Franklin Electric Cerus X-Drive variable frequency drive, NEMA 1

Franklin Electric Control Boxes and Drives

Franklin Electric 3-wire control boxes for single-phase submersible motors from 1/3 to 15 HP: QD boxes with the solid-state QD relay, CRC boxes with a run capacitor, and Standard and Deluxe boxes with overloads and line contactor. Replacement capacitors, relays, overloads and contactors are listed by Franklin kit number against the box model. Cerus X-Drive VFD pump panels (3 to 600 HP), stand-alone drives to 770 A, line and load reactors and dV/dt filters cover variable-speed submersible and surface pumps. We also supply Grundfos and A.Y. McDonald boxes and drives, so we match the one that fits your motor. Call 1-888.510.4036.

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Franklin Electric SubMonitor Three-Phase Motor Protection
Franklin Electric SubMonitor Connect three-phase motor protection relay

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Franklin Electric Control Box Replacement Parts
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Franklin Electric Single-Phase 3-Wire Control Box
Franklin Electric single-phase 3-wire submersible pump control boxes

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Franklin Electric SubDrive and MonoDrive Constant Pressure Controller
Franklin Electric SubDrive Connect NEMA 3R constant pressure drive

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Franklin Electric Pumptec Single-Phase Pump Protection
Franklin Electric Pumptec single-phase pump protection 5800020610

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Franklin Electric X-Drive SUB Submersible VFD Panel
Franklin Electric Cerus X-Drive SUB VFD pump panel, NEMA 3R with disconnect

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Franklin Electric X-Drive Stand-Alone VFD
Franklin Electric Cerus X-Drive variable frequency drive, NEMA 1

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Franklin Electric X-Drive CEN Centrifugal VFD Panel
Franklin Electric Cerus X-Drive CEN VFD pump panel, NEMA 3R with disconnect

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Franklin Electric X-Drive Accessories
Franklin Electric Cerus X-Drive VFD family shown for reference; listing sells X-Drive accessories

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Franklin Electric VFD Line and Load Reactor
Franklin Electric Cerus X-Drive VFD family shown for reference; listing sells VFD line and load reactors

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Franklin Electric VFD dV/dt Output Filter
Franklin Electric Cerus X-Drive VFD family shown for reference; listing sells VFD dV/dt output filters

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Franklin Electric Control Boxes and Drives

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Franklin Electric Control Boxes and X-Drive VFDs

Franklin 3-wire control boxes (QD, CRC, Standard and Deluxe) and replacement capacitors, relays and overloads for single-phase submersible motors, plus Cerus X-Drive VFD pump panels, stand-alone drives, line and load reactors and dV/dt output filters. U.S. 60 Hz builds, matched to your motor nameplate, compared honestly with Grundfos and A.Y. McDonald.

Franklin Electric Cerus X-Drive SUB VFD pump panel, NEMA 3R with disconnect
1/3–15 HP3-wire control boxes
53Box repair kits
3–600 HPX-Drive panels
770 ALargest stand-alone drive
Up to 8Drives in multi-VFD control

This collection covers the Franklin Electric equipment between the power supply and the pump motor. Franklin 3-wire control boxes start and protect Franklin single-phase 3-wire submersible motors from 1/3 to 15 HP, and every capacitor, relay, overload and contactor inside them is listed by Franklin kit number. The Cerus X-Drive is Franklin’s variable frequency drive for variable-torque pumping, sold as an outdoor NEMA 3R pump panel for submersible (SUB) or centrifugal (CEN) pumps, or as a stand-alone NEMA 1 drive for panel builders. Reactors and dV/dt filters protect the drive, the supply and the motor windings. It is built for well drillers, pump contractors, municipal and agricultural water systems, panel shops and facility maintenance teams.

We supply U.S. 60 Hz builds at 115V, 230V, 460V and 575V, including configured-to-order X-Drive panels with factory options, and we also supply the Grundfos and A.Y. McDonald equivalents, so we can tell you which one fits your motor. Our engineering-led selection checks the box, drive or filter against your motor nameplate, supply and cable run before you order — call 1-888.510.4036 or email sales@watermainsupply.com. Genuine Franklin Electric equipment, factory-new in original packaging — sold and supported by Watermain Supply, an independent industrial supplier.

Will It Work for Me?

Four checks that rule a Franklin control box or drive in or out before you spend time on part numbers.

Warranty

Cerus X-Drive drives and panels carry Franklin’s standard limited warranty for one year from the date of installation, and in no event more than two years from the date of manufacture, per the Cerus X-Drive Installation and Operation Manual. Franklin’s X-Drive brochure (M1789) adds that drives are eligible for an Extended Warranty when paired with a Franklin-supplied motor and pump.

For control boxes, reactors and filters, we confirm the applicable Franklin term with your quote. Full terms and conditions are in the manufacturer’s manual.

Reliability

In QD and CRC boxes the solid-state QD relay outlasts a voltage relay, and every box is built from components Franklin tests as a matched set for its own motors. The X-Drive trips on overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, ground fault, input phase loss and output phase open, and adds pump protections such as underload, broken pipe and no-flow. Short-circuit rating is 100 kA with suitable Class J fuses.

Fit

Control boxes: for Franklin single-phase 3-wire submersible motors, matched to the motor HP and voltage. A 2-wire motor has its starting parts built in and uses no box.

Drives: the X-Drive runs three-phase induction and MagForce permanent-magnet motors; single-phase input works through UL-listed phase conversion at reduced output. At 460V and 575V, leads past 1,000 ft need a sine wave filter.

Match It Now

Send the motor nameplate (make, HP, voltage, phase, 2- or 3-wire, FLA or SFA), your supply and the cable length. We return a matched part number and the manufacturer submittal.

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Franklin Electric Control Box and Drive Lines

Three groups cover the collection: single-phase 3-wire control boxes and their parts, X-Drive VFD pump panels and drives, and the filtering and accessories around them.

Franklin Electric single-phase 3-wire submersible pump control boxes

3-Wire Control Boxes & Parts

QD · CRC · Standard · Deluxe

1/3–15 HPMotor HP
115V / 230VSingle-phase
NEMA 3ROutdoor, IP23
UL listed60 Hz models

A Franklin 3-wire single-phase submersible motor has no starting components in the motor, so the control box supplies them: start capacitor, relay, overloads and, on some boxes, a run capacitor or line contactor. QD and CRC boxes cover 1/3 to 1 HP; Standard and Deluxe cover 1 to 15 HP. Replacement parts are listed by Franklin kit number against the box model.

Key specs

  • QD: solid-state QD relay; lid removal disconnects the control components
  • CRC: adds a run capacitor for smoother, cooler motor operation
  • Standard: capacitor start/run with overloads, terminals to AWG 2

Best forResidential and farm wells, livestock water, and replacing a failed box, capacitor or relay on an existing Franklin 3-wire motor.

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Franklin Electric Cerus X-Drive range of drives and pump panel

Cerus X-Drive VFD Panels & Drives

SUB panel · CEN panel · stand-alone

3–600 HPPanels, motor HP
NEMA 3RPanels, outdoor
NEMA 1Stand-alone drive
1Ph or 3PhInput

The same X-Drive in three forms. The SUB panel is set up for 4, 6 and 8 in submersible motors; the CEN panel for centrifugal and other surface pumps. Both are NEMA 3R with a circuit breaker disconnect, a line reactor or DC choke, and a dV/dt output filter at 460V and 575V. The stand-alone drive is NEMA 1 for indoor mounting or building into your own panel.

Key specs

  • Panels at 200-230V, 460V and 575V; single-phase input panels at 200-230V and 460V
  • Low-harmonic XSLH and XCLH panels at 460V, designed to IEEE-519
  • Stand-alone CXD drives from 3 A to 770 A output

Best forConstant-pressure wells, irrigation, municipal boosting and lift stations, VR booster pumps and panel-shop builds.

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Franklin Electric FE Connect Bluetooth communication card 10000004840 for Cerus X-Drive

Reactors, dV/dt Filters & X-Drive Accessories

Protect the motor, the supply and the drive

3% / 5%Reactor impedance
1/4–500 HPReactors, motor HP
2–750 AdV/dt filters
100/200/300psig transducers

Line reactors smooth the current a drive draws and cut harmonics on the supply. Load reactors and dV/dt filters slow the voltage rise reaching the motor, which protects winding insulation on long cable runs. X-Drive accessories add pressure feedback, communications and I/O.

Key specs

  • Reactors: 200/230V, 460V and 575V; NEMA 1 or NEMA 3R; line or load duty
  • dV/dt filters: 460V and 575V, V1K series, NEMA 1 or NEMA 3R
  • 4-20 mA pressure transducers PSIG-100-20FT, PSIG-200-20FT, PSIG-300-20FT

Best forStand-alone drives, retrofits of existing panels, long submersible leads and MagForce permanent-magnet motors.

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All Products in This Collection

Product Order numbers (examples) Range
Single-Phase 3-Wire Control Box 280 108 4915, 282 408 5015, 282 300 8110 1/3–15 HP, QD, CRC, Standard, Deluxe
Control Box Replacement Parts 305 207 913, 305 101 904, 305 347 901 Capacitors, relays, overloads, contactors
X-Drive SUB VFD Panel XS2BH / XS4BH / XS6BH, XSLH4BH 3–550 HP; 460V low-harmonic 10–500 HP
X-Drive CEN VFD Panel XC2BH / XC4BH / XC6BH, XCLH4BH 3–500 HP; 460V low-harmonic 10–600 HP
X-Drive Stand-Alone VFD CXD-005A-2V to CXD-675A-6V 3–770 A output, NEMA 1
X-Drive Accessories PSIG-100-20FT, CMC-EIP01, 10000004840 Transducers, cards, keypad bracket
VFD Line and Load Reactor KDR series 3% and 5%, 1/4–500 HP
VFD dV/dt Output Filter V1K2A01 to V1K750A03 2–750 A, 460V and 575V

Franklin 3-Wire Control Box Part Numbers

Find your box by motor HP and voltage. Every box below is a 60 Hz, single-phase model on our 3-wire control box listing.

Motor HP / volts QD CRC (run capacitor) Standard Deluxe (contactor)
1/3 HP, 115V 280 102 4915 2801024915 — — —
1/3 HP, 230V 280 103 4915 2801034915 — — —
1/2 HP, 115V 280 104 4915 2801044915 — — —
1/2 HP, 230V 280 105 4915 2801054915 282 405 5015 2824055015 — —
3/4 HP, 230V 280 107 4915 2801074915 282 407 5015 2824075015 — —
1 HP, 230V 280 108 4915 2801084915 282 408 5015 2824085015 — —
1-1/2 HP, 230V — — 282 300 8110 2823008110 —
2 HP, 230V — — 282 301 8110 2823018110 282 301 8310 2823018310
3 HP, 230V — — 282 302 8110 2823028110 282 302 8310 2823028310
5 HP, 230V — — 282 113 8110 2821138110 282 113 9310 2821139310
7-1/2 HP, 230V — — 282 201 9210 2822019210 282 201 9310 2822019310
10 HP, 230V — — 282 202 9230 2822029230 282 202 9330 2822029330
15 HP, 230V — — — 282 203 9330 2822039330

The listing also carries 220V Standard boxes (282 350 8110, 282 351 8110, 282 352 8110, 282 253 9010), which Franklin catalog M1748 lists as 50 Hz models. For U.S. 60 Hz service choose the 230V box. Source: Franklin Motors and Control Boxes Catalog M1748.

3-Wire Control Box vs X-Drive SUB vs CEN vs Stand-Alone

How the four product families in this collection differ, using Franklin literature and the order numbers listed in each product.

Feature 3-wire control box X-Drive SUB panel X-Drive CEN panel Stand-alone X-Drive
Runs Franklin 1Ph 3-wire submersible motor 3-phase submersible motors, 4, 6 and 8 in, incl. MagForce Centrifugal and surface pump motors, e.g. VR Any variable-torque motor within its amp rating
Speed control Fixed speed, start and protect Variable Variable Variable
Single-phase input Single-phase only 3–30 HP at 200-230V; 3–75 HP at 460V 3–30 HP at 200-230V; 3–100 HP at 460V Most ratings, at reduced output
Range listed 1/3–15 HP 3–550 HP 3–600 HP 3–770 A output
Filtering — Reactor or DC choke; dV/dt filter at 460/575V Reactor or DC choke; dV/dt filter at 460/575V Add reactor or dV/dt filter by lead length
Match on Motor HP, voltage, 3-wire Motor HP, voltage, SFA Motor HP, voltage, FLA Motor amps and voltage class

Ranges are the base part numbers listed in our product pages from the Franklin price list; Franklin rates the X-Drive family from 1 HP. Sources: Cerus X-Drive brochure M1789, Low Harmonics spec sheet M5055, Motors and Control Boxes Catalog M1748.

Quick rule. Single-phase 3-wire submersible at fixed speed: a Franklin control box matched to the motor HP and voltage. Three-phase motor and you want variable speed: X-Drive — SUB panel for a submersible, CEN panel for a surface pump, stand-alone drive if it goes inside your own enclosure. The one mistake we see most: choosing a drive on horsepower alone when the motor amps are higher than the drive rating.

Franklin vs Grundfos vs A.Y. McDonald (Baker)

We supply all three brands, so here is how they really compare. Figures for Grundfos and A.Y. McDonald come from our own product pages for those lines; price positions are from our current prices.

Single-phase 3-wire control boxes

Feature Franklin QD, CRC, Standard, Deluxe Grundfos SA-SPM6 A.Y. McDonald 4 in and 6 in boxes
Built for Franklin 1Ph 3-wire submersible motors Grundfos 4 in 1Ph 3-wire submersible motors 1Ph 3-wire submersible motors
HP range 1/3–15 HP 1/2–15 HP 1/2–5 HP (4 in); 7-1/2–15 HP (6 in Deluxe)
Box types 4: QD, CRC, Standard, Deluxe 2: Standard, Deluxe 3: Standard capacitor start, Standard capacitor start and run, Deluxe
Starting relay Solid-state QD relay (QD, CRC); relay in Standard and Deluxe Potential relay Relay; replacement relay kits listed
Motor protection Overloads in Standard and Deluxe Motor protective circuit breaker in Standard Starting and running overloads
Run capacitor at 1 HP and under Yes, CRC box Not listed No; start and run from 1-1/2 HP
Line contactor Deluxe, 2–15 HP Deluxe, 1-1/2–15 HP Deluxe, 1-1/2–15 HP
Voltage 115V (1/3–1/2 HP) and 230V 115V (1/2 HP) and 230V 115V (1/2 HP) and 230V
Enclosure NEMA 3R, IP23; UL listed US and Canada IP42 / NEMA 3R; -4 to 140 °F ambient See product page
Buy one at a time Every size 1/2–1 HP in 10-packs only; single boxes from 1-1/2 HP Every size
Price position on our site Lowest for single boxes at 1/3–1 HP Lowest from 1-1/2 HP up Within a few percent of Franklin at most sizes
Shop Franklin control boxes Grundfos SA-SPM6 4 in Standard · 4 in Deluxe · 6 in Deluxe
Honest verdict. The motor decides first: each maker builds its box around the starting components its own 3-wire motor needs, so buy the box that matches the brand on the motor nameplate, or send us the nameplate and we will confirm a match. After that: Franklin wins on choice and on single small boxes — it is the only one of the three with a 1/3 HP box, a run-capacitor box (CRC) at 1 HP and under, and the solid-state QD relay. Grundfos wins on price from 1-1/2 HP up, and its Standard box uses a motor protective circuit breaker, but its 1/2 to 1 HP boxes come only in packs of ten, which suits a contractor stocking a truck better than a homeowner. A.Y. McDonald covers 1/2 to 15 HP at prices close to Franklin and sells every capacitor, relay, overload and contactor as a separate part.

Variable-speed drives for pumps

Feature Franklin Cerus X-Drive Grundfos CUE Grundfos CUE 100 A.Y. McDonald AutoDRIVE
What it is VFD for variable-torque pumping: outdoor SUB or CEN panel, or stand-alone drive Wall-mounted frequency converter with E-pump functions, engineered for Grundfos pumps Constant-pressure drive for Grundfos SP 3-phase submersibles VFD for submersible motors with constant pressure
Range Panels 3–600 HP; stand-alone 3–770 A 0.75–300 HP; 14.5–443 A (NEMA 1 or 12); IP66 version 1.6–170 A 4 sizes, 6–18.5 A motor SF amps 2–5 HP 3-phase output; 1/2–2 HP single-phase output
Supply 200-240V, 380-480V, 575V; single-phase input at reduced output 200-240V 1Ph (1.5–7.5 HP) or 3Ph; 380-500V 3Ph 200-240V 1Ph in, 3Ph out Single-phase output 115/230V; 3-phase output 230V
Motors it runs 3-phase induction and MagForce permanent-magnet motors Grundfos pumps and motors Grundfos SP 3-phase motors 2-wire and 3-wire single-phase and 230V 3-phase submersibles
Enclosure Panels NEMA 3R; stand-alone NEMA 1 NEMA 1, NEMA 12 or IP66 NEMA 4X / IP66 See product page
Pressure sensor 100, 200 or 300 psig transducer, accessory Sold separately Included Transducer model or pressure switch model
Control and protection Underload, broken pipe, pipe fill, no-flow, multi-VFD control of up to 8 drives Constant pressure, differential pressure, level and temperature; dry-run protection; duty/standby Constant pressure Soft start and stop, overload and dry-run protection
Networking Modbus RTU/ASCII and BACnet MS/TP built in; Modbus TCP/IP and FE Connect Bluetooth cards Multiple I/O and network options — —
Output filtering Panels include reactor or choke and, at 460/575V, a dV/dt filter; reactors and filters also listed CUE and TCI sine-wave filters listed separately — —
Shop SUB panel · Stand-alone CUE · CUE IP66 CUE 100 AutoDRIVE
Honest verdict. For a homeowner well with a Grundfos SP pump on single-phase power, the Grundfos CUE 100 is the simplest buy: transducer included, NEMA 4X outdoor box, four sizes. The A.Y. McDonald AutoDRIVE is the only drive here that gives variable speed to a single-phase 2-wire or 3-wire motor, up to 2 HP, which saves replacing the motor. The Grundfos CUE is the natural choice when the pump is Grundfos and you want its level, temperature and differential-pressure modes. The Franklin X-Drive wins everywhere else: Franklin and other-brand motors, MagForce permanent-magnet motors, sizes to 600 HP, packaged outdoor panels with the disconnect and filtering already inside, Modbus and BACnet without an add-on card, and multi-pump control across up to eight drives.

Control box repair parts and starters

Feature Franklin control box parts A.Y. McDonald control box components Grundfos
What is listed 53 kits in one listing: start and run capacitors, relays, overloads, contactors Separate listings for start and run capacitors, relays, starting and running overloads, contactors, plus 1/2–1 HP kits No box parts; MP 204 electronic motor protector for 1Ph and 3Ph motors to 75 HP
How you order By Franklin kit number against the box model on the label By motor HP, 230V, 1/2–15 HP —
3-phase motor starting X-Drive panels (variable speed) Starter kits for 3-phase submersibles, 5–75 HP; IEC starter kits 1/2–10 HP MP 204 protection with your contactor
Shop Franklin box parts Starting capacitors · Relay kits · 3-phase starter kits MP 204
Honest verdict. Repair parts follow the box, not the brand you prefer: order Franklin kits for a Franklin box and A.Y. McDonald parts for an A.Y. McDonald box, and match capacitor microfarad and voltage exactly. For a three-phase submersible started across the line, A.Y. McDonald’s starter kits are the only packaged option on our site; for variable speed, the X-Drive panel replaces the starter.

Selection Guide: Which Control Box or Drive

Start from the job. We confirm the final part number against the manufacturer submittal and your motor nameplate.

Application Typical need Recommended Notes
Residential 3-wire Franklin submersible, 1/3–1 HP Simple, long-life start QD or CRC control box CRC adds a run capacitor, 1/2–1 HP
3-wire Franklin submersible, 1-1/2–15 HP Pressure or level switch control Standard or Deluxe control box Deluxe includes the line contactor
Box failed to start the motor Replace capacitor, relay or overload Control box parts Match to the box model number on the label
Grundfos 3-wire motor Start and protect Grundfos SA-SPM6 Match the box to the motor brand
Municipal or ag well, 3-phase submersible Constant pressure or flow, outdoor pad X-Drive SUB panel dV/dt filter included at 460/575V
VR booster or centrifugal surface pump Constant pressure, variable demand X-Drive CEN panel Add a 4-20 mA pressure transducer
Panel shop or indoor MCC Drive only, own enclosure Stand-alone X-Drive Open type raises ambient limit to 122 °F
460/575V drive, 45–100 ft to motor Protect motor windings Load reactor Size on motor FLA and voltage
460/575V drive, 100–1,000 ft to motor Limit peak voltage at motor dV/dt output filter Past 1,000 ft: sine wave filter
MagForce permanent-magnet motor Any lead length dV/dt output filter Sine wave past 800 ft (M1748)

Sizing and Matching Franklin Drives and Control Boxes

Controls are matched, not guessed. Every part here is chosen from the motor nameplate, the power supply and the cable run.

3-Wire Control Box: Match Brand, HP, Voltage and Wires

Read the motor nameplate. It must say 3-wire, single-phase. The control box HP and voltage must equal the motor HP and voltage; a box for a larger or smaller motor carries the wrong capacitor and overload values. Use the box brand that matches the motor.

Worked example (control box and part). 1 HP, 230V, 3-wire Franklin submersible on a pressure switch. Franklin offers the QD box 280 108 4915, the CRC box 282 408 5015 (adds a 23 MFD, 370 V run capacitor), or the Standard 282 300 8110 that covers 1 to 1-1/2 HP. If an existing QD box 280 108 4915 fails to start the motor, the M1748 parts table lists start capacitor 105-126 MFD, 220 V (kit 305 207 913) and QD relay (kit 305 101 904) for that box. Match the capacitor MFD and voltage exactly.

X-Drive: Match the Motor, Then the Supply, Then the Cable

1. Motor. X-Drive panels are horsepower-rated: the HP in the part number (XS4BH025-3A = 25 HP) should match the motor nameplate HP, and the voltage code (2 = 200-230V, 4 = 460V, 6 = 575V) the motor voltage. Stand-alone drives are amp-rated: the drive output must be at least the motor FLA, or SFA for a submersible.

2. Supply. The input suffix -3A is three-phase, -1A single-phase. On single-phase input a stand-alone drive delivers reduced output: about half the three-phase rating on smaller frames and about one third on larger frames, as listed per model.

3. Cable. Franklin’s X-Drive Quick Start for 460V and 575V: load reactor from 45 to 100 ft drive-to-motor, dV/dt filter from 100 to 1,000 ft, sine wave filter beyond that. For submersible pumps the guide calls for the dV/dt filter at 800 ft, and catalog M1748 requires an output filter on any permanent-magnet motor (dV/dt to 800 ft, sine wave beyond). Output reactors and filters are not required at 200/230V. Size power wire for less than 2% voltage drop.

Worked example (stand-alone drive). 20 HP, 460V, 6 in submersible. Franklin lists a service factor amp figure of 30.3 A for this motor in the X-Drive Low Harmonics sheet M5055. Three-phase supply: CXD-032A-4V is rated 32 A, and 32 A ≥ 30.3 A, so it covers the motor. Single-phase supply: CXD-032A-4V drops to 16 A and CXD-060A-4V to 30 A, both under 30.3 A; CXD-073A-4V delivers 36.5 A on single-phase and covers it. A 600 ft cable route sits in the 100–1,000 ft band, so add a dV/dt filter rated at least 30.3 A: V1K35A03 (35 A, NEMA 3R) outdoors. The panel alternative is XS4BH020-3A, which already includes the reactor or choke and the dV/dt filter.

Franklin X-Drive and Control Box Ratings

Documented manufacturer figures only. Motor HP is nameplate HP.

3-Wire Control Box Specifications

Box type Frequency Motor HP Terminals Magnetic contactor
QD 60 Hz 1/3–1 5, to AWG 10 No
CRC 60 Hz 1/2–1 5, to AWG 10 No
Standard 60 Hz 1–10 5, to AWG 2 No
Deluxe 60 Hz 1–15 6, to AWG 2 Yes

Source: Franklin Motors and Control Boxes Catalog M1748. All boxes NEMA 3R, IP23, UL listed for the US and Canada.

Cerus X-Drive range: 1–100 HP at 200-208V, 1–125 HP at 230V (322 A max), 1–600 HP at 480V (770 A max) and 1–700 HP at 575V (675 A max), per Franklin brochure M1789.

Low-Harmonic Panel Ratings (460V, 3-Phase)

Model Application Motor HP Rated motor amps
XSLH4BH020-3A SUB, 6 in motor 20 30.3 A SFA
XSLH4BH200-3A SUB, 8 in motor 200 282 A SFA
XCLH4BH600-3A CEN 600 720 A FLA

Source: Cerus X-Drive Low Harmonic Pump Panels spec sheet M5055, ordering information (selected rows).

X-Drive Drive Ratings

Rating Value
Overload, variable torque 120% of rated current for 1 min every 5 min
Short-circuit rating 100 kA with suitable Class J fuses
Operating ambient, open type 14–122 °F (-10 to 50 °C)
Control method V/F and sensorless vector; PM and MagForce control
Approvals UL508C, UL/cUL, CE

Source: Cerus X-Drive Specification Table and X-Drive Quick Start. Request the Franklin submittal for your exact model.

Catalogs, Manuals & Flyers

Franklin Electric’s own literature for these products. Each opens as a PDF.

Features That Matter on the Install

QD Relay and Quick Disconnect

In QD and CRC boxes the solid-state QD relay outlasts a voltage relay, and removing the lid disconnects the control components for safer troubleshooting.

Deluxe Line Contactor

Deluxe control boxes carry a magnetic line contactor matched to the motor rating, so a pressure or level switch can pilot the motor with no external contactor.

Application Firmware

Presets for submersible pumps, centrifugal pumps, cooling towers and circulating pumps load the right protections at startup, so commissioning takes minutes rather than a parameter-by-parameter build.

Multi-Pump Control

One X-Drive system coordinates up to 8 drives, with pre-PID pipe fill, a second PID loop, dual demand and pipe leak protection — the functions a booster or lift station actually uses.

Filtering Built In

Every panel has a line reactor or DC choke, and 460V and 575V panels add a dV/dt output filter. XSLH and XCLH panels add a passive harmonic filter designed to IEEE-519.

FE Connect App

With the optional Bluetooth card and firmware 1.2 or later: phone-based setup, commissioning reports, logs and One-to-One live support sessions with Franklin or your own team.

Related Franklin Electric Pumps, Motors and Parts

Drives and control boxes are one part of the system. These pages cover the pumps and motors they run.

Franklin Electric 10VR vertical multistage pump with motor and flanged connections

10VR Vertical Multistage Pump

A common load for the CEN panel on constant-pressure boosting.

Franklin Electric 10VR pump end without motor

10VR Pump End

Rebuild the pump the drive runs, without the motor.

Illustration of a vertical flange-mount replacement motor for VR Series pumps

VR Series Replacement Motor

Match the drive or panel HP to the new motor nameplate.

Franklin Electric Cerus X-Drive CEN VFD pump panel, NEMA 3R with disconnect

X-Drive CEN Panel

Packaged drive panel for VR and other surface pumps.

Every drive, filter, control box and replacement part we supply is genuine Franklin Electric, factory-new, ordered by Franklin part or kit number so the component matches the original.

Why Buy Control Boxes and Drives from Watermain Supply

Engineering-Led Sizing

We check drive amps, input phase, lead length and control box model against your motor nameplate before you order, and send the Franklin submittal.

Three Brands, One Answer

We supply Franklin Electric, Grundfos and A.Y. McDonald control boxes and drives. If Franklin is not the right fit for your motor, we will say so and quote the one that is.

Account Terms Available

Net-30 for qualified contractor, property-management and municipal accounts.

Parts & Aftermarket

Capacitors, relays, overloads, contactors, reactors, filters and X-Drive cards by Franklin kit number, for the equipment you already run.

Correct U.S. 60 Hz Build

We match 115V, 230V, 460V or 575V and single- or three-phase input to your service, and flag 50 Hz models before they ship.

One Order, Whole System

Pump, motor, drive, filter and control box on one order from one supplier based in Houston, serving the Gulf Coast.

Franklin Control Box and X-Drive FAQ

Why does a 3-wire submersible motor need a control box?

A Franklin 3-wire single-phase motor has no starting components inside it. The control box supplies the start capacitor, relay and overload protection, and on CRC boxes a run capacitor. The box must match the motor HP and voltage on the nameplate. A 2-wire motor has its starting parts built in and uses no control box.

QD, CRC, Standard or Deluxe: which control box do I need?

QD boxes cover 1/3 to 1 HP with the solid-state QD relay. CRC boxes cover 1/2 to 1 HP and add a run capacitor for smoother operation. Standard boxes cover 1 to 10 HP at 60 Hz, and Deluxe boxes cover 1 to 15 HP and add a magnetic line contactor so no external contactor is needed.

Can I use a Grundfos or A.Y. McDonald control box on a Franklin motor?

Match the box to the brand on the motor nameplate. Each maker builds its box around the starting capacitor, relay and overload values its own 3-wire motor needs, and Franklin boxes are listed for Franklin motors. If the old box is a different brand from the motor, send us both nameplates and we will confirm the right replacement before you order.

How do I order the right control box replacement part?

Read the model number on the control box label, not the motor, and send it to us. Franklin lists every capacitor, relay, overload and contactor by kit order number against that box model. Match capacitor microfarad and voltage ratings exactly; the same microfarad rating at a different voltage is not a substitute.

What warranty comes with a Franklin X-Drive?

Franklin covers the Cerus X-Drive under its standard limited warranty for one year from the date of installation, and in no event more than two years from the date of manufacture, per the Cerus X-Drive Installation and Operation Manual. Franklin also states that drives paired with a Franklin-supplied motor and pump are eligible for an Extended Warranty. Full terms and conditions are in the manufacturer's manual.

Franklin X-Drive or Grundfos CUE: which drive should I buy?

Choose the Grundfos CUE when the pump is Grundfos, since Grundfos engineers the CUE for its own pumps, and the CUE 100 for a Grundfos SP well on single-phase power with the transducer included. Choose the Franklin X-Drive for Franklin and other-brand motors, MagForce permanent-magnet motors, packaged outdoor panels with the filtering inside, sizes to 600 HP, and Modbus or BACnet without an add-on card. We supply both.

What is the difference between the X-Drive SUB and CEN panels?

Both use the same Cerus X-Drive in a NEMA 3R panel with a disconnect. The SUB panel is set up for 4, 6 and 8 in submersible motors and listed from 3 to 550 HP; the CEN panel is set up for centrifugal and surface pumps and listed from 3 to 600 HP. Choose by where the motor is: down the well or on the pad.

Can an X-Drive panel run a three-phase motor from single-phase power?

Yes. Panels with the -1A suffix take single-phase input through UL-listed phase conversion: 3 to 30 HP at 200-230V, and at 460V up to 75 HP for SUB and 100 HP for CEN panels. A stand-alone drive also runs on single-phase input at a reduced output listed for each model.

When do I need a load reactor or a dV/dt filter?

At 460V and 575V, Franklin calls for a load reactor from 45 to 100 ft between drive and motor, a dV/dt filter from 100 to 1,000 ft, and a sine wave filter beyond 1,000 ft. On MagForce permanent-magnet motors an output filter is required at any length: dV/dt up to 800 ft, sine wave beyond, per catalog M1748. At 200/230V output filtering is not required.

Ready to Match Your Control Box or Drive?

Send the motor nameplate, supply voltage and phase, and cable length. We return the matched part number and submittal, and tell you if a Grundfos or A.Y. McDonald unit fits your motor better.

Technical data on this page is taken from Franklin Electric U.S. 60 Hz product literature and, for other brands, from our product pages; it is subject to change by the manufacturer. Confirm against the current installation manual before specifying.
Franklin Electric, Cerus, X-Drive, MagForce, FE Connect and One-to-One are trademarks of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Grundfos, CUE, SP and MP 204 are trademarks of Grundfos Holding A/S. A.Y. McDonald, Baker and AutoDRIVE are trademarks of A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. Modbus, BACnet, Bluetooth and IEEE are trademarks of their respective owners. All are used here for product identification only.
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