Sump Advisor
™
2-Zone Alarm Panel and Sensor - Features
Included with Product
Step 11: Pump Switch Quick Test
TEST PUMP OFF:
When the actuator rod on the VertiMAC™ pump
switch is in the down position (deactivated), the pump should be off and
the green power LED should be the only LED illuminated on the Sump
Advisor™ alarm panel.
TEST PUMP ON:
When the actuator rod on the VertiMAC™ pump
switch is in the up position (activated), the pump should be on and the
green pump run LED should be illuminated on the Sump Advisor™
alarm panel.
Step 12: Sensor/Alarm Panel Quick Test
TEST HIGH LEVEL ALARM OFF:
When the VertiMAC™ pump switch
is activated, the pump should be on, the green pump run LED should
illuminate, and the pump run auxiliary dry contacts will activate on the
Sump Advisor™ alarm panel.
TEST HIGH LEVEL ALARM ON:
When the VertiMAC™ pump switch
is activated and the water level rises activating the float on the Sump
Advisor™ sensor it will also activate the Sump Advisor™ alarm panel.
When the alarm panel is an alarm condition, the red high sump LED
should illuminate, the buzzer should annunciate, and the alarm auxiliary
dry contacts will activate. Pressing the alarm silence pushbutton will
silence the buzzer. When the alarm condition is cleared, the system will
automatically reset itself for the next alarm cycle.
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Power On LED
- The green LED illuminates to indicate the alarm panel has power
2
High Sump LED
- The red LED illuminates during a high level alarm condition
3
Pump Run LED
- The green LED illuminates to indicate the pump is running
4
Alarm Buzzer
- Annunciates during an alarm condition
5
Alarm Test Pushbutton
- Press to test the alarm to ensure proper operation; the
buzzer should annunciate, high sump LED should illuminate, and auxiliary contacts
should activate
6
Alarm Silence Pushbutton
- Press to silence the buzzer during an alarm condition;
the alarm LED remains illuminated until the alarm condition has been cleared and the
alarm panel will auto reset for the next alarm cycle
7
Terminal Block
- Connect the Sump Advisor™ sensor to the alarm panel for local
high level alarm and pump run indication
8
Auxiliary Contacts
- Interface with an external device including building automation
systems and phone dialers; the contacts (normally open) are rated 24VDC/24VAC,
50/60 Hz, and 100mA maximum
9
Battery Backup
- 9VDC battery (not included) for backup during power outages
10 Panel Compartment
- Wire connector for 9VDC battery (backup power), auxiliary dry
contacts, and access cover with break away tabs for routing wire
11 Power Supply (not shown)
- 120VAC, 60 Hz, 5-foot power cord
12 Mounting Holes
- Two mounting holes are included on the alarm panel enclosure to
securely fasten in the desired mounting location
13 Sensor Housing
- Internal signaling components protected, waterproof sensor
14 Sensor Cable
- The 3-conductor cable sends signal from the sensor to the alarm panel
15 Mounting Tabs
- Secures the sensor to the top of the VertiMAC™ pump switch
16 Float Basket
- Houses high level float and protects from obstructions
17 Float
- Rises and lowers inside the float basket based on the liquid level
18 Locking Tabs (not shown)
- Secures float basket to bottom of sensor housing
Specifications
▪ Sump Advisor™ 2-Zone alarm panel
▪ Sump Advisor™ sensor
(VertiMAC™ Pump Switch sold separately)
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Primary Power:
120VAC, 60 Hz, 5-foot power cord
Secondary Power:
Class 2, 9-11.1VDC, 500 Milliamps
Auxiliary Contacts:
Normally Open, Class 2, 24VDC / 24VAC,
50/60 Hz, 100 Milliamps maximum
Battery:
Standard 9VDC
(not included)
Buzzer:
103 dB @ 2 feet
Sensor Connection: 9VDC, 200 Milliamps minimum
(signaling device)
Enclosure:
Indoor, rated Type 1
Certifications: CSA
(US and Canada)
Sump Advisor™ Alarm Panel
Alarm Activation:
Approximately 4.0″
(inches)
above pump activation level
Switching Contacts: 3-wire, common, high, and pump run
(normally open)
24VDC, 100 Milliamps maximum
Cable Type:
PVC, 22 gauge, and 3-conductor
Sump Advisor™ Sensor
Primary Power:
120VAC or 240VAC, 60 Hz
(voltage depends on model/part number)
Electrical:
13 Amps, 120VAC 0.5HP or 240VAC 1.0HP
Cable Type:
SJTOW (UL/CSA), thermoplastic, 16 gauge,
2-conductor, flexible, and water/oil resistant
Connection Types:
Bare Lead
(120/240VAC)
Piggyback Plug
(120VAC or 240VAC)
Pumping Range:
1.5″ - 6.0″
(inches)
Operating Temp:
0 - 140° F
Certifications: CSA
(US and Canada)
Note: The VertiMAC™ pump switch must be used with pumps that provide integral thermal
overload protection.
VertiMAC™ Pump Switch, VM-Series
(sold separately)
