Instruction

Bulletin
Fire Pump Controller For Diesel Driven Fire Pumps
(Produced after Oct. 23rd, 2009)
Installation- Start Up - Service

This instruction is a guide for personnel involved with Maintenance, Engineering and
approval of Fire Pump equipment. It provides an understanding of the Joslyn Clark
controller operation, to aid in installing start-up.

Operation, Installation and test requirements are specified by the National Fire
Protection Association, Publications NFPA 20, NFPA 70, NFPA 25 and Factory
Mutual.

Joslyn Clark Controls, 2100 W. Broad St., Elizabethtown, N.C. 28337,

Fax (910) 879-5486, Phone (800) 476-6952 or (800) 711-6627
WEB SITE www.joslynclark.com
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INDEX
Introduction 3
Installation .. 3
Location .. 3
Mounting . 3
Connections
Water .. 4
Electrical .. 4
Terminal Strip Descriptions
Incoming Power Terminals 5
Diesel Engine Connections 5
Field Input Connections 5
Alarm Contacts .. 6
Control Circuit Protection .. 6
Controller Sequence of Operation
Main Selector Switch Operation ... 6
Push Button Operation, Start #1, #2, Stop 7
Optional Terminal Strip Connections
Engine Alarm Relays Option Ax 9
Pump Room Alarm Relays Option Bx . 9
External Control Signals Option Cx . 10
Status Display 11
Annunciator on Controller 12
Printer Operation .. 13
Printout Description .. 15
Controller Setup Dip Switch Settings 17
Pressure Adjustment . 18
Battery Charger .. 21
Relay Function 22
Alarm Bell 24
Event and Pressure Data Retrieving ... 24
Pressure Sensor Calibration . 25
Appendix 1: How to Retrieve data from RS232 Port . 26
Appendix 2: Modem .. 28
Notes: .. 30

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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
This instruction bulletin provides an Publication NFPA 20, NPFA 70 National
introduction to the Joslyn Clark Diesel Electrical Code; also, Factory Mutual System
Controller operation, to aid in installing and Handbook of Industrial Loss Prevention
start-up; and later troubleshooting if necessary. Chapter 20. The entire installation must meet
Operation and safety features are specified by requirements outlined in these publications.
the National Fire Protection Association,

CONTROLLER INSTALLATION
Setting In Place
Install and operate where temperatures exceed Working clearances around controller shall
400F (150C) And Does Not Exceed 1220F comply with NFPA 70, National Electrical
(500C). The controller must be located as Code, Article 110 or C22.1, Canadian Electrical
close as practical and within sight of the Code, Article 26.302 or other local codes.
engine it controls. It shall be located, or so The controller is suitable for use in locations
protected that proper controller operation will subject to a moderate degree of moisture, such
not be injured or impaired by water escaping
as a damp basement. The pump room ambient
from pumps or pump connections.
temperature shall be between 40F (5C) and
Current-carrying parts of the controller shall not 122F (50C).
be less than 12 inches (305mm) above the The standard controller enclosure is rated
floor level. NEMA 2 (IP41). It is the installers responsibility
to insure that either the standard enclosure
The controller is to be mounted in a substantial meets the ambient conditions or that an
manner on a single non-combustible enclosure with an appropriate rating has been
supporting structure at a height that allows provided.
convenient access to the controller. Rear Controllers must be installed inside a building,
access is not required. An elevated floor pad, and they are not designed for outside
by others, is recommended when the controller environment. The paint color may change if
is floor mounted. controller is exposed to ultraviolet rays during
long period of time.

PREPARATION
The controller electrical terminal blocks are interconnection drawing.
located for conduit entry at the bottom left side
of the enclosure. Wire between the engine and Ground the controller by connecting a #10 bare
controller terminal boards with stranded copper or green insulated wire between the controller
wire of the sizes recommended on the inter- ground connector located to the left of the
connection diagram. Engine terminals 1 thru lower terminal block strip and a good earth
11 or 2 thru 12 , 301 and 302 (depending ground.
on the engine type) are to be wired directly to
the corresponding terminals in the controller. Standard controllers require a 120 volt, 50/60
Connect the batteries to the engine as Hz, AC supply from a reliable separate 20
specified in the Engine Manufacturers Manual. ampere circuit. Use #10 stranded copper wire
for connecting the supply to terminals L1 and
Wire all other remote modifications to the N. For supply voltage other than 120 volt,
controller terminal blocks with the 50/60 hertz, the controller must be ordered with
recommended wire sizes listed on the the appropriate transformer modification.

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CONNECTIONS
WATER CONNECTIONS

The optional low suction pressure switch (PS2)

The threaded connection of the pressure shall be connected to the suction side of the
transducer, (1/4 NPT F) is flush with the system, following standard practice.
bottom of the enclosure. See the dimensions
drawing for the exact location. The pump The controller is equipped with a solenoid
start - stop pressure transducer (PT1) shall be valve that drains water to initiate weekly test.
connected to the system as per NFPA 20 The quantity of water drained may be large
2003, Chapter 12.5.2.1.1 so it is recommended that it be piped to the
floor drain. .

ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTIONS

ELECTRICAL WIRING SIZING

The electrical wiring between the power source For battery wiring (terminals 6, 8 and 11),
and the diesel engine fire pump controller shall stranded #10 AWG minimum wire must be
meet the NFPA 202007, Chapter 12.5.2.5 used when distance between controller and
and 12.6.4, NFPA 70 National Electrical Code batteries is less than 25/7.6m. For distance
Article 695 or C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, between 26/7.9m to 50/15.2m stranded #6
Section 32-200 or other local codes. AWG minimum size wire must be used. For
control wiring, stranded #14 AWG minimum
size wire must be used. For power supply
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS wiring, stranded #14 AWG minimum size wire
must be used.
A licensed electrician must supervise the
electrical connections. INCOMING POWER CONNECTIONS
Only watertight hub fittings shall be used when
entering the cabinet to preserve the NEMA Diesel engine fire pump controller shall be
rating of the cabinet. powered by a dedicated source protected by a
The installer is responsible for adequate 15A max circuit breaker.
protection of diesel engine fire pump controller Incoming power is to be connected to terminals
components against metallic debris or drilling identified L1-N (120V) or L1L2 (220-240V)
chips. Failure to do so may cause injuries to located on the terminal strip.
personnel, damage the controller and
subsequently void warranty. IMPORTANT
Diesel engine fire pump controller shall not be
. used as a junction box to supply other
equipment

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TERMINAL STRIP DESCRIPTION
Deluge Valve
Refer to terminal diagram affixed inside the
controller before connecting any terminals. One lead of the deluge valve NC contact must
be connected to terminal 25 dv (deluge valve),
the second lead must be connected to the
INCOMING POWER TERMINALS bottom terminal (common), or directly to the
ground. It is very important to cut the
Incoming power terminals are sized for #16 to jumper 19 on the board in order to enable
#6 AWG wire. They are located on the bottom the function.
right and labeled L1N for a 120VAC incoming
voltage or L1L2 for a 220240VAC incoming Low Water Reservoir
voltage. The ground terminal is located beside One lead of the float switch contact must be
L1 to connect the ground. connected to the terminal 26 wl (water level).
The second lead of the float switch contact
DIESEL ENGINE CONNECTIONS must be connected to the bottom terminal
Diesel engine terminals are sized for #16 to #6 (common), or directly to the ground. A 20
AWG wire. They are located vertically on the second delay (non adjustable) is introduced to
bottom left and they are labeled 1 to 12. The avoid flickering because of float instability.
terminals are numbered according to the
engine standards: Empty Water Reservoir
1: FS: fuel solenoid valve One lead of the float switch contact must be
2: ER: engine run contact connected to the terminal 27 we (water
3: OS: engine over speed contact reservoir empty). The second lead of the float
4: OP: engine oil pressure contact switch contact must be connected to the
5: WT: engine coolant thermostat contact bottom terminal (common), or directly to the
6: B1: battery #1 positive ground. A 20 second delay (non adjustable) is
8: B2: battery #2 positive introduced to avoid flickering because of float
9: C1: start contactor #1 instability.
10: C2: start contactor #2
Low Pump Room Temperature
11: GND: engine ground
12: ST: energized to stop fuel solenoid valve One lead of the temperature switch contact
301: ECM Selector in Alternate Position must be connected to the terminal 28 rto
302: Fuel Injection Malfunction (temperature). The second lead of the
temperature switch contact must be connected
Note : the #12 signal is Energized to Stop. The to the bottom terminal (common), or directly to
signal is always present except if the Jumper the ground.
CUT FOR TEMP ETS is cut. If this jumper is High Fuel Level
cut, the #12 is energized for a period of time
(adjustable by the potentiometer from 3 to 30 One lead of the float switch contact must be
min. After that time, the #12 is de-energized. connected to the terminal 29 hfl (high fuel
level). The second lead of the float switch
contact must be connected to the bottom
FIELD CONNECTIONS terminal (common), or directly to the ground. It
is very important to cut the jumper J20 on
A terminal strip is located on the left side and is the board in order to enable the function.
used to connect external contacts. These
inputs are located on terminal strips J4 and Low Suction Pressure
J18. The connection must be FREE of voltage One lead of the pressure switch contact must
the connection must be a DRY contact only. be connected to the terminal 30 ls (low
suction). The second lead of the pressure
Low Fuel Level Switch
switch contact must be connected to the
One lead of the float switch contact must be bottom terminal (common), or directly to the
connected to the terminal 24 LFL (low fuel ground.
level). The second lead of the float switch
contact must be connected to the bottom Lock Out Signal
terminal (common), or directly to the ground. One lead of the lockout signal contact must be
Note : NFPA 20-2007 requires float switch to connected to the terminal 31 loc (lockout). The
be activated at the twothirds of tank capacity. second lead of the lockout signal contact must
Note : Float switch contact must closes when be connected to the bottom terminal
low level is detected. (common), or directly to the ground.

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Remote Start By opening this contact, the controller will start
The remote start dry contact must be wired on the engine. To enable the remote start signal,
the J18 1V+ and J18 2 Start contact terminals. the factory installed jumper must be removed.

ALARM CONTACTS

Contacts 11-12 and 21-22 are normally closed,

Controller Trouble
contacts 11-14 and 21-24 are normally open.
DPDT contacts are connected to terminals
Main Switch in Manual or in Off Position strip J13
This contact is connected to terminals strip J5. Important : this relay is normally energized
Terminals Y1Y2 closes to signal that the main when controller is in normal condition. The
switch is in Manual or in Off position. relay is de-energized when controller trouble is
detected.
Main Switch in AUTO Position
This contact is connected to terminal strip J5. Output #1
Terminals Y3Y4 closes to signal that the main DPDT contacts are connected to terminals
switch is in Auto position. strip J14.
The contact functionality is programmed at
Engine trouble
factory. Verify the electrical diagram attached
DPDT contacts are connected to terminals in the controller to know the functionality of this
strip J10. output.
Engine RUN Output #2
DPDT contacts are connected to terminals DPDT contacts are connected to terminals
strip J11. strip J15.
Pump Room Alarm The contact functionality is programmed at
factory. Verify the electrical diagram attached
DPDT contacts are connected to terminals in the controller to know the functionality of this
strip J12 output.

Circuit Protection
CB1 protects battery charger 1 transformer. If CB1 and CB2 are both left to off position, the
CB2 protects battery charger 2 transformer. led AC power ON goes off.
CB3 protects control circuit from battery 1. If CB3 and CB4 are both left to off position, the
CB4 protects control circuit from battery 2. message no DC power appears on the
screen.

Controller Sequence of Operation

start signal from automatic device as deluge
General
valve, automatic weekly test.
The controller can be set as automatic
controller or be set as a non-automatic Manual start signal
controller. As automatic controller, a symbol Manual start signals are coming from human
A appears on the right side of the screen. In action as use of the crank push buttons, as use
this configuration, the manual start signals and of remote start signal from remote push button,
automatic start signals are enabled. or action on the run test push button.
As non-automatic controller, a symbol N
appears on the right side of the screen. In this
configuration, only manual start signals are Main Switch
enabled to start engine. The main switch is located on the controller
door. It is behind a breakable
Automatic start signal
and pad lockable cover.
The automatic start signals are either a drop of
system pressure below cut in set point, remote

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The engine starting sequence due to water
Main Switch in OFF Position pressure control can be delayed using the
This position shuts off the engine and prevents sequential start timer.
engine from starting. It also resets all alarm All engine alarm signals are operational but do
conditions if any. In this position, there is no not prevent the engine to run, except for the
message on the screen excepted low fuel overspeed signal that immediately stops the
level and ECM position. engine.

Main Switch in manual Position Manual shutdown

This position provides for manual engine start The controller is supplied with the automatic
by energizing the start fuel solenoid valve. shutdown provision factory defeated (to offer
Depressing the Crank #1 push button provides manual shutdown only). The engine can be
manual start with battery #1, depressing the stopped by depressing the STOP push-button
Crank #2 push button provides manual start located on the controller after the pressure is
with battery #2. re-established (above the cut out pressure
adjustment).
By depressing both push buttons The engine can also be stopped by setting the
simultaneously, the batteries #1 and #2 are main switch in OFF position.
used in parallel to start the engine.
Automatic shutdown
Fail to start and Fail when running alarm If the controller is field converted to automatic
signals are not operational in this position. An shutdown, a running period timer (factory set at
Overspeed condition will stop the engine and 30 minutes) will automatically shutdown the
will sound the buzzer. All other alarm signals motor after all starting causes have returned to
are operational (buzzer and message) but normal. The engine can also be stopped by
have no influence on the engine operation. depressing the STOP push-button located on
the controller provided all starting causes have
The engine can be stopped either by returned to normal and system pressure is
depressing the STOP push-button located on above the cut out pressure adjustment.
the controller or by setting the main switch in The engine can also be stopped by setting the
OFF position. main switch in OFF position.

automatic remote CONTROL

Main Switch in AUTO Position When automatic remote equipment (as deluge
On AUTO position, any starting condition will valve) is connected, the controller can be
initiate the automatic engine cranking cycle. started by the opening of a normally closed
The cranking cycle consists of energizing the contact (fail safe circuit) on this equipment
fuel solenoid valve (wire #1)/de-energizing stop independent of the pressure transducer. The
solenoid (wire #12) and cranking the engine for engine can be manually stopped by the STOP
15 seconds and then rest for 15 seconds, this push-button located on the controller but only
sequence is repeated six (6) times. If the after the fire protecting equipment contact has
engine fails to start, then the controller will returned to normal (provided that the system
indicate an Engine fail to start alarm. The pressure is above the cut out pressure
battery changeover is made automatically but if adjustment).
one battery is inoperative, missing or weak, the
cranking sequence locks out on the remaining All engine alarm signals are operational but do
battery. not prevent the engine from running, except for
Note : if both batteries are declared weak, the the Overspeed signal that immediately stops
next cranking cycle will be initiated with both the engine.
batteries.
Starting sequence due to automatic remote
WATER PRESSURE CONTROL control signal can be delayed with the
The water pressure control is enabled only sequential start timer (see page).
when cut-in and cut-out setpoints are set at
any value other than 0psi. The engine can also be stopped by setting the
The engine will automatically start when the main switch in OFF position or by depressing
pressure transducer detects a drop of the stop push button provided the automatic
pressure; provided that the engine was not remote signal is vanished.
already started and the controller is not locked
out by any other equipment.

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MANUAL REMOTE control The engine can also be stopped by
The engine can be started by the momentary setting the main switch in OFF
opening of a manual remote contact position.
independent of any automatic system. The
engine can be manually stopped by AC Failure start
depressing the STOP push-button located on This feature is field programmable (factory
the controller (provided that the system defeated). The engine will start automatically if
pressure is above the cut out pressure the AC power source is absent for more than
adjustment). the preset time. The engine will immediately
All engine alarm signals are operational but do stop when AC power is reestablished.
not prevent the engine to run, except for the
Overspeed signal that immediately stops the The engine can also be stopped by setting the
engine. main switch in OFF position.

Starting sequence due to automatic remote

control signal can be delayed by setting DIP Lock Out signal
Switch S5-4 and with the adjustment of When lockout signal is present (closed contact
sequential start timer (see page Error! between J4 common-31 loc), the controller is
Bookmark not defined.). inhibited to start on water pressure drop
detection, weekly test and run test. All other
The engine can also be stopped by setting the starting causes produce a starting cycle. If
main switch in OFF position or by depressing lockout signal appears while engine is running
the stop push button provided the manual or during cranking sequence, the lockout signal
remote control signal is vanished.. will not act, and engine continues to run.

Weekly test Operator equipment

The controller can be set for a weekly test. Main selector switch
When the weekly test is enabled, the engine
will start at the programmed start time . It will The main switch is located on the controller
stop at the programmed stop time or after the door. It is behind a breakable and pad-
run period timer whichever is the shortest. The lockable cover.
Stop push button is enabled and if depressed
will also stop the engine before expiration of
the weekly test (provided that the system Stop push button
pressure is above the cut out pressure
adjustment). The red stop push button can be used to stop
All alarm signals are operative. the engine.
Low oil pressure, high temperature, overspeed When the main switch is in automatic position,
conditions will immediately stop the engine to the stop push button will stop the engine
prevent damage. provided system pressure is above the cut out
The engine can also be stopped by setting the value and all starting causes have returned to
main switch in OFF position. normal.
When in manual mode, the stop push button
Run test must be pressed and held for the engine to
Depressing the run test push button located stop. If the stop push button is not held for a
on the front panel simulates a pressure drop. sufficient time, enough fuel may remain in the
The engine will stop automatically after the run hose so that the engine continues to run.
period timer or when the stop push button is
depressed. Crank #1- Crank#2 push buttons
All alarm signals are operative.
Low oil pressure, high temperature, overspeed Those push buttons can be used only when
conditions will immediately stop the engine to the main switch is in the hand position. They
prevent damage. are used to manually crank the engine using
battery #1 or #2, or both if both push buttons
are activated simultaneously.

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OPTIONAL TERMINAL STRIP DESCRIPTION

Refer to the option diagram affixed inside the Charger #1 & #2 Failure Alarm
controller before connection. The terminal strip Option A7
is vertically mounted and is located on the top Relay AR12 & AR13 :
left side in the enclosure. The AR12 NO contacts will close; the AR12
NC contacts will open to signal a charger #1
Engine Alarm Relays failure condition.
The AR13 NO contacts will close; the AR13
All relays have DPDT contacts rated for 10A, NC contacts will open to signal a charger #2
240VAC. failure condition.
The normally open (NO) contacts are located AC Failure Alarm
on the relay socket itself (terminals 1114 & Option A8
2124) and the normally closed (NC) contacts
are located on the relay socket itself (terminals Relay AR14 : the NO contacts will close; the
1112 & 2122). NC contacts will open to signal AC power
supply is not present.
Weekly Test Alarm
Option A1 Overpressure Alarm Relay
Option A9
Relay AR5 : the NO contacts will close; the NC
contacts will open to signal weekly test is Relay AR27 : the NO contacts will close, the
running. NC contacts will open to signal system
pressure is above overpressure threshold (see
Overspeed Alarm page 18).
Option A2
Relay AR6 : the NO contacts will close; the NC Pump Room Alarm Relays
contacts will open, to signal engine has failed
on an over speed condition. All relays have DPDT contacts rated for 10A,
Low Oil Pressure Alarm 240VAC.
Option A3 The normally open (NO) contacts are located
on the relay socket itself (terminals 1114 &
Relay AR7 : the NO contacts will close; the NC
2124) and the normally closed (NC) contacts
contacts will open to signal engine has failed
are located on the relay socket itself (terminals
on a low oil pressure condition.
1112 & 2122)
High Temperature Alarm
Low Fuel Level Alarm
Option A4
Option B1
Relay AR8 : the NO contacts will close; the NC
Relay AR15 : the NO contacts will close; the
contacts will open to signal engine has failed
NC contacts will open to signal a low fuel level
on a high temperature condition.
condition.
Fail to Start Alarm
Low Water Reservoir Alarm
Option A5
Option B2
Relay AR9 : the NO contacts will close; the NC
Relay AR16 : the NO contacts will close;
contacts will open, to signal engine did not start
the NC contacts will open to signal a water
after the cranking sequence.
reservoir low condition.
Battery #1 & #2 Failure Alarm
Water Reservoir Empty Alarm
Option A6
Option B3
Relays AR10 & AR11 :
Relay AR17 : the NO contacts will close; the
The AR10 NO contacts will close; the AR10
NC contacts will open to signal a water
NC contacts will open to signal a battery #1
reservoir empty condition.
failure condition.
The AR11 NO contacts will close; the AR11 Low Pump Room Temperature Alarm
NC contacts will open to signal a battery #2 Option B4
failure condition. Relay AR18 : the NO contacts will close; the
NC contacts will open to signal a low pump
room temperature condition.

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High Fuel Level Alarm The external signal must be a power source
Option B5 (voltage to be specified when ordering)
Relay AR19 : the NO contacts will close; the activated by a lock out signal and connected to
NC contacts will open to signal a high fuel level terminals 6062. During a lock out, the power
alarm condition. source activates the relay CR8 and the DEFPC
is locked out. If the lock-out wires are shorted,
Low System Pressure Alarm the fuse FU1 blows and the lockout function is
Option B6 inoperative. If the lockout wires are cut, the
Relay AR20 : the NO contacts will close; the relay CR8 cannot be energized and the lock
NC contacts will open to signal a low system out function is again inoperative.
pressure condition. lockout circuit from other equipment (non-fault
Low suction pressure Alarm tolerant)
Option B7 Option C1A
Relay AR21 : the NO contacts will close; the The lockout condition prevents the controller to
NC contacts will open to signal a low suction start in response to a pressure drop in the
pressure condition. system while in automatic position only.
Manual, remote and deluge valve starting
remains operational.
Pump ON Demand
Option B8 Option C1A, non fault tolerant lockout circuit
Relay AR22 : the NO contacts will close; the can only be used if the circuit is not extending
NC contacts will open to signal a pump on outside the fire pump room and all control
demand condition. Pump on demand is active conductors are protected against mechanical
if a start condition is present (remote start injury in accordance with NFPA202003 12-
contact open, deluge valve open, pressure 5.2.5.2.
under cut out pressure when engine running)
Two (2) terminals labeled 2331 are added on
the terminal strip to receive the external
contact.
External control signals When the external contact is closed, the
controller is locked. The contact closure
Lockout Circuit from Other Equipment (Fault prevents automatic start.
Tolerant) When the external contact is open, the
option C1 controller is unlock, automatic start is available.
The lockout condition prevents the controller to Interlock Circuit to Other FPC
start in response to a pressure drop in the Option C2
system while in automatic position only. Interlock circuit provides a 12VDC or 24VDC
Manual, remote and deluge valve starting voltage on terminals 1164 in order to prevent
remains operational. other equipment from starting. The condition
of locking other equipment may vary from one
Option C1, Fault tolerant lockout circuit is so application to another. The interlocking
designed that the controller remains conditional contact must be connected to
operational in case of failure in the lockout terminals 2332 (depending of the application,
circuit (wires shorted or cut) in accordance with those contacts may be connected by the
NFPA202003 12-5.2.5.2. manufacturer). The external circuit must be
connected to terminals 1164.
DPDT contacts of the lockout circuit alarm
relay (AR22) are provided. Rated for 10A., SPDT contacts of the interlock circuit relay
240V. (AR23) are provided. Rated for 10A, 240V.
The normally open contacts are located on the The normally open contact is located on the
relay socket itself (terminals 11-14 & 21-24) relay socket itself (terminals 11-14) and will
and will close when the controller is in lockout close when the controller is in interlock
condition. condition.
The normally closed contacts are located on
the relay socket itself (terminals 11-12 & 21-22) The normally closed contact is located on the
and will open when the controller is in lockout relay socket itself (terminals 11-12) and will
condition. open to signal when the controller is in interlock
condition.
Two (2) terminals labeled 6062 are added on
the terminal strip to receive the external signal.
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Engine Block Heater Circuit must be connected to terminals 2372 and
Option C7 normally closed contact must be connected to
This option provides power to feed an engine terminals 2373. The starting sequence
block heater. The block heater must be occurs either upon contact closure or opening
connected to terminals 5051 in a 220 of these contacts.
240VAC application ( 10A max. ), or 50N in a Non-pressure Actuated Controller
120VAC application (15A. max.). Option C9
Two terminals are added to connect an
Foam pump controller external starting circuit. Normally open contact
Option C8 must be connected to terminals 2372. The
Four terminals are added to connect an starting sequence occurs upon contact closure.
external starting circuit. Normally open contact Pressure line is removed.

STATUS DISPLAY AND ANNUNCIATOR ON CONTROLLER

STATUS DISPLAY
The top line shows the #1 battery and #1 when one or more alarms are present. When
battery charger status. more than one alarm are detected, the line will
The first group of digits indicates the scroll the different messages. The available
battery voltage. messages are the following :
The second group of digits indicates the Low System Pressure indicates that the
current delivered by the charger to the system pressure is under 85% (this value
battery. can be adjusted at factory) of the cut in
The third group of digits indicates the pressure value for more than 1 second.
charger status. Remote Start indicates that the engine
Bulk indicates that the charger is has been started by activation (opening) of
delivering the maximum current for the remote contact (2113)
fast recovering of the battery Automatic Start indicates that the engine
charge has been started by detection of a
Over indicates that the charger is pressure drop (under cut in value)
in overcharge mode to maximize AC Power Failure indicates that the
the battery charge controller is powered only by batteries
Float indicates that the charger is Remote-Pump Demand indicates that
maintaining the voltage of the the remote signal is still present and it is
battery impossible to stop the engine with Stop
AC Fail indicated that the charger push button.
is not connected to power source Automatic Start indicates that the engine
no ans indicates that the charger has been started by detection of a
has lost the communication with pressure drop (under cut in value).
the main electronic board Auto Start Pump Demand indicates
that the pressure is still below the cut-out
The last digit N or A indicates the controller threshold and it is impossible to stop the
mode of operating. engine with Stop push button.
N indicates that the controller is set AC Power Failure indicates that the
for a manual (non-automatic) controller is powered only by batteries.
controller. The engine starts only on RPT mm:ss indicates the remaining time
manual starting signal. before automatic shutdown (automatic
A indicates that the controller is set shutdown must be enabled)
for an automatic controller. The Seq. Start Time :ss indicated the
engine starts either on pressure drop, remaining time before start sequence
on automatic starting signal or on (sequential start timer must be enabled)
manual starting signal. Press Line Failure indicates that the
solenoid valve has been activated but the
The second line shows the #2 battery and #2 pressure drop has not been detected after
battery charger status. See above for detail. a preset time, or the pressure sensor is
defective.
The third line shows the controller date and Low Fuel Level indicates that the low
time or various alarm messages. The date fuel float contact is closed for more than 1
(D/M/Y) and the time are always shown except second.
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Water Reservoir Low indicates that the selector switch is in alternate ECM position
water reservoir low contact is closed for (for engines with ECM only).
more than 10 seconds Fuel injection indicates that the contact
Water Reservoir Empty indicates that the is closed. This indicates a malfunction of
water reservoir empty contact is closed for the fuel injection system.
more than 10 seconds loss of continuity 1 indicates that the
Low Pump Room Temp indicates that continuity on the wire #9 has been
the low pump room thermostat contact is interrupted
closed loss of continuity 2 indicates that the
High Fuel Level indicates that the high continuity on the wire #10 has been
fuel float contact is closed interrupted.
Low Suction Pressure indicates that the No DC power indicates that the controller
low suction pressure switch contact (23 is powered up only by AC power. The
30) is closed for more than 3 seconds controller is not operational.
Weekly Test mm:ss indicates the Other messages may be displayed
remaining time before the end of the according to the factory settings of alarm
weekly test. This feature requests a messages.
correct setting of the weekly test.
The fourth line is dedicated for the pressure
Lockout Signal indicates that the system status.
controller is locked by other equipment and
The first group of digits shows the cut-out
will not start automatically. This feature is
threshold.
optional.
The second group shows the cut-in
Interlock On indicates that the controller
threshold.
is supplying voltage to other equipment
The third group shows the actual system
that must be locked. This feature is
pressure.
optional.
AC Failure Start mm:ss indicates the
Note : 'O' means cut-Out which is the value
remaining time before automatic start in
where the pump will be able to stop after
case of detection of loss of power supply.
run period timer,
This feature is optional and must be
programmed at factory.
'I' means cut-In which is the value where
System overpressure indicates that the the pump has to star
system pressure is above the preset value
(see page 18).
Altern. ECM pos. indicates that the
contact is closed. This indicates that ECM

ANNUNCIATOR PANEL

Sixteen indicators give the status of the controller Battery #1 does not reach appropriate
and the engine. The indicators with (*) activate the voltage after 24 hours with 10Amp
alarm bell and must be reset by switching the charging current
main selector to the OFF position. The indicator Battery #1 is connected in reverse
with () activates the alarm bell and is auto polarity
resetable (see page24) Battery #2 Failure (*) is same as Battery
The indicators are lit up in the following #1 Failure applied to battery #2
conditions: Charger #1 Failure (*) indicates that
AC Power On: (green) indicates that the either one of the following conditions
controller is connected to an external AC occurred :
power source. The Electronics board detects an
Main switch in Auto: (green) indicates internal fault.
that the controller main switch is in auto The average current value reaches 15A.
position. Battery Charger is desynchronized with
Battery #1 Failure (*) indicates that either the AC source for more than 5min when
one of the following conditions occurred the AC source is provided.
Battery #1 voltage drops bellow 50% of The current stay less than 0.5A in Bulk
nominal battery voltage mode when battery is connected.

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The charger #1 is not connected to the closed engine run contact has not been
AC source although the charger #2 is detected
connected to the AC source. Fail When Running (*) indicates that an
Charger #2 Failure (*) is same as open engine run contact has been
Charger #1 Failure applied to charger#2 detected even though the diesel engine
Engine Low Oil Pressure (*) indicates controller demands a continuous running
that the engine oil pressure contact has condition.
opened when the motor was running. This Pump Room Alarm() indicates either
detects an abnormal pressure in the diesel low suction condition, low fuel level
engine oil pressure circuit. Note that the condition, water reservoir low condition,
oil pressure must be reached no later than water reservoir empty condition, low pump
8 seconds after the engine run signal room temperature condition, high fuel level
input. condition, AC power failure condition, or
Engine High Temperature (*) indicates factory programmed alarm conditions
that the engine high temperature contact occurred.
has closed when the motor was running. Deluge Valve / Remote Start indicates
This detects an abnormal temperature of that the deluge valve contact is open or the
the diesel engine coolant liquid. remote start contact is open
Engine Overspeed (*) indicates that the Weekly Test indicates that the weekly
engine overspeed switch contact has test is in progress
closed Controller Trouble (*) indicates either a
Engine run indicates that the engine run battery #1 failure, a battery #2 failure a
contact is closed. This detects a running charger #1 failure a charger #2 failure or a
condition of the motor pressure line failure has occurred
Engine Fail to Start (*) indicates that the
starting sequence of six successive
cranking period has been performed, but a

Push buttons
The two Cut Out and Cut In push buttons for 1 second. Secondly, it is used to silence the
are used to modify the pressure threshold. pump room alarm, as well as the fail when
The Cut Out push button is used to adjust the running alarm.
pressure threshold to stop the diesel engine.
This push button is enabled when the The Run Test push button is used to release
adjustment lock dipswitch is correctly set. the pressure on the pressure transducer to
The Cut In push button is used to adjust the simulate a drop of pressure.
pressure threshold to start the diesel engine.
This push button is enabled when the The Print push button is used to print a
adjustment lock dipswitch is correctly set. resume of the last seven-day events as well as
the last seven-day pressure data.
The Lamp Test/Silence push button has two
functions. First, it is used to test the display The Paper Feed push button is used to feed
LEDs and the audible alarm. When activated, paper through the printer slot in order to avoid
the left column lights up for 1 second, then the tearing the printout.
right column for 1 second, then the alarm bell

PRINTER

GENERAL
The printer is located behind a plastic cover. However, in order to prevent a paper drum
This cover protects the printer from humidity deformation, the paper drum is activated
and dust. The cover must be lifted when automatically at regular intervals.
printing. The printer works on demand only.

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Paper replacement
The printer is a thermal type. The paper must be thermal paper and be correctly oriented.
The following operations must be followed to replace the paper :

1. Remove the empty roll by removing the holder screw,

2. Release the drum by pushing up the drum holder

3. Drum holder must be fully swung open

4. Insert the thermal paper on the slot below the drum.

The sensitive paper side must be oriented up. Note: the
Thermal side of the paper leaves a black mark when
scratched by a nail.

5. Fully close the drum holder

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Printout description
Last Seven Day Resume.
Controller serial number
When Print push button is momentarily
depressed, the thermal printer starts to print
the last seven day resume as follows.
Actual date & time
Diesel Controller

20409145 1/1
Actual pressure adjustments with date & time of
LAST FIFTEEN-DAY RESUME the last adjustment.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Day: Th, Oct 7, 04 Time: 10:59 Minimum and maximum pressure applied to the
controller during the last seven days with date &
Cut in : 100PSI
Cut out: 125PSI
time of the event
Last Change : Th, Jan 7, 10:32

Pmin : 93PSI Th, Oct 7, 10:32 Actual weekly test setting.

Pmax : 132PSI Th, Oct 7, 10:35 If weekly test is disabled, this line is not printed
Weekly Test Start Time: Th, 10:50
Weekly Test Stop Time : Th, 10:51 Accumulative time of running engine. This value
Elapse Time: 0.5 is non resetable.
Last Engine Run Signal: Th, Oct 7,05, 10:33
Date and Time for last log of engine running
Automatic start: 1 signal.
Oct 7, 10:50

Manual start: 0
Number of times during the last seven days the
All pump start count: 2
controller has started because of a pressure drop,
Main switch in OFF Oct 7, 10:35 with date & time
Overspeed reset Oct 7, 10:33
Engine run OFF Oct 7, 10:33
Overspeed ON Oct 7, 10:33 Number of times the controller has been manually
Crank #1 OFF Oct 7, 10:32 started, with date & time
Engine run ON Oct 7, 10:32
Crank #1 ON Oct 7, 10:32
Sequential timer ON Oct 7, 10:32
Below cut-in Oct 7, 10:32 This information is based on the pressure chart
Main switch in Auto Oct 7, 10:32 and is informative to indicate how many times the
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - jockey pump (or other pumps) has started. This
information is helpful to indicate eventual leaks in
End of resume
the pressure system.
Press. diff. 5 PSI / 34 KPA

Press PRINT to print pressure data's Event log with description and date & time of the
event

Pressure interval of the pressure data recorder.

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Pressure Datas Depressing Run Test push button increases
the value, or accepts the selection (SAVE or
The pressure data is printed when the Print EXIT)
push button is depressed in the 15 seconds If SAVE is selected, the new setting is
following the end of the last seven day rsum memorized. If EXIT is selected, the old setting
printout. is kept in memory.

The pressure datas can be either printed as a Text mode

succession of pressure values or as a graph. By selecting Text mode, the printout will be a
successive pressure values with date & time.
To have access to the type of printout settings, Other settings in the menu have no influence
the following procedure must be followed : on the printout.
Continuously depressed the print push button
until the printout menu appears on the screen. Depending on the pressure variation in the
The first menu appears after 6 seconds. pressure system and the pressure interval (see
The scrolling between menus is made by page 17), this printout can be very long.
depressing Run Test while Print push button
is depressed. Printout starts by earliest data.
When the screen Mode : text / graph appears,
push buttons must be released. End of pressure datas indicates the end of
the printout.
Depressing Print push button selects the
value to change.

Press PRINT to print pressure data's

Pressure value, month & date, time in hh:mm
Pressure unit is : PSI
124 Oct 7, 10:35
Pump stop Oct 7, 10:35
127 Oct 7, 10:35
132 Oct 7, 10:35
125 Oct 7, 10:35
112 Oct 7, 10:35
Pump start Oct 7, 10:35
93 Oct 7, 10:32
Auto start Oct 7, 10:32
102 Oct 7, 10:00
104 Oct 7, 9:00
105 Oct 7, 8:00 Pump start or stop event with date & time
109 Oct 7, 7:00
112 Oct 7, 6:00
116 Oct 7, 5:00
122 Oct 7, 4:28
123 Oct 7, 4:00
125 Oct 7, 3:00
127 Oct 7, 2:00
127 Oct 7, 1:00
128 Oct 6, 24:00
127 Oct 6, 23:00

End of pressure data's

Graphic mode variation. The X axis (horizontal axis) is the

By selecting Graphic mode, the printout will be time, and it can be selected for 1 hour or
a continuous graph that represents the hour. A grid (horizontal line) axis can be added
pressure versus the time. The Y axis (vertical to facilitate the graph reading. In this graph
axis) is the pressure. The minimum and printout, there is no pressure value added on
maximum can be adjusted to enlarge the the graph.

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Set up

DIP Switch configuration

To have access to the dip switch, the door DIP ON OFF Time
must be open. Two dip switches are located SWITCHES
S10-4 OFF
on the side of the electronic board mounted on 0 second
S10-3 OFF
the door. Dip switch S5 is on the top, Dip
switch S10 is on the bottom. The factory S10-4 ON
settings are as follow : 5 seconds
S5 S10-3 OFF
ON OFF
S10-4 OFF
S5-4 for factory only 10 seconds
S5-3 for factory only S10-3 ON
S5-2 for factory only (langage)
S10-4 ON
S5-1 for factory only (langage) 15 seconds
S10 S10-3 ON
ON OFF
S10-8 test for factory use pressure unit S105
S10-7 pressure interval
S10-6 pressure interval The pressure can be displayed in kPa (kilo
S10-5 pressure unit Pascal note : 1 bar = 100kPa) or in psi (pound
S10-4 sequential start timer per square inch). When On, the pressure unit
S10-3 sequential start timer is kPa. When Off, the pressure unit is psi.
S10-2 run period timer
S10-1 pressure adjust. lock Pressure interval S106&7

The pressure data is recorded each time the

Pressure adjustment S101
pressure varies more than the pressure
interval. The pressure interval can be adjusted
When On, the pressure adjustment push
to 1 psi, 2 psi, 5 psi or 10 psi.
buttons are enabled. When Off, the adjustment
Note : 1 psi = 6.895kPa = 0.06895 bar. To
of the pressure cutin and cutout are not
modify the pressure interval, set the dip switch
permitted.
according to the following table :

DIP ON OFF PSI interval

Run period timer S102
SWITCHES
S10-7 OFF 5 psi
When On, the controller is set for automatic S10-6 OFF 0.35 bar
stop. The engine will stop 30 minutes after
pressure is re-established (above cut out S10-7 ON 10 psi
adjustment). When Off, the controller is set for S10-6 OFF 0.7 bar
manual stop, engine will stop only by
depressing the stop push button provided the S10-7 OFF 1 psi
pressure is above cut out. S10-6 ON 0.07 bar

Sequential start timer S103&4 S10-7 ON 2 psi

S10-6 ON 0.14 bar
The controller delays the engine start cycle by
5,10 or 15 seconds upon a water pressure
drop detection, a remote start or a deluge valve Test mode S108
detection. All other starting causes activate the
engine immediately. To modify the delay, the This dipswitch is reserved for factory use. It
dip switch must be set according to the must remains always on OFF position.
following table :

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Pressure adjustment
When selector switch in automatic position, if Before adjusting the pressure set points, the
the system pressure drops below the cutin adjustment dip switch (S101-) must be ON to
pressure value, the controller initiates a pump enable the function.
starting sequence. When the system pressure
reaches the cutout value, the engine will stop A quick push on the push button will increase
when the stop push button is activated or will value by one. A long push will increase value
be stopped automatically if adjusted for an by 10. The value only increases from
automatic stop (see run period timer page minimum to maximum, and when the
17). maximum is reached, the value return to the
It is important to adjust the cut out value first. minimum value.
This adjustment must be set below the
maximum pressure of the pump otherwise the It is important to reset the dip switch S101 to
engine will never stop. OFF to prevent unauthorized changes.
The cut in value must be adjusted at the
system pressure.

FIELD ADJUSTEMENT Menus

Generals

Seven (7) menus give access to several To modify the value, press the Run Test push
parameters for field adjustment. To have button.
access to menus, the Print Push button must
be depressed for several seconds and To save the modification and return to the
MAINTAINED until the desired menu appears. normal display mode, select SAVE using the
The first menu window opens after six (6) Print push button and validate using the Run
seconds, a Run Test push button action will Test push button.
give access to next menu. When the desired
menu is on the screen, Print push button can To exit the menu without saving modification,
be released. select Exit using the Print push button and
validate using the Run Test push button
To select value to change, press the Print
push button. If no push button is depressed for 30 seconds,
the modification is not save and the screen will
return to normal mode.

Clock & Weekly test adjustment

The actual date and time are shown on the seconds until the clock/weekly test menu
third line of the screen. appears.
The controller can be set for a weekly test. In this menu, the display shows on the first line
If the weekly test is enabled, at start time, the the controller date and time, on the second line
solenoid valve simulates a pressure drop on the weekly test activation (Y (yes) or N (no)),
the sensor and the controller starts the engine. on the fourth line the day of the week when the
The engine will stop at programmed stop time weekly test will be performed with the start and
or after 30 minute whichever is the shortest. stop time.
The Stop push button is always enabled and To select which value to change, press the
it can be used to stop the engine before Print push button.
expiration of weekly test provided the To modify the value, press the Run Test push
pressure is above the cut out setting. button.
Note : according to NFPA20, the weekly test To save the modification and return to the
must last at least 30 minutes per week. To normal display mode, select SAVE using the
respect this condition, the stop time must be Print push button and validate using the Run
set 30 minutes after the start time. Test push button. To exit the menu without
saving modification, select Exit using the
To adjust the clock and/or the weekly test, the Print push button and validate using the Run
Print pushbutton must be depressed for 6 Test push button

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Printing Mode min values. The scaling of the X axis (time)
can be adjusted by selection between one hour
In this menu, the type of printout can be or 15 minutes.
selected. Dot lines (O to 5) can be added to have a
If Text is selected, the printout will be better graph reading.
successive lines of pressure values.
If Graph is selected, the printout will be a
series of small lines representative to the overpressure adjustment
pressure. The scaling of the Y axis (pressure)
can be adjusted by entering the Y max and Y
Engines equipped with pressure limiting
AC Fail Start
controls must indicate when the pressure is
over 115 percent of total rated head pressure If programmed, the engine will start
(NFPA202003,12.4.1.3(8)) automatically under a AC failure. The AC fail
This value must be programmed in the Start timer can be adjusted to delay the start
controller. from 1 to 255 minutes after AC Failure (note : if
To have access to the overpressure settings, 0 is selected, No appears on the screen that
the following procedure must be followed : disables the function)
Depressed the Print push button continuously
until the System Overpressure menu appears Pressure Sensor Calibration
on the screen.
The first menu appears after 6 seconds. The pressure sensor is calibrated at factory
The scrolling between menus is made by before shipping, and it is not necessary to
depressing Run Test while Print push button proceed any further calibration.
is depressed.
When the screen MAX OVERPRESSURE If a pressure sensor calibration is needed due
appears, push buttons must be released. to a pressure sensor replacement, it is very
important to calibrate the unit with a highly
Depressing Print push button selects the digit accurate gauge.
to change.
Depressing Run Test push button increases A high accuracy reference gauge must be
the value of the digit, or accepts the selection connected to the system where it is
(SAVE or EXIT) representative to the pressure applied to the
If SAVE is selected, the new value is sensor.
memorized. If EXIT is selected, the old value
is kept in memory. In this menu, the screen shows:
CUR PRESSURE 0154psi
PRESS1: 0000*READ
Timers
PRESS2: 0200 READ
In this menu, three different timers can be NEXT EXIT
adjusted :
Sequential start timer The calibration is done in three steps :
The sequential start timer delays the starting 1) A low pressure must be applied to the
cycle by the programmed value if S10-3 & system; the readout of the reference
S10-4 Dip switch are ON (See page Error! gauge must be entered in the menu after
Bookmark not defined.). PRESS1. Then, the cursor must be
Sequential start timer can be adjusted form 0 moved to READ. The Run Test must be
to 60 seconds. depressed to record this value. A
appears on the screen to indicate that this
Run Period Timer
value is entered.
The engine shutdown will occurs after the timer
is expired if the S10-2 Dip switch is ON (See
2) A high pressure must be applied to the
page )
system; the readout of the reference
Note the timer is reset if pressure drops below
gauge must be entered in the menu after
cut out pressure.
PRESS2. Then, the cursor must be
The Run Period Timer can be adjusted from 1
moved to READ. The Run Test push
to 60 minutes and is factory set at 30 min.
button must be depressed to record this
value. A appears at the right.

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3) The cursor must be moved to NEXT and Memory purge
the Run Test push button must be
depressed. A second window opens that In this menu, the pressure data or the event
gives the old values and the new values of memory can be erased individually.
gain and offset. Cursor must be move to Note : the elapse time meter and the last
SAVE or EXIT. Note: the new value can engine run can not be reset.
be adjusted manually if needed.

Weak Battery voltage

MEMORY PURGE
Event Memory :PURGE
In this menu, the threshold to declare a weak Pressure Data :PURGE
battery can be adjusted between 0,0 volt and EXIT
24,0 volts. By default, the value is adjusted to
6.0 Volts. The cursor must be moved to the respective
PURGE. The Run Test must be depressed
for purging respective datas.

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Battery charger
Each battery charger is equipped with its own
o Charger Failure indicates a charger
individual power transformer, and circuit
malfunction. This occurs when the
breakers.
microprocessor detects an internal fault, or
The battery charger has a RS485
when the average current value reaches
communication port to send data to the main
15A, or when the Battery Charger is
electronic board.
desynchronized with the AC source for
The battery charger #1 is powered by the
more than 5 minutes or when the current
XTR1 transformer protected by the CB1 circuit
stays less than 0.5 amp in bulk or in
breaker.
overcharge mode.
The battery charger #2 is powered by the
To reset this status, the small Reset push
XTR2 transformer protected by the CB2 circuit
button located on the top right corner of the
breaker. The breakers and the power
battery charger must be depressed
transformers are located in the lower left of the
enclosure. o Battery Failure indicates a battery
problem. This occurs when the battery
NOTE : When operating in bulk mode, the voltage drops bellow 50% of the nominal
power transformer reaches a very high battery voltage, or when battery does not
temperature. This temperature rise is reach the appropriate voltage after 24
normal. hours in bulk mode, or when the battery is
disconnected or connected in reverse
Battery chargers are equipped with indicators : polarity.
o Logic power indicates electronic board is o AC Present indicates that the power
powered up. This indicator must always transformer is feeding the battery charger.
be on or flashing. When the AC source is not available, the
LEDs are flashing at regular intervals, the
o Bulk indicates battery charger is in bulk
backlight of the main electronic board
mode. In this mode, the charger delivers
shuts down to save energy.
its maximum rated current to the battery.
o Overcharge indicates battery charger is
The reset push button, located on the top right
maintaining a constant voltage and
of the board, is used to restart the charger and
regulating the delivered current in order to
to clear internal fault.
increase the gravity of the battery
electrolyte. IMPORTANT : the fuse, located on the
board, is a SLOBLO 3AG32VDC20A
o Floating indicates battery is fully charged
model. It is very important to replace the
and the battery charger is delivering the
fuse by the exact fuse model.
minimum current to maintain the battery
charge.

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RELAY function

General Battery #2 failure

The alarm relays are located on the main I/O Charger #1 failure
board, and on the I/O optional board if Charger #2 failure
controller is so equipped. Each relay is DPDT Pressure line failure
model and rated for 8A-250Vac. Contacts 11- No DC Power
12 and 21-22 are normally closed, contacts 11- Solenoid Default
14 and 21-24 are normally open. o Note : a pressure line failure is
detected if weekly test or run test is
Engine trouble relay performed but the drop of pressure is
not detected by the pressure sensor or
The engine trouble relay is energized if one of if the actual pressure is out of normal
the following conditions occurs : pressure range.
Low oil pressure The controller trouble relay can only be reset
Engine high temperature by switching the main switch to the OFF
Engine fail to start after 6 cranking cycles position.
Overspeed
Optional Relay Description
Fail when running.
ECM in alternate position
Weekly test relay (option A1)
FIM Fuel injection malfunction
No DC power The weekly test relay is energized when a
Battery failure weekly test is running.
Other function if factory programmed Overspeed relay (option a2)

Note : other external conditions may trigger this The overspeed relay is energized if an
alarm depending of the factory settings verify overspeed condition is detected.
drawings affixed inside the cabinet. The overspeed relay can only be reset by
The engine trouble relay can only be reset by switching the main switch to the OFF position.
switching the main switch to the OFF position. Note : overspeed alarm must also be reset on
the engine itself.
Low oil pressure relay (option a3)
Engine RUN relay
The engine run relay is energized when the The low oil pressure is energized if the oil
motor is running. pressure contact is not closed in the first 8
seconds after an engine start, or if the oil
Pump room alarm relay pressure contact opens when the engine is
The pump room alarm relay is energized if one running.
of the following conditions is present : The low oil pressure relay can only be reset by
low suction (signal must be maintained switching the main switch to the OFF position.
more than 3 seconds) High temperature relay (option a4)
low fuel level (signal must be maintained
The high temperature relay is energized when
more than 1 second)
the engine water coolant temperature contact
water reservoir low (signal must be is closed.
maintained more than 10 seconds) High temperature relay can only be reset by
water reservoir empty (signal must be switching main switch to the OFF position.
maintained more than 10 seconds)
low pump room temperature fail to start relay (option a5)
high fuel level The fail to start relay is energized if the
AC failure (AC power on is not present) controller does not receive the engine run
Note : other external conditions may trigger this signal after 6 cranking cycles. A cranking cycle
alarm depending of the factory settings verify consists of a cranking period of 15 seconds
drawings affixed inside the cabinet. followed by a rest period of 15 seconds.
If none of those conditions are present, the The fail to start relay can only be reset by
pump room alarm relay is reset. switching the main switch to the OFF position.
controller trouble relay Battery #1 and #2 failure relay (option
The controller trouble relay is energized if any a6)
of the following conditions occurs : The battery failure relay is energized if one of
Battery #1 failure the following conditions occurs :
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when the battery is disconnected or connected temperature contact (thermostat) is closed
in reverse polarity, or when the battery voltage indicating that the temperature of the
is below 50% of the nominal battery voltage, or mechanical room is under preset temperature.
when the battery voltage is higher than 150%
HIGH FUEL LEVEL relay (option B5)
of the nominal voltage or when the battery
does not reach the appropriate voltage after 24 The high fuel level relay is energized when the
hours in bulk mode. In this last condition, the high fuel level contact (normally closed float
battery is probably dead and must be replaced. switch) is open indicating that the high fuel
Battery failure relay can only be reset by level is reached.
switching the main switch to the OFF position
Low system pressure relay (option
charger #1 and #2 failure relay (option B6)
a7) The low system pressure relay is energized
The Charger failure relay is energized in the when the system pressure is under 85% of the
following conditions : cut in pressure for more than 1 second; and it
microprocessor detects an internal fault, is reset when system pressure reaches the cut
average current value reaches 15A in pressure. For example, the cut in pressure is
Battery Charger is desynchronized with adjusted at 130psi, the low system pressure
the AC source for more than 5 minutes will be energized when the pressure reaches
current stays less than 0.5 amp in bulk or 104psi; and be reset when the pressure
overcharge mode, reaches 130psi.
AC source is present on one charger only Low suction pressure relay (option
(primary circuit breaker tripped) B7)
fuse is blown
NOTE : Under several conditions, the The low suction pressure relay is energized
battery charger must be reset by when the suction pressure switch contact is
depressing the reset push button closed for more than 3 seconds; and it is reset
located above the LED indicators (top when the suction pressure switch contact
right of the board) opens.
The charger failure relay can only be reset by Pump on demand (option B8)
switching the main switch to the OFF position.
The pump on demand relay is energized when
AC Failure relay (option a8) the motor is running and a starting condition
The AC failure relay is energized when AC is exists. In this condition, the engine will not stop
not present. if the stop push button is depressed.

low fuel level relay (option B1)

lockout relay (option c1)
The low fuel level relay is energized when the
low fuel level contact (normally closed float The lockout relay is energized when the
switch) is closed for more than 1 second; and it controller is locked out by other equipment to
is reset when this contact opens. prevent the engine from starting.

water reservoir low relay (option B2) interlock relay (option c2)

The water reservoir low relay is energized The interlock relay is energized when the
when the water reservoir low contact (normally interlock signal contact is closed. This signal
closed float switch) is closed for more than 10 contact function depends on the application.
seconds; and it is reset when this contact
opens.
water reservoir empty relay (option
B3)
The water reservoir empty relay is energized
when the water reservoir empty contact
(normally closed float switch) is closed for more
than 10 seconds; and it is reset when this
contact opens.
low pump room temperature relay
(option B4)
The low pump room temperature relay is
energized when the low pump room
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ALARM BELL

The alarm bell is activated under default depressing the Lamp test / silence push
condition. There are two types of defaults. button.
Type 1 defaults When silenced, the alarm bell restarts ringing if
Type 1 defaults are related to the engine and a new default occurs or if the alarm conditions
the controller. Those default are considered as remain unchanged after 24 hours.
major defaults. When a type 1 default
occurs, the alarm bell starts ringing. The only The alarm bell automatically stops ringing if all
way to silence is to set the main switch onto type 2 defaults are vanished.
OFF position. Type 2 defaults are :
Type 1 defaults are : Pressure line failure
Engine Overspeed Low suction pressure
Engine Low oil pressure Water reservoir low
Engine High temperature Water reservoir empty
Fail to start Low fuel level
Battery #1 failure High fuel level
Battery #2 failure Low Pump Room Temperature
System overpressure Fail when Running
Charger #1 failure
Note : other external conditions may Charger #2 failure
trigger type 1 default depending of the ECM in Alternate Position
factory settings verify drawings affixed No AC Power
inside the cabinet
type 2 defaults Note : other external conditions may
Type 2 defaults are related to accessories trigger type 2 default depending of the
and are considered as various defaults. When factory settings verify drawings affixed
a type 2 default occurs, the alarm bell starts inside the cabinet
ringing. The bell can be silenced by

Event and Pressure Data Retrieving

The controller records events and pressure When provided with a RS232 port, this port
datas of the last seven days. The information must be connected to a laptop and, using a
is accessible either by using the printer (see communication software as hyper terminal
page 15), the RS232 port (optional) or the (provided with Windows) the datas can be
modem (optional). easily retrieved. (See appendix 1 page 26)

When provided with a printer, the events and When provided with a modem, the datas can
the pressure data can be obtained by be easily retrieved (see appendix 2 page 28).
depressing the print push button.

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pressure sensor calibration

The pressure sensor is calibrated at factory A high accurate reference gauge must be
before shipping, and it is not necessary to connected to the system where it is
proceed any calibration. representative to the pressure applied to the
If a pressure sensor calibration is needed due sensor.
to a pressure sensor replacement, it is very
important to calibrate the unit with a high A low pressure must be applied to the system;
accurate gauge. the readout of the reference gauge must be
entered in the menu after PRESS1 and the
To have access to the calibration menu, the cursor must be moved to READ. The Run
following procedure must be followed : Test push button must be depressed to record
Depressed the print push button continuously this value. A appears at the right.
until the calibration menu appears on the
screen. A high pressure must be applied to the system;
The first menu appears after 6 seconds. the readout of the reference gauge must be
entered in the menu after PRESS2 and the
The scrolling between menus is made by cursor must be moved to READ. The Run
depressing Run Test while Print push button Test push button must be depressed to record
is depressed. this value. A appears at the right.
When the screen current pressure appears,
push buttons must be released. The cursor must be moved to COMPUTE and
the Run Test push button must be depressed
Depressing Print push button selects the digit to calibrate the sensor.
to change.
Depressing Run Test push button increases The largest is the difference between the low
the value of the digit, or accepts the selection and high pressures, better is the calibration.
(READ, COMPUTE or EXIT)
If the calibration does not give satisfaction, the
procedure can be repeated.

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Appendix 1 : How to retrieve data from OPTIONAL RS232 port

1. Connection between laptop computer In this step, the data contained in the Fire
and B10710 Fire Pump Controller Pump Controller will be copied to a file in your
a. Verify that your laptop computer has a laptop computer
RS232/DB9 communication port a. Select Transfer Capture Text
b. Connect your laptop computer b. A window will open so that you can
communication port to the B10710 select a file. With the help of the
Fire Pump Controller using a DB9 Browse function, enter the name of
male/female cable. the file that you will designate to
receive the data.
2. Opening Hyper Terminal c. It is good practice to save the data
To communicate with the Fire Pump Controller, with a name incorporating the date.
communication software is required. The latest Ex : my documents\021024.txt ( for
versions of Windows come standard with October 24,2002)
Hyper Terminal software. (In case you are experiencing
problems, go to step 7)
a. Select from the Windows Toolbar :
Start Program Accessories- d. If the Select Capture File window
(Communication) Hyper Terminal is open, click on Open (available
on certain HyperTerminal version
b. If your Hyper Terminal software has only)
not been configured, double click on
hypertrm.exe. Note : This procedure e. Click on Start to begin capturing,
might not be available on certain or downloading, the controllers data
versions of software
c. If your Hyper Terminal software has Note : The data will not start
already been configured to downloading to your laptop computer
communicate with a Fire Pump until the Print button is pressed on
Controller, select this configuration the Fire Pump Controller display.
and go to step 4. (In case you are The data required for the creation of
experiencing problems, go to step 7) the pressure graph are both the 7-day
rsum and the pressure readings.
To obtain the 7-day rsum, the
3. Communication Configuration "Print" button must be pressed once.
To be able to communicate with the Fire Pump To obtain the pressure readings, the
Controller, the communication parameters "Print" button must be pressed once
between the Fire Pump Controller and your again within 60 seconds of the first
laptop computer must be identical. time it was pressure for the 7-fday
rsum. This data will be saved in the
a. In the New Connection window,
file chosen in step 4C
enter a connection name.
Ex :"B10710 Controller" f. If the data that appears on your
b. Click on OK to validate screen is not legible, please go to step
c. The Connect to window will open 7d for the troubleshooting information
and a communication port must be on data transmission problems.
chosen. (Usually Com 1)
d. Click on OK to validate 5. Closing Hyper Terminal Session
e. The "port setting" window will open for Once the data has downloaded, the
the selection of communication HyperTerminal session can be disconnected.
parameters a. Click on File, select Exit
f. Select : bits per second: 9600 - data b. Click on YES to disconnect
bits: 8 - parity: none - stop bits: 1 -
flow control: hardware Note : Upon closing the session, the
Hyper Terminal software will ask if you
g. Click OK to validate want to save the session ( see step 3a
).
4. Capturing the Information

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If you want to save the session, the saved document does not appear in
data will be saved and an icon will the file list.
appear the next time the Hyper The saved file is a .TXT file. Make
Terminal will be open. sure the correct file type (.TXT or *.*)
If you decide not to save the session, is chosen
step 3 will have to be repeated the
next time the Hyper Terminal software d. In the destination file, the data is not
is opened formatted and the text is ineligible.
In the save file, the data is not
6. Reading and Printing of the Data formatted because the communication
The downloaded data is saved in the file parameters are not adequate.
created in step 3a. This file is a .TXT file that In Hyper Terminal, click on File
can be red by "Notepad", "Word", "Lotus" and Properties Settings ASCII Setup
"Excel" and other softwares. and verify ASCII receiving. Append
Upon opening this file, for it to show in the file line feeds to incoming line ends : ON;
list, the .TXT file type needs to be selected. Force incoming data to 7-bit ASCII :
The data can be saved and printed using OFF; Wrap lines that exceed terminal
Word, Excell, Notepad.. width : ON
7. Troubleshooting
e. No data appears on the laptop
a. Communication icon does not appear
computer screen when the "Print"
(step 2C)
button is pressed
In certain versions of Hyper Terminal,
Press the "Print" button firmly for
the icon is hidden because the
approximately 1 second.
program has never be used. You must
go to the end of the menu to have the Communication has not been
icon appear. established. Select Call-Call and
verify if the "connected" status
appears at the bottom left of the
b. In step 4c, an error message appears
screen.
indicating that the file cannot be found.
In certain versions of Hyper Terminal, Communication is not in capture
an empty .TXT file must be created so mode. Select Transfer-Capture Text -
that it can be designated as the select the appropriate file. Verify if the
destination file "Capture" status appears at the
bottom right of the screen.
While keeping the HyperTerminal
session open, open Word. Select File
-Save As and create the destination f. The data is downloaded on the screen
file for the downloaded data to be but the destination file remains empty.
saved into (Ex : 021024). Important : Communication is not in capture
this file must be a .TXT file only. mode. Select Transfer-Capture Text -
select the appropriate file. Verify if the
"Capture" status appears at the
c. When the file is opened in Word,
bottom right of the screen.
Excel, or any other software, the

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Appendix 2 : MODEM

Installation
1. Install B10710 viewer EXE file and launch it.
a. Click Configuration button and enter the phone number of the B10710 controller after the
equal sign.

b. Verify USEPORT is the one your computer is connected to.

c. Verify USEMODEM=1
d. Save the file, close it

Remote visualization
1. Click Diesel control button. The following window appears.

The modem reads the

actual status of the
controller. The system is
not live, that means that it
reads the pressure when
the window is open, and
each time the Refresh is
activated.

Actual pressure is shown

on the bottom left.

2. Click Read
event logs
button to download last seven days events. Depending of the number of events, the speed of
the communication, downloading can take several minutes. Those events can be saved in txt
format by a click in the Save in File. All events can be visualized using the vertical bar that
appears after download.

3. Click Read pressure logs button to download last seven days pressure datas. Depending of
the number of pressure datas, the speed of the communication, downloading can take several
minutes. Those pressure datas can be saved in txt format by a click in the Save in File. All
pressure datas can be visualized using the vertical bar that appears after download.

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Weekly test
Click the Weekly test button to have access to the weekly test settings.

Note : If the time is correctly set, it is possible to perform a test

while communicating with the controller.

Battery chargers
Click Battery charger button to have access to the battery charger monitoring.

By default the charger #1 status appears in the screen. To have

access to the battery #2, the number 2 must be entered in the
bottom window, and the refresh button must be activated.
If Auto button is activated, the battery charger is monitored
continuously.

Controller status.
When the button display status is activated, a new window opens and the status of the display, status
of input contacts and status of output signals are visualized.

Note : This windows is the monitoring of

the electronic board. As the manual
control is independent from the
electronic board, this window does not
monitor a possible manual crank.

Note : the monitoring is not permanent, so

to have the actual status of the controller,
Refresh button must be activated.

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