Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual INTELLIBOOST™ WATER BOOSTER SYSTEM BASIC OPERATION MANUAL MULTIPLE PUMP CONTROLLER WITH UP TO 4 DRIVES: The controller will have a power OFF/ON selector switch to power up system. The normal operation of the controller, as well as the staging of the pumps, is controlled by an independent processor.
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Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual NORMAL OPERATION (AUTO ON – VFD): The Pump Controller receives a system pressure signal from the Discharge Pressure Transducer. The signal is compared to the Setpoint and the pump(s) speed is adjusted. Setpoint: Desired system pressure in psi. INPUT TRANSDUCER SETTINGS: Discharge, Suction and Flow.
Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual BASIC SETUPS: Basic Setup screens need to be completed by factory and/or End User before operation. To set Time, Date and Year – Touch SET, enter information and hit Accept or Cancel to exit. Select Discharge or Flow and its corresponding Setpoint.
Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual Timed Pump Rotation by Hours of Operation. Lead pump changed to next pump when Hours of Operation Timer is timed out. Lag pump turns on and off as called for. Lag pump sequence is first Lag pump on, first Lag pump off. Same Lead Pump for All Starts.
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Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual Menu button is touched. When correct password/pin is entered, Menu screen will display. If incorrect, returns to screen with message “Incorrect Password”. Reenter correct password/pin or ESC. Factory Default Password/Pin: 999. Bypass Password Protection. Basic and Advanced Passwords may be accessed from Home screen. Record Model Number, Serial Number and call factory.
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Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual Min Speed VFDs – Minimum speed VFD can operate when in Auto On mode and Controller is in operation. Minimum Speed VFD should be equal to Start Speeds Lead and Lag pumps (see Advanced Setup 2) or consult factory. Factory settings recommended.
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Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual Flow Input Transducer Settings. Must be initialized at factory. Flow Transducer Range – Enter range marked on Transducer in PSI. Set at factory. Flow Alarms to Fault – A number of Alarms activated per Alarm setting in assigned amount of hours will cause system to Fault and pumps will stop operating.
Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual DIGITAL INPUTS 24VDC: External dry contacts required for input terminal signal. DC signal supply provided at terminal. Inputs are selectable as an Unused, Alarm, Fault, For Relay Out or Fault Reset. 4 Inputs is standard configuration for customer’s use. Additional 4 can be added as an option, 8 total.
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Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual COM – OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS: SD CARD AND ETHERNET WITH WEB SERVER: SD Card When SD Card is available and set up for Controller: – Copy Current Settings and Values from PLC to SD Card, TO SD CARD. –...
Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual Troubleshooting Guide Field Wiring All wiring connections and wiring sizes must meet National Electrical Code and local requirements. Motor Protection See the motor nameplate for electrical connection/wiring diagram. Fairbanks Nijhuis™ pumps must be used with the proper size and type of motor starter to ensure protection against damage from low voltage, phase failure, current imbalances, and overloads.
Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual NOTICE: Please see to “Starting” before proceeding any further. Operation of open systems with the liquid level below the top of the pump: NOTICE: The suction pipe requires a check valve or isolation valve. 1.
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Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual WARNING! If motor is nameplated for hazardous locations, do not run motor without all of the grease or drain plugs installed. Relubrication Time Interval (For motors with regreasing provisions) NEMA Frame Size Service 140-180 210-360 400-510...
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Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual WARNING! Risk of electrical shock and possible unexpected starts. Disconnect all power to the pump before servicing or working on pump. Make sure that power is locked out and that pump cannot be accidentally started. Problem Cause 1.
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Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual NOTICE: The suction pipe requires a check valve or isolation valve. 1. Close to discharge isolation valve. NOTICE: Please see “Starting” before proceeding any further. CHECKING DIRECTION OF ROTATION NOTICE: Do not disconnect the motor from the shaft to check the direction of rotation. If you remove the coupling, then you must adjust the shaft position when you reinstall it.
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Intelliboost™ Water Booster System Basic Operation Manual 4. Check the tightness of connections. a. Loose power connections can cause extra heating and/or arcing. The heating reduces efficiency and can actually melt down connectors. The arcing can cause intermittent currents and electrical noise. These can disrupt the operation of the drive.
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