The SMART Digital S generation DDA, DDC and DDE
with powerful variable-speed stepper motor brings
state-of-the-art technology to perfection.
Combined expert knowledge and the patented
solutions set future standards. Traditional technologies
such as stroke length or stroke frequency adjustment
with synchronous motor or solenoid drive become a
thing of the past.
Unique flexibility with only a few variants
The included click-stop mounting plate makes the
pump more flexible. Three different positions are
possible without using any additional accessories,
such as wall brackets. Service and pump exchange
can now be done easily and fast just by clicking the
pump in and out of the mounting plate.
The control cube on the DDA and DDC pump can be
lifted and turned easily into three different positions:
front, left or right.
Fig. 3 Modularity of the control cube
A turn-down ratio of up to 1:3000, a wide supply
voltage range (100-240 V; 50/60 Hz), combined
connection sets and other features reduce the models
and variants to a minimum.
TM
Precise and easy setting / usability and interaction
The operator can easily install the pump and set it to
discharge exactly the quantity of dosing liquid required
for the application. In the display, the setting of the
pump is read out directly, the flow is shown in ml/h, l/h,
or gph.
The click wheel (turn-and-push knob) and the
graphical LC display with plain-text menu in more than
25 languages make commissioning and operation
intuitive. As the LCD is backlit in different colours, the
pump status can be seen from a distance (traffic-light
concept).
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Fig. 4 Display DDA, DDC
Thanks to a variety of operation modes, signal inputs
and outputs, the pump can easily be integrated into
every process.
Advanced process reliability
An intelligent drive and microprocessor control
ensures that dosing is performed precisely and with
low pulsation, even if the pump is dosing high-viscosity
or degassing liquids. Malfunctions, caused e.g. by air
bubbles, are detected quickly by the maintenance-free
FlowControl system and then displayed in the alarm
menu.
The AutoFlowAdapt function automatically adjusts the
pump according to the process conditions, e.g. varying
backpressure. The integrated flow measurement
makes additional monitoring and control equipment
redundant.
Designed to save costs
In general, the investment for a dosing pump
installation is low compared to its life cycle costs
including the cost of the chemicals. The following
features make the SMART Digital S DDA, DDC and
DDE pumps contribute to low life cycle costs:
• No underdosing or overdosing due to high dosing
accuracy and FlowControl
• Longer maintenance intervals thanks to the
universal chemical resistance of the full-PTFE
diaphragm
• Reduced energy consumption thanks to
state-of-the-art drive technology.
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Three application-oriented type ranges
DDA: High-end pump range for extended flow and
pressure ranges with sensor-based FlowControl and
measurement functions for challenging industrial
applications, e.g.
• Process water
• Food and beverage
• Ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis
• Pulp and paper
• Boiler feed water
• CIP (Cleaning-In-Place).
DDC: User-friendly pump range with standard inputs
and outputs for common applications, e.g.
• Drinking water
• Waste water
• Swimming pool water
• Cooling tower
• Chemical industry.
DDE: Low-budget pump range with basic functions
including manual operation or control via PLC for OEM
applications, e.g.
•Car wash
• Irrigation.
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General data
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Identification
SMART Digital S
2. Identification
Type key
Example: DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
Type range
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
DDA
DDC
DDE
Max. flow [l/h]
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
Maximum pressure [bar]
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
Control variant
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
BBasic (DDE)
PB with pulse mode (DDE)
PRP with relay output (DDE)
AStandard (DDC)
ARA with alarm relay and analog input (DDA, DDC)
FCAR with FlowControl (DDA)
FCMFC with flow measurement (DDA)
Dosing head variant
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
PPPolypropylene
PVCPolyvinyl chloride**
PVPVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)
SSStainless steel 1.4401
Gasket material
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
EEPDM
VFKM
TPTFE
Valve ball material
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
CCeramic
SSStainless steel 1.4401
Connection, suction/discharge
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
Union nut G 5/8" with parts for hose connection
U2U2
4/6 mm, 6/9 mm, 6/12 mm, 9/12 mm
Union nut G 5/8" with parts for hose connection
U7U7
0.17" x 1/4"; 1/4" x 3/8"; 3/8" x 1/2"
Union nut G 5/8" with threaded connection Rp 1/4",
AA
internal thread
Union nut G 5/8" with threaded connection 1/4" NPT,
VV
internal thread
XXNo connections included
*
Hose 4/6 mm (up to 7.5 l/h, 13 bar)
I001
*
Hose 9/12 mm (up to 60 l/h, 9 bar)
I002
*
Hose 0.17" x 1/4" (up to 7.5 l/h, 13 bar)
I003
*
I004
Hose 3/8" x 1/2" (up to 60 l/h, 10 bar)
Mains plug
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
FEU
BUSA, Canada
GUK
IAustralia, New Zealand
ESwitzerland
JJapan
LArgentina
Design/approval
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
GGrundfos red
AGrundfos green
BGrundfos black
XNeutral/black
CChina approval
Special variant
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F GC3
C3Inspection Certificate 3.1 (EN 10204)
* Installation set: Including 2 pump connections, foot valve, injection
unit, 6 m PE discharge hose, 2 m PVC suction hose, 2 m PVC
deaeration hose (4/6 mm)
** PVC dosing heads only up to 10 bar
Control cube position
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
FFront-mounted (change to left and right possible)
XNo control cube (DDE)
Supply voltage
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
31 x 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Valve type
DDA 7.5-16 AR-PP/V/C-F-3 1 U2U2 F G
1Standard
2Spring-loaded
0.1 bar suction opening pressure
0.1 bar discharge opening pressure
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3. Functions
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Overview of functions
DDADDCDDE
Control variant:FCMFCARARAPRPB
General
Digital Dosing: Internal stroke speed and frequency control●●●● ●●●●
Mounting plate (basic/wall mounting)●●●● ●●●●
Control panel, see page 9
Control cube mountable in three positions: front, left, right●●● ●●
Control panel position: front-fitted●●●
Transparent protective cover for control elements●●● ●●
Capacity setting in millilitres, litres or US-gallons●●● ●●
Graphical display with background light in four colours for status
indication: white, green, yellow, red
Plain-text menu in different languages●●● ●●
Turn-and-push knob (click wheel) for easy navigation●●● ●●
Capacity adjustment knob (0.1 - 100 %)●●●
Start/Stop key●●● ●●
100 % key (deaearation)●●●● ●●●
Operation mode switch (manual/pulse)●●
Operation modes, see page 11
Manual speed control●●●● ●●●●
Pulse control in ml/pulse●●● ●●
Pulse control (1:n)●●
Analog control 0/4-20 mA●●● ●
Batch control (pulse-based)●●●
Dosing timer cycle●●●
Dosing timer week●●●
Fieldbus control●●●
Functions, see page 13
Auto deaeration also during pump standby●●●
FlowControl system with selective fault diagnosis●●
Pressure monitoring (min/max)●●
Flow measurement●
AutoFlowAdapt●
SlowMode (anti-cavitation)●●● ●●
Calibration mode●●● ●●
Scaling of analog input●●●
Service information display●●● ●●
Relay setting: alarm, warning, stroke signal, pump dosing, pulse input*●●● ●●
Relay setting (additionally): timer cycle, timer week●●●
Inputs/outputs, see page 14
Input for external stop●●●● ●●●
Input for pulse control●●●● ●●●
Input for analog 0/4-20 mA control●●● ●
Input for low-level signal●●●● ●●●
Input for empty tank signal ●●●● ●●●
Output relay (2 relays)●●● ●●
Output analog 0/4-20 mA●●●
Input/Output for GENIbus●●●
Input/Output for E-box (e.g. E-box 150 with Profibus DP)●●●
The electronically controlled variable-speed motor
(stepper motor) of the DDA, DDC and DDE pumps
provides optimum control of the stroke speed.
The duration of each discharge stroke varies
according to the capacity set, resulting in optimum
discharge flow in any operating situation, while the
duration of each suction stroke is constant (see figure
below).
The advantages are as follows:
• The pump always operates at full stroke length,
• A capacity range of up to 1:3000 (turn-down ratio)
• Smooth and continuous dosing ensuring an
• Significant reduction of pressure peaks, preventing
• The installation is less affected by long suction and
• Easier dosing of high-viscosity and degassing
The optimum dosing control shown below takes place
in any operation mode.
irrespective of the capacity set; this ensures
optimum accuracy, priming and suction.
reduces variants and spare parts.
optimum mixing ratio at the injection point without
needing static mixers.
mechanical stress on wearing parts such as
diaphragm, tubes, connections, resulting in
extended maintenance intervals.
discharge lines.
liquids (SlowMode).
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Fig. 5 Relation between stroke-frequency adjustment and capacity
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Control cube DDA and DDC
DDA and DDC pumps are supplied with front-mounted
control cube. The position of the control cube can
easily be changed by unfastening 2 screws, lifting the
cube, turning it to the left or to the right and fastening
both screws again.
Fig. 6 Two of three possible control cube positions
Operating elements DDA and DDC
Fig. 7 Operating elements DDA and DDC
Pos. Description
1Graphical LC display
2[Start/Stop] key
3Click wheel
4[100%] key
The click wheel guides the user quickly and easily
through the plain-text menu.
If the maximum capacity is required over a short period
of time, for example during start-up, press the 100 %
key. To set the pump to run for a specific number of
seconds at maximum capacity, press the 100 % key
and turn the click wheel clockwise simultaneously.
Operating elements DDE
Functions
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Pos. Description
1Status LED pulse (DDE-PR and DDE-P)
2Operation mode switch (DDE-PR and DDE-P)
3Status LED manual
4Capacity adjustment knob
5Logarithmic scale
6100 % key (DDE-PR and DDE-P)
7Mechanical lock
With the capacity adjustment knob the capacity of the
pump can easily be adjusted in % of the maximum
flow.
Applies to DDE-PR, DDE-P
When holding down the operation mode switch, the
pump changes from manual operation to pulse mode
or vice versa.
If the maximum capacity is required over a short period
of time, for example during start-up, press the 100 %
key.
Depending on the selected operation mode, the
respective status LED (pulse or manual) is activated
according to the following table:
LED colourPump status
Green (flashing)Stopped
GreenRunning
Red-green (flashing)External stop
YellowLow level (warning)
RedEmpty tank (alarm)
Red (flashing)Motor blocked (alarm)
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Functions
Menu
The DDA and DDC dosing pumps feature a user-friendly plain-text menu. The menu consists of 4 tabs: Operation;
set to display other languages.
This example applies to DDA pumps:
Info; Alarm; Setup. During initial start-up, all menu text appears in the English language. The menu can be
Fig. 9 Menu overview (example of main menus)
The menu text appears in more than 25 languages on a big graphical display, backlit in four different colours according
to the traffic light concept.
The pump ensures constant dosing according to
the quantity set in l/h or ml/h or gph by means of the
click wheel. The pump automatically changes between
the measuring units.
* When the SlowMode function is enabled the max. flow is reduced
(see page 13)
From [l/h]To [l/h]
Pulse control
The pump doses in proportion to an external
potential-free pulse signal, for example from a water
meter. There is no direct relation between pulses and
dosing strokes. The pump automatically calculates its
optimal speed to ensure that the required quantity is
dosed for each incoming pulse.
Applies to DDA and DDC
The quantity to be dosed is set in ml/pulse. The pump
adjusts its speed according to two factors:
The frequency of external pulses is multiplied by the
set quantity. If the product exceeds the maximum flow
of the pump, a maximum of 65,000 pulses can be
stored for later processing with the Memory pulse
function, when activated.
Setting range*
Applies to DDE-PR, DDE-P control variant
The dosing quantity per pulse is adjusted with the
adjustment knob according to the scale from 0.1 to
100 % of the stroke volume. The pump adjusts its
speed according to two factors:
• the frequency of external pulses
• the set percentage of stroke volume.
Setting range, DDE-PR, DDE-P
Pump typeSetting range [ml/pulse]
DDE 6-100.0008 - 0.81
DDE 15-40.0016 - 1.58
Analog 0/4-20 mA control
Applies to DDA and DDC-AR control variant
The pump ensures dosing according to an external
analog signal. The dosed capacity is proportional to
the input value in mA.
Operation modeInput signalDosing capacity
4-20
0-20
Fig. 10 0/4-20 mA control
Applies to DDA
With the analog scaling function, the curve can be
individually drawn between two arbitrary points: l
2/Q2
.
and l
≤ 4.1 mA0 %
≥ 19.8 mA100 %
≤ 0.1 mA0 %
≥ 19.8 mA100 %
1/Q1
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Fig. 11 Analog scaling
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Batch volume
PulsePulse
t
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t
1
Batch volume
t
1
t
1
t
3
t
2
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Functions
Pulse-based batch control
Applies to DDA
The set quantity is dosed in batches within the set
dosing time (t
receives an external pulse. If the pump receives new
pulses before a batch is completed, these pulses will
be ignored. In the event of interrupts such as external
stop or alarm, incoming pulses will also be ignored.
After ending of the interrupts, a new batch will be
dosed with the next incoming pulse.
* Due to the digital motor control, down to 1/8 of the dosing volume
Dosing timer cycle
Applies to DDA
After a start delay (t
repeatedly dosed in the set cycle time (t3). The dosing
time (t
during any interrupt, e.g. power supply failure or
external stop while the time continues running in the
background (real-time clock). After ending of the
interrupt, batch dosing proceeds according to the
current status in the timeline.
). A batch is dosed every time the pump
1
Fig. 12 Pulse-based batch control
Setting range
From
[ml/batch]
can be dosed.
) can be adjusted. Batch dosing is stopped
1
To [l/batch]Resolution [ml]*
) the set batch volume is
2
Dosing timer week
Applies to DDA
The integrated real-time clock features also batch
dosing based on a weekly period. There is a maximum
of 16 procedures per week. Each dosing procedure
consists of:
• Batch volume
• Dosing time
• Start time
• 1 to 7 weekdays (Monday to Sunday).
In case several procedures are overlapping, the
procedure with the highest flow rate has the highest
priority. Batch dosing is stopped during any interrupt,
e.g. power supply failure or external stop, while the
time continues running in the background (real-time
clock). After ending of the interrupt, batch dosing
proceeds according to the current status in the
timeline.
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Fig. 14 Dosing timer week (example with 4 procedures)
Setting range
The batch volume setting range corresponds to the
pulse-based batch control setting range.
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Fig. 13 Dosing timer cycle
Setting range
The batch volume setting range corresponds to the
pulse-based batch control setting range.
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SlowMode
Applies to DDA, DDC
When the SlowMode function (anti-cavitation) is
selected, the pump extends and smooths its suction
stroke. This results in a softer suction stroke.
The SlowMode function is used in these situations:
• when pumping high-viscosity liquids
• when pumping degassing liquids
• when the suction line is long
• when the suction lift is high.
Depending on the application, the motor speed during
the suction stroke can be reduced individually to
approximately 50 % or 25 % of the normal motor
speed.
The maximum pump capacity is reduced accordingly.
See pages 25 and 26 for further details.
Auto deaeration
Applies to DDA
The auto deaeration function avoids breakdown of the
dosing process due to air-locking, when dosing
degassing liquids such as sodium hypochlorite.
During long dosing breaks, e.g. at the weekend or
overnight, air-bubbles can form in the suction line and
get into the dosing head. If too much air is in the
dosing head, and the dosing process is started again,
no liquid will be dosed (air-lock). Software-controlled
diaphragm movements at regular intervals encourage
the air bubbles to rise and finally to be displaced out of
the dosing head.
These movements are executed
• when the pump is not stopped and
• during dosing breaks (e.g. external stop or no
incoming pulses).
External stop
Applies to DDA, DDC, DDE-PR, DDE-P
With the external stop function, the pump can be
stopped from a remote place via an external contact. It
is not recommended to switch on and off the power
supply as it was usual when working with a
conventional dosing pump. When working with
microprocessor-controlled digital dosing pumps, the
external stop signal has to be used, in order to keep
the optimal dosing precision and to prevent damages
to the electronics.
When activating the external stop signal, the pump
changes from running
to standby . The operation
display shows an activated external stop .
The signal input can be set to normally open (default)
or normally closed contact.
Counters
Applies to DDA and DDC
The pump displays resettable and non-resettable
counters in the info menu tab.
CounterDescriptionResettable
Volume
Operating
hours
Motor
runtime
StrokesAccumulated number of dosing strokesNo
Power on/off
Accumulated dosed quantity in litres or
US gallons
Accumulated number of operating hours
(power-on)
Accumulated number of motor runtime
hours
Accumulated number of times the mains
supply has been switched on
Yes
No
No
No
Functions
Calibration
Applies to DDA and DDC
The pump is calibrated in the factory at the nominal
pressure of the respective pump type (see maximum
pressure Technical data page 25, 26). After start-up,
the dosing pump can be calibrated for the actual
installation to ensure that the displayed value (ml, l or
gph) is correct. A calibration program in the setup
menu facilitates this process. The AutoFlowAdapt
function keeps the dosing precision (DDA-FCM control
variant), even if the backpressure changes.
For the description of the AutoFlowAdapt function, see
page 18.
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Service display
Applies to DDA, DDC
Due to the optimised construction and the smooth
digital dosing principle, the service periods are more
than twice as long, if compared to conventional pumps.
However, the wear parts have to be exchanged in
regular intervals in order to keep the dosing precision
and the process reliability at a high level. The service
display in the pump shows when service of the wear
parts is required. The displayed service kit product
number makes service more convenient. The following
information is displayed in the Info display:
DisplayDescription
Service
Service kit
Reset service system
The following service messages appear, depending on
what happens first:
Display
Service soon7,50023
Service now8,00024
* Applies to DDA only
Soon
Now
8-digit Grundfos
product number
Motor runtime
[h]
No service required
Order parts for service soon
Service must be performed now
The service kit contains all parts
needed for standard maintenance:
diaphragm + valves
After performing the service, reset
the system
Regular intervals
[months]*
Relay output
Applies to DDA, DDC-AR and DDE-PR
The pump can activate 2 external signals by means of
built-in relays switched via internal potential-free
contacts. Depending on the process control
requirements, the following relay output settings can
be chosen:
Applies to DDA and DDC-AR
Signal
Relay 1Relay 2
Alarm*Alarm
Warning *Warning
Stroke signal Stroke signal Every completed stroke
Pump dosing Pump dosing* Pump is running and dosing
Pulse inputPulse inputEvery pulse coming in from pulse input
Bus controlBus control
Timer cycle
Timer week
Contact type
NO*NO*Normally Open Contact
NCNCNormally Closed Contact
* default setting
Description
Display red, pump stopped
(e.g. empty tank signal, etc.)
Set by a command in the Bus
communication function (page 15)
(only DDA)
Timer can be set in menu: on-time,
cycle-time, start delay (only DDA)
Timer can be set in menu: procedure,
on-time, start time and weekdays (only
DDA)
In case of difficult liquids the service intervals can be
shorter and service has to be performed earlier.
Level control
Applies to DDA, DDC, DDE-PR and DDE-P
The pump can be connected to a dual level control unit
for monitoring of the chemical level in the tank. The
pump can react to two level signals:
Level sensors
Low-level signal
Empty tank
signal
* Depending on the pump model and settings, the relay outputs can
be activated (see Relay output, page 14)
DDA, DDCDDE-PR, DDE-P
• Display is yellow
(Warning)
•is flashing
• Pump continues
running
• Display is red (Alarm)
•is flashing
• Pump stops
Pump reaction*
• LED lights up in
yellow
• Pump continues
running
• LED lights up in red
• Pump stops
Applies to DDE-PR control variant
Signal
Relay 1Relay 2
Alarm*Empty tank, motor blocked
Low level*Low level tank
Stroke signal Every completed stroke
Pulse inputEvery pulse coming in from pulse input
Contact type
NO*NO*Normally Open Contact
NCNCNormally Closed Contact
* default setting
Description
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Analog output
Applies to DDA
In addition to the analog input (operation mode: analog
0/4-20 mA) the pump is also equipped with an analog
0/4-20 mA output signal. Depending on the process
control requirements, the following analog output
settings are available:
Setting
Output = Input
Actual flow
Backpressure
Bus control
* Output signal is calculated based on motor speed and pump status
(target flow rate).
Description of analog
output signal
Analog feedback signal (not
for master-slave application).
The analog input signal is
mapped 1:1 to the analog
output.
Flow measured in the dosing
head
(Flow Measurement page 18)
Backpressure measured in
the dosing head
(Pressure monitoring page 18)
Set by a command in the bus
communication (see below)
Control variant
FCMFCAR
XXX
XX*X*
XX
XXX
Bus communication
Applies to DDA
The pump is equipped with a built-in module for
GENIbus communication. With the additional E-Box
module (please see page 36) the pump can be
integrated into a fieldbus network.
The bus communication possibilities enable remote
monitoring and setting via the fieldbus system.
Key lock and mechanical lock
Applies to DDA, DDC
To protect the pump from maloperation, a key lock can
be set by entering a 4-digit PIN-code. When the pump
is locked, it is still possible to navigate through the
menus Alarm and Info and to acknowledge
alarms. Two levels of protection are available:
• Settings: the keys and are still available.
• Settings + keys: the keys and are also
locked.
For temporary (2 minutes) or final deactivation the
preset 4-digit pin-code has to be entered again.
Applies to DDE
The adjustment knob can be locked with a locking
screw to fix the current setting.
Basic settings
Applies to DDA, DDC
With load factory settings, the pump can be reset to
the default settings. In addition, with save customer
settings, the current configuration of the pump is
stored and can be activated later by load customer
settings. The latest saved configuration is stored in the
memory.
Units
Applies to DDA, DDC
It is possible to select metric units (litre/millilitre/bar) or
US units (US gallons/psi). Depending on the operation
mode and menu, the following units are displayed:
Functions
Fig. 15 DDA with E-box
Operation mode/FunctionM etric unitsUS units
Manual controlml/h or l/hgph
Pulse controlml/ml/
Analog 0/4-20 mA controlml/h or l/hgph
Batch control
(pulse- or timer-based)
Calibrationmlml
Volume counterlgal
Pressure monitoringbarpsi
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Functions
Additional display
Applies to DDA, DDC
The additional display function provides further useful
status information, e.g. the target flow rate as well as
the actual flow rate. The value is shown in the
operation display together with the corresponding
symbol.
The following additional information can be selected:
SettingsDescription
Default display
Dosed volume
Actual flow
Backpressure
1) Only DDA-FCM control variant
2) Only DDA-FCM/FC control variant
3) Only DDA pumps
4) Only DDA pumps and DDC-AR control variant
Fig. 16 Additional display
Depending on the operation mode:
Actual flow (manual, pulse)
Target flow (pulse)
Input current (analog)
Remaining batch volume (batch, timer)
Time until next batch (timer)
Total dosed volume (Counters see page 13)
Actually measured flow
Current backpressure in the dosing head
FlowControl
Applies to DDA-FC/FCM
TM04 1641 2617
Fig. 17 DDA FlowControl
The pump monitors the dosing process of liquids when
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the FlowControl function is activated. Although the
pump is still operating, some influences such as air
bubbles may cause reduced flow rates or even stop
the dosing process. For optimal process safety and
reliability, the activated FlowControl function
immediately detects and displays the following
malfunctions:
• Overpressure
• Discharge line burst
• Air bubbles in the dosing head
• Cavitation at the suction side
• Suction valve leakage
• Discharge valve leakage.
The unique FlowControl is based on an intelligent and
maintenance-free sensor integrated in the dosing
head. During the dosing process, the sensor measures
the actual pressure and sends the measured value to
the microprocessor in the pump. An internal indicator
diagram is generated combining the actual pressure
value with the diaphragm position (stroke length).
With it, the dosing process is monitored, as the
different malfunctions can immediately be detected
due to their specific deviations in the curve.
Compressible air bubbles, for instance, will reduce the
discharge phase and the stroke volume (see fig. 18).
The sensitivity and the delay of the FlowControl
function can be adjusted individually.
FlowControl requires a minimum backpressure of
2 bar. Grundfos recommend an additional
spring-loaded valve (approx. 3 bar) on the discharge
side for dosing low capacities (< 1 l/h) (please see
page 46).
The integrated pressure sensor measures the actual
pressure of the system, which is shown in the display.
A maximum pressure can be set. If the pressure in the
system exceeds the set maximum (e.g. caused by a
closed valve), the pressure monitoring function stops
the dosing process immediately. As soon as the
backpressure falls below the set maximum, the dosing
process is continued. In case the pressure drops below
the minimum limit (e.g. caused by a burst discharge
line) the pump stops and major chemical spills are
prevented.
* Can be either set as a warning (pump keeps running) or as an
** The adjustable max. pressure is equivalent to the max. operating
Flow measurement
Applies to DDA-FCM
The pump can precisely measure and display the
actual dosing flow. Via the analog 0/4-20 mA output,
the actual flow signal can easily be integrated in any
process control system, without needing any additional
measurement equipment.
The Flow measurement function is based on an
indicator diagram as described in FlowControl
(page 16). Accumulating the length of each discharge
stroke phase and multiplying it with the stroke
frequency results in the displayed actual flow.
Any malfunctions, such as air bubbles or lower
backpressure, will result in a reduced or increased
actual flow rate. When the AutoFlowAdapt function
(page 18) is activated, the pump compensates these
influences by correcting the stroke speed.
Fixed min. pressure
alarm (pump stops)
pressure plus 1 bar
[bar]*
Adjustable max. pressure
[bar]**
AutoFlowAdapt
Applies to DDA-FCM
When activating the AutoFlowAdapt function even
environmental changes will be compensated, so that
the required target flow rate will be achieved.
The integrated AutoFlowAdapt makes additional
monitoring and control devices redundant.
The AutoFlowAdapt function is based on:
• FlowControl: malfunctions are detected
• Pressure monitoring: system pressure changes are
detected
• Flow measurement: deviations in the target flow are
detected.
Examples:
• FlowControl detects air bubbles in the system.
Due to a special motor drive strategy and a certain
speed increase, the pump will try to keep the flow
rate constant. This is especially important when
dosing degassing liquids.
• In general, increasing system pressure reduces the
stroke volume whereas falling system pressure
increases the stroke volume. The AutoFlowAdapt
function compensates this by automatically and
continuously adapting the motor speed.
Despite fluctuating system pressure, dosing
accuracy is maintained.
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