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BMQE
Domestic water supply
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Technical data, BMQE pump
* Not sold by Grundfos.
Technical data, BMQE controller
Main power supply to pump
1 x 200-240 V –10 % / +6 %, 60 Hz
1 x 110-115 V –10 % / +6 %, 60 Hz
Starting
Soft starting.
The motor starting current is equal to the highest value stated on the BMQE nameplate.
Stopping Soft stopping when stopped by the BMQE controller
Run-up time
Maximum: 2 seconds.
No limitation to the number of starts/stops per hour.
Motor protection
Built into the pump. Protection against:
Dry running
Over voltage and under voltage
230 V cuts out at < 150 V and > 280 V
115 V cuts out at < 75 V and > 150 V
Overload
Over temperature
Sound pressure level
The sound pressure level is < 74 db[A] at a distance of 3 feet (1 meter).
It is recommended by Grundfos that the pump be installed with sound and vibration dampening
equipment such as flexible piping adapters and anti-vibration mounting.*
The pump should not be mounted in or adjacent to living quarters.
The pump can also be wrapped with sound proofing insulation to reduce noise.*
Reset function BMQE pumps can be reset via BMQE controller
Power factor PF = 1.
Operation via generator
It is recommended that the generator output is equal to the motor input power P1 [kW]
plus 50 %; min. P1 +10 %, however.
Pipe connection 1.25” NPT inlet / 1” NPT discharge
Strainer Holes of the strainer: ø0.09” (2.3 mm)
Approvals UL Listed, CE (SQE Pump with MSE 3 motor only)
Weight 31 lbs. (14.1 kg)
Voltage 1 x 100-240 V –10 % / +6 %, 60 Hz
Voltage 1 x 100-240 V -10 % / +6 %, 60 Hz
Power consumption 5 W
Current consumption Maximum 130 mA
Motor cable
2-wire w/ground, 12 AWG Teflon
B: Black (Line, Neutral)
G: Green (Ground)
Enclosure class NEMA 3R (IP 55)
Ambient temperature In operation: -22 to +122 °F (-30 to +50 °C). During storage: -22 to +140 °F (-30 to +60 °C)
Relative air humidity 95 %
Pump cable Maximum length between BMQE controller and pump: 650 ft (198 m)
Back-up fuse Maximum: 16 A
Load Max. 100 mA
Approvals UL Listed, CE