ZENER VARIDRIVE SOLUTIONS
ZENER ECODRIVE® 8000
IM00130
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Rated Motor Amps
40.2 A
Overload Amps
40.2 Amps
0.0Hz 0.0bar
0.0A 0rpm
35Hz 4.9bar
8.3A 1100rpm
35.0Hz 0.8kW
33%L 8.3A
Min frequency
0 Hz
[SETUP for a pressure Control System]
Rated Motor Current
An important parameter is the motor rated current which is used to help estimate the
motor load. The motor load is used to determine if the idle function is to be invoked. The
rated current is that found on the motor nameplate.
Overload Current
The ECODRIVE monitors the motor current and will generate a trip if high current has been
flowing for a sufficient amount of time. Generally, the overload current is the same as the
rated motor current.
Minimum Output Frequency
This section is primarily intended for those applications employing a centrifugal pump. The
pump speed to overcome the “head” pressure and create a fluid flow is said to be the
minimum speed for the system. Below this speed no fluid flow occurs and prolonged
operation below the 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 = 100% Speed
If the minimum speed is unknown, the following process will determine what the minimum speed should be set to. If the
pump/motor manufacturer has specified a minimum speed, ensure your setting is equal or above this speed.
Some pumps such as bore pumps require rapid acceleration to 30Hz (60% Speed) of 1 or 3 seconds depending on the
pump manufacturer. A Dual ramp is selected as default with an acceleration & deceleration time of 2 seconds. Further
adjustment may be required to suit the application. Refer to Page 43.
Finding the minimum output speed (frequency)
1.
Close all valves & taps downstream and start the ECODRIVE in manual/local operation.
2.
Press several times to show the PID meter display:
3.
Press and hold the
to increase the speed until the
pressure indication reaches the pressure set point entered
ie. ‘Required Pressure’.
4.
Press several times to show the meter display:
5.
Record the frequency and %Load of this condition below:
Output Frequency
% Load
AC
AC
Pressure
Indication
‘% Load‘
Indication
Output
frequency
AC