Armstrong IPS 4000 User manual

IPS controller
4000
Integrated pumping
system for variable
primary application
Installation and
operating instructions
File No: 90.973
Date: january 31, 2019
Supersedes: new
Date: new

contents
1.0 ips controllers 4000 4
1.1 installation instructions 4
1.2 environmental limits 4
1.3 field devices installation instructions 4
1.4 building automation system (bas)
connection 4
2.0 ips commissioning check sheet 5
3.0 ips 4000 function displays 6
4.0 operation displays 7
5.0 setup displays 18
6.0 ips 4000 control system service
lifecycle 33

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Armstrong Integrated pumping system controllers, ips control-
lers 4000, are completely factory-assembled, tested, and
shipped to the job site as integral units ready to receive incom-
ing power supply. These instructions describe the procedures
to be followed during installation, commissioning and operation
to ensure optimum performance and reliability. When contact-
ing the factory for assistance, please provide the unit Serial
Number and other pertinent data, such as ips model no.
1.0 ips controllers 4000
1.1 installation instructions
Incoming supply – stand-alone ips controllers (no rack): The
incoming power supply should be brought in through the bot-
tom of the panel adjacent to the main terminals. Note that this
is the only electrical connection required at the panel.
The power supply voltage is 100-240 vac / 50-60 Hz as stan-
dard. Please refer to the wiring diagram supplied with the unit
for instructions on connecting power to the ips controller.
Incoming supply – ips system on rack: The incoming power
supply to the ips controller is achieved through a transformer
in the main enclosure of the whole ips system rack. No power
connection is required.
note:
All electrical wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician in accordance with the latest edition of the National
Electrical Code, local codes and regulations.
1.2 environmental limits
Operation temperature Range 0°c to 50°c (32°f to 122°f)
(must not be exposed to direct sunlight)
Operation humidity Range (10% - 85%) non-condensing
Ambient air temperature for storage: -20°c to 70°c
(-4°f to 158°f)
1.3 field devices installation instructions
Prior to using the display to configure the ips controller, make
sure all the field installed devices such as dp sensors, flow sen-
sors, temperature sensors are properly installed and wired to
the ips controller as per wiring diagrams provided.
note: Please fill in the ips commissioning check sheet (below)
which will help you through the set-up procedure of the
ips controller
1.4 building automation system (bas)
connection
When the ips controller is provided with a serial port to com-
municate serially to the bas, the possible communication
protocols are Modbus or BACnet. Refer to wiring diagrams
supplied with the unit for wiring instructions. ips controller
can also communicate to the bas through a hard wired op-
tion. Please refer to the ips controller generic terminal block
diagram for the dierent parameters and data points commu-
nicated to the bas. For more information please contact your
local Armstrong representative or Armstrong factory service
department.

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2.0 ips commissioning check sheet
(Used for inputting data in the ips controller)
project name:
building address:
contractor name:
ips controller serial number:
date of installation/commissioning:
ips model number (e.g. ips 4001w controller):
armstrong service representative (if applicable):
system configuration motor data
Number of pumps: Horsepower:
Is there a standby pump: Speed:
Pump make, model, and size pump(s) legend: Voltage:
System design point flow (with units): fla rating:
System design point head (with units): Service factor:
Pump selection point flow: fleciency:
Pump selection point head: flslip:
Dierential pressure switch (flow switch): Yes No Power factor:
Desired default speed (factory preset at 95%): Temperature class:
Minimum drive speed (factory preset at 30%):
Number of controller zones (process variables):
* If not known use pump selection point flow and head
controlling data
process variables/controlling zones
Zone number 12345678910 11 12 13 14 15 16
Zone legend
dp sensor range
Zone set-point
Rate of speed change/ramp time (0- full speed):
Minimum speed (factory set 30%):
Maximum speed (factory set 100%):
Temperature sensor type, Range
High temperature high alarm set-point:
Hours of operation before switching lead pump:
Date Signature
note: The following data should be documented prior to setting up your
new ips controller. By collecting this information and documenting it, you
will not only be prepared for the setup process, but you will also have a
printed record of the data that was selected. If you have chosen to have an
Armstrong certified controls service technician enter the data onto the ips
controller, they will require that the contractor(s) sign o that the mechani-
cal connections and electrical connections are completed prior to visiting
the site to commission the controller.

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3.0 ips 4000 function displays
The ips 4501w/4502w/4503w/4504w controllers displays
are divided in two set of displays: Operation and Setup. The
Operation displays are used by the operators to monitor and
control the ips. The Setup screens are used to set, view, save,
and restore the system specific settings (i.e. number of pumps,
chillers/boilers, sensor range, etc.).
operation displays:
• Welcome screen
• Main menu
• System overview
• Pump overview
• Sensorless overview
• Pump control
• Zone overview
• Bypass valve overview
• Temp overview
• Alarm overview
• plc diagnostics
• Languages
setup displays:
The setup displays are divided in three levels with each level
having the same number of displays with dierent level of
access. Level 0setup displays are for viewing only and no ad-
justments can be made. Level 1setup displays can be used for
modifying the system setup (except pump pid &bas param-
eters) and restoring the system factory defaults. Level 2setup
displays can be used for modifying the system setup, and sav-
ing and restoring the system factory defaults. To access Level
1and 2an operator need to enter the proper password (please
contact Armstrong factory service department).
The list of setup/default displays for every level is as follow:
• System setup
• Pump setup
• Sensorless setup
• Zone setup
• Zone 1to 16 setup
• Speed setup
• bep setup
• pid setup
• vfd readout setup
• Flow setup
• Chiller/boiler 1to 8setup
• Bypass valve setup
• System valve setup
• Temp control setup
• bas setup
• Clock setup
• Login

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4.0 operation displays
4.1.0 welcome screen
4.1.1 main menu
Description
This is the Welcome Screen, appear when the unit is
powered up.
Buttons
enter Navigates to the Main Menu.
Description
This screen indicates status of the system’s most important
variables, and navigates to all system screens.
Data
ips status Indicates if the ips is on or o
Alarm If there is an alarm in the system, a red bell ap-
pears at the top left corner
Buttons
rem – loc Slider button that allows switching the ips
mode between remote and Local. Local will
turn on the ips immediately. Remote causes
the ips to follow the bas signal (hard wired or
serial communication) to turn on or o.
sensorless
overview
Navigates to the Sensorless Overview screen.
Only available if control type on Pump Setup
screen is Sensorless or Hybrid.
temp
overview
Navigates to the Temp Overview screen. Only
available if temp control on Temp Control
Setup screen is enabled. This feature is not
available on ips 4501w.
bypass valve
overview
Navigates to the Bypass Valve Overview
screen.
zone overview Navigates to the Zone Overview screen. Only
available if control type on Pump Setup screen
is Sensor or Hybrid.
pump
overview
Navigates to the Pump Overview screen.
languages Navigates to the Languages screen.
system
overview
Navigates to the System Overview screen.
setup screen Navigates to the Setup Menu level zero screen.
alarm screen Shows the Alarm Screen. If there is an active
alarm, this button turns red.
Clock Navigates to the Clock Setup screen. Level 2
password required.

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4.1.2 system overview Description
Shows a detailed view of the system. The screen adapts to the
configuration of the system (dedicated or headered) by showing
the number of pumps, chillers/boilers, system flow, bypass valve,
zone PVs or head and flow. If more than 6pumps or chillers/boil-
ers, use the grey arrow at the bottom right corner to scroll. Press
the x button on the top right corner to go back to the previous
screen.
Data
Pump 1to 8status The pump icons show the pump status:
grey - stopped; green - running; red - alarm
Pump 1to 8mode Shows each pump mode: Hand, O or Auto.
Pump 1to 8duty Shows each pump duty: Duty1, Duty2,
Duty3, Duty4, Duty5, Duty6, Duty7, Duty8,
or stand-by.
Pump 1to 8speed Shows each pump speed in percentage.
Chiller/boiler 1to 8
status
The icons show the device status:
grey - stopped; green - running
active zone Indicates which zone is assigned as Active.
Only visible if control type on Pump Setup
screen is Sensor or Hybrid.
deviation Indicates the active zone deviation. Only
visible if control type on Pump Setup screen
is Sensor or Hybrid.
setpoint Indicates the active zone setpoint in the
chosen unit. Only visible if control type on
Pump Setup screen is Sensor or Hybrid, or if
system valves control is enabled.
max open vlv Indicates the opening of the driving system
valve. Only visible if control type on Pump
Setup screen is Sensor or Hybrid, or if sys-
tem valves control is enabled.
flow Indicates both sensor and sensorless flow
values in the system based on the selection.
head Indicates the total head in the system. Only
visible if control type on Pump Setup screen
is Sensorless or Hybrid.
bypass valve Indicates valve position in percentage
(100% means fully open).
delta Indicates how far from the control curve the
pump(s) are operating. The ips regulates
the pump speed to achieve an error of zero.
ips status Indicates whether the ips is on or o.
Alarm A red bell indicates an alarm in the system.
minimum flow Indicates the rated minimum chiller/boiler
flow. Updates dynamically based on num-
ber of chillers/boilers enabled.
maximum flow Indicates the rated maximum chiller/boiler
flow. Updates dynamically based on num-
ber of chillers/boilers enabled.

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4.1.3 chiller/boiler faceplate
4.1.4 bypass valve faceplate
Buttons
Pump 1to 8icon Touching a pump icon brings up the cor-
responding Pump Control screen.
Chiller/Boiler 1to
8icon
Touching a chiller/boiler icon brings up the
corresponding Chiller/Boiler Faceplate.
Bypass Valve Icon Touching the bypass valve icon brings up
the Bypass Valve Faceplate.
Alarm Bell Touching the alarm bell navigates to the
Alarm Screen.
Description
This faceplate is a quick access screen for viewing the rated
minimum and maximum flow of each chiller/boiler from
System Overview screen. Press the x on the top right corner to
return to the previous screen.
Description
This faceplate is a quick access screen for viewing and modi-
fying the bypass valve from System Overview screen. Press
the x on the top right corner to return to the previous screen.
Data
position (%) Indicates valve position in percentage
(100% means fully open).
Buttons
mode select Allows user to select the operation mode
manual or auto.
hand position (%) If manual mode is selected, the user can
enter the desired valve position.

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4.1.5 pump overview Description
This screen allows monitoring pump information. If there are
more than 3pumps, scroll using the arrow on the top corner.
Data
Pump 1to 8
mode
Shows each pump mode: Hand, O or Auto.
Pump 1 to 8 duty
status
Shows each pump duty: Duty1, Duty2,
Duty3, Duty4, Duty5, Duty6, Duty7, Duty8, or
stand-by.
Pump 1 to 8
status
Shows if each pump is running or stopped.
Pump 1 to 8 speed
%
Indicates the speed of each pump in
percentage.
Pump 1 to 8 speed
rpm
Indicates the speed of each pump in rpm.
Pump 1 to 8 run
hrs
Indicates the total run time of each pump in
hours.
Buttons
Pump 1 to 8 Touching a pump button brings up the
corresponding Pump Control screen. If the
corresponding pump is in alarm, this button
changes to red color.
main menu Returns to Main Menu.
system view Changes the current screen to System
Overview.
sensorless Changes the current screen to Sensorless
Overview. Only available if control type on
Pump Setup screen is Sensorless or Hybrid.
zone view Changes the current screen to Zone
Overview. Only available if control type on
Pump Setup screen is Sensor.
alarms Navigates to the Alarm Screen. If there is an
active alarm, this button turns red.
Scroll Arrows If there are more than 3pumps in the
system, scroll using the grey arrow on the
top corner.

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4.1.6 sensorless overview Description
This screen is only available if control type on Pump Setup
screen is Sensorless or Hybrid, it complements the Pump
Overview screen. If there are more than 3pumps, scroll using
the arrow on the top corner.
Data
Pump 1 to 8 mode Shows each pump mode: Hand, O or Auto.
Pump 1 to 8
duty status
Shows each pump duty: Duty1, Duty2,
Duty3, Duty4, Duty5, Duty6, Duty7, Duty8,
or stand-by.
Pump 1 to 8
status
Shows if each pump is running or stopped.
Pump 1 to 8 flow Indicates the current flow of each pump in
the selected unit.
Pump 1 to 8 head Indicates the current head of each pump in
the selected unit.
total flow Indicates the system flow in the selected
unit.
total head Indicates the system head in the selected
unit.
Buttons
Pump 1 to 8 Touching a pump button brings up the
corresponding Pump Control screen. If the
corresponding pump is in alarm, this button
changes to red color.
main menu Returns to Main Menu.
system view Changes the current screen to System
Overview.
pump view Changes the current screen to Pump
Overview.
alarms Navigates to the Alarm Screen. If there is an
active alarm, this button turns red.
Scroll Arrows If there are more than 3pumps in the
system, scroll using the grey arrow on the
top corner.

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4.1.7 pump 1 to 8 control Description
This screen allows control of each pump and shows more de-
tailed information. Press the x on the top right corner to return
to the previous screen.
Data
mode Shows pump mode: Hand, O or Auto.
duty
status
Shows pump duty: Duty1, Duty2, Duty3, Duty4,
Duty5, Duty6, Duty7, Duty8, or stand-by.
status Shows if pump is running or stopped.
pump alm Indicates if there is a pump alarm.
drv fault Indicates if the vfd is reporting a fault.
actual run
hrs
Indicates the pump run time in hours when the
pump is running. Reset to 0when the pump stops.
lead
switching
Indicates the remaining time to switch the Duty1
(Lead) pump.
speed (%) Shows pump speed in percentage.
speed (rpm) Shows pump speed in rpm.
current (a) Shows the vfd current.
volts (vac) Shows the vfd ac voltage.
power (kw) Shows the vfd power in kWs.
energy
(kwh)
Shows the vfd energy consumption in kWh.
speed bars Show the pump speed reference and actual speed
in a graphical manner.
Alarm If there is a pump alarm, a red bell appears at the
top right corner.
Buttons
lead Assigns the pump as Duty1or Lead.
hand Changes the pump mode to Hand. If the ips is on,
the pump will start immediately and run at the
hand speed (see below).
off Changes the pump mode to O. The pump will
stop immediately and it will be excluded from the
duty rotation.
auto Changes the pump mode to Auto. The pump will
be assigned a duty status and it will run according
to the ips control algorithm.
total run
hrs
Opens a password protected window to confirm
resetting the pump total run time in hours as
indicated. Please contact your local Armstrong
representative for more information.
hand spd
(%)
If the pump is placed in Hand, it will run at the
Hand Speed entered.

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4.1.8 zone overview
4.1.9 bypass valve overview
Description
Shows an overview of the system zones. If there are more than
3zones, scroll using the arrow on the top corner. This screen is
only available if control type on Pump Setup screen is Sensor or
Hybrid.
Data
actual Indicates the present value of the zone sensor in
the selected unit.
set point Indicates the setpoint of the zone in the selected
unit.
deviation Indicates the zone deviation in the selected unit.
status Indicates whether the zone is enabled or disabled.
active zone Indicates which zone is assigned as active.
active zone
deviation
Indicates the active zone deviation in the selected
unit.
Buttons
main menu Returns to Main Menu.
system view Changes the current screen to System Overview.
pump view Changes the current screen to Pump Overview.
alarms Navigates to the Alarm Screen. If there is an ac-
tive alarm, this button turns red.
Scroll Arrows If there are more than 3pumps in the system,
scroll using the grey arrow on the top corner.
Description
This screen allows monitoring bypass valve information.
Data
position (%) Indicates valve position in percentage (100%
means fully open).
actual flow
pv
Displays system flow in the selected unit.
Obtained from flow meter or from sensorless
readout depending on the selection.
minimum
flow
Indicates rated minimum chiller/boiler flow in
the selected unit. Updates dynamically based
on number of chillers/boilers enabled.
maximum
flow
Indicates rated maximum chiller/boiler flow in
the selected unit. Updates dynamically based
on number of chillers/boilers enabled.
Buttons
mode select Allows user to select the operation mode
manual or auto.
hand
position (%)
If manual mode is selected, the user can enter
the desired valve position.
main menu Returns to Main Menu.
system view Changes the current screen to System Overview.
pump view Changes the current screen to Pump Overview.
alarms Navigates to the Alarm Screen. If there is an
active alarm, this button turns red.

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4.1.10 temp control overview Description
This screen is only available if temp control on Temp Control
Setup screen is enabled, it allows monitoring and controlling of
the temperature control feature. This feature is not available on
ips 4501w.
Data
position
(%)
Indicates valve position in percentage (100%
means fully open).
temp pv Displays the temperature sensor present value in
the selected unit.
temp sp Displays the temperature sensor set point in the
selected unit.
sensor
status
Indicates the status of the temperature sensor: ok
or alarm.
Buttons
mode Allows user to select the valve mode hand or
auto.
valve hand
pos (%)
If hand mode is selected, the user can enter the
desired valve position.
main menu Returns to Main Menu.
system
view
Changes the current screen to System Overview.
sensorless Changes the current screen to Sensorless
Overview. Only available if control type on Pump
Setup screen is Sensorless or Hybrid.
zone view Changes the current screen to Zone Overview.
Only available if control type on Pump Setup
screen is Sensor.
alarms Navigates to the Alarm Screen. If there is an
active alarm, this button turns red.

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4.1.11 alarm screens Description
This screen shows the current alarms in the system. Press the x
on the top right corner to return to the previous screen.
Data
Select Select the alarm to be acknowledged and reset.
Description Shows the description of the alarm. The possible
alarms are shown in section 4.2.1.
State Provides information about two alarm conditions:
1 Triggered or Not Triggered (Triggered means
the condition that generates the alarm is still
present, the alarm can be acknowledged but
not reset)
2 Acknowledged or Not Acknowledged
Buttons
reset Resets the alarms. To clear from the list, see Clear
button below.
diagnostic Brings up the plc Diagnostics screen.
history Brings up the Alarm History screen.
Check/
Uncheck
Select/unselect the alarms. Only selected alarms
can be acknowledged and cleared from the list.
Filter Not used.
Ack Acknowledges the selected alarms.
Clear Clears the selected alarms that are not triggered.
Save Not used.
Description
This screen shows the alarms history. Press the x on the top right
corner to return to the previous screen.
Data
Description Shows the description of the alarm. The possible
alarms are shown in section 4.2.1.
Time Shows the time of occurrence of each alarm.
Buttons
Refresh Refreshes the alarm list.
Duration Drop down menu that allows to filer the list of
alarms based on time of occurrence.
Previous Shows alarm history from the previous period
selected in the duration dropdown menu.
Next Shows alarm history from the next period selected
in the duration dropdown menu.

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4.1.12 plc diagnostic
4.1.13 languages
Description
This screen shows the current state of the plc and the software
revisions installed. Press the x on the top right corner to return to
the previous screen.
Data
hmi version Shows the graphics version downloaded in the
hmi.
rt version Shows the real-time version of the hmi.
plc version Shows the program version downloaded in the
controller.
board type Shows the type of board used in the system
(C.pCO)
board size Small or Medium
board
temp.
Shows the internal temperature of controller (°c)
os ver. Shows the version of the firmware
boot ver. Shows the hardware version of the controller
protocol Shows the selected communication protocol
(BACnet or Modbus)
Description
This screen allows user to select the language displayed on all
screens. Press the x on the top right corner to return to the previ-
ous screen.
Buttons
english Displays all screens in English.
spanish Displays all screens in Spanish.
portuguese Displays all screens in Portuguese.
french Displays all screens in French.
chinese Displays all screens in Chinese.

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4.2.1 alarms
Alarm Description Possible causes
Emergency alarm Indicates operator activated field emergency
switch/button through hardwire or bas.
• Field emergency
• Critical conditions
Pump n alarm Indicates pump n is in alarm. Any pump alarm will trigger this alarm.
Pump n run feedback
alarm
Indicates plc didn’t detect the pump run feed-
back from pump n after commanding it to start.
• vfd not configured for serial communication
• Loose or broken wire from vfd
• Incorrect vfd type selected on ips
• Impeller is stuck
Drive n communication
alarm
Indicates vfd of pump n failed to communicate
with plc.
• vfd not configured properly
• Communication card not installed properly
• Incorrect or faulty wiring
Pump n drive fault alarm Indicates vfd of pump n is reporting a fault. vfd over current or other problem. Check vfd local display.
Flow transmitter fail
alarm Indicates flow transmitter is out of range.
• Connection to transmitter is short or open circuited
• Damaged plc analog input
• Loose or broken wire from transmitter
• Damaged transmitter
Zone n transmitter
alarm Indicates transmitter of zone n is out of range.
• Connection to transmitter is short or open circuited
• Damaged plc analog input
• Loose or broken wire from transmitter
• Damaged transmitter
All zones transmitter
alarm Indicates all zones transmitters are out of range. All zone sensors are in alarm.
Temperature sensor fail
alarm
Indicates temperature sensor for Temp Control
Valve is out of range.
• Connection to sensor is short or open circuited
• Damaged plc analog input
• Loose or broken wire from sensor
• Damaged sensor
Chiller/boiler flow below
minimum alarm
Indicates system flow is less than chiller/boiler
total minimum set value.
• Incorrect calibration of flow meter
• Bypass valve not open
• Flow obstruction in the pipe
Chiller/boiler flow above
maximum alarm
Indicates system flow is greater than chiller/
boiler total maximum set value.
• Incorrect calibration of flow meter
• Bypass valve not close
• Incorrect design sensorless data

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5.0 setup displays
The setup displays allow viewing, modifying, saving and restor-
ing system parameters. There are 3levels of password pro-
tected access:
Level Actions allowed
Level 0 • View only
Level 1 • Modify all parameters, except pump pid and bas
parameters
• Restore previously saved default values (factory defaults)
Level 2 • Modify all parameters
• Save changes
• Restore previously saved default values (factory
defaults)
The following sections list and describe each setup screen.
Only Level 2screens are shown, however each level has the
same screens with their respective level restrictions.
5.1.0 level 2 setup menu
Description
This screen allows navigation to each of the setup screens.
Button
login Navigates to the Login screen.
pump setup Navigates to the Pump Setup screen.
sensorless
setup
Navigates to the Sensorless Setup screen. Only
available if control type on Pump Setup screen is
Sensorless or Hybrid.
speed setup Navigates to the Speed Setup screen.
pid setup Navigates to the pid Setup screen.
bep setup Navigates to the Duty Speed Staging Setup
screen.
bas setup Navigates to the bas Setup screen.
vfd readout
factors
Navigates to the vfd Readout Factors Setup
screen.
system vlv
setup
Navigates to the System Valve Setup screen.
Only available if control type on Pump Setup
screen is Sensor or Hybrid.
temp
control
Navigates to the Temperature Control Setup
screen. This feature is not available on ips 4501w.
flow setup Navigates to the Flow Setup screen.
bypass
valve setup
Navigates to the Bypass Valve Setup screen.
zone setup Navigates to the Zone Setup screen. Only avail-
able if control type on Pump Setup screen is
Sensor or Hybrid.
main menu Returns to Main Menu. User must login again to
access Level 1& Level 2setup menu.
save Saves all current setup parameters as default.
Only available in Level 2.
restore Restores all parameters to default. Only available
in Level 1& 2.

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5.1.1 login screen
5.1.2 pump setup
Description
This screen allows the operator to login to the desired level by
providing the appropriate password.
Data
password Shows the encoded password. Touching it brings
up a numeric keypad to enter the password.
Buttons
login If the password entered is valid, touching this but-
ton will change the screen to the Setup Menu of
the corresponding level.
logout Changes the screen back to Main Menu.
Parameter: no of pumps
Range Function
1 - 8 Indicates how many pumps are installed in the
system.
Parameter: stndby pump
Options Function
no All pumps in the system are duty.
yes One of the pumps in the system will be assigned
as standby, it will only operate if a duty pump
fails and there is no other duty pump to replace it.
Rotation of Duty1pump also rotates the Standby
Pump to achieve even hours of operation.
Parameter: switching time
Range Function
1-999 (Days,
Hours)
Indicates how often the lead (Duty1) pump will
rotate among the duty pumps.
Parameter: min run time
Range Function
1-999
minutes
Indicates what is the minimum time the lead
(Duty1) pump will run once it is started.
Parameter: vfd comm.
Options Function
disable No serial communication to VFDs. The ips will
use hardwired connections.
enable The ips uses serial communication to the VFDs.
Select if the vfd power is 50 or 60 Hz. The avail-
able VFDs are listed below.

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5.1.3 sensorless setup
Parameter: drive type
Options Function
ivs Serial communication to Armstrong ivs drive
ach 550 Serial communication to abb ach 550 drive
fc 102 Serial communication to Danfoss fc102 drive
e7 Serial communication to Yaskawa e7 drive
ivs
(sensorless)
Serial communication to Armstrong ivs drive
configured for sensorless operation. By selecting
this option the ips 4000 will operate in parallel
sensorless mode
*note: The ips 4000 is configured to communicate to the drives with the following
parameters: Modbus rtu, 19200 baud, no parity, 8bits 1stop bit
Parameter: control type
Options Function
sensor If sensor is selected, the drive type is defaulted
to fc102.
sensorless If sensorless is selected, the drive type is de-
faulted to ivs(sensorless).
hybrid If hybrid is selected, the drive type is defaulted
to ivs(sensorless).
Buttons
save Saves current parameters as default. Only
available in Level 2.
restore Restores default parameters. Only available in
Level 1& 2.
Parameter: flow bep
Range Function
0 - 32767 Flow at bep (Best Eciency Point) for one pump.
It is used in conjunction with head bep to stage
pumps on and o in order to maintain the system
operating eciently. For more information please
contact your local Armstrong representative.
Parameter: head bep
Range Function
0.0 - 9999.9 Head at bep (Best Eciency Point) for one pump.
It is used in conjunction with flow bep to stage
pumps on and o in order to maintain the system
operating eciently. For more information please
contact your local Armstrong representative.
Parameter: dead band
Range Function
0.0 to 1.0 It is used to prevent constant staging of pumps.
For more information please contact your local
Armstrong representative.