Page 2 10.0 Industrial Protocols Introduction 10.1 Control and Status Mapping for Profibus What’s in the box and EtherNet/IP Features 10.2 Control and Status Mapping for Engineering Specifications Modbus TCP Performance / Flow Curve 10.3 Ethernet/IP 10.4 Modbus TCP Materials of Construction 10.5 Profibus Non-Wetted Components...
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Page 3 READ THE ENTIRE OPERATING MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND USE. +1 (714) 893 - 8529 sales@blue-white.com customerservice@blue-white.com 5300 Business Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649...
Diaphragm Metering Pump. ® Your CHEM-FEED MD3 pump is shipped with all fitting connections for easy installation. Configured flow rate on pump display is set for the maximum flow rate. Your flow rate may vary depending on discharge pressure. Calibration is recommended during initial set-up of the pump.
CNC precision machined cam and piston for optimum efficiency, unparalleled accuracy, and linearity. Heavy duty PVDF pump head and valves are standard. Compatible with Blue-White’s output Flow Verification Sensor (FVS) system. Includes stainless steel extended mounting brackets. Lifts pump 4-1/2” (11.43 cm), for easy access in hard to reach areas.
Page 6 ® 2.0 Engineering Specifications CHEM-FEED MD3 145 psig (10 bar) Maximum Working Pressure NOTE: See pump curve details. 185 °F (85 °C) Maximum Fluid Temperature NOTE: Tested with water. Some chemicals may affect pump at higher temp Maximum Viscosity...
® Page 7 2.0 Engineering Specifications CHEM-FEED MD3 PERFORMANCE / FLOW CURVE Discharge pressure and motor RPM both have an effect on fluid output. For your reference the charts below display the various pressures and their output at different motor RPM/SPM. All...
® Page 9 Features CHEM-FEED MD3 Agency Listings This pump is ETL listed to conforms to the following: UL Standard 778 as a motor operated water pump. CSA Standard C22.2 as process control equipment This pump complies to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, BS, EN 60204-1, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU BS EN 61010-1, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, BS EN 50081-1/BS EN 50082-1.
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Page 10 ® Installation CHEM-FEED MD3 CAUTION The pump should be serviced by qualified persons only. If equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Always wear protective clothing, face shield, safety glasses and gloves when working on or near CAUTION your metering pump.
® Page 11 Installation CHEM-FEED MD3 Mounting Location Choose an area located near the chemical supply tank, chemical injection point, and electrical supply. Also, choose an area where the pump can be easily serviced. 2. Finding a secure surface and using the provided mounting hardware, mount the pump close to the injection point.
Page 12 ® Installation CHEM-FEED MD3 Input Power Connections WARNING Risk of electric shock – cord connected models are supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce risk of electric shock, be certain that it is connected only to a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle.
® CHEM-FEED MD3 Installation Page 13 Wiring Terminals and I/O Schematics WARNING Risk of electric shock - All wiring must be insulated and rated 300V minimum. KIT-M12 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS DIAGRAM PIN # WIRE PIN 1 BROWN PIN 2 WHITE PIN 3...
Page 14 ® Layout CHEM-FEED MD3 HOME SCREEN LAYOUT Diaphragm Pump Name Run Mode System Time Quick Setting Tab Programmed I/O Pump Run Indicator Pump Status Run Time / Chemical Name Stroke Counter Start/Stop App Drawer FVS (Flow Verification Settings)
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Page 16 ® Layout CHEM-FEED MD3 M12 Connector M12 Input/Output Connector M12 Profibus Connector M12 Input Connector 1 Function Specifications Reference Remote Start/Stop No Voltage FVS (+) 15 VDC @ 60 mA Supply Power FVS Sensor FVS (-) DC GND (0 VDC)
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® Page 17 Layout CHEM-FEED MD3 M12 Output Connector 3 Function Specifications Reference Not Used Not Used Contact closure output #3 .8 Amp Max @ 30VDC N.O. N.O. Contact 1 Amp @ 125 VAC Contact closure output .8 Amp Max @ 30VDC N.C.
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Page 18 ® Startup CHEM-FEED MD3 Powering On The Pump The MD3 is equipped with a rocker switch to power ON/OFF the pump. Ensure that the power cord is securely plugged into the corresponding power source before powering on the pump.
® Page 19 Startup CHEM-FEED MD3 Welcome Screen The first time the pump is powered on, or after a factory reset, the pump will boot up to the Welcome Screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your MD3 pump. Refer to section 11 of this manual to change any of these options after you have finished the initial configuration.
Page 20 ® Input Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 Manual Speed Adjust This input mode allows the user to set a specific speed and the pump will run at that speed until stopped. There are up and down arrows on the home screen to incrementally adjust the speed of the motor.
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® Page 21 Input Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 4-20mA Input This input mode allows the user to set a range of mA input signals to a given motor speed, flow rate or rpm. Used to remotely control the pump with an incoming 4-20mA signal.
Page 22 ® Input Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 Frequency Input This input mode is used to remotely control the pump with an incoming high speed frequency signal. Four points on the slope must be defined: 1) a low Hz value 2) an output rate at the low Hz value...
® Page 23 Input Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 Pulse Input This input mode allows the user to trigger the pump to dispense a measured amount of chemical (Amount Per Trigger) over a specific period of time (Pump On Time), after a specific number of pulses (Pulses Count Trigger).
Page 24 ® Input Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 Remote Start/Stop This input mode is used to remotely start and stop the pump using a close=stop or open=stop signal. Primary Remote Switch - Used to Start/Stop the pump Secondary Remote Switch - Used in conjunction with a pressure switch or level switch...
This input mode is used to monitor the pump fluid input. If the pump does not dispense fluid when pump is moving, the pump will go into an alarm mode and stop. FVS requires a sensor that is connected to the inlet of the pump to monitor the fluid input. Blue-White offers two flow verification sensors: The MS6 &...
Page 26 ® Input Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 Prime This mode allows the user to prime the pump at 100% motor speed for sixty seconds. After the prime is complete the pump will remain in this mode ready to be primed again.
® Page 27 Input Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 Auto-Prime This mode will allow the user to prime the pump remotely using the dry contact. Both prime duration and percent motor speed is configurable. Default settings: 60 Seconds at 100% Motor Speed...
Page 28 ® Input Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 Time of Day This mode allows the user to run the pump at a specific motor speed for a specific length of time beginning at a specific time of day. Three values to be defined:...
® Page 29 Input Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 8.10 Passcode This setting is used to enable/disable the passcode, adjust the passcode time out and set or change the User Passcode. Default settings: Pump will lockout after 30 seconds To Input a Passcode:...
Page 30 ® Input Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 8.11 Local Only Mode This mode will allow the user to put the pump into a state where all remote input signals are disabled. The pump may only be operated and run manually (Manual Speed Adjust) at the pump.
Page 32 ® Output Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 Set 4-20mA Output This output sends a configurable 4-20mA. This feature can be used to control other pumps (in sync / proportionally), data logging systems, and other external devices for plant automation. Four points on the slope must be defined:...
® Page 33 Output Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 Frequency Output This output sends a configurable high speed frequency signal. This feature can be used to control other pumps (in sync / proportionally), data logging systems, and other external devices for plant automation.
Page 34 ® Output Setup CHEM-FEED MD3 Relay & Contacts This feature is used to assign alarms to relay & contact closures Four values to be defined: 1) Contact #1 2) Contact #2 3) Contact #3 4) Relay Output To Enable Relay & Contacts:...
® Page 37 10.0 Industrial Protocols CHEM-FEED MD3 10.3 EtherNet/IP This is used to configure the EtherNet/IP Four values to be defined: 1) IP Address 2) Subnet Mask 3) Gateway 4) Always On (Connection will remain active even when mode is inactive/OFF)
Page 38 ® 10.0 Industrial Protocols CHEM-FEED MD3 10.4 Modbus TCP/IP This is used to configure the Modbus TCP/IP Three values to be defined: 1) IP Address 2) Subnet Mask 3) Gateway 4) Always On (Connection will remain active even when mode is inactive/OFF)
® Page 39 10.0 Industrial Protocols CHEM-FEED MD3 10.5 Profibus This is used to configure the Profibus Three values to be defined: 1) IP Address 2) Subnet Mask 3) Gateway 4) Always On (Connection will remain active even when mode is inactive/OFF)
Page 40 ® 11.0 Diaphragm CHEM-FEED MD3 11.1 Diaphragm Info This feature will display information regarding the diaphragm within the pump including: · Diaphragm type · Diaphragm Size · Current maximum flow rate · Run time & strokes To View The Diaphragm Info:...
® Page 41 11.0 Diaphragm CHEM-FEED MD3 11.2 Pump Calibration This feature allows the user to calibrate the pump’s indicated flow rate to the system. After calibration, the Max Flow Rate will be adjusted. To Calibrate Your Pump: On the home screen select the...
Page 42 ® 12.0 Settings CHEM-FEED MD3 12.1 Pump Name This is to change the name of the pump that is displayed on the home screen. To Input Pump Name: Open the App Drawer Open Settings Open System Select “Pump Name”...
® Page 43 12.0 Settings CHEM-FEED MD3 12.2 Unit of Volume This is to change the units of volume that is displayed. Options are Milliliters, Ounces, Liters, or Gallons. To Input Units of Volume: Open the App Drawer Open Settings...
Page 44 ® 12.0 Settings CHEM-FEED MD3 12.3 Unit of Time This will change the Unit of Time that is displayed for the flow rate To Input Unit of Time: Open the App Drawer Open Settings Open System Select Unit of Time...
® Page 45 12.0 Settings CHEM-FEED MD3 12.4 Chemical Name This is used to change the Chemical Name that is displayed on the home screen. To Input a Chemical Name: Open the App Drawer Open Settings Open System Select “Chemical Name”...
Page 46 ® 12.0 Settings CHEM-FEED MD3 12.5 Set Language This setting is used to change the system language. To Input a Language: Open the App Drawer Open Settings Open System Select Locale Select Desired Language Confirm by pressing OK ·English...
Page 48 ® 12.0 Settings CHEM-FEED MD3 12.6 System Time This setting is used to change the local time that is displayed. To Input The System Time: Select the Time in the upper Select Desired Hour Select Desired Minute right hand corner...
® Page 49 12.0 Settings CHEM-FEED MD3 12.7 Resume Operation on Start-Up This setting is used to choose whether to resume operation in the same state prior to turning off pump, or after power interruption. Note: Pump will require approx. 30 seconds for initialization before resuming operation.
Factory Reset This setting is used to factory reset the pump. This will erase all of the configurations and restore the pump to it’s original configuration when it left Blue-White factory. To Conduct A Factory Reset: Open the App Drawer...
® Page 51 13.0 System CHEM-FEED MD3 13.1 SYSTEM INFORMATION This is to view the System Information Information to be displayed: ·Model ·Pump Name ·I/O Port Firmware Version ·Chemical Name ·Motor Firmware Version ·Firmware Version ·Industrial Protocol Firmware Version ·System Build ·Lifetime Run Hours &...
® 13.0 System CHEM-FEED MD3 Page 52 13.2 Firmware Update ® To update the firmware for your pump you first need to download and install Blue-Central which is available at: https://www.blue-white.com/resources/ To Update The System Firmware: Plug pump into a computer via...
® Page 53 14.0 Pump Maintenance CHEM-FEED MD3 Always wear protective clothing, face shield, safety glasses and gloves when working on CAUTION or near your metering pump. Additional precautions should be taken depending on solution being pumped. Refer to MSDS precautions from your solution supplier.
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Page 54 ® 14.0 Pump Maintenance CHEM-FEED MD3 CAUTION Prior to service, pump clean water through the pump and suction / discharge line to remove chemical. CAUTION Always wear protective clothing, face shield, safety glasses and gloves when working on or near your metering pump.
® Page 55 14.0 Pump Maintenance CHEM-FEED MD3 14.4 Pump Head and Diaphragm Exploded View Back-up Washer Pump Head Cover Diaphragm Thumb Pump Head Screws Pump Head and Diaphragm...
® 14.0 Pump Maintenance CHEM-FEED MD3 14.5 This pump is equipped with a Diaphragm Failure Detecting System which is designed to stop the pump and provide an output alarm (see Output menu) in the event that a leak occurs at the diaphragm.
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® Page 57 14.0 Pump Maintenance CHEM-FEED MD3 Confirming Chemical Detection (when replacing diaphragms) To determine if a chemical will be detected by the system: 1. Remove the pump head and diaphragm. 2. Place a small amount of chemical in the bottom of the pump head that is enough to cover the sensors.
Page 60 ® 16.0 Accessories CHEM-FEED MD3 16.0 ACCESSORIES ® The following accessories are available for the MD3 CHEM-FEED Diaphragm Metering Pump. Please visit Blue- white.com for more information. All accessories are sold separately. KIT-M12 KIT-M12 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS DIAGRAM PIN #...
Limited Warranty Your Blue-White product is a quality product and is warranted for a specific time from date of purchase (proof of purchase is required). The product will be repaired or replaced at our discretion. Failure must have occurred due to defect in material or workmanship and not as a result of operation of the product other than in normal operation as defined in the product manual.
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