SubDrive Utility
SubDrive Utility
Constant Pressure Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Franklin Electric's SubDrive Utility™ Variable Frequency Drives provide an easy-to-install constant pressure solution for 115 V and 230 V single-phase, two-wire systems and 230 V three-wire and three-phase systems up to 2 hp.
Requiring only a small pressure tank in most applications, they offer a more compact overall footprint compared to traditional water systems while providing the added value of constant water pressure and built-in motor protection.
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Features and Benefits
- Designed for Water Systems, Optimized for Constant Pressure: Designed specifically for water pumping applications, SubDrive Utility delivers unique features:
- Provides consistent water pressure across a system, eliminating fluctuations
- Additional built-in protections include:
- Underload (Dry-run) with customizable sensitivity
- Overload / Locked pump
- Output short circuit and open circuit
- Undervoltage
- Simple Installation: Easy-to-install drive; most applications require the simple flip of one switch, saving significant time during installation.
- Versatility for Multiple Applications:
- Ideal for retrofitting or optimizing existing single-phase, two-wire or three-wire, and three-phase submersible or above ground pumping systems up to 2 horsepower
- Smaller Footprint, Smarter Use of Space:
- Compact design, that is ideal for wall-mounting, works with small pressure tanks or existing units
- Cost-effective solution that replaces the need for multiple control boxes, a pressure switch, and larger tanks; delivers a total system cost at or below standard installations with pump flows of 10 gpm and greater
- Can be used indoors or outside since the self-contained NEMA 3R-rated drive provides a degree of protection against falling rain or sleet
- Fully Supported: Comes fully supported by the industry-leading technical support professionals and field service engineers
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Family Drive Comparison
Submersible Motors Phase Volts Horsepower QD
PumptecPumptec Pumptec
PlusSubDrive
Utility
UT2WSubDrive
Utility
UT3PMonoDrive/
MonoDriveXT
NEMA 4SubDrive
75/100/150/300
NEMA 4SubDrive
15/20/30/50
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
15/20/30/50
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
15/20/30/50
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 -
Submersible Applications
Drive Model Order No. 115 V 2-Wire 230 V 2-Wire 230 V Single-Phase 3-Wire 230 V Three-Phase 1/3 HP 1/2 HP 1/2 HP 3/4 HP 1 HP 1.5 HP 1/2 HP 3/4 HP 1 HP 1.5 HP 2 HP 1/2 HP 3/4 HP 1 HP 1.5 HP 2 HP SubDrive Utility
UT2W with
Pressure Sensor5870202003 X X X X X X SubDrive UtilityUT2W
with Analog
Pressure Transducer5870202003XD X X X X X X SubDrive
UtilityUT3P with
Pressure Sensor5870202303 X X X X X X X X X X SubDrive
UtilityUT3P
with Analog
Pressure Transducer5870202303XD X X X X X X X X X X Surface Applications
Drive Model Order No. 115 V Single-phase, 2-Wire 230 V Single-phase, 2-Wire 230 V Three-phase 1/3 HP 1/2 HP 3/4 HP 1 HP 1/2 HP 3/4 HP 1 HP 1.5 HP 2 HP 1/2 HP 3/4 HP 1 HP 1.5 HP 2 HP SubDrive Utility UT2W with
Pressure Sensor5870202003 X X X X X X X X X SubDrive UtilityUT2W with Analog
Pressure Transducer5870202003XD X X X X X X X X X SubDrive UtilityUT3P with
Pressure Sensor5870202303 X X X X X SubDrive UtilityUT3P with Analog
Pressure Transducer5870202303XD X X X X X -
SubDrive Utility Accessories
Accessories Detail Used With Part No. Air Screen Kit Helps prevent insects from entering and damaging the internal components of the drive SubDrive Utility 226115920 Pressure Transducer/Isolator Kit 4-20mA analog pressure transducer and isolator (includes 10 ft cable) SubDrive Utility - 100 PSI 226905912 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 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 Filter (System) Dedicated filter box for SubDrive/MonoDrive Utility systems to help eliminate electrical interference SubDrive Utility 226115912 Lightning Arrestor Provides additional surge suppression on the single-phase input power side of the drive All Models 150814902 NEMA 3R Fan Replacement Kit Replacement Fan SubDrive Utility 226115915 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 Conduit Grounding Kit Provides a means to ground metal conduit when used in with a nonmetallic enclosure SubDrive Utility - 1/2" 224471901 SubDrive Utility - 3/4" 224471902 - N3R = NEMA 3R (Indoor/Outdoor)
SubDrive Utility Specifications
Model No. Indoor/Outdoor SubDrive Utility UT2W (NEMA 3R) SubDrive Utility UT3P (NEMA 3R) Model 5870202003 & 5870202003XD Model 5870202303 & 5870202303XD Input from Power Source Voltage 115/208/230 /- 10% VAC 230 /- 10% VAC Phase In Single-phase Single-phase Frequency 60/50 Hz 60 Hz Current (max) 20 Amps 20 Amps Power Factor -0.52 ~ 0.52 Power (idle) 3 Watts 3 Watts Power (max) 2500 Watts 2500 Watts Wire Gauge Size(s) Consult Federal, State, and Local codes for branch circuit installations Consult Federal, State, and Local codes for branch circuit installations Output to Motor Voltage Variable based on frequency Adjusts with frequency Phase Out Single-phase (2-wire) Single-phase (3-wire) or three-phase Frequency Range 35-63 Hz Single-phase (3-wire) Submersible: 30-63 Hz
Three-phase Submersible: 30-60 Hz
Three-phase Surface: 15-60 HzCurrent (max) 13.1 A (based on motor SFA) 13.2 A (based on 2 hp, single-phase, 3-wire motor) Wire Gauge Size(s) Consult Federal, State, and Local codes for branch circuit installations #6 - #20 ga. Pressure Setting Factory preset 50 psi (3.4 bar) 50 psi (3.4 bar) Adjustment Range 0-80 psi (0.3 – 6.6 bar) Pressure Sensor: 25-80 psi (1.7-5.5 bar)
Pressure Transducer: 5-95% of transducer rangeOperating
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 11-7/8" x 8-7/8" x 5-1/8" (30 x 23 x 13 cm) 9-3/4” x 16-3/4” x 5-1/4” (25 x 42.5 x 13 cm) Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) For Use With (C) Pump (60 Hz) 1/3 hp, 0.25 kW with 244502-Series motor
1/2 hp, 0.37 kW with 244504- or 244505-Series motor
3/4 hp, 0.55 kW with 244507-Series motor
1.0 hp, 0.75 kW with 244508-Series motor
1.5 hp, 1.1 kW with 244309-Series motor1/2 hp (0.37 kW) pump with 214505-series motor
3/4 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
1/2 hp (0.37 kW) pump with 234511-series motor
3/4 hp (0.55 kW) pump with 234512-series motor
1.0 hp (0.75 kW) pump with 234513-series motor
1.5 hp (1.1 kW) pump with 234514-series motor
2.0 hp (1.5 kW) pump with 234315-series motorFE 115V Submersible Motor
(Requires 115 VAC Input)244502-Series (1/3 hp, 0.25 kW), 115 VAC, single-phase, 2-wire
244504-Series (1/2 hp, 0.37 kW), 115 VAC, single-phase, 2-wire- FE 230V Submersible Motor
(Requires 230 VAC Input)244505-Series (1/2 hp, 0.37 kW), 230 VAC, single-phase, 2-wire
244507-Series (3/4 hp, 0.55 kW), 230 VAC, single-phase, 2-wire
244508-Series (1.0 hp, 0.75 kW), 230 VAC, single-phase, 2-wire
244309-Series (1.5 hp, 1.1 kW), 230 VAC, single-phase, 2-wire214505-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-Seriess (2.0 hp, 1.5 kW) single-phase, 3-wire
234511-Series (0.5 hp, 0.37 kW) three-phase
234512-Series (0.75 hp, 0.55 kW) three-phase
234513-Series (1.0 hp, 0.75 kW) three-phase
234514-Series (1.5 hp, 1.1 kW) three-phase
234515-Series (2.0 hp,1.5 kW) three-phaseOther Pumps Submersible PSC and Surface Pumps
4.6-13.1 Amps, single-phase, 2-wire, 115 VAC and 230 VACSurface Pumps
2.6-8.1 Amps, three-phase, 230 VAC -
Kit Information
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Fan Replacement Install Guide for SubDrive Utility (226115916)
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Filter (System) Install Guide for SubDrive Utility 2-Wire (226115112)
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F3 Filter (System) Installation Guide for SubDrive Utility (226115201)
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Grounding Kit Install Guide for SubDrive Utility (224476110)
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Screens (Fan and Lid) Replacement Install Guide for SubDrive Utility (226115921)
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