Intelligent Variable

Speed pumps

solution outline

file no: 100.11 supersedes: 100.11

date: may 2013 date: january 2013
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performance
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and cooling systems. The integration
of a perfectly matched Vertical In-Line
pump, motor, and Intelligent Variable
Speed controller creates an innovative,
high-value pumping solution.

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sustainability governance
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The Design Envelope control is available for

Armstrong’s Series 4300 and 4380
Vertical In-Line pumps, Series 4302 and 4382
dualARM pumps and Series 4312 and 4392
Twin pumps. These solutions are available
with integrated controller or in a stand-alone
configuration (controller mounted separately).

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typical building load profile

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Most systems pumps are
operating hours %

operate at less than designed for

60% capacity
90% of the time
best
15 or more. efficiency

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operation here

10 of the
time

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best efficiency
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heating/cooli n g loa d %

Design Envelope pumps reduce pumping costs velope. The performance envelopes are mapped for
through variable speed, demand-based operation the best pump efficiency at 50% of the design flow
— consuming only the energy required, based on rate, where variable flow systems operate most
current system demand. often. This ensures a building’s hydronic pumping
system consumes as little energy as possible. It
Design Envelope pumps use a combination of op- also ensures that the installation meets a shr ae
timized impeller size and speed control for energy 9 0.1 guidelines requiring 70% energy
efficient operation within a given performance en- savings at 50% of peak load.
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rmstrong Design Envelope variable speed
technology fundamentally changes the opera-
tion of a pump within the larger hvac system. up to
The variable speed intelligence embedded in the
Armstrong Design Envelope controller adjusts
the speed of the pump to meet the immediate load
70%
on the hvac system. This results in the pump respond-
energy
ing instantaneously to the system load and drawing savings
only the power required to meet that load.

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at 100% design flow at 50% design flow

The reduction
in power
draw and
the resulting
savings in
energy costs
can be
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temperature controls are connected to speed to maintain the pressure setpoint. If the
control valves that manage the flow rate control valves close to reduce the cooling output,
to the cooling coils (load). As the control valves the differential pressure across the valve increases,
open for more cooling, the differential pressure and the ivs controller reduces the pump speed to
across the valve decreases. The ivs controller maintain the pressure setpoint.
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feature, a pump’s performance char- system requirements. As the building’s control
acteristic curve (power draw and rpm) valves open or close to regulate flow to the cooling
and operating curve are pre-programmed into coils and maintain building occupant comfort, the
the controller. During operation, the controller ivs Sensorless controller automatically adjusts the
monitors the power and speed of the pump and pump speed to match the required system pressure
establishes the hydraulic performance and position requirement at the current flow.
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risk of underperformance in the hvac
to building
system. As occupant load or building
surroundings change, the building occupancy
load will change as well.
A Design Envelope pump will still
operate at high efficiency levels and
will provide the exact pumping perfor-
mance that supports the hvac system
and keeps costs at a minimum.

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Envelope provides the building
building owners with design
the necessary adapt-
ability to changes
that can occur during
low-emission glass
a building’s operat-
ing life. Typically, a
building’s load can
shift because:
Changes
to shade
conditions
caused by
modifications
to the building’s
surroundings
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building owners
/Ī àĪ Lowest lifecycle costs
energy àĪ Reduced energy consumption leads to
consumption substantial operating savings
àĪ Green building incentives and rebates
leads to available in most regions
substantial àĪ Demand-based variable speed leads to
operating improved occupant comfort
àĪ Selection methodology provides future
savings proofing against changing building loads
àĪ Selection methodology prevents over-
sizing of equipment

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Broad àĪ Broad range of performance leads to reduced
range of iterations of pump selection
performance àĪ Energy-saving solution reduces hvac operating costs
àĪ Contributes to leed certification
leads to
àĪ Improved pumping efficiency and control
reduced leads to reduced carbon footprint
iterations àĪ Fewer components and reduced wiring means
of pump simpler hvac system drawings
àĪ ivs Sensorless technology means fewer
selection components to select

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Faster àĪ Less floor space required
àĪ Fewer peripheral components
installation
àĪ Reduced costs for pipe and pipe installation
& start up àĪ No requirement for concrete pad
àĪ Fewer components to install
àĪ Faster installation and commissioning
 design envelope pump range

indoor outdoor

4300
Integrated up to 450hp Integrated to 125hp

Standalone 450hp – 1250hp

indoor outdoor
4380
Integrated to 7.5hp Integrated to 7.5hp

indoor outdoor
4302
Integrated to 100hp Integrated to 100hp

indoor outdoor
4382 Integrated to 7.5hp Integrated to 7.5hp

4312 indoor outdoor

Integrated to 40hp Integrated to 40hp

indoor outdoor
4392
Integrated to 7.5hp Integrated to 7.5hp

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4312 and 4392 up to a maximum of 125hp (90%øÚĪ

à Rated for ul Type 4x with tefc motor standard.

à Epoxy coated electronics to protect against condensation within the controls.
à Stainless steel backplate prevents corrosion between the backplate and the heat sink.
à Equipped with stainless steel overhead weather shield — this protects the lcp keypad
from uv rays, prevents the unit from overheating if exposed to the sun,
and prevents accumulation of ice on sensitive areas.
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toronto, ontario
canada
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buffalo
93 east avenue
north tonawanda, new york
u.s.a.
14120 -6594
1 hp 450 hp
+1 716 693 8813

birmingham
Contact us at:
heywood wharf, mucklow hill +1 416 755 2291
halesowen, west midlands
united kingdom
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