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Page 3 MultiTrode Pty Ltd and pending Australian trade mark registration. Australian Design Registration is pending for the MultiSmart Pump Station Manager and RTU Remote and Base Modules. Patent Pending in Australia. © 2012 MultiTrode Pty Ltd. This publication is protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any process, electronic or otherwise, without the express written permission of MultiTrode Pty Limited.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Level Simulation Mode ......................72 Maintenance Mode ......................72 Part 3 – Advanced Settings ........................74 High Level Overview ........................74 10.1 MultiSmart Pump Station Manager Overview ..............74 10.2 Pump Station Manager ......................75 10.3 Reservoir Monitor ......................... 76 10.4...
Page 5 Selecting any Digital Input Tag .................... 85 11.2 Security Key Setup ......................86 11.3 Accessing MultiSmart Without a Security Key ..............87 Fill / Empty & Pump Setpoints, Alarm Setpoints, Delays ............88 12.1 Fill / Empty (Charge / Discharge) ..................88 12.2...
Page 6 PLC Extension IEC 61131-3 (ISaGRAF) ..................204 24.1 Setting up the Workbench ....................205 24.2 Setting up I/O ........................206 24.3 MultiSmart Functions & I/O Blocks ..................206 24.4 Downloading ISaGRAF Resources to MultiSmart .............. 212 24.5 Compiling and Downloading Multiple Resources ............... 212 24.6 Viewing the Status of ISaGRAF Variables .................
Page 7 Appendix C – Display Mounting Template – US / Imperial Units ..........242 Appendix D – MultiSmart Security Explained ................243 Appendix D – MultiSmart Web Security Explained ..............245 Appendix E – Setting Up WITS-DNP Communications ............247 40.1 Basic Configuration ......................
Page 8 Table 37 – VFD Parameters ............................... 202 Table 38 – ISaGRAF Device Names ............................206 Table 39 – Example of MultiSmart Tags ............................. 216 Table 40 – Logic Engine Mathematic Operators ......................... 217 Table 41 – Logic Engine Functions ............................. 217 Table 42 –...
Page 9: Warnings & Cautions
1.1 Information to User Read through this manual to obtain a good working knowledge in order to get maximum performance from the MultiSmart for your application. After reading, place the manual in a safe place for future reference. 1.2 Documentation Standards DANGER: THIS SYMBOL IS USED WHERE NON-COMPLIANCE COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Page 10: Glossary & Symbols
The delay between any two pumps starting. InterPump Stop Delay The delay between any two pumps stopping. MultiTrode manufactures a range of conductive level sensors. They have many advantages over traditional devices such as ball floats. Advantages include: Probe resistance to fatty deposit build-up, tangle-free and an adjustable sensitivity to liquid to prevent false readings.
Page 11: Major New Features & Enhancements In Recent Firmware Releases
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Major New Features & Enhancements in Recent Firmware Releases 3.1 Version 3.1.0 Version 3.1.0 includes a large number of enhancements and bug fixes. This section lists some of the major highlights of this release. 3.1.1 New Features •...
Page 12: Part 1 - Operations
Depending on the options you have purchased, the unit may be configured as either a Pump Station Manager or a Reservoir Monitor or as a Remote Telemetry Unit. The generic product description of MultiSmart Pump Station Manager is used throughout the manual and for convenience refers to any of the three configurations.
Page 13: Intuitive Operator Interface
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 4.2 Intuitive Operator Interface The MultiSmart has screens which have been designed for operators of pump stations. The operator can see at a glance: • Level • Pump mode • Pump availability • Detailed fault information •...
Page 14: Out Of The Box" Control Of A Pump Station
Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard takes into account the MultiTrode probe or other level devices, fill or empty applications, number of pumps, number of wells, station power supply, type of pump sensors and DNP communication settings.
Page 15: Operator Interface
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Operator Interface The MultiSmart pump station manager has an easy to use interface featuring a large graphical LCD. A large amount of critical information is displayed on the main screen, making it simple for an operator to determine the current status of the pump station at a glance.
Page 16: Led Indicators
5.4 Using the Interface 5.4.1 Main Status Screen Pressing the Home button turns on the LCD backlight and also returns the MultiSmart display to the main status screen. The following screen displays the current status of all pumps connected to the MultiSmart: –...
Page 17 External Run is displayed. The MultiSmart continues to update the pump run time statistics and other relevant historical data. As well, the relevant faults and warnings are generated.
Page 18 5.4.1.6 Soft-keys The buttons at the bottom of the screen are used to access the following areas: • Settings - used to configure the MultiSmart pump station manager • Info: displays full station and pump information • History: shows alarms and event history •...
Page 19 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Figure 5 – Fault Reset Screen Use the selector buttons to select each fault in turn. From this screen the operator can reset the fault if the fault condition is no longer present. If the fault is still present, the Reset Fault button does not appear.
Page 20 Figure 7 – Information Screen 1 of 2 Pressing More displays the second screen, which includes the Version button which gives details on the firmware version installed on the unit. (Free firmware upgrades are available from the MultiTrode website). Figure 8 – Information Screen 2 of 2...
Page 21 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 5.4.3.1 Power & Efficiency This screen shows the power factor and efficiency of the pumps. Efficiency, energy and apparent energy of the present day, yesterday, this week, last week, this month, last month and totals are displayed on this screen.
Page 22 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual To determine the configuration and current state of the digital inputs, navigate to the I/O Information: Digital Inputs screen. The current state of a digital input is displayed on the top line: Value. Press the Advanced button to display configuration information on the digital inputs, for example Mode and Sensitivity.
Page 23 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 5.4.3.3 Flow The station inflow rate, pump outflow rate, volume pumped during a range of intervals, number of overflows, last overflow time, last overflow duration, duration to overflow, and total overflow volume can be seen in this screen.
Page 24 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Figure 14 – Flow Screen - Part 3 Page 24 of 260 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20...
Page 25 (determined via the contactor auxiliary status). If no contactor auxiliary is wired in, the runtime is calculated from when the pump is called for by MultiSmart, and external pump runs (e.g. via external switch) will not be included. This is also the case for Starts (below).
Page 26 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual (b) Start Statistics Navigate to: Figure 16 – Pump Start Statistics (c) Fault Statistics Navigate to: Figure 17 – Fault Statistics This screen displays the total faults that occurred, today, yesterday, this week and last week for each pump and the station.
Page 27 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual (d) Insulation Resistance Navigate to: Figure 18 – Insulation Resistance The insulation resistance test can be activated from this screen. The result of the test and related values are displayed in this screen. This test can only be performed when the pump is not running. (IRT can also be accessed from the I/O information screen).
Page 28 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual (ii) Preventative Reversals Figure 20 – Pump Preventative Reversal Statistics This gives the preventative reversals statistics, which is reversals on start/stop. (iii) Fault Reversals Figure 21 – Pump Fault Reversal Statistics This gives the blockage removal reversal statistics (reversals triggered by faults).
Page 29 5.4.3.6 Browse Database The Browse Database menu option lists all nodes within the real-time database in the MultiSmart. The tags are categorized and grouped into nodes as illustrated below. Each node can contain a list of tags as well as a number of child nodes.
Page 30 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 5.4.3.7 Version Information The hardware and software versions and the MultiSmart serial number are displayed in this screen. This information may be required if MultiSmart technical support is requested. (The MultiSmart firmware version is listed beside the Build Version).
Page 31 5.4.4 Settings Screen Changes to the operation of the MultiSmart unit can be done by accessing this menu. Most of the general pump station requirements can be configured from the sub-sections under Settings. However a wide range of advanced configuration options are also available, and can be accessed and configured through the Advanced button in the Settings menu.
Page 32 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Some of the settings require a reboot of the MultiSmart unit for it to come into effect after the change, whereas many others come into effect as soon as the changes are saved. If a restart is required, MultiSmart prompts the user with two options, Restart Now and Restart Later, as shown in the figure below.
Page 33: Part 2 - Installation & Commissioning
Mounting Instructions The MultiSmart pump station manager is mounted on a standard DIN rail on a panel inside an enclosure. The operator interface is usually mounted on the (dead) front door of the enclosure. The two units are connected together with the cable supplied.
Page 34 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Figure 29 – Mounting the Display Page 34 of 260 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20...
Page 35: Mounting The Pump Station Manager
The interface and pump station manager are connected together with a supplied cable. Connect one end into the RJ45 socket on the back of the interface. Connect the other end into the RJ45 socket marked DISPLAY on the MultiSmart CPU Board. Figure 31 – Connecting the display interface...
Page 36: Multismart Boards
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual MultiSmart Boards General Precautions Electrical Hazard: • A certified electrician must supervise all electrical work. Comply with all local codes and regulations. • Before starting work on the unit, make sure that the unit is isolated from the power supply and cannot be energized.
Page 37 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual The MultiSmart pump station manager has up to four boards plugged into it depending on the application. The most common configuration is shown below. Pump Control I/O Board (3PC) - The pump control board monitors the single or 3-phase supply and provides digital and analog I/O.
Page 38: Power Supply
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 7.1 Power Supply The MultiSmart pump station manager runs from an external 12 – 24 VDC (+/- 5%) power supply. This external DC supply is connected to the DSP board as shown below: Figure 33 – Power Supply 7.1.1...
Page 39: Default Wiring Setup For Pump Control Board
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 7.2 Default Wiring Setup for Pump Control Board While many different configurations of the MultiSmart are possible, five common configurations are illustrated in this section. These default configurations can be applied by completing the Setup Wizard in the Settings menu.
Page 40 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 7.2.2 Default 2 – 10 Sensor Probe and 3 Pumps Figure 35 – Default 2 Page 40 of 260 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20...
Page 41 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 7.2.3 Default 3 – Analog Level Device and 2 Pumps Figure 36 – Default 3 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20 Page 41 of 260...
Page 42 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 7.2.4 Default 4 – Analog Level Device and 3 Pumps Figure 37 – Default 4 Page 42 of 260 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20...
Page 43 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 7.2.5 Default 5 – DuoProbe and 3 Pumps Figure 38 – Default 5 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20 Page 43 of 260...
Page 44: Pump Control Board
If the contactor auxiliary is wired in, the pump status is displayed differently for when a pump is called to run. The contactor auxiliary is used to provide feedback to the MultiSmart as to when the contactor is closed and the pump is actually running.
Page 45 These three inputs can be used with Flygt CLS (Capacitive Leakage Sensors) • DI 1 Fail-Safe probe input. Used to connect the failsafe sensor wire from a MultiTrode Failsafe probe. All the above inputs can be used as general purpose digital inputs. MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20...
Page 46 The 12 core is black and is connected to DI 2 – thus forming a wire loop from DI 1 through the probe cable, through the probe itself and back to DI 2. Periodically the MultiSmart tests this loop for conductivity.
Page 47 3 pumps, only the relevant digital outputs are configured. (For 4 pumps or more, no digital outputs are configured). NOTE: MultiTrode recommends that snubbers are fitted to the contactor coils that the digital outputs are driving. 7.3.4 Analog Inputs The pump control board has two isolated 4-20mA analog inputs.
Page 48: Cpu Board
The pump control I/O board has one analog output (non-isolated) which produces a 4-20mA output signal. This output can be used to transmit the water level (or reflect the value in any AIN on the MultiSmart unit) or to control a Variable Frequency/Speed Drive, i.e. VFD. (VFD functionality is an optional feature which needs to be ordered if required.
Page 49: Dsp Board
All I/O lines are implemented. The MultiSmart serial ports use the standard RS232 pin outs as tabled below. When connecting to say a laptop, a cross over cable is required – as a minimum RX, TX and GND are required.
Page 50 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual NOTE: Unless the MultiSmart is configured in a specific way, the Battery Level terminal will only measure the battery charger voltage – not the actual battery voltage. 7.5.2 DSP Status LEDs There are four DSP status LEDs labelled COP, Power, Offline and Fault.
Page 51 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 7.5.3 Add PSU & Battery Backup 7.5.3.1 Connections to the Power Supply The figure below illustrates the connections to the Mean Well power supply, model AD-155A, (Part No. PSU- BATT-02). Figure 51 – Power Supply Terminal Block Connections 7.5.3.2...
Page 52: Table 3 – Max. Cable Length At Specific Baud Rates
7.5.4 CAN Bus I/O Expansion MultiSmart I/O expansion units are connected to the main MultiSmart unit using the CAN Bus network. The CAN Bus cannot be used for other external devices. Third party external I/O modules are connected through the Ethernet port, RS232 ports, or RS485 ports (See Section 14.7).
Page 53: Table 4 – Can Bus And Can Id Settings
CAN Bus Settings Figure 53 – Connecting Expanded I/O NOTE: The CAN Bus Termination is set to ON for standalone MultiSmart units. Termination is only set to ON when this device is the LAST device on the CAN Bus network. Master Unit...
Page 54 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Figure 58 – CAN Bus Cable Connection Wiring Page 54 of 260 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20...
Page 55 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 7.5.4.2 CAN Status LEDs Consists of 4 LEDs labelled: Offline, Error, TX and RX. Figure 59 – CAN Bus Status LEDs (a) Offline (Correct State: Off) Off: The CAN Bus sub-system is in Operation mode.
Page 56: Energy Monitoring & Motor Protection Board
The MultiSmart can be set with two thresholds for the Insulation Resistance Test, one for a warning message, the second for a fault message. The default setting of the IRT warning does not stop the pump whereas the IRT fault message does stop the pump.
Page 57 Shielded twisted pair cable is recommended between the CTs and MultiSmart. The shield ground can be connected at either the MultiSmart end or at both, the MultiSmart and the CT, depending on the predominate interference – electrical or magnetic.
Page 58: Pumpview Hardware Setup
Antennas are unlikely to function if they are directed horizontally. Ensure the cable is not kinked or bent tighter than a 25mm (1") radius. Using the RS232 cable provided, connect the modem to the MultiSmart unit on serial 3 (as shown in Figure 60).
Page 59: Configuring Pumpview For A Serial Cellular Modem
Figure 65 – Modem Setup Screen for Serial Modem This screen allows the user to configure a cellular modem for use with PumpView – MultiTrode’s hosted Website – or for general DNP3/Modbus over a cellular network. A number of modems are supported. A username and password for access onto the cellular network is required by some of the communication carriers.
Page 60: Configuring Pumpview For An Ethernet Cellular Router
NOTE: From firmware version 1.4 onwards the original pppm module was replaced by pppm2. If you purchased your MultiSmart prior to the v1.4 release, you can contact MultiTrode for a free enable code upgrade from pppm to pppm2 for improved modem and cellular handling.
Page 61 The subnet mask must allow for communications to the router. The MultiSmart must be on the same subnet as the router. If the router’s IP address is A.B.C.D with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 then the MultiSmart must have an IP address of A.B.C.x where x is unique on the subnet. For example, if the router’s IP address is 192.168.1.230, then MultiSmart IP address should be 192.168.3.x.
Page 62 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual • Enter the IP address for the router in the New Gateway field • Enter the subnet mask for the router in the New Netmask field • Leave the New Target field empty Figure 69 – IP Routing Table If an incorrect Gateway is displayed in the Existing routing entries table, it can be deleted by highlighting it and then pressing Delete.
Page 63: Quick Commissioning Guide
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 9 Quick Commissioning Guide MultiSmart is fully configurable from the LCD user interface. However, there is also a PC-based configurator program with sophisticated functionality now available. The MultiSmart is pre-programmed with a number of standard configurations for typical water/wastewater applications.
Page 64: Setup Wizard Flow Diagrams
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 9.1 Setup Wizard Flow Diagrams The following diagrams outline the steps taken to complete the Setup Wizard. 9.1.1 Wizard Start Setup Wizard Important Note for User Return to Settings Screen Cancel Displayed on Screen Next...
Page 65 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 9.1.2 Pump Station Setup Figure 72 – Setup Wizard - 2 of 4 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20 Page 65 of 260...
Page 66 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 9.1.3 Reservoir Setup Choose DNP3 Configuration: A / B / C Choose Measurement Units: Imperial/Metric Select the Number of MultiSmart Units in the Pump Station Select Type of Board Installed in Unit 1: 3PC / 3MP / None...
Page 67 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 9.1.4 RTU Setup Select the no. of MultiSmart units in the Pump Station Select the type of Board installed in Unit 1: 3PC/3MP/None DNP3 address setup Check setup summary Yes / No Return to “select station type” screen...
Page 68: Setup Wizard Notes
Configuring the Type of Board Located in the Bottom Slot There are four board slots in a MultiSmart unit. By setting what type of board is located in the bottom slot, the setup wizard can determine the correct I/O configuration for the unit.
Page 69 If the pumps have neither a Flygt FLS sensor nor a Thermal/Seal type sensor, choose None. (After the MultiSmart is configured, it may be necessary to unassign some of the default digital inputs or faults that are not used in the panel. Refer to Section 9.3 at the end of this Quick Commissioning Section).
Page 70: Unassign Any Faults Not Used
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 9.3 Unassign Any Faults Not Used To speed up the process of establishing a new station, four standard configurations are used. These include a number of useful pump faults, some of which may not be needed or not available in the station.
Page 71 If Restart Later is selected, a fault appears in the fault list which can only be cleared with a MultiSmart restart. This is to ensure that the user doesn’t forget to do the final restart.
Page 72: Level Simulation Mode
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 9.4 Level Simulation Mode 9.4.1 Simulating Levels for Safety/Commissioning Purposes The pump station manager can simulate levels for safety or commissioning purposes. This function allows the level to be increased or decreased in 1% steps from the keypad. Use this feature to test the control panel before it is installed at the pump station.
Page 73 Setting this tag to true will send data and alarms to SCADA while in maintenance mode. Data sent from the MultiSmart while in maintenance mode is marked as ‘out of service’. Based on this flag and the 2 tags described above, SCADA can decide what actions to take and what alarms to trigger.
Page 74: Part 3 - Advanced Settings
10.1 MultiSmart Pump Station Manager Overview The MultiSmart Pump Station Manager has a large range of features and functionalities built in, some of which are shown in the figure below. Functionality wise, MultiSmart can be considered as a Pump Station Manager and an RTU integrated together.
Page 75: Pump Station Manager
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 10.2 Pump Station Manager The Pump Station Manager module provides all the logic to control and monitor water and sewer pump stations. In conjunction with the LCD module (and the LCD itself), it provides a complete operator interface for control, monitoring and commissioning.
Page 76: Reservoir Monitor
10.3 Reservoir Monitor The MultiSmart can also be configured as a Reservoir Monitor. In this mode there are no pumps to control, so all functionality related to pumps and groups are unavailable. All remaining functionality is the same as for the Pump Station Manager Module.
Page 77: Pump Control Module
10.4.3 Pumps & Groups A single MultiSmart unit can support up to 6 pumps (depending on the configuration), which can be assigned to more than one well if required. Multiple groups of pumps are supported. Typical applications for groups are jockey pumps and flood pumps. Within a group, pumps can alternate or be in fixed sequence, and maximum pumps running can be set.
Page 78: Energy Monitoring And Motor Protection
10.5 Energy Monitoring and Motor Protection An optional Energy Monitoring Motor Protection module in conjunction with a Motor Protection card can be supplied with the MultiSmart pump station manager. The module monitors currents and provides protection from: •...
Page 79: Supply Protection
Voltage Phase Rotation 10.7 Data Logger The MultiSmart unit has a datalogger. The logged data can be downloaded onto an SD card or USB and then transferred to a computer and viewed via Excel, Access, or any other reporting/database tool. The datalogger stores approximately 100,000 events and faults, but this can be significantly increased by logging data to an SD card instead.
Page 80: Rtu
The diagram below illustrates the extensive communication capabilities of the MultiSmart, even though in practice it is highly unlikely to use all of these in the same installation. MultiSmart can be interfaced with most industry standard equipment and SCADA networks.
Page 81 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Figure 84 - MultiSmart Communication Capability Overview MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20 Page 81 of 260...
Page 82: Security
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 11 Security The MultiSmart restricts access to the configuration menus and other screens by creating users. MultiSmart supports different levels of security for accessing the screens. Users gain access to the secure screens by either: •...
Page 83 In the user configuration screen, the user group can be chosen from the UserGroup drop down list, which contains all the groups defined in the system. There is an encryption key defined in the MultiSmart for encrypting the security information before transferring to a remote location. This encryption key can be changed in Encryption Key screen.
Page 84 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Figure 87 – Change Administrator Password Page 84 of 260 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20...
Page 85: Selecting Any Digital Input Tag
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual To configure security to be activated by a digital input, press Security via Digital Input. • Enable security via DIN by pressing the Toggle button • Select a digital input tag. By default, this is set to DIN 20 on the top board. Any digital tag in the system can be selected, allowing greater flexibility than just using Digital Inputs.
Page 86: Security Key Setup
Once you have found the Digital Input (DIN) you are looking for, expand the selection using the button, and scroll down to ValueDigital and press OK. NOTE: The tag browser gives you access to any tag in the MultiSmart unit, including tags generated by the logic engine. 11.2 Security Key Setup...
Page 87: Accessing Multismart Without A Security Key
The Security Key must make firm contact with the outer ring of the reader before it can read the key. 11.3 Accessing MultiSmart Without a Security Key With security enabled, it is possible for an on-site operator to log into the MultiSmart without a security key (iButton or card).
Page 88: Fill / Empty & Pump Setpoints, Alarm Setpoints, Delays
This parameter is selected during the Setup Wizard, as described in Section 9. 12.2 Default Pump and Alarm Setpoints The MultiSmart pump station manager has an activation and deactivation setpoint for each pump, and four independent level alarm setpoints: high, high-high, low, low-low, each with their own activation and deactivation points.
Page 89: Changing Pump And Alarm Levels Setpoints
12.3 Changing Pump and Alarm Levels Setpoints 12.3.1 Limitations The MultiSmart unit does not allow the user to set invalid activation and deactivation setpoints, for example: • When in Empty (Discharge) mode the Lag (Standby) pump cannot be configured to activate or deactivate before the Lead (Duty) pump.
Page 90 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 12.3.3 Pump setpoints with two independent wells The Setup Wizard allows the user to create a pump control configuration with more than one well. This section explains how to change pump setpoints when “independent wells” is selected (i.e. no hydraulic connection between the wells).
Page 91: Setting Pump & Alarm Delays
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual • Use the arrows to select an alarm • Enter new values using the keypad • Push the Save button to commit the changes • If the settings are invalid an error message is displayed NOTE: In the case of a configuration for more than one well, a well selector will appear in the upper left of the LCD screen.
Page 92 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Figure 96 - Pump and Level Alarm Delays • Use the arrows to select an alarm. • Enter new values, in seconds, using the keypad. • Push the Save button to commit the changes. This screen changes the delays for all profiles.
Page 93: Pumps And Groups
10 runs (this frequency can be changed in the MultiSmart advanced mode). For the efficiency mode to be active, the pumps have to run at least 10 cycles and the power efficiency data must be available for calculations. This mode uses pump efficiency last week and this will not be active if the efficiency results are reset or unavailable.
Page 94: Change Alternation & Fixed Duty
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual To make changes to pump groups and alternation schemes, go into the Alternation and Grouping setup. Alternation & Grouping Pump Alternation No. of Groups : 2 Change how pumps alternate Group 1 Alt : Alternation (Std)
Page 95 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual If N to M is selected, the user saves this option then presses the Config button which appears on the right, and enters the values N and M in a new screen. If there is more than one group, the screen has additional options: Figure 99 –Changing Group Alternation &...
Page 96: Moving Pumps Between Groups, Or Changing The Order Of Pumps
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 13.2 Moving Pumps Between Groups, or Changing the Order of Pumps To move pumps between groups or to change the order of pumps (when they are in Fixed sequence), press the Assign Pumps button. Figure 100 - Moving pumps between Groups and changing the order of pumps Select a pump using the Select arrows and move it using the Move arrows.
Page 97: Decommissioning Pumps
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 13.3.1 Maximum Groups Running Maximum Groups Running can be used to control the number of groups running when there is more than one group (default is 1, i.e. only pumps in the same group can run).
Page 98: Configuring I/O, Fault & Level Devices
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 14 Configuring I/O, Fault & Level Devices The MultiSmart unit can interface directly to a wide range of Input/Output, Fault and Level devices. Connection diagrams for these are described in Section 7.2. This section describes how to configure these devices on the pump station manager itself.
Page 99 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Pump 1 CLS Pump 1 FLS TopBoard DIN 12 Pump 1 Seal Fault Pump 1 Thermal Overload TopBoard DIN 14 Pump 1 Motor Overtemp Pump 1 CB Off/Trip TopBoard DIN 13 Pump 1 Contactor Auxiliary...
Page 100: Unassigning Fault Inputs
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual NOTE: In order to make some changes, a reboot of the pump station manager may be necessary – a message will be displayed. It is recommended that all pumps are turned off prior to rebooting.
Page 101: Table 8 – Advanced Digital Input Options
Sensitivity requirements. (Not applicable for High Speed and Digital Modes). The sensitivity for the MultiTrode conductive probe is setup separately, see Section 14.8.5 Value Resistance Used to set dead band parameters such as Type and Value.
Page 102: Table 9 – Digital Input Mode Examples
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual NOTE: When a MultiTrode conductive probe is used, the sensitivity settings above for DINs are not used. Instead the overall setting for the probe is independently used. See Section 14.8.7 for more detail. Digital Input configuration - for reference only:...
Page 103: Configuring Analog Inputs
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 14.5 Configuring Analog Inputs Navigate to the Analog Inputs screen, select an input and press the General button. Analog Inputs Input Analog Input Assigned Top Board AIN 01 AIN.01 Top Board AIN 02 AIN.02 This screen is for display only. To edit, select General.
Page 104: Advanced Analog Input Options
Table 11 – Advanced Analog Input Options 14.7 External Digital & Analog Modules If an I/O unit has Modbus or DNP3 capabilities, then a MultiSmart unit can be configured to communicate to the device. The configuration will usually require custom engineering, increasing the effort required for integration.
Page 105 The first step to setting up communications to an external IO block is to create a new Modbus master. In order to do this, the MultiSmart unit must have Modbus Master enabled. The slave profile for the external IO unit that communicates over the Ethernet port must be created under this Master.
Page 106 14.7.2 Configuring Communications If an Ethernet port in the MultiSmart is available for interfacing and only one or two ADAM/ACROMAG units are required to be connected, then the connection can be established by using one or two shielded RJ45 cross over cables.
Page 107 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Check the IP address of the MultiSmart, modify if it does not match with that of the ADAM unit. To verify or to change the IP address of the MultiSmart, browse to: If the ADAM unit is directly connected to the MultiSmart using a cross over cable, set the MultiSmart IP Address to 10.0.0.2.
Page 108 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual If the ACROMAG unit is directly connected to the MultiSmart using a cross over cable, set the MultiSmart IP address to 128.1.1.101. To configure the IP address of the ACROMAG unit for advanced installations, refer to the unit manual (available for download from www.acromag.com).
Page 109: Configuring Level Devices
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Highlight a point and pressing the Details button displays more detailed information for the selected point. For example, if an analog value (input register) is selected, then the raw and scaled values can be compared from this screen.
Page 110 The user selects 1.0/10-xx (a 1m, 10-sensor probe) from the list and is now requested to enter the depth of well and units. The well depth of 4m is entered. After the MultiSmart has reconfigured, the bar graph will only show a quarter full when the top sensor on the probe is covered.
Page 111 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 14.8.2 Three Sensor and Single Sensor Probes Further down in the list of model numbers (not shown in the graphic above), there are also the options of selecting Single Sensor probe (0.2/1-xx) or 3-sensor probe (0.5/3-xx).
Page 112: Table 12 – Advanced Probe Settings
14.8.4 Single-Sensor Mode The MultiSmart can be configured with less than 10 level sensors – this is called Single Sensor Mode. Single or three sensor MultiTrode probes or Ball floats may be used. To configure the MultiSmart for Single Sensor Mode.
Page 113 DuoProbe Level Sensor Configuration Similar to the normal MultiTrode probe, a DuoProbe is comprised of ten (10) conductive sensors, with the addition of a pressure transducer located at the end of the probe. (As for the standard probe, more than one DuoProbe can be configured for a system, e.g.
Page 114 (AIN 1+). The red wire is connected the positive DC supply. Figure 115 – DuoProbe Wiring to MultiSmart WARNING: If the polarity to the pressure sensor in the DuoProbe is incorrect, it may permanently damage the sensor or the MultiSmart or both.
Page 115: Table 13 – Probe Length In Inches
The Sensors button allows the digital inputs to be reconfigured – this is not necessary if the defaults are used on DuoProbe 1 (Dins 2 to 11). NOTE: If the standard MultiSmart wiring diagram is followed for the DuoProbe interfacing, there is no need to change the default digital inputs (Din 2 to 11). However if a 2...
Page 116: Table 14 – Duoprobe Calibration Parameters
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual The Min and Max pressures, (90 and 140 kPa respectively) that appear at the bottom of the DuoProbe Pressure Configuration screen represent the pressure range of the DuoProbe pressure sensor and hence should not need to be modified.
Page 117 In the Level Devices section mentioned above, you can specify an offset around a particular datum point which is to be added to the MultiSmart level input. These scaled set points can be verified using the DNP or MODBUS points list.
Page 118 (section 14.8). Typically, the primary level device is an analog device (4-20mA) and the backup or secondary level device is a MultiTrode probe. The probe is commonly used as a backup as it is highly reliable, while the analog device has higher resolution and hence is commonly used as the primary level device.
Page 119 Range Backup value = 95%. If the primary level device is reading less than 80% while the backup level device is reading greater than 95%, a Well 1 Primary Level High Range fault is triggered (after the High Range Delay has expired). The MultiSmart switches over to the backup level device as the source of level information.
Page 120 14.8.10 Configuring Remote and Local Level MultiSmart can be configured to switch to the local level if the remote level times out. To set this up navigate Configure the primary device to use the remote level and configure the backup device to the appropriate source (e.g.
Page 121 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 14.8.12 Level Locked The Level Locked alarm indicates that the level returned by the level device has not changed by more than a predefined amount in a specified period of time. The timed period can be a period of the day (e.g. 14:30 to 17:00) or the entire day.
Page 122: Configuring Faults
To configure the fault options, navigate to the Faults screen, select a fault type then press the Configure button. MultiSmart comes with a large number of pre-configured faults. Any fault can be assigned to a particular context as well (Refer to Section 14.9.5).
Page 123: Table 15 – Advanced Fault Parameters
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual The following items can be configured for each fault: Name Description Range/Type Description Text description of the fault. Text Activation delay in seconds. The time period before the fault becomes Act Delay Seconds active. Deactivation delay in seconds. The amount of time the fault must have...
Page 124 Faults like Thermal Overload, Under-current do not need this feature True/False enabled, because when the thermal overload cools down the input to MultiSmart resets, and when the under-current trips the pump under- current is no longer active. When this is enabled (default) – the fault can be reset from the user Reset During interface or by SCADA while the deactivation delay is counting down.
Page 125: Table 16 – Fault Actions Parameters
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual The delay described in “Mute Allowed”. Time Mute Delay Table 16 – Fault Actions Parameters Block Pump Reverse is the default pump reversal action for the (default) faults that make the pump unavailable. There are three faults which this action does not apply, they are: •...
Page 126 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual If the input changes state before the timed period expires, no fault is displayed. The input is continually monitored while the pump is running, so that if the input reverts back to initial state, then a Pump n Delay Fail fault is displayed (after the delay period expires).
Page 127 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 14.9.4 Configuring General Faults Up to ten (10) General purpose (or custom) faults can be created. A General fault is typically used when none of the predefined faults are a close match to the required functionality (based on the name of the fault).
Page 128 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Example 2: A low level fuel warning is required. A resistive fuel gauge is connected to digital input 16. A resistance of less than 500 ohms indicates low fuel remaining. A 10 second activation delay is required to prevent false triggering.
Page 129 Reset All Faults Trigger A ResetAllFaults tag is present in the MultiSmart which can be assigned to a digital input, DNP or Modbus digital control point. It is used to reset faults that require a reset or an acknowledgement. The tag needs to be set to 1 to reset.
Page 130: Configuring Analog Outputs
14.10 Configuring Analog Outputs The MultiSmart Pump Control I/O Board (3PC) has one analog output available. The optional Motor Protection Board (3MP) has three analog outputs available. These analog outputs can be used for tasks such as re-transmitting an analog input or producing an analog output value that matches the level in a well measured by a non-analog sensor, such as a probe.
Page 131: Configuring Digital Outputs
14.11 Configuring Digital Outputs Digital outputs can be sourced from a wide variety of events occurring in the MultiSmart. They can be used to activate external alarms, control pumps, reverse pumps, send signals to SCADA systems and connect to other external logic (PLCs, relays, etc).
Page 132: Table 17 – Digital Output Sources
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual After the source is selected, press Back, and repeat the process for each digital output. The sources listed in this setup screen include: Any Fault Probe 1 Sensor Fault All Pumps Unavailable DC Over Voltage...
Page 133: Table 18 – Advanced Digital Output Options
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 14.11.1 Advanced Digital Output Options Advanced configuration options for Digital Outputs can be found in the Advanced menu. These options include inverting, enabling it to flash and delaying the activation or deactivation of the output.
Page 134 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 14.11.2 Example: How To Make a Digital Output State Follow a Digital Input State In this example, Digital Output 5 is configured to follow Digital Input 1. + / - + / - • Select Advanced, select IO Module...
Page 135: Profiles
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 15 Profiles The MultiSmart can have multiple sets of fully programmable profiles. Each profile can have independent setpoints and a few specific pump control parameters (e.g. maximum pumps to run). These can be used by an operator to switch the pump station into another mode of operation simply by selecting one profile.
Page 136: Profile Selection Methods
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 15.1 Profile Selection Methods Three of the five different ways to select a profile are discussed in this section. 15.1.1 Select a Profile with the User Interface: To change the current Profile, navigate to the Select Current Profile screen: Figure 129 –Profile Selection Screen...
Page 137 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 15.1.3 Selecting Profiles Using a Timer A timer can be used to set a specific date/time for a profile to be selected. Timer settings for each profile are accessed through the advanced menu: + / - + / - •...
Page 138: Configuring The Setpoints Of Profiles
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 15.2 Configuring the Setpoints of Profiles To edit the setpoints of a profile, select that profile first by pressing the Switch Profile button in the Level/Control Setpoints screen. This button only switches to that profile for editing purposes. See Section 12.3.2 for changing setpoints.
Page 139 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Profiles can be configured to holdout specific pumps. Profiles have a holdout enabled option for each pump present. Profile pump holdout can be enabled/disabled on this screen. If holdout enabled is true for a pump in a profile, then the corresponding pump is held out when this profile is selected as the current profile.
Page 140: Station Optimization
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 16 Station Optimization The MultiSmart pump station manager includes a wide range of configurable parameters for optimizing a pump station, such as: Parameter Description Many wastewater utilities reverse pumps periodically to help avoid blockages. They also reverse pumps on certain faults (where those faults are believed to be mainly caused by blockages).
Page 141: Station Optimization Menu
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 16.1 Station Optimization Menu Station Optimization is accessed by: Figure 130 – Station Optimization Screen To configure, highlight the optimization feature of interest and press Configure. The configuration screens are mostly self-explanatory and five examples are covered in this section. The first example, pump reversals, is the most complex.
Page 142 To change the mode, press the Toggle button when Mode is highlighted. Once either of these active modes is enabled, the MultiSmart uses the Pump Cycles parameter to determine how often to invoke the feature. For example, with Mode = On Pump Start, and Pump Cycles = 6, each pump will reverse before starting once every 6 pump starts for that pump.
Page 143: Table 20 – Pump Reversal Parameters
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual The explanation of each parameter is as follows: Name Description The length of time the pump will run in reverse. This value is used by all reversing Reverse Duration (secs) features regardless of the trigger. It is also the reversing time for manual triggering.
Page 144 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Odor Reduction Help Text Check this box to enable Odor Reduction. Odor Reduction is usually used to reduce H2S build-up. Odor Reduction defines the maximum time for which pumps within the station should remain off. If no pumps are activated within the time period defined by the Duration parameter, and Odor Reduction has been enabled, then Odor Reduction will attempt to start the number of pumps defined by the Num Pumps to Start parameter.
Page 145 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 16.1.4 Well Clean Out This feature allows the pumps to be run past the normal deactivation point for a set time or to a set level, in order to completely empty the well. This can be made to occur at regular periods.
Page 146: Table 21 – Well Washer Parameters
A value of 0 for any of these thresholds indicates that the particular option is disabled for inhibiting well cleanout. 16.1.5 Well Washer A well washer can be controlled by the MultiSmart in order to coordinate its use with the pumping cycles. Name Description Enabled? Toggle this value to enable or disable the well-washer feature.
Page 147 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 16.1.6 Well Mixer The Well Mixer feature allows well mixers to be controlled in one of two ways: • Every Pump Cycle • Every x Hours In addition to each mode, the pumps can be allowed or inhibited to run with the mixer.
Page 148: Additional Parameters
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 16.2 Additional Parameters Pressing the Advanced button on the Optimization screen displays the advanced settings screen, where a large number of additional pump control settings may be found, including the following settings. 16.2.1 Max. Number Groups Running This feature is used to control how many groups run at same time.
Page 149 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 16.2.4 Assigning a Name to Digital Inputs (Optional) A descriptive name such as "Pulse Start Input" can be assigned to Digital Input 12 as shown below: • Navigate through the tree: + / - + / -...
Page 150: Energy Monitoring And Motor Protection
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 17 Energy Monitoring and Motor Protection Energy Monitoring and Motor protection is an optional module consisting of the Energy Monitoring and Motor Protection board (3MP board) and software. WARNING: IF THIS MODULE IS NOT CONFIGURED, YOUR PUMPS WILL NOT BE PROTECTED.
Page 151: Setting Motor Protection Values
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 17.1 Setting Motor Protection Values Motor Protection configuration is accessed by navigating to: Figure 138 – Motor Protection Settings Screen This screen can be used to copy motor protection settings from one pump to another. This speeds up the configuration process if all the pumps in a well are the same.
Page 152: Table 22 – Ct & Flc Parameters
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 17.1.1 Configuring CT Values Current transformers (CTs) wired into the Energy Monitoring and Motor Protection board (3MP) are used to monitor motor currents. In order for the correct currents to be calculated, the ratio the CTs must be entered.
Page 153: Table 24 – Basic Fault Options
Check this box to make the pump unavailable when the fault is active. Man Reset Required? Determines whether MultiSmart performs an auto-reset of the fault or an operator is required to manually reset the fault. (Note, even if auto-reset is selected, an operator must still manually acknowledge the fault via the display or via SCADA before it is cleared from the screen).
Page 154: Insulation Resistance Tester
Configure. Save the settings after the changes are completed. An Insulation Resistance test is only carried out when the pumps are not running. The MultiSmart checks if the pump is currently running and skips the test if it is still running. Insulation Resistance Test can be carried out automatically over a changeable time period.
Page 155 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 17.2.1 Enabling Insulation Resistance Testing (IRT) During the Setup Wizard, the IRT terminals are automatically assigned, although for safety reasons the IRT functionality is not enabled. To enable IRT for each motor perform the following procedure.
Page 156 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual The following parameters can be set from the IRT Configuration screen: Name Description Default Test Voltage The insulation tester can operate at 250V, 500V or 1000V. 1000VDC Sets how many seconds the insulation test will last. The recommended time Test Duration is 60 seconds.
Page 157 IRT voltage will attempt to drive, but the resistance won't be updated. If the IRT attempts to drive a running motor, Case 2 is sufficient to protect MultiSmart and the very limited current available means that driving the IRT will have no effect on the motor. The fact that the value is not updated in either of these cases means that trends of the IRT value should be unaffected.
Page 158: Reassigning (Motor) Current Inputs Used In Motor Protection
Figure 136 below illustrates the wiring when the Insulation Resistance Test (IRT) is used with a 6 wire Star- Delta Starter. The MultiSmart IRT outputs are connected to one phase of each pump as shown. Figure 141 - IRT Wiring for 6-Star Delta Starter 17.3 Reassigning (Motor) Current Inputs used in Motor Protection...
Page 159: Calculating Efficiency
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 17.4 Calculating Efficiency The MultiSmart has support for calculating the pump efficiency and displaying it on the LCD screen as well as sending it to SCADA. To be able to calculate the efficiency, energy monitoring, motor protection and flow must be enabled.
Page 160: Supply Protection
The Pump Control/General I/O Board monitors the single or three phase supply through the “Mains Voltage Monitoring” inputs. Single and 3 phase power supplies can be monitored by the MultiSmart. The voltage is constantly measured and is used to detect the following conditions: •...
Page 161 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual A range of parameters can be set: Name Description Used to protect the station from over voltage conditions. The setup wizard automatically Over Voltage configures an initial value to 15% above the nominal phase to phase voltage.
Page 162: Battery Test
If the MultiSmart reboots as a result of the battery test, the ‘Battery Test Failed’ fault will be activated. If there is an unacknowledged fault as a result of the battery test, a new test cannot be started. Test details such as start time of test, end time of test and DC voltage during the test can be found in the History page.
Page 163: Datalogger
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 19 Datalogger The MultiSmart comes with a sophisticated datalogger. The results can be viewed by pressing the History button from the main screen. Also, the data can be downloaded onto a laptop and viewed via Excel, Access, or any other reporting/database tool.
Page 164: Configuring The Event Logger
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 19.1 Configuring the Event Logger Event Logger configuration is through the Settings menu: Figure 144 – Event Logger Main Configuration Screen To stop logging “tags” (as each fault or event is called), there are two options - Delete, which removes them from this list, or Disable which stops them logging but retains the setup in the Event Log Configuration screen.
Page 165 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Once Source Tag is highlighted, the Toggle button changes to Select. Pressing this button brings up the Tag Browser where any tag can be selected. The most useful tags to log are usually found under Pump Control, IO and Flow.
Page 166: Crisis Logger
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 19.2 Crisis Logger The crisis logger is a very powerful datalogging feature which allows for higher resolution logging around particular faults and events – without filling up the datalogger memory. For example, the organization might have chosen not to log motor currents because the datalogger memory fills up too quickly.
Page 167 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Figure 147 – Configuration of Crisis Log “Trigger” Parameters This screen defines how the trigger tag is configured and the time periods and interval for logging. The Tags button at the bottom navigates into the list of tags that are logged when the trigger event occurs. In that screen (not shown), New Tag and Edit (of existing tags) both use the tag browser.
Page 168: Interval Logger
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 19.3 Interval Logger The best use of memory is to log on change of state. However, some organizations may wish to log specific tags on exact time intervals. Examples of where logging on an interval might be required are: •...
Page 169 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 19.4.1 Log Type / Pump Filters Within this filter, the first option is Log Type with a selection between different logging methods (described earlier in this chapter): • Faults and Events • Interval Logs •...
Page 170: Storing The Datalogger On The Sd Card
19.5.1 Using Backup to Save the Datalogger onto an SD Card or USB Stick To save datalogger files onto an SD card or USB, insert the SD card or USB into the MultiSmart and go to: There are six options: •...
Page 171 Table 34 – Filenames for Each Type of Datalog file To avoid log files becoming too large, MultiSmart has a file size limit defined (see below). Once this file size is reached, a new log file is started and the old log file has a name change to identify it.
Page 172 19.5.3 Viewing the Event Logger Files on a Computer The following procedures allow the data from the Event Logger in MultiSmart (file: history.log) to be imported into Microsoft WordPad or Microsoft Office Excel. Importing the Event Logger File into Microsoft WordPad With the Event Logger file copied to the USB, insert the USB into a PC Copy the file history.log to a local directory...
Page 173: Configuring The Datalogger To Write Directly To An Sd Card
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 19.6 Configuring the datalogger to write directly to an SD Card When an SD card is installed in the unit, the Datalogger can be configured so that event or fault data is saved to the card as the event or fault occurs. If not all event or fault data are required, the unwanted tags can be removed before the data is saved.
Page 174: Flow
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 20 Flow The flow module provides the ability to calculate flow without the use of a flow meter in most empty/discharge applications. The flow menu can be used to assign and make changes to the configuration of the flow input devices or to unassign the input device.
Page 175: Configuring Analog Inputs For Flow Measurement
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual NOTE: If the Units are changed, the existing flow statistics are not converted into the new units so a   reset of the flow statistics is recommended. (Navigate to: Info Flow Reset). 20.2 Configuring Analog Inputs for Flow Measurement An analog flow meter can be used to measure instantaneous flow.
Page 176: Configuring Analog Inputs For Inflow Measurement
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 20.3 Configuring Analog Inputs for Inflow Measurement An analog flow meter can be used to measure inflow. To select and configure an analog input for this purpose, go to: Now select Inflow Meter and press Config Figure 149 - Selecting Analog Device for Inflow Meter Using the Select arrows on top right, choose from the available analog inputs.
Page 177: Configuring Calculated Flow Settings
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 20.5 Configuring Calculated Flow Settings When using the Calculated Flow method, it is necessary to tell the Flow Module how much liquid volume exists between a number of level values in the well (e.g. each 10%, each 0.5m, each 1ft, etc). Once this has been entered, flows can be calculated across pumping cycles.
Page 178: Flow Alarms
MultiTrode Probe If using a MultiTrode probe as the primary level device, enter the volume of liquid between each sensor into each of the volume fields. Since there are 10 evenly spaced sensors, the percentages will range from 10 –...
Page 179: Smart Outflow
To be able to use this feature, the flow module must be enabled in the MultiSmart. (If not, refer to Section 28 for turning on this feature). Navigate to: In the flow General Settings, select the Flow Enabled and set the Mode to Calculated.
Page 180: Estimating Duration To Overflow
This time estimation is available in the DNP and MODBUS points list so that it can be sent to SCADA. To be able to use this feature, the flow module must be enabled in the MultiSmart. (If not enabled, refer to Section 20.1).
Page 181: Reservoir Monitor
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 21 Reservoir Monitor The MultiSmart can be configured as a Reservoir Monitor when this module has been purchased. In this mode, there are no pumps to control, so all functionality related to pumps, groups and motor protection are unavailable.
Page 182 Pump Station Slave Slave Slave Master Figure 156 - Configuration C NOTE: Connection manager is functionality which should be enabled as standard on the MultiSmart. Check the software modules screen to ensure this is the case. Page 182 of 260 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20...
Page 183: User Interface
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 21.2 User Interface The Reservoir Monitor user interface mirrors the Pump Station Manager, with all the pump functionality and options removed. This ensures that menu options are always in the same place for both products to make training of operations staff more effective.
Page 184 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual MultiSmart - Pump Controller (Remote Level) MultiSmart - Reservoir Monitor Slave Slave To MTU (for MTU) (for MTU) Master Slave Physical Physical Slave Connection Connection Serial Port Serial Port Manager Manager Figure 157 – Functionality of Connection Manager 21.3.2...
Page 185: Rtu Module
DNP3 communications protocols are available. To check which protocols are installed, go to the Software Modules section (page 3 of the Settings menu). NOTE: The MultiSmart can also be shipped just as an RTU without any Pump Station Manager functionality or user interface.
Page 186 22.2.1.1 Add DNP Slave A DNP slave is created by default in the MultiSmart when the default configuration is used or the setup wizard is being used to generate a standard configuration. Select this option if a new slave is to be added.
Page 187 This menu gives access to viewing and editing of the slave profiles of all the DNP slaves configured under all the DNP masters created in the MultiSmart unit. To switch between the different slave profiles (if there are more than one present), press Next Slave or Prev Slave at the bottom of the LCD screen. The screen title in that menu shows the information about the currently selected master slave pair.
Page 188 22.2.2.1 Add Modbus Slave A Modbus slave is created by default in the MultiSmart when the default configuration is used or the setup wizard is being used to generate a standard configuration. Select this option if a new slave is to be added.
Page 189 This menu gives access to viewing and editing of the slave profiles of all the Modbus slaves configured under all the Modbus masters created in the MultiSmart unit. To switch between the different slave profiles (if there are more than one present), press Next Slave or Prev Slave at the bottom of the LCD screen. The screen title in that menu shows the information about the currently selected master slave pair.
Page 190 (h) Acromag 983EN-4012 – Generates the points list for the Acromag 983EN-4012 external IO unit. The MultiSmart has support for remote reconfiguration of DNP points list via DNP file transfer from the master station. Contact MultiTrode to find out more details about how to configure the DNP master station to support this.
Page 191 Exporting and Importing DNP3 / MODBUS Points List MultiSmart can export DNP and MODBUS ‘Slave’ or ‘Master Slave’ points list to an SD card / USB or saved to the /tmp directory where it can be copied from the unit using FTP.
Page 192 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 22.2.5.1 Modbus / DNP Slave Scroll down to the DNP or Modbus slave and press Select. Enabled – Select this for the slave to be active. Comms Channel – Select from Serial 1, Serial 2, RS485 A, RS485 B, TCP/IP 1, TCP/IP 2, TCP/IP 3, Modem 1 or PSTN.
Page 193 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Modbus Master Slave specific settings: - Enabled – Select this to make the slave active under the master. - Slave Address – Enter the Modbus slave address. - Discrete Input Scan Pd (hhh:mm:ss) – Time period for the Discrete Input scan in the specified time format.
Page 194 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 22.2.6 Communication Channel Settings The specific communication channel settings are described in the following subsections. 22.2.6.1 TCP/IP Channel Settings • Connection Type – Choose from Initiating end point, Listening end point, Dual end point or UDP.
Page 195 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Further serial port parameters can be found in the Advanced menu, navigate to: Name Description Range/Type Default 1200, 2400, 4800, Baud Rate Sets the baud rate for the channel. 9600, 19200, 38400, 9600 76800, 115200...
Page 196 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual This string can be modified as required or another string variable, Init String 3 is available for additional commands, if required. Page 196 of 260 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20...
Page 197 22.2.8 Redundant IP Addresses There is an option in the MultiSmart to define redundant IP servers for DNP3 communications. When communications with the primary master fails, the device attempts to establish communications to the redundant master.
Page 198 The file name must be multismart.img. In order to do an upgrade via DNP, an SD card must be mounted in the MultiSmart. Because of the size of this file(~18 MB), the transfer process can be very time consuming, especially over slow communication links.
Page 199: Enabling And Viewing Of Dnp And Modbus Logs
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 22.3 Enabling and Viewing of DNP and MODBUS Logs The MultiSmart RTU can display the DNP and MODBUS event logs in the LCD screen, which is helpful for troubleshooting communications. This is especially useful for system integrators.
Page 200: Ip Address & Routing Settings
255.255.255.0 for standard networks. The current routing table entries are visible in this screen. If the remote hosts to which the MultiSmart is talking are on the same network, we do not need to update the routing table. If the routing table is updated, a restart is required for the changes to come into effect.
Page 201: Variable Frequency Drive (Vfd)
The MultiSmart can control VFD drives through an analog output. This is an optional feature that must be enabled on the MultiSmart before it can be used. (If not enabled at the time of purchase, it can be enabled later with a new Site Key).
Page 202: Individual Pump Parameters
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Name Description Range/Value Activates the VFD functionality. This must be checked before VFD Enabled / VFD Enabled? will work. Disabled The compensation factor is used to adjust how the algorithm averages out the speeds of multiple pumps.
Page 203: Setup An Analog Output For Use With A Vfd Drive
For pumps with VFD, currents and power for each pump can be obtained via Modbus communications. Using this information, the MultiSmart is able to calculate pump power and efficiency and display it on the LCD screen, as well as sending it to SCADA, even when the Motor Protection board is not present. To be able to calculate the efficiency, energy monitoring, motor protection and flow modules must be enabled.
Page 204: Plc Extension Iec 61131-3 (Isagraf)
'resources', or applications, at different rates to allow more critical applications to run more frequently. NOTE: This is an optional feature that must be purchased with the MultiSmart, or enabled later on the MultiSmart before it can be used. To check if this feature is enabled refer to Section 28.1 ISaGRAF 6 (and patches if any, which are needed for the ISaGRAF logic development), can be downloaded from www.isagraf.com.
Page 205: Setting Up The Workbench
PLC symbol will be displayed. This is shown below. Figure 163 - Selecting Resource Target In the Properties tab, select Target, and then select MultiSmart from the drop-down list. Once this is selected, the image for the Resource will change to a MultiSmart LCD.
Page 206: Setting Up I/O
This function returns the scaled level of well 1. With a MultiSmart unit, it is possible to redefine the scaling of the level of the well. For example, it is possible to express the level of the well in feet, with the depth of the well defined as 10ft. It is also possible to define an offset, or datum point.
Page 207 Unsigned Integers. This function is especially useful when used with the CurrentTime function. 24.3.1.7 Exec This block can be used for executing shell commands directly on the MultiSmart. It is a powerful feature, and should only be used by experienced developers. The response of the shell command is returned as an output, and this response can also be saved (and optionally appended) to file.
Page 208 24.3.1.19 PumpHoldout As of MultiSmart version 2.0.0, a new Holdout fault has been defined. This fault can be used to hold out a pump without “faulting” it. (i.e. There is to fault indication on the unit). The PumpHoldout function block can be used to activate this condition.
Page 209 24.3.2 Low Level Functions & Function Blocks Low level functions and function blocks give direct access to the MultiSmart tag database. As such, they offer great flexibility and power for ISaGRAF programs. However, their use requires a more detailed understanding of the tag database.
Page 210 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 24.3.2.8 ReadBoolSetPoint This function block can be used to read the value of Digital, Digital Control, and Boolean Attribute tags. It receives the full name of the tag as an input. It then returns a Boolean result indicating whether the operation was successful, together with the value of the selected tag.
Page 211 24.3.2.22 TouchTimeStamp This function block can be used to update the Timestamp of a tag with the current MultiSmart time. The function receives the full name of a tag and a Boolean input depending on which the write operation is being performed.
Page 212: Downloading Isagraf Resources To Multismart
If this is the case, you will need to click on the Download icon again once this is completed. It should be noted that ISaGRAF 5 must be enabled via the enable code on the MultiSmart unit. Otherwise, the download process will fail.
Page 213: The Tags Button
All ISaGRAF resource and symbol information is downloaded to the /var/config/isagraf5 directory on the MultiSmart. These files are all backed up to an SD card or USB whenever a full backup of the MultiSmart configuration is performed. This is done by navigating to: Restoring a saved configuration will also restore any ISaGRAF resource files.
Page 214: Isagraf Application Examples
Server in case of a server failure. The Program checks if the communication channel is still alive periodically. If a communication failure occurs, the IP address of the Primary Server to which the MultiSmart is talking will be changed with the IP address of the Backup Server. This will enable communication from MultiSmart to the Backup Server.
Page 215: Logic Engine
The text file can be created in any basic text editor and saved as a basic text file with an “.lge” extension so the MultiSmart can identify it as a logic engine file.
Page 216: Logic Engine Tags
25.2 Logic Engine Tags Extra tags have been provided within the MultiSmart database for use with the logic engine. These are used to access digital and analog tags or as “scratchpad tags” (i.e. temporary values).
Page 217: Mathematical Operators
Table 41 – Logic Engine Mathematic Operators 25.4 MultiSmart Logic Functions The following table lists MultiSmart-specific logic functions which can be used to build expressions: Function Description valueof Get the value of a MultiSmart tag: valueof(“pump.1.running”)
Page 218: Advanced Functions
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 25.5 Advanced Functions Function Description Sine Cosine Tangent asin Arc sine acos Arc cosine atan Arc tangent sinh Hyperbolic sine cosh Hyperbolic cosine tanh Hyperbolic tangent log2 logarithm to the base 2 log10 logarithm to the base 10...
Page 219: Logic Examples
Example 2: Start the Station if an Analog Input Falls below a Certain Value The MultiSmart includes a station function called Pulse Start. This was originally designed so that a Digital Input, when closed or opened, could start one or more pumps. See Section 16.2.3 for a description of this feature.
Page 220: Uploading Logic Files Using Ftp
25.7 Uploading Logic Files Using FTP The easiest way to transfer files into the MultiSmart unit is by using FTP. In order to do this you will need an Ethernet crossover cable, and have your PC’s IP address on the same subnet as the MultiSmart. See Section 22.4 on how to change the Ethernet address of the MultiSmart.
Page 221: Enabling Logic Files
Have a description edited The first time a logic engine file is enabled, the MultiSmart will require a restart. Subsequently, it can be disabled or re-enabled any number of times without a restart. Also, the file can be completely changed via FTP without a restart.
Page 222: Sms Server
SMS server uses PPP Manager 2 to send the SMS. NOTE: This is an optional feature that must be purchased with the MultiSmart, or enabled later on the MultiSmart before it can be used. PPP Manager 2 must also be enabled for this functionality to work.
Page 223 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Figure 168 – SMS Server General Settings Screen To configure the phone numbers for sending the SMS, press Mobile Numbers on SMS Server Settings screen. Figure 169 – SMS Server Mobile Numbers To edit, add or delete a mobile number, press New Number/Delete/Edit When a fault condition occurs or a configured digital input value changes, an SMS is sent to the first mobile number in the list and the SMS Server waits for an acknowledgement.
Page 224 Figure 170 – SMS Server Faults If all the faults in MultiSmart are to be monitored by SMS Server, then check the All Faults ? box. The faults selected and saved on this screen are monitored by SMS Server and an SMS is sent to the configured mobiles if any of these faults change their state to activated, deactivating or reset required.
Page 225: Customizing The Display
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 27 Customizing the Display Some elements of the main operator screen can be customized by the user. Customize Display Invert Display Name Pumps Chan ge the name of pumps. Toggle the display from blue on white to white on blue.
Page 226: Bottom Section
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Values available include: Apparent Energy (kVAh) Hours Run Apparent Power (kVA) Total Hours Run Efficiency (L/kWh, Gal/kWh, kWh/ML or kWh/MGal) Starts Energy (kWh) Total Starts Flow Rate (L/sec, L/min or gpm) * VFD Speed (%) Power (kW) Insulation Resistance (MΩ)
Page 227: Restarting The Multismart
NOTE: Accumulators and counters are saved every half an hour. In order to ensure that these values are saved, use this menu option to restart the MultiSmart. The MultiSmart can also be restarted via a “tag” – which allows remote restart, or via ISaGRAF or the logic engine.
Page 228: Enabling Software Modules With A New Site Key
30 Upgrading MultiSmart Firmware 30.1 Upgrading via PC Configuration Utility To upgrade the firmware, insert the SD card or USB into the MultiSmart unit and restart (see Section 27). It is recommended to save your current configuration prior to commencing a firmware upgrade.
Page 229: Backing Up & Restoring Configuration Settings
31 Backing Up & Restoring Configuration Settings The MultiSmart automatically stores a copy of the previous settings anytime a change is made. It is also possible to backup the current configuration to internal memory or to a SD card or USB. Thus there are three options when restoring the configuration settings: •...
Page 230: Restore A Backup
31.2 Restore a Backup Navigate to: This allows an existing configuration to be loaded into the MultiSmart. There are three possibilities: restore the previous configuration (automatically saved to internal memory), restore a (manually saved) backup version (stored in internal memory), or restore from an SD card or USB.
Page 231: Back Up Current Configuration
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 31.3 Back Up Current Configuration Navigate to: A backup of the configuration can be saved to internal memory or an SD card or USB. Figure 179 – Backing up a current configuration 31.3.1 Save to External Memory (SD Card or USB) A backup of the configuration can be saved to an SD card or USB.
Page 232: More Advanced Configuration
Part 3 has detailed many of the configuration settings beyond the Quick Commissioning Guide. The MultiSmart unit has a great deal of flexibility and therefore presents opportunity for advanced users to customize the product for a large variety of complex applications. Navigate to: A Windows Explorer style screen is displayed which shows all of the main functional modules inside the MultiSmart.
Page 233: Web Server
IP address configured. Refer to section 22.4 for configuring an IP address for MultiSmart. Open a web browser and type in the IP address of the MultiSmart to access the main page. Other pages can be navigated from the main page. Most of the pages are refreshed automatically to reflect the changes in MultiSmart.
Page 234: Security Key Setup
33.2 Security Key Setup The Security (or Dallas) key allows a quick and easy method of accessing the MultiSmart web pages whilst maintaining a high level of security, as only those users with a Security key (in which the Administrator has registered the PIN) can gain access to the secure web pages.
Page 235: Troubleshooting
• there is a problem with the MultiSmart I/O card. Problems with I/O cards can often be seen in the system log in Info, System Log. If the input is reading between 4-20mA, then the pump control module is not configured to use this level device.
Page 236: My Unit Is Showing A "Current Config Fail" Fault
(during the running of the Setup Wizard). The list of enabled and disabled software modules in the MultiSmart can be viewed in Fail Safe Mode. Follow the same steps as outline in the previous section. 34.5 PPP2 Manager Connection Error To find out the cause of the problem enable Debug mode from the Advanced menu.
Page 237: Appendix A - Fault Message Glossary
35 Appendix A – Fault Message Glossary Listed below are the predefined faults that may appear on the MultiSmart. The faults shown are based on an empty (or discharge) pump station with 1 pump, 1 well, Motor Protection and Flow enabled.
Page 238 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Default Default Section Fault Name Description Setting Status Reference Probe 1 Failed Sensor n Where ‘n’ is the sensor that has failed to activate. (Not applicable to highest sensor,”1”) 14.8.4 Probe 1 Fail Safe Error The Fail Safe loop in the probe has become open circuit (i.e.
Page 239 Fault Name Description Setting Status Reference Pump 1 VFD Comms Fail The MultiSmart is unable to communicate to the VFD 23.4 Pump 1 VFD Fault The VFD has returned a fault 23.4 Pump 1 VFD Warning The VFD has returned a warning 23.4...
Page 240 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Default Default Section Fault Name Description Setting Status Reference percentage of the expected flow, to give a warning to the operator IO Unit – Analog Inputs IO Unit 1 Ain 1 Over Range Analog input current is greater than the specified maximum...
Page 241: Appendix B - Display Mounting Template - Metric Units
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 36 Appendix B – Display Mounting Template – Metric Units MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20 Page 241 of 260...
Page 242: Appendix C - Display Mounting Template - Us / Imperial Units
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 37 Appendix C – Display Mounting Template – US / Imperial Units Page 242 of 260 MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20...
Page 243: Appendix D - Multismart Security Explained
Mask Mask of screens for which this user group has access. Each screen in the MultiSmart can be assigned a unique level of security. This is achieved by assigning a unique mask to each screen requiring restricted access. A screen which requires restricted access has the following attributes...
Page 244 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual The screens for which access is restricted are listed below, together with the operation type and the user classes which are allowed to access these screens: Screen Name Operation User Classes with access Main Screen...
Page 245: Appendix D - Multismart Web Security Explained
39 Appendix D – MultiSmart Web Security Explained Similar to the security for accessing MultiSmart menus, different users of the MultiSmart web pages can be given different levels of security for accessing the pages. Users with same access permissions are grouped into user groups.
Page 246 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual The web pages for which access is restricted are listed below, together with the operation type and the user classes which are allowed to access these screens: Screen Name Operation User Classes with access Mainscreen...
Page 247: Appendix E - Setting Up Wits-Dnp Communications
UK water industry. The intention of this section is not to describe this system in detail, but rather to describe how to set up a MultiSmart device for a WITS-DNP environment. Reference should be made to the WITS Application Notes for a full description of the features and benefits of WITS- DNP.
Page 248: Connection Details
WITS Connection Details define a number of channels which can be used for communications. The MultiSmart allows for up to ten details to be defined in this manner. However, only two physical ports are supported. Additional records must define alternate uses of these ports.
Page 249: Handling Of Redundant Channels With Connection Details
DnpSlave.Slave._1.Session. 40.4 Device On/Off Scan WITS incremental record type 0 defines whether a device is on or off scan. This controls the following MultiSmart configuration parameter under the DnpSlave.Slave._1.Session node: Device On Scan? 40.5 Scheduled Connection WITS incremental record type 2 defines configuration for scheduled connections. This controls configuration parameters under the following configuration node: DnpSlave.Slave._1.WitsSchedConnect...
Page 250: Point On/Off Scan
This log file can then be viewed via the History page on the MultiSmart LCD. When the Description field for a point limit is unpopulated, the entry in the History page Page 250 of 260...
Page 251: Counter Limits
Profiles WITS incremental record type 1,007 defines WITS profiles. These should not be confused with traditional MultiSmart profiles. Because of this potential confusion, they are always referred to as WITS Profiles within the configuration. WITS Profiles are implemented by the Analogue Watcher application. The configuration for these records is stored under the AnalogWatcher.WITS Profile node.
Page 252: Object Flag Actions
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 40.14 Object Flag Actions WITS incremental record type 1,009 defines DNP3 object flag actions. This functionality is managed by the DNP Slave application. Each DNP point has a WITS Flag Actions tag, which defines what actions to take when flags change state.
Page 253: State Counter
Profile Control Value WITS incremental record type 1,016 defines Profile Control Values. As for WITS Profiles, these should not be confused with traditional MultiSmart profiles. Profile Control Values are implemented by the Analogue Watcher application. The configuration for these records is stored under AnalogWatcher.Profile Control Value.
Page 254: Bulk Configurations And Versions
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 40.20 Bulk Configurations and Versions There are a number of ways of retrieving a bulk configuration from a MultiSmart: • By requesting WITSCFG\bulk.dat via the DNP channel. • By backing up a bulk configuration to a USB via the LCD.
Page 255: Event Logs
WITS log reads are performed. These entries will only be accessible via the History page on the LCD, or when native log files are retrieved from the MultiSmart. There are three ways of retrieving native log files: 1.
Page 256: Technical Specifications
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 41 Technical Specifications 41.1 Processor Unit Type Renesas SH-7724 Speed 566MHz Flash Memory 64MByte 256MByte Real-time Clock RS232 x 2 (115kbit/s) Serial Ports RS485 x 2 (115kbit/s) Ethernet Ports 2 x 10Mbit/s USB Port SD Port 41.2 RTU/Communications...
Page 257: Multitrode Terms & Conditions Of Sale
MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual 42 MultiTrode Terms & Conditions of Sale A full copy of the MultiTrode Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale is available for download from the website: www.multitrode.com in the training and support section. MultiSmart_IO_Manual_R20 Page 257 of 260...
Page 258 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Index CPU Board ..............34, 45 CT Value Configuration ..........141 10 Sensor Probe .............. 43 Current Inputs ..............54 Current Inputs used in Motor Protection ......146 ACROMAG Ethernet Units ..........102 Customizing the Display ..........204 ADAM Ethernet Units .............
Page 259 Mounting Instructions ............31 RTU ................76, 170 Moving pumps between Groups ........91 RTU Setup ............... 64 MultiSmart Functions & I/O Blocks ......... 190 MultiSmart Logic Functions ..........199 Security ..............76, 78 Mute Faults ..............19 Select Three button ............16 Muting the High-Level Alarm ..........
Page 260 MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual Setting the EventLogger File Name ........ 159 Setting up the Workbench ..........190 Unassigning Fault Inputs ..........95 Setup Wizard Notes............64 Uploading Logic Files............. 202 Single Sensor Probe............43 Single-Sensor Mode ............106 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) ........186 Site Keys ................

MultiTrode MultiSmart Installation & Operation Manual

1 Warnings & Cautions

2 Glossary & Symbols

3 Major New Features & Enhancements in Recent Firmware Releases

Part 1 - Operations

4 Introduction

5 Operator Interface

Part 2 - Installation & Commissioning

6 Mounting Instructions

7 Multismart Boards

8 Pumpview Hardware Setup

9 Quick Commissioning Guide

Part 3 - Advanced Settings

10 High Level Overview

11 Security

12 Fill / Empty & Pump Setpoints, Alarm Setpoints, Delays

13 Pumps and Groups

14 Configuring I/O, Fault & Level Devices

15 Profiles

16 Station Optimization

17 Energy Monitoring and Motor Protection

18 Supply Protection

19 Datalogger

20 Flow

21 Reservoir Monitor

22 RTU Module

23 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

24 PLC Extension IEC 61131-3 (Isagraf)

25 Logic Engine

26 SMS Server

27 Customizing the Display

28 Restarting the Multismart

29 Site Keys and Enabling New Modules

30 Upgrading Multismart Firmware

31 Backing up & Restoring Configuration Settings

32 More Advanced Configuration

33 Web Server

34 Troubleshooting

35 Appendix A - Fault Message Glossary

36 Appendix B - Display Mounting Template - Metric Units

37 Appendix C - Display Mounting Template - US / Imperial Units

38 Appendix D - Multismart Security Explained

39 Appendix D - Multismart Web Security Explained

40 Appendix E - Setting up WITS-DNP Communications

41 Technical Specifications

42 Multitrode Terms & Conditions of Sale

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