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Pre-Engineered Panels aid deployment of drive systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:36 -0500

Available from 7.5-75 hp at 230 Vac and 7.5-150 hp at 460 Vac, NEMA3R and NEMA12 rated Drive Panels include L300P Series inverter suited for pump, fan, or other applications in indoor or outdoor environments. Base model features AC input line reactors, thermostat controlled cooling fans with filters, and terminal for user connection to power, motor, and control circuits. Standard models add input power disconnects and fusing. Standard with Bypass model is also available.

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Pump Control Panel controls pressure in irrigation applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:41:02 -0500

VFDC-1300 is equipped with variable frequency drive in NEMA 3R enclosure with circuit breaker, VFDC-1300 controller, and pressure transmitter. It can be configured for simplex, duplex or triplex pump control. Factory-tested and pre-programmed, control panel features built in PID control with sleep function, fill pipe function, smf dry run protection with automatic re-start after pre-set time.

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Energy Savings Device regulates AODD pump operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:05 -0500

Designed to help conserve energy used by air operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps, MizAir® uses fuzzy logic to analyze each stroke of pump and learns its unique characteristics. This electro-pneumatic smart device automatically makes internal adjustments to reduce pump's air consumption, consequently reducing energy required to run pump with little to no effect on its throughput, fluid flow, or flow rate.

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Miniature Piston Pump comes with driver board.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:29:04 -0500

Suited for fluid transfer in low volume applications, EMX 08 Solenoid-Operated Piston Pump comes packaged with PD-106 Pump Driver Board. Oscillating piston pump is available with 2 or 3 valves, depending on inlet suction required. Piston size and length of displacement determine flow rate up to max of 2.4 gph, and pressure limits itself automatically to max of 11.6 psi. Accepting 9-35 Vdc input, driver board delivers pulsed 9-35 Vdc output with 10 msec nominal pulse length.

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Variable Speed Controller enables flexible configuration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:23:33 -0500

Promoting pumping flexibility and efficiency, Hydrovar® variable speed drive comes in NEMA enclosure, is available with various control options, and may be pump- or motor-mounted. Modular design needs no additional master control and enables virtually any configuration of pumps: up to 8 master drives or mix of master and slave drive, all without different controls, PLCs, or equipment. System is suited for installations requiring fail-safe systems.

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Pump Controller is housed in outdoor NEMA 3R enclosure.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:33:27 -0500

Designed for use with submersible well and above ground centrifugal pumps, variable speed pump controller S-Drive(TM) is cUL listed to meet Canadian CSA safety standards. It controls standard 4 in. and 6 in. submersible motors, turbine pumps, and surface centrifugal pumps up to 30 hp in irrigation, and can be used for single-phase 230 V input in rural water applications. Unit provides supplemental pressure in commercial buildings up to 10 floors, and has temperature range of -22 to 122°F.

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Vector-Type Drive powers progressive cavity pumps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:43:58 -0500

Covering performance band of 0.08-4.7 gpm and pressures to 360 psi, Vector-Type Drive integrates progressive cavity pump with single reduction gear box, 4-pole TEFC inverter-rated ½ hp electric induction motor, and variable frequency drive in NEMA 4 enclosure. Integrated system offers speed range of 20-600 rpm. Featuring H-O-A switch with 10-turn potentiometer for manual control, drive will accept 4-20 mA process signal through standard ½ in. UNF-connector.

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Pump Controller has built-in alternation functions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:32:28 -0500

Capable of controling up to 3 pumps with 4-20 mA input or 2 pumps with 4-20 mA input and backup floats, Model 42A features alarm inputs for seal failure, over temp, contactor fail and spare, and one alarm output relay. Graphic display shows current depth, liquid level graph with set-points, date/time, and alarm status. Unit has 4 buttons that allow access to configuration settings (password protectable), pump status with run time meters, alarm status, and real-time alarm event logs.

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Pump Controller suits HVAC and pressure booster applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:30:28 -0500

Integrating variable speed pump controller and adjustable frequency drive, Model 502 provides control of up to 4 parallel pumps. It includes 4 analog inputs for combination of zone sensors, flow sensors, and suction sensors. Equipped with plain English diagnostic display, unit offers local and remote start/stop capability and RS-485 communications. Customized algorithms handle range of pumping applications, including secondary, tertiary, hot water, chilled water, and pressure boosting.

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Variable Frequency Drive controls up to 4 pumps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:37:50 -0500

By controlling up to 4 pumps simultaneously, WEG CFW-08 Multipump System keeps constant pressure in pipelines regardless of fluctuations in outflow demand. Unit can be operated with fixed control, where pump with variable speed is always the same, or it can function as floating control, as variable speed pump is changed according to alternating schedule. In addition, system determines acceleration and deceleration ramp along with min/max speed limits for driven pump.

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Head Pressure Control suits humidity-sensitive environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:37:32 -0500

With support for both dual pressure or temperature inputs, ICM333 operates as pressure or temperature-sensitive motor fan speed control, regulating head pressure by varying amount of airflow through condenser. Unit is compatible with single-phase systems operating at 120-480 Vac. Other features included are integral heat pump bypass circuitry, allowing for electronic bypass of speed control, and tamper-proof dials for adjusting temperature/pressure set points.

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Level Controller utilizes non-contacting ultrasonic sensor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:32:39 -0500

Designed for sewage lift stations, wet wells, and storage tanks, PSL Pump Station Level Controller features isolated 4-20 mA output and 6 programmable control relays for pump control, pump alternation, and level alarms. Automatic pump run time logging and reporting system helps operators to plan pump maintenance. Each PSL includes PSL Remote for Windows(TM) Operators software, which can prepare and save calibrations in advance and download to PSL through password-protected RS232 interface.

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Hydraulic Pump Control helps reduce power consumption.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:36:30 -0500

Using pump-modeling software which is based on feed-forward torque control algorithms, UNiGY® PhD can continually sense demand of hydraulic power, energizing the pump only as required by the application. System also employs current signature analysis to sense common environmental hazards associated with hydraulic systems. It can be retrofitted into existing systems and incorporated into new installations to monitor/control high pressure positive displacement pumps.

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Duplexing Pump Controller helps extend pump life.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:35:57 -0500

Series DPC duplexing pump controllers are equipped with 120 Vac controlled relay that alternates loads each time control switches open. Model DPC-ACS provides automatic alternating sequence, while DPC-ALS offers same automatic sequencing as well as A-B or B-A sequence lock selectable by 3-position toggle switch. Controllers feature 2 LED indicators that show load energized by SPDT output relay. Installation is via standard 8-pin octal mount.

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Quadruplex Pump Controller distributes wear equally.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:38:56 -0500

Series QPC Quadraplex Pump Controller is used where 4 pumps need to alternate to provide equal run time on each. By offering 5 inputs, controller allows 4 outputs to operate properly even if one input fails to open or close. It has 4 LED indicators that show load energized by SPST output contacts and is available in sequence-on-simultaneous-off and first-on-first-off configurations. In either, lead load position is advanced to equalize run time on each pump.

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Pump Controller suits high-pressure hydraulic power systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:29:25 -0500

UNiGY® PhD(TM) employs pump-control software to produce precise flow rates and pressures required by application by continually sensing demand and energizing pump only as required, lowering energy consumption, waste heat generation, and noise. Torque regulating drive controller is powered by 100 MHz DSP, which allows compensation in real time for non-linear conditions like fluid compression, pump slip, fluctuating flow resistance, and windage, as well as viscous and coulomb losses.

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Duplex Pump Controller targets wastewater lift stations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:44:11 -0500

Model FPC-1200 is float switch based duplex pump controller that includes sensor inputs for seal fail and temperature fail sensors on most submersible pumps. It connects to 4 float switches to measure tank level and has relay outputs to control 2 pumps and high alarm. Built-in HOA switches and pump run lights are included and lead pump selector switch permits pump to be selected as lead pump or alternation to be selected, causing pumps to alternate as lead.

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Constant Pressure Valves eliminate pump cycling.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:53:31 -0500

Designed to regulate downstream pressure, Cycle Gard® Constant Pressure Pump Control Valves provide constant pressure until demand in system is no longer required. They feature hydraulically operated valve requiring no electricity and help eliminate effect of water hammer. Depending on valve model, integral/external low flow by-pass allows system pressure to slowly rise under low demand and fill tank or reservoir until pressure switch setting is reached, shutting pump off.

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Direct-Acting Pump Control Valve features built-in bypass.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:48:25 -0500

Hydro Stat(TM) Model C3100 constant pressure pump control valve reduces rapid pump cycling and maintains preset operating pressure which is field adjustable. It features low lead alloy body and bell housing that has threaded female ID x male OD on inlet and outlet connections as well as corrosion-resistant internal components with Nylon reinforced Buna-N diaphragm. Valve can be installed vertical or horizontal and in wall casing.

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Pump Drive comes in capacities of up to 3,000 hp.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 07:45:38 -0500

Designed for use in extreme conditions, Model PD2266 heavy-duty pump drive can operate wide range of driven applications. It can be designed with 4-8 pump stations, and input horsepower can be divided unequally between stations (maximum 1,800 hp per station), totaling 3,000 hp for unit. Additionally, product's modular approach allows for SAE, DIN, or custom pump interface on any of unit stations.

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