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Franklin Electric FHOTON, Installation Manual

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Overview   .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Descriptions and Features .............................................................................................................................................................................................5
How it Works ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Features   ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Controller Location Selection ........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Mounting Procedure .....................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Wiring Connections ......................................................................................................................................................................................................12
DC Wiring Connections .................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Flow Switch Wiring Connections .................................................................................................................................................................................14
Flow Switch Plumbing Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................................15
Pump/Motor Wiring Connections ................................................................................................................................................................................16
Control Switch Wiring Connections (Optional) ...........................................................................................................................................................16
Control Switch Operation .............................................................................................................................................................................................17
Start-Up and Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Three-Phase Motor Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................................................19
Fault Codes and Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................................................................20
Fhoton™ Drive Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Solar Panel Wiring Configurations ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Fhoton™ Drive Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

FHOTON™ DRIVE INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for FHOTON

Page 1: ...Installation Guide FHOTON Drive ...

Page 2: ... Connections 14 Flow Switch Plumbing Installation 15 Pump Motor Wiring Connections 16 Control Switch Wiring Connections Optional 16 Control Switch Operation 17 Start Up and Operation 18 Three Phase Motor Specifications 19 Fault Codes and Troubleshooting 20 Fhoton Drive Specifications 22 Solar Panel Wiring Configurations 23 Fhoton Drive Dimensions 25 FHOTON DRIVE INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTEN...

Page 3: ...e responsibility that the Fhoton Solar Power Converters models 58101300 58101420 and 58103850 followed by any combination of additional characters or numbers when bearing the CE mark are in conformity with the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive LVD 2014 35 EU and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC 2014 30 EU The following harmonized standards and technical specifications have bee...

Page 4: ...any other Franklin Electric motor or with motors from other manufacturers may result in damage to both motor and electronics s WARNING High voltages both AC and DC capable of causing severe injury or death by electrical shock are present in this unit More than one disconnect switch may be required to de energize the equipment before servicing This unit should only be installed or serviced by techn...

Page 5: ...by a DC solar array The Fhoton Drive continuously monitors system performance and incorporates a number of features for pump system protection In the event of a fault the Fhoton Drive will indicate the type of fault by a flashing red LED See Fault Codes and Troubleshooting on pages 20 21 The Fhoton Drive system is optimized for pumping under adverse input power conditions unique to solar arrays In...

Page 6: ...e stress applied to the motor during a full voltage start up The Fhoton Drive variable speed operation ramps up the speed smoothly which reduces starting stress This feature enhances long term motor reliability see Motor Soft Start on page 7 The Franklin Electric Fhoton Drive is designed to be part of a system that consists of A Solar Array not included B DC Rated Disconnect per applicable codes n...

Page 7: ...n IDLE condition or flashing green RUNNING condition While in the RUNNING condition the flash sequence count indicates rotor speed A flash sequence is defined as follows LED On for 0 5 seconds LED Off of 0 5 seconds Each sequence is separated by a 2 second Off time to give a clear visual indication between flash sequences Flash sequences and cycles apply to both the red and green LED As an example...

Page 8: ...ve will recheck the bus voltage The voltage must drop back to a safe level before the drive will resume normal operation otherwise the red LED flash sequence will continue Locked Rotor The Fhoton Drive monitors both the motor load and rotor speed to electronically detect when the motor pump is not rotating If the motor operates near maximum loading conditions while the rotor speed is below the min...

Page 9: ...nlight a point will be reached where there is not enough solar power available to provide adequate flow The pump will reach a deadhead condition meaning the pump is spinning but no water is moving Continuous operation in a deadhead condition may overheat the pump motor and subsequently the plumbing since no moving water carries away the heat This flow switch overrides the RUN command from any othe...

Page 10: ...connection sites while power is applied It is strongly recommended that a DC rated disconnect box be used to disconnect the incoming DC power from the Fhoton Drive during installation and maintenance Use a Volt Meter to confirm the absence of voltage in the line before proceeding with installation or maintenance The DC disconnect shall be sized to be capable of adequately disconnecting the output ...

Page 11: ... controller in direct sunlight or high ambient temperatures could result in reduced performance due to temperature shutdown protection For optimum performance maximize the shading of the controller Additional Considerations for Type 4 IP56 Enclosures To ensure maximum weather protection the unit must be mounted vertically with the cover properly aligned and secured with all lid screws Strain relie...

Page 12: ...t overtighten the screws a Torque screws to 15 in lbs 1 69 Nm NOTE Ensure that the system is properly grounded Improper grounding may result in the loss of voltage surge protection and interference filtering s WARNING Serious or fatal electrical shock may result from failure to connect the ground terminal to the motor the Fhoton Drive metal plumbing and all other metal near the motor or cable to a...

Page 13: ...ted typically green or green with yellow stripe 5 NOTE If wires are stranded these can be 20 AWG up to 8 AWG If wires are solid these can be 20 up to 10 AWG Only connect a photovoltaic solar array to the DC input of the Fhoton Drive This controller is suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 5 000 RMS symmetrical amps 850 V DC maximum Integral solid state short circuit pro...

Page 14: ...tch terminals NO and COM to the Fhoton Drive terminal block labeled FLOW SWITCH Figure 5 If disconnecting flow switch wires use small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to press the orange button above the wire Failure to install a flow switch will result in reduced system performance and may result in centrifugal pump and motor damage if adequate cooling by the surrounding water is not ensured ...

Page 15: ...n paddle trimming other plumbing requirements etc are included with the flow switch Follow the installation instructions included with the packaging of the flow switch for installation and maintenance information s WARNING Hazardous Pressure Present Pressure at the flow switch must be limited according to the water temperature that the flow switch will see in service Note that this includes the te...

Page 16: ...he RUN control switch to the Terminal Block labeled RUN Figure 8 3 If disconnecting control switch wires use small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to press the orange button above the wire Pump Motor Wiring Connections 1 Connect the cables from the Pump Motor Assembly to the Terminal Block labeled MOTOR and marked BLK GND RED and YEL Figure 6 Torque specification 12 in lbs 1 35 Nm Use copper ...

Page 17: ...by using a single input switch Once properly configured for a single active input with a control switch installed the controller starts to pump and waits to shut off until the active switch reads OPEN Once it shuts off the controller then waits to run again until the switch reads CLOSED An example application Figure 8 would be to use a single contact level switch that keeps the storage tank as ful...

Page 18: ...e then apply power to the controller A steady green light in the center of the cover indicates that the Fhoton Drive has DC power connected No light can indicate that the polarity is reversed assuming sufficient DC voltage is available Additionally use a DC voltmeter to confirm proper polarity and sufficient DC voltage NOTE For optimal operation results it is recommended to flush the bore well sys...

Page 19: ...0800 1 2 1 5 H Table 4 Motor Specification Data Maximum Motor Cable Length in feet AWG Copper Wire Size 75 C Insulation Drive Model Motor HP Motor Volts 14 12 10 8 6 4 581038501994 XXXXX 5 0 230 230 370 590 920 1430 581038501994 XXXXX 5 0 380 400 640 1010 1590 2490 3870 581038501994 XXXXX 7 5 380 270 440 690 1090 1710 2640 581038501994 XXXXX 10 380 320 510 800 1250 1930 Maximum Motor Cable Length ...

Page 20: ...tomatically whenever abnormal conditions subside Error conditions may suspend certain features reduce output or shut down operation of the system for varying amounts of time depending on the nature and severity of the error Problems that merely reduce features or performance generally restore full operation when the trouble condition subsides without stopping the pump or flashing an error code An ...

Page 21: ...roperly installed in pipe discharge Check that the flow switch is not clogged Check that pipe discharge is not blocked Wait for sufficient solar power to pump adequate water Check that the motor is wired correctly and spinning in the correct direction 5 Open Circuit Loose or open connection to motor Defective motor or cable Check motor cable connections If problem persists check cable and motor 6 ...

Page 22: ...ource Input Voltage 200 850 V DC Max Amps Input 19 3 A DC continuous Power Up to 11 7 kW Controller Size L x W x D Millimeters 400 x 324 x 233 mm Inches 15 75 X 12 76 X 9 17 Operating Conditions Temperature Range 25 C to 50 C Max 13 F to 122 F Max Relative Humidity Range 0 to 100 Condensing Enclosure Type Type 4 IP56 Altitude Rating 2000 m Table 7 Fhoton Drive Specifications 200 V DC for the 58103...

Page 23: ...ins the same as a single panel in the series Figure 10 Figure 11 Solar Panels Wired in Parallel When solar panels are wired in parallel the positive terminal of one solar panel is wired to the positive terminal of the next solar panels Likewise the negative terminals are connected together to the negative terminals of the next solar panel When panels are connected in parallel Voltage remains the s...

Page 24: ...ulates adds for each panel in a single series circuit but does not accumulate for additional strings wired in parallel Wattage accumulates adds for each panel in a single series string AND each string in parallel circuit all panels in the array contribute additively to the total wattage Current Amps remains the same for single panels in a series but accumulates adds for additional strings connecte...

Page 25: ...ion A B C D E F G H I J K L M Inches 15 75 11 06 12 76 9 17 13 58 7 87 2 17 0 39 12 36 1 59 5 79 7 87 3 22 Millimeters 400 281 324 233 345 200 55 10 314 40 5 147 200 82 NOTE All dimensions are approximate Table 8 Fhoton Drive Dimensions Fhoton Drive Dimensions ...

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Page 28: ...9255 Coverdale Road Fort Wayne IN 46809 Tel 260 824 2900 Fax 260 824 2909 www franklinwater com FEUSATechnicalServiceHotline 1 800 348 2420 Form 224478101 Rev 000 06 18 ...

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