Smart Start ensures quick, safe and energy saving commissioning of VLT® HVAC Drives

26-Oct-2010

 

The new Smart Start guides you through the 10 basic steps for commissioning the drive.

Smart Start is activated at the first power up or after a factory reset. It can also be activated from the quick menu. When activating the Smart Start feature, the drive will ask you to fill in the information it needs to run your application. This will ensure a quick, safe and energy saving commissioning.



The Smart Start will require following information:

  • Number of motors connected
  • Themal protection, yes/no
  • Nominal motor frequency
  • Motor voltage
  • Total motor power
  • Total motor current
  • Nominal motor speed
  • Minimum reference
  • Maximum reference
  • Application: Fan, pump or compressor


The Smart Start also asks if you want to apply the VLT®features Automatic Motor Adaptation (AMA) and Automatic Energy Optimisation (AEO). The Smart Start will be deactivated when the drive is programmed via bus or fieldbus and after a timeout.
 


NOTE:
The Smart Start will only be active if you choose the graphical control panel.