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Softstarter
VersiStart II 3 ... 15L..
Assembly- and Commissioning Instructions

Quality is our Drive.

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as per 08/18 15700.10001

Table of Contents Page

1. Safety notes 3

2. Conformity 3

3. General description 4

4. Usage to the intended purpose 4

5. EC Declaration of Conformity 5

6. Block diagram 6

7. Commissioning 7
7.1 Mounting instructions 7

8. Connection Power section (see also connection diagram)) 8

9. Connection control section 8

10. LED indicators 9

11. Parameter settings 9

12. Commissioning 10
12.1 Default setting of potentiometers: 10
12.2 Adjusting soft start 10
12.3 Adjusting soft stop 11
13. Technical data 12
13.1 Environmental conditions 13

14. Dimensioning rules 13

14.1 Dimensioning of pre-fuses 13

15. Installation guideline 15

15.1 Connection 15
15.2 EMC 15
15.3 Typical connections 17
15.4 Zeitablaufdiagramm 18
15.5 Dimensions 19
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These commissioning instructions were prepared with great care. Nevertheless, PETER
electronic GmbH & Co. KG does not assume liability for damage resulting from mistakes
possibly contained in this manual. Technical changes that serve to improve the product are
subject to change without notice.
Disposal Instructions
Equipment containing electrical components may not be disposed of
together with domestic waste. It must be collected separately as electrical
and electronic waste according to local and currently valid legislation.

Notes and symbols used in these instructions

Note: Notes explain the advantages of certain adjustments or settings and help
you to make use of the device in the best possible way.

Warning notices: Read them carefully and follow them strictly!

Warning notices are indicated in order to protect you against danger or to
help you to prevent the device from being damaged.

Caution: Danger to life through electric shock!

When you see this sign, always make sure that the device is de-energized
and secured against unintentional energizing.
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1. Safety notes
The described devices are electrical equipment for use in industrial electrical power
installations. An impermissible removal of the covers during operation can cause
serious damage to your health, since these devices contain live parts with high
voltages.
Adjustment work may only be performed by trained staff observing the safety regulations.
Assembly and mounting work may only be carried out with the equipment deenergized.
Make sure that all drive components are properly earthed.
Please read these commissioning instructions carefully before putting the device into operation.
Besides, the user must ensure that the devices and associated components are fitted and
connected in accordance with the appliable local, legal and technical regulations. The VDE-
regulations VDE 0100, VDE 0110 (EN 60664), VDE 0160 (EN 50178) , VDE 0113 (EN 60204,
EN 61310),VDE 0660 (EN 50274) plus the appropriate regulations of the TÜV (Technical Control
Association) and the trade associations apply in Germany.
The user must ensure that the drive turns into a safe operating state following a device failure, in
the event of maloperation, or if the control unit has failed etc..
Caution: Even if the motor is at rest, it is not physically separated from the mains.

2. Conformity
In industrial linguistic usage the drive controllers of the type series VersiStart II are called
"devices", however, in the sense of the "law on the safety of equipment", the "EMC-law" or the
"EC-maschinery directive" they are not devices or machines ready for use or connection but they
are components. It is only possible to define their final function, when these components are
integrated into the design and construction of the user.

To be able to use the devices to their intended purpose, it requires power supply networks
according to DIN EN 50160 (IEC38).
The user takes the responsibility that the user’s design and construction comply with the appli-
cable legal provision.
The commissioning is strictly forbidden as long as the conformity of the final product with the
guidelines 2006/42/EC (Machinery directive) and 2006/95/EC (Low voltage directive) is not
proved.
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3. General description
The devices are suitable for an operation of 3-phase motors in star or delta connection.
In the case of the soft starters of the VersiStart II type the motor voltage is changed in two phases
(1L1/5L3) by a generalized phase control and power semiconductors. Starting from an adjustable
starting trigger angle the trigger angle is continually reduced. Via the adjusted ramp-up time the
motor voltage increases according to a ramp function until the maximum value is reached. When
the acceleration time is over, the power seminconductors are bypassed by integrated relays and
the motor is directly supplied with power from the mains.
After opening of the start/stop-contact, the trigger angle is continuously increased via a ramp-
function, and, as a result, the motor voltage is decreased. The motor softly decelerates with the
adjusted deceleration time.
Acceleration time, starting voltage and deceleration time can be separately adjusted via potentio-
meters.
Acceleration or deceleration are effected by closing or opening of the contact on the terminals
X5/X6 or X4.
The boost function is switched on by bridging the terminals X6/X7. Thus, at the beginning of the
soft start, an increased starting voltage is applied to the motor for a period of 0,5s.
The power supply to the control electronics is effected via the power section.

4. Usage to the intended purpose

The devices of the VersiStart II-series are electrical equipment that is used in industrial electrical
power installations. They are designed for application in machines, in order to reduce the starting
torque and starting current peaks as well as the tripping torque of drives with three-phase
induction motors.
Typical Applications:
• door and gate drives
• pumps
• ventilators
• conveying systems
• packaging machines
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5. EC Declaration of Conformity

EC Declaration of Conformity

The manufacturer / company placing the product on the market

(authorized representatives of the manufacturer / companies placing the product on the market
that are established within the Community)

Name / Address: PETER electronic GmbH & Co. KG

Bruckäcker 9
92348 Berg

hereby declares that the following product (device, component, unit) in the version as supplied

Product designation: Soft starters

Series / type designation: VersiStart II 3 ... 15L..
Article number: 257...
Year of manufacture: 2004

complies with the provisions of the following EU-directives:

2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility

2014/35/EU Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits

2011/65/EU The restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in

electrical and electronic equipment

The following harmonized standards have been applied:

EN 60947-1:2007+A1:2012 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear General rules

EN 60947-4-2:2012 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear

Contactors and motor-starters - AC semiconductor motor
controllers and starters

This EC Declaration of Conformity is no longer valid, if the product is modified or changed

without our agreement.
This declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of the signatory.

Berg, 18.04.2016 Dr. Thomas Stiller, Managing director

(place, date) (signatory and function of the signatory) (signature)
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6. Block diagram

1L1 3L2 5L3

Supply
voltage
X7
t an t aus
(t acc) (t dec)
Electronics Boost

Trigger
X5
pulse Ramp Start
generator control
X6

Stop
M an X4
Control (M acc)
for bypass
X1
RA1

X2
Option
X3 X8
2T1 4T2 6T3 LO1
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7. Commissioning
The device is to be put into operation in 3 steps:
1. Mounting
2. Connection and
3. Parameter setting

7.1 Mounting instructions

Caution: Danger to life through electric shock!

The following conditions are to be complied with in order to ensure a safe
and reliable operation of the VersiStart II:
1. The device series VersiStart II is to be used under conditions of the
overvoltage category III.
2. Make sure that pollution degree 2 or better, in accordance DIN EN60644-1 /
IEC664, is complied with.
3. The device has to be installed into a housing (min. degree of protection: IP54).
4. The device must be operated without being exposed to contamination by
water, oil, carbon deposits, dust, etc..

Warning:
To avoid heat concentrations, a distance of at least 40mm is to be kept
between cable duct and device.

Place the device vertically on a perpendicular mounting plate with the motor terminals pointing
downwards. The device is to be snap-mounted onto a 35mm top-hat rail according to DIN EN
50022. Underneath the device, no additional heat sources such as heating resistors must be
mounted or arranged.
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8. Connection Power section (see also connection diagram))

Terminal 1L1: Mains voltage L1
Terminal 3L2: Mains voltage L2
Terminal 5L3: Mains voltage L3
Terminal 2T1: Motor terminal U
Terminal 4T2: Motor terminal V
Terminal 6T3: Motor terminal W

9. Connection control section

R1 6 R1
Start/ 5 1 Stop 1
Stop 4
6 2 Start 2
5

If the contact on the terminals X5 a. X6 is If the contact on the terminals X4 and X5 is

closed, the motor accelerates with the adjusted briefly closed, the motor starts with the adjusted
acceleration time ramp. When the contact is ramp-up time. If the contact X4 and X6 is briefly
open, the motor decelerates with the adjusted opened, the motor runs down with the adjusted
deceleration time ramp. Please find an approp- ramp-down time. Please find an appropriate
riate time sequence chart in chapter 15.4 on time sequence chart in chapter 15.4 on
page 18. page 18.

Caution: Danger to life through electric shock!

The motor is not physically separated from the mains.

If only soft starts are required, VersiStart II may also be controlled via the main contactor. For this
purpose, the terminals X5 and X6 have to be bridged.
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10. LED indicators

On the circuit board there are 2 light-emitting diodes indicating the following operational states.

LED Operational status

Green Device is connected to mains voltage
Yellow Start completed, device bypassed
Yellow - flashing Soft start / Soft stop
with increasing or decreasing frequency

On the control terminal X1 / X2 (R 1) one signaling relays are available which signal the following
operational states:.

R1 Fault.
Under normal operating conditions the signaling contact R 1 is closed, it only opens if
a fault occurs.

11. Parameter settings

On the front panel there are 3 potentiometers by means of which the following settings can be
made.

Parameter Poti Setting range

Acceleration time start time Acceleration time adjustable from
0.5...10sec
Starting voltage initail torque 0…80% of rated voltage
Deceleration time stop time adjustable from 0.5...10sec

12. Commissioning
12.1 Default setting of potentiometers:

Potentiometer start time (acceler. time) = mid-position

Potentiometer initial torque (starting voltage) = left stop (counter-clockwise)
Potentiometer stop time (deceler. time) = left stop (counter-clockwise)

12.2 Adjusting soft start

To adjust an optimum starting behavior, you should carry out a test run. Contrary to the default
settings, you should make the following basic potentiometer-settings..

Fans, roller tracks, conveyor belts, etc. start time 50%, initial torque 0%, stop time 0%
Centrifuges, conveyor screws, mixers, start time 50%, initial torque 50%, stop time 50%
compressors, etc.
Pressure pumps, etc. start time 50%, initial torque 50%, stop time 50%
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Switch on the supply voltage and start acceleration. Watch the starting behavior and adapt the
approporiate parameters to your drive. At any rate, the starting voltage should be adjusted with
the potentiometer „initial torque“ so that the motor starts immediately. At the same time,
unnecessary humming with the motor being at rest is to be avoided.
The potentiometer „start time“ is to be adjusted so that the requested acceleration time or
starting characteristics is achieved. The acceleration time should always be chosen as short as
possible, in order to keep the thermal stress acting on device and motor as small as possible.
This leads to short times until the bypass relays pull in and ensures good acceleration charac-
teristics while the power semiconductors and motor are less heated. This is of special impor-
tance in the case of high-inertia starting or high switching frequencies. The acceleration time,
however, has to be adjusted so that the motor reaches nominal speed before the internal
bypass relays close.

Warning:
If the adjusted acceleration time is too short, the internal bypass relays close
before the motor has reached nominal speed. This can cause damage to
the bypass relays.
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12.3 Adjusting soft stop

Note: Soft stop is only useful for pump drives or applications in the case of which
the drive comes to a stop immediately after switch off. In the case of drives
driving high-inertia loads, soft stop is not sensible.

Note: To enable soft stop, the VersiStart II, during the deceleration phase, has
to be supplied with power from the supply mains.

In the case of these devices, the cut-off voltage is factory-set to 70%.

The potentiometer „stop time“ is to be adjusted so that the requested deceleration time or
deceleration characteristic is reached.

Caution: Danger to life through electric shock!

Even if the motor is at rest, it is not physically separated from the mains.

Warning!
Make sure that the specified switching frequency is not exceeded!
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13. Technical data

Type designation VersiStart II ... L ..
3 5,5 7,5 11 15
Mains / motor voltage 400V ±10% 50/60Hz
acc. to DIN EN 50160 (IEC 38)
max. Motor rating at 380/415V 3kW 5,5kW 7,5kW 11kW 15kW
(rated power)
max. Motor rating at 380/415V 2.2kW 4kW 5.5kW 7.5kW 11kW
(rated power) IE3-Motors
Rated device current 6,5A 12A 15A 25A 32A
min. Motor load 20% of the device rated current
Acceleration time 0,5 … 10s
Deceleration time 0,5 … 10s
Restart time 200ms
max. Switching frequency at 3x IN and 5s 120/h 65/h 100/h 65/h 35/h
tan
Cross-sect. area for connection: 1,5mm²
Control terminals
Cross-sectional area Fast ON 6.3 1,5mm² 2,5mm² Litz
2,5mm²
I²t - Power semiconductors 265A²s 610A²s 4900A²s 4900A²s 6050A²s
External semiconductor fuse 25A 35A 60A 100A 125A
Contact rating of 3A/250V AC
output relay R 1 3A/30V DC
Weight 270g 400g
Special voltages (optional) 230V / 480V
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13.1 Environmental conditions

Storage temperature -25 ... 75°C

Power reductiona above 40°C - 2% per 1°C up to max. 60°C and
altitudes above 1000m -2% per 100m
Ambient temperature 0 ... 40°C up to an installation altitude of 1000m,
not exposed to moisture condensation
Degree of protection IP 00
Environment Overvoltage categ. III (TT / TN-systems),
pollution degree 2
Installation class 3
a. The reductions refer to rated power output.

Note: Please pay attention and consider for the operation of IE3 motors while
dimensioning of softstarters the resulting higher starting currents.
For the use of IE3 motors we highly recommend to dimension and design
the needed softstarters one size higher.

14. Dimensioning rules

14.1 Dimensioning of pre-fuses
Pre-fuses F can be dimensioned according to the following instructions.

Basically, two types of fuse protection are available for the user.
1. Fusing according to allocation type „1“, DIN EN 60947-4-2.
After a short circuit, the VersiStart II device is allowed to be inoperative and repair work is
possible.
2. Fusing according to allocation type „2“, DIN EN 60947-4-2.
After a short circuit, the device must be suitable for further use. However, there is the
danger that the contacts of the bypass or braking relays weld. Therefore, if possible, these
contacts are to be checked prior to reconnecting these contacts to the mains supply. If this
check cannot be carried out by the user, the device has to be returned to the producer in
order to have it checked.

The following dimensioning information refers to the below operating conditions:

• Use of standard asynchronous motors
• Standard acceleration and/or deceleration times
• Switching frequencies not exceeding the values specified in the data sheet
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Fusing according to allocation type „1“

As pre-fuses we recommend to use fuses of the utilization category gG.
The fuse values are to be determied by taking the conductor cross-sectional area of the wiring
into account. Depending on the rated motor current, the maximally occurring starting current
(normally up to the 5-fold rated device current) and the starting frequency, the wiring cross-
sectional area is to be determined. Table 1 shows the values for numerous applications, i.e., with
a 3-fold nominal current as mean starting current and a max. starting time of 10s. In the case of
parameter values exceeding these values, it may be necessary to adapt the fuse value accor-
dingly.

Note: Wiring cross-sectional area according to DIN VDE 0100-430,

DIN EN 57100-430.

Fusing according to allocation type „2“:

The power semiconductors are to be protected by fuses of the utilization class gR (semiconductor
protection fuses, high-speed fuses). However, since these fuses do not ensure line protection, it
is necessary to use additionally line protection fuses (utilization category gL).
To protect the semiconductors it is necessary to select gR-fuses featuring cutoff-I²t-values which
are approx. 10-15% below the I²t-value of the power semiconductor (see technical data). In this
connection, the fuse rating of the selected fuse should not be smaller than the starting current to
be expected.

Note: PETER electronic does not prescribe the use of semiconductor protection fuses.
However, for some UL- or CSA-listed devices there are exceptions which are
indicated in the relevant commissioning instructions.

Note 1 On the basis of the I²t-value of the power semiconductors, the starting time and
possibly the max. starting current, the fuse supplier is able to select a suitable
type. Due to the great variety of producers, sizes and types, PETER electronic
does not recommend any particular fuses.

Note 2 If the value of the fuse or the cutoff-I²t-value is selected too small, it may happen
that the semiconductor fuse reacts during the starting phase or during decele-
ration..

Rated device Device type Fuse value Starting frequencies

current (techn. data) in the case of Starts / h
allocation type 1
6,5A VS II 3 L .. 16A 40
12A VS II 5,5 L .. 20A 20
15A VS II 7,5 L .. 35A 30
25A VS II 11 L .. 50A 20
32A VS II 15 L .. 63A 10

Tabelle 1
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15. Installation guideline

15.1 Connection
The device is to be installed according to the attached connection diagram. For other connections
please consult PETER electronic GmbH & Co. KG.

Note: Further connection diagrams for special circuit arrangements are available on our
homepage at www.peter-electronic.com.

Note: Prior to putting the VersiStart II into operation the wiring is to be checked.

15.2 EMC
The limit values for emitted interference according to the applicable device standards do not rule
out the possibility that receivers and susceptible electronic devices within a radius of 10m are
subjected to interference.
If such interference, that is definitely attributable to the operation of the soft starters , occurs, the
emitted interference can be reduced by taking appropriate measures.
Such measures are, e.g.:
to connect reactors (3mH) or a suitable mains filter in series before the soft starter, or to connect -
capacitors (0,15µF) in parallel to the supply voltage terminals.
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General connection diagram

3 ~ 3 ~
Q1 Q1

I> I> I> I> I> I>

F1 F1
U1 U1

R1 1L1 3L2 5L3 R1 1L1 3L2 5L3

1 1

2 2
Start
5 6 +24V
VersiStartII .. L . Stop VersiStartII .. L .
6 4
Stop Start
5

Boost 7

LO1 8
2T1 4T2 5T3 2T1 4T2 6T3

U3 U3

M1 M1
3 ~ 3 ~

3 ~
Q1

I> I> I>

U1

F1 1L1 3L2
U1

R1 1L1 3L2 5L3

1

2 VersiStartII .. L .
with litz
10...42VDC

+ 5
VersiStartII .. L .
3

2T1 4T2

U3
2T1 4T2 6T3

U3 M1
3~
M1
3 ~
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15.3 Typical connections

Standard circuit Reversing circuit
L1 L1
L2 L2
L3 L3
N N
PE PE

Reversing
switch
S1
L R
0

K1 K2

K2 K1

S S

1L1 3L2 5L3 X5 X6 1L1 3L2 5L3 X5 X6

VersiStart II 3 ... 15LDS VersiStart II 3 ... 15LDS
2T1 4T2 6T3 2T1 4T2 6T3

K1 K2

M M
PE
3~ PE
3~
S - closed = acceleration; S - open = deceleration S - closed = acceleration; S - open = deceleration

Standard circuit for pole-changing motors Reversing circuit for pole-changing motors
L1 L1
L2 L2
L3 L3
N N
PE PE

K4 K5

K5 K4
Reversing
K4 K5 0 switch
L R
S2

Selector Selector
switch switch
1 1
K2 K3 S2 K2 K3 S2
2 2
1L1 3L2 5L3 X5 X6 1L1 3L2 5L3 X5 X6
VersiStart II 3 ... 15LDS VersiStart II 3 ... 15LDS
K1 K2 K1 K3 K1 K2 K1 K3
2T1 4T2 6T3 2T1 4T2 6T3

K1 K2 K3 K1 K2 K3

Ub Ua Ub Ua
Vb M Va Vb M Va
Wb 3~ Wa Wb 3~ Wa
PE PE
for pole-changing motors turn trimmer t aus to 0 (left stop)

Further connection diagrams are available via the internet at www.peter-electronic.com

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15.4 Zeitablaufdiagramm

P1 P2 P3
C C C
B D B D B D

A E A E A E
ON RUN
Start time Initial torque Stop time

R1 6 R1
Start/ 5 1 Stop 1
Stop 4
6 2 Start 2
5

U1 U1

ON ON

Start Start

Stop
R1

LO1 R1

RUN 10s LO1

Boost RUN 10s

U3 Boost
P2

P1 P3
t
U3
P2

P1 P3
t
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15.5 Dimensions

b
c
f

3L2 1L1

6T3
4T2
2T1
5L3
e

35mm
d
a
8
1

h
g

Mounting dimensions a b c d e f g h
VersiStart II 3 ... 5,5L.. 102,5 108,5 98,5 92,5 82,5 5,0 55,0 40
VersiStart II 7,5 ... 15L.. 102,5 139,0 129,0 92,5 82,5 5,0 55,0 40

All dimensions indicated in mm.

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