Boss MX1-3E - Menu Items Explained

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The following settings are for experienced engineers only. Incorrect configuration of
these settings can cause the equipment not to function correctly, and may cause
damage to the equipment, system or property.
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Menu Item
Function
Default
Value
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PUMPS NUMBER
The number of pumps installed in the pressurisation unit.
This can be set to either 1 or 2.
2
17
PUMP TYPE
The type of pump installed in the pressurisation unit.
There are two options, which are as follows:
0 – Centrifugal Pump
1 – Piston Pump (MX units only)
1
18
PUMP SENSE
Disabling this option will stop the controller from monitoring
the pumps and generating <PUMP FAIL> faults.
It is not recommended to disable this option. Please consult
Technical before doing so.
YES
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SENSOR TYPE
The type of pressure sensor installed in the unit.
There are four options which are as follows:
0 – 0-5V Output, 0-10 Bar Range
1 – 1-6V Output, 0-10 Bar Range
2 – 1-6V Output, 0-16 Bar Range
3 -
1
20
SPC
CONTROLLER
Enables the link to an SPC controller.
This option should only be enabled on pressurisation units
which are linked to an SPC controller, which are found on
automat equipment.
NO
21
GLYCOL UNIT
Enables the low glycol level switch.
This option should only be enabled on glycol pressurisation
units.
NO
22
ID NUMBER
A user configurable identification number.
This option does not serve any functional purpose.
12
23
RELAY
INVERSION
When enabled, all normally open fault contacts (i.e. all except
the common alarm) are converted to normally closed.
NO
24
OVERRUN
Allows the pump to continue running for a set period of time
after the required pressure has been reached.
This will prevent the pumps from ‘hunting’.
The value can be set from 0 – 10 seconds.
5
25
PRESSURE
ALARM AUTO
RESET
When enabled, the <HIGH PRESSURE> and <LOW PRESSURE>
alarms will be cleared automatically if and when the pressure
returns to normal.
If disabled, the alarms must be manually reset.
YES
26
CASCADE
Allows the pumps to operate in duty/assist mode.
After either pump starts, the other pump will start after a set
period of time.
This option can be set to OFF, or 5 – 30 seconds.
OFF
27
BOOST
When enabled, the controller will allowing the pumps to run
even if the system pressure is zero.
YES
28
FLOMAT
When enabled, the “high water” input is used to trigger a top
up solenoid valve connected to the “sensor healthy” volt free
contact.
This option should only be enabled on units which utilize a
solenoid valve as the means of top-up.
NO