General Information; About This Manual; About The Soft-Starter Ssw-08 - WEG SSW-08 Manual Del Usuario

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual presents the Soft-Starter installation, how to start it up, its main technical
characteristics and how to identify and correct the most common problems. The manuals listed
next must be consulted in order to get more information regarding the functions, accessories
and working conditions:
Programming Manual, with a detailed description of the parameters and its functions;
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RS232 / RS485 Communication Manual.
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These manuals are supplied in electronic format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the
Soft-Starter, or can be obtained at WEG's web site: http://www.weg.net.

2.2 ABOUT THE SOFT-STARTER SSW-08

The Soft-Starter SSW-08 is a high performance product with 2 phases controled that permits
the start control of the three phase AC induction motors. Thus, it prevents mechanical shocks
on the load and current peaks in the supply line.
The SSW-08 electronic Soft-Starter has been designed to drive three-phase induction motors
applied to light duty loads, such as centrifugal pumps, small fans and screw compressors. If the
Soft-Starter shall be applied on heavy duty loads, please contact WEG.
Trimpots to adjust
DIP switch to adjust
the Thermal Class
Electronic Power
Supply
(A1 and A2)/
Start/Stop
Command of the
Motor (D1) and
Reset
(DI2 and DI3)
Figure 2.1: Frontal view of the SSW-08
General Information
Three-phase
Power Supply
DIP Switch for
Soft-Starter adjustmente
and protection enabling
Status Indication LEDs
of the SSW-08
Lid for optional Plug-in
Modules
Relay Output
(13, 14/23 and 24)
Motor Output
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