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ConDor Electronic Controller Petrosani edition

Operating Manual
1. General Description
- The ConDor controller enables automatic control of Hydraulic and Electric valves.
- The ConDor controller is a specialized PLC unit, that is easily programmed by
a non-professional operator: The system “asks” the user for the operating
instruction in plain English, so no prior knowledge of PLC programming is
required.
- The controller was built as a logic system, which is not limited to specific
control functions such as pressure, flow, time, etc., but may control any measurable
parameter ( salinity, radiation, temperature, electric potential, etc.)
- The system functions on “Real time”, providing extremely accurate control.
The valve control is carried out by Electric 12V-DC pulses, sent by the controller to
standard solenoid valves assembled on the valve bonnet, or to electric relays that
activate an electric motor, when controlling a motor-activated butterfly valve.
- Remote modification of the parameter set-point and remote data reading, make the
“ConDor” an end unit of central network controllers (SCADA systems).
- The standard “ConDor” Version 2.0 controls one valve.
- The “ConDor” Version 2M controls two valves simultaneously, and was
especially developed to control mixing junctions.

2. Hardware Specifications
a. Electricity supply:
- 220VAC (24VAC or 110VAC on request)
- 12VDC
- Direct charge by a Solar Panel
- Standard 6AH backup battery (a larger unit is optional)
b. Control solenoids:
- Standard 2/2, 12VDC, N.O or N.C., SST body
c. Inputs: Four Analog inputs (selection of 0-5V, 1-5V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA)
Six Digital inputs (including High Speed Counter)
d. Outputs: Alarm contact
Two Analog (selection of 0-5V, 1-5V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA) outputs
e. Computer communication: RS-485 cable (under development).
f. Control Panel: Five Buttons keyboard
2 x 40 LCD display
g. Pack: Reinforced plastic box, pole or wall mounted.
Dimensions 135x190x240mm
IP65 Insulation
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3. Configuration of the Controlled Valve :

- Standard valve should be equipped
with two 2/2, 12V-DC Electric a b
solenoid valves. One located at the
External control media
upstream and the other downstream (optional)
of the connection to the control
chamber (see drawing).
- The characteristics of the solenoids
are determined by the definition of Isolating
valve
the “Normal” valve position, e.g. In-line,
Isolating
the position it should enter when self-flusing
valve
filter
no electric command is given.
“Normal” Position is defined in the
Distributor programming level (see
Page 14)
- For most applications the Normal State is “ KEEP”, meaning the valve should
remain in its present position until an electric command is applied. Both solenoids,
in this case, should be Normally Closed
- If the selected normal valve position is “CLOSED”, then Solenoid [a] should be
Normally Open.
- If the selected normal valve position is “OPEN”, then Solenoid [b] should be
Normally Open.
- Activation media is taken, mostly, from the pipeline itself. The media should be
filtered to prevent solenoid clogging.
- An external control media, such as fresh water or compressed air, can be used if the
pipeline media can not be used (due to high contents of impurities, corrosive
properties, low pressure values, etc.).
4. System Configuration- version 2.0 (one valve control)
Refer to pages 43-45 for valve configurations of version 2M (Mixing junctions).

Remote analog control

Electricity supply
Analog output ConDor
Alarm Sensors
(analog + digital)
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Programming
1.General
The ConDor controller is programmed in 3 levels.
- The factory defines the general function and capabilities of the unit.
- The distributor / constructor should define the technical details of used sensors,
local measurement units, programming modules that should be used and the ones that
are not needed. A defined code must be keyed-in to facilitate the programming of this
level.
- The user should execute the programming steps that are needed for his specific case.
Only these will appear on the screen, to facilitate simple, convenient operation.
- Specific conditions of valve / network relations may require the tuning of control
sensitivity. This can be executed on any level by entering a code, preventing
accidental modification of the sensitivity parameters will not be done by mistakenly
pressing a key.

2. Entering Data:
2.1 LCD Display of 2 rows, 40 characters in a row, shows the various parameters
and data in alternating screens. The user moves between the screens and
enters
the data using the buttons, as described below.

2.2 Five Control buttons are used for data insertion and for control of the valve
operation:

ENTER

Left Down Enter Up Right

2.2.1 Right / Left buttons:
- Moves the display to the next screen
- Moves the cursor to next digit when inserting numeric data

2.2.2 Up / Down buttons:

- Alter operating modes (start, stop, keep position etc.)
- Increase / Decrease numeric data
- Move between paths in each programming level

2.2.3 ENTER button

- Opens parameters for data insertion
- Enters the modified data to the operating memory of the controller.

2.2.4 All buttons are used for entering the codes that enable
- Distributor programming level
- Sensitivity adjustment.
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3. Programming Definitions in Each Level:

3.1 Factory level: (Code E-D-R-U-L-E then 139)
Controlled parameters
Pressure, Flow Rate, Water level, other analog-measured values

Relations between parameters For example, controlling

pressure as a function of the system flow rate.

Enabling of external inputs / outputs:

Remote control
Start contact
Stop contact
Open contact
Close contact
Alarm contact

3.2 Distributor level: (Code U-U-E-D-D-E)

Two program paths should be filled:
3.2.1. Updating valve definition
List physical connections for digital and analog inputs / outputs, as
allocated automatically by the controller (informative
only, can not
be modified).
Size of controlled valve
Physical connections of the solenoids
Normal position of the valve (the position the valve enters while
Under “stop” command)
Units used by the controller the parameter measurement (Meters,
Bars, Psi, Cubic meters, Gallons, etc.)
* Water Meter pulses ratio (1 pulse = 1m3, 1gph etc.)
**Analog input received from the sensor (4-20mA, 0-5V etc.) and
respective range of values of the specific parameter.

3.2.2 Control modules (“Parameters”) Enabling / Disabling :

Start table
Tolerance adjustment
Setpoint table
Limiting the permitted range for a controlled parameter
Register extreme values
*Allocation of the physical connection for an analog output and
the maximal value of the respective analog output
* If such output was enabled at the factory level

Below you will find the sequence of data entry, showing the screens as they appear
while you click the arrow buttons:
Display only Data entry Optional feature
Screen Screen screen

Note: optional feature screen will not be called unless the feature was enabled.
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Distributor programming level

Flow chart

These screens appear only at the initial data entry.

Dorot Modification require reentry of Distributor code
Ver. xx
Defining valve Ratio of Analog input
Measurment Analog input
Updating Valve diameter and Pulses to unit & range
"Normal" unit of & range
Distributor Path definition of of Remote
state function #1 of function #1
Code Measurment control

Physical Measurment Analog input

unit of & range
connections
function #2 of function #2

Analog output
Enabling/ Enabling/ Enabling/ connection
Enabling/ Enabling/
Parameters disabling disabling disabling
disabling disabling & range
Path tolerance
set point table allowed range extreme values of output
Start table display of values registration values
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3.3 User level:

Two program paths should be filled:
3.3.1 Operation
Activation of the valve system (start, stop, close, open, hold
position).
Current values of controlled parameters (informative)
Value of battery charge (informative).
*Maximal & minimal values registered, since last reset
(informative)
*Start table: Setting start / stop hours for the system, for working
days and holidays of the week.
*Setpoint table: setting different values for the parameter during the
day, for working days and holidays of the week.
*Setting priority to manually-entered values or the table values.
*Tolerance: Adjustment of deviation from required setpoint.
Setpoint: adjustment of requested value.
*Controlling valve operation in case of failure (“out of range”).

3.3.2 Constants
Setting clock and weekday.
*Nominating “working days”, “holidays”, and “idle days” of
the week
* Activation of Remote control
***Water Meter pulse ratio (1 pulse = 1m3, 1gph etc.), overriding
The definition at distributor / constructor level.
**Analog input received from the sensor (4-20mA, 0-5V etc.) and
Respective range of values for the controlled parameter ( overriding
The definition at distributor / constructor level.)

* Items that will exist only when enabled by the Distributor.

** Items that will exist only when analog sensors has been defined by the program
for the specific control function.
*** This item will exist only when the control function uses pulses output of
water meters.

4. Sensitivity adjustment (This function can be entered in all programming

levels): (Code D-U-E-D-U-E)
Minimal length of control pulse (Milliseconds)
Increase of pulse length, for each 1% deviation from setpoint
Skipping readings of Input data
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User programming level- Operation path

Flow chart

Current value Start / stop

Dorot Operation Activation of function #1
Start / stop
Valve Tolerance
table for table for adjustment
Ver. xx Path and Battery workdays Holidays
function #1
Function #1
charge

ENTER
Current value Tolerance
of function #2 Valve
adjustment
and Battery Extreme function #2
Function #2
charge values of
Constants function #1
path ENTER

Extreme
values of
function #2

Priority: Setpoint Allowed

Table or Setpoint table "Out of
Setpoint table for Range of
manual for Holidays range"
of function #1 workdays values
setpoint Function #1 instructions
Function #1 Function #1

Priority: Setpoint Allowed

Setpoint Table or Setpoint table
table for Range of
of function manual for Holidays
workdays values
#2 setpoint Function #2
Function #2 Function #2
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User programming level- Constants path

Flow chart

Dorot Operation
Ver. xx Path

Enabling/ Remote
Setting: Defining:
Constants Disabling Meter control:
Day Workdays remote
path pulses ratio mode &
Hour Holidays control values range
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Reactivating the controller

The controller was inactive and disconnected from power supply.
The chart below demonstrate the reactivation in the previously- entered distributor settings
Note: User instructions must be reentered.

Data reset- enter 565 Data reset- enter 565 Data reset- enter 565 Data reset- enter 565
No-<ENTER> ""0
x5 No-<ENTER> ""5 No-<ENTER> "05 x6 No-<ENTER> "65

Data reset- enter 565 Data reset- enter 565

No-<ENTER> 065 x5 No-<ENTER> 565
Constants --->> Operation --->>

User instruction
screens
Return to Operation --- > Click
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Valve activation
Examples: Pressure Reducing valve, that can be in four positions:
Not active, Active, Closed (regardless of downstream pressure value)
and Fully-opened (regardless of downstream pressure value)

To activate the valve:

Performance: P2=0.00 bar Performance: * IGNORE Performance: * START Performance: P2= 2.23 bar
Operation --- >>
Not active Not active Not active Operated

To stop the operation

Performance: P2= 2.23 bar Performance: * IGNORE
Operation --- >>
Operated
x2 Performance: * STOP Performance: P2= 0.00
Operated Operated Not active

To close the valve unconditionally:

Performance: P2= 2.23 bar
Operation --- >>
Operated
Performance: * IGNORE
x3 Performance: * CLOSE Performance: P2= 0.00
Operated Operated Closed unconditionally

To open the valve:

Performance: P2= 2.23 bar Performance: * IGNORE
Operation --- >> Operated x4 Performance: * OPEN Performance: P2= 4.78 bar
Operated Operated Opened unconditionally

Return to Operation --- >> Click

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Defininig valve Size & Normal position

Example: Valve size 3",
Valve enters "Open" position while not activated by the controller
Updating -->> Valve definition: Solenoids 1,2 Valve definition: Solenoids 1,2 Valve definition: Solenoids 1,2
x2 Diameter 2" Normal state Keep Diameter * 2" Normal state Keep Diameter * 3" Normal state Keep

Valve definition: Solenoids 1,2 Valve definition: Solenoids 1,2 Valve definition: Solenoids 1,2
Diameter 3" Normal state * Keep x2 Diameter 3" Normal state * Open Diameter 3" Normal state Open

Defininig units of measurement

Example: Unit is 100m3 per minute

Updating -->> Unit of Q2: m3 / sec Unit of Q2: * m3 / sec Unit of Q2: * m3*10 / sec
x3

Unit of Q2: m3*10 / * sec Unit of Q2: m3*10 / * min Unit of Q2: m3*10 / min
x2
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Defining analog inputs

Example:
Pressure Reducer, setpoint modified following varying flow rate.
Analog input of pressure 0-5 Volt, operating range 0-3 bar Note: This screen appears in Distributor
Analog input of Flow 4-20mA, operating range 0-200 m3/h and in User programming levels

Updating -- >>
x4 Analog input 1 (P1) 0-20 ma Analog input 1 (P1) *0-20 ma Analog input 1 (P1) *0-5 v
0.00 bar 0.0 - 0.0 0.00 bar 0.0 - 0.0 0.00 bar 0.0 - 0.0
Constants -- >>

Analog input 1 (P1) 0-5 v Analog input 1 (P1) 0-5 v Analog input 1 (P1) 0-5 v Analog input 1 (P1) 0-5 v
0.00 bar ""
0.0 - 0.0 x2 0.00 bar .00 - ""0.0 0.00 bar .00 - ""0.0
x3 0.00 bar 0
.0 - ""3.0 x2

Analog input 1 (P1) 0-5 v Analog input 2 (Q3) 0-20 ma Analog input 2 (Q3) *0-20 ma Analog input 2 (Q3) 0-20 ma
x2
0.00 bar .00 - 3.0 0.00 m3/hour 0.0 - 0.0 0.00 m3/hour 0.0 - 0.0 0.00 m3/hour ""0.0 - 0.0

Analog input 2 (Q3) 0-20 ma Analog input 2 (Q3) 0-20 ma Analog input 2 (Q3) 0-20 ma Analog input 2 (Q3) 0-20 ma
0.00 m3/hour .00 - ""0.0 x2 0.00 m3/hour .00 - "000.0 x2 0.00 m3/hour .00 - "200.0 x2 0.00 m3/hour .00 - 200.0

Return to Updating --- >> Click repeatedly

Return to Constants --- >> Click repeatedly

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Defining Control Modules

- -
Updating >> Parameters >> Use start table NO Use start table * NO
- -

Use start table * YES Use start table YES Enable / Disable other control
parameters following the same pattern
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Physical connections list

Example:
Control function-Pressure Reducing valve, Downstream pressure modified by flow rate (P2 reducer Qp3)
Required sensors- Analog pressure sensor (P2) and Water meter that supplies pulses reading (Qp3)
Start & Stop contacts, Alarm contact & Remote control of downstream pressure ("s.p.") enabled
Analog output #1 allocated for downstream pressure (P2) [Done in "Parameters" path ]
Analog output #2 allocated for flow rate (Q3) [Done in "Parameters" path ]

Valve functions: Analog inputs: 1-P2 2-P2 (s.p.) Digital inputs: 1-Qp3 2-START 3-STOP
Updating -- >>
P2 reducer (Qp3) (60) 3-Free 4-Free 4-Free 5-Free 6-Free

Digital outputs: 1-sol.1 2-sol.2

Analog outputs 1-P2 2-Q3 Valve functions:
3.-free
4-Free 5-ALARM P2 reducer (Qp3) (60)

Defining idle valve position

Example:
When "Stop operation" command is given, either automatically, by remote control, or manually-
The valve should keep its present position (no current to either solenoid).

Valve state after STOP-command Valve state after STOP-command Valve state after STOP-command
Updating -- >> x2 CLOSE * CLOSE * OPEN

Valve state after STOP-command Valve state after STOP-command

* KEEP KEEP

Return to Operation --- >> Click

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Valve Response adjustment

Example:
Increase length of electric pulse by 6 milliseconds for each 1% of deviation from setpoint
Minimal pulse length 60 milliseconds
Read data and correct valve position at 1.5 second intervals (minimal interval is 0.25 second)

Code
Dorot Pres.stabilizer: 1% of ERROR= 3 msec
-->> Pres.stabilizer: 1% of ERROR=""x msec
Version XX Retardation= 0 Min.reaction= 40 msec Retardation= 0 Min.reaction= 40 msec x6

Pres.stabilizer: 1% of ERROR=""9 msec Pres.stabilizer: 1% of ERROR=9 msec Pres.stabilizer: 1% of ERROR=9 msec Pres.stabilizer: 1% of ERROR=9 msec
Retardation= 0 Min.reaction= 40 msec
x2 Retardation= 0 Min.reaction= "4x msec Retardation= 0 Min.reaction= x0
" msec x2 Retardation= 0 Min.reaction= 60
" msec

Pres.stabilizer: 1% of ERROR=9 msec Pres.stabilizer: 1% of ERROR=9 msec Pres.stabilizer: 1% of ERROR=9 msec

Retardation="x Min.reaction= 60 msec x6 Retardation="6 Min.reaction= 60 msec Retardation= 6 Min.reaction= 60 msec

Return to Operation --->> Click

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Example:
Set point and deviation tolerance
Pressure Reducing valve, set to maintain 40m downstream, at 1m deviation tolerance.

P2 reducer (Q3) P2 reducer (Q3) P2 reducer (Q3)

Operation -- >> x4 Tolerance: 0.01 mwc Tolerance: * 0.05 mwc x5 Tolerance: * 1.04 mwc

P2 reducer (Q3) Set point of P2= 0.00 mwc Set point of P2= ""0.00 mwc
Tolerance: 0.07 mwc
Set point of P2= ""00.00 mwc x4

Set point of P2= ""40.00 mwc x2 Set point of P2=40.00 mwc

Reading Max. Min. values, Battery charge Return Current value: Battery-12.3V
P2 = 23.6 mwc

Current value: Battery-12.3V 12:23 Maximum P2= 41.8 mwc

Operation -- >> x2 P2 = 23.6 mwc 02:47 Minimum P2= 12.5 mwc

Reset 15:38 Maximum P2= 23.6 mwc

values 15:38 Minimum P2= 23.6 mwc

Return to Operation --- >> Click repeatedly

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Table of set points

Example: between 10:02 and 12:05 required pressure of 2 bar
After 12:05 required pressure of 2.3 bar

Operation-->> x7 P2 Table 1)after 00:00 P2= 0.00 P2 Table 1)after 0x:00 P2= 0.00 P2 Table 1)after x0:00 P2= 0.00
of workdays 2)after 00:00 P2= 0.00 of workdays 2)after 00:00 P2= 0.00 of workdays 2)after 00:00 P2= 0.00

P2 Table 1)after 10:00 P2= 0.00

x2 P2 Table 1)after 10:0x P2= 0.00
x2 P2 Table 1)after 10:02 P2= 0.00 P2 Table 1)after 10:02 P2= X.00 x2
of workdays 2)after 00:00 P2= 0.00 of workdays 2)after 00:00 P2= 0.00 of workdays 2)after 00:00 P2= 0.00 of workdays 2)after 00:00 P2= 0.00

P2 Table 1)after 10:02 P2= 02.00 P2 Table 1)after 10:02 P2= 2.00 Enter next P2 Table 2)after 00:00 P2= 0.00
of workdays 2)after 00:00 P2= 0.00 of workdays 2)after 00:00 P2= 0.00 setpoint of workdays 3)after 00:00 P2= 0.00

P2 Table 2)after 0x:00 P2= 0.00 P2 Table 2)after x2:00 P2= 0.00
x2 P2 Table 2)after 02:00 P2= 0.00 P2 Table 2)after 12:00 P2= 0.00
of workdays 3)after 00:00 P2= 0.00 of workdays 3)after 00:00 P2= 0.00 of workdays 3)after 00:00 P2= 0.00 of workdays 3)after 00:00 P2= 0.00

Follow example
of first setpoint Return to Operation --->> Click
(up to 32 setpoints)
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Example: Present time Monday, 11:25 h

Today: Sunday (1) Today: *Sunday (1)

Operation -- >> Constants -- >> Clock: 19:21:09 Clock: 19:21:09

Today: *Monday (2) Today: Monday (2) Today: Monday (2) Today: Monday (2)
x2 Clock: 1 1:21:09 x4
Clock: 19:21:09 Clock: 1x:21:09 Clock: 1 1:2x:09

Today: Monday (2) Today: Monday (2)

Clock: 1 1:25:09 Clock: 1 1:25:09

Operating weekdays
Example: the valve operated in Sunday at "Holiday
setpoint", and is not operated at all in thursday.
Days of the week: 1234567 Days of the week: 1234567
Operation -- >> Constants -- >> x2 (W-workdays, H-holiday) wwwwwww x2
(W-workdays, H-holiday) wwxwwww

Days of the week: 1234567 Days of the week: 1234567 Days of the week: 1234567 Days of the week: 1234567
x4 x2
(W-workdays, H-holiday) xwwwwww (W-workdays, H-holiday) Hwwwwww (W-workdays, H-holiday) Hwwwxww (W-workdays, H-holiday) H www- ww

Return to Operation --->> Click Repeadedly

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Remote control parameters

Example: Remote control of the system by analog
signal of 1-5 volt.
Range of values: 2m3/h (=1 volt) to 7.5m3/h (=5 volts)

Operation -- >> Constants -- >> x2 Use remote set point: No Use remote set point: * No

Use remote set point: * YES Analog input 1 (s.p.Q2) 0-20ma Analog input 1 (s.p.Q2) * 0-20ma
Use remote set point: YES x2 0.00 m3/hour 0.0- 0.0 0.00 m3/hour 0.0- 0.0

Analog input 1 (s.p.Q2) * 1-5v Analog input 1 (s.p.Q2) 1-5v Analog input 1 (s.p.Q2) 1-5v Analog input 1 (s.p.Q2) 1-5v
0.00 m3/hour 0.0- 0.0 0.00 m3/hour ""x.- 0.0
x2 0.00 m3/hour ""2- 0.0
x2 0.00 m3/hour 2- ""x.0
x7

Analog input 1 (s.p.Q2) 1-5v Analog input 1 (s.p.Q2) 1-5v Analog input 1 (s.p.Q2) 1-5v Analog input 1 (s.p.Q2) 1-5v
0.00 m3/hour 2.0- ""7.0 0.00 m3/hour 2.0- 7.x x5 0.00 m3/hour 2.0- 7.5 0.00 m3/hour 2.0- 7.5

Return to Operation --->> Click repeatedly

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Modification of a setpoint following another parameter

Example:
Downstream pressure should be 30m when the flow rate is more than 100m3/h
Downstream pressure should be 35m when the flow rate is more than 150m3/h

- x8 P0 table 1)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 P0 table 1)Q3>""0.00 P0= 0.00 P0 table 1)Q3>000.00 P0= 0.00
Operating >> of workdays 2)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 x2 of workdays 2)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00
- of workdays 2)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00

P0 table 1)Q3>100.00 P0= 0.00 P0 table 1)Q3>100.00 P0= ""0.00 P0 table 1)Q3>100.00 P0= "00.00 P0 table 1)Q3>100.00 P0= "30.00
of workdays 2)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 x2 of workdays 2)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 of workdays 2)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00
x3 of workdays 2)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 x2

P0 table 1)Q3>100.00 P0= 30.00 P0 table 2)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 P0 table 2)Q3>""0.00 P0= 0.00 P0 table 2)Q3>""00.00 P0= 0.00
of workdays 2)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 of workdays 3)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 of workdays 3)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 of workdays 3)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00
x5

P0 table 2)Q3>""50.00 P0= 0.00 P0 table 2)Q3>"050.00 P0= 0.00 P0 table 2)Q3>"150.00 P0= 0.00 P0 table 2)Q3>150.00 P0="""0.00
of workdays 3)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 of workdays 3)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 of workdays 3)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00
x2 of workdays 3)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00
x5

P0 table 2)Q3>150.00 P0="""5.00 P0 table 2)Q3>150.00 P0=""05.00 P0 table 2)Q3>150.00 P0=""35.00 P0 table 2)Q3>150.00 P0= 35.00
of workdays 3)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 of workdays 3)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 x3 of workdays 3)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00 x2 of workdays 3)Q3> 0.00 P0= 0.00

Return to -- Click
Operation -
>>
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Electric Connections
The external devices, required to the ConDor, should be connected to the connections panel
located under a cover, at the bottom of the front panel. Unscrew the two bolts of the cover in
order to reach the connection panel.
All input connections should use Shielded cords. The shield will be connected to ground at
the sensor side, not to the ConDor terminal (GND)
High voltage mains (220 or 110VAC) are not connected to this panel.
Below is a drawing of the connections panel, marking the location of the various inputs,
outputs and power supply.
The ConDor controller selects, automatically, the connections that should be used for each
control application. The selected connections are displayed in the Distributor level
programming path (see page 15).
Downstream
Solenoid

RS-485
Analog Analog Discrete
Communication
Solar Relay outputs inputs inputs
Connection
Pannel 2
(unused) Unused 2 4 2 2 4 2 4 6
Reset + + +
button

+ - Relay 1 + + +
1 3 1 1 3 1 3 5
JP10
Internal Battery
Upstream
Solenoid

JP11
Alarm

12VAC Conn.
Analog
supply
output
jumpers

Digital (Discrete) input devices are Dry- Contact units such as Pressostat, Pulse-
transmitting water meter, toggle switch etc., Up to 6 logic inputs can be used.
Do not connect electric potential from any source to the digital input connections. They are
sensing change of contact (On / Off) only.

Analog input uses a sensor, that provides modified current or electric potential when the
measured parameter (pressure, salinity, temperature etc.) is varying.
ConDor controller can use up to 4 analog inputs. Each one may be in the form of modified
current (4-20mA, 0-20mA) or modified potential (1-5V, 0-5V)
4-20mA or 1-5V as it enables the controller to detect damaged sensor or its connection wires.
The selection of the input mode is done in the programming (see page 15 ) and requires
certain hardware settings:
Four jumpers, located below the control panel, determine the mode of each input:
JP6- Input #1
JP5- input #2
JP7- Input #3
JP8- Input #4

The standard position is bridged jumper, that enables

input of 0-20mA or 4-20mA current to the relevant
connection.
Altering the jumpers setting should be done by the Bridged (standard) Open
0-20mA, 4-20mA 0-5V, 1-5V
Factory or by a certified distributor.
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Jumpers location on the board

JP7

JP8
JP5

RESET

JP6

Analog sensors may use electric current supplied by:

a.The controller itself – use connections +24 , AI
b. External power supply- use connections GND, AI

Connectors Connectors

+24V AI3 GND +24V AI3 GND

(-) Power
supply
(+)

+ - - +

Analog Analog
sensor sensor
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The selection of the analog outputs mode (Current or Voltage modification) is done
in the programming (see page 16 ) and requires hardware settings:
Two jumpers, located in the connections panel, determine the mode of each input:
JP10- Output #1
JP11- Output #2

The standard position is shown in the

Drawing.
It enables 0-20mA or 4-20mA current in
the relevant connection.
Altering the jumpers setting should be
done by the factory or by a certified 0-20mA (Standard) 0-5 Volt
distributor.

Solenoids – ConDor can activate two 12VDC solenoid valves. Their respective
connection is marked on the connections panel.
Maximal current load of a solenoid output is 2A. In case the controller is located long
distance from the valve, take care to the proper calculation of solenoid connection wires- so
the voltage loss will not exceed 1.2V.
Most control functions use two solenoids only. Refer to page 2 for proper selection and
assembly of the solenoid valves.
In case more than one solenoid is connected to the outlet- use Relays

Alarm is an On / Off dry contact activated by the controller. The connection Is Normally-
Open.
The alarm will be activated (connection closes) when :
a. An analog sensor (4-20mA / 1-5V) is lost
b. Battery is too low.
c. Shot circuit of a Solenoid is.
d. The system entered “Out of range” position, and all restart trials were executed.

Battery should be connected as marked. Note the polarity of the connection!

The battery is required to backup the controller operation through power failure. The
standard battery is 12V, 6AH that will provide few hours operation at normal conditions.
In case longer periods of power loss are expected, or when the power source is a solar panel,
use a larger battery.

Solar Panel should be connected as marked. Note the polarity of the connection!
The selection of the Solar panel should be done considering the local sun radiation level and
the expected frequency of solenoids operation (frequent variations of operating conditions
dictate more correction pulses).
Recommended solar panel: 40W x 12V unit. The battery should be then 40AH x 12V.
Use a charge regulator to protect the battery from overcharge damage.

Internal 12VAC supply is, normally, connected to an internal transformer that is fed
by 220VAC mains connection.
Computer communication, using RS-485 cable, is not available yet although the
hardware was prepared.
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ConDor version 2M (Mixing junction control)

System configurations:

Two controlled valves, each branch measured by a Water meter

Electricity Remote
supply analog control

Pressure sensors

Flow meters ConDor Alarm

Command valve I
Command valve II

Two controlled valves, one branch measured by a Water meter + common water
meter

Electricity Remote
supply analog control

Pressure sensors

Flow meters ConDor Alarm

Command valve I
Command valve II