MSC

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

ZENER

AustralianManufacturersof VariableSpeedAC MotorDrivesand Soft-Starters

 ASSURANCE
ANDQUALITY
ZENERTECHNOLOGY
)
Since1978ZenerElectrichassuppliedmanythousands of AC drivesto Australian These
Industries.
driveshavebeeninstalled intonumerous applications in a wealthof in houseexperience.
resulting
TheZenerVSC2000AC motorvariablespeedcontroller istheculmination modern
of thisexpertise,
technologyandindustrial applicationrequirements.
TheZenerQualityAssurance programensuresthateveryVSC2000manufactured hasprovento
operateconectlyin the productiontest baybeforedispatch.

WARRANry
PRODUCT
VSC2OOO

ZenerElectricwarrantythe VSC2000againstdefective workmanship and materials for a

periodof 24 monthsfromthe dateof dispatch. Suchdefects will be free
rectified of charge for
bothlabourand material,at ZenerElectric's premisessubjectto:
1. ZenerElectric's customerraisingan orderuponZenerfor serviceand/orrepairs,subjectto
a warrantyclaim.The orderis to stateparticulars of the modeland serialnumber,the date
of originalpurchaseand invoice/delivery docketnumber.
2. All damageresultingfromincorrectinstallation or useotherthanin accordance withthe
instructionmanuals issued by Zener Electricis excluded from thiswarranty.
3. The Warrantybeingrenderedinvalidif the productis misusedor if any unauthorised
modification
alteration, or substitution of any partof the productbe madeor the serial
numberof the productis defacedor altered.
4. The costof transportation (bothways)is to be metby the ownerif it is necessary to return
the product,or any partof it, to ZenerElectric's premises. ,
5. A chargebeingacceptedby the ownerfor travelingtimeand expensesincurredin
connection withwarrantyserviceat the user'ssiteas requested by the owner.
6. lf the productwas not purchased fromZenerElectricdirectly, thena warrantyclaimmust
be lodgedwiththe originalsupplierin the firstinstance.Repairswill not be effectedby
ZenerElectric unlessapproved by theoriginal supplier.
7. Goodsnot of our own manufacture incorporated in our supplyor merchanted by us, carry
theirmaker'swarrantyonly.
8. Goodsreturnedfor claimunderwarrantywillbe acceptedon the conditionthat shouldthe
claimbe rejectedthenall costs,including inspection, willbe chargedto the customer's
account.
9. ZenerElectricis not liablefor anyconsequential loss.

SAFETY

YourVSC2000mustbe applied,installedand operatedin a safemanner.lt is the

of the userto ensurecompliance
responsibility and practices
withall regulations coveringthe
andwiringof yourVSC2000.The Installation
installation Manualshouldbe completelyread
and understood beforeattemptingto connector operatethe VSC2000.Onlyskilledpersonnel
shouldinstallthisequipment.

THECONTENTS
OF THISMANUALARESUBJECTTO CHANGE
WITHOUTNOTICE
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Scope,Conventions, Receiving 1
GeneralSpecifications 2
SmallChassisMechanical Diagram
lnstallation 3
MediumChassisMechanical Diagram
lnstallation 4
LargeChassisMechanical Diagram
Installation 5
Diagram(3 phase)
ElectricalInstallation 6
MSCModelNumbers,Ratingsand Fuse/CBRatings 6
Installation
Electrical Diagram(singlephase) 7
ControlWiringDiagram I
AdjustmentDiagram I
Start-UpProcedure 10
c Adjustments
Options
11
13
OptionBoards 14
StatusIndications 14
TroubleShootingGuide 15

This documentis intendedas a guideto installand safelypower-upthe MSC range of

VaribleFrequencyAC MotorDrives.lt containsessentialinformationto completethe task.
All Warningsand Recommendations should be followed,and in case of uncertainty
pleasecontactZenerElectricfor writtenclarificationif necessary.

Wordsthat are capitalisedsuchas INPUT1, ACCELor Stopreferto inputs,settingsor

Wordsthat are in Bold suchas
controlbuttonson, or usedon the MSCin an installation.
MSGAdjustments referto sectionsin this document.

Inspectthe MSC for shippingdamage.lf any damageis found reportit to the carrier
immediately. Access the inside of the controllerand check for any visible signs of
damage.DO NOT ATTEMPTTO OPERATETHE MSC lF ANY OBVIOUSDAMAGE
EXISTS.
Afterinitialinspectionthe MSC may be re-packedand storedin a clean,dry locationuntil
readyfor use. DO NOT storethis equipmentin any areawherethe ambienttemperature
will riseabove70'C (158'F)or dropbelow-2O"C(-4"F).DO NOTstorethis equipmentin
areas of high condensationor corrosiveatmosphere.Proper storage is necessaryto
ensuresatifactorycontrollerstart-upand performance.
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ELEmTlst.t,
Accrle nnrloNroEc
Referto the MSC Electrical lnstallation Diagram for Independenty adjustable overthe range:
detailsof input power supply for each MSC model. 0.5to 120seconds
Note: The adjustment for moreaccurate
is non-linear
IN.PUTVOLTAGETCII-ERANCE
controlof shorttimes.
M S C - Sa n d M S C - L ,2 0 8 V a c ' 1 5 % ( 1 7 7V a c m i n )
240 Yac + 10o/o(264 Vac max)
STARTSOOS.F
DC lnput 295 Vdc - 15o/o(250 Vdc min)
340 Vdc + 10o/o(374 Vdc max) Continuouslyadjustableto accuratelycontrol motor
MSC-M and MSC-R,346 Vac - 15o/o(294 Vac min)
startingtorque.
460 Vac + 10o/o(506 Vac max)
DC lnput 490 Vdc - 15Vo(416 Vdc min)
650 Vdc + 10o/o(715 Vdc max)
104 Vac to 120 Vac onlY of selectedmaximumfrequency
0.1o/o
MSC-SS
OU,T.PUT VOLTAGE Stnn
r,nEotiewcv
MSC-SandMSC-L MSC-MandMSC-R
0 to 240Vac 0 to 415Vac 175 partsper million/ oC
0 to 230 Vac 0 to 460 Vac
0 to 220 Yac 0 to 380 Vac EINEARIilY )
0 to 208 Vac 0 to 346 Vac
0 to 440 Vac 0.25o/oof selected maximumfrequency
The output cannot
voltage exceedthe inputvoltage.
When the MSCis operated froma DC supply,the DC CONTROT
MET.,HOD
input voltagemustbe at least1.4x the requiredmotor (PWM)
voltage. SineWaveCodedPulseWidthModulation

ourFuI:::cuRRE:NT ,,.,.r ..........r.''.......FROTEG.;IIIiG.....GIRGUISS

1.5x driveratedcurrentfor MSC-M& MSC-S Fault, ShortCircuit,Over
Earth/Ground
l2tOverload,
1.1x driveratedcurrentfor MSC-R UnderVoltage,OverVoltageandOverTemp.
Current,
currentratingsfor 2 minutes.
Intermittent
OUTPUTFREQU:ENCY ..i.,.STi[TtlSir,i.INOIGAT]ON:,,:.,r,

SwitchSelectable FrequencyRanges: PowerOn, Enabled,CurrentLimit,l2t,Over Current,

M i n i m u m1
: Hz Faultand OverTemp.
Over Voltage,Earth/Ground
Maximum:50,75,100Hz /60, 90, 120Hz
ACCEL LIMIT CIRCI']T
St' 0ARD.,.IOCAU.,.CONTROLS
rate as necessaryto avoid
Reducesacceleration
Speed Control Potentiometer nuisanceOverCurrenttripping.
Forward- Stop/Reset- Reversecontrols )
,:,ClRCUf
OECFl;.r.,ElM:lf f
REMOTESFEE:DIN.PUTSIGNALS
Reducesdecelerationrate as necessaryto avoid
InputOne: nuisanceOverVoltagetripping.
Potentiometer (1000to 10,000Ohms)
0 to 5 Vdc (Rin> 100,000 Ohms) ..RANGE
frMtslENf.'.IEMFERATU.RE,
0 to 10 Vdc (Rin= 20,000Ohms)
Operating: 0"C(32'F)to 45oC(113"F)
InputTwo: Storage: -20"C(-4'F)to 70oC(158"F)
4 to 20 mAdc (Rin= 250 Ohms) Humidity: 0 - 95% relativehumidity,
lf InputTwo is greaterthan2 mA,then it willovenide Anticondensating
lnputOne andthe LocalSpeedPotentiometer.
.....lSOLA,.*flON,ii
I TREMOTE,,,GONT
ROU.I.IHPUTS Terminals10 (switchcommon),12 (shield)and 15
(signalcommon)are internally
connectedto Earth
Forward, Reverse,Enable/Reset inputssuitablefor
(Ground)potential.
two or three wire Stop/Startcontrolusing isolated
(voltagefree) contacts. RATJNG
ENCLOS.URE
Remoteinput to selectLocal or RemoteStop/Start
control. Enclosed
MSC: lP 30 (NEMA1)
Note:TheEnable/Reset inputis alwaysactivetofacilitate tP s4 (NEMA2)
motorO/L contactsor auxiliary stop circuits. rP 55 (NEMA12).

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Vertical
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H
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340
7.25
13.4
ffillIlililil W 220 8.7
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D 135 5.3
Side
View

c 1. Mountingholesare 8mm
(5/16inch)diameter.
2. Dimension tolerance: +/- 1mm
(+l-o.o4inches).
3. All dimensionsare in milli-
End metres/inches.
View

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Sefll:Wnl:iiiiiiiii::i.
1. Removethe cover
mountingscrewsat the 1. TheMSCmustbe mountedin a vibration
baseof the MSC. freelocation.
2. Genflypullthe baseof 2 . Allow100mm(4 inches)above,belowand
the coverawayfrom the in frontof the MSCfor ventilation.
chassisand then lift it 3. Mountthe MSCvertically,awayfrom
up to releaseit from the

c locatingpinsat the top.

otherheatradiatingsources.
4 . Do notmountthe MSCin directsunlight
on hotsurfaces.
5 . lf the MSCis mountedinsidean enclo-
sure,the totalheatdissipationmustbe
"SuHradpackagiUuetfi of 1.2l€ (2.6lb)fornd. allowedfor (seenote*).
6 . Operatingtemperature range:0 to 45"C
(32to 113"F).
7 . Rel.humidity0 to 957o,anticondensating.
MSC Encbsurc Shipping E . Protectthe MSCagainstdustbuild-upand
Model Type Weight* drippingor sprayedliquids- appliesto
Number ks 0b) lP30enclosure.
MSC-S3 tP30 2.e (6.4) 9 . The coverandglandplateshouldbe
MSC-S4 tP 30 3.4 (7.5) removedbeforedrillingcableholes.
MSC.S5 tP 30 3.6 (7.e) 1 0 . Do notallowmetalshavings or anyother
MSC.S7 tP 30 3.8 (8.4) conductivematerialto enterthe MSC or
MSC-M3 tP 30 3.8 (8.4) damagemay result.
MSC-M4 tP 30 3.8 (8.4)
MSC-M5 tP 30 3.e (8.6)

c *Note:Dueto thethermalcharacteristics
any applications
of powerelectronic
VS drives,pleaseconsultZENERsalesfor
that requirea differenttypeor sizeof enclosureor mounting.

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II A
B
4%
zil
17.2
10.0
Front
View
i l H
460 18.1
l -

Vertical
I H
W 280 11.4
I
Side
_t D
D1
170
200
6.7
7.8
View

1. Mountingholesare 8mm (5/16inch)

)
diameter.
2. Dimension tolerance:+/- 1mm
(+/- 0.04 inches).
3. All dimensionsare in millimetres/
inches.

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A. Thischassissizemustbe mounted
againsta flat panelsurfaceto ensure
Front ventlationareashownvariesdepending; correctair flowfor heatdissipation*.
on enclosuretype.lP 39 hasan opengdlle.lPi B. lP 54 enclosures must haveperiodic
54 hasa fiftercover(shown).lP 55 hasno ventsi inspection of the air filtersto prevent
at all.Referto Modelstablebelowfor enclosurel excessivedustbuild-upleadingto
Itypes availaHefor each MSC model. I restrictedair flow.
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1. The MSCmust be mountedin a vibra-
'Sr.ttad padogiE un*tt d 2.8lg (6.2h) fc nef. tionfree location.
2. Allow100mm(4 inches)above,below

MSC Elrcbsure Shipping

and in frontof the MSCfor ventilation.
Mountthe MSCvertically,awayfrom
l
Model Type W-eighF otherheatradiatingsources.
Number ks (lbe) 4. Do not mountthe MSCin directsun-
lightor on hot surfaces.
MSC-S3 tP 55 8 . 1( 1 7 . 8 ) 5. lf the MSCis mountedinsidean
MSC-S4 tP 55 8 . 2( 1 8 . 0 ) enclosure, the total heatdissipation
MSC-S5 rP 55 8 . 3( 1 8 . 3 ) mustbe allowedfor (seenote).
MSC-S7 tP 55 8 . s( 1 8 . 7 ) Operatingtemperature range:0 to 45"C
MSC.M3 tP 55 8 . 5( 1 8 . 7 ) ( 3 2 t o1 1 3 " F ) .
MSC-M4 tP 55 8 . 7( 1 s . 1 ) 7. Rel.humidity0 to 95o/o, anticondensating.
MSC-M5 rP 55 8 . 7( 1 e . 1 ) E. Protectthe MSCagainstdust build-up
and drippingor sprayedliquids-
MSC-L1O tP 54 10.5(22.4)
MSC-117 tP 54 11.1(24.2) appliesto lP30enclosure.
9. The glandplateshouldbe removed
MSC-R13 tP 30,54 10.3(22.6) beforedrillingcableholes.
MSC.R17 t P 3 0 , 5 4 11.2(24.6) 10. Do not allowmetalshavingsor any
MSC-R24 tP 30,54 11.7(25.71 otherconductivematerialto enterthe
*Note:Dueto thethermalcharacteristics of powerelectronicVS drives,pleaseconsultZENERsales
that requirea differenttypeor sizeof enclosureor mounting.
for any applications

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mm tn
A 4ffi 17.2

Front
B 2il 10.0
H
View

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II H
W
460
280
18.1
11.4
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( -l-l D1
220
250
8.6
9.8
D D 1

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1. Mounting holesare8mm(5/16inch)
C 2.
diameter.
Dimension tolerance:+/- 1mm(+A0.04
inches).
l_ w_l 3. All dimensionsare in millimetreV
inches.
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A. Thischassis
chasbissizemustbe mounted
againsta flat panelsurfaceto ensure
Front ventilationarea shown variesdepending; correctair flowfor heatdissipation.*
on enclosuretype.lP 30 has an open grille.lPi B. lP 54 enclosures musthaveperiodic
54 has a filtercover(shown).lP 55 has no ventsi inspection of the air filtersto prevent
at all. Referto Modelstable belowfor enclosurel excessive dustbuild-upleadingto re-
Itypesavailable
for each MSC model. I strictedair flow.
L _ _ _ _ _ J -
1.- rh;M s c-;G"-r * "tJ ; uiur"tio-n
freelocation.
2. Allow100mm(4 inches)above,belowand
o in frontof the MSCfor ventilation.
3. Mountthe MSCvertically,
heatradiating sources.
awayfromother

4. Do notmountthe MSCin directsunlight or

on hotsurfaces.
5. lf theMSCis mounted insidean enclosure,
thetotalheatdissipation mustbe allowed
for (seenote).
' Subtract
pacl€gingweightof3.8lg (8.4h) fornet. 6. Operating temperature range:0 to 45oC
(32to113"F).
MffiEIS 7. Rel.humidity 0 to 95%,anticondensating.
8. Protectthe MSGagainstdustbuild-up and
MSC Enclosure Shipping dripping or sprayedliquids- appliesto
Model Type Weighf lP30 enclosure.
Number ko (lbs)
9. The glandplateshouldbe removedbefore
MSC-R33 tP 30,54 1 8 . 0( 3 e . 6 ) drillingcableholes.
10. Do not allowmetalshavingsor any other
MSC-R39 tP 30,54 1 8 . 4( 4 0 . 5 ) conductivematerialtoenterthe MSC or
damagemay result.

o *Note: Dueto thethermalcharacteristics

for any applications
of powerelectronicVS drives,pleaseconsultZENERsales
that requirea differenttypeor sizeof enclosureor mounting.

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ThreePhaseInPut
MSC-M,MSC-R,and MSC-LPowerWiring Diagram
+ Ll L2 L3 Ml M2 M3
-l
r I For compliance with EMC standards,the motorl
I ' I I wiringand ground conductormust be enclosed I
metallicsheathor conduitI
I \ I I togetherin a continuous
L_ J Z M \ soodcontact andthe
toboththemotor
r- -e,-5,1 \30,,
| ilHl"i* I
I ThesheathshouldcontainonlythewiringfromoneI
andassociated
I inverter motorcables,andnootherI
l l
ThreePhase I conductorsshouldbe included. I
) |

. : . : . i r ' :r r: :. :r ' : : .::r ' : : : : . :: : : : : : : . :

m ThreePhasesuppty IMFORTNT
!: l l l s a e v a c t -i-1;;;.-ii
o 4 6 o V a c
Ll L2 L3 y"r MSC.M
1. Eitherfusesor a circuitbreaker
&
l: _+ F DirectCurrentSupply
490 Vdc to 650 Vdc
(-15oloto +10 %)
MSC-R
shouldbe connectedas shown.Fast
semiconductor fusesare not required.
)

2. Cablesizesshouldbe selected
accordingto localcodesor standards.
ThreePhaseSupply Referto the tablesfor inputcurrents.
208 Vac to 240 Vac
Ll L2 L3 (1so/oro+10o/o)
3. Forcompletemotorthermal
DirectGurrentSupply , protection,
microtherms or thermistors
-7lrur'to
295 Vdc to 340 Vdc shouldbe installed
in the motor
+ +10%) winding.

346,380, 415,449,469
Motor I MSC-l\rl:
Vofts I usc-n'346,380,
41s,44o,60
(Vac)
MSC-L:2O8,22O,230,24O

1
J

i0urrCnt MexitnutttiiFUSE...And...igiiCUit
, Br,eakerRatings
InputVoltage RatedOutputCurrent(A) RMSInputCurrent(A) Fuseor CB
110V 240V 415V Continuous lntermittent Continuous lntermittent Rating(A)
MSC-M3 3.0 4.5 3.9 5.8 10
MSC-M4 4.O 6.0 5.2 7.8 10
MSC-M5 5.2 7.7 6.5 9.8 10
MSC-L1O 10.0 15.0 13.0 19.5 20
MSC-L17 17.0 26.O 22.1 33.1 50
MSC.R13 13.0 15.0 16.9 18.6 20
MSC-R17 17.0 19.5 22.1 24.3 25
MSC-R24 24.0 26.0 31.2 34.3 50
MSC.R33 33.0 36.5 41.3 45.5 50
MSC-R39 39.0 43.0 48.8 53.7 60

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 SinglePhaselnput
MSG-SPowerWiringDiagram
L N + M1 M2 M3
--l
f-
For compliance with EMC standards,the motor
I wiringand groundconductormust be enclosed
I togetherin a continuousmetallicsheathor conduit
L_ whichhasgoodcontactto boththe motorandthe
bE inverterchasis.
r- - - - l Thesheathshouldcontainonlythewiringfromone
I \ l andassociated
inverter motorcables,andnoother
conductors shouldbe included.
I / l ThreePhase
L_ lnduction Motor

SinglePhaseSupply IMFORT, T
208 Vac to 240 Vac
3 (-15%to +10%) MSC-S3
MSC-S4 1. Eitherfusesor a circuitbreaker
t l -
I OirectGurrentSupply
295Vdcto340Vdc
MSC-S7 shouldbe connectedas shown.Fast
semiconductor fusesare not required.
(-15Yoto +10o/o)
2. Cablesizesshouldbe selected
accordingto localcodesor standards.
SinglePhaseSupply Referto thetablesfor inputcurrents.
104Vac to 120Vac
(-15oloto +10 %)
MSC-S5 3. Forcompletemotorthermal
GAUTION:This drive protection,
microtherms or thermistors
does not operatefrom shouldbe inslalled
in the motor
a DC voltagesupply! winding.

Motor
Voftage I uscs: 20s,220,23o,24o
Notethe differentinput voltageconditionsabovefor (Vac)
MSC-Ss.

***.,,.,*uon.'i,...*.u,*.h€itrs..i.andiiiii***no...i."u.t*.*.....
Ma*inrUmFuse,and'CircUlt
:::,Bt€akEiRatings ,,
lnputVoltage RatedOutputCurrent(A) RMSInputCurent (A) Fuseor CB
110V 240V 415V Continuous lntermittent Continuous lntermittent Rating(A)
MSC-S3 3.0 4.5 6.0 9.0 10
MSC-S4 4.0 6.0 8.5 13.0 15
MSC-Ss 5.2 7.7 21.0 32.0 32
0 MSC-S7 7.0 10.5 15.5 24.O 25

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 MSCControlTerminals
EN SW INPUT SIG INPUT
FWD REV RST GOM REM SCN +5V 1 COM 2
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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Ramota
cw< Terminafs 10,12 and15 are
connectedto Earth
internally
(Ground)potential.
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-
1k ohm to 10k ohm

T ul l ^ Local

Remote Speed
Speed*
Fonrvard/Reverse
Push button Gontrol Potentiometer
7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 51 6 )
-l1 3 1 4 1
T-
I
*The Local/Remote switchdoes not I
o
I
affectthe speed controlsignals.Re- |
o o mote speedsignalsare selectedbY ;
E
c
o
o
o settinglinksonthe MSCcontrolboard.
at = i
Input2 overridesInput1 andthe LocalI
INPUT,I INPUT2 if a signalgreaterI
I singte DirectionPush button Control 0 to 10 Vdc o'lXi',fi Speedpotentiometer
| - - - I
OR than 2mA is present.
0to5Vdc
7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 OR Refer to the MSG Adjustment Dia- |
i a polentiometer gram for detailsof speed input selec- |
I connecled as
shown above tion.
I
II
Remote Speed
-tP€eq
l{emc,te Gontrol
L'gllllel Signals
slglrqrr I
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SingleDirectionTwo Wire Control 1. Keeplow voltagecontrol wiring seperated from power

cablingin accordwith good practice.
electrical
10 11 12
_l 2. ShieldedCableis recommended forALLwiringto terminals
at onlyone
7 through16.Theshieldwireshouldbe connected
end, preferably 12
to terminal (SCN).

3. RemoteControlSwitchContactsmustbe'VoltageFree".
Controlcontactsmustbe ratedfor 10 mA at 5 Vdc.
Motor O/L

i Power-UpStart-UP 4. LocaURemote Switch mustbe closedfor the remotecon-

r - - - J terminals
trolsto operate.lf onlyremotecontrolsare required,
10 and 1't mustbe linked.
11 12 The remoteEnable/Reset inputis alwaysactiveand so termi-
nals9 and 10 mustbe linkedif onlylocalcontrolsarerequired.
ll l
r
5. Motor Overload Gontact. lf motor overloadprotection
I

devices(suchas microtherms are installedin

or thermistors)
Motor O/[
the motor,the tripcontactmaybe connectedas shown'

toca,:ot*"j.,"0" """rt1_
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Switch-SWA

TrimPotentiometer
. --^.
No,in#.r"s" Stability
inr.rGaih Gain @1ooo/o a 14
25o/o a
START
See MSG lnitialSettings BOOST
5070 a
Adjustments.
ACCEL
0%=counter-clockwise
Braking
Module
= fullyclockwise 50%
1000/o
a DECEL

Do not change SWA

unlessa braking

H
moduleis fitted. J1
Motor J2

O Voltage Shadedboxes
Factory
indicate OFF ON
J3

208, 220, 230, Setting.

and 240 Volt
rangesapplyto
the MSC-Sand
MSC-L series.
Locaj:iiSP$ed.i.;.;.,
346, 380, 415,
440 and 460 V
rangesapplyto
the MSC-Mand
MSC-R series.
H]; 'Pol..Enehl#..:..,,,
rril
::::::D0rtrN0t:::tJS€:t:::
Speed
iiii Reference
Sp6ed...t.n.p{Uii'.,tit
Selection
Local Speed
Base Pot Disabled
Frequency
Selectto match
the motorname-
E:; SpeedInput1:
0 to 10Vdc
Refertothe
ControlWiring
Diagram for
details of the
MSC

platefrequency.
Local Speed c o n n e c t i o no f
0
n''
Pot Disabled SpeedInput1
Maximum
Output SpeedInput1:
Frequency sJ2 RemoteSpeed
Potentiometer
(60,90 and 120 or 0to5Vdc
Hz rangesapply
.,, Enabled Local
when 60 Hz is [ Reverse
1 0 0H z selectedas the
(12o Hz) basefrequency) EL,, Diseblod Direction

The MSC Adjustments proceduretext will guide you throughthe Trim Potentiometer
Adjustmentsand the selectionof Switch- SWAandJurnpersJl, J2 and J3.
lf the SpeedMeteris fitted,the valueof the TrimPotentiometer adjustmentswill be displayed
ontheSpeedMeteras the potentiometers areadjusted.A shorttimeafteradjusting,thedisplay
revertto frequency.
willautomatically l2tis displayedin motoramps,StartBoost is displayed
in percentandACCELand DECELare displayed in seconds.

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Removethe cover from the MSC to make
connectionsand set adjustmentsobserving
due care. Connectthe input wiringand the
motorwiringto the MSCas shownin the MSC
ElectricalInstallationDiagram.
Beforeapplyingpowerit is recommended that
MSC Adjustments be read and understood
to ensure safe operationof the drive/motor
configuration.
Before running a motor, ensure that the
direction of rotation will not damage
machinery or harmpersonnel.
The MSC can be operatedfrom local front
panel controls or by remote controls as
shownin the MSCControlWiringDiagrams.
'Drive to Stop' Operation
'Driveto Stop' meansthat when the MSC is
stoppedit will continueto controlthe motorin
orderto bringit to a stop at the rate set by the
DECELadjustment.'Coast to Stop' means
that when the MSC is stopped,it will stop
controllingthe motor (stop producingPWM
outputvoltage) and allow the motor to coast
to a stop just as if the power supplyhad been
disconnected.
'Local Driveto Stop'
The MSCis shippedwith
Control(terminals7, 8 and 9 connectedto
10).Thismeansthe localcontrolswilloperate
and the MSCwill driveto a stop when Stop is
selected. lf 'Coast to Stop' is required,
remove the links between terminals7, 8, 9
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and 10 and link only terminals9 and 10
instead.
When controllingthe MSC through control
'Driveto Stop' can be
terminals7, I and 9,
achievedby closingthe switcheson terminals
7 and I simultaneously untilthe MSCstops.lf
it is requiredthat the MSC remainsstopped,
openthe switchon terminal9.
Faruftr.r
)
On applicationof power to the MSC the
Powerindicatorshouldilluminate.Shouldan
externalfault occur,the MSC outputwill shut
down (Stop), one of four red LED fault
indicatorswill illuminateand a Statuscode is
displayedon the Speed Meter (if one is
fitted). Faults indicated are Over Cunent,
Over Voltage,Earth/GroundFaultand Over
Temperature.
lf the MSC l2t Motor Protec{ion circuit
activates,the MSC will Stop, the yellow
CurrentLimit indicatorwill flash on/otf and a
colonwill appearon the SpeedMeterdisplay
indicatingthe motor may be gettingtoo hot.
The MSC will not re-start until time has
elapsed to allow the motor to cool. When
ready,the CurrentLimitindicatorwill change
from an even on/offflash cycleto a shorton
flashfollowedby a longeroff time.
lf a messageappearson the Speed Meter
refer to Status Messages and Trouble
ShootingGuidefor detailson possiblefaults
and remedies.
Withthe SPEEDpot.or Speedsignalalzero,
activatethe Start circuitor selecta direction
FORWARDOT REVERSE.ThE ENABLED
LED shouldilluminate.lf not see the MSC
Trouble Shooting Guide. Slowly increase
the Speed reference(clockwise)and check
the motorfor rotation.
lf the rotation is in the wrong direction,
press/selectSTOP, disconnect power and
10
(
wait for capacitorsto fully discharge.Swap
any two motor phase wires, re-applypower
and press/select START.
lncreasethe SPEED referenceto maximum
and the motorshouldaccelerateto full speed.
10 secondsif
This shouldtake approximately
is set at 50%.
the ACCELadjustment
lf the motoris reluctantto rotate,slowly
increasethe STARTBOOSTadjustmentuntil
the motorrotatesnormally.Do not increase
this adjustmentany furtherthan necessaryto
obtainproperoperationor excessivemotor
heatingmay result.Now make any ACCEL,
DECEL and l't adjustmentsto suit the
c application.
To make adjustmentsthe cover of the MSC
must be removed and the Control board
located.Take due care when working with
electricallylive equipment observing the
Warningabovein Start-UpProcedure.The
location and function of adjustmentsare
shown on the MSC Adjustment Diagram.
Theyallowadjustment of the driveto suitthe
applicationand are made in threeways, by
the settingof;
. selectionswitches,SwitchSWA, positions
1to8,
. J u m p e rJs1,J2a n dJ3 ,
c . trim potentiomenter adjustments l't,
STARTBOOST,ACCELand DECEL.
The descriptions below describe the
adjustments and how to use them.Trim pots
can be adjustedwhilethe drive is runninga
motor,however,safetyshouldalwaysbe the
first consideration. Otheradjustments should
be madewith the drive/motorstopped.
Stability Gain (SWA:1)
Availableon MSC-M10upwards,the default
setting is OFF. Set ON, the gain of the
stabilityfeedbacksignalis increased,which
e may be needed,for examplewhen driving
high efficiency motors with low slip
or when drivingsmallmotors
characteristics,
withan oversizedMSC.
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Braking Module (SWA:3)
Only used when a DynamicBrakingModule
hasbeen'Fitted'to the MSC'
Motor Voltage (SWA:2, 4 & 5)
Set to enter the conect motor nameplate
voltage.Defauftvalues240 | 415 volts.
Base FrequencY (SWA:6)
Set to the Motor nameplate50 or 60 Hz'
Defaultis 50 Hz.
Maximum Output FrequencY(SWA:7,8)
Defaultsettingis 50 (60) Hz range.The MSC
will provideconstanttorque operationup to
50 (60) Hz and constant power operation
above 50 (60) Hz. For ElectronicOverdrive
select75 (90)Hz or 100(120)Hz range.
Speed ReferenceSelection (J1, J2)
Thereare three speed controlsignaloptions
on the MSC;
r LocalSpeedPotentiometer,
. Speedlnput 1: 0 to 10 or 0 to 5 volt DC or
RemoteSpeedPotentiometer,
. Speed Input 2: 4 to 20 mA DC Current
Input.
Local Speed Pot. or Speed Input 1 are
selectedby J1 and J2 as shownin the MSC
Adjustment Diagram. Speed Input 2 is
always active and will overide either of the
above if a signal greater than 2 mA is
present.
Note: The Local/Remote input on the MSC
Control terminals will not select between
LocalSpeed Pot. or Speed Input 1. lt only
selectsbetweenlocal StarVStopand remote
StarUStop control.
Local Reverse Direction Selection (J3)
Defaultsettingis Disabledas damagemay
occur if a motor inadvertantly runs
backwards. NOTE: The Remote Reverse
lnput , Control terminal8, remainsactive
regardlessof J3 positionand shouldbe leftto
unconnected
Stop)is
unlessremoteReverse(or Drive
required.
 currentand Start Boost should be reduced
, Tfi,s1po-t Adj,ustfi*ent$::::
: and/orthe Acceladjustmentincreased.

These can be used to fine tune the MSC to

an application.lf an MSC Speed Meter is ACCEL Adjustment
fitted, the exact value of the Trim Pot' This allows adjustmentof the acceleration
Adjustment will be displayed'Shortlyafterthe The defaultsetting
rateto suitthe application.
adjustmenthas stabilisedthe display will is 50%.lf set for rapidaccelerationthe motor
automatically revertto displayingfrequency. may draw excessive current activatingthe
l2t is displayedin amps, Start Boost is Accel Limitcircuit,and the CURRENT LIMIT
displayedin percentand Acceland Decelare indicator The MSCwill limitthe
will illuminate.
displayedin seconds. accelerationrate to it's intermittentcurrent
rating(110o/o or 150% of rated cunent),and
fasteracceleration cannotbe achievedat this
l2t - Motor Protection motorloadlevel.
l2t is a solid state motor protectionfeature
whichsimulatesbi-metallic, or eutecticmotor
thermal overload sensing circuits. When DECEL Adjustment
properlyadjusted,l2t will plovide equivalent Similarto Accel but for decelerationof the
motorprotection.However,l't is onlysuitedto motor.Defaultseftingis 507o.lf adjustedfor
singlemotorapplications and will not provide rapiddecelerationthe motor may regenerate
adequate descrimnationfor protection of excessively, activatingthe Decel Limitcircuit.
mulitiplemotoraPPlications. lf this happens, the CURRENT LIMIT
To adjust l2t to the motor in use, read the indicatorwill illuminateand the MSCwill limit
ratedmotorcurrentfrom the motornameplate deceleration rate to avoid excessive
dataand adjustthe l2ttrimpotto thisvalue.lf regeneration,
the SpeedMeteris fitted the l't valuewill be lf the applicationrequiresshort deceleration
displayedin amps as it is adjusted.lf the times,an MSCDynamicBrakingModulemay
motorcurrentis more than the rated cunent be requiredwhich can dissipateexcessive
of the MSC, set the l2t adjustmentfully brakingenergyintoa resistorbankas heat.
clockwise.
lf a SpeedMeteris not fitted,adjustthe l2tas OUf SO$UE ;. -.'-.i.
ll:O'I99r ;... ;... - i i.. ",i:. -.- -q1a,;,.,;.
foflows: Setting the pot to lOOo/o(fully
clockwise)willset l't currentat the continuous
rated cunent of the MSC. At 0o/o (fully t1..............
counter-clockwise) l2t currentis set equal to BOOST....
1')
<.//
50% of the MSC continuousratedcurrent.At ACCEL.....
50% on the pot , the l2t is 75o/oof MSC DECEL.....
continuousratedcurrent.
SWA OFF ON
START BOOST Adjustment
1 _
This adjustmentallowsaccuratecontrolof the 2
torqueavailableto start a motor.The initial
adjustmentshould be at 25o/o.lf at start-up 3
the motor will not rotate, slowly increase 4
START BOOST until the motor rotates 5
normally.Do not increasethe adjustment any
further than is necessaryto obtain proper 6
operationor excessivemotor heatingmay 7
result. 8
IncreasingStart Boosttoo far may result in Jl closed/ open
the CURRENTLIMIT indicatorilluminating J2 closed/ oPen
\'
.L-/
and the motor failing to accelerate.This
indicates the motor is drawing too much J3 closed/ oPen

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QuadraDrive is a software(EPROM)option
for MSC-S and MSC-M drives only. lt was
designed to allow 'quiete/ operation of a
motor when used to drive fans*, where the
noise generatedby the switchingtransistors
is consideredobjectionable. Drivesfittedwith
this optionhavethe followingfeatures:
. SquareLawV/Hz
. l2tfixedat maximum
o Start Boostfixed at 25olo
. l2tadjustmentpot adjustsMaximumSpeed
. Start Boost adjustment pot selects
c Minimum speed.
'This option is only suitablefor applications
where the torque required increases
proportionallyto the squareof the speed.
This optional feature allows the MSC to
automaticallyrestartafter trippingon any of
the fault conditions. Once the fault has
cleared,if the MSC is Enabledit will wait 10
secondsand then attemptto re-start.
The MSCallowsfor 5 re-startsin a 10 minute
period,startingfrom the time when the first
fault occurred.lf the fault conditionis still
e presentafter the fifth attempt,the MSC will
not try to restartuntilthe Stop (Enable/Reset)
circuitis activated.The 10 minutetimer may
be reset by activating the Stop
(Enable/Reset) circuit.
The MSC will not re-startif the controlleris
not enabledor if a direction(FWDor REV)is
not activated.To verify if Auto Restart is
installed remove the cover and locate the
t. EPROMmemorychip.The secondlineof text
on the EPROMlabel shouldinclude'AUTO
RT"or "A/R".
UtARNINGI.,,,.,rtriC',' :,fiek$....
Option,,,,Can'
start,,without 'Wamillg,,,P on e'| 'should.::.:be
.protec,ted.'...frotntr....anV,,,,,.lnAchingf,}iiiidfi\ren.r.:b$.iiithel
t '
MSC. i: i: r:::r .,,,,.,.,.'.:,',:,::,i
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This option is availableon some modelsof
MSC'sfor the manualselectionof the speed
reference source and of the Start\Stop
methodaccordingto the following:
Switch Selection:HAND
o Speedset by the LocalPot or Terminal14
(selectedby J1 and J2 - see Adjustment
Diagram).
. Use FWD and REV inputsto select"Drive
to Stop" mode (see Gontrol Wiring
lnformation).
Driverunsforwardonly.
Switch Selection:STOP/RESET
Drivestopsand faultsare reset.
Switch Selection:AUTO
. Speed set by terminal16 (4 to 20 mA -
input2).
. Use FWD, and EN/RST inputs for
StarVStop.
. Use FWD and REV inputsto select"Drive
to Stop"mode.
Note:JumperJ3 must be fittedfor the AUTO
positionto work(seeAdjustmentDiagram).
lf the REMinputterminal11 is closed:
. the 4 to 20 mA speed referenceinput2 is
alwaysselected.
. The HAND/OFF/AUTO switchis ignored.
Use the FWD, REV and EN/RST input
terminals7, 8 and 9 for Startand Stop.
To confirm if HAND/OFF/AUTO is installed
locate the EPROM memory chip (as
describedin Auto Restart above) and look
for "H/O/A"on the secondline of text of the
EPROMlabel.
lf HAND/OFF/AUTO is fitted, Power-upStart-
ithie'i.,,MSO up is enabledwhen the ControlWiringis as
shown in the Gontrol Wiring Diagram, and
either REM input terminal11 is closed or
HAND/OFF/AUTO is in the AUTOposition.
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OptionBoardsare plug-incardsdesignedto
on the MSClineof
allowa greaterversatility
drives.Onlyone cardcan be fittedon the
MSC.Seethe MSGMultiOPtionBoard
Manual(Document No. 1M00044) for more
detailson OPtionBoards2 and 3.
'OptionBoardI
Onlyone inputcan be selectedat one timeto
be fed as the selectedspeed referenceinto
the MSC controller.One of the 5 Speed
referenceson the Option4 board is selected
via a volt free contact on each of 5 speed
selectinputs.Contact closureconnectionis to
the InputSelect switchcommon.

This providesan analog (0 to 10 volt DC)

speed output signal suited for remote When the Speed Meteris fitted to the MSC,
monitoring, connectionto an analogmeter,or the Status is displayedon the Speed Meter
for extemal control of other equipmentor as wellas on the statusindicationLEDs.The
connectionto a PLC for example.lt also table below shows the meaning of each
providestwo Status Relay Outputs:a Fault statuscodeas it appearson the SpeedMeter
Relayfor remotemonitoring; and an Enabled display:
or ZeroSpeedRelayfor remotemonitoringor
controlof a fittedmechanicalbrakingunit.
0.0 MSCDisabled
:i:::::::::::-
j':::::::i:
::: E 0.0 Enabledat zerospeed
OOtibn,,B6lfd,.,..2
PF PowerFailureor Phase
Failure
Thisprovidesthe followingfeatures:
. Status Relay Outputs: Fault Relay and dclo UnderVoltageTrip
Enabledor ZeroSpeed dchi OverVoltageTriP
o Controlof LCDStatusindication oc OverCurrentTrip
. AnalogSpeedOutputSignal(0 to 10 volt ot OverTemperatureTriP
DC) l2t l2tTrip (electronic
. Minimum and Maximum Speed overload)
Adjustments EF EarthFaultTrip
. SpanandZeroadjustments ColonindicatesCurrent
X:XX
. Speed Signal Inversion(ReverseActing Limitor VoltageLimit
SpeedSignals)
. Jog Speedor SpeedOvenide

This providesall the featureof OptionBoard

2, plus an RS-485 Serial Communications
lnterface.

This providesthe featuresof OptionBoard 1

with the additionalfeature of 5 selectable
speed reference inputs. These 5 speed
referencescan be eitherexternal0 - 5 Vdc or
0 - 10 Vdc signals, or can be a fixed
r-eJerence,each adjustableby an individual T
a
trim pot on the option board.You can have
any combinationsof the above references.

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 Symptom
POWER indicatordoes not
illuminate.
ENABLED indicatordoesnot
illuminatewhenthe Startcir-
cuit is activated.No other
fault indicatorsilluminate.
c When the MSC is started
and the speed signalis in-
creased,the motor does
not rotate and the CUR-
RENT LIMITindicatordoes
not illuminate.
The CURRENTLIMIT indi-
cator illuminateswhen the
speed signal is increased.
The motor will not acceler-
ate.
The CURRENTLIMITindi- Motoris continuously
cator illuminatesduring de- hauling.
celerationand the motorwill Motorratingis
not decelerate. than MSC rating.
CURRENT LIMIT indicator InputSupplyvoltageis too
illuminateswhen MSC not high.
Enabled.
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Gause
Inputpowerwiringnot con-
nectedproperly.
Input voltage not within
specification.
Input voltage not within
specification.
Controlwiringnotconnected
properly.
RemoteENABLEinputnot
active.
Externalfault in controlwir-
ing.
DC InputSupplynot con-
nectedproperly.
Speed controlsignalnot
properlyconnected.
Incorrectspeed input se-
lected.
STARTBOOSTtoo low.
Incorrectmotor voltage
rangeselected.
Incorrectoutputfrequency
selection.
Faultin motoror motorwir-
lng.
Incorrectmotorvollage.
STARTBOOSTtoo high.
ACCELtimetoo short.
lncorrect motor voltage
rangeselected.
Motorratingis muchhigher
than MSC rating.
Motorshaftjammed.
Motor mechanically over-
loaded.
Faultin motoror motorwir-
ing.
Incorrectmotorvoltage.
over- Fit a brakingmodule.
muchhigher Use an MSC with a ratinggreaterthan 75o/oof the motor
rating.
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Remedy
Checkinputpowerwiring,referto the MSC PowerWiring
Diagram.
Measurethe inputvoltageat MSCinput terminals.Check
with specifications.
Measurethe inputvoltageat MSCinput terminals.Check
with specifications.
Check allwiringto terminals7,8,9,10and 11.Referto the
MSGControlWiring Diagram.
lf usinglocalcontrols, 9 is connectedto
checkthatterminal
terminal10. Referto the MSGGontrolWiring Diagram.
Checkoperatorcontroldevices.
Check connection of DC supply,referto the MSC Power
Wiring Diagram.
Checkwiringto terminals13,14,15
MSGGontrolWiring Diagram.
and 16.Referto
Checkthe selectionof jumpersJlandJ2. Referto
MSCAdjustmentDiagram.
the STARTBOOSTadjustment.
Increase
Check the motor voltagerange selectionagainstthe
MSC AdjustmentDiagram.
Check the outputfrequencyrange selectionagainstthe
MSGAdjustmenfDiagram.
Checkthe motorandthe motorwiring.
Checkthe motorvoltage.
lfyouhaveanMSC-Sor MSC-Landyouareusinga 380,400
or 4'l5 Vacstar(wye)connected
motor,re-connect
it in delta
to operateat220,230or 240 Vac.
ReduceSTARTBOOSTadjustment.
IncreaseACCELadjustment.
Checkmotorvoltagerangeselection.
Use an MSCwith a ratinggreaterthan 75% of the motor
rating.
Checkthe mechanical drivesystem.
Check the actualmechanical load is withinthe motor's
capacityat the requiredspeed.
Checkthe motorand the motorwiring.
Checkthe motorvoltage.
Measure
the InputSupplyvoltageat the MSCterminals
and
comparewith specifications.
 Symptom Gause Remedy
Motor is mechanicallYover- Checkactualmechanical loadis withinthe motor'scapacity
CURRENT LIMIT indicator
loaded. sPeed.
at the required
flashes on and otr. (l't ttiP)
Motorshaft b jammed. Checkthe mechanicaldrivesystem.
b notsetProP
l4 Adjustrnent Makesurel't Adjustmentis setto matchthe motorcurrent'
erly. Referto the Start UP Procedure.
The STARTBOOSTis high This may causethe MSCto operateaboveifs continuous
and the motoris runningat ratedcuirentfor longperiods..Do not let the motorcurrent
low speedsfor a longtime. exceedratedcontinuouscurrentfor long pedods
lncorrect motor voltage Checkthe motorvottagerangeselectionagainstthe MSG
range selection. Adjustment Diagram.
Motoris wrongvottage. Checkthe motorvoltage.

Motor does not run at the lncorrectfrequencYrange Check selection of frequencyrange againstthe MSC
desiredspeed. selected. Adjustment Dlagram.
Incorrectspeedsignal. Checkthat the speedreferenceis correct.

at terminals within rated voltage

OVERVOLTAGEindicator lnput voltageis not within Checkinput vottage
illuminates. specification. specification.
DECELtimetoo short. lncreasethe DECELadjustment.

OVERCURRENTindicator STARTBOOSTtoo high. ReduceSTARTBOOSTadjustment.

illuminates. lncorrectmotor voltage CheckmotorvoltagerangeagainstMSGAdiustment Dia-
rangeselected. gram.
ACCELtime too short. IncreaseACCELadjustment.
Short circuit in motor or Checkmotorand motorwidngfor faults.
motorwiring.
Open circuitin motor or Checkmotorand motorwiringfor faults.
motorwiring.

OVERTEMPERATURE in- Ventilationproblem. Checkventilation.

dicatorilluminates. High ambient temPerature. Ambienttemperaturemustbe below45'C (113"F)for the
enclosedMSC to oPeratenormally.

EARTHFAULTindicatoril- Earthfaultin motoror motor Checkmotorand motorwiringfor faults.

luminates. wiring.

Motoris unstable. Incorrectmotor voltage Check motorvoltagerange selectionagainstthe MSC

rangeselected. Adjustment Diagram.
ACCELtime too short. lncreaseACCELadjustment.
DECELtimetoo short. IncreaseDECELadjustment.

Excessivemotor heating. STARTBOOSTis highand Do not runthe motorat lowspeedsfor longperiodswith

motor is runningat low highSTARTBOOSTunlessthe motorhasbeensuitablyde-
speedsfor longtimes. rated.
lncorrectmotor voltage Checkthe motorvoltagerangeagainstthe MSG Adjust'
rangeselected. ment Diagram.
Motorspeedtoo high. Checkthe frequencyrangeselection.
Motor is overloaded. Checkthat the motoris not overloaded.
Motor damagedor incor- Checkthe motorandthe motorwiringfor faults.
recty wired.
Wrongvoltagemotor. Checkthe motorvoltage.

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