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The Grundfos Concept of Electronic Speed Control
The Grundfos Concept of Electronic Speed Control
Frequency
User interface converter
Software
Standard motor
Control
Pump
Sensor
Electronic
speed control
means ...
Pressure
energy consumption is always maintained at its minimum, decreasing, the controller
for the given conditions. By automatically controlling its own will detect a rise in
pressure.
speed, the pump will continuously regulate the pressure Flow Q
(head) so that it is optimally adapted to the speed of water
(flow). As the flow decreases, the converter will regulate the
speed of the circulator, to achieve the required head. The
Reduced frequency 2. The controller will send
pump will therefore adjust to the reduced friction in pipes, H
a signal to the frequency
Set point
valves and thermostats at the lower flows. converter to decrease the
Pressure
continuous and ensures the most energy-efficient operation. increasing again, the
controller will detect
a drop in pressure.
Temperature control as well Flow Q
The pump can also be temperature-regulated. This regulation
also happens automatically.
Increased frequency 4. The controller will send
H
a signal to the frequency
Set point
converter to increase the
Pressure
Grundfos electronic
speed-controlled pumps have
many possible applications
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10
6 Hydro Solo-E Hydro Multi-E Hydro 2000
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2 Q(m3/h)
2 4 6 10 20 100 200 600
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A one-stop
pump supplier
Series 1000
Hydro systems
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∆p
Pumps with integrated sensors Pre-setting for circulation, constant and proportional pressure
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Ready to install
Being pre-configured, Series 2000 pumps eliminate the need
for any initial programming, thus making the installation
process extremely easy and straightforward.
Flow in % Flow in %
100 100
80 80
60 60
40 40
20 20
0 Hours 0 Hours
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000
Yearly load profile Yearly calculation profile
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Proportionalpressure
Proportional pr
essure
Constantflow
Constant flow
Extra potential
The Series 1000 pumps incorporate all the benefits of the Large capacity
Series 2000 as well as offering the potential for even more The Grundfos concept of speed-controlled pumps also means
sensitive regulation. Which solution offers the best value for reliable connection of pumps in situations where more than
money can be calculated in each individual situation on the one pump is required.
basis of, for example, Life Cycle Cost analysis.
∆p p t Q
NBE 7.5 kW
Hydro Multi-E
Flow in %
100 On/Off
80
60 P
40
20
0 Hours
0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24
Grundfos CRE
Hydro Solo
Hydro 2000
Hydro Multi-E
pressure boosting are based on exactly the same principles
as all Grundfos speed-controlled pumps: By continuously
adapting to achieve the optimal flow, the energy used is
maximised and the reliability of supply remains constant System type
throughout the day. So even allowing for huge variations in
consumption, a high level of comfort and maximum energy-
Pressure boosting
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efficient operation is guaranteed. – system
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Minimising noise
At the same time, the valve load is reduced and therefore
noise is minimised.
On/Off
Grundfos electronic
speed-controlled pumps mean advanced
control and safe building management
Output
Series 2000 pumps (in zones) All pumps and MAGNA
Per pump: All pumps (excl. Series 2000) Per pump:
Fault indication (digital) System: All available data from the pump
Operation indication (digital) Fault indication (digital) Field bus:
Set point (analouge) Operation indication (digital) GENIbus
Start/stop (digital) LONworks
Equipment
Control
PCU PMU G 10
2000
Basic pumps
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Type Function System type Maximum half-size pumps Maximum full-size pumps Control panel
MFH Half-size pumps are speed-con- Larger heating and air-con 160 kW 315 kW Yes
trolled. Alternation between systems with minimum
half-size pumps. flow ≤ 25%
No. of pumps: 3-4
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Grundfos reliability
means knowledge,
partnership and support
Speed-controlled pumps mean Grundfos reliability Electronic tools to help with selection
Just as reliability is a hallmark of the Grundfos constant- Our one-on-one consultancy has been complimented with
speed pumps, so it is within our speed-controlled pumps. electronic support tools. For example, dimensioning, pump
Millions of our pump solutions around the world tell the selection and cost calculations have all been made easier
same story of pumps operating perfectly 24 hours day in, day through utilising either WinCAPS or WebCAPS. WinCAPS
out, year after year. is our efficient electronic tool that contains all the
important calculation programmes that you may find
Our pumps, in context helpful. A short version, WebCAPS, is available on the
Each single pump is vital to ensuring the entire flow in a Internet at www.grundfos.com.
system. We do however understand, that the quality of
the pump can only be assessed in its proper context. The The Grundfos System Guide – versions for heating,
value of a pump, speed-controlled or not, is derived from its cooling or pressure boosting
interaction with the rest of the system. This calls for support This hard-copy guide provides an overview of heating
through, for example, system knowledge. systems, cooling systems and pressure-boosting systems.
It gives technical information about the different solutions
Flow Thinking is our working philosophy – and the respective circulators required.
Flow Thinking is our working philosophy because it means
taking a holistic approach and ensuring we create solutions, A green company
which take the entire pumping solution into account. It also For Grundfos, it is imperative that innovation should also
demonstrates that partnership is the best possible working take into account the protection of the world’s resources.
relationship. For us, support is the essence of partnership. Whenever a speed-controlled pump is chosen to replace
one with no regulation, it represents a small, but important
Dedicated to knowledge and innovation contribution, in reducing overall energy consumption.
Ever since its foundation, Grundfos has been dedicated
to ensuring reliable products built to a superior quality
– through the relentless pursuit of knowledge and innova-
tion. We invest about EUR 50 million in research a year,
and we award the Grundfos Prize to encourage and promote
research.