In September, our team traveled to a resort in Baler to deliver a VACON® 100 FLOW Variable Frequency Drive. Together with the VFD, our service also includes the installation, testing, commissioning, and programming of cascade controls onto the existing VFD system within the resort.
About the VFD
VACON® 100 FLOW is an AC drive that is dedicated to improving flow control and saving energy in industrial pump and fan applications.
Its specifically designed features include multi-pump solutions and application selection menus. They enhance pump performance and protect pipes and equipment to ensure reliable operation.
Related Applications
The VACON® 100 FLOW can be utilized for fans, pumps, compressors, chillers and distribution, desalination and water-treatment applications.
Cascade Control
Cascade control is a common control system used to control parallel pumps or fans; an activity often performed by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Cascade for multi-pump operation is chosen due to the high level of process management while running the solution more energy efficiently, saving money and reducing CO2 footprint.¹
VACON 100 FLOW as an Alternative to PLC Automation for Cascade Control
Our client initially requested a proposal for implementing Cascade Control on their VFD System using a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
However, instead of offering a PLC Automation Solution to address their need to be able to control their pumps, we offered a solution that utilizes the VACON 100 FLOW with Cascade Control.
VACON 100 FLOW | Programmable Logic Controller |
Settings can be accessed, viewed, and configured on the VFD's Local Control Panel | A computer is needed to access, view, and configure its settings |
Regular maintenance personnel or in-house technicians can provide service and maintenance on the system | The client must acquire the services of external Specialized PLC Technicians (ex. Optimum Electrokonsult) to service and maintain the system |
Cost-Effective | More Expensive |
Our customer appreciated our alternative solution because not only is the PLC solution expensive, a computer is needed to configure its settings. On the other hand, with the VACON 100 FLOW, the settings of the cascade control can be configured on the Local Control Panel.
The VACON 100 FLOW, with the cascade control solution, costs less than the PLC Solution, and it is also transparent to the end-user. They will be able to easily see and change the settings when needed, unlike the PLC solution, which will need an outsourced or external Specialized Technician and computer to configure its settings.
Programming cascade control into their VFD System optimizes their manpower operations; reducing the need to manually switch the VFDs working in controlling their pumps.
With this, save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and optimize your operations by employing Cascade Control with Optimum Electrokonsult and Danfoss Drives.
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¹Read more about Cascade Control: VLT HVAC Basic Drive Cascade Controller
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