Cutler-Hammer Reduced Voltage Motor Control

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January 1999 Motor Starters – NEMA Magnetic
General Description

Starter Selection Guide than one type starter will meet the application
requirements, reference to the table below will
In general, the application will determine the show which starter is best suited for the appli-
type of starter required. In cases where more cation.

Starter Type Starting Characteristics Expressed in % of Remarks

Rated Values (Approx.)
Motor Motor Line Torque
Voltage Current Current
Autotransformer
Class ECA42
80% Tap 80 80 67➀ 64 The adjustable voltage taps permit wide adjustment of characteristics
65% Tap 65 65 45➀ 42 in the field.
50% Tap 50 50 28➀ 25
Part Winding 100 65 65 50 Requires part winding closed transition motor. A nine-lead 230/460-volt dual
Class ECA45 voltage motor may be used in 230-volt applications. Closed transition.
Wye-Delta 100 33 33 33 Requires delta wound motor with wye connections. Ideal for long accelerations.
Class ECA48 Closed transition is available.
Class ECA51

General Application may exceed the mechanical limitations of the release, where power is applied to the motor
load or electrical limitations of the source, after a power failure, can be obtained by using
The following factors should be considered or both. a 2-wire pilot device (temperature, switch,
when applying reduced-voltage starters to a etc.). Low-voltage protection, where power is
squirrel cage motor-driven load. A reduced-voltage or reduced-inrush starter not applied to the motor after a power failure
will reduce both starting current and starting until restarted by an operator, can be ob-
1. The motor characteristics which will sat- torque. Care must be taken when meeting tained by using 3-wire control such as START
isfy the starting requirements of the load. power company limitations that the motor STOP push buttons.
will produce sufficient torque to accelerate
2. The source of power and the effect the the load to near rated speed. Closed transition Wye-Delta types require
motor starting current will have on the adequate ventilation to remove resistor heat.
line voltage. Part-winding starters are suited to low start-
ing torque loads such as fans, blowers and Cutler-Hammer also offers a line of solid-
3. The load characteristics and the effect the m-g sets. Autotransformer starters should be state reduced-voltage starters known as
motor starting torque will have on the used with “hard to start” loads such as recip- Easy-start.
driven parts during acceleration. rocating compressors, grinding mills, and
pumps. Wye-Delta starters are applicable to Solid-state starters are ideally suited for
The starter protection required to protect high inertia loads with long acceleration many loads including conveyor applications
the load, motor, starter, cables and power times which as centrifugal compressors since they provide controlled acceleration
source during overload, undervoltage and and centrifuges. from zero to full load.
fault conditions.
UL Listing – Combination E176513,
A typical NEMA B motor started with full volt- All starters, in addition to overload protection, Non-Combination E19224
age will develop as much as 150% full-load will provide either low-voltage release or
torque when started with a starting current of
around 600% full-load current. These values
low-voltage protection depending upon the J
pilot device used with the starter. Low-voltage

Starting Characteristics

700 700 700

Full Voltage Starting Full Voltage Starting
Line Current, % of Full Load
Line Current, % of Full Load
Line Current, % of Full Load

600 600 600

500 500 500

Part Winding Starting
400 400 400
Wye-Delta Starting KVA
300 300 300
(Closed Transition)
200 200 200
Autotransformer Full Load Current Torque
Starting on 65% Tap 100 100
100
Full Load Current 0
0 0
Motor Speed Full Load 20 40 60 80 100
Motor Speed Full Load
Speed Speed Motor Speed Full Load Speed

Autotransformer Starting Wye-Delta or Part Winding Starting Solid-State Starter

➀ Includes autotransformer magnetizing current.

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J4-2 Motor Starters – NEMA Magnetic January 1999

Part-Winding Type

Description Operation (Refer to schematic diagram) Opening the STOP button or other pilot
Part-Winding starting provides convenient, Closing the START button or other pilot de- device de-energizes contactors (1M), (2M)
economical one-step acceleration at reduced vice energizes the start contactor (1M) which and timer (TR), removing the motor from
current where the power company specifies a seals in through its interlock (1M) and ener- the line.
maximum or limits the increments of current gizes the timer (TR). The (1M) contacts con-
Contactor Sequence
drawn from the line. These starters can be nect the first half-winding of the motor across
used with nine-lead dual-voltage motors on the line. After a preset time interval, the timer Contactor Start Run
the lower voltage and with special part- (TRTC) contact closes energizing contactor 1M ● ●
winding motors designed for any voltage. (2M). The (2M) contact connect the second
When used with dual-voltage motors, it half-winding of the motor across-the-line.
2M ●
should be established that the torque pro-
duced by the first half-winding will accelerate Typical Schematic Diagram
the load sufficiently so as not to produce a
second undesirable inrush when the second Part Winding 1M OL Select Overload Heater Packs for 50%
T1 of Rated Full Load Motor Current
L1 L1 #1
half-winding is connected to the line. Most L2 L2
CKT BKR
or #2
T2
Motor
motors will produce a starting torque equal to L3 L3
SW & FU
#3
T3
between 1/2 to 2/3 of NEMA standard values 2M OL T7
with half of the winding energized and draw T8
about 2/3 of normal line current inrush. T9
TBX2
Stopped
1M
Design Features 7 8
G
Run
Contactors – (1M) (2M)
R
A three-pole contactor (1M) connects only the Start 1M
(1M) (2M)
Stop A1 A2 TB4 OL A OL
first half-winding of the motor for reduced TB1 TB1 TB2 TB3
95 96 95 96
inrush current on starting (see table below for On-Delay 1.5 – 15 Sec.
PS 1M TR
size). A three-pole contactor (2M) connects Auto 2 7
TB1 TB1 TB3 E
the second half-winding of the motor for Off 2M
running (see table below for size). Hand
T.C. = Timed Closing 8 TR 6 5 A1 A2

T.C.
Maximum NEMA Size
Hp
Starter Contactor
(1M) (2M) Reduced Voltage Enclosures (Refer to page J4-5 for dimensions)
230 Volts, 60 Hz Size Freedom ECN Box Number Freedom ECN Box Numer
15 1 PW 1 1 NEMA 1 3R, 4X, 12 NEMA 1 3R, 4X, 12
25 2 PW 2 2
50 3 PW 3 3 Class 45: Partwinding – Non-combination
75 4 PW 4 4
150 5 PW 5 5 2PW 3 7 7➁ 7
300 6 PW 6 6 3PW-4PW 9 9 9➁ 9
460-575 Volts, 60 Hz 5PW E E E➁ E
15 1 PW 1 1 Class 46: Partwinding – With Disconnect
40 2 PW 2 2 Class 47: Partwinding – With Thermal Magnetic Trip CB
75 3 PW 3 3
150 4 PW 4 4 2PW-4PW E E E E
J 350
600
5 PW
6 PW
5
6
5
6

Overload Relay – (OL)

Two three-pole type B overload relays
provide starting and running overcurrent
protection.

Timing Relay – (TR)

An electrically operated pneumatic relay
provides accurate, adjustable start-to-run
transfer timing.

Other Types
Part-winding Type ECN45 starters are also
available in combination (Type 46 and 47),
reversing and three point (primary resistor)
types.

➀ 76- and 90-inch enclosures are floor mounted.

➁ Advantage utilizes a NEMA 12 enclosure.

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January 1999 Motor Starters – NEMA Magnetic
Wye-Delta Type

Description
Wye-Delta type starters are applied exten-
sively to industrial air conditioning installa-
tions because they are particularly suited for
starting motors driving high inertia loads
with resulting long acceleration times. They
are not, however, limited to this application.
When six- or twelve-lead delta-connected
motors are started wye-connected, approxi-
mately 58% of line voltage is applied to each
winding and the motor develops 33% of
full-voltage starting torque and draws 33% of
normal locked-rotor current from the line.
When the motor is accelerated, it is recon-
nected for normal data operation.
Design Features
Contactors – (1S) (1M) (2S) (2M)
A three-pole contactor (1S)➀ shorts the
motor leads T4-T5-T6 during starting to con-
nect motor in wye (see table below for size).
Operation (Refer to schematic diagram)
Closing the START button or other pilot device
energizes contactor (1S) whose contacts con-
nect the motor in a wye connection. Interlock
(1S) closes, energizing contactor (1M) and
timer (TR). The (1M) contacts energize the
motor windings in a wye. After a preset time
interval, timer (TRTC) contact closes energiz-
ing contactor (2S). Interlock (2S) opens, drop-
ping out contactor (1S). The motor is now
energized in series with the resistors. Interlock
(1S) closes, energizing contactor (2M), bypass-
ing the resistors and energizing the delta con-
nected motor at full voltage. Interlock opens,
Typical Schematic Diagram
Wye-Delta
Closed Transition
L1 L1 CKT BKR #1
L2 L2 or
L3 L3 SW & FU #3
de-energizes the timer (TR) opening timer
(TRTC) thus energizing contactor (2S).
An overload, opening the STOP button or
other pilot device de-energizes contactors
(1M) and (2M), removing the motor from the
line. (TRP) de-energizes and locks out the
control circuit if the duty cycle of the transi-
tion resistors is exceeded.
Wye-Delta Class ECN51 closed transition start-
ers are also available in combination types
and Class ECN48 open transition non-combi-
nation and combination starters.
2M
T6
T4
#2
T5
1S 1S
2S
1S

T2B
T3B
T1B
A three-pole contactor (1M) energizes motor Select Overload Heater Coils

Resistor
Resistor
Resistor
leads T1-T2-T3 for both wye and delta con- for 58% of Rated Full Load
Motor Current
nections (see table below for size). 1M OL T1
T1A T2 Motor
A three-pole contactor (2S) connects resis- T2A T3
T3A
tors in series with the motor windings during Stopped
1S 2M TBX2
the start-to-run transition period (see table 5 5 7 8
G
below for size).
Run
R
A three-pole contactor (2M) energizes the On-Delay 1.5 – 15 Sec. TR
Stop Start
motor leads T4-T5-T6 during running to con- TB1 TB1 TB2 TB3 2
E
7
nect the motor in delta (see table below for 2M 1S
1S 51 2S 52 A1 A2 TB4 1 TRP 4
size).
T.O. 95 96
1M
TRP
Max. NEMA Size 1 TR 3 53 2 7
Hp E
Starter Contactor PS T.C. 2S
Auto A1 A2
(1M) (2M) (1S) (2S) TB1 TB1 TB3
Off 1M T.O. = Timed Opening
1S 54 A1 A2
230 Volts, 60 Hz Hand T.C. = Timed Closing
1M
10 1 YD 1 1 1 1 1S 2M
8 TR 6 55 A1 A2
25 2 YD 2 2 2 1 56
50 3 YD 3 3 3 1 T.C.
75
150
300
4 YD
5 YD
6 YD
4
5
6
4
5
6
4
4
5
2
3
4
J
500 7 YD 7 7 6➀ 5 Reduced Voltage Enclosures (Refer to page J4-5 for dimensions)
800 8 YD 8 8 7➀ 6
Size Freedom ECN Box Number Freedom ECN Box Number
460-575 Volts, 60 Hz
15 1 YD 1 1 1 1 NEMA 1 3R, 4X, 12 NEMA 1 3R, 4X, 12
40 2 YD 2 2 2 1 Classes 48, 51: Wye Delta – Non-combination
75 3 YD 3 3 3 1 Classes 49, 52: Wye Delta – With Disconnect
150 4 YD 4 4 4 2 Classes 50, 53: Wye Delta – With Thermal Magnetic Trip CB
300 5 YD 5 5 4 3
700 6 YD 6 6 5 4 WYD-4YD E E E E
1000 7 YD 7 7 6➀ 5
1500 8 YD 8 8 7➀ 6

➀ 1S is two pole on sizes 7 and 8.

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J4-4 Motor Starters – NEMA Magnetic January 1999

Autotransformer Type

Description Operation (Refer to schematic diagram) contactor (R) which seals in through its inter-
Autotransformer type starters are the most Closing the START button or other pilot lock (R). The run contacts are now closed, and
widely used reduced-voltage starter because device energizes the start contactor (1S). The the motor is running at full voltage. Start con-
of their efficiency and flexibility. All power interlock (1S) closes, energizing the timing tactor (2S) and relay (TR) are de-energized
taken from the line, except transformer loss- relay (TR) and contactor (2S) which seal in when interlock (R) opens.
es, is transmitted to the motor to accelerate through the interlock (2S). With the (1S) and
the load. Taps on the transformer allow (2S) contactors closed, the motor is connect- An overload, opening the STOP push button
adjustment of the starting torque and inrush ed through the autotransformer for reduced- or other pilot device de-energizes the (R) con-
to meet the requirements of most applica- voltage start. After a preset time interval, the tactor removing the motor from the line.
tions. The following characteristics are (TRTO) contacts time open, de-energizing
produced by the three-voltage taps: contactor (1S) and connecting the autotrans- Other Types
former as a reactor in series with the motor. Autotransformer starters are also available in
Tap Starting Torque Line Inrush Interlock (1S) immediately energizes the run combination and reversing types.
% Locked % Locked
Torque Ampere
Typical Schematic Diagram
50%➀ 25% 28%➁
65% 42% 45%➁ R 3C
80% 64% 67%➁

100%
80%
65%
50%
0%
RVNR AUTOXFMR (3-coil) 2S 1S OL T1
5C 1C
Closed transition is standard on all sizes R 3E T2
Motor
L1 L1 #1

100%
CKT BKR

80%
65%
50%
assuring a smooth transition from reduced to T3

0%
2S 1S
L2 L2 or #2
5E 1E
full voltage. Since the motor is never discon- L3 L3
SW & FU
#3 R 3D
nected from the line there is no interruption

100%
80%
65%
50%
0%
2S 1S
of line current which can cause a second 5D 1D TBX2
inrush during transition.
1S R Stopped
7 8 9 10
Duty cycle of these starters is as follows: up G

to 200 hp, 15 seconds on each 4 minutes for 1 Run

hour, repeated after 2 hours. Over 200 hp, R
three periods of 30 seconds on, 30 seconds On-Delay
off repeated after 1 hour. 1.5 – 15 Sec.
Stop Start TR OL
TB1 TB1 TB2 TB3 2 7 TB4 OTT "C" OTT "E" OTT "D"
E
Design Features 95 96 B C D
8 TR 5 51 R 1S Auto-Transformer
52 A1 A2
Overtemp SWa
Contactors - (1S) (2S) (Run) T.O.
A three-pole (1S)➂ and a three-pole contactor 2S 1S 53 A1
2S
A2
PS
(2S) connect the motor to the autotransform- Auto
2S
er for reduced-voltage starting (see table TB1 TB1
Off
TB3
T.O. = Timed Opening
below for size). Hand 8 TR 6 54 1S
55 A1
R
A2 T.C. = Timed Closing

T.C.
A three-pole contactor (Run) bypasses the au-
totranformer and connects the motor for full-
voltage across-the-line running (see table be-
low for size). Reduced Voltage Enclosures (Refer to page J4-5 for dimensions)
Size Freedom ECN Box Number Freedom ECN Box Number
J Maxi-
mum
Hp
NEMA Size
Starter Contactor
NEMA 1 3R, 4X, 12 NEMA 1 3R, 4X, 12
Class 42: Autotransformer – Non-combination
Run Starting Class 43: Autotransformer – With Disconnect
(1S) (2S) Class 44: Autotransformer – With HMCP
(Three (Three 2-4 E2 E2 E2 E2
Pole) Pole)
230 Volts, 60 Hz
15 2 2 2 2
30 3 3 3 3
50 4 4 4 4
100 5 5 5 5
200 6 6 6 6
300 7 7 6➂ 6
450 8 8 7➂ 7
460-575 Volts, 60 Hz
25 2 2 2 2
50 3 3 3 3
100 4 4 4 4
200 5 5 5 5
400 6 6 6 6
600 7 7 6➂ 6
900 8 8 7➂ 7

➀ Not included 50 hp and below.

➁ Includes transformer magnetizing current.
➂ 1S is two pole on sizes 7 and 8.

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Dimensions

Dimensions in Inches (mm)

Box Wide A High B Deep C Mounting Ship Weight
A
Number lbs.
Wide D High E
E 28.00 (711) 61.75 (1569) 12.88 (327) 22.50 (572) 60.15 (1528) 180
E2 28.00 (711) 56.10 (1425) 12.76 (324) 22.50 (572) 54.50 (1384) 190
7 16.25 (413) 14.37 (365) 7.51 (191) 11.00 (279) 13.50 (343) 24
9 25.50 (648) 29.10 (739) 9.31 (237) 20.00 (508) 27.50 (699) 72
3 12.65 (321) 14.40 (366) 7.31 (186) 9.75 (248) 11.25 (286) 17

Reduced Voltage Enclosures B

E
Size Freedom ECN Box Number Freedom ECN Box Number
NEMA 1 3R, 4X, 12 NEMA 1 3R, 4X, 12
Class 42: Autotransformer – Non-combination
Class 43: Autotransformer – With Disconnect
Class 44: Autotransformer – With HMCP D
2-4 E2 E2 E2 E2
Class 45: Partwinding – Non-combination
2PW 3 7 7➀ 7 C
3PW-4PW 9 9 9➀ 9
5PW E E E➀ E
Class 46: Partwinding – With Disconnect Box E
Class 47: Partwinding – With Thermal Magnetic Trip CB
2PW-4PW E E E E
Classes 48, 51: Wye Delta – Non-combination
Classes 49, 52: Wye Delta – With Disconnect
Classes 50, 53: Wye Delta – With Thermal Magnetic Trip CB
2YD-4YD E E E E

J
Boxes 7, 9

Boxes 3

➃ Advantage utilizes a NEMA 12 enclosure.

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Solid-State Motor Starters
General Description
Cutler-Hammer offers a complete family of
UL listed solid-state reduced voltage starters
from 1-750 hp at 460 volt. Ratings at 208/230
and 575 volt 60 Hz and 380 volt 50 Hz are also
available. Units can be mounted in NEMA 1,
J NEMA 12 and open panel construction.
Motor control center mounting is also
possible utilizing the Easy Start EA allowing
mounting of up to 600 hp in a 20-inch wide
Motor Control Center section. Starters in
specialty enclosures such as NEMA 4 and 4X,
are also available using a unique and
electrically efficient method of power
semiconductor bypass.
Available in 4 different product classes, these
starters provide soft-starting of ac induction
motors. Motor voltage is adjustable by
means of back-to-back SCRs (silicon con-
trolled rectifiers) providing a smooth, step-
less start (and stop) of the motor driven load.
C514 – Solid-State Controller
Typically retrofited between an existing elec-
tromechanical starter and motor. No over-
load protection is included. Available from
10-100 amperes.
Easy Start EJ – Solid-State Starter
Complete starter with Class 10 electronic
overload protection. Ideal for applications
where few advanced protection features are
required. Available from 10-390 amperes.
Easy Start ES – Solid-State Starter
Full featured starter with Class 20 electronic
overload and advanced motor protection
package (phase loss, current unbalance,
undervoltage, and overtemperature protec-
tion). Door mounted status and diagnostic
LEDs and an abundance of standard options.
Available from 6-950 amperes.
Easy Start EA – Solid-State Starter with
Advantage Contactor Bypass.
This unique product utilizes the SCRs during
the start sequence only, and then a contactor
is closed in parallel to handle continuous cur-
rent during run duty, significantly reducing
power losses. This extremely small efficient
product is ideal for the space conscious user.
Available from 11-760 amperes.
All Easy Start products include standard ad-
justments such as adjustable starting torque,
ramp time, and current limit settings. A pat-
ented load sensing circuit that reduces ap-
plied voltage during “light load” conditions is
included on all EJ/ES units and can result in
energy savings when duty cycles allow. The
EA product achieves lower losses by bypass-
ing the less efficient semiconductors.
Cutler-Hammer
January 1999
Applications
Cutler-Hammer’s Easy Start solid-state
products can be applied in a wide array of
customer applications. Typical benefits of
solid-state include:
● Reduced starting torque stress on me-
chanical equipment allowing longer life of
belts, gears, pulleys, and motor shafts
commonly weakened during “across-the-
line” starting.
● Reduction of voltage drop during starting
on weak utility systems where the perfor-
mance of nearby equipment would be
negatively affected.
● Reduced inrush current during starting
which will allow better management of
utility peak demand charges.
● Energy savings where light load condi-
tions allow the phase-back of voltage dur-
ing “idle” periods.
● Smooth, stepless starting with an infinite
amount of torque and ramp time settings
allowing superior flexibility over typical
electromechanical starting methods.
Typical applications include:
Centrifugal and Screw Compressors
Material Handling Equipment
Pumps, Fans and Blowers
Food Processing
Machinery
Cranes and Hoists
Enclosure Type
Airborne particulate may be detrimental to
starter performance and reliability, so caution
must be exercised in choosing the enclosure
best suited to the environment. The NEMA
rating of the enclosure defines its ability to
withstand the ingress of foreign particulate
as described below:
NEMA 1
A general purpose, indoor-type enclosure.
NEMA 12
A dust-tight and drip-tight enclosure for
indoor industrial applications.
NEMA 4
A watertight and dust-tight enclosure for
either indoor or outdoor use.
NEMA 4X
Identical to NEMA 4, with the additional
requirement that the enclosure be corrosion-
proof as well.
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General Description

Solid-State Starters Product Comparison Starting Torque

The reduced voltage applied to the motor
Description Series
results in reduced inrush current and a soft
C514 Easy Start EJ Easy Start ES Easy Start EA start. However, it reduces the starting torque
Range 10-100A 10-390A 6-950A 11-760A of the motor. The relationship is as follows:
Type Controller Starter Starter Starter Torque at reduced current =
Voltage 200-600V 200-600V 200-600V 200-600V Torque at full current
Overload No Class 10 Class 20 Class 10/20
Ramp Type Voltage Voltage Voltage or Current Current
Ramp Time 1-45s 2-70s 1-40s 1-45s Current at reduced voltage 2
Current Limit No 250-500% 200-500% 100-500% Current at full voltage
Initial Torque 40-80% V 20-90% V 20-90% V 100-200% I
Phase Sensitive No Yes Yes Yes EXAMPLE: A 100 hp 1800 rpm 460V NEMA B
Energy Saver No Yes Yes No motor draws six times full load amperes for
Phase Loss No No Standard Standard
starting, and starting torque is 150% of full
LEDs 1 1 9 3
Smooth Stop Option Option Option Option load torque.
Pulse Start No No No Option
Extended Start No No Option No If the same motor is started with Easy Start at
Continuous Duty 100% 100% 120% 115% 300% current limit, then the available torque
would be:
Paralleling Bypass No No No Standard
Open Chassis Yes Yes Yes Yes 2
NEMA 12 Yes Yes (130A Max.) Yes (500A Max.) Yes 300 = 1/4 of full voltage torque
NEMA 3R Yes No No Yes 600
NEMA 4 No No No Yes
NEMA 4X No No No Yes = 1/4 x 150% full load torque = 37.5% full load
Circuit Breaker No No Option Option torque available.

● Individual motor overcurrent protection Open Units

Application and Environmental
Considerations
The installation environment for a solid-state
reduced voltage starter is of prime concern.
Conditions such as ambient temperature,
altitude and the presence of corrosives or
moisture must all be considered when choos-
ing an enclosure and applying the starter.
Ambient Temperature
Easy Starts are rated for 40°C (104°) ambient
temperature. For above 40°C derate by 5% for
every 5°C rise over 40°C up to 50°C (122°F)
maximum.
Altitude
Easy Starts are rated for 1000 meters
[3300 ft.]. Use Derate formula for derating
above 1000 meters.
DERATE % (meters)
= [Actual Altitude – 1000] [7%]/1000
Multi-Motor Operation
Easy Starts can be used to control multiple
motors if the following conditions are met:
● The current rating of Easy Start should be
equal to or greater than the total of indi-
vidual motor full load amperes and Easy
Start must be set for the cumulative full
load amperes of the motors.
is provided by others.
● Energy Saver circuit is turned OFF.
● The motors should not be mechanically
coupled together, i.e., two motors on
same shaft.
● NEC and local code requirements for indi-
vidual motor protection and branch circuit
protection are met.
Frequent Starting/Stopping
The number of starts and stops allowable
depends upon many factors. The most
important ones are:
1. Set level of the starting current limit
2. Start time.
3. Run time.
4. Off time before next start.
The number of starts per hour is based on the
current carrying capacity of the SCRs. A high
start/stop duty may require the oversizing of
the Easy Start. If a high number of multiple
starts occur, the starter may trip due to the
inverse time overload current protection
function. In this situation, it is advisable to
wait a period of 10 minutes before restarting
to avoid damage to the Easy Start and allow
the thermal sensor to reset. The motor
manufacturer should be consulted about the
effect of a high number of multiple starts on
motor life.
Open panel units should be mounted in a box
so the temperature inside the box does not
exceed 50°C (122°F).
For sizing the enclosure the heat loss in watts
can be estimated at 3 times the full load
current.
EXAMPLE: For ES-180-4NR the maximum
current rating is 180 amperes. The approxi-
mate watts loss at maximum current rating is
3 x 180 = 540 watts.
For units with non-isolated heat sinks, all the
watt loss must be dissipated through the box
surface.
For units with isolated heat sinks; the heat
sink fins should be brought out in open air J
through a properly gasketed cutout in the
enclosure. Approximately 50% watt loss is
dissipated through the heat sinks and the
remaining 50% should be dissipated through
the remainder of the box surface, not
counting the heat sink.
NEMA Design C and D Motors,
Wound Rotor Motors
These motors are used due to their high
starting torque characteristics. When high
starting currents and high starting torques
are required, the extended time current
option must be supplied with an oversized
Easy Start ES unit. Consult the factory for
application considerations.

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C514 Soft Start Controller

Description Standard Design Features

The C514 requires no separate control power wiring when wired between a starter and the
motor. All customer power connections and adjustments are easily accessible. Simple instal-
lation makes the C514 ideal for new or retrofit applications.

3-Phase Supply

L1 L2 L3

Motor “Soft Start”

Starter Controller
OL
C514 Soft Start Controller T1 T2 T3

The Cutler-Hammer C514 is a solid-state

motor controller providing reduced voltage T1 T2 T3
“Soft” starting for three-phase ac induction
motors. Installation is easy — the C514 is
simply connected in series with the existing Motor
electromechanical motor starter. An optional
version provides a controlled deceleration
ramp for Soft-Stop applications and a Typical Wiring Diagram for Basic C514 Controller
separate 120V control scheme for additional
control flexibility where required.

C514 Soft Start Controller – Horsepower Rating, Dimensions and Weights

Current Maxi- Motor Catalog Dimensions in Inches (mm) Screw Shipping
Rating mum Volts Number➁ Size Weight
Amperes➀ HP Wide High Deep Mounting Lbs.(Kgs)
Rating A B C D E F
Open Type
11/9.6/11 3/3/7.5 200/230/460 C514BNOC 7.02 (178) 9.51 (242) 5.45 (138) 5.63 (143) 8.50 (216) 1/4" 9 (4.08)
11/11 7.5/10 460/575 C514BNOD 7.02 (178) 9.51 (242) 5.45 (138) 5.63 (143) 8.50 (216) 1/4" 9 (4.08)
17.5/22/21 5/7.5/15 200/230/460 C514CNOC 7.08 (180) 13.20 (335) 5.66 (144) 6.53 (166) 11.00 (279) 1/4" 11 (5.0)
21/22 15/20 460/575 C514CNOD 7.08 (180) 13.20 (335) 5.66 (144) 6.53 (166) 11.00 (279) 1/4" 11 (5.0)
32.2/42/40 10/15/30 200/230/460 C514DNOC 9.75 (248) 12.00 (305) 6.09 (155) 8.01 (204) 11.00 (279) 1/4" 14 (6.35)
40/41 30/40 460/575 C514DNOD 9.75 (248) 12.00 (305) 6.09 (155) 8.01 (204) 11.00 (279) 1/4" 14 (6.35)
48.3/54/52 15/20/40 200/230/460 C514ENOC 9.75 (248) 12.00 (305) 6.09 (155) 8.01 (204) 11.00 (279) 1/4" 14 (6.35)

J 52/52
92/80/96
40/50
30/30/75
460/575
200/230/460
C514ENOD
C514FNOC
9.75 (248)
9.05 (230)
12.00 (305)
14.50 (368)
6.09 (155)
7.87 (200)
8.01 (204)
6.42 (163)
11.00 (279)
7.42 (189)
1/4"
1/4"
14 (6.35)
27 (12.3)
96/99 75/100 460/575 C514FNOD 9.05 (230) 14.50 (368) 7.87 (200) 6.42 (163) 7.42 (189) 1/4" 27 (12.3)
NEMA 3R/12 Enclosed
11/9.6/11 3/3/7.5 200/230/460 C514BDOC 8.09 (206) 11.64 (296) 5.84 (148) 6.44 (164) 10.80 (274) 10 - 32 17 (7.7)
11/11 7.5/10 460/575 C514BDOD 8.09 (206) 11.64 (296) 5.84 (148) 6.44 (164) 10.80 (274) 10 - 32 17 (7.7)
17.5/22/21 5/7.5/15 200/230/460 C514CDOC 7.44 (189) 15.13 (384) 5.91 (150) 5.79 (147) 14.13 (359) 1/4" 21 (9.5)
21/22 15/20 460/575 C514CDOD 7.44 (189) 15.13 (384) 5.91 (150) 5.79 (147) 14.13 (359) 1/4" 21 (9.5)
32.2/42/40 10/15/30 200/230/460 C514DDOC 10.64 (270) 16.13 (410) 6.83 (174) 9.00 (229) 15.00 (381) 1/4" 27 (12.3)
40/41 30/40 460/575 C514DDOD 10.64 (270) 16.13 (410) 6.83 (174) 9.00 (229) 15.00 (381) 1/4" 27 (12.3)
48.3/54/52 15/20/40 200/230/460 C514EDOC 10.64 (270) 16.13 (410) 6.83 (174) 9.00 (229) 15.00 (381) 1/4" 27 (12.3)
52/52 40/50 460/575 C514EDOD 10.64 (270) 16.13 (410) 6.83 (174) 9.00 (229) 15.00 (381) 1/4" 27 (12.3)
92/80/96 30/30/75 200/230/460 C514FDOC 20.40 (518) 31.36 (797) 12.51 (318) 18.37 (467) 29.65 (753) 1/4" 125 (56.7)
96/99 75/100 460/575 C514FDOD 20.40 (518) 31.36 (797) 12.51 (318) 18.37 (467) 29.65 (753) 1/4" 125 (56.7)

➀ C514 controllers are designed for use with 1.15

service factor motors having full load current
ratings not exceeding values shown
➁ Separate 120 volt control with deceleration ramp,
add suffix letter “A” to catalog number.
Example C514BDOCA.

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January 1999 Solid-State Motor Starters
Easy Start E J Soft Start Controller

Description Catalog Numbering System

EJ 026 — 4 EP -

Easy Start EJ Factory option

S - Smooth stop

Full load ampere rating Enclosure

026 EP – Open panel isolated heat sink.
052 (EJ026, 052, 068, 075, 100 and 130)
068 Voltage NP – Open panel non-isolated heat sink.
075 3 – 380/415V (EJ190, EJ270 and EJ390)
100 4 – 208/230/460V NC – Open panel non-isolated heat sink.
130 5 – 500/575V Suitable for mounting in 20-inch
190 wide MCC structure.
270 (EJ190, EJ270 and EJ390)
The Easy-Start EJ is a solid-state reduced 390 ER – NEMA 12
voltage motor starter with built-in electronic NR – NEMA 1
overload protection. The EJ starter is used to Features
reduce starting current and high starting
torque. The starter’s load-sensing circuit ● Complete Starter
reduces the voltage to lightly loaded motors ● Adjustable current limit 250-500%
to save energy. EJ starters are available for ac ● Energy saving circuit
motors 5 to 300 hp 460 volt in open panel, ● Six space device panel on enclosure door
NEMA 1 and NEMA 12 enclosures. 208/230, ● Class 10 electronic overload protection
575 volt, 60 Hz and 380 volt, 50 Hz units are ● 500% for 10 seconds overload capability
also available. ● Suitable for mounting in 20-inch wide
MCC structure
● UL and CUL listed

EJ Soft Start Controller – Horsepower Rating, Approximate Dimensions and Weights

Ampere Maximum Motor Catalog Dimensions (In.) Clearance (In.) Weight
Range Horsepower Volts Number Height Width Depth Side Top/Bottom (Lbs.)

Open Type
10- 26 5/7.5/15 208/230/460 EJ026 15 14 8 22
20- 52 10/15/30 208/230/460 EJ052 15 14 8 22
25- 68 20/25/50 208/230/460 EJ068 15 14 8 26
28- 75 20/30/60 208/230/460 EJ075 15 14 8 26
37-100 30/30/75 208/230/460 EJ100 15 14 8 Does not apply 26
47-130
70-190
40/50/100
60/75/150
208/230/460
208/230/460
EJ130
EJ190
27
39 (47.68)➀
14
26.75 (18.5)➀
8
14 (9.5)➀
40
100
J
100-270 75/100/200 208/230/460 EJ270 39 (47.68)➀ 26.75 (18.5)➀ 14 (9.5)➀ 100
142-390 125/150/300 208/230/460 EJ390 39 (47.68)➀ 26.75 (18.5)➀ 14 (9.5)➀ 110
NEMA 12 Enclosed
10- 26 5/7.5/15 208/230/460 EJ026 17.6 13.5 10.75 6 35
20- 52 10/15/30 208/230/460 EJ052 17.6 13.5 10.75 6 35
25- 68 20/25/50 208/230/460 EJ068 28.5 25.25 10.75 Does not 6 86
28- 75 20/30/60 208/230/460 EJ075 28.5 25.25 10.75 apply 6 86
37-100 30/30/75 208/230/460 EJ100 28.5 25.25 10.75 6 86
47-130 40/50/100 208/230/460 EJ130 33.8 24.5 13 6 107
NEMA 1 Enclosed
70-190 60/75/150 208/230/460 EJ190 46.38 18.5 9.5 12 100
Does not
100-270 75/100/200 208/230/460 EJ270 46.38 18.5 9.5 12 100
apply
142-390 125/150/300 208/230/460 EJ390 46.38 18.5 9.5 12 110

➀ Dimension in parenthesis is for NC type open

panel for MCC mounting.

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J4-10
Solid-State Motor Starters January 1999

Easy Start ES Soft Start Controller

Description Line A

Line B
Motor

Line C

To SCR Gates

Control
Reset Logic
Control &
Stop Start Protection
Power

Typical Solid-State Reduced Voltage Starter Schematic

Easy-Start ES Horsepower Rating

The Easy Start ES is a solid-state reduced
voltage motor starter with built-in electronic Unit Ampere Ratings Nominal Horsepower or kW
overload protection. The ES starter is used
Min. Base Max.➀ Hp Hp kW Hp kW Hp
to reduce starting current and high starting
208V 230V 380/415V 460V 500V 575V
torque. The starters load-sensing circuit
reduces the voltage to lightly loaded motors to NEMA 12
save energy. ES starters are available for ac ES045➁ 7 45 54 5- 10 5- 15 4- 22 5- 30 4- 30 7- 40
motors 5 to 750 hp 460-volt in open, NEMA 1 ES070➁ 10 70 84 15- 20 20- 25 30- 37 40- 50 37- 45 50- 60
and NEMA 12 enclosures. 208/230, 575-volt, 60 ES120➁ 18 120 144 25- 40 30- 40 45- 55 60-100 55- 75 75-100
ES250 36 250 300 40- 75 50-100 75-110 150-200 90-160 200-250
Hz, and 380-volt, 50 Hz units are also available. ES360 51 360 432 75-100 100-150 110-200 200-300 200-250 250-300
ES500 71 500 600 100-150 125-200 200-250 250-400 300-355 300-500
NEMA 1
ES180 26 180 216 40- 60 40- 60 75- 90 75-150 55-110 100-150
ES260 38 260 312 60- 75 75-100 110 150-200 160 200-250
ES560 80 560 672 100-200 125-200 160-230 250-450 200-400 300-500
ES750 107 750 900 250-300 250-300 355-400 500-600 450-500 600-750
ES950 135 950 1140 350-400 300-350 450 600-750 600 800-900

Easy-Start ES Dimensions and Weights

Approximate only. Not to be used for construction purposes.
Catalog Number➂ Mounting Enclosure Height (In.) Width (In.) Depth (In.) Weight (Lbs.) Line/Load Lugs➃ Minimum Clearance Required➄
Sides (In.) Top and Bottom (In.)
ES045-__EP — Open 16 19 11.5 32 #2 ... ...
ES070-__EP — Open 16 19 11.5 33 #2 ... ...
ES070-__EC — Open 15 14 8.3 33 1/0 ... ...
ES120-__EP — Open 16 19 11.5 35 2/0 ... ...
ES120-__EC — Open 27 14 8.3 60 250 kcmil ... ...
ES180-__NP➅ — Open 39 26.75 14 100 250 kcmil ... ...
ES180-__NC➅ — Open 48 18.5 9.5 100 350 kcmil ... ...
J ES260-__NP➅
ES250-__NC➅
—
—
Open
Open
39
48
26.75
18.5
14
9.5
112
100
500 kcmil
350 kcmil
...
...
...
...
ES560-__NP➅ — Open 39 26.75 14 137 500 kcmil (2) ... ...
ES750-__NP➅ — Open 45 30.75 17 320 600 kcmil (4) ... ...
ES950-__NP➅ — Open 78 33.00 21 400 600 kcmil (4) ... ...
ES180-__NR➅ Wall NEMA 1 46.5 31 15.5 220 250 kcmil 12 ...
ES260-__NR➅ Wall NEMA 1 46.5 31 15.5 232 500 kcmil 12 ...
ES560-__NR➅ Wall NEMA 1 46.5 31 15.5 257 500 kcmil (2) 12 ...
ES180-__NL➅➆ Floor NEMA 1 90 32 21 500 250 kcmil ... ...
ES260-__NL➅➆ Floor NEMA 1 90 32 21 510 500 kcmil ... ...
ES560-__NL➅➆ Floor NEMA 1 90 32 21 525 500 kcmil (2) ... ...
ES750-__NL➅➇ Floor NEMA 1 90 32 21 720 600 kcmil (4) ... ...
ES950-__NL Floor NEMA 1 90 38 22.5 800 600 kcmil (4) 12 ...
ES045-__ER Wall NEMA 12 28.5 25 14 95 #2 6 6
ES070-__ER Wall NEMA 12 28.5 25 14 95 #2 6 6
ES045-__EL Wall NEMA 12 43.5 24.5 15.5 120 #2 6 6
ES070-__EL Wall NEMA 12 43.5 24.5 15.5 120 #2 6 6
ES120-__EL Wall NEMA 12 43.5 24.5 15.5 121 2/0 6 6
ES250-__EL➅ Floor NEMA 12 90 32 21 520 500 kcmil (2) 12 ...
ES360-__EL➅ Floor NEMA 12 90 32 21 525 500 kcmil (2) 12 ...
ES500-__EL➅ Floor NEMA 12 90 32 21 550 500 kcmil (2) 12 ...
➀ Maximum rating is 1.2x base rating due to 120% will be made on circuit breaker. Wall mounted bottom is required for NEMA 12 models only.
continuous capability. units arranged for top entry, bottom exit. Minimum clearance required for open models will
➁ Utilizes isolated heat sinks. ➄ Minimum clearance sides is minimum clearance depend upon enclosure provided by others.
➂ __ in Cat. No. is 4 for 208/230/460V models, 3 for required between adjacent units. For NEMA 1 en- ➅ Use non-isolated heat sinks. Heat is dissipated via
380/415V models, 5 for 460/500/575V models. closure this clearance should be provided be- the enclosure surfaces.
➃ Line lug sizes shown are for Easy-Start ES lug. If tween unit and sidewall also. For NEMA 12 ➆ MCC structure with 4-inch wire-way, could have
circuit breaker option is ordered line connections enclosures the clearance between unit and side- cable entry/exit top or bottom.
wall is not required. Minimum clearance top and ➇ ES750 arranged for top entry and exit only.

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Easy Start ES Soft Start Controller

Catalog Numbering System

ES 120 — 4EL - XXX

Easy Start ES Options (any sequence)

Base ampere rating Enclosure

045 ER – Regular NEMA 12
070 NR – Regular NEMA 1
120 Voltage EL – Large NEMA 12
180 3 – 380/415V NL – Large NEMA 1
250 4 – 208/230/460V EP – Open panel isolated heat sink
260 5 – 460/500/575V EC – Open panel isolated heat sink
360 suitable for mounting in 20-inch
500 wide MCC structure
560 (ES045, ES070 and ES120)
750 NP – Open panel non-isolated heat sink
950 NC – Open panel non-isolated heat sink
suitable for mounting in 20-inch
wide MCC structure
(ES180 and ES250)

For product description refer to Descriptive Bulletin 8650.

Line

DIP CT
Switch
Rectifier

Inverse Curr.
Current Instant Time Gates SCR’s
Feedback Trip Limit
Trip
Init. Step Time
Voltage

Max Curr. Ramp

Volts Trip
Current
Under-
voltage
J
Min.
Volts
Voltage Amplifier
Feedback
Stab

Phase
Rotation

Phase
Loss
Lockout Digital
Trigger

Current
Unbalance

Over Temp
Motor

Aux. Trip
Remote Contact

Easy-Start ES Block Diagram

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J4-12
Solid-State Motor Starters January 1999

Easy Start EA

Description Specifications Features and Benefits

● Line voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-600V Feature Benefit
ac, 3-phase, 60 Hz ● Smooth Stepless motor accelera-
● Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 SCR’s full Start/Stop tion/deceleration, reduced
wave during start; bypass contactor during initial torque and inrush
run currents
● Control voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V ac,
+10%/-15% ● Adjustable Wide range of initial step
● Ramp time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-45 Torque settings for various load
seconds, 16-position hexadecimal switch starting requirements
● Initial torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100-200% ● Adjustable Ability to control rate of
current, 16-position hexadecimal switch Ramp Time current ramp
● Current limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100-500% ● Small Physical Reduced panel space,
of base rating, 16-position hexadecimal Size smaller enclosures
switch
● Overload capacity . . . . . . . . . . .115% ● Reduced Heat Better efficiencies/no heat
continuous (of base rating) Losses dissipation concerns
● Overload protection . . . . . . . . .Inverse ● 600V Rating One product for systems
Easy Start Advantage
time-trip, DIP switch adjustable; from 208 to 575V
Class 10/20 selectable ● Emergency The Advantage starter is
The Easy Start EA combines the performance
● Phase rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ABC only Backup rated to handle full starting
benefits of a solid-state starter with the elec-
start prohibit current in an across-the-
trical efficiencies and small physical size typical-
● Phase loss/unbalance . . . . . . . .35% or line mode, if a problem is
ly associated with electromechanical devices.
greater difference between any two encountered
phases
The Easy Start EA uses six back-to-back sili- ● Current Limit Limits current inrush and
● RC snubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCR
con controlled rectifiers (SCRs) to provide current draw during ramp
protection for dv/dt characteristics
smooth, stepless, acceleration to an ac induc-
● LED indications . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phase ● Electronic Flexibility of use with
tion motor. Once the motor reaches full
unbalance, current trip and phase rotation Overload various motor sizes. More
speed, an Advantage bypass contactor is en-
● Trip relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NO contact accurate than bimetallic
ergized in parallel to the SCRs to handle the
Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 VA methods
motor’s continuous duty requirements.
resistive load, 20 VA inductive load
● Class 10 or 20 Overload curve can be
Maximum switching voltage . .125V ac
Since the SCRs are only conducting current Overload tailored to application
Maximum switching current . .1 ampere
for a short period of time, electrical losses are Protection requirements
Closes on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .phase
greatly reduced. The elimination of bulky heat ● Advantage Reduced contact bounce
unbalance or overload trip
sinks allows the Easy Start EA to be packaged
● Ambient temperature: Starter and contact wear; lifetime
in a wide selection of space saving enclosures. Bypass coil warranty; contactor
Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20° to 50°C
Enclosed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20° to 40°C closes and opens at 1
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -50° to 65°C times current
● Smooth stop (option) . . . . . . . 1-75
seconds
● Pulse start (option) . . . . . . . . . 0.2-3
seconds

J ➃

➀ User supplied Remote Reset can be installed by
removing jumper between terminals 2 and 3.
➁ End-of-ramp Relay (K201) and Trip Relay (K200)
are part of Logic Board; a remote fault device,
such as Shunt Trip, may be connected in series
with the N.O., K200 contact at point 8.
➂ Starter is reset by interrupting 120-volt supply at EA045 through EA135 require 150VA minimum
remote reset; or, by using the “RESET” pushbutton CPT. Models EA270 through EA760 require 300VA
on the main logic board, which is at low level minimum CPT.
voltage.
➃ CPT and operator devices to be supplied by users
unless ordered with enclosed units. Models

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January 1999 Solid-State Motor Starters
Easy Start EA

Catalog Numbering System

Open Panel (60 Hz): Enclosed Units:

E A PN ESEA 1 Ø G –
Options: B1,
Options: A5, A6, T, C, etc.
S = Smooth Stop
P = Pulse Start G = General Duty

FLA — 045, 090, 135, 270, 360, FLA — 045, 090, 135, 270, 360, 540, 760
540, 760
Voltage: D = 200-600V, 60 Hz
G = 200-600V, 50 Hz
Open Panel (50 Hz):
E A PN5
Type: Ø = Standard Design 40°C

Options: Enclosures: S = NEMA 1, D = NEMA 12

S = Smooth Stop W = NEMA 3R/4, C = NEMA 4X
P = Pulse Start
Series: 1 = Version 1
FLA — 045, 090, 135, 270, 360,
540, 760 Easy Start EA Enclosed

Ratings
Catalog Amperes Horsepower Kilowatts
Number Base Maximum Minimum 208V 230V 460V 575V 380V 415V
Rating Continuous
EA045 45 52 12 15 15 30 40 22 22
EA090 90 104 23 30 30 60 75 45 45
EA135 135 155 34 50 50 100 125 55 75
EA270 270 311 69 100 100 200 250 110 110
EA360 360 414 92 125 125 250 350 160 160
EA540 540 621 137 200 200 450 500 250 300
EA760 760 874 193 250 300 600 750 400 450

Approximate Dimensions and Shipping Weights

Model Open Starter Panel Enclosed Starter
W D
W H D Lbs. W H D Lbs.
EA045 10.5 14.0 6.6 12 25.6 30.4 11.2 80
EA090
EA135
10.5
10.5
16.0
16.0
7.5
7.5
18
18
25.6
25.6
30.4
30.4
11.2
11.2
135
160 H J
EA270 15.0 24.0 9.7 70 37.6 48.4 13.2 270
EA360 15.0 24.0 9.7 81 37.6 48.4 13.2 270
EA540 16.0 30.0 10.7 210 37.6 60.4 13.2 325
EA760 18.0 32.0 11.6 260 39.8 72.0 15.4 400

CAT.71.01.T.E
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J4-14
Solid-State Motor Starters
Typical Specifications
Soft Start Controller Type C514
1. Controller shall be Cutler-Hammer type
C514.
2. The solid-state low-voltage controller
shall consist of a power section mounted
on an electrically isolated heat sink, a
logic board located above the power sec-
tion and shall be used in series with a
separately specified electromagnetic
starter with class 10 overload protection.
3. The power section shall be three-phase,
60 hertz, and rated for the hp, current and
voltage as shown on the drawings. It shall
consist of three (3) sets of back-to-back
phase controlled power semiconductors.
4. Power semiconductors shall be rated with
peak inverse voltage at least 2.5 times
rated line-to-line voltage. Suitably rated
snubbers for voltage suppression shall be
included.
5. The one-piece logic board shall be
mounted for easy testing and adjustment
with quick disconnect plugs. Logic cir-
cuitry shall include:
a. Voltage ramp-up time adjustment – 5
to 45 seconds
b. Initial voltage adjustable from 20% to
80% of rated voltage to provide for
optimum starting torque
c. The logic boards of all current ratings
for a given voltage shall be inter-
changeable
d. Each unit to be capable of multiple
voltage operation
e. Optional smooth stop time adjustment
from 5 to 45 seconds with an interlock
to release starter seal-in lock upon
completion of stop cycle. Unit shall
automatically reset upon removal of
J line power.
6. The solid-state logic shall be phase
sequence insensitive.
7. A cover plate shall be mounted above the
logic board to provide:
a. An insulating safety barrier
b. Warning labels
c. Adjustment and setup instructions for
current limit, time, torque, and horse-
power (ampere) ratings
d. Identified holes shall be located above
adjustment pots so that screwdriver
adjustments can be achieved without
removing the cover.
8. Ground lug shall be furnished mounted
on the isolated heat sink.
9. Enclosures
a. Enclosures shall be NEMA 3/12.
Solid-State Reduced Voltage Motor
Starter Type EJ
1. Motor starter shall be Cutler-Hammer
type EJ.
2. The solid-state reduced voltage motor
controller shall consist of a power sec-
tion, a one-piece printed circuit logic
board and field wiring interface terminals.
3. The power section shall be three-phase,
60 hertz, and rated for the hp, current and
voltage as shown on the drawings. It shall
consist of three (3) sets of back-to-back
phase-controlled power semiconductors.
Maximum current limit shall be 500% for
standard units.
4. Resistor/capacitor snubber networks shall
be used to prevent false firing of SCRs
due to dv/dt effects.
5. Fan cooled units shall be supplied with
thermal sensors on the heat sink to trip
the control protective logic for over-
temperature condition.
6. The one-piece logic board shall be
mounted for easy testing, service and
replacement.
7. Three-phase current sensing via current
transformers for closed loop control to
insure motor stability shall be provided.
8. The logic board shall use quick discon-
nect plug-in connectors for current trans-
former inputs, line-and-load voltage
inputs, SCR gate firing output circuits,
and status panel.
9. The logic circuitry shall include as a
minimum:
a. Inverse time running overcurrent
protection
b. Auxiliary trip circuitry
c. Gate firing circuit lockout protection
on trip
d. Fault relay lockout protection
e. 250% to 500% current limit adjustment
f. Initial voltage adjustment
g. Acceleration time adjustment.
10. The logic board soldering shall be treated
with a conformal protective coating
system.
11. The logic board shall include, as stan-
dard, current and motor slip sensing cir-
cuitry that continually monitor motor load
and regulate motor voltage to minimize
motor kWh energy consumption.
12. The solid-state logic shall provide phase
sequence protection.
13. External interface circuitry shall include
120-volt relay logic interface capability.
Cutler-Hammer
January 1999
14. Tripped functions shall be designed to be
cleared by removing power from the solid-
state logic board.
15. The starter shall have a light emitting
diode (LED) to indicate incorrect phase
rotation.
16. Two (2) ground lugs shall be furnished,
one (1) for incoming and one (1) for out-
going ground connections.
17. Power terminations shall consist of pres-
sure type terminals for top or bottom
entrance.
18. Enclosure
a. Unit shall be supplied as an [open
panel] [NEMA 1 enclosed] [NEMA 12
enclosed].
b. A door-mounted device panel shall be
provided for [field] [factory] mounting
of operator’s devices.
19. Units enclosed in motor control centers
shall be of the same manufacturer as that
of the circuit breaker and motor control
center for coordination and design issues.
20. The manufacturer of the solid-state
starter shall employ a field-based factory
service organization for the purpose of
start-up and repair of units. Third party
service contractors are not acceptable.
Solid-State Reduced-Voltage Motor
Starter Type ES
1. Motor starter shall be Cutler-Hammer
type ES.
2. The solid-state reduced voltage motor
controller shall consist of a power sec-
tion, a one-piece printed circuit logic
board and a field wiring interface termi-
nal board.
3. The power section shall be three-phase,
60 hertz, and rated for the hp, current and
voltage as shown on the drawings. It shall
consist of three (3) sets of back-to-back
phase controlled power semi-conductors.
Maximum current limit shall be 500% for
standard units.
4. Resistor/capacitor snubber networks shall
be used to prevent false firing of SCRs
due to dv/dt effects.
5. Fan-cooled units shall be supplied with
thermal sensors on the heat sink to trip
the control protective logic for over-
temperature condition. Thermal sensors
shall be rated 90 degree C maximum.
6. The one-piece logic board shall be
mounted for easy testing, service and
replacement.
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January 1999
7. Three-phase current sensing via current
transformers for closed loop control to
insure motor stability shall be provided.
8. The logic board shall use quick discon-
nect plug-in connectors for current trans-
former inputs, line-and-load voltage
inputs, SCR gate firing output circuits and
status panel.
9. The logic circuitry shall include as a
minimum:
a. Short-circuit electronic trip overcur-
rent protection. Time not to exceed
1/2 cycle
b. Inverse time running overcurrent
protection
c. Auxiliary trip circuitry
d. Gate firing circuit lockout protection
on trip
e. Fault relay lockout protection
f. 250% to 500% current limit adjustment
g. Minimum and maximum voltage
adjustments
h. Voltage stability adjustment.
10. The logic board soldering shall be treated
with a conformal protective coating
system.
11. The logic board shall include, as stan-
dard, current and motor slip sensing cir-
cuitry that continually monitor motor load
and regulate motor voltage to minimize
motor kWh energy consumption.
12. The solid-state logic shall provide phase
sequence protection.
13. External interface circuitry shall include
120-volt relay logic interface capability.
14. Tripped functions shall be designed to be
cleared by removing power from the
solid-state logic board.
15. The starter shall have additional features
as follows:
a. Individual light emitting diodes (LEDs)
to indicate run, undervoltage, phase
loss, phase current unbalance, over-
current trip, overtemperature, current
limit, end of ramp, and incorrect phase
rotation
b. Single-phase protection with built-in
short time delay
c. Undervoltage protection with built-in
short time delay
d. The power section shall have metal
oxide varistor (MOV) type surge sup-
pressors across the SCRs rated 10%
above the rated voltage. The power
semiconductors shall be rated with
peak inverse voltage at least 2.5 times
SCR rated line-to-line voltage. Suitably
rated snubbers for voltage suppres-
sion shall be included.
e. 100% to 120% full load running cur-
rent trip adjustment
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Reduced Voltage Motor Control
Solid-State Motor Starters
Typical Specifications
f. 200% to 500% current limit adjustment.
16. Two (2) ground lugs shall be furnished,
one (1) for incoming and one (1) for out-
going ground connections.
17. Power terminations shall consist of
pressure-type terminals for top or bottom
entrance.
18. Enclosure
a. Unit shall be supplied as an [open
panel] [NEMA 1 enclosed] [NEMA 12
enclosed]
b. Enclosures shall not be less than 16-
gauge steel. Type 12 enclosures shall
be of welded construction with gas-
keted heat sink and doors
c. Doors shall include plastic device
holders for mounting up to six (6)
(eight (8) for above 200 hp motors)
operator devices
d. The following shall be included:
1. The operating handle of the dis-
connect, when supplied, shall
always remain connected to the
breaker or switch. The operating
handle shall not be mounted on
the door of the enclosure, but on
the controller for safe “stand-
aside” operation. The position of
the operating handle will indicate
ON or OFF position of switch or
circuit breaker and include provi-
sion for padlocking in the OFF
position.
2. Interlock provisions shall prevent
unauthorized opening or closing of
the starter door with the discon-
nect in the ON position.
3. The structure, when floor-mounted,
shall be provided with adequate
lifting means and shall be capable
of being rolled or lifted into instal-
lation position and bolted to the
floor.
4. A door-mounted status panel shall
provide individual light emitting
diodes (LEDs) to indicate run,
undervoltage, phase loss, phase
current unbalance, overcurrent
trip, overtemperature, current
limit, end of ramp, and incorrect
phase rotation.
19. Units enclosed in motor control centers
shall be of the same manufacturer as that
of the circuit breaker and motor control
center for coordination and design issues.
20. The manufacturer of the solid-state
starter shall employ a field-based factory
service organization for the purpose of
start-up and repair of units. Third party
service contractors are not acceptable.
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21. Maximum continuous operation shall be
at 120% of base amp rating.
Reduced Voltage Bypass Motor
Starter Type EA
1. Motor starter shall be Cutler-Hammer
type EA.
2. The solid-state reduced voltage starter
shall be UL and CUL listed and consist of
an SCR based power section, logic board
and paralleling bypass contactor.
3. The SCR based power section shall con-
sist of six (6) back-to-back SCRs and shall
be rated for a minimum peak inverse volt-
age rating of 1500 volts PIV.
4. Units using triacs or SCR/diode combina-
tions shall not be acceptable.
5. Resistor/capacitor snubber networks shall
be used to prevent false firing of SCRs
due to dv/dt effects.
6. The logic board shall be mounted for
ease of testing, service and replacement.
It shall have quick disconnect plug-in con-
nectors for current transformer inputs,
line and load voltage inputs and SCR gate
firing output circuits.
7. The logic board shall be identical through
all ampere ratings and voltage classes
and shall be conformally coated to pro-
tect for environmental concerns.
8. The paralleling bypass contactor shall
energize when the motor reaches full
speed and close/open under one (1) times
motor current.
9. The contactor shall be fully rated for
across-the-line starting duty should this
be desired. J
10. The contactor shall utilize an energy bal-
anced contact closure to limit contact
bounce and an intelligent coil controller
to optimize coil voltage during varying
system conditions.
11. The coil shall have a lifetime warranty.
12. The overload protection shall be elec-
tronic and be based on an inverse time-
current algorithm.
13. Overload protection shall be adjusted via
logic board.
14. Class 10 or 20 overload characteristic
shall be selectable.
15. Units using bimetal overload relays are
not acceptable.
16. Overtemperature protection (on heat
sink) shall be standard.
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Solid-State Motor Starters
Typical Specifications
17. The solid-state logic shall be phase sensi-
tive, and shall inhibit starting on incorrect
rotation.
18. Improper phase rotation shall be indi-
cated on the starter logic board.
19. Starters shall protect against a phase
loss/unbalance condition shutting down if
a 35% current differential between any
two phases is encountered.
20. A normally open (NO) contact shall
annunciate fault conditions, with contact
ratings of 60 VA (resistive load) and 20 VA
(inductive load). In addition, an LED dis-
play on the logic board shall indicate type
of fault (current trip, phase loss, phase
rotation).
21. The following logic board adjustments
are required:
a. Ramp Time; 1 to 45 seconds, on a
hexadecimal switch
b. Initial Torque; 100 to 200% current, on
a hexadecimal switch
c. Current limit; 100 to 500% current, on
a hexadecimal switch
d. FLA of motor; 4 to 1 range of starter,
on a DIP switch.
22. Optional smooth stopping shall provide a
linear voltage deceleration should the
load require it. It is to be adjustable from
1 to 75 seconds.
23. Enclosed units shall include a thermal
magnetic circuit breaker or HMCP for
short-circuit protection and quick discon-
nect means.
Cutler-Hammer
January 1999
24. Starters and breakers/HMCPs are to rated
per UL 508D for a withstand rating of 65
kAIC RMS.
25. Units enclosed in motor control centers
shall be of the same manufacturer as that
of the circuit breaker and motor control
center for coordination and design issues.
26. The manufacturer of the solid-state
starter shall employ a field-based factory
service organization for the purpose of
start-up and repair of units. Third party
service contractors are not acceptable.
27. Maximum continuous operation shall be
at 115% of continuous ampere rating.
For a complete product specification in
CSI format, see Cutler-Hammer Product
Specification Guide, section 16481.
CAT.71.01.T.E