Glossary
Braking resistor
Takes up the braking power produced during
generator operation.
CAN bus
CAN bus (Controller Area Network) is an
asynchronous, serial bus system.
KSB local bus
Proprietary CAN bus that is used in dual and
multiple pump configurations for facilitating
communication among the PumpDrives. The
KSB local bus cannot be used for external
communication.
Pump
Machine without drive, additional components
or accessories
Pump set
Complete pump set consisting of pump, drive,
additional components and accessories
PWM
Type of modulation that utilises the AC voltage
of the power supply mains to generate an AC
voltage with variable frequency and amplitude
for directly supplying electrical machinery such
as three-phase motors. The changes in
frequency and amplitude alter the operating
speed of the motor.
RCD
Abbreviation for "residual current device"
Glossary
PumpDrive
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