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- Page 1 MULTIPLEX 1 INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY DISPENSING SYSTEM (ELECTRIC) INSTALLATION - SETUP - MAINTENANCE Revision 1.3 05/2024 B1074US...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION MAIN UNIT INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS MOUNTING YOUR MULTIPLEX UNIT CHEMICAL CONNECTION BOOSTER TANK CONNECTION (OPTIONAL) WIRING POWER FOR THE MULTIPLEX UNIT MOUNTING YOUR SIGNAL BOX PCB CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR SIGNAL BOX SIGNAL BOX CONNECTOR WIRING GUIDE COMMS WIRING SIGNAL BOX ELECTRICAL WIRING SUCTION RODS CONNECTING YOUR UNIT TO THE INTERNET... -
Page 3: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION Wear protective clothing, gloves and safety glasses when installing our equipment or when handling chemicals. Follow the chemical manufacturer’s guidelines for safety advice. During maintenance work, depower the equipment whenever possible. Be aware of possible chemical residues that may remain on the various components of the equipment. - Page 4 MULTIPLEX Multiplex is part of the Brightwell proposal for the dispensing of chemical products in industrial laundries and is designed to serve any laundry with a maximum of 4 washing machines, for a maximum daily production of 2,200 lbs.
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Page 5: Technical Information
TECHNICAL INFORMATION UNIT MULTIPLEX 1 (MAIN UNIT) MULTIPLEX SIGNAL BOX ACCESSORIES MULTIPLEX SUCTION ROD *Brightwell recommends the use of accessories designed to work with Multiplex equipment. Please ask our sales department for more details on these products. Revision 1.3 05/2024 B1074US... -
Page 6: Main Unit
MAIN UNIT MAIN UNIT The Multiplex main unit consists of a control cabinet, a battery of solenoid valves for water flow and product suction, a diaphragm pump and a flow confirmation sensor. Membrane Pump Control Cabinet Electric Solenoid Valves (Washing Machines) Electric Solenoid Valves (Product) Inlet (Water) DISTRIBUTOR (INTEGRATED) -
Page 7: Installation And Connections
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS INTRODUCTION This image reproduces the ‘Standard’ setup of a Multiplex unit with one channel, understanding “Channel” as a group of products that are injected into the same manifold and directed to a distributor (washing machines) or an injection (tunnel). For the installation and commissioning of Multiplex, we recommend that you strictly follow the following “step by step”... - Page 8 16 feet, thus requiring sufficient space near the chosen point and below where the equipment will be mounted. Avoid using elements from existing installations for new wiring. We recommend utilizing the material kits provided by Brightwell; consult our sales department for assistance. Regardless, all materials used must meet the specifications outlined in this manual.
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Page 9: Mounting Your Multiplex Unit
MOUNTING YOUR MULTIPLEX UNIT MOUNTING YOUR MULTIPLEX UNIT STEP 1 Take your Multiplex unit and place it up against the surface you want to mount it to. Please note: This unit is heavy and requires two people to safely lift and hold. STEP 2 Mark the 4 drilling holes with a pen or similar device. - Page 10 MOUNTING YOUR MULTIPLEX UNIT MOUNTING YOUR MULTIPLEX UNIT ” 1/4“ STEP 4 Use a 1/4 inch drill bit to make a 1 inch hole for each mark. STEP 5 Place the wall plugs into the holes you created and use a mallet or similar device to drive flush.
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Page 11: Chemical Connection
CHEMICAL CONNECTION CHEMICAL CONNECTION UNIT - DISTRIBUTOR - WASHING MACHINE CONNECTIONS To connect equipment, distributor and washers, use 3/8” ID x 1/2” OD braided PVC pipe and stainless steel clamps. Establish a connection between your water supply and the designated inlet connector in a secure and proficient manner. Affix the requisite chemicals to the designated electric solenoid valves with precision and care to ensure optimal functionality. - Page 12 CHEMICAL CONNECTION CHEMICAL CONNECTION WATER CONNECTION Connect the water supply to the water inlet connection seen on the unit here. Use 3/8” ID x 1/2” OD braided PVC pipe and stainless steel clamp. Please note that the unit requires working pressures of 68 fl oz/min (min) and 338 fl oz/min (max) and a dynamic pressure range of 22 PSI (min) to 43 PSI (max).
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Page 13: Booster Tank Connection (Optional)
(min) - to 44 PSI (max). A booster tank is recommended whenever a consistent supply is not available. ! Use zip ties or hose clamps on all water connections to avoid leads. Please note - If you do not use a booster tank, performance values can not be guaranteed by Brightwell. Description Water Outlet 3/8”... -
Page 14: Wiring Power For The Multiplex Unit
WIRING POWER FOR THE MULTIPLEX UNIT WIRING POWER FOR THE MULTIPLEX UNIT For the power supply of the equipment you must use 3x16 AWG cable. Insert the cable through the channel located at the bottom left and use one of the cable glands to insert it safely inside the control cabinet. Connect to the terminals identified with X1 found on the lower left of the connections. -
Page 15: Mounting Your Signal Box
MOUNTING YOUR SIGNAL BOX MOUNTING YOUR SIGNAL BOX STEP 1 Locate a flat surface close to the washer where you can mount the Signal Box. Remove the backing strip from the adhesive pads on the rear of the enclosure. Do not mount on the washing machine. STEP 2 Ensure the surface you intend to mount onto is clean and dry. - Page 16 MOUNTING YOUR SIGNAL BOX MOUNTING YOUR SIGNAL BOX STEP 4 You can now remove the front cover from the box to reveal the PCB. STEP 5 You are now ready to wire the connections for your signal box. Revision 1.3 05/2024 B1074US...
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Page 17: Pcb Connections For Your Signal Box
PCB CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR SIGNAL BOX PCB CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR SIGNAL BOX Connector Description COMMS IN COMMS OUT MACHINE PAUSE COMMON NEUTRAL * SIGNAL/TRIGGER INPUTS * ISOLATED NEUTRAL * COMMON OR ISOLATED DIP SWITCH SELECTOR FORMULA SELECT CONNECTOR * For the connection between the signal box and laundry machine, you’ll need to provide a cable with the correct number of conductors for both signal and neutral transmission. -
Page 18: Signal Box Connector Wiring Guide
SIGNAL BOX CONNECTOR WIRING GUIDE SIGNAL BOX CONNECTOR WIRING GUIDE COMMS IN COMMS OUT VALVE OUTPUTS (From the main dispensing unit to the (To the next signal box in the chain) (24 VDC) signal box) Description Description Description 24 V + 24 V + 24 V + 24 V -... - Page 19 SIGNAL BOX CONNECTOR WIRING GUIDE SIGNAL BOX CONNECTOR WIRING GUIDE ISOLATED NEUTRAL INPUTS * FORMULA SELECT INPUT (Neutral inputs for isolated signals) (Formula Select Input) (24 - 240 VDC) Description ISOLATED NEUTRAL SIGNAL INPUT 1 Description ISOLATED NEUTRAL SIGNAL INPUT 2 ISOLATED NEUTRAL SIGNAL INPUT 3 24 V + ISOLATED NEUTRAL SIGNAL INPUT 4...
- Page 20 SIGNAL BOX CONNECTOR WIRING GUIDE SIGNAL BOX CONNECTOR WIRING GUIDE DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION AND SETUP To configure the neutral connections, utilize the dip switches positioned above the signal inputs. Set the dip switch to either the COMMON or ISOLATED position as required. For isolating a trigger signal, move the dip switch to the TOP position. Conversely, if it shares a common neutral, move it to the BOTTOM position.
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Page 21: Comms Wiring Signal Box
COMMS WIRING SIGNAL BOX COMMS WIRING SIGNAL BOX To connect the external communication box to the unit, connect terminal X2 on the main machine to terminal X1 on the communication box. Description Description 24 V + 24 V + 24 V - 24 V - COMMS A COMMS A... -
Page 22: Electrical Wiring Suction Rods
ELECTRICAL WIRING SUCTION RODS ELECTRICAL WIRING SUCTION RODS To connect the external suction rods to the machine, utilize inputs I10 to I17, as indicated above. Connection number Rod number SUCTION ROD 1 SUCTION ROD 2 SUCTION ROD 3 SUCTION ROD 4 SUCTION ROD 5 SUCTION ROD 6 SUCTION ROD 7... -
Page 23: Connecting Your Unit To The Internet
CONNECTING YOUR UNIT TO THE INTERNET CONNECTING YOUR UNIT TO THE INTERNET To connect your unit to the internet, simply plug an Ethernet cable into any router through the connector located on the bottom of the main box. Revision 1.3 05/2024 B1074US... -
Page 24: Electrical Connection To External Alarm
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL ALARM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL ALARM To connect an external alarm or warning light to the system, utilize slot X6 as depicted above. Connection number Rod number EXTERNAL ALARM 24VDC (+) *The alarm must be 24VDC Revision 1.3 05/2024 B1074US... -
Page 25: Electrical Connection Emergency Stop
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION EMERGENCY STOP ELECTRICAL CONNECTION EMERGENCY STOP To connect an emergency stop button to your unit, you can use the EXT1 and EXT2 connectors slot shown above. Connection number Shutdown number EXT1 EXTERNAL EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN 1 EXT2 EXTERNAL EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN 2 IF NO EMERGENCY STOP IS CONNECTED, LEAVE THE JUMPER EXT1-EXT12 CONNECTED. -
Page 26: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ON EACH MAINTENANCE VISIT Visual Check: Inspect all connections for leaks or product residues. Alarms: Access the list of alarms via the webserver. If any particular alarm is noted on one or more days, prioritize addressing it. EVERY 6 MONTHS Visual Check: Look for leaks or product residues at any of the connections.
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