1. CapDRIVE Introduction CapDRIVE is a variable frequency drive designed to control and protect pumping systems by varying the output frequency to the pump. CapDRIVE can be applied to both new and existing pumping systems, and provides: energy and cost savings ...
* auxiliary cooling fan of the CapDRIVE, used in wall mounted applications, has a protection rating of IP54. CapDRIVE is able to power the motor with a higher current for a short period of time according to the linear relation: 101% of the nominal current for 10min., 110% nominal current for 1 min.
4. Electric wiring Power board CapDRIVE 011, 030 power board Control board Power supply: Output: 230 V AC auxiliary fans (wall 3 ph motor: earth,U ,V ,W mounting kit) LINE: L1, L2, earth 1 ph motor: earth, U FAN: F1, F2...
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Power board CapDRIVE 022, 040 power board Control board Power supply: Motor output: 12 V dc auxiliary fan (wall mounting LINE: GND , L1, L2, L3, MOTOR: U, V, W, GND kit) : It is recommended to use cable It is recommended to use cable 0VE, + VE lugs.
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Power board CapDRIVE 055, 075, 110, 150 Control board power board Power supply: Motor output: 12 V dc auxiliary fan (wall mounting LINE: L1, L2, L3, GND MOTOR: U, V, W, GND kit) : VENT: +, - It is recommended to use cable It is recommended to use cable lugs.
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NC1,COM1: closed contact with It is recommended to by C.C.): trimmer for frequency motor stopped. respect the polarity regulation / external set 2 linking more CapDRIVE in alarm signal series. o NO2,COM2: opened contact without alarm. Digital inputs: o NC2,COM2: closed contact without ...
For motor cable lengths up to 50 meters it’s recommended For motor cable lengths greater than 50 meters it’s to place between CapDRIVE and motor a dv / dt recommended to place between CapDRIVE and motor a reactance, available on request.
CapDRIVE can be installed directly on the fan cover of the motor or mounted on the wall. Motor mounting kit In this application CapDRIVE is cooled by the motor fan. Motor kit (available upon request) allows a solid coupling of the two units and it is composed of:...
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Make sure to properly attach the grid of the auxiliary cooling fan. Make sure to remove the auxiliary cooling fan if CapDRIVE is coupled to a motor. Failure to do so creates a high risk of overheating the motor and CapDRIVE unit.
If the set-pressure of the system is 60 psi, the pre-charge pressure of the tank should be 48 psi 5.1.2 Pressure sensor CapDRIVE requires a pressure sensor with a linear output signal within the range 4 – 20 mA. The pressure transducer can be powered by any range of DC Voltage which includes the value 15 V dc.
Screen is a back-lit LCD displaying 2 rows of 16 digits each. Alarms are indicated by an audible signal. Initial configuration When CapDRIVE is switched on for the first time, the initial setting menu is displayed for the initial setting of parameters to configure pump characteristics, pressure sensor range, and system characteristics.
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Set value The value to be kept constant. p = XX.X [bar] If ON is selected, after a lack of voltage, CapDRIVE returns to its Autorestart normal status; if CapDRIVE was powering the pump before the voltage drop, it resumes powering the pump automatically.
6.3 Initial view When first powering the CapDRIVE, the display shows : release of display software (LCD = X.XX) and the release of inverter software (INV = X.XX) as shown below: LCD = X.XX INV = X.XX The following End User messages are displayed by pushing the scroll buttons: p is the pressure value read by the pressure transducer.
Mode of control: Constant value Constant value: CapDRIVE changes the speed of pump to keep the set value constant, independent of water demand. Fix speed Fix speed: CapDRIVE feeds the pump a set frequency, so the speed of ...
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parameter desciption Unit Unit Sensor full scale F.scale sensor p = XX.X [bar] Sensor minimum value. Min value sensor p = XX.X [bar] Maximum value allowed in the system. If the readen Max alarm value value goes over this value, an alarm occurs and the pump is stopped.
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Ramp time from freq.min.control to min.motor freq. If, Control Ramp during this time, the readen value goes below the (set value - delta control), CapDRIVE powers the motor again; t = XX [s] otherwise, CapDRIVE will stop the pump.
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p = XX.X [bar] Kp and Ki parameters allow the dynamic control of system by CapDRIVE; set values (Ki=50, Kp=005) are usually enough to get a valid dynamic control Function to activate (ON) the first auxiliary pump DOL 1 Pump DOL 1 (Direct On Line pump).
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0.65 cosphi = X.XX the value on the CapDRIVE display; a value can be set by assuming a dry cosphi equivalent to 60% of the rated cosphi specified by the manufacturer.
Time to reach the minimum frequency of the motor and vice versa. Ramp f min mot. When CapDRIVE is used to control a water filled submersible motor it’s important to keep this time at 1 second. t = XX [sec]...
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When feeding singlephase motors it’s suggested to set V/f as linear (0%). If ON is selected, after a lack of voltage, CapDRIVE returns to its normal status; if Autorestart CapDRIVE was powering the pump before the voltage drop, it resumes powering the pump automatically.
STOP button. Only from this position (STATUS) in the initial view is it possible to try to reset the alarm; if CapDRIVE does not reset the alarm it is displayed again together an audible sound.
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If pump’s cosphi is lower than the set dry-running Motor cosphi is lower than the set value cosphi for at least 2 seconds, CapDRIVE stops the NO WATER of dry running cosphi pump. CapDRIVE tries to run the pump every 10,...
A first method consists of a single pump driven directly by CapDRIVE and another 1 or 2 pumps directly connected to the mains DOL (Direct On Line); DOL pumps are controlled by CapDRIVE and connected to the mains through 1 or 2 contactors.
2. If pressure at the point 2 is (set value – delta control), CapDRIVE will run the DOL by relay DOL1. The DOL pump will run at its nominal speed while the pump 1 will drop it speed equal to the P1 pattern to maintain set pressure.
To achieve the COMBO function in a system consisting of several interconnected CapDRIVEs, use a pressure sensor connected to each CapDRIVE. The value of the set pressure is communicated to the slaves via the serial port. To prevent the shutdown of the system due to pressure sensor failure, connecting a 2nd pressure sensor to the CapDRIVE; make sure that the two pressure sensors are identical.
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4. Press STOP (red button). 5. Press STOP again. Whenever the user accesses the Menu screen of the CapDRIVE master, the communication between CapDRIVEs is automatically interrupted. In case of alarm or failure of a pump in a Combo system, this pump’s operation will be replaced (temporary or permanently) by another pump.
Following a rapid off/on the power supply, the differential contactor can interrupt the power. After turning off the CapDRIVE it is recommended to wait at least 1 minute before restarting. When performing sensor test operation, Check that the sensor cable is properly connected to the sensor device ...
For more technical information contact the authorized reseller providing the following information. The solution to the problem will be found faster and easier if full information is provided. CapDRIVE model LCD version (shown when CapDRIVE is power INV version (shown when CapDRIVE is supplied) power supplied) LCD = _.__...
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Machine Directive 2006/42/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/CE CapDRIVE 011,022,030,040,055,075,110,150 is an electronic device to be connected to other electrical equipment with which it is to form individual units. It must, therefore, that the putting into service of this unit (with all its subsidiary equipments) to be performed by qualified personnel.
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