Page 1: Table Of Contents
Dekker Controller Manual Rev: Feb 18 2016  Overview__________________________________ __ 2  Battery_______________________________________3  Controller Input/Output Layout___________________4  Current Input/Output Assignments__________ _____5  Entering Password____________________________ 6  Changing Vacuum Units______________________ _ 7  Changing Vac CutIn and CutOut_________________ 8  Multimachine Setup________________________ ___ 9 ...
Page 2: Overview
(Resistance Temperature Detectors) inputs, four 0-10VDC/4-20mA inputs, one 0-10VDC output, and one 4-20mA output. Power input to the controller is 24VDC. DEKKER CONTROLLER KEYPAD The Dekker Controller text display, buttons, and LEDs are described below. Refer to the diagram below that shows this information. UP / DOWN – ARROW/ - BUTTON...
Page 3: Battery
The OnDek Dekker Controller Battery The Dekker Controller is shipped from supplier with a battery protector placed between the battery clip and the surface of the battery, it may be a rubber sleeve around the clip or a small plastic insulator between the clip and battery.
Page 4: Controller Input/Output Layout
Controller Input/Output Layout Ethernet Port NC C5 NO | NC C4 NO 987654321 Relay Outputs C1 - C7 Digital Inputs NC C7 NO | NC C6 NO C3 NO | C2 NO | C1 NO Analog In 4 0-10 VDC Out 4-20MA Out Analog In 3 24 VDC...
Page 5: Current Input/Output Assignments
Current Input/Output Assignments Digital Inputs Analog Inputs 1. E-Stop 1. Vacuum 2. Overloads 2. Backpressure 3. Aux Contact Vac Pump 3. Circ Pump Pressure 4. Low Fluid Level 4. Diff Pressure 5. High Fluid Level 6. Remote Start RTD Inputs 7.
Page 6: Entering Password
Entering Password Press and hold ESC button until Password 0 appears at bottom of screen. ESC button Password 0 Press MAINT button twice which enters the password 33 Then press ENTER MAINT ENTER You now have access to change Controller settings. Page 6 935 SOUTH WOODLAND AVENUE, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-5672 TEL.: 219-861-0661 - FAX: 219-861-0662 - TOLL-FREE: 888-925-5444...
Page 7: Changing Vacuum Units
Changing Vacuum Units Enter Password If current screen is STOPPED or RUNNING press PROG once to view Setpoints screen. If HgV is already set for vacuum units you will see Vac CutIn and Vac CutOut in HgV units. PROG Page 7 935 SOUTH WOODLAND AVENUE, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-5672 TEL.: 219-861-0661 - FAX: 219-861-0662 - TOLL-FREE: 888-925-5444 www.dekkervacuum.com...
Page 8: Changing Vac Cutin And Cutout
To change to another Unit use DOWN arrow to scroll to Vacuum Unit Then press ENTER. DOWN Vacuum Unit ENTER Once you press ENTER use UP arrow to change unit, you will have a choice of TORR, HgV or Millibars. Once selection is made you must press ENTER again to save.
Page 9: Multimachine Setup
DOWN ENTER Once ENTER is pressed use UP or DOWN arrows to change value then press ENTER to save. Using UP/DOWN arrows repeat for Vac CutOut and save again by pressing ENTER NOTE: When set up for multimachine, controller must be in STOPPED mode when changing Setpoints. Multimachine Setup Multimachine allows two or more Controllers to communicate and rotate Lead and Lag pumps based on hours Run.
Page 10: Temperature Warnings And Faults
RS485 Bus. This should match the number of Controllers, if a Duplex 2, if a Triplex 3 etc.. Temperature Warnings And Faults Temperature warnings and faults are factory set, It is not recommended to change these settings without consulting with a Dekker Service Tech. Page 10 935 SOUTH WOODLAND AVENUE, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-5672 TEL.: 219-861-0661 - FAX: 219-861-0662 - TOLL-FREE: 888-925-5444...
Page 11: Setting Date And Time
Setting Date And Time Enter Password Press PROG once to view Setpoints screen. PROG Using Down Arrow scroll to Date and Press ENTER key. DOWN ENTER Use Up / Down arrows to change Date, press ENTER again to save. Use Up / Down key to select Time. Press Enter Page 11 935 SOUTH WOODLAND AVENUE, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-5672...
Page 12 Use UP / DOWN key to change Press ENTER to save. DOWN ENTER Page 12 935 SOUTH WOODLAND AVENUE, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-5672 TEL.: 219-861-0661 - FAX: 219-861-0662 - TOLL-FREE: 888-925-5444 www.dekkervacuum.com...
Page 13: Entering Keycodes
Entering Keycodes Keycodes are used to enable available options. Keycodes are 7 digits. All keycodes are entered with 2 leading 0s. Enter Password Press PROG button once more to get to From STOPPED or RUNNING screen press PROG SYSTEM OPTIONS Screen button once to get to SETPOINTSs Screen PROG PROG...
Page 14 Once selected press ENTER. Keycode will Once selected press ENTER. Keycode will appear with two 0s appear with one 0 ENTER ENTER Press ENTER again then use UP/DOWN keys to enter Press ENTER again then use UP/DOWN keys to enter fourth digit of keycode third digit of keycode ENTER...
Page 15: Cooling Fan
Cooling Fan The Dekker Controller is equipped with a temperature control to operate a cooling fan when applicable. This feature requires a cooling fan keycode to be entered (see entering keycodes above). Once the cooling fan keycode is entered press the PROG button until you see the SETPOINT screen.
Page 16: Rotation
Rotation When set up for multimachine the system will rotate pumps every 24 hours if needed. For rotation to occur, the Lead pump must have the most run hours. When this condition is met and the time for rotation occurs, the Lag pump will become the lead pump. If this condition is not met rotation will not occur.
Page 17: Scavenger Output
Output 6 on the controller is used for a bleed valve. This output cycles on for 30 Secs and off for 9 minutes based on vacuum level. The vacuum level for cycling to occur is adjustable via the Setpoint menu on the Dekker Controller. ...
Page 18: Faults And Fault Logs
Pressure faults are adjustable from the setpoint screen, but it is not recommended to change these without consulting with a Dekker Technician. Changing these values could result in pump damage. Below is what is shown on the screen when a temperature fault occurs. The Run Status light will also turn red and flash so you can see a fault has occurred from a distance.
Page 19 When the fault occurs it is recorded in the fault log. The fault log will record up to 10 faults. When this ir reached the most recent fault is recorded at the top of the list and fault at the bottom of the list is removed.
Page 20 Then press ENTER. The first screen shows what was occurring at the time of the fault, use DOWN arrow to view more information. Press ENTER again to view what was occurring 1 minute prior to fault. Press again for 2 minutes prior. You can continue pressing ENTER to view up to 10 minutes prior to fault. ENTER Page 20 935 SOUTH WOODLAND AVENUE, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-5672...
Page 21: Autostart
Autostart The Dekker controller is equipped with Autostart. This feature allows automatic restart of system when power returns from a power loss. To enable this feature press PROG button to show SETPOINTS screen. Use DOWN arrow to select Autostart. Press ENTER. Use UP arrow to change to On. Press ENTER to save.
Page 22: Maintenance Schedules
Maintenance Schedules Pressing the MAINT button once will display the screen below: This screen shows the support phone number for Dekker Vacuum along with the Serial number and model number of the system. MAINT Pressing the MAINT button twice will display the spare parts list for the system. This list can be used for ordering parts if needed.
Page 23 The time in hours until the maintenance is due counts down and can be seen on the Dekker Controller LCD in this area. Proper maintenance is necessary to provide proper performance and can prolong the life of your system. The UP and DOWN ARROW buttons can be used to navigate through the list.
Page 24 Press MAINT the fifth time to view the Service History. Service history is recorded with date and time of service each time the recommended service is completed and the maintenance schedule is reset. MAINT Pressing MAIN again will return you to the Dekker support screen. Pressing ESC at anytime will return to the main screen. Page 24 935 SOUTH WOODLAND AVENUE, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-5672 TEL.: 219-861-0661 - FAX: 219-861-0662 - TOLL-FREE: 888-925-5444...
Page 25: Reset Maintenance Schedule Hours
Resetting Maintenance Schedule Hours Enter Password When maintenance is due you will see a warning on the screen letting you know that maintenance is due on the system. To remove this warning you must reset the maintenance interval. Press the MAINT button until you see the maintenance interval screen.
Page 26: Dpinlet
DP Inlet DPInlet is a differential pressure across the inlet filter to monitor the filter. When the differential reaches the preset point a warning will show on the screen, once the filter is cleaned and the differential is reduced the warning will go away. A keycode (See Entering Keycodes) is required to enable this feature also an extra transducer is required.
Page 27: Remote Start/Stop
Remote Start Stop To enable remote Start/Stop first the inputs must be wired. A NO momentary button is wired from the +24VDC on one side and to Digital input 6 on the other side. A NC momentary button is wired to +24VDC on one side and to Digital input 7 on the other.
Page 28: Network Options
Network Options Press PROG Continue to press PROG until Network screen appears. This screen allows for changing Static IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway for network use. You can also turn DHCP on if a DHCP server is available to assign the controller an IP address.

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