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Page 1 SolarBee SB500PWc Owner's Manual © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Customer Service About Ixom Ixom combines knowledge and experience from across the water quality spectrum to help solve real-world problems. Whether in Lakes, Stormwater Retention Ponds, Raw Drinking-Source Reservoirs, Water Treatment Plants, Potable Storage Tanks, or Wastewater Treatment Processes, Ixom equipment continues to be at the forefront as the #1 world leader for in-situ water body treatment.
Page 3: Safety
Most accidents can be avoided by using common sense and concentration on the job being done. Carefully read safety information when you see any safety symbols. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 1949_10036_20200528 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 1...
Page 4 CAUTION: EDGES MAY BE SHARP AND CAUSE WARNING: ICE SURROUNDING MACHINE MAY LACERATION IF PROPER CARE IS NOT USED. NOT SUPPORT WEIGHT, KEEP CLEAR OF THIN ICE. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 1949_10036_20200528 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 2...
Page 5 "OFF" position. The On/Off switch is to be by OSHA. used as the emergency stop. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 1949_10036_20200528 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 3...
Page 6: Operation
In severe sunlight limited conditions, the machine may slow Flow Coming Off Distribution Dish down or stop temporarily to protect the battery from damage. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10199_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 4...
Page 7: Frame Assembly
STEP 3: Attach the Float Arm Assembly to the Dish Assembly with provided bolts and nylock nuts. (See Figure 4 & 5) STEP 4: Repeat STEPS 1 through 3 for the other two floats. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10315_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 5...
Page 8 STEP 4: Insert a 6” Hose Clamp and insert the end through one of the two small flat slots with Hose Clamp on top of the Torque Bar as shown. Either slot will work fine. (See Figure 9) © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10315_20200220...
Page 9 Torque Bar into the fully opened position, and install an M8 x 45mm bolt and nylock nut through the torque bar tab to secure the torque bar in the open position. (See Figure 11) MACHINE FULLY ASSEMBLED © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10315_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 7...
Page 10: Low Profile Stand Assembly
Leveling Feet and Side Panel Installation Access Hinges Control Panels 4” Pipe Assembly Crossbar Battery Tray Battery Access Panel Installation Battery and Control Box Installation © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2194_10313_20200701 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 8...
Page 11 Brackets Attaching Brackets to Double Solar Panel Attaching Dual Solar Panel PV Wedge Angle Bracket Triple Solar Panel Assembly Attaching Triple Solar Panel © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2194_10313_20200701 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 9...
Page 12 Low Profile Stand Assembly Diagram Low Profile Stand Assembly © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2194_10313_20200701 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 10...
Page 13 SS Cord Grip: Electrical and Chemical Injection Lines 4 Inch Stainless Coupling Detail 4” PVC Pipe Cap with Set Screw 4” NPT SCH40 T316SS Pipe © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2194_10313_20200701 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 11...
Page 14 Structure with Penetration (See Inset B for Hole and Bolt Holes placement of Sealant) Figure 2: Inside Tank Bolt, Gasket and Flange Installation © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 1957_10046_20200528 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 12...
Page 15 M8 Nylock Nut Lexel Sealant Figure 5: Side Cutaway View of Completed Installation Figure 4: Bolt View Inside Tank 2.000" [51mm] ø10.500" [267mm] © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 1957_10046_20200528 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 13...
Page 16: Features
PV module during the day and operates the machine using the stored power during the night and extremely overcast days. Interior of Low Profile Stand © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10230_20210303 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 14...
Page 17 SCADA outputs offering machine operation parameters reside within the digital controller. Please contact SolarBee if you are interested in receiving these parameters. Left Side Face Of Digital Controller © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10230_20210303 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 15...
Page 18 The connectors are indexed to prevent improper wiring. A general electrical schematic can be found in the Maintenance and Field Adjustment Durable Wiring And Connectors section. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10230_20210303 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 16...
Page 19 The rotating assembly (motor, shaft coupling, impeller shaft, impeller) can be removed from the machine without disconnecting the shaft coupling. Brushless Motor With Shaft Coupling Attached © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10230_20210303 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 17...
Page 20 The impeller bushing aligns Impeller Blades and centers the impeller shaft within the machine Impeller Hub Impeller Bushing SB500PWc Impeller Assembly © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10230_20210303 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 18...
Page 21 The machine naturally has a very small torque due to impeller rotation. Hose With Bend Keeping Position Stationary © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10230_20210303 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 19...
Page 22 The end of the float arm contacts the core unit frame structure to allow for a horizontal float deployment. Float pin and Hairpin Float Float Arm Float Arm Attachment © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10230_20210303 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 20...
Page 23 THE FORCES ON THE FLOAT ASSEMBLY STRUCTURES PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD LEAD TO SINKING THE SOLARBEE, SERIOUS INJURY! © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10230_20210303 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 21...
Page 24: Maintenance
To turn the Machine motor off, turn the On / Off switch to the off position. To completely power down the digital controller, remove all power sources in the proper sequence. DIGITAL CONTROLLER © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10237_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 22...
Page 25 ASSEMBLY STRUCTURES PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD LEAD TO SINKING THE MACHINE, OR CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY! Large Frame Machines © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10415_20200528 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 23...
Page 26 Water Level Refer to table upper left. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10414_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 24...
Page 27 STEP 3: Remove any streaks or films using glass cleaner and paper towel/wash cloth. STEP 4: Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for each solar panel. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10412_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 25...
Page 28 DIVIDED BY Minute (RPM) # Seconds Expired RPM = (30 revolutions X 60) / (30 seconds) = 60 Impeller Rotational Speed = 60 RPMs © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 10413_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 26...
Page 29 CAUTION: TURN MACHINE OFF BEFORE WORKING NEAR IMPELLER! WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND BE CAUTIOUS OF SHARP LEADING EDGES ON IMPELLER BLADES WHILE CLEANING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD LEAD TO INJURY! © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2089_10245_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 27...
Page 30 DIGITAL CONTROLLER * * Failure to follow these steps could result in component damage. * * ON / OFF SWITCH © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2086_10274_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 28...
Page 31 Please follow the proper procedure earlier in this section. Machine resting on floor ready for water. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2088_10252_20200528 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 29...
Page 32 Please contact Ixom Customer Service: 1-866-437-8076 (customerservice@solarbee.com), for a quote for temporary removal of your machine. Hose properly layed out on tank floor. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2088_10252_20200528 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 30...
Page 33: Electrical
CONNECTED ON OPPOSITE FACE OF CONTROLLER Outside of Reservoir (Inside Low Profile) Motor Inside of Reservoir Motor Power and SCADA Signals Motor Controller © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 1148_10154_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 31...
Page 34 Please refer to the provided owners manual for normal operation led blink codes. SD Card Slot Blinking LED’s Blue YELLOW GREEN SCADA Serial Connection Brain Board Serial Number Figure 1: Brainboard © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 866_10042_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 32...
Page 35 STEP 5: Connect all available PV module leads into the front face of the digital controller. STEP 6: Turn the On/Off switch to On position. MOTOR © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com CONTROLLER 2057_10138_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 33...
Page 36: Troubleshooting
SolarBee's various SCADA kits. Contact Ixom Watercare, Inc. Customer Service for more information. 12 VDC+ 12 VDC- © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2053_10238_20210309 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 34...
Page 37 Check and record battery voltage if possible, then contact SolarBee Customer DIGITAL CONTROLLER Service. For all other blink codes, please contact SolarBee Customer Service. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2053_10238_20210309 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 35...
Page 38 No Power to Zahn PV Panel Motor MCC Connection PV Panel Battery Connection Connections To see Ixom Watercare, Inc’s Patent List go to: www.ixomwatercare.com/patents ©2021 Ixom Watercare Inc. | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10575_20210305 10575_20210309 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 36...
Page 39: Parts Diagram
Low Profile Stand PN: 26060640 6” x 40’ Hose PN: 18010010 Distributor Dish PN: 26260640 Torque Bar Assembly PN: 12010410 Pad Eye - (For lifting) © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 1237_10228_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 37...
Page 40: Dimension Drawing
Dimension Drawing SB500PWc Dimension Drawing © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 1238_10226_20200220 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 38...
Page 41: Appendix
APPENDICES ©2021 Ixom Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10576_20210309 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 39...
Page 42: Technical Specifications
Maintenance / Warranty - Minimal maintenance. Limited 2-year parts and labor warranty. Patent Pending Subject to change without notice. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 1234_10227_20200311 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 40...
Page 43 16 inch X 13 inch X 11 inch, 16 lbs Figure 2: SB A-Series Control Panel, Internal Warranty Reference SB Limited Replacement Warranty. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2139_10473_20201012 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 41...
Page 44 Electrical Technical Data Sheet SB Series A-Box Wiring Schematic © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2139_10473_20201012 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 42...
Page 45 Figure 2: SB B-Series Control Panel, Internal 16 inch X 13 inch X 11 inch, 16 lbs Warranty Reference SB Limited Replacement Warranty. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2140_10474_20201012 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 43...
Page 46 Electrical Technical Data Sheet SB B-Series Control Panel SB Series B-Box Wiring Schematic © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2140_10474_20201012 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 44...
Page 47 SolarBee and wait for its response, query the next SolarBee and wait for its response, etc. Querying the SolarBees in a manner such that the query/response messages can overlap or collide will cause inconsistent communication. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 803_10196_20201012...
Page 48 The current that is input to the controller via the solar array or shore power connections. The unit for this value is Amps. The value is scaled using this formula: value / 10. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 803_10196_20201012 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 46...
Page 49 Technical Data Sheet SolarBee Standard SCADA Output © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 803_10196_20201012 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 47...
Page 50 5V supply < Analog 5V Monitor Lower Limit (4.5V) or 5V supply < Analog 5V Monitor Upper Limit (5.5V) Priority 10 5X Yellow GPS Unit not communicating properly © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2076_10325_20200409 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 48...
Page 51 Bits 0, 1, 2, and 3 = 1 GPS Comm, Charge Controller Comm, Motor Comm, and Analog OOR Error For Customer Service, contact Ixom Watercare, Inc. Main Office and Service Center at 866-437-8076. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 2075_10326_20200615...
Page 52 -40 to 140 F, freeze resistant, 100% humidity, splash and condensation resistant 1234XXXX 20014700 PART # Shipping Size/Weight • 14” x 10” x 9”, 30lbs. Maintenance / Warranty - No routine maintenance. Limited 2- year parts and labor warranty. © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 1261_10064_20201015 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 50...
Page 53 145 lb (65.77 kg) Battery Series: 12 Volt Sun Xtender Series Cord Length: 7 ft T316 SS Sheathed Self Discharge Rate: 1-3%/month - remains stable over life. Nominal Capacity Ampere Hours: @ 25° C (77° F) to 1.75 Volts per cell 24 Hr Rate: 212Ah 48 Hr Rate: 235Ah 72 Hr Rate: 244Ah © 2020 Ixom | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com 1566_10065_20201015 O&M_SB500PWc_10316_20210309a - 51...
Page 54: Warranty
Where labor is included, in lieu of sending a factory service crew to the site for minor repairs, Ixom may choose to send the replacement parts to the owner postage-paid and may pay the owner a reasonable labor allowance, as determined solely by Ixom, to install the parts.
Page 55: Customer Service
OSHA to perform the necessary work to install or remove SolarBee and GridBee equipment, and are knowledgeable in the regulations and standards of OSHA. If you feel the need to service your SolarBee or GridBee circulation equipment, please contact Ixom's Customer Service Department at: +1 866 437 8076 ©...

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