DAB e.sybox Series User manual

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INDEX
Key 60
Warnings 60
Responsibility 61
1. General 61
1.1 Description of the Integrated Inverter 62
1.2 Integrated expansion vessel 62
1.3 Integrated electropump 63
1.4 Technical characteristics 64
2. Installation 65
2.1 Vertical Conguration 66
2.1.1 Hydraulic connections 66
2.1.2 Loading operation – Installation above head and below head 67
2.2 Horizontal conguration 67
2.2.1 Hydraulic connections 68
2.2.2 Orientation of the interface panel 68
2.2.3 Loading operation – Installation above head and below head 69
3. Commissioning 69
3.1 Electrical connections 69
3.2 Conguration of the integrated inverter 70
3.3 Priming 70
4. Protection systems 71
4.1 Description of blockages 71
4.1.1 “BL” AAnti Dry-Run (Protection against dry running) 71
4.1.2 Anti-Cycling (Protection against continuous cycles without utility request) 72
4.1.3 Anti-Freeze (Protection against freezing of water in the system) 72
4.1.4 “BP1” Blockage due to fault of the internal pressure sensor 72
4.1.5 PB” Blockage due to line voltage outside specications 72
4.1.6 “SC” Blockage due to short circuit between the motor phases 72
4.2 Manual reset of error conditions 73
4.3 Self-reset of error conditions 73
5. Inverter electronic control and user interface 73
5.1 Operation with control unit 73
5.1.1 Functions made available by control units 74
5.1.2 Electrical connections of utility inputs and outputs 74
5.1.3 Safety mode operation 74
5.1.4 Control unit function setup 75
5.1.5 Association and disassociation of e.sybox and control unit 75
6. The keypad and the display 76
6.1 Direct access with a combination of keys 77
6.2 Access by name with a drop-down menu 80
6.3 Structure of the menu pages 81
6.4 Blocking parameter setting by Password 82
6.5 Enabling and disabling the motor 82
7. Meaning of the individual parameters 82
7.1 User Menu 82
7.1.1 Status 82
7.1.2 RS: Rotation speed display 82
7.1.3 VP: Pressure display 82
7.1.4 VF: Flow display 82
7.1.5 PO: Absorbed power display 83
7.1.6 C1: Phase current display 83
7.1.7 Operating hours and number of starts 83
7.1.8 PI: Power histogram 83
7.1.9 Multi-pump system 83
7.1.10 Output ow meter 83
7.1.11 VE: Version display 83
7.1.12 FF: Fault log display 84
7.2 Monitor Menu 84
7.2.1 CT: Display contrast 84
7.2.2 BK: Display brightness 84
7.2.3 TK: Backlight switch-on time 84
7.2.4 LA: Language 84
7.2.5 TE: Dissipator temperature display 84
7.3 Setpoint Menu 84
7.3.1 SP: Setting the setpoint pressure 84
7.3.2 Setting the auxiliary pressures 84
7.3.2.1 P1: Setting the auxiliary setpoint 1 85
7.3.2.2 P2: Setting the auxiliary setpoint 2 85
7.3.2.3 P3: Setting the auxiliary setpoint 3 85
7.3.2.4 P4: Setting the auxiliary setpoint 4 85
7.4 Manual Menu 85
7.4.1 Status 85
7.4.2 RI: Speed setting 85
7.4.3 VP: Pressure display 86
7.4.4 VF: Flow display 86
7.4.5 PO: Absorbed power display 86
7.4.6 C1: Phase current display 86
7.4.7 RS: Rotation speed display 86
7.4.8 TE: Dissipator temperature display 86
7.5 Installer Menu 86
7.5.1 RP: Setting the pressure fall to restart 86
7.5.2 OD: Type of plant 86
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7.5.4 MS: Measuring system 87
7.5.5 AS: Association of devices 87
7.5.6 PR: Remote pressure sensor 88
7.6 Technical Assistance Menu 88
7.6.1 TB: Water lack blockage time 88
7.6.2 T1: Switch-o󰀨 time after low pressure signal 89
7.6.3 T2: Delay in switching o󰀨 89
7.6.4 GP: Proportional gain coe󰀩cient 89
7.6.5 GI: Integral gain coe󰀩cient 89
7.6.6 RM: Maximum speed 89
7.6.7 Setting the number of devices and of reserves 89
7.6.8 NA: Active devices 89
7.6.9 NC: Simultaneous devices 89
7.6.10 IC: Conguration of the reserve 89
7.6.10.1 Examples of conguration for multipump systems 90
7.6.11 ET: Max. switching time 90
7.6.12 AY: Anti Cycling 91
7.6.13 AE: Enabling the anti-block function 91
7.6.14 AF: Enabling the anti-freeze function 91
7.6.15 Setup of the auxiliary digitali inputs IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4 91
7.6.15.1 Disabling the functions associated with the input 92
7.6.15.2 Setting external oat function 92
7.6.15.3 Setting auxiliary setpoint input function 92
7.6.15.4 Setting system enabling and fault reset 93
7.6.15.5 Setting low pressure detection (KIWA) 94
7.6.16 Setup of the outputs OUT1, OUT2 94
7.6.17 O1: Setting output 1 function 95
7.6.18 O2: Setting output 2 function 95
7.6.19 FW: Firmware update 95
7.6.20 RF: Fault and warning reset 95
7.6.21 PW: Change password 95
7.6.21.1 Password for multipump systems 96
8. Reset and factory settings 96
8.1 Reset generale del sistema 96
8.2 Factory settings 96
8.3 Restoring the factory settings 96
9. Particular installations 98
9.1 Inhibiting self-priming 98
9.2 Wall installation 99
9.3 Installation with Quick Connection 99
9.4 Multiple Sets 99
9.4.1 Introduction to multipump systems 99
9.4.2 Making a multipump system 99
9.4.3 Wireless communication 100
9.4.4 Connection and setting of the inputs 100
9.4.5 Parameters linked to multipump operation 100
9.4.6 First start of the multipump system 101
9.4.7 Multipump adjustment 101
9.4.8 Assigning the starting order 102
9.4.9 Max. switching time 102
9.4.10 Reaching the maximum inactivity time 102
9.4.11 Reserves and number of devices that participate in pumping 102
9.4.12 Wireless Control 103
10. Maintenance 103
10.1 Accessory tool 103
10.2 Emptying the system 105
10.3 Non-return valve 105
10.4 Motor shaft 106
10.5 Expansion Vessel 106
11. Updang the e.Sybox rmware 106
11.1 General 106
11.2 Updating the rmware 107
11.2.1 Updating between one e.sybox and another 107
11.2.1.1 Manual updating 107
11.2.1.2 Automatic updating 107
11.2.1.3 Semiautomatic updating 108
11.2.2 Updating the e.sybox by e.sylink 108
12. Troubleshooting 108
13. Disposal 110
14. Guarantee 110

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and working conditions, have been approved by the person in and working conditions, have been approved by the person in
charge of plant safety, authorizing them to perform all the neces-charge of plant safety, authorizing them to perform all the neces-
sary activities, during which they are able to recognize and avoid sary activities, during which they are able to recognize and avoid
all dangers. (Denition for technical personnel IEC 364).all dangers. (Denition for technical personnel IEC 364).
The products dealt with in this discussion fall within the type of The products dealt with in this discussion fall within the type of
professional equipment and belong to insulation class 1.professional equipment and belong to insulation class 1.
ItIt is the responsibility of the installer to make sure that the power is the responsibility of the installer to make sure that the power
supply system is equipped with an e󰀩cient grounding system supply system is equipped with an e󰀩cient grounding system
according to the regulations in force.according to the regulations in force.
To improve immunity to possible noise radiating to other To improve immunity to possible noise radiating to other
equipment, it is advisable to use separate wiring to power the equipment, it is advisable to use separate wiring to power the
inverter.inverter.
The appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including The appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or
who lack experience or knowledge, unless, through the media-who lack experience or knowledge, unless, through the media-
tion of a person responsible for their safety, they have had the tion of a person responsible for their safety, they have had the
benet of supervision or of instructions on the use of the appli-benet of supervision or of instructions on the use of the appli-
ance. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not ance. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance. play with the appliance.
SafetySafety
Use is allowed only if the electric system is in possession of safe-Use is allowed only if the electric system is in possession of safe-
ty precautions in accordance with the regulations in force in the ty precautions in accordance with the regulations in force in the
country where the product is installed (for Italy CEI 64/2).country where the product is installed (for Italy CEI 64/2).
Pumped liquidsPumped liquids
The machine has been designed and made for pumping water, The machine has been designed and made for pumping water,
free from explosive substances and solid particles or bres, with free from explosive substances and solid particles or bres, with
a density of 1000 Kg/m³, a kinematic viscosity of 1mm²/s and a density of 1000 Kg/m³, a kinematic viscosity of 1mm²/s and
non chemically aggressive liquids.non chemically aggressive liquids.
The power supply cable must never be used to carry or shift the The power supply cable must never be used to carry or shift the
pump.pump.
KEY KEY
The following symbols have been used in the discussion:The following symbols have been used in the discussion:
Situation of general danger. Failure to respect the instruc-
tions that follow may cause harm to persons and property.
Situation of electric shock hazard. Failure to respect the
instructions that follow may cause a situation of grave risk for
personal safety.
Notes
WARNINGSWARNINGS
This manual refers to e.sybox products. In the following discussion, the This manual refers to e.sybox products. In the following discussion, the
term e.sybox will be used when the characteristics are shared by both term e.sybox will be used when the characteristics are shared by both
models. If the characteristics di󰀨er, the models and their di󰀨erences will models. If the characteristics di󰀨er, the models and their di󰀨erences will
be specied.be specied.
RRead this documentation carefully before installation. ead this documentation carefully before installation.
Installation and operation must comply with the local safety reg-Installation and operation must comply with the local safety reg-
ulations in force in the country in which the product is installed. ulations in force in the country in which the product is installed.
Everything must be done in a workmanlike manner.Everything must be done in a workmanlike manner.
Failure to respect the safety regulations not only causes risk to Failure to respect the safety regulations not only causes risk to
personal safety and damage to the equipment, but invalidates personal safety and damage to the equipment, but invalidates
every right to assistance under guarantee.every right to assistance under guarantee.
Skilled personnelSkilled personnel
TThe electrical and hydraulic connections may only be carried out he electrical and hydraulic connections may only be carried out
by skilled personnel in possession of the technical qualications by skilled personnel in possession of the technical qualications
required by the safety regulations in force in the country in which required by the safety regulations in force in the country in which
the product is installed.the product is installed.
The term skilled personnel means persons whose training, ex-The term skilled personnel means persons whose training, ex-
perience and instruction, as well as their knowledge of the re-perience and instruction, as well as their knowledge of the re-
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Never pull on the cable to detach the plug from the socket.Never pull on the cable to detach the plug from the socket.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu-If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu-
facturer or by their authorised technical assistance service, so as facturer or by their authorised technical assistance service, so as
to avoid any risk.to avoid any risk.
Failure to observe the warnings may create situations of risk for persons or Failure to observe the warnings may create situations of risk for persons or
property and will void the product guarantee. property and will void the product guarantee.
RESPONSIBILITYRESPONSIBILITY
The Manufacturer does not vouch for correct operation ofThe Manufacturer does not vouch for correct operation of
the electropumps or answer for any damage that they may the electropumps or answer for any damage that they may
cause if they have been tampered with, modied and/or run cause if they have been tampered with, modied and/or run
outside the recommended work range or in contrast with outside the recommended work range or in contrast with
other indications given in this manual.other indications given in this manual.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for possible er-The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for possible er-
rors in this instructions manual, if due to misprints or errorsrors in this instructions manual, if due to misprints or errors
in copying. The Manufacturer reserves the right to make anyin copying. The Manufacturer reserves the right to make any
modications to products that it may consider necessary modications to products that it may consider necessary
or useful, without a󰀨ecting their essential characteristicsor useful, without a󰀨ecting their essential characteristics..
1- GENERAL1- GENERAL
The product is an integrated system composed mainly of a self-priming The product is an integrated system composed mainly of a self-priming
multi-stage centrifugal electropump, an electronic circuit that controls it multi-stage centrifugal electropump, an electronic circuit that controls it
and an expansion vessel.and an expansion vessel.
ApplicationsApplications
Water systems supply and pressure boosting domestic use or industrial Water systems supply and pressure boosting domestic use or industrial
use.use.
On the outside the product appears as a parallelepiped that presents 6 On the outside the product appears as a parallelepiped that presents 6
faces as shown in Fig.1.faces as shown in Fig.1.
A B C D
E
FFigure 1
Face A:Face A: a door allows access to the Technical Compartment. The door can a door allows access to the Technical Compartment. The door can
be removed by inserting 2 ngers in the rubber grips, squeezing and rotat-be removed by inserting 2 ngers in the rubber grips, squeezing and rotat-
ing the door around the hinges on the side opposite the grips (see Fig.2). ing the door around the hinges on the side opposite the grips (see Fig.2).
To put the door back in place, insert the hinges in their slots and close the To put the door back in place, insert the hinges in their slots and close the
door until it clicks.door until it clicks.
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Inside the technical compartment you can access (see Fig.3):Inside the technical compartment you can access (see Fig.3):
1. Valve of the expansion vessel; 1. Valve of the expansion vessel;
2. Technical data plate; 2. Technical data plate;
3. Rapid Guide; 3. Rapid Guide;
4. Motor shaft; 4. Motor shaft;
5. Accessory tool; 5. Accessory tool;
6. Filling cap (only for vertical 6. Filling cap (only for vertical
conguration) conguration)
Face B:Face B: a removable screw cap gives access to the non return valve (see a removable screw cap gives access to the non return valve (see
par. 10.3). Remove it only in the case of maintenance by skilled personnel.par. 10.3). Remove it only in the case of maintenance by skilled personnel.
Face C:Face C: the 4 brass threads form the seat for the 4 support feet in the case the 4 brass threads form the seat for the 4 support feet in the case
of vertical installation. The two 1” screw caps can be removed to make the of vertical installation. The two 1” screw caps can be removed to make the
connections towards the system, depending on the installation congura-connections towards the system, depending on the installation congura-
tion you want to adopt. If applicable, connect to the connection marked tion you want to adopt. If applicable, connect to the connection marked
“IN” the system from which you want to draw water (well, cistern,…) and “IN” the system from which you want to draw water (well, cistern,…) and
connect the delivery system to the connection marked “OUT”. There is connect the delivery system to the connection marked “OUT”. There is
also a ventilation grid.also a ventilation grid.
Face D:Face D: removing the 1” cap allows access to a second delivery connec-removing the 1” cap allows access to a second delivery connec-
tion which can be used at the same time or alternatively to the one marked tion which can be used at the same time or alternatively to the one marked
”OUT” of face C. The power supply cable is for connection to the power ”OUT” of face C. The power supply cable is for connection to the power
mains.mains.
Face E:Face E: the 4 brass threads form the seat for the 4 support feet in the case the 4 brass threads form the seat for the 4 support feet in the case
of horizontal installation. The 1” cap has the main function of emptying the of horizontal installation. The 1” cap has the main function of emptying the
system. There are also 2 ventilation grids.system. There are also 2 ventilation grids.
Face F:Face F: as indicated by the label to be removed, the 1” cap has a dual as indicated by the label to be removed, the 1” cap has a dual
function: in the case of horizontal installation, the outlet that is closed by function: in the case of horizontal installation, the outlet that is closed by
the cap acts as the system’s loading door (see below “loading operations”, the cap acts as the system’s loading door (see below “loading operations”,
par. 2.2.3); in the case of vertical installation, the same outlet can act as par. 2.2.3); in the case of vertical installation, the same outlet can act as
the input hydraulic connection (exactly like the one marked “IN” on face C the input hydraulic connection (exactly like the one marked “IN” on face C
and as an alternative to it). The user interface panel is composed of a dis-and as an alternative to it). The user interface panel is composed of a dis-
play and a keyboard and its function is to set the system, query its status play and a keyboard and its function is to set the system, query its status
and communicate any alarms.and communicate any alarms.
Figure 3
The system can be installed in 2 di󰀨erent congurations: horizontal (Fig.4)The system can be installed in 2 di󰀨erent congurations: horizontal (Fig.4)
or vertical (Fig.5)or vertical (Fig.5)..
1.11.1 Description of the Integrated InverterDescription of the Integrated Inverter
The electronic control integrated in the system is of the type with inverter The electronic control integrated in the system is of the type with inverter
and it makes use of ow, pressure and temperature sensors, also integrat-and it makes use of ow, pressure and temperature sensors, also integrat-
ed in the system. ed in the system.
By means of these sensors the system switches on and o󰀨 automatically By means of these sensors the system switches on and o󰀨 automatically
according to the utility’s needs and it is able to detect conditions of mal-according to the utility’s needs and it is able to detect conditions of mal-
function, to prevent and indicate them.function, to prevent and indicate them.
The Inverter control ensures di󰀨erent functions, the most important of The Inverter control ensures di󰀨erent functions, the most important of
which, for pumping systems, are the maintaining of a constant pressure which, for pumping systems, are the maintaining of a constant pressure
value in delivery and energy saving.value in delivery and energy saving.
•• The inverter is able to keep the pressure of a hydraulic circuit con-The inverter is able to keep the pressure of a hydraulic circuit con-
stant by varying the rotation speed of the electropump. In oper-stant by varying the rotation speed of the electropump. In oper-
ation without an inverter the electropump is unable to modulate ation without an inverter the electropump is unable to modulate
and, when there is an increase of the request for ow, the pressure and, when there is an increase of the request for ow, the pressure
necessarily decreases, or vice versa; this means the pressures necessarily decreases, or vice versa; this means the pressures
are too high at low ow rates or too low when there is an increased are too high at low ow rates or too low when there is an increased
request for ow.request for ow.
•• By varying the rotation speed according to the instantaneous re-By varying the rotation speed according to the instantaneous re-
quest of the utility, the inverter limits the power supplied to the quest of the utility, the inverter limits the power supplied to the
electropump to the minimum necessary to ensure that the request electropump to the minimum necessary to ensure that the request
is satised. Instead, operation without an inverter contemplates is satised. Instead, operation without an inverter contemplates
Figure 4
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operation of the electropump always and only at maximum power.operation of the electropump always and only at maximum power.
The system is congured by the manufacturer to satisfy the majority of The system is congured by the manufacturer to satisfy the majority of
installation cases, that is:installation cases, that is:
•• Operation at constant pressure;Operation at constant pressure;
•• Set-Point (desired value of constant pressure:SP = 3.0 barSet-Point (desired value of constant pressure:SP = 3.0 bar
•• Reduction of pressure to restart: RP = 0.3 barReduction of pressure to restart: RP = 0.3 bar
•• Anti-cycling function: DisabledAnti-cycling function: Disabled
However, these parameters and others can be set according to the sys-However, these parameters and others can be set according to the sys-
tem. All the settable values are illustrated in the par. 5-6-7: pressure, inter-tem. All the settable values are illustrated in the par. 5-6-7: pressure, inter-
vention of protections, rotation speed, etc.vention of protections, rotation speed, etc.
There are many other operating modes and accessory functions. Thanks There are many other operating modes and accessory functions. Thanks
to the di󰀨erent possible settings and the availability of congurable input to the di󰀨erent possible settings and the availability of congurable input
and output channels, it is possible to adapt the inverter operation to the and output channels, it is possible to adapt the inverter operation to the
requirements of various systems. See 5-6-7.requirements of various systems. See 5-6-7.
1.21.2 Integrated Expansion VesselIntegrated Expansion Vessel
The system is complete with an integrated expansion vessel with a total The system is complete with an integrated expansion vessel with a total
capacity of 2 litres. The main functions of the expansion vessel are:capacity of 2 litres. The main functions of the expansion vessel are:
•• to make the system elastic so as to protect it against water ham-to make the system elastic so as to protect it against water ham-
mer;mer;
•• to ensure a water reserve which, in the case of small leaks, main-to ensure a water reserve which, in the case of small leaks, main-
tains the pressure in the system for a longer time and spreads out tains the pressure in the system for a longer time and spreads out
needless restarts of the system which otherwise would be contin-needless restarts of the system which otherwise would be contin-
uous;uous;
•• when the utility is turned on, ensure the water pressure for the when the utility is turned on, ensure the water pressure for the
seconds that the system takes to switch on and reach the correct seconds that the system takes to switch on and reach the correct
rotation speed.rotation speed.
It is not a function of the integrated expansion vessel to ensure a water re-It is not a function of the integrated expansion vessel to ensure a water re-
serve such as to reduce interventions of the system (requests from the util-serve such as to reduce interventions of the system (requests from the util-
ity, not from a leak in the system). It is possible to add an expansion vessel ity, not from a leak in the system). It is possible to add an expansion vessel
with the capacity you prefer to the system, connecting it to a point on the with the capacity you prefer to the system, connecting it to a point on the
delivery system (not a suction point!). In the case of horizontal installation delivery system (not a suction point!). In the case of horizontal installation
it is possible to connect to the unused delivery outlet. When choosing the it is possible to connect to the unused delivery outlet. When choosing the
tank, consider that the quantity of water released will also depend on the tank, consider that the quantity of water released will also depend on the
parameters SP and RP that can be set on the system (par.6-7).parameters SP and RP that can be set on the system (par.6-7).
The expansion vessel is preloaded with pressurised air through the valve The expansion vessel is preloaded with pressurised air through the valve
accessible from the technical compartment (Fig.3, point 1). The preload accessible from the technical compartment (Fig.3, point 1). The preload
value with which the expansion vessel is supplied by the manufacturer is value with which the expansion vessel is supplied by the manufacturer is
in agreement with the parameters SP and RP set as default, and anyway it in agreement with the parameters SP and RP set as default, and anyway it
satises the following equation:satises the following equation:
Pair = SP – RP – 0.7bar Where:Pair = SP – RP – 0.7bar Where:
- Pair = air pressure value in bar - Pair = air pressure value in bar
- SP = Set Point (par.7.3) in bar - SP = Set Point (par.7.3) in bar
- RP = Reduction of pressure to restart - RP = Reduction of pressure to restart
(par. 7.5.1) in bar (par. 7.5.1) in bar
So, by the manufacturer: Pair = 3.0 – 0.3 – 0.7 = 2.0 barSo, by the manufacturer: Pair = 3.0 – 0.3 – 0.7 = 2.0 bar
If di󰀨erent values are set for the parameters SP and/or RP, regulate the If di󰀨erent values are set for the parameters SP and/or RP, regulate the
valve of the expansion vessel releasing or letting in air until the above valve of the expansion vessel releasing or letting in air until the above
equation is satised again (e.g.: SP=2.0bar; RP=0.3bar; release air from equation is satised again (e.g.: SP=2.0bar; RP=0.3bar; release air from
the expansion vessel until a pressure of 1.0 bar is reached on the valve).the expansion vessel until a pressure of 1.0 bar is reached on the valve).
Failure to respect the above equation may lead to malfunctions Failure to respect the above equation may lead to malfunctions
of the system or to premature breakage of the diaphragm inside of the system or to premature breakage of the diaphragm inside
the expansion vessel. the expansion vessel.
Considering the expansion vessel capacity of only 2 litres, any Considering the expansion vessel capacity of only 2 litres, any
operation to check the air pressure must be performed by con-operation to check the air pressure must be performed by con-
necting the pressure gauge very rapidly: on small volumes the necting the pressure gauge very rapidly: on small volumes the
loss of even a limited quantity of air can cause an appreciable loss of even a limited quantity of air can cause an appreciable
drop in pressure. The quality of the expansion vessel ensures drop in pressure. The quality of the expansion vessel ensures
the maintenance of the set air pressure value, proceed to check the maintenance of the set air pressure value, proceed to check
it only at calibration or if you are sure of a malfunction.it only at calibration or if you are sure of a malfunction.
Any operation to check and/or reset the air pressure must be per-Any operation to check and/or reset the air pressure must be per-
formed with the delivery system not under pressure: disconnect formed with the delivery system not under pressure: disconnect
the pump from the power supply and open the utility nearest to the pump from the power supply and open the utility nearest to
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The special structure of the expansion vessel ensures its quan-The special structure of the expansion vessel ensures its quan-
tity and duration over time, especially of the diaphragm which tity and duration over time, especially of the diaphragm which
is typically the component subject to wear for items of this type. is typically the component subject to wear for items of this type.
However, in the case of breakage, the entire expansion vessel However, in the case of breakage, the entire expansion vessel
must be replaced and exclusively by authorised personnel.must be replaced and exclusively by authorised personnel.
1.3 Integrated electropump1.3 Integrated electropump
The system has a built-in centrifugal electropump of the multi-impeller type The system has a built-in centrifugal electropump of the multi-impeller type
driven by a water-cooled three-phase electric motor. Cooling of the motor driven by a water-cooled three-phase electric motor. Cooling of the motor
with water rather than air ensures less noise in the system and the possi-with water rather than air ensures less noise in the system and the possi-
bility of locating it even in recesses without ventilation.bility of locating it even in recesses without ventilation.
The diagram in Fig. 6 shows the curves of the hydraulic performance for The diagram in Fig. 6 shows the curves of the hydraulic performance for
e.sybox. By automatically modulating the rotation speed of the electro-e.sybox. By automatically modulating the rotation speed of the electro-
pump, the inverter allows it to shift its work point according to necessities pump, the inverter allows it to shift its work point according to necessities
to any part of the area subtended by its curve, to keep the set pressure to any part of the area subtended by its curve, to keep the set pressure
valve constant (SP). The red curve shows the behaviour of the e.sybox valve constant (SP). The red curve shows the behaviour of the e.sybox
with set point at 3.0 bar.with set point at 3.0 bar.
Figure 6
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 14
0
H [m]
Q [l/min]
It results that, with SP = 3.0 bar, the system is able to ensure a constant It results that, with SP = 3.0 bar, the system is able to ensure a constant
pressure at the users that require ow rates respectively between 0 and pressure at the users that require ow rates respectively between 0 and
85 litres/minute. For higher ow rates the system works according to the 85 litres/minute. For higher ow rates the system works according to the
characteristic curve of the electropump at maximum rotation speed. For ow characteristic curve of the electropump at maximum rotation speed. For ow
rates lower than the limits described above, as well as ensuring constant rates lower than the limits described above, as well as ensuring constant
pressure, the system reduces the absorbed power and therefore the energy pressure, the system reduces the absorbed power and therefore the energy
consumption.consumption.
TThe above performances are to be considered measured at am-he above performances are to be considered measured at am-
bient temperature and water at about 20°C, during the rst 10 bient temperature and water at about 20°C, during the rst 10
minutes of motor operation, with water level at suction at a depth minutes of motor operation, with water level at suction at a depth
of no more than 1 metreof no more than 1 metre
As the suction depth increases, the performance of the electro-As the suction depth increases, the performance of the electro-
pump decreases. pump decreases.
1.4 Technical characteristics1.4 Technical characteristics
Text Parameter e.sybox
ELECTRIC POWER
SUPPLY
Voltage 1 x 220/240 ~ VAC
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Maximum current 10 A
Maximum power 1550 W
Leakage current to earth <2,5 [ma]
CONSTRUCTION
CHARACTERISTICS
Overall dimensions 565x265x352 mm without
feet
Empty weight (excluding
packaging) 24,8 kg
Protection class IP x4
Motor insulation class F

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HYDRAULIC
PERFORMANCE
Maximum head 65 m
Maximum ow rate 120 l/min
Priming <5min at 8m
WORKING
CONDITIONS
Maximum working
pressure 8 bar
Liquid temperature max 40 °C
Environment temperature
max 50 °C
Storage environment
temperature -10÷60 °C
FUNCTIONALITY
AND
PROTECTIONS
Constant pressure
Wireless communication
Protection against dry running
Antifreeze protection
Anticycling protection
Motor overload protection
Protection against abnormal supply voltages
Protection against excess temperature
2- INSTALLATION2- INSTALLATION
TThe system is designed for indoor use: do not install the system he system is designed for indoor use: do not install the system
outdoors and/or directly exposed to atmospheric agents.outdoors and/or directly exposed to atmospheric agents.
The system is designed to be able to work in environments The system is designed to be able to work in environments
where the temperature remains between 0°C and 50°C (on con-where the temperature remains between 0°C and 50°C (on con-
dition that the electric power supply is ensured: see par. 7.6.14 dition that the electric power supply is ensured: see par. 7.6.14
“anti-freeze function”).“anti-freeze function”).
The system is suitable for treating drinking water.The system is suitable for treating drinking water.
The system cannot be used to pump salt water, sewage, inam-The system cannot be used to pump salt water, sewage, inam-
mable, corrosive or explosive liquids (e.g. petroleum, petrol, thin-mable, corrosive or explosive liquids (e.g. petroleum, petrol, thin-
ners), greases, oils or food products.ners), greases, oils or food products.
The system can take in water the level of which must not be at a The system can take in water the level of which must not be at a
depth greater than 8m (the height between the water level and depth greater than 8m (the height between the water level and
the pump suction mouth).the pump suction mouth).
Do not connect any pipe to the 1¼’’ mouth that houses the Do not connect any pipe to the 1¼’’ mouth that houses the
non-return valve, see g. 27.non-return valve, see g. 27.
If the system is used for the domestic water supply, respect the If the system is used for the domestic water supply, respect the
local regulations of the authorities responsible for the manage-local regulations of the authorities responsible for the manage-
ment of water resources.ment of water resources.
When choosing the installation site, check that:When choosing the installation site, check that:
•• The voltage and frequency on the pump’s technical data plate The voltage and frequency on the pump’s technical data plate
correspond to the values of the power supply system.correspond to the values of the power supply system.
•• The electrical connection is made in a dry place, far from any The electrical connection is made in a dry place, far from any
possible ooding.possible ooding.
•• The electrical system is provvided with a di󰀨erential switch The electrical system is provvided with a di󰀨erential switch
with I Δn ≤ 30 mA and that the earth system is e󰀩cient.with I Δn ≤ 30 mA and that the earth system is e󰀩cient.
If you are not sure of the absence of foreign bodies in the water to be If you are not sure of the absence of foreign bodies in the water to be
pumped, install a lter on the system intake that is suitable for catching pumped, install a lter on the system intake that is suitable for catching
impurities.impurities.
The installation of a lter on intake causes a decrease of the The installation of a lter on intake causes a decrease of the
system’s hydraulic performance proportional to the loss of load system’s hydraulic performance proportional to the loss of load
caused by the lter itself (generally the greater the ltering power, caused by the lter itself (generally the greater the ltering power,
the greater the fall in performance).the greater the fall in performance).
Choose the type of conguration you intend to use (vertical or horizontal) Choose the type of conguration you intend to use (vertical or horizontal)
considering the connections to the system, the position of the user inter-considering the connections to the system, the position of the user inter-
face panel, and the spaces available according to the indications below. face panel, and the spaces available according to the indications below.
Other types of installation conguration are possible using DAB accessory Other types of installation conguration are possible using DAB accessory
interfaces: see dedicated paragraph (par.9.2, 9.3).interfaces: see dedicated paragraph (par.9.2, 9.3).

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2.1 - Vertical Conguration2.1 - Vertical Conguration
Remove the 4 support feet from the bottom tray of the packaging and Remove the 4 support feet from the bottom tray of the packaging and
screw them fully into their brass seats on face C. Put the system in place, screw them fully into their brass seats on face C. Put the system in place,
taking into account the dimensions in Fig.7.taking into account the dimensions in Fig.7.
•• The distance of at least 10mm between Face E of the system The distance of at least 10mm between Face E of the system
and any wall is obligatory to ensure ventilation through the grids and any wall is obligatory to ensure ventilation through the grids
provided.provided.
•• The distance of at least 270mm between Face B of the system The distance of at least 270mm between Face B of the system
and an obstruction is recommended so as to be able to carry out and an obstruction is recommended so as to be able to carry out
maintenance on the non-return valve without disconnecting the maintenance on the non-return valve without disconnecting the
system.system.
•• The distance of at least 200mm between Face A of the system The distance of at least 200mm between Face A of the system
and an obstruction is recommended so as to be able to remove and an obstruction is recommended so as to be able to remove
the door and gain access to the technical compartment.the door and gain access to the technical compartment.
If the surface is not at, unscrew the foot that is not touching and adjust If the surface is not at, unscrew the foot that is not touching and adjust
its height until it contacts the surface so as to ensure the stability of the its height until it contacts the surface so as to ensure the stability of the
system. The system must in fact be placed in a safe and stable position, system. The system must in fact be placed in a safe and stable position,
ensuring that its axis is vertical: it must not be in an inclined position. ensuring that its axis is vertical: it must not be in an inclined position.
10 mm
200 mm
270 mm
IN
OUT
580 mm
355 mm
265 mm
Figure 7
2.1.1 Hydraulic connections2.1.1 Hydraulic connections
Make the connection at input to the system through the mouth on Face F Make the connection at input to the system through the mouth on Face F
marked “IN” in Fig.7 (suction connection). Then remove the respective cap marked “IN” in Fig.7 (suction connection). Then remove the respective cap
with the aid of the accessory tool or with a screwdriver. with the aid of the accessory tool or with a screwdriver.
Make the connection at output from the system through the mouth on Face Make the connection at output from the system through the mouth on Face
F marked “OUT” in Fig.8 (delivery connection). Then remove the respec-F marked “OUT” in Fig.8 (delivery connection). Then remove the respec-
tive cap with the aid of the accessory tool or with a screwdriver.tive cap with the aid of the accessory tool or with a screwdriver.
All the hydraulic connections of the system to the plant to which it can be All the hydraulic connections of the system to the plant to which it can be
connected are of the threaded female type 1” GAS, made of brass.connected are of the threaded female type 1” GAS, made of brass.
IIf you intend to connect the product to the plant with ttings that f you intend to connect the product to the plant with ttings that
have a diameter larger than the normal 1” pipe (for example the have a diameter larger than the normal 1” pipe (for example the
ring nut in the case of ttings in 3 pieces), make sure that the 1” ring nut in the case of ttings in 3 pieces), make sure that the 1”
Gas male thread of the coupling protrudes at least 25mm from Gas male thread of the coupling protrudes at least 25mm from
the above diameter (see Fig.8)the above diameter (see Fig.8)
With reference to its position with respect to the water to be pumped, the With reference to its position with respect to the water to be pumped, the
installation of the system may be dened “above head” or “below head”. In installation of the system may be dened “above head” or “below head”. In
particular the installation is dened “above head” when the pump is placed particular the installation is dened “above head” when the pump is placed
at a level higher than the water to be pumped (e.g. pump on the surface at a level higher than the water to be pumped (e.g. pump on the surface
and water in a well); vice versa it is “below head” when the pump is placed and water in a well); vice versa it is “below head” when the pump is placed
at a level lower than the water to be pumped (e.g. overhead cistern and at a level lower than the water to be pumped (e.g. overhead cistern and
pump below).pump below).
If the vertical installation of the system is of the “over head” type, If the vertical installation of the system is of the “over head” type,
it is recommended to t a non-return valve in the suction section it is recommended to t a non-return valve in the suction section
of the system; this is to allow the operation of loading the system of the system; this is to allow the operation of loading the system
(par. 2.1.2).(par. 2.1.2).
< 25 mm > 25 mm
Figure 8