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Power Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
U6, 30-34 Octal St,
Yatala, Qld 4207
P.O. Box 3166,
Browns Plains, Qld 4118
Australia
Phone: +61 (7) 3386 1993
Fax: +61 (7) 3386 1997






V5 series soft starter   Printer-friendly version  

An advanced digital soft starter that offers users a complete motor starting solution. The V5 series provides multiple control possibilities, due not only to a large number of inputs and outputs, but also for their configuration versatility. Available from 2.2kW to 1000kW, 230 - 690VAC three phase.

The V5 digital soft starter integrates the most advanced control systems to ensure perfect motor operation for any industrial application. With onboard protections, a 32 character two line LCD plain English display and Power Electronics revolutionary "CDP" dynamic torque control this soft starter offers uncompromised performance.

Dimensions and ratings for each model

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Control Flexibility

  • Set up and commissioning through remote mountable keypad including 2 line 32 character LCD display in plain English, or via serial communications.
  • Extensive user feedback via LCD display including:
    • Voltage in each phase.
    • Current in each phase.
    • Power and Kilowatt Hours.
    • Digital and analogue I/O status.
    • Power factor.
    • Number of starts.
    • Motor shaft torque.
    • Last 5 fault history.
  • Fully programmable start and stop performance.
  • Extensive on-board motor and soft starter protections including:
    • Input phase loss.
    • Locked rotor / stall.
    • Shearpin.
    • Undervoltage and overvoltage protection.
    • Motor overload (thermal model).
    • Motor underload.
    • PTC / Thermistor protection.
    • Phase reversal.
    • Phase imbalance.
    • V5 overtemperature.
  • Comprehensive range of programmable control inputs and outputs:
    • 5 digital inputs / 2 analogue inputs.
    • 3 digital outputs / 1 analogue output.
  • RS232/485 and Mobus RTU as standard.
  • Wide range of sub-board options:
    • DeviceNet interface PCB.
    • Profibus interface PCB.
    • Johnson controls interface PCB.
    • 2m remote mount display kit.

High Performance and Results

A combination of the V5s cutting edge control, flexibility and extreme performance make this range the most advanced motor starting solution available for any application.

  • 500% starting current available with no de-rating factor.
  • Revolutionary new CDP "Dynamic Torque Control" optimises motor start performance.
  • Exclusive "Water Hammer Prevention" algorithm that can be harmonised to individual pumping applications.
  • Slow speed setting to allow for machine setup.
  • Unique slip ring motor starting function.
  • Onboard irrigation control system as standard.
  • D.C. injection braking.
  • Operation to 45 degree C ambient temperature.
  • Conformal coating on all internal circuit boards for optimum protection in harsh environments.
  • IP20 enclosure on all models.

Certified and Approved

  • Compliant to CE.
  • Compliant to C-Tick
  • Designed and manufactured under ISO9001 and ISO14000.

Product brochure and manual

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