Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley 150-E User manual

User Manual Original Instructions
Elevator Panel Solution
Bulletin 150-E

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Elevator Panel Solution User Manual
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Table of Contents
About This Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Summary of Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
European Communities (EC) Directive Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
EMC Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Low Voltage Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
UL/CSA Elevator Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1
Introduction Component Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Base Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fault Contactor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Function Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Starter Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
For 6- or 12-Lead Wye-Delta Wound Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
For 3- or 9-Lead Closed Delta-Type Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2
Installation and Wiring Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Motor Branch Protection and Disconnecting Means . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electrical Noise Suppression. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Factor Correction Capacitors (PFCCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Terminal Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connection Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Typical Control Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 3
Programming DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Motor FLA Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Motor Overload Trip Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Input and Output Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Diagnostics Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Renewal Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Chapter 5
Specifications Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Approximate Dimensions and Shipping Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Appendix A
History of Changes Approximate Dimensions and Shipping Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Preface
About This Publication This publication provides detailed instructions that you need to select, install,
program, and troubleshoot Bulletin 150-E Elevator Controller Panels.
Summary of Changes This publication contains the following new or updated information. This list
includes substantive updates only and is not intended to reflect all changes.
This document has also been reformatted.
Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related products
from Rockwell Automation.
You can view or download publications at rok.auto/literature.
Topic Page
Added Additional Resources section 5
Added European Communities (EC) Directive Compliance 6
Update for series change; fault contactors for Series C updated to Bulletin 100-E contactor
options, replacing Bulletins 100-C and 100-D devices 8,25
Resource Description
SMC-3, SMC Flex, and SMC-50 Smart Motor Controllers Technical Data,
publication 150-TD009 Provides specifications and application profiles for the SMC™ Smart Motor Controller
product line.
IEC Contactor Specifications, publication 100-TD013 Provides specifications for IEC contactors.
Industrial Components Preventive Maintenance, Enclosures, and Contact
Ratings Specifications, publication IC-TD002 Provides a quick reference tool for Allen-Bradley industrial automation controls and
assemblies.
Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation, and Maintenance of
Solid-state Control, publication SGI-1.1
Designed to harmonize with NEMA Standards Publication No. ICS 1.1-1987 and provides
general guidelines for the application, installation, and maintenance of solid-state control in
the form of individual devices or packaged assemblies incorporating solid-state
components.
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1 Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation industrial system.
Product Certifications website, rok.auto/certifications. Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certification details.

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European Communities (EC)
Directive Compliance
If this product has the CE mark, then it is approved for installation within the
European Union. It has been designed and tested to meet the following
directives.
EMC Directive
This product is tested to meet the Council Directive 2014/30/EU
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) by applying the following standards, in
whole or in part, documented in a technical construction file:
EN 60947-4-2 — Product Standard
This product is intended for use in an industrial environment.
Low Voltage Directive
This product is tested to meet Council Directive 2014/35/EU Low Voltage. This
equipment is classified as open equipment and must be mounted in an
enclosure during operation to provide safety protection.
UL/CSA Elevator Ratings
Bulletin 150-C Soft Starters are cULus Listed (Canadian Standards per UL 508
and CSA C22.2 No. 14) as solid-state motor controllers in File E96956. They are
also cULus Listed (CAN/CSA B44.1-96) as elevator controllers in UL File E96956.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This manual provides and overview of the installation, set-up, and typical
operation of the Allen-Bradley® hydraulic elevator and escalator starter. This
solid- state starter solution is designed to operate 3-phase standard squirrel
cage induction motors and can be connected to a 6- or 12-lead Wye-Delta or
standard 3- or 9-lead motors. Through the use of line or inside-the-delta
control, the solid-state solution can provide ultimate control of the motor. The
advantages of a solid-state solution include the following:
• Provides smooth motor starting.
• Reduces current surges on weak electrical systems.
• Reduces starting torque of the motor, which helps to reduce mechanical
stress on system components.
• Helps meet both local and regional electrical codes when reduced voltage
starting is a requirement.
• Eliminates voltage and current spikes associated with traditional Wye-
Delta starters.
• Maximizes the life of the motor with reduced electrical strain.
• Reduces general system maintenance requirements for improved
uptime.
Component Overview The starter is made up of two components, the base controller and a fault
contactor.
Figure 1 - Bulletin 150-E Components
Base Controller
Fault Contactor

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Base Controller
The base controller is a standard product that uses intelligent features to
provide advanced motor control and simple diagnostics. The base controller
consists of the elements necessary to control the motor. These elements
include:
• a main micro-processor
• current sensing
• built-in adjustable overload
• solid-state power modules, and
• electro-mechanical bypass contacts.
Through the use of simple DIP switch configuration, you can configure the
controller for a variety of modes. The default configuration uses the built-in
current sensing to limit current to the motor during startup. Once up to speed,
the base controller transitions to the run mode by transitioning to internal
bypass contactors and changing the state of the auxiliary contact. The internal
bypass contactor provides decreased heating during run and removes the
SCRs from the circuit.
Fault Contactor
The fault contactor is controlled through the fault contact of the controller.
When control power is applied to the controller, the normally open fault
contact closes and applies control power to the coil of the contactor. The fault
contact opens, removing power from the fault contactor, and thus disabling
the motor during any one of the following events:
• The power is removed from the controller.
• The motor has developed a problem including overloading due to one of
the following:
- Mechanical or electrical reasons
- Ground faults or
- Motor short circuits.
• The starter has detected an internal problem such as a shorted SCR or
overtemperature condition.
Function Overview The Bulletin 150-E elevator panel provides solution to both advanced motor
control and simple diagnostics. Table 1 and Table 2 provide a brief overview of
the basic product features.
150-E Series B devices use Bulletin 100-C or 100-D contactors. Series C devices use
Bulletin 100-E contactors. See Table 20 for more information.
Table 1 - Motor Control Features
Function Description
Current Limit
Using internal current sensors, the SMC™ controller regulates the current level that is applied to
the motor over the programmed period of time. This type of motor control produces a slow start
and ensures that the current does not exceed the programmed level. This is the standard
configuration of the device and aligns well with traditional applications.
Soft Start The voltage is ramped from an initial set point to full voltage over the programmed period of time. This type of motor control produces a smooth start in less time than the current limit
setting. However, it does not restrict the current.
Soft Stop The voltage is ramped down from full voltage and applied to the motor over a programmed
period of time. The result is a smooth stop.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Starter Selection For 6- or 12-Lead Wye-Delta Wound Motors
The following table lists the catalog numbers that can be used with 6 or 12 lead
Wye-Delta motors. For proper operation, the connection should be verified
during installation. Chapter 2 includes sample connection diagrams for
inside-the-delta connected motors.
For 3- or 9-Lead Closed Delta-Type Motors
The following table lists the catalog numbers that can be used with 3- or 9-lead
closed delta type motors. For proper operation, the connection should be
verified during installation. Chapter 2 includes sample connection diagrams
for line-connected motors.
Table 2 - Diagnostic Features
Function Description
Overload
Provides protection of the motor for over current conditions. This feature offers a user-
selectable setting called the trip class, which can be used to accommodate different
applications and motor types. When the motor draws more than the nominal value of current
for a period of time, the device faults on a motor overload fault.
Overtemperature A built-in self-monitoring method for detecting a SCR overtemperature condition. If the internal
temperature exceeds a design threshold, the device faults on a SCR Overtemp fault.
Phase Reversal You can select the phase relationship of the incoming power. If this phase relationship
changes, the device faults, indicating a problem.
Phase Loss/
Open Load When any one of the incoming 3 phases are lost, the controller faults, indicating a phase loss condition has occurred.
Phase Imbalance When enabled, detects whether a phase imbalance condition exists and fault the unit. A phase imbalance is defined as a 65% differential between the highest and lowest phase for more than
3seconds.
Shorted SCR Each time the SMC controller initiates a start, it checks to see if the SCRs are operating correctly. If the controller is unable to properly turn on and off any one of the SCRs, the device
faults on a Shorted SCR fault.
Table 3 - Cat. Nos. For Use with 6- or 12-Lead Wye-Delta Motors
Hp at Nominal Ratings Overload Range(1)
(1) Motor FLA must fall within the specified range to operate correctly.
Control Voltage Cat. Nos.
200V 240V 480V 575V 120V 230V
10 10 20 30 10.9…32.9 150-E32NCE-FC 150-E32NCA-FC
15 15 30 40 17…51 150-E51NCE-FC 150-E51NCA-FC
20 20 40 60 21.3…64 150-E64NCE-FC 150-E64NCA-FC
20 25 50 60 24.7…74 150-E74NCE-FC 150-E74NCA-FC
30 40 75 100 34.7…104 150-E104NCE-FC 150-E104NCA-FC
40 50 100 150 49…147 150-E147NCE-FC 150-E147NCA-FC
75 75 150 200 59…234 150-E234NCE-FC 150-E234NCA-FC
Table 4 - Cat. Nos. For Use with 6 or 12 Lead Closed Delta-Type Motors
Hp at Nominal Ratings Overload Range(1)
(1) Motor FLA must fall within the specified range to operate correctly.
Control Voltage Cat. Nos.
200V 240V 480V 575V 120V 230V
5 5 10 15 6.3…19 150-E32NCE-FC 150-E32NCA-FC
7.5 10 20 25 10…30 150-E51NCE-FC 150-E51NCA-FC
10 10 25 30 12.3…37 150-E64NCE-FC 150-E64NCA-FC
10 15 30 40 14.3…43 150-E74NCE-FC 150-E74NCA-FC
15 20 40 50 20…60 150-E104NCE-FC 150-E104NCA-FC
25 30 60 75 28.3…85 150-E147NCE-FC 150-E147NCA-FC
40 50 100 125 34…135 150-E234NCE-FC 150-E234NCA-FC

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Chapter 2
Installation and Wiring
Unpacking Before installation, unpack the starter panel from its packaging and perform a
complete visual inspection of the panel. Inspect all components for damage
related to shipping and handling, including the controller, wiring, and fault
contactor. Claims for damage must be made to the carrier as soon as possible
after receipt of the shipment.
Mounting The small footprint of the starter panel makes it ideal for mounting in the
same space previously occupied by legacy solid-state starters and traditional
full-voltage starters. The starter panel does not have mounting requirements
beyond the basic footprint of the panel.
The product can incorporate a small cooling fan. There are no additional
cooling requirements for the product. However, it is good practice to leave at
least 6 inches (15.24 cm) of free space above and below the unit for ideal air
flow.
Dimensions Figure 2 - Panel Dimensions for 32, 51, and 64 A Elevator Panels
Note Information
1
This screw is intended to secure a prepared bonding conductor (example: a bonding conductor with a
crimped-on lug) or a suitable terminal for connection of an unprepared bonding conductor (example: a
bonding conductor with a stripped wire end). This screw is not intended for a direct field wiring
connection of an unprepared bonding conductor or equipment grounding conductor.
4.56
(115.7)
5.67
(144.0)
7.01
(178.0)
6.50
(165.1)
5.00
(127.0)
4x Ø 0.220 thru
(5.6)
CAT. XXXXXXXX SER. B
T6 T4 T5
(1)