90401101 Inline 1100 90411101 Inline CP Note: SubDrive Duplex Alternator will work with any combination of the listed Franklin Electric SubDrives/MonoDrives . Descriptions and Features The Franklin Electric SubDrive Duplex Alternator allows for two Franklin Electric SubDrive units to operate on the same water system and share the work load equally.
SubDrive Duplex Alternator How It Works The Franklin Electric SubDrive Duplex Alternator is designed to be part of two independent SubDrive systems. Below is an example of a typical Alternator System. SubDrive 2 SubDrive 1 Duplex Alternator Pressure Tank Pressure Sensor...
SubDrive unit. When a unit has run the selected amount of time, the Alternator automatically interchanges the primary and backup systems. In addition, the Alternator can be used with any combination of SubDrive products from Franklin Electric; one model fits all! Before Getting Started WARNING For the indoor/outdoor transformer note the following: Risk of fire.
SubDrive Duplex Alternator Controller Location Selection The following recommendations will help in the selection of the proper location of the Alternator unit. 1. A tee is recommended for mounting the two pressure sensors at one junction. If a tee is not used, the pressure sensors should be located within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of the pressure tank to...
SubDrive Duplex Alternator Installation Procedure 1. Disconnect electrical power at the main breaker. 2. Drain the system (if applicable). 3. Install the two SubDrive or Inline units per their installation instructions. 4. Install the two pressure sensors on a tee downstream of the pressure tank (the pressure tank should be between the pressure sensors and the pump).
SubDrive Duplex Alternator Wiring Connections 1. Verify that the power has been shut off at the main breaker. 2. Open the cover to the Alternator. 3. Drive Connections Connect a two-conductor pressure sensor cable from Drive 1 to the Alternator’s terminal block labeled SD1 on the right side. The red and black wire connections are interchangeable.
SubDrive Duplex Alternator 5. Power Supply Connections . A. Run the output cable from the indoor/outdoor transformer into the Alternator through the center liquid tight strain relief (this is the strain relief with the largest diameter). B. Connect the output cable’s stripped leads to the terminal block labeled 12 VAC.
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SubDrive Duplex Alternator 7. Pressure Sensor Connections . A. Connect the supplied four-conductor cable stripped leads to the Alternator’s terminal block labeled “Pressure Sensors”. B. Connect the Red and Black leads to the PS-HI part of the block. The Red and Black wire connections are interchangeable.
SubDrive Duplex Alternator 9. The Alarm Contacts are an optional feature. The Alarm Contacts are a set of dry contacts that close when the Alternator declares a fault. These contacts are rated for a maximum of 24 VAC at 1A (amps) or 24 VDC at 0.5A (amps). Any type of external alarm indicating load may be attached to these dry contacts as long as the maximum voltage and current criteria is not exceeded.
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SubDrive Duplex Alternator Setting the Alternate Time The alternate time is set by pressing the button labeled “Change Interval”. One press will move the orange indicator light over one position; each position is labeled with a different alternate time. When the primary system has...
SubDrive Duplex Alternator Diagnostic Fault Codes In the event that a problem occurs with one of the two Drive systems and the unit is unable to meet demand properly, the Alternator’s diagnostics will detect the problem and alert the user with a “Fault” light and close a set of dry contacts that can be connected to an external alarm.
SubDrive Duplex Alternator Specifications Input from Power Source Voltage 115 VAC to Indoor/Outdoor Frequency 60 Hz Transformer Voltage 12 VAC Input to Controller Unit Frequency 60 Hz Power (A) 1.4 Watts Factory preset 50 psi Pressure Setting (B) Adjustment range...
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