Self-diagnostic System
Check It panels from Alderon Industries provide push-button troubleshooting and the ability to control, monitor and self-diagnose septic systems. The user presses the Check It switch to diagnose floats or problems with pressure switches, incoming power or pump alternation.
A pump selector switch is used to simplex the system automatically. Every Check It panel comes with float switches that are labeled for easy installation. The panels use IEC contactors, which have 20 times more life cycles than definite-purpose controls. The panels can be expanded in the field to make changes after installation and can be used for multiple applications. 218/483-3034; www.alderonind.com.
Pedestal Unit
The PMJ1DB (#2108) pedestal unit by Septronics Inc. lets users easily monitor pump cycles while spending less time in the field on maintenance calls. This exterior pedestal-mounted junction box with event counter and interior dual alarm comes assembled with one alarm switch, dual alarm, auto reset, horn silence, upper and lower cord seals, and a pipe nipple with three locknuts to connect to the riser.
The event counter, pump receptacle and color-coded terminal strip are located on a slide-out aluminum terminal board for easy hookup. The unit is available for 120-volt or 240-volt systems, and with single-alarm and event counter combinations. An extra cord can be slipped into the pedestal for safekeeping away from the elements. 888/565-8908; www.septronicsinc.com.
Timed Dosing
The Model 10-143 time-dosing duplex control panel from Zoeller Co. is designed for single-phase pumps. When enabled by a float, the programmable timer activates twin motor contractors that power the pumps on alternating cycles. On and off times are set accurately and easily with the timer’s range selectors and color-coded dials.
A high-water condition prompts an audio/visual alarm and overrides the timer until the water recedes to normal operating levels. In low-water conditions, a redundant off circuit protects the pumps. The panel’s UL-listed NEMA 4X enclosure has lockable latches for tamper resistance and safety.
Alternating duplex systems spread the wear evenly between two pumps in time-dosing applications such as recirculating media filters, pressure distribution, and mounds. An event counter, elapsed-time meter, and three mechanically activated, variable-level float switches are included. 800/928-7867; www.zoeller.com.
High-water Alarm
Septic Services Inc.’s economical indoor or outdoor LB50 alarm with level control includes a warning light, audible alarm, remote alarm for commercial systems, and three-position toggle switch for operate, silence, and test. To install, technicians connect the level control switch to the terminal blocks, then plug the unit into a 115-volt outlet. The unit is fused for circuit protection and has a remote alarm for switches that close on signal (0.4 amps at 115 volts AC). 800/536-5564; www.septicserv.com.
Dosing for Aerobic Systems
The Model 202 aerobic system control panel from Ecological Tanks Inc. is designed for systems requiring demand dosing of effluent. It includes a power circuit for the compressor and audible and visual high-water and low-air-pressure alarms. The pump on-off is controlled by the water level at the pump float. The unit includes a pump test switch to verify effluent pump operation.
Individual circuit breakers provide short-circuit protection and disconnect for the compressor, pump and alarm circuits. The alarms include a mute/test switch to verify operation of the alarm circuits and to silence the alarm until the fault is cleared. The 8- by 8- by 4-inch enclosure is rated NEMA 4X (waterproof). 800/277-8179; www.etiaquasafe.com.
Event Monitoring
The Installer Friendly Series In-Site simplex control panel from SJE-Rhombus is designed to control one 120, 208 or 240 VAC single-phase pump. The panel has an easy-to-use touch pad with display on the inner door for programming and system monitoring. The panel configuration can be easily converted in the field to a timed-dose or demand-dose system.
All system events including pump run times, pump cycles, alarm conditions, power outages and service calls can be retrieved easily by downloading panel information onto a USB flash drive included with each panel. Data reports make diagnosing system conditions easy. The user plugs the flash drive into the USB port on the inner door of the panel to download events. The preloaded software on the flash drive formulates system data, creating reports quickly in an easy-to-read format. 888/342-5753; www.sjerhombus.com.
Accurate Dosing
The 50A802 Model simplex time dosing panel from Septic Products Inc. enables accurate dosing of soil absorption systems. The unit includes circuit breakers for the pump circuit, a definite-purpose motor contactor, easy-to-access terminal block, and alarm silence and on-off test switches.
Other features include an externally mounted audible alarm, large external alarm light, pump running light, repeat cycle timer, color-coded internal wiring, a weather-resistant, hinged poly enclosure, wiring schematic, and mounting feet for the enclosure. 419/282-5933; www.septicproducts.com.
Telemetry Reporting
The American Onsite telemetry reporting service by American Manufacturing Co. is a means of receiving and responding to alarm conditions remotely through a Web-based delivery system. The TRS option can be used with any control panel and can be customized to suit any site requiring up to eight independent alarm conditions, such as pump fail, low-water alarm or high-level alarm.
The auto-dialer connects to a standard phone line. When an “alarm” condition or an “all clear” signal is received, the unit contacts the American Manufacturing Tracking server on a toll-free exchange and transmits the specified data. Each site has its own ID and can be programmed with various alarm conditions that will be transmitted to the end user via e-mail and/or text messages.
Users can log in to the TRS system via the Internet through any Web browser with a secure username and password. Users can view present and past alarm data and establish trends. 800/345-3132; www.americanonsite.com.
Programmable Panels
MVP control panels from Orenco Systems Inc., the onsite industry’s first programmable logic controller, have been upgraded to include more information screens. The Siemens LOGO! digital programmable logic module, with an LCD display and programming keys, enables service providers to adjust timer settings in the field quickly and accurately.
Visual float position indicators, an elapsed time meter, and counters for alarms and power faults make O&M and troubleshooting easier. Panels differentiate high- and low-level alarms and reactivate silenced alarms after 12 hours. 800/348-9843; www.orencocontrols.com.
