No Flow Detection
is based on the measurement of speed and power. For a certain speed the
frequency converter calculates the power at no flow.
This coherence is based on the adjustment of two sets of speed and associated power at no flow.
By monitoring the power it is possible to detect no flow conditions in systems with fluctuating
suction pressure or if the pump has a flat characteristic towards low speed.
The two sets of data must be based on measurement of power at approx. 50% and 85% of
maximum speed with the valve(s) closed. The data are programmed in the par. 22-3*. It is also
possible to run a
Low Power Auto Set Up
(par. 22-20), automatically stepping through the com-
missioning process and also automatically storing the data measured. The frequency converter
must be set for Open Loop in par. 1-00,
Configuration Mode
, when carrying out the Auto Set Up
(See No Flow Tuning par. 22-3*).
If to use the integrated PI controller, carry out No Flow tuning before setting the PI
controller parameters!
Low speed detection:
Low Speed Detection
gives a signal if the motor is operating with minimum speed as set in par.
4-11 or 4-12,
Motor Low Limit
. Actions are common with No Flow Detection (individual selection
not possible).
The use of Low Speed Detection is not limited to systems with a no flow situation, but can be used
in any system where operation at minimum speed allows for a stop of the motor until the load
calls for a speed higher than minimum speed, e.g. systems with fans and compressors.
In pump systems ensure that the minimum speed in par. 4-11 or 4-12 has been set
high enough for detection as the pump can run with a rather high speed even with
valves closed.
Dry pump detection:
No Flow Detection
can also be used for detecting if the pump has run dry (low power consumption-
high speed). Can be used with both the integrated PI controller and an external PI controller.
The condition for Dry Pump signal:
-
Power consumption below no flow level
and
-
Pump running at maximum speed or maximum reference open loop, whichever is lowest.
The signal must be active for a set time (
Dry Pump Delay
par. 22-27) before selected the action
takes place.
Possible Actions to select (par. 22-26):
-
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