PARAGON ELECTRIC, INC. LIQUID LEVEL CONTROLLER USER
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1. ELECTRIC INC P O Box 8269 Albuquerque NM 87198 505 265 5883 PARAGON ELECTRIC INC LIQUID LEVEL CONTROLLER USER MANUAL MODELS LLC I LLC II AND TELEMETRY OPTIONS Table of Contents NIIS 4 18114818 225 2 ECCE 5 Features and Benefits 6 Control OVS NW 7 Selector SWHCNES PPP 7 Panel Display PanelView 300 7 Navigation a 8 IDEE PTS 9 Sors 9 RU 12 Troubleshooting 12 Purnpastatislies esee o 13 15 MOUS ETT 16 Alternate ModG s uoo o 17 Pump 1 Lead WONG 17 Pump 2 Lead tp e Pep tace dtt 17 Both Pumps Run MOOG stats tun Ue dines Ro tU 17 P E 18 14511181 2 10 19 Replacement 23 Dimensions and Layoul o 24 Ae i esae 25 Telemetry Option for EEG2. 2 NO TIIM LNOAW 2019 NLY YALSVA AHI TIOHLNOO T3A371 AINON OQArCS L d3 AOd SGA Ee AOC LEAL 28 1761 L20BWB 5A MICROLOGIX 12 SINK IN 8 RELAY OUT W ANALOG 28 1 34 c4N DC RED P1 RUNNING P2 RUNNING FAIL 4 20mA PRESSURE TRANSDUCER 120 BLACK VAC VDC 1 WHITE VAC VDC 2 3 VAC VDC 4 7 PLC1A DC COM 0 DC COM 1 04 NN LM Wo Wi TR 24VDC h 2 9 0 0 0 42 Be ALARM 0 70 OUT 0 13S 14 2 2 21 51 R1 00 1 44 C START PUMP 1 o 1 OUT 1 13S 14 0 0 2 46 START PUMP 2 y OUT 2 13514 0 0 1 0 3 OUT 14 EE ALL WIRING 16 STRANDED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED AWG 14 WHITE 24VDC WIRING IS RED 120 AND 240V WIRING IS BLACK WHITE FOR NEUTRAL Dem 1 RO 24 9 I 9 24 T8 q F1 AWG 14 BLACK ALARM a 120 BLACK WHITE POWER SUPPLY C4VDC RED MICROLOGIX 1000 FUSE PANELVIEW 300 MICRO PUMP 2 RUN CONTROLS 12 PUMP 1 RUN CONTROLS 10 12 10 120 BLACK 14 T CHEMICAL METERING PUMP a CHEM PUMP 4 0 V AC PUMP 1 RUN MONITOR 20 PUMP 2 RUN MONITOR 27 BLACK 20 22 FROM FRANKLIN BOX FOR PUMP 1 21 13 14 P1 RUNNING 240V FROM FRANKLIN BOX
3. The SETPOINTS screen allows the user to change start and stop setpoints as well as navigate to setup and advanced screens The F2 button allows the user to enter the start setpoint and the button allows entry of the stop setpoint For example To set the start setpoint press F2 A numeric data entry screen will be shown Use the up down arrows to increase or decrease the number The left and right arrows will allow moving from one numeric place holder to another Enter a whole number Fractions or decimals are not allowed Once the desired number is shown on the screen press the enter key This will return you to the Setpoint screen Accessing additional screens is possible using the RIGHT referred to as FORWARD ARROW on the display These screens are for setup and advanced configuration and require a password See the ADVANCED section of this manual for more information 15 Generally after initial setup the only keys needed are the keys to navigate between menus The SETPOINTS menu is used during setup and to enter stop and start points for the pump Otherwise only menus 1 2 and 3 are needed for general monitoring of the system To utilize other functions of the unit advanced screens can be accessed using a password Pump Mode By pressing the forward right arrow on the setpoints screen the pump mode screen can be accessed Use the up down arrow keys to select the desired pump mode from the menu When
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5. area Left and right arrows can be used to navigate within a selected menu or to navigate within a selected entry such as a setpoint Up and down arrow keys are used to change values data The enter key is used to select highlighted menu choices or confirm entered data Menus The Paragon Electric Liquid Level Controller has four main menus These menus are selected using the F buttons on the bottom of the user display For convenience these four menus are shown just to the right of the controller Main Screen The main screen shows the time and date as well as tank level and pump status The tank level is shown in feet from the bottom of the storage tank floor The pump status will indicate if a pump is running or has failed see troubleshooting For LLC I units only one pump running or fail indication will be available For LLC II units status information of two pumps will be available Tank Level The tank level is displayed and represents the water level in feet above the water storage tank floor Pump Running Status If either pump is running only one pump for the LLC I the screen will display PUMP 1 or PUMP 2 or both depending on which pump or pumps is running 10 Pump Fail Status If a pump is in hand mode or in auto mode and is being called to run but the controller does not sense a running condition a pump fail indicator will be shown such as P1 FAIL or P2 FAIL only one pump fo
6. the arrow to the left of the menu points to the desired mode press enter USE UP AND DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT PUMP MODE THEN PRESS ENTER The left arrow changes the screen to the previous screen The right arrow changes the screen to the advanced screen which requires a password to access The following mode descriptions apply to the 11 1 If your controller is an LLC I the PUMP 1 LEAD mode should be selected 16 Alternate Mode The alternate mode alternates pumps based on call for water signals created within the processor In other words when the tank level drops below the start setpoint the first pump in the is started and will run until the tank level reaches the stop setpoint When the tank level again falls below the start setpoint the next pump will start and will run until the tank level once again reaches the stop setpoint This sequence will continue indefinitely If for some reason the tank level drops one foot below the start setpoint both pumps will be called to run If the tank level drops two feet below the start setpoint then the Low Tank alarm will be set Pump 1 Lead Mode Use this pump mode if the LLC I is installed or if it is desired to run pump 1 more than pump 2 set the mode to PUMP 1 LEAD The controller will start pump 1 every time the tank level drops below the start setpoint Pump 2 will start only if the tank level continues to drop one foot below the start s
7. well not sense that the pump pump installer pump is running A motor saver associated with this pump is tripping Consult the motor saver manual or call the installer of the motor saver Pump 2 failed oa as pump Same as pump 1 fail The telemetry Check that antennas or antenna cable signal is weak has not been damaged Check for RF Fail missing This is obstructions that could interfere with only if telemetry option is installed the line of site such as trees or shrubs that have grown in the radio path Call the installer 20 Over frequent pump starts Setpoints incorrectly configured Check to see that the start and stop setpoints are adequately spaced The greater the difference in the setpoints the longer the pump or pumps will run Incorrect pump mode Try switching to an alternating mode on a two pump system if the mode is currently set to BOTH PUMPS RUN Motor saver is Check to see that a motor saver or other device is not tripping and then automatically resetting The pump Motor never shuts off tripping should run for long periods at least two hours without stopping System leak Check for leaks in the water system Pump output too small Check that pump is producing proper flow Check that appropriate valves are open 21 PLC Microlog 1000 1161 1208 8 54 E al 8 s zi CHEMICAL P
8. UMP CONTACTOR Control fuse 5A slow acting 24VDC fuse fast acting The most common problem with the controller is a blown controls fuse This typically happens after a power surge occurs due to such occurrences as a lightning storm If the display is blank and power is known to be at the building check for a tripped circuit breaker If this is not the case remove power to the controller and check for a blown fuse see safety procedures at the front of this manual The Control fuse is the most likely to blow in the event of surges Unscrew the black knob till the fuse is released There should be a small wire filament visible in the glass If there is not replace with a spare Spares are provided with the controller There are two types of spares used the slow blow which has a thicker element than the fast blow 22 Replacement parts Qua Enclosures and Backplates 1 Enclosure Nema 12R Carlon NS16146 1 Backplate for above Carlon JP1614 Relays 5 Ice cube 1 pole Idec RH1B UL 120V 5 Bases for above Idec SH1B 05 Terminal Blocks 9 Double deck 300V 20A 70mmx5mm 28 12AWG Wago 870 501 10 End cap for 870 501 above Wago 870 518 2 2 way Jumper bars for 870 501 above Wago 870 402 2 Grounding TB 4 cond 300V 20A 70mmx5mm 28 12AWG Wago 870 507 6 4 cond through block 300V 20A 70mmx5mm 28 12AWG Wago 870 508 1 Fuse TB 1 4 x1 1 4 w neon ind 120VAC 10A Wago 282 128 281 418 1 End ca
9. eis safety section at the beginning of this manual Check fuses by visual inspection see illustration on page 22 Selector switch or switches in Turn selector switches to off or auto HAND mode rid Check that setpoint ithin th high eck that setpoints are within the 21 not range of the tank Check that tank level reading on the display is the same as actual tank level Controller selector Check that selector switch or switches switch or switches 5 are in hand auto mode in OFF mode Check that circuit breakers which feed Pump has no the pump are on and not tripped Tank level is power Check that there is utility power low available Pump has failed See pump failed section below Controller not configured properly Check that setpoints are within the range of the tank Check that tank level reading on the display is the same as actual tank level 19 The pressure transducer is not Look for obvious problems such as a aam o the controller p p PLC Fault The controller is Call the installer for repair or faulted replacement The pump has no power Check the circuit breaker that feeds the pump and that there is utility power available Thaiconwollaris The pump overloads have tripped I Reset overloads Multiple tripping calling mne pump usually indicates a pump problem Pump 1 failed to run but does 2 well
10. etpoint If the tank level drops two feet below the start setpoint then the Low Tank alarm will be set Pump 2 Lead Mode If it is desired to run pump 2 more than pump 1 set the mode to PUMP 2 LEAD The controller will start pump 2 every time the tank level drops below the start setpoint Pump 1 will start only if the tank level continues to drop one foot below the start setpoint If the tank level drops two feet below the start setpoint then the Low Tank alarm will be set Both Pumps Run Mode Use this mode if it is desired that both pumps run simultaneously When the tank level drops below the start setpoint both pumps will start and fill the tank until the stop setpoint is reached If the tank level drops two feet below the start setpoint then the Low Tank alarm will be set 17 Specifications Electrical Power supply Power Alarm relay rating Control power fusing 24VDC fusing Physical Dimensions Weight Enclosure rating Operating temperature 18 120 15 or 20 84 watts max 7 5 120VAC slow acting 120VAC 1 2 x1 v fast acting 24VDC 1 2 x1 16 14 Wx8 D 12 6 lbs NEMA4 32 F to 10 F Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION aso Check the circuit breaker that feeds the controller Make sure utility power power is available Display blank Shut off power to controller see Controller is
11. ii iterare 25 Telemetry Option for Slave 25 Em 27 Wiring Diagrams and Terminations 28 Safety The products discussed in this manual utilize electrical energy which can be hazardous or fatal Do not open the panel cover unless all power to the panel has been removed WARNING Note that it is possible for there to me more than one power source available in the control panel such as control power and chemical metering pump power Be sure to de energize and lock out all potential power sources to the panel Wear safety goggles and insulated gloves to check that all power has been removed in panel using a rated tester If you are not sure how to deal with the inside of this panel safely call a registered electrician Introduction The Paragon Electric Inc Liquid Level Controller automatically controls water storage tank level utilizing pressure sensing at well or pumphouse locations The LLC I controls one well pump and the LLC II controls two well pumps Pumps are turned on and off based on tank level setpoints defined by the user Features and Benefits With the Paragon Electric Inc Liquid Level Controller nothing is installed at the storage tank Tank Level sensing is accomplished at the pumphouse The control panel and pressure transducer are installed in one location for ease of use and maintenance Pump start stop and running pressures are auto
12. matically filtered out of the transmission line to provide accurate tank level indication In addition to tank level control the LLC I and LLC II have the following features and benefits 1 Tank level indication 2 Pump status logging including e Elapsed run time e Pump starts for each pump e Pump fails for each pump 3 Alarming including e High and low tank levels e Pump failure e Transducer or transducer cable failure e Radio signal loss telemetry option only 4 Pump running status indication 5 Pump run mode selection LLC II only including e Alternate e Pump 1 Lead e Pump 2 Lead e Both pumps run simultaneously 6 The control panel is manufactured using reliable industrial grade parts which are all readily available 7 Equipment is protected from surges by fusing and two levels of surge suppression Controller components are further protected by power supply isolation The main components are all 24VDC Setup and operation is easy due to the enhanced graphical user interface The user enters tank height current tank level and tank levels with one or more pumps running to automatically calibrate the unit for tank level monitoring see installation section of the manual Control Overview Well pumps are controlled using the selector switches on the front of the panel and by using the panel display PanelView 300 Selector Switches Each pump can be controlled with the Hand Off Auto selector switch provided on
13. order to have a way to get the radio signal to the remote pump A radio slave unit is shown on page 26 This unit has run fail and elapsed time indicators as well In addition the unit has a selector switch enabling the operator to choose HAND OFF AUTO modes Lastly there is LOCAL REMOTE switch which allows the operator to choose between local and remote auto modes For example if the HOA selector is in AUTO mode and the LOCAL REMOTE switch is in remote mode the master controller will control the pump based on tank level setpoints If the LOCAL REMOTE switch is turned to local the pump can be controlled by a local device such as a timer Note that there is a timer in the telemetry slave This Off Delay timer keeps the pump running for a short time after the radio signal calls for the well to stop The purpose of this is to prevent cycling if the radio signal is weak A brief interruption in the radio signal will not be able to shut the pump off 25 1 4 wer Gyuny faaaoao 1 dund Id Taree ira l z a Boll ie Lol Jaan auu 3Avis NLY 13L 26 Alarm The existence of a common alarm relay at the LLC and also at the Slave RTU if there is one allows connection to an alarm output Most commonly this is an alarm beacon to indicate to the user when any of a number of alarm conditions occur including Low or High Tank PLC Fault Transducer Fail
14. p for 282 128 281 418 above Wago 282 311 1 Fuse TB 1 4 x1 1 4 w led ind 24 PLC Allen 1761 BWBL20 1 Micrologix 1000 with analog input 24 Bradley 5A 1 Micro PV300 Power Supply Phoenix 1 120VAC to 24VDC power supply Contact 2938840 Transducer Pressure 1 Pressure transducer 5 vented gauge 4 20mA 1 4 Systems 28 142 4 0065 Selector switch 2 3 position maintained selector SW no blocks SqD 9001 KS43B 4 Contact blocks 1 NO 1 NC SqD 9001 KA1 Contactors 1 Definite Purpose contactor 2 Pole 120V coil 25A FLA SqD 8910 DPA22 23 d Layout IONS Dimens OML HOd S3 TIOSHLNOO ISA 71 11 91 HOLOVLNOOS diii d ON TI3M L ON TI3M 4405 11 271 13A31 Lb 214 24 Options Telemetry Option for LLC Either the LLC I or the LLC II can be augmented to become telemetry master RTU Funtion and programming is essentially the same Instead of connecting additional pumps to the process through wiring radio telemetry is used to control a remote pump Set up and monitoring are the same as with the non telemetry controller The main difference is the presence of an RF Fail alarm to indicate to the user when the radio signal has been lost or compromised Telemetry Option for Slave Unit In addition to the option of adding a radio to the LLC a slave unit can be purchased in
15. r the LLC I These indicators will flash in order to draw attention If the controller senses that either pump has failed the common alarm relay will be energized and any attached alarm output will be actuated such as an alarm beacon Check the troubleshooting section of this manual for details of pump fail indication and causes The main screen will also indicate if an alarm is present as indicated by the flashing alarm banner lt wW ALARM HEB uem 11 Alarms If the ALARM indicator is flashing the alarm menu can be accessed by pressing the F2 button This screen will show any present alarms Under normal conditions none of the alarms shown below should be present Acknowledging the alarms will turn off the common alarm relay which will turn off any attached alarm output alarm beacon autodialer etc Note F1 F3 and 4 still access the MAIN PUMP STATS AND SETPOINTS menus respectively USE TO SCROLL lt THROUGH SCREENS gt gt PRESS ENTER KEY DESIRED SCREEN IS LOCATED SELECT SCREEN FROM SCROLL DOWN MENU Troubleshooting The troubleshooting menu provides access to the controller s troubleshooting feature Using the up and down arrows screens can be accessed for each alarm condition Press the up or down arrow until the desired troubleshooting page is found and then press enter 12 Here a text will be displayed to briefl
16. the front of the Liquid Level Controller The LLC I has one selector switch and the LLC II has two HAND Hand mode will run the pump regardless of whether the controller is calling for automatic run or not Hand mode will work even if controller components have failed or controller power is off OFF Off mode will not allow the pump to run AUTO Auto mode will run the pump based on the user defined setpoints When storage tank level drops to the start setpoint the pump will start and run until the storage tank level reaches the stop setpoint More details on auto mode can be found in the pump mode section of the manual Panel Display PanelView 300 Micro Access to the Liquid Level Controller processor information is accomplished by using the panel display interface Tank level pump run status pump statistics as well as other information can be viewed using this display Setpoints such as pump start level and stop level can be viewed and changed through the display as well In addition startup and calibration data can be viewed and changed No computer is needed to setup the Liquid Level Controller Navigation To navigate the controls use the F keys and navigation arrows located on the display PANELVIEW USER INTERFACE LEFT RIGHT ARROW KEYS UP DOWN 77 ARROW KEYS N d F KEYS ENTER KEY F keys are used to select the four major menus as well as select objects in the display
17. ure Pump Failure Radio Signal Failure for telemetry options only The alarm beacon can be shut off by acknowledging the alarm condition This is done by pressing the F2 button to get to the alarm screen and then the F2 button again to acknowledge the alarms Surge Protection The LLC units as well as Telemetry slave units have built in surge protection in the form of an air gap surge protector and a silicon avalanche diode surge protector It is recommended that additionally the Pumphouse be protected by a surge protector such as the Joslyn Z2 175 This unit has a visible window to indicate if the unit is ok 27 Inations d Term iagrams an D Iring W 480 d DIAG 34vdS 14915 14 ONINNNY L d 35 45 SLOVLNOS N 4H NI LOH 933531115 wanan L TIIM LNOAW 2018 TWNIAYAL NLY dAVTS A amp L3lA3 131 OIQ Ve Gv aves BORO O em Ol sinan 214 90Abz OlQvH 20Abz 1810 Olavy oe 4 e auvds ONINNAYZ awi ONINNNY 1 Tela 1 1 dWfid 1915 2 14915 dWfid OVA DZ L CET sindino 15 LJ COL weld TWHLNAN LOH esnjv MOHE WEEN
18. y alarm condition well as possible solutions BACK BUTTON To get back to the alarm screen use the left arrow key Note F1 F3 and F4 still access the MAIN PUMP STATS AND SETPOINTS menus respectively Pump Statistics Using the button will take you to the PUMP STATS screen This screen has useful pump information such as run time pump starts and pump fails Keeping track of this information can help assure that the pump is running a reasonable amount of time for each start and that it is not failing frequently See troubleshooting section of this manual if numerous fails are noted over any period of time 13 The above screen shows the Pump Statistics screen for the LLC II The LLC I will not show any hours starts or fails for PUMP 2 By dividing the HOURS by the STARTS the average run time can be determined for each pump In this case pump one is running an average of 4 66 hours per start 135 29 4 66 Pump fails can be caused by a number of situations See the troubleshooting section of this manual for more information Generally there should be few or no fails Note the Pump Statistics screen can be reset to zero if desired in one of the advanced setup menus See the Advanced section of this manual for details 14 Setpoints For setup and or to choose tank level start and stop setpoints access the SETPOINTS menu by pressing the F4 button
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