How to Setup a VSD for Constant Water Pressure (Manual Switch for Target Pressure Selection)

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The following scenario explains how to set up a EMHEATER VSD with a Pressure Transmitter to provide Constant Water Pressure using an external Position Selector (Multi-Step) Switch to modify the target pressure (Target Pressure Selector).

For other similar scenarios please also see:

– To set up a EMHEATER VSD with a Pressure Transmitter to provide Constant Water Pressure using the VSD Parameters to set a Fixed Target Pressure, please see the relevant FAQ entry here.

– To set up a EMHEATER VSD with a Pressure Transmitter to provide Constant Water Pressure using an external analog signal (such as a PLC) to modify the target pressure (Variable Target Pressure), please see the relevant FAQ entry Here.

– To set up a EMHEATER VSD with a Pressure Transmitter for Frequency Control using a PID (Manage Water Outflow), please see the relevant FAQ entry Here.

– To set up a EMHEATER VSD with a Pressure Transmitter for Frequency Control using a PID (Manage Water Inflow), please see the relevant FAQ entry Here.

– To set up a EMHEATER VSD with AI Input Overrun Limit (using a Pressure Transmitter as STOP), please see the relevant FAQ entry Here.

For additional Protection Features, please also see:

– To set up a EMHEATER VSD End of Curve Parameters (PID Signal Loss Protection), please see the relevant FAQ entry Here.

– To set up a EMHEATER VSD Low Current Protection (Dry Run Protection), please see the relevant FAQ entry Here.

– To set up a EMHEATER VSD Restart (Delayed) after Low Current Protection Condition Occurred (Dry Run Protection Reset), please see the relevant FAQ entry Here.

SCENARIO

Use a Pressure Transmitter to measure water pressure in a pipe (use 4-20 mA Pressure Transmitter) and control the speed of the VSD based on a Target Pressure as set using a Position Selector (Multi-Step) Switch. If a 10 Bar Pressure Transmitter is used it will read 12 mA from the Pressure Transmitter if the water pressure in the pipe is 5 Bar – if the Position Selector (Multi-Step) Switch is set to specify a target pressure of 5 Bar and the VSD speed will increase until the Pressure Transmitter feedback also equals 12 mA (and thus equals 5 Bar).

When the measured water pressure (Pressure Transmitter Feedback) reaches the target pressure (as set using the Position Selector Switch), the VSD speed (Frequency) will slow down and keep slowing down until it stops (0 Hz) or until the pressure drops again. To set the VSD to stop (Sleep) before reaching a speed of Zero Hz, a Sleep and WakeUp Frequency can also be specified (Sleep/WakeUp feature can be activated or deactivated depending on requirements). If the VSD slows its speed down to the specified sleep Frequency, the VSD will immediately continue to slow down to a complete stop. Once the speed required to reach the target pressure is more than the WakeUp frequency, the VSD will automatically start again.

 

Position Selector (Multi-Step) Switch WIRING

Wired to DI3 and DI4 and COM

3 Speed Selection Switch Setup

Position Selector (Multi-Step) Switch PARAMETER SETTINGS

To specify the Digital Terminals used by the Position Selector Switch:

  • b3-02 = 6 (To set DI3 Terminal as Multi-Function Terminal 1)
  • b3-03 = 7 (To set DI4 Terminal as Multi-Function Terminal 2)

 

To set the Pressure Transmitter Max Feedback (PID Setting Feedback Range):

  • C0-05 = User Defined Value (10 for 10 Bar Pressure Transmitter)

 

To Define the Target Pressure:

  • C1-01 = User Defined Value (to set Reference 1 pressure as a percentage of C0-05)
  • C1-00 = User Defined Value (to set Reference 0 pressure as a percentage of C0-05)
  • C1-02 = User Defined Value (to set Reference 2 pressure as a percentage of C0-05)
  • b0-13 = User Defined Value (max speed default = 50Hz)

 

* For a detailed article regarding “How to Setup a Manual Speed Selector Switch”, please FAQ entry here.

 

Update Keypad Monitoring Parameters

To set the top display line to show the Feedback Pressure, set:

  • b9-11 = 16 (16 = U0-16 PID Feedback)

 

To add the Target Pressure to the bottom display line set:

Parameters Displayed while in Run Status:

    • b9-02 = H.801F

Parameters Displayed while in Stop Status:

    • b9-04 = H.0833

 

* For more detailed articles on updating the Parameters being displayed on the Keypad, please see:

  • How to Change the Default Keypad Parameter Display Lines for Double Line Keypads FAQ entry here.
  • How to Change the List of Parameters Displayed on the Keypad FAQ entry here.

 

PID WIRING

  • Pressure Transmitter Wiring

Connect to AI2 and +24V (Jumper default position is set for mA)

  • Connect COM and GND

 

PID PARAMETER SETTINGS

For the Pressure Transmitter (4-20 mA / 0-10 Bar) Feedback Set:

  • C0-03 = 1 (PID Feedback Source – to use AI2 as Feedback Source)
  • C0-00 = 6 (PID Setting Source – to use Multi-Function as Setting Source)
  • B0-03 = 8 (PID Control – This is set so the VSD uses the PID to Control the Frequency)
  • B5-12 = 2 (Minimum Value of the Analog Input – Value of Minimum Transmitter output if the range is updated to correspond to a 0-10 value range)
  • B5-14 = 10 (Maximum Value of the Analog Input – Value of Maximum Transmitter output if the range is updated to correspond to a 0-10 value range)

 

For the Sleep / WakeUp Function Set:

  • C3-09 = 0 (If setting C0-00 = 1 and C3-09=1 then there is NO Sleep / WakeUp Function (Disabled)).
  • B2-24 = Dormancy Frequency (Frequency used as Switch OFF frequency to go to Sleep)
  • B2-25 = Dormant Delay Time (Time delay before VSD goes to Sleep when reaching b2-25 Frequency)
  • B2-26 = WakeUp Frequency (Frequency used as Switch ON frequency to Start the VSD)
  • B2-27 =WakeUp Delay Time (Time delay before VSD STARTS again when reaching b2-26 Frequency to reach the target pressure)

The following table illustrates how/when the Sleep/WakeUp function is Activated/Disabled:

Sleep-WakeUp-Functions

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