Artesian Drive® Irrigation Controller
Artesian Drive® Irrigation Controller
Eliminates pressure cycling associated with conventional pressure switch controlled water pumping systems.
Features and Benefits
Artesian Drive® is a line of custom-programmed Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) that enhance the performance of standard centrifugal pumps. When applied correctly to 3 Ph motor-driven pumps, the Artesian Drive® eliminates pressure-cycling associated with conventional pressure-switch-controlled water pumping systems and provides a constant output pressure by increasing or decreasing motor speed, based upon demand.
Artesian Drive® is factory-programmed for F&W centrifugal pumps to provide optimum performance and motor protection. The Artesian Drive® can be used with other pump brands, provided the pump is powered by a 3 Ph motor that does not exceed the maximum current output rating of the drive.
- Pre-programmed drives: no need for field technician to program the drive at the site
- Drives are available for centrifugal pumps powered by a 3 Ph motor
- Constant water pressure with a wide range of settings (15-95 PSI)*
- Pressure is easily adjusted with a 7/32” (5.6 mm) allen wrench
- Works with a small pressure tank or larger tank, already in place
- No in-rush current at start-up
- Soft start reduces mechanical/electrical stress, prolonging pump and motor life
Built-in protection and diagnostics:
- Low line voltage
- Short circuit
- High voltage/lightning protection
- Dry run conditions, using intelligent load monitoring
- Overheated drive with automatic reset
Included items:
- Factory-programmed variable speed drive unit
- NEMA 4 enclosure
- Pressure sensor, preset at 50 PSI
- Sensor adjustment tool
- 10' (3 m) sensor cable
Notes
The maximum obtainable system pressure is limited by the performance of the pump installed.
Product Specifications
| Motor | 1 - 20 HP | |
| Hertz | 60 Hz | |
| Volts | Input: 230 V - Output: 0 - 230 V | |
| Phase | Input: 1 and 3 Ph; Output: 3 Ph | |