1MRS752307-MUM MotStart

Issued: 10/1998 Three-phase

Version: F/23.06.2005
Data subject to change without notice
Start-Up Supervision for Motors

Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Features................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Application ............................................................................................ 2
1.3 Input description ................................................................................... 3
1.4 Output description................................................................................. 3

2. Description of Operation ........................................................................... 4

2.1 Configuration ........................................................................................ 4
2.2 Setting the rated values of the protected unit ....................................... 4
2.3 Measuring mode ................................................................................... 4
2.4 Operation mode .................................................................................... 4

2.4.1 I2 * t mode ................................................................................... 5

2.4.2 I2 * t & stall mode ........................................................................ 6
2.5 Start-up counter .................................................................................... 6
2.6 Setting groups....................................................................................... 7
2.7 Test mode ............................................................................................. 7
2.8 START, TRIP and STALL outputs ........................................................ 8
2.9 Resetting............................................................................................... 8

3. Parameters and Events.............................................................................. 9

3.1 General ................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Setting values ..................................................................................... 10
3.2.1 Actual settings ........................................................................... 10
3.2.2 Setting group 1 .......................................................................... 10
3.2.3 Setting group 2 .......................................................................... 10
3.2.4 Control settings.......................................................................... 11
3.3 Measurement values........................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Input data................................................................................... 12
3.3.2 Output data................................................................................ 12
3.3.3 Recorded data ........................................................................... 12
3.3.4 Events........................................................................................ 15

4. Technical Data .......................................................................................... 16

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1. Introduction

1.1 Features

• Three-phase start-up protection for motors

• Thermal stress calculation (I2 x t)
• Stall protection with a digital input for stall indication
• Cumulative start-up time counter protection
• Current measurement with conventional current transformers or Rogowski coils

1.2 Application

This document specifies the function of the three-phase start-up supervision function
block MotStart used in products based on the RED 500 Platform.

Table 1 . Protection diagram symbols used in the relay terminal

ABB IEC ANSI

MotStart Is2t n< 48

For IEC symbols used in single line diagrams, refer to the manual “Technical
Descriptions of Functions, Introduction”, 1MRS750528-MUM.

Figure 1. Function block symbol of MotStart

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1.3 Input description

Name Type Description

IL1 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase
current IL1
IL2 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase
current IL2
IL3 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase
current IL3
GROUP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Control input for switching
between the setting groups 1
and 2
STALL_IN Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Input signal for motor stalling
D
RESET Reset signal (BOOL, pos.edge) Input signal for resetting the
registers of MotStart

1.4 Output description

Name Type Description

START Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Start signal
TRIP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Trip signal
STALL Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Stall signal
RESTART Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Restart enable signal
ERR Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Signal for indicating a
configuration error

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2. Description of Operation

2.1 Configuration

Phase currents can be measured via conventional current transformers or Rogowski

coils. The measuring devices and signal types for the analogue channels are selected
and configured in a special dialogue box of the Relay Configuration Tool. Digital
inputs are configured in the same programming environment (the number of selectable
analogue inputs, digital inputs and digital outputs depends on the hardware used).

When the analogue channels and digital inputs have been selected and configured in
the dialogue box, the inputs and outputs of the function block can be configured on a
graphic worksheet of the configuration tool. The phase currents IL1, IL2 and IL3 are
connected to the corresponding IL1, IL2 and IL3 inputs of the function block. Digital
inputs are connected to the boolean inputs of the function block, and the outputs of the
function block are connected to the output signals in the same way.

2.2 Setting the rated values of the protected unit

A separate scaling factor can be set for each analogue channel. The factors enable
differences between the ratings of the protected unit and those of the measuring device
(CTs, VTs, etc.). A setting of 1.00 means that the rated value of the protected unit is
exactly the same as that of the measuring device. For more information, refer to the
technical reference manual of the product in question.

2.3 Measuring mode

The calculation of the thermal stress (I2 x t) for the motor is based on the TRUE RMS
measuring principle. The start-up situation for the motor is detected by the PEAK
measuring principle. Harmonics are not suppressed.

2.4 Operation mode

The setting parameter “Operation mode” is used for selecting one of the three
operation modes available. Mode 0 (Not in use) sets the function out of use, whereas
in mode 1 (IIt) MotStart calculates the thermal stress for the motor and in mode 2 (IIt
& Stall) protects the motor against stalling during a motor start-up.

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2.4.1 I2 * t mode

The thermal stress during any single start-up is monitored by the start-up supervision
MotStart, which calculates the product I2 x t, i.e. the thermal stress, during a normal
start-up of a motor.

The motor start-up situation is a sequence, where each of the initial three phase
currents is less than 0.05 x In for 60 ms, i.e. the motor is at standstill, and where at
least one phase current within the rising time (60 ms) rises from a value below 0.05 x
In to a value higher than the start value (1.5 x In). If a phase current sample exceeds the
current level within the rising time, the START signal is immediately set to TRUE, i.e.
the START output can be activated before the rising time has elapsed.

The START signal remains active until all the three phase currents fall below 0.9 x
Start current (0.9 x 1.5 x In = 1.35 x In) and remain below that level for 150 ms, i.e.
until the start-up situation is over.

During the motor start-up MotStart measures the start current, raises the value to a
power of 2 and multiplies it by the running time, i.e. calculates the product I2 x t. If the
calculated value exceeds the set value, the function block trips immediately.

Note! The set I2 x t comes from the value set for the “Start current” parameter raised to
a power of two and multiplied by the value set for the “Start time” parameter.

Figure 2. Functionality of start-up supervision based on I2 x t

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2.4.2 I2 * t & stall mode

In this mode, stall protection operates in parallel to the I2 x t function. The function
stalls during the motor start-up (STALL active) if the stall indication input signal
(STALL_IND) remains active longer than set stall time. An active STALL signal is
indicated by a steady trip LED (red) on the MMI.

Note! The trip and stall functions will both continue protecting the motor even though
the other function has operated.

2.5 Start-up counter

Every time the motor is started, the start-up time is added to a register. If the contents
of the register exceed the preset level, i.e. the value set for the “Time limit” parameter,
the signal “Output RESTART” is deactivated. When the start-up situation is over, the
value of the register decreases at a certain speed, which is set via the parameter
“Countdown rate”. When the value of the register falls below the set time limit, the
signal “Output RESTART” is activated again. Note that the RESTART output is
normally activated, i.e. a new start is possible, even though its default value is zero.

For example, the motor manufacturer may state that three starts at the maximum are
allowed within 8 hours and the start-up situation time is 20 s. By initiating three
successive starts we reach the situation illustrated below. As a result, the value of the
register adds up to a total of 60 seconds. Right after the third start has been initiated,
the RESTART output is deactivated and the fourth start will not be allowed, provided
the time limit has been set to 41 seconds.

Furthermore, the maximum of three starts in 8 hours means that the value of the
register should reach the set time limit within 8 hours to allow a new start.
Accordingly, the countdown rate should be 20 seconds in 8 hours and should thus be
set to 20 s / 8 h = 2.5 s / h.

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Figure 3. Operation of the start-up time counter

The parameter “Time to restart” estimates in minutes the time remaining to the
moment when the next start is possible. The parameter is updated when the motor is
not running, i.e. all the phase currents are below 0.05 x In. The parameter “Start
counter” calculates the number of motor start-ups and is updated at the rising edge of
the START signal.

2.6 Setting groups

The two different groups of setting values, group 1 and 2, are available for the
function block. Switching between the two groups can be done in the following three
ways:

1 Locally via the control parameter “Group selection”1) of the MMI

2 Over the communication bus by writing the parameter V11)
3 By means of the input signal GROUP when allowed via the parameter “Group
selection” (i.e. when V1 = 21)).
1)
Group selection (V1): 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input

The control parameter “Active group” indicates the setting group valid at a given time.

2.7 Test mode

The digital outputs of the function block can be activated with separate control
parameters for each output either locally via the MMI or externally via the serial
communication. When an output is activated with the test parameter, an event
indicating the test is generated.

The protection functions operate normally while the outputs are tested.

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2.8 START, TRIP and STALL outputs

The minimum pulse width of the corresponding output signal is set via a separate
parameter on MMI (control setting) or serial communication. If the start situation is
longer than the set pulse width, the START signal stays active until the start situation
is over. The output signal TRIP may have a non-latching or latching feature. When the
latching mode has been selected, the TRIP signal remains continuously active though
the operation criteria have reset, until the output is reset.

Note! The values set for the control parameters “Trip signal” (non-latching or
latching) and “Trip pulse” (minimum pulse width) apply to both the TRIP output and
the STALL output.

An active STALL signal is indicated by a steady trip LED (red) on the MMI. Active
TRIP and START signals are indicated as normally, i.e. TRIP with a steady trip LED
(red) and START with a steady start LED (yellow).

2.9 Resetting

The TRIP output signal and the registers can be reset either via the RESET input, over
the serial bus or via the local MMI.

The operation indicators, latched trip signal and recorded data can be reset as follows:

Operation Latched trip Recorded

indicators signal data
RESET input of the function block 1) X X
Parameter F054V013 1) X X
2)
General parameter F001V011 X
General parameter F001V012 2) X X
2)
General parameter F001V013 X X X
2)
Push-button C X
Push-buttons C + E (2 s) 2) X X
2)
Push-buttons C + E (5 s) X X X
1)
Resets the latched trip signal and recorded data of this particular function block.
2)
Affects all function blocks.

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3. Parameters and Events

3.1 General

• Each function block has a specific channel number for serial communication
parameters and events. The channel for MotStart is 54.
• The data direction of the parameters defines the use of each parameter as follows:
Data direction Description
R, R/M Read only
W Write only
R/W Read and write

• The different event mask parameters (see section “Control settings”) affect the
visibility of events on the MMI or on serial communication (LON or SPA) as
follows:
Event mask 1 (FxxxV101/102) SPA / MMI (LON)
Event mask 2 (FxxxV103/104) LON
Event mask 3 (FxxxV105/106) LON
Event mask 4 (FxxxV107/108) LON

For example, if only the events E3, E4 and E5 are to be seen on the MMI of the
relay terminal, the event mask value 56 (8 + 16 + 32) is written to the “Event mask
1” parameter (FxxxV101).
In case a function block includes more than 32 events, there are two parameters
instead of e.g. the “Event mask 1” parameter: the parameter “Event mask 1A”
(FxxxV101) covers the events 0...31 and “Event mask 1B”(FxxxV102) the events
32...63.

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3.2 Setting values

3.2.1 Actual settings

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
1)
Operation mode S1 0...2 - 1 R/M Selection of operation mode

Start current S2 1.0...10.0 x In 2.0 R/M Starting current for motor

Start time S3 0.3...250.0 s 5.0 R/M Starting time for motor

Time limit S4 1.0...500.0 s 10.0 R/M Time-based restart inhibit limit

Countdown rate S5 2.0...250.0 s/h 60.0 R/M Countdown rate for the time counter

Stall time S6 2.0...120.0 s 10.0 R/M Permitted stalling time for rotor
1)
Operation mode 0 = Not in use; 1 = IIt; 2 = IIt & Stall

3.2.2 Setting group 1

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
1)
Operation mode S41 0...2 - 1 R/W Selection of operation mode

Start current S42 1.0...10.0 x In 2.0 R/W Starting current for motor

Start time S43 0.3...250.0 s 5.0 R/W Starting time for motor

Time limit S44 1.0...500.0 s 10.0 R/W Time-based restart inhibit limit

Countdown rate S45 2.0...250.0 s/h 60.0 R/W Countdown rate for the time counter

Stall time S46 2.0...120.0 s 10.0 R/W Permitted stalling time for rotor
1)
Operation mode 0 = Not in use; 1 = IIt; 2 = IIt & Stall

3.2.3 Setting group 2

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
1)
Operation mode S71 0...2 - 1 R/W Selection of operation mode

Start current S72 1.0...10.0 x In 2.0 R/W Starting current for motor

Start time S73 0.3...250.0 s 5.0 R/W Starting time for motor

Time limit S74 1.0...500.0 s 10.0 R/W Time-based restart inhibit limit

Countdown rate S75 2.0...250.0 s/h 60.0 R/W Countdown rate for the time counter

Stall time S76 2.0...120.0 s 10.0 R/W Permitted stalling time for rotor
1)
Operation mode 0 = Not in use; 1 = IIt; 2 = IIt & Stall

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3.2.4 Control settings

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
1)
Group selection V1 0...2 - 0 R/W Selection of the active setting group
2)
Active group V2 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group

Start pulse V3 0...1000 ms 0 R/W Minimum pulse width of START

signal
3)
Trip signal V4 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Selection of latching feature for TRIP
and STALL outputs

Trip pulse V5 40...1000 ms 40 R/W Minimum pulse width of TRIP and

STALL

Start counter V6 0...99999 - 0 R/M Start counter

Time to restart V7 0...99999 min 0 R/M Time to restart enable

Reset registers V13 1=Reset - 0 W Resetting of latched trip signal and

registers
4)
Test START V31 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Testing of START
4)
Test TRIP V32 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Testing of TRIP
4)
Test STALL V33 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Testing of STALL

Event mask 1 V101 0...255 - 63 R/W Event mask 1 for event transmission
(E0 ... E7)

Event mask 2 V103 0...255 - 63 R/W Event mask 2 for event transmission
(E0 ... E7)

Event mask 3 V105 0...255 - 63 R/W Event mask 3 for event transmission
(E0 ... E7)

Event mask 4 V107 0...255 - 63 R/W Event mask 4 for event transmission
(E0 ... E7)
1)
Group selection 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input
2)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2
3)
Trip signal 0 = Non-latching; 1 = Latching
4)
Testing 0 = Do not activate; 1 = Activate

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3.3 Measurement values

3.3.1 Input data

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Current IL1 I1 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Phase current IL1

Current IL2 I2 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Phase current IL2

Current IL3 I3 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Phase current IL3

1)
Input GROUP I4 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Signal for switching between groups
1 and 2
1)
Input STALL I5 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Signal for motor stalling indication
1)
Input RESET I6 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Signal for resetting the output
signals and registers of MotStart
1)
Input 0 = Not active; 1 = Active

3.3.2 Output data

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
1)
Output START O1 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of start signal
1)
Output TRIP O2 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of trip signal
1)
Output STALL O3 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of stall signal
2)
Output RESTART O4 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Restart enable signal
1)
Output 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
2)
Output RESTART 0 = Disabled; 1 = Enabled

3.3.3 Recorded data

3.3.3.1 General

The information required for later fault analysis is recorded at the rising and falling
edge of start or when the function block trips. Tripping can be caused by either the I2 x
t function or the stalling function. In case both the I2 x t function and the stalling
function operate, only the first one is recorded.

The data of the last three events are stored into Recorded data 1...3, beginning from
Recorded data 1. These registers are updated in a cyclical manner, where the values of
the most recent event overwrite the oldest recorded data. If recorded data has been
reset or the relay has been restarted, the first event is again stored to Recorded data 1.

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3.3.3.2 Date and time

The time stamp indicates the rising edge of the START signal and will be updated in
case the function block trips or stalls.

3.3.3.3 Duration and Start time

The duration of the start-up situation is recorded both in seconds and as a percentage
of the set operate time. The duration is updated for both IIT and STALL either at the
falling edge of the START signal i.e. when the motor start-up situation is over, or
when the TRIP or STALL output becomes active.

3.3.3.4 Currents

An average for each of the phase currents IL1, IL2 and IL3 is calculated during the start
situation, that is, the time from the rising edge of the START signal until its falling
edge or until the function block trips or stalls. The values of the phase currents IL1, IL2
and IL3 are recorded as multiples of the rated current In.

3.3.3.5 Status data

The status data of the “Active group” parameter, which indicates the setting group
valid for the recorded data, is recorded at the moment of triggering.

3.3.3.6 Recorded data 1

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Date V201 YYYY-MM-DD - - R/M Recording date

Time V202 hh:mm:ss.mss - - R/M Recording time

Start time V203 0.0...300.0 s 0.0 R/M Duration of start-up

situation in seconds

Duration(IIT) V204 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Duration of start-up

situation (IIT)

Duration(STALL) V205 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Duration of start-up

situation (STALL)

Average IL1 V206 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Filtered value of IL1

Average IL2 V207 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Filtered value of IL2

Average IL3 V208 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Filtered value of IL3

1)
Active group V209 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group
1)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2

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3.3.3.7 Recorded data 2

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Date V301 YYYY-MM-DD - - R/M Recording date

Time V302 hh:mm:ss.mss - - R/M Recording time

Start time V303 0.0...300.0 s 0.0 R/M Duration of start-up

situation in seconds

Duration(IIT) V304 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Duration of start-up

situation (IIT)

Duration(STALL) V305 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Duration of start-up

situation (STALL)

Average IL1 V306 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Filtered value of IL1

Average IL2 V307 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Filtered value of IL2

Average IL3 V308 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Filtered value of IL3

1)
Active group V309 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group
1)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2

3.3.3.8 Recorded data 3

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Date V401 YYYY-MM-DD - - R/M Recording date

Time V402 hh:mm:ss.mss - - R/M Recording time

Start time V403 0.0...300.0 s 0.0 R/M Duration of start-up

situation in seconds

Duration(IIT) V404 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Duration of start-up

situation (IIT)

Duration(STALL) V405 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Duration of start-up

situation (STALL)

Average IL1 V406 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Filtered value of IL1

Average IL2 V407 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Filtered value of IL2

Average IL3 V408 0.0...60.0 x In 0.0 R/M Filtered value of IL3

1)
Active group V409 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group
1)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2

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3.3.4 Events

Code Weighting Default Event reason Event state

coefficient mask
E0 1 1 START signal from MotStart Reset

E1 2 1 START signal from MotStart Activated

E2 4 1 TRIP signal from MotStart Reset

E3 8 1 TRIP signal from MotStart Activated

E4 16 1 STALL signal from MotStart Reset

E5 32 1 STALL signal from MotStart Activated

E6 64 0 Test mode of MotStart Off

E7 128 0 Test mode of MotStart On

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4. Technical Data
Operation accuracies At the frequency range f/fn = 0.95...1.05:

Current meas.: ±2.5% of set value or ±0.01 x In

Stall time accuracy ±2% of set value or ±20 ms

Start time f/fn = 0.95...1.50 internal time < 22 ms

(1
total time < 30 ms

f/fn = 0.50...0.95 internal time < 32 ms

(1
total time < 40 ms

Reset ratio Typ. 0.95 (range 0.95...0.98)

Retardation time Total retardation time when the current drops

(2
below the start value < 50 ms

Frequency dependence of the The frequency dependence is described above.

settings and operate times
Configuration data Task execution interval (Relay Configuration Tool): 10 ms
at the rated frequency fn = 50 Hz
(1
Includes the delay of the signal relay
(2
Includes the delay of the heavy-duty output relay

Technical revision history

Technical revision Change
D -

E Setting range of the parameter “Start time” changed:

0.3…80.0 s → 0.3…250.0 s

F -

G -

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