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Please note that it may be necessary to adjust the display contrast. Please refer to Section 8.5 Display Contrast
Adjustment if adjustment is required.
6.4 Motor Parameter Setup
The MPC VECTOR controller interfaces closely with the positive displacement pump motor. The MPC VECTOR
needs to know certain details about the motor (generally found on the motor nameplate) in order to function
properly and optimize performance. End users may have to input or adjust motor parameters before operation. Use
the following as a guide:
If you:
Have received your MPC VECTOR and positive displacement pump and motor as a unit from the
factory,
and
Your MPC VECTOR to motor wiring distance is less than 25 feet
Then you should not have to perform any motor parameter setup or motor calibration. All parameters and setup
have been completed for you at the factory.
If you:
Are using the MPC VECTOR with a motor that did not come from the factory, or
Your MPC VECTOR to motor wiring distance is greater than 25 feet,
or
You are replacing the motor on an existing setup
Then you will have to enter the motor parameters, and you will have to perform a motor calibration procedure.
Please reference Section 11 Motor Parameter Setup and Tuning, before proceeding with operation of your MPC
VECTOR controller.
6.5 Flow Display and Units
The MPC VECTOR will display calibrated pump flow in GPH, LPH, GPM, or LPM on the digital display when
configured for flow control. The motor speed (in RPM) may also be viewed while in flow control. Changes to the
flow units are made in the Menu ->System Setup-> Flow Units Menu. See Section 16 Menu Maps for assistance.
6.6 Setting Max Flow and Max Speed
What is Max Flow?
The value entered into the Max Flow is largely used for display purposes. It limits the flow rates that can be entered
via the handheld unit during normal operations, as well as during analog calibration routines and PulsaGuard
calibration. Internally it is also used in PID calculations.
What should my Max Flow be set to?
Max Flow can vary for a displacement pumps based on the viscosity of the fluid being pumped and the system
pressure. It is recommended that the Max Flow be set 10% higher than pump rated flow at 0PSI. This will
allow for a full range of flow entry values .
What if I try to set my pump to a flow higher than it can actually achieve for my current pressure and viscosity?
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