Soft Starters and Energy Basic Guide to the

Installation and Operation

Optimising Soft Starters
FA I R F O R D
ELECTRONICS
Of the Xfe Soft Starter
Guide to contents - applicable to 5MC software V67

1 Mechanical Outlines
Referring to the appropriate size of XFE, mount the XFE ensuring that correct clearances are maintained for
adequate ventilation and operation of the XFE.

2 Wiring Diagrams
Referring to the appropriate Wiring Diagram, install the XFE electrical connections ensuring that the correct
control supply voltage is used and is within its specified operating limits as described on the product
specification

ACCESS
Caution: Always replace the cover panel on the unit after gaining access
to the electrical connections.

The unit requires two AC supplies:

A 3 phase balanced Mains Supply to provide the source of power for the controlled motor.
A single phase supply: 115V/230V, 50Hz/60Hz, for the internal control circuitry.
XFE 300 series need a separate 115V or 230V supply to power the fans.
Voltage must be specified prior to supply of the XFE.
IMPORTANT Ensure that the voltage selector switch position corresponds to
the control supply before you apply the control supply voltage.

230 select
115

ISOLATION
Caution: The XFE uses semiconductor devices in the main circuit and is not designed to provide
isolation. For this reason isolation means must be installed in the supply circuit in accordance with
the appropriate wiring and safety regulations.

The Mains Supply and the Control Supply each require protection. Although all units have electronic
overload protection, the installer should always place fuse protection between the unit and the Mains
Supply, not between the unit and the motor. Semiconductor fuses can be supplied for short circuit
protection of the semiconductors.

3 Keypad operation and basic set-up

Refer to this, for familiarisation with the keypad controls of the XFE. Use the illustration of the Basic Menu
structure to find XFE menu items on the display.

4 Set-up examples
Set-up basic XFE operating parameters, if necessary, by following one or all of the examples described here.

5 Product information
Refer to product information for details of Design Standards and Approvals, operating and storage limits
and other installation instructions.

Further Information
Further information about the XFE soft start motor controller, detailed manuals and application notes are
available on the Fairford website or from Fairford direct (see back page for contact details).

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1 Mechanical Outlines
XFE100 Series IP20 XFE200 Series IP20

500
520
420
400
380

250 All dimensions in mm

125 195 340 Mounting Centres 250 x 500
150 suitable for M6 fixings
222 All dimensions in mm 2 "keyholes" at top 2 open
Mounting holes suitable for M6 slots at the bottom.
fixings unit weights
Unit weights:- XFE202 to XFE204 - 16Kg
XFE102 to XFE124 7.3Kg 265
XFE206 to XFE212 - 22Kg
XFE126 to XFE140 8.3Kg Allow clearance of:-
Allow clearance of:- 15mm each side
15mm each side 75mm top & bottom
75mm top & bottom 25mm front
25mm front

XFE300 Series IP00 Enclosure Ventilation

When fitting the XFE into a cabinet, ventilation must
A C be provided if the heat output of the unit is greater
than the cabinet will dissipate.Use the following
formula to determine the fan requirement. An
allowance has been incorporated into the formula
so that the figure for “Q” is the air delivery quoted in
the fan suppliers data.
An approximation of the heat produced (Watts) by
the XFE, when in circuit, can be made by multiplying
the line current by three.
B

When the XFE is bypassed the heat output can be

approximated with the formula:-
Watts (soft starter) = Start current x start time in
seconds x number of starts per Hour / 800
Exact figures for unit full load current are in the XFE
manual.
T1,T2,T3 L1,L2,L3 Q = volume of air (cubic metres per hour - m3/h)
Wt = heat produced by the unit and all other heat
sources within the enclosure (Watts)
Mountings suitable for M10 fixings.
tmax = maximum permissible temperature within
Allow clearance of:-
sides - 25mm the enclosure (40ºC for a fully rated XFE)
Top & bottom - 200mm tamb = temperature of the air entering the
Front - 25mm enclosure (ºC)
Dimensions (mm) A B C Weight If you prefer to work in CFM, substitute ºF for ºC.
XFE302 to XFE308 490 648 285 65Kg Q is now in CFM.
XFE310 508 738 282 72Kg
XFE312 to XFE319 635 746 322 72Kg
XFE320
XFE322 to XFE328
635
775
782
775
322
475
77Kg
82Kg
4 x Wt
Q=
( tmax - tamb )
Current Transformers
XFE100 and XFE200 series Starters have a CT fitted internally. Due to the Current ratings of the XFE300 Series
units an “Interposing CT” is required. A small CT is fitted internally to these units and an additional CT, rated for
the size of the Starter, is provided separately. This MUST be fitted onto the conductors in the L3-T3 phase and
be connected to the marked terminal block under the front cover.
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2 Wiring Diagrams The Electronic control card is located underneath
the cover in the all units.
Fig 2.1 Control circuit wiring Connections shown in the control circuit wiring diagram
Control are made to the electronic control card terminals as
Supply Note shown in fig.2.2 below.
Contactor K3 is required for the 'Op-
Emergency eration in Bypass Power Circuit' and Fig 2.2
Stop is controlled by the programmable
relay set as a 'Top of Ramp' relay. Micro- Relay Relay
controller
D5
STOP
K2.2 J8 J9 J10
X1 11 21 S1
Control Electronic
supply control
START card card D5 (Green) indicates the presence 22 24 21 12 14 11 S0 S1
K2.1 X2 14 24 S0, 00 of the control supply.

K1 K3 Programmable output,
K2 Changeover contacts Programmable output, Programmable Input,
Default: Ramp Changeover contacts Control Input 1.
Complete Default: - Run Relay Default: Start/Stop
Note: Extra X1-X2 on 300 Series for fan supply

Use the control circuit with one of these power circuits

Fig 2.3 Power circuit for Fig 2.4 Power circuit for In-Delta Fig 2.5 Power circuit for bypass
In-Line connection of connection of motors (see note 4). operation (see note 5).
motors (see note 3).
L1 Mains L1 Mains For this L1 Mains
L2 Supply L2 Supply L2 Supply
L3 Busbar L3 Busbar configuration, L3 Busbar
applying the
K1 Circuit equation, Circuit
K1 Contactor
Feeder K1
cables Contactor
Circuit Feeder cables Ie(XFE) Feeder cables
Contactor
Isolation and Protection Isolation and Protection Isolation and Protection
Switch-gear allows lower current Switch-gear
Switch-gear (provided by the customer)
(provided by the customer) rating XFE than (provided by the customer)
the motor.

1 3 5 EARTH
L1 L2 L3 (Electrical K3 1 3 5
1 3 5 L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3 Ground)
2 4 6
T1 T2 T3 2 4 6
2 4 6 In-delta connections for Bypass T1 T2 T3
T1 T2 T3 correct rotation of motor Contactor
V1 Terml Fwd Rev
W1 U1 T1 W1 V1
EARTH T2 V1 W1
(Electrical Induction T3 U1 U1
Ground) Motor L1 V2 W2
Induction L2 U2 U2 EARTH
Motor W2 U2 L3 W2 V2 Induction (Electrical
V2 Motor Ground)

Note 1: Correction capacitors:

Power factor correction capacitors must NOT be positioned on the output of the power circuit.
Note 2: Fuse Selection:
Where semiconductor type fuses are required, they should be selected from the table in Section 5.
Note 3: The in-line configuration shown in Fig 2.3 requires that the firing mode be set to ‘0’.
Note 4: The In-Delta configuration as in Fig 2.4 requires that the Firing Mode be set to ‘1’.
An in-line contactor controlled by the XFE MUST be used with the In-Delta firing mode.
Note 5: The bypass configuration as in Fig 2.5 is automatically detected as “Auto bypass” is set as default.
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3 Keypad operation and basic set-up
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE KEYPAD CABLE IS PLUGGED IN BEFORE APPLYING POWER TO THE UNIT

When wired as Fig 2.1,page 3, the XFE

display will indicate start up messages
followed by ‘Stopped and ready’. At this Keypad controls
point: Selects or deselects optimising (provided keypad control is selected).
Not available when “In Delta” or Bypassed
• the XFE will start the motor when the
keypad ‘START/STOP’ key is pressed Returns user to previous menu level and
cancels any changes made to settings.
but not when the START switch as
shown in Fig.2.1 is closed.
• the XFE parameters are set to factory Allows user to move up a menu group
Optimise
or increment a setting value.
default which may not be ideal for the
required application.
The examples in section 4 show how to Start Allows user to move down a menu group
Enter
set up some of the essential XFE operating Stop or decrement a setting value.
parameters using the keypad. Once these Takes user to next menu level and enters
are understood, other XFE settings, as any changes made to settings.
indicated in the programming Menu Starts or stops motor (provided keypad control is selected).
Structure, can be set in a similar manner
(The corresponding default settings are
shown in brackets). For the full menu
structure see page 6 .
Model
Keypad
FAIRFORD XFE 132
start-up
message 98A AC53a 10

FLC Rating IEC Starting Class

of unit non bypassed

XFE Soft Starts are either supplied pre-set to a Start Class or ready to set. An appliction selector chart is available
from FE to aid in the selection of the correct XFE. If the unit is supplied ready to set then it will force the selection of a
starting Class when first powered up.
It is always possible to change the starting Class through menu item >Advanced > current > P106 start class

When the motor is running the XFE can display current (default) or Estimated Power. Pressing the # key at the top
of the menu structure allows the user to toggle between these 2 options.

Cooling
The XFE is designed so that the rated start current/time is close to the maximum allowed. If the start duty is exceeded
the unit will trip. All XFE Soft Starts have a forced off cooling time between starts.
In line with the stated IEC starting duties, all XFE 100 series have an enforced off period of 2 minutes, likewise all XFE
200 and XFE 300 series have an enforced off period of 7 minutes set as standard. During this period the display
indicates “Stopped.Cooling” and the XFE will not respond to a start signal.

AC53a ratings are for Optimising or use without a bypass contactor.

AC53b rating is only for use with a bypass contactor and will trip if one is not used

Starter Enable/Disable
An additional safety feature has been added so that following certain actions the XFE will be disabled. It is strongly
recommended that before any changes to parameter values are made, that the XFE is disabled via the Basic Menu.
Once disabled, the XFE remains unable to drive the load, until it has been enabled via the Basic Menu, or the control
supply is removed and reapplied, or the key is pressed when prompted.

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XFE Soft Starters may be set up to 1 of 8 overload start duty settings. The applicable motor current and duty ratings for
all the range are shown in the table on the back page of the main manual.
The following tables give the full operating data for 2 sample Soft Starts.

Duty Ratio
XFE138

IEC Motor Maximum unit

Start Maximum Start Starts (AC53a)
Utilisation Overload current
Class Motor FLC Time per Hr Bypased + Off Time
Category Class x Motor FLC
(AC53b)
1 10B 154A AC53a 10A 3.5 12 5 75%
2 10 166A AC53a 10 3 23 5 75%
3 20 131A AC53a 20 4 19 5 75%
4 30 124A AC53a 30 4 29 5 75%
5 10B 171A AC53b 10A 3.5 12 5 708S
6 10 186A AC53b 10 3 23 5 697S
7 20 143A AC53b 20 4 19 5 701S
8 30 134A AC53b 30 4 29 5 691S

Duty Ratio
XFE210

IEC Motor Maximum unit

Start Maximum Start Starts (AC53a)
Utilisation Overload current
Class Motor FLC Time per Hr Bypased + Off Time
Category Class x Motor FLC
(AC53b)
1 10B 370A AC53a 10A 3.5 12 3 60%
2 10 350A AC53a 10 3 23 3 60%
3 20 247A AC53a 20 4 19 3 60%
4 30 248A AC53a 30 4 29 3 60%
5 10B 390A AC53b 10A 3.5 12 3 1188S
6 10 364A AC53b 10 3 23 3 1177S
7 20 288A AC53b 20 4 19 3 1181S
8 30 256A AC53b 30 4 29 3 1171S

Setting the XFE Start Class

With ‘Starter Disabled’ shown on the display,
press ENTER key once.  ƒ „ †
With ‘Applications’ shown on the top line of ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
the display press key three times until Starter Disabled Applications
“Advanced” is shown at the top of the display. 1:q to Enable Auto features
Press ENTER once to show “Current” at the
top of the display. ‚
Press ENTER once more to show “Rated
current” at the top of the display. Rated current
Advanced Current
Press key once to display “P106 Start Monitoring Optimise rate P106 Start Class
Class” on the top line.
…
Press ENTER once to show “Set Start Class”
P106 Start Class
at the top of the display. Press keys until Low current
the required class is shown. Press ENTER.
Keypad should display “Loading” then # # #
“Saved”. ‡ ‡ ‡
At any of the above stages pressing # will return
the user to the previous menu. The XFE will not
start until the control display indicates ‘Stopped
and ready’.

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 Menu structure
Typical Keypad menu. Contact Fairford for more details.

ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER

Stopped and ready Applications Settings
1: Auto features Default (keypad)
Default Auto
Small Pump
Large Pump
Conveyor
Auto features Settings Low Inertia Fan
Basic Auto Jog (Off) High Inertia Fan
Auto Pedestal (Off) Recip Compressor
Starter Disabled Auto end start (Off) Screw Compressor
1:q to Enable Auto stop (Off) Rotary Compressor
Auto end stop (Off) Crusher
Auto bypass (On) Grinder
Auto 3MC (On) Hi torque start
Auto Ramp (Off) Motor gen set
Auto All >> Off Aerator
Stop smoothing (Off) Flywheel press
Basic Moulder
Advanced
Disable starter?
Enable starter
Starting (Keypad)
Advanced Current Start pedestal (20%)
Monitoring Optimise rate (5) Start time (5s)
Optimise+ (Off) Stop pedestal (10%)
Kick start (Off) Stop time (0s)
Kick pedestal (75%) Current limit (3.5xIe)
Kick time (25cycles) Power on Param
Dwell time (5s) Protection (Full +Optimise)
Low volts stop (Off) Full
Contactor delay (160ms) Full + optimise (Default)
Trip sensitivity (1) Start + bypass
Station number (1) Phase loss only
Firing mode(0) *1
Stop smoothing (5)
Cooling (On)
Cooling time *2 Rated current (Ie) *3
Line contactor (On) P106 Start Class *4
Thermistor Trip (Off) Low current (Off)
P126 Comms Trip (On) Low amps level (0.1xFLC)
Low amps time (50cycles)
Monitoring Power C/L time out (On)
Permanent store Protection (full + optimise) Current limit (3.5xIe)
Current Limit time out (30s)
P27 Peak Start Shearpin (On)
Permanent store Save parameters P40 supply volts (416) Shearpin level (3.125xIe)
Password Power on parameters Real PF Shearpin time (100cycles)
Default parameters P22 Delay angle Overload level (1.1xIe)
Password P23 Max angle
Enter password P20 Reference PF
Inputs Change password P21 Internal PF
Temperature I/P
Outputs
Parameters
Trips

# # # #
*1 The “Firing mode” must be set to ‘1’ for the In-Delta configuration.
*2 The “Cooling time” is dependant on the Model range, Duty rating and Heatsink temperature.
*3 The “Rated current” setting is for reference only and is not user adjustable.
*4 “P106 Start Class” is either factory pre-set on set by the user on Initial Start-up.

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4 Set-up examples
The XFE should always be disabled before making changes. The Soft Starter then remains unable to drive the load
until it has been enabled via the Basic Menu, or the control supply is removed and reapplied, or the key is pressed
when prompted. If the Remote Start/stop is active the XFE cannot be enabled.

1 Setting the XFE for large pump application

With ‘Starter Disabled’ shown on the display, press
ENTER key once.  ‚ „ …
With ‘Applications’ shown on the top line of the ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
display press ENTER once. Starter Disabled Applications Settings
With ‘Settings’ shown at the top of the display press 1:q to Enable Auto features Default (keypad)
key three times until ‘Large pump’ is shown at
top of display. ƒ
Press ENTER once to select large pump. The
display will indicate the parameters changing in
Large Pump Send to store?
short intervals. #=no Enter=yes
Conveyor
With the display top line indicating ‘Send to store?’,
press ENTER to save the settings for a large pump # # #
to permanent store. Display will flash the message
‘Storing’ twice to indicate this has been done.
At any of the above stages pressing # will return the user to the previous menu. The XFE will not start until
the control display indicates ‘Stopped and ready’.

2 Setting the XFE for remote starting and stopping.

With ‘Starter Disabled’ shown on the display,
press ENTER key once.  ƒ „
With ‘Applications’ shown on the top line of ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
the display press key twice until ‘Basic’ is Starter Disabled Applications Starting
shown at the top of the display. 1:q to Enable Auto features Remote starting
Press ENTER once to select Basic menu.
…
Press key twice until ‘Starting’ is shown at ‚ Disable starter ENTER
top of the display then press ENTER once to Enable starter
select starting option menu. Starting Starting
With display now indicating ‘Starting’ on top line Basic Keypad starting
Advanced
press ENTER to toggle from ‘Keypad Starting’
to ‘Remote Starting’ as shown on bottom line # # #
of display. † † †
At any of the above stages pressing # will return
the user to the previous menu.
The XFE will now start and stop remotely from the START and STOP switches shown in Figure 2.1, but will return to
keypad starting if the control supply on terminals X1 and X2 is removed. Alternatively, to return to keypad starting and
stopping, repeat the above procedure and select ‘Keypad Starting’ at step 5. To keep the remote start/stop setting
after removal of the control supply, the settings must be permanently saved (See 3 below).

3 Permanently saving parameters set by user.

With ‘Starter Disabled shown on the display, press
ENTER key once.  ƒ „
ENTER ENTER ENTER
With ‘Applications’ shown on the top line of the
Starter Disabled Applications
display press key four times until ‘Permanent 1:q to Enable Auto features
Store’ is shown at top of display.
Press ENTER once to select Permanent Store menu. ‚
With ‘Save Param’ shown at top of display press
ENTER once to permanently save parameters. Permanent store Save parameter
Display will flash twice to indicate this has been done. Password †
Power on param
At any of the above stages pressing # will return the # #
user to the previous menu. … …

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5 Product information
Overcurrent trip curve
1000

Class 30
Class 20
Class 10
Class 10B
100

10
Seconds to Trip

0.1
1.1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
Trip Level Current x In

'Current limit' and 'Overload level' settings are adjustable. The XFE monitors current in one phase only and this limits
overload currents in accordance with the trip curves shown here (See Menu structure for default settings).
Parameter P106 may be changed to select Class 10B, 10, 20 or 30. This will automatically change the motor
current rating (Trip level) of the unit to maintain over current protection.
Note: The overload monitors one of the phases only and the 'Current Limit' level is only active during motor
starting.
IMPORTANT
It is recommended that the control supply is maintained between starts to ensure the integrity of the overload,
which will reset on it's removal.
Cooling
The XFE is designed so that the rated start current/time is close to the maximum allowed. If the start duty is exceeded
the unit will trip. All XFE Soft Starts have a forced off cooling time between starts.
In line with the stated IEC starting duties, all XFE 100 series have an enforced off period of 2 minutes, likewise all XFE
200 and XFE 300 series have an enforced off period of 7 minutes set as standard. During this period the display
indicates “Stopped.Cooling”, and the XFE will not respond to a start signal.

AC53a ratings are for Optimising or use without a bypass contactor.

AC53b rating is only for use with a bypass contactor and will trip if one is not used
Trip curves show the nominal times for operation from cold (40°C)
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XFE Trip/Fault Codes

Fault Code Explanation

1 Phase Loss Input side phase loss at the ramp start, during the ramp or during normal running.

2 Too Hot The heatsink is above the maximum allowed temperature or i/p open circuit.

There have been a number of serial communication errors but communications

3 Comms
are still active.

4 SCR Firing Short circuit thyristor during normal running.

Short circuit thyristor or

5 SCR Signal
Motor side phase loss during the ramp during normal running.

Input side phase loss during normal running.

6 SCR Signal Short circuit thyristor or motor side phase loss
during the ramp or during normal running.

Short circuit thyristor, external noise or motor side phase loss

7 Sensing Signal
during the ramp or during normal running.

Short circuit thyristor or

8 Motor, SCR Los
motor side phase loss at the start of the ramp.

9 Sensing Signal Short circuit thyristor or external noise during the ramp or during normal running.

10 SCR Shorted Short circuit thyristor or motor side phase loss during the ramp.

Current has fallen below the under-current level.

11 Low Current
Only active during during normal running

12 C/L Time Out Current limit during the ramp has exceeded the current limit time-out period.

Current has exceeded the overload level.

13 Overload
Active at all stages of operation.

Current has exceeded the shearpin current level.

14 Shearpin
Only active during normal running

15 Thermistor Thermistor Input is open circuit or thermistor resistance has exceeded it's trip point.

16 User A trip input from the user to the soft starter.

17 Comms Timeout Serial communications have been lost.

18 Bypass failed Bypass contactor failed to close on AC53b unit.

Displayed during the period for which the soft starter will not restart to allow
Stopped. Cooling
heatsink cooling.

Items in bold text are user adjustable

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Semiconductor Fuse types

Short SIBA Fuse Short SIBA Fuse

XFE circuit XFE circuit

Amps

Amps
No. Amp No. Amp
RMS RMS
(kA) (kA)
XFE102 5 2018920.63 63 XFE202 18 2061032.630 630
XFE104 5 2018920.63 63 XFE204 18 2061032.630 630
XFE106 5 2018920.63 63 XFE206 18 2063032.630 630
XFE108 5 2018920.63 63 XFE208 18 2063032.800 800
XFE110 5 2018920.80 80 XFE210 18 2063032.800 800
XFE112 5 2018920.80 80 XFE212 30 2063032.900 900
XFE114 5 2018920.80 80 XFE302 30 2068132.800 800
XFE116 5 2018920.100 100 XFE304 30 2067132.1000 1000
XFE118 5 2018920.100 100 XFE306 42 2067132.1000 1000
XFE120 5 2018920.100 100 XFE308 42 2068132.1250 1250
XFE122 10 2061032.250 250 XFE310 42 2068132.1250 1250
XFE124 10 2061032.250 250 XFE312 85 2068132.1400 1400
XFE126 10 2061032.250 250 XFE314 85 2068132.1400 1400
XFE128 10 2061032.250 250 XFE316 85 2068132.1400 1400
XFE130 10 2061032.250 250 XFE318 85 2068132.1400 1400
XFE132 10 2061032.400 400 XFE319 85 2068132.1400 1400
XFE134 10 2061032.400 400 XFE320 85 2 x 2067132.1000 2000
XFE136 10 2061032.400 400 XFE322 85 2 x 2067132.1250 2500
XFE138 10 2061032.450 450 XFE324 100 2 x 2067132.2000 4000
XFE140 18 2061032.500 500 XFE326 100 2 x 2067132.2000 4000

Short circuit
co-ordination Type 1
Special purpose fuses, for the protection of semi-conductor devices, rated 700 Vac, can be used to obtain the
required short circuit ratings. Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than the RMS Symmetrical
Amperes indicated in this table at maximum rated operational voltage, when protected by Semiconductor Fuse
type, Manufactured by Company and Mod. No. indicated.
These fuses are for short circuit protection of the semiconductors and must be mounted externally by the user
between the unit and the mains supply, not between the unit and the motor.

EMC Emission and Immunity levels

EMC compliance is in accordance with EN 60947-4-2 which refers to the following basic standards:
Note: EN 60947-4-2 is published as a harmonized standard under European Council Directive No.89/336/EEC
in relation to the electromagnetic compatability.

Basic standard Level

IMMUNITY IEC 61000-4-2 6kV contact or 8kV air discharge
Severity level 3 IEC 61000-4-6 140dBuV over 0.15-80MHz
IEC 61000-4-3 10V/m over 80 -1000MHz
IEC 61000-4-4 2kV/5kHz
IEC 61000-4-5 2kV line to ground and 1kV line to line
EMISSION EN 55011 Class A
Equipment Class A (Industrial)

Document No TF0120 ‘Guide to Soft Start Drive Product Information’, describes the rating index and the meaning
of other IEC 60947-4-2 product information in more detail. This is available upon request from Fairford.

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Normal service conditions.
Design standards and Approvals
IEC 60947-4-2; EN 60947-4-2 ‘AC Semiconductor Motor Controllers and Starters’.
Ambient temperature
0°C to 40°C. Above 40°C de-rate linearly by 2% of unit FLC per °C to a maximum of 40% at 60°C.
Transport and Storage
-25°C to +60°C (continuous), -25°C to +75°C (not exceeding 24 hours).
Altitude
Above 1000m de-rate linearly by 1% of unit FLC per 100m to a maximum altitude of 2000m.
Humidity
max. 85% non-condensing, not exceeding 50% at 40°C.
Rated insulation voltage (Ui) 690V
Ingress Protection IP20 or IP00 Pollution degree 2
Operational Voltage (Ue) 230-460VAC rms, 400-575VAC rms or 500-690VAC rms 3-Phase (-15% +10%)
Rated Frequency 50 - 60Hz +/- 2Hz Form Designation Form 1
Control Supply Us X1, X2 115V or 230V AC rms (-15% +10%)
Control Supply Uc S0, S1 12V/24V DC or 115/230VAC.
Auxiliary Circuits (programmable relays) Run - 11,12,14, Top of Ramp - 21,22,24. AC1 230VAC 3A

XFE 100 Series Terminal type Conductor type Cable cross section* Terminal tightening
terminals AWG mm2 torque
Power L1, L2, L3, M8 metric Use 75°C copper 1/0 50 106 Ib.in. (12 Nm.)
T1, T2, T3. threaded studs (CU) conductor only
and the wire shall be
Ground PE M8 metric
fitted with close
threaded stud
eyelet lug.

XFE 200 Series Terminal type Conductor type Cable cross section* Busbar Terminal tightening
terminals AWG mm2 size (mm)* torque
Power L1, L2, L3, M8 metric Use 75°C copper 2x 2 x 120 20 x 6 106 Ib.in. (12 Nm.)
T1, T2, T3. threaded studs (CU) conductor only 250MCM
and the wire shall be
Ground PE M8 metric
fitted with close
threaded stud
eyelet lug or use
busbar.

XFE 300 Series Terminal type Conductor type Busbar size (mm)* Terminal tightening
terminals torque
Power L1, L2, L3, Two off M10 Use Busbar 45 x 20 212 Ib.in. (24 Nm.)
T1, T2, T3. nuts and bolts 60 x 10
80 x 10
Ground PE M10 metric
threaded stud

All models - Terminal type Wire type Cable cross section Terminal tightening
Terminals AWG mm2 torque
Min. Max. Min. Max.
X1,X2, Screw clamp Solid or stranded. 22 14 0.3 2.5 4.4 Ib.in. (0.5 Nm.)
S0,S1 terminals
11,12,14
21,22,24

To maintain approvals for cable connections, the Wire Terminals should conform to local regulations and be
fitted using specified Crimping Tools as indicated by the manufacturer.
* The conductor sizes indicated in the above table are the maximum allowed for each chassis size. The actual
conductor used must comply with local wiring regulations.

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XFE Current Ratings
Continuous/Optimising Externally Bypassed Continuous/Optimising Externally Bypassed
XFE No. -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 XFE No. -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8

AC53b 3.5-12:1188
AC53a 3.5-12:60-3
AC53a 3.5-12:75-5

AC53b 4-29:1171
AC53b 3.5-12:708

AC53b 3-23:1177

AC53b 4-19:1181
AC53a 3-23:60-3

AC53a 4-19:60-3

AC53a 4-29:60-3
AC53a 3-23:75-5

AC53a 4-19:75-5

AC53a 4-29:75-5

AC53b 4-29:691
AC53b 3-23:697

AC53b 4-19:701

Class10B

Class10B
Class10B

Class10B

Class10

Class20

Class30

Class10

Class20

Class30
Class10

Class20

Class30

Class10

Class20

Class30
XFE102 3A 3A 3A 3A 5A 4A 3A 3A XFE202 209A 225A 174A 164A 218A 232A 178A 167A
XFE104 6A 6A 6A 6A 9A 9A 7A 6A XFE204 243A 261A 202A 190A 253A 270A 208A 195A
XFE106 8A 8A 8A 7A 12A 12A 9A 8A XFE206 314A 314A 242A 222A 330A 322A 250A 230A
XFE108 13A 13A 10A 9A 18A 19A 12A 11A XFE208 350A 320A 258A 235A 360A 344A 272A 242A
XFE110 19A 19A 18A 17A 23A 28A 21A 20A XFE210 370A 350A 274A 248A 390A 364A 288A 256A
XFE112 23A 23A 22A 21A 31A 34A 26A 24A XFE212 440A 412A 325A 295A 460A 433A 342A 305A
XFE114 27A 27A 25A 24A 35A 40A 30A 29A XFE302 500A 500A 445A 420A 520A 515A 460A 430A
XFE116 33A 33A 31A 30A 45A 49A 37A 35A XFE304 540A 540A 460A 425A 560A 562A 480A 435A
XFE118 35A 35A 30A 28A 46A 43A 33A 31A XFE306 630A 630A 480A 430A 662A 655A 500A 442A
XFE120 41A 44A 35A 33A 47A 51A 39A 37A XFE308 780A 750A 600A 530A 817A 780A 628A 543A
XFE122 44A 46A 44A 43A 56A 72A 55A 51A XFE310 795A 780A 615A 545A 825A 800A 640A 560A
XFE124 55A 55A 55A 54A 85A 89A 69A 64A XFE312 850A 850A 724A 650A 875A 895A 754A 665A
XFE126 70A 70A 59A 58A 85A 84A 63A 61A XFE314 950A 950A 810A 727A 1000A 1000A 842A 744A
XFE128 77A 85A 66A 64A 86A 92A 70A 67A XFE316 1060A 1060A 904A 812A 1100A 1115A 940A 830A
XFE130 88A 98A 75A 73A 94A 105A 80A 77A XFE318 1150A 1150A 980A 880A 1209A 1210A 1020A 900A
XFE132 98A 108A 83A 81A 107A 117A 89A 85A XFE319 1150A 1150A 980A 880A 1209A 1210A 1020A 900A
XFE134 116A 128A 99A 96A 126A 139A 106A 101A XFE320 1320A 1320A 1050A 930A 1360A 1360A 1080A 950A
XFE136 132A 135A 112A 106A 146A 159A 122A 115A XFE322 1400A 1400A 1110A 950A 1400A 1430A 1160A 970A
XFE138 154A 166A 131A 124A 171A 186A 143A 134A XFE324 1550A 1520A 1230A 1050A 1560A 1580A 1280A 1075A
XFE140 179A 190A 151A 142A 203A 215A 167A 156A XFE326 1850A 1750A 1460A 1190A 1998A 1810A 1520A 1225A

Index Ratings
In line with the stated IEC starting duties, all XFE 100 series have an enforced off period of 2 minutes, likewise all XFE
200 and XFE 300 series have an enforced off period of 7 minutes set as standard. During this period the display
indicates “Stopped.Cooling”, and the XFE will not respond to a start signal.

The owner, installer and user is responsible for the correct installation and use of the XFE and must ensure that only
qualified personnel install the XFE and that the installation, operation and maintenance of the unit complies with the
relevant Codes of Practice, Regulations and Statutory Requirements. The Manufacturer or his agent do not assume
any liability, expressed or implied, for any consequence resulting from inappropriate, negligent or incorrect installation,
application, use or adjustment of the product or circuit design, or from the mismatch of the unit to a motor. To prevent
an electrical shock hazard the XFE must be connected to a safety earth. The unit is not designed for use in
hazardous areas. Use in such an area may invalidate the hazardous area certification.

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