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FILTER CONTROLLER Next Flush Enter 60 Mins Down Te c h s y s C o r p o r a t io n To perform a Manual Flush: To adjust program settings: Step 1 Scroll to “Manual Flush” Step 1 Scroll to “Program Mode Adjust” Step 2 To start, hold down “Enter”...
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REVISION HISTORY The Filter Flush Controller forms part of the Techsys range of filtration controllers all designed to make filtration more reliable and economical. Techsys Engineering Pty Ltd Unit 11/6 Nuban Street Currumbin Waters QLD 4223 Phone: (07) 55341879 Email: sales@techsys.net.au...
1. INTRODUCTION The Techsys “Filter Flush Controller” is designed to Next Flush automatically backwash filters on “time” or “as-required”. Enter 60 Mins Down The controller has a microprocessor with scrolling menus that users can access to adjust settings to suit each application.
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Manual Start (backwash/flush) is now shown, press the “UP” key again. Manual Start OFF Enter Start. Enter+Up Down To proceed further, ‘Program Mode’ has to be turned ON. Press the “Enter” & then the “UP” key. Program Mode Enter Adjust. Enter+Up Down ‘Program Mode’...
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To increase this setting, press and hold the “Enter” key down, and then press the “UP” key once for each additional second. Alternatively keep your finger on the “UP” key and it will auto increment. Backflush Time Enter 31 Secs Down To decrease the ‘Backflush Time’...
2. QUICK START Connect the flush Plug power cable into Connect the filter motor solenoid to the terminal power outlet. to the terminal strip strip inside the inside the controller as controller as detailed in detailed in section 7.4. section 7.3. Caution! Turn off the Caution! Turn off the power supply.
3. MENU ITEMS MENU DEFAULT RANGE Next flush xxxx Mins Flow Total Not displayed If flow meter fitted. USg, Impg, Flow rate Not displayed If flow meter fitted m3/Hr, l/s, USg/m, Impg/m, Ml/day, Kl/day Total flushes xxxxxxxx Manual Flush Start. Enter+Up Program Running = Program Running= Adjust.
4. MENU DESCRIPTIONS Next Flush XX Mins This is a descriptive item to inform the time until the next flush. It is defaulted in minutes and these units cannot be changed. The field will update every minute. Press UP once. Enter Down Total flushes...
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When the Manual Flush mode is operational the screen flashes between the following: Dwell timer Manual Flush ON active Stop, Enter + Down Stop, Enter + Down When the ‘Dwell time’ is active Flush Completion a delay between filters will occur.
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Enter Down Program Mode -----ON----- If there are no key presses for 5 minutes the commission mode will automatically revert to “OFF” Press UP once. Enter Down Backflush Time 30 Secs The “FLUSH TIME” is the flushing time duration for each filter. Press UP once.
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• “2 wire Latched” – Latching solenoids These are options for the solenoid activation types. If unsure contact Techsys or your local dealer to confirm the type of solenoid coils that you are using. NOTE: Menu options for 2 wire Latched solenoids will not display unless the 12 Volt DC Solenoid type...
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Press UP once. Enter Down Max Flushes / Hr Last Flush XFlsh XXXX min Input the maximum number of flushes per hour that you wish to allow. If this is exceeded then the controller will display "XFlsh” indicating the set maximum flushes has been exceeded. The XFlsh message does not stop flushing.
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Press UP once. Enter Down Flow sensing None The FILTER CONTROLLER can detect flow and suspend flushing if there is “no flow” thereby saving backwash water. The options are: • None – no flow switch or flow meter is fitted •...
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Press UP once. Enter Down Flush after This menu is used to initiate volume based backwashing. It is normally turned off (===OFF===). Entering a value in this menu disables the time based flushing and will then only flush after the flow volume has been reached or the DP (Differential Pressure) input is activated.
5. INFORMATION MESSAGES The Techsys Filter Controller displays messages to list tasks that are being undertaken. FLUSHING Once a flush is iniated by either time, differential pressure or volume the Controller displays these screens in a rotating sequence as the main display.
Loading Data Data stored in the Filter controller is the last stored data. Data is recalled after each power down. From Memory Techsys Corporation Version No. 0302 The software version number is displayed for 1 second on initial power up.
7. TERMINAL CONNECTIONS The Filter Controller has wire terminals to connect and enable optional features. See below for connection of most common applications. Pause Differential Pressure Switch Flow Input EPROM Input Common Flushing Valve 1 Flushing Valve 2 Flushing Valve 3 Flushing Valve 4 Spare Flushing Valve 5...
7.1. POWER INPUTS Use a qualified Electrician to make power connections. Power terminals are labeled and on the bottom of the circuit board. 240 or 110VAC connection: Select the correct operating voltage on the selector switch. Connect the Active, Earth and Neutral wires to the relevant terminals. 12VDC POWER SUPPLY FIT EXTERNAL FUSE If the power supply is 12VDC (battery or solar power) connect the power via a fuse to the 12VDC...
FLOW SWITCH OR PULSED FLOW METER When a flow switch is connected and the system is set up accordingly, activation of the input will prevent a backwash. This stops unwanted flushing in pressurised systems when there is no flow. Connecting a pulsed flow meter on these terminals will allow flow based operation when set up to suit. Normal Filter will Operation...
7.4. MOTOR CONNECTIONS The programmable relay on the FILTER CONTROLLER is a VOLTAGE FREE contact. This allows various voltages to be switched with the FILTER CONTROLLER. The maximum motor size is determined by the current draw of that motor. The maximum current should never exceed 8 amps. The larger the motor current the shorter the life expectancy of the motor switching relay so it is suggested that any switching over 5 amps be done with an external contactor.
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12VDC Motors connections CONTACTOR OPERATION For applications with 3 phase power supplies or when the motor current exceed 5 amps it is a requirement to use a contactor to switch the mains power to the motor. Simply supply the control voltage to the motor switch relay and then connect the switched output to the contactor control coil.
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