High level of performance and low cost
with VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202
Fact Sheet
Optimised drive for AC motor driven
water and wastewater applications.
User friendly setup makes instal-
lation easy and enables owners to
reach the highest level of perfor-
mance and lowest cost of ownership.
Featuring a wide range of power-
ful, standard features, which can be
expanded with performance improving
options, the VLT® AQUA Drive is equally
suited to both new and retrofit projects.
Set up the drive quickly and easily with
the user friendly dialogue based Smart
Start and a quick menu which is provid-
ing direct access to the most important
features for water and pump applica-
tions. By collecting the most important
water and pump parameters in one
place, the risk of incorrect configuration
is reduced significantly.
Instantly benefit from high efficiency,
fast payback and the lowest overall cost
of ownership for water and wastewater
applications.
Product range
1 x 200 – 240 V AC ....................... 1.1 – 22 kW
1 x 380 – 480 V AC ....................... 7.5 – 37 kW
3 x 200 – 240 V AC ....................0.25 – 45 kW
3 x 380 – 480 V AC .............. 0.37 – 1000 kW
3 x 525 – 600 V AC ....................0.75 – 90 kW
3 x 525 – 690 V AC ................11 – 1400 kW*
*Up to 2000 kW available on request
Feature Benefit
Dedicated features
Dry run detection Protects the pump
Flow compensation function Saves energy
2 step ramps (initial/final ramp)
and min. speed monitor
Protects deep well pumps
Check valve ramp
Protects against water hammering and saves
installation cost for soft close valves
Pipe fill mode Eliminates water hammering
Built-in motor alternation feature Duty stand by operation, cost reduction
Sleep Mode and no/low flow detection Save energy and protect the pump
End of pump-curve detection Pump protection, leakage detection
Pump cascade controller Saves energy and reduces equipment cost
Built-in Smart Logic Controller Often makes PLC omissible
Deragging Preventive/reactive pump cleaning
Back-channel cooling for frame D, E and F Prolonged lifetime of electronics
Pre/Post Lubrication System and pump protection
Free programmable infos/warnings/alerts
Perfect system integration and adaptation
to the application
Flow confirmation System and pump protection
Energy saving Less operation cost
VLT® efficiency (98%) Saves energy
Automatic Energy Optimisation (AEO) Saves 3-8% energy
Auto Tuning of Staging Speeds Smoothens the staging and saves energy
Reliable Maximum uptime
IP 00 – IP 66 enclosures (depending on power size) Choose the protection class you need
All power sizes available in IP 54/55 enclosures Broad usability in standard enclosure
Password protection Reliable operation
Mains disconnect switch No need for external switch
Optional, built-in RFI suppression No need for external modules
One Wire safe stop Safe operation/less wiring
Max. ambient temperature up to 50°C
without derating (D-frame 45°C)
Reduced need for cooling
User-friendly Save initial and operation cost
One drive type for the full power range Less learning required
Intuitive user interface Time saved
Integrated Real Time Clock Lower equipment cost
Modular design Enables fast installation of options
Auto tuning of PI-controllers Time saved
Payback time indication Monitor performance
30%
cost reduction in 1
st
year compared with
next best alternative
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