Etatron America WATER METER SIGNAL SPLITTER Instructions for use

Water Meter Signal Splitter
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

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CONTENTS
SAFETY STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Symbols used in the manual .............................................................................................................. 4
Warnings and Risks .......................................................................................................................... 4
Shipping to the facto ry fo r repairs and/ or mai nten ance ....................................................................... 5
GENERAL REGULATION......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Proper use of the equipment ............................................................................................................. 5
Shi ppi ng and handli ng ...................................................................................................................... 5
Assem bl y ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Dismantl em ent ................................................................................................................................. 5
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 5
WATER METER SIGNAL SPLITTER eMP.............................................................................................................................. 6
Operating pri nci pl e .......................................................................................................................... 6
Te chnical feat ur es ............................................................................................................................ 6
Referen ce Standa rds ........................................................................................................................ 6
Overall di mensi ons .......................................................................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Introduc tion ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Water m eter si gnal spli tte r instal lati on .............................................................................................. 7
Typi cal i nstallation .......................................................................................................................... 7
Electrical connecti ons ...................................................................................................................... 8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 9
LE D descri ption ............................................................................................................................... 9
MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Ordi nary .........................................................................................................................................10
Extrao rdinary ..................................................................................................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................................. 10

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SAFETY STANDARDS
Symbols used in the manual
PROHIBITED
Precedes information that is
inherent to safety. It flags
something that is not to be done.
WARNING
Precedes a text that is very important
for the protection of the health of
exposed persons or for the machine
itself.
INFORMATION NOTICE
Precedes information concerning
the use of the equipment.
Warnings and Risks
Carefully read the warnings listed below as they provide important information regarding safe installation, use
and maintenance. Store this manual carefully for future reference.
Once the packaging has been removed, check the equipment, and if in doubt do not use the equipment and consult
with qualified personnel. The packaging materials (such as plastic bags, polystyrene, etc..) must not be left within reach of
children as they are potential sources of danger.
Before connecting the equipment, make sure that the data on the plate corresponds to that of the power distribution
network. The nameplate data is shown on the adhesive label attached to the equipment.
PLEASE NOTE:
•The equipment is made to the hightest quality. Its durability, electrical and mechanical reliability will be enhanced if
it is correctly used and undergoes regular maintenance.
•Equipment is supplied with grounding power cord and attached plug, to reduce the risk of electrical shock, connect
only to a properly grounded receptacle install only on a circuit protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
•The electrical installation must comply with the rules in force in the country where it is installed. The use of any
electrical device requires compliance with some basic rules. In particular:
- do not touch the equipment with wet or damp hands or feet;
- do not handle the equipment with bare feet
- do not leave the unit exposed to the elements (rain, sun, etc.). Protect equipment chemicals from freezing
temperatures;
- do not allow the equipment to be used, serviced or cleaned by children or by people without adequate training and
without supervision.
WARNING:
•Any intervention or repair within the equipment must be carried out by qualified and authorized personnel. We
disclaim all responsibility as a result of non-observance of this rule.
•This equipment must NOT be used by: children, people with impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
inexperienced personnel, unless they are supervised or instructed on the appropriate use of the unit by a person
responsible for their safety.
•In case of failure and / or malfunction of the equipment, turn it off and do not tamper with it. For any repairs please
contact our service centers and request the use of original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above may
compromise the safety of the equipment.
•If you decide to no longer use an installed equipment it is recommended to make it inoperative by disconnecting it
from the power supply and emptying the equipment body.
•In case of failure and/or malfunction of the equipment, turn it off and do not attempt to repair it. For any repairs
please contact our after-sales service centers and request the use of original spare parts. Failure to comply with
these conditions may compromise the proper operation of the equipment.

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•In the event of damage to the equipment power cable, ask for it to be replaced by our service centers or qualified
personnel to prevent risks for the people who use it;
EXPLOSION HAZARD:
•This equipment is not explosion-proof. Do NOT install and do NOT use in an explosive or potentially explosive
environment.
Shipping to the factory for repairs and/or ma intenance
The material to be sent to the factory for maintenance should be disassembled and packed carefully; all the parts in
contact with the chemical must be emptied and rinsed to ensure the safety of the operators while transporting and handling
the material in the laboratory. In the event of failure to comply with the instructions given, we reserve the right to reject the
equipment and to return it at your expense; damage caused by the chemical to the material will be included in the repair
estimate.
GENERAL REGULATION
Proper use of the equipment
The equipment must only be used for the purpose which it was expressively manufactured, i.e to dose liquids. Any
other use is considered improper and therefore dangerous. The equipment is not foreseen for use in any applications not
taken into consideration during the design stage. For further clarifications, the customer must contact our offices where the
user will receive information about the type of the equipment in his possession and its correct use. The manufacturer cannot
be considered responsible for any damage derived from improper, erroneous and unreasonable use.
Shipping and handlin g
Shipping must be performed in the same orientation as indicated on the packaging. Shipping using any means, even if
delivered free to the customer, is considered at the purchaser’s risk. Claims for missing material must be made within 10
days from goods receipt. Claims for defective material must be made within 30 days from goods receipt. Restituition of
equipments must be agreed beforehand with authorized personnel or with the authorized distributor.
Assembly
All the equipments we produce are normally supplied fully assembled. For better clarification, consult the appendix at
the end of this manual where exploded assembly drawings and views of the equipments are available together with all
components and their nomenclature, for the user to have complete details of the equipment components. These drawings
are indispensable when searching for malfunctioning or defective parts.
Dismantlement
To dismantle the equipment or before performing equipment maintenance, proceed as follows:
•Make sure the equipment is electrically deactivated (both poles) by disconnecting the conductors from the
power supply using the omnipolar switch which must have a minimum distance of 3mm between its contacts.
Please pay particular attention to this last point and we recommend the user to consult the enclosed drawings and
chapter “RISKS” before starting any operations.
Warranty
2 years. For warranty contact ETATRON AMERICA.

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WATER METER SIGNAL SPLITTER eMP
Operating principle
This equipment receives a reed input signal from a water meter counter and divides it into four equal and synchronous
reed output signals. It is possible to connect proportional dosing pumps and controller with analog inputs.
Technical features
•Equipment manufactured according to CE regulation
•Anti acid plastic casing
•Front panel protected by adhesive film resistant to atmospheric agents and UV rays
•Power supply: extended range 90 –260 Volt 50-60 Hz
•Prewired with 125 V nema 5-15P plug
•IP65 protection level
•Environmental conditions: closed environment, altitude up to 2000 m, ambient temperature from 41°F to
104°F, maximum relative humidity 80% up to a maximum of 88°F (linear decrease down to 50% at 104°F).
•Classification with respect to protection against indirect contacts: CLASS I (the equipment is supplied with an
electrical protection conductor).
•Galvanically isolated outputs
Reference Standards
The water meter signal splitter is in accordance with the following directives:
•2006/95/CE: "low tension"
•2004/108/CE: "electromagnetic compatibility"
Overall d imensions
Fig. 1 –Dimensions and plate for wall mounting.

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INSTALLATION
Introduction
This section describes steps for installing the equipment and wiring. Please read this instruction before starting any
activity.
Follow these guidelines when installing the equipment:
•Make sure the equipment is powered off and any other related equipment before starting any activity.
•In case of any unusual events or warning signs, stop immediately. Start again only when you are absolutely
sure that any possible problem has been solved.
•Do not install the equipment in hazardous environments such as at risk of fire or explosion.
•Avoid risk of electrical type and or fluid leakage. Never use a damaged or defective equipment.
Water met er signal splitter installation
Install the equipment away from heat sources, in a dry place and at a maximum ambient temperature of 104°F. Locate
the equipment at maximum distance of 20 meters (cable length) from water meter and other 20 meters from pumps and
controller.
Typical full installation
In the following figure is an example of complete installation with three pumps and one controller. You can connect any
type of proportional dosing pump (for example e128 or eMP pump) and any type of controller with at least an analog input
Fig. 3 –Typical full installation

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Elect rica l c onnect io n s
The following figure describes the electrical connections.
Fig. 2 –Wiring
If you open the front cover pay attention to the insulation of the cable terminals. If necessary restore it to avoid short
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Front Pane l
Fig.4 - Front panel
1
Power ON Led (green) and operational LED (flashing red)
2
Yellow flashing LED, output pulse to CONTROLLER
3
Yellow flashing LED, output pulse to PUMP 1
4
Yellow flashing LED, output pulse to PUMP 2
5
Yellow flashing LED, output pulse to PUMP 3
LED de scription
a) LED 1 light up green when the equipment is power on
b) LED 1 flashing RED when the equipment receives a water meter pulse
c) LED 2, 3, 4 and 5 flashing YELLOW when the equipment transmits a pulse to OUT 1, 2, 3 and 4

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MAINTENANCE
Ordinary
An Ordinary and accurate maintenance with a programmed check, guarantee the preservation over time and the proper
functioning of the systems. Therefore, we recommend that the user follow our advice and maintenance of a service contract
and assistance programmed with one of our Technical Support Centre.
Check at least every 6 months functioning of the equipment. In case of intensive use, you should increase the
frequency of these controls.
Extraordinary
All components of our supplies are chosen and tested according to strict principles of selection, and then provide, for a
long time, reliability and functionality in our devices.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Given the sturdiness of the system, mechanical failures do not occur. Any intervention or repair within the equipment
must be carried out by qualified and authorised personnel.
In the event of maintenance and/or technical work, always make sure that the equipment is disconnected from the
electrical mains and that you are wearing protective clothing and equipment (gloves and safety goggles).
FAULT
SOLUTION
The equipment is not power up
•Check if the plug is properly connected
•Check the fuse (0,315 A)
•Electronic board blown due to overvoltage, no earthing, etc.: replace the board
The equipment does not transmit
output pulses
•Check the board, if blown replace it
The equipment does not receive
input pulses
•Check if the water meter works properly
•Check if the cable is wired properly

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ETATRON AMERICA
Dilution Solutions Inc
2090 Sunnydale Blvd
Clearwater FL 33765
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