
PS220 Configuration & Operation GuidePS220 Configuration & Operation Guide
Basic
Startup
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Speed Range cont’d
Minimum Speed: As the demand on the pump decreases, PumpSmart will decrease the
pump speed to match the new demand. This Minimum Speed parameter sets the mini-
mum speed that the pump can operate at. It is also used to define the safe speed to run
the pump during a pump protection fault. The default value for minimum speed is 25%
of 99.09 Motor nominal speed.
When determining a minimum speed, consider the following:
1. Motor Minimum Speed [Turndown ratio]: Due to motor loading and thermal effects,
the motor minimum speed on centrifugal pumps should not be less than 1/10th its
full-load speed.
2. Pump Minimum Speed: Some pumps have minimum speed requirements, such as
multistage pumps (>2 stages) and sleeve bearing pumps. Consult your pump
operation manual to see if there is a minimum speed limit for your pump. Note: 1 &
2 stage pumps do not normally have minimum speed requirements.
3. Static Head Conditions (minimum flow): The minimum speed should be set to assure
that the pump generates enough head to overcome static resistance. In some cases,
this can cause overheating and possible vaporization of the liquid in the pump casing.
Enter the minimum speed that the pump and motor can safely operate at.
The default value is 25% of the speed set in parameter 99.09 Motor nominal speed.
Minimum Speed Sleep: The default settings will stop the pump if the process demand
requires the pump to operate below minimum speed. In the process control modes of
Pressure and Level control a SLEEP WARNING will be displayed in this case. The Sleep
Function will suspend the PS220 until process demand increases as defined by the RE-
START VALUE (parameter 75.06). Once the Restart Value has been achieved for longer
than the restart delay the pump will automatically restart to maintain the process set-
point.
Low Demand: In the flow control mode, control parameter 75.03 Sleep mode needs to
be changed to OFF. A PID LOW DEMAND fault will occur in which case the PS220 will
have to be manually reset. Alternatively, the drive may be set to operate at a minimum
speed until it is manually shutoff (parameter 79.16 Config Min Speed).
For a step by step procedure and more details please go to the Process Control tabbed
section and see Sleep Mode.
Operation below the pump safe minimum
speed could result in damage to equipment
and/or property.
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