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General software features Built-in pump application software

The built-in pump application software in the ACQ580 drives is designed to enhance the
reliability and durability of the water and wastewater application in which it is used. The
functions protect the pump and secure its optimal functionality, increasing cost efficiency.
The built-in functionalities also support the user in securing the flow of the water and
wastewater in the pump solution.
Startup assistant allows first-time users to quickly customise the drive,
out of the box, according to their needs. This is complemented by Multi-pump functionality Quick-ramp
a built-in help function to make parameter-by-parameter setting easy. Intelligent Pump Control (IPC) Protect bearings when a submersible pump is
The function maintains stable process started without water. Quick ramp allows your
conditions for several parallel pumps (up pump to reach optimal speed to extend pump
Motor control in scalar and vector control modes: supporting
to 8 pumps at the same time) operating life, ensure operation and prevent unplanned
a wide range of motors including induction, permanent magnet
together. It is possible to optimise the outages.
and synchronous reluctance motors.
speed and number of pumps needed
when the required flow or pressure rate
The energy optimiser feature optimises the motor flux is variable. This built-in functionality
so that total energy consumption is reduced when the drive ensures continuous operation for Pump cleaning
Keeps the impeller of the pump clean by
operates below the nominal load. The total efficiency can be multipump systems even if one or more running a sequence of aggressive ramps
pumps fail or require maintenance.
improved by 1…20% depending on load torque and speed. between configurable pump speeds.
Single Pump Control (PFC)
Configurable motor features to monitor, protect and
One drive connected to a pump with
early warn against problems in the motor, the pump
possibility to connect up to 6 DOL pumps Turbidity reduction
or the process. to the system to meet the process When a pump starts as slow as possible, it
requirements. creates the lowest turbidity values for the water
The drive reduces motor noise by spreading being moved or extracted. When you combine
the switching frequencies over Soft Pump Control (SPFC) quick ramps and long normal ramps, the drive
a user-specified range. Same as PFC, but the drive will be will protect and run submersible pumps in the
connected to a new pump upon startup, most optimal way.
enabling smooth acceleration.
Drive safety and protection features include overcurrent,
DC over- and undervoltage, drive overheating and short
Pump protection
circuit protection, motor phase loss and supply phase
The built-in protection functionalities
loss detection, external communication
Sensorless flow calculation ensure that pumps can operate at the best
loss management and many more. Measures the amount of water flowing possible conditions. The maximum pressure
without the need for external sensors. protections help to protect the pump and the
Diagnostic assistant helps in locating the cause of any This enables you to reduce costs as system in case of a blockage in the pipeline. In
disturbance to the drive, and even suggests possible there is no need for setting up and using case of a pipe rupture, the minimum pressure
additional sensors or back up the flow protection can generate an alarm or fault and
remedies. This reduces process downtime by making
meters to avoid interruptions in the can be programmed to run at certain speed
repairs or adjustments effortless.
process. to avoid dirty water entering the pipeline. The
inlet pressure protection can help to avoid
A built-in and stand-alone process PID/loop controller makes cavitation.
the drive a self-governing unit that requires no external logic input
from the control room but only an external process measurement. Level control
Control the filling or emptying of wastewater
storage and water tower tanks. Level control Dry run protection
Load profile feature collects drive values, such as current and
can be used within a station controlling up to This function prevents the pump from running
stores them in a log. This enables you to analyse and optimise
eight pumps. The level control function has dry. The water pump shaft and impeller are
the application with the help of historical data load. varying pre-set water levels and the pumps rotating at fast rates. If there is no dry pump
will start and stop based on measured level. protection, the released heat can damage the
Adaptive programming provides extra flexibility by offering easy This method allows the pumps to run at an pump over time, limiting its lifetime.
alternative for simple programming needs. Download Drive efficient speed and ensures the pump sump
does not become over contaminated by
Composer entry for free to start writing your application.
sediment.
Anti-cavitation
The cavitation detection function slows down
the pump speed or stops the pump when
Soft pipe fill cavitation occurs. Cavitation can happen in
The soft pipe fill function manages the flow systems when the pressure in inlet side
pressure of water by filling the pipeline with a suddenly drops. It causes vapor bubbles
gentle approach. This helps to avoid sudden and when the bubbles collapse, they can be
pressure peaks and reduces the risk of water destructive to a pump‘s internal components.
hammer which can cause damage to the
water pipes.
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