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ZENER VARIDRIVE SOLUTIONS 

ZENER 8000 ECODRIVE®  

Solar VSD Installation Manual - Supplement 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Firmware Revision:     V5.2.9 

Document:   

IM00130 Rev J   

Printed: 

20/07/2018 3:59 PM 

 

Summary of Contents for ECODRIVE 8000

Page 1: ...ZENER VARIDRIVE SOLUTIONS ZENER 8000 ECODRIVE Solar VSD Installation Manual Supplement Firmware Revision V5 2 9 Document IM00130 Rev J Printed 20 07 2018 3 59 PM...

Page 2: ...stallation Manual www zener com au images im00124 pdf Document IM00124 ECODRIVE Supplement manual www zener com au images im00130 pdf This manual Document IM00130 ECODRIVE Blocking Diodes www zener co...

Page 3: ...ol Wiring Tank Fill 19 Control Wiring Pressure Control 20 Keypad Operation 21 Solar Mode Parameters 23 Preparation Preliminary Checks 25 Irradiance Sensor 26 Additional Settings 31 Idle Mode 46 Tank F...

Page 4: ...l rules and regulations There are hazardous voltages inside the ECODRIVE whenever it is connected to an electrical supply and for some time afterwards Before touching anything inside the ECODRIVE encl...

Page 5: ...e equipment The equipment must be mounted vertical Failure to observe these precautions may create a fire hazard Do not install this equipment in locations where mechanical damage to the enclosure is...

Page 6: ...and the dynamic system voltage changes this equipment is not compatible for use with residual current devices for protection against electric shock If a residual current device used for the protection...

Page 7: ...or according to IEC 60309 and a minimum protective earthing conductor cross section of 2 5 mm 2 as part of a multi conductor power cable Adequate strain relief shall be provided Operation Power should...

Page 8: ...practical in field ratings Defined as the temperature reached by open circuited cells in a module under the conditions as listed below Irradiance on cell surface 800 W m 2 Air Temperature 20 C Wind Ve...

Page 9: ...tal analogue inputs outputs Robust IP66 Enclosure Stainless Steel option Available Robust durable metallic enclosure for protection against mechanical damage and damage from harsh environmental condit...

Page 10: ...r the speed reaches the minimum level ie SOLAR LO for a period of time qualifying time the ECODRIVE will switch off When there is insufficient voltage from the solar array the ECODRIVE will completely...

Page 11: ...sure transducer Additional protection for bore level no flow or external over pressure can be included Bore Well Level Protection An optional bore level protection is also available to prevent dry run...

Page 12: ...max Auxiliary AC Input Current with DC bus Choke fitted A RMS max 40 C 50 C Continuous Intermittent 8E001XX 2 0 2 0 0 75 0 75 2 4 3 2 1 9 8E003XX 3 6 3 0 1 5 1 1 4 4 5 7 5 2 8E005XX 5 0 4 1 2 2 1 5 6...

Page 13: ...g diode is required whenever an Auxiliary AC Power Supply is used With standalone solar installations blocking diodes are optional but recommended with multi string installations to ensure maximum eff...

Page 14: ...tal open circuit voltage must be 800Vdc under all possible conditions TOTAL Vmpp The sum of the voltage at maximum power of the PV modules connected in series This voltage under max load conditions is...

Page 15: ...sunlight and installed in a location suited to its enclosure type If installed in an enclosure adequate ventilation is required and temperature rise within the enclosure considered The ECODRIVE must b...

Page 16: ...ry AC power supply blocking diode s must be fitted Refer to page 15 for details With standalone solar installations blocking diodes are optional but recommended with multi string installations to ensu...

Page 17: ...When operating the ECODRIVE with a DC solar supply and an auxiliary AC power supply blocking diodes must be installed in series with each string They must be rated 1600VDC and 1 4x Isc at STC PV Prote...

Page 18: ...e may be still a significant amount of solar power available but just not enough to operate at the required power An optimised blended system ensures that maximum power from the array is used and only...

Page 19: ...l performance at high frequencies it essential that The screen has a 360 connection to both the ECODRIVE gland plate and the motor terminal box The correct type of gland for the cable is used The prot...

Page 20: ...hing is in place and all electrical hazards are removed Good earthing also helps EMC performance prevents possible equipment damage and necessary for effective lightning protection Attention should be...

Page 21: ...nt Solar intensity returns the ECODRIVE will automatically start or switch back to Solar if running with an auxiliary AC supply Manual LOCAL MODE Manual Mode allows control from the local console and...

Page 22: ...ect a loss of water and turn off the pump before running dry When the water level is low the ECODRIVE will stop the pump When the water level returns and the contact closes the ECODRIVE will wait for...

Page 23: ...ed the saving process before power is switched off to the unit Local Operation In LOCAL MODE the basic keypad function is ENTER No function for local operation EXIT No function for local operation UP...

Page 24: ...ntered TRACKING Limiting output due to reduced solar power AC Pwr Operating on the aux AC power source SFC Solar Function Conflict This is a Conflict between PV DC volts Irradiance sensor feedback C L...

Page 25: ...source to trigger a start or other purpose E075 VMP VOLTS Array volts at Maximum Power this is obtained from the PV data sheet x number of series panels in a string Tracking activates if voltage from...

Page 26: ...operating conditions for signs of insufficient solar energy conversion The ECODRIVE will track these conditions and adjust its output to the solar power available If the measured irradiance is less th...

Page 27: ...e application 1 As the ECODRIVE powers on the model and software version is displayed on the console 2 After the 2 seconds have elapsed a meter display is revealed assuming no application is loaded 3...

Page 28: ...ly If an irradiance sensor is installed it must be checked otherwise the system will not operate correctly Checking Irradiation Sensor Feedback This should display about 1000w m2 on a sunny day with p...

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Page 30: ...Tank Solar AC Application 2 Pressure Control Page 36 2A Pressure Solar 2B Pressure Solar AC WARNING When programming the ECODRIVE never remove the power when it is going through it Saving sequence If...

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Page 32: ...all safety warnings 2 Check all earthing power wiring and voltages are correct and within specification and is safe to operate before applying power 3 Check control wiring is correct and all external...

Page 33: ...or to view the Solar AC Power parameters Press to save the parameter and progress to the next This symbol represents settings required for solar only This symbol represents settings required for sola...

Page 34: ...determined by the Solar Good threshold This level activates after restart delay time solar only operation when an irradiance sensor is used Low Solar Threshold Irradiance sensor fitted The irradiance...

Page 35: ...value for the system the ECODRIVE is best to operate in local mode generally by removing link to D4 ie terminal 5 50Hz 100 Speed If the minimum speed is unknown the following process will determine w...

Page 36: ...the pump or motor The LO SOLAR Q time adjusted to 1 second and the LO SPEED TRIP time should be changed to 2 3 seconds This protection may be modified or removed if required Single Phase In If the Aux...

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Page 38: ...rnings 2 Check all earthing power wiring and voltages are correct and within specification and is safe to operate before applying power 3 Check control wiring is correct and all external wiring and le...

Page 39: ...nu In general when power is first applied it is reasonable to expect that there is no pressure in the plumbing system From the meter display 1 Press and the display will show 2 Press twice to display...

Page 40: ...al supplement To access Solar parameters Press from any of the active displays to show Press to access the application parameter menus Press or to view the Solar AC Power parameters Press to save the...

Page 41: ...ed by the Solar Good threshold This level activates after restart delay time solar only operation when an irradiance sensor is used Low Solar Threshold Irradiance sensor fitted The irradiance level wh...

Page 42: ...e minimum speed reduces the pumps service lifetime To help fin the minimum speed value for the system the ECODRIVE is best to operate in local mode generally by removing link to D4 ie terminal 5 50Hz...

Page 43: ...or example a 0 10bar 4 20mA transducer the entry here is 10bar Required Pressure This is the pressure that is to be maintained known as the Set point Variable or SV It is possible to have a set point...

Page 44: ...trip The low pressure trip is generated if the pressure has not risen above the threshold value in the set time The occurrence of this trip suggests a problem with the plumbing such as a burst pipe Th...

Page 45: ...n the system is unstable Set Prop band value to is highest value Set Integrator time to zero Operate the system and observe the performance Decrease Prop band value gradually until the instability ret...

Page 46: ...enabled C032 S TIME specifies the acceleration deceleration rate below the minimum speed The C030 ACCEL TIME and C031 DECEL TIME relates to the acceleration deceleration rate above the minimum speed...

Page 47: ...ded to consult the pump motor manufacturer to confirm it is suitable to operate with a deceleration or soft stop Ensure the ECODRIVE is configured to soft stop via run stop control signals and the par...

Page 48: ...int The flow switch provides a more simple setup process as the Load threshold is not used 3 OTHER CUSTOM Use an internal logic function or other external device to trigger idle mode NOTE Both the Loa...

Page 49: ...A pressure transducer with 4 20mA signal or similar at the pump can be directly connected to the ECODRIVE and monitored to control the pump operation If the pressure feedback provides an accurate indi...

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