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Auto Start (start on power up) and Auto Reset

What is Auto Start and Auto Reset ?

Auto Start allows the drive to start automatically on power up without manual intervention.

Auto reset allows the drive to reset a trip automatically without manual intervention.

Caution

Do not activate the automatic start/reset function on any systems whereby this may cause a potentially dangerous situation.

Before Starting
  • Ensure the motor is commissioned

  • Ensure terminal connections are connected as required

  • A run signal must also be provided to the drive for the motor to start

  1. Select Control Mode

    Set P-12.0 = 0 : Terminal Control.

  2. Select Terminal Mode Start Function

    Set P-30.0 = 1: Auto

Note

The drive will now Automatically Start on power-up providing the following conditions are met :

  • STO inputs are Closed.

  • A start signal is already present.

  • No Fault message is present.

  1. Select Control Mode

    Set P-12.0 = 0 : Terminal Control.

  2. Select Terminal Mode Start Function

    Set P-30.0 = 1: Auto

  3. Select Auto Reset Attempts

    Set P-30-1 = 1 to 5 depending on application requirements.

    Warning

    When the number of attempts to reset the fault reaches the value set, the drive will need to be power-cycled to reset the counter.

  4. Select Auto-reset delay time

    Set P-30.2 = 1 to 60s depending on application requirements. (Default = 20s)

Note

The drive will Automatically reset a drive trip and run providing the following conditions are met :

  • STO inputs are Closed.

  • A start signal is already present.

  • The cause of any fault messages has been cleared.

If the cause of the fault is not cleared and another trip occurs the drive will keep attempting to reset the trip the number of times entered into P-30.1

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Problem/FAQ

Solution/Answer

On power down does the number of Auto Reset attempts reset to 0 ?

Yes