Quick Start
Commissioning
Digistart IS User Guide 33
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5.2.2 Replacing the keypad
To replace the keypad:
1. Align the connector on the back of the keypad with the socket on the soft starter and push the keypad firmly into place. The
keypad will be held in place by the connector and two locating nibs in the top right and bottom left corners.
For temporary installation (e.g. during commissioning) it is not necessary to screw the keypad in place.
2. Replace the two screws holding the keypad in place.
3. Slide the bottom edge of the faceplate over the body of the keypad, then swing the top edge of the faceplate into place and
press onto the keypad. The retaining tabs on the back of the faceplate will snap into place.
5.3 Synchronising the keypad and the starter
When a keypad is connected to a Digistart IS, it synchronises its parameter settings with the settings in the soft starter.
Every time a different keypad is plugged into the starter, an acknowledgement is
displayed.
Select the required option using the and buttons. Press M to proceed with the
selection.
Copy Parameters
Display to Starter
Starter to Display
If any of the settings in the keypad are not valid for the starter, the keypad loads the
default values.
If a setting in the keypad is not valid for the starter, the keypad will display the message "Par. xx Out of Range".
5.4 Displays
The keypad displays a wide range of performance information about the soft starter.
The top half of the screen shows real-time information on starter status, motor temperature and motor power.
Use the and buttons to select the information shown on the bottom half of the screen.
Current
Last start information
Date and time
5.4.1 Starter status
The starter status screen shows details of the starter's operating status, motor temperature and motor power.
5.4.2 Average current
The average current screen shows real-time average current.
5.4.3 Programmable screen
The Digistart IS's user-programmable screen can be configured to show the most important information for the particular application.
Use Pr 9B to 9E to select which information to display.
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5.4.4 Current
The current screen shows real-time line current on each phase. If the RTD/PT100 and ground fault protection card is fitted, the
screen will also show ground current.
Phase Currents
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