Pentek INTELLIDRIVE PID10 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE™
6016 0412
Installation/Operation/Parts
For further operating, installation,
or maintenance assistance call:
866-9PENTEK
(866-973-6835)
PID10, PID20, PID50
©2012 PN957 (08/14/12)

Safety 2
Important Safety
Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual
contains important instructions that should be
followed during installation, operation, and
maintenance of the PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE Variable
Frequency Drive (VFD).
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see
this symbol on your PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE or in
this manual, look for one of the following signal
words and be alert to the potential for personal
injury!
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to
personalinjury.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in
this manual and on the PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace
missing or damaged safety labels.
Risk of high-voltage electrical shock
from EMI/RFI filter inside drive. Can shock,
burn or kill if the front cover of the PENTEK
INTELLIDRIVE is open or removed while power
is connected to the Drive or the Drive is running.
The front cover of the Drive must be closed during
operation.
• Makeallwiringconnections,thencloseand
fasten the cover before turning on power to drive.
• NEVER open the box when power is connected to
Drive.
• Beforedoinganyserviceormaintenanceinside
Drive or when connecting or disconnecting any
wires inside Drive:
1. DISCONNECT power.
2. WAIT 5 minutes for retained voltage
todischarge.
3. Open box.
• Beforestartinganywiringorinspection
procedures, check for residual voltage with a
voltage tester.
• NEVER connect power wiring to Drive before
mounting the box.
• NEVER handle or service Drive with wet or damp
hands. Always make sure hands are dry before
working on Drive .
• NEVER reach into or change the cooling fan while
power is applied to Drive.
• NEVER touch the printed circuit board when
power is applied to Drive.
Risk of fire. Can cause severe injury,
property damage or death if installed with incorrect
or inadequate circuit breaker protection. To ensure
protection in the event of an internal fault in the
PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE, install the Drive on an
independent branch circuit protected by a circuit
breaker (see Table 2 for circuit-breaker sizing), with
no other appliances on the circuit.
Risk of burns. The Drive can become
hot during normal operation. Allow it to cool for
5minutes after shut-down and before handling it to
avoid burns.
NOTICE To avoid damage to Drive or problems
with Drive:
• Connectoutputcablesto3-wire and 3-phase
submersible motors as follows:
  RedtoR,YellowtoY,BlacktoB.
Any other order will reverse the motor rotation
and may damage the motor.
• Connectoutputcablesto2-wire 1-phase
submersible motors as follows:
  ConnecttoYandBonly.
Connect Ground to green screw.
• Aboveground3-phasemotorsmayhavedifferent
lead colors. Generally connect output leads
asfollows:
  RtoL1,YtoL2,BtoL3.
Verify rotation after startup.
• Donotmodifyequipment.
• Donotusepowerfactorcorrectioncapacitors
as they will damage both motor and
PENTEK
INTELLIDRIVE .
• Donotremoveanypartsunlessinstructedtodo
so in Owner’s Manual.
• DonotuseamagneticcontactoronDrivefor
frequent starting/stopping.
• DonotinstalloroperateDriveifitisdamagedor
parts are missing.
• BeforestartingDrivethathasbeeninstorage,
always inspect it and test operation.
• Donotcarryoutamegger(insulationresistance)
test on the control circuit of the Drive .
• Donotallowlooseforeignobjectswhichcan
conduct electricity (such as screws and metal
fragments) inside Drive box at any time. Do not
allow flammable substances (such as oil) inside
Drive box at any time.
• GroundDriveaccordingtotherequirementsof
the National Electrical Code Section 250, IEC536
Class 1, or the Canadian Electrical Code (as
applicable), and any other codes and ordinances
that apply.
• Allinstallation,servicework,andinspections
must be done by qualified electrician.

Table of Contents 3
Owner’s Information
PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE Model No. _________________________
PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE Serial No. _________________________
Pump Model No. _________________________
Pump Serial No. _________________________
Motor Model No. _________________________
Motor Service Factor Amps _________________________
Pressure Tank Model No. _________________________
Pressure Tank Serial No. _________________________
Dealer/Installer: _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Installer Phone No. _________________________
Date of Installation _________________________
Wire Lengths in Feet (Meters):
CircuitBreakertoDrive _________________________
PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE to Motor _________________________
Supply Voltage _________________________
Note to Installer: Record the data listed above for future reference. Give manual to
end user or attach to
PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE when installation is complete.
Fan
EMI/RFI Filter
6020 0609
Risk of electric shock. Can
shock, burn or kill.
• Drive’sinternal
components retain
high voltage for up to
5minutes after input
power is disconnected.
• EMI/RFIFiltercarries
high voltage when pump
is running.
• Disconnectpowerand
wait 5 minutes before
opening PENTEK
INTELLIDRIVE cover.
Safety .............................................................2
Owner’s Information.................................................3
Description ...................................................... 4-5
Installation ...................................................... 6-10
Initial Startup ................................................... 11-12
Programming ................................................... 13-16
I/O Connections ................................................ 17-18
Additional Information ..............................................19
Troubleshooting ................................................ 20-22
Warranty .........................................................23

Description 4
Specifications/Ratings
Input Voltage ........... 1-Phase 230VAC Nominal (190–265VAC)
Input Frequency ......................................................... 50/60Hz
Ambient Tempature Range ............ -4 to 122 °F (-20° to 50 °C)
Output Connections ..................3-Phase, 3-Wire/1-Phase or
1-Phase/2-Wire
Max Motor Cable Length.......................................... 1,000 feet
Enclosure....................................................................... Type 1
Table 1 - Specifications
Model Max
HP
Input
Phase
Motor
Operation
Max
Amps
PID10 1.0 12-wire, 3-wire,
3-phase
10.5
PID20 2.0 13.5
PID50 5.0 1 3-phase 18.0
The PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE is specifically designed
to operate 4” submersible pumps and 3-phase
above ground pumps in water well and residential
booster applications. Each Drive is rated for
maximum output amp rating. Any use of Drive
outside of intended design parameters will void
warranty. If Drive is used with above ground motors
not rated for a Variable Frequency Drive, maximize
motor life by limiting lead length to 25 ft. Refer to
pump Owner’s Manual and the National Electrical
Code for proper wire size.
Each carton contains:
•PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE Variable Frequency Drive
•PressureTransducer
•10’PressureTransducerCable
•QuickStartGuide
•Owner’sManual
PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE Model Number Structure
6004 0509
Transducer; install in straight
pipe downstream of tank, at
least one foot away from
pipe fittings on each side.
Gnd
(3 phase only)
PENTEK
INTELLIDRIVE™
Gnd
Figure 1 - A typical residential installation layout
PIDXX
Product Family
PID - PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE
HP Range
10 = up to 1.0 HP
20 = up to 2.0 HP
50 = up to 5.0 HP
The PID10 and PID20
will operate a 1-phase
2-wire, 1-phase 3-wire, and 3-phase motor up to the
HP range of the Drive. The PID50 only operates a
3-phase motor up to 5 HP.

Description 5
Transducer
The PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE uses a 4-20mA,
0-100PSI pressure transducer to control motor
speed (max is 300 PSI transducer).
The transducer (see Figure 1) senses pressure in
the pipe and converts it to an electrical signal.
The Drive senses and processes the signal in the
PID (Proportional, Integration, Derivative) control.
When operating in AUTOSTART mode, the Drive
increases and decreases the speed of the pump
motor as needed to maintain constant pressure in
the piping system.
Keypad
The keypad programs the Drive, monitors the status
of the pump, and displays faults if they occur.
Each button has a unique function, as described in
Figure 2. The LCD display shows a text display of
the status of the Drive’s operation. Other LEDs light
up to indicate when certain buttons are pressed or
certain events occur.
Fan
The Drive uses a thermostatically controlled
internal fan which operates automatically when
necessary to cool the Drive components.
Figure 2 - PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE keypad functions
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Stops the motor.
Power is ON to Drive.
A fault has occurred.
Selects menu items and confirms
numeric value changes.
Displays Drive’s current operating
condition and changes display
parameters.
Changes display to previous screen.
Drive is in Warning Mode (TPM); refer to
Troubleshooting section.
Changes internal pressure setpoint from
15 PSI to transducer max -3PSI
(default is 60 PSI).
Runs the Drive at 45Hz (with no
pressure control) to allow installer to
pump out well.*
Up and down arrows scroll through
menus and change numeric values.
Toggles between English, Spanish, and
French (default is English).
Resets fault that stopped Drive/pump.
With code, locks and unlocks password
protected keys.
Left and right arrows move cursor.
Shows last 15 faults.
Checks for line fill, then starts pump in
constant pressure mode.
Views and changes parameters.

Installation 6
Table 2 - Circuit Breaker and Wire Sizes.
Motor Drive
Model Volts Motor HP Wire Size* Circuit Breaker** Generator (kVA)***
Input Output
2-wire PID10
230
1/2 14 14 15 2.2
3/4 12 12 3.1
1 20 4.4
PID20 1-1/2 10 10 25 5.3
3-wire
PID10
1/2 14 14
15
2.3
3/4 12 12 3.0
1 3.5
PID20 1-1/2 10 10 25 5.3
2 5.8
3 phase
PID10
1/2 14 14 15
2.1
3/4 2.8
112 3.4
PID20 1-1/2 12 20 4.4
210 25 5.5
PID50 3 10 30 7.3
5 6 8 50 12.6
* AWG will change depending on the length of wire. See Tables 3-6.
** With properly-sized circuit breakers, the Drive is protected from short circuit on the input and the
output. There is no risk of fire or electrical shock due to a short circuit. The Drive has NEC Class 10
overload protection.
*** Minimum 240V generator size.
NOTICE Information in Tables 3-6 applies ONLY to PENTEK®motors. For other motors, refer to motor
manufacturer specifications for wire sizing.
Table 3 - Service Entrance to Drive - 1 Phase, 2-Wire 40°C Ambient, and 5 percent Voltage Drop,
60C and 75C Insulation (copper only).
Motor Rating Maximum Cable Length in feet (M)
Volts HP SFA 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4AWG
230
1/2 4.7 447 (136) 712 (217) 1000 (305) –
–
–
3/4 6.2 341(104) 542 (165) 864 (263) 1000 (305)
1 8.1 261(79) 415 (126) 661 (202) 1000 (305)
1 1/2 10.4 203 (62) 323 (98) 515 (157) 816 (249) 1000 (305)
2 12.2 173 (53) 275 (84) 439 (134) 696 (212) 1000 (305)
3 10.1 209 (64) 333 (101) 530 (162) 840 (256) 1000 (305)
5 17.5 121(37) 192 (59) 306 (93) 485 (148) 754 (230) 1000 (305)

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Installation 7
Table 4 - AWG Wire Sizing, Drive to 1-Phase, 2-Wire Motor, 40°C Ambient, and 5 percent Voltage Drop,
60C and 75C Insulation (copper only).
Motor P/N Motor Rating Maximum Cable Length in feet (M)
Volts HP SFA 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG
P42B0005A2-01
230
1/2 4.7 447 (136) 712 217) 1000 (305) –
–P42B0007A2-01 3/4 6.2 341 (104) 542 (165) 864 (263) 1000 (305)
P42B0010A2-01 1 8.1 261 (80) 415 (126) 661 (201) 1000 (305)
P42B0015A2-01 1 1/2 10.4 203 (62) 323 (98) 515 (157) 816 (249) 1000 (305)
Table 5 - AWG Wire Sizing, Drive to 3-Wire, 1-Phase Motor, 40°C Ambient, and 5 percent Voltage Drop,
60C and 75C Insulation (copper only).
Motor P/N Motor Rating Maximum Cable Length in feet (M)
Volts HP SFA 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG
P43B0005A2-01
230
1/2 4.8 440 (134) 700 (213) 1000 (305) –
–P43B0007A2-01 3/4 6352 (107) 560 (171) 893 (272) 1000 (305)
P43B0010A2-01 1 7.3 289 (88) 460 (140) 734 (224) 1000 (305)
P43B0015A2-01 1 1/2 10.9 194 (59) 308 (94) 492 (150) 778 (237) 1000 (305)
P43B0020A2-01 2 12.2 173 (53) 275 (84) 439 (134) 696 (212) 1000 (305)
Table 6 - AWG Wire Sizing, Drive to 3-Phase Motor, 40°C Ambient, and 5 percent Voltage Drop,
60C and 75C Insulation (copper only).
Motor P/N Motor Rating Maximum Cable Length in feet (M)
Volts HP SFA 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG*
P43B0005A3
230
1/2 2.9 728 (222) 1000 (305) –
–
__
P43B0007A3 3/4 3.9 541 (165) 861 (262) 1000 (305)
P43B0010A3 1 4.7 449 (137) 715 (218) 1000 (305)
P43B0015A3 1 1/2 6.1 346 (105) 551 (168) 878 (268) 1000 (305)
P43B0020A3 2 7.6 278 (85) 442 (135) 705 (215) 1000 (305)
P43B0030A3 3 10.1 209 64) 333 (101) 530 (162) 840 (256) 1000 (305)
P43B0050A3 5 17.5 306 (93) 485 (148) 754 (230) 1000 (305)
*Installations that require wire gauge larger than 6AWG will require an external junction box. Run 6AWG
wire from the Drive into the junction box, then make external connections with wire nuts to appropriately
sized wire.

8Installation 8
Mounting the Drive
To mount the Drive as shown in Figure 6, follow
this procedure:
1. First, remove the cover by backing out screw
at bottom of front cover.
2. Push on backplate with thumbs while pulling
the cover toward you with index fingers,
creating a gap. See Figures 3 and 4.
3. Pull bottom of cover towards you; liftup on
cover and remove. See Figure 5.
4. With the cover removed, permanently mount
the Drive using the top slotted hole, plus
either the three bottom holes (for flat surface
mounting) or the center bottom hole (for
attaching to a post or stud). See Figure 6.
Gap
Figure 3 - Seperate cover and backplate
Figure 4 - Gap between cover and backplate
Figure 5 - Pull out bottom of cover
5. Ensure the Drive’s ventilation holes are not
blocked and there is enough space around it
to allow free air flow (minimum 3” clearance
on top, bottom, and sides). See Figure 6. Once
the Drive is mounted, electrical wiring can be
connected.
6. To reattach the Drive cover, hook the top of it
on backplate (be sure to leave a gap). Lower
bottom of cover into place. Push cover evenly
against backplate, eliminating the gap. See
Figure 7.
7. Replace screw at bottom of front cover.
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Figure 6 - Attaching Drive to wall
Typical
230VAC
Circuit
Breaker
(Double
Width)
Figure 7 - Reattaching Drive cover

9Installation 9
01+ 01+ I1+ I1- I2+ I2- V+ V- AI+ AI- P N SD CARD
Transducer Cable
Connections
Submersible Motor: 3-Ph./ 3-W. 1-Ph., follow colors as above.
Submersible Motor: 1-Ph./ 2-W., connect to Y and B, any order.
Above-Ground Motors: L1 to R, L2 to Y, L3 to B; verify rotation.
Output
Ground Screw
Input Power
Connections
Input
Ground Screws
Red
Yellow
Black
Green/Yellow (Ground)
Green/Yellow
(Ground)
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Motor Connections
Red to AI+
Black to AI–
Green Cable Shield/Screw
Figure 9 - Basic Wiring Connections for Startup
Wiring
To allow for ease of wiring, the enclosure wiring
area is free of electronics other than the terminals.
Conduit holes and knockouts are located so
that the wire can be fed straight through to the
connectors, with minimal bending. The terminals
accept 6-14 AWG wire.
Installations that require larger wire gauge than
6AWG will require an external junction box. Run
6AWG wire from the Drive into the junction box,
then make external connections with wire nuts to
appropriately sized wire.
NOTICE For convenience in wiring, the input and
motor terminals unplug from the box. Pull them
down to remove them for ease of access, as shown
in Figure 9.
Verify that the terminal connectors are completely
seated when you replace them. It is best practice
to connect all output wires (larger wire gauge) first,
then all input wires.
Pump Connections
If the PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE is used with above
ground motors not rated for Variable Frequency
Drive use, maximize motor life by limiting lead
length to 25 ft. Refer to the pump owner’s manual,
the National Electrical Code, and local codes for
proper wire size.
The output of the Drive is single phase (2-wire or
3-wire) or 3-phase, depending on motor selection
during startup.
The output power terminals (motor wire
connections) are located on the lower right side
of the Drive and are labeled R (Red), Y (Yellow),
andB(Black).SeeTables2through6forsuggested
wiresizes.
Feed the motor cable through the 3/4” conduit hole
on the bottom right side and into the appropriate
terminals. If the wire is large enough to require a
larger conduit hole, remove the 1-1/4” knockout
and use the appropriate conduit connections.
Attach the motor ground wire to the grounding
screw, located to the upper right of the terminal
block. Attach the motor power wires to the
terminals as shown in Figure 9.
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Figure 8 - Pull input and motor terminals down to
remove, making wiring easier.

10Installation 10
Pressure Tank Recommendations
Minimum tank size is two gallons. Use a pre-
charged pressure tank with Drive, as shown in
Table6. The tank size must equal at least 20
percent of the pump’s rated flow in gallons per
minute (GPM), but cannot be less than two gallons
capacity. For example, a pump rated at 7GPM
would require a tank of two gallons capacity or
larger. A pump rated at 50 GPM would require a 10
gallon tank or larger. Tanks larger than 10gallons
can be used, but may require adjustment of Wake
Delayparameter.
Table 7 - Control Pressure Set Point and Tank
Pre-Charge Pressure Values (PSI).
Pressure
Point
Setting
(PSI)
Precharge
Pressure
(PSI)
Pressure
Point
Setting
(PSI)
Precharge
Pressure
(PSI)
25 18 65 46
30 21 70 49
35 25 75 53
40 28 80 56
45 32 85 60
50 35 90 63
55 39 95 67
60
(Default) 42 –
NOTICE Set pressure tank’s pre-charge to 70
percent of the system operating pressure. When
using an external set point as well as an internal
set point, pre-charge tank to 70 percent of the
lower setpoint of the two. Some applications may
require a different percentage when determining
the setpoint.
Transducer Connections
A 0-100 PSI 4-20 mA transducer is provided with
Drive. Install the transducer downstream of tank,
as shown in Figure 1. Install transducer in a tee
in a straight section of pipe with at least 1 foot of
straight pipe on each side of the tee (i.e., all fittings
must be at least 1 foot away from transducer).
Feed transducer cable through the open 1/2”
conduit hole on bottom of the Drive enclosure.
As shown in Figure 5, connect the red wire of the
transducer cable to AI+, connect black wire to AI–,
and connect the green cable shield to the metal
cable shield screw.
To connect the transducer wires:
1. Strip wire ½ inch
2. Push spring terminal up with finger or slotted
screwdriver
3. Insert wires from bottom
4. Release spring terminal
Input Power Connections
The input power terminals are located on the
lower left side and are marked L1 and L2 (see
Figure 9). There is a ground screw for the input
ground wire to the right of the connector (torque
to 10 lbs in). Feed wire through the 3/4” conduit
hole on the bottom left side and into appropriate
terminals. If wire is large enough to require a larger
conduit hole, remove the 1-1/4” knockout and use
appropriate conduitconnections.
To determine the correct wire sizes for installation,
see Tables 2 through 6.
NOTICE The PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE only accepts
230V single phase input power. If incoming power
does not match this, have a qualified electrician
alter supply voltage to 230V/1Ph before connecting
it to the Drive.