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Manual for Installation and Operation

Manuel d’installation et de fonctionnement
Manual de Instalación y Operación

PS150 - PS4000 Series

Solar Submersible Pump Systems
Systèmes de Pompes Solaires Immergées
Sistemas de Bombas Solares Sumergibles

PS-CS-F Series / PS150 Boost

Solar Surface Pump Systems
Systèmes de Pompes Solaires de Surface
Sistemas de Bombas Solares de Superficie

Summary of Contents for PS 1800 CS-F

Page 1: ...e Instalaci n y Operaci n PS150 PS4000 Series Solar Submersible Pump Systems Syst mes de Pompes Solaires Immerg es Sistemas de Bombas Solares Sumergibles PS CS F Series PS150 Boost Solar Surface Pump...

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Page 3: ...ENGLISH 150318...

Page 4: ...and to avoid damage read and follow the installation instructions carefully How to use this guide This manual is for system installation only follow it closely for a safe and durable installation The...

Page 5: ...1 L2 L3 and GROUND Observe rotation direction For detailed information refer to 7 7 1 2 Pump Wiring on page 27 2 Accessories wiring Connect a well probe to terminals 1 and 2 required remote control sw...

Page 6: ...pace and Ventilation Requirements 20 7 7 Wiring the Controller 22 7 7 1 Controllers without pre wired Plugs 22 7 7 1 1 Terminal Descriptions 22 7 7 1 2 Pump Wiring 27 7 7 1 3 Pump Accessories Wiring 2...

Page 7: ...ories Installation 54 9 1 Well Probe 54 9 2 Float Switch Full Tank Shut off 56 9 3 SunSwitch 57 9 4 Water Meter Installation 58 9 5 Pressure Sensor Installation 58 9 6 Level Sensor Installation 58 9 7...

Page 8: ...g Germany 1 January 2014 Bernt Lorentz CEO 2 Receipt Storage and Handling Check upon receipt that the packaging is undamaged and complete If any abnormity is found contact your supplier LORENTZ pumps...

Page 9: ...t into electrical energy providing power for the whole system The pump controller controls and adjusts the system operation and adjusts the output frequency in real time according to the variation of...

Page 10: ...rated flow m h vertical multistage pump centrifugal surface For boost pumps Boost 330 rated flow GPH positive displacement vane type surface pump 3 3 Naming Pump model definition for submersible pumps...

Page 11: ...ending on the type of your LORENTZ pump system different requirements for fluid temperatures apply PS centrifugal submersible The maximum fluid temper ature for centrifugal submersible pumps is 50 C P...

Page 12: ...al should also be read by all other technical personnel operators and should be available at the installation site at all times Personnel qualifications and training All per sonnel for the operation m...

Page 13: ...ed Ensure all power sources and accessories e g float switch are disconnected when working on the system Follow all appropriate electrical codes There are no user serviceable parts inside the motor or...

Page 14: ...y advises to size pump systems with LORENTZ COMPASS the solar pump planning software COMPASS is the LORENTZ tool for designing planning and specifying solar pump systems It is available for download t...

Page 15: ...r system installation and wiring read and follow the detailed instructions given in this manual PV generator PV module for SunSwitch PV disconnect PS controller float switch water meter pressure senso...

Page 16: ...filter cage nonreturn valve well probe or float switch grounding rod surge protector 6 3 System Layout Surface Pumps CAUTION This graphic is an exemplary pump system layout diagram and for ease of und...

Page 17: ...g only For system installation and wiring read and follow the detailed instructions given in this manual grounding rod PV generator PV disconnect PS controller surge protector water tap PS Boost insta...

Page 18: ...systems Operating without a SunSwitch can lead to increased wear or damage to the pump Such damage is excluded from the warranty CAUTION Never let the pump run dry Dry running will damage the pump and...

Page 19: ...sional installation of a solar pump system Table 1 Minimum DC disconnect rating Controller Min DC disconnect switch rating PS150 50V DC PS200 100V DC PS600 150V DC PS1200 200V DC PS1800 200V DC PS4000...

Page 20: ...PS150 to PS200 not UL PS150 UL to PS200 UL PS600 to PS1800 PS4000 Prewired plugs If ordered the controller will have prewired plugs In this case no wiring is needed inside the controller Refer to 7 7...

Page 21: ...overview of the most important technical specifications of the PS controller Table 2 Technical data of the PS controller Model Pump motor rated power Affiliated pump motor Max DC input voltage Min rec...

Page 22: ...ller Bend it over the controller to provide shade This is especially important in extremely hot locations Extreme heat may trigger a thermal function in the controller causing it to reduce the power c...

Page 23: ...UL 190 174 272 250 234 100 70 5 1 2 PS150 to PS200 UL PS600 to PS1800 178 156 116 396 364 150 165 4 5 PS4000 178 156 116 595 563 150 165 9 0 W2 W1 H2 H1 H3 D2 D1 Figure 3 Controller dimensions for ins...

Page 24: ...troller may cause irreparable damage Such damage is excluded from the warranty CAUTION Solar direct systems only Do not connect any electrical load to the PV generator other than the LORENTZ pump cont...

Page 25: ...on to NC 2 connection to COM Float switch 3 connect N O 4 connect ground 5 connect N C Jumper Battery Mode 6 connect cable jumper for battery mode 7 connect cable jumper for battery mode Output to mot...

Page 26: ...2 L3 Terminal Wiring Example PS150 to PS200 non UL Figure 5 Terminal wiring example PS150 to PS200 non UL PV generator float switch pump well probe grounding rod PV disconnect surge protector 24 Contr...

Page 27: ...cable jumper for battery mode 7 connect cable jumper for battery mode Flow meter 8 connect to signal 9 connect to COM Pressure sensor 10 connect positive 11 connect negative Output to motor L1 connec...

Page 28: ...to PS4000 Figure 7 Terminal wiring example PS600 to PS4000 GND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 L1 L2 L3 GND 10 11 PV generator float switch pump well probe surge protector PV disconnect grounding rod pressure sens...

Page 29: ...wiring Connect the wires using this sequence 1 Motor cable L1 2 Motor cable L2 3 Motor cable L3 GND If necessary interchange any two phases to reverse direc tion Refer to chapter 8 Pump Installation o...

Page 30: ...odule immediately and will void the warranty Observe the polarity of the pressure sensor 7 7 1 3 Pump Accessories Wiring Terminals 1 and 2 To protect the pump from being damaged by dry running connect...

Page 31: ...voltage PS150 50 VDC PS200 100 VDC PS600 150 VDC PS1200 200 VDC PS1800 200 VDC PS4000 375 VDC CAUTION An input voltage higher than specified in Table 6 Max power input on page 29 will damage the contr...

Page 32: ...hod does not work when the PS controller is connected to the battery In order to provide correct charging the charger should be set to voltage orientated regulation This may require a jumper to be set...

Page 33: ...ere is an inadequate ground source you can use a grounding rod A grounding profile rod should be located about 4 5m 13 16ft from the controller The cable must not carry any mechanical loads The rod mu...

Page 34: ...qualified handling might lead to shock burns or death Plug connections are easy to assemble without opening the controller housing The socket parts of the plug connections are prewired and preassemble...

Page 35: ...n 2 Motor cable L2 Pin 3 Motor cable L3 Pin Motor grounding cable Grounding A grounding cable is led out of the controller that needs to be extended by splicing B1 Low water sensor B2 Remote float swi...

Page 36: ...pre wired plugs The controller case has to be opened and a jumper must be connected between terminals 6 and 7 refer to 7 7 1 5 Input Wiring for Bat tery based Systems on page 30 Figure 10 MC4 plug for...

Page 37: ...To access the mainboard in non UL controllers unscrew the plastic cover in UL controllers unscrew the top cover Jmp2 Jmp3 Jmp1 SYSTEM PUMP ON OVERLOAD WELL DRY TANK FULL BATTERYLOWIFFLASHES 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 38: ...ficiency is pipe pressure losses Make sure that you have included the pipe pressure losses during the sizing process of your system Consider a smart pipeline design from the beginning CAUTION Consult...

Page 39: ...le splicing manual in the package of the splicing kit CAUTION Cable splice failures are a common source of errors Check the splice for proper connections CAUTION Bad cable splicing can damage the cont...

Page 40: ...unter clockwise when viewed from above CAUTION Never let the pump run dry Dry running will damage the pump and void the warranty LORENTZ requires dry run protection for every submersible pump system T...

Page 41: ...the rotation direction by observing the motor shaft at the pump inlet 4 Compare to the indicated rotation direction on the pump end 5 In case the direction is wrong switch off immediately and change...

Page 42: ...rked where it enters the motor During the process of lowering the pump into the well the motor cable has to be fixed properly to the pipe see Figure 15 Fixing of the motor cable at a joint and a strai...

Page 43: ...every pump system CAUTION If the pump does not hang above the filter zone a flow sleeve is necessary 8 3 4 Removal If you have to remove the pump system it is the same prin ciple as the installation i...

Page 44: ...strong enough the use of plastic pipes is possible If you are not sure about the strength of your pipes contact the pipe manufacturer CAUTION The pipes must be strong enough to hold the whole weight o...

Page 45: ...n The pump must not be installed on combustible surfaces Strong incombustible surfaces should be used e g concrete or stone surfaces Figure 17 Exemplary LORENTZ surface pumps Foundation An arrow on th...

Page 46: ...r of the three motor phases is marked on the motor cables itself Prior to splicing the order of the motor phases should be transferred to the cable This will simplify the wiring CAUTION No disconnect...

Page 47: ...d discharge pipeline close to the pump to avoid draining of the pipe while cleaning e g filters repairing servicing or replacing the pump system WARNING Inlet and outlet pipes must be mounted to the p...

Page 48: ...pressure of the fluid cavitation will occur Cavitation creates noise and will damage the pump Damage due to cavitation is not subject to warranty To avoid cavitation the pressure of the fluid must be...

Page 49: ...pipeline 2 Loosen the air vent screw and fill the water into the pump 3 Fasten the air vent screw after the pump and the suction pipeline are completely filled with water In open systems where the liq...

Page 50: ...p unit indicates the correct direction of the rotation Viewed from the top the pump turns counterclockwise 8 4 5 3 Final Check up Check whether the foundation bolts are fastened the pump and suction p...

Page 51: ...ndation Fastening the pump to the foundation should be done exclusively by using bolts threads or dowels in order to avoid blocking the removal of the motor unit CAUTION Inlet and outlet pipes must be...

Page 52: ...Do not mount the pump direct ly to a wall or wood floor in your home This will increase the noise Changing the pump head position The pumps fit tings can be changed to face sideways or downwards The p...

Page 53: ...have less capacity for dirt more resistance to flow and are more expensive to use Use them only if you have taste and odor problems A filter cartridge may look clean and still be clogged due to fine s...

Page 54: ...t peak flow rate or the pump will be noisy and will wear rapidly Use pipe reducer fittings to adapt the pumps inlet or outlet to larger pipe size where necessary Larger pipe sizing does not have a neg...

Page 55: ...water source Using a good quality ball valve instead of a plug is recommended espe cially if frequent priming is expected Check valve at the pump outlet A check valve at the pump outlet is required i...

Page 56: ...gain the controller will delay the restart for 20 minutes for the water level to recover To force a quick restart turn the controller off then on again The switch is sealed so the contacts never touch...

Page 57: ...ow screen for example Use a different type of float switch You can use any switch that makes contact on rise normally open Use an encapsulated switch instead of the well probe if there is enough space...

Page 58: ...ler only Do not ground the shield at the float switch This will reduce surges induced by nearby lightning Operation of the float switch system When the water level is high the float switch will stop...

Page 59: ...s it might even be possible that the water starts to boil The LORENTZ SunSwitch light sensor allows an irradiation level to be set at which the pump is switched on This means the SunSwitch will not al...

Page 60: ...he pressure sensor please refer to the COMPASS datasheet Ensure that the pressure sensor is suitable for your application regarding pressure range and temperature resistance 9 6 Level Sensor Installat...

Page 61: ...for the 440 40 6 with the pump controller by using the terminal clamps located inside the box The DC rated disconnect switch is used as a manual circuit breaker between the solar array and the load Th...

Page 62: ...t work as power disconnect switch When switched OFF ON during operation it resets the system www lorentz de v110901 POWER SYSTEM ON PUMP ON LIGHT GREEN MOTOR ON LIGHT RED OVERLOAD LIGHT GREEN CONTROLL...

Page 63: ...light Pump is off due to overload Flashing indicates overtemperature of the controller Low water source indicator submersible pumps Dry run protection surface pumps red light Water sensor has detecte...

Page 64: ...tart after cooling down SOURCE LOW red The water source has dropped below the level of the low water probe or the water sensor has detected air in the suction pipe After the water level recovers or th...

Page 65: ...a low water source or full tank 10 3 Time Delays Event Time delay Pump stops due to insufficient irradiation 120 seconds Full tank float switch resets 2 3 seconds Low water well probe regains contact...

Page 66: ...s have been double checked for correct connection 2 Connect the power to the PS controller but leave the ON OFF toggle switch of the PS controller in position OFF The pump must not run at this point 3...

Page 67: ...collection without physical connections The PS DataModule opens up new opportunities to improve customer service knowledge and certainty 11 2 PumpScanner PumpScanner allows you and your customers to m...

Page 68: ...ANAGER application can be accessed from any web connected device anywhere in the world making access to information and control of your solar pumps simple and convenient As the connection is two way t...

Page 69: ...will emit a low noise as it tries to start the pump The pump will start to turn or only vibrate a little 1 There may be insufficient power reaching the controller A solar direct non battery system sho...

Page 70: ...locked or very hard to turn and is drawing excessive current Overload may not be triggered when the irradiation is low This can be caused by a high concentration of solids in the pump The controller w...

Page 71: ...e pump is submerged in water or draws from a sufficient water source check the dry running protection system The probe is mounted on or near the pump If inspection is not feasible you can bypass the p...

Page 72: ...es Static head Perte de pression statique Altura est tica Power module wp Puissance module wp Potencia m dulo wp Pipe length Longueur de canalisation Longitud de la tuber a Total power Wp Puissance to...

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