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Model BB4000 Controller Instruction Manual
1. IntroductIon
1.1. Applications
Simplex, Duplex, Triplex, or Quadraplex
Liquid Level Control
Pump Down (Empty a Tank) or Pump Up (Fill
a Tank)
Fixed or Variable Speed Control
Where Connection to a SCADA System is
Required
1.2. Standard Features
All Setup Parameters Values may be viewed or
changed from the front of the unit.
Level Input Source - Menu Selectable:
–Analog Level Input [4-20mA from
Pressure Transducer]
–Level Probe [Conductance Probe with
10 Electrodes]
Regulated +20Vdc power for Analog Level
Input
RS-232 Serial Port with Modbus RTU Protocol
High and Low Level Alarm Relays and Alarm
Indication
Adjustable lag Pump(s) Delay
Alternation Schemes - Menu Selectable:
–Standard Alternation
–Pump 1 Always Lead - Stays On with
other Pumps
–Pump 1 Always Lead - Turns Off with
other Pumps On
–Split Alternation - Pumps 1&2, and
Pumps 3&4
–Fixed Sequence - Pump 1 Always Lead
–Stepped On/Off - Only One Pump
Runs at a Time
Alternator Logic Skips Disabled Pumps
First On - First Off or First On - Last Off
Alternation
Level Simulation (Automatically ends after 1
minute)
Security Code Protected Parameter Setup
18 Discrete Inputs programmable for the
following functions:
–Pump disable with HOA in OFF, or
pump fault
–External Lead Pump Selector Switch
–All pump disable - for connection to
Phase Monitor
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–Limit number of pumps called while on
emergency power
–Alternation by External Time Clock
–Freeze wet well level during a bubbler
tube purge
–Call pump last
–Float switch backup
–Low Level Pump Cutoff
–Start Flush Cycle
–A variety of SCADA functions
Status of Discrete Inputs may be viewed from
front of Controller
Backup Control, and High & Low Alarms using
a Level Probe
Output Relays may be programmed for control
through SCADA
Automatic Flush Cycle to reduce sludge build up
Flow Calculator that provides the following Flow
Data:
–Latest Inflow Rate
–Average Daily Inflow Total (Average of Last
7 Days)
–Pump Outflow Rate (Latest for Each Pump)
1.3. Optional Features
Up to four Isolated 4-20mA Analog Outputs
that may be used for VFD speed control or for
sending out a copy of the Level Input
Up to four Isolated 4-20mA Auxiliary Analog
Inputs that may be used to collect analog data
for SCADA
4-20mA Analog Level Input may be ordered as
an Isolated Input
Ethernet Port with the following Protocols:
Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU
1.4. Specications
Input Power: 120 VAC ±10%, 13 VA max
External Dimensions: 6.9”x 8.5”x 4.9”
Agency Approvals: UL 508, CAN/CSA
Ambient Operating Temperature:
Without Analog Outputs:
-20 °C to +65 °C (-4 °F to +149 °F)
With Analog Outputs:
-20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)
Level Display: 3 Digit, 7 Segment LED
