VMX-agility - Agile Soft Starters

Game Changing Soft Starters - VMX-agility™ has been developed to exceed the exacting demands of industrial automation motor control clients. VMX-agility™ delivers stable start and stop ramps for smooth, efficient performance. Three standard frame sizes cover all typical applications from 7.5kW to 250kW at 500VAC, 15 - 350HP at 600VAC.

i23 smart application pre-program suite

A suite of pre‑programmed application ‘complete setup’ profiles facilitate a quick and comprehensive commission process to give freedom and independence to engineers. Typical VMX-agility™ setup takes less than 1 minute whereas a comparable competitive product commission could be 60 to 120 minutes for only a partial setup. Access to an advanced setup menu is provided as standard for special application requirements.

Optimise VMX-agility™ for your specific application at the touch of a button. Select any of the 23 pre-programmed setup profiles and you are up and running in under 1 minute.

3S Technology

Automatic ramp control profiles ensure smooth start and stop performance, delivering stable acceleration and deceleration in all operating conditions.

OLED Display

Full text messages enabling fast programming and rapid fault finding with no codes and real-time value monitoring. Local display of recent logged events.

USB

for field firmware upgrades and downloading of the event logging data.

Modbus RTU

communications as standard. No need for optional communication cards.

Motor Overload Protection

Protecting the motor and soft starter in the event of an overload situation at full I²t motor overload with intelligent thermal memory retention feature. Continually monitoring overloads to ascertain the reduction in overload levels even when VMX-agility™ is in the ‘off’ state. This is combined with protection and diagnostics giving the operator peace of mind during the motor running phase.

Life Event Logging

VMX-agility™ life event logging is a unique feature that records the last 1600 events to enable fast accurate fault analysis and their resolution. Recording multiple activities including start, stop, top of ramp, faults, application parameters (time, overload level, currents, frequency) and the device information. The data is collated in StarterView programme and provides the operator with the advantage to undertake a detailed analysis of performance and equipment conditioning in an active predictive and preventative maintenance strategy to avoid unwanted breakdowns and any costly lost production time.

Specification

Operational Voltage	200–600 VAC
Rated Frequency	50–60 Hz ± 5 Hz
Index Rating	Trip Class 10: 3.5-17: 90-5 (Trip Class 20 & 30)
Starts per Hour	Standard 5 starts/stops per hour With Optional Fan AGY-101 to 203: 40 starts/stops per hour AGY-205: 30 starts/stops per hour AGY-207: 20 starts/stops per hour AGY-209: 10 starts/stops per hour
Internally Bypassed	Yes
Screen	OLED
Control Supply	Standard 24 VDC With Optional Power Supply 110 to 230 VAC
Inputs	2 Digital Inputs, 1 Programmable Standard 24 VDC With Optional Power Supply 110 to 230 VAC
Outputs	2 Digital Outputs, 1 Programmable

Overload	Full I²t Motor Overload
Communications	Modbus RTU
Full Logging functionality for use with StarterView	Yes
IP/NEMA rating	Size 1 IP20/NEMA Class 1 with finger guard fitted (PLS-SGY-008) Size 2 IP20/NEMA Class 1 with finger guard fitted (PLS-SGY-009) Size 3 IP00 as standard IP20/NEMA Class 1 with optional terminal cover kit (PLS-SGY-061)
Ambient Temperature	-20 °C to 40 °C without de-rating 60 °C with de-rating
Standards	CE, UL
Languages	English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
Warranty	2 Years

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Loss Reduction

An integral bypass is initiated at the top of ramp and reduces losses in the soft starter.

Start Delay Feature

Intentional start delay allowing pump actuators to engage before start.

Control Circuit

A standard 24 VDC control voltage supply with an optional power module which adapts the digital input voltages to accept a 110/230 VAC signal.

Lowers Panel Production Costs

Three unit frame sizes across the voltage range of 200-600VAC with vertical or horizontal mounting to facilitate efficient panel layout and interconnections to reduce material and panel production time

Soft Stopping

Current is limited during soft stopping and gives greater control against water hammer.

Fire Mode

External input signal overriding normal controls allowing the motor to continue running in emergency situations.

Frequent Number of Starts

Optional cooling fan for frequent duty applications with up to 40 starts per hour - size 1, and from 10 to 40 starts per hour (rating dependent) - size 2.

Optional Remote Display Keypad

Plug in remote mounting unit keypad mimics the VMX-agility™ display and keypad function.

IP65/NEMA Class 4X

Optional Power Supply Unit Module

Unique to VMX-agility™ this module enables control voltage options in one standard product unit, no need to purchase separate soft starters for different control voltages

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