Controller for a motor and a method of controlling the motor
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1. A pumping apparatus for a jetted-fluid system comprising a vessel for holding a fluid, a drain, and a return, the pumping apparatus being connectable to a power source and comprising:
- a pump comprising an inlet connectable to the drain, and an outlet connectable to the return, the pump adapted to receive the fluid from the drain and jet fluid through the return;
a motor, the motor having a first speed and a second speed, coupled to the pump to operate the pump; and
a controller supported by the motor, the controller being configured to at least control the motor, the controller including a timer function anda first mode, wherein the controller controls the motor based on a direct interaction of a user,a second mode, wherein the controller receives indications of a speed of the motor and one or more time periods related to the speed of the motor, anda third mode, wherein the controller controls the motor based on the received indications of the second mode.
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Abstract
A method of controlling a motor operating a pumping apparatus of a system includes determining a trip value for a parameter, floating the trip value, and monitoring the operation of the pump. Monitoring the operation of the pump includes determining a value for the parameter, comparing the value to the trip value, and determining whether the comparison indicates a condition of the pump. The method of controlling the motor also includes controlling the motor to operate the pump based on the condition of the pump.
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1. A pumping apparatus for a jetted-fluid system comprising a vessel for holding a fluid, a drain, and a return, the pumping apparatus being connectable to a power source and comprising:
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a pump comprising an inlet connectable to the drain, and an outlet connectable to the return, the pump adapted to receive the fluid from the drain and jet fluid through the return; a motor, the motor having a first speed and a second speed, coupled to the pump to operate the pump; and a controller supported by the motor, the controller being configured to at least control the motor, the controller including a timer function and a first mode, wherein the controller controls the motor based on a direct interaction of a user, a second mode, wherein the controller receives indications of a speed of the motor and one or more time periods related to the speed of the motor, and a third mode, wherein the controller controls the motor based on the received indications of the second mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A jetted-fluid system comprising:
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a vessel for holding fluid; a drain; a return; and a pumping apparatus, including a pump comprising an inlet connectable to the drain, and an outlet connectable to the return, the pump adapted to receive the fluid from the drain and jet fluid through the return, a motor, the motor having a first speed and a second speed, coupled to the pump to operate the pump; and a controller supported by the motor, the controller being configured to at least control the motor, the controller including a timer function and a first mode, wherein the controller controls the motor based on a direct interaction of a user, a second mode, wherein the controller receives indications of a speed of the motor and one or more time periods related to the speed of the motor, and a third mode, wherein the controller controls the motor based on the received indications of the second mode. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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