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- Page 1 SARJAT AE_-, L_-, AL_-, T- and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS WITH INTEGRATED FREQUENCY CONVERTER FC_ -SERIES \\W2s\users\minnara\käyttöhjeet\Kolmeks_FCkäyttöohje\Manual_FCpumps_en_20080506.indd Subject to change without prior notice...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content 1. General .................... 3 1.1 Symbols ..............................3 1.2 Applications ............................3 1.3 Manufacturer ............................3 1.4 Version ..............................3 2.1 Handling, transport and storage of the pump .................. 4 2. Handling, transport and storage of the pump ......4 3. -
Page 3: General
The pump surface temperature may cause danger depending on the working conditions. 1.3 Manufacturer This product is manufactured by OY KOLMEKS AB, P.O.BOX 27, FIN-420 TURENKI, FINLAND. 1.4 Version Release date of this manual is 04.0.2005. This is version no. 5. -
Page 4: Handling, Transport And Storage Of The Pump
2. Handling, transport and storage of the pump 2.1 Handling, transport and storage of the pump Normally the pumps are stable when they are transported and don’t go down even they are bent 0°. Pumps shall be stored in a dry and cool place protected from dust. Temperature of environment must be in -0 °C ... +50°C. -
Page 5: Rating Plate
3.3 Rating plate Shows the information about the electric motor and also design data of the pump. LP-50A/4FCC1045 S6 K2 V1-C320001 123456/04 0,45 OKFC-100 B2 F15 0,70 5 - 30 3.4 Pump identification Pump series: L_= single in-line pump, with flanges L P - 50 A / 4 FC C 10 45 AL_= single in-line pump, with flanges AT,T = twin in-line pump, with flanges... -
Page 6: Safety
4. Safety This manual includes important information concerning installation and operating the pump. Persons who are involved in installation or/and operation of the pump, should read and understand these instruction before installation or starting the pump. There are live parts inside the frequency converter, when the supply voltage is connected. Incorrect installation may cause damage to the pump or bodily injuries, even death. -
Page 7: Positions For Installation
5.2 Positions for installation Allowed positions Allowed positions, if the pipes of the pressure difference transmitter are not installed to the flanges of the pump Not allowed positions 5.3 Electrical connections All electrical work shall be carried out by qualified electrician approved by the local authorities. Supply voltage may be connected with standard cable, screened cable is not required. -
Page 8: Control Methods And Connections
5.4 Control methods and connections 5.4.1 I/O’s of the FC-pump (inputs and outputs) Terminal 1 / X101 analog input 0-20 or 4-20 mA (different possible functions) Terminal 2 / X101 analog input 0-0V or digital input (different possible functions) Terminals 3, 4 and 5 / X101 digital input (different possible functions) Terminal 6 / X101 24 V DC supply for digital inputs and feedback (max. -
Page 9: Fca -Pump - Speed Reference From Potentiometer
5.4.3 FCA -pump - speed reference from potentiometer Applications Systems, where the duty point remains constant and where is no need for continuous automated regulation. Accessories Pump, frequency converter and potentiometer. Operation principle The speed of electric motor can be adjusted manually at the site. Useful feature for commissioning of the pump. -
Page 10: Fcb -Pump - Constant Pressure Between The Pump Flanges
5.4.4 FCB -pump - constant pressure between the pump flanges Applications Systems, where are variations in the flow and where pressure losses are generated mainly on the consumption equipment. Heating circulation, where the pressure loss on the heat exchanger is small. Accessories Pump, frequency converter, potentiometer and differential pressure transducer with pipes to the pump flange. -
Page 11: Fcc -Pump - Constant Pressure Between Inlet- And Outlet-Line
5.4.5 FCC -pump - constant pressure between inlet- and outlet-line Applications Systems, where are variations in the flow and where pressure losses are generated mainly on the source of heat equipment. Heating and cooling circulations and the pressure boosting of parellel circulations. Accessories Pump, frequency converter, potentiometer and differential pressure transducer with pipes. -
Page 12: Fccvak -Pump - Constant Pressure Between Supply- And Return-Line With External Controller In Use (Setup 1)
5.4.6 FCCVAK -pump - constant pressure between supply- and return-line with external controller in use (SETUP 1) Operation principle (speed reference 0-10 V for pump) The level of the constant pressure difference between the inlet- and outlet-line of the system can be adjusted by external control system (speed reference 0-0 V to the terminal 2). -
Page 13: Fccvak -Pump - Constant Pressure Between Supply- And Return-Line With Controller Of The Frequency Converter In Use (Setup 2)
5.4.7 FCCVAK -pump - constant pressure between supply- and return-line with controller of the frequency converter in use (SETUP 2) Operation principle (reference for pressure difference 0-10 V for pump) The level of the constant pressure difference between the inlet- and outlet-line of the system can be adjusted by external control system (reference for differential pressure 0-0 V to the terminal 2). -
Page 14: Fcd -Pump - Constant Pressure In Discharge Flange
5.4.8 FCD -pump - constant pressure in discharge flange Applications Pressure boosting or other open systems, where constant pressure is required. Accessories Pump, frequency converter, potentiometer and pressure transmitter with pipes. The pressure transmitter is installed to the pressure flange of the pump or near to the consumtion in the pipe line. Operation principle The level of the constant pressure on the pressure flange of the pump or on the outlet-line of the system can be adju- sted by potentiometer. -
Page 15: Fce -Pump - Sensorless, Pre-Programmed Pump Curves
5.4.9 FCE -pump - sensorless, pre-programmed pump curves Applications Systems, where are variations in the flow. Heating and cooling circulations and the pressure boosting of parellel circulations. Accessories Pump, frequency converter and potentiometer. Operation principle, pump curve and adjusting the flow The pump curve is selected with potentiometer from the curve plate. -
Page 16: Fcf -Pump - Constant Temperature
5.4.10 FCF -pump - constant temperature Applications Heating and cooling systems, where the constant temperature is required. Accesories Pump, frequency converter, potentiometer, temperature transmitter (and sensor). Operation principle The constant temperature, which is adjusted by potentiometer, is kept up by regulating the flow. The reference can be freezed by connecting wire between terminals 5 and 6. -
Page 17: Fcf -Pump - The Speed According To Temperature
5.4.11 FCF -pump - the speed according to temperature Applications Heating and cooling systems, where the flow is controlled by temperature. Accesories Pump, frequency converter, potentiometer, temperature transmitter (and sensor). Operation principle The speed reference is given by temperature transmitter. When ordering the pump, the response of the control must be informed. -
Page 18: Fcg -Pump - Controlled By External System
5.4.12 FCG -pump - controlled by external system Applications Systems, where are variations in the flow and/or where the flow is controlled mainly with the pump. The pump is controlled by external system or controller. Accessories Pump, frequency converter, potentiometer (for FCA -connections). Operation principle The speed reference for pumps is given from external control system, external controller, process control, etc. -
Page 19: Connections To The Alarm Receiving Station
5.4.13 Connections to the alarm receiving station \\W2s\users\minnara\käyttöhjeet\Kolmeks_FCkäyttöohje\Manual_FCpumps_en_20080506.indd Subject to change without prior notice... -
Page 20: Local Control Panel (Optional)
5.4.14 Local control panel (optional) The FC_ -pump optionally features a Local Control Panel - LCP, which makes up the complete interface for operation and monitoring of the FC_ -pump. LCP installation LCP is connected to the terminal X00, -4 LCP functions The functions of the control panel can be divided into three groups: display... - Page 21 Exambles Checking of the duty poin of the pump: Push DISPLAY STATUS button once and read the values of first line. Normally the first value is reference, the second is motor current and the third is feedback (if the setup is selected the third value is power).
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Page 22: Service, Spare Parts And Troubleshooting
6. Service, spare parts and troubleshooting The pump doesn’t need any regular servicing. As a shaft seal is used an adjustment free mechanical seal. It is a wea- ring part which has to be replaced if it starts to leak. Note that few drops leakage per hour can be quite normal espe- cially when coolants (f.ex. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
The frequency converter or electric motor Replace the frequency converter and/or is damaged. electric motor with a new one. Contact to Kolmeks. If the pump is operated when cover of the frequency conver- ter is open, the special careful- ness must be observed. - Page 24 Fixing Trouble Fault The pump is run- The reference value is missing or in Adjust the correct value with the potentio- ning with mini- minimum. meter (if intention to use the potentiometer mum frequency. as source of the reference signal). Check the wiring of the potentiometer.
- Page 25 It can be the normal situation, then there is no need for any further measu- res. Solve the actual rotation speed by measu- ring or with the local control panel. Contact to Kolmeks. Maximum frequency is not allowed to change (factory default). Green Yellow...
- Page 26 High noise, few seconds long, occasionally refers to the faulty shaft seal. Replace faulty bearings and shaft seal with the new ones. If necessary, contact Kolmeks. Replace the motor with the new one. If necessary, cor- Electrical noise from the frequency rect the parameters of the frequency converter.
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Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity
7. Declaration of Conformity We, OY KOLMEKS AB, P.O.Box 27 FI-420 Turenki, FINLAND declare under our sole responsibility that the products FC_ - PUMP SERIE, types AE, AEP, L, LH, LP, LS, AL, ALH, ALP, ALS, T and AT, to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the –...
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