Franklin Electric Q-Link Smart Bypass

Overview

The Q-Link Smart Bypass is an integrated solution designed for critical applications, offering robust motor protection and seamless communication capabilities. Unlike traditional bypass systems, the Q-Link Smart Bypass maintains BACnet or Modbus communications and advanced motor protection even when operating in bypass mode.

Features

• Smartstart® protection feature set
• Single user interface
• Pass-through I/O
• Industry-leading compact design
• Auto or manual bypass modes
• Finger-safe power terminals
• Native BACnet/Modbus support in bypass mode

Technologies

R-FILTERING, SMARTSTART®, Bluetooth®

Q-LINK COMPANION APP

• Guided Start-UP
• In-App Troubleshooting Solutions
• Pre-Call Fault and Troubleshooting Reports
• Over-the-air Firmware Updates
• Monitoring via Bluetooth® Connection
• Start-up Report Generation
• iOS & Android Compatible
• Save and Store Device Settings
• Create Configuration Templates

Sizing Information Table

Q-Link Variable Frequency Drive - 3-Phase

Submitted Equipment Schedule

Q-Link Specification Table

Input Ratings

• Voltage: Three phase, 200-480V (-10%, +15%)
• Frequency: 50~60Hz (±5%)
• Efficiency: ≥98%, Full Load and Full Voltage
• Input Power Factor: >.99
• Current: 1-56A (200-460V)

Output Ratings

• Voltage: 0-100% of Supply Voltage
• Frequency: 0~240Hz
• Control Method: V/F Scalar Pulse Width Modulation
• Carrier Frequency: 2kHz - 10kHz, 0.1kHz resolution, Default 2.5kHz

Control

• Output Frequency Resolution: 0.01Hz
• Frequency Setting Accuracy: Digital: 0.01% of Max. Output Frequency; Analog: 1% of Max. Output Frequency
• V/F Ratio: Linear, Square Pattern
• Overload Capacity: 110% for 60s

Operation

• Operation Method: OLED display, HOA keypad, Terminals, Bluetooth® mobile app, Communications
• Programming Method: OLED display, Programming Keypad, Bluetooth® mobile app, Communications
• PID: Standard
• Communications Interface: Physical (RS-485, Bluetooth®)
• Protocols: Native BACnet MS/TP Modbus RTU
• Logging: 100 Faults/100 Alarms/100 Parameter Changes - with Real Time & Date
• Indication: 3 LEDs: Hand, Off, Auto

Operation Functions

• Frequency Limit / Skip Frequencies / Reverse Rotation Prevention / Auto Restart / Flying Start / Damper Control / Motor Operation
• Pre-Heat / Torque Boost / Stall Prevention / DC Trip Prevention / DC Braking / DC Start / Analog Signal Loss / Auto Bypass (Bypass models only) / Fireman's Override / Auto Fault Restart

Dry Inputs

• Count: 4 configurable (NO or NC)
• Programmable Inputs: None / Enable / Fireman's Override / Speed- A / Speed- B / Setpoint-A / Setpoint-B / Damper LSW / Flow Switch / External Shutdown / Fault Reset / Bypass / Switch 1A to 2A/3A
• Logic: PNP or NPN
• Voltage Level: 24 VDC, 5mA Max

Wet (Voltage) Inputs

• Count: 2 configurable
• Programmable Inputs: None / Enable / Fireman's Override / Speed- A / Speed- B / Setpoint-A / Setpoint-B / Damper LSW / Flow Switch / External Shutdown / Fault Reset / Bypass / Switch 1A to 2A/3A
• Voltage Level: 12-240 ± 10%V, 5mA Max

Analog I/O

• Count: 3 Selectable: 1A = AI, 0-10V/0-24V/4-20mA | 2A = AIO / 0-10V input or 0-10V/4-20mA output | 3A = AI 4-20mA
• Mode: Voltage or Current
• Level: 0-10VDC or 4-20mA

Analog Output

• Control Power: 24VDC, 50mA Max

Damper Output

• Count: 1 damper actuator output
• Control Power Rating: 24VDC, 0.5Amp Max

Relay Outputs

• Count: 2 Relay Outputs
• Programmable: Status, Run, Fault, SW Configurable
• Control Power Rating: 125VAC, 1.25Amp Max, switching voltage 250VAC

Protection

• Functions: OV/UV (Line or DC Bus) / Inverter Over Current / Inverter Overheat / Input Phase Loss / Output Phase Open / Ground Fault / Locked Rotor / Stall / Under Power / Over Power / Inverter Short Circuit Protection / Temperature Sensor Fault / Communication Loss / Loss of Analog Signal / Hardware Fault / Broken Belt / Max time to start / Bypass contactor
• Short Circuit Rating: 100 kAIC fused protected

Environmental

• Ambient Temperature: -10 to 40°C (104°F), 50°C (122°F) achievable following derate rules
• Storage Temperature: -20 to 65°C
• Location: Pollution Degree 2 Environment
• Altitude: 1000m (3280ft) above sea level. De-rate 10% for installations up to 2000m (6560ft). Additional 20% for installations 2000-3000m (6560-9840ft). *OR reduce max ambient temp rating by 1°C per 200m (6560ft) altitude above 1000m (3280ft).
• Relative Humidity: 95% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)

Certifications

• Agency Approvals: UL, cUL
• Safety: UL 61800-5-1 (Harmonized Safety Standard)
• Enclosure Rating: UL Type 1 (Consult factory for UL Type 12/IP54, UL Type 3R/IP54, UL Type 4X/IP66 options)
• Keypad Rating: UL Type 1 (IP21)
• Harmonic Distortion: ≤ 35% via R³ Filtering to help meet IEEE519 and EN50160
• EMC: EN 61800-3 (Radiated and Conducted Emissions)

Component Specifications

Three Pole Contactors

Specification Table

3-POLE CONTACTOR SPECIFICATIONS

*Minimum conduct current of auxiliary contactor is DC 17V 5mA

**10A max, Not motor duty rated.

Component Specifications

(MCP) DISCONNECT

Specification Table

MCP DISCONNECT SPECIFICATIONS

Q-LINK WIRING DIAGRAMS

1–28HP

Diagram Description: A schematic illustrating the electrical connections for the Q-Link VFD (1-28HP). It shows terminal designations for power input (L1, L2, L3, GND), motor output (U/T1, V/T2, W/T3), control signals (Ethernet, 24VDC Actuator Output, 24VDC Sensor Power, Analog Input/Output, Dry Inputs, Wet Inputs, Relay Outputs, Communications), and bypass control (BPC). It includes notes regarding field wiring and EMC jumper usage. The diagram also depicts internal components like VFD, bypass contactors (BPC), and auxiliary contacts.

38–56HP

Diagram Description: A schematic illustrating the electrical connections for the Q-Link VFD (38-56HP). Similar to the 1-28HP diagram, it details connections for power, motor output, control signals (Ethernet, Actuator Output, Sensor Power, Analog I/O, Dry Inputs, Wet Inputs, Relay Outputs, Communications), and bypass control. It includes notes on field wiring, EMC jumper, and internal components like VFD, bypass contactors (BPC), and auxiliary contacts.

Q-LINK VFD DIMENSIONS

*All measurements in inches

UL TYPE 1 ENCLOSURE

Diagram Description: Illustrations showing the physical dimensions and mounting points of the Q-Link VFD units in UL Type 1 enclosures. Two main views are presented, one for smaller units (e.g., up to 10HP) and one for larger units (e.g., 10-56HP), detailing height, width, depth, and mounting hole locations. Conduit entry sizes are also indicated.