Stop Function - Grundfos Hydro Multi-E Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

12.5 Stop function

You can set the "Low-flow stop function" to the following values:
• Not active
• Energy-optimal mode
• High-comfort mode
• User-defined mode
When the "Low-flow stop function" is active, the flow is monitored.
If the flow becomes lower than the set minimum flow (Q
pump changes from continuous operation at constant pressure to
start-stop operation, and stops if the flow reaches zero.
The advantages of enabling the "Low-flow stop function" are the
following:
• no unnecessary heating of the pumped liquid
• reduced wear of the shaft seals
• reduced noise from operation.
The disadvantages of enabling the "Low-flow stop function" may
be the following:
• The delivered pressure is not completely constant as it
fluctuates between the start and stop pressures.
• The frequent starts/stops of the pump may in some
applications cause acoustic noise.
The impact of the above disadvantages very much depends on
the setting selected for the stop function.
The "High-comfort mode" setting minimizes pressure fluctuations
and acoustic noise.
Select "Energy-optimal mode" if the main priority is to reduce the
energy consumption as much as possible.
Possible settings of the stop function:
• "Energy-optimal mode"
The pump automatically adjusts the parameters for the stop
function so that the energy consumption during the start-stop
operation period is minimized.
In this case, the stop function uses the factory-set values of
the minimum flow (Q ) and other internal parameters. See
min1
fig. 34.
• "High-comfort mode"
The pump automatically adjusts the parameters for the stop
function so that the disturbances during the start-stop
operation period are minimized.
In this case, the stop function uses the factory-set values of
the minimum flow (Q ) and other internal parameters. See
min2
fig. 34.
• "User-defined mode":
The pump uses the parameters set for ΔH or minimum flow
(Q ) to influence the stop function. See fig. 34.
min3
H
Stop pressure
H
Start pressure
Fig. 34 Difference between start and stop pressures (ΔH) and
minimum flow rate
), the
min
Q
Q Q
min2 min1
Q
min3
In start-stop operation, the pressure varies between the start and
stop pressures. See fig. 34.
In "User-defined mode", ΔH is factory-set to 10 % of the actual
setpoint. ΔH can be set within the range from 5 to 30 % of actual
setpoint.
The pump changes to start-stop operation if the flow becomes
lower than the minimum flow.
The minimum flow is set in percentage of the nominal flow of the
pump (see the pump nameplate).
In "User-defined mode", the minimum flow has been factory-set to
10 % of nominal flow.
Factory setting
See section 29. Factory settings.
"Low-flow detection"
Low flow can be detected in two ways:
1. A built-in low-flow detection function which is active if none of
the digital inputs is set for flow switch.
2. A flow switch connected to one of the digital inputs.
1. Low-flow detection function:
The pump checks the flow regularly by reducing the speed for
a short time. If there is no or only a small change in pressure,
this means that there is low flow. The speed is increased until
the stop pressure (actual setpoint + 0.5 x ΔH) is reached and
the pump stops. When the pressure falls to the start pressure
(actual setpoint - 0.5 x ΔH), the pump restarts.
– If the flow is higher than the set minimum flow, the pump
returns to continuous operation at constant pressure.
– If the flow is still lower than the set minimum flow (Q
pump continues in start-stop operation until the flow is
higher than the set minimum flow (Q
higher than the set minimum flow rate (Q
returns to continuous operation.
2. Flow switch:
When the digital input is activated for more than 5 seconds
due to low flow, the speed is increased until the stop pressure
(actual setpoint + 0.5 x ΔH) is reached, and the pump stops.
When the pressure falls to start pressure, the pump restarts. If
there is still no flow, the pump quickly reaches the stop
pressure and stops. If there is flow, the pump continues
operating according to the setpoint.
"Set minimum flow"
Set the minimum flow (Q ) in this display. This setting
min
determines the flow rate at which the system will change from
continuous operation at constant pressure to start-stop operation.
The setting range is 5 to 30 % of the rated flow.
Factory setting
See section 29. Factory settings.
"Diaphragm tank volume"
The stop function requires a diaphragm tank of a certain minimum
size. Set the size of the installed tank in this display.
In order to reduce the number of start-stops per hour or to reduce
the ΔH, install a large tank.
Install the tank immediately after the pump. The precharge
pressure must be 70 % of the actual setpoint.
Factory setting
See section 29. Factory settings.
), the
min
). When the flow is
min
), the pump
min
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