Zoeller FM3269 PIVOT Series Pump Control Panels User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Zoeller
Table of Contents
Zoeller FM3269 PIVOT Series Pump Control Panels User Manual
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for your purchase of this Pivot Series control panel from Zoeller
Company.
The design and function of this product represents the culmination of decades
of experience in the water and wastewater pumping industries.
This panel has integrated logic designed to protect operators, equipment, and
the environment from common mistakes and failures.
As one example, this panel is programmed to recognize if float switches
malfunction or are installed out-of-order.
If an issue is detected, the panel will make adjustments to keep the pump
system operational, while also alerting the user to an issue that needs
attention.
These features add tremendous value for the system owner and service
providers.
However, some users most familiar with basic electro-mechanical panels may
initially find certain behaviors of the Pivot to be unexpected.
It is essential that installers and operators understand the operational
characteristics of the Pivot as presented in this manual.
We are confident that you will also find these features to be logical, useful,
and valuable.
The Pivot Series makes use of certain programmed values to guide its behavior
when problems are detected in the field.
Zoeller has selected default settings for these values that are appropriate
for most applications and should not require modification.
However, should adjustments be necessary, please refer to the section entitled
‘Adjusting Defaults’ for instructions on how to customize these settings.
Throughout this manual, adjustable default settings are indicated in this
manner: (default).
Caution: Please read the following manual carefully before installing or operating the panel.
This panel must be installed and serviced by a licensed electrician in
accordance with the National Electric Code NFPA-70, state, and local
requirements/ codes.
This panel is housed in a NEMA 4X sealed enclosure for indoor and outdoor use.
All conduits and cables connected to the panel must be sealed to protect the
panel from moisture and gases.
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
It contains important information regarding safe use of this product.
This manual should always be referenced during installation and operation.
Please store this manual in a safe location.
After removing the panel from its package, inspect for any missing components
or damage (cracks, dents, scratches, etc.).
Damage claims must be submitted to the panel’s sales location or distributor.
“This Technical Guide is aimed at professional users and is only intended to
provide them guidelines for the definition of an industrial, tertiary or
domestic electrical installation.
Information and guidelines contained in this Guide are provided AS IS. Zoeller
Pump Company and its parent company Zoeller Company makes no warranty of any
kind, whether express or implied, such as but not limited to the warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, nor assumes any legal
liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of
any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed in this Guide, nor
represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.
The purpose of this guide is to facilitate the implementation of International
installation standards for designers & contractors, but in all cases the
original text of International or local standards in force shall prevail.
Professional installers should adapt these guidelines as required for their
specific circumstances as required for each application and their specific
jurisdiction.”
PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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Inspect your panel. Occasionally, products are damaged during shipment.
If the unit or any of the parts are damaged, contact your dealer before using. -
Carefully read the literature provided to familiarize yourself with specific details regarding installation and use.
These materials should be retained for future reference.
SPECIFICATIONS
his product monitors and controls liquid levels in pump stations, sump pump
basins, and other non-potable water applications.
The Pivot control panel must be hardwired to a 120V, single phase, 60Hz AC
power source.
Additionally, the Pivot must be supplied with the appropriate single phase
voltage as required by the pump(s).
| CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
More than one disconnect switch may be required to de-energize equipment
before servicing.
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- User Interface
- Terminal Board
- Pump Power Terminals (TB1)
- Pump Circuit Breaker(s)
- Motor Contactor(s)
- Globe
- Test/Silence/Reset Switch
- Fuses
- Alarm Buzzer
Simplex Pivot
Duplex Pivot
INSTALLATION
The Pivot panel is designed to control submersible pumps in demand-dosing
applications.
The controller uses float switches to monitor the liquid levels in a wet-well,
and it will show and sound alarms in response to high-water and other fault
conditions.
It will also record operating statistics including number of pump cycles and
pump elapsed-run times.
Float Installation
The Pivot panel is designed to operate in most applications (simplex or
duplex) with 3 normally-open float switches.
See warning below before installing 4 floats into a duplex application.
Pro Tip: Mark float switches with unique identifiers on both ends of the cable to assist in proper installation and wiring.
WARNING: Most applications for this control panel should only utilize 3
float switches.
Installing 4 floats may lead to unintended consequences including property
damage.
Do not install 4 floats into this application unless you read and understand
the panel operations described in the notes below.
NOTE: Most duplex Pivot panels will be installed into residential or
small commercial systems where the second pump exists purely for redundancy
rather than from a need to run pumps simultaneously during high flow events.
In most residential or small commercial applications, one pump will be
sufficient to handle the incoming flow.
Should the water level in the wet well rise enough to engage the second pump,
it is indicative of a problem (i.e. pump failure, stuck float, etc.) and an
alarm should sound.
The addition of a 4th float into this type of system will mask pump failures,
stuck floats, etc. unless changes are made to the default settings.
To avoid issues, Zoeller recommends the use of only 3 floats.
NOTE: Municipal applications may require more flexibility than
residential or small commercial systems.
Applications like storm water lift stations can, at times, receive incoming
flow that surpasses what one pump can manage.
In these situations, a second pump may need to run simultaneously in order to
keep up with the incoming water.
Such a condition may not warrant an alarm.
For this reason, municipal lift stations sometimes use 4 floats in a Stop,
Lead, Lag, High Alarm (SLLH) configuration to provide the lag pump with time
to function before an alarm occurs.
If 4 floats are used, the Pivot panel expects the float order to be SLLH
(default).
However, the same 4 float configuration in a residential or small commercial
application will simply mask problems until additional critical failures
occur.
Caution: Turn off all power sources before performing any work inside the
pump chamber.
Failure to do so could result in potentially fatal electrical shock hazards.
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Prepare the required number of float switches (3 for most applications) and choose suitable location levels in the wet well for their operation.
Refer to the system design (provided by others) for the correct float locations to ensure the system will function properly.
NOTE: Optimal float positions depend on the application system design (provided by others). -
Secure the float switches in the appropriate positions in the wet well and verify that they have free range of motion and do not interfere with any other equipment.
Verify that the cables cannot be cut, pinched, or otherwise damaged throughout each float’s range of motion.
Simplex Pivot panels operate using three floats.
These floats should be installed in the following order from highest to
lowest:
- High Water Alarm
- Start
- Stop
Alternating duplex Pivot panels are designed to utilize just three floats for
the majority of applications.
These floats should be installed in the following order from highest to
lowest:
- Lag / High Water Alarm
- Lead
- Stop
NOTE: Duplex Pivot panels ship from the factory with a preinstalled
jumper wire linking the Lag and High Water Alarm float terminals.
In the majority of applications there is no reason to separate the functions
of the Lag and High Water Alarm.
For this reason, it is recommended that for standard installations, the jumper
remain in place and only 3 floats be used.
The top float should be connected to the High Water Alarm terminals.
In rare cases (mostly municipal), a duplex application may require 4 floats.
See warning above.
When in doubt about the required number of floats, the conservative (and
recommended) approach is to utilize the 3 float installation as indicated
above.
If 4 floats are necessary, the Pivot panel’s default settings require that
they be installed in the following order from highest to lowest:
- High Water Alarm
- Lag
- Lead
- Stop
NOTE: The preinstalled jumper wire must be removed from terminal board if
4 floats are used.
NOTE: If local codes require the use of 4 floats in a residential or
small commercial duplex application, it will be necessary to modify the Pivot
panel’s default settings regarding float order.
Residential or small commercial duplex applications should utilize a Stop,
Lead, High Alarm, Lag (SLHL) float order rather than the default Stop, Lead,
Lag, High Alarm (SLLH) configuration.
Refer to the section entitled ‘Adjusting Defaults’ for instructions on how to
customize these settings.
Mounting the Control Panel
Caution: Do not mount the panel in an area that could become submerged in
water or other liquids.
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Determine where the panel should be placed. If the distance from the panel to the pump chamber exceeds the length of either the float cables or the pump power cables, ensure that only appropriate conductors and methods are used to extend the leads.
NOTE: Never use extension cords to extend electrical service to pump motors. -
Fasten the mounting feet to the panel enclosure.
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Mount the control panel in the desired location.
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Locate the most appropriate positions for the wiring conduits or connectors in the bottom of the panel enclosure.
For the required number of power circuits, reference the local electrical codes and schematics.
Separate conduits are needed to isolate the float cables from power and pump cables.
Caution: Float switch cables must be wired into the panel separately from pump and power cables.
Ensure the power supply voltage, amperage, and number of phases meet the requirements of the pump motor(s) being installed.
If in doubt, see the pump identification plate for voltage/phase requirements. -
Cut the appropriately sized holes for the wiring conduits or cable connectors.
NOTE: Verify that there is enough space in the wiring conduits or connectors for all the power and pump cables. -
Secure the wiring conduits or cable connectors to the control panel.
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Pull the appropriate conductors through the conduits to the panel.
WARNING: Ensure all power sources are off before pulling or connecting
any wiring.
Failure to do so can result in potentially fatal electric shock hazards.
Caution: To prevent gases or moisture from entering the panel, wiring
conduit seals or panel connector seals must be used. Additionally, the
application
of a duct seal putty is recommended to seal the conduit ends.
Incoming Power Requirements
Each Pivot is designed with isolated electrical circuits which separate the
panel’s control functions from its alarm functions.
This redundancy is beneficial and may be required by code in some
jurisdictions.
Likewise, separate circuits are provided for each pump in the system.
The following tables indicate the electrical drops necessary to power up Pivot
panels.
In some circumstances it may be possible to use jumper wires to service
multiple circuits from a single power supply, though providing separate
circuits is recommended.
The tables categorize the power supply options from Optimal to Adequate.
NOTE: Best practice is to bring in separate electrical feeds for the
control power and for the alarm power.
This ensures that the alarm circuit will still be operable should an
unexpected surge disable the control circuit.
If separate circuits are not available, it will be necessary to connect a
jumper wire from the Alarm A/C (ALAC) terminal to the Control A/C In (AC.IN)
terminal.
The jumper wire, if needed, should be sized per local code and constructed of
the same conductor material used for the original electrical feed.
If neither separate circuits nor a jumper is used, the panel will not operate
properly.
Caution: Always ensure that the source wiring and breakers are sized sufficiently to carry the load required of the circuits they service.
Single Phase, Simplex
| Control Power| Alarm Power| Pump Power
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Optimal| 120V, 1PH| 120V, 1PH| 120V or 230V*, 1PH
Standard| 120V, 1PH| Jumper* from Control| 120V or 230V, 1PH
Single Phase, Duplex
| Control Power| Alarm Power| Pump 1 Power| Pump 2
Power
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Optimal| 120V, 1PH| 120V, 1PH| 120V or 230V, 1PH| 120V or 230V, 1PH
Standard| 120V, 1PH| Jumper* from Control| 120V or 230V, 1PH| 120V or 230V*,
1PH
- Consult pump literature for power requirements
- Jumper wire not included
Field Wiring to the Control Panel
All field wiring will connect to either the terminal board, terminal strip
(TB1), or the motor contactors directly.
Refer to your panel’s specific wiring diagram schematic before proceeding with
field wiring installation.
NOTE: Refer to the wiring diagram for the appropriate torque specifications for each terminal type.
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Connect all ground wiring to the ground bus bar in the panel. Ensure the bus bar is properly grounded per local code.
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Connect the wiring for each float switch to the appropriately labeled lugs on the terminal board.
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Connect the power cord wiring from the pump(s) directly to the motor contactor(s).
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Connect the control power supply wiring to the terminal board lugs labeled “AC.IN” and “N”.
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If a dedicated power supply exists for the alarm circuit, connect the alarm power supply wiring to the terminal board lugs labeled “ALAC” and “N”.
If only one power supply is used for both the control and alarm circuits, connect a jumper wire between the Alarm A/C (ALAC) terminal to the Control A/C In (AC.IN) lugs. -
Connect the appropriate pump supply power wiring to the Pump Power Terminal Strip labeled “TB1”.
After the equipment is mounted and wired but before power is applied, double-
check all wiring by gently tugging on each wire to ensure a tight connection.
Power up the panel and test it to verify that the control panel operates
correctly.
USER INTERFACE
This Pivot Series Control Panel features a bracket-mounted user interface
inside the enclosure and an alarm Test/Silence/Reset toggle switch outside the
enclosure (right side).
The layout of the internal interface varies slightly depending on the model.
The common user interface features are indicated below.
Both Control and Alarm terminals require power for proper operation.
Terminal Board Connections for Pivot Simplex
Terminal Board Connections for Pivot Duplex
Bracket-Mounted User Interfaces: Simplex and Duplex
System Ready Indicator
This Green LED indicates that power has been successfully applied to both the
control and alarm circuits, the pump(s) are placed into Auto Mode, and the
panel is ready to function properly without any faults.
High Water Indicator
The Red High Water LED indicates that the high water float is or has been
tripped and can mean either A) a high water condition is currently present, or
B) a high water condition previously occurred and has been corrected but the
alarm has not yet been manually reset.
To manually reset the High Water Indicator, hold the Test/Silence switch on
the right side of the enclosure in the down (Silence) position for 3 seconds.
Pump Run Indicator
The Pump Run LED may appear Green, Red, or Amber. A Pump Run LED exists for
each pump in the system.
This indicator illuminates Green whenever the associated pump is being called
to operate.
An Amber or Red Pump Run LED indicates a less common problem.
Refer to the Alarm Condition Faults section for information on deciphering
different LED conditions.
Pump Mode Button
The Pump Mode Button toggles between the three possible pump modes: HAND, OFF,
and AUTO.
A Pump Mode Button exists for each pump in the system.
- HAND MODE: Solid Blue LED. Placing a pump into Hand Mode will activate the pump regardless of float status.
A pump placed into Hand Mode will run continuously until either the Pump Mode is changed by the user or 5 minutes (default) elapse. If the pump remains in Hand Mode beyond 5 minutes (default), the Pump Mode will automatically revert to Service Off Mode.
Caution: Hand mode is meant as a short-term method to manually run a
pump.
Always monitor the water level and remember to return the panel to Auto Mode.
Pumps operating in Hand Mode ignore floats and are at risk of running dry if
the liquid in the wet well is depleted.
Such a condition may cause damage and/or failure of the pump.
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OFF MODE 1: SERVICE – Solid Red LED. Placing a pump into Service Off Mode will prevent the pump from running regardless of float status.
A pump placed into Service Off Mode will remain in that state until either the Pump Mode is changed by the user or 4 hours default) elapse.
If the pump remains in Service Off Mode beyond 4 Hours (default), the audible and visual alarms will activate to remind the user to return the pump to Auto Mode. -
OFF MODE 2: PERMANENT – Blinking Red LED. Placing a pump into Permanent Off Mode will prevent the pump from running regardless of float status.
To access Permanent Off Mode, press and hold the Pump Mode Button for approximately 5 seconds.
A pump placed into Permanent Off Mode will remain in that state until the Pump Mode is changed by the user.
To exit Permanent Off Mode, press the Pump Mode Button.
WARNING:
Off Mode (Service or Permanent) is NOT an appropriate lockout method when
performing pump maintenance.
Always remove the system AC power to lockout the pump(s) by means of a proper
upstream circuit breaker or switch disconnect.
- AUTO MODE: Solid Green LED. Auto is the proper mode for normal operation.
A pump placed into Auto Mode will be called by the panel to start and stop automatically based on the detected status of the float switches.
In a duplex application, the control panel will alternate the lead pump with each cycle.
Float Status Indicators
The Pivot utilizes a series of LEDs to convey the status of the individual
float switches in the wet well.
When a normally-open float switch is lifted by the liquid, it’s corresponding
LED will illuminate Green.
This feature quickly shows the operator what float switches the panel believes
are in the “up”, or “closed”, position and which are not.
It also provides a convenient method for verifying proper float installation
and operation.
If a particular float is physically lifted, but its corresponding LED does not
illuminate, then there is some issue with that float’s circuit which must be
addressed.
Refer to the Alarm Condition Faults section for information on deciphering
different LED conditions.
Alarm Test/Silence/Reset Switch (External)
A momentary toggle switch exists on the right-side exterior of the enclosure
and can perform the following functions:
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Alarm Test: To verify that the LEDs, globe light, and horn function properly, lift and hold the switch to its ‘up’ position. Releasing the switch will end the test.
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Alarm Silence: To silence an audible alarm, press the switch to the down position and release.
The alarm will remain active and the globe light will continue to illuminate but the horn will stop. -
Alarm Reset: Certain alarms will cause the globe light to persist even if the condition causing the alarm has been rectified.
In these circumstances, the alarms must be addressed in person and manually reset.
Perform a manual reset by pressing the switch into the ‘down’ position and holding it for 3 seconds.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dry Contacts
Pivot control panels are equipped with Form ‘C’ dry contacts for use with
remote monitoring and external alarm accessories.
They are located on the terminal board between the incoming power supply
terminals and the float connection terminals.
The dry contacts consist of a Normally-Open (NO) terminal, a shared Common
(COM) terminal, and a Normally-Closed (NC) terminal.
The ‘normal’ state occurs when the panel is powered up and no alarm conditions
exist. In the event of any alarm, the contacts will change from their ‘normal’
state to the alarm state (normally-open to closed, and normally-closed to
open).
The contacts will also be changed to the alarm state if the panel power is
disconnected regardless of system fault conditions.
To use these dry contacts, the installer will need to supply a live conductor
to the COM terminal and then connect the external equipment to either the NC
terminal or the NO terminal.
These Form ‘C’ dry contacts can carry a maximum of 5 amps and can operate from
120VAC to 240VAC, or from 12VDC to 30VDC.
Fuses
Two fuses are used for circuit protection in this panel and are located in
side-by-side black fuse holders on the lower left edge of the user interface
bracket.
Each fuse is rated as 3A, fast-acting, 120VAC.
The upper fuse protects the main circuit board electronics, and the lower fuse
protects the globe light, horn, and floats.
To check the continuity of the fuses, first disconnect the panel power.
Remove each fuse and measure its resistance using an ohmmeter.
A blown fuse will read as an open circuit (infinitely high resistance).
If a fuse is blown, replace it with another identical 3A, fast-acting fuse.
WARNING: Disconnect supply power before checking or changing either fuse.
Factory Reset
To perform a factory reset, press and hold the Test/Silence switch in the down
position.
After 5 seconds, the System Ready LED will begin blinking.
Continue to hold the Test/Silence switch down and press the Pump 1 Mode
button.
A factory reset will clear all pump history records in the panel’s memory.
Pump and System Counters
The Pivot tracks pump starts, elapsed run times, and other system data.
A programmed USB stick is required to extract this information from the panel.
Format a USB thumb-drive as FAT32, create a new .txt file named
“PivotConfig.txt”, and write the phrase “Read Configuration” into the file.
Insert the thumb-drive into the USB slot located near the bottom right side of
the user interface bracket.
The Pivot panel will automatically read the drive and create a new file named
“Firmware Update Results.txt” which will contain the system data.
All counter values are reported first behind the phrase ‘Nonvolatile
Variables’.
Operation
Powerup
Once the panel and floats are appropriately installed and power is routed,
ensure that the enclosure is free of debris (wire clippings, tools, etc.)
before engaging power from the breaker box or disconnect.
Immediately after powerup, the Pivot alarm will briefly test, and the system
will become operational.
The pump mode(s) will default to the AUTO position and the system will check
the float status.
If sufficient water is present, the Pivot may begin a pump cycle.
Float Functionality
Operation by Float Sequence
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Simplex System with 3 Floats – SSH (STOP, START, HIGH ALARM) – Typical
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When water is below the STOP float, the pump is inactive.
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When water raises both STOP and START floats, the pump activates.
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If water continues to rise and activates the HIGH ALARM float, a high water alarm condition will occur.
A high water alarm will continue until manually reset by an individual, even if the high water condition is alleviated. -
When water lowers below the STOP float, the pump stops.
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Duplex System with 3 Floats – SLH (STOP, LEAD, LAG / HIGH ALARM) – Typical
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When water is below the STOP float, both pumps are inactive.
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When water raises both STOP and LEAD floats, the lead pump starts running.
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If water continues to rise and activates the LAG / HIGH WATER float, the lag pump will be called to run in addition to the lead pump, and a high water alarm condition will occur.
A high water alarm will continue until manually reset by an individual, even if the high water condition is alleviated. -
When water lowers below the STOP float, both pumps stop running.
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Duplex System with 4 Floats – SLLH (STOP, LEAD, LAG, HIGH ALARM) – Less Common
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When water is below the STOP float, both pumps are inactive.
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When water raises both STOP and LEAD floats, the lead pump starts running.
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If water raises the LAG float, the lag pump starts running.
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If water continues to rise and activates the HIGH ALARM float, a high water alarm condition will occur.
A high water alarm will continue until manually reset by an individual, even if the high water condition is alleviated. -
When water lowers below the STOP float, both pumps stop running.
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Duplex System with 4 Floats – SLHL (STOP, LEAD, HIGH ALARM, LAG) – Rare*
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When water is below the STOP float, both pumps are inactive.
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When water raises both STOP and LEAD floats, the lead pump starts running.
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If water continues to rise and activates the HIGH ALARM float, a high water alarm condition will occur.
A high water alarm will continue until manually reset by an individual, even if the high water condition is alleviated. -
If water raises the LAG float, the lag pump starts running.
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When water lowers below the STOP float, both pumps stop running.
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NOTE: The Pivot is designed to operate using only 3 floats for the
majority of applications (simplex and duplex).
The use of only 3 floats is recommended.
However, if local codes require the use of 4 floats in a residential or small
commercial duplex application, it will be necessary to modify the Pivot
panel’s default settings regarding float order.
Residential or small commercial duplex applications should utilize a Stop,
Lead, High Alarm, Lag (SLHL) float order rather than the default Stop, Lead,
Lag, High Alarm (SLLH) configuration.
Refer to the section entitled ‘Adjusting Defaults’ for instructions on how to
customize these settings.
Alarm Condition Faults
There are several system fault conditions which will activate the lighted
alarm globe and horn.
A list of the most common or serious fault sources with explanations are
listed below.
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High Control Voltage: The Pivot control circuit is only designed to operate using 120V, single phase, 60 Hz power.
If 230V power is mistakenly applied to this circuit, the panel will detect the issue and immediately enter a safe mode to prevent damage to components.
Under this condition, most of the LEDs will begin blinking, but neither the globe nor the horn will activate.
No panel functions are available when High Control Voltage is detected, and the only course is to cut the power supply and correct the issue.
When appropriate 120V power is restored, the system will begin functioning properly. -
Disabled Alarm Circuit: The Pivot maintains circuits separately for control functions versus alarm functions.
If the panel does not detect power on the alarm circuit, the panel will institute an emergency alarm in which the globe will double-blink, the horn will engage, and all the float LEDs will light solid Red.
The system cannot be silenced if a Disabled Alarm Circuit is detected.
The source of the issue must be identified and corrected, usually by either connecting power to the alarm circuit lugs, installing a jumper wire, or replacing a blown alarm fuse. -
High Water Alarm: When a high water condition occurs, the High Water alarm will activate.
High water is indicated by the horn, a solidly lit globe, and a Red High Water LED indicator inside.
The alarm globe will remain engaged (latched) to notify the user of an issue and will persist even if the water level has subsequently fallen below the lowest float level position.
The alarm horn will sound for at least 1 minute unless manually silenced, but it will automatically silence once the high water condition is rectified.
The high water alarm can only be cleared (reset) by pressing the external panel Silence/Test toggle switch to its Silence position and holding it for 3 seconds, then releasing it. -
Float Fault: Float faults can result from installation error, bad connections, or float malfunction.
If the Pivot detects unusual feedback or out-of-order activation from any float, the panel will sound the horn, slow-blink the globe, and cause the status LED of the float in question to blink.
A blinking Amber or Red float LED (including the High Water LED) should be checked for proper installation and operation.
The alarm can only be cleared (reset) by pressing the external panel Silence/Test toggle switch to its Silence position and holding it for 3 seconds, then releasing it. -
Continuous Run Alarm: Pivot monitors the operation of the pump(s).
If a pump operates continuously for more than 20 minutes (default), the panel assumes there is a problem and will sound an alarm.
A Continuous Run Alarm is indicated by the horn, a solidly lit globe, and a blinking Amber Pump Run LED. The alarm can only be cleared (reset) by pressing the external panel Silence/Test toggle switch to its Silence position and holding it for 3 seconds, then releasing it. -
Service Off Timeout: If a pump is placed into Service Off mode (denoted by a solid Red HOA Off LED), the panel will start tracking the time.
If the pump is still in Service Off mode after 4 hours (default) elapse, the panel will sound an alarm to remind the user that the pumps are disabled.
The alarm is indicated by the horn, a double-blinking globe, and a Red blinking HOA Off LED.
Changing the status of the pump with the Pump Mode button will clear the alarm.
To place the pump directly into Permanent Off mode, press and hold the Pump Mode button for approximately 5 seconds. -
Failed Contactor: The panel monitors the contactor relay position.
If a contactor fails to switch and remains in the wrong position it will trigger a failed contactor alarm condition marked by the horn, a fast-blinking globe, and a solid Red Pump Run LED.
Correcting this fault requires panel service by a qualified electrician or installer.
The table below describes all the different fault conditions and provides the corresponding behaviors of the globe light and internal LEDs.
To troubleshoot an alarm, match the observed conditions to those listed in the table.
| | | User Interface LEDs
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Alarm Condition| Latching| Globe| System Ready| High
Water| Pump Run (1 or 2)| Pump Off (1 or 2)|
Stop, Start/ Lead, or Lag
Overload (3PH only)| No| Fast Blink| Off| Off| Solid Red| Off| Off
Failed Contactor| Yes| Fast Blink| Off| Off| Solid Red| Off| Off
Service Off Timeout| No| Double Blink| Off| Off| Off| Blinking Red| Off
Disabled Alarm Circuit| No| Double Blink| Off| Solid Red| Off| Off| Solid Red
Continuous Run| Yes| Solid| Off| Off| Blinking Amber| Off| Off
High Water Float Logic Error| Yes| Slow Blink| Off| Blinking Red| Off| Off|
Off
Float Logic Error| Yes| Slow Blink| Off| Off| Off| Off| Blinking Red
Float Questionable| Yes| Slow Blink| Off| Off| Off| Off| Blinking Amber
High Water| Yes| Solid| Off| Solid Red| Off| Off| Off
High Control Voltage| Yes| Off| Blinking Green| Blinking Red| Blinking Red|
Blinking Red| Blinking Red
ADJUSTING DEFAULTS
This Pivot Series Control Panel features a microprocessor-based logic that
allows for the customization of certain features.
The panel comes from the factory with settings appropriate for most
applications and, except for rarer instances, should not need to be adjusted.
Defaults can be modified in two ways:
- Via physical pin jumpers on the Main Board or 2) with the use of a
programmed USB thumb-drive (memory stick) formatted as FAT32.
In order to provide for the most versatility, the Pivot is designed to recognize, accept, and keep the programming that was last modified, regardless of whether that programming came from the USB jump drive or from the pin jumpers.
For more detailed procedures on changing the default values, visit the Pivot product site at: www.zoellerpumps.com.
Modifying Defaults Via Pin Jumpers on the Main Board
There are 5 sets of jumper pins on the Pivot Main Board which are numbered 1
through 5.
The Pivot comes from the factory with jumpers on each of the five pin sets.
The user interface bracket and Main Board assembly must be removed from the
enclosure in order to access the jumpers.
The pin jumpers on the Main Board are designed to configure the following settings:
Pin Jumper 1: Float Logic Type
- Jumper Installed: Smart – Pivot monitors for signs of float failure and takes measures to keep the system operational in the event that issues are detected.
- Jumper Removed: Relay – Pivot simply reacts to the float signals it detects similar to a relay logic-based panel.
Pin Jumper 2: Continuous Run Timeout
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Jumper Installed: Enabled – If Pivot sees continuous pump operation for 20 minutes (Auto or Hand Mode), the panel will alarm, though pump operation will not be interrupted.
In Duplex panels, the pumps will alternate at the 20 minute mark. -
Jumper Removed: Disabled – Pivot will not alarm or alternate pumps regardless of continuous pump run time.
Pin Jumper 3: HOA Hand & Service Off Timeouts
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Jumper Installed: Enabled – HOA Hand Timeout is set to 5 minutes and the HOA Service Off Timeout is set to 4 hours.
Pivot will only allow the pump(s) placed in HOA Hand Mode to operate 5 minutes before switching the HOA Mode to Service Off. If the HOA Mode remains in Service Off for more than 4 hours, an alarm will sound. -
Jumper Removed: Disabled – Pivot will not intervene when the HOA Mode is set to Hand.
Nor will it intervene when the HOA Mode is set to Service Off.
Pin Jumper 4: Globe Mode
- Jumper Installed: Alarm Based – The Pivot Globe will activate with different blink patterns depending on the alarm condition.
- Jumper Removed: Solid – The Pivot Globe will only light solid red for any alarm conditions.
Pin Jumper 5: Duplex Float Configuration (no function for simplex panels)
- Jumper Installed: SLLH* – Stop, Lead, Lag, High Alarm
- Jumper Removed: SLHL – Stop, Lead, High Alarm, Lag
NOTE: Despite the default settings for Float Count and Float
Configuration, duplex Pivot panels are intended for use with only 3 floats in
most applications.
These defaults have been selected to provide the installer with the most
diverse set of installation options possible without the need to manipulate
the defaults.
A jumper wire has been preinstalled from the factory in duplex models and
links the Lag float terminal with the High Water float terminal.
This jumper wire must be removed if 4 floats are used.
To access or modify the pin jumpers, the user interface bracket and Main Board
assembly must first be removed from the enclosure.
WARNING: Disconnect all source power before proceeding with the removal of the Pivot Main Board.
To remove the Pivot Main Board, first ensure that no live power exists in
control panel.
Remove the two wiring harnesses which connect to the board below the user
interface bracket.
Next remove the two backplate screws on the left side of the panel (see image
below, left).
One screw is in the top-left corner and the other is in the bottom-left
corner.
Carefully slide out the user interface bracket and Main Board assembly.
The pin jumpers are located on the board as shown in the image below, right.
When removing pin jumpers, place the connector back onto only one pin so that
it is available for future modifications if necessary.
After all modifications are complete, reinstall the interface bracket and Main
Board assembly by reversing the steps above.
When power is restored to the panel, the Pivot will recognize the
modifications.
**Removal of Interface Bracket / Main Board Assembly
Location of Pin Jumpers on the Main Board
**
Modifying Defaults Via USB Memory Stick
The second method of modifying the default behavior of the Pivot panel is
through a programmed USB thumb-drive (memory stick).
The drive must be formatted as FAT32. The USB method provides greater control
over the behaviors of the Pivot.
The following list comprises the settings most likely to be adjusted:
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System Mode: Sets if two pumps are allowed to run simultaneously (Duplex) or if only one pump is allowed to operate at a time (Alternator).
This affects both HOA Hand Mode as well as Lag/High Alarm conditions.
Simplex Default: Simplex Options: No Options
Duplex Default: Duplex Options: Alternator -
Float Count: Sets the number of floats for which the Pivot expects to receive input.
Simplex Default: 3 Options: 4
Duplex Default: 4* Options: 3 -
Float Configuration: Sets the expected order (lowest to highest) of floats in the tank
Simplex Default: SSH Options: No Options
Simplex Default: SLLH* Options: SLHL
NOTE: Despite the default settings for Float Count and Float
Configuration, duplex Pivot panels are intended for use with only 3 floats in
most applications.
These defaults have been selected to provide the installer with the most
diverse set of installation options possible without the need to manipulate
the defaults.
A jumper wire has been preinstalled from the factory in duplex models and
links the Lag float terminal with the High Water float terminal.
This jumper wire must be removed if 4 floats are used.
-
Float Logic Type: Sets whether Pivot attempts to intelligently discern float failure.
Default: Smart
Options: Relay -
Globe Mode: Sets the globe’s response to alarm conditions. ‘Alarm’ provides different patterns for different types of alarms.
Default: Alarm
Options: Solid, Blinking -
Horn Mode: Sets the horn’s response to alarm conditions. ‘Active’ will only activate the horn while the alarm condition is present.
‘Latching’ will continue to sound the horn until the panel is manually silenced.
Default: Active
Options: Latching -
Continuous Run Timeout: Sets the length of time (in tenths of seconds) that the panel will allow a pump to run before intervening.
Default: 12000 (20 minutes)
Options: Any numeric up to 59400 (99 mins), ‘0’ disables the function -
HOA Hand Timeout: Sets the length of time (in tenths of seconds) that the panel will allow a pump to run in Hand Mode before intervening.
Default: 3000 (5 minutes)
Options: Any numeric up to 5400 (9 mins), ‘0’ disables the function -
HOA Service Off Timeout: Sets the length of time (in tenths of seconds) that the panel will allow a pump to remain in Service Off Mode before intervening.
Default: 144000 (4 hours)
Options: Any numeric up to 324000 (9 hrs), ‘0’ disables the function
To view the configurable values currently held in a Pivot panel, first format
a USB thumb-drive as FAT32. To see the list of existing settings, create a new
.txt file named “PivotConfig.txt”, and write the phrase “Read Configuration”
into the file. Insert the thumb-drive into the USB slot located near the
bottom right side of the user interface bracket.
The Pivot panel will automatically read the drive and create a new file named
“Firmware Update Results.txt” which will contain the system data.
A partial list of variable names and their default values for a simplex
panel is provided below:
- Controller Config. System Mode = SIMPLEX
- Controller Config. Float Count = 3
- Controller Config. Float Configuration = SLLH
- Controller Config. Horn Mode = ACTIVE
- Controller Config. Globe Mode = ALARM
- Controller Config. Float Logic Type = SMART
- Controller Config. Continuous Run Timeout = 12000
- Controller Config. HOA Hand Timeout = 3000
- Controller Config. HOA Service Off Timeout = 144000
To modify specific configurable values using a USB thumb-drive, write the full
variable names and new values of the configurations you wish to modify (one
per line) into the “PivotConfig.txt” file. Below the last line of your new
settings, write the phrase “Read Configuration”.
Insert the thumb drive into the USB slot located near the bottom right side of
the user interface bracket.
The Pivot panel will automatically read the drive, modify the appropriate
settings, and create a new file named “Firmware Update Results.txt” which will
contain the new, updated system data.
If the file, “Firmware Update Results.txt” already exists on the drive, the
Pivot panel will simply write the new report below the previously written
information.
NOTICE!
Products intended for return must be cleaned, sanitized, or decontaminated as
necessary prior to shipment to ensure that employees will not be exposed to
health hazards in handling said material.
All applicable laws and regulations shall apply.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Manufacturer warrants, to the purchaser and subsequent owner during the
warranty period, every new product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service, when properly used and maintained,
for a period of 5 years from date of purchase by the end user.
Proof of purchase is required.
Parts that fail within the warranty period, that inspections determine to be
defective in material or workmanship, will be repaired, replaced or
remanufactured at Manufacturer’s option, provided however, that by so doing we
will not be obligated to replace an entire assembly, the entire mechanism or
the complete unit.
No allowance will be made for shipping charges, damages, labor or other
charges that may occur due to product failure, repair or replacement.
This warranty does not apply to and there shall be no warranty for any
material or product that has been disassembled without prior approval of
Manufacturer, subjected to misuse, misapplication, neglect, alteration,
accident or uncontrollable act of nature; that has not been installed,
operated or maintained in accordance with Manufacturer’s installation
instructions; that the interior components of which have been subjected to
outside substances including but not limited to the following: moisture,
gases, dust, insects or other pests, or corrosive substances in all
applications.
The warranty set out in the paragraph above is in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied; and we do not authorize any representative or other
person to assume for us any other liability in connection
with our products.
Contact Manufacturer at, 3649 Cane Run Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40211,
Attention: Customer Support Department to obtain any needed repair or
replacement of part(s) or additional information pertaining to our warranty.
MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR BREACH OF EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY; AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY. IN NO CASE, SHALL THE AMOUNT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE.
Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
In instances where property damages are incurred as a result of an alleged product failure, the property owner must retain possession of the product for investigative purpose.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
MAIL TO: P.O. BOX 16347
Louisville, KY 40256-0347
SHIP TO: 3649 Cane Run Road
Louisville, KY 40211-1961
TEL: 502-778-2731
1 (800) 928-PUMP
FAX: 502-774-3624
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References
- Wastewater Pumps and Systems | Zoeller Pump Company
- Zoeller Pump Company | Wastewater Pumps and Systems
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