SubDrive Connect
SubDrive Connect
Constant Pressure Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Franklin Electric’s selection of SubDrive Connect Variable Frequency Drives use state-of-the-art technology to provide an easy-to-install constant pressure solution and built-in protection for three-phase motors. Enhanced with connectivity, they enable advanced monitoring, setup and troubleshooting through FE Connect mobile app.
SubDrive Connect offers an array of sleek NEMA 3R (Type 3) enclosure drives to solve constant pressure challenges with three-phase performance using single-phase input power.
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Features and Benefits
- Constant water pressure with a wide range of settings
- 1/2 – 5 hp performance in an array of submersible and above ground pumping systems
- Single-phase input, 3-wire and three-phase motor control
- Easy, plug-and-play installation
- Smooth running
- High starting torque
- Soft-start feature prevents water hammer and increases motor life
- Works with small pressure tanks or existing larger tanks
- Advanced filtering to remove radio frequency interference
- Easily replaceable fan kit
- NEMA 3R enclosure (indoor/outdoor) that provides a degree of protection against falling rain or sleet
- FE Connect Smartphone app for advanced settings, monitoring and troubleshooting
- User-configurable motor frequency range
- Built-in diagnostics and protection
- Surge Protection
- Short circuit
- Underload
- Overheated controller
- Undervoltage
- Broken pipe detection (SubDrive Connect only)
- Locked pump
- User-configurable underload off time (SubDrive Connect only)
- Open circuit
- UL and cUL listed
Related
Franklin Drive Family Comparison
Submersible Motors Phase Volts Horsepower QD
PumptecPumptec Pumptec
PlusSubDrive
Utility
UT2WSubDrive
Utility
UT3PMonoDrive/
MonoDriveXT
NEMA 4SubDrive
75/100/150/300
NEMA 4SubDrive
20/30/50
ConnectSubDrive
Connect Plus1-Phase
2-Wire115 V 1/3 - 1/2 hp x x 230 V 1/3 - 1.5 hp x x x 1-Phase
3-Wire115 V 1/3 - 1/2 hp x x 230 V 1/3 hp x x x 1/2 - 1 hp x x x x x x 1.5 hp x x x x x 2 hp x x x x 3 - 5 hp x 3-Phase 230 V 1/2 hp x 1 - 2 hp x x x 1.5 - 5 hp x x x 5 - 15 hp x 460 V 1/2 - 30 hp x Surface Pumps Phase Volts Horsepower QD
PumptecPumptec Pumptec
PlusSubDrive
Utility
UT2WSubDrive
Utility
UT3PMonoDrive/
MonoDriveXT
NEMA 4SubDrive
75/100/150/300
NEMA 4SubDrive
20/30/50
ConnectSubDrive
Connect Plus1-Phase
2-Wire115 V 1/3 - 1 hp x 230 V 1/3 - 2 hp x 3-Phase 230 V 1/2 - 2 hp x x x 3 - 5 hp x x 5 - 15 hp x 460 V 1/2 - 30 hp x Features and Protection Specifications QD
PumptecPumptec Pumptec
PlusSubDrive
Utility
UT2WSubDrive
Utility
UT3PMonoDrive/
MonoDriveXT
NEMA 4SubDrive
75/100/150/300
NEMA 4SubDrive
20/30/50
ConnectSubDrive
Connect PlusFeatures Constant Pressure x x x x x x Protection Rating NEMA 3R NEMA 3R NEMA 3R NEMA 3R NEMA 4 NEMA 4 NEMA 3R NEMA 3R Underload x x x x x x x x x Under/Over Voltage x x x x x x x x x Rapid Cycle x x Soft Start Soft Start Soft Start Soft Start Soft Start Overload/
Locked Pumpx x x x x x x x x Open Circuit x x x x x x Short Circuit x x x x x x Phase Imbalance x x x Input/
Output/
ControlPressure Sensor
(Hobbs)x x x x x x Pressure Transducer
(4-20mA)x x x x Run Relay Output Accessory Accessory or
SubDrive300x x Fault Relay Output x x Broken Pipe x x x x Pressure Sensor Error x x x x Auxilliary Control x Run/Stop
Hand/AutoWet Floor Sensor x x Lead/Lag/Alternate Accessory,
2 DrivesAccessory,
2 DrivesAccessory,
2 DrivesAccessory,
2 DrivesBuilt-in,
2 DrivesBuilt-in,
up to 8 DrivesMobile App x x -
SubDrive Connect Variable Frequency Drives
VFD Enclosure Type Model No. SubDrive20 Connect NEMA 3R, VARIABLE FREQUENCY 5870205313C SubDrive30 Connect NEMA 3R, VARIABLE FREQUENCY 5870205403C SubDrive50 Connect NEMA 3R, VARIABLE FREQUENCY 5870205503C - NEMA 3R enclosure (indoor/outdoor) that provides a degree of protection against falling rain or sleet
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SubDrive Connect Accessories
Accessories Detail Used With Part No. Air Screen Kit Helps prevent insects from entering and damaging the internal components of the drive SubDrive15/20/30 Connect and MonoDrive/XT Connect (date code 18A and older) 226550901 SubDrive50 Connect (date code 18A and older) 226550902 Replacement kit for the included standard kit with SubDrive/
MonoDrive Connect models built February 2018 and afterSubDrive15/20/30/50 Connect and MonoDrive/MonoDriveXT Connect (date code 18B and newer) 575214902 Analog Pressure Transducer 4-20mA analog pressure transducer (includes 10 ft cable) All Connect and Utility Models - 100 PSI 226905902 All Connect and Utility Models - 150 PSI 226905903 All Connect and Utility Models - 200 PSI 226905904 Analog PressureTransducer Cable Kit Outdoor rated cable to connect analog pressure transducer to the drive All Connect and Utility models - 10 ft 226910901 All Connect and Utility models - 25 ft 226910902 All Connect and Utility models - 50 ft 226910903 All Connect and Utility models - 100 ft 226910904 All Connect and Utility models - 150 ft 226910905 All Connect and Utility models - 200 ft 226910906 Duplex Alternator Allows a water system to alternate between two parallel pumps controlled by separate drives. All Models 5850012000 Must use pressure sensor; not compatible with analog pressure transducer Duplex Alternator Cable Kit Communication cable kit required to use built-in Duplex
Alternator function in drives equipped with this featureAll Connect models - 10 ft 226895901 All Connect models - 50 ft 226895902 All Connect models - 100 ft 226895903 Enhanced Display Board Replacement Kit Replacement for drives with damaged display, battery holder, or Duplex Alternator communication issue All Connect models 226540912 Enhanced Pressure Input Board Replacement Kit Replacement board for drives that have experienced a surge on the control inputs All Connect models 226540902 Filter (Input) Filter used on the input side of the drive to help eliminate interference All Models 225198901 Filter (Input AMR) Filter used on the input side of the drive to help eliminate
interference with automated meter reading systems.All models (excluding SubDrive30/50,
SubDrive150, and SubDrive300)226030901 Filter (Input IGF) Filter used in the input side of the drive to help eliminate interference on the ground wire All models 226035901 Filter (Output) Filter used on the output side of the drive to help eliminate interference All Models (excluding SubDrive300) 225300901 Filter (Surge Capacitors) 3-lead Capacitor used on the service panel to help eliminate interference All Models 225199901 4-lead Capacitor used on the service panel to help eliminate interference.
Additional ground lead suitable for subpanel installation and effective against LED lighting interference.All Models 225199902 Lightning Arrestor Provides additional surge suppression on the single-phase input power side of the drive All Models 150814902 Moisture Sensor Kit External sensor device that shuts down the drive when water is detected All Connect and Connect Plus models 226770901 NEMA 3R Fan Replacement Kit Replacement Fan SubDrive50 Connect 226545903 Replacement fan (date code 14L and after) SubDrive15, MonoDrive Connect and NEMA 3R 226545901 Replacement fan (date code 14L and after) SubDrive20/30, MonoDriveXT Connect and NEMA 3R 226545902 Pressure Sensor High Pressure 75-150 PSI - NSF Rated
Adjusts pressure in the watersystem from 75-150 PSI (2-leaded 10 ft cable included)All Models 225970901 Standard Pressure 25-90 PSI - NSF Rated
Adjusts pressure in the watersystem from 25-80 PSI (2-leaded 10 ft cable included)All Models 223995901 Sensor Cable Kit Indoor, 100 feet of 22 AWG cable (2-leaded) All Models (excluding SubDrive300) 223995902 Outdoor, 100 feet of 22 AWG cable (2-leaded) All Models (excluding SubDrive300) 226941901 Sensor Direct Burial Cable Designed to run in an underground trench without conduit All Models - 10 ft (3 m) 225800901 All Models - 30 ft (9 m) 225800902 All Models - 100 ft (30 m) 225800903 Tank Drawdown Kit Allows the use of water stored in the during low flow demands SubDrive15/20/30/50 and MonoDrive/MonoDriveXT Connect, and SubDrive300 225770901 - N3R = NEMA 3R (Indoor/Outdoor), N4 = NEMA 4 (Outdoor)
SubDrive20
NEMA 3R SubDrive20 Indoor/Outdoor Model No. 5870205313C Input from
Power SourceVoltage 208/230 VAC Phase In Single-phase Frequency 60/50 Hz Current (max) 19 Amps Power Factor ~ 0.95 Power (idle) 5 Watts Power (max) 4200 Watts Wire Gauge Size(s) Consult Federal, State,
and Local codes for branch
circuit installationsOutput to
MotorVoltage Adjusts with Frequency Phase Out Single-phase (3-wire) OR Three-phase Frequency Range 30-78 Hz (1hp, 0.75 kW) pump
30-72 Hz (1.5 hp, 1.1 kW) pump
30-60 Hz (2 hp, 1.5 kW) pump
30-63 Hz (Single-phase Motors)Current (max) 8.1 A / phase Wire Gauge Size(s) #6 - #14 * ga. Pressure Setting Factory Preset 50 psi (3.4 bar) Adjustment Range 25-80 psi (1.7 - 5.5 bar) Operating
Conditions(A)Temperature
(at 230 VAC input)-13 °F to 122 °F (-25 °C to 50 °C) Relative Humidity
(NEMA 3R)20-95%, non-condensing Controller Size(B)
(approximate)Outer Dimensions 9-3/4” x 19-3/4” x 5-1/4”
(25 x 50 x 13 cm)Weight 26 lbs (11.8 kg) For Use With(C) Pump (60 Hz) 1.0 hp (0.75 kW) pump
with 214508-series motor
1.5 hp (1.1 kW) pump
with 224300-series motor
2.0 hp (1.5 kW) pump
with 224301-series motor
0.75 hp (0.55 kW), 1.0 hp
(0.75 kW), 1.5 hp (1.1 kW) pump
with 234514-series motor
1.0 hp (0.75 kW), 1.5 hp (1.1 kW),
2.0 hp (1.5 kW) pump
with 234315-series motorFE Motor 214508-series (1.0 hp, 0.75 kW)
single-phase, 3-wire
224300-series (1.5 hp, 1.1 kW)
single-phase, 3-wire
224301-series (2.0 hp, 1.5 kW)
single-phase, 3-wire
234514-series (1.5 hp, 1.1 kW)
three-phase
234315-series (2.0 hp, 1.5 kW)
three-phase- Notes: Refer to Franklin Electric’s SubDrive/MonoDrive Installation Manual.
- (A) Operating temperature is specified at full output power when installed as described in Controller Location Selection.
- (B) Refer to detailed Mounting Dimensions.
- (C) If a pump other than the default rating is used, refer to Drive Configuration.
- * Refer to detailed Circuit Breaker and Wire Sizing charts.
SubDrive30 and SubDrive50
NEMA 3R SubDrive30 SubDrive50 Indoor/Outdoor Model No. 5870205403C 5870205503C Input from
Power SourceVoltage 208/230 VAC 208/230 /- 10% VAC Phase In Single-phase Single-phase Frequency 60/50 Hz 60/50 Hz Current (max) 23 Amps 36 A Power Factor ~ 0.95 ~ 0.95 Power (idle) 5 Watts 7 Watts Power (max) 4200 Watts 7200 Watts Wire Gauge Size(s) Consult Federal, State,
and Local codes for branch
circuit installationsConsult Federal, State, and Local codes for branch circuit installations Output to Motor Voltage Adjusts with Frequency Variable based on frequency Phase Out Single-phase (3-wire) OR Three-phase Single-phase (3-wire) OR three-phase Frequency Range 30-78 Hz (1.5 hp, 1.1 kW) pump 30-78 Hz: 1/2-rated mismatched pump with three-phase motor 30-70 Hz (2 hp, 1.5 kW) pump 30-70 Hz: 2/3 or 3/4-rated mismatched pump with three-phase motor 30-60 Hz (3 hp, 2.2 kW) pump 30-60 Hz: Matched pump with three-phase motor 30-63 Hz (Single-Phase Motors) 30-63 Hz: Matched pump with single-phase motor Current (max) 10.9 A / phase 17.8 (three-phase), 17.0 A (single-phase) Wire Gauge Size(s) #6 - #14 * ga. #6 - #12* ga. Pressure Setting Factory Preset 50 psi (3.4 bar) 50 psi (3.4 bar) Adjustment Range 25-80 psi (1.7 - 5.5 bar) Analog Transducer: 5-95 PSI (0.3 - 6.6 bar)
Pressure Sensor: 25-80 psi (1.7 - 5.5 bar)Operating
Conditions(A)Temperature
(at 230 VAC input)-13 °F to 122 °F (-25 °C to 50 °C) -13 °F to 122 °F (-25 °C to 50 °C) Relative Humidity 20-95%, non-condensing 20-95%, non-condensing Controller Size(B)
(approximate)Outer Dimensions 9-3/4” x 19-3/4” x 5-1/4”
(25 x 50 x 13 cm)26 1/8" x 15 3/8" x 11 1/2" (66 x 39 x 29 cm) Weight 26 lbs (11.8 kg) 31 lbs (14.1 kg) For Use With(C) Pump (60 Hz) 0.5 hp (0.37 kW) pump with 214505-series motor
0.75 hp (0.55 kW) pump with 214507-series motor
1.0 hp (0.75 kW) pump with 214508-Series motor
1.5 hp (1.1 kW) pump with 224300-Series motor
2.0 hp (1.5 kW) pump with 224301-Series motor
0.75 hp (0.55 kW), 1.0 hp (0.75 kW), or 1.5 hp (1.1 kW) pump
with 234514-Series motor
1.0 hp (0.75 kW), 1.5 hp (1.1 kW), or 2.0 hp (1.5 kW) pump
with 234315-Series motor
1.5 hp (1.1 kW), 2.0 hp (1.5 kW), or 3.0 hp (2.2 kW) pump
with 234316-Series motor0.5 hp (0.37 kW) pump with 214505-Series motor
0.75 hp (0.55 kW) pump with 214507-Series motor
1.0 hp (0.75 kW) pump with 214508-Series motor
1.5 hp (1.1 kW) pump with 224300-Series motor
2.0 hp (1.5 kW) pump with 224301-Series motor
3.0 hp (2.2 kW) pump with 224302-Series motor
0.5 hp (0.37 kW), 0.75 hp (0.55 kW), or 1.0 hp
(0.75 kW) pump with 234513-Series motor
0.75 hp (0.55 kW), 1.0 hp (0.75 kW), or 1.5 hp (1.1 kW) pump
with 234514-Series motor
1.0 hp (0.75 kW), 1.5 hp (1.1 kW), or 2.0 hp (1.5 kW) pump
with 234315-Series motor
1.5 hp (1.1 kW), 2.0 hp (1.5 kW), or 3.0 hp (2.2 kW) pump
with 234316-Series motor
3.0 hp (2.2 kW), or 5.0 hp (3.7 kW) pump with 234317-Series motorFE Motor 214505-Series (0.5 hp, 0.37 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
214507-Series (0.75 hp, 0.55 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
214508-Series (1 hp, 0.75 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
224300-Series (1.5 hp, 1.1 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
224301-Series (2 hp, 1.5 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
234513-Series (1.0 hp, 0.75 kW) three-phase
234514-Series (1.5 hp, 1.1 kW) three-phase
234315-Series (2.0 hp, 1.5 kW) three-phase
234316-Series (3.0 hp, 2.2 kW) three-phase214505-Series (0.5 hp, 0.37 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
214507-Series (0.75 hp, 0.55 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
214508-Series (1.0 hp, 0.75 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
224300-Series (1.5 hp, 1.1 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
224301-Series (2.0 hp, 1.5 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
224302-Series (3.0 hp, 2.2 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
234513-Series (1.0 hp, 0.75 kW) three-phase
234514-Series (1.5 hp, 1.1 kW) three-phase
234315-Series (2.0 hp, 1.5 kW) three-phase
234316-Series (3.0 hp, 2.2 kW) three-phase
234317-Series (5.0 hp, 3.7 kW) three-phaseSurface Pumps 2.0–10.9 Amps, three-phase, 230 VAC three-phase 2.0 – 17.8 Amps, three-phase, 230 VAC three-phase - Notes: Refer to Franklin Electric’s SubDrive/MonoDrive Connect Installation Manual.
- (A) Operating temperature is specified at full output power when installed as described in Controller Location Selection.
- (B) Refer to detailed Mounting Dimensions.
- (C) If a pump other than the default rating is used, refer to Drive Configuration.
- * Refer to detailed Circuit Breaker and Wire Sizing charts.
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Manuals
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SubDrive/Monodrive Connect Owners Manual (226203103)
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SubDrive Connect Training Tool (M5070)
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SubDrive Connect App Instruction Guide (M1775)
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SubDrive NEMA 3R Owner's Manual (226203101)
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SubDrive NEMA 1 and NEMA 4 Owner's Manual (M1560)
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SubDrive NEMA 1 and NEMA 4 Owner's Manual - French (M1560fr)
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SubDrive NEMA 1 and NEMA 4 Owner's Manual - Portuguese (M1560pt)
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SubDrive NEMA 1 and NEMA 4 Owner's Manual - Spanish (M1560sp)
Kit Information
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Air Screen Kit Connect Install Guide for SubDrive50 (226551102)
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Air Screen Kit Installation Guide for SubDrive NEMA 3R (226551101)
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Bug Screen Kit for SubDrive Connect (22446910)
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Duplex Alternator Manual (225589101) (Trilingual)
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Enhanced Display Board Replacement Install Guide (226541112)
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Enhanced Sensor Board Replacement Install Guide (226541102)
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Fan Replacement Install Guide for SubDrive Connect (226546102)
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Fan Replacement Install Guide for SubDrive50 Connect (226546103)
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Fan Replacement Kit Installation Guide for NEMA 3R (226546101)
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Filter (AMR Input) Manual (226030102)
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Filter (EMI Input) Install Guide (225214101)
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Filter (EMI Output) Install Guide (225463101)
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Filter (IGF Input) Manual (226035102)
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Filter (Surge Capacitor) Install Manual (225216101)
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Lightning Arrestor Manual (225594101)
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Moisture Sensor Install Guide (226770101)
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Pressure Sensor Kit Manual (223991101)
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Pressure Sensor (High Pressure) Kit Manual (225970101)
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Pressure Sensor Input Board Replacement Kit Installation Guide for SubDrive NEMA 3R(226541101)
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Tank Drawdown Kit Installation Guide (225767101)
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