SILCOSTART

Static Motor Softstarter

Solving Starting Problems

STAT

7,5 - 1000kW
380 - 690V

High starting currents and High acceleration Applications

high starting torques occur currents cause • Compressors, pumps, fans
when an induction motor is mechanical stress to
started directly onto the the motor structure and • Conveyor belts,
network. to the transmission translators
gears. • Escalators
Starting currents can be five
to eight times the nominal By reducing voltage at • Textile machines
value and starting torques start-up, the Silcostart
can be up to twice the rated softstarter minimizes • Clutch and joint
value. and often times replacements
eliminates all problems • Belt and chain drawing
As a result, the supply
associated with direct
network can absorb high • Any starting procedure
online starting (DOL).
currents, causing problems with a long starting time
to the driven equipment or
to the network.

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Silcostart Features
• High reliability • Removal of gear switching transients
• Acceleration current and voltage drop reduction • Compact and light
• Removal of mechanical stress • Prolonged motor life
• Continuous and soft acceleration • Reduced maintenance Starting Methods

The Silcostart provides three different starting methods which are dependant on the application and load
features:

- Constant current (fig. 1) - Voltage ramp (fig. 2) - Constant acceleration (fig. 3)

The motor is supplied by an AC A gradually rising AC voltage When the power increases, the
voltage, with a gradual reduction of supplies the motor from zero to the current set-point adapts to the
value, depending upon the increase maximum value, depending on the programmed speed ramp. This
of the load and the set current (up selected starting time. Motor starting method usually requires
to three times the rated current). acceleration depends on the motor speed control through
torque load requirements. This tachogenerator feedback.
This starting procedure is
configuration is particularly Softstarters are not used for
commonly used for single-motor
suitable for multiple sequential applications with high starting
applications. For applications with
starting of motors, even when the torques.
variable profile resisting torque, the
motors have different ratings.
function generator incorporated into
the Silcostart provides the required
acceleration current to match the
profile of the resisting torque.

Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3

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Technical Highlights
Model Size Output Motor Power Power supply Fan Dimensions Weight
STAT Current kW (@4 poles) voltage

IB IN G H K L W H

A A 400V 500V 600V 690V 380- 600V 690V mm mm mm Kg

500V
STAT015X I 15 23 7,5 9 11 NA A A NA 230 168 320 4

STAT030X I 31 46 15 18,5 22 NA A A NA 230 220 320 7

STAT037X I 37 60 18,5 22 30 NA A A NA 230 220 320 7

STAT050X I 51 83 22 30 40 NA A A NA 230 220 320 10

STAT060X II 60 120 30 37 45 NA A A NA N.2: 230 240 420 13

STAT070X II 70 150 37 45 55 NA A A NA 230V single phase 230 240 420 13

STAT100X II 103 195 55 55 75 NA A A NA 50/60 Hz,0,1A 230 240 420 13

STAT140X II 141 263 75 90 110 NA A A NA 230 240 420 14

STAT160X III 157 338 80 110 132 NA A A NA 230V single phase 230 262 570 18

STAT180X III 185 375 NA NA NA 160 NA NA A 50/60 Hz, 0,35A 230 262 570 21

STAT220X III 223 450 110 132 160 NA A A NA 230 262 570 21

STAT310X IIIL 312 638 160 200 250 NA A A NA 230V single phase 230 350 875 43

STAT430X IIIL 424 713 220 300 355 NA A A NA 50/60 Hz, 0,88A 230 350 875 43

STAT600X IV 600 1130 NA NA NA 560 NA NA A 400V- 50 Hz, 484 420 1100* 95

STAT650X IV 650 1240 355 450 NA NA A A NA 440V- 60 Hz 484 420 1100* 95

STAT700X IV 714 1280 NA NA NA 630 NA NA A Three-phase 2,2A 484 420 1100* 95

STAT880X IV 880 1580 500 630 NA NA A A NA 484 420 1100** 95

STAT1K0X V 1000 1800 560 700 NA 940 A NA A 400V- 50 Hz- 1,7A, 560 563 875** 150
440V- 60 Hz, 2,0A, three-
STAT1K5X V 1500 2700 800 1000 NA 1200 A NA A 560 563 875** 230
phase
* add 212 mm for fan
** add 355 mm for fan
Abbreviations and notes
A= Available
NA = Not available
I N= Continuous output current Class 1
(no overcharge)
IB = Basic output current with 300% overcharge (3IB)
for 10 sec. every 5 minutes

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STANDARDS MOUNTING
IEC 146.2 Vertical
NETWORK CONNECTIONS INPUT
Voltage: Vin Power ±10% Control: 380 V ±15% (30 VA) Start/Stop
Frequency: 50/60 Hz ±4% (selectable through jumpers) External current limit
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS External protection/alarm
Operating temperature: 0°C - +40°C. Decrease rated current Reset of protections
by 1,2% every °C between 40°C and 65°C OUTPUT
Storage temperature: -20°C ÷ +40°C NO contact K1 relay DRIVE OK/end of deceleration
Relative humidity: 95% (without condensation) NO contact K2 relay BYPASS OK
Altitude: 1000 meter above sea level. Decrease rated current Motor speed (0-10 V)
by 1% every 100 meter up to 2000 meter Motor current (0-10V)
IP20 (protection against accidental contact) LED INSTRUCTIONS
Forced-air ventilation POWER (Auxiliary supply)
TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS ENABLED
Functions selectable through jumpers DRIVE OK
REGULATIONS BYPASS OK
Acceleration/Deceleration time
Starting current limit
Starting current function generator
Tachogenerator feedback
PROTECTION FEATURES
Thyristor over temperature
Instantaneous over current (IOC)
Phase loss
External protection
Thermal protection of the starter

DIAGNOSTICS PANEL (Optional, mounted on the converter or remote)

FUNCTION KEYS
- POWER (Auxiliary supply)
- ENABLED
- I MAX (Instantaneous over current)
- DRIVE OK
- ITH TIME
- OVER-TEMP (Over temperature)
- BYPASS OK
- PHASE LOSS
- EXT. FAULT (External Protection/Alarm)
- CURRENT ON
- RESET
- LED TEST

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