Alderon Industries Power Post PPMS-0001 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
Power Post™Monitoring System
Pump Connection Center | Demand Dose, Integrated Alarm
15 Amp, 120/240VAC | Models: PPMS-0001 and PPMS-0002
Safety Guidelines
Step 2: Remove Bottom Cover Step 4: Installing Wire into WAGO
Before proceeding with the installation or operation of this product,
read all instructions thoroughly, as well as complying with all federal,
state and local codes, regulations, and practices. This product must
be installed by qualied personnel familiar with all applicable local
electrical and mechanical codes. Refer to the National Electrical Code
(NFPA 70). Failure to properly install and test this product can result in
personal injury or equipment malfunction.
WARNING
Step 1: Install Post
QSG00291_Rev07_PPMS_Power Post Monitoring System | May 27, 2022 2:03 PM
Before making wire connections and terminations, carefully read this
step for proper functions of both types of WAGO connectors.
WARNING: Improper use of the connectors will cause damage, DO
NOT use mechanical tools to open or close, hand usage only.
Wire Termination - Splice Connector WAGO (Fig. 1):
1) Lift tab(s) upward.
2) Insert wire(s) into slot.
3) Press tab(s) downward.
4) Make sure wire(s) are secured.
Wire Connection - Quick Snap Terminal WAGO (Fig. 2):
1) Press tab(s) outward. DO NOT open past 40° angle
2) Insert wire(s) into slot.
3) Press tab(s) inward.
4) Make sure wire(s) are secured.
Determine location for the post in the
ground near a tank and drill access
holes for the float switch cables using
the customer supplied conduit/fittings or
Alderon’s riser connection kit. Route the
cables through access holes and wire as
described in step 5. Run the direct burial
power wires underneath the bottom of
the post as shown in the diagram.
Note: Seal all conduits to prevent moisture and gases
from entering the post per local codes.
Direct
Burial
Wires
2B2A
Remove the bottom enclosure cover screw, slide directly downward
until the sound chamber is cleared (2A) and pull directly away (2B).
Step 3: Remove / Install Post Cap
Remove Post Cap:
1) Remove Screws and Lift Cap Upwards
Install Post Cap:
1) Position text FRONT (with arrows) Forward
3) Align Fastener Holes
4) Fasten Screws to Secure Cap to Post
(Fig. 1) (Fig. 2)
TO OPEN
WAGO
TO CLOSE
WAGO
TO OPEN
WAGO
TO CLOSE
WAGO
FRONT
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Step 5: Wiring and Piggyback Plug Connections
Step 6: Testing
The wiring diagram shows eight terminals on the quick snap terminal
blocks that consists of four pairs of connections. Make sure to read and
review the connector examples in step 4 for proper installation prior to
wiring.
Note: The quick snap terminal blocks, are herein referred to as “terminal”
for instruction purposes. The installation example shown is for 120VAC,
for 240VAC installation the neutral (N) wire would be replaced by line
connection (L2) and white wire would include a red band to indicate the
wire is hot.
1) The rst cable grip, starting at the right, has a cable grip divider
allowing for two power sources to be brought into the enclosure. The
right side of the cable grip is used for the pump power (attached in
series). The line wire is connected to terminal 7 and neutral wire is
terminated by the two-position Wago connector. The left side of the
cable grip is used for the alarm power, which is connected to
terminals 5 and 6. Terminal 5 is the neutral (N) connection and
terminal 6 is the line connection (L1). The pump and alarm power
ground wires are terminated using the three-position Wago
connector. After bringing in the cables, rmly tighten the cable grip
by twisting clockwise until securely fastened.
2) The female receptacle comes pre-installed in the middle cable grip.
The line wire is connected to terminal 8, neutral wire is terminated by
the two-position Wago connector, and ground wire is terminated by
the three-position Wago connector.
3) The third cable grip has a cable grip divider allowing for two sensor
connections. The lter switch is connected to terminals 1 and 2. The
high level alarm oat switch is connected to terminals 3 and 4. After
bringing in the cables, rmly tighten the cable grip by twisting
clockwise until securely fastened.
4) NEVER leave ground wire(s) exposed, use provided Wago
connector for wire termination.
(120VAC Example Shown)
5B
5A
PIGGYBACK PLUG CONNECTIONS
1) Plug the male end of the piggyback plug on the pump switch power
cable into the pre-installed female power receptacle inside the post (5A).
2) Plug the male end of the pump power cable into the female end of
the piggyback plug on the pump switch power cable (5B) from #1.
Alarm Wiring
(step 3)
Filter Switch
Alarm Float Switch
1
2
3
4
Make sure all steps of the installation and wiring process is completed
and there is power to the product.
1) TEST ALARM LEDs and BUZZER
Press the test/silence pushbutton, lifetime pump run event counter
statistic should display, then alarm LEDs should illuminate while
cycling between red, green, blue, and off. The OLED screen should
display a TESTING (COLOR) event for respective LEDs after the event
statistic is displayed. Last, the buzzer should annunciate and OLED
screen should display a TESTING BUZZER event.
2) TEST ALARM FLOAT SWITCH
Activate the alarm oat switch, the red LEDs should illuminate,
ashing and the buzzer should annunciate. The OLED screen should
display a HIGH LEVEL ALARM event.
3) TEST ALARM SILENCE
Press the test/silence pushbutton on the front of the enclosure while
the alarm oat switch is activated. The red LEDs should keep ashing
and the buzzer should silence.
4) TEST FILTER SWITCH
Activate the lter switch, the amber LEDs should illuminate, ashing
and the buzzer should annunciate. The OLED screen should display a
FILTER ALARM event.
5) TEST PUMP AND PUMP FLOAT SWITCH
Make sure the tank has water to perform the testing. Activate the pump
oat switch, the blue LEDs should illuminate and the OLED screen
should display a PUMP RUN event and the pump amps are displayed.
6) RECOMMENDED SYSTEM SETTINGS
Alderon™ recommends changing the factory settings for: high amp
level, extended pump run time, and gallons per minute.
7) TEST WEEKLY
To ensure the product is functioning properly, test once a week.
Step 7: Install Bottom Cover
Line up the bottom enclosure cover with the grooves (7A), then slide
directly upward (7B) until it meets the top of the enclosure so the screw
hole is lined up and replace the screw at the bottom of enclosure.
Step 8: Backll
Make sure all steps of the installation,
wiring, and testing are complete. Take
the dirt/soil removed and backll the
area for the post, riser, and direct
burial power wiring. Backll
Area
Backll
Area
7A 7B
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
WAGO WAGO
GROUND
WHITE/RED
WHITE
WHITE/RED
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
GROUND
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
Power Wiring
(steps 1 and 2)
Alarm Power
Pump Power
5
6
7
8
Factory Wired
N/L2
L1
L1

Menu System - Main Menu
2.0 | Main Menu - Settings
1.0 | Main Menu - Resettable History
MAIN MENU - Blank Screen
When system is idle with no event activity or
key pressed for at least 70 seconds, the OLED
screen will be blank. Press any arrow key
(up, down, left, or right) to wake the system,
SYSTEM NORMAL will appear.
MAIN MENU - System Normal
From SYSTEM NORMAL screen, press the
MENU button to access main menu and
RESETBLE HISTORY will appear. Pressing
MENU button from a blank screen will also
access the main menu.
1.0 | MAIN MENU - Resettable History
From the RESETBLE HISTORY screen,
press right arrow key for menu. Press down
arrow key to the SETTINGS screen.
2.0 | MAIN MENU - Settings
From the SETTINGS screen, press right
arrow key for menu to enter password and
program system settings. Press down arrow
key to the LIFETIME HISTORY screen.
3.0 | MAIN MENU - Lifetime History
From the LIFETIME HISTORY screen, press
right arrow key for menu. Press down arrow
key to the MODEL / FIRMWARE screen.
4.0 | MAIN MENU - Model/Firmware
From the MODEL/FIRMWARE screen, press
down arrow key to bring you back to the
RESETBLE HISTORY screen.
Note: The down arrow key will cycle through
the menu options until a specic option is
selected using the right arrow key.
From the RESETBLE HISTORY screen,
press right arrow key to access the menu for
event statistics and then press down arrow
key for the available events within this menu.
1.1 Pump Run Stats
1.2 Extended Pump Run Stats
1.3 High Amp Stats
1.4 Pump Float Stats
1.5 High Level Alarm Stats
1.6 Filter Alarm Stats
1.7 Pump Fail Stats
1.8 Power Loss Stats
Press right arrow key for the individual
stats of each event type listed above and
data stored in the system. Each resettable
history event stat has a clear history
function. The non-volatile memory allows all
settings and statistics to be retained during
power outages.
Note: The down arrow key will cycle through
all the resettable history menu options until
a specic option is selected using the right
arrow key as displayed on the screen. Press
the left arrow key to exit from any screen.
Press the test/silence pushbutton to exit the
menu system.
From the SETTINGS screen, press right arrow key to access the menu.
2.1 Password (factory set to 1919)
i. Password 0000 will appear on the screen
ii. Up or down arrow, increase/decrease selected digit
iii. Right arrow, moves cursor to the right (blinking)
iv. Press MENU to accept password; press left arrow to exit
vi. Incorrect entry will exit user to the settings menu
Note: To change password, use up/down arrows until password screen reappears,
then enter numeric values between 0000-9999 and press MENU to save.
2.2 Normal LED Setting (factory set to LED On)
i. Normally LED Off?, press MENU to turn LED off
ii. Normally LED On?, press MENU to turn LED on
2.3 Pump Run LED Setting (factory set to LED On)
i. Pump Run LED Off?, press MENU to turn LED off
ii. Pump Run LED On?, press MENU to turn LED on
2.4 Silence Time Setting (factory set to 24 hours)
i. The current setting will appear on the screen
ii. Up or down arrow, increase/decrease selected digit
iii. Right arrow, moves cursor to the right (blinking)
iv. Press MENU to save changes; press left arrow to exit
2.5 Extended Pump Run Time Setting (factory set to 30 minutes)
i. The current setting will appear on the screen
ii. Up or down arrow, increase/decrease selected digit
iii. Right arrow, moves cursor to the right (blinking)
iv. Press MENU to save changes; press left arrow to exit
2.6 High Amp Level Setting (factory set to 15 Amps)
i. The current setting will appear on the screen
ii. Up or down arrow, increase/decrease selected digit
iii. Right arrow, moves cursor to the right (blinking)
iv. Press MENU to save changes; press left arrow to exit
2.7 Gallons Per Minute Setting (factory set to Zero)
i. The current setting will appear on the screen
ii. Up or down arrow, increase/decrease selected digit
iii. Right arrow, moves cursor to the right (blinking)
iv. Press MENU to save changes; press left arrow to exit
OR
OR
CAUTION: Alderon™ recommends changing factory settings to customize the
system per application for desired operation.

Power Post™Monitoring System - Features
3.0 | Main Menu - Lifetime History
1Power On Indicator - Green LEDs illuminate inside top cover of enclosure cover,
power on indicators can be disabled in system settings
2Alarm Beacon - Alarm LEDs (various colors) illuminate inside the top cover of
enclosure cover
3Pump Run Indicator - Blue LEDs illuminate inside top cover of enclosure cover, pump
run indicators can be disabled in system settings
4System LED Indicators - Multiple color indicators will illuminate inside top cover of
enclosure cover for visual indication of various system events and/or alarm conditions
5OLED Display Screen - Displays system functions in addition to LED indicators
6 Menu Keypad - Toggle for system functions, program settings, and view statistics
7Test/Silence Pushbutton -
Quick access to lifetime pump run event counter statistic,
test or silence the alarm, or exit the menu system
8Alarm Buzzer - Annunciates to indicate an alarm event
9Quick Snap Terminal Blocks - Fast and easy connections for system wiring
10 Vented Post Cap - Allows airow, prevents build up of gases/condensation inside post
11 QR Code (not shown) - Scan for additional product information (alderonind.com)
12 Sound Chamber - Maximum buzzer output, protects from water intrusion
13 Cable Grips - Pre-installed for easy installation
14 Pump Power Receptacle (not shown) - Pre-installed, female, 15A, available in either
120VAC or 240VAC (voltage depends on model/part number)
15 Post - Provides wire routing access for system power, pump power, oat switch, and
sensor cables while protecting from water intrusion
From the LIFETIME HISTORY screen,
press right arrow key to access the menu for
event statistics and then press down arrow
key for the available events within this menu.
3.1 Pump Run Stats
3.2 Extended Pump Run Stats
3.3 High Amp Stats
3.4 Pump Float Stats
3.5 High Level Alarm Stats
3.6 Filter Alarm Stats
3.7 Pump Fail Stats
3.8 Power Loss Stats
Press right arrow key for the individual stats
of each event type listed above and data
stored in the system. The lifetime statistics
are non-resettable and are displayed in Title
Case format for visual separation from the
resettable statistics, which are displayed
in UPPERCASE format. The non-volatile
memory allows all settings and statistics to
be retained during power outages.
Note: The down arrow key will cycle through
all the lifetime history menu options until a
specic option is selected using the right
arrow key as displayed on the screen. Press
the left arrow key to exit from any screen.
Press the test/silence pushbutton to exit the
menu system.
Included with Product
Specications
▪ (1) Power Post™; junction box and cable grips pre-installed on post
▪ (1) Pre-installed, female, 15A, pump power receptacle
(120VAC or 240VAC, voltage depends on model/part number)
▪ (2) Wago connectors
FCC Part 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver, connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: changes / modications not approved by Alderon Industries
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Customer Support
Online
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Email
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Model Number Nomenclature
Alarm Power: 120VAC, 60Hz
(240VAC, 60 Hz available; consult factory)
Power Consumption: 14 Watts maximum (alarm condition)
Enclosure: Outdoor, rated Type 3R
Certifications: FCC Part 15 (US/Canada), CSA (US/Canada)
Pump Power Receptacle: 120VAC or 240VAC, 15A, 60Hz
Pump Power: 120VAC or 240VAC, 13A or 15A, 60Hz
(voltage/amps depends on model/part number)