FloLogic System 3.0 Users Manual
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1. Restoration of water service is accomplished by simply pressing the HOME key 10 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Actuator There are four major components to the FloLogic System Ball Valve and Actuator Valve This is normally mounted in the main water line after it enters the structure prior to the point where the distribution lines are broken off to the various floors SW rooms and plumbing appliances The Valve may alternatively be installed out of doors above grade in an enclosed housing provided that it is not subject to temperatures below 35 or above 115 degrees F Ball Valve The Valve unit is comprised of a full port one inch lead free brass ball valve connected to an actuator contained in a water resistant housing Extending from the actuator housing are three electrical connectors One connector interfaces to the Flow Sensor the second to the Power Supply and the third to the Control Panel This unit should be mounted to provide easy access to the manual override i e the metal shaft protruding through the top of the actuator housing In the event of a complete loss of power or a general System failure the override can be used to manually open or close the Valve Flow Sensor Sensor The Flow Sensor is directly connected to the Valve assembly via one of the three electrical connectors The Sensor is responsible for the detection of water running through the System While the Sensor is able to detect flow as low as 0 52. flow timer limit will be in effect After the Delay Away interval has expired the Away timer limit will be in effect The Delay Away interval will be used every time the System is placed into Away mode To exit the Delay Away timer menu without making changes and move to the next programmable feature Bypass timer press the NEXT BYPASS key 24 Bypass Timer After you have entered the Program menu press the NEXT BYPASS key to scroll to the Programming BYPASXXX screen The XXX will be a number between 001 and 999 minutes with the default BYPAS 120 setting at 120 If you wish to raise or lower this value press the UP or DN key to scroll to the desired number of minutes To accept this change press the ACCEPT EXIT key This will store the new Bypass timer value exit you from the programming menu and return the System to Home mode 6 To exit the Bypass timer menu without making changes and move to the next programmable feature Auto Away timer press the NEXT BYPASS key 25 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS Cont d Auto Away Timer After you have entered the Program menu press the NEXT BYPASS key to scroll to the Programming AWAY XX screen The XX will be a value between 1 and 99 hours or OFF with the default setting at 18 hours A AWAY 18 If you wish to raise or lower this value press the UP or DN key to scroll to the desired number of hours To accept this change press the ACCEPT EXIT key This wi
3. in the software for this function is 18 hours and can be changed to a value as low as 1 hour and as high as 99 hours or this feature can be completely disabled by the user see Programming Instructions on page 18 Clearing Alarms When either the Home or Away timer limits are exceeded the System will turn off the water display LEAK on the LCD and sound a low decibel audible alarm at the Control Panel DISABLE To disable the audible alarm press the DISABLE key Silences Alarm Once the source of the leak has been identified and corrective action taken press the HOME key to restore water service During the first few minutes of water service restoration the pinwheel may illuminate as any previously emptied pipes are refilled with water Restores Water Service This is normal and will stop as your plumbing system refills and is purged of air Water Shutoff from Keypad NEXT BYPASS Turn Water Off Restores Water Service If you want to manually turn off the water to the building protected by the FloLogic System you can accomplish this by simultaneously pressing the NEXT BYPASS key and the DISABLE key at the Control Panel When the Valve is closed by this keystroke command the display will read WATER OFF NOTE Pressing and holding the DISABLE key slightly before the NEXT BYPASS key will ensure you don t accidentally place the System in Bypass Mode see Bypass Mode description on page 16
4. press UP key till screen clears and keypad resets 31 PROGRAMMING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ONLY WHEN PROGRAM MODE PROGRAM Initial screen in Programming mode Press NEXT to go to Drip Rate or EXIT to exit Program mode DRIP RATE XX is current Drip Rate setting Press PROG to sample current rate or UP alternates with in ounces per minute DN keys to manually change setting then XX OZ MN press ACCEPT to change or NEXT to go to Home setting screen HOME XX XX is current Home mode timer setting Press UP DN then press ACCEPT to change in minutes or NEXT to go to Away setting screen AWAY XX XX is current Away mode timer setting Press UP DN then press ACCEPT to change in minutes or NEXT to go to Delay Away setting screen D AWAY XX or XX or OFF is current Delay Away timer Press UP DN then press ACCEPT to change D AWAY OFF setting in minutes or NEXT to go to Bypass setting setting BYPASXXX XXX is current Bypass timer setting Press UP DN then press ACCEPT to change in minutes or NEXT to go to Auto Away setting screen A AWAY XX XX is current Auto Away timer setting Press UP DN then press ACCEPT to change in hours or NEXT to go to program Exit screen EXIT End of Program menu Press ACCEPT to exit programming or NEXT to return to initial screen in program menu 32 EXTERNAL CONTACT CLOSURE MESSAGES from external devices connected to FloLogic keypad via dry contacts EXT AWAY Away timer activated by external d
5. the circuit breaker for your home plumbing i 22 Intelligent Leak Detection Water Conservation DIRECTIONS FOR USE Date of Purchase Installation Installed By Attach receipt here Contents General Information 4 5 6 9 System Components 10 13 Operations and Terminology 14 17 Programming Instructions 18 27 Disabling System Sensor Testing 28 Addendum Display Messages 30 33 My SIDES cc tetti 34 Drip Rate TANG 5 sca 35 Quick Reference Back Cover GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on your purchase and installation of the FloLogic System 3 0 System You can now relax knowing that your home or business is constantly protected against flooding due to leaks or failures in its plumbing system In addition the System will give you early according to the EPA account for 1496 of domestic water use in th and control virtually all water flowing through a residence or buildi The System works by detecting and timing the flow of water throug notice of water wastage due to leaks that e USA The FloLogic System will monitor ng s plumbing system h the inlet water pipe of any given structure There are two basic operating modes for the System Home and Away the difference is the occupancy status of the building and thus the amount of water that is exp
6. wish to change the Drip Rate to accommodate the measured value press the ACCEPT EXIT key To exit the X X 0Z M Drip Rate programming menu without making changes press the NEXT BYPASS key Manual As a second option you can manually raise or lower the Drip Rate threshold by pressing the UP or DN keys on the keypad To accept this change press the ACCEPT EXIT key This will store the new Drip Rate value in the program exit you from the programming menu and return the System to Home mode To exit the Drip Rate programming menu without making changes and move to the next X X 0Z M programmable feature Home timer press the NEXT BYPASS key Accept Changes i PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS Cont d Home Timer After you have entered the Program menu press the NEXT BYPASS key to scroll to the Programming HOME screen The XX will be a number between 1 and 99 with the default setting at 30 representing 30 minutes of allowable flow in the Home mode CD To increase or decrease this value press the UP or DN key to scroll to the desired number of minutes To accept this change press the ACCEPT EXIT key This will store the new Home timer value ACCEPTED in the program exit you from the programming menu and return the System to Home mode 22 To exit the Home timer programming menu without making changes and move to the next programmable feature Away timer press the NEXT BYPASS key Away
7. Rate setting can be changed to a higher or lower threshold Drip Rate is exceeded The System does not start the Home or Away timers until the This feature operates continuously in the background and thus will have no visual indication on the display of its status except when using the programming menu To change the default value for this fea NOTE Caution should be used when c ure refer to Programming Instructions on page 18 hanging the Drip Rate value Lowering the Drip Rate can result in frequent false alarms Raising the Drip Rate will allow elevated volumes of water to flow undetected into your home or business See the reference table on page 35 for Drip Rate water flow equivalents over daily monthly and annual periods 17 18 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS The System is designed to accommodate virtually all user needs by allowing the user to change any of the default settings The following table shows the default settings as well as valid ranges for all of the programmable System features Drip Rate threshold 2 0 ounces per minute 0 5 to 320 unces per minute PROGRAMMABLE FEATURE DEFAULT SETTING PROGRAMMABLE RANGE Home interval timer 1 to 99 min Away interval timer 0 5 minutes 30 seconds 0 0 to 99 m utes inutes Delay Away interval timer 0 minutes OFF OFF 0 to 99 minutes Bypass interval timer 120 minutes 1 to 999 mi nutes Auto Away interval timer 1 to 99 hours OFF Any change
8. Timer Programming AWAY 0 5 ACCEPTED After you have entered the Program menu press the NEXT BYPASS key to scroll to the AWAY screen The XX will be a number between 0 0 and 99 with the default setting at 0 5 representing 30 seconds of allowable flow in the Away mode To increase or decrease this value press the UP or DN key to scroll to the desired number of minutes To accept this change press the ACCEPT EXIT key This will store the new Away timer value in the program exit you from the programming menu and return the System to Home mode To exit the Away timer programming menu without making changes and move to the next programmable feature Delay Away timer press the NEXT BYPASS key 23 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS Cont d Delay Away Timer After you have entered the Program menu press the NEXT BYPASS key to scroll to the Programming AWAY XX screen The XX will be a value between OFF and 99 minutes with the default setting at OFF Setting a value above OFF will cause the switch to the Away mode to be D AWAY OFF delayed each time the Away mode is activated If you wish to raise or lower this value press the UP or DN key to scroll to the desired number of minutes To accept this change press the ACCEPT EXIT key This will store the new Delay Away timer value exit you from the programming menu and return the System to Home mode NOTE During the Delay Away interval the Home
9. UTOAWAY when the home is occupied this may be due to a failed sensor and the following test should be conducted as soon as possible No Flow Detected Flow Detected While in the Home mode turn on a faucet or flush a toilet Look for the flow indicator pinwheel on the display If there is no flow indication your sensor will need to be replaced Call FloLogic at 877 356 5644 for a replacement 28 ADDENDUM Normal 65 30 LIU LESS 31 Programming 5 32 External Contact Closure Messages 33 My SEWN RR TNR 34 Drip Rate Table usines 35 29 OPERATIONAL MODE MESSAGES DISPLAYED DURING NORMAL OPERATION HOME Home timer setting in effect Press AWAY to activate Away mode AWAY Away timer setting in effect Press HOME to exit Away mode D AWAY XX Home timer in effect System will automati Press HOME to exit from Delay Away cally switch to Away timer after XX minutes BYPASS or Home and Away timers temporarily disabled System will revert to Home or Away mode after Bypass EXT BYPASS interval expires Press HOME to manually exit Bypass mode OVERRIDE System is overidden by external device such Wait for external device to finish cycle as an irrigation system or water softener WATER OFF Water has been turned off at Control Panel Press HOME to restore water DISABLED System is disabled Press PROG DISABLE then ACCEPT to r
10. e enable system LEAK HOME or AWAY timer limit exceeded Press DISABLE to silence the audible alarm then Water turned off HOME to restore water EXT LEAK External device instructed FloLogic to Clear condition on external device Press turn off water Water turned off DISABLE to silence and HOME to restore water AUTO AWAY Away mode auto activated No water flow Press DISABLE to silence chirp or HOME to exit Away mode above Drip Rate for Auto Away interval IF NEEDED CHECK SENSOR see page 28 ATTENTION REQUIRED ERROR NOTIFICATION MESSAGES AC LOST AC power supply interrupted and System Check circuit breaker to AC outlet and make is operating on battery sure power supply is plugged in Alarm clears when AC power restored SYS DOWN Valve inoperable typically due to missing Check Replace battery Press DN key till or discharged battery beeping stops Valve will cycle in 8 secs VAL FAIL Valve unable to detect open closed Call 877 356 5644 for assistance position or does not rotate on power up COMM ERR Keypad and valve not communicating Call 877 356 5644 for assistance CHK BATT Battery missing or not detected Reconnect battery Press DN key till beep ing stops Valve will cycle in 8 secs CHG BATT Battery unable to hold charge and needs Connect new battery Press DN key till replacement beeping stops Valve will cycle in 8 secs CHK PS Power supply fault detected Press DN key ftill beeping stops to restart System If message remains
11. ead HOME indicating that the Home timer is in effect Unless previously changed by the user the timer interval for the Home mode is 30 minutes When the display reads this is the length of time that water will be allowed to run uninterrupted before the System sounds an alarm and turns off the water When you wish to change to Away mode press the AWAY key Unless previously changed by E 5 the user the timer interval for the Away mode is 30 seconds When you switch from Home mode s Away t0 Away mode the display will read AWAY and the Valve will enter an exercise cycle that results in the Valve closing and the reopening During this time you may hear the motor turning the valve To exit the Away mode simply press the HOME key to return to the Home mode Flow Indication When water is running anywhere in the building monitored by the FloLogic System a rotating pinwheel will appear on the right side of the LCD screen On the left side of the display a text message will continue to indicate the current operating mode for the System The pinwheel is illuminated within a few seconds once water begins running and will disappear within a few seconds after the water has stopped running BASIC OPERATION Cont d As an added security feature the FloLogic System will automatically place itself into the Away mode Auto Away after detecting no water flow for an extended period of time The default interval timer embedded
12. ected to be used The default detectable flow rate has been embedded in the software at 2 0 ounces per minute Once flow above 2 0 ounces per minute is detected the System allows water to flow for whatever length of time the use r has stipulated for each of the modes The default timer interval for the Home mode is 30 minutes and the Away mode is 30 seconds Switching from Home mode to Away mode and conversely from Away mode to Home mode is accomplished by simply pressing the corresponding key on the Control Panel When water flow is detected that exceeds the preset timer intervals the water is turned off an audible alarm is sounded and the wall mounted LCD panel displays the message LEAK If connected to a security system the System will communi cate the leak condition to your security monitoring company so they can notify you of the problem no matter where your travels may take you The FloLogic System also includes several convenience features and allows the user to change any of the default timer intervals if so desired Another feature that distinguishes the FloLogic System from others in the market is a patented process whereby the System periodically exercises the ball valve to ensure the product is operating correctly and will respond when called upon No other automatic shut off system can provide this unique and comforting feature Control Panel BASIC OPERATION Home vs Away Upon System start up the LCD panel will r
13. evice Deactivate external system to return to such as a home security system Home mode EXT LEAK External system or device requested emer After clearing external alarm condition gency water shutoff Water is turned off press DISABLE to silence alarm then HOME to restore water service EX BYPASS External device such as an irrigation System automatically reverts to Home system or water softener has initiated or Away mode after Bypass interval Bypass mode Home and Away timers are expires Press and hold HOME key to temporarily disabled force exit from Bypass mode OVERRIDE External device such as an irrigation System automatically reverts to Home or system or water softener has disabled the Away mode when external system opens Home and Away timers contacts 33 MY SETTINGS wpmememn _____ __ ____________ Honea tiner mmus warmen 777777 Delay Away interval timer 0 minutes OFF Bypass interval timer 120 minutes 34 The table below gives you perspective of how much each Rate value equates to in water usage over time Based EPA statistics the average home in the USA has plumbing leakage averaging 2 5 oz minute This is equivalent to 10 000 gallons annually per home or over 1 Trillion gallons nationally 39 QUICK REFERENCE 1PRT005 03 HOME key places system in Home mode AWAY key places system Away mode BYPASS NEXT key
14. ill power the System is dependent on several variables including air temperature and the age of the battery When new the standard battery should power the System for a minimum of five days provided the battery is located in an environment with temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees F When AC power is restored the battery will gradually recharge A complete battery discharge due to prolonged power loss will substantially shorten battery life and may necessitate an immediate replacement A replacement battery can be purchased in many stores or ordered directly from FloLogic The replacementt battery should be 12VDC and rated at a minimum of 4 amp hours 4AH Keypad and Display Control Panel The Control Panel is comprised of a keypad with eight keys and a liquid crystal display LCD The Control Panel is the sole user interface of the FloLogic System All status messages and programming functions are presented at the Control Panel The Control Panel is connected to the Valve with the supplied 50 foot cable Longer cables or cable extensions are available in the event that the Control Panel needs to be located further than 50 feet from the Valve Inserted into the top of the Control Panel is a Quick Reference card that provides information on the basic operation of the FloLogic System 13 1 OPERATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY HOME Places System Home Mode AWAY C Places System in Away Mode AWAY The Home mode is t
15. ins When the System is in Home or Away mode this feature is activated by a single press of the NEXT BYPASS key on the keypad When the System is in the Bypass mode the display will read BYPASS alternating with HOME or AWAY To change the timer interval for this feature refer to Programming Instructions on page 18 AUTOMATIC The Automatic Away feature places the System into Away mode after no water flow has been detected for AWAY an extended period of time Factory set at 18 hours this feature can be set to activate the Away mode as soon as 1 hour or as long as 99 hours after the System has last detected water flow above the Drip Rate value If desired the feature may also be deactivated OFF This feature operates continuously in the back ground If the System reverts to Auto Away even though water has been running a flow sensor replacement is required When in Auto Away the System will chirp every 20 seconds Press the DISABLE key to silence To change the settings for this feature refer to Programming page 18 E DRIP RATE This feature allows the user to change the flow detection baseline to accommodate intermittant 109 056 water demand from appliances such as humidifiers as well as known nuisance leaks such as leaky toilet valves and drippy faucets The System ships from the factory with a default Drip Rate of 2 0 ounces per minute Based on the specific characteristics of your plumbing system the Drip
16. l This is useful for someone who regularly flushes a toilet or starts a load of laundry or the dishwasher just prior to leaving During the Delay Away interval the System utilizes the Home timer e g 30 minutes of flow At the end of the Delay Away interval the System will automatically place itself into the Away mode The System is preprogrammed with Delay Away set to OFF This delay interval can be changed to any value from OFF 0 minutes up to 99 minutes Once programmed with any value above OFF 0 minutes the Delay Away interval will activated every time the user presses the AWAY key To deactivate this feature reset the Delay Away interval to zero minutes OFF When the System is in the Delay Away mode the display will read D AWAY XX with XX representing the time remaining in the delay interval To change this feature refer to Programming Instructions on page 18 15 OPERATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY Contd BYPASS Bypass function provides a convenient way to temporarily disable the System timers Bypass permits extended use of water without reprogramming the Home or Away timers Upon completion of the Bypass time the System will revert to the mode it was in prior to the Bypass request e g Home Away During the Activates Bypass Bypass interval the user can override the Bypass function by pressing the Home key Factory set at 120 Mode minutes the Bypass timer has a range of 1 to 999 minutes 16 hrs 39 m
17. ll store the new Auto Away value in the program exit you from the programming menu and return the System to dus ED NOTE With Auto Away set to OFF the System never automatically switches itself into the Away mode and detection of a failed flow sensor will be diminished ACCEPTED exit the Auto Away menu without making changes and move to the next screen Exit press the NEXT BYPASS key 26 Exiting To exit the programming mode when the LCD indicates EXIT press Programming ACCEPT EXIT key This will exit you from programming without making EXIT any changes and return the System to Home mode To scroll back to the top of the programming menu press the NEXT BYPASS key 27 DISABLING RE ENABLING SYSTEM To disable the System so it is not actively responding to leaks while in the Home mode simultaneously press the PROG and DISABLE keys The screen will read DISABLE Press the ACCEPT EXIT key within three 3 seconds The screen will read DISABLED HOME 0 3 Cs DISABLE DISABLED To re enable the System when the display reads DISABLED simultaneously press the PROG and DISABLE keys The screen will read ENABLE Press the ACCEPT EXIT key within three 3 seconds The display will read HOME FLOW SENSOR TEST Perrorm SEmi AnnuALLY In order to ensure proper operation of the System the Flow Sensor should be tested every six months If the System switches to A
18. o raise the detectable flow baseline of t iance such as a humidifier or nuisance turning off the water it may be he System Any setting above 0 0 ounces per minute 0 0 07 is referred to as your Drip Rate The System is shipped with a default Drip Rate setting of 2 0 ounces per minute Chang can result in a higher incidence of false alarms Raising prolonged chronic water use that is either running down of sight in your home or business ing this Drip Rate to a lower number this to a higher number can result in he sewer or is leaking somewhere out Prior to changing the Drip Rate please check that all faucets are off and no toilets are running Follow the steps outlined on page 19 to get into the Program mode and scroll to the Drip Rate screen using the NEXT BYPASS key When the display reads DRIP RATE and alternates with 07 you can either query the System to show how much water is flowing in your home or business or adjust the Drip Rate value manually The table found on the inside back cover gives yo u a perspective of how much each Drip Rate value equates to in water usage over time Automatic When on the Drip Rate screen to sample the water flow currently running in the building press the PROG key The display will change to show the volume of water flowing through the sensor in ounces per n Drip minute If the detected flow exceeds 32 0 ounces per minute the display will read INVALID If you
19. ounce per minute the software monitoring the Sensor has been factory pre set to recognize 2 0 ounces of flow per minute as the point when the flow timer is initiated Depending on your specific needs you can adjust the sensitivity of the Sensor see Programming Instructions on page 18 The Flow Sensor has been designed as a field replaceable item as the service life of this component is dependent on the water quality where the System is installed Water hardness and debris such as sand or silt may shorten the expected life of the Sensor Water treatment regimens such as filtration and softening may lengthen the life of the Sensor A replacement Sensor can be ordered from FloLogic at www flologic com In addition FloLogic has optional extended warranty plans that provide for periodic replacement of this component 11 12 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Cont d System Battery and AC Adapter Power Supply The Power Supply is comprised of a 12 volt 4 5 amp hour rechargeable sealed lead acid battery connected to an AC adapter The adapter is connected to the Valve assembly with a 15 foot cable The battery and AC adapter must be located in a protected environment such as a crawl space basement or in a watertight outdoor enclosure The Power Supply AC requires access to AC power within 6 feet of the AC adapter The battery is required to turn the valve and will power the System in the event of an AC power failure The length of time the battery w
20. s you make in the default settings should be noted in the My Settings section of thi 5 book on page 34 cy i c D The programming menu can only be accessed when the display reads HOME To enter the Program mode simultaneously press the ACCEPT EXIT key and the PROG key on the Control Panel The display will read PROGRAM Pressing the NEXT BYPASS key will scroll through the programming menu as follows 1 DRIP RATE alternates with X X OZ MIN 4 D AWAY XX with XX representing minutes 2 HOME XX with XX representing minutes 5 BYPASXXX with XXX representing minutes 3 AWAY XX with XX representing minutes 6 A AWAY XX with XX representing hours When in the Program mode for any of the above features the NEXT BYPASS key will take you to the next programmable feature without changing the value for the current feature To imple ment a program change you must press the ACCEPT EXIT key prior to leaving the screen with the changed value Pressing the ACCEPT EXIT key will update the program with the new value and then exit to the Home mode To change more than one item re enter the programming menu as noted above The following pages explain the steps required to change the various program settings 19 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS Cont d Drip Rate Programming 20 If you have a known low flow water demand from an appl leak such as a dripping faucet and the System is regularly necessary for you t
21. temporarily disables Home and Away timers DISABLE key BYPASS NEXT key turns the water off Restore Water Service Press DISABLE to silence alarm if needed then HOME to turn on water Test Flow Sensor Perform semi annually While in Home mode turn on faucet or flush toilet Confirm flow indicator pinwheel illuminates on LCD Disable System Press both PROG DISABLE then ACCEPT to disable the FloLogic System Re Activate System When disabled press both PROG DISABLE then ACCEPT to re enable the FloLogic System FloLogic Inc www flologic com 7413 130 Six Forks Road Raleigh NC 27615 877 FloLogic 877 356 5644
22. ypically used when the structure is occupied The Home mode is preprogrammed to allow 30 minutes of uninterrupted water flow before shutting off the water If desired this time can be changed to a value as low as 1 minute or as high as 99 minutes see Programming Instructions on page 18 When in any state other than Home Away Bypass Water Off the Home mode may be activated by a single press of the HOME key on the keypad When the System is in the Home mode the LCD will read HOME The Away mode is typically used when the structure is unoccupied The Away mode is pre programmed to allow 30 seconds of uninterrupted water flow before shutting off the water and sounding an alarm If desired this time can be changed to a value as low as zero seconds or as high as 99 minutes see Programming Instructions on page 18 When in any state other than Away the Away mode may be activated by a single press of the AWAY key on the keypad When the Away mode is activated the Valve will complete an exercise cycle confirming operational readiness When the System is in the Away mode the LCD will read AWAY NOTE If the Delay Away feature has been activated the activation of the Away timer will be delayed for the duration of the delay interval see DELAY AWAY on the following page DELAY AWAY dau Places System in Away Mode When activated through the programming menu this feature delays the start of the Away mode for a preset time interva
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