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SOLAR PUMP DRIVE

CFW700

Application Manual

Language: English
Document: 10006763201/ 04
 Application Manual
Solar Pump Drive

Series: CFW700
Language: English
Document Number: 10006763201 / 04

Publication Date: 12/2022

Contents
CONTENTS

ABOUT THE MANUAL .............................................................................. 4

ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS..................................................................................................... 4
NUMERICAL REPRESENTATION........................................................................................................... 4

QUICK PARAMETER REFERENCE .......................................................... 5

FAULTS AND ALARMS ............................................................................. 7
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................... 8
1.1 SAFETY WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL............................................................................................ 8
1.2 SAFETY WARNINGS IN THIS PRODUCT ......................................................................................... 8
1.3 PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................. 8

2 PHOTOVOLTAIC WATER PUMPING SYSTEM ................................... 10

2.1 OVERVIEW OF THE CFW700 IN PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS ....................................................... 10
2.2 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOLAR PUMP ................................................................ 10

3 INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 12
3.1 SIZING OF PHOTOVOLTAICS SOLAR MODULES ......................................................................... 12
3.2 CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 T4 Model ................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.2 T4 Model with Hybrid Power.................................................................................................... 16

4 CONTROL METHOD BY MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING ..... 17

5 PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION ............................................................ 18
5.1 VOLTAGE REGULATOR.................................................................................................................. 18
5.1.1 Voltage Setpoint Limits ............................................................................................................ 18
5.1.2 Voltage PID Controller ............................................................................................................. 19
5.1.3 Cloud/Load Controller ............................................................................................................. 19
5.1.4 System Start Configuration ..................................................................................................... 20
5.1.5 Solar Detector .......................................................................................................................... 21
5.2 PRESSURE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................. 23
5.2.1 Pressure PID Controller ........................................................................................................... 24
5.2.2 Sleep Mode ............................................................................................................................... 25
5.3 PROTECTIONS................................................................................................................................ 25
5.3.1 Dry Pump .................................................................................................................................. 26
5.3.2 Minimum Output Pressure ....................................................................................................... 27
5.3.3 Maximum Output Pressure ...................................................................................................... 27
5.4 CONTROL SETPOINT ..................................................................................................................... 28
5.5 HMI MONITORING .......................................................................................................................... 29
5.6 READING PARAMETERS................................................................................................................ 29

6 POWER UP AND START UP ................................................................ 31

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About the Manual
ABOUT THE MANUAL
This manual provides the necessary information for the configuration of Solar Pump Drive application developed
with the CFW700 inverter SoftPLC function. This application manual must be used together with the CFW700

ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

PLC Programmable Logic Controller

CRC Cycling Redundancy Check
RAM Random Access Memory
USB Universal Serial Bus
WLP Ladder Language Programming Software

NUMERICAL REPRESENTATION

Decimal numbers are represented by means of digits without suffix. Hexadecimal numbers are represented with
the letter 'h' after the number.

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Quick Parameter Reference, Faults and Alarms
QUICK PARAMETER REFERENCE
Application Default User
Parameter Description Adjustable Range Prop. Groups Page
60 Hz (50 Hz) Setting
P0100 Acceleration Time 0.1 to 999.0 s 20.0 s BASIC -
P0101 Deceleration Time 0.1 to 999.0 s 20.0 s BASIC -
P0133 Minimum Speed 0 to 18000 rpm 2400 (2000) rpm BASIC -
P0134 Maximum Speed 0 to 18000 rpm 3600 (3000) rpm BASIC -
According to MOTOR,
P0136 Manual Torque Boost 0.0 to 30.0 % V/F -
inverter model BASIC
P0142 Maximum Output Voltage 0.0 to 100.0 % 100.0 % cfg V/F -
P0143 Intermediate Output Voltage 0.0 to 100.0 % 60.0 % cfg V/F -
P0144 Minimum Output Voltage 0.0 to 100.0 % 28.0 % cfg V/F -
P0202 Control Type 0 to 5 0 (1) = V/F cfg STARTUP -
2 = Speed in rpm
P0205 Main Display Parameter 5 = Output Freq. HMI 29
5 = Frequency in Hz
P0206 Secondary Display Parameter 0 to 1500 4 = DC Link Voltage HMI 29
P0207 Parameter for Bar 0 to 1500 3 = Motor Current HMI 29
P0208 Ref. Eng. Scale Main Display 0 to 65535 600 HMI 29
3 = rpm
P0209 Main Display Eng. Unit 13 = Hz HMI 29
13 = Hz
P0210 Main Display Decimal Place 0 to 7 1 = wxy.z HMI 29
P0220 LOC/REM Selection Source 0 to 11 1 = Always Remote cfg I/O -
P0222 REM Reference Sel. 0 to 17 7 = SoftPLC cfg I/O -
P0226 REM Rotation Selection 0 to 12 0 = Clockwise cfg I/O -
P0227 REM Run/Stop Selection 0 to 5 1 = DIx cfg I/O -
P0228 REM JOG Selection 0 to 6 0 = Disable cfg I/O -
P0230 Dead Zone (AIs) 0 to 1 1 = Active cfg I/O -
5 = Pressure PID
P0231 AI1 Signal Function 3 = Not Used I/O 23
Feedback
0 = 0 to 10 V
P0233 AI1 Input Signal 0 = 0 to 10 V I/O -
1 = 4 to 20 mA
P0235 AI1 Input Filter 0.00 to 16,00 0,30 s I/O -
6 = Solar Sensor
P0236 AI2 Signal Function Detector 3 = Not Used cfg I/O 22
7 = Control Setpoint
P0238 AI2 Input Signal 0 to 3 0 = 0 to 10 V cfg I/O -
P0251 AO1 Signal Function 11 = Repeat AI1 2 = Real Speed cfg I/O 23
P0263 DI1 Input Function 0 to 31 1 = Run / Stop cfg I/O -
25 = Pressure PID
Man/Auto 27 = Power by Group or 23/
P0264 DI2 Input Function cfg I/O
27 = Power by Group Network 43
or Network
26 = 1st DI for Control
Setpoint Selection 26 = 1st DI for Control 23/
P0265 DI3 Input Function cfg I/O
27 = Power by Group Setpoint Selection 29
or Network
26 = 2nd DI for Control
Setpoint Selection 26 = 2nd DI for Control 23/
P0266 DI4 Input Function cfg I/O
27 = Power by Group Setpoint Selection 29
or Network
P0275 DO1 Output Function 11 = Run I/O 23
34 = Triggers External
P0276 DO2 Output Function 2 = N > Nx I/O 23
Power
P0277 DO3 Output Function 1 = N* > Nx I/O 23
According to
P0296 Inverter Rated Voltage 0 to 7 cfg -
inverter model
P0320 FlyStart/Ride-Through 0 to 3 3 = Ride-Through cfg -
P0331 Voltage Ramp 0.2 to 60.0 s 10.0 s V/f -
P0339 Output Voltage Compensation 0 to 1 1 = Active cfg V/f -
P0340 Auto-Reset Time 0 to 255 s 255 s 26
According to MOTOR,
P0400 Motor Rated Voltage 200 to 600 V cfg -
inverter model STARTUP
According to MOTOR,
P0401 Motor Rated Current 0.0 to 200.0 A cfg -
inverter model STARTUP
According to MOTOR,
P0402 Motor Rated Speed 0 to 30000 rpm cfg -
inverter model STARTUP
MOTOR,
P0403 Motor Rated Frequency 0 to 500.0 Hz 60.0 (50.0) Hz cfg -
STARTUP
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Quick Parameter Reference, Faults and Alarms
Application Default User
Parameter Description Adjustable Range Prop. Groups Page
60 Hz (50 Hz) Setting
P1001 Command for SoftPLC 0 to 2 1 = Run Program SPLC -
Solar Pump Drive Application
P1010 0.00 to 10.00 - ro SPLC 29
Version
P1011 Current Tracking Setpoint 0 to 1000 V - ro SPLC 29
P1012 Actual Pressure Setpoint / Speed 0.0 to 4000.0 [Eng. Un.1] - ro SPLC 29
P1013 Pressure Reading 0.0 to 300.0 - ro SPLC 29
P1014 Running Time 0 to 65535 h - ro SPLC 30
P1015 Total Energy 0 to 65535 kWh - ro SPLC 30
Remaining Time to a new Start
P1016 0 to 3600 s - ro SPLC 30
Attempt
P1017 Deviation Stopping Value of AI2 0.0 to 100.0 % 0.0 % SPLC 22
P1019 Increment Rate MPPT 10 to 40 20 SPLC 18
P1022 Minimum Setpoint Vdc 0 to 1000 V 440 V SPLC 18
P1023 Maximum Setpoint Vdc 0 to 1000 V 750 V SPLC 18
P1024 PID Proportional Gain Vdc 0.000 to 32.000 1.000 SPLC 19
P1025 PID Integral Gain Vdc 0.00 to 32.00 20.00 SPLC 19
P1026 PID Integral Gain Vdc 0.000 to 32.000 0.00 SPLC 19
P1027 Time Between Starts 0 to 3600 s 60 s SPLC 21
P1028 Enable Starting Value of AI2 0.0 to 100.0 % 0.0 % SPLC 21
Actuation Value DOx
P1029 AI2 Value to Start an External Power 0.0 to 100.0 % 0.0 % SPLC 22
Source (Network / Group)
0 = Manual
1 = Automatic
P1030 Pressure Control 3 = Disable SPLC 23
2 = DIx Selection
3 = Disabled
P1031 Pressure Sensor Scale 0.0 to 300.0 10.0 SPLC 24
P1032 PID Proportional Gain Pressure 0.000 to 32.000 1.000 SPLC 23
P1033 PID Integral Gain Pressure 0.00 to 320.00 10.00 SPLC 24
P1034 PID Integral Gain Pressure 0.000 to 32.000 0.000 SPLC 24
Motor Speed below which Solar
P1035 0 to 4000 [P0209] 0 [P0209] SPLC 25
Pump Drive goes to Sleep Mode
Time Delay for Solar Pump Drive
P1036 1 to 65000 s 10 s SPLC 25
goes to Sleep Mode
Control Process Variable Deviation
P1037 0.0 to 300.0 0.0 SPLC 25
for Solar Pump Drive to Wake Up
Cloud/Load Controller Activation
P1038 0.0 a 100.0 % 1.0 % SPLC 20
Level
P1039 Cloud/Load Controller Gain 0.00 a 10.00 1.00 SPLC 20
Time Delay for Dry Pump Fault
P1040 0 to 65000 s 0s SPLC 26
(F765)
P1041 Motor Speed for Dry Pump 0.0 to 4000.0 [P0209] 54.0 (45.0) [P0209] SPLC 26
P1042 Motor Current for Dry Pump 0.1 to 100.0 % 45.0 % SPLC 23
P1043 Time Reset Fault for Dry Pump 0 to 6500 min 0 min SPLC 26
P1044 Minimum Output Pressure 0.0 to 300.0 0.0 SPLC 26
P1045 Minimum Fault Pressure Time 0 to 65000 s 0s SPLC 27
P1046 Maximum Output Pressure 0.0 to 300.0 10.0 SPLC 27
P1047 Maximum Fault Pressure Time 0 to 65000 s 0s SPLC 27
P1049 Actuation Time DOx 0 to 65000 s 0s SPLC 22
P1051 Control Setpoint 1 0.0 to 4000.0 [Eng. Un.1] 60.0 (50.0) SPLC 28
P1052 Control Setpoint 2 0.0 to 4000.0 [Eng. Un.1] 1.5 SPLC 28
P1053 Control Setpoint 3 0.0 to 4000.0 [Eng. Un.1] 1.5 SPLC 28
P1054 Control Setpoint 4 0.0 to 4000.0 [Eng. Un.1] 1.5 SPLC 28
0 = Not Used
Running time ((P1014) and Total
P1059 1 = Reset Running Time 0 = Not Used SPLC 28
Energy kWh (P1015) Reset
2 = Reset Total Energy
2

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Quick Parameter Reference, Faults and Alarms
FAULTS AND ALARMS
Fault / Alarm Description Possible Causes
F021: Undervoltage fault on the intermediate circuit. The input voltage is too low and the DC link
Undervoltage on the DC Link voltage dropped below the minimum permitted
value (monitor the P0004 parameter value):
Ud < 223V - 200 / 240V three-phase input voltage
(P0296=0);
Ud < 170V - 200 / 240V single-phase input
voltage (P0296=0);
Ud < 385V - 380 V input voltage (P0296 = 1);
Ud < 405V - 400 / 415V input voltage (P0296=2);
Ud < 446V - 440 / 460V input voltage (P0296= 3);
Ud < 487V - 480V input voltage (P0296=4);
Ud < 530V - input voltage 500 / 525V (P0296=5);
Ud < 580V - input voltage 550 / 575V (P0296=6);
Ud < 605V - input voltage 600V (P0296=7);
Phase loss at the inverter input;
Pre-charge circuit failure;
Parameter P0296 was set to a value higher than
the power supply rated voltage.
A163: Analog input signal AIx at 4 to 20 mA or 20 to 4 mA Current signal on the analog input AIx interrupted
Signal Fault AIx 4..20 mA is below 2 mA. or null.
Error in the parameterization of analog input Aix.

A750: It indicates that the Solar Pump Drive is in the sleep Value of the pump motor speed is below the
Sleep Mode Active mode. threshold programmed in P1035 during the time
programmed in P1036.

A752: It indicates that the time between start attempts has Starting Time was due to lack of Solar Drive
Starting Time started, the remaining time to the new start attempt power (low power on solar panels)
can be followed in P1016.

A754: It indicates that the drive is trying to accelerate to DC Bus checking alarm occurs at each start
DC Checking Routine minimum speed and checking the DC bus behavior. attempt when there is no measurement of a Solar
Detection Sensor (AI2).

A756: It indicates that there is Low Solar radiation (AI2). The system is attempting to start with a low-level
Low Level Solar Detection measurement of a Solar Detection Sensor (AI2).

F761: Minimum system pressure failure. The system pressure is below the value of P1044
Minimum Pressure for the time programmed in P1045.

F763: Maximum system pressure failure. The system pressure is above the value of P1046
Maximum Pressure for the time programmed in P1047.

F765: It indicates that the pump was stopped due to dry During a time (P1040) the value of the pump
Dry Pump pump protection. motor speed remains above of the threshold
programmed in P1041 and motor torque remains
below the threshold programmed in P1042.

F799 It indicates that the Firmware is incompatible with the The firmware of the product (P0023) is
Incompatible Firmware Version Solar Pump Application. incompatible with the Solar Pump Application
version.

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Safety Instructions
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains the information necessary for the correct use of the frequency inverter CFW700 applied to
photovoltaic systems for water pumping.

It was developed to be operated by people with proper technical training or qualification to handle this kind of
equipment.

1.1 SAFETY WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL

DANGER!
The procedures recommended in this warning aim at protecting the user against death, serious
injuries and considerable material damages.

ATTENTION!
The procedures recommended in this warning aim at preventing material damages.

NOTE!
The information mentioned in this warning is important for the proper understanding and good
operation of the product.

ATTENTION!
The voltage Voc should not be higher than 400 V for equipment with nominal voltage 200-240 Vac
and 800 V for equipment with nominal voltage 380 480 Vac to avoid damaging the frequency
inverter.

1.2 SAFETY WARNINGS IN THIS PRODUCT

The following symbols are attached to the products as a safety warning:

High voltages presente

Components sensitive to electrostatic discharges. Do not touch them.

Connection of the shield to the grounding.

1.3 PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS

DANGER!
Only persons with adequate technical training or qualification to operate this type of equipment.
These people should follow the safety instructions defined by a local regulation. Failure to follow
the safety instructions could result in death and/or equipment damage.

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Safety Instructions

NOTE!
For the purposes of this manual, qualified persons are those trained and are therefore suitable for:
1. Install, ground, energize and operate the CFW700 in accordance with these manual and legal
safety procedures.
2. Wear protective equipment in accordance with established local standards.
3. Provide first aid.

DANGER!
Always open switch Q1 (according to figure 3.2 and 3.3 on section 3.2 Connections) to disconnect
the DC side of photovoltaic modules, before touching any electrical components connected to the
product. Wait for at least ten minutes in order to guarantee the full discharge of the capacitors.
Always connect the grounding point of the inverter to the protection grounding.

ATTENTION!
The electronic cards have components sensitive to electrostatic discharges. Do not touch the
components or connectors directly. If necessary, first touch the grounding point of the inverter
which must be connected to the protection ground or use a proper grounding strap

NOTE!
Read this manual thoroughly before installing or connecting the CFW700.

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Photovoltaic Water Pumping System
2 PHOTOVOLTAIC WATER PUMPING SYSTEM
This document presents information necessary to configure all the functions of the frequency inverter CFW700
applied to photovoltaic water pumping systems. For more detailed information on the function of expansion and
communications accessories, refer to the following manuals:

■ CFW700 Frequency Inverter Documentation;

■ Solar Pump Drive Installation Guide;
■ CFW700 SoftPLC Manual;
■ CFW700 Programming Manual;

These files - www.weg.net.

2.1 OVERVIEW OF THE CFW700 IN PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

The frequency inverter CFW700 is a high-performance converter AC/DC and AC/DC that allows a speed and
torque control of induction three-phase motors. The frequency inverter CFW700 also features PLC (Programmable
Logic Controller) through the SoftPLC feature (integrated).

The function of the CFW700 in photovoltaic water pumping systems is to convert energy generated by
photovoltaic modules into alternating form, and to apply this energy in the activation of water pumps, according
to Figure 2.1.

Figure 2.1 Block Diagram of a photovoltaic pumping system

Where:

(1) Solar photovoltaic plant

(2) Frequency Inverter CFW700 WEG
(3) Water pump
(4) Water tank

2.2 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOLAR PUMP

The main characteristic of the Solar Pump Drive developed for the CFW700 inverter SoftPLC function is the control
of one pump using for this a frequency inverter using the power supply by a photovoltaic system, thus allowing
control of the speed of the pump.

Each is notable for the following characteristics:

■ Acceleration and deceleration ramps for the pump driven by inverter;

■ Maximum and minimum speed limits for the pump driven by inverter;
■ Selection the manual control mode or automatic. If the control is in manual mode the control setpoint will be
speed, if it is in automatic the control setpoint will be pressure;
■ Selection of the control setpoint via logical combination of the two digital inputs (maximum of 4 setpoints);
■ Selection of the control process variable via analog input AI1;
■ Selection of the engineering unit and range of the control process variable sensor via CFW700 parameters;
■ Selection of the engineering unit (Hz or rpm) for the application speed parameters;
■ Voltage setpoint Vdc minimum and maximum;
■ Gain, offset and filter adjustments for the control signals via analog inputs;
■ PID controller gains setting of the pressure control;
■ PID controller gains setting of the voltage control;
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Photovoltaic Water Pumping System
■ Enable or not of the sleep mode with the PID controller enabled;
■ Wake up/Start level mode to activate the pump;
■ Minimum output pressure protection;
■ Maximum output pressure protection;
■ Dry pump protection through evaluation of motor torque and pump speed;
■ Counter hours of operation and energy produced by the solar modules and consumed by the pump.

NOTE!
For applications where the cable between motor and inverter is greater than 100 meters, consult
the WEG for sizing.

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Installation
3 INSTALLATION
3.1 SIZING OF PHOTOVOLTAICS SOLAR MODULES

To install/dimension solar photovoltaic modules must accomplish its 3 main characteristics:

■ Peak Power (Wp) Is the maximum measured power that the solar photovoltaic module establishes for the STC
condition.
■ Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) is the voltage measured at the terminals of the module when it is uncharged, for the
STC condition.
■ Maximum Power Voltage (Vmpp) is a specific value of the voltage which it is multiplied by the output current, it
will give the maximum output power, for the STC condition.

The Standard Test Conditions (STC) is the values presented were measured by standard tests under radiation
conditions of 1000 W/m² with an air mass (PM) of 1,5 and a cell temperature of 25 ºC.

In the plant where such modules are installed, the climatic conditions may be different, it being necessary to
calculate a new open circuit voltage value for the scaling of the photovoltaic water pumping system. The main
factor that will affect the operation of the system will be the temperature, since the low temperatures will raise the
voltage of the open circuit (Voc).

The equation that considers all variables is complex, as well as knowing the exact values of these variables, for
this reason is presented below a simple equation that approaches the value to reality:

𝛽
𝑉𝑜𝑐 = 𝑁𝑝 ∙ 𝑉𝑜𝑐(𝑆𝑇𝐶) ∙ (1 + (𝑇𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 − 𝑇(𝑆𝑇𝐶) ) ∙ )
100
Where:

■ Voc: Open circuit voltage of the photovoltaic solar module at the installation local (V);
■ Np: Number of photovoltaic solar modules connected in series;
■ Voc (STC): Open circuit voltage of photovoltaic solar module in STC condition;
■ Tminimum: Minimum operating temperature of the module at the operating local (ºC);
■ T(STC): Standard panel test temperature, 25 °C;
■ β: Temperature Coefficient specified by the photovoltaic solar module data.

With this information calculates the number of solar modules that must be connected in series to operate in the
operating voltage range of the inverter. This serial connection, in turn, shall be replicated in parallel as many times
as necessary to meet the operating power of the system.

The operating voltage of the inverter varies according to the model, being 250-380 Vdc for 220 Vac single phase
and three phase, and 440-750 Vdc for 380-480 Vac models. Particular attention should be paid to the open-
circuit voltage (Voc), which should not exceed the inverter's overvoltage protection voltage. In case of higher
voltage, this will end up damaging the equipment.

The frequency inverters operate with undervoltage and overvoltage protection, so that if the voltage reaches these
limit values, the inverter will interrupt its operation. Table 3.1 shows the inverter operating voltage information, as
well as the overvoltage and undervoltage limits.

Table 3.1 Voltage levels of the CFW700

400-415 440-460 500-525 550-575
P0296 200-240 Vac 380 Vac 480 Vac 600 Vac
Vac Vac Vac Vac
Number of
1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
power phases
Operating
Voltage (Vdc)
250~380 250~380 440~750 440~750 440~750 440~750 610~940 610~940 610~940
Undervoltage
Protection (Vdc)
170 223 385 406 446 487 532 583 608
Overvoltage
400 400 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000
Protection (Vdc)
Power Supply
Voltage (Vdc)
310 540 710

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Installation
To facilitate the understanding of sizing, we use the following system as an example:

Figure 3.1 Example of a photovoltaic pumping system

For this example, based on desired flow a motor pump of 3 CV was selected as a reference, the sizing of the
system's number of modules follows the equations:

MOTORPUMP SIZING

CALCULATION OF DAILY HYDRAULIC ENERGY

𝑄𝑑
𝐷𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑦 𝐻𝑖𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑢𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 (𝐸𝐻 ) = 𝑔 ∗ 𝐻𝑚 ∗
3600
Where:

EH : Daily hydraulic energy (Wh/day).

g : Acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²) has a constant value.
Hm : Manometric height (20 m) value varies according to project layout.
ρa : Water density (1,000 kg/m³) has a constant value.
Qd : Pumped volume (90 m³/day) - value varies according to pumped volume need
(HSP)β : Hours of Sun Peak (3.9 kWh/m²) value varies according to location, use the lowest seasonal irradiation
value.

CALCULATION OF THE FINAL ENERGY REQUIRED

𝐷𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑦 𝐻𝑖𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑢𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦

𝐿=
𝑛𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝
Where:

L : Final energy required (W/h).

nmotorpump: Pump Efficiency (0.3) average of the pumps for this application.

POWER CALCULATION
𝐿
𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 (𝑊𝑝 ) = 1,25 ∗
(𝐻𝑆𝑃)𝛽

The power (Wp) obtained results in 5.24 kWp, and for the proposed example this power is enough for the 3
CV pump selected. The equations presented are analogous for the other designs and their respective
powers.
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Installation
■ CFW700 Three-Phase 220 V;
■ 3 CV Three-Phase Pump;
■ Solar modules model TSM-PEG15H 345 W from the manufacturer TRINA SOLAR.

The photovoltaic solar panel model TSM-PEG15H has the following characteristics (NMOT):

Table 3.2 Technical characteristics of the Photovoltaic Solar Module Polycrystalline

Electrical Characteristics
Nominal Power Output (Pmpp) 345 Wp
Voltage at Pm Point (Vmpp) 35,7 V
Current at Pm Point (I mpp) 7,31 A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 43,7 V
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 7,76 A
Module Efficiency 16,8 %

From the power (Wp) needed (5.24kWp) and the power of the chosen solar panel (345Wp), it is possible to calculate
the number of modules needed (5240 Wp / 345 Wp), which would be 16 modules. By opting for a series connection
of eight photovoltaic solar modules, a maximum power voltage of 285.6 Vdc will be generated, with an open
circuit voltage (Voc) of 349.6 Vdc.

Considering as operating limits the temperatures between 0 °C and 70 °C, it is possible to calculate the lowest
maximum power voltage for the temperature of 70 °C (𝑽𝒎𝒑𝑴𝑰𝑵 = 236.7 Vdc) and the highest open circuit voltage
for the temperature of 0°C (𝑽𝒐𝒄𝑴𝑨𝑿= 376.7 Vdc).

NOTE!
The dimensioning values are according to the table 3.1 (within the limits of CFW700).

By associating eight solar modules in series, we are inserting steps of 2760 W p. To meet the application needs
5.24kWp, another set of eight modules will be associated in parallel, totaling 5.52kW p. Thus, it meets the voltage
dimensioning criterion (inverter operating range) and the power required to control the pump. The set of 16 TSM-
PEG15H solar modules have the technical characteristics shown in table 3.3.

Table 3.3 Technical information for the set of 16 modules (2x Strings of 8x modules TSM-PEG15H)
Specific Information PV Installation (NMOT) x PV Quantity
Nominal Power Output (Pmpp) 5520 Wp
Voltage at Pm Point (Vmpp) 285,6 V
Current at Pm Point (I mpp) 14,62 A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 349,6 V
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 15,52 A

The connection of the eight solar modules must be carried out according to the diagram in figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2 Connection of solar modules

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Installation
3.2 CONNECTIONS

The type of connection to be used will be determined by the voltage of the equipment, below are presented the
typical connections for each CFW700 Frame, for more details about the connections of the solar panels consult

3.2.1 T4 Model

For CFW700 frequency inverters from 380 to 480 V, model T4, the following connection is recommended:

Figure 3.3 Connection diagram of the photovoltaic water pumping system for CFW700 T4

NOTE!
Take care to don't reverse the positive and negative voltage connections from the solar modules.

NOTE!
The inputs/outputs connections may be different from what is indicated in this diagram, depending
on the needs of the application.

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Installation
3.2.2 T4 Model with Hybrid Power

For CFW700 frequency inverters from 380 to 480 V, models T4, and that require hybrid power (photovoltaic
panels + generator set) the following connection is recommended:

Figure 3.4 Connection diagram of the photovoltaic water pumping system for CFW700 T4 with Hybrid Power

NOTE!
Take care to don't reverse the positive and negative voltage connections from the solar modules.

NOTE!
When closing the contactor K1 it must be timed to avoid that the starting peak of the generator
reaches the voltage input of the frequency inverter.

NOTE!
The inputs/outputs connections may be different from what is indicated in this diagram, depending
on the needs of the application.
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Control Method by Maximum Power Point Tracking
4 CONTROL METHOD BY MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING
The strategy of control method of variable reference is constantly tracking the maximum power point of the system
(MPPT).

The maximum power point of a solar module changes according to the solar radiance incident on the solar cell,
as well as the temperature, wind velocity, inclination of the solar photovoltaic module, passing of clouds, thus
generating the need of the constant search for maximum power of the system. Compared to the fixed-point
method, MPPT provides a higher system efficiency, which can reach 20 %.

Figure 4.1 Maximum Power Point Tracking

Where:

(1) Automatic Proportional Voltage Value at Maximum System Power

(2) Minimum Control Setpoint Level per MPPT (P1022)
(3) Maximum Control Setpoint Level per MPPT (P1023)
( ➔) Increment Rate MPPT (P1019)

The maximum and minimum setpoint levels of the MPPT control must be adjusted according to the
characteristics of the photovoltaic panels and be within the protection limits of the frequency inverter. Figure
4.2 shows the behavior of the system with the default parameterization of voltage levels.

Figure 4.2 Range adjust of minimum and maximum MPPT tracking values.

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Parameters Description
5 PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION
The CFW700 inverter parameters (P0000 to P0999) and the SoftPLC function parameters (P1000 to P1059) for
the Solar Pump Drive application will be presented next.

NOTE!
The Solar Pump Drive application only works on CFW700 inverter with firmware version over V2.30
So, upgrading the CFW700 inverter firmware to the working of this application is required.

NOTE!
The adjustable range of the CFW700 parameters has been customized for Solar Pump Drive
application. Refer to the CFW700 programming manual for more details on the parameters.

Symbols for property description:

CFG Configuration parameter, value can be programmed only with motor stopped
RO Read-only parameter
RW Read and write parameter

5.1 VOLTAGE REGULATOR

This group of parameters allows the user to configure the operating conditions of the voltage regulator for
operation by the photovoltaic modules, both for direct pumping and pressure regulation.

P1019 Increment Rate MPPT

Adjustable 10 to 40 Application Default Setting: 20

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the variation rate of voltage setpoint for maximum power point tracking. Initially leave this
parameter with the defect value and in case of Setpoint variation it is not fast enough to gradually increase until
the optimum operating result is achieved.

5.1.1 Voltage Setpoint Limits

P1022 Minimum Setpoint Vdc

Adjustable 0 to 1000 V Application Default Setting: 440 V

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the minimum value of the voltage setpoint that the system must use during the process
of maximum power point search.

P1023 Maximum Setpoint Vdc

Adjustable 0 to 1000 V Application Default Setting: 750 V

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the maximum value of the voltage setpoint that the system must use during the process
of maximum power point search.
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Parameters Description
5.1.2 Voltage PID Controller

This group of parameters allows the user to configure the PID controller gains for the DC voltage control supplied
by the photovoltaic modules. The PID controller always will attempt to search the work point defined by Tracking
Setpoint and for this will act on the output frequency of the motor.

P1024 Voltage PID Proportional Gain

Adjustable 0.000 to 32.000 Application Default Setting: 1.000

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the proportional gain value of the PID controller for the DC voltage control.

P1025 Voltage PID Integral Gain

Adjustable 0.00 a 320.00 Application Default Setting: 20.00

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the integral gain value of the PID controller for the DC voltage control.

P1026 Voltage PID Derivative Gain

Adjustable 0.000 to 32.000 Application Default Setting: 0.000

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the derivative gain value of the PID controller for the DC voltage control.

5.1.2.1 PID Controller Gain Adjustment

In controlling pumping systems, a Proportional-Integral (PI) velocity regulator is sufficient to achieve good control
performance. The proportional gain KP (P1024) and integral KI (P1025) must be changed if the controller response
is not satisfactory, i.e. if there are oscillations in the DC Bus Voltage (P0004) around the setpoint, very slow
response time or constant error in relation to the setpoint. Here are some suggestions for regulator adjustment:

■ DC Bus oscillation: In most cases this is due to excessive gain of the PID controller, reduce the KP and KI gains
gradually and observe the response;

■ Very slow response time: Increasing the KP gain the system must respond faster, however from a limit the
system may have surges;

■ Constant error in the output: In this case, increasing the gain KI eliminates the constant error of the output, ie
when the output cannot reach the setpoint. Excessive KI gain can generate oscillations at the output, then
decrease the gain KP so that the total gain is reduced while maintaining gain KI.

5.1.3 Cloud/Load Controller

This group of parameters allows the programmer to enable and adjust the gain of the cloud/load controller.
The controller acts together with the DC Voltage PID controller, when the error between the SP voltage and
the DC Link voltage are above a threshold (P1038), the controller is enabled and will contribute the DC Voltage
PID, adding a value to its output according to a gain setting (P1039).

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Parameters Description
P1038 – Cloud/Load Controller Activation Level

Adjustable 0.0 to 100.0 Application Default Setting: 1.0 %

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the threshold percentage error value between the voltage SP and the DC Link
voltage for activating the Cloud/Load Controller.

P1038 – Cloud/Load Controller Gain

Adjustable 0.00 to 10.00 Application Default Setting: 1.00

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the value of the Cloud/Load Controller gain that will be added to the DC Voltage PID
Controller actuation.

Adjust the level to enable the cloud/load effect controller (P1038) and the controller gain (P1039), gradually
increase the controller gain to a faster response.

NOTE!
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5.1.4 System Start Configuration

This group of parameters allows the user to configure system start options.

P1027 Time Between Starts

Adjustable 0 to 3200 s Application Default Setting: 60 s

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the time base between starts, when the system is stopped by power failure or the DC Link
reaches the minimum voltage limit (P1022).

During the starting process the system monitors the energy available on DC Bus, in case of insufficient energy to
accelerate the motor pump to the minimum speed, the system automatically recalculated the time between starts,
using the time base (P1027) as reference to a new start attempt (Figure 5.1). The remaining time to a new start
attempt can be monitored by P1016.

This delay is to avoid continuous starts and stops, and in the case of submersible pumps, preventing the restart
of the pump before emptying the pipe.

NOTE!
If the run command is removed from the system, the time will be reset and once go back to operate
the run command the start will be realized immediately without consider any time.

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Parameters Description

Figure 5.1 Example: Auto Adjustment for Time Between Starts

5.1.5 Solar Detector

The Solar irradiation detection consists of a photovoltaic module with a small solar panel properly dimensioned
(Pmax=5W, Vmp=16.8V, Imp=0.3A, Voc=21V, Isc=0.39A) to be connected to the analog input 2 (AI2) of the
CFW11 using a signal conditioning device (Solar Detector), the objective is to inform the instantaneous solar
irradiation.

Figure 5.2 – Solar irradiation detection using the Solar Detector.

Figure 5.2 Solar irradiation detection using the Solar Detector.

The use of this device is optional but will increase the efficiency of solar pumping by allowing system starts to
occur only when available solar radiation is sufficient to drive the pump at a predetermined minimum speed.

The settings of these parameters must be carried out at the first or last hour of the day, when the solar radiation
is lower, to verify in which radiation conditions the pump operates at the lowest permissible speed. Under these
conditions you should check the value of parameter P0019 to determine the available radiation value. Once this
value is known, it must be set equal to or slightly higher in parameter P1028.

The Solar Detector can also be used to automate the external power supply. The parameter P1029 is used to
drive the digital output DOx (P0275/P0276/P0277) configured in 34 that can connect an external power supply.

NOTE!
The use of the Solar Detector is optional, but its use is recommended if a more autonomous system
is desired.

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Parameters Description
P0236 AI2 Signal Function

Adjustable 0 to 12 -> 3 = SoftPLC (No Function) Application Default Setting: 3

Range: -> 6 = Function 2 Application (Solar Detection)
-> 7 = Function 3 Application (Pressure SP)
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: I/O

Description:
This parameter defines the function of the analogic Input AI2. To enable the Solar Detection Function, select the
corresponding value.

P1028 - Enable Starting Value of AI2

Adjustable 0.00 to 100.0 % Application Default Setting: 0.0 %
Range:
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the radiation value in % of analogic input AI2, which will allow the system to start.

P1017 Deviation Stopping Value of AI2

Adjustable 0.00 to 100.0 % Application Default Setting: 0.0 %

Range:
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the deviation value from the starting value (P1028), which the system will be commanded
to stop. i.e.: A value of 20.0% in P1028 and 5.0% in P1017, it means that the system will be allowed to start with
values of AI2 above 20.0%, and the system will be commanded to stop with values of AI2 below 15.0%.

P1029 Solar Detector Value for Digital Output Actuation (External Power)

Adjustable 0.00 to 100.0 % Application Default Setting: 0.0 %

Range:
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the value of the radiation, in% of the analogic input AI2, which will allow the activation of
the digital output configured with value 34 for the activation of an external power supply that will complement the
photovoltaic generator.

P1049 DO Actuation Time

Adjustable 0 to 3200 s Application Default Setting: 0s

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the DO actuation time (delay) for the digital output to be trigged.

Table 5.1 Digital Input and Output for External Power Supply
DOx / Dix Function Description

P0275 = 34 The output DOx will switch when the solar radiation shown at P0019 is less than the value set at P1029, during
P0276 = 34 the time set at P1049. The output DOx will return to its idle state when the radiation read in P0019 exceeds de
P0277 = 34 deviation value at P1017 from the value set in P1029 during the time set in P1049. In this option, the actuation of

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Parameters Description
the external power supply requires the presence of minimum solar radiation that allows the energization of the
equipment.

With the input DIx configured to 27 when the input is TRUE it means that the external source is supplying the
P0264 = 27
P0265 = 27
input is FALSE it means that the external source is not connected, and the system is been supplied by the Solar
P0266 = 27
Panels.

5.2 PRESSURE CONTROLLER

This group of parameters allows the user to configure the conditions of operation of the pressure controller. The
pressure controller should receive the pressure return of the system by connecting a pressure transducer to the
analogic input (AI1) and perform the pump speed control, when the user defined pressure is reached and the
solar radiation conditions allow it.

P0231 AI1 Signal Function

Adjustable 0 to 12 -> 3 = SoftPLC (No Function) Application Default Setting: 3

Range: -> 5 = Function 1 Application (Read Pressure)
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: I/O

Description:
This parameter defines the function of the analogic Input AI1. To enable Read the Pressure, select the
corresponding value.

P0251 AO1 Signal Function

Adjustable 0 to 24 -> 2 = Real Speed Application Default Setting: 2

Range: -> 11 = Function 1 Application (Repeat AI1)
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: I/O

Description:
This parameter defines the function of the analogic Output AO1. To enable repeat the AI1 value on the AO1, select
the corresponding value.

P0254 – AO2 Signal Function

Adjustable 0 to 23 -> 0 = Speed Reference Application Default Setting: 0

Range: -> 12 = Function 2 Application (Repeat AI2)
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: I/O

Description:
This parameter defines the function of the analogic Output AO2. To enable repeat the AI2 value on the AO2,
select the corresponding value.

P1030 Pressure Control

Adjustable 0 = Manual Application Default Setting: 3

Range: 1 = Automatic
2 = Select Man/Auto by DIx
3 = Disabled
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the pressure control mode.

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Parameters Description
Table 5.2 Pressure Control Mode Options
P1030 Description

The system tries to control the motor speed accordingly to the Manual Speed Setpoint (P1051 or AI2). With limited
0 radiation, the system controls the DC bus voltage, causing the pump to run at maximum speed possible to reach the
Manual Speed Setpoint.

The system operates through the DC voltage control and when the solar radiation allows controlling the Output
1 Pressure. With limited radiation, the system controls the DC bus voltage, causing the pump to run at maximum speed
possible to reach the Pressure Setpoint.

The selection of Manual or Automatic Mode is made by Dix (0=Manual / 1=Automatic). The DIx must also be
2
programmed for this function, check the parameter P0264.

3 Disable the Pressure Control. The system controls the DC bus voltage, causing the pump to run at maximum speed
possible, limited to the maximum speed (P0134).

P1031 Pressure Sensor Scale

Adjustable 0.0 to 300.0 Application Default Setting: 10.0

Range:
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the full-scale value of the pressure sensor connected to the analog input 1 (AI1).

5.2.1 Pressure PID Controller

This group of parameters allows the user to configure the PID controller gains for the pressure control.

P1032 Pressure PID Proportional Gain

Adjustable 0.000 to 32.000 Application Default Setting: 1.000

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the proportional gain value of the PID controller for the pressure control.

P1033 Pressure PID Integral Gain

Adjustable 0.00 to 320.00 Application Default Setting: 10.00

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the integral gain value of the PID controller for the pressure control.

P1034 Pressure PID Derivative Gain

Adjustable 0.000 to 32.000 Application Default Setting: 0.000

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the derivative gain value of the PID controller for the pressure control.

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Parameters Description
5.2.2 Sleep Mode

This group of parameters allows the user to configure the system to stop the pump when the pump motor speed
drops below a programmed threshold (low control demand). Even though apparently the pumping control is off,
the output pressure (control process variable) is still monitored for wake up and/or start level conditions by the
minimum voltage level (P1022).

P1035 Pump Motor Speed below which Solar Pump Drive goes to Sleep Mode

Adjustable 0.0 to 4000.0 [P0209] Application Default Setting: 0.0 [P0209]

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the value of the pump motor speed below which the system will stop the pump keeping
the control active, i.e., will sleep.

NOTE!
disables the sleep mode, it means that the pump will be started or stopped according

P1036 Time Delay for Solar Pump Drive goes to Sleep Mode

Adjustable 1 to 65000 s Application Default Setting: 10 s

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:

This parameter defines the waiting time with the value of the pump motor speed shall remain below the value set
in P1035 in order for sleep mode to be activated and the pump to be stopped.

NOTE!
The alarm message "A750: Sleep Mode Active" will be generated on the HMI of the CFW700 inverter
to alert that the Solar Pump Drive is in sleep mode.

P1037 Control Process Variable Deviation for Solar Pump Drive to Wake Up

Adjustable 0.0 to 300.0 Application Default Setting: 0.0

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the value to be reduced (direct PID) from the control setpoint for starting the pump and
resuming control of the pumping. Becoming this value, it is compared with the control process variable and, if the
value of the control process variable is less than this value, the condition to wake up is enabled.

5.3 PROTECTIONS

This group of parameters allows the user to configure the protections as dry pump, maximum pressure and
minimum pressure as dry pump protections, maximum pressure and minimum pressure. If the system activates
pumping without pressure control, the time parameter P1045 and P1047 must be set to "0" so that as pipe
pressure protection functions remain disabled.

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Parameters Description
5.3.1 Dry Pump

This group of parameters allows the user to configure dry pump detection, to protect the inverter driven pump.

P1040 Time Delay for Dry Pump Fault (F765)

Adjustable 0 to 65000 s Application Default Setting: 0s

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
65: Dry
generated.

P1041 Motor Speed for Dry Pump

Adjustable 0.0 to 4000.0 [P0209] Application Default Setting: 54.0 [P0209]

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the pump motor speed threshold value, above which evaluation of actual motor current
to detect the dry pump condition (P1042) is enabled.

NOTE!

P1042 Motor Current Percentage for Dry Pump

Adjustable 0.0 to 100.0 % Application Default Setting: 45.0 %

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the pump motor current percentage threshold value, below which the dry pump condition
is detected.

P1043 Reset Dry Pump Time

Adjustable 0 to 720 min Application Default Setting: 0 min

Range:
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the time in minutes the reset time of the drive time when the dry pump was detected to
the time the drive is reset.
If this parameter is set to "0", the automatic reset of the Dry Pump condition is disabled.

NOTE!
This parameter may interfere with the automatic auto-reset programmed in parameter P0340, so if
it is necessary to activate the fault reset by Dry Pump, you must deactivate auto-reset by setting
P0340 to "0".

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Parameters Description
5.3.2 Minimum Output Pressure

This parameter group allows the user to configure the minimum output pressure detection for pump protection
activated by the CFW700 frequency inverter.

P1044 Minimum Output Pressure

Adjustable 0.0 to 300.0 Application Default Setting: 0.0

Range:
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the minimum pressure value of the system to enter the minimum pressure condition. In
addition to the pressure, to enter a minimum pressure condition, the pump speed must be equal the maximum
speed. This condition is to avoid the interference of the voltage control, which can cause the system pressure not
to reach the minimum value, the solar radiation can be not enough to reach this value, without involving a fault.

P1045 Minimum Fault Pressure Time (F761)

Adjustable 0 to 3200 s Application Default Setting: 0 s

Range:
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the time with the active minimum pressure condition, to generate the minimum pressure
fault (F761).

NOTE!
The system will stop if a fault message is generated. The value of this parameter at "0" disables the
fault.

5.3.3 Maximum Output Pressure

This parameter group allows the user to configure the maximum output pressure detection for pump protection
activated by the CFW700 frequency inverter.

P1046 Maximum Output Pressure

Adjustable 0.0 to 300.0 Application Default Setting: 10.0

Range:
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the minimum pressure value of the system to enter the maximum pressure condition.

P1047 Maximum Fault Pressure Time (F763)

Adjustable 0 to 3200 s Application Default Setting: 0 s

Range:
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter defines the time with the active maximum pressure condition, to generate the maximum pressure
fault (F763).

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Parameters Description

NOTE!
The system will stop if a fault message is generated. The value of this parameter at "0" disables the
fault.

5.4 CONTROL SETPOINT

This group of parameters allows the user to adjust the speed or pressure setpoint required for the system to
function. The setpoints will have the speed reference function when the pressure control is disabled/manual mode,
and will have the pressure setpoint function when the pressure control is in automatic control mode.

The communication between a Setpoint or another will be via digital inputs configured for the function.

P1051 Control Setpoint 1

P1052 Control Setpoint 2

P1053 Control Setpoint 3

P1054 Control Setpoint 4

Adjustable 0.0 to 4000.0 [Eng. Un. 1] Application Default Setting: P1051 = 60.0
Range: P1052 = 1.5
P1053 = 1.5
P1054 = 1.5
Properties:
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
These parameters define the value of the setpoint in pressure mode active (bar) when control setpoint source was
programmed to be via logical combination of digital inputs DI3 and DI4 according the table 5.3.

Table 5.3 Truth table for control setpoint via logical combination of the digital inputs DI3 and DI4
P1051 Control P1052 Control P1053 Control P1054 Control
Digital Input
Setpoint 1 Setpoint 2 Setpoint 3 Setpoint 4
Digital Input DI3 0 1 0 1

Digital Input DI4 0 0 1 1

NOTE!
This parameter will be displayed according to the parameter selection for engineering unit 1 (P0510)
without unit, Hz or rpm. This selection is made automatically by the application accordingly to the
Pressure Control Mode (P1030) and Main Display Engineering Unit (P0209).

NOTE!
The Control Setpoint function operated by digital inputs is configured by setting the parameters
P0265 and P0266 to 26.

5.4.1 Reset of P1014 and P1015

P1059 Reset P1014 and P1015

Adjustable 0 = No function Application Default Setting: 0

Range: 1 = Reset Running Time (P1014)
2 = Reset Total Energy (P1015)
Properties: CFG
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

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Parameters Description
Description:
This parameter allows to reset the parameters P1014 (Running Time of the CFW700) and P1015 (Total Energy
kWh counter).

These parameters can be useful for counting the number of monthly or weekly hours that the system is operating
and the kWh generated. Once parameter P1014 or P1015 is reset, parameter P1059 returns to value "0"
automatically.

5.5 HMI MONITORING

This parameter group allows the user to configure which parameters will be shown on the HMI display in the
monitoring mode.

P0205 Main Display Parameter Selection

P0206 Secondary Display Parameter Selection

P0207 Bar Graph Parameter Selection

P0208 Main Display Ref. Scale

P0209 Main Display Engineering Unit

P0210 Main Display Decimal Place

NOTE!
Refer to the CFW700 frequency inverter programming manual for further information about the HMI
parameters.

5.6 READING PARAMETERS

P1010 Solar Pump Drive Application Version

Adjustable 0.00 to 10.00 Application Default Setting: -

Range:
Properties: RO
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter indicates the version of the ladder application software developed for the Solar Pump Drive.

P1011 Current Tracking Setpoint

Adjustable 0 to 1000 V Application Default Setting: -

Range:
Properties: RO
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter shows the current value of the DC voltage setpoint that will be modified by the system in search
of the maximum reference point.

P1012 Actual Pressure Setpoint / Speed

Adjustable 0.0 to 4000.0 [Eng. Un. 1] Application Default Setting: -

Range:
Properties: RO
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter displays the current value of the control setpoint in function of the system configuration:
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Parameters Description

■ Pressure control in Automatic: the value shown here will correspond to the system pressure setpoint that the
pressure controller will attempt to maintain;

■ Pressure control in Manual/Disabled: the value shown here will correspond to the system speed reference
setpoint that the system will attempt to maintain;

NOTE!
For more details about the pressure control refer to parameter P1030.

NOTE!
This parameter will be displayed according to the parameter selection for engineering unit 1 (P0510).
This selection is made automatically by the application accordingly to the Pressure Control Mode
(P1030) and Main Display Engineering Unit (P0209).

P1013 Output Pressure

Adjustable 0.0 to 300.0 Application Default Setting: -

Range:
Properties: RO
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter displays the value of the system output pressure read via the connection of a pressure transducer
in the analog input 1.

P1014 Running Time

Adjustable 0 to 65000 h Application Default Setting: -

Range:
Properties: RO
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter displays the operating time of the pump powered by the CFW700.

P1015 Total Energy

Adjustable 0 to 65000 kWh Application Default Setting: -

Range:
Properties: RO
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter displays the kWh value produced by the CFW700 and consumed by the pump. Until it reaches
the value of 1000 kWh, the data will be presented with three, two, or one decimal point automatically. From 1000
kWh, the parameter format will be without decimal point, XXXX kWh. The Actual Decimal Point can be read at
P0513.

P1016 Remaining Time to a New Start Attempt

Adjustable 0 to 3200 s Application Default Setting: -

Range:
Properties: RO
Access groups via HMI: SPLC

Description:
This parameter displays the remaining time to a new Start Attempt, this reading is related to the adjust made on
the Time Between Starts (P1027).
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Power up and Start up
6 POWER UP AND START UP
Shown below is a step-by-step guide for the commissioning of a water pumping photovoltaic system using a
WEG CFW700 frequency inverter:

1. Verify that the connections of power, ground, and control are correct and secure;
2. Measure the voltage from the solar modules, and check that it is within the allowed range;
3. Mechanically disengage the load motor. If the engine cannot be uncoupled, make sure that turning in
either direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise) will not cause damage to the machine or risk of
accidents;
4. Energize input;
5. Enter the general parameters in the CFW700 (Erro! Fonte de referência não encontrada., pag. 5), r
eport according to the technical characteristics of the water pump and the inverter;
6. Switch to remote mode, and restart the CFW700;
7. If using a solar detector, adjust the values according to irradiation percentage to start the system
(P1028) and percentage to stop the system (P1017). If not using a solar detector, check if the time
between starts (P1027) is suitable for your application.
8. With the system running, configure the Proportional (P1024) and Integral (P1025) gains of the
controller, can be done by the HMI, or WLP;
9. In steady state (after acceleration), if the MPPT tracking is too slow, the MPPT increment rate can be
gradually increased through (P1019) via HMI;
10. If the system is being turned off with passing clouds or an added load into the pump, adjust the level
to enable the cloud/load effect controller (P1038) and the controller gain (P1039), gradually increase
the controller gain to a faster response.

NOTE!
The inverter performs some routines related to loading or downloading data (parameter settings
and/or SoftPLC). The indication of these routines is displayed in the bar for variable monitoring. After
these routines, if there is no problem, the display will show the monitoring mode

Figure 6.1 HMI display when powering the drive

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