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AC and DC Powered Quattro-DB®
Sonic Transducer System
Assembly and Operations Instructions Manual
®
ECO DRIVEN SOLUTIONS
IMPORTANT:
Read entire manual before assembling. Failure to follow
these instructions, and in the order presented, may result in
non-warranty product failure.
Some User Supplied Components, such as AC Line Surge
Suppressor Protection is required.
Printed material may not represent the latest information available. Please visit our
web-site
www.DPIpower.com
for updates to this or other manuals.
Manual P/N – MNUL0039-A001 Rev.2 Copyright © 2018 DPI
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  • Page 1 AC and DC Powered Quattro-DB® Sonic Transducer System Assembly and Operations Instructions Manual ® ECO DRIVEN SOLUTIONS IMPORTANT: Read entire manual before assembling. Failure to follow these instructions, and in the order presented, may result in non-warranty product failure. Some User Supplied Components, such as AC Line Surge Suppressor Protection is required.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. ITEM AND RECEIVABLE PARTS LISTS ............... 4 1.1. SINGLE QUATTRO-DB® TRANSDUCER SYSTEM ..........4 1.2. DUAL QUATTRO-DB® TRANSDUCER SYSTEM ..........4 1.3. MEZZO-DB ® TRANSDUCER SYSTEM .............. 5 1.4.
  • Page 3 6.3. INSTALLATION SITE EXAMPLE 1: ..............26 6.4. INSTALLATION SITE EXAMPLE 2:..............27 6.5. WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER INSTALLATION: ............ 28 6.6. A/C POWER SUPPLY AND DC SOLAR CONTROLLER OPERATION: ....29 6.7. SOLAR CONTROLLER STATUS / FAULT LED INDICATORS: ......31 7.

  • Page 4: Item And Receivable Parts Lists

    Carefully unpack contents from their shipping skids and cartons and verify contents against the list below, corresponding to the Product Purchase you received. Save skids and cartons in the event a return, exchange, or warranty is required. 1.1. SINGLE QUATTRO-DB TRANSDUCER SYSTEM ®...

  • Page 5: Mezzo-Db ® Transducer System

    Length of cable is customer order dependent Note: Up to two QUATTRO-DB® Transducers can be operated from each Power Supply; therefore, only one power supply is required. 1.3. MEZZO-DB TRANSDUCER SYSTEM ® ITEM DESCRIPTION • BLACK FLOATATION KIT ASSEMBLY Float Flag and Flag Pole –...

  • Page 6: Single Quattro-Db®Transducer Ac System Components

    1.4. SINGLE QUATTRO-DB®TRANSDUCER AC SYSTEM COMPONENTS Float & Transducer Assembly AC Power Supply Float Assembly Push the two plastic Retaining Pins through Top Frame and into the Foam Block to prevent wave action from rotating the two parts out of alignment.

  • Page 7: Product Registration

    1 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Upon removing from packaging, record the following information here for convenient reference, or if an adhesive label was supplied with your kit, affix that label here: Units are equipped with either an AC or DC power supply but not both types. Purchase Date: Purchased From: A.C.

  • Page 8: User Safety Operations Guide

    2.1. USER SAFETY GUIDE AC POWERED & SOLAR POWERED SYSTEMS 2.1.1. Both the Mezzo-DB® and Quattro-DB® Transducers (that device which is suspended in the body of water) are powered by a safe and isolated low-voltage source. Notwithstanding the low-voltage source – the entire electronics section is fully isolated from contacting the body of water.

  • Page 9: A/C Power & Utility Requirements

    2.2. A/C POWER & UTILITY REQUIREMENTS 2.2.1. The use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, it must be UL and/or CSA approved. Locate all cords so that they will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

  • Page 10: Safe Grounding And Gfci Installation Instructions

    2.3. SAFE GROUNDING AND GFCI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.3.1. Do not remove Ground Pin from AC Power Supply’s AC Plug or connect to utility power via an adaptor that bypasses the product’s ground pin connection. The product must be grounded at all times when connected to utility power.

  • Page 11: Personal Precautions While Working With Batteries

    2.4.1. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow all safety instructions below and those published by the battery manufacturer. Review cautionary markings on vehicle or equipment containing the battery. 2.4.2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

  • Page 12: Transducer Product User Safety Instructions

    WARNING – 2.5.9. CHARGERS CAN IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND VAPORS. DO NOT USE NEAR FUELS, GRAIN DUST, SOLVENTS, OR OTHER FLAMMABLES. 2.6. TRANSDUCER PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: 3.6.1. The Transducer emits powerful vibratory energy – DO NOT place the Transducer against your skin or body, nor touch the Transducer while the Transducer is powered.

  • Page 13: Tools And Materials List

    Some setup is required to get the HBS® algae management system ready for the water. The simple tools needed, and the assembly instructions are described in the next two sections. As General Guidelines . . . • Firmly hand-tighten all cable connections but do not over tighten with wrenches or pliers.

  • Page 14: Assemble Transducer

    5.2.4 Assemble Float and Flag as per instructions. Figure 5-4 Attach customer-supplied anchor to bottom D-Shackle. 5.2.5 The assembly of Quattro-DB® Transducer to Float is complete. Carabiner D-Shackle #1 Coat the ends of the Transducer Power Cable with No-Ox contact grease.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT! Always turn power OFF via the ON/OFF power switch, unplug the AC Power Supply or shut down the Solar Power System before working on the transducer or attaching the anchor. Plugging or unplugging the Transducer cable while the power supply is turned on can cause non-warranty damage to connector pin and connector socket metal contacts.

  • Page 16: Float Assembly

    Float Anchor Pin Float Top Frame Foam Zip Ties Block Float Bottom Locker Figure – 5-5 Exploded view of Float Assembly. Use two Zip Ties to secure components together. Screw and nut are used to attach chain to bottom of float. Figure –...

  • Page 17: Power Supply To Transducer Electrical Connection

    Clockwise until the plug latches. 5.4.3. If your system is a Dual QUATTRO-DB® version, a second Transducer is included with your system. Repeat the previous step with the second Transducer by connecting its 4-Pin plug to the Battery Charger Controller Connector Port labeled “Sonic Head 2”.
  • Page 18 Figure – 5-5 SOLAR PANEL BATTERY SONIC HEAD-1 SONIC HEAD-2 PERIPHERAL O/P 3-Pin Female 3-Pin Male 4-Pin Male 4-Pin Female 4-Pin Female Figure 5-6 Connector names from Left to Right: Page 18...
  • Page 19 SOLAR SYSTEM – CHARGER CONTROLLER INTERCONNECTION AND SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 5-7 Page 19...

  • Page 20: Assemble Solar Dc Power System

    5.5. ASSEMBLE SOLAR DC POWER SYSTEM AC P – F YOUR YSTEM USES AN OWER UPPLY YOU MAY SKIP THIS SECTION The Instructions in this section are for both the 60w and 180w Solar/Power Battery Backup Systems. Figure 5-9 Figure 5-8 Figure 5-9 Some components of the solar panel system are heavy and/or awkward to handle.
  • Page 21 5.5.3. Locate the Support post bottom end cap, the (3) 1/4-in. X 3-in. hex head bolts, nuts and 6 washers. The end cap will be used to set Solar Panel South-facing orientation. (Figures 5-10 – 5-12) End cap bolts onto concrete pad and sets Solar Panel Orientation.
  • Page 22 5.5.5. Using a helper, temporarily set the Support Post and Battery Box assembly in place on the End Cap. Verify the battery box is facing True North. When you are satisfied the support post is properly oriented, mark the location of the (8) mounting bolt holes onto the concrete. Set the post and battery box assembly aside for now.

  • Page 23: Users Guide To Installing And Using The Hydro Bioscience® Algae Management System

    6. USERS GUIDE TO INSTALLING AND USING THE HYDRO BIOSCIENCE® ALGAE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 6.1. INSTALLING THE QUATTRO-DB ®: Any anti-seize, dielectric grease, lubricants or cleaners used on this product must conform to NSF-61 Marine Grade standards. The Quattro-DB® Essential Parts and Basic Configuration:...
  • Page 24 6.1.4. ATTACHMENT HARDWARE: A stainless steel chain, and D-shackles are ® provided to connect the float to the Quattro-DB sonic head. Nylon Ties are provided to secure cable to bottom or top rail of sonic head. 6.1.5.

  • Page 25: Placement Of The Device

    6.2. PLACEMENT OF THE DEVICE: ® 6.2.1. The Quattro-DB unit will typically best operate near the center of the pond or from a point in the pond where all the cove banks can be seen in a line of sight. The ultrasonic sound waves leave the device in a near radial pattern that would form a circle around it.

  • Page 26: Installation Site Example 1

    6.3. INSTALLATION SITE EXAMPLE 1: Page 26...

  • Page 27: Installation Site Example 2

    6.4. INSTALLATION SITE EXAMPLE 2: Page 27...

  • Page 28: What To Expect After Installation

    6.5. WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER INSTALLATION: In 3-4 days, most blue-green algae will have lost their buoyancy and should be on, or settling, to the pond bottom. They can be re-suspended via aeration bringing them up to the light which may prolong the time it takes for them to fully die off. Green algae (filamentous types) and colonial types require 2-3 weeks before the damage results in them turning brown.

  • Page 29: A/C Power Supply And Dc Solar Controller Operation

    To avoid non-warranty damage to connector pins and sockets on the power supplies ® and cables – DO NOT DISREGARD THIS WARNING. The Mezzo and Quattro-DB Transducers do not have a power switch to shut off power delivered to them because they are intended to be submerged in water.
  • Page 30 • Illuminates continuously while charging and will remain illuminated until the batteries have reached full charge • If, while charging and sunlight diminishes below the threshold where charging is severely limited, this indicator will turn off. Charging may still continue, but at a very slow rate. Red Fault LED and Green Status LED: •...

  • Page 31: Solar Controller Status / Fault Led Indicators

    This table explains the relationship between the ‘Fault’ and ‘Status’ LEDs on the Solar Controller DC Power Supply. These Error Codes apply ONLY to the solar powered systems. Count the number of times the STATUS and FAULT LEDS blink to determine the cause of a battery charging failure.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Guide

    7. MAINTENANCE GUIDE 7.1. The HBS Algae Management System is designed to limit calcium carbonate crystal formation on the sound emitting surfaces so it forms slowly. But, over time, buildup will occur depending on how hard the water is where you live. Check the system for any Calcium Carbonate buildup after the first month of operation.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide

    Check to see if power is available at 120 Vac (or other line voltage) plug using a voltmeter, tester, plug in lamp or other means. If AC line power is ® on, then plug in the Quattro-DB power supply and go to the next step. ®...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    If the breaker continues to trip, the power supply is bad and should be returned for warranty replacement or repair. See Section 10 for more info on the warranty and return instructions. 8.2.2. If the breaker doesn’t trip after the Sonic Head is disconnected check the voltage on Pins 1 &...

  • Page 35: Connector Pin-Out Diagrams

    10 CONNECTOR PIN-OUT DIAGRAMS Figure 10-1 Sonic Head 1 & 2 Output Connectors 4-Pin Female Pin 2 DC (-) Pin 1 DC (+) Junction Box Power Output Connector 3-Pin Male Pin 3 – Not Used Pin 1 DC (+) Pin 2 DC (-) Peripheral Output Connector 3-Pin Female Pin 2 –...

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    DPI’s option, if it fails during the warranty period beginning upon date of purchase due to a defect in material or workmanship. Warranty offered is as follows: • Mezzo-DB® and Quattro-DB® Transducer Products, including Wire and Cable Assemblies: 36 months from date of purchase •...

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