PART VI: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
A. Introduction: The explanation of the sequence of operation will start with the assumption that the
controller has been properly installed, all external connections have been made, and the
Drawout/Disconnect is in the engaged (closed) position. In other words, the controller is
operational. The power available pilot light should be on.
B. Manual Operation: For manual operation, there is a start push button on the controller and
terminals for an optional remote start switch. These switches have normally open contacts which
close to energize 3CR. 3CR locks in on its own N.O. contact and stays energized until the stop
push button is depressed. A N.O. contact of 3CR closes the circuit to the motor contactor to start
the motor.
C. Automatic Operation/(Pressure Switch): On drop of water pressure, the N.C. contact in the
pressure switch closes energizing the coil of 3TR. At the end of the timer period, a N.O. contact of
3TR closes energizing the motor contactor.
D. Automatic Operation/(Deluge Valve -Option D): The deluge valve switch is a N.C. switch.
When it opens, 7CR is de-energized. The N.C. contacts of 7CR in the automatic circuit close and
energize 3TR. The remaining sequence to start and stop the motor is the same as automatic
operation with the pressure switch closing.
E. Remote/Pump Running Signal: One (1) N.O. and one N.C. contact is available for remote
indication that the pump is running.
F.Remote/Loss of Power, Phase Reversal: One (1) SPDT contact is available for remote indication
of loss of line power or phase reversal.
G. Motor Overload: One (1) SPDT contact is available for remote indication that the motor current
has exceeded 125% of full load.
H. Engine Lockout/(Option E): A N.O. auxiliary contact on the motor contactor is provided to
prevent an engine type controller from starting if the electric motor is running. Circuitry for this is
provided in engine controllers supplied with Option E.
I. Overcurrent Monitor (1OCM): The overcurrent monitor (1OCM) senses the motor current
through a set of current transformers (CTs) in the controller. When the motor current exceeds
125% of normal a yellow LED illuminates on the monitor and aset of dry contacts change state.
When the motor current exceeds 300% the monitor begins timing based on how much the current
exceeds 300% of normal and a red LED begins flashing. The greater the current the shorter the
time period such that at 600% of normal the monitor activates in approximately 14 seconds. When
the monitor activates (at the end of timing), a set of normally closed contacts open de-energizing
the contactor coil circuit. In addition the Motor Tripped pilot light is illuminated. To reset the
overcurrent monitor in order to restart the controller, depress the reset pushbutton on the controller
door or press the reset pushbutton in the lower left corner of the 1OCM.
J. Current & Voltage Display (1CVD): The 1CVD display unit provides a continuous display of
controller voltage and motor current. A Select pushbutton is provided to toggle the display
between three phase voltage readings and three phase current readings. Also, if the Select
pushbutton is held for 3 seconds the unit will display the highest motor current since the last reset.
This value can be reset by holding the Select button for 15 seconds. This feature is especially
useful for monitoring the motor starting current. The unit, in conjunction with the 1OCM will
display the value of motor current that caused the 1OCM to trip. After the 1OCM goes into a