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72-910-02 
REV. P 

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1.  Introduction 

Your microprocessor-based controller has been designed to monitor and control the conductivity of your 
process water.  The controller energizes two relay outputs based on a bleed and feed mode of operation.   

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When the conductivity measurement goes 

above

 the user defined set point, (2) two relays are 

energized until the conductivity goes 

below

 the set point minus the fixed differential value.   

 

The feed relay will also de-energize when the user programmable feed limit time is 
reached. 

 

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Optional

 - The feed control relay will energize based on a percentage of a 10 minute feed cycle. 

 
Your controller may or may not have the following optional configurations: 

 

Pigtails (pre-wired) 

The controller is pre-wired with a power cord and drop down receptacles for plugging in control 
devices such as a solenoid valve or a metering pump. 

 

Flow Switch 

The controller is supplied with a flow switch that is installed into the process flow line to signal 
the controller that your system has water flowing. When there is a no flow state, the controller 
will not energize the outputs. 

2.  Installation 

2.1  Controller Location 

Select a mounting location convenient to grounded electrical and plumbing connections. Mount the 
controller on a wall or other vertical surface with adequate lighting at a comfortable level. Remove 
the four screws that retain the front panel and remove it, mounting passages are located in each of 
the four corners in the back of the enclosure (See page 15). Installation should comply with all 
national, state and local codes. 
 

Avoid locations where the controller would be subjected to extreme cold or heat 
{less than 0°F (-17,8°C) or greater than 122°F (50°C)}, direct sunlight, vibration, 
vapors, liquid spills or EMI (electromagnetic interference; e.g., strong radio 
transmission and electric motors).  The controller could be damaged and void the 
warranty! 

2.2  Sensor Installation 

The controller is supplied with a temperature compensated conductivity sensor (probe).  Install the 
sensor at some point in your process where chemical and water are thoroughly mixed.  If the sensor 
is to be placed in a tank or sump, ensure that it is installed so that the black shrink-wrapped part of 
the probe cable is not submerged.  The probe should also be located in a position where adequate 
flow is going across and through the probe.   

Summary of Contents for MICROtrac

Page 1: ...MICROtrac MICROPROCESSOR BASED WATER TREATMENT CONTROLLER Installation and Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...allation costs and in no event shall the manufacturer s liability exceed the selling price of such equipment or part The manufacturer disclaims all liability for damage to its products through imprope...

Page 3: ...PERATION 9 4 1 Front Panel 9 4 2 System Functions 10 4 3 Controller Programming 11 4 3 1 Control Modes 11 4 3 2 Conductivity Set Point 13 4 4 Alarm Conditions 13 5 SENSOR CALIBRATION 14 6 FACTORY DEFA...

Page 4: ...not energize the outputs 2 Installation 2 1 Controller Location Select a mounting location convenient to grounded electrical and plumbing connections Mount the controller on a wall or other vertical...

Page 5: ...2 REV P 5 Fig 1 Typical Installation Fig 2 Probe Alignment For maximum accuracy make sure that the conductivity sensor is installed so the liquid stream passes straight through the round probe hole se...

Page 6: ...required for all electrical connections This product does not contain operator serviceable parts Devices attached to any Relay connection must be Single Phase and rated for the same voltage as the inp...

Page 7: ...RTN return or Neutral and Ground Flow and Water Meter Inputs These two inputs are located on connector PL2 This is where the two wires from the flow switch or water meter will connect Polarity on thi...

Page 8: ...COM FLOW COM WATER METER BLACK BROWN ORANGE RED CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR 1 2 3 4 ON DIP SW1 PL2 FLOW SWITCH CONTACT METER TOROIDAL PROBE HOT RET HOT RET MOTORIZED BALL VALVE RETURN NEUTRAL EARTH CHASSIS GR...

Page 9: ...and three pushbuttons that are used for programming and controller monitoring The LCD display is used to display the system conductivity as well as various system parameters during programming The LE...

Page 10: ...oint The set point LED will light when the controller is displaying the conductivity set point The set point is the conductivity value that will energize the Bleed and Dose relays When in programming...

Page 11: ...of time a Bleed cycle should take before going into an alarm condition Leaving this timer set to 0 disables this function The time value is adjusted in 15 minute increments uS 1 9 999 This shows the...

Page 12: ...the prior Bleed cycle the Feed output should energize Example Percent 25 Bleed cycle took 14 minutes the Feed output would energize for 25 of 14 minutes or 3 5 minutes Range 0 100 Time Optional limit...

Page 13: ...it Timer Alarm When the Feed Limit time is exceeded the two red LED s and the blue LED will flash and the display will read Err Lit and the Feed relay will de energize This alarm is reset by pressing...

Page 14: ...perature to equalize 2 While the uS LED is steady press and hold the m mode button for five seconds until the controller flashes Cal Release the m button 1 The controller will now display the actual c...

Page 15: ...oint Accuracy 2 of scale Maximum Relay Output Current 120 VAC 4A Resistive General use 4LRA FLA 1 10HP motors 220 VAC 4A Resistive General use Not rated for motors Probe Maximum temperature 122 F 50 C...

Page 16: ...72 910 02 REV P 16 Flow Switch Conductivity probe with tee Fig 6 Fig 7...

Page 17: ...re integrity or replace flow cap Bad shuttle Replace shuttle Controller powers up but displays Cond Err Loose conductivity probe wire Check probe wiring See Figure 3 Page 8 Bad Conductivity probe Repl...

Page 18: ...72 910 02 REV P 18 9 Controller Mounting Dimensions Fig 8...

Page 19: ...BA 7 Transfer the flow water meter and probe cables from the MicroTrac PCBA being replaced to the new PCBA Ensure that connections match the silkscreen on the new MicroTrac PCBA 8 Plug the Bleed Suppl...

Page 20: ...T ROAD PUNTA GORDA FL 33982 941 575 3800 Trained technicians are available to help diagnose your controller or process problems All returns require a Return Authorization number to be issued by Pulsaf...

Page 21: ...conformity is no longer valid Radiated emissions EN 61326 Harmonic current emissions EN 61000 3 2 1995 A14 1998 Voltage fluctuations and flicker EN 61000 3 3 1995 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test...

Page 22: ...72 910 02 REV P 22 USA Pulsafeeder Inc 27101 Airport Road Punta Gorda FL 33982 USA 941 575 3800 www pulsa com European Union EU PULSAFEEDER Europe Via Kennedy 12 20090 Segrate Milano Italy...

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