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Chapter 2: Electrical Installation�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2–1
Safety Warning�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2–2
Agency Approvals���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2–2
Technical Information and Standards������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2–2
Electrical Specifications������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2–3
Circuit Protection���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2–4
Short-Circuit Protection ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–4
Motor overload Protection������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–5
Wire Sizes and Torques������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2–5
Electrical Connections �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2–6
Electrical Wiring������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2–7
Power Circuit Wiring����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–7
Control Circuit Wiring �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–8

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Safety Warning
SR55 soft starters contain dangerous voltages when connected to the electrical power supply. Only qualified
personnel who have been completely trained and authorized should carry out installation, operation and
maintenance of this equipment. Refer to and carefully follow all of the warnings in the “Warnings” section at
the start of this user manual, as well as other warnings and notes throughout the manual.

Agency Approvals
All SR55 models are CE, REACH, and RoHS compliant. SR55 models -017 through -361 bear
the ETL listing mark and are UL508 and CSA C22.2 No. 14, per ETL, listed to U.S. and Canadian
safety standards respectively.
SR55 Soft Starter Agency Approvals
SR55 Models Applicable Agency Approvals *
SR55-017 through SR55-361 CE, CSA C22.2 No.14 (ETL tested), ETL 4004274, REACH, RoHS, UL508 (ETL tested)
SR55-414 through SR55-477 CE, REACH, RoHS
* To obtain the most current agency approval information, see the Agency Approval Checklist section on the
specific part number’s web page.

Technical Information and Standards

SR55 Technical Information and Standards
Rated Operational Voltages Ue 200VAC to 480VAC
Rated Operational Current Ie See Electrical Specifications table
SR55-017 to -180 Ie: AC-53a: 3.5-17: 90-5
Rating Index
SR55-242 to -477 Ie: AC-53a: 3.5-17: 90-3
Rated Frequency 50 to 60Hz
Rated Duty Uninterrupted
IEC 60947-4-2 Form Designation Form 1 internally bypassed
Rated Insulation Voltage Ui 480V
Rated Impulse Withstand Main circuit 4kV
Uimp
Voltage Control supply circuit 2.5 kV
Main AC IP00 (IP20 with optional
IP Code line/load circuit finger guards SR55-FG-x)
Supply and control circuit IP20
Pollution Degree 2
Rated conditional short-circuit current and Type 1 coordination. See short-circuit protection table for rated
type of coordination with associated short- conditional short-circuit current and required current rating and
circuit protective device (SCPD). characteristics of the associated SCPD.
Rated Control Circuit
UC 24VDC, 110VAC or 230VAC
Voltage (programmable)
Rated Control Supply See Electrical Specifications
US Protect with 4A UL Listed fuse
Voltage table
AC-15 230VAC, 1A
Relay Specification
DC-13 30VDC, 0.7A
EMC Emission Levels EN 55011 Class A
IEC 61000-4-2 8kV/air discharge or 4kV/contact discharge
IEC 61000-4-3 10 V/m
2kV/5kHz (main power and ports)
IEC 61000-4-4
EMC Immunity Levels 1kV/5kHz (signal ports)
2kV line-to-ground
IEC 61000-4-5
1kV line-to-line
IEC 61000-4-6 10V

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Electrical Specifications
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS – SR55 Series Full-Featured Soft Starters
SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55
Model
-017 -021 -027 -034 -040 -052 -065 -077 -096
Frame Size 1
Rated Current [UL FLC] (A) 17 21 27 34 40 52 65 77 96
Rated Operational Voltage 200VAC to 480VAC
Motor Rating @ 200V (hp) 3 5 7.5 10 10 15 20 20 30
Motor Rating @ 208V (hp) 5 5 7.5 10 10 15 20 25 30
Motor Rating @ 230V (hp) 5 5 7.5 10 10 15 20 25 30
Motor Rating @ 460V (hp) 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 75
Trip Class programmable 10 to 30
Index Rating [per IEC 60947-4-2] Ie: AC-53a: 3.5–17: 90–5
Impulse Withstand Voltage 4kV
Insulation Voltage Rating 480V
Short-Circuit Current Rating
5kA 10kA
(type 1)
Control Power Consumption 60W inrush to latch internal bypass relays; 4W steady state
Control Voltage Range 24VDC +10%-15% or 110–230 VAC +10%-15%
Control Fuse (external) 4A
(3) DI @ 24VDC, 110VAC, or 230 VAC; (1) PTC Thermistor;
Control Inputs
(1) AI @ 0–10VDC 10mA max or 4–20mA
(3) N/O relay and (1) N/C relay @ 30VDC 0.5A / 230VAC 1A resistive;
Control Outputs
(1) AO @ 0–10VDC 10mA max or 4–20mA
Start Time Setting Range 1 to 300 seconds
Start Voltage Setting Range 10% to 100%
Stop Time Setting Range 0 to 300 seconds
SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55
Model SR55-477
-124 -156 -180 -242 -302 -361 -414
Frame Size 2 3
Rated Current [UL FLC] (A) 124 156 180 242 302 361 414 477
Rated Operational Voltage 200VAC to 480VAC
Motor Rating @ 200V (hp) 40 50 60 75 100 125 150 150
Motor Rating @ 208V (hp) 40 50 60 75 100 125 150 150
Motor Rating @ 230V (hp) 40 60 60 75 100 150 150 150
Motor Rating @ 460V (hp) 100 125 150 200 250 300 350 400
Trip Class programmable 10 to 30
Index Rating [per IEC 60947-4-2] Ie: AC-53a: 3.5–17: 90–5 Ie: AC-53a: 3.5–17: 90–3
Impulse Withstand Voltage 4kV
Insulation Voltage Rating 480V
Short-Circuit Current Rating
10kA 18kA
(type 1)
120W inrush;
Control Power Consumption 60W inrush to latch internal bypass relays; 4W steady state
4W steady state
Control Voltage Range 24VDC +10%-15% or 110–230 VAC +10%-15% 110VAC +10%-15%
Control Fuse (external) 4A
(3) DI @ 24VDC, 110VAC, or 230 VAC; (1) PTC Thermistor;
Control Inputs
(1) AI @ 0–10VDC 10mA max or 4–20mA
(3) N/O relay and (1) N/C relay @ 30VDC 0.5A / 230VAC 1A resistive;
Control Outputs
(1) AO @ 0–10VDC 10mA max or 4–20mA
Start Time Setting Range 1 to 300 seconds
Start Voltage Setting Range 10% to 100%
Stop Time Setting Range 0 to 300 seconds

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Circuit Protection
Short-Circuit Protection
External Short-Circuit Protection Required for SR55
SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55
SR55 Model Number
-017 -021 -027 -034 -040 -052 -065 -077 -096
UL FLC (A) 17 21 27 34 40 52 65 77 96
Rated Operational Current
IEC Ie (A) 17 22 29 35 41 55 66 80 100
Mersen 6,9 URD 30xx
Bussmann 170M30xx
Semiconductor Fuse Type Bussmann 170M31xx
(class aR) #1 Bussmann 170M32xx
SIBA 20 61xx
Rating (A) 100 100 160 160 160 200 200 250 315
Class J High-Speed Rating
(A) 30 45 60 70 90 110 125 150 175
Current-Limiting Fuse #2 Z1
Rating
Class J Time-Delay Fuse #3 (A) 30 40 50 60 70 100 125 150 175
Z2
UL Listed Inverse Time- Rating
(A) 60 60 60 60 60 150 150 250 300
Delay Circuit Breaker #3 Z3
Rated Conditional Short-
Iq (kA) 5 10
Circuit Current
SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55 SR55
SR55 Model Number –
-124 -156 -180 -242 -302 -361 -414 -477
UL FLC (A) 124 156 180 242 302 361 414 477
Rated Operational Current
IEC Ie (A) 132 160 195 242 302 361 430 500
Mersen 6,9 URD 31xx Mersen 6,9 URD 33xx
Bussmann 170M40xx Bussmann 170M60xx
Semiconductor Fuse Type Bussmann 170M41xx Bussmann 170M61xx
(class aR) #1 Bussmann 170M42xx Bussmann 170M62xx
SIBA 20 61xx SIBA 20 63xx
Rating (A) 400 550 550 700 800 900 1000 1100
–
Class J High-Speed Rating
250 350 400 500 600 600 n/a
Current-Limiting Fuse #2 Z1
Rating
Class J Time-Delay Fuse #3 (A) 225 300 350 450 500 500 600 600
Z2
UL Listed Inverse Time- Rating
(A) 350 450 500 700 800 1000 1000 1000
Delay Circuit Breaker #3 Z3
Rated Conditional Short-
Iq (kA) 10 18
Circuit Current
#1 Correctly selected semiconductor fuses can provide additional protection against damage to the SR55 unit (this
is sometimes referred to as type 2 coordination). These semiconductor fuses are recommended to provide this
increased protection.
#2 Suitable for use in a circuit capable of delivering not more than Iq rms Symmetrical Amperes, when protected by
Class J high-speed current-limiting 600V rated fuses with a maximum trip rating of Z1 (IEC Type 1 coordination
short-circuit protection).
#3 Suitable for use in a circuit capable of delivering not more than Iq rms Symmetrical Amperes, 480 Volts
maximum, when protected by Class J time-delay fuses with a maximum rating of Z2, or by a circuit breaker with
an interrupting rating not less than Z3 rms Symmetrical Amperes, 480 Volts maximum as in table.

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Motor overload Protection

The SR55 soft starter provides full motor overload protection, which can be configured
through the touch screen. Overload trip settings are determined by the Motor Current setting
and the Trip Class setting. Trip class choices are Class 10, Class 20, and Class 30. The SR55 soft
starters are protected using full I2T motor overload with memory.

Motor overload 'cold' trip curves

(20°C ambient)
Trip time ( seconds )

Multiple of Motor FLA

Wire Sizes and Torques

SR55 Wire Sizes and Torques
Wire Size Torque
Terminal Models
mm2 AWG N·m lb·in
Main SR55-017 to SR55-096 2.5–70 12–2/0 9 80
Terminal
Terminals SR55-124 to SR55-180 4–185 12–350 MCM
Cu STR SR55-242 to SR55-361 2 x 95 2 x 2/0 14 123
75°C Only M10 bolt
SR55-414 to SR55-477 2 x 150 2 x 350 MCM
Control Terminals all models 0.2–1.5 24–16 0.5 4.5
SR55-017 ≥4 ≥ 12
M6 stud SR55-021 to SR55-052 ≥6 ≥ 10 8 70
SR55-065 to SR55-096 ≥ 10 ≥8
Protective SR55-124 to SR55-180 ≥ 16 ≥6
Ground *
SR55-242 ≥ 25 ≥4
Cu Only M8 stud 12 105
SR55-302 to SR55-361 ≥ 35 ≥3
SR55-414 to SR55-477 ≥ 35 ≥2
* Protective Ground wire size based on bonding conductor requirements of UL508 and UL508A

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Electrical Connections

Pro- Pro-
Required Descrip- Descrip- Required
gram- Default Control Terminals Default gram-
Rating tion tion Rating
mable mable

group group 1
#1 – – – 1 input relay – – – –
common D1COM 11 common
24VDC or opto- 230VAC 1A
110VAC or start / AC15;
#1 yes coupled relay N/C fault yes –
230VAC +10%
-15%
stop
input D1-1I 12 30VDC 0.5A
Resistive

24VDC or opto- 230VAC 1A

110VAC or AC15;
#1 230VAC +10%
yes none coupled
D1-2I 24 relay N/O fault yes 30VDC 0.5A –
-15% input Resistive

group group 2
#2 – – – 2 input
common
D2COM 33 relay
common
– – – –

24VDC or opto- 230VAC 1A

#2
110VAC or
230VAC +10%
yes reset coupled D2-1I 34 relay N/O running yes
AC15;
30VDC 0.5A –
-15% input Resistive

230VAC 1A
– – – – not used 44 relay N/O
end of
start
yes
AC15;
30VDC 0.5A –
Resistive

3 x PTC in 0 to 10V
– series – OFF thermistor PTC+ AO analog
0–10V yes 10mA / –
output
(130°C) 4-20mA

3 x PTC in
– series – OFF thermistor PTC– ACOM analog 0V – – 0V –
(130°C)

0 to 10V
– – – –
signal AI analog
0–10V yes 10mA / –
ground input
4-20mA

110VAC–
N 0VDC
110–230

control
#3 230VAC – – 0V input – – 0V #3
VAC

supply
+10% -15%

110VAC– 24VDC
#3 230VAC – –
control L 24VDC 24V input – – +10% #3
supply
+10% -15% -15%

*2
 4VDC Specification: 24VDC 60W; Residual ripple 100mV; Spikes/switching Peaks 240mV; Turn On/Off response;
No overshoot of V out; Overvoltage voltage protection output voltage must be clamped to <30Vdc

The programmed digital input setting on D1COM, D1-1I, D1-2I must correspond to the voltage applied to these
#1
terminals to avoid risk of damage to the equipment.
The programmed digital input setting on D2COM, D2-1I must correspond to the voltage applied to these
#2
terminals to avoid risk of damage to the equipment.
The control supply can be 110 to 230VAC applied to the N, L terminals or 24VDC applied to the 0VDC, 24V input
#3 terminals. The correct voltage as specified must only be applied to one of these supply inputs to avoid risk of
damage to the equipment.

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Electrical Wiring
Power Circuit Wiring
In Line In Delta NOTE: Circuit breaker isolation
alone is not allowed for
In-Delta operation.
K1 (Main contactor)
K1 – Main contactor
and protection switch gear
controlled by the Run
K1 – Main contactor or
(provided by the customer) relay on the SR55 MUST
circuit breaker isolation be used for isolation.
and protection switch gear
(provided by the customer)


RJ12 serial
comm port


Control wiring
terminals behind
hinged front cover

Term Fwd Rev

2/T1 U1 U1
Soft starter 4/T2 V1 W1
must be
grounded 6/T3 W1 V1

1/L1 W2 V2
Optional
EtherNet/IP 3/L2 U2 U2
comm module
5/L3 V2 W2
slot


 V1 W1
RJ45 port U1
(future use)
Induction Induction
Motor Motor
U2
V2 W2

For wire size and torque requirements, refer to the “Wire Sizes and Torques” section of this
chapter.

For suitable short-circuit protection devices (SCPDs), refer to the “Circuit Protection” section of this chapter.

In Delta Wiring: For this configuration, applying the following equation allows the use of a lower current-rated
SR55 than the motor FLC: SR55 Ie = ie (motor) / √3.
When In-Delta configuration is used, a line contactor controlled by the SR55 MUST be used with the In-Delta
Firing Mode selected in the advanced menu.
The SR55 starter does not offer iERS optimization when connected In-Delta.

Do not place bypass contactors around the starter. The starter has built in bypass contactors. If an external
bypass contactor is desired in order to allow emergency across the line starting in case of an SR55 failure, then
the load side of the starter wiring MUST be disconnected in order to protect the starter.

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Control Circuit Wiring

1) The programmed digital input settings for D1COM, D1-1I, D1-2I, and D2COM, D2-1I
must correspond to the voltage applied to these terminals to avoid risk of damage to the
equipment.
2) The control supply can be 110 to 230VAC applied to the N, L terminals or 24VDC applied to
the 0VDC, 24V input terminals. The correct voltage as specified must only be applied to
one of these supply inputs to avoid risk of damage to the equipment.

Three-Wire Control
3-Wire Control Diagram Digital Input
110/230VAC control supply 24VDC control supply and Configuration
and digital input programming digital input programming D1-1I = Start
Emergency Stop Emergency Stop D1-2I = Stop
110/230VAC ! 24VDC !
D2-1I = Reset

24
Digital Output
D1-1I D1-2I D2-1I 33
L D1-1I D1-2I D2-1I 33 VDC Configuration
N D1COM D2COM 34 0VDC D1COM D2COM 34 34 = DO3 set to
“Running”
K1 K1
(This pulls in the
line contactor,
K1, before the
N
0VDC ramp starts)

Power factor correction capacitors* must not be positioned between the soft starter and the motor, or there is a
risk of damaging the thyristors due to current peaks.

User-Programmable Control
User Programmable Control Diagram
Emergency Stop Emergency Stop
110/230VAC ! 24VDC !

K2.2 K2.2
1) 1)

Stop L D1-1I D2-1I 33 Stop 24 D1-1I D2-1I 33

VDC

Start K2.1 D1COM D2COM 34

Start K2.1 0VDC D1COM D2COM 34
N

K2 K1 K2 K1

N
0VDC
1) Optional high reset. If this reset is required, ensure that “User Programmable” is selected as the control method menu
found in the Digital Inputs menu. If you would prefer the reset to work by removing and reapplying the Start Signal on
D1-1I then select “Two wire control” in the control method menu.

Digital Input Configuration

Digital Output Configuration
D1-1I = High Start / Low Stop
34 = DO3 set to “Running”
D1-2I = None (This pulls in the line contactor,
D2-1I = High Reset K1, before the ramp starts)

*Note: Power factor correction capacitors (PFCs) can reduce a facility’s kVAR charges in some
cases. Determining the need for, and location of, PFCs should be performed by a qualified
engineer (from your utility company or a power quality engineering firm). PFCs cannot be
located between the SR55 and the motor.

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Reversing Wiring Diagram

Reversing Wiring Diagram

Protection switch Control supply 110/230VAC or 24VDC

gear (provided by Emergency Stop ! depending on application
the customer)
Enable

Stop

K1 K2
Reset
Forward

33
Reverse SR55
34
1L1 3/L2 5/L3

K2A
K1 K2 K1A

SR55
K2 K1
L or 24VDC D1-1I D2-1I

N or 0VDC D1COM D2COM

K1A K1 K2 K2A

2/T1 4/T2 6/T3

Item Description
K1, K2 AC3 rated forward/reverse contactors
K1A, K1B 1-second off-delay timing relays (delay time must be ≥ the stop ramp time)
SR55 SR55-xxx soft starter
Induction These are the major components of the system. Local wiring regulations should be
Motor observed. Note the use of timers to ensure that a reversed voltage is not applied to
the starter/motor before the motor field has had some chance to die away.

Note: Forward and reverse buttons must remain pressed for longer than timer change over period.
• “Stop” must be pressed before direction reversal can be initiated.
• Digital Output 3 must be configured to “Running.”
• Digital Input 1 must be configured to “High Start / Low Stop.”
• Digital Input 2 must be configured to “Reset.”

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