Get the right pump controls for the job.
No matter the size of the application, Southern Irrigation offers drives, starters and protection options
that require minimal adjustments for simple installation and operation.
From providing constant pressure for residential wells systems to moving mass volumes of water,
trust Southern Irrigation for all your water pumping system needs.
Get the right pump controls for the job.
No matter the size of the application, Southern Irrigation offers drivers, starters and protection options that require minimal adjustments for simple installation and operation.
From providing constant pressure for residential wells systems to moving mass volumes of water, trust Southern Irrigation for all your water pumping system needs.
VFD Controllers
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC – CERUS X DRIVE
Combine this product with our renowned motors and pumps to optimize your application’s performance.
For variable torque applications up to 600 hp (480V)*, the Cerus® X-Drive by Franklin Electric is a comprehensive drive solution tailored for diverse markets.
Offered as both a standalone drive and in various enclosed configurations, these panels are constructed for durability, with every aspect and part designed to meet your specific needs.
- Full-Featured Solution: Standalone drive and enclosed configurations for submersible and centrifugal applications
- Streamlined Setup: Application-specific firmware for quick startups and reliable project protection
- Advanced Features: Multi-VFD control, pre-PID control, 2nd PID control, dual demand, and pipe leak protection
- Built-in DC Choke: Harmonics mitigation for applications starting at 50 hp (@ 230V) and 60 hp (@ 460V / 575V)
- UL-Listed Phase Conversion: Versatility for single-phase or three-phase input
- Automation-Ready: PLC for industrial applications, integration with SCADA, and optional communication cards
- Seamless Control Panel Integration: UL Type 4X display, compact form factor with leading power density
- Adaptability: Converts from NEMA 1 VFD to Open Type VFD, increasing the ambient operating temperature from 113 °F to 122 °F.
CERUS X DRIVE STANDALONE
CERUS X DRIVE ENCLOSED
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC – SUBDRIVE UTILITY
Franklin Electric’s Subdrive Utility Drives are designed specifically for water pumping applications and provide an easy-to-install constant pressure solution for 115 V and 230 V single-phase, two-wire systems and 230 V three-wire and three-phase systems up to 2 hp.
Requiring only a small pressure tank in most applications, they offer a more compact overall footprint compared to traditional water systems while providing the added value of constant water pressure and built-in motor protection.
- Provides consistent water pressure, eliminating fluctuations
- Built-in protections: Underload, Overload, Output short circuit, Undervoltage
- Easy Installation: Most applications require flipping one switch, saving time
- Versatile Application: Retrofitting or optimizing single-phase, two-wire or three-wire, and three-phase systems up to 2 horsepower
- Smaller Footprint: Compact design suitable for wall-mounting, compatible with small pressure tanks or existing units
- Cost-effective Solution: Replaces multiple control boxes, pressure switch, and larger tanks, offering total system cost savings
- Indoor or Outdoor Use: Self-contained NEMA 3R-rated drive provides protection against falling rain or sleet
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC – SUBDRIVE CONNECT
These Variable Frequency Drives are designed for easy installation and offer built-in protection for three-phase motors. Enhanced with connectivity, they enable advanced monitoring, setup, and troubleshooting via the FE Connect mobile app.
Unique Features of SubDrive Connect:
- Consistent water pressure, eliminating fluctuations
- Soft start for prolonged system life
- Advanced filtering removes radio frequency interference
- Power Factor Correction optimizes performance
- Additional built-in protections: Underload, Overload, Broken pipe detection, Output short circuit, Undervoltage, Electrical surge, Overheated controller, Moisture sensor input, Run and fault relays
Simple Installation and Connectivity:
- Easy-to-read LCD display for immediate feedback
- No programming required, basic drive configuration via DIP switches
- Integrated connectivity with FE Connect mobile app for real-time data monitoring
Versatility for Multiple Applications:
- Ideal for new construction or retrofitting, optimizing systems from 1/2 – 5 hp
- Built-in lead/lag and alternation capability for duplex systems
- Various input/output (I/O) ports for streamlined compatibility
Smaller Footprint, Smarter Use of Space:
- Compact design suitable for wall-mounting
- Compatible with small or existing larger pressure tanks
- Self-contained NEMA 3R-rated drive suitable for indoor or outdoor use
VFD Controllers
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC – CERUS X DRIVE
CERUS X DRIVE STANDALONE
CERUS X DRIVE ENCLOSED
Combine this product with our renowned motors and pumps to optimize your application’s performance.
For variable torque applications up to 600 hp (480V)*, the Cerus® X-Drive by Franklin Electric is a comprehensive drive solution tailored for diverse markets.
Offered as both a standalone drive and in various enclosed configurations, these panels are constructed for durability, with every aspect and part designed to meet your specific needs.
- Full-Featured Solution: Standalone drive and enclosed configurations for submersible and centrifugal applications
- Streamlined Setup: Application-specific firmware for quick startups and reliable project protection
- Advanced Features: Multi-VFD control, pre-PID control, 2nd PID control, dual demand, and pipe leak protection
- Built-in DC Choke: Harmonics mitigation for applications starting at 50 hp (@ 230V) and 60 hp (@ 460V / 575V)
- UL-Listed Phase Conversion: Versatility for single-phase or three-phase input
- Automation-Ready: PLC for industrial applications, integration with SCADA, and optional communication cards
- Seamless Control Panel Integration: UL Type 4X display, compact form factor with leading power density
- Adaptability: Converts from NEMA 1 VFD to Open Type VFD, increasing the ambient operating temperature from 113 °F to 122 °F.
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC – SUBDRIVE UTILITY
Franklin Electric’s Subdrive Utility Drives are designed specifically for water pumping applications and provide an easy-to-install constant pressure solution for 115 V and 230 V single-phase, two-wire systems and 230 V three-wire and three-phase systems up to 2 hp.
Requiring only a small pressure tank in most applications, they offer a more compact overall footprint compared to traditional water systems while providing the added value of constant water pressure and built-in motor protection.
- Provides consistent water pressure, eliminating fluctuations
- Built-in protections: Underload, Overload, Output short circuit, Undervoltage
- Easy Installation: Most applications require flipping one switch, saving time
- Versatile Application: Retrofitting or optimizing single-phase, two-wire or three-wire, and three-phase systems up to 2 horsepower
- Smaller Footprint: Compact design suitable for wall-mounting, compatible with small pressure tanks or existing units
- Cost-effective Solution: Replaces multiple control boxes, pressure switch, and larger tanks, offering total system cost savings
- Indoor or Outdoor Use: Self-contained NEMA 3R-rated drive provides protection against falling rain or sleet
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC – SUBDRIVE CONNECT
These Variable Frequency Drives are designed for easy installation and offer built-in protection for three-phase motors. Enhanced with connectivity, they enable advanced monitoring, setup, and troubleshooting via the FE Connect mobile app.
Unique Features of SubDrive Connect:
- Consistent water pressure, eliminating fluctuations
- Soft start for prolonged system life
- Advanced filtering removes radio frequency interference
- Power Factor Correction optimizes performance
- Additional built-in protections: Underload, Overload, Broken pipe detection, Output short circuit, Undervoltage, Electrical surge, Overheated controller, Moisture sensor input, Run and fault relays
Simple Installation and Connectivity:
- Easy-to-read LCD display for immediate feedback
- No programming required, basic drive configuration via DIP switches
- Integrated connectivity with FE Connect mobile app for real-time data monitoring
Versatility for Multiple Applications:
- Ideal for new construction or retrofitting, optimizing systems from 1/2 – 5 hp
- Built-in lead/lag and alternation capability for duplex systems
- Various input/output (I/O) ports for streamlined compatibility
Smaller Footprint, Smarter Use of Space:
- Compact design suitable for wall-mounting
- Compatible with small or existing larger pressure tanks
- Self-contained NEMA 3R-rated drive suitable for indoor or outdoor use
Soft Starters
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC – IPS SOFT STARTERS
The IPS-RV Intelligent Pump Soft Starter eliminates the need for costly protection relays and provides superior motor protection from the following conditions:
- Over/under powering
- Voltage phase loss
- Stalled/locked rotor
- Ground fault
- Over/under voltage protection
- Voltage and current phase unbalance
- Cycle fault
- Voltage phase reversal
- Full HP-rated bypass contactor
- Across-the-line start for emergency situations (turns the soft starter into a standard IPS)
- Start modes feature an adjustable current limit, initial voltage, and start time with a torque boost feature
- Stop modes include:
- Coast to stop
- Linear deceleration (reduces water-hammer effect)
- Adjustable stop voltage and stop time
- SCR over-temperature detection
- Shorted SCR detection
Soft Starters
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC – IPS SOFT STARTERS
The IPS-RV Intelligent Pump Soft Starter eliminates the need for costly protection relays and provides superior motor protection from the following conditions:
- Over/under powering
- Voltage phase loss
- Stalled/locked rotor
- Ground fault
- Over/under voltage protection
- Voltage and current phase unbalance
- Cycle fault
- Voltage phase reversal
- Full HP-rated bypass contactor
- Across-the-line start for emergency situations (turns the soft starter into a standard IPS)
- Start modes feature an adjustable current limit, initial voltage, and start time with a torque boost feature
- Stop modes include:
- Coast to stop
- Linear deceleration (reduces water-hammer effect)
- Adjustable stop voltage and stop time
- SCR over-temperature detection
- Shorted SCR detection
Farm HQ
FarmHQ Pump Control transforms any irrigation pump into a smart pump.
One simple installation adds cutting-edge pump control features to any electric irrigation pump or combustion-powered irrigation pump.
It provides real-time status monitoring, pump scheduling, alerts, automation and control, and detailed pump irrigation history and analytics.
Farm HQ also seamlessly integrates with VFD pumps, providing comprehensive control over pump speed based on pressure set point, flow rate set point and speed percentage.
Farm HQ
FarmHQ Pump Control transforms any irrigation pump into a smart pump.
One simple installation adds cutting-edge pump control features to any electric irrigation pump or combustion-powered irrigation pump.
It provides real-time status monitoring, pump scheduling, alerts, automation and control, and detailed pump irrigation history and analytics.
Farm HQ also seamlessly integrates with VFD pumps, providing comprehensive control over pump speed based on pressure set point, flow rate set point and speed percentage.
SJE Rhombus Wastewater Panels
INSTALLER FRIENDLY SERIES CONTROL PANELS
The easy-to-use touchpad on the inner door of Installer Friendly Series® Control Panels makes for easy programming and system monitoring.
Installer Friendly Series® (IFS) pump control panels combine circuit board technology for advanced pump control and system monitoring with easy touchpad operation for convenient on-site installations.
LED Interface Features:
- Full-color graphics and menu navigation encoder for easy setup
- Touch safe housing
- Pump Hand/Off/Auto Control selectable via menu navigation
- C-Level™ Sensor or Float operation selectable via menu navigation
- Demand or Timed Dose operation is selectable via menu navigation
- Tank Level Indication and setpoint monitoring at-a-glance
- The lead pump is easily identified by a graphic ring around the current lead pump regardless of control mode (timed dose or demand)
- Displays remaining time in each active ON or OFF Timed Dose mode, as well as at-a-glance ON or OFF time elapsed graphic around lead pump
- RJ45 communication connector
- Flashing function for alarm beacon and horn (configurable)
- Manual alarm reset (configurable)
NEX SERIES PUMP CONTROL PANELS
Compact single-phase simplex and Duplex Control Panels are ideal for residential applications.
The NEX Series® simplex and duplex pump control panels feature compact designs that are ideal for residential applications. The innovative internal design of components and integral mounting tabs make installation quick and simple. Plus, the universal pump voltage and control/alarm power allow the NEX Series® pump control panels to handle three voltages (120/208/240V).
Features:
- A compact 8 x 6 x 4″ enclosure design is an ideal solution for residential applications
- Universal pump voltage and control/alarm power; one panel handles three voltages (120/208/240V)
- Integral mounting tabs for easy installation
- Integral pad-lockable latch for added safety
- The innovative design of internal components allows for quick, simple installation
SJE Rhombus Wastewater Panels
INSTALLER FRIENDLY SERIES CONTROL PANELS
The easy-to-use touchpad on the inner door of Installer Friendly Series® Control Panels makes for easy programming and system monitoring.
Installer Friendly Series® (IFS) pump control panels combine circuit board technology for advanced pump control and system monitoring with easy touchpad operation for convenient on-site installations.
LED Interface Features:
- Full-color graphics and menu navigation encoder for easy setup
- Touch safe housing
- Pump Hand/Off/Auto Control selectable via menu navigation
- C-Level™ Sensor or Float operation selectable via menu navigation
- Demand or Timed Dose operation is selectable via menu navigation
- Tank Level Indication and setpoint monitoring at-a-glance
- The lead pump is easily identified by a graphic ring around the current lead pump regardless of control mode (timed dose or demand)
- Displays remaining time in each active ON or OFF Timed Dose mode, as well as at-a-glance ON or OFF time elapsed graphic around lead pump
- RJ45 communication connector
- Flashing function for alarm beacon and horn (configurable)
- Manual alarm reset (configurable)
NEX SERIES PUMP CONTROL PANELS
Compact single-phase simplex and Duplex Control Panels are ideal for residential applications.
The NEX Series® simplex and duplex pump control panels feature compact designs that are ideal for residential applications. The innovative internal design of components and integral mounting tabs make installation quick and simple. Plus, the universal pump voltage and control/alarm power allow the NEX Series® pump control panels to handle three voltages (120/208/240V).
Features:
- A compact 8 x 6 x 4″ enclosure design is an ideal solution for residential applications
- Universal pump voltage and control/alarm power; one panel handles three voltages (120/208/240V)
- Integral mounting tabs for easy installation
- Integral pad-lockable latch for added safety
- The innovative design of internal components allows for quick, simple installation
