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Digistart IS User Guide 65
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8.9 Maintenance tools
8.9.1 Setup tools
These functions are protected by the access code (see Access Code on page 44).
Load/Save settings
The Load/Save Settings menu requires an access code and allows users to:
Load the Digistart IS's parameters with default values
Reload previously saved parameter settings from an internal file
Save the current parameter settings to an internal file
In addition to the factory default values file, the Digistart IS can store two user-defined parameter files. These files contain default
values until a user file is saved.
The available options are:
Table 8-7 Load/Save settings options
Restores the starter to the factory default settings for all parameters except Pr 9A Language. This
does not reset the access code.
Synchronises parameters between the starter and the keypad. See Synchronising the keypad and
the starter on page 33 for details of the synchronisation process.
Saves the current parameter settings to a file. This file contains default parameter settings until a
user file is saved.
Reloads the parameter settings from User Set 1.
Saves the current parameter settings to a file. This file contains default parameter settings until a
user file is saved.
Reloads the parameter settings from User Set 2.
The saved files and current operating settings are stored in both the keypad and in the soft starter. The keypad will
prompt you to synchronise the settings whenever it is plugged into a new Digistart IS.
To load or save parameter settings, see Load defaults on page 45.
Set date and time
To set the date and time:
1. Open the Programming Menu and select Setup Tools. Enter the access code.
2. Scroll to the date/time screen.
3. Press the M button to enter edit mode.
4. Press the M and buttons to select which part of the date or time to edit.
5. Use the and buttons to change the value.
6. To save changes, press the M button. The Digistart IS will confirm the changes.
To cancel changes, press the button.
Reset thermal models
The Digistart IS's advanced thermal modelling software constantly monitors the motor's performance. This allows the Digistart IS to
calculate the motor's temperature and ability to start successfully at any time. If the Digistart IS is configured for use on two motors,
each motor's temperature is modelled separately.
The thermal model for the active motor can be reset if required.
1. Open the Programming Menu and select Setup Tools. Enter the access code.
2. Scroll to Reset Thermal Models and press M.
Reset Thermal Models
M1 X%
M2 X%
M to Reset
3. Use to select Reset and press M to confirm.
4. When the thermal model has been reset, the screen will display a confirmation message
then return to the previous screen.
This action will reset both thermal models.
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