BECS BECSys3 Installation And Technical Manual
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  • Page 1 Installation and Technical Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section D: Programming the Controller ......15 Applicable Sensor Operating Ranges........3 D – 1: The Program Menu ..........15 Section A: Mounting the BECSys3 Controller ....4 D – 1.1: Entering the Program Menu ....... 15 A – 1: Mounting the Controller ........4 D –...
  • Page 4 Section J: Installation Diagrams ........29 J – 1: Pressure Filter Installation ........29 J – 2: Vacuum Filter Installation ........29 Section K: Replacement Parts .......... 30 Section L: Warranty ............31 www.becs.com 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132...
  • Page 5: Warnings

    Installation and Technical Manual Rev: H10 Pay particular attention to the following warnings encountered in the pages of the BECSys3 Installation and Technical Manual: Warning: Various other warning boxes may be found throughout the manual text. Caution: Various other caution boxes may be found throughout the manual text.
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Installation and Technical Manual Rev: H10 Your Shipping package should contain these items: A. The BECSys3 Controller B. pH Sensor D. Flow Cell Kit E. Rotary or Reed flow switch F. This manual (not shown) G. Optional Sensors (not shown)
  • Page 7: Environmental Conditions

    Installation and Technical Manual Rev: H10 The BECSys3 is housed in a NEMA 4X (IP65) enclosure. It should not be used in explosive environments. The BECSys3 should be mounted so that adequate ventilation is provided around the enclosure, preventing general environmental specifications from being exceeded (see table below).
  • Page 8: Section A: Mounting The Becsys3 Controller

    Installation and Technical Manual Rev: H10 A – 1: Mounting the Controller A – 4: Plumbing the Sample Stream The BECSys3 Controller and flow cell are mounted Install the sample stream; ½-inch tubing is separately. The BECSys3 enclosure should be recommended for sample stream pickup and return.
  • Page 9: A - 5: Free Chlorine Sensor

    This cap should be saved for long-term The BECSys3 can be ordered to accept two different storage. Free Chlorine Sensors: the CCS140 or the ECL6.
  • Page 10: A - 6: Sensor Preparations

    BNC jack and the ORP (if included) sensor into the coded BNC jack on the bottom of the BECSys3 controller by twisting them a quarter of a turn. Allow the sensors to rinse in the sample water while you do the wiring (Section Page 6 www.becs.com...
  • Page 11: Section B: Wiring The Becsys3 Controller

    Philips screwdriver. Gently lift the cover straight up and set it to the side. The second way is to discard the pre-installed cords and wire the unit directly. Page 7 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132 www.becs.com...
  • Page 12: B - 4: Disconnecting The Ribbon Cable

    Warning: Unless specified at time of order, controllers are configured for 115VAC and should not be used at 230VAC. Always contact BECS Technology, Inc. before attempting to reconfigure a controller’s input supply voltage. Page 8 www.becs.com...
  • Page 13: B - 8: Wiring Relay 1

    Neutral be connected to the Neutral and Earth Ground of and Earth Ground of the power source supplying the power source supplying this relay. this relay. Page 9 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132 www.becs.com...
  • Page 14: B - 10: Wiring Relay 3

    A Flow Switch must be used in the operation of a Cl/Br Booster, or Sensor Wash (Refer to Section C BECSys3 Controller. on how to configure this). You can configure the relay to be powered from the same Line voltage as the A paddlewheel flow switch or reed flow switch is controller or from its own separate voltage input.
  • Page 15: B - 11.2: Reed Flow Switch

    Connect the red "A" wire to One advantage of the BECSys3 Controller is that the the A terminal, the "K" white tip with transparent unit can be used with a timer to control the feeder and wire to the K terminal, and the thick unlabeled still not lose power to the sensor.
  • Page 16: B - 15: Rs485 Network

    ¼ Amp 250V Time Lag Fuse (¼” x 1¼”) a BECSys RCM already installed, you may connect BECS Part Number: 8140086 your BECSys3 to it. The BECSys RCM provides data logging and remote access of up to 32 230VAC Model (F4): BECSys3 controllers per site.
  • Page 17: Section C: Dip Switch Settings

    ORP rises above the set point plus hysteresis at which point it To change the dipswitches, first unplug the BECSys3 power cord and open the cover of the unit (as will stop.
  • Page 18: C - 3.3: Dual Ph Control

    Finally, place the cover back on the unit and tighten the four screws at the corners to secure it in place. Page 14 www.becs.com 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132...
  • Page 19: Section D: Programming The Controller

    To change this setting, press the Enter key, use the Arrow keys to input the value you would The BECSys3 can be programmed to display in like, and then press the Enter key again to save the three different languages. Pressing the Enter key new value.
  • Page 20: D - 1.7: Temperature High Alarm Point

    To change this setting, press the Enter key, use the Arrow keys to input the value you would like, and then press the Enter key again to save the new value. Page 16 www.becs.com 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132...
  • Page 21: D - 2: The System Settings Menu

    Warning: Increasing or decreasing the time base may cause the feed to severely overshoot or never achieve setpoint. Adjust this option only when recommended to do so by a Factory Representative. Page 17 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132 www.becs.com...
  • Page 22: D - 2.5: Ph Calibration (2 Point)

    60 minutes. Press the Enter key and the value will start to flash. Use the up and down keys to reach the desired number, and then press the Enter key again to set the value. Page 18 www.becs.com 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132...
  • Page 23: D - 2.8: Enable Ppm Set Point Selection

    Chlorine/Bromine feed failsafe timer. displayed value is in minutes. All of the failsafe timers are displayed in minutes on the BECSys3 controller. Press the Enter key to modify the failsafe timer. Use the Arrow keys to change the numbers and D –...
  • Page 24: D - 2.10: Ph Dead-Zone

    Arrow keys value. (this value must be between 1.0 and 16.0 ppm). Press Enter to ORP will no longer be displayed on the controller. store the value. Page 20 www.becs.com 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132...
  • Page 25: D - 2.15: Access Codes

    Installation and Technical Manual Rev: H10 D – 2.15: Access Codes D – 2.15.3: Recovering Lost Access Codes The BECSys3 controller ships from the factory If the Rep or Operator access codes are with all access codes disabled. There are two forgotten, the codes can be recovered by the levels of access codes: Rep and Operator.
  • Page 26: Section E: Normal Operation

    To change this setting, press the Enter key. Use the Arrow keys to input the new value, and then press the Enter key to save the value. Page 22 www.becs.com 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132...
  • Page 27: E - 2: Single Point Calibration

    These alarms are displayed when the controller is configured to monitor temperature. This is displayed when the Temperature input has risen above/fallen below the Temperature high/low alarm point. Page 23 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132 www.becs.com...
  • Page 28: E - 3.5: No Flow Alarm

    E – 3.6: Flow Restored Delay This is displayed when flow is disrupted and then restored. The BECSys3 will delay restarting feeds for a programmed duration in order to prevent operating feeds based on readings from stagnant water.
  • Page 29: Section F: Troubleshooting

    The BECSys3 Firmware can be upgraded in the field. To do so you order the upgrade Firmware, this comes on an 8 pin dip IC and then complete the following steps: 1) Remove power from the unit.
  • Page 30: Section H: Maintenance

    Installation and Technical Manual Rev: H10 The BECSys3 requires no maintenance other than a using a pH 4 buffer saturated with potassium periodic calibration check and sensor cleaning. chloride (KCl). The potassium chloride will prevent electrolyte from leaching out of the sensors reference cell.
  • Page 31: Section I: Feed Charts

    1.25 ts 0.100 ts 0.167 ts 0.250 ts 0.50 ts 0.75 ts 1.00 ts ts = teaspoon tb = tablespoon cp = one cup (8 fl oz) Page 27 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132 www.becs.com...
  • Page 32: I - 2: Pool Feed Charts

    = one cup (8 fl oz) pt = one pt (16 fl oz) qt = one quart (32 fl oz) gl = one gallon (128 fl oz) lb =pounds of dry chemical Page 28 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132 www.becs.com...
  • Page 33: Section J: Installation Diagrams

    Installation and Technical Manual Rev: H10 J – 1: Pressure Filter Installation J – 2: Vacuum Filter Installation Page 29 9487 Dielman Rock Island Ind Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132 www.becs.com...
  • Page 34: Section K: Replacement Parts

    8620046 BECSys3 (no ppm scale) Quick Reference Sheet pH Sensors 8620047 BECSys3 (0.2 – 16.0 scale) Quick Reference Sheet 9660013 BECSys pH Sensor (30” cable) [range: 0 to 14.0 pH] 9660010 BECSys pH Sensor (10’ cable) [range: 0 to 14.0 pH]...
  • Page 35: Section L: Warranty

    BECS will repair, or if repair is not possible, replace the defective part or parts of the BECSys controller. BECS will have the sole right to determine whether to repair or replace a product. BECS will not be responsible for any expense associated with installation of repaired or replacement parts.
  • Page 36 Louis, Missouri is home to an exceptional design team, and all manufacturing is performed onsite at this facility where we can personally assure the quality of our products. The BECS commitment to excellence drives the most innovative new products and unparalleled customer service.

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