ENGLISH Getting started with Altistart 48

NHA9428200

 Download the ATS48 User manual

• You must have detailed information to be able to carry out the installation and commissioning.
• Information below is designed to use for simple applications with 2-wire control mode, freewheel stop and no by-pass.
• If you need more information, or for other applications, see the ATS48 User manual (1494409) on www.schneider-electric.com.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Only appropriately trained persons who are familiar with and understand the contents of this manual and all other pertinent product
documentation and who have received safety training to recognize and avoid hazards involved are authorized to work on and with this soft
starter. Installation, adjustment, repair, and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel.
• The system integrator is responsible for compliance with all local and national electrical code requirements as well as all other applicable
regulations with respect to grounding of all equipment.
• Many components of the product, including the printed circuit boards, operate with mains voltage. Do not touch. Use only electrically
insulated tools.
• Do not touch unshielded components or terminals with voltage present.
• Motors can generate voltage when the shaft is rotated. Prior to performing any type of work on the soft starter, block the motor shaft to prevent
rotation.
• AC voltage can couple voltage to unused conductors in the motor cable. Insulate both ends of unused conductors of the motor cable.
• Before performing work on the soft starter:
- Disconnect all power, including external control power that may be present.
- Place a "Do Not Turn On" label on all power switches.
- Lock all power switches in the open position.
• Install and close all covers before applying voltage.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced and maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by
Schneider Electric for any consequences out of the use of this material.

 Verify the delivery of the soft starter

• Remove Altistart 48 from the packaging and verify that it has not been damaged

Damaged products or accessories may cause electric shock or unanticipated equipment operation

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR UNANTICIPATED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Do not use damaged products or accesssories.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
Altistart 48
Contact your local Schneider Electric sales office if you detect any damage whatsoever. ATS48D75Y
• Check that the catalog number printed on the label is the same as that on the purchase order.
• Write the soft starter model part number: ATS48 ______ and Serial Number:___________________

 Verify the supply mains 8B1240555046

• Verify that the supply mains is compatible with the power part supply range of the soft starter.
• Supply mains voltage __________ Volts Soft starter power part supply range ______________ Volts
• Auxiliary supply _______ Volts Soft starter control part supply range _______ Volts

 Mount the soft starter vertically

• For a surrounding air temperature up to 40 °C (104°F).

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION AND ARC FLASH
ATS48 soft starters are open devices and must be mounted in a suitable enclosure.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

For other thermal conditions, see ATS48 user manual (1494409) on www.schneider-electric.com.

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 Wire the soft starter
• Wire the soft starter to the ground.

13
• Wire the motor (2/T1 - 4/T2 - 6/T3), ensuring that its – Q1
coupling corresponds to the supply mains voltage

14
• Wire the supply mains (1/L1 - 3/L2 - 5/L3)
• Wire the control (CL1 - CL2)

5
– S1
– Q1

6
2

13
M1
– S2 – KM1
1 – Q3 2 – T1 1 – Q5 2

14
2/T1

2/T1
R1A
4/T2

6/T3

4/T2

6/T3
A1
1 – Q4 2
(2)
U1 V1 W1 V1
U2

5
R1C
U1 V2 – KM1
U2 V2 W2

A1
2

6
W2 W1
– KM1

A2
Q3
Star Delta (1)
connection connection
(1) Installation of fast-acting fuses for type 2 coordination
(conforming to IEC 60 947-4-2) A1

1/L1

3/L2

5/L3

CL1

CL2
(2) Assignment of relay R1: isolating relay (r1I).
Beware of the operating limits of the contact, for example

STOP

+24V

PTC2
PTC1
COM
2/T1

4/T2

6/T3

RUN

AO1
LO+

R1A

R2A

R3A
LO1

LO2

R1C

R2C

R3C
when connecting to high rating contactors.

LI3

LI4
(3) Insert a transformer if the supply voltage is different to that
permitted by the ATS 48 control.

53
– KM1

54
W1
U1

V1

M1
3c

Note: - For other wiring diagrams, see ATS48 User manual (1494409) on www.schneider-electric.com.
- For additional information in order to size the protective and control devices, refer to the catalog on www.schneider-electric.com.

NOTICE
RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE SOFT STARTER
• Check the power supply on CL1 - CL2:
ATS48pppQ must be 220 - 415 VAC
ATS48pppY must be 110 - 230 VAC
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage

 Power up the control part

Power up without the power part and without giving the run command.
• Check that S2 is open.
• Switch on: Q1, then Q3, then Q4.
• The starter displays: nLP (to indicate that the power is switched off).

 Adjust settings
• Adjust In nominal motor current • Set R1 to r1I
(See Nominal Motor Current on Motor Nameplate)

nLP nLP

ESC ESC
ESC ESC

SEt In IO LI3
ENT ENT

ESC ESC

r1

 Power up the power part and start the motor

• Switch on Q5.
• The soft starter displays: rdy (to indicate that the soft starter is powered-up and ready).
• Close S2.
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Factory settings
The Altistart 48 is factory-set for the most common operating conditions. If the factory configuration is not suitable for your application, refer to
User manual (1494409) on www.schneider-electric.com. Here is the list of writable parameters in an “easy start up” mode.

Menu Code Description Factory setting Customer setting

In Nominal motor current According to the soft starter rating
ILt Limiting current 400 % of In
ACC Acceleration ramp time I5 s
SEt tq0 Initial starting torque 20 % of nominal torque
Settings StY Selection of the type of stop -F- (Freewheel)
UIn Line voltage ATS48pppQ range:400 Vac
ATS48pppY range:460 Vac
tHP Motor thermal protection IO (IEC class 10)

Accessing menus Accessing parameters

Store, save the displayed choice: EN
(1) The display flashes when a value is stored.
XXX Display of starter status
Example:

SEt Parameter Value or assignment

ESC
ESC
Settings
Menu
5-J )++ #
ENT ENT
ENT

PrO
ESC
ESC
1 flash
ESC ESC
Protection ESC
(save)
JG  $  $
ENT
ENT
Browsing within
drC
ESC
ESC the menus
Advanced settings Next parameter
ENT

IO
ESC
ESC

Assignment of the inputs/outputs

ENT

St2
ESC
ESC

2nd motor parameters (2)

ENT

COP
ESC
ESC
Communication
ENT

SUP
ESC
ESC
Selection of the parameter
displayed and the locking code
ENT

(1) Management of the displayed value "XXX" is given in the table

below.
(2) Menu St2. is only visible if the "second set of motor parameters"
function is configured.

Display of soft starter status

The displayed value "XXX" follows the following rules:

Value displayed Condition

Error code Soft starter in operating state «fault»
Soft starter without run command and:
nLP • Power not supplied
rdY • Power supplied
tbS Starting time delay not elapsed
HEA Motor heating in progress
Monitoring parameter selected by the user (SUP menu). Soft starter with run command
Factory setting: motor current
brL Soft starter braking

Stb Waiting for a command (RUN or STOP) in cascade mode

When current limiting is applied to the soft starter, the displayed value "XXX" flashes.
It is still possible to modify the parameters even if an error occurs on the soft starter.

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Troubleshooting
Error displayed Probable cause Procedure, remedy
FrF (1) Supply mains frequency, out of tolerance • Check the Supply mains.
This error can be configured in the Advanced settings • Check that the configuration of the FrC parameter is
menu drC, parameter FrC. compatible with the Supply mains used (generating set for
example).
PHF (2) Loss of a Supply mains phase • Check the Supply mains, the frequency stability, the
connection to the starter and any devices located between
the Supply mains and the starter (contactor, fuses, circuit-
breaker, etc.).
• If bypass contactor. is used, check the mechanism (wear,
mechanical play, lubrication, blockages...)
Loss of a motor phase • Check the motor connection (T1, T2, T3 terminal) and any
If the motor current falls below an adjustable threshold PHL isolating devices located between the starter and the motor
in one phase for 0.5 s or in the three phases for 0.2 s. (contactors, circuit-breakers, etc.).
This error can be configured in the Protection menu PrO, • Check the motor state.
parameter PHL. • Check that the configuration of the PHL parameter is
compatible with the motor used.
USF Power supply error on a run command • Check the power supply circuit and voltage.

(1) The FrF detection is done only at the first power ON of the power part supply.
(2) For next Power ON of the power part supply, bad frequency will also generate a desynchronization error PHF.

Refer to the user manual (1494409) for comprehensive troubleshooting information.

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