Simplex and Multiplex Pump Control

0.33 hp – 200 hp (0.25 kW – 132 kW) Simplex Pump
0.5 hp – 200 hp (0.37 kW – 132 kW) Multiplex Pump

115 V | 208 - 240 V | 380 - 480 V | 575 V | 690 V

The Control Techniques Unidrive M400 Pumping Solutions are a cost effective and versatile variable speed control system for maintaining energy efficient, constant water pressure in single-phase (0.33 - 50 hp) or 3-phase (0.5 - 200 hp) applications. These single-pump and multi-pump (up to 3 max) configurations utilize the onboard controller on the Unidrive M400 variable frequency AC drive (VFD) for economical and easy to use control.

Based on the highly reliable Unidrive M400 AC drive, these solutions provide programming dedicated to simplex and multiplex pump operation. The AI-CTASP (Simplex Pump) and AI-CTAMP (Multiplex Pump) options include an AI-BACKUP-ADAPTOR with SD memory card pre-loaded with default pump parameters to make application setup easy.

Additionally, an optional HMI (human machine interface) is available that makes setup and diagnostics easy and provides additional features such as remote web access and email alerts.

 
 

SI option modules for Unidrive M400 Simplex Pump Solution (only 1 SI option module permitted per drive frame 2 and above)

SI-I/O option module for extended I/O (simplex pump solution only)
SI-IO-system-integration-option-module
SI-I/O

Extended I/O interface module to increase the number of I/O points on a drive. Provides additional: 4 x Digital I/O, 3 x Analog inputs (default) / digital inputs, 1 x Digital input, 2 x Relays

An SI-I/O option module can be ordered with Unidrive M400 simplex pump drives frames 2 and above. This module provides control over additional pump application parameters.

Additional features include:

  • Multiple set-point selection
  • Over temperature switch input
  • Trip reset input
  • An additional user programmable relay

 SI communications modules (frame size 2 and above)

A variety of SI communications modules can be ordered to add further flexibility to your simplex pump application. The Unidrive M400 Multiplex Pumping solution includes an SI-ETHERNET module as standard. No other SI option modules can be used with the Multiplex Pump solution.

SI-PROFIBUS
SI-PROFIBUS

PROFIBUS DP interface module; Simplex Pump only.

SI-DeviceNet
SI-DEVICENET

DeviceNet interface module; Simplex Pump only.

SI-CANopen
SI-CANOPEN

CANopen interface module supporting various profiles, including several drive profiles; Simplex Pump only.

SI-Ethernet
SI-ETHERNET

Ethernet module that supports EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP; standard for Multiplex Pump solution, optional for Simplex Pump solution.

SI-PROFINET
SI-PROFINET-V2

PROFINET RT interface module; Simplex Pump only.

SI-EtherCAT
SI-ETHERCAT

EtherCAT interface module; Simplex Pump only.


Keypads

Unidrive M400 AC drives do not include a keypad as standard. A CI-KEYPAD is recommended to be ordered for easy setup, diagnostics, and to load SD card files from the AI-BACKUP-ADAPTOR.

Control Techniques CI-KEYPAD-LCD
CI-Keypad LCD

Three line plain text, multi-language LCD keypad for rapid setup and helpful diagnostics maximizes machine up-time.

Control Techniques Remote Keypad
Remote keypad

All the features of the CI-Keypad LCD, but remote mountable. This allows flexible mounting on the outside of a panel and meets IP66 (NEMA 4)

Control Techniques Remote Keypad
REMOTE-KEYPAD-RTC

The keypad is remote mountable, allowing flexible mounting on the outside of a panel (meets IP54/ NEMA 12). Three line multi-language plus custom text LCD keypad for rapid setup and helpful diagnostics. Battery operated real-time clock allows accurate time stamping of events, aiding diagnostics.

Drive Pump Parameters

A pre-loaded default pump parameter SD card and adaptor can be ordered for backup pump parameters.

  • AI-CTASP provides backup default Simplex Pump parameters. Includes an SD card and AI-BACKUP-ADAPTOR
  • AI-CTAMP must be ordered for Multiplex pump parameters. Includes an SD memory card and AI-BACKUP-ADAPTOR with individual parameter files loaded for drives 1, 2 and 3 in a multiplex system.

 

Drive Interface units - Communications
AI-485-Adaptor
AI-485-ADAPTOR

Adaptor that allows the drive to communicate via Modbus RTU over RS485.

AI-485-Adaptor
AI-485-24V-ADAPTOR

Adaptor that allows the drive to communicate via Modbus RTU over RS485, and an input for 24 V backup.

CI-485-Adaptor
CI-485-ADAPTOR

Adaptor that allows the drive to communicate via Modbus RTU over RS485, not compatible with CI-KEYPAD-LCD option.

Control Techniques USB Cable
CT-USB-CABLE

The USB Communications cable allows the drive to connect to a PC for use with Unidrive M's PC tools via a Modbus RTU adaptor.

Drive Interface units - HMI (human machine interfaces)
 
CTVUE-306A-CTAMP

HMI (human machine interface) operator interface provides a graphical interface and adds additional features including auto/hand, flow monitoring, system trip log, email alerts, and remote access for Multiplex Pump systems.

 
CTVUE-304KE-CTASP

HMI (human machine interface) operator interface provides a graphical interface and adds additional features including email alerts, remote web access, system trip log, and flow monitoring for Simplex Pump systems.

 
 

 

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