Franklin Electric SSP1 SmartStart Pump Starter Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Franklin Electric

Table of Contents

SSP1 SmartStart™ Pump Starter
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION Physical Installation
Electrical Installation
Power Wiring Connections
I/O Wiring Connections
STARTER CONFIGURATION
DIP Switch Settings Phase Unbalance (DIP SW1)
Power Fail Modes (DIP SW2)
OPERATION
System Diagnostics Faults
References
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Franklin Electric SSP1 SmartStart Pump Starter Owner’s Manual

SSP1 SmartStart™ Pump Starter

The SmartstartTM Pump Starter offers industry-leading protections including underload (dry-run protection) and enhanced Class 10 electronic overload protection to prolong pumping system’s life 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz, 200~600 VAC ±10%, NEMA Type 1 Enclosed Starter

Ambient Operating Temperature: 41 °F (5 °C) to 104 °F (40 °C)
Ambient Storage Temperature: -40 °F (-40 °C) to 185 °F (85 °C)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

For additional important safety, operation, and warranty information refer to the product page and AIM Manual available at: www.franklinwater.com.

Pump Starter

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This equipment should be installed and serviced by technically qualified personnel who are familiar with the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, equipment, and procedures. Failure to comply with national and local electrical and plumbing codes and within Franklin Electric recommendations may result in electrical shock or fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance, or equipment failure.

Know the product’s application, limitations, and potential hazards. Read and follow instructions carefully to avoid injury and property damage. Do not disassemble or repair unit unless described in this manual.

Failure to follow installation or operation procedures and all applicable codes may result in the following hazards:

warning

High voltages capable of causing severe injury or death by electrical shock are present in this unit.

To reduce risk of electrical shock, disconnect power before working on or around the system. More than one disconnect switch may be required to de-energize the equipment before servicing.
Make sure the ground terminal is connected to the motor, control enclosures, metal plumbing, and other metal near the motor or cable using wire no smaller than motor cable wires.
To maintain overcurrent and short-circuit protection, the manufacturer’s instructions for selecting current elements and setting the inverse trip time circuit breaker must be followed.
Tripping of the inverse trip time circuit breaker is an indication that a fault current has been interrupted. Currentcarrying components of the magnetic motor controller should be examined and replaced if damaged to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not locate starter in an environment subject to flammable gases, dusts, or materials. Contact arcing can induce explosion or fire.
All electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrical technician.
Check local electrical and building codes before installation. The installation must be in accordance with their regulations as well as the most recent National Electrical Code (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).

Caution

Risk of bodily injury, electric shock, or equipment damage.

This equipment must not be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lacking in experience and expertise, unless supervised or instructed. Children may not use the equipment, nor may they play with the unit or in the immediate vicinity.
Equipment can start automatically. Lockout-Tagout before servicing equipment.
This equipment produces high temperatures during normal operation. Use caution when contacting surfaces.
Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and operation instructions provided in this manual for use with this product. Read entire manual before starting installation and operation. End User should receive and retain manual for future use.
Keep safety labels clean and in good condition.
Pumps can develop very high pressure in some situations. Always use a properly selected and installed pressure relief valve to prevent damage and injury from over-pressurization of pipes and tanks.
Do not allow lint, paper, woodchips, dust, metallic chips, or other foreign material into the starter.

Notice

Risk of damage to pump or other equipment.

Install and wire starter according to the instructions in this manual.
Take protective measures against ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) before touching control boards during inspection, installation or repair.
Do not connect power factor correction capacitors, surge suppressors, or RFI filter to the starter output.
Check if input power voltage is within acceptable range before applying power to starter.
Set correct motor data from the motor nameplate and overload protection parameters for proper motor overload protection.
Do not modify starter internal components and circuits.
Locate starter in a location appropriate to enclosure ratings and operational ratings (e.g. NEMA 1 should only be located in a dry, protected environment).

INSTALLATION Physical Installation

Mount the starter on a vertical surface with the line terminals facing up.
To conform to the EMC directive, install a ferrite core on the input of the starter module.
- Consult the customer support for the recommended part number.

Electrical Installation

Specifications

Starter

| Wire Gauge (AWG)| Torque
---|---|---
Input (in-lbs) Output (in-lbs)
SSP1E-30S| 6-14|

16

|

35

SSP1F-30S

| 6-10| 31
SSP1H-30S| 2-8| 61|

45

Power Wiring Connections

NOTE: Consult the product wiring diagram located on the starter enclosure for customized panels.

Wire main power input and motor leads to the appropriate terminals, tightened as indicated in the “Specifications” on page 2.
Use only copper conductors rated at least 167 °F (75 °C).
Maintain proper clearances and verify that no possibility of an electrical short exists between the power conductors or enclosure.
Ensure that wires are not under stress and all insulation is intact.
Verify voltage input matches label.
Low voltage and automation system wiring should be run in a separate conduit.

I/O Wiring Connections

NOTE: Use 26~14 AWG wire and torque to 3.5 lb-in for control wiring.

D3/D4/D5 Pilot Device Input: Connections for a 3-position (HOA) switch for motor control.
D1/D2 Dry Auto Input: Use this input to send a run command to the starter when in Auto mode. (N.O. dry contact or transistorized input)
O1/O2 Fault Relay Output: Normally open relay contacts that closes in the event of a fault condition.Rated for 120 VAC, 0.6 A
C-/C+ Contactor Output:n Provides a 24 V output to close the contactor when the motor starter is commanded in either Hand or Auto mode. Once the contactor is closed, the output drops to 2-4 V to maintain contactor closure while optimizing efficiency. Only for use with a Franklin Electric contactor of the same size with 24 VAC coil (0.875 A Max).

STARTER CONFIGURATION

Overload: Set to the SFA found on the motor nameplate.
- If no SFA amperage value is provided, set to the FLA listed on the motor nameplate.
Underload: For submersible motor applications, set the dial to 70%. For surface motor applications, set the dial to 20%.
DIP Switches: Select Phase Unbalance and Power Fail Mode settings.

DIP Switch Settings Phase Unbalance (DIP SW1)

Default = OFF
OFF – Trips in the event of phase loss or if any 1 phase deviates by more than 25% from average.
ON – Trips in the event of phase loss of if any 1 phase deviates by more than 80% of average.

Power Fail Modes (DIP SW2)

Default = ON
OFF – In the event of a power failure, the starter will return to OFF mode.
ON – In the event of a power failure, the starter will return the last HOA mode it was in within 10 seconds

OPERATION

warning

Risk of severe injury or death by electrical shock.

Ensure that all connections are properly torqued and enclosure is closed prior to applying power to the device.
Ensure all mechanical equipment operated by the starter is ready for safe operation before activating the stater.
When in Auto mode, starter may be activated remotely by other devices in the control system.

The LED illuminates with corresponding mode selection.

NOTE: In the event of a power failure, the starter will return to the last mode it was placed in before loss of power.

Press to manually engage motor.
Press to manually disengage the motor and/or manually reset.
Press to control the starter by a remote Start/Stop command.
Illuminates when starter receives a Run signal and detects 20% of FLA.
Illuminates when a fault occurs.

System Diagnostics Faults

Fault	Flashing LED	Description
Cycle Fault	NONE	Activates when the starter exceeds rate of 20 starts

per minute.
**Hardware Fault| ** RUN & FAULT| The current drawn from the 24 V contactor terminals exceeds the rat- ing of the contactor, the wrong size contactor is installed, or there is a circuit board failure. NOTE: Contactor terminals C+ & C- are for use with a Franklin Electric contactor only. Do not connect to any other devices.
Locked Rotor| OFF| A locked rotor condition occurs for 0.5 seconds.
Max Start Time| OFF & AUTO| The motor takes more than 10 seconds to start.
No Current Fault| HAND| No current is detected 10 seconds after a run command has been received.
Overload| HAND & OFF| The load is greater than the trip current = 115% of FLA (12t trip curve).
**Phase Unbalance| ** HAND, OFF, & AUTO| A phase failure event occurs or any phase deviates by more than 25%from the average when SmartstartTM is enabled. If SmartstartTM is dis- abled, the starter will trip if any phase deviates more than 80% of the average.
Stall| HAND & AUTO| A stall condition occurs (0.5 sec @ 300% FLA and current slope not decreasing). Disabled during startup
Underload| **** AUTO| The current falls below the user-selected % threshold on the under- load dial setting for 0.5 seconds and if the current is not increasing (0- 100% of overload setting).