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Created on July 12, 2016

Lorentz PS600 CS-F

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The Lorentz PS600 CS-F DC Surface Solar Pumps are high specifications solar-powered in-line centrifugal DC pumps specifically designed for higher flow drinking water supply, livestock watering, pond management, and irrigation applications.

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  • MET Labs
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Product Description

The Lorentz PS600 CS-F DC Surface Solar Pumps are high specifications solar-powered in-line centrifugal DC pumps specifically designed for higher flow drinking water supply, livestock watering, pond management, and irrigation applications. The pumps are designed for use in remote and harsh conditions; aiming for fast and simple installation, long life expectancy, and proven service record. Each system contains a pump, a motor, and a controller.

Target SDGs

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Market Suggested Retail Price

$2,460.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Public Sector Agencies

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Lorentz sells the pump through a global network of authorized dealers.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The mechanical, electronic, and software designs are carried out in Hamburg (Germany) while manufacturing is done in 2 of their factories outside Beijing (China).

Intellectural Property Type

Trade Secret

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the product through local distribution partners who are supported by Lorentz with the latest training, tools, knowledge, information, and support.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Pump type

Centrifugal

Irrigation capacity (acre)

Unknown

Maximum flow rate (L/min)

29 m3/hour

Maximum lift/head (m)

25

Required pressure (MPa)

Unknown

Maximum distance from water source (m)

Unknown.

Power source

Solar

Power requirement: Max power (W)

700

Power requirement: Max motor current (A)

13

Power requirement: Voltage range (V)

68V (optimum Vmp); 48-72V (nominal voltage).

Design Specifications

Motor

  • Pumps are fitted to ECDRIVE maintenance-free brushless DC motors without integrated electronics.
  • They should be powered by solar arrays configured to provide the input voltage required and sized at approx 120% of the rated motor power.
  • Speed: 900-3300 rpm
  • Insulation Class: F
  • Enclosure Class: IPX4
Controller
  • Integrated data logging of all relevant technical parameters, flow, and fuel cost savings easily accessible via pump scanner smartphone app.
  • Advanced configuration options for daily flow rate, constant and min/max pressure, level, and flow rate sensing.
  • Sensor inputs for dry run protection, tank switch, water metering, pressure, and level sensing.
  • Switch output for external devices (e.g chlorine dosing units, irrigation valves, etc).
  • Integrated SunSensor for extended pump lifetime.
  • Optional remote control functionality using the PS Communicator and pump manager service.
  • Integrated MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) for maximum solar energy conversion efficiency.
  • Protection against reverse polarity, overload, and over-temperature.
Operating conditions
  • Pumped Liquid: Thin, clean, chemically non-aggressive liquids without solids and fibers.
  • Maximum Liquid Temperature: +700 C
  • Ambient Temperature: -300C - +500 C
  • Suction Head: Max 6m (depending on operating parameters, refer to COMPASS software sizing)

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Technical support is provided through trained local partners.

Replacement Components

Replacement components are available through local partners. Interview with representative

Lifecycle

15 years. Interview with representative

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance targets:

  • Long life expectancy and proven in the service record
  • Designed for use in remote and harsh conditions
  • Smart modular design for simple and cost-effective servicing and repair
  • Fast and simple installation
  • Cost-effective spare parts philosophy
  • Very strong ROI against diesel powered pumping reducing production costs and reducing the carbon footprint

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown.

Safety

No specified precaution hazards.

Complementary Technical Systems

Lorentz offers a wide variety of pump technology products.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

MET Certification for electrical safety.

Other Information

Comments from the Community

1 Comment

  1. Michael Moscherosch says:

    I like the approach to distribute kits that also include underwear to school girls. Reading through the document, a couple of questions came up:
    1) It would be interesting to understand what locally sourced agricultural byproduct is used to make the napkins. Are they referring to the absorbent material?
    2) Not sure what makes these products eco-friendly. Is tit the use of the agricultural byproduct?
    3) I’m very surprised that these products are manufactured in Kenya, I wasn’t aware that manufacturing capabilities for such sophisticated products were available in the region. Especially the Safi pad would require quite complex equipment, e.g. to apply the colored sides and the high resolution embossing. They look to me more like products produced in Asia. Could it be that “manufacturing” in this context only refers to packaging, i.e. they source bulk napkins from Asia and package them in Kenya?
    4) It would be interesting to understand the financials that enable to sell them at low cost (i.e. 30% less than the average product cost). Is low cost achieved through subsidies or donations? Or is their production cost low enough to achieve low cost to the consumer? The design with wings indicates significant design waste in production, which normally increases the cost. Also the construction seems to be quite complex, with several raw materials (rolled goods like cover, barrier etc.) being used. Most of these raw materials are not produced in Africa, in particular the cover materials.

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