SubDrive/MonoDrive Connect
Duplex Alternator: Configuration
SubDrive/MonoDrive Connect models support the Duplex
Alternator functionality built-in. This function requires an appropriate
communication cable to be installed between two SubDrive/MonoDrive
Connect units.
Default: Standalone (controllers will operate independently)
Before the Duplex Alternator function will operate, each drive must
be configured individually using the FE Connect app. The initial lead
drive must be configured as Pump 1 and the initial lag drive must be
configured as Pump 2.
Alternator Configuration
Pump 1 / Pump 2 Selection
When using the built-in Duplex Alternator function with pressure
transducers, the Primary Setpoint of Pump 1 must be set to the desired
system pressure. The controller configured as Pump 1 will automatically
control the pressure set point of the controller configured as Pump 2,
setting it to 5 PSI lower than the primary system set point. When using
the built-in Duplex Alternator function with pressure switches, the
pressure switch connected to the controller configured as Pump 1 must
be set at least 3 PSI higher than the pressure switch connected to the
controller configured as Pump 2.
NOTE: When using the drawdown function, the same cut-in pressure
must be configured on both controllers.
Pump 1 Configured
Pump 2 Configured
Duplex Alternator: Switching Interval
When operating two controllers using the Duplex Alternator function, this
parameter sets the accumulated run time (hours) before the lead and lag
systems will alternate roles.
Default: 1 Hour
Minimum: 1 Hour
Maximum: 24 Hours
The Switching Interval time setting on the controller configured as Pump 1 sets
the interval time for the overall system.
Once the Duplex Alternator function is configured properly and operating, the
status of the Duplex Alternator system is shown on the Monitor screen of the
app. The roles of the lead and lag pump can be manually switched by pressing
Alternator Monitor
the Switch Pumps button.
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