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1. Sales Opportunities VersiStarti III

2. VersiStart i III Family

3. VersiStart i III Range • Ranges • 23 Models • 23A ~ 1600A • 7.5kW ~ 800kW • Voltage Ranges • 200 ~ 525VAC • 380 ~ 690VAC • Protection • IP20 VS i III-0023B ~ VS i III-0105B • IP00 VS i III-0145B ~ VS i III-1600C • Certification

4. VersiStart i III Highlights • LCD Graphical Display with 8 Languages • Extensive Metering Screens • Performance Graph Screens • Extensive User Friendly Menu for Programming • Real-time Clock • Power-through Operation • Emergency Run and Stop • Adjustable bus-bars for 360A+ • Serial Communication Modules – Modbus, DeviceNet, Profibus, USB

5. Industry Types Water Supply Local government, water utilities etc Water Treatment Local government, waste water & sewage utilities etc Irrigation Food & Beverage Slaughter houses, frozen foods, cool stores, beverage manufacturers etc Forestry Saw Mills, Pulp & Paper Processors etc Quarries & Mining HVAC Building Services Petrochemical Production Marine Generator Set Supplies

6. Water Supply Pumps

7. Water Treatment Pumps Aerators Milliscreens

8. Irrigation Pumps

9. Food and Beverage Pumps Compressors Centrifuges Conveyors Fans

10. Forestry Bandsaws Slabber Chippers Edgers Debarkers Hydraulic Power Packs Fans Refiners Pumps

11. Quarrying and Mining Crushers Conveyors Screens Fans Pumps

12. HVAC & Building Services Chiller Compressors Escalators Fans Pumps

13. Petrochemical Production Centrifuges Compressors Fans Pumps

14. Marine Bow Thrusters Winches Compressors Fans Pumps

15. Generator Set Supplies Large Machines run off Limited Supplies

16. Soft Start Benefits for Pumps Gentle Acceleration Minimises pressure surges during start thus preventing mechanical damage to pipes, valves, transducers, etc. Related VS i III Functions: Current Limit, Current Ramp, Torque Control, AAC AAC Setup: Constant Acceleration, Early Deceleration Minimum Start Current • Reduces electrical disturbance on the supply. This is very important where large pumps are installed in residential areas. • Limits demand on the supply. This can reduce reticulation costs when supplying power to large pumps installed in remote areas, e.g. farm irrigation pumps. Related VS i III Functions: Current Limit ,Current Ramp

17. Soft Start Benefits for Pumps Soft Stop AAC‘s Adaptive Deceleration enables elected profiles fitting to the application to extend and control the pump stopping eliminating the damaging effects of fluid hammer often associated with uncontrolled pump stopping. This will reduce the need for regular maintenance/repair and extend the life of pumps, valves, pipes, transducers, etc. New installation costs can be reduced because the system design need not allow for repetitive high pressure surges. For example, pressure surge tanks and motorised valves become unneccessary and the specification of pipes, valves, transducers, etc, can be reduced. Related VS i III Function: AAC’s Adaptive deceleration Control

18. Soft Start Benefits for Pumps Motor Overload Protection - Dual Thermal Model The VS i III mathematically calculates the motor windings and body temperature allowing for safe use of the motors thermal capacity. In the petrochemical industry this feature can be vital for safety. If excessive motor temperature goes undetected, a hazardous situation exists. Related VS i III Function: Motor Thermal Capacity Motor Thermistor Protection Motor thermistors can be connected directly into the VS i III thermistor input. This eliminates the need for special control equipment to be installed. Related VS i III Function: Thermistor Input Terminals

19. Soft Start Benefits for Pumps Phase Sequence Protection The sequence of the incoming three phase supply is monitored. If a change is detected, the VS i III will prevent a start. This is important in applications where damage can occur if the pump runs in reverse direction. Related VS i III Function: Phase Sequence Protection Undercurrent Protection Motor current is monitored and if the level detected is less than that set for undercurrent protection, the VS i III will trip. This can be used to detect blocked pipes or lack of fluid thus preventing pump damage. Related VS i III Function: Undercurrent Trip point, Undercurrent Protection Delay

20. Soft Start Benefits for Pumps Excess Start Time If a successful start is not achieved within the excess start time setting, the VS i III will trip. This will prevent damage to the motor in the event of a jammed or stalled pump. Related VS i III Function: Excess Start Time Instantaneous Overload Protection Motor current is monitored and if the level detected is higher than that set for the instantaneous overload protection, the VS i III will immediately trip. This will prevent damage to the motor, pump and couplings caused by abnormally large solids jamming the pump, eg tree debris in a flood pump or large rocks in a slurry pump. Related VS i III Function: Instantaneous Overload Trip Point

21. Soft Start Benefits for Pumps Current Flags The low current and high current flag set points can give indication that there is a mechanical problem within the system. eg a low current flag could indicate a blocked pipe and a high current flag could indicate a broken pipe. Related VS i III Function: Low & High Current Flag, Relay Output A, B or C Pump Load Monitoring 0-20mA / 4-20mA analogue output can be used to monitor the pump loading. Related VS i III Function: Analog Output A Emergency Run The soft starter starts/continues to run until stopped, ignoring all trips and warnings. This is useful in emergency situations, such as allowing the sprinkler system to remain operational. Related VS i III Function: Input A

22. Soft Start Benefits for Pumps Power-Through Operation 2-phase start and stop operation can still be performed in the event where one thyristor fails. Thus minimizing downtime for the user. Related VS i III Function: Shorted SCR Action Automatic Alarm Resetting This feature can be very useful in unmanned pump stations because it can eliminate unneccessary site visits in the event of a trip. Related VS i III Function: Auto-Reset – Trip Types, Auto Reset, Number of Resets, Group Delays Automatic Start-Stop timers The application can be set to start and stop by time of day or delay Related VS i III Function: Start/Stop Timers section

23. Soft Start Benefits for Pumps Miscellaneous Features Old Star/Delta starters can be simply replaced using the 6 Wire feature. Related VS i III Function: Motor Connection

24. Soft Start Benefits for Compressor Chillers Gentle Acceleration Minimises torque transients during start thus preventing mechanical damage to couplings, belts, bearings and the compressor. Related VS i III Functions: Current Limit, Current Ramp, Setup: Constant Current Minimum Start Current Reduces electrical disturbance on the supply. Related VS i III Functions: Current Limit, Current Ramp Emergency Run The soft starter starts/continues to run until stopped, ignoring all trips and warnings. Related VS i III Function: Input A

25. Soft Start Benefits for Compressor Chillers Power-Through Operation 2-phase start and stop operation can still be performed in the event where one thyristor fails. Thus minimizing downtime for the user. Related VS i III Function: Shorted SCR Action Motor Overload Protection – Dual Thermal Model The VS i III mathematically calculates the motor windings and body temperature allowing for safe use of the motors thermal capacity. Related VS i III Function: Motor Thermal Capacity Motor Thermistor Protection Motor thermistors can be connected directly into the VS i III thermistor input. This eliminates the need for special control equipment to be installed. Related VS i III Function: Thermistor Input Terminals

26. Soft Start Benefits for Compressor Chillers Phase Sequence Protection The sequence of the incoming three phase supply is monitored. If a change is detected, the VS i III will prevent a start. This is important in applications where damage can occur if the compressor runs in reverse direction. Related VS i III Function: Phase Sequence Protection Undercurrent Protection Motor current is monitored and if the level detected is less than that set for undercurrent protection, the VS i III will trip. This can be used to detect broken couplings and belts. Related VS i III Function: Undercurrent Trip point, Undercurrent Protection Delay

27. Soft Start Benefits for Compressor Chillers Excess Start Time If a successful start is not achieved within the excess start time setting, the VS i III will trip. This will prevent damage to the motor in the event of a jammed or stalled compressor. It can also detect failure of the Off Loader device. Related VS i III Function: Excess Start Time Instantaneous Overload Protection Motor current is monitored and if the level detected is higher than that set for the Instantaneous overload protection, the VS i III will immediately trip. This will prevent damage to the motor, compressor and couplings caused by a lock up situation. eg liquid ammonia entering the compressor. Related VS i III Function: Instantaneous Overload Trip Point

28. Soft Start Benefits for Compressor Chillers High Current and Motor Temperature Flags The high current flag can give warning of compressor overload and allow load shedding before the VS i III trips. The motor temperature flag can give warning of an approaching motor overload and allow load shedding before the VS i III trips. Related VS i III Function: High Current Flag, Relay Output A – Function Assignment Compressor Load Monitoring 0-20mA / 4-20mA analogue output can be used to monitor the compressor load. Related VS i III Function: Analog Output A

29. Soft Start Benefits for Compressor Chillers Dual Parameter Settings • Primary and secondary motor settings can be selected. This feature can be used for dual speed motor dahlander type control which is often used to optimise compressor performance. • Related VS i III Function: Primary and Secondary Motor Settings Restart Delay This feature allows a time delay between the end of one stop and the next start. This can be used to avoid short cycling thus increasing motor, compressor and coupling life. Related VS i III Function: Restart Delay Miscellaneous Features • Old Star/Delta starters can be simply replaced using the 6 Wire feature. • Related VS i III Function: Motor Connection

30. Soft Start Benefits for Fans Gentle Acceleration Minimises torque transients during start thus preventing mechanical damage to couplings, belts and bearings. Related VS i III Functions: Current Limit, Current Ramp, AAC. AAC Setup: Constant Acceleration Minimum Start Current Reduces electrical disturbance on the supply. Related VS i III Functions: Current Limit, Current Ramp Emergency Run The soft starter starts/continues to run until stopped, ignoring all trips and warnings. This is can be crucial in emergencies to allow fans to continue ventilation. Related VS i III Function: Input A

31. Soft Start Benefits for Fans Power-Through Operation 2-phase start and stop operation can still be performed in the event where one thyristor fails. Thus minimizing downtime for the user. Related LPRA Function: Shorted SCR Action Motor Overload Protection - Dual Thermal Model The VS i III mathematically calculates the motor windings and body temperature allowing for safe use of the motors thermal capacity. Related VS i III Function: Motor Thermal Capacity

32. Soft Start Benefits for Fans Motor Thermistor Protection • Motor thermistors can be connected directly into the VS i III thermistor input. • This eliminates the need for special control equipment to be installed. Related VS i III Function: Thermistor Input Terminals Phase Sequence Protection The sequence of the incoming three phase supply is monitored. If a change is detected, the VS i III will prevent a start. • This is important in applications where damage may occur if the fan runs in reverse direction. Related VS i III Function: Phase Sequence Protection

33. Soft Start Benefits for Fans Undercurrent Protection Motor current is monitored and if the level detected is less than that set for undercurrent protection, the VS i III will trip. This can be used to detect broken couplings and belts. This protection can be disabled Related VS i III Function: Undercurrent, Undercurrent Delay. Note: This protection can be disabled Excess Start Time If a successful start is not achieved within the excess start time setting, the VS i III will trip. This will prevent damage to the motor in the event of a jammed or stalled fan. Can give early indication of bearing failure. Related VS i III Function: Excess Start Time

34. Soft Start Benefits for Fans Undercurrent Flag The low current flag can give warning of a mechanical problem within the system, e.g. it could indicate a clogged fan filter. Related VS i III Function: Undercurrent , Undercurrent Delay, Relay Output – Function Assignment Fan Load Monitoring Via an optional remote operator a analogue output can be used to monitor the fan loading. This allows the VS i III to be directly interfaced with a building management system without the need for extra equipment. Related VS i III Function: 0-20mA / 4-20mA Programmable Output Miscellaneous Features Old Star/Delta starters can be simply replaced using the 6 Wire feature. Related VS i III Function: Motor Connection

35. Soft Start Benefits for Conveyors Gentle Acceleration Minimises torque transients and extends starting time for gentle run up of the conveyor. Reduces the risk of product damage caused by jerky starts. Provides optimimum conveyor starting regardless of product loading, i.e. loaded/unloaded. Prevents mechanical damage to couplings, drums, belts and bearings. Prevents conveyor belt slap during start. Reduces stress on counter balances and weights. Related VS i III Functions: Current Limit, Current Ramp, Setup: Constant Current

36. Soft Start Benefits for Conveyors Minimum start current Reduces electrical disturbance on the supply. Related VS i III Functions: Current Limit, Current Ramp Soft Stop Extends conveyor stopping time thus reducing the risk of product damage caused by sudden stops. Related VS i III Functions: Soft Stop Ramp Time

37. Soft Start Benefits for Conveyors Motor Overload Protection - Dual Thermal Model The VS i III mathematically calculates the motor windings and body temperature allowing for safe use of the motors thermal capacity. This is ideal for a situation where a restart is required after an emergency stop or when large loads are dumped on the conveyor. Related VS i III Function: Motor Thermal Capacity Motor Thermistor Protection Motor thermistors can be connected directly into the VS i III thermistor input. This eliminates the need for special control equipment to be installed. Related VS i III Function: Thermistor Input Terminals

38. Soft Start Benefits for Conveyors Phase Sequence Protection The sequence of the incoming three phase supply is monitored. If a change is detected, the VS i III will prevent a start. This is important in applications where damage can occur if the conveyor runs in reverse direction. Related VS i III Function: Phase Sequence Protection Undercurrent Protection Motor current is monitored and if the level detected is less than that set for undercurrent protection, the VS i III will trip. This can be used to detect broken couplings and conveyor belts. Related VS i III Function: Undercurrent Trip point, Undercurrent Protection Delay

39. Soft Start Benefits for Conveyors Excess Start Time If a successful start is not achieved within the excess start time setting, the VS i III will trip. This will prevent damage to the motor caused by a jammed or excessively overloaded conveyor during start up. Related VS i III Function: Excess Start Time Instantaneous Overload Protection Motor current is monitored and if the level detected is higher than that set for the instantaneous overload protection, the VS i III will immediately trip. This will prevent damage to the motor, conveyor and couplings caused by severe product overload or a stalled conveyor . Related VS i III Function: Instantaneous Overload Trip Point and Delay

40. Soft Start Benefits for Conveyors Dual Parameter Settings • Primary and secondary motor settings can be selected. This feature can be used where the primary settings are selected for normal conveyor operation and the secondary settings are selected for emergency situations to start the conveyor fully loaded. • Related VS i III Function: Primary and Secondary Motor Settings Miscellaneous Features Old Star/Delta starters can be simply replaced using the 6 Wire feature. • Related VS i III Function: Motor Connection Emergency Run The soft starter starts/continues to run until stopped, ignoring all trips and warnings. • Related VS i III Function: Input A

41. Soft Start Benefits for Conveyors Power-Through Operation 2-phase start and stop operation can still be performed in the event where one thyristor fails. Thus minimizing downtime for the user. Related VS i III Function: Shorted SCR Action

42. Soft Start Benefits for Crushers Gentle Acceleration Minimises torque transients for gentle crusher starting thus extending coupling, belt and bearing life. Related VS i III Functions: Current Limit, Current Ramp. Setup: Constant Current Minimum Start Current Reduces electrical disturbance on the supply. Limits the demand on the supply. This is important in remote sites where generator sets are used for reticulation. Related VS i III Functions: Current Limit, Current Ramp,

43. Soft Start Benefits for Crushers Motor Overload Protection - Dual Thermal Model The VS i III mathematically calculates the motor windings and body temperature allowing for safe use of the motors thermal capacity. Maximises product throughput by allowing the motor to operate at its upper thermal limit. Provides reliable motor protection while allowing the crusher to ride through temporary product overload situations. Related VS i III Function: Motor Thermal Capacity Motor Thermistor Protection Motor thermistors can be connected directly into the VS i III thermistor input. This eliminates the need for special control equipment to be installed. Related VS i III Function: Thermistor Input Terminals

44. Soft Start Benefits for Crushers Phase Sequence Protection The sequence of the incoming three phase supply is monitored. If a change is detected, the VS i III will prevent a start. This is important in applications where damage can occur if the crusher runs in reverse direction. Related VS i III Function: Phase Sequence Protection Undercurrent Protection Motor current is monitored and if the level detected is less than that set for undercurrent protection, the VS i III will trip. This can be used to detect broken couplings and crusher belts. Related VS i III Function: Undercurrent Trip point, Undercurrent Delay

45. Soft Start Benefits for Crushers Excess Start Time If a successful start is not achieved within the excess start time setting, the VS i III will trip. This will prevent damage to the motor caused by a jammed or excessively overloaded crusher during start up. Related VS i III Function: Excess Start Time Instantaneous Overload Protection Motor current is monitored and if the level detected is higher than that set for the instantaneous overload protection, the VS i III will immediately trip. This will prevent damage to the motor, crusher and couplings caused by severe product overload or a stalled crusher while running, eg, oversized rock jammed in crusher rollers. Related VS i III Function: Instantaneous Overcurrent Trip Point and Delay

46. Soft Start Benefits for Crushers Dual Parameter Settings Primary and secondary motor settings can be selected. This feature can be used where the primary settings are selected for normal crusher operation and the secondary settings are selected for emergency situations to start the crusher fully loaded. Related VS i III Function: Primary and Secondary Motor Settings Crusher Load Monitoring and Control The 0-20mA / 4-20mA analogue output signal can be used to monitor crusher loading and can be interfaced with the infeed conveyor control system to maximise product throughput. Related VS i III Function: Analog Output Function, scale and adjustments

47. Soft Start Benefits for Crushers Miscellaneous Features • Old Star/Delta starters can be simply replaced using the 6 Wire feature • Related VS i III Function: Motor Connection Emergency Run The soft starter starts/continues to run until stopped, ignoring all trips and warnings. • Related VS i III Function: Input A Power-Through Operation 2-phase start and stop operation can still be performed in the event where one thyristor fails. Thus minimizing downtime for the user. Related VS i III Function: Shorted SCR Action

48. Soft Start Benefits for Centrifuges Gentle Acceleration Centrifuges are typically high inertia machines started with star/delta starters. Using this start method can take up to 15 minutes to reach full speed. The VS i III will shorten the start time thus reducing thermal stress on the motor and supply cables. It will also eliminate torque transients experienced with star/delta starting and reduce mechanical stress on gearboxes, couplings, belts and bearings. Related VS i III Functions: Current Limit, Current Ramp, AAC. AAC Setup: Constant Acceleration

49. Soft Start Benefits for Centrifuges Motor Overload Protection - Dual Thermal Model The VS i III mathematically calculates the motor windings and body temperature allowing for safe use of the motors thermal capacity. Traditional centrifuge starting methods require the motor protection to be bypassed during start because of the long run up time. No motor protection is present at this critical stage. The VS i III Motor Overload Protection - Dual Thermal Model will give optimum motor protection during starting and running of the centrifuge. Related VS i III Function: Motor Overload Protection Motor Thermistor Protection Motor thermistors can be connected directly into the VS i III thermistor input. This eliminates the need for special control equipment to be installed. Related VS i III Function: Thermistor Input Terminals

50. Soft Start Benefits for Centrifuges Phase Sequence Protection The sequence of the incoming three phase supply is monitored. If a change is detected, the VS i III will prevent a start. This is important in applications where damage can occur if the centrfuge runs in reverse direction. Related VS i III Function: Phase Sequence Protection Excess Start Time If a successful start is not achieved within the excess start time setting, the VS i III will trip. This will prevent damage to the motor caused by a seized gearbox, couplings, belts and bearings during start up. Related VS i III Function: Excess Start Time