What is Macro Configuration on the Altivar 6xx Process Drive?

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The Macro Configuration menu allows you to select an application type that best matches your process. Choosing a macro automatically enables the relevant functions and displays only the parameters and menus needed for that application, making configuration easier and more intuitive.

Menu Path: [Complete Settings] → [Macro Configuration]

• Select the application macro before configuring the drive.
• Changing the macro may apply partial factory settings to related parameters.
• Each macro activates application-specific functions and menus.

Available Macro Configurations

1. Generic Pump Control (Default)

Designed for standard pump applications.

Typical functions include:

• PID regulation
• Sleep/Wake-up control
• Pressure and flow control applications

This is the default macro for most pump installations.

2. Pump Level Control

Enables level control functionality:

Menu Path:
[Complete Settings] → [Pump Functions] → [Level Control]

This macro is designed for:

• Tank filling applications
• Tank emptying applications
• Single-pump or multi-pump systems

Key features:

• Automatic start and stop level management
• Optional random level functionality to vary start and stop levels between operating cycles
• Improved system operation and reduced equipment wear

3. Pump Booster Control

Enables booster system control functions.

Menu Path:
[Complete Settings] → [Pump Functions] → [Booster Control]

This macro is used to maintain a target system pressure by:

• Controlling the speed of the variable-speed pump connected to the drive
• Automatically staging and de-staging auxiliary fixed-speed pumps based on demand

Typical applications include:

• Water distribution systems
• Pressure boosting stations
• Multi-pump pressure control systems

4. Generic Fan Control

Enables fan-specific control functions.

Menu Path:
[Complete Settings] → [Fan]

Typical functions include:

• Fan PID control
• Feedback regulation
• HVAC and ventilation applications
• Airflow management

This macro simplifies setup for fan-based systems by presenting only the parameters relevant to fan control.

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