MultiTrode MTIC Installation & Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 MultiTrode MTIC Indicator Controller...
  • Page 2 MTIC Installation & Operation Manual Page 2 of 18 MTIC Manual R6...
  • Page 3 MULTITRODE® and MULTISMART® are registered trademarks of MultiTrode Pty Ltd in Australia, USA, and Europe. PUMPVIEW® is a registered trademark of MultiTrode Pty Ltd in the USA and Australia. Designs registered for the MultiSmart Pump Controller Remote and Base Modules in Australia, USA, Europe and China. Patents pending in Australia, USA, and Europe.
  • Page 4 MTIC Installation & Operation Manual WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Information to User Please read through the manual so you will know how to operate and obtain maximum performance from your product. After you have finished reading the manual, put it away in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Output Relays ........................13 Analog Output ........................13 Power Connection ......................13 MTIC – Pump Station Schematic & Overview ..............14 MTIC – Installation Sheet No. 1 ..................16 Time Delay & Sensitivity Settings ..................16 MTIC – Installation Sheet No. 2 ..................17...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Do not use this unit in environments that may contain flammable/explosive or chemically aggressive gases or powders. The MTIC is a conductive liquid level indicator and controller which continuously monitor liquid level in order to control the operation of up to 10 appliances. It will work in the following modes: ...
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    M U LT IT R O D E IN D IC AT O R C O N T R O L L E R HI ALARM POWER ON STANDBY The MTIC has 11 LED’s. The bar graph on the left- hand side indicates level, whilst the green LED in the upper right-hand corner indicates power availability. LEAD...
  • Page 8: Function Dip Switches

    2.1 Timer & Sensitivity DIP Switches This section of the back panel is black. see fig #2 SELECT FUNCTION Figure 3 – The MTIC should be switched off prior to altering the DIP switch settings. Function Position Description ► Timer Instantaneous actuation when level reaches sensor.
  • Page 9: Output Relay Dip Switches

    This section is blue in colour on the rear panel. see fig #3 Figure 5 – Probe Inputs A MultiTrode probe would be the normal method of level detection. Connection of ball floats is also accomplished via these terminals, although this is not recommended for reliable level detection.
  • Page 10: Analog Output

    #3 see fig #1 see fig #2 OUTPUTS + 12V 0-10V SELECT Figure 9 - MTIC Indicator Controller Back Panel FUNCTION 4-20mA see fig #1 Before attempting to install the MTIC read this section thoroughly. 240VAC Check the power rating label above the power input 50/60Hz terminals (see drawing below).
  • Page 11: Mounting

    MTIC Installation & Operation Manual Mounting Mount the MTIC into a 91.0mmx 91.0mm hole (see drawing). The clamp brackets will allow installation into panels up to 8mm (absolute max.) thickness. 92mm 97mm 91mm PANEL CUT OUT 92mm DEMENSIONS 120mm CUT OUT ELEVATION...
  • Page 12: Electrical Connections

    #3 5.1 Probe Inputs This section is blue in colour on the rear panel. Connect the cables from the MultiTrode probe to the corresponding input terminals. PROBE INPUTS Figure 11 – Probe Inputs Page 12 of 18...
  • Page 13: Output Relays

    DIP switches 1 to 10. Select outputs which coincide with the desired level on the probe where control is required. As the MTIC does not latch each central point, this needs to be achieved using "hold in" contacts on the contactor, as per following example: ...
  • Page 14: Mtic - Pump Station Schematic & Overview

    MTIC Installation & Operation Manual MTIC – Pump Station Schematic & Overview MTIC STATION OVERVIEW Figure 15 - MTIC Station Overview Page 14 of 18 MTIC Manual R6...
  • Page 15 MTIC Installation & Operation Manual MTIC Schematic Figure 16 - MTIC Schematic MTIC Manual R6 Page 15 of 18...
  • Page 16: Mtic - Installation Sheet No. 1

    MTIC Installation & Operation Manual MTIC – Installation Sheet No. 1 Figure 17 - MTIC Layout 7.1 Time Delay & Sensitivity Settings Function Position Description ► Timer Instantaneous actuation when level reaches sensor. ► ► Timer Time delay on actuation approx. 5 seconds.
  • Page 17: Mtic – Installation Sheet No. 2

    MTIC – Installation Sheet No. 2 MTIC USED IN A FILL (CHARGE) APPLICATION MTIC USED IN AN EMPTY (DISCHARGE) APPLICATION Figure 19 - MTIC used in a Fill (Charge) and Empty (Discharge) (Discharge) Applications MTIC Manual R6 Page 17 of 18...
  • Page 18 MTIC Installation & Operation Manual MultiTrode Pty Ltd—Head Office MultiTrode Inc—USA MultiTrode Pty Ltd—UK Operations Brisbane Technology Park 18 Brandl Street Unit 3, 990 South Rogers Circle Ivybridge, Devon PO Box 4633 Boca Raton Florida 33487 Eight Mile Plains Qld 4113...

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