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NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING. Size F, G, H or I Cover removal Terminal connector Cover Figure 1. Terminal removal Step 1. Remove the two 12- point plug-in terminal connectors by inserting a flat-head screwdriver between the terminal connector and the ASTAT-CD Plus cover. Do not remove wiring from terminal connectors. Carefully release the terminal connector from pins (Figure 1). Carefully pull the terminal connectors (with wiring) straight off the ASTAT-CD Plus starter. Step 2. Remove the plastic cover by using a flat-head screwdriver to depress and release the plastic tab on each side of the cover (Figure 2). Figure 2. Cover removal 1 ASTAT ® -CD Plus Solid-State Starters DEH-40418 Service Instructions Contents Size F, G, H or I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cover removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 To replace Logic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 To replace Power Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 To replace Protection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 To replace SCR modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Size J, K, L or M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cover removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 To replace Logic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 To replace Power Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 To replace Protection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 To replace SCR modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Size N, Q, R or S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cover removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 To replace Logic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 To replace Power Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 To replace Protection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 To replace SCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Size T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Cover removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 To replace Logic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 To replace Power Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 To replace Protection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 To replace SCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Size U or V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Cover removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 To replace Logic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 To replace Power Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 To replace Protection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 To replace SCR modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Renewal Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Instructions For Changing Circuit Boards and SCRs On Sizes F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, Q, R, S, T, U, V Logic Board, QCX000143 Power Supply Board, QCX000144 Protection Board, See Renewal Parts List, p. 32 SCRs - See Renewal Parts List, p. 32

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Page 1: ASTAT -CD Plus Solid-State Starters... · removed over the MOVs (Figure 10). MOV Power Supply and Logic Board assembly Figure 10. MOV positioning Step 15. Disconnect the 4 leads from

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Size F, G, H or ICover removal

Terminal connector

Cover

Figure 1. Terminal removal

Step 1. Remove the two 12-point plug-in terminalconnectors by inserting a flat-head screwdriverbetween the terminal connector and theASTAT-CD Plus cover.

Do not remove wiring from terminalconnectors.Carefully release the terminal connector frompins (Figure 1). Carefully pull the terminalconnectors (with wiring) straight off theASTAT-CD Plus starter.

Step 2. Remove the plastic cover by using a flat-headscrewdriver to depress and release the plastictab on each side of the cover (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Cover removal

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ASTAT®-CD Plus Solid-State Starters

DEH-40418 Service Instructions

ContentsSize F, G, H or I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Cover removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1To replace Logic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2To replace Power Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2To replace Protection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4To replace SCR modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Size J, K, L or M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Cover removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7To replace Logic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7To replace Power Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8To replace Protection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9To replace SCR modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Size N, Q, R or S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Cover removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13To replace Logic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13To replace Power Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 14To replace Protection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15To replace SCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Size T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Cover removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18To replace Logic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18To replace Power Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 19To replace Protection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20To replace SCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Size U or V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Cover removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24To replace Logic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24To replace Power Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 25To replace Protection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26To replace SCR modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Renewal Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Instructions For Changing CircuitBoards and SCRsOn Sizes F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, Q, R, S, T, U, V

Logic Board, QCX000143

Power Supply Board, QCX000144

Protection Board, See Renewal Parts List, p. 32

SCRs - See Renewal Parts List, p. 32

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To replace Logic Board (top board)

Important: Always handle boards byedges and do not distort parts on board.

Unplug LogicScrews ribbon cable Board

Power Unplug ribbon cableSupply Board (Step3)

Figure 3. Board and part locations

Step 3. To remove Logic Board, unplug the tworibbon cables from the Logic Board.

Step 4. Remove the 4 corner screws holding theLogic Board to the stand-offs below the LogicBoard. Remove the Logic Board.

Logic Board

Ribbon cable

Figure 4. Logic Board removal

Step 5. Reassemble Logic Board to the starter. Withthe display on the Logic Board at the upperleft corner, place the board on the standoffsand attach the Logic Board in the reverseorder as listed in Steps 3 and 4 above. Makesure the ribbon cable at the bottom of theASTAT is fully seated on both circuit boardsand that the ribbon cable will not interferewith or touch the cover.

Step 6. Reassemble the plastic cover and the terminalconnectors by lowering the cover over theboards. Carefully push down the cover untilthe two tabs snap into place. It may benecessary to push in slightly on the outside ofthe lower plastic housing.

Replace the terminal connectors through theplastic cover, onto the connector strips. Makecertain that the terminal connectors snap intoplace.

To replace Power Supply Board

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.The Power Supply Board location is shownin Figure 5. It has gray and orangetransformers visible from the sides.

Step 7. Remove the cover and Logic Board usingsteps 1 - 4.

Ribbon cable

Power Supply Board Control housing

Figure 5. Power Supply Board

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Step 8. Remove the 4 screws holding the PowerSupply Board to the black plastic housing(Figure 6).

Screws to remove

Figure 6. Removing screws holding PowerSupply Board

Step 9. Lower the top of the Power Supply Board toview the yellow and blue gate leads to theSCRs (Figure 7).

NOTE: Check the blue and yellow gate wiresfor a number marking before removingthese wires. Each gate wire must have anumber marking correlating to the terminalnumbers on the Power Supply Board (1through 12) to facilitate reassembly.

Gate leads Protection Board

Bottom of Power Supply Board Gate terminal board

Figure 7. Gate leads, Protection and Power Supply Boards

Step 10. Remove the blue and yellow gate wires fromthe small 4- point gate Terminal Boards, 1 onthe component side and 2 on the solder sideof the Power Supply Board, with a smallscrewdriver.

These wires must be reconnected to the newPower Supply Board at the proper numberedterminals for proper operation of the starter.

Remove the Power Supply Board. Removethe hex standoffs, nuts and washers from thePower Supply Board for use on thereplacement board.

Step 11. Reassemble the standoffs to the new PowerSupply Board. Reconnect the gate wires.Reference Figure 8 for gate lead connections.

Step 12. Reassemble the Logic Board, cover andterminal connectors using Steps 5 - 6.

Figure 8. Gate lead connectionsY = yellow wire. B = blue wire.

SCR lead pairs are to be twisted to reduce EMI(not shown in sketch).

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To replace Protection Board

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Currenttransformers

6- point Terminal Board

MOVs

Protection Board

Figure 9. Protection Board

Step 13. Remove the cover, Logic Board and PowerSupply Board using steps 1 - 10.

Step 14. Reposition red MOVs as shown. Raise MOVsand twist so that Protection Board can beremoved over the MOVs (Figure 10).

MOV

PowerSupplyand LogicBoardassembly

Figure 10. MOV positioning

Step 15. Disconnect the 4 leads from the 2 currenttransformers and remove the jumper on pins1 and 2 on the 6 -point Terminal Board (TB),located at the top right edge of the ProtectionBoard. Identify these lead locations to assurethe same connections are made to the 6-point Terminal Board on the new ProtectionBoard (Figure 11).

Currenttransformer leads

6- point TerminalBoard

Small screwdriver

Figure 11. Removing wires from TerminalBoard

Step 16. Loosen the 6 screws holding the ProtectionBoard to the main bus bars. Remove theProtection Board from the ASTAT-CD Plus(Figure 12).

Remove 6 screws holding Protection Board

Figure 12. Remove screws

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Reassembly

Step 17. Reassemble the new Protection Board to thestarter with screws, CT leads and jumper.Reassemble the Power Supply Board, LogicBoard, cover and terminal connections usingSteps 11, 5 and 6.

To replace SCR modules (Sizes F, G,H and I)

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Disassembly

Step 18. Remove the Logic Board, Power SupplyBoard and Protection Board using Steps 13-16.

Step 19. Remove MOVs and bus bars from the SCRModule to be replaced (Figure 13).

Step 20. Remove the mounting screws at each end ofthe SCR Module and remove the SCRModule. Retain all parts and hardwareremoved from the SCR module forreassembly.

Currenttransformers

SCR modules

MOV

Bus bars

Figure 13. Removing bus bars

Figure 14. SCR Modules removed

Assembly

Requires tools (#2 Phillips head screwdriver, Allenwrench and Torque wrench for screws), Scotchbriteor equivalent abrasive, a mild solvent to clean surfacesand Electrolube 2 GX or equivalent thermal grease.

The mounting surface of the heatsink must be flatand clean (i.e., bare metal) and the SCR surface mustbe clean. Thermal compound must be coated on allmating surfaces between the SCR package and theheatsink. Care must be taken to use the specifiedtorque for mounting the SCR package.Step 21. For SCR module mounting, clean the heatsinksurface with a fine abrasive such as Scotchbrite,remove all particles from the surface of the heatsinkand wipe the SCR mounting surface with a mildsolvent. Apply a light coat of thermal compound suchas Electrolube 2 GX to both the SCR and heatsinksurfaces. Place the contact face of the SCR package onthe mating heatsink surface and move the SCRpackage back and forth several times to distribute thethermal compound evenly over the contact surfaces.

Step 22. Use the screws provided to attach the SCRpackage to the heatsink. Tighten the screwsalternately to the specified torquerequirement for the SCR package.

Torque requirements are as follows: Tightenthe screws through the SCR package toheatsink— 44 in lb.

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Step 23. Reassemble Bus Bars and MOVs to SCRModules with torque of 26 in lbs.

Step 24. Reassemble Protection Board, Power SupplyBoard, Logic Board, cover and terminalconnectors using Steps 17, 11, 5 and 6.

Light

+

+

- -

S2

S1

20Ω1W

(SCR)Cathode

Anode

Gate(~.15AMP to .20AMP LOAD)

5VDC

Figure STC

SCR Test Circuit Remove all power from ASTAT-CD Plus

With S1 closed and S2 open, the lamp should be off. If lamp is on, SCR is shorted.

With S1 closed and S2 closed, the lamp should turn on. When S2 is opened, lamp should stay on. SCR is good.

SCR must be disconnected from ASTAT-CD Plus control (yellow and blue leads disconnected from SCR) and no load connected to ASTAT-CD Plus.

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Sizes J, K, L or M

Cover Removal

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Steel cover

Terminal connector

Figure 1. Remove terminal connectors

Step 1. Remove the two 12- point plug-in terminalconnectors by inserting a flat-headscrewdriver between the terminal connectorand the ASTAT-CD Plus cover.

Do not remove wiring from terminalconnectors.Carefully release the terminal connectorsfrom pins (Figure 1). Carefully pull theterminal connectors (with wiring) straight offthe ASTAT-CD Plus starter.

Step 2. Remove the front steel cover by removing the4 Phillips screws. Set steel cover aside.

Screwdriverthrough slot inside of steelhousing

Figure 2. Cover removal

Step 3. Remove the plastic cover by using a flat-headscrewdriver to depress and release the plastictab on each side of the cover (Figure 2).

To replace the Logic Board (top board)

Important: Always handle boards byedges and do not distort parts on board.

Step 4. To remove Logic Board, unplug the tworibbon cables from the Logic Board.

Screws

Logic Board

Figure 3. Board location

Step 5. Remove the 4 corner screws holding theLogic Board to the standoffs below the LogicBoard. Remove the Logic Board.

Step 6. Reassemble Logic Board to the starter. Withthe display on the Logic Board at the upperleft corner, place the board on the standoffsand attach the Logic Board in the reverseorder as listed in Steps 5 and 4 above. Makesure the ribbon cable at the bottom of theASTAT is fully seated on both circuit boardsand that the ribbon cable will not interferewith or touch the cover.

Step 7. Reassemble the plastic cover and the terminalconnectors by lowering the cover over theboards. Carefully push down the cover untilthe two tabs snap into place. It may benecessary to push in slightly on the outside ofthe lower plastic housing.

Replace the front steel cover using the 4Phillips screws.

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Step 10. If a yellow/green ground wire is connected tothe bottom of the Power Supply Board, itmust be disconnected. Lower the top of thePower Supply Board to view the yellow andblue gate leads to the SCRs (Figure 6).

NOTE: Check the blue and yellow gate wiresfor a number marking before removing thesewires. Each gate wire must have a numbermarking correlating to the terminal numberson the Power Supply Board (1 through 12)to facilitate reassembly.

ProtectionBoard

Gate leads

Gate TerminalBoard

Bottom of PowerSupply Board

Figure 6. Gate leads, Protection and PowerSupply Boards

Step 11. Remove the blue and yellow gate wires fromthe small 4- point gate terminal boards, 1 onthe component side and 2 on the solder sideof the Power Supply Board, with a smallscrewdriver. These wires must be reconnectedto the new Power Supply Board at the propernumbered terminals for proper operation ofthe starter. Remove the Power Supply Board.Remove the hex standoffs, nuts and washersfrom the Power Supply Board for use on thereplacement board.

Remove gate leads Protection Board

Gate leads Power Supply & Logic Board assembly

Figure 7. Board location

Replace the terminal connectors through theplastic cover, onto the connector strips. Makecertain that the terminal connectors snap intoplace.

To replace Power Supply Board

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

The Power Supply Board location is shownbelow (Figure 4). It has gray and orangetransformers visible from the sides.

Step 8 Remove the cover and Logic Board usingSteps 1 - 5.

Power Supply Board Ribbon cable

Control housing

Figure 4. Removing Logic Board

Step 9. Remove the 4 screws holding the PowerSupply Board to the black plastic housing(Figure 5).

Screws toremove

Figure 5. Removing screws holding Power Supply Board

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Step 12. Reassemble the standoffs to the new PowerSupply Board. Reconnect the gate wires.Reference Figure 8 for gate lead connectionsfor Size J, Figure 9 for Size K, or Figure 10 forSizes L and M.

Step 13. Reassemble the Logic Board, cover andterminal connectors using Steps 6 - 7.

A PHASE

SCR

B PHASE

SCR

C PHASE

SCR

4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7

YY B

B

TB1

POWER BOARD - INVERTED

TB2 TB31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

B = Blue(SCR-Cathode connection)Y = Yellow(SCR-Gate connection)

A PHASE

SCR

B PHASE

SCR

C PHASE

SCR

4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7

YY B

B

TB1

POWER SUPPLY BOARD - SOLDERSIDE

TB2 TB31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

B = Blue(SCR-Cathode connection)Y = Yellow(SCR-Gate connection)

Figure 8. Gate lead connections (Size J)Figure 10. Gate lead connections

(Sizes L and M)

SCR lead pairs are to be twisted to reduce EMI (not shown in sketch).

A PHASE

SCR

B PHASE

SCR

C PHASE

SCR

45

67

45

67

45

67

YY B

B

TB1

POWER SUPPLY BOARD - SOLDERSIDE

TB2 TB31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

B = Blue(SCR-Cathode connection)Y = Yellow(SCR-Gate connection)

Figure 9. Gate lead connections (Size K)

Y = yellow wire (gate). B = blue wire (cathode)

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To replace the Protection Board.

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Step 14. Remove the cover and Logic Board/ PowerSupply Board assembly using steps 1 - 3, 9-10.

Step 15. Remove 6 wire connectors from theProtection Board (Figure 11). Note thelocations of these terminals for reassembly.

6- point TerminalBoard

ProtectionBoard

Wire connectors

Figure 11. Remove push on wire connectors

Step 16. Disconnect the 4 leads from the two currenttransformers and the 2 leads from thethermostat to the 6 -point Terminal Board(TB) (located at the top right edge of theProtection Board)(Figure 10). Label theseleads to assure connections are the same tothe 6- point terminal board on the newProtection Board.

Step 17. Loosen the 4 screws holding the ProtectionBoard to the housing. Remove the ProtectionBoard from the ASTAT-CD Plus.

Step 18. Reassemble the new Protection Board, CTleads, thermostat leads, screws, gate wires andground wire, Logic and Power Supply Boardassembly, screws and ribbon connectors in thereverse order of the above listed disassembly(steps 12 and 6).

Step 19. Reassemble the plastic cover, connectors andsheet metal covers using step 7.

To replace SCR modules

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

SCR disassembly instructions - Size J

Currenttransformers

SCR modules

Bus bars

Figure 12. SCR module, MOV and bus barlocation (Size J)

SCR disassembly instructions - Sizes L and M

MOV

SCR modules

Bus bars

Connectors toProtection Board

Figure 13. SCR module, MOV and bus barlocation (Sizes L and M)

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Mounting screwsfor black housing

Figure 16. Black housing removal

Step 22. Remove 4 screws from black housing andremove housing (Figure 15).

Figure 17. SCR modules, Size J

Figure 18. SCR module, Sizes L and M

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Step 20. Remove the cover and circuit boards usingsteps 14 - 17.

Step 21. With SCR assemblies exposed, remove MOVsand bus bars from the SCR module to bereplaced. Remove the mounting screws ateach end of the SCR module, lift out the SCRmodule. It may be necessary to remove theblack housing in order to remove the SCRmodule (see Step 22). Retain all parts andhardware removed from the SCR module forreassembly.

Currenttransformer

SCR module

MOV

Bus bar

Mounting screw

Figure 14. Parts location (Size J)

MOV

SCR module

Bus bar

Mounting screw

Figure 15. Parts location (Sizes L and M)

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SCR assembly instructions

The mounting surface of the heatsink must be flatand clean (i.e., bare metal) and the SCR modulesurface must be clean. Thermal compound must becoated on all mating surfaces between the SCRmodule and the heatsink. Care must be taken to usethe specified torque for mounting the SCR module.

For SCR module (back to back SCRs in a singlepackage) on ASTAT-CD Plus sizes J, K, L and M.

Step 23. Clean the heatsink surface with a fine abrasivesuch as Scotchbrite, remove all particles fromthe surface of the heatsink and wipe the SCRmodule mounting surface with a mild solvent.

Step 24. Apply a light coat of thermal compound suchas Electrolube 2 GX to both the SCR moduleand heatsink surfaces.

Step 25. Place the contact face of the SCR module andon the mating heatsink surface and move theSCR module back and forth several times todistribute the thermal compound evenly overthe contact surfaces.

Step 26. Use the screws provided to attach the SCRmodule to the heatsink. Tighten the screwsalternately to the specified torquerequirement for the SCR module.

Torque requirements are as follows for sizes J,K, L and M: Tighten the screws through theSCR module to heatsink to 44 in lb.

Step 27. Reassemble bus bars and MOVs to SCRmodules (Figures 13 and 14). Torque to 26 inlbs for Size J, 44 in lbs for Size K, and 80 in lbsfor Sizes L and M.

Step 28. Reassemble Protection Board, Power SupplyBoard, shield or Communications Board (ifremoved), Logic Board, cover and terminalconnectors using Steps 18 and 19.

Light

+

+

- -

S2

S1

20Ω1W

(SCR)Cathode

Anode

Gate(~.15AMP to .20AMP LOAD)

5VDC

Figure STC

SCR Test Circuit Remove all power from ASTAT-CD Plus

With S1 closed and S2 open, the lamp should be off. If lamp is on, SCR is shorted.

With S1 closed and S2 closed, the lamp should turn on. When S2 is opened, lamp should stay on. SCR is good.

SCR must be disconnected from ASTAT-CD Plus control (yellow and blue leads disconnected from SCR) and no load connected to ASTAT-CD Plus.

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Carefully release the terminal connectorsfrom pins (Figure 2) and remove theconnectors (with wiring) from the starter.Carefully pull the terminal connectorsstraight off the ASTAT-CD Plus starter.

Step 3. Remove the plastic cover by using a flat-headscrewdriver to depress and release the plastictab on each side of the plastic cover (seeFigure 2 in Sizes F, G, H and I section).

To replace the Logic Board

Important: Always handle boards byedges and do not distort parts on board.

Step 4. The top printed circuit board is the LogicBoard.

Ribbon cable

Screw

Logic Board

Ribbon cable

Figure 3. Logic Board parts location

Step 5. To remove Logic Board, unplug the tworibbon cables from the Logic Board.

Step 6. Remove the 4 corner screws holding theLogic Board to the standoffs below the LogicBoard. Remove the Logic Board (Figure 3).

Step 7. Reassemble Logic Board to the starter. Withthe display on the Logic Board at the upperleft corner, place the board on the standoffsand attach the Logic Board in the reverseorder as listed in Steps 6 and 5 above. Makesure the ribbon cable at the bottom of theASTAT is fully seated on both circuit boardsand that the ribbon cable will not interferewith or touch the cover.

Sizes N, Q, R or S

Cover removal

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Screws

Figure 1. Cover screw locations

Step 1. Remove the front steel cover by removing the4 Phillips screws (Figure 1).

Terminal connector Cover

Figure 2. Terminal removal

Step 2. Remove the two 12- point plug-in terminalconnectors by inserting a flat- headscrewdriver between the terminal connectorsand that ASTAT-CD Plus cover (Figure 2).

Do not remove wiring from terminal connectors.

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Step 8. Reassemble the plastic cover and the terminalconnectors by lowering the cover over theboards. Carefully push down the cover untilthe two tabs snap into place. It may benecessary to push in slightly on the outside ofthe lower plastic housing.

Step 9. Replace the terminal connectors through theplastic cover, onto the connector strips. Makecertain that the terminal connectors snap intoplace (Figure 2).

Step 10. Replace the front steel cover using the 4Phillips screws (Figure 1).

To replace Power Supply Board

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Step 11. Remove the cover and Logic Board usingsteps 1 - 6.

The Power Supply Board location is shown inFigure 4. It has gray and orange transformersvisible from the sides.

Ground wire Hex standoff Ribbon cable

Power Supply Board Control housing

Figure 4. Removing Logic Board

Screws to remove

Figure 5. Removing screws holding PowerSupply Board.

Step 12. Remove the 4 screws holding the PowerSupply Board to the black plastic housing.

Step 13. If a yellow/green ground wire is connected tothe bottom of the Power Supply Board, itmust be disconnected. Lower the top of thePower Supply Board to view the yellow andblue gate leads to the SCRs (Figure 6).

NOTE: Check the blue and yellow gate wiresfor a number marking before removing thesewires. Each gate wire must have a numbermarking correlating to the terminal numberson the Power Supply Board (1 through 12) tofacilitate reassembly.

Step 14. Remove the blue and yellow gate wires fromthe small 4- point gate Terminal Boards, 1 onthe component side and 2 on the solder sideof the Power Supply Board, with a smallscrewdriver (Figure 6).

Protection Board

Gate leads

Gate TerminalBoard

Bottom of PowerSupply Board

Figure 6. Gate leads, Protection and PowerSupply Boards

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To replace the Protection Board.

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Step 17. Remove the Cover, steps 1-3, and remove theLogic and Power Supply Board assembly byremoving 4 screws holding the Power SupplyBoard to the black housing. If ayellow/green ground wire is connected tothe bottom of the Power Supply Board, itmust be disconnected. Lower the Logic andPower Supply Board assembly (Figure 8).Remove the blue and yellow gate leads persteps 13 and 14.

6-point Terminal Board

Protection Board

6-wire connectors

Power Supply andLogic Board assembly

Figure 8. Board location

6- point TerminalBoard

Protection Board

Wire connectors

Mounting screw

Figure 9. Remove wire connectors

Step 18. Remove 6- wire connectors from theProtection Board (Figure 9). Note thelocations of these terminals for reassembly.

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These wires must be reconnected to the newPower Supply Board at the proper numberedterminals for proper operation of the starter.

Remove the Power Supply Board. Removethe hex standoffs, nuts and washers from thePower Supply Board for use on thereplacement boards.

Step 15. Reassemble the standoffs to the new PowerSupply Board. Reconnect the gate wires,(ground wire if removed), screws and ShieldBoard and standoffs (if removed). ReferenceFigure 7 for gate lead connections.

Step 16. Reassemble the Logic Board, cover andterminal connectors using Steps 7-10.

Figure 7. Gate lead connections

Y = yellow wire. B = blue wire.SCR lead pairs are to be twisted toreduce EMI (not shown in sketch).

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Step 19. Disconnect the 4 leads from the two currenttransformers and the 2 leads from thethermostat to the 6- point Terminal Board(Figure 8). Label these leads to assureconnections are the same to the 6- pointTerminal Board on the new ProtectionBoard.

Step 20. Loosen the 4 mounting screws holding theProtection Board to the housing. Remove theProtection Board from the ASTAT-CD Plus.

Reassembly

Step 21. Reassemble the new Protection Board, CTleads, thermostat leads, screws, gate wires andground wire, Logic and Power Supply Boardassembly, screws and ribbon connectors in thereverse order of the above listed disassembly(Steps 17-20).

Step 22. Reassemble the plastic cover, connectors andsheet metal covers using steps 8 - 10.

To replace SCRs

Insulating Terminal Circuit board cover board assembly

Transformer Heat sink Bus bar support Bus (Sizes R & S only) cover bracket and bar

fan assembly

Figure 10. Parts locations insulating cover

Bolts holding heatsinkassembly to housing Steel housing

SCR and heatsink assembly Gate and cathode leads

Figure 11. SCR and heatsink location

Step 23. Remove cover and circuit boards using Steps 17-20.

Step 24. Remove bus bars, insulators, barriers, fanassemblies, thermostat wires and other partsthat interfere with removal of theSCR/heatsink assembly (Figure 10).

Step 25. Remove the SCR/heatsink assembly from theASTAT-CD Plus housing (Figure 11). Retainall parts and hardware for reassembly.

Step 26. Remove MOVs, thermostat, mountinginsulator and other parts to allow disassemblyof the clamps and SCRs from the heatsinks(Figure 12).

CAUTION: Do not adjust or move the preset nut(6) (Figure 13). The preset nut (6) and thebelleville washers under the cross piece (5) arepreset to the required force for assembly andclamping of the new SCR to the heatsink.

SCR and heatsinkassembly

Clamp assembly

MOV

Thermostat

Mounting plate

Figure 12. SCR and heatsink assembly

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Figure 13. SCR and heatsink assembly

Step 27. Loosen the tension bolts (10) alternately 1/4turn at a time on each SCR until pressurereleases on the SCRs. Remove bolts andclamps to release the heatsinks. Retain thegate and cathode leads from the SCRs for usewhen reassembling the SCRs and heatsinks.

CAUTION: Do not adjust or move the pre-set nut(6) (Figure 13). The pre-set nut (6) and thebelleville washers under the cross piece (5) arepre-set to the required force for assembly andclamping of the new SCR to the heatsink.

Note: The mounting surface of the heatsinkmust be flat and clean (i.e., bare metal) andthe SCR surface must be clean. Thermalcompound must be coated on all matingsurfaces between the SCR and the heatsink.

Step 28. Clean both heat sink surfaces with a fineabrasive such as Scotchbrite, then remove allparticles from the surface of the heatsink. Toclean the SCR, wipe the SCR mountingsurfaces with a mild solvent.

Step 29. Apply a light coat of thermal compound suchas Electrolube 2 GX to both sides of the SCRand to both heatsink surfaces that mate to the SCR.

Step 30. Make sure that the orientation of the SCR iscorrect (as disassembled) and place thecontact face of the SCR over the locating pinin the mating heatsink surface. Twist the SCRbackward and forward by hand applying firmpressure to the SCR. Remove the SCR from

10 Tension bolt

4 Pressure plates

5 Cross piece

6 Pre-set nut 8 Metal gauge

7 Belleville washers

3 Cross piece

9 Center pin

1 Heatsinks

2 SCR

11 Insulated sleeve

the heatsink, the mating surfaces must beuniformly coated with thermal compound. Ifthe mating surfaces are not coated evenly,apply slightly more thermal compound to thesurfaces and twist back and forth as before.

Step 31. With the (2) SCRs located properly on theheatsink, i.e. the gate and cathode terminalson the SCRs must be on the proper side ofthe heatsink assembly (as disassembled),place the other heatsink over the SCRs. Refer to Figure 13.

The clamp is assembled so that the crosspiece (5) with the pressure plate (4) and thetension bolts (10) are at the top. Underneath,the cross piece (3) with the pressure plate (4)is put in position and the two tension bolts(10) are alternately tightened carefully until aslight resistance is felt. Check that both crosspieces (3) and (5) are parallel. For this check,it is sufficient to check that the tension boltsproject equal distances beyond the crosspiece (3). The tension bolts (10) may now bealternately tightened 1/4 turn at a time untilthe metal gauge (8) can be easily moved.

Note - The tension bolts should not betightened beyond the point that the metalgauge (8) can be easily moved. Never adjustor change the position of the preset nut (6).The preset nut (6) determines the clampingforce applied to the SCR.

Light

+

+

- -

S2

S1

20Ω1W

(SCR)Cathode

Anode

Gate(~.15AMP to .20AMP LOAD)

5VDC

Figure STC

SCR Test Circuit Remove all power from ASTAT-CD Plus

Test SCR's only when clamped in heatsink assembly.

With S1 closed and S2 open, the lamp should be off. If lamp is on, SCR is shorted.

With S1 closed and S2 closed, the lamp should turn on. When S2 is opened, lamp should stay on. SCR is good.

SCR must be disconnected from ASTAT-CD Plus control (yellow and blue leads disconnected from SCR) and no load connected to ASTAT-CD Plus.

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NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Size T

Cover removal

Step 1. Remove the front steel cover by removing the4 Phillips screws (Figure 1).

Screws

Figure 1. Cover screw locations

Step 2. Remove the two 12-point plug-in terminalconnectors by inserting a flat-headscrewdriver between the terminal connectorsand the ASTAT-CD Plus cover (Figure 2).Carefully release the terminal connectorsfrom pins (Figure 2) and remove theconnectors (with wiring) from the starter.Carefully pull the terminal connectorsstraight off the ASTAT-CD Plus starter.

Do not remove the wiring from terminal connectors.

Cover

Terminal connector

Figure 2. Terminal removal

Step 3. Remove the plastic cover by using a flatheadscrewdriver to depress and release the plastictab on each side of the plastic cover (seeFigure on page 1).

To replace the Logic Board

Important: Always handle boards byedges and do not distort parts on board

Step 4. The top printed circuit board is the LogicBoard.

Ribbon cable

Screw

Logic Board

Ribbon cable

Screw

Figure 3. Logic Board parts location

Step 5. To remove Logic Board, unplug the tworibbon cables from the Logic Board.

Step 6. Remove the 4 corner screws holding theLogic Board to the standoffs below the LogicBoard. Remove the Logic Board.

Step 7. Reassemble new Logic Board to the starter.With the display on the Logic Board at theupper left corner, place the board on thestandoffs and attach the Logic Board in thereverse order as listed in steps 6 and 5 above.Make sure the ribbon cable at the bottom ofthe ASTAT is fully seated on both circuitboards and that the ribbon cable will notinterfere with or touch the cover.

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Step 8. Reassemble the plastic cover and the terminalconnectors by lowering the cover over theboards. Carefully push down the cover untilthe two tabs snap into place. It may benecessary to push in slightly on the outside ofthe lower plastic housing.

Step 9. Replace the terminal connectors through theplastic cover, onto the connector strips. Makecertain that the terminal connectors snap intoplace (Figure 2).

Step 10. Replace the front steel cover using the 4Phillips screws (Figure 1).

To replace Power Supply Board

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Step 11. Remove the cover and Logic Board usingsteps 1-6. The Power Supply Board location isshown in Figure 4. It has gray and orangetransformers visible from the sides.

Figure 4. Removing Logic Board

Screw

Figure 5. Removing screws holding PowerSupply Board

Step 12. Remove the 4 screws holding the PowerSupply Board to the black plastic housing.

Step 13. If a yellow/green ground wire is connected tothe bottom of the Power Supply Board, itmust be disconnected. Lower the top of thePower Supply Board to view the yellow andblue gate leads to the SCRs (Figure 6).

NOTE: Check the blue and yellow gate wiresfor a number marking before removing thesewires. Each gate wire must have a numbermarking correlating to the terminal numberson the Power Supply Board (1 through 12) tofacilitate reassembly.

Step 14. Remove the blue and yellow gate wires fromthe small 4-point gate Terminal Boards, 1 onthe component side and 2 on the solder sideof the Power Supply Board, with a smallscrewdriver (Figure 6). These wires must bereconnected to the new Power Supply Boardat the proper numbered terminals for properoperation of the starter.

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Protection Board Gate leads

Bottom of Power Supply Board Gate terminal board

Figure 6. Gate leads, Protection and PowerSupply Boards

Remove the Power Supply Board. Removethe hex standoffs, nuts and washers from thePower Supply Board for use on thereplacement board.

Step 15. Reassemble the standoffs to the new PowerSupply Board. Reconnect the gate wires tothe Power Supply Board (terminals 1 to 12)and reinstall the 4 screws which hold thePower Supply Board to the black plastichousing. Refer to (Figure 7) for gate leadconnections.

Step 16. Reassemble the Logic Board, cover andterminal connectors using steps 7-10.

Figure 7. Gate lead connectionsY = Yellow wire B = Blue wire

SCR pairs are to be twisted to reduce EMI (not shown in sketch).

To replace the Protection Board.NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVEDBEFORE SERVICING.

Step 17. Remove the Cover, steps 1-3, and remove the(Logic and Power Supply Board assembly) byremoving the 4 screws holding the PowerSupply Board to the black housing. If ayellow/green wire is connected to the bottomof the Power Supply Board, it must bedisconnected. Lower the Logic and PowerSupply Board assembly (Figure 8). Removethe blue and yellow gate wires per steps 13and 14.

6-point TerminalBoard

Protection Board

6 wire connectors

Power Supply andLogic Boardassembly

Figure 8. Board location

Mounting Screw 6-point Terminal Board

Protector Board Wire Connectors

Figure 9. Remove wire connectors

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Step 18. Label the 6 push-on wire connectors with thenumbers printed on the P.C. Board (U1, V1,W1, U2, V2, W2). Remove 6 push-on wireconnectors from the Protection Board(Figure 9). Note the location of theseterminals for reassembly.

Step 19. Label the 4 leads from the two currenttransformers and the 2 leads from thethermostats to assure connections are thesame to the 6-point Terminal Board on thenew Protection Board. Disconnect the 4 leadsfrom the two current transformers and the 2leads from the thermostats to the 6-pointTerminal Board (Figure 8).

Step 20. Loosen the mounting screws holding theProtection Board to the housing. Remove theProtection Board from the ASTAT-CD Plus.

Reassembly

Step 21. Reassemble the new Protection Board, thepush-on wire connectors, the CT leads,thermostat leads, screws, gate wires andground wire (if used), Logic and PowerSupply Board assembly, screws and ribbonconnectors in the reverse order of the abovelisted disassembly (Steps 16-20).

Step 22. Reassemble the plastic cover, connectors andsheet metal cover using steps 8-10.

To replace SCRs

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Step 23. Remove the front cover by removing the (4)Phillips head screws (Figure 1).

Step 24. Phase 1 or 3 - Remove bus bars, the fanassembly, the top ventilating cover and theheat sink insulator cover. Remove thethermostat wires, gate and cathode leads fromthe SCRs, current transformer leads from theC. T. (only on Phase 1) and other parts thatinterfere with removal of the SCR/heatsinkassembly (Figure 10).

Phase 2 - Remove bus bars, the fan assembly,the top ventilating cover and the heat sink

insulator covers from both phase 1 and Phase3 heatsink assemblies. Remove (4) Allenscrews in the black plastic bottom housingthat holds the Control assembly to theheatsink assembly and move the assembly tothe side. Remove the thermostat wires, gateand cathode leads from the SCRs, currenttransformer leads from the C. T.’s, and otherparts that interfere with removal of theSCR/heatsink assembly (Figure 10).

Terminal Blower Circuit board HeatsinkBoard transformers assembly insulating cover

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

Current MOV Bus bar support Bus bartransformers bracket and

fan assembly

Figure 10. Parts locations insulating covers

Step 25. Remove the bolts on the ends of the heatsinkassembly that hold the H. S. assembly to thehousing insulators. Then slide the H. S.assembly out the bottom of that ASTAThousing. (Figure 11). Retain all parts andhardware for reassembly.

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MOV Heatsink SCR gate and leads assembly cathode leads

Thermostat Bolts holding heatsink assembly to housing

Figure 11. SCR and heatsink location

Step 26. SCR/Heat sink disassembly - Remove thethermostat, mounting insulator and otherparts to allow disassembly of the clamps andSCRs from the heatsinks (Figure 12).

SCR and heatsinkassembly

Clamp assembly

Mounting Plate

Thermostat

Figure 12. SCR and heatsink assembly

CAUTION: Do not adjust or move the preset nut(6) (Figure 13). The preset nut (6) and the bevelwashers under the cross piece (5) are preset to therequired force for assembly and clamping of thenew SCR to the heatsink.

Step 27. Removing the SCRs (Figure 13) - Loosen thetension bolts (10) alternately, 1/4 turn at atime, on each SCR until pressure releases onthe SCRs. Remove bolts and clamps to releasethe heatsinks. Note: record the position ofboth SCRs (gate and cathode connectors onthe SCR) for reassembly.

Caution: Do not adjust or move the pre-set nut (6)(Figure 13). The pre-set nut and the bevel washersunder the cross piece (5) are pre-set to the requiredforce for assembly and clamping of the new SCR tothe heatsink.

Note: The mounting surface of the heatsinkmust be flat and clean (i.e., bare metal) andthe SCR surface must be clean. Thermalcompound must be coated on all matingsurfaces between the SCR and the heatsink.

Figure 13. SCR and heatsink assembly

Step 28. Clean both heat sink surfaces with a fineabrasive such as Scotch brite, then remove allparticles from the surface of the heatsinks. Toclean the SCR, wipe the SCR with a mildsolvent.

Step 29. Apply a light coat of thermal compound suchas Electrolube 2GX to both sides of the SCRand to both heatsink surfaces that mate to theSCR.

Step 30. Make sure that the orientation of the SCR iscorrect(as disassembled) and place thecontact face of the SCR over the locating pinin the mating heatsink surface. Twist the SCR

10 Tension bolt

4 Pressure plates

5 Cross piece

6 Pre-set nut 8 Metal gauge

7 Belleville washers

3 Cross piece

9 Center pin

1 Heatsinks

2 SCR

11 Insulated sleeve

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backward and forward by hand applying firmpressure to the SCR. Remove the SCR fromthe heatsink, the mating surfaces must beuniformly coated with thermal compound. Ifthe mating surfaces are not coated evenly,apply slightly more thermal compound to thesurfaces and twist back and forth as before.

Step 31. With the 2 SCRs located properly on theheatsink, i.e. the gate and cathode terminalson the SCR must be on the proper side of theheatsink assembly (as disassembled), placethe other heatsink over the SCRs. Refer toFigure 13.

The clamp is assembled so that the crosspiece(5) with the pressure plate(4) and thetension bolts (10) are at the top. Underneaththe cross piece (3) with the pressure plate (4)is put in position and the two tension bolts(10) are alternately tightened carefully until aslight resistance is felt. Check that both crosspieces (3) and (5) are parallel. For this check,it is sufficient to check that the tension boltsproject equal distances beyond the crosspiece(3). The tension bolts (10) may now bealternately tightened 1/4 turn at time untilthe metal gauge (8) can be easily moved.

NOTE: The tension bolts should not betightened beyond the point that the metalgauge (8) can be easily moved. Never adjustthe preset nut (6).

Light

+

+

- -

S2

S1

20Ω1W

(SCR)Cathode

Anode

Gate(~.15AMP to .20AMP LOAD)

5VDC

Figure STC

SCR Test Circuit Remove all power from ASTAT-CD Plus

With S1 closed and S2 open, the lamp should be off. If lamp is on, SCR is shorted.

With S1 closed and S2 closed, the lamp should turn on. When S2 is opened, lamp should stay on. SCR is good.

SCR must be disconnected from ASTAT-CD Plus control (yellow and blue leads disconnected from SCR) and no load connected to ASTAT-CD Plus.

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Sizes U and V

Cover removal

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Step 1. Remove the front steel cover by removing the6 Phillips screws (Figure 1).

Screws

Figure 1. Cover screw locations

Step 2. Remove the two 12-point plug-in terminalconnectors by inserting a flat-headscrewdriver between the terminal connectorsand the ASTAT-CD Plus cover (Figure 2).Carefully release the terminal connectorsfrom pins (Figure 2) and remove theconnectors (with wiring) from the starter.Carefully pull the terminal connectorsstraight off the ASTAT-CD Plus starter.

Do not remove the wiring from terminal connectors.

Cover

Terminal connector

Figure 2. Terminal removal

Step 3. Remove the plastic cover by using a flatheadscrewdriver to depress and release the plastictab on each side of the plastic cover (seeFigure 2 in F, G, H and I section).

To replace the Logic Board

Important: Always handle boards byedges and do not distort parts on board

Step 4. The top printed circuit board is the LogicBoard.

Step 5. To remove Logic Board, unplug the tworibbon cables from the Logic Board.

Ribbon cable

Logic Board

Ribbon cable

Screw

Figure 3. Logic Board parts locations

Step 6. Remove the 4 corner screws holding theLogic Board to the standoffs below the LogicBoard. Remove the Logic Board.

Step 7. Reassemble new Logic Board to the starter.With the display on the Logic Board at theupper left corner, place the board on thestandoffs and attach the Logic Board in thereverse order as listed in steps 6 and 5 above.Make sure the ribbon cable at the bottom ofthe ASTAT is fully seated on both circuitboards and that the ribbon cable will notinterfere with or touch the cover.

Step 8. Reassemble the plastic cover and the terminalconnectors by lowering the cover over theboards. Carefully push down the cover untilthe two tabs snap into place. It may benecessary to push in slightly on the outside ofthe lower plastic housing.

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Step 9. Replace the terminal connectors through theplastic cover, onto the connector strips. Makecertain that the terminal connectors snap intoplace (Figure 2).

Step 10. Replace the front steel cover using the 4Phillips screws (Figure 1).

To replace Power Supply Board.

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING

Step 11. Remove the cover and Logic Board usingsteps 1-6. The Power Supply Board location isshown in Figure 4. It has gray and orangetransformers visible from the sides.

Figure 4. Removing Logic Board

Screw

Figure 5. Removing screws holding Power Supply Board

Step 12. Remove the 4 screws holding the PowerSupply Board to the black plastic housing.

Step 13. If a yellow/green ground wire is connected tothe bottom of the Power Supply Board, itmust be disconnected. Lower the top of thePower Supply Board to view the yellow andblue gate leads to the SCRs (Figure 6).

NOTE: Check the blue and yellow gate wiresfor a number marking before removing thesewires. Each gate wire must have a numbermarking correlating to the terminal numberson the Power Supply Board (1 through 12) tofacilitate reassembly.

Step 14. Remove the blue and yellow gate wires fromthe small 4-point gate Terminal Boards, 1 onthe component side and 2 on the solder sideof the Power Supply Board, with a smallscrewdriver (Figure 6).

Protection Board Gate leads

Bottom of Power Supply Board Gate terminal board

Figure 6. Gate leads, Protection and PowerSupply Boards

These wires must be reconnected to the newPower Supply Board at the proper numberedterminals for proper operation of the starter.Remove the Power Supply Board. Removethe hex standoffs, nuts and washers from thePower Supply Board for use on thereplacement board.

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Step 15. Reassemble the standoffs to the new PowerSupply Board. Reconnect the gate wires tothe Power Supply Board (terminals 1 to 12)and reinstall the 4 screws which hold thePower Supply Board to the black plastichousing. Refer to (Figure 7) for gate leadconnections.

Step 16. Reassemble the Logic Board, cover andterminal connectors using steps 7-10.

Figure 7. Gate lead connections

Y = yellow wire. B = blue wire.SCR lead pairs are to be twisted toreduce EMI (not shown in sketch).

To replace the Protection Board.

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVEDBEFORE SERVICING.

Step 17. Remove the Cover, steps 1-3, and remove the(Logic and Power Supply Board assembly) byremoving the 4 screws holding the PowerSupply Board to the black housing. If ayellow/green wire is connected to the bottom

of the Power Supply Board, it must bedisconnected. Lower the Logic and PowerSupply Board assembly (Figure 8). Remove theblue and yellow gate wires per steps 13 and 14.

6-point Terminal Board

Protection Board

6-wire connectors

Power Supply andLogic Board Assembly

Figure 8. Board location

Step 18. Label the 6 push-on wire connectors with thenumbers printed on the P.C. Board (U1, V1,W1, U2, V2, W2). Remove 6 push-on wireconnectors from the Protection Board(Figure 9). Note the location of theseterminals for reassembly.

Mounting screw 6-point Terminal Board

Protection Board Wire connectors

Figure 9. Remove wire connectors

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Step 19. Label the 4 leads from the two currenttransformers and the 2 leads from thethermostats to assure connections are thesame to the 6-point Terminal Board on thenew Protection Board. Disconnect the 4 leadsfrom the two current transformers and the 2leads from the thermostats to the 6-pointTerminal Board (Figure 9).

Step 20. Loosen the mounting screws holding theProtection Board to the housing. Remove theProtection Board from the ASTAT-CD Plus.

Reassembly

Step 21. Reassemble the new Protection Board, thepush-on wire connectors, the CT leads,thermostat leads, screws, gate wires andground wire (if used), Logic and PowerSupply Board assembly, screws and ribbonconnectors in the reverse order of the abovelisted disassembly (Steps 16-20).

Step 22. Reassemble the plastic cover, connectors andsheet metal cover using steps 8-10.

To replace SCRs

NOTE: POWER MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICING.

Step 23. Remove the front cover by removing the (6)Phillips head screws (Figure 1).

Step 24. Phase 1 or 3 - Remove bus bars, the fanassembly, the top ventilating cover and theheat sink insulator covers. Remove thethermostat wires, gate and cathode leads fromthe SCRs, current transformer leads from theC. T. (only on Phase 1) and other parts thatinterfere with removal of the SCR/heatsinkassembly (Figure 10).

Phase 2 - Remove bus bars, the fan assembly,the top ventilating cover and the heat sinkinsulator covers from phase 2 heatsink assembly(the Control assembly is attached to the topinsulator cover - handle carefully). Remove (2)thermostat wires from the thermostats, the gateand cathode leads from the SCRs, currenttransformer leads from the Phase 2 C. T, andother parts that interfere with removal of thePhase 2 SCR/heatsink assembly (Figure 10).

Blower Insulating Terminal Circuit boardtransformers cover board assembly

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3MOV Heatsink cover

Current transformer Bus barBus bar support bracket and fan assembly

Figure 10. Parts locations insulating covers

Step 25. Remove the bolts on the ends of the heatsinkassembly that hold the H. S. assembly to thehousing insulators. Then slide the H. S.assembly out the bottom of that ASTAThousing. (Figure 11). Retain all parts andhardware for reassembly.

Heatsink assembly SCR gate and cathode leads

Bolts holding heatsink Thermostatassembly to housing

Figure 11. SCR and heatsink location

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Step 26. SCR/Heat sink disassembly - Remove thethermostat, mounting insulator and otherparts to allow disassembly of the clamps andSCRs from the heatsinks (Figure 12).

SCR and heatsinkassembly

Clamp assembly

Mounting plate

Thermostat

Figure 12. SCR and heatsink assembly

CAUTION: Do not adjust or move the preset nut(6) (Figure 13). The preset nut (6) and the bevelwashers under the cross piece (5) are preset to therequired force for assembly and clamping of thenew SCR to the heatsink.

Figure 13. SCR and heatsink assembly

Step 27. Removing the SCRs (Figure 13) - Loosen thetension bolts (10) alternately, 1/4 turn at atime, on each SCR until pressure releases onthe SCRs. Remove bolts and clamps to releasethe heatsinks. Note: record the position ofboth SCRs (gate and cathode connectors onthe SCR) for reassembly.

Caution: Do not adjust or move the pre-set nut (6)(Figure 13). The pre-set nut and the bevel washersunder the cross piece (5) are pre-set to the requiredforce for assembly and clamping of the new SCR tothe heatsink.

Note: The mounting surface of the heatsinkmust be flat and clean (i.e., bare metal) andthe SCR surface must be clean. Thermalcompound must be coated on all matingsurfaces between the SCR and the heatsink.

Step 28. Clean both heat sink surfaces with a fineabrasive such as Scotch brite, then remove allparticles from the surface of the heatsinks. Toclean the SCR, wipe the SCR with a mildsolvent.

Step 29. Apply a light coat of thermal compound suchas Electrolube 2GX to both sides of the SCRand to both heatsink surfaces that mate to theSCR.

Step 30. Make sure that the orientation of the SCR iscorrect(as disassembled) and place thecontact face of the SCR over the locating pinin the mating heatsink surface. Twist the SCRbackward and forward by hand applying firmpressure to the SCR. Remove the SCR fromthe heatsink, the mating surfaces must beuniformly coated with thermal compound. Ifthe mating surfaces are not coated evenly,apply slightly more thermal compound to thesurfaces and twist back and forth as before.

Step 31. With the 2 SCRs located properly on theheatsink, i.e. the gate and cathode terminalson the SCR must be on the proper side of theheatsink assembly (as disassembled), placethe other heatsink over the SCRs. Refer tofigure 13.

The clamp is assembled so that the crosspiece(5) with the pressure plate(4) and thetension bolts (10) are at the top. Underneaththe cross piece (3) with the pressure plate (4)is put in position and the two tension bolts(10) are alternately tightened carefully until aslight resistance is felt. Check that both crosspieces (3) and (5) are parallel. For this check,it is sufficient to check that the tension boltsproject equal distances beyond the crosspiece(3). The tension bolts (10) may now bealternately tightened 1/4 turn at time until

10 Tension bolt

4 Pressure plates

5 Cross piece

6 Pre-set nut 8 Metal gauge

7 Belleville washers

3 Cross piece

9 Center pin

1 Heatsinks

2 SCR

11 Insulated sleeve

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the metal gauge (8) can be easily moved.

NOTE: The tension bolts should not betightened beyond the point that the metalgauge (8) can be easily moved. Never adjustthe preset nut (6).

Light

+

+

- -

S2

S1

20Ω1W

(SCR)Cathode

Anode

Gate(~.15AMP to .20AMP LOAD)

5VDC

Figure STC

SCR Test Circuit Remove all power from ASTAT-CD Plus

With S1 closed and S2 open, the lamp should be off. If lamp is on, SCR is shorted.

With S1 closed and S2 closed, the lamp should turn on. When S2 is opened, lamp should stay on. SCR is good.

SCR must be disconnected from ASTAT-CD Plus control (yellow and blue leads disconnected from SCR) and no load connected to ASTAT-CD Plus.

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Troubleshooting Guide for ASTAT-CD Plus Solid-State StartersSymptom or Error & (Error Code) Possible Cause Measures to be taken

Display OFF No control voltage Check wire harness and control voltage Main breaker tripped or fuse blown

F1 fuse blown on power supply PCB Check and changeBad connection of flat ribbon wire Verify connectorsjoining power supply PCB to control PCB Check power supply board and logic board for 5VDC.

Use a DC voltmeter on the power supply board, (-) leadof voltmeter on the top lead of C6 (located next to theblack heatsink on the right edge of the power supplyboard) and the (+) lead of voltmeter on top lead ofDiode AD21 or R25 (located on the upper right cornerof the power supply board)

Fans not running No voltage to fans Verify voltage and connections Equipment does not respond to F2 fuse blown on power supply PCB Check and change STOP / START controls

Motor will not start but display No power to gate circuits Check 12VDC on Power Supply Board. Use a DC shows – Ramp, Full, etc. voltmeter on the Power Supply Board, (-) lead of

voltmeter on the top lead of C6 (located next to the black heatsink in the right edge of the Power SupplyBoard) and the (+) lead of voltmeter on bottom lead ofDiode AD20 (located near the lower left corner of the black heatsink on the Power Supply Board).

Frequency error (Ex10) No 1L1 phase or Check 1L1 phase and/or (admits 45Hz ≤ f main ≤ 65Hz) frequency is out of range mains frequencyOverload trip (Ex11) Excessive load or excessive current Verify overload conditions during starting time and

during starting steady state. Check settings in parameters "Nxxx", "Lxxx", and "oxxx"

Synchronism loss (Ex13) Phase 1L1 lost Check 1L1 phase Phase A, B, C thyristor (Ex14) Short circuited thyristor Check thyristor module

(Ex15) Check ground connections and voltage to ground(Ex16) Poor ribbon cable connection

No output phases Check 2T1, 4T2 and 6T3 phases

Heatsink thermostat (Ex17) Heatsink thermostat tripped by Check for adequate ventilationoverheating or defective Check thermostat and wiring

Motor thermistor (Ex18) Motor thermistor tripped by Check thermistor and wiring, if no thermistor terminaloverheating or defective 5 and 6 must be jumpered

PULSETRAFO

PULSETRAFO

PULSETRAFO

MAINTRANSFORMER

F2 F1

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Symptom or Error & (Error Code) Possible Cause Measures to be takenPhase A, B, C loss (Ex19) No input / output phases Check power wire harness for 1L1, 3L2, 5L3, 2T1, 4T2

(Ex20) and 6T3(Ex21) Defective thyristor or ribbon wire Verify gate and cathode wire harness.

harness loose or defective Verify thyristors Stalled rotor (Ex22) Equipment detected stalled motor rotor Restart equipment and check for an appreciable

loss in motor speed at any time Internal error (Ex23) Micro-controller malfunction Check IC1 and IC8 are correctly inserted in their

sockets. Check for noise on control voltage power or line

Long start time (Ex25) Current limit condition present more Increase current limit and / orthan 2 x ta sec. or 240 sec. acceleration ramp time(ta = acceleration ramp time)

Long slow speed time (Ex26) Equipment has been in slow speed Reduce time slow speed is engaged mode more than 120 sec.

Lock-out (Ex27) The time between startings is less that Check if settings are correctthe adjusted in parameter "LKxx" This protection may be disabled

Undervoltage (Ex28) The line voltage exceeds of limit set Check if settings are correct. Overvoltage (Ex29) in parameters "UVxx" or "OVxx" This protection may be disabled Undercurrent (Ex30) The motor current exceeds of limit set Check if settings are correct. Overcurrent (Ex31) in parameters "UCxx" or "OCxx" This protection may be disabledRetry (Ex32) The retry feature could not re-start the Check last message "e1xx" and correct.

motor after a fault Be sure that retry settings are correct as well

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Renewal Parts List For ASTAT-CD Plus Solid-State Starters

GE Industrial Systems

General Electric Company41 Woodford Ave., Plainville, CT 06062www.GEindustrial.com© 2001 General Electric CompanyDEH-40418 0901

Description Where Used Cat. No.List Price (Each), Required

GO-11G Qty.SCR, 1 per phase QC2FDP QCX000111 $55.00 1

QC2GDP QCX000112 60.00 1

QC2HDP QCX000113 65.00 1

QC2IDP QCX000114 70.00 1

QC2JDP QCX000115 80.00 1

QC2KDP QCX000116 160.00 1

QC2LDP QCX000117 300.00 1

QC2MDP QCX000118 350.00 1

SCR, 2 per phase QC2NDP QCX000119 270.00 2

QC2QDP QCX000120 320.00 2

QC2RDP QCX000121 500.00 2

QC2SDP QCX000122 515.00 2

QC2TDP QCX000123 652.00 2

QC2UDP QCX000124 733.00 2

QC2VDP QCX000125 1,040.00 2

QC2XDP QCX000126 1,250.00 2

Protection Circuit Board QC2FDP QCX000127 120.00 1

QC2GDP QCX000128 120.00 1

QC2HDP QCX000129 120.00 1

QC2IDP QCX000130 120.00 1

QC2JDP QCX000131 120.00 1

QC2KDP QCX000132 140.00 1

QC2LDP QCX000133 140.00 1

QC2MDP QCX000134 140.00 1

QC2NDP QCX000135 140.00 1

QC2QDP QCX000136 140.00 1

QC2RDP QCX000137 140.00 1

QC2SDP QCX000138 140.00 1

QC2TDP QCX000139 140.00 1

QC2UDP QCX000140 140.00 1

QC2VDP QCX000141 140.00 1

QC2XDP QCX000142 140.00 1

Logic Printed Circuit Board w / E2PROM ALL QCX000143 650.00 1

Power Supply PCB ALL QCX000144 360.00 1

Current Transformer QC2F,G,H,I,J,K QCX000147 40.00 1

QC2L,M,N,Q,R,S QCX000148 120.00 1

QC2T,U,V,X QCX000149 95.00 1

MOV (with terminals and insulators) QC2F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M QCX000150 18.00 2/ph

QC2N,Q,R,S QCX000151 10.00 2/ph

QC2T,U,V,X QCX000152 70.00 2/ph

Terminal Strip (Logic PCB) All, 12-point QCX000153 16.00 1

Terminal Strip (Control Power Input to ASTAT) All, 5-point QCX000154 10.00 1

Terminal Strip for Fans QC2J-S 4-point QCX000155 7.20➀ 1

DIN Rail Terminals (QC2T,U,V,X) Endplate QCX000156 7.00 1

Terminal Point QCX000157 8.00 1

Insulator Panel QCX000158 7.00 1

Fuses on Power Supply Board – F2, ALL, 500mA QCX000159 3.00 1

Bussman Type GMC, 250 Vac F1, ALL, 2A QCX000160 3.00 1

Ribbon Cable, Top - Logic to Power Supply ALL QCX000161 5.00 1

Ribbon Cable, Bottom - Logic to Protection Board ALL QCX000162 6.00 1

Thermostat QC2J,K,L,M QCX000163 10.00 1

QC2N,Q,R,S,T,U,V,X QCX000164 14.00 1

Plastic Cover-ASTAT Plus ALL QCX000165 30.00 1

Fans QC2J,K,L,M QCX000166 79.00 1

QC2N,Q,R,S,T QCX000167 200.00 1

QC2U,V,X QCX000168 280.00 1

➀ List Price, GO-10G5