Matelec FPC-12654 User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
Liquid Level Alarm
Auto Pump Connection - FPC-12654
Introduction
MATelec Australia’s Liquid Level Alarm is designed to provide warning indication and alarm when a water storage tank is full. Housed
in a robust polycarbonate enclosure, the alarm features audible and visual alarms and a keypad interface with status indicator lights
and alarm mute button.The Auto Pump Connection version includes a 9006 Float Switch with quick plug connection and a GPO for
power supply to an automatic pump.
V1.1
Safety
This Liquid Level Alarm panel has been designed and built for applications that are Commercial and/or Industrial in nature,operation,
function and location. If the control panel is to be used in Domestic/Residential applications, further consideration is required by the
installer to ensure its suitability. It is the responsibility of the installing electrician to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Prior to installation, ensure power supply is isolated.
• Electrical connection to the panel must be carried out in accordance with the following pages.
• Additions or modifications to the control panel are not permitted and will void warranty.
• The controller is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Repairs to the controller must only be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician.
This operation manual makes use of the following symbols to indicate warnings that must be paid specific attention to:
Damage to equipment or personal harm may occur if this instruction is not followed
Electrical risk (electrocution hazard) may occur if this instruction is not followed

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Functions & Fault Protection
Level Alarm
The level alarm is activated when the input receives a closed contact.The alarm
indicator light and strobe will illuminate, the buzzer with sound, and the volt
free relay output will change state. The buzzer can be muted by pressing the
mute button on the keypad.The level alarm automatically resets when the input
receives an open contact.
Step 1 - Installation
• Use the supplied mounting brackets to install the Liquid Level Alarm.
• Liquid Level Alarm enclosure must be mounted in a vertical position.
• Ensure mounting method does not compromise enclosure weatherproof rating.
• Ensure cables/conduits entering the panel have mechanical protection and that the penetrations are sealed and do not
compromise the weatherproof rating of the enclosure.
Front View Side ViewBottom
Mounting Frame/Wall
Top
Mounting Holes
Closed
Open
High Level Float Switch
Automatic Pump
Step 2 - Float Switch Installation
• Install the high level float switch in the tank/pit using a suitable method.
• The included float switch with quick plug connector is wired to close on rise, so the level alarm will
activate when the float switch rises. Ensure the float is at the correct height for the high level alarm.
• Adjust the switching differential, if required, by moving the cable weight position relative to the float
switch.
Automatic Pump Output
The 10 Amp GPO provides constant power supply for an automatic pump, which
is controlled by its own float switch or other means of control.
Auto Silencing Alarm
If not muted, the buzzer will automatically silence after 5 minutes and enter
‘chirp’ mode, sounding for 2 seconds every 5 minutes. This ‘chirp’ can be muted
by pressing the mute button on the keypad. This feature can be disabled if a
continuous alarm is required, by switching the jumper on the module to the
‘continuous’ position.
Alarm Test
Holding down the mute button on the keypad for 2 seconds will trigger the alarm
test.The alarm indicator light and strobe will illuminate, the buzzer will sound and
the volt free relay output will change state.The alarm test will remain active until
the mute button is released.

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Warning: All electrical connections must be carried out by a suitably
qualified and registered electrician
Step 2 - Connections
2.1 - Quick Plug Connections
• Connect the float switch to the quick plug socket on the underside of the panel.
• Connect the automatic pump (10 Amp max) to the GPO on the underside of the panel.
2.2 - Control Module Connections
• Connect to volt free output if required. If connected to ‘C’ and ‘NO’ terminals, the output will close when the alarm is inactive
and open when active or on power failure. If connected to ‘C’ and ‘NC’ terminals, the output will close when the alarm is active
or on power failure.
Close and secure enclosure door, connect the power lead into RCD protected GPO and switch on mains power.
If this jumper is left on the ‘5 Min Timeout’
position, the buzzer will automatically
silence after 5 minutes if not muted, then
chirp briefly every 5 seconds.
If a continuously sounding alarm is required,
switch this jumper to the ‘Continuous’
position.
2.3 - Alarm Jumper Position
Step 3 - Powerup

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Keypad Operation
Solid - Power on
Indicator Lights
Solid - Alarm active
Push Buttons
Press for 1 sec - Mutes the buzzer
Press for 2 sec - Tests alarm
indicator light, strobe & buzzer
Fault Diagnosis
Warning - Any remedy that requires access inside the enclosure must
be carried out by a suitably qualified and registered electrician.
Fault Cause Remedy
Level alarm
(alarm indicator
light solid)
Water in the tank/pit is
at the alarm level.
Inspect the level in the tank/pit. If at the alarm level, mute the alarm until the level
rises/falls and the alarm condition subsides.
Float switch installed
incorrectly.
Ensure the float switch is installed at the correct height in the tank/pit, for a high level
alarm.Adjust if required.
Float switch damaged
or faulty.
Disconnect the float switch from the input. If the alarm clears,the float switch may be
faulty.With the float in the open position,test for leakage/shorts across the across the
wires. Replace the float switch if required.
Moisture ingress into
quick plug socket.
If disconnecting the float switch did not clear the alarm, disconnect the quick plug
socket input wires from the module. If the alarm clears,the quick plug socket may be
damaged or may have moisture ingress. Isolate power, carefully dry the socket then
reconnect the input wires to retest. Consideration must be given to the installation
method to prevent moisture ingress into the socket.
Liquid level alarm
keypad damaged.
If disconnecting the quick plug socket from the input did not clear the alarm,
disconnect the keypad ribbon from the module. If the alarm clears, the keypad is
damaged and should be replaced.
Liquid level alarm
module damaged.
If disconnecting the input and keypad from the module did not clear the alarm, the
module is damaged and should be replaced.
Level alarm not
activating
Water in the tank/pit is
not at the alarm level.
Inspect the level in the tank/pit.If not at the alarm level,the unit is operating correctly.
Float switch installed
incorrectly.
Ensure the float switch is installed at the correct height in the tank/pit, for a high level
alarm.Adjust if required.
Corrosion on quick
plug connector or
socket .
Check for and clean off any corrosion from the quick plug connector. Twist the
connector in the socket to try and rub off any corrosion on the socket contacts, the
retest.
Liquid level alarm
module damaged.
If no other remedies were successful, bridge the input. If the alarm still does not
activate, the module is damaged and should be replaced.
Alarm test not
working
Liquid level alarm
keypad damaged.
If the indicator light, strobe and buzzer fail to activate when the mute button is held
down for 2 seconds, the keypad is damaged and should be replaced.
No power on
indication
Liquid Level Alarm does
not have power.
Connect and switch on the power supply to the panel.The power on indicator light
will be illuminated when power is on.
Keypad ribbon not
connected.
Ensure the keypad ribbon is connected to the control module ‘keypad’ pins. If
connected and still not working, the ribbon may be in the wrong orientation. Rotate
the ribbon 180° on the module pins.
Liquid level alarm
keypad or module
damaged.
Press the mute button on the keypad for 2 seconds (test this with the keypad ribbon
connected to the module pins in both orientations). If the alarm activates, but the
power on indicator does not, the keypad is damaged and needs replacing. If the
alarm does not activate, the control module is damaged and needs replacing.