AQUAVAR® CPC
Centrifugal Pump Controller
Quick Start Guide
Overview
The installation of the AQUAVAR CPC adjust-
able speed drive follows the outline below.
Task
PREPARE for installation
UNPACK the drive
PREPARE mounting location
REMOVE the front cover
MOUNT the drive
INSTALL wiring
CHECK installation
REINSTALL the cover
APPLY power
START-UP Wizards
Application
This guide provides a quick reference for
installing Aquavar CPC drives having a
standard enclosure (NEMA 1).
NOTE: This guide does not provide
detailed installation, safety or operational
instructions. See the Installation Operation
Manual for complete information.
Prepare for Installation
WARNING! The Aquavar should ONLY
be installed by a qualified electrician.
Check
• Motor Compatibility – Motor type, nominal current,
frequency and voltage range must match drive
specifications (3 phase motor only).
• Suitable Environment – Drive requires heated,
indoor controlled environment that is suitable for
the selected enclosure.
• Wiring – Follow local codes for wiring and fusing
requirements. Refer to NEC.
Refer to the Installation Operation Manual and
confirm that all preparations are complete.
Tools Required
Screwdrivers, wire stripper, tape measure,
mounting screws or bolts, and drill.
Use the following chart to interpret the type code
found on the drive label.
Collect Motor Data
Collect the following data from the motor name-
plate for later use in the Aquavar startup:
• Voltage ______________________________
• Nominal Motor Current _______________
• Nominal Frequency ___________________
• Nominal Speed ______________________
• Nominal Power _______________________
Unpack the Drive
NOTE: Lift the Aquavar by its chassis and not by
its cover.
1. Unpack the drive.
2. Check for any damage and notify the
shipper immediately if damaged com-
ponents are found.
3. Check the contents against the order
and the shipping label to verify that all
parts have been received.
Prepare the Mounting Location
The drive requires a smooth,
vertical, solid surface, free from
heat and moisture, with free
space for air flow – 200 mm (8
in.) above and below, and 25
mm (1 in.) around the sides of
the drive.
1. Mark the mounting
points.
2. Drill the mounting holes.
Remove the Front Cover
1. Remove the control panel
(display), if attached.
2. Loosen the
captive screw
at the top.
3. Pull near the
top to remove
the cover.
Mount the Drive
1. Position the
AQUAVAR and use
screws or bolts to
securely tighten all
four corners.
2. Attach a warning
sticker in the
appropriate language
on the inside plastic shell.
Install the Wiring
1. Install thin-wall conduit clamps (not
supplied) in the conduit/gland box.
2. Install conduit/gland box.
Wiring Power
1. Connect conduit runs to box.
2. Route input power and motor
wiring through conduits.
1
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CPC 4 370 1
AQUAVAR
®
(Series)
Voltage
2 – 230 Volt
4 – 460 Volt
Amps
370 Amps
*See Technical Section
NEMA Enclosure Rating
1 – NEMA 1
2 – NEMA 12
3 – NEMA 3R with disconnect
4 – NEMA 4 with disconnect
5 – NEMA 3R without disconnect
6 – NEMA 4 without disconnect
Options
A – Field Bus Card
(Devicenet, Profibus)
* Consult factory for other options, if available.
Not all combinations may be available.
3. Strip wires.
4. Connect power, motor and
ground wires to the drive terminals.
See “Power Connections” in the
instruction manual.
Frame Sizes R1…R4
* Single phase input power must use U1, W1
and PE for wiring.
WARNING! For floating networks
remove screws at EM1 and EM3 on
Frame Sizes R1…R4.
Frame Size R5
Frame Size R6
WARNING!
For floating
networks remove
screws at F1 and
F2 on Frame Sizes
R5 or R6.
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