Mechanical installation Motor cooling Products manufactured by GRUNDFOS PUMPS CORPORATION Outdoor installation (Grundfos) are warranted to the original user only to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months Electrical connection Single-phase pumps from date of installation, but not more than 30 months from date Three-phase pumps, 1 - 10 Hp of manufacture.
All other settings can only be made by means of the R100. Important parameters such as actual value of control parameter, power consumption, etc. can be read via the R100. If special or customized settings are required, use the Grundfos Warning PC Tool E-products. Contact your local Grundfos company for If these safety instructions are not observed, it more information.
DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 6.1 Single-phase pumps 6.1.5 Motor protection The pump requires no external motor protection. The motor Warning incorporates thermal protection against slow overloading and The user or the installer is responsible for the blocking (IEC 34-11, TP 211).
DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 6.1.9 Connections 6.2 Three-phase pumps, 1 - 10 Hp If no external on/off switch is connected, connect Warning terminals 2 and 3 using a short wire. The user or the installer is responsible for the...
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DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 This circuit breaker is type B. Warning The total leakage current of all the electrical equipment in the Do not connect three-phase E-pumps to a power installation must be taken into account. supply with a voltage between phase and ground The leakage current of the motor in normal operation can be seen of more than 440 V.
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DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 6.2.10 Three-phase pumps, 1 - 7.5 Hp 6.2.11 Three-phase pumps, 10 Hp Group 3: Power supply (terminals L1, L2, L3) Group 3: Power supply (terminals L1, L2, L3) 1: Digital input 2 9: GND (frame)
DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 • Two protective ground leads of the same cross-sectional area 6.3 Three-phase pumps, 15 - 30 Hp as the power supply leads, with one lead connected to an additional ground terminal in the terminal box.
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DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 All control terminals are supplied with protective extra-low voltage (PELV), thus ensuring protection against electric shock. Group 2: Output (relay signal, terminals NC, C, NO) Torques, terminals L1-L3: The output (group 2) is galvanically separated from other Min.
DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 6.4 Signal cables 6.5 E-pump electrical connections • Use screened cables with a conductor cross-section of min. 6.5.1 Connection of E-pump to Danfoss pressure sensor 28AWG and max. 16AWG for external on/off switch, digital MBS3000 input, setpoint and sensor signals.
If a screened 3-core cable is used in the existing installation, follow the instructions in section 6.6.1 New installations on page 12. 7. Modes Grundfos E-pumps are set and controlled according to operating and control modes. 7.1 Overview of modes Normal Stop Min.
DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 9.1 Setting of operating mode Controlled Uncontrolled Settings available: • Normal • Stop • Min. • Max. Start/stop of pump Start the pump by continuously pressing until the desired setpoint is indicated. This is operating mode Normal.
DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 [bar] Fig. 25 Setpoint set to 3 bar, pressure control 9.2.2 Pump in control mode uncontrolled Example In control mode uncontrolled, the pump performance is set within the range from min. to max. curve. See fig. 26.
DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 The operating modes can be set without changing the setpoint Displays in general setting. In the following explanation of the functions, one or two displays are shown. 10.1.3 Fault indications In E-pumps, faults may result in two types of indication: alarm or One display warning.
DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 10.2.2 Operating mode In case of "alarm" faults, the last five alarm indications will appear in the alarm log. "Alarm log 1” shows the latest fault, "Alarm log 2" This display shows the actual operating mode (Normal (duty), shows the latest fault but one, etc.
DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 10.2.7 Lubrication status of motor bearings (only 15 - 30 Hp) 10.3 Menu INSTALLATION 10.3.1 Control mode Without sensor With pressure sensor (uncontrolled) (controlled) This display shows how many times the motor bearings have been relubricated and when to replace the motor bearings.
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DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 10.3.3 External setpoint Heating Cooling System/application systems system The input for external setpoint signal can be set to different signal types. Select one of the following types: • 0-10 V –0.5 10 + 1.52L •...
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DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 Dry running (only three-phase pumps): 10.3.5 Buttons on pump When this function is selected, lack of inlet pressure or water shortage can be detected. This requires the use of an accessory, such as these: ®...
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DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 Three-phase pumps Diaphragm tank 1. If the flow is higher than the low-flow limit, the pump will return The stop function requires a diaphragm tank of a certain minimum to continuous operation at constant pressure.
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4. Use the Grundfos R100 programmer to set the "operating mode" to "stop" in the operation menu. 5. Use the Grundfos R100 programmer to set the other displays as required for the pump application (such as setpoint). 6. Disconnect the power supply to both pumps.
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DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 10.3.13 Motor bearing monitoring (only three-phase pumps) The motor bearing monitoring function can be set to these values: • Active • Not active. When the function is set to Active, a counter in the controller will start counting the mileage of the bearings.
Special setup requirements differing from the settings available or R100 signals communication via the R100 require the use of Grundfos PC Tool E-products. Stop Stop This again requires the assistance of a Grundfos service technician or engineer. Contact your local Grundfos company for Max.
The pump supports serial communication via an RS-485 input. the pump can be controlled by any controller. The communication is carried out according to the Grundfos bus protocol, GENIbus protocol, and enables connection to a building In control mode controlled, the setpoint can be set externally management system or another external control system.
DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 17. Indicator lights and signal relay The operating condition of the pump is indicated by the green and red indicator lights fitted on the pump control panel and inside the terminal box. See fig. 41 and fig. 42.
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DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 The functions of the two indicator lights and the signal relay are as shown in the following table: Indicator lights Signal relay activated during: Fault/Alarm, Description Fault Operation Warning Pump Operating Ready (red)
DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 2. Disconnect the motor supply leads, U/W1, V/U1, W/V1, from 18. Insulation resistance the terminal box. 0.5 - 10 Hp Do not measure the insulation resistance of motor windings or an installation incorporating E-pumps using high voltage megging equipment, as this may damage the built-in electronics.
When it is time to replace the varistor, R100 and PC Tool E-products will indicate this as a warning. A Grundfos technician is required for replacement of the varistor. Contact your local Grundfos company for assistance.
(via internal voltage supply). industrial areas (second environment). Screened cable: 0.5 - 1.5 mm / 28-16 AWG. If equipped with an external Grundfos EMC filter, the Maximum cable length: 328 ft. motors are category C2, corresponding to CISPR11, • Voltage signal...
[Hp] [kVA] 1. Use the public or private waste collection service. 1500 2. If this is not possible, contact the nearest Grundfos company or service workshop. 2700 3000 20 Hp motors do not comply with EN 61000-3-12.
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DBP-1 - GRUNDFOS PUMP CRE - 99392005 Appendix 25. Installation in the USA and Canada 25.2 General considerations For installation in humid environment and fluctuating In order to maintain the UL/cUL approval, follow temperatures, it is recommended to keep the pump connected to these additional installation instructions.
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