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Selectable kickstart, Current limit start, Starting modes (cont.) – Rockwell Automation 1560E SMC Flex Smart Motor Controller User Manual

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Starting Modes (cont.)

Selectable Kickstart

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Selectable kickstart provides a power boost at start-up that is user-adjustable
from 0 to 90% of locked rotor torque. The additional power helps motors
generate higher torque to overcome the resistive mechanical forces of some
applications when they are started. The selectable kickstart time is user-
adjustable from 0.0 to 2.0 seconds.

Initial

Torque

Time (seconds)

Start

Run

100%

Kickstart

Initial

Torque

Time (seconds)

Start

Run

100%

Kickstart

Figure 1.2 – Selectable Kickstart

Current Limit Start

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This starting mode provides a true current limit start that is used when
limiting the maximum starting current is necessary. The Current Limit level
is user-adjustable from 50% to 600% of the motor's full-load ampere rating,
and the current limit time is user-adjustable from 0 to 30 seconds. Once the
MV SMC-Flex™ controller senses that the motor has reached the up-to-
speed condition during the current limit starting mode, the output voltage
automatically switches to full voltage and the bypass contactor is closed.

600%

50%

Percent Full

Load Current

Time (seconds)

Start

600%

50%

Percent Full

Load Current

Time (seconds)

Start

Figure 1.3 – Current Limit Start

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Kickstart is also available with Current Limit Start, Dual Ramp Start and Linear Acceleration.

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The Current Limit Start mode design is based on a motor with a locked-rotor current rating that is 600% of
the full-load current rating.