Altivar Solar

Technical Details

• Power range: 0.37 to 15 kW (0.5 to 20 hp)
• Voltage range:
  • 150-374 Vdc for single phase 200Vac - 0.37kW to 2.2kW (0.5 to 3 HP)
  • 150-374 Vdc for three-phase 200Vac - 3 kW to 15kW (4 to 20 HP)
  • 280-778 Vdc for three-phase 400Vac – 0.37kW to 15kW (0.5 to 20 HP)
• Ambient operating temperature: -15 to 50 °C (without derating); 50 to 60 °C (with derating factor)
• Protection ratings (IP): IP20

Motor type, Motor control loop and control method

• Motor type: Synchronous, asynchronous, PM
• Motor control loop: Open-loop (torque and speed)
• Motor control method:
  • Sensorless vector control
  • Standard V/F
  • 5-point V/F
  • Synchronous motor
  • Variable torque for fan/pump
  • Energy saver mode Hermetically sealed relays (782H) for hazardous areas

Security Features

• STO: safe torque off
• SLS: safe limited speed
• SS1: safe stop 1
• SMS: maximum safe speed
• GDL: safety door lock

Communication Protocols

• Integrated functions: Modbus RJ45 and CANopen RJ45
• Options: Ethernet IP and Modbus TCP

Built-in functions

• Auto MPPT intelligent algorithm detects Solar panel parameters accurately and efficiently, saving time in configuring the Altivar Solar
• Tank control level probe
• Under-load control for pump protection in the event of water supplies running dry
• Easy-to-use “Sun” menu for fast commissioning
• Diagnostics and self-protection features
• Adjustment to pipe length
• Full pump management and protection
• Advanced parameters for optimized performance
• Dedicated output for power availability
• Programming with ATVLogic
• Dual supply Mode (Solar / Grid)
• Remote control by I/O

Sustainability & Efficiency

• The Altivar Solar Drive can connect alternatively to both the grid and a solar PV source, ensuring efficient water pumping even during cloudy days and at night

Reduce Operation risk

• The Altivar Solar Drive offers Built-in pump-specific features such as dry run protection and anti-jam functions protect and keep the pump running

Flexibility & Embedded Safety

• Altivar Solar drive offers embedded programmable & safety functions to create flexible pumping solution and full safety monitoring

Wide DC Voltage Range

• Harvests maximum solar energy to run the pump for a maximum duration a day by controlling the speed of the motor based on the power available from solar panel

Altivar Solar offer incorporates functions suitable for the most common solar applications, including:

• Irrigation
  • Drip irrigation
  • Sprinklers
  • Micro-emitters
  • Flood irrigation
• Drinking water
  • Submersible pumps
  • Surface-mounted water pumps
  • Water storage tank pumps
  • Off-grid solar-powered water systems
  • Water treatment systems