motortronics VMX-Synergy Plus ANSI User manual

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Intelligent Energy Recovery (iERS)
iERS can produce energy savings in suitable applications. However, the user should have an
understanding of the application and load characteristic before enabling the feature.
Loads which exhibit frequent changes in motor torque may cause the VMX-to

left unchecked, such switching may cause premature wear of the internal bypass components and
may invalidate the warranty.
If the loaded / unloaded state changes more than 4 times per minute, iERS should not be enabled.
Applications that are typically well suited to the iERS feature include; Artificial Lift Pump Jacks,
Injection Molding Machines, Mixers, Saws, Rolling Mills, Grinders, Hydraulic Pumps, Crushers,
Conveyors, Compressors and Vertical Transport applications.
If the user requires further support regarding the suitability of the application, he should seek
support from Motortronics Inc or an Authorized Distributor before enabling the iERS function.

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Safety
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.
Tension dangereuse

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.
Avertissement/Mise en garde
Indique un danger potentiel. Toutes les instructions suivant ce symbole doivent être observées, afin

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.
Mise à la terre (Masse)

protection contre les chocs électriques en cas de défauts.
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.
Mises en garde

présentées dans ce manuel peuvent être modifiées sans avis préalable.En aucun cas nous


Short Circuit
Motortronics soft starts are not short circuit proof. After severe overload or short circuit, the
operation of the soft start should be fully tested by an authorized service agent.
Court-circuit
Les démarreurs progressifs Motortronics -circuits. Après une
forte surcharge ou un court-circuit, le fonctionnement du démarreur progressif doit être
intégralement vérifié par un agent de maintenance agréé.

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• VMX-Synergy Plus™ soft starts contain dangerous
voltages when connected to the mains supply. Only
qualified personnel that have been completely trained
and authorized, should carry out installation, operation
and maintenance of this equipment.
• Les démarreurs progressifs VMX-Synergy Plus™
contiennent des tensions dangereuses, lorsqu’ils sont
connectés à la tension secteur. Les activités
d’installation, d’utilisation et d’entretien de cet
équipement doivent être effectuées par un personnel
qualifié, dûment formé et habilité.
• 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.
• Le démarreur progressif doit être installer
conformément au code local et nationale d’électricité et
à la réglementation en vigueur, et il doit avoir un indice
de protection minimal
• It is the responsibility of the installer to provide
suitable grounding and branch circuit protection in
accordance with local electrical safety codes.
• Il appartient à l’installeur d’assurer la mise à la terre
et la protection du circuit de branchement,
conformément au code de sécurité électrique local.
• This soft start contains no serviceable or re-usable
parts.
• Ce démarreur progressif ne contient pas de pièces
réparables ou réutilisables
• 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.
• La fonction STOP du démarreur progressif n’isole
pas les tension dangereuses en sortie du démarreur
progressif. Avant d’accéder aux raccordement
électriques, il faut utiliser un dispositif d’isolation
électrique approuvé pour déconnecter le démarreur
progressif de la tension d’entrée.
M
3~
1L1 3L2 5L3
2T1 4T2 6T3
Safety

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Model Number Description
It is essential to check the VMX-nameplate and make sure that the soft starter is
properly sized for your AC motor.
VMX-synergy Series - ANSI
VMX-SGY-A- XXXX - XX
BLANK
03:
Control Supply Us
120VAC
230VAC
Model Amp Rating
VMX-SGY-A-18 to VMX-SGY-A-1250
Key Features
Touchscreen
User
Interface
Anybus
Compact
Com Port
Future use
USB Port
Motor
Connections
Status LED
Modbus RTU
Port
Expansion
Port
Supply
Connections
Control Terminals
(Under cover)
Ground
Connection
Keypad
release point
Keypad
release point

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Environment - Installation
Model (VMX-SGY-A-)
18-48
62
78
92
112
150
160
210
275
Frame Size
1
2
3
4
Control Power (VA)
48
60
100
300
300
Weight lb [kg]
8.8 [4.0]
23 [10]
33 [15]
130 [59]
140 [64]
Model (VMX-SGY-A-)
361
450
550
600
862
900
1006
1250
Frame Size
4
5
6
Control Power (VA)
350
500
750
Weight [lb] kg
145 [66]
165 [75]
325 [147]
400 [181]
Model (VMX-SGY-A-)
18 to 1250
Ambient Operating Temp.
-4°F [-20°C] to 104°F [40°C]; not above 122°F (50°C)
Transportation and Storage
Temperature
[-13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C) continuous
Humidity
max 85% non-condensing, not exceeding 50% @ 40°C [104°F]
Maximum Altitude
3281ft [1,000m] above 1000m derate by 1% of VMX-
rating per 328ft (100m) to a maximum altitude of 6562ft (2,000m)
Environmental Rating
Main Circuit: Open Chassis (Optional finger guards available for power
terminals on VMX-SGY-A-18 to 48); Control Circuit: NEMA 1; No corrosive
gases permitted
Model (VMX-SGY-A-)
Recommended minimum
CPT Rating (VA)
VMX-SGY-A-18 to 48
100
VMX-SGY-A-62 to 112
250
VMX-SGY-A-150 to 160
500
VMX-SGY-A--210 to 276
500
VMX-SGY-A-361 to 600
750
VMX-SGY-A-862 to 900
1000
VMX-SGY-A-1006 to 1250
1500

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Environment - Installation
Dimensions
VMX-SGY-A-18 to VMX-SGY-A-48

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Environment - Installation
VMX-SGY-A-62 to VMX-SGY-A-112

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Environment - Installation
VMX-SGY-A-150 to VMX-SGY-A-160

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Environment - Installation
VMX-SGY-A-210 to VMX-SGY-A-600

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Environment - Installation
VMX-SGY-A-862 to VMX-SGY-A-900

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Environment - Installation
VMX-SGY-A-1006 to VMX-SGY-A-1250

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Environment - Installation
Enclosure Ventilation
When installing a VMX-Synergy Plus
output of the unit is greater than the cabinet will dissipate. Use the following formula to determine
the fan requirement. An allowance has been incorporated into the formula so that the figure for Q is

Heat dissipated can be approximated with the formulas: -
Starting
Watts (VMX-rts per hour/1200
iERs Disabled
Watts (VMX-(VMX-) x 0.6
iERs Enabled
The maximum power dissipation occurs when energy saving and the iERS is turned on
Watts (VMX-Synergy Plus(VMX-Synergy Pluscurrent rating) x 1.5
Q = volume of air (cubic meters 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 (50°C for a fully rated VMX-
Synergy Plus
Tamb = Temperature of the air entering the enclosure (°C)
If you prefer to work in CFM, substitute °F for °C. Q is now in CFM

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Conductor Size & Torque Requirements
Model
Number
Current Range
Min.- Max.
Suggested
Wire Size
AWG
Tightenin
g Torque
in.-lbs.
Screw / Bolt
Size
Tightening
Torque
Nm
Suggested
Wire Size
ISOmm2
VMX-SGY-A-18 to 48
9 - 48
6
80
*
9
16
VMX-SGY-A-62
36 - 62
4
45
1 x M8
(included)
5
25
VMX-SGY-A-78
39 - 78
3
35
VMX-SGY-A-92
46 - 92
2
35
VMX-SGY-A-112
56 - 112
1
50
VMX-SGY-A-150
75 - 150
2/0
80
1 x M8
(included)
9
70
VMX-SGY-A-160
80 - 160
3/0
95
VMX-SGY-A-210
105 - 210
250
200
1 x 0.38" hole
(M10)
for User
supplied
lugs
15
150
VMX-SGY-A-275
138 - 275
350 kCMIL
185
VMX-SGY-A-361
180 - 361
2 x 300 kCMIL
2 x 150
VMX-SGY-A-450
225 - 450
2 x 300 kCMIL
2 x 150
VMX-SGY-A-550
275 - 550
2 x 400 kCMIL
2 x 240
VMX-SGY-A-600
300 - 600
2 x 500 kCMIL
TBD
TBD
TBD
2 x 300
VMX-SGY-A-862
431 - 862
3 x 400 kCMIL
TBD
TBD
TBD
3 x 240
VMX-SGY-A-900
450 - 900
3 x 500 kCMIL
TBD
TBD
TBD
3 x 300
VMX-SGY-A-1006
503 - 1006
4 x 350 kCMIL
TBD
TBD
TBD
4 x 185
VMX-SGY-A-1250
625 - 1250
4 x 500 kCMIL
TBD
TBD
TBD
4 x 300
* Saddle Clamp Terminal 12-2/0 AWG

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Terminal Designations and Wiring Connection
AO
ACOM
AI
DI4
DI3
DI3/4COM
DI2
DI1
DI1/2COM
N
L
DO1NC
DO1/2COM
DO2NO
DO3NO
DO3/4COM
DO4NO
DO5NO
DO5COM
PTC-
PTC+
(See Note)
NOTE: AC Input terminals L & N on starter module only available on models VMX-SGY-A-18 to VMX-SGY-A-
160. For all other models the control power input is located on the chassis frame mounted terminal block (see
next page).

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Control power input location for VMX-SGY-A-210 and up

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Terminal Description
TABLE 1
Terminal
Name
Description
Programmable
Rating
Notes
AO
Analog Output
0-10V or 4-20mA
ACOM
Analog Common
AI
Analog Input
0-10V or 4-20mA
DI4
Digital Input Group 2
240VAC or 120VAC
#1
DI3
Digital Input Group 2
240VAC or 120VAC
#1
DI3/4COM
Digital Input Group 2
Common
#1
DI2
Digital Input Group 1
240VAC or 120VAC
None
#1
DI1
Digital Input Group 1
240VAC or 120VAC
Start /
Stop
#1
DI1/2COM
Digital Input Group 1
Common
#1
N
Neutral - Control supply
120VAC-
240VAC
#2
L
Line - Control supply
#2
DO1NC
Group 1 relay N/C
Yes
Fault
240VAC
1A AC15
DO1/2COM
Group 1 relay common
DO2NO
Group 1 relay N/O
Yes
Fault
240VAC
1A AC15
DO3NO
Group 2 relay N/O
Yes
Running
240VAC
1A AC15
DO3/4COM
Group 2 relay common
DO4NO
Group 2 relay N/O
Yes
End of
Start
240VAC
1A AC15
DO5NO
Group 3 relay N/O
Yes
Running
240VAC
3A AC15
DO5COM
Group 3 relay common
PTC-
PTC Temperature sensor
input
PTC+
PTC Temperature sensor
input
Notes
#1
Digital input voltage must be set to the voltage applied to the digital input terminals DI1/2COM, DI3/4COM, DI1-
DI4DI1/2COM,
DI3/4COM, DI1-DI4 doit correspondre à la tension appliquée à ces bornes.
#2
The control supply can be 120 to 240V applied to the N, L. The correct voltage is specified by model # at time of
 


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Wiring Connection
M
3~
In Line
M
3~
In Delta
K1 Main contactor or
Circuit breaker isolation
and protection switch gear
(provided by customer)
K1 Main contactor and
and protection switch gear
(provided by customer)
U1 V1 W1
U2 V2 W2
Terml FWD REV
2/T1
4/T2
6/T3
1/L1
3/L2
5/L3
U1 U1
V1 W1
W1 V1
W2 V2
U2 U2
V2 W2
For suitable short circuit
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see short Circuit Protection in
the Technical Information/
standards section of this
guide.
Pour un dispositif de
protection approprié contre le
court-circuit, voir la protection
contre le court-circuit dans la
section « Informations
techniques/normes » du
présent guide.
For wire size and
torque requirements see
Technical Information/
standards section of this
guide.
Pour les dimensions de
câble et les besoins en
couple, voir la section «
Informations
techniques/normes » du
présent guide.
In Delta For this configuration
applying the equation.
VMX-Synergy Plus Ie = ie (motor) 
Allows lower current rating VMX-
Synergy Plus than the motor.
The contactor K1 can also be
connected inside the delta circuit.
When connected in the delta
K1 current rating = ie (motor) 
En Delta Pour cette configuration,
suivante:
VMX-Synergy Plus Ie = 
Cela permet le courant nominal inférieur
de VMX-Synergy Plus par rapport au
moteur.

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Wiring Connection
The programmed digital input voltage settings match the voltage applied to these terminals to
avoid risk of damage to the equipment.
The control supply can be 120 to 240Vac applied to the N, L terminals. Check model number to
determine correct control supply voltage (240AC is optional) to avoid risk of damage to the
equipment.
Three Wire Control
3 Wire Control Diagram 120VAC control supply and digital input programming.
L
N
DI1
DI1/2COM
DI2
DI3/4COM
DI3 DO5NO
DO5COM
FU1
EMERGENCY
STOP
120VAC
STOP
START RESET
K1
N
(OPTIONAL)
LINE ISOLATION
CONTACTOR
(240V OPTIONAL)
OPTIONAL
Two Wire Control
2 Wire Control Diagram 120VAC control supply and digital input programming.
L
N
DI1
DI1/2COM
DI2
DI3/4COM
DI3 DO5NO
DO5COM
FU1
EMERGENCY
STOP
120VAC
RUN
COMMAND
CONTACT RESET
K1
N
(OPTIONAL)
LINE ISOLATION
CONTACTOR
(240V OPTIONAL)
OPTIONAL

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On Screen Menus
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Status Screen
Initial Screen
Input/Output Menus
Monitor Screens
Device Menus
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Auto Setup wizard.
Advanced menu
Temperature Status
Turns RED if unit has tripped on
over temperature
Internal Bypass Status (open/closed)
Cooling Fan Status
Turns RED if unit has tripped on fan
failure
Supply Status
Turns RED if unit has
tripped on supply failure
Status Messages
Enters Sub-Menus
Start/Stop Motor
Only active if Local Control Enabled
Displays Overload Percentage,
Instantaneous running Current and power
Motor Overload Status
Turns RED if unit has tripped on
overload
Motor Side Status
Turns RED if unit has tripped
on motor side phase loss
Advanced Menus
Auto-Setup Menu
Logging Menus
Returns to previous
screen/menu
Displayed on FIRST
switch-on ONLY.
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