Technical information

5 – PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS
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P13 Kick Level 1 CFN 10
LCD Display
CFN: Kick Lvl 1
10 Off
Range OFF, 100 – 800% of FLA (Default OFF)
Description The Kick Level 1 parameter sets the current level that precedes any ramp when a start is first
commanded. The kick current is only useful on motor loads that are hard to get rotating but then are
much easier to move once they are rotating. An example of a load that is hard to get rotating is a ball
mill. The ball mill requires a high torque to get it to rotate the first quarter turn (90°). Once the ball
mill is past 90° of rotation, the material inside begins tumbling and it is easier to turn.
The kick level is usually set to a low value and then the kick time is adjusted to get the motor
rotating. If the kick time is set to more than 2.0 seconds without the motor rotating, increase the kick
current by 100% and re-adjust the kick time.
See Also Kick Time 1 parameter on page 52
Start Mode parameter on page 49
Theory of Operation section 8.3.2, Programming A Kick Current, on page 119
P14 Kick Time 1 CFN 11
LCD Display
CFN: Kick Time 1
11 1.0 sec
Range 0.1 – 10.0 seconds (Default 1.0 sec)
Description The Kick Time 1 parameter sets the length of time that the kick current level is applied to the motor.
The kick time adjustment should begin at 0.5 seconds and be adjusted by 0.1 or 0.2 second intervals
until the motor begins rotating. If the kick time is adjusted above 2.0 seconds without the motor
rotating, start over with a higher kick current setting.
NOTE: The kick time adds to the total start time and must be accounted for when setting the UTS
time.
See Also Kick Level 1 parameter on page 52
Start Mode parameter on page 49
Up To Speed Time parameter on page 48
Theory of Operation section 8.3.2, Programming A Kick Current, on page 119