Primex STATION VIEW User manual

STATION VIEWTM
DUPLEX PUMP CONTROLLER
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction and Specifications ............................................. 1
Main Screen .......................................................................... 2
Keypad Operation ................................................................. 3
Main Menu Navigation .......................................................... 4
Active Alarms ........................................................................ 5
Alarm History......................................................................... 6
Alternation ............................................................................. 7
Datalog.................................................................................. 8
Set Levels ............................................................................. 9
Simulate .............................................................................. 10
Advanced Setup Navigation................................................ 11
System & Sensor ................................................................ 12
Flow .................................................................................... 13
Flow (continued) & Amps.................................................... 14
Dry Run & High Amp .......................................................... 15
Date/Time, Max Run Time, Password & Pump Data ......... 16
I/O Status ............................................................................ 17
I/O Configuration, Dimensions & Mounting......................... 18
PRIMEX®Station View™Controller User Manual

WARNINGS
Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in personal injury or
death, damage to the product or product failure. Please read each section in its entirety and be sure
you understand the information provided in the section and related sections before attempting any of
the procedures or operations given.
Failure to follow these precautions could result in serious injury or death.
Keep these instructions with warranty after installation. This product must be
installed in accordance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 so as to
prevent moisture from entering or accumulating within the controller housing.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
A qualified service person must install and service this product
according to applicable codes and electrical schematics.
Disconnect power prior to servicing an equipment with the
Station View™controller.
EXPLOSION OR FIRE HAZARD
Do not use this product with flammable liquids. Do not install in
hazardous locations as defined by National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
• Do not connect power to this equipment if it has been damaged or has
any missing parts.
• The Station View™ contains no serviceable parts; do not attempt to
repair this equipment.
• Do not install in areas with: excessive or conductive dust, corrosive or
flammable gas, moisture or rain, excessive head, regular impact shocks,
or excessive vibration.
PRIMEX®Station View™Controller User Manual

INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS
Congratulations, and thank you for your purchase of the Station View™controller. This manual explains the
features and operations of the Station View™controller which was designed specifically for wastewater pump
stations. It can be configured to use a level transducer with two (2) back up float switches, or with four (4) float
switches without a level transducer.
GENERAL
Duplex pump controller.
4-20mA transducer with (optional) 2 back up floats (High + low)
Or 4 float Switches (Stop/Start/Lag/High level)
Pump amps monitoring
Pump flow monitoring (with level transducer)
Pump HOA selector switch in AUTO monitoring
Power loss monitoring
Graphic display with easy navigation and intuitive setup.
LCD backlit display. 128x64 pixels
Real Time clock
CONTROLLER FEATURES
Level/flow monitoring
Pump level in feet + bar graph
Float switch status indication (when using float switches)
Pump GPM. (using volumetric calculation with level transducer)
PUMP CONTROL AND PROTECTION
Automatic pump alternation
Alternation can be forced to start a particular pump first every time
Pump dry run protection (based on motor Amps + timer)
Pump run indication
Pump Amp indication (with current transducer)
SYSTEM
24hrs data log + 7 days of historical data
Volume pumped (with transducer)
Number of starts for each pump
Run time for each pump
Average GPM for each pump (with transducer)
Real time clock
Password protection
Alarm log
Level simulation (with level transducer)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
10 Digital inputs
2 analog inputs (4-20mA)
8 digital outputs (6 relay + 2 transistors)
24Vdc power, 5.2W
COMMUNICATION
SCADA compatible
Serial port: RS 485 Modbus RTU slave
Optional cellular remote monitoring (PRIMEX®PUMP WATCH™)
CERTIFICATION
UL /CE listed
POWER UP SCREEN & REVISION
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PRIMEX®1 Station View™Controller User Manual

PROGRAMMING
MAIN SCREEN
The main screen gives the operator an overview of the lift station status.
Level Transducer Mode
Float Switches Mode
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KEY PAD OPERATION
The controller keypad is used for screen navigation and data entry.
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MAIN MENU NAVIGATION
Navigation from the Main screen to the Menu Screens.
Press to go back to the previous screen at any time.
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ACTIVE ALARMS
If an alarm event occurs, it is displayed on the message bar on the Main Screen. A flashing alarm bell
is also displayed.
Possible alarms include:
#DISPLAY DEFINITION FIX
0HIGH LEVEL XDCR Level in the wet well has exceeded the High
Level Set point
Check pump operation, check in ow, check
level transducer
1MAX RUN TIME Pump running longer than allowable Run time Check pump operation, check in ow, check
level transducer
2HIGH LEVEL FLOAT High level oat is ON (up) Check pump operation, check in ow, check
level transducer
3LOW LEVEL FLOAT Low level oat is OFF (down) Check transducer
4HIGH AMPS Pump amps higher than expected (after time
delay)
Check pump, check voltage
(low or imbalance)
5DRY RUN Pump amps lower than expected for time
delay
Check transducer, check low level oat,
check pump
6LEVEL SENSOR OPEN Transducer signal is less than 4mA Check transducer connection, check trans-
ducer and vent tube
7LEVEL SENSOR SHORT Transducer signal is more than 20mA Check transducer
8P1 OL/OT Pump 1 Overload trip or Over temp trip Check pump operation, clogging
9P2 OL/OT Pump 2 Overload trip or Over temp trip Check pump operation, clogging
10 STOP FLOAT FAIL Stop oat out of sequence Check oat tree
11 START FLOAT FAIL Start oat out of sequence Check oat tree
12 LAG FLOAT FAIL Lag oat out of sequence Check oat tree
13 CURRENT SENSOR OPEN Current sensor signal is less than 4mA Check transducer connection, check
transducer
14 POWER FAIL Power loss or Phase loss to the control panel Check incoming power and phase loss
monitoring setting (if used)
15 ILLEGAL ENTRY Unauthorized personnel are tampering with
the control panel
Control access to the control panel
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ALARM HISTORY
The Alarm History of the control panel can be accessed via the Alarm Menu. The last 14 alarm events
are recorded with time and date stamp. The last alarm recorded is displayed first.
Use the to view previous alarms.
Press to go back to the previous screen at any time.
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ALTERNATION
The alternation mode is set to AUTO by default. The pump will alternate operation during each call to
run. It is possible to force the alternation sequence to start the same pump every time. This is typically
done to equalize run times.
If 1-2 is selected, P1 will start every time, and P2 will only be used as a lag pump.
If 2-1 is selected, P2 will start every time, and P1 will only be used as a lag pump.
Press to go back to the previous screen at any time.
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DATALOG
The Station View™ controller will log daily station data for 7 days + today’s data since midnight. This
data is very useful for tracking high in-flow events and pump performance.
Cyc = number of cycles (pump starts)
min = pump run time in minutes
gal = gallons pumped (only available if a level transducer is used)
gpm = average GPM (only available if a level transducer is used)
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SET LEVELS
This screen is only accessible if in “Level Transducer” mode. This mode is used for setting the level
set point for proper pump operation.
Use for decimal point. Max input value is 99.9 ft.
Stop = Stop level. All pumps will stop when the level drops below this value.
Start = Start level. The lead pump will start when the level rises above this value.
Lag = Lag level. The lag pump will start when the level rises above this value.
High = High level alarm. Activates the beacon and horn.
When the lead or lag pump starts, they will continue to run (latched) until the level drops below the stop
level or a fault occurs. Only pumps in AUTO will run.
Backup float switch operation:
A backup control method independent of the Station View controller is strongly recommended.
A typical 2 backup float system would operate the following way:
High level float:
All pumps will run when activated until the level drops below the Low level float. Activates the alarm
beacon and horn.
Low level float:
If the level drops below the Low level float switch, it will stop any pump operation in automatic mode.
The purpose of the Low level float switch is to protect the pumps against damage resulting from dry
run condition.
Note: There are 2 digital inputs on the StationView for High Level and Low Level floats. These inputs
are only for monitoring and do not control the pumps.
An external controller is the only way to the control the pumps in the event of a Station View controller
failure
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SIMULATE
The level simulation function can be used to verify that the pumps are starting and stopping according
to the level set points. This function allows the operator to manually raise or lower the measured level.
Caution: Pump will start and stop while using this function. Pump dry run is possible if no backup floats
are used or by-passed.
Note: the level simulation screen will time out after 10 seconds of inactivity and return to the measure
level.
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ADVANCED SETUP (MENU NAVIGATION)
Press to go back to the previous screen at any time.
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SYSTEM (ADVANCED SETUP)
The Station View™controller can be configured to operate using a 4-20mA level transducer with 2
backup float switches or with 4 float switches and no transducer. See the electrical schematic for
sensor connections.
Example: 0-10psi range level transducer = 0-23.0 ft. (1psi = 2.30 ft.) Set 20mA=23.0 ft
Some transducers are already calibrated in ft. (Max value for 20mA is 99.9 ft)
When using a submersible pressure transducer, 0.0 ft. represents the level at the bottom of the
transducer and not the wet well. If the transducer is mounted 2.0 ft off the bottom of the tank, set
the offset = 2.0 ft. (Max value -10.0~10.0 ft)
SENSOR (ADVANCED SETUP)
Entering the measuring range of the level transducer. This data is provided with the level transducer.
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FLOW MONITORING (ADVANCED SETUP)
Volumetric flow measurement is available when a level transducer is used for continuous level
sensing in a tank. The Station View™unit calculates the volume of liquid based on the level. The flow
is calculated by using the volume and the fill/discharge times. The in-flow and the discharge flow is
measured. The Flow Calc. Level set points are not used for controlling the pump. They are used for
volumetric flow calculation. The flow calculation is based on the area of the tank, the Start Flow Calc.
and Stop Flow Calc. level set points, and the fill and discharge times. Both In-Flow and Discharge flow
are calculated during every cycle.
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Tank Diameter: Enter the tank diameter in Ft.
Flow Calc. Start Level: See below (in Ft.)
Flow Calc. Stop Level: See below (in Ft.)
Important notes on flow setup:
Set Flow Calc. Start Level at least 4” below the pump start level.
Set Flow Calc. Stop Level at least 4” above the pump stop level.
The flow accuracy is better with longer cycle times (2 minutes or more).
When using a rectangular tank,
the equivalent diameter would
be:
Example: A 10X10 tank would
equate to a diameter of 11.28.
Enter this value and get the
flow calculations as if it was a
cylindrical tank.
L= length, W= width.
LxW/
d=2

AMPS (ADVANCED SETUP)
Entering the measuring range of the current transducer.
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The Station View™controller uses a single current sensor input for multiple pumps. It combines the
pump run input with the current signal to determine the current for each pump. The measuring range
of the current transmitter is typically listed on the device.
FLOW MONITORING (ADVANCED SETUP) (Continued)

DRY RUN PROTECTION (ADVANCED SETUP)
Dry Run protection uses the motor Amps measurement to determine whether a pump is running dry
(no load). For a submersible pump the current draw will typically drop 30% when running dry. Please
consult your pump manufacture for this value. The Amp set value corresponds to the minimum
Amp value that the pump should draw during normal operation. If the Amps drops below this value
for longer than the “Trip delay” the controller will stop the pump and display a “Dry Run” fault. The
“trip Delay” time is used to avoid nuisance tripping. If a pump trips on Dry Run, the next pump will
be called to run. The Dry Run fault automatically reset after 2 minutes. Set to “0.0A” to disable this
function.
HIGH AMP (ADVANCED SETUP)
High Amp Alarm also uses the motor Amps measurement to determine if a pump is running at
a higher than expected Amp value. This could be an indication of ware, clogging or changes in
the head conditions in the pumping system. This value should be set lower than the motor starter
overload trip setting. The “trip Delay” time is used to avoid nuisance tripping. If a High Amp alarm is
triggered, it will display the fault on the Screen and close the general alarm relay. This fault does not
stop the pump, it is an alarm only. Set to 0.0 A to disable this alarm function.
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MAX RUN TIMER (ADVANCED SETUP)
The Max Run Timer function is used to alarm and shut down a pump that has exceeded the allowed
run time programmed below. To disable this function, set to “Not Used”.
PASSWORD (ADVANCED SETUP)
The password function is designed to prevent unauthorized access to the Menu. Set to “0” to disable
this function.
PUMP DATA (ADVANCED SETUP)
The Pump Data screen is for information only. It is a record of the pump HP, Volts and FLA. This
data can be viewed remotely when connected to the Primex®Pump Watch™cellular monitoring
system.
TIME & DATE (ADVANCED SETUP)
It is important that the correct time and date is entered for logging and alarm data.
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I/O STATUS (ADVANCED SETUP)
These screens can be used to view all the digital and analog inputs and relay output status. It is a
good trouble-shooting feature. Digital inputs and output change color when ON.
INPUT TERMINALS DUPLEX TRANSDUCER BASED DUPLEX FLOAT BASED
TERM INPUT TYPE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
15 I0 DIGITAL PNP ILLEGAL ENTRY (OPTIONAL) ILLEGAL ENTRY (OPTIONAL)
PUMP 1 IN AUTO MODE
14 I1 DIGITAL PNP PUMP 1 IN AUTO MODE
13 I2 DIGITAL PNP PUMP 2 IN AUTO MODE PUMP 2 IN AUTO MODE
12 I3 DIGITAL PNP PUMP 1 RUNNING PUMP 1 RUNNING
11 I4 DIGITAL PNP PUMP 2 RUNNING PUMP 2 RUNNING
10 I5 DIGITAL PNP POWER FAIL POWER FAIL
9 I6 DIGITAL PNP LOW FLOAT (BACKUP - MONITOR ONLY) STOP ALL PUMP FLOAT
8 I7 DIGITAL PNP START LEAD PUMP FLOAT
7 I8 DIGITAL PNP START LAG PUMP FLOAT
6 I9 DIGITAL PNP HIGH FLOAT (BACKUP - MONITOR ONLY) HIGH LEVEL FLOAT
5 AN1 4-20 mA LEVEL TRANSDUCER NOT USED
4 AN0 4-20 mA MOTOR AMPS MOTOR AMPS
3 GRND GROUND GROUND
2 0V POWER SUPPLY 0V POWER SUPPLY 0V
1 24V POWER SUPPLY +24Vdc POWER SUPPLY +24Vdc
OUTPUT TERMINALS DUPLEX TRANSDUCER BASED DUPLEX FLOAT BASED
TERM INPUT TYPE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
1O0 RELAY C RUN PUMP 1 IN AUTO RUN PUMP 1 IN AUTO
2 RELAY NO
3O1 RELAY C RUN PUMP 2 IN AUTO RUN PUMP 2 IN AUTO
4 RELAY NO
5O2 RELAY C GENERAL ALARM GENERAL ALARM
6 RELAY NO
7O3 RELAY C GENERAL ALARM (USER) GENERAL ALARM (USER)
8 RELAY NO
9O4 RELAY C PUMP 1 FAULT (USER) PUMP 1 FAULT (USER)
10 RELAY NO
11 O5 RELAY C PUMP 2 FAULT (USER) PUMP 2 FAULT (USER)
12 RELAY NO
13 O6 TRANSISTOR HIGH LEVEL XDCR (USER) NOT USED
14 O7 TRANSISTOR LOW LEVEL FLOAT (XDCR MODE) - (USER) NOT USED
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