Vari-Green® Options
Vari-Green® Motor - Model SQ
Greenheck’s electronically commutated (EC)
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unit and is the industry’s first
fully controllable motor. When combined with Greenheck’s SQ fans, all the CFM and static pressure ranges of a belt drive can be attained with the benefits of a direct drive.
The
•1/6 - 3/4 horsepower 115 volt only.
•1 horsepower
•2 horsepower
All motors are available in a 50/60 Hz power.
Benefits
Operates on AC power that’s converted to DC— providing a more efficient motor operation as compared to an AC operation.
• The motor can attain up to 85% efficiency and |
reduce energy consumption. |
• Watt savings of |
Note: As motor speed is turned down, efficiency stays |
high as compared to an AC motor that decreases |
dramatically. |
• Operates cooler than a standard AC motor at lower |
RPMs. A cooler motor has longer motor life and |
reduces energy consumption. |
Features
1.Dial on Motor Control - A potentiometer (dial on motor control) is mounted on the motor for easy speed adjustment for system balance. Simply turn the dial there are no belts and pulleys to adjust.
2.Control Wire Inputs - the motor accepts a
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Comparisons: Belt, Direct Drive with PSC and Direct Drive with
Motor Turndown Comparison
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*BSQ is a belt driven fan
The length of each curve indicates the practical turndown range. Data is for 1/2 hp motors with load of 0.35 Bhp at full speed
Constant Volume Life Cycle Analysis
• 80% usable RPM turndown vs. 30%. (chart at right) |
• SQ fans with |
the CFM and static pressure ranges of a |
comparable belt drive. |
• Maintenance costs are reduced as there are |
no belts or bearings to replace and no pulleys |
to adjust. |
• Direct drive fans are often preferred where |
maintenance access is difficult. |
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controlled ventilation applications. |
•Initial cost is similar to a belt drive
•Lower operating cost
•No maintenance, no belts, pulleys or bearings
•Easy RPM adjustment
Three Year Cost Comparison
$2,500
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Initial Cost
Maintenance cost over three years Operating cost over three years
Analysis is based on operating costs for a period of three years where the fans operate continuously at 1725 rpm, 24/7, with an energy rate of $0.10/kWh. Maintenance on the
Note: Example is based on a relative cost. Use and installation variables may produce different results.
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