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Variable Speed Drives

ABB WATER DRIVES

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.

Multi-pump functionality Quick-ramp
Intelligent Pump Control (IPC) Protect bearings when a submersible pump is started without
The function maintains stable process conditions for water. Quick ramp allows your pump to reach optimal speed
several parallel pumps (up to 8 pumps at the same time) to extend pump life, ensure operation and prevent unplanned
operating together. It is possible to optimise the speed outages.
and number of pumps needed when the required flow or
pressure rate is variable. This built-in functionality ensures
continuous operation for multipump systems even if one or Pump cleaning
more pumps fail or require maintenance. Keeps the impeller of the pump clean by running a sequence of
aggressive ramps between configurable pump speeds.
Single Pump Control (PFC)
One drive connected to a pump with possibility to connect
up to 6 DOL pumps to the system to meet the process
requirements. Turbidity reduction 4
When a pump starts as slow as possible, it creates the lowest
turbidity values for the water being moved or extracted. When
Soft Pump Control (SPFC)
you combine quick ramps and long normal ramps, the drive will
Same as PFC, but the drive will be connected to a new
protect and run submersible pumps in the most optimal way.
pump upon startup, enabling smooth acceleration.

Sensorless flow calculation Pump protection
Measures the amount of water flowing without the need The built-in protection functionalities ensure that pumps can
for external sensors. This enables you to reduce costs as operate at the best possible conditions. The maximum pressure
there is no need for setting up and using additional sensors protections help to protect the pump and the system in case of a
or back up the flow meters to avoid interruptions in the blockage in the pipeline. In case of a pipe rupture, the minimum
process. pressure protection can generate an alarm or fault and can
be programmed to run at certain speed to avoid dirty water
entering the pipeline. The inlet pressure protection can help to
Level control avoid cavitation.
Control the filling or emptying of wastewater storage
and water tower tanks. Level control can be used within
a station controlling up to eight pumps. The level control Dry run protection
function has varying pre-set water levels and the pumps This function prevents the pump from running dry. The water
will start and stop based on measured level. This method pump shaft and impeller are rotating at fast rates. If there is no
allows the pumps to run at an efficient speed and ensures dry pump protection, the released heat can damage the pump
the pump sump does not become over contaminated by over time, limiting its lifetime.
sediment.

Anti-cavitation
Soft pipe fill The cavitation detection function slows down the pump speed or
The soft pipe fill function manages the pressure of water stops the pump when cavitation occurs. Cavitation can happen
by filling the pipeline with a gentle approach. This helps to in flow systems when the pressure in inlet side suddenly drops. It
avoid sudden pressure peaks and reduces the risk of water causes vapor bubbles and when the bubbles collapse, they can
hammer which can cause damage to the water pipes. be destructive to a pump‘s internal components.

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