electrical isolation device must be used to
disconnect the soft start from the incoming supply before
accessing electrical connections.
Safety

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Mounting
Fix the unit to a flat, vertical surface using the mounting holes (or slots) on its base-plate. The mechanical outline
diagrams, shown on Page 4, give the dimensions and mounting hole positions for each model. Ensure that:
•The orientation of the unit has the ‘TOP’ uppermost.
•The location allows adequate front access.
•You can view the touchscreen.
•Do not install other equipment that generates significant heat close to the soft starter.
Requirements for an Enclosure
For a typical industrial environment, an enclosure would provide the following:
•A single location for the unit and its protection/isolation switch-gear
•The safe termination of cabling and/or busbars
•Means to effect proper air flow through the enclosure
Enclosure Ventilation
When fitting VMX-agility
TM
into a cabinet, ventilation must be provided if the heat output of the unit is
greater than the cabinet will dissipate. Theheat dissipated can be approximated with the formula:
Starting
Watts (agility) = start current(A) x start time(s) x number of starts per hour/1800
Running
Watts (agility) = 0.4 x running amps
Use the following formula to determine the fan requirement. An allowance has been incorporated into the
formula so that the figure for Q is the air delivery in the fan suppliers’ data.
Q = (4 x Wt/ (Tmax-Tamb))
Q = Volume of air (cubic metres per hour-m3/h)
Wt = Heat produced by the unit and all other heat sources within the enclosure (Watts) Tmax = Maximum
permissible temperature within the enclosure (40°C for a fully rated agility™)
Tamb = Temperature of the air entering the enclosure (°C) [to work in CFM, substitute °F for °C. Q is now in CFM]
Altitude Derate
Altitude above sea level 1000m (3281ft). Above 1000m de rate by 1% of agility i.e. per 100m (328ft) to a
maximum altitude of 2000m (6562ft).
Ambient Temperature Derate
-20°C (-4°F) to 40°C (104°F). Above 40°C de-rate linearly by 2% of agility i.e. per °C to a maximum of 60°C (140°F).
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Handling
The VMX-agilityTM soft start range comprises 3 frame sizes, with various weights and dimensions. See pages 5-7
for further information.
Prior to installing the VMX-agilityTM unit, the installer should carry-out a risk assessment. If considered
appropriate, a suitable handling device should be used.
Do not lift the VMX-agilityTM unit by attachment to the 3-phase terminal connections or busbars.
WARNING
HANDLING AND LIFTING HAZARD
Ensure the area below any equipment is clear of all personnel and property.
Failure to follow this practice may result in death, serious injury, or damage to equipment.
Accessories
The following accessories have been developed and tested for use with the agility range of soft starts:
VMX-AGY-012Remote keypad for VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-305. Provides remote functionality for up to 32
soft starter units.
VMX-AGY-020 100Vac –240Vac power supply. Provides mains voltage control power and digital control
functionality. For use with VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-113 only.
VMX-AGY-021 100Vac –240Vac power supply. Provides mains voltage control power and digital control
functionality. For use with VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-305.
VMX-AGY-030 Cooling fan accessory for VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-113 only. Increases the number of starts
per hour (see page 19).
VMX-AGY-031 Cooling fan accessory for VMX-AGY-201 to VMX-AGY-209 only. Increases the number of starts
per hour (see page 19).
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Dimensions VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-113
Weight 1.97kg (3.75lb)
Fitting
25mm [0.98]
25mm [0.98]
75mm [2.95]
75mm [2.95]
25mm [0.98]
Installation (continued)
Air Flow
[ ] = inch
Note: VMX-agility may be horizontally
mounted with deration. See Horizontal
Mounting Rating Tables
[4.25]
108
[5.83]
148
[6.50] 165
[7.13] 181
[3.54]
90

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Dimensions VMX-AGY-201 to VMX-AGY-205
Weight 6 kg [13.22LB] (VMX-AGY-201 to VMX-AGY-207), 6.3 kg [13.89] (VMX-AGY-209)
Fitting
25mm [0.98]
100mm [3.93]
100mm [3.93]
Installation (continued)
[ ] = inch
40mm [1.57]
40mm [1.57]
Air Flow
100mm [3.93]
[5.8]
147
[9.3]
237
[11.1] 283
[3.0]
75
[11.7] 296

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Dimensions VMX-AGY-301 to VMX-AGY-305
Weight 15kg [33.10lb)
125mm [4.92]
Air Flow
Installation (continued)
60mm [2.36]
60mm [2.36]
125mm [4.92]
25mm [0.98]
[ ] = inch
[13.1]
332
[2.4]
60
[6.4]
162.9
[6.3]
160
[8.1]
205
[17.1] 435
[19.3] 490

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Warnings
Isolation
Caution: VMX-agilityTM uses semiconductor devices in the main circuit and is not designed to provide
isolation. For this reason, isolation means must be installed in the supply circuit in accordance with the
appropriate wiring and safety regulations.
Electrical Control Supply Requirements
All electrical connections are made to power input and output terminals, control terminals and an earth
stud.
Fuse Protection
The Mains Supply and the Control Supply each require protection. Although all units have electronic
overload protection for the Soft Starter, the installer should always fit fuses, for motor protection,
between the unit and the Mains Supply, not between the unit and the motor. Semiconductor fuses can
be supplied as an option for short-circuit protection of the semiconductors. These fuses must be fitted
externally to the VMX-agilityTM chassis to comply with certain standards. It is the responsibility of the
installer and system designer/specifier to ensure that the required standards or regulations are not
affected by so doing.
Safety
VMX-agilityTM soft starters contain hazardous voltages when connected to the electrical power supply.
Only qualified personnel who are trained and authorized should carry out installation, operation and
maintenance of this equipment. Refer to and carefully follow all of the ‘Warnings’ section at the
beginning of this user manual, as well as other warnings and notes throughout the manual.
Electrical Supplies
The unit requires a 3-phase balanced Mains Supply to provide the power for the controlled motor, and a 24Vdc
for the internal control circuitry. The unit will not operate unless the control supply voltage is within the specified
limits.
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Electrical Connections
Mains Circuit Wiring Diagram
Electrical Installation (continued)
3-Phase
Electrical
Supply
Connections
(L1, L2, L3)
RJ45
connector
(Modbus
RTU)
USB Connector
Control
Terminals
AC Induction
Motor
Connections
(T1, T2, T3)
Protection Switch Gear
(Provided by customer)

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2/T1 4/T2 6/T3
1/L1 3/L2 5/L3
X
X
M
1
Protection Switch Gear
(Provided by customer)
L
N
PE
Single Phase Operation
VMX-agilityTM soft starts may be operated with a single-phase supply and motor. The base rating of the unit is
unchanged.
Electrical Connection
Electrical Installation (continued)
For single phase operation the mode of the soft start must be set correctly in the Advanced menu:

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24V
COM
0V
13
D1
14
D2
22
21
Control Terminal Connections
Control Terminal Functions
#1 24Vdc Specification: See General Specification (page 19) for VA rating, residual ripple < 100mV,
spikes/switching peaks < 240mV, Turn On/Off response no overshoot of Vout, Overvoltage voltage protection
output voltage must be clamped <30Vdc
#2 The voltage applied to the digital inputs D1 and D2 must not exceed 24Vdc
#3 250Vac, 2A, Cosø =0.5
Digital Input 2 (D2) Selectable Functions
Different functions may be assigned to Digital Input 2 in the I/O menu. Available assignments are:
Reset
Hold Start Ramp
Enable
Fire Mode
In Fire Mode all trips are disabled.
Digital Outputs13,14, 21,22 Selectable Functions
The outputs may be mapped to Fault or Top-of-Ramp, Auto Reset Pending or Exceeded.
Terminal
Description
Default
Function Selectable
Note
24Vdc
Control Supply +Us
-
No
#1
0V
Control Supply -Us
-
No
COM
Digital Inputs Common
-
No
D1
Digital Input 1
-
No
#2
D2
Digital Input 2
-
Yes
#2
13/14
Main Contactor Control (Run Relay)
-
Yes
#3
21/22
Fault Relay
-
Yes
#3
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3-Wire Control Circuit Wiring Diagram
2-Wire Control Wiring Diagram
K1
0V
Start
Stop
24V
D1
D2
13
0V
COM
14
21
22
FU1
24V
dc
Note: 110 –230V control
supply possible with
optional control supply
module
VMX-AGY-021 (or VMX-
AGY-020 for models VMX-
AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-113
only)
K1
0V
K2.2
24V
D1
D2
13
0V
COM
14
21
22
FU1
24V
dc
Note: 110 –230V control
supply possible with
optional control supply
modules
VMX-AGY-021 (or VMX-
AGY-020 for models VMX-
AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-113
only)
Electrical Installation (continued)
K2.1
K2
Start
Stop

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VMX-agilityTM provides full motor overload protection, configurable through the user interface. Overload trip
settings are determined by the Motor Current setting and the Trip Class setting. Trip class choices are Class 10,
Class 20, and Class 30. The VMX-agilityTM soft starters are protected using full I2T motor overload with memory.
Please note: When the overload has tripped, there is a forced cooling time to allow the overload to recover
before the next start.
The ‘warm’ trip times are 50% of the ‘cold’ trip time
Motor Overload

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Display and Controls
Keypad Guidance Examples
All keys active Left & Right keys active Right, Down & Centre keys active
Note: A flashing centre button indicates that a menu item may be selected or saved.
Configuration and Parameters







Status messages
Instantaneous motor current
Control scheme: Local, Control terminal, Modbus RTU
Motor overload level; 0 to 100%
Keypad guidance wizard: Displays which keys are valid for specific menu items
Status LED (incorporated into centre button) Green/Red
READY
32A
Local







Control keypad

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Operation - Local Motor Start
Example Navigation Method
Auto Application Setup
Configuration and Parameters (continued)
Quick Return to Status Screen
(Centre button to adjust)

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Auto Application Setup Parameter Settings
Initial
Volts
Start
Time
Stop
Time
Trip
Class
Current
Limit
Current
Limit Time
Unit
%
s
s
-
*FLC
s
Default
20%
10
0
10
3.5
30
Heavy
40%
10
0
20
4
40
Agitator
30%
10
0
10
3.5
25
Compressor 1
40%
15
0
20
3.5
25
Compressor 2
35%
7
0
10
3.5
25
Conveyor Loaded
10%
10
7
20
5.5
30
Conveyor Unloaded
10%
10
7
10
3.5
30
Crusher
40%
10
0
30
3.5
60
Fan High Inertia
40%
10
0
30
3.5
60
Fan Low Inertia
30%
15
0
10
3.5
30
Grinder
40%
10
0
20
3.5
40
Mill
40%
10
0
20
3.5
40
Mixer
10%
10
0
20
4
25
Moulding M/C
10%
10
0
10
4.5
25
Press Flywheel
40%
10
0
20
3.5
40
Pump 1
10%
10
60
10
3.5
25
Pump 2
10%
10
60
20
3.5
25
PumpJack
40%
10
0
20
3.5
40
SawBand
10%
10
0
10
3.5
25
SawCircular
40%
10
0
20
3.5
40
Screen Vibrating
40%
10
0
20
4.5
40
Shredder
40%
10
0
30
3.5
60
Wood Chipper
40%
10
0
30
3.5
60
Compressor 1 = Centrifugal, Reciprocating, Rotary Screw
Compressor 2 = Rotary Vane, Scroll
Pump 1 = Submersible: Centrifugal, Rotodynamic
Pump 2 = Positive Displacement: Reciprocating, Rotary
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General Specification
Product Standard
EN 60947-4-2: 2012
Rated operational voltages
Ue
200Vac to 600Vac (See Key to part numbers)
Rated operational current
Ie
See Rating Table
Rating index
See Rating Table
Rated frequencies
50 - 60Hz ± 5Hz
Rated duty
Uninterrupted.
Form designation
Form 1, Internally Bypassed
Method of operation
Symmetrically controlled starter
Method of control
Semi-automatic
Method of connecting
Thyristors connected between motor windings
and supply
Number of poles
3 main poles, 2 main poles controlled by
semiconductor switching element
Rated insulation voltage
Ui
Main circuit
See Key to part
numbers
Control supply circuit
230Vac r.m.s 1)
Rated impulse withstand voltage
Uimp
Main circuit
6 kV
Control supply circuit
4 kV 1)
IP code
Main circuit
IP00 (IP20 with finger
guards6)
Supply and Control
circuit
IP20
Overvoltage Category / Pollution degree
III / 3
Rated conditional short-circuit current and type of co-ordination
with associated short circuit protective device (SCPD)
Type 1 co-ordination
See Short Circuit Protection Tables for rated
conditional short-circuit current and required
current rating and characteristics of the associated
SCPD
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General Specification (continued)
As
Standard
Control
Supply
(2)
Supply input
0, 24V
Protect
with
UL248
listed
fuse
rated
Max 4A
Kind of current, rated
frequency
dc
Rated voltage Us
24Vdc
Maximum power
consumption
12VA (VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-113)
48VA (VMX-AGY-201 to VMX-AGY-305)
Control
circuit (2)
Programmable opto-isolated
inputs
D1, D2
Common input, marking
COM
Kind of current, rated
frequency
dc
Rated voltage Uc
24Vdc
With
VMX-AGY-
020/
VMX-AGY-
021
module
Control
Supply
Supply input
L, N
Kind of current, rated
frequency
ac, 50 - 60Hz ± 5Hz
Rated voltage Us
110V to 230Vac
Rated input current
210mA max (cont.) 1A Peak
Control
circuit
Programmable opto-isolated
inputs
D1, D2
Common input
COM
Kind of current, rated
frequency
ac, 50 - 60Hz ± 5Hz
Rated voltage Uc
110V to 230Vac
Auxiliary
Circuit 3)
Form A –Single gap make -contact
(normally open)
13, 14
Form B –Single gap break-contact
(normally closed)
21, 22
Utilisation category, voltage rating,
current rating
Resistive load, 250Vac, 2A.
Cosø =0.5, 250Vac, 2A 4)
Continued over
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VMX-AGY-301 –305 have permanently fitted fans
General Specification (continued)
Electronic
overload relay
with manual reset and
thermal memory
Trip Class
10 (factory default), 20 or 30 (selectable)
Current setting
See Electronic Overload Relay Current Settings
Rated frequency
50 to 60Hz ± 5Hz
Time-current characteristics
See Fig.1 for trip curves (Trip time Tp± 20%)
1) With optional VMX-AGY-020 or VMX-AGY-021 power supply module.
2) Must be supplied by class 2, limited voltage current or protected by a 4A UL 248 listed fuse.
3) Compliant with Annex S of IEC 60947-1:2007 at 24Vdc
4) Not applicable for UL.
5) The safety functions were not evaluated by UL. Listing is accomplished according to requirements of Standard UL 508 and CSA14-13, general use
applications
6) For models VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-209 the main circuit IP20 rating only applies when the finger guards as supplied are fitted.
7) Transient surge suppression shall be installed on the line side of this equipment and shall be rated 600_V (phase to phase), suitable for overvoltage
category III, and shall provide protection for a rated impulse withstand voltage peak of 6 kV.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMC Emission levels
EN 55011
Class A 1
EMC Immunity levels
IEC 61000-4-2
8kV/air discharge or 4kV/contact discharge
IEC 61000-4-3
10 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4
2kV/5kHz (main and power ports)
1kV/5kHz (signal ports)
IEC 61000-4-5
2kV line-to-ground
1kV line-to-line
IEC 61000-4-6
10V
1 NOTICE: This product has been designed for environment A. Use of this product in environment B may cause
unwanted electromagnetic disturbances, in which case the user may be required to take adequate mitigation
measures
Fan Option
VMX-Agility model
Maximum duty cycle F-S with optional fan fitted
VMX-AGY-101 to VMX-AGY-203
90-40 (40 cycles per hour)
VMX-AGY-205
90-30 (30 cycles per hour)
VMX-AGY-207
90-20 (20 cycles per hour)
VMX-AGY-209
90-10 (10 cycles per hour)
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