Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of the P9 Adjustable Speed Drive!
The P9 Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD) is a solid-state AC drive that features Toshiba International 
Corporation’s (TIC) Virtual Linear Pump Technology, Time-Based Alternation, and Vector 
Control algorithms. These algorithms provide easy setup, enhanced reliability, and precise control 
under the most demanding conditions — all while enabling the motors of the system to develop high 
starting torque and providing compensation for motor slip. The result is smooth, quick starts and highly 
efficient operation.
Virtual Linear Pump Technology was designed to remove the guesswork that is normally associated 
with the setup of pumping systems. It allows for pump curve responses that are direct, linear, and 
precise at any flow or pressure setting. Eliminating the normal concerns of the adverse effects of 
conventional pumping system control response curves, Virtual Linear Pump Technology allows the 
system to adapt seamlessly to peak load demands while maintaining the same degree of high 
performance output and reliability across the entire load range — all without any user intervention!
Time-Based Alternation provides a more evenly-spread machine wear pattern for motors and pumps 
of the system by optimizing load sharing such that all pumps are allowed to alternate as the primary 
pump while the remaining pump(s) operate in an ancillary mode for time intervals that are determined 
by the user. Time-Based Alternation also offers a significantly decreased level of system down-time in 
the event of a pump failure, when the system continues to operate, albeit with a diminished capacity.
The P9 ASD is a very powerful tool, yet surprisingly simple to operate. The user-friendly Electronic 
Operator Interface (EOI) of the P9 ASD has an easy-to-read LCD screen and a high-intensity LED 
display. The EOI provides easy access to the many monitoring and programming features of the P9 
ASD. The programmable functions may be accessed via the easy-to-use menu or via the Direct Access 
Numbers (see pg. 77). This feature, combined with high-performance software, delivers unparalleled 
motor control, reliability, and ease of use.
This manual has been prepared for the P9 ASD installer, user, and maintenance personnel. This manual 
may also be used as a reference guide or for training. To maximize the abilities of your P9 ASD, use this 
manual to develop a system familiarity before attempting to install, operate, or perform maintenance on 
the device.