SMC Flex Soft Starters - Rockwell Automation

1 USER MANUAL FOR SERIES BSMC -FlexBULLETIN 150 Important User InformationBecause of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those responsible for the application and use of this control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance and safety requirements, including any applicable laws, regulations, codes and illustrations, charts, sample programs and layout examples shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example. Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Allen-Bradley does not assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication , Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid-State Control (available from your local Allen-Bradley office)

2 , describes some important differences between solid-state equipment and electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration when applying products such as those described in this of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in whole or part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation , is this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations:Attention statements help you to: identify a hazard avoid a hazard recognize the consequencesTrademark ListAccu-Stop, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O, RSNetworx, PLC, PowerFlex, SLC, SMC, SMC-2, SMC- flex , SMC PLUS, SMC Dialog Plus, SMB, and STC are trademarks of Rockwell Automation . ControlNet is a trademark of ControlNet International, Ltd. DeviceNet and the DeviceNet logo are trademarks of the Open Device Vendors Association (ODVA).

3 Ethernet is a registered trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation, Intel, and Xerox Corporation. Modbus is a trademark or registered trademark of Schneider Automation Inc. Profibus is a registered trademark of Profibus !Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage or economic lossIMPORTANTI dentifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the Communities (EC) Directive ComplianceIf this product has the CE mark it is approved for installation within the European Union and EEA regions. It has been designed and tested to meet the following DirectiveThis product is tested to meet the Council Directive 89/336/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) per EN/IEC product is intended for use in an industrial Voltage DirectiveThis product is tested to meet Council Directive 73/23/EEC Low Voltage, per EN/IEC equipment is classified as open equipment and must be mounted in an enclosure during operation to provide safety ble o f Conte ntsChapter 1 Product OverviewOther Related Documents.

4 1-1 Description ..1-1 Operation ..1-2 Modes of Operation (Standard) ..1-2 soft Start ..1-2 Selectable Kickstart ..1-3 Current Limit Start ..1-3 Dual Ramp Start ..1-4 Full Voltage Start ..1-4 Preset Slow Speed ..1-5 Linear Speed Acceleration ..1-6 soft Stop ..1-7 Control Options ..1-8 Modes of Operation (Pump Control) ..1-8 Pump Control Option ..1-8 Modes of Operation (Braking Control) ..1-9 SMB Smart Motor Braking Option ..1-9 Accu-Stop Option ..1-10 Slow Speed with Braking Option ..1-10 Protection and Diagnostics ..1-11 Overload ..1-11 Underload ..1-11 Undervoltage ..1-13 Overvoltage ..1-13 Unbalance ..1-13 Stall Protection and Jam Detection ..1-14 Ground Fault ..1-15 Ground Fault Trip ..1-16 Ground Fault Alarm.

5 1-16 Thermistor/PTC Protection ..1-17 PTC Trip ..1-17 Excessive Starts/Hour ..1-18 Overtemperature ..1-18 Open Gate ..1-18 Line Faults ..1-18 Metering ..1-19I/O ..1-19 Communication ..1-20 Programming ..1-20 Status Indication ..1-21 Chapter 2 InstallationDegree of Protection ..2-1 Receiving ..2-1 Unpacking ..2-1 Inspecting ..2-1 Storing ..2-1 Lifting .. 2-2 General Precautions .. 2-3 Heat Dissipation .. 2-3 Enclosures .. 2-4 Mounting .. 2-5 Power Factor Correction Capacitors .. 2-12 Protective Modules .. 2-13 Motor Overload Protection .. 2-13 Two-speed Motors .. 2-13 Multi-motor Protection .. 2-13 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .. 2-14 Enclosure .. 2-14 Wiring .. 2-14 Additional Requirements.

6 2-14 Chapter 3 WiringTerminal Locations .. 3-1 Power Structure .. 3-3 Power Wiring ..3-3 Line Connected ..3-4 Delta Connected ..3-4 Power Lugs .. 3-5 Control Power .. 3-7 Control Wiring ..3-7 Controllers rated A ..3-7 Controllers rated A ..3-7 Control Wire Specifications .. 3-11 Fan Power .. 3-11 Fan Terminations .. 3-11 Control Terminal Designations .. 3-12 Standard Controller Wiring Diagrams .. 3-13 soft Stop, Pump Control, and SMB Smart Motor Braking .. 3-24 Preset Slow Speed .. 3-28 Slow Speed with Braking .. 3-30 Sequence of Operation .. 3-31 Special Application Considerations .. 3-36 Use of Protective Modules .. 36 Multi-motor Applications .. 3-38 SMC- flex Controller as a Bypass to an AC Drive.

7 3-39 SMC- flex Controller with a Bulletin 1410 Motor Winding Heater .. 3-40 Chapter 4 ProgrammingOverview .. 4-1 Keypad Description .. 4-1 Programming Menu .. 4-1 Password .. 4-5 Parameter Management .. 4-6 Random Access Memory (RAM) ..4-6 Read-only Memory (ROM) ..4-6 Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-only Memory (EEPROM) .. 4-6 Parameter 4-7 soft Start .. 4-8 Current Limit Start ..4-8 Dual Ramp Start ..4-9 Full Voltage Start ..4-10 Linear Speed ..4-10 Programming Parameters ..4-11 Standard ..4-11 Pump Control ..4-12 Braking Control ..4-12 Basic Set Up ..4-14 Motor Protection ..4-15 Example Settings ..4-16 Undervoltage ..4-16 Overvoltage ..4-16 Jam ..4-16 Underload ..4-16 Chapter 5 MeteringOverview.

8 5-1 Viewing Metering Data ..5-1 Chapter 6 Optional HIM OperationOverview ..6-1 Human Interface Module ..6-1 Standard .. 6-1 Pump Control ..6-2 Braking Control ..6-2 Chapter 7 CommunicationsOverview ..7-1 Communication Ports ..7-1 Human Interface Module .. 7-2 Keypad Description .. 7-2 Connecting the Human Interface Module to the Controller ..7-4 HIM Control Enable ..7-4 Control Enable ..7-6 Loss of Communication and Network Faults ..7-6 SMC- flex Specific Information ..7-6 Default Input/Output Configuration ..7-7 Variable Input/Output Configuration ..7-7 SMC flex Bit Identification .. 7-8 Reference/Feedback ..7-9 Parameter Information ..7-9 Scale Factors for PLC Communication ..7-9 Read Example ..7-9 Write Example.

9 7-9 Display Text Unit Equivalents ..7-10 Configuring DataLinks ..7-10 Rules for Using DataLinks ..7-10 Updating Firmware ..7-10 Chapter 8 DiagnosticsOverview ..8-1 Protection Programming ..8-1 Fault Display .. 8-1 Clear Fault .. 8-2 Fault Buffer .. 8-2 Fault Codes ..8-3 Fault and Alarm Auxiliary Indication for Fault or Alarm .. 8-3 Fault Definitions .. 8-4 Chapter 9 TroubleshootingIntroduction .. 9-1 Power Module Check .. 9-7 Shorted SCR Test ..9-7 Appendix ASpecificationsFunctional Design Specifications .. A-1 Electrical Ratings .. A-2 Short Circuit Protection .. A-3 Environmental .. A-5 Mechanical .. A-5 Other .. A-6 Approximate Dimensions and Shipping Weights .. A-6 Open Type Controllers ..A-6 Enclosed Type Line-Connected Controllers.

10 A-7 Appendix BParameter InformationParameter Information .. B-1 Appendix CRenewal PartsRenewal Parts .. C-1 Appendix DAccessoriesContactor Replacement Installation Instructions for A D-1 Appendix EAccessoriesAccessories .. E-1 Appendix FRenewal Parts Cross ReferenceRenewal Part Cross Reference .. F-1 Chapter1 Product OverviewOther Related Documents Quick Start Publication 150-QS001_ -EN-P Renewal Part Instructions 41053-277-01( A)41053-328-01( A)41053-228-01( A)41053-367-01( A) Selection Guide Publication 150-SG009_ -EN-P Application Guide Publication 150-AT002_ -EN-PDescriptionThe SMC - flex controller offers a full range of starting modes as standard: soft Start with Selectable Kickstart Current Limit with Selectable Kickstart Dual Ramp Start with Selectable Kickstart Full Voltage Start Preset Slow Speed Linear Speed Acceleration with Selectable Kickstart (requires Tach feedback) soft StopOther features that offer further user benefit include.