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Submersible Pumps – Optimized Protection
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Description
The Littelfuse 235P is designed to protect 5-15hp, 230V,
single-phase pumps from dry-well, dead-head, rapid-cycle,
jammed impeller, and overvoltage and undervoltage conditions.
A calibration adjustment allows the 235P to be calibrated
to your specific pumping applications, thereby reducing the
possibility of false or nuisance tripping. A unique microcontroller-
based voltage and current-sensing circuit constantly monitors
the incoming power for fluctuations causing overcurrent and
undercurrent. When an abnormality, such as loss of suction
is detected, the 235P deactivates its output relay and directly
disconnects the pump motor. The unit then begins its user-
selectable restart delay (dry-well recovery) timer. When the
timer counts to zero or power is removed and reapplied, the unit
reactivates its output relay and turns the pump back on.
The 235P communicates with a hand-held diagnostics tool
called the Informer (sold separately). The Informer displays
parameters including calibration points, trip points, run time and
last faults.
An external current transformer is required for operation
(sold separately).
Special considerations for pump cables larger than #10 AWG:
In some cases where larger motors are installed with deep
set pumps, pump cables are used that exceed the relay’s
terminal size. In these conditions, a short splice of #10 AWG or
#12 AWG may be a solution at the control box.
Note:
All local,
state and national electric codes should be followed when
applying this solution.
NOTE: The 235P model has a sensitivity adjustment for the dry-well trip point. After calibration
is done, you can adjust the sensitivity for the dry-well/dead-head trip point from 70-90% of the
full load. This makes the unit even more adaptable to varying pumping applications. If you have
a very low producing well, you increase the sensitivity closer to the 90% mark, or if you have a
very heavy producing well, you would decrease the sensitivity around the 70% mark.
Accessories
Informer
A hand-held diagnostic tool that uses an infrared
receiver to access information which can be
helpful for troubleshooting the system.
235P
Single-Phase Pump Monitor
MODEL
LINE VOLTAGE
DESCRIPTION
235P
230VAC
5 - 15hp
Ordering Information
PART*
SIZE
CURRENT (A)
CT CURRENT RATIO
CT-0050-D10
5 - 7.5hp
27.5 - 42.1
50:5
CT-0075-D10
10hp
51
75:5
CT-0100-D10
15hp
75
100:5
* Current transformer sold separately