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The Newton Control Panel-Pro is a class-leading pump control panel with many unique features which has
been designed by Newton Waterproong Systems to provide the ultimate in pump operation and diagnosis.
The panel includes interfaces for use with Newton Victron Battery Backup and Telemetry Systems, as well as
connections to whole house alarm and monitoring systems. The Control Panel PCB is split into two separate
circuits, ensuring that pumping will continue even if one of the control circuits should fail. This effectively means
that the Newton Control Panel-Pro is two control panels within one case, offering unrivalled redundancy.
Self-diagnostic programs test the pumps on a weekly basis to ensure correct pump performance. The appointed
service engineer is automatically informed of any detected problem with either of the pumps if the Newton
Dialer telemetry system is either connected (Newton Purchase Code PA5) or installed within the panel (Newton
Purchase Code CP7). A typical system is shown below:
The Newton Control Panel-Pro will operate a maximum of two 750 W 230V AC pumps. The panel is supplied
with a vertical water level oat switch and High Water Level Alarm oat switch. The panel is designed to be
used with optional Newton Victron Battery Backup Systems, sized to suit the pumps and installed with
sufcient battery power to ensure continued pumping during power outages.
PANEL HIGHLIGHTS
1. Automatic alternate duty cycle - Each time the main oat switch calls for a pump to start, the panel will
alternate the command to each pump to share the pump wear.
2. Two independent power supply inputs - One for grid mains and the other for a battery-backed power
supply via an approved Newton Victron Battery Backup System. In the event of a grid mains failure, the
panel automatically switches to battery power. On power restoration, the panel will automatically switch
back to normal grid power mode and recharge the battery or batteries.
3. Alarm on power failure - Panel will alarm on mains failure. The mains fail beep will not sound in mains fail
until a pump operation has occurred, or, if the pumps are not used, the sounder will beep after 12 hours.
This is to prevent unnecessary alarms, mainly at night. An alarm output is sent to trigger the Newton voice
and text Dialer (included with purchase code CP7) or home alarm at the time of the mains power failure.
4. Automatic pump duty assist - If one pump cannot cope with the volume of water entering the sump, the
second pump will automatically start in order to increase the pumping capability. The time period before
the second pump starts is adjustable (master timer setting) to accommodate different sized sumps. There
is also the option to prevent both pumps running at the same time if the system is running from backup
battery.
5. Automatic current monitoring for each pump - The panel checks that the pump is using the correct current
when the pump has been switched on. If the current is too low or a pump cable has been disconnected, the
panel will automatically switch to the second pump. The current in Amps is displayed for running pumps.
As well as the panel audible alarm, an alarm output is sent to trigger the voice or text Dialer (where tted
or included) or home alarm/monitoring system at the time of a pump failure. There is approximately a 30
second delay before the sounder operates after a pump fault is detected. This is to allow the panel to check
there is indeed a pump fault and to silence the sounder unless the fault is conrmed.
6. Automatic main oat checking - If the main oat fails or becomes disconnected, the alarm oat
automatically takes over as the main level control oat (preset to 10 seconds). If in main oat fail mode, the
panel will still alternate both pumps via the alarm oat. An alarm output is sent to trigger the voice or text
Dialer in the event of main oat failure.
7. Automatic alarm oat checking - An alarm checking signal is continually monitored to conrm that the
alarm oat cables have been tted correctly, not been tampered with, or been disconnected.
8. Each pump has its own, totally separate electronic circuit - This allows for one pump to still operate if a
fault develops in the pump that could damage the panel electronics. An alarm output is sent to trigger the
voice or text Dialer in the event of a controller failure.
9. Automatic testing of each pump every 7 days - Testing ensures the pumps are used each week and
will report any problems detected during the 3 second test with an alarm. Each control circuit has its own
independent timer to ensure that each pump is tested at different times.
10. Each pump is controlled by a zero voltage solid state triac - The triac device is controlled by very fast
switching electronics that can detect the change to the 50 Hz cycle to initiate switching at zero voltage.
Unlike mechanical relays or contactors, there are no moving parts to wear out or generate arcing dust or
welding of contacts. This gives the control panel a life duty in the millions of pumping operations, unlike a
mechanical relay that can be as low as 100,000 cycles.
11. The panel monitors the power supply and will alarm if the incoming grid mains voltage fails - The panel
will give a loud beep once per minute in grid mains fail mode. The panel will also auto reset on power
return.
INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES
Newton Control Panel-Pro
Victron Battery
Backup unit
Grid mains
power supply
230V AC 13A
2 x Pumps with
sequential pumping,
duty assist & duty
standby operation
Battery
BB5 Battery
Monitor
