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AMC  Flushing Controller
User Guide
Revision 1.0 - August 2016

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  • Page 1 AMC  Flushing Controller User Guide Revision 1.0 - August 2016...
  • Page 2 Information in this documentation is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on part of Galcon LTD. The software described in this document is subject to the license agreement that is included with the product, which specifies the permitted and prohibited uses of the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions Electricity Instructions Introduction System Overview Technical Data Installation Terminal Strips Drawings Installing and Replacing Batteries (DC Models) Connecting to Main Power (AC Models) Setup and Operation Operational Workflow Overview of the Interface Configuring the Controller Using the Pre-defined Flushing Programs Manual Operations Chaining Controllers...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Contents Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions Use the controller only for its intended use as designed by the manufacturer, any misuse of the controller may lead to undesired damage and may affect your warranty coverage. Consult with the manufacturer prior to any non-regular use of this equipment. The terminals enclosure lid of the unit must remain closed at all times.
  • Page 5 Contents Be careful while doing installation and maintenance of the filter flushing system Make sure that the protective earth is well connected to the input terminal and to the motor body It is necessary to connect a two-pole switch between the power supply and the controller, 115VAC or 230VAC depends on the actual controller model.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The AMC Flushing controllers are electronic devices capable of controlling the back-flush process of various automatic filter models installed in various configurations. Galcon provides the AMC Flushing controller in the following configurations: DC controller 115 VAC/230 VAC controller Each controller has two solenoid configurations: 6 and 12 solenoids.

  • Page 7: System Overview

    System Overview System Overview The AMC Flushing Controller is pre-configured according to the filtration system’s types to be controlled. This provides easy setup and operation and ensures reliable long-term operation. The AMC Flushing Controller controllers are housed inside ABS enclosures and are designed for outdoor use (IP 65).

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Introduction Technical Data DC  Models Outputs Out 1 - Out 6 - These are the terminals for the Two Wire 12V DC Latching Solenoids. If a main valve or a delay valve has been designated during the controller’s configuration process, it's solenoid's output will always assigned to output number 6 If a main valve and a delay valve are configured the main valve will be assigned to output number 5 and the delay valve to output number 6.
  • Page 9 Technical Data TAF Motor Control - The AC models feature an ability to control the operation of TAF filters motor S7I15GX-TCE SPG. AMC Flushing Controller User Guide...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation...

  • Page 11: Terminal Strips Drawings

    Terminal Strips Drawings Terminal Strips Drawings Flushing Controller Model AMC-6DC AMC Flushing Controller User Guide...
  • Page 12 Installation Flushing Controller Model AMC-6AC 230V AMC Flushing Controller User Guide...
  • Page 13 Terminal Strips Drawings Flushing Controller Model AMC-6AC 115V AMC Flushing Controller User Guide...
  • Page 14 Installation Flushing Controller Model AMC-12DC AMC Flushing Controller User Guide...
  • Page 15 Terminal Strips Drawings Flushing Controller Model AMC-12AC 230V AMC Flushing Controller User Guide...
  • Page 16 Installation Flushing Controller Model AMC-12AC 115V AMC Flushing Controller User Guide...

  • Page 17: Installing And Replacing Batteries (Dc Models)

    Installing and Replacing Batteries (DC Models) Installing and Replacing Batteries (DC Models) Replacing the batteries procedure in the DC-6 and the DC-12 controllers is the same. The following pictures display replacing batteries in the DC-6 model. The controller is powered by four 1.5V D type batteries. The unit starts to operate automatically when inserting the batteries.
  • Page 18 Installation 4. Pull out the batteries holder and insert (or replace) four D type 1.5VDC batteries according to the (+) and (–) marks on the compartment. 5. Insert the battery holder back to the battery compartment. Make sure that the red and black wires are not jammed.
  • Page 19 Installing and Replacing Batteries (DC Models) 6. Reassemble the battery compartment lid and the keyboard lid in reverse order. AMC Flushing Controller User Guide...

  • Page 20: Connecting To Main Power (Ac Models)

    Installation Connecting to Main Power (AC Models) Before you Begin AMC AC controllers are intended to be supplied in Europe by AC power with a 16A rated over cur- rent protective device and 2 poles disconnecting device (circuit breaker) or with 20A over current protective device and 2 poles disconnecting device (UL 489 circuit breaker) in the US and North America.
  • Page 21 Connecting to Main Power (AC Models) Connecting the Solenoids/Valves If the controllers are supplied separately, wire the solenoids/valves according to the following instructions. Note: Use only non-stranded wires or stranded wires properly ended. To connect the solenoids: 1. Route valve wires between control valve location and controller. 2.

  • Page 22: Setup And Operation

    Setup and Operation Typically, the AMC Flushing Controller are supplied as an integral part of a filtration system and are already installed on the filters with all the outputs and inputs connected. In this case, you are required to connect the controller to its designated power supply (batteries and/or appropriate wall adapter). If the controller is supplied separately, you install it using a special bracket as described in the following section.

  • Page 23: Operational Workflow

    Operational Workflow Operational Workflow This section describes the sequence of operation of the flushing methods that can be operated by using AMC Flushing controllers. The following is a description of the sequence of operation for each possible method without providing the time duration of each stage in the described method.
  • Page 24 Setup and Operation The Main Valve solenoid is switched on and closes the battery’s Main (or Downstream) Valve. The controller counts down the “Delay Main Valve Close” parameter. Once this count reaches zero the process moves to the next stage. Solenoid valve number 1 is switched on, the flushing of the first filter of the battery starts and the controller starts to count down the Flushing Time parameter.
  • Page 25 Operational Workflow The controller calculates the time for closing the delay valve by subtracting the “Delay valve delay” parameter form the Flushing Time parameter. Once the countdown of the Flushing Time parameter reaches this point the Delay valve closes and the controller starts to countdown the “Delay valve delay”...

  • Page 26: Overview Of The Interface

    Setup and Operation Overview of the Interface The AMC Flushing Controller user interface panel consists of: Display screen - a rectangular LCD display. (See picture below) Keyboard – a 7 keys keyboard; forward, backward, minus, plus, arrow, manual and pause. Headlines – along the left and right edges of the LCD screen, some headlines are printed on the panel surface.
  • Page 27 Overview of the Interface Keys Forward key – used to scroll forward through the controller screens in a clockwise direction. Backward key – used to scroll backward through the controller screens in a contra clockwise direction. Minus and Plus keys – used to edit numerical fields and for setting/unsetting graphical elements.
  • Page 28 Setup and Operation Panel Right Side Mode Display – During filtering (Not flushing) the controller shows the time left to the beginning of the next flushing cycle adjacent to this headline. During flushing, the controller shows the time left until the end of the current filter flushing process and during programming, the controller displays a field enabling the operator to enter the desired time interval.

  • Page 29: Configuring The Controller

    Configuring the Controller Configuring the Controller The AMC controller is pre-configured at the factory for regular operation. The operation parameters of each program can be changed according to the specific conditions at the actual installation site. You change the program basic configuration or operation parameters in the Operator Mode or the Technician Mode.
  • Page 30 Setup and Operation Setting the Flush Time parameter: 1. Press the Forward key three times to move to the following screen: The screen displays the current controller configuration: Program I, 4 filters, main valve, and delay valve. The controller also displays the Flush Time icon. The word SEC in the digits line indicates that the flush time parameter is set in seconds.
  • Page 31 Configuring the Controller 1. Enter into Techniciam mode. The following screen appears. High Flow Batteries The screen displays the current configuration: Program I. 2. Press the Plus or Minus keys to select the filter type. 3. Press the Forward or the Backward keys to move to the next or previous screen accordingly. Program III cannot be configured for 12-solenoid controllers.
  • Page 32 Setup and Operation Checking the I/Os of the controller: This is used to verify the correct operation of the controller’s Inputs and Outputs. 1. When in the first screen of the Technician Mode, press the Forward key until the following screen is displayed.
  • Page 33 Configuring the Controller Setting the Delay between Filters parameter: 1. In the first screen of the Technician Mode, press the Forward key to display the fllowing screen. The screen displays the current controller configuration: Program I, 4 filters, main valve, and delay valve.
  • Page 34 Setup and Operation The screen displays the controller's program and the number of filter units already configured. 2. Press the Arrow key to move through the available filters (up to 6 or 12 depending on the model). The filter icon blinks for 10 seconds. 3.
  • Page 35 Configuring the Controller 1. In Technician Mode, press the Forward key to move to the following screen. 2. Set the delay value in the SEC000 field using the Plus or Minus keys. 3. After setting the delay value, press Forward to move to the next screen (Screen 9) to enable the Main valve itself.
  • Page 36 Setup and Operation 1. In Technician Mode, press the Forward Key to display the following screen. The screen displays the current controller configuration: Program I, 4 filters, main valve and delay valve. The controller also displays the DP Fault Delay icon and the activation status of the fault (OFF - DP fault is not enabled).
  • Page 37 Configuring the Controller 1. In Technician Mode, press the Forward Key to display the following screen. The screen displays the current controller configuration: Program I, 4 filters, main valve and delay valve. The controller also displays the DP Delay icon. The word SEC in the digits line indicates that the flush time parameter is set in seconds.

  • Page 38: Using The Pre-Defined Flushing Programs

    Setup and Operation Using the Pre-defined Flushing Programs The following table displays the default flushing programs that the controller can operate; review the table that resembles your filtration system. Time between Parameter Flushing Time Delay between Filters PD Delay Time Flush Cycles Description Set the time The duration...

  • Page 39: Manual Operations

    Manual Operations Manual Operations You can perform the following manual operations: Start a Flushing Cycle Press and hold the Manual key for 5 seconds. A new flushing cycles starts. Stop a Flushing Cycle When the controller is in flushing mode, press and hold the Manual key for 5 seconds. The current flushing cycle stops immediately.

  • Page 40: Chaining Controllers

    Setup and Operation Chaining Controllers In order to operate a battery of screen, disc or gravel media filters that include a more filters than a single controller can handle, it is possible to daisy-chain several controllers. The D.P. switch that reads the pressure drop across the battery is connected to the first controller of the chain (the Master).

  • Page 41: Monitoring The Controller

    Monitoring the Controller Monitoring the Controller During the regular operation of the controller, you can: Monitor the current status of the controller Read information on past activities of the system Perform manual operation and intervene in the flushing process The Main Screen This screen shows the current status of the controller.
  • Page 42 Setup and Operation There are four flush counter screens. To display the subsequent screens, press the right arrow key in the Flush Counter main screen to move to the next screen. First screen - displays the total number of flush cycles performed by the controller (up to 6 digits). The counter is not reset to zero even when changing the filters type of the controller.
  • Page 43 Monitoring the Controller Fourth screen - displays the number of flush cycles triggered by a manual start flush command: AMC Flushing Controller User Guide...

  • Page 44: Handling Faults

    Setup and Operation Handling Faults DP Fault The AMC Flushing Controller can detect and respond to filter clogs. This is done by monitoring the status of the D.P. signal. By the end of the flush cycle the controller monitors the DP signal for 30 seconds, if during this period the DP-signal remains high the controller starts another flushing cycle.

  • Page 45: Model Specifications

    Model Specifications Model Specifications All models are rated IP65. Model ID Power Supply Outputs Inputs AMC 6DC 4XType D batteries or 6 12VDC Latch Solenoids DP Input dry 7.2VDC 1A external DC contact Alarm dry contact (up to 0.2A) wall adapter End of Cycle dry contact (up to 0.2A) AMC-6AC 230V IL...
  • Page 46 Model Specifications Model ID Power Supply Outputs Inputs AMC-12AC 115V 115VAC 60Hz 12 24VAC Solenoids DP Input dry contact Alarm dry contact (up to 0.2A) End of Cycle dry contact (up to 0.2A) AMC Flushing Controller User Guide...

This manual is also suitable for:

Amc-6acAmc-12dcAmc-12ac

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