Danfoss VLT FC 100 Series Programming Manual page 174

3. Parameter Description
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No Flow Detection is based on the measurement of speed and power. For a certain speed the frequency converter calculates the power at no flow.
This coherence is based on the adjustment of two sets of speed and associated power at no flow. By monitoring the power it is possible to detect no flow
conditions in systems with fluctuating suction pressure or if the pump has a flat characteristic towards low speed.
The two sets of data must be based on measurement of power at approx. 50% and 85% of maximum speed with the valve(s) closed. The data are
programmed in the par. 22-3*. It is also possible to run a
and also automatically storing the data measured. The frequency converter must be set for Open Loop in par. 1-00,
out the Auto Set Up (See No Flow Tuning par. 22-3*).
If to use the integrated PI controller, carry out No Flow tuning before setting the PI controller parameters!
Low speed detection:
Low Speed Detection
No Flow Detection (individual selection not possible).
The use of Low Speed Detection is not limited to systems with a no flow situation, but can be used in any system where operation at minimum speed
allows for a stop of the motor until the load calls for a speed higher than minimum speed, e.g. systems with fans and compressors.
In pump systems ensure that the minimum speed in par. 4-11 or 4-12 has been set high enough for detection as the pump can run
with a rather high speed even with valves closed.
Dry pump detection:
No Flow Detection can also be used for detecting if the pump has run dry (low power consumption-high speed). Can be used with both the integrated
PI controller and an external PI controller.
The condition for Dry Pump signal:
- Power consumption below no flow level
and
- Pump running at maximum speed or maximum reference open loop, whichever is lowest.
The signal must be active for a set time (
Possible Actions to select (par. 22-26):
- Warning
- Alarm
No Flow Detection must be enabled (par. 22-23,
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Low Power Auto Set Up
gives a signal if the motor is operating with minimum speed as set in par. 4-11 or 4-12,
Dry Pump Delay
par. 22-27) before selected the action takes place.
No Flow Function
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(par. 22-20), automatically stepping through the commissioning process
No Power Tuning
) and commissioned (par. 22-3*,
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Motor Low Limit . Actions are common with
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