Emerson Digistart CS Guia Del Usuario página 4

1. Introduction
Observe all necessary safety precautions when controlling the soft starter remotely. Alert personnel that machinery may
start without warning.
WARNING
It is the installer's responsibility to follow all instructions in this manual and to follow correct electrical practice.
Use all internationally recognised standard practice for RS485 communications when installing and using this equipment.
General description
The Remote Keypad allows remote operation of Digistart CS soft starters, and offers the following functionality:
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Operational control (Start, Stop, Reset, Quick Stop)
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Starter status monitoring (Ready, Starting, Running, Stopping, Tripped)
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Performance monitoring (motor current, motor temperature)
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Trip code display
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4-20 mA analog output (motor current)
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Optional RS485 network connection
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The Remote Keypad can act as a gateway device for connection to an RS485 serial communications network, allowing remote control
of a motor using Modbus RTU or standard AP ASCII communications protocol. For further information, please refer to the Modbus
Module Instructions.
2. Installation
This section describes how to install the Remote Keypad for basic control and monitoring of a soft starter. The Remote Keypad is
pre-configured to control a soft starter once control supply power is applied to both devices. For basic operation, no parameter
adjustments are required on the Remote Keypad or the soft starter.
In order to use the Remote Keypad's 4-20 mA analog output to monitor motor current, follow the instructions in the section 4-20 mA
Analog Output on page 8.
Remove mains and control voltage from the soft starter before attaching or removing accessories.
WARNING
2.1 Mechanical installation
2.1.1 For use with Digistart CS
In order to use the Remote Keypad with Digistart CS soft starters, a Remote Keypad Module must first be installed to the starter using
the following steps:
Figure 2-1 Attach the module to the starter
1. Remove control power and mains supply from the soft starter.
2. Attach the module to the soft starter as illustrated.
2.1.2 Mounting
The Remote Keypad is rated IP54 or NEMA 12
the flat surface of a panel, with all external wiring connected from behind the panel.
The Remote Keypad is supplied with a mounting bracket and four fasteners. The built-in gasket seal guarantees protection from outside
the panel.
Select the panel location of the Remote Keypad. The required panel cutout is 92 mm x 92 mm. Place the Remote Keypad through the
cutout and locate the mounting bracket at the rear of the panel onto the four studs. Use the four fasteners to tighten the mounting
bracket up to the rear of the panel.
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For use on a flat surface of a NEMA 1 or NEMA 12 enclosure.
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when mounted correctly in accordance with these instructions. It is intended for use on
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