GRUNDFOS SPEED CONTROL

The Grundfos concept of

electronic speed control
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Frequency
User interface converter

Software

Standard motor
Control

Pump
Sensor

Within the Grundfos concept of speed-controlled pumps, the circula-

tor is integrated with a frequency converter, a sensor and software for
speed control. This sensor automatically identifies variations in flow
and communicates this information to the frequency converter. This
in turn regulates itself, to achieve the head needed. This interaction
happens constantly thus ensuring the most energy-efficient opera-
tion possible.
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This new era of pump

technology means
electronic speed control

The law of affinity shows the clear link between RPM/Flow/

Head/Effect.
Decreasing the flow to RPM to 50% gives a Flow at 50%, but the
Head is decreased to 25%, and the needed Effect is reduced to
only 12.5%.

RPM Fixed system Q2 n2

H 100% characteristic
(%) =
Q1 n1

100 Flow > RPM

2
H2 n2
=
25 H1 n1

Regulating the temperature is not sufficient Head > RPM

P 50 100 Q (%)
By controlling a heating system or an air-conditioning sys- (%) 3
100 P2 n2
tem on the basis of temperature only, a considerable amount =
P1 n1
of energy is wasted if the flow varies. Without constant 12.5
regulation the volume of water flowing through the system 50 100 Q (%) Effect > RPM
will be unnecessarily excessive.

Old circulators …and new A comparison ...

In systems with circulators that have no speed control the
head increases as the flow decreases, and visa versa. In
practice, this means that a lot of energy is lost in the system.
The development of speed-controlled pumps means that this
energy, formerly lost in a hydraulic system due to changes
in consumption throughout the day and the year, can now
be saved or used for other purposes. As the utilisation of
energy is subject to the law of affinity, the value of even small
differences is significant.
To make a comparison with the world of motoring, a
pump without speed control is like a car being driven at
full speed with the driver reducing the speed by applying
the brakes. Taking the same analogy using speed control,
this is comparable to a driver controlling the speed of the car
by using the accelerator.

Speed control, old technology Speed control, new technology

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Electronic
speed control
means ...

The basic principle

The idea behind speed-controlled pumps is to integrate
H Constant frequency
electronic control, thus ensuring each pump automatically
adapts its output to the current conditions. This ensures that Set point
1. When the flow is

Pressure
energy consumption is always maintained at its minimum, decreasing, the controller
for the given conditions. By automatically controlling its own will detect a rise in
pressure.
speed, the pump will continuously regulate the pressure Flow Q
(head) so that it is optimally adapted to the speed of water
(flow). As the flow decreases, the converter will regulate the
speed of the circulator, to achieve the required head. The
Reduced frequency 2. The controller will send
pump will therefore adjust to the reduced friction in pipes, H
a signal to the frequency
Set point
valves and thermostats at the lower flows. converter to decrease the
Pressure

output until the pressure

has returned to the
The components and their interaction
required level.
Within the Grundfos range of speed-controlled pumps the Flow Q
circulator is integrated with a frequency converter, a sensor
and software for speed control. The sensor automatically
identifies the variations in the flow and communicates this
H Reduced frequency
information to the frequency converter so it can regulate
Set point
accordingly, to achieve the required head. This interaction is 3. When the flow is
Pressure

continuous and ensures the most energy-efficient operation. increasing again, the
controller will detect
a drop in pressure.
Temperature control as well Flow Q
The pump can also be temperature-regulated. This regulation
also happens automatically.
Increased frequency 4. The controller will send
H
a signal to the frequency
Set point
converter to increase the
Pressure

output until the pressure

has returned to the
required level.
Flow Q

Electronic speed control
with Grundfos, allows for fully
integrated pump control
A new era in pump technology
The development of speed-controlled pumps has created
nothing short of a revolution in pump technology. By being
able to automatically control its own speed, the pump will
continually regulate the pressure so that it optimally adapts
to the flow. The driving force behind this innovative process
has been the desire to achieve energy savings and an increase
in comfort levels – without compromising the pumps
lifespan or reliability.
The easy to install all-in-one solution
Grundfos speed-controlled pumps have an in-built motor,
frequency converter and the necessary application software
to make installation much simpler. As well as ensuring the
optimum adjustment of flow rates, and thereby achieve
energy savings, the installation costs and the risks of errors
are reduced as components are pre-configured, and therefore
already fully integrated.
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Large capacity and parallel coupling
Offering large flow capacity and the parallel coupling
of pumps, we design solutions with external frequency
converters and control systems. Although these do not
comprise a single unit in the physical sense, they are
fully integrated as regards functionality and offer a true
all-in-one solution.
Two versions: Series 2000 and Series 1000
We offer two versions of speed-controlled pumps – each
of which covers a wide range of products. The Series 2000,
which is pre-defined to continuously regulate the pressure
according to flow, and the Series 1000, which allows for
any configuration of control method required: i.e. constant
pressure, proportional pressure, temperature control or
constant flow.
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Grundfos electronic
speed-controlled pumps have
many possible applications

Full-line in building services

H(m) Grundfos speed-controlled pumps are equally suitable for
heating, air-conditioning and pressure-boosting systems.
60 All these types of systems can benefit from using a speed-
TPE/LME/LPE(D) NBE/NKE
40
controlled regulator, which adjusts automatically.
20 TPE Series 2000

10 Heating which offers significant energy savings

6
CLME
In the area of heating, the ultimate benefit of Grundfos
UPE(D) Series 2000
4 MAGNA UPE Series 2000 speed-controlled pumps is the ability to achieve huge
2 Q(m3/h) energy savings without compromising the pumps lifespan
2 4 6 10 20 100 200 600
or reliability.
H(m)
Air-conditioning and custom-built pump solutions for
60 optimising the system
TPE/LME/LPE(D) NBE/NKE
40
Never mind how complex an air-conditioning system is, or
20 how dramatic the variations in flow are during any 24-hour
10 period, we will have the correct pump solution to optimise
6 TPE series 2000 CLME
the entire system.
4
2 Q(m3/h) Pressure boosting and reliability of supply
2 4 6 10 20 100 200 600
Through continuously controlling the speed, and thereby
H(m) adjusting the flow, the use of Grundfos speed-controlled
pumps for boosting, reduces energy consumption, while
60 ensuring the supply is regulated throughout the day.
40 CRE

20
10
6 Hydro Solo-E Hydro Multi-E Hydro 2000
4
2 Q(m3/h)
2 4 6 10 20 100 200 600
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A one-stop
pump supplier

Meeting all requirements

Grundfos offers a broad range of speed-controlled pump Life Cycle Cost – 10 years of operation
solutions. Our extensive range of different pumps and Euro
components ensure this. When coupled with a wide selection 70,000
System 1
of support tools and the expert advice available, you have a 60,000
reliable, value-for-money solution, for virtually any pump 50,000
application. 40,000 System 2
30,000
One-stop pump supplier 20,000
Working in partnership with Grundfos means you can 10,000
reduce the number of pump suppliers required, to just one 0
System 1: Selected pump: UPS 40-120, 400 W (20 pumps).
- Grundfos. A supplier who will assume the responsibility for
System 2: Selected pump: MAGNA 40-120, 440 W (20 pumps).
ensuring the correct components are selected and combined
Depending on the energy price, there is a very short payback time
to offer the best possible solution. This is both in terms of
on the extra cost of a speed-controlled pump system. Given a cost of
reliability and from a value for money perspective. 0.1 euro per kWh, the payback time in the example is between two
and three years. Based on calculation principles from Hydraulic
Easy to select speed-controlled pumps Institute and Europump.
To provide straightforward and reliable answers to pump Initial costs Energy costs Maintenance costs
selection questions, we have developed a collection of
support tools. For example, the electronic tool, WinCAPS.
With WinCAPS what may have previously appeared to be Life Cycle Cost analysis
a complex decision, has now become a comparatively simple In addition, Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis is an important
process. equation within the selection of speed-controlled pumps.
The LCC creates a unique standard of reference and provides
the answers to questions about the cost savings that can
be made by choosing a given speed-controlled solution.
This method calculates the cost of a complete pump system,
from a ‘cradle to grave’ scenario and incorporates all costs
including the cost of the initial technology, installation,
ongoing maintenance as well as the all important area
of energy consumption.

System Heating Air-conitioning Pressure

Products systems systems boosting

UPE Series 2000

TPE Series 2000

Series 1000

Hydro systems
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MAGNA TPE single-phased TPE three phased

∆p

Pumps with integrated sensors Pre-setting for circulation, constant and proportional pressure
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The Grundfos Series 2000

means speed-controlled pumps which
are preset and ready to operate

Pre-configured to adapt to the flow

The Series 2000 pumps are pre-configured to regulate the
pressure continually in accordance with flow. To achieve this,
the pump has an inbuilt sensor that automatically identifies
the variations in flow and communicates this information to
the frequency converter so that it can adjust, to achieve the
required head.

Ready to install
Being pre-configured, Series 2000 pumps eliminate the need
for any initial programming, thus making the installation
process extremely easy and straightforward.

All Series 2000 pumps benefit from the ability of being

speed-controlled which means they: Large capacity
• utilise the energy by adapting to the heat fluctuations With Grundfos speed-controlled pumps, you also get a
in each specific building reliable connection of pumps in situations where more than
• adjust to match the climatic variations throughout the one pump is required.
year
• ensure optimum performance throughout the day
• minimise the noise of the circulators by reducing the
load on the valves.

Flow in % Flow in %
100 100

80 80

60 60

40 40

20 20

0 Hours 0 Hours
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000
Yearly load profile Yearly calculation profile
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The Series 1000

pumps offers free
choice of settings

Proportionalpressure
Proportional pr
essure

Constantflow
Constant flow

Free choice of settings

The circulators of the Series 1000 pumps have options for
selecting any configuration and control method required:
i.e. constant pressure, proportional pressure, temperature
control or constant flow. The configuration can be defined
to suit any specific operating conditions and can equally be
amended to allow for ongoing changes. Temperaturecontrol
Temperature control

Extra potential
The Series 1000 pumps incorporate all the benefits of the
Series 2000 as well as offering the potential for even more
sensitive regulation. Which solution offers the best value for
money can be calculated in each individual situation on the
basis of, for example, Life Cycle Cost analysis.
Large capacity
The Grundfos concept of speed-controlled pumps also means
reliable connection of pumps in situations where more than
one pump is required.

∆p p t Q

R-100 Pump without pre-mounted sensor

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TPE single-phased twin pump 1.1 kW

TPE three phased 22 kW

NBE 7.5 kW

TPE three phased 7.5 kW

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Hydro Multi-E

Flow in %
100 On/Off

80

60 P

40

20

0 Hours
0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24

24-hour load profile Hydro Solo

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The CRE series offers

pressure boosting in conjunction
with improved supply reliability

The ultimate challenge – a reliable supply

The Grundfos CRE pumps and Hydro pump systems for Product type

Grundfos CRE

Hydro Solo

Hydro 2000

Hydro Multi-E
pressure boosting are based on exactly the same principles
as all Grundfos speed-controlled pumps: By continuously
adapting to achieve the optimal flow, the energy used is
maximised and the reliability of supply remains constant System type
throughout the day. So even allowing for huge variations in
consumption, a high level of comfort and maximum energy-
Pressure boosting
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Superior precision and corrosion resistance Pressure boosting

– system with direct
Every Grundfos speed-controlled pump is primarily produced connection to water mains
from high-grade stainless steel, which allows for extremely
high degrees of precision in pump design as well as offering Zone divided water
superior corrosion resistance. supply

Minimising noise
At the same time, the valve load is reduced and therefore
noise is minimised.

The Grundfos System Guide – booster edition

The Grundfos System Guide has a specific section devoted to
Pressure Boosting. If you require more technical information
on boosting, you can request a Grundfos System Guide – or
the electronic selection tool WinCAPS.

On/Off

Hydro Multi-E Constant discharge pressure

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Grundfos electronic
speed-controlled pumps mean advanced
control and safe building management

Communications and comfort BUS communication

Direct communication between building management
systems and individual system components is vital in
ensuring the reliability of supply as well as other aspects of
user comfort.
Network communication
A network communications option is integrated into each
Grundfos speed-controlled pump. This option can be used
with analogue or digital communications, and it gives access
to modules compatible with LONbus and the Grundfos
GENIbus.
By using BUS communication, the Grundfos speed-controlled
pumps can communicate with all kinds of building manage-
ment systems. From a central PC you can assess the pump
performance and monitor system conditions. This means
that the performance of each circulator can be optimised to
system requirements and pump activity can be coordinated
with other building systems.

Output
Series 2000 pumps (in zones) All pumps and MAGNA
Per pump: All pumps (excl. Series 2000) Per pump:
Fault indication (digital) System: All available data from the pump
Operation indication (digital) Fault indication (digital) Field bus:
Set point (analouge) Operation indication (digital) GENIbus
Start/stop (digital) LONworks

Equipment
Control
PCU PMU G 10
2000
Basic pumps
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With the Grundfos concept

of speed-control, you can achieve
the reliable integration of pumps

It is essential for Grundfos to offer reliable, integrated pump

solutions to match any flow capacity and system characteris-
tics required. When there is a demand for solutions with more
than one pump, this is provided by external control panels
– the Delta Control. For large-capacity systems we integrate
the frequency converter with the control panel.
These solutions do not form a single unit in the physical
sense, however, the components are dedicated to each other
and fully integrated functionally, providing a true all-in-one
solution.
Furthermore, when we design integrated pump solutions,
value-for-money is the ultimate goal – encompassing the
total installation costs, maintenance costs and energy
consumption.
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Two pumps Single pump operation (1 operation/1 standby)

Pump type Motor size Controller Control mode

Twin-head pumps with integrated speed control

UPED Series 2000 ≤1.5 kW None Proportional/constant pressure

TPED/LMDE/LPDE ≤7.5 kW DC 2000 ME(PO) All control modes

Series 1000

Standard twin-head pumps

All pumps 22-45 kW DC 2000 MF All control modes

Single head pumps with integrated speed control

UPE Series 2000 ≤1.5 kW Twin head module Proportional/constant pressure

TPE Series 2000 ≤7.5 kW PMU Proportional/constant pressure

TPE/LME/LPE/CLME/NBE/ ≤22 kW DC 2000 ME (PO) All control modes

NKE Series 1000

Standard single head pumps

All pumps 22-315 kW DC 2000 MF All control modes

2-4 pumps in parallel operation (+1 standby)

Single head pumps with integrated speed control

UPE Series 2000 ≤1.5 kW PMU Proportional/constant pressure

TPE Series 2000 ≤7.5 kW PMU Proportional/constant pressure

TPE/LME/LPE/NBE/NKE ≤22 kW DC 2000 ME(PO)/MEH All control modes

Series 1000

Standard single head pumps

All pumps 22-315 kW DC 2000 MF/MFH All control modes

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Delta Control 2000 Concept

Type Function System type Maximum half-size pumps Maximum full-size pumps Control panel

Controls for pumps with integrated speed control

PMU All pumps are speed-controlled. Small to medium heating 7.5 kW No

Alternation between all pumps. and air-con systems with
No. of pumps: 2-4 (8) minimum flow ≥ 25%
(only for Series 2000 range)

ME(PO) All pumps are speed-controlled. Medium to large heating 22 kW No

Alternation between all pumps. and air-con systems with
No. of pumps: 2-4 minimum flow ≥ 25%

ME All pumps are speed-controlled. Medium to large heating 22 kW Yes

Alternation between all pumps. and air-con systems with
No. of pumps: 2-4 minimum flow ≥ 25%

MEH Half-size pumps are speed-con- Medium to large heating 22 kW 45 kW Yes

trolled. Alternation between all and air-con systems with
half-size pumps. minimum flow ≤ 25%
No. of pumps: 3-4

Controls for pumps with external speed control

MF One pump is speed-controlled. Larger heating and air-con 315 kW Yes

Alternation between all constant- systems with minimum
speed pumps. flow ≤ 25%
No. of pumps: 2-4

MFH Half-size pumps are speed-con- Larger heating and air-con 160 kW 315 kW Yes
trolled. Alternation between systems with minimum
half-size pumps. flow ≤ 25%
No. of pumps: 3-4
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Grundfos reliability
means knowledge,
partnership and support

Speed-controlled pumps mean Grundfos reliability
Just as reliability is a hallmark of the Grundfos constant-
speed pumps, so it is within our speed-controlled pumps.
Millions of our pump solutions around the world tell the
same story of pumps operating perfectly 24 hours day in, day
out, year after year.
Our pumps, in context
Each single pump is vital to ensuring the entire flow in a
system. We do however understand, that the quality of
the pump can only be assessed in its proper context. The
value of a pump, speed-controlled or not, is derived from its
interaction with the rest of the system. This calls for support
through, for example, system knowledge.
Flow Thinking is our working philosophy
Flow Thinking is our working philosophy because it means
taking a holistic approach and ensuring we create solutions,
which take the entire pumping solution into account. It also
demonstrates that partnership is the best possible working
relationship. For us, support is the essence of partnership.
Dedicated to knowledge and innovation
Ever since its foundation, Grundfos has been dedicated
to ensuring reliable products built to a superior quality
– through the relentless pursuit of knowledge and innova-
tion. We invest about EUR 50 million in research a year,
and we award the Grundfos Prize to encourage and promote
research.
Electronic tools to help with selection
Our one-on-one consultancy has been complimented with
electronic support tools. For example, dimensioning, pump
selection and cost calculations have all been made easier
through utilising either WinCAPS or WebCAPS. WinCAPS
is our efficient electronic tool that contains all the
important calculation programmes that you may find
helpful. A short version, WebCAPS, is available on the
Internet at www.grundfos.com.
The Grundfos System Guide – versions for heating,
cooling or pressure boosting
This hard-copy guide provides an overview of heating
systems, cooling systems and pressure-boosting systems.
It gives technical information about the different solutions
– and the respective circulators required.
A green company
For Grundfos, it is imperative that innovation should also
take into account the protection of the world’s resources.
Whenever a speed-controlled pump is chosen to replace
one with no regulation, it represents a small, but important
contribution, in reducing overall energy consumption.

This hard-copy guide provides an overview of heating systems. It

gives technical information about the different solutions – and the
respective circulators required.

WinCAPS is our efficient electronic tool, which includes important

calculation programmes, for example, it incorporates models which
can be used for calculating Life Cycle Cost analysis. A short version,
WebCAPS, is available on the Internet at www.grundfos.com
 Being responsible is our foundation
Thinking ahead makes it possible
Innovation is the essence

GRUNDFOS Pumps Ltd.

Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard
Beds. LU7 8TL
Tel: 01 525 850000
Fax: 01525 850011
www.grundfos.com