4. MULTI INVERTER SYSTEM
4.1 Introduction to multi inverter systems
A multi inverter system comprises a pump set made up of a series of pumps with delivery outlets all
conveying to a single manifold. Each pump of the set is connected to its own inverter and the various
inverters communicate via a special connection (Link).
The maximum number of pump-inverter elements possible in a group is 8.
A multi inverter system is mainly used to:
Increase the hydraulic performance with respect to a single inverter
Ensure operation continuity in the event of a fault on a pump or inverter
Partition maximum power
4.2 Setting up a multi inverter system
The pumps, motors and inverters in the system must be identical versions. The hydraulic system must be as
symmetric as possible in order to achieve a hydraulic load evenly distributed on all the pumps.
The pumps must all be connected to a single delivery manifold and the flow sensor must be placed on the
outlet of the latter to read the flow to the entire pump set. In the case of using multiple flow sensors, these
must be installed on the delivery of each pump.
The pressure sensor must be connected to the outlet manifold. If more than one pressure sensor is used,
these must also be installed on the manifold or in any event on a pipeline that is connected to it.
If several pressure sensors are used, ensure that there are no check valves on the pipeline
between one sensor and another; otherwise different pressures may be read, leading to incorrect
average readings and incorrect adjustments.
To ensure correct operation of the pressure set, the following must be identical for each inverter-
pump pair:
type of pump and motor
hydraulic connections
rated frequency
minimum frequency
maximum frequency
the shutdown frequency without flow sensor
4.2.1
Communication cable (Link)
The inverters communicate with one another and propagate the flow and pressure signals (only if a
ratiometric pressure sensor is used) via the specific connection cable.
The cable can be connected to any one of the two connectors marked "Link", see Figure 16.
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