Franklin Electric SubDrive Solar Manual

SubDrive Solar
Array Wiring Diagrams
SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP CONTROLLER
SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP CONTROLLER

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Anytime working on or near the SubDrive Solar controller, or system:
• Securely cover the solar array with an opaque tarp.
• Turn OFF the external DC rated disconnect from the solar array to the SubDrive
Solar controller.
• Ensure AC power has been disconnected from the SubDrive Solar controller (if used).
• Wait
•Incorrect wiring of panels causing the Controller to be fused, blown/overloaded
will void warranty.
a minimum of 5 minutes after removing power from the SubDrive Solar
controller before servicing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INSTALLERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT!
THIS EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED FOR INSTALLATION BY TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
FAILURE TO INSTALL IT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES,
AND WITHIN FRANKLIN ELECTRIC RECOMMENDATIONS, MAY RESULT IN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD, UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND EQUIPMENT FAILURE.
FRANKLIN INSTALLATION INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM PUMP MANUFACTURERS AND
DISTRIBUTORS, AND DIRECTLY FROM FRANKLIN ELECTRIC.
ATTENTION
▲ WARNING
!
SERIOUS OR FATAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT FROM FAILURE TO CONNECT THE MOTOR,
CONTROL ENCLOSURES, METAL PLUMBING, AND ALL OTHER METAL NEAR THE MOTOR OR
CABLE TO A PROPER EARTH GROUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, USING WIRE NO
SMALLER THAN MOTOR CABLE WIRES. TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT
POWER BEFORE WORKING ON OR AROUND THE WATER SYSTEM. DO NOT USE MOTOR IN
SWIMMING AREAS.
▲ CAUTION
!
▲ WARNING
!
High voltages (both AC and DC) capable of causing severe injury or death by electrical shock
are present in this unit. More than one disconnect switch may be required to de-energize
the equipment before servicing. This unit should only be installed or serviced by technically
Use the SubDrive Solar controller only with Franklin Electric 4-inch submersible motors as
specified in SubDrive Solar manual (see Table 6, pg. 26). Use of this unit with any other
Franklin Electric motor or with motors from other manufacturers may result in damage to
both motor and electronics.

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SubDrive Solar
16 Amp
3 Phase
AC Circuit Breaker
Pump Controller
20 Amp
1000 v
DC Isolator
Pump/Motor
CMC4 10m
Cable
– VE+ VE
6 Panel Solar Array
–VE+ VE
Wiring Diagram – 6 Panel
SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP CONTROLLER
Notes:
Maximum Vmpp not to exceed 330VDC
Maximum Voc not to exceed 410VDC
Based on panel: Wmpp – 195 watts
Vmpp – 36 Vdc
Voc – 45 Vdc

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SubDrive Solar
16 Amp
3 Phase
AC Circuit Breaker
Pump Controller
20 Amp
1000 v
DC Isolator
Pump/Motor
CMC4 10m
Cable
Branch Connector
– VE
Branch Connector
+ VE
3m Cable
12 Panel Solar Array
2 x Strings of 6 Panels
3m Cable
–VE+ VE
Wiring Diagram – 12 Panel
SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP CONTROLLER
Notes:
Maximum Vmpp not to exceed 330VDC
Maximum Voc not to exceed 410VDC
Based on panel: Wmpp – 195 watts
Vmpp – 36 Vdc
Voc – 45 Vdc

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SubDrive Solar
16 Amp
3 Phase
AC Circuit Breaker
Pump Controller
20 Amp
1000 v
DC Isolator
Pump/Motor
– VE+ VE
6, 7, 8 & 9 Panels in Series
–VE+ VE
Wiring Diagram – 6, 7, 8 & 9 Panels
SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP CONTROLLER
Notes:
Maximum Vmpp not to exceed 330VDC
Maximum Voc not to exceed 410VDC
Based on panel: Wmpp – 195 watts
Vmpp – 36 Vdc
Voc – 45 Vdc

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SubDrive Solar
16 Amp
3 Phase
AC Circuit Breaker
Pump Controller
20 Amp
1000 v
DC Isolator
Pump/Motor
CMC4 10m
Cable
Branch Connector
– VE
Branch Connector
+ VE
3m Cable
14 Panel Solar Array
2 x Strings of 7 Panels
3m Cable
–VE+ VE
Wiring Diagram – 14 Panel
SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP CONTROLLER
Notes:
Maximum Vmpp not to exceed 330VDC
Maximum Voc not to exceed 410VDC
Based on panel: Wmpp – 195 watts
Vmpp – 36 Vdc
Voc – 45 Vdc

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SubDrive Solar
16 Amp
3 Phase
AC Circuit Breaker
Pump Controller
20 Amp
1000 v
DC Isolator
Pump/Motor
CMC4 10m
Cable
Branch Connector
– VE
Branch Connector
+ VE
3m Cable
16 Panel Solar Array
2 x Strings of 8 Panels
3m Cable
–VE+ VE
Wiring Diagram – 16 Panel
SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP CONTROLLER
Notes:
Maximum Vmpp not to exceed 330VDC
Maximum Voc not to exceed 410VDC
Based on panel: Wmpp – 195 watts
Vmpp – 36 Vdc
Voc – 45 Vdc

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SubDrive Solar
16 Amp
3 Phase
AC Circuit Breaker
Pump Controller
20 Amp
1000 v
DC Isolator
Pump/Motor
CMC4 10m
Cable
Branch Connector
– VE
Branch Connector
+ VE
3m Cable
18 Panel Solar Array
2 x Strings of 9 Panels
3m Cable
–VE+ VE
Wiring Diagram – 18 Panel
SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP CONTROLLER
Notes:
Maximum Vmpp not to exceed 330VDC
Maximum Voc not to exceed 410VDC
Based on panel: Wmpp – 195 watts
Vmpp – 36 Vdc
Voc – 45 Vdc

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SubDrive Solar
16 Amp
3 Phase
AC Circuit Breaker
Pump Controller
20 Amp
1000 v
DC Isolator
Pump/Motor
CMC4 10m
Cable
Branch Connector
– VE
Branch Connector
+ VE
Parallel
Connectors
27 Panel Solar Array
3 x Strings of 9 Panels
–VE+ VE
Wiring Diagram – 27 Panel
SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP CONTROLLER
Notes:
Maximum Vmpp not to exceed 330VDC
Maximum Voc not to exceed 410VDC
Based on panel: Wmpp – 195 watts
Vmpp – 36 Vdc
Voc – 45 Vdc

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Notes

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Notes

FE887 09/12
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