FC101 Design Guide

Contents
1 Introduction
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1.1 Purpose of the Design Guide
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1.2 Document and Software Version
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1.3 Safety Symbols
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1.4 Abbreviations
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1.5 Additional Resources
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1.6 Denitions
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1.7 Power Factor
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1.8 Regulatory Compliance
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1.8.1 CE Mark 10
1.8.2 UL Compliance 10
1.8.3 RCM Mark Compliance 10
1.8.4 EAC 11
1.8.5 UkrSEPRO 11
2 Safety
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2.1 Qualied Personnel
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2.2 Safety Precautions
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3 Product Overview
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3.1 Advantages
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3.1.1 Why use a Frequency Converter for Controlling Fans and Pumps? 14
3.1.2 The Clear Advantage - Energy Savings 14
3.1.3 Example of Energy Savings 14
3.1.4 Comparison of Energy Savings 15
3.1.5 Example with Varying Flow over 1 Year 16
3.1.6 Better Control 17
3.1.7 Star/Delta Starter or Soft Starter not Required 17
3.1.8 Using a Frequency Converter Saves Money 17
3.1.9 Without a Frequency Converter 18
3.1.10 With a Frequency Converter 19
3.1.11 Application Examples 19
3.1.12 Variable Air Volume 19
3.1.13 The VLT Solution 20
3.1.14 Constant Air Volume 21
3.1.15 The VLT Solution 21
3.1.16 Cooling Tower Fan 22
3.1.17 The VLT Solution 22
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