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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200

VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200
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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The VLT® AQUA Drive by Danfoss is engineered for water, wastewater, and irrigation systems, enhancing water quality and energy efficiency. It is adept at managing water supply, treatment, distribution, and pressure control.
Key Features
  • Energy Efficiency: Achieves up to 98% efficiency with features like Sleep Mode and Automatic Energy Optimization, potentially saving up to 15% energy.
  • Space and Cost Savings: Compact design with built-in DC coils and optional RFI filters minimizes space and component needs.
  • System Protection: Includes cascade controller, dry run detection, and cavitation protection for system safety.
  • Installation and Maintenance: Easy installation and maintenance with an intuitive interface and modular design.
Technical Specifications
Available in enclosure ratings from IP 20 to IP 66 and power ranges from 0.25 kW to 1.2 MW, suitable for harsh environments with robust dust and pollution protection.
Applications
  • Desalination Plants: Precise pressure control for high-pressure pumps.
  • Wastewater Plants: Balances processes and reduces energy use.
  • Groundwater Pumps: Fast start capability and dry run protection.
  • Irrigation Systems: Precise pressure control with features like pipe fill mode to prevent water hammering.
Advanced Features
  • Auto Tuning: Adjusts PI controllers for stable operation.
  • Sensorless Control: Reduces installation and maintenance costs by eliminating sensors.
  • Payback Time Indication: Shows remaining payback time for investment.
  • Motor Alternation: Alternates between pumps to prevent sticking and ensure equal usage.
Case Studies
Successful implementations in Athens, Greece; Izmir, Turkey; Perth, Australia; Vienna, Austria; Monterrey, Mexico; Xi’An, China; and Singapore, demonstrating energy savings and improved water management.
User Interface
Features a graphical display supporting 27 languages, designed for easy operation and monitoring.
Specifications
Includes real-time clock, general purpose I/O, relay options, external 24 VDC supply, brake chopper, and cascade control for multiple pumps. Supports various supply voltages and frequencies with a true power factor of ≥ 0.9.
Control Panel and Menu System
Features an award-winning Local Control Panel with an intuitive menu system for fast commissioning, including quick menus, logging, and functions like an onboard manual, undo, and alarm log.
PC Software
Software tools include MCT 10 for commissioning and servicing, VLT® Energy Box for energy analysis, and MCT 31 for harmonics calculations.
Fieldbus Communication
Standard built-in FC Protocol and Modbus RTU, with optional Profibus, DeviceNet, and Ethernet.
Environmental Responsibility
Adheres to ISO 14001 standards and EU Directives on safety and hazardous substances, emphasizing environmentally responsible manufacturing.
Global Support
Offers 24/7 support with a local service organization in over 100 countries, ensuring global availability and assistance.
Configurations
Details various configurations including power size, AC line voltage, enclosure types, RFI filters, braking and safety options, and local control panel types.
Environmental Impact
Contributes to significant energy savings, equivalent to the output of a power plant, while improving process control and reducing waste.
Company Commitment
Danfoss Drives is committed to innovation and reliability, focusing on modular design and global customer support.
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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-1

MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE The ultimate solution for Water, Wastewater & Irrigation VLT AQUA Drive >

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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-2

you name the need, we name the solution ֖ the VLT AQUA Drive. Dedicated to pumps and blowers Higher water quality and significant energy savings can be achieved in any water system with the VLTή AQUA Drive. Water supply, water treatment, water distribution, pressure control, level control, wastewater treatment, irrigation > 2 size="-1">

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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-3

Save time VLT AQUA Drive is designed with the installer and operator in mind in order to save time on installation, commis- sioning and maintenance. Intuitive user interface with the Ε award-winning control panel (LCP) One drive type for the full power range Modular VLTծ design enables fast installation of options Auto tuning of PI controllersՕ Robust design and effi cient monitoring make the VLTծ AQUA Drive maintenance free. Dedicated to water and wastewater Danfoss Drives unequalled experien- ce was used to make the VLTҮ AQUA Drive the perfect match for AC motor driven applications in modern...

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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-4

(Profi net to come) ΢ފ Fieldbus option Modbus RTU (std.) ֖ Profi bus Devicenet ֖ Ethernet > Mains and motor cable terminals are located in the bottom of the cabinet for fast and easy installation. ➋ Local Control Panel (LCP) Choose numerical, graphical or no display ➌ I/O option General Purpose I/O (3DI + 2AI + 2DO + 1AO)֖ Cascade controller (6 or 8 pumps) Sensor input (3 x PT100/1000 + 1AI)֖ Relay output (3 x relays) > C3 frame IP 20 compact panel mounting drive. ֢ލ 24 V supply option ➎ RFI fi lter The IP 20 enclosure has two individu-ally controlled fans for maximum reliability. Only a minimum...

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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-5

➒ Unique cooling concept No ambient air fl ow over electronics up to 90 kW֖ Above 90 kW designed with back channel cooling (85% heat dissipated via back channel) ➓ ➓ Advanced cascade controller option Controls up to 8 pumps ➊ VLT quality up to 1.2 MW The VLTή AQUA Drive is avail- able from 0.25 kW to 1.2 MW. Drive experience since 1968 lies behind the clever design of VLT drives. All enclosures are mechanically designed with focus on:Ε Robustness Easy access and installation Օ Intelligent cooling High ambient temperaturesFrom 0.25 kW to 90 kW the VLTծ AQUA Drive is available in IP 20, IP 21/...

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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-6

Desalination plants Desalination plants are used to provide clean drinking water from the sea. The process uses high pressure pumps, which must be carefully controlled. With its built-in PID controller, the VLT֮ AQUA Drive ensures reliable and precise pressure control, maximising process control and effi ciency. Groundwater pumps Submersible deep well pumps need fast start capability, precise control and protection against running dry. The built-in dry run detection and the initial ramp-up make the VLT AQUA Drive handle such applications to perfection. Wastewater plants Fluctuations in fl ow...

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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-7

Irrigation systems In irrigation today great concerns are put on effi ciency and energy savings in the water management. Precise pressure control is required. The built-in pump control makes VLT AQUA Drive a perfect match for irrigation in rural areas. It even off ers a special pipe fi ll function that prevents water hammering and reduces leakage when empty pipes are fi lled. Distribution Pressure booster pumps with precise pressure control lead to signifi cant reductions in water leakage and energy consumption. Costly and unsightly water towers can be elimi na ted. Built-in features make transducer...

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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-8

Auto tuning of the PI controllers With auto tuning of the PI con - trol lers, the drive monitors how the system reacts on corrections made by the drive and learns from it, so that precise and stable operation is achie ved quickly. Pipe Fill Mode Enables controlled (closed loop) fi lling of pipes.Prevents water hammering, bursting water pipes or blowing off sprinkler heads.The new pipe fill mode is usable in both vertical and horizontal pipe systems. Gain factors for PI are conti nuously changed to compensate for changing characteristics of the loads. This applies to each PI controller in the...

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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-9

Sleep Mode Sleep Mode keeps pump wear and power consumption to an absolute minimum. In low fl ow situations, the pump will boost the system pressure and then stop. Monitoring the pressure, the VLT AQUA Drive will restart when the pressure falls below the required level. Dry Pump Protection lowers maintenance costs The VLTή AQUA Drive constantly evaluates the condition of the pump, based on internal frequency/power measurements. In case of a too low power consump-tion indicating a no or low fl ow situation ֖ the VLT AQUA Drive will stop. Motor Alternation This built-in logic controls alternation...

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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-10

Athens Wastewater Treatment Plant, Greece VLT drives up to 315 kW handle wastewater from a population of 5 million in Athens. VLTή operation saves approx. 25% energy. The Psyttalia Wastewater Treatment Plant treats daily 750.000 m > 3 of sewage and has a nominal daily capacity of 1.000.000 m > 3 . >

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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-11

Monterrey City, Mexico Agua y Drenaje de Monterrey in Mexico is install- ing Danfoss VLT drives in wastewater treatment plants, boost pump stations and water wells for both residential and commercial areas in Monter- rey Ζ the largest industrial city in Mexico with 3.5 million people. Benefi ts from VLT operation of the pumps are energy savings of about 30% and also reduction of water leakage. XiΒAn No.3 Waste Water treatment, China Danfoss provided VLT AQUA drives and MCD soft starters for XiΒAn No.3 Wastewater treat- ment plant. It is one of three bundles of a retrofi t project to improve the...

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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 200-12

Menu structure Quick Menus Useful functions Based on the well known matrix system in todayՒs VLT drives Ε Easy shortcuts for the experienced user Edit and operate in diff erent setups simultaneously Օ A Danfoss defi ned Quick Menu A Personal defi ned Quick MenuՕ A Changes Made Menu lists the parameters unique for your application A Function Setup menu provides quick and easy setup for specifi c applicationsՕ A Logging menu provides access to operation history Info (Փon board manual) ԕ Cancel (undoӔ) Alarm log (quick access) > Graphical display Օ International letters and signs Showing bars and...

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