ACS550 Users Manual

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Group 81: PFC CONTROL This group defines a Pump-Fan Control (PFC) mode of operation. The major features of PFC control are: The ACS550 controls the motor of pump no. 1, varying the motor speed to control the pump capacity. This motor is the speed regulated motor. Direct line connections power the motor of pump no. 2 and pump no.3, etc. The ACS550 switches pump no. 2 (and then pump no. 3, etc.) on and off as needed. These motors are auxiliary motors. The ACS550 PID control uses two signals: a process reference and an actual value feedback. The PID controller adjusts the speed (frequency) of the first pump such that the actual value follows the process reference. When demand (defined by the process reference) exceeds the first motors capacity (user defined as a frequency limit), the PFC control automatically starts an auxiliary pump. The PFC also reduces the speed of the first pump to account for the auxiliary pumps addition to total output. Then, as before, the PID controller adjusts the speed (frequency) of the first pump such that the actual value follows the process reference. If demand continues to increase, PFC adds additional auxiliary pumps, using the same process. When demand drops, such that the first pump speed falls below a minimum limit (user defined by a frequency limit), the PFC control automatically stops an auxiliary pump. The PFC also increases the speed of the first pump to account for the auxiliary pumps missing output. An Interlock function (when enabled) identifies off-line (out of service) motors, and the PFC control skips to the next available motor in the sequence. An Autochange function (when enabled and with the appropriate switchgear) equalizes duty time between the pump motors. Autochange periodically increments the position of each motor in the rotation the speed regulated motor becomes the last auxiliary motor, the first auxiliary motor becomes the speed regulated motor, etc.

Parameters

Operating Principle

General
The main object is to control a complete pumping installation using a single drive, providing: - Constant pressure in the system whatever the flow rate - A simple method for setting up and diagnosing the installation via the drive. The system is operated using several fixed speed pumps (maximum of 4), and one variable speed pump, which is unable to provide the full flow range required on its own. A PI regulator is used for pump control. The pressure sensor provides system feedback. To avoid systematic wear of the same pumps, a function is provided that allows switching of the pumps according to their operating time. The variable pump can also be included in this changeover procedure. The variable speed pump (PV) is called a variable pump. The fixed speed pumps are called auxiliary pumps. Application example with 3 fixed pumps: The auxiliary pumps are turned on and off according to the flow rate required by the installation. The variable pump is controlled so as to ensure continuity in the flow rate variations. Control of auxiliary pumps Output Card Pressure measurement
M1 P1 M2 P2 M3 P3

INV

PV

PV: variable pump P1, P2, P3: auxiliary pumps Flow rate
PV PV PV PV
0 1

Flow rate at constant pressure

P3 P2 P1
3 4

P2 P1
2

P1

Number of pumps

11