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26 WILO SE 11/2013
7.5 Operation with Wilo control devices The power of the pumps can be continuously controlled in combina-
tion with a control device (Wilo-VR-System or Wilo-CC-System).
This allows an optimised pump output in a given installation and is
also economically efficient.
7.6 Operation with frequency converter
(of other manufacturers) Motors from Wilo/Salmson can generally be operated with external
frequency converters if these frequency converters comply with the
demands specified in the application guideline IEC /TS 60034-17 and
IEC/TS 60034-25.
The impulse voltage of the converter (without filter) must be below
the limiting curve shown in (Fig. 5).
This concerns the voltage at the motor terminals. This is not only
determined by the frequency converter, but also e.g. by the motor
cable used (type, cross-section, screening, length, ...
• Strictly follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
frequency converter. The rise times and peak voltages for different
cable lengths are specified in the corresponding installation and oper-
ating instructions.
• Take to following points into account:
• use suitable cables with a sufficient cross-section (max. 5% voltage
loss)
• connect the correct screening according to the manufacturer's rec-
ommendation of the frequency converter
• pass data lines (e.g. PTC-evaluation) separately from the mains
cable
• possibly use of a sinusoidal filter (LC) in agreement with the manu-
facturer of the converter
Operation is possible from 12.5 Hz up to 50 Hz. In case of low fre-
quency operation, it is recommended to start with 50 Hz and then
turn down to the selected value.
8 Commissioning
8.1 System filling and venting CAUTION! Possible damage of the pump!
Dry running destroys the mechanical seal
• Make sure that the pump does not run dry.
• The system must be filled before starting the pump.
If a venting procedure is necessary (according to chapter 8.1.1 “Vent-
ing procedure – pump in pressure mode” on page 27 and chapter
8.1.2 “Venting procedure – pump in suction mode” on page 27),
observe the following instructions.
DANGER! Risk of burns or freezing to the pump when body parts
come into contact with the pump!
Dependingonthepumporsystemoperatingconditions(fluidtem-
perature), the entire pump can become very hot or very cold.
• Keep a safe distance during operation!
• Inthecaseofhighwatertemperaturesandsystempressures,allow
the pump to cool down before all work.
• Alwayswear protectiveclothing, protective gloves and protective
goggles when working.
WARNING! Danger due to extremely hot or extremely cold pressu-
rised fluid!
Depending on the temperature of the fluid and the system pres-
sure, when the vent screw is opened completely, extremely hot or
extremely cold fluid in liquid or vapour form may escape or shoot
out at high pressure.
• Always exercise caution when opening the venting plug.
Fig.5: Limitcurveforthepermittedimpulsevoltage
Upk (including voltage reflection and damping),
measured between the terminals of two branches,
depending on the rise time tr
0
0,4
0,8
1,2
1,6
2
2,4
0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1 1,2
t
r
[µs]
U
pk
[kV]
400V (IEC 60034-17)
500V (IEC 60034-25, Level A)
690V (IEC 60034-25, Level B)
1,56 kV
1,35 kV
2,15 kV