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Multi-pump drive
The VACON 100 FLOW AC drive controls the flow and pressure of a maximum of 8 pumps (or fans) without an external controller; it is equipped with built-in Ethernet for commissioning and maintenance, as well as local or remote monitoring. Available in a variety of frame sizes with eitherUL Type 1 (IP21)- or UL Type 12 (IP54)-approved enclosures, the drive covers a power range of 0.75hp (0.55kW) to 250hp (160kW) and has a voltage range of 230 to 500V. It offers 3 multi-pump control solutions: single-drive multi-pump, multi-drive multi-master and multi-drive multi-follower.