SJE Rhombus Installer Friendly Series User manual

22650 County Highway 6  P.O. Box 1708
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56502 USA
1-888-DIAL-SJE (1-888-342-5753)
Phone: [phone]  Fax: [phone]
E--mail: customer.ser[email protected]
Website: www.sjerhombus.com
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Printed in USA
1036677 • Rev B 12/14
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Warranty void if panel is modified.
Call factory with servicing questions:
1-800-RHOMBUS
(1-800-746-6287)
This control panel must be installed and serviced by a
licensed electrician inaccordance with theNational Electric Code
NFPA-70, state and local electrical codes. Allconduitrunningfrom
the sump or tank to the control panel must be sealed with conduit
sealant to prevent moisture or gases from entering the panel. NEMA
4X enclosures are for indoor or outdoor use, primarily to provide
a degree of protection against corrosion, windblown dust and rain,
splashing water and hose-directed water. Cable connectors must
be liquid-tight in NEMA 4X enclosures.
TheC-Levelsensorissuitable foruseinsewageapplications.
Do NOT use in potable water.
Installer Friendly Series®(IFS) control panels are designed to control
pump(s). The controller records number of pump cycles, elapsed run
time, alarm counts, and signal error counts.
Mounting the Control Panel
Note:The control panel should not be mounted in a location that may
be subject to submersion.
1. Determine mounting location for panel. If distance exceeds the
length of either the sensor or float cables or the pump power
cables, splicing will be required. Note: For splicing C-Level cord,
use only shielded cable. Splice conductors as well as shielding.
Maximum total cable length is 300 feet. For outdoor or wet instal-
lation, we recommend the use of an SJE-Rhombus®liquid-tight
junctionboxwithliquid-tight connectors to make required connec-
tions. You must use conduit sealant to prevent moisture or
gases from entering the panel.
2. Mount control panel with mounting devices furnished.
3. Determine conduit entrance locations on control panel. Check
local codes and schematic for the number of power circuits re-
quired. (Sensor cable requires separate conduit from power
and pump cables.)
Note: Besurethe properpowersupplyvoltage, amperage, andphase
meet the requirements of the pump motor(s) being installed. If in
doubt, see the pump identification plate for voltage/phase require-
ments.
4. Drill proper size holes for type of connectors being used.
Note: If using conduit, be sure that it is of adequate size to pull the
pump cable(s) through.
5. Attach cable connectors and/or conduit connectors to control
panel.
FOR INSTALLATION REQUIRING A SPLICE, FOLLOW STEPS 6-10;
FOR INSTALLATION WITHOUT A SPLICE, GO TO STEP 11.
Installer Friendly Series®
SJE-Rhombus®Type IFS w/C-Level™Sensor
Installation Instructions and Operation/Troubleshooting Manual
Installation

6. Determinelocationformountingjunctionboxaccordingtolocalcoderequirements.Do not mountthejunction
box inside the sump or basin.
7. Mount junction box to proper support.
8. Run conduit to junction box. Drill proper size holes for the type of conduit used.
9. Identify and label each wire before pulling through conduit into control panel and junction box. Make wire
splice connections at junction box.
10. Firmly tighten all fittings on junction box.
11. If a junction box is not required, pull cables through conduit into control panel.
12. Connect pump wires per wiring diagram or schematic, and sensor or float wires to the proper terminals as
shown on the schematic.
13. Connectpump, control, and alarm incoming power conductorstoproperpositionon terminals. See schematic
for terminal connections.
VERIFY CORRECT OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
Installation of C-Level Sensor and Floats
WARNING : Verify C-Level™ and IFS panel are matched with CL40 or CL100. Using wrong sensor with panel
will cause settings to be incorrect.
CAUTION: If control switch cables are not wired and mounted in the correct order, the pump system will not function
properly. Sensor and float cables need to run in separate conduit from pump and power lines.
Industry practices suggest that a secondary device, such as a float switch, be used for redundant
activation of the high level alarm and pump shut off.
WARNING: Turn off all power before installing pump wires in pump chamber. Failure to do so could result in serious
or fatal electrical shock.
NOTE: The C-Level™sensor operates between 0 and 39.9 inches of water pressure for the CL40 or between 0 and
99.9 inches of water pressure for the CL100. The C-Level™sensor reads 0 inches at the approximate point shown in
Figure 2.As the liquid level rises, the IFS display shows depth of liquid from the zero point. The minimum set point for
the stop (demand) or redundant off (timed dose) level is 4 inches (measured from 0) see Figure 2.
The maximum set point allowed is 39 inches (measured from 0) for the CL40 or 99 inches (measured from 0) for the
CL100. Operating temperature range is 32ºF (0ºC) to 120ºF (50ºC).
1. Determine the nominal operating levels for the configuration, as illustrated in Figure 3 or 4.
2. Position C-Level sensor at appropriate location on pipe and secure sensor and vent as shown in Figure 2
using hose clamps.
WARNING: Do not support the C-Level sensor by the cable. Position the sensor in the tank so that nothing
is pushing in the diaphragm.
3. Position vent so it is above the water level and stow excess vent tube as shown in Figure 2.
WARNING: Do NOT kink or place black tubing under hose clamp. Doing so will cause sensor to fail.
4. If optional high water or redundant off floats are used, position and secure as shown in Figures 1, 3 or 4.
Redundant off float should be located to activate at approximately the zero point for the C-Level per Figure
3 or 4.
NOTE: SJE-Rhombus®recommends using the optional high water alarm float for added protection against
flooding.
5. Tighten all hose clamps using a screw driver. Over tightening may result in damage to the plastic parts.
NOTE: All hose clamp components are made of 18-8 stainless steel material. See your SJE-Rhombus®
supplier for replacement parts.
6. Functionally test the system by filling the tank and witnessing proper operation.
Installation Instructions
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4 inch minimum set level
Figure 1 Figure 2
Installation Instructions
Figure 3 - Timed Dose Figure 4 - Demand Dose
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Operations
The Installer Friendly Series (IFS) control panel uses the C-Level sensor to continuously monitor and control
the liquid level in the tank. An optional high water alarm float and redundant off float can be used to provide
additional protection from high or low water conditions.
Hand Operation -Thelevelmustbe above the stop/redundant offset point to put thepanelinHANDoperation.
To override the stop/redundant off set point, press and hold the HAND button. The pump runs until the HAND
button is released. The panel then returns to the AUTO mode. If the level is above the stop/redundant off set
point and the panel is placed in the HAND mode, and left in HAND mode, the pump continues to run until the
liquid level reaches the stop/redundant off set point. The panel then returns to the AUTO mode.
Off Operation - The panel is in the OFF mode.
Auto Operation - In time dose (t-dose) mode, when the panel is in the AUTO mode, the timer controls pump
ON and OFF time as long as the redundant off and timer enable set points are activated. In demand (d-dose),
the stop and lead set points control the pump.
Level Indicators - Illuminate if the corresponding set point is triggered.
Green Control and Alarm Power Indicators - (mounted on interior circuit board) Illuminates when
control power and alarm power is present. If the control fuse needs replacing the panel sounds an alarm.
LED Display - Usedtoview and setpanelsettingsand cyclecountdata. Willturn offafter fiveminutesof non-use.
Viewing Panel Settings and Cycle Data
To view panel settings and cycle data press the NEXT button. Each time the NEXT button is pressed the
display will advance to the next setting or cycle data. Information will be displayed in the following order:
in - Level of the liquid measured from the zero point on the sensor. This will be shown in inches or centimeters
depending on the units selected.
t-dOSE or d-dOSE – Identifies if the panel is configured as a time dose or demand dose panel.
Et 1 – Elapsed time meter for pump 1 shown in hh:mm:ss.
CC 1 – Cycle count for pump 1.
AL 1Ctr – Cycle count for Duo Alarm 1 option for single phase models OR
Cycle count for Pump 1 Fail for three phase models and single phase models with overloads.
Et 2 – Elapsed time meter for pump 2 shown in hh:mm:ss (duplex only)
CC 2 – Cycle count for pump 2 (duplex only).
AL 2Ctr – Cycle count for Duo Alarm 2 option for single phase models OR
Cycle count for Pump 2 Fail for three phase models and single phase models with overloads.
AL-Ctr – Alarm counter which includes high water alarm, float error alarm, and Duo Alarm 1 and 2.
FE-Ct – Float error counter which counts how many times the water level drops below the bottom of the sensor
and when the optional redundant off float opens.
tO-Ct – Timer override which counts how many times the liquid level has reached the timer override set point
(time dose only).
On – On time currently set for the pump shown in hh:mm:ss (time dose only).
OFF – OFF time currently set for the pump shown in hh:mm:ss (time dose only).
t-OFF or t-On – Display counts down the OFF or On time remaining in the cycle (time dose only).
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Operations
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Programming Panel Settings
Entering the program mode:
Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds until the “Prog” is displayed. The first parameter that can be set,
along with its current value, will then flash on the display. You are now in the program mode.
Exiting the program mode:
At any point in the program mode push and hold the SET button for 3 seconds until run is displayed. The
display will then return to its normal state.
To change and set a parameter:
NOTE: While setting parameters the following conditions must be met or the display will show
(ERROR):
LAg - level must be above LEAd for Demand Dose
LEAd - level must be above StOP for Demand Dose
StOP - level must be 4 inches or higher for Demand Dose
tO - level must be above tEnbLE for Time Dose
tEnbLE - level must be above rEdOFF for Time Dose
rEdOFF - level must be 4 inches or higher for Time Dose.
1. When in the program mode push the NEXT button until the desired parameter is displayed.
2. Push the SET button and the current value of that parameter will be displayed with the first digit flashing.
3. Use the UP button to change the value of the flashing digit. When the desired value of the flashing digit is
reached, push the NEXT button to advance to the next digit. Use the UP and NEXT buttons to set the total
value of that parameter.
4. When done setting the parameter, push the set button and the parameter will flash along with its new value.
If an (ERROR) message is received, check above conditions to ensure all are being met.
5. Push the NEXT button to advance to the next parameter and follow steps 2 – 4 to set the values.
Parameters that can be set:
The parameters that can be set when in the program mode are:
For Time Dose Panels:
On – On time for pump in hh:mm:ss
OFF – Off time for the pump in hh:mm:ss
ALtErn – Sets the alternation of the pumps. Settings are ALt, 2-1 and 1-2. (duplex panels only)
ALAr – High water alarm set point.
tO – Timer override set point
tEnbLE – Timer enable set point
rEdOFF – Redundant off set point.
UnitS – Units of measure can be set in inches (in) or centimeters (c).
For Demand Dose Panels:
ALtErn – Sets the alternation of the pumps. Settings are ALt, 2-1 and 1-2. (duplex panels only)
ALAr – High water alarm set point.
LAg – Lag pump start point. (duplex panels only)
LEAd – Lead pump start point.
StOP – Pump stop set point.
UnitS – Units of measure can be set in inches (in) or centimeters (c).

C-Level Sensor
1. Verify that the black tube is not kinked or has any
holes in it. If either condition exists, the pressure
sensor may fail or give inaccurate level readings.
2. Vent must be above water and unobstructed.
This is required to compensate for barometric
pressure changes. Obstructing the vent will result
in inaccurate level readings.
3. The black diaphram is located on the end of the
sensorbody.The diaphragm must not be damaged
or deformed. A damaged or deformed diaphragm
will result in inaccurate level readings.
4. Verifythe bottomoftheC-LevelSensor isnotresting
on the bottom of the tank or on any other obstacle.
5. Verify that the electrical cable is not damaged or
severed.
6. Verify that the shielding for cable is properly
attached to ground.
7. Ifthepanel includes the optionalredundantofffloat,
verify that the float is properly wired to the panel.
Fuse
To check the continuity of the fuse, pull the fuse out
of the fuse holder. With the ohmmeter on the R X 1
scale, measure resistance. A reading of infinity (high
resistance)indicates ablownfuse thatmustbe replaced
with a fuse of the same type, voltage, and amp rating.
Alarm Light
With power on, hold the test/normal/silence switch in
the“test”position.Thealarmlight should turn on. If not,
replace the light with that of the same type.
Alarm Horn
With power on, hold the test/normal/silence switch in
the “test” position. The alarm horn should turn on. If
not, replace the horn with that of the same type.
Troubleshooting
Operations
Selecting Time Dose or Demand Dose
-Panels in the field
To set the panel to either Timed Dose or Demand Dose
in the field:
1. Turn the control/alarm power off to the control panel.
2. Turn the pump power off to the control panel.
3. Place a small screwdriver or pen into the slot in the
label on the inner door marked “DEMAND DOSE
TIMED DOSE”.
 Move the dip switch (up) for demand dose
 Move the dip switch (down) for Timed dose
4. Turn the control/alarm power on to the control panel.
After the display goes blank press the “NEXT” switch.
 The display will show d-dose for demand dose.
 The display will show t-dose for timed dose.
WARNING: Changing the dip switch positions
will change the operation of the panel.
WARNING: If changing to timed dose, be sure
to set the off and on times.
5. Turn on the pump power after all the settings are
changed.
6. WARNING: Check the panel for correct operation
before leaving the site.
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SJE-RHOMBUS®warrants to the original consumer
that this product shall be free of manufacturing defects
for five years after the date of consumer purchase.
Duringthattime period andsubjectto the conditionsset
forthbelow,SJE-RHOMBUS®willrepairorreplace,for
the original consumer, any component which proves to
bedefectivedue to defective materials orworkmanship
of SJE-RHOMBUS®.
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND SERVICING OF THIS
PRODUCT MUST BE PERFORMED BYALICENSED
ELECTRICIAN.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOTAPPLY: (A) to damage
dueto lightningorconditionsbeyond thecontrolof SJE-
RHOMBUS®; (B) to defects or malfunctions resulting
from failure to properly install, operate or maintain the
unit in accordance with printed instructions provided;
(C) to failures resulting from abuse, misuse, accident,
or negligence; (D) to units which are not installed in
accordance with applicable local codes, ordinances,
or accepted trade practices, and (E) to units repaired
and/or modified without prior authorization from SJE-
RHOMBUS®.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
applytoyou. Somestatesdonotallowthe exclusion or
limitationof incidental orconsequentialdamages, sothe
abovelimitationor exclusion may not applytoyou. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: The consumer
shallassumeall responsibilityandexpensefor removal,
reinstallation, and freight. Any item to be repaired or
replaced under this warranty must be returned to SJE-
RHOMBUS®, or such place as designated by SJE-
RHOMBUS®.
ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. SJE-RHOMBUS®
SHALL NOT, IN ANY MANNER, BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
AS A RESULT OF A BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
SJE-Rhombus®Five-Year Limited Warranty
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NOTICE!
Products returned must be cleaned, sanitized, or decontaminated as necessary prior to shipment to ensure that employees
will not be exposed to health hazards in handling said material. All applicable laws and regulations shall apply.
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22650 County Highway 6  P.O. Box 1708  Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56502 USA
1-888-DIAL-SJE (1-888-342-5753)  Phone: [phone]  Fax: [phone]   E-mail: customer.ser[email protected]