Xylem Aquavar, Instruction Manual

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3 Product Description
3.1 Product overview
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
A frequency converter is an electronic motor controller that converts AC mains input into
DC and then into a variable voltage, variable frequency output waveform. The following is
a list of functions of the frequency converter:
• Regulates the frequency and voltage to control the motor speed or torque.
• Varies the speed of the motor in response to system feedback, such as changing
temperature or pressure for controlling fan, compressor, or pump motors.
• Regulates the motor by responding to remote commands from external controls.
• Monitors the system and motor status.
• Issues warnings or alarms for fault conditions.
• Starts and stops the motor.
• Optimizes energy efficiency.
Operation and monitoring functions are available as status indications to an outside
control system or serial communication network.
Approvals and certifications
The unit complies with UL508C thermal memory retention requirements.
Abbreviations and standards
Abbreviation Term SI unit I-P unit
a Acceleration m/s
2
ft/s
2
AWG American wire gauge
Auto Tune Automatic Motor Tuning
°C Celsius
I Current A Amp
I
LIM
Current limit
Joule Energy J = N·m ft-lb, Btu
°F Fahrenheit
FC Adjustable Frequency Drive
f Frequency Hz Hz
kHz Kilohertz kHz kHz
LCP Local Control Panel
mA
Milliampere
ms millisecond
min Minute
MCT Motion Control Tool
M-TYPE Motor Type Dependent
Nm Newton meters in-lbs
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