Franklin Electric’s SubDrive Connect Variable Frequency Drives are the most complete and versatile constant pressure solution for residential and light commercial water systems. Helping you upgrade jobs up to 5 horsepower, this easy-to-install drive is equipped to optimize submersible and above-ground pumps with single-phase, two-wire and three-wire, or three-phase motors. The sleek NEMA 3R-rated SubDrive Connects are full-featured for field-proven reliability, while the FE Connect mobile app offers easier service, real-time local monitoring, setup, and troubleshooting. Find out more about its capabilities below.
Features & Benefits
- Designed for Water Systems, Optimized for Constant Pressure: Designed specifically for water pumping applications, SubDrive Connect delivers robuts features for unparalleled dependability:
- Provides consistent water pressure across a system, eliminating fluctuations
- Soft start maximizes system life
- Advanced filtering to mitigate interference with sensitive electronic devices, such as LED lighting and smart home appliances
- Power Factor Correction that optimizes the system for a wider performance range
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- Additional built-in protections include:
- Underload (Dry-run) with customizable sensitivity and off time
- Overload / Locked pump
- Broken pipe detection
- Output short circuit and open circuit
- Undervoltage
- Electrical surge
- Overheated controller
- Moisture sensor input
- Run and fault relays
- Simple Installation, Made Easier Through Connectivity: The easy-to-install platform uses an array of setup, local monitoring, and assisted troubleshooting solutions to help you save time during installation and servicing:
- LCD display provides immediate feedback and read-outs on pressure and system status
- No programming is required with easy DIP switches for basic drive configuration
- Integrated connectivity and compatibility with our FE Connect mobile app for real-time data and monitoring; access to advanced features such as motor frequency range, lead/lag/alternation, broken pipe detection, and fault log retrieval
- Redefined Versatility to Tackle a Wider Range of Applications:
- Ideal for new construction or retrofitting and optimizing submersible and above-ground systems from 1/2 – 5 hp, with single-phase, two-wire and three-wire, or three-phase
- Available as a standalone drive or as the popular SubDrive Connect QuickPAK delivering motor, pump, and drive all in one package
- Built-in lead/lag and alternation capability for duplex systems
- Comes standard with various input/output (I/O) ports for streamlined compatibility with adjacent systems
- Smaller Footprint, Smarter Use of Space:
- Compact design, that is ideal for wall-mounting, works with small pressure tanks or existing larger tanks
- Can be used indoors or outside since the self-contained NEMA 3R-rated drive provides a degree of protection against falling rain or sleet
- Fully Supported: Comes fully supported by the industry-leading technical support professionals and field service engineers
