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AC and DC Powered Quattro-DB®

Sonic Transducer System

Assembly and Operations Instructions Manual

ECO DRIVEN SOLUTIONS

IMPORTANT:

Read entire manual before assembling. Failure to follow

these instructions, and in the order presented, may result in

non-warranty product failure.

Some User Supplied Components, such as AC Line Surge

Suppressor Protection is required.

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Page 1: ...to follow these instructions and in the order presented may result in non warranty product failure Some User Supplied Components such as AC Line Surge Suppressor Protection is required Printed material may not represent the latest information available Please visit our web site www DPIpower com for updates to this or other manuals Manual P N MNUL0039 A001 Rev 2 Copyright 2018 DPI ...

Page 2: ...IDE AC POWERED SOLAR POWERED SYSTEMS 8 2 2 A C POWER UTILITY REQUIREMENTS 9 2 3 SAFE GROUNDING AND GFCI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 2 4 USER SAFETY OPERATIONS GUIDE BATTERIES BATTERY CHARGERS 10 2 5 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS WHILE WORKING WITH BATTERIES 11 2 6 TRANSDUCER PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12 4 TOOLS AND MATERIALS LIST 13 5 ALGAE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 13 5 1 SAFE GROUND...

Page 3: ... 34 10 CONNECTOR PIN OUT DIAGRAMS 35 11 LIMITED WARRANTY 36 NOTE Your new Hydro BioScience Algae Management System can be powered by either an AC Power DC Power or Solar Power supply Please refer to the sections that pertain to the type of input power employed at the installation site and disregard the sections pertaining to other Power Supply types For direct access to the latest copy of this man...

Page 4: ...able Ties 8 o Anti Rotation Plugs 2 A C POWER SUPPLY or 24V DC Power Supply 1 o Power Supply Mounting Hardware Kit 1 o User Supplied AC Line Surge Suppressor AC Supply Only 1 QUATTRO DB TRANSDUCER POWER CABLE 1 o Length of cable is customer order dependent 1 1 2 DUAL QUATTRO DB TRANSDUCER SYSTEM ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY BLACK FLOATATION KIT ASSEMBLY 2 o Float 2 o Flag and Flag Pole Region and Language...

Page 5: ...w bolt 1 MEZZO DB SONIC TRANSDUCER KIT ASSEMBLY 1 o User Manual 1 o Stainless Steel D Shackles 2 o 14 inch 356mm Stainless Steel Chain 1 o Stainless Steel Carabiner Clip 1 o Nylon Cable Ties 8 o Anti Rotation Plugs 2 A C POWER SUPPLY or 24V DC Power Supply 1 o Power Supply Mounting Hardware Kit 1 o User Supplied AC Line Surge Suppressor AC Supply Only 1 QUATTRO DB TRANSDUCER POWER CABLE 1 o Length...

Page 6: ...ANSDUCER AC SYSTEM COMPONENTS AC Power Supply Float Assembly Float Transducer Assembly Push the two plastic Retaining Pins through Top Frame and into the Foam Block to prevent wave action from rotating the two parts out of alignment ...

Page 7: ...label here Units are equipped with either an AC or DC power supply but not both types Purchase Date Purchased From A C Power Supply Part Number A C Power Supply Serial Number D C Power Supply Part Number ____________________________________ D C Power Supply Serial Number ____________________________________ Transducer Part Number Transducer 1 Serial Number Transducer 2 Serial Number ...

Page 8: ...er to a qualified service agent 2 1 3 A C Power Supply and Solar Power System contain no serviceable parts If the power supply fails during its warranty period contact your dealer OEM Supplier or visit DPI s website www DPIpower com for information concerning a warranty replacement or repair 2 1 4 Before attempting any maintenance or cleaning unplug AC Power Supply from wall outlet or for solar sy...

Page 9: ...hard usage SJT type or better UL CSA approved 2 2 4 Do not connect product to AC receptacles that share power with any other moderate to heavy loads such as air conditioners motors and other common appliances Most appliances turn on off at random and cause power surges and power drops that can severely affect the product connected to that same power circuit 2 2 5 Inspect AC Receptacles for general...

Page 10: ...th or without yellow stripe s is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the AC Power Supply s cord set is necessary refer to a qualified service agent and do not connect the equipment grounding connector to a live terminal 2 3 4 WARNING IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK 2 3 5 WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Inst...

Page 11: ...epairs should not be attempted by people who are not qualified 2 4 8 Whenever removing AC Plug from the receptacle pull from the Plug Body not from the cord 2 4 9 Do not operate the charger if it is malfunctioning Personal injury or property damage could result 2 5 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS WHILE WORKING WITH BATTERIES 2 5 1 Have someone within range of your voice to come to your aid if needed 2 5 2 Ha...

Page 12: ...rotection is recommended such as a nylon or polyester braided sheath from the surface down to about 2 meters 6 feet depth 3 6 3 WARNING If installing underground electric utility power to a receptacle near a body of water such as a pond lake pool or reservoir an armored cable run through conduit must be used to minimize risk of damage and installed in accordance with Country State and Local regula...

Page 13: ...r Device 4 TOOLS AND MATERIALS LIST Philips Head Screwdriver Assorted wrenches Needle nose pliers Flush Cut Side Cutter Trimmers No Ox contact grease Included in Transducer kit 5 ALGAE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 SAFE GROUNDING AND GFCI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 1 Do not remove AC Plug Ground Pin from Power Supply or connect to utility power via an adaptor that bypasses the pro...

Page 14: ...READED into place Contact grease prevents corrosion and protects plug from moisture and dirt Figure 5 1 5 2 2 Thread one D Shackle through an end link of the chain and then attach D Shackle and chain to center mounting hole on top of transducer Attach second D Shackle to center mounting hole on bottom of Transducer Figure 5 2 5 2 3 Create a strain relief by making a radial bend in power cable and ...

Page 15: ... AC Power Supply or switch ON the Solar Power System until instructed to do so Securing the Cable to the Transducer via the Nylon Zip Ties as shown in Figure 5 3 is MANDATORY Failure to secure the cable will allow transmission of stresses to the connector and break the connector connection resulting in a non Warranty field failure Figure 5 3 Attach cable to top of the transducer with two zip ties ...

Page 16: ...ip off the excess Zip Tie end with side cutters or scissors 5 3 5 Insert the Flag Staff into the Plug align the holes and thread a Zip Tie thru the Pin the Top Frame and the Flag Staff to tie everything together Tighten Zip Tie and snip off the excess 5 3 6 Insert the two Retaining Pins through the Float Top Frame and into the Foam Block to prevent wave action from rotating Top Frame assembly 5 3 ...

Page 17: ...or tabs Clockwise until the plug latches 5 4 3 If your system is a Dual QUATTRO DB version a second Transducer is included with your system Repeat the previous step with the second Transducer by connecting its 4 Pin plug to the Battery Charger Controller Connector Port labeled Sonic Head 2 5 4 4 Ensure all connections are securely hand tightened before continuing 5 4 5 Place the Transducer Float A...

Page 18: ...Page 18 Figure 5 6 Connector names from Left to Right SOLAR PANEL 3 Pin Male BATTERY 4 Pin Male SONIC HEAD 1 4 Pin Female SONIC HEAD 2 4 Pin Female PERIPHERAL O P 3 Pin Female Figure 5 5 ...

Page 19: ...Page 19 SOLAR SYSTEM CHARGER CONTROLLER INTERCONNECTION AND SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 5 7 ...

Page 20: ... ordinances building codes and regulations when constructing the concrete base but it must have a minimum diameter of 14 and extend at least 36 below ground level It is important the entire mounting surface of the concrete pad be level and flat If you are not practiced at working concrete enlist the help of a contractor or professional to ensure proper installation 5 5 1 Insert the J Bolt into the...

Page 21: ...open sides the cap lines up on the True North South line Figure 5 11 Once you are satisfied the end cap is properly lined up tighten the nut on the J Bolt securing the end cap in place Figure 5 12 Magnetic Declination Calculator https www ngdc noaa gov geomag web End cap bolts onto concrete pad and sets Solar Panel Orientation Drill 8 mounting holes Sweep away dust before replacing post Figure 5 1...

Page 22: ...the panel to the support post with the in clevis pin and cotter key then adjust the panel s tilt angle to point it directly up at the sun at mid day at your location Insert the in bolt in the angle adjust bracket and tighten the nut in place to lock in the panel angle For optimum performance the panel s tilt angle should be realigned 3 4 times per year to accommodate the sun s seasonal angle chang...

Page 23: ...E HYDRO BIOSCIENCE ALGAE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 6 1 INSTALLING THE QUATTRO DB Any anti seize dielectric grease lubricants or cleaners used on this product must conform to NSF 61 Marine Grade standards The Quattro DB Essential Parts and Basic Configuration ...

Page 24: ...igh frequency and ultra high frequency sound energy in 4 directions for maximum coverage 6 1 3 FLOAT This provides buoyancy for the sonic head Transducer and cable The placement of the device is normally away from the bank so there is a line of sight from the device to as much of the shoreline as possible An optional flag is included for warning boat traffic if applicable 6 1 4 ATTACHMENT HARDWARE...

Page 25: ... device helps to break up the colonial forms of these blue green algae which will speed up their control Out of light these algae will begin to lose the ability to create sufficient nitrogen supply and causes them to fail 6 2 4 The sound will not penetrate natural barriers such as islands or weed beds which will limit its capability behind such objects The logical placement point for most ponds is...

Page 26: ...Page 26 6 3 INSTALLATION SITE EXAMPLE 1 ...

Page 27: ...Page 27 6 4 INSTALLATION SITE EXAMPLE 2 ...

Page 28: ...sufficiently digested to lose buoyancy and sink Some users will rake them out as the die off begins or you may just let them settle to the bottom If you do the latter bioaugmentation can speed up the digestion process and help remove the biomass Diatoms react similarly to Green algae but lose mobility quickly which hastens their dying process In water processing or treatment equipment the ultrasou...

Page 29: ... Power LED Illuminates when connected to AC Power Blue Sonic Head 1 2 LED Illuminates when its associated Sonic Transducer Head is operating The Sonic Transducer sends a signal back to the Power Supply to communicate its state of health If not flashing refer to the Troubleshooting Section to diagnose error 6 6 2 Solar Powered DC Input Type Charger Controller Supply Modules Blue Sonic Head 1 2 LED ...

Page 30: ...fect it may be due to a fault in the solar panel input power section the battery charging system or load management where the loads have over discharged the battery pack Battery Under Voltage load has over discharged the battery Possible contributors include dirty solar panels broken or loose interconnects in the wiring or loss of input power due to lack of sunlight weather Battery Over or Under T...

Page 31: ... LED DESCRIPTION Stage 0 Charging 1 Flash per 3 5s OFF Battery Charging Stage 1 Charging 1 Flash per 3 5s OFF Battery Charging Stage 2 Charging 2 Flashes per 3 5s OFF Battery Charging Stage 3 Charging 3 Flashes per 3 5s OFF Battery Charging Charging Finished ON OFF Charge Completed Battery Present 1 Flash per 3 5s 1 Flash per 3 5s Battery Over Temp Detection Fault Invalid Battery 1 Flash per 3 5s ...

Page 32: ... the film it is about 99 water 7 3 The Sonic Head blinking blue LED light on the Power Supply indicates that the output driver for the sonic head is working normally If the blue light on the AC Power supply stops blinking check the AC outlet and any extension cord s to verify that power is available check the cable connections to see that they are securely connected and check the cable itself for ...

Page 33: ...y that the output voltage from the power supply reads approximately 39 44Vdc If no output voltage measured at the Sonic Head Connectors and AC voltage is present return the unit for service or warranty repair Do NOT open the power supply no user serviceable parts inside OPENING THE POWER SUPPLY ENCLOSURE VOIDS THE WARRANTY If you are returning a unit for service you MUST call our RMA department in...

Page 34: ...verify that each individual battery has a voltage level of at least 11 Vdc If the batteries are discharged below 11v use a standard car battery charger connected across one battery at a time to bring them both back up to a full charge If the batteries are properly charged but the Green Status Light is not on and the blue Sonic Head light is still not flashing then the problem lies with the Transdu...

Page 35: ...Output Connectors 4 Pin Female Junction Box Power Output Connector 3 Pin Male Pin 1 DC Pin 2 DC Peripheral Output Connector 3 Pin Female Pin 1 DC Pin 2 DC Pin 3 Not Used Battery Connector 4 Pin Male Pin 2 Battery Pin 1 Thermister T1 Pin 3 Battery Pin 4 Thermister T2 ...

Page 36: ... manner contrary to the instructions stated in this manual or affixed to the product s enclosure Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser and the purchaser shall have no claim against DPI except for the breach of an express warranty stated herein DPI shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages for breach of any expre...

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