Installing float switches and probes INSTALLATION – DRAINAGE Function switch setting Diagrams for drainage by liquid level through float switches or probes INSTALLATION – DRAINAGE WITH AUTOMATIC PUMPS Function switch setting Diagram for drainage by liquid level Cont..BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 2...
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Switching to AUTO mode Switching to MANUAL mode Alarm Test and MUTE Pump protection Last five failure record Pump accumulated running time Pump disable COMMUNICATION LINK Basic Function Special application Technical parameters 10.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 3...
DPC3 QUICK GUIDE DRAINAGE PUMPS – FLOATS CONNECTED TO PANEL SET THE DIP SWITCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR DO NOT REMOVE BRIDGES BETWEEN TERMINALS 9&11 AND 10&12 BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 4...
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DPC3 QUICK GUIDE DRAINAGE PUMPS – FLOATS CONNECTED TO PANEL TURN MCB ON CALIBRATION CALIBRATE PUMP A PRESS ASTART THEN SWITCH TO MANUAL PRESS MODE AND AFTER PUMP RUNNING FOR 10 SECONDS STORE AT THE SAME TIME FOR 5 SEC...
DPC3 QUICK GUIDE DRAINAGE PUMPS – FLOATS CONNECTED TO PUMPS SET THE DIP SWITCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR INSTALL EXTRA JUMPERS DO NOT REMOVE BRIDGES BETWEEN TERMINALS 9&11 AND 10&12 BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 6...
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DPC3 QUICK GUIDE DRAINAGE PUMPS – FLOATS CONNECTED TO PUMPS TURN MCB ON CALIBRATION CALIBRATE PUMP A PRESS ASTART THEN SWITCH TO MANUAL PRESS MODE AND AFTER PUMP RUNNING FOR 10 SECONDS STORE AT THE SAME TIME FOR 5 SEC...
DPC3 QUICK GUIDE PRESSURE BOOSTING SET THE DIP SWITCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR INSTALL EXTRA JUMPER DO NOT REMOVE BRIDGES BETWEEN TERMINALS 9&11 AND 10&12 BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 8...
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DPC3 QUICK GUIDE PRESSURE BOOSTING TURN MCB ON CALIBRATION CALIBRATE PUMP A PRESS ASTART THEN SWITCH TO MANUAL PRESS MODE AND AFTER PUMP RUNNING FOR 10 SECONDS STORE AT THE SAME TIME FOR 5 SEC PRESS STORE CALIBRATE PUMP B PRESS BSTART THEN...
DPC3 QUICK GUIDE TRANSFER SET THE DIP SWITCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR MOVE JUMPER FROM 3&5 TO 4&6 DO NOT REMOVE BRIDGES BETWEEN TERMINALS 9&11 AND 10&12 BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 10...
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DPC3 QUICK GUIDE TRANSFER TURN MCB ON CALIBRATION CALIBRATE PUMP A PRESS ASTART THEN SWITCH TO MANUAL PRESS MODE AND AFTER PUMP RUNNING FOR 10 SECONDS STORE AT THE SAME TIME FOR 5 SEC PRESS STORE CALIBRATE PUMP B PRESS BSTART THEN...
DPC3 QUICK GUIDE HOT WATER CIRCULATION SET THE DIP SWITCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR DO NOT REMOVE BRIDGES BETWEEN TERMINALS 9&11 AND 10&12 BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 12...
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DPC3 QUICK GUIDE HOT WATER CIRCULATION TURN MCB ON CALIBRATION CALIBRATE PUMP A PRESS ASTART THEN SWITCH TO MANUAL PRESS MODE AND AFTER PUMP RUNNING FOR 10 SECONDS STORE AT THE SAME TIME FOR 5 SEC PRESS STORE CALIBRATE PUMP B PRESS BSTART THEN...
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4. Do not install the controller in the following conditions: a. Vibration and mechanical shock. b. Corrosive gasses and liquids. c. Extreme heat and cold, operating range -25 C - +55 d. Salt mist corrosion. e. Rain and moisture. Flammable materials, solvents. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 14...
The Controller has many operation modes by adopting different electrical installations. Important features that distinguish the Bianco Icon Series Intelligent Pump Controllers from some other controllers are the push button calibration of overload and ability for dry run protection without float switches or probes.
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Unit dimensions (L x W x H) 30.2 x 24.0 x 12.0 cm RS485 technical data Physical interface RS485 Bus Interface: asynchronous semi duplex Baud rate 1200,2400,4800,9600 bps (default 9600bps) Protocol type MODBUS protocol (RTU) BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 16...
(unit: hour); counting down etc pump fault icon, when this icon appears, it means pump control box is displaying some fault information network connection error icon, when this icon appears, it means there is no...
MODBUS communication to Slave Controller or BMS Terminals 15 and 16 N.O. close on fault Terminals 9 and 11 and 10 and 12 for connection to motor thermal protection (microtherms) where available. If not available leave jumper wires in. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 18...
9 and 11, 10 and 12. 2.4 Installing float switches and probes. Float switch installation. Do not encase sensor leads, float switches or signal cables in metal pipes. Use PVC or PE tubing. Liquid probe installation. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 19...
After completing the setting, apply power to the control panel and observe the application sign displayed on the LCD conforming to the DRAINAGE symbol. DRAINAGE SETTING DRAINAGE SYMBOL SWITCHES DOWN BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 20...
Note: for 4 float switch installation connect float switch A (pump off) to terminals 1 and 3, float switch B (1 pump on) to terminals 1 and 5, float switch C (2 pump on) to terminals 2 and 4 and float switch D (alarm) to terminals 2 and 6. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 21...
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Note: for 4 float switch installation connect float switch A (pump off) to terminals 1 and 3, float switch B (1 pump on) to terminals 1 and 5, float switch C (2 pump on) to terminals 2 and 4 and float switch D (alarm) to terminals 2 and 6. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 22...
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3.2.3 Drainage by liquid level control through float switches or probes (cont) BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 23...
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While pumping, if the liquid level rises in the sump to probe 5, (float switch C up), the control panel will sound the alarm to warn the user to take further action. Meanings of the messages & graphic shown on the LCD screen BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 24...
After completing the setting, apply power to the control panel and observe the application sign displayed on the LCD conforming to the DRAINAGE symbol. DRAINAGE SETTING DRAINAGE SYMBOL FOR AUTOMATIC PUMPS BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 25...
High Level Alarm delayed by 15 minutes after activation of High Level Float to allow 2 Pump to turn on and assist with pump out. Note, For 30 minutes after High level Alarm activated, both pumps work concurrently. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 26...
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While pumping, if the liquid level rises in the sump to float switch C up, the control panel will sound the alarm to warn the user to take further action. Meanings of the messages & graphic shown on the LCD screen BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 27...
After completing the setting, apply power to the control panel and observe the application sign displayed on the LCD conforming to the BOOSTING symbol. BOOSTING SETTING BOOSTING SYMBOL SWITCHES UP BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 28...
5.2 Electrical connections for BOOSTING applications. 5.2.1 Water supply by pressure control through pressure switch and tank. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 29...
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5.2.2 Water supply by pressure control through pressure switch and tank (cont) BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 30...
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5.2.3 Water supply by pressure control through pressure switch and tank (cont) BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 31...
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Note: pressure switch should be N/C, close on pressure drop. Note: Pressure switch A = Low Pressure Switch, Pressure switch B = High Pressure Switch Meanings of the messages & graphic shown on the LCD screen BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 32...
Installers can set the function switch to meet different applications. Before setting the function switch, the control panel should be disconnected from the power supply. After completing the setting, apply power to the control panel and observe the application sign displayed on the LCD conforming to the TRANSFER symbol. TRANSFER SETTING TRANSFER SYMBOL BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 33...
6.2 Electrical connections for TRANSFER applications. 6.2.1 Water supply by liquid level control through float switches or probes. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 34...
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6.2.2 Water supply by liquid level control through float switches or probes (cont) BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 35...
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Probe 4# (Float Switch A & B: Up level), double pumps will not stop running; Meanings of the messages & graphic shown on the LCD screen BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 36...
After completing the setting, apply power to the control panel and observe the application sign displayed on the LCD conforming to the TRANSFER symbol. TRANSFER SETTING FOR TRANSFER SYMBOL HOT WATER CIRCULATION BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 37...
7.2 Electrical connections for TRANSFER HOT WATER CIRCULATION applications. 7.2.1 Hot Water Circulation with or without thermostat. The control panel alternates power supply between pumps every 12 hours. A thermostat can be wired to terminals 2 and 4 for automatic operation on temperature. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 38...
Press the B START key to repeat calibration for pump B. Erasing former parameter. When pump is reinstalled after maintenance or a new pump is installed, user must erase the former calibration and a new calibration must be done. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 39...
The control panel will not recover automatically until all the abnormal situations have been cleared. If pump stalled, open phase or other serious failure has occurred, pump user must immediately check pump and motor. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 40...
Press the MODE key to switch to manual state, make sure that the pump is not running and the LCD screen is displaying: Hold pressing the STORE key and press the A STOP key. The control panel makes a “beep” sound and displays the accumulative run time. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 41...
This function applies to where the control panel is installed in the basement or pumping room, but users require to monitor and control the pump on the ground or in a control room. BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 42...
Wire communication distance 1200 metres max by shield twisted pair cable (STP) for RS485 & CAN 5000 metres max by STP and RS485 extender STP-120U one pair 20AWG for RS485 & CAN RS485 extender 5000 metres (9600bps) BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 43...
Check pressure tank bladder Check pressure switch settings Check pressure switch for defects no communication link between connect the Control to SC / computer SC / computer and Control to realize long distance monitoring BIA-DPC3 rev 5 Page 44...
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