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VOLUCALC™ VS User Manual

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3. esse sees ese ee 50 POLYNOMIAL FLOW FORMULA Ee 51 INDEX se 59 VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 6 Contacts MAID Labs Inc 944 Andr Lin Granby Qu bec Canada J2J 1E2 T 450 375 2144 Web www maidlabs com Email info maidlabs com Product Application Unless otherwise specified this manual contains the information required to install operate and maintain the VOLUCALC VS instrument and associated accessories Product Description VOLUCALC VS is a derived flow based flow meter for constant speed and variable speed pumps When used with constant speed pumping applications the installation of a current sensor per pump is required to record the operation of each pump monitored The capacity of pumps and pump combinations pump curves are entered in the configuration software If it is an installation requires at least one variable speed pump to be monitored then flow curves for a minimum of 2 speeds RPM are required for the variable speed pumps This is achieved through with the Maid Devices Configuration software The RPM of the pump comes from the analog outputs of inverters drives The calculated head pressure comes from the difference between the liquid level input and discharge pressure or effluent pressure input of the station VOLUCALC VS integrates the curves of all pumps and tracks the analog 4 20mA output proportionally to the resulting calculated derived flow Up to four p
4. 8 15 77 cm 6 21 in SSSSSSOSSS N SOLE WY RY OY OY DB BEG 2 G ae 25 SE Ra VOLUCALC speed Height 5 5 cm 2 2 in Length 11 4 cm 4 5 in Length 11 4 cm 4 5 in Width 9 8 cm 3 9 in When installing the instrument provide enough space above it for the Ethernet port on the top and below it for the connector and wires input VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 Use and Maintenance Environmental Conditions It is the user s responsibility to ensure that this product is not exposed to an environment for which it is not designed These conditions may include a range of extreme operating temperatures high humidity vibration or abnormal shock submersion or potentially explosive atmospheres Cleaning Periodic cleaning is recommended for the sensors to prevent fouling and insure they are providing the correct data It is important to follow the sensor manufacturer s recommendations Electrical Conditions Each Maid Labs product is designed to operate correctly within a specific range of electrical conditions The product label identifies the main parameters for all connections All input connections are designed to resist reverse polarity as well as higher voltage to a certain extent It is the user s responsibility to ensure that all electrical connections are made in accordance with the recommendations of MAID Labs and the local electrical code The user should read t
5. Card e ON 24 Send data after important Changes iss 54 Send data ES N EG oe ee ie 54 Send Maid Maps data 54 Serial number 25 34 Share curves for all DUMDS ees ee ee ee EE 40 Shutdown 86 66 26 Side andle ie EE ee N 49 Software Upgrade seecisisisciresiiiersiiieniieisiiiinniidan 21 sole EE E PE OE EE 39 44 Pe a MEUL ee Se A 38 Standard Flow Formula nnne 51 SE LA 6 Ee IMO EEE EN EE 35 Selle Ee 27 Successful Communication esse see ee ER 25 PUD aea 39 Suppressed rectangular 6 48 STN See 46 110 Ko fe sage RE ee 5 FEN 23 Technician Data 32 0 24 The device is connected to the 53 TING E 35 Total power usage 37 Total volume ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 27 SE 22 OT OE N 14 Trapezoidal Wer 48 Ultrasonic Level 56050 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 55 United States 34 Ge RE 16 34 Universal Time Coordinated 35 So ME OE N N EET 14 29 54 Use alternate eener 54 V le RE RE OE RE RR N 49 V Notch Wer 49 Vate at EE 18 Value at 20 MA ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 18 38 VET 17 38 Variable frequency 6 38 Variable speed ee ER Ee ee EE ee ee 36 Variable speed DUMDS ees eek ee RE Ee ee 41 VO Gr 39 ien et EEE 39 Voltage Setup sees EE ee ee ee EE ee ee ee ee Ee 22 Volucalc RT ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 36 Volucalc VS 518 31 0 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 12 volu
6. VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 48 V Notch Weir The accuracy of the triangular weir is on the order of 1 to 2 of the flow coefficient when all conditions are met To maximize the chances of achieving this degree of accuracy e The distance between the base of the channel and the tip of the V should be twice the distance between the tip of the V and the surface of the water e The distance between the sides of the channel and the top of the V should be twice the distance between the tip How computation of the V and the surface of Method V Notch Weir the water V angle 0 90 0 24 degrees The V angle parameter is required Manning Equation Open channel This type of channel is often encountered in literature as a good to calculate flow in overflow conditions The Manning Coefficient Bottom width Pipe slope and Side angle parameters are required Method Manning Equation Open channel M Manning Coefficient Unfinished concrete K 0017 Comugated metal storm dean P Custom value EE Finished concrete Plastic other smooth surfaces side angle Smooth unpainted steel Jrfinished concrete VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 49 Manning Equation Partially full pipe This equation is the easiest to use to assess the
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8. 0 51 PASS 36 SN N N EE ON Ed 37 Phases Selup uer 23 PIPE 50 52 PIPE SOP Jarra inn 49 50 Polynomial Flow Formula 51 Power Copnsumpton 27 Power lae EE De EE HE Ge etait Be Ee 37 Power Factor Sales ui ieee 22 0 sena e 35 POWEr SUN ea 9 PrEeSS UC aS 14 26 39 Pressure at the inlet of 8 pump 39 Pi ssiie MP Ee se ee NG 19 Pressure Override 44 23 PSS SUE MAIC ae 33 7 Product Belair le 7 Pump GUIVE EOIIOF sake ike Ses ke se se de 42 43 Pump Curve Gelechon 40 PLURDEUIVES Lean 36 41 42 Pump Curves Geiunp 42 Pump Outlet Pressure Sensor rranrrrnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnn 57 PUMO ae 27 Pumped volume 39 N 44 Pumps Lave ed Ge arne 40 Rissa 14 28 39 RAN ER DE oe PR EE BE 28 RANGE 0 E e i 37 39 Raw Val ESen GE A Aa 24 Read all phases rrrrnnnrnvrnrnnnnnrevvrnnnnnornvnnnneneennnnnn 37 Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 60 Read conf file SERE OE ee Ee 21 Real 19 Healfme ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 14 26 Regional SettingS esse ee ee EE ee 35 9 00 BE 3 OE AE NEE N EE N N 25 REMOTE AE OE N Ea ON N 20 Remote Control 39 MODOS oraa E E 29 RO ne 27 Reset total events 21 or 18 27 38 43 26 RUNTIME eebe ben 27 elle 54 Screen Haseword 22 Screen Reports rrrnrrnnnnnvvvvrnnnnnrrvnrnnnnssrnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnn 28 Se 7 7 EN 24
9. Read all phases must be checked The majority of pumps used in sewer collection and water distribution systems have three phases If this is the case let the number of Phases be 3 If a current sensor is installed on only one of the 3 wires powering the pump 3 indicates the current multiplier for estimating the total power usage of the pump If the pump has two phases 240 volts then choose 2 and 1 phase for most 120 volts pumps The Average voltage of the pumps is normally measured from phase to phase which is called delta If the voltage was measured between a phase and ground then uncheck _ Measured in delta Enter the average voltage of the phases on that line The Power factor is normally found on electricity bills as well as the Cost per kWh These are only used to estimate the power consumption and operation cost The last box is the currency symbol to use or Y Click to continue Inputs and Outputs kele sil Configure usage and sensors for each input and output The Inputs and outputs dialog is directly related to the choices of the previous dialog relating to pumps Pump 1 speed 0 to 2000 RPM 4 20 mA algorithm and current gee Pump 2 speed 2000 RPM 0 to 2000 RPM 4 20 mA reading Choices are EIB Pump phase 1 75A 0to75 Pump 75 A normally available by clicking eee PE Pump phase 1 75A Dio 75 umo SA in the appropriate cells This Level 0 to 32 808 fi 4 20 m table is the best way to Pressur
10. The pressure input is for the pressure in the outlet pipe of the pump The difference between this pressure and liquid level is used to calculate the head pressure Depending on the users requirements the digital output can be closed when the flow exceeds a limit set point activate remote equipment or create a pulse rate proportional to flow x volume 1 pulse de i A j N The digital input is to record changes of state or pulse such as those from a rain gauge which T is its most common application 12 VDC A 12 VDC power supply must come from a stable power supply that can provide 2 amps Above the connectors in the cover of the instrument there are 4 micro switches accessible through slots placed on the front of the instrument They allow user to set input capacity for each pump individually You must also configure the sensor type selected in the Configuration Input Output menu of the instrument VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 10 There are two types of current sensors used with the VOLUCALC VS The mini sensor has a range of 0 15 or 0 75 Amps The standard clamp on sensors has a range of 0 150 or 0 300 Amps Select the range and type be adjusting the switch position by using a small screw drive or paper clip The far left position is for 0 15 Amp mini sensor middle is for 0 75 Amp mini sensor and the right position ALT is for 0 150 and 0 300 Amp clamp on sensors Don t forget to
11. This screen provides statistics for each pump not pump inlet accumulated since the last time the cumulative statistics were cleared see page 15 or a Factory Reset page 23 was executed Information includes 1 Starts Number of starts FA28252 8 2 Fun time Curr Outflow 24 3 3 Aug Outflow Average flow out of the pumps 4 Total vol Total pumped volume 5 Corr Outflow Current Outflow The keys 7 2 and gt 3 are used to scroll from one pump to another Power Consumption From the main screen press the RT 2 key then twice and to display Power Consumption Total 6 6 kWh PurF1 HA kllh This screen displays the overall power consumption and kilowatt hour per Punrz2 H kllh pump To achieve this VOLUCALC M VS multiplied the current read of the sensor page 15 by the number of phase by the voltage page 15 and the Bark I peset factor power page 15 BALE U is to get to the previous menu 2 2 will switch between kWh and is the cost of operating the station and the pumps Fkh 3 will change the cost per kWh Reset 4 will reset the kWh values to zero 0 Internal Info From the main screen press the RT 2 key then 3 times and Batteru o Go ENTER to display Internal Into Internal Geng Ape C If batteries are installed in the instrument depending on the model version this screen allows you to see the voltage capacity The temperature displayed is acc
12. Technologies aid Labs VOLUCALC VS User Manual Constant and Variable Speed Pump Flow Meter Installations also include Level Monitor and Open Channel Flow Meter TM yariabh e Speed Maid Labs Technologies inc August 2013 VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 Registration Thank you for purchasing the VOLUCALC VS Please complete and return the registration form The internal software for the products manufactured by Maid Labs Technologies can be updated easily By registering this software you will be able to enjoy the majority of upgrades we will make over the years in firmware provided that your hardware is compatible To access the updates you must provide the following information make a photocopy of this page fill the form below and then return it to us via mail or fax or simply fill out the Registration section on our website www maidlabs com Our services and guarantees are only available for registered products If you have several products please register them all Name Email Organization Address City Province State Postal Code Name of Product Serial Number Date of purchase VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 3 Warranty MAID Labs Technologies Inc hereinafter called MAID Labs states the following warranty for any new Maid Labs product sold by our authorized representatives MAID Labs guarantees that this
13. 3 one time and Mame 12908084 Hardware Version A EHTER 4 to display Device Info Software Version Comril Date Mas 28 2013 Displays the serial number of the instrument The serial number is required EBEE I I 1 for DevicesMAID Configurator IP Informations From the main screen press the MEHU key then 3 twice and EHTER 4 to display IF Informations k This screen provides the communications and network MALENE ES information including IP MAC address network Mask and Gateway data BACK gt Communication test rur IF address Valid From the main screen press the MEHL 4 key then 3 3 times and 172 168 1 188 SNE Successful comm EHTEF to start 8 Communication test Brill 89 59 42 4 8 r 11 GE S i 42 4 4 The TEST L key allows you to manually observe the commands that are BACK sent The information appearing under the Successful Communication status are date and Successful comm time of the last communication the command sent represented by a digit and the BAL OD S342 dd replies received This information is not important to the user but allows a technician Cable disconnected additional information to diagnose a problem IP address Invalid Relay test T K i ban ti From the main screen press the MEHL key then 3 4 times and EHTER fto do a Relay test open and button 4 to close the relay The user can change the status of t
14. a Piel the station 3 RPM and AMP indicates the pump input is used to measure pump speed or current Bold letters indicates this field is not optional Italic is optional Pump 2 RPM is the number of pump revolutions per minute which is an output from the variable frequency drives controlling pumps AMP indicates a current sensor is used to measure the pump current Nbofpumps 112 18 14 Types of pumps Variable Fixed Variable Fixed Variable Fixed Variable Fixed Pump 1 RPM AMP RPM RPM AMP RPM AMP Pump 2 AMP AMP RPM RPM AMP RPM AMP Pump 3 Amp P1 AMP AMP AMP RPM AMP RPM AMP Pump 4 Amp P2 AMP AMP AMP RPM AMP To configure the speed input of a pump three choices are available or 0 1000 RPM 0 2000 RPM and Custom speed When Custom speed is selected by clicking in the Range Measure Type Rotation speed column the Custom Sensor Setup window appears Hardware VO 4 20 mA The Hardware I O allows you to choose ETE bone RPM between the following analog inputs 4 20mA 0 5VDC 0 10VDC or 0 24VDC Depending on the configuration the user must enter the RPM Options OK Cancel relative to the measurement limits of this input Value at 20 mA 100 00 RPM TC 75A v When recording the current is desired selecting the Current Transformer CT is done using the drop down menu in the Sensor column The available standard sensors are in 15A 75A 150A 300A or a Custom current When a custom sensor is required
15. the user must enter the number of amperes corresponding to the Measure Type limits of Volucalc VS input which is 1 5 volts Hardware IAD The selected sensor is displayed in the I O input output column which is 15A 75A or Alternate for all other types of sensors Place the pump input switches next page at the proper positions on the device 15A 75A ALT by means of a Options small screwdriver or a paperclip Value at 0 W Value at 1 5 W VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 38 lt is very important to correctly place the jumpers on the inside of the device according to the use of the input When input sensors are level pressure speed or flow the jumpers in the VS must be on DG For all standard current sensors the jumpers should be on AG The analog input Level is configurable in the I O column The choices are 4 20mA 0 5V 0 10V and 0 24V The choice of sensors include 0 10 m 0 20 ft or Custom level In this case the Configuration window of a custom sensor appears by clicking in the Range field By using the Function column several functions can be assigned to this input and recorded The voltage of a external battery battery condition the water pressure the pressure at the inlet of a pump the pump speed or not used The most common and default feature is the Level The analog input Pressure is configurable in the I O column The choices are 4 20mA 0 5V 0 10V and 0 24V
16. 2 or 3 to select the language then HFFLY 4 to accept the displayed language Lock screen password From the main screen press the MEHL 4 key to access the menu then EHTER 4 to open the Configuration menu then 3 to Lock Screen Password then press ENTER to select By default and if no lock has been configured simply press 1234 to have full access to the menus of the device To create a custom locking key BACK ERASET EDIT press EDIT 3 and enter a 5 digit code between 1 and 4 using the keys Mm 2 3 and Lal Power Factor Setup From the main screen press the MEHL D key to access the menu then ETE ETE EE EHTEF 4 to open the Configuration menu then to Power Factor SetuF then press ENTER to select The power factor is normally found on the utilities electricity bill It affect the deeg factor number of kilowatts consumed BACK I TAPPLY The 2 and keys increase or decrease the percentage displayed Voltage Setup From the main screen press the MENU D key to access the menu then EET EHTER to open the Configuration menu then 3 to Voltage 668 Voltage Setur then press ENTER 4 to select Type DELTA The average voltage of the pumps is normally calculated from phase to phase ie measured in delta H the voltage was 2 measured between a phase and ground then press the key to change the reading mode BACK I WYE EDIT AFFPL Y To enter a value press the ED
17. Copy software 21 Copy User Manual 32 Cost per kWh 37 Create a newile ee EE ee ee ee EE EE 33 Create from an existing fie 33 Crest length Of weit 48 VOLUCALC VS COV TOMA OR MI EE EE 29 Current Pump 1 aaaannnnonannnnenonnnnnnnennnnennennnennenne 18 Current Pump 2 P1 ees esse ees ee ee ee EE ee ee ee EE ee 18 Current Gensor ese ee EE ee AR EE Ee ee ee EE ee 58 Current Transtormer 38 Current Outflow 27 Custom 17 18 19 16 Daylight SAVING me 35 BO EEE 39 Delay before alarm is 6680 53 pelete HE 24 Destination older ass ss ee Ee 54 DEVICE Details sauen 34 BE Te IMNO Ed 25 BT te BEE 34 Device Name rannnnnnnnrnnnnennnnnennnnnrnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnene 35 DevicesMAID Configurator rrrnnnnrnnnnvnnrnnnnnnnnnn 25 E 19 4 13 17 28 Bele NE EE ER 39 ENE 53 DIMENSIONS rnnnrnnnnnvvnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnsennnnennnnne 8 BIE 0 17 Display Brightness 35 Display OPHONS sesse ss ea SN Re Ke N se AR ke N oi 35 42 Download eettngs 0 7 21 FET 33 Electrical Conditions 9 EIET AR OE EG 37 energy efficiency ee Re ee EE Ee 36 Environmental Conditions 9 Sun AO ee 44 ETOH OE EE EO EE EN 39 53 Ethernet butter 24 Events Reports A 28 0 14 29 46 External flow measured 36 Factory Heset
18. ENTER MAID Labs offers a wide range of current clamps depending on the amperage needed choose between 15A 75A 150A 300A However the Volucalc VS will accept a current sensors not manufactured by Maid Labs Please read page 11 to make sure to set the jumpers and switches according to your choice When the user selects Custom sensor this feature allows for inputs between 0 and 1 5 volts common for most current clamps Per example if the current sensor has a range of 0 to 400 Amps and its output is 1 5V at 400 k e Current amps then 400 must be entered at Value at 1 2 If the output is not Valve at fu AG 400A at 1 5 Volts but at 1 33 volts then the following rule of 3 must be Value at 1 59 18668 applied 400 1 33 1 5 451 451 is the number that should be entered BACK EDIT even if the sensor never reach this value If only one variable speed pump is connected to VOLUCALC VS then pump 1 input will be used to read speed As an option the other 3 pump inputs can be used to read the current for each phase the pump If two variable speed pumps are used the first two inputs are dedicated to read speed while the last two are optionally for reading the phase current from each pump If three variable speed pumps are used then the last entry can optionally be used to read the current feeding all pumps Master Current The purpose of reading the current is to estimate as accurately as possible the energy efficie
19. Speed hole 1 Estimation B 3 450 RPM P 3 110 RPM RPM 2 350 You can create up to four curves for different speeds After creating the first curve it is recommended to do a curve scan using the dotted curve created in the Estimation section top right In the Pumps field enter 1 and then change the Speed using the arrows The dashed curve L will shift depending on the speed variation obtained with the arrows The superposition of the dotted curve with the different curves in the graph will determine whether the addition of a second curve is required If this is the case the Pump speed section click the Add and enter the RPM for which the second curve must be created and use the same steps as before to create the new curve The user will automatically return to the Pump Curve Selection dialog window Page 40 It is possible to Add Modify Rename and Delete pump curves by clicking the Manage pumps curves link VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 44 After accepting the pump curves return to the initial screen of Impeller size Fixed speed Calibration the Pump Curves Selection These are advanced impeller fi RPM x settings and only used when the impeller may be worn or not the 1 0002 LI 3 4500 5 1000 5 original impeller do to maintenance requirements The setting will compensate for the impeller size speed or calibration These adjustments w
20. changes CO Cubic feet per second cfs By default the Options dialog OK Cancel Apply will open on the tab If you select United States the standard engineering for this region will be selected It is possible to change them to fit your needs International units will be metric Press the Mey tab Device Details to save the changes Please select the device and enter serial number Device Details Select Volucalc VS then enter the serial number of the device This number is on the label underneath the device and also appears on the Device Info screen p 25 If If you want to explore the the serial number is incorrect Configurator software use the instrument will not be able EE Eeer to read the configuration associated to it EE400 Flow Maid MaidDevices Configurator file is located in the root directory S 129000 H Where to find of the USB drive called VSxxxx VS with serial No VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 34 General informations The instrument s files are identified by names The Device Name is used to identify the data files copied TER from the instrument to the Hate 79000 Serial number V5179000 USB key The name will be useful when a USB key is used for multiple devices If no name is given then the serial number of the EE ee instrument becomes its AC adapter name A maximum of only 20 characters in the name can be displayed on th
21. configure the sensor type used in the menu of the instrument or by using the MaidDevices Configurator software provided free of charge from MAID Labs web site www maidlabs com Pump inputs are configured to read the speed or current of pumps or the total current drawn by all of the pumps Speed P1 Speed P1 Speed P1 Speed P1 Not used Speed P2 Speed P2 Speed P2 PUMP 4 AMP P2 UR MASTER AMP Type of Sensor Input Switch Position Jumper Position Software Configuration 4 20mA Pumps and Levels Right DC 4 20 mA 0 5V Pumps and Levels Right DC 0 5 V 0 10V Pumps and Levels Right DC 0 10 V 0 24 Pumps and Levels Right DC 0 24 V 15 Amp Pumps Left AC 15A 75 Amp Pumps Center AC 75A 150 Amp Pumps Right AC 150 A 300 Amp Pumps Right AC 300 A Other Current Pumps Right AC Custom VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 11 VOLUCALC VS Installation 1 The Maid Devices Configuration software on page 34 is used to set up configure the VOLUCALC VS device To start select Create a new file choose the Volucalc VS and enter its 6 digit serial number At the window Inputs and outputs make sure you configure the device and sensors according to your application To record overflow events like SSO s or CSO s use the level Adjustment window Check the Overflow option and enter the overflow level desired If required configure the method of calculation of your open channel flow device C
22. lt gt TI ENTER ca 02 display data in real time per Consunetion nternal Info Rain Stats The IMF 3 button is to display Event Resort arms keror BACK I gt ENTER detailed formated recorded data USB The USE button is to copy to an Fe eroris N inserted USB key different files ae including monthly summary reports in Technician Data CSV compatible format to Excel BACK gt VENTER BACK a ENTER Numbers selection screen The setting of the device is done easily using the MaidDevices Configurator software on page 33 However it is possible to set al functions from the display screen CANCEL I gt VENTER A scrolling scale 0 to 9 allows to select a value which is boxed A Scroll using the 2 and bottons To select a number press EM TER Lal is to correct or erase a number is to accept the number and exit the menu When the curser comes on at press and change to a negative number A negative value may be necessary for some parameters in the overflow equations It is important to note that in some cases the entered number will be validated In such a case an error message might appear below the window The user will also be limited as to the number of digits after the decimal VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 14 MENU I Pressing the MEHU 4 button displays 8 options Browse the menu with the MEHL 2 keys and press EM
23. the first event of the month will be displayed then the next etc In any case press 2 and 3 to scroll through all events within the selected month VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 28 USB USE From the main screen press the USE 14 key This menu is to EE ETE Mermaid Data 1 Copy reports on the USB key Technician Data 2 Copy this instrument manual to USB key 3 Copy MerMaid format data the USB key BACK gt T sg ENTER 4 Copy to the USB key data that would allow the technician to help out if necessary Press 4 2 and ge 3 to select the function to execute then ENTER 4 Use a USB drive formatted with FAT 16 or FAT32 The amount of files on the key influence the time to copy files It is best to reserve the use of a USB key downloads from MAID Labs instruments Flaasa insert Insert a USB key when the message asks for it the usb drive When the transfer is completed a message indicates that you can remove the RT T key Reports Monthly Everts Monthly Uvert low While viewing main screen press the USB 4 key then ENTRER to Monthly VolucalcVS access the FeForts menu The 3 choices are j I 1 Monthly Events per the next page without the volumes and 50051 T w ENTER average flow 2 Monthly Overflow which has flow and volume data 3 Monthly VWolucalc ME which summarize the monthly operation of the station The monthly reports are in CSV format I
24. 0 When the diameter of the impeller is known it can be entered as part of the curve If a different Impeller size impeller diameter is used and entered in the Pump Curve Selection dialog previous page then ft the calculate flow will be automatically adjusted according to updated data on the impeller s 0 000 diameter To create pump curves in the Configurator enter the minimum and maximum values for the X axis flow and Y head from the pump curve graph like on the previous page and the value for the intervals in the appropriate fields Set a speed at which the first curve will be created in the Initial curve speed field The Advanced link will change the way curves are displayed The best configuration is the default which is Cubic Spline without any Display options selected ao BLN EAS Cubic Spline Click to go to the next step and the Pump Curve Editor window next page will appear Display options Display graphics from head highest flow for head Reference chart regular flow interval Display curve segments points VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 42 Pump Curve Editor The Pump Curve Editor provides a semi transparent window to overlay and copy curves Stretch the editor window over the manufactures pump curves graph and behind the pump curve editor window You may want to adjust the opacity of the window of the overlay screen while directly over the pump curve gr
25. 12 16 09 41 14 11 15 25 10 26 51 10 15 15 09 32 05 09 32 15 14 21 44 07 05 46 Gallons N A N A N A N A N A N A 2 A6 812 1 29 027 4 2 2 2 46 4 71 Duration 00 00 15 02 00 59 01 20 00 00 33 12 02 00 21 00 00 13 00 00 05 00 00 10 01 14 09 00 01 02 00 00 15 00 00 06 00 00 05 00 00 29 04 10 45 Avg Flow GPM N A N A N A N A N A N A 3 33 11 17 0 07 391 46 126 00 6 40 5 10 34 186 92 Volume 2 0 2 948 0 32 811 0 11 453 0 80 749 0 21 0 0 1 1 0 29 027 0 4 2 21 0 9 0 8 5 0 46 4 71 0 Avg Flow The Monthls Events report summarize the monthly information regarding events recorded through the instruments digital input or which occurred because a set point was reached This report looks like this one without the two right columns The Hop bla Overflow report summarize the monthly information regarding events recorded through the instrument s digital input or related to a reached set point When the set point is reached Volucalc VS uses the selected open channel equation to evaluate the quantity of water lost during the events and the average flow of these events If the set point is placed very low then this report can be used as a monthly report showing the total quantity of water going through the station If the VOLUCALC TM VS was not installed on the first day of the month N A Not Available appears on the lines on these dates without data Following the daily
26. 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 32 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 49 23 59 59 23 59 55 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 59 N D N D N D hh mm ss hh mm ss Starts Starts Runtime Runtime P1 P2 23 55 07 23 59 59 23 59 59 23 59 54 23 59 52 23 59 59 42 47 24 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 30 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 2 25 11 10 50 38 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 N D N D N D 527 13 14 161 58 36 31 Copy User Manual From the main screen press the USE 4 key then or 3 and then ENTRER 4 to access Copa User aas Le Hanual This function copies the PDF version of this user manual from the internal memory of the instrument to a USB key MerMaid Data From the main screen press the USE 4 key then 3 twice and then ENTRER 4 for MerMaid Data The data is copied into a file that is formatted for the MerMaid software To learn more about the MerMaid format visit www maidlabs com software mermaid Technician Data From the main screen press the USE 4 key then 3 3 times and then ENT 4 to select Mer Maid Data The files generated by this function may help a technician with diagnostic Volucalc VS communicating through a cellular modem VOLUCALC VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 201
27. 3 32 MaidDevices Configurator The MaidDevice Configurator software comes with the product and is installed within the MerMaid analysis software Within the MerMaid software the MaidDevices Configurator is MEN Maid located in the Tools tab section It will also be called sif Configurator in the text Device Setup Upgrade Device Firmware 4 Maid Device Setup Read the USB section on page 25 for copying the software configuration to a USB key Cellular Modem Setup Install Palm Software MaidDevices Configurator is used to setup the following instruments e EE 400 Event encoder e FlowMaid level monitor and open chanel flowmeter e PressureMaid tap water pressure monitor e VOLUCALC VS Fixed and Variable Speed pump flowmeter and open channel flowmeter Customize Options The configuration software has three basic tabs at the bottem of each window gt Back Returns to the previous window without saving the values Continues to the next configuration window and saves your values Cancel Closes the MaidDevices Configurator software Welcome Window Welcome This wizard allows to create the configuration file for a Maid device The Configurator welcome window has three selections Create a new file Open an existing file for editing modifing or viewing setup data Create from an existing CA file allows the user to enter parameters for a
28. Alarm on the minimum and maximum values Communication setup The VOLUCALC VS can transmit data to a Web server and be viewed in real time The data will be displayed in the MAID Labs Technologies software known as MAID Maps Depending on the bandwidth quality communication with the server will be fast or slow In the General section when The device is connected to the Internet IS not checked the communication will not work This mode also disables the Ethernet module which VOLUCALC VS Generate an alarm above Alarms An alarm close the relay on the device Alarm type Alarm on min and max values Generate an alarm below 0 00 GPM US 0 0014 GPM US Delay before alam is generated 0 00 00 Network options and bandwidth allocation General This device is connected to intemet MaidMaps server Use atemate server http maps maidlabs com Send Maid Maps data every minute Send data files every 3 hours Send data after important changes i Maid Maps data can be accumulated for up to 15 minutes if no significant V changes occurs Options Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 OE 53 allows options in an offline mode like manually adjusting the time page 20 By checking this box different configuration options are anabled The default Web server is http maps maidlabs com However it is possible to use another server by checking Use alternate
29. IT key then follow the instruction from page 14 then press HFFLY 4 VOLUCALC TM VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 22 Phases Setup From the main screen press the MEHU key to access the menu then i i Phases Setur EHTER 4 to open the Configuration menu then 3 to Phase SELF then press ENTER to select Nb of phases 3 Many of the pumps used in sanitation and water supply applications have three phases If this is the case let the number of phases be 3 If only one BACKET T JAPPLY current sensor is connected for the pump then the current multiplier of 3 is used to estimating the total power usage of the pump If the pump has two phases 240 volts then choose 2 and 1 phase for 120 volts The keys 7 2 and 3 increase or reduce the number of phase To accept the selection press AFFLY 4 Pressure Override and Level Override From the main screen press the MEHU key to access the menu then EHTER to open the Configuration menu then 3 to Using Sensor Pressure Override or Level Override then press ENTER PSI to select The override selection for pressure and level allows the user to input a value fo DN damaged for missing sensors Please note these values will not change Level Querride and will affect the accuracy of the data ME EE EE Press the OH 3 key to indicate that a pressure or level will be entered 8 08 m then EDIT 2 follow the instructions at page 14 th
30. S Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 16 Display Brightness Battery ation From the main screen press the MEHL key to access the menu and then ENTER 4 to open the Configuration menu and then Brightness off ID sec to Disrlaw and then press ENTER 4 to select Screen Off off AR sec BACK a VENTER Press EHTEF to select the Brightness setting then 2 or 3 io adjust it between 0 off and 100 in increments of 20 then ENTER 14 again to accept it The backlight brightness and display can be disabled by adjusting the on time in these features Press ENTER 4 to accept the selection then 2 and 3 to change then ENTER 4 4 again to accept the selected time Inputs Outputs From the main screen press the MEHU 4 key to access the menu then Inputs Quteuts o EHTER 4 to open the Configuration menu then B to Cou EE Inputs Qutruts then press ENTER 4 to select VOLUCALC VS has several entries of various types that can be configured F Fi FP P2 x MA Flow rate analog output proportional to the calculated flow rate Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump 3 or Current of pump 1 Pump 3 AMP P1 Pump 4 or Current of pump 2 or Master Current Pump 3 AMP P2 MA Level Input Pressure Input FLOW When FLU is selected the analog 4 20mA output proportional to the flow rate has two different types of calculations to choose from in the functions Ouer ee s
31. SS 00 GPM 9 5 and the start 10 5 11 selaas e Manually start and stop the 1 1 ER dee p mps at E level for each EE cow pf oos pump ad for eah eee se speed Then enter the run qf 1 intermediatel om 6 ntermediate time in the spreadsheet to 17 1 intermediate calculate the flow rate of the 18 1 wign 1 pump 19 1 High JJ 4 e Repeat the process as many 20 1 High 1 1 times as time allows it to 31 2 ow generate good average 2 cow 4 EE 24 ntermediate e Create the flow curves in the gt 25 2 Intermediate 1 This is important to have the 7 2 High same distance above and below 29 i the average level at which the mps usually operate If the poe Le op l o 31 2 LOW distance between the levels IS 143 LOW too high it will take forever do 33 1 2 Intermediate the calibration If the distance is 34 142 Intermediate too small the accuracy will be 35 1 2 Intermediate reduced 5 to 15 minutes fill up 36 1 2 High time is good Perform a fillup 37 1 2 High To cycle to calculate the average gt 22 High 1 1 1 flow before the pump operation 2 pumps GPM 3 pumps GPM VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 46 Level setup This window allows you to select and configure the calculation method for open channel flow and set the overflow level To get access to open cha
32. TER to execute Configuration device Into Configure the device IP Informations i i Communication test GE to the hardware and software Relay test isplay IP addresses BACK gt ENTER Test communication Test the relay Test analog output Screen lock Stop the operation of the device EE El ll OE Instrument setup Note The Volucalc VS was designed to be programmed and setup by MAIDDevices Configurator software included with the product This software has many features and libraries which allows the reuse of standard pump curve data for different station files in a Microsoft Windows format However minor changes to the Volucalc VS setup can be accomplished through the display screen by following the prompts If required but not recommended the display screen can be used to program a complete station file From the main screen press the MEHL key to access the menu and then EMTER to open the Setup menu This enables to configure the following settings Scroll through the menu with the 2 and 3 keys and then press ENTER to eS execute Inits MT DisFlas Date amp Time InPut s Outruts Level setur Choose measurement units Display Setur Settings Inputs outputs EEE Level Bandwidth setur Alarm et ye Setur Settings Download settings Reset Total Events Firmware Upgrade Setur Settings Lack screen Password Power Factor Setur voltage Set ur Overflow and flow for ope
33. This is used to read the outlet pressure for the pumps not a single pump The sensor ranges include 0 100 PSI 0 300 PSI and Custom sensor In this case the configuration window will appear by clicking in the Range field In the Function column several other functions can be assigned to this entry as explained in the preceding paragraph Digital out The Digital output can be used in different ways As an Alarm output it allows you to configure an alarm on minimum and or MEME maximum values The alarm relay contacts will close when generating an alarm The configuration of alarms is at page 23 The Remote control function allows control of an alarm through the MaidMaps software A connection is required to the Internet via the Ethernet port of the instrument The bandwidth options may affect the rate at which the command is received and executed by the VS Manual control disables alarms and opens and closes the relay manually from a command entered by the user on the device The functions of Overflow volume Pumped volume and Volume in will energize the relay contacts close for one second create a pulse each time the selected type of volume in the Range field is calculated 1 pulse volume selected Rain The Rain input normally is used to record rainfall which is most common However it is a Digital input and can be used for other types of input selections Some of these are High level float Intrusion alarm Overflow f
34. aph to see the data more clearly The smaller percentage of opacity makes the window more transparent Pump speed Impeller size Estimation 3 450 RPM w Add Delete 1000H ft Pumps 35 b 3 450 RPM rh L TOTAL HEAD Meters of water BJ 0 00 7 Add Delete Setup Options 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Cubic Meters per hour When overlapping the windows be sure to use identical scales and adjust the window size for a perfect overlay of the graph of the pump curve document Place the origin of the axes over each other to start and stretch the top and right sides of the Pump Curve Editor After the axes and intervals are properly aligned align the pointer of the mouse to the absolute left of the curve related to the Pump speed Double click the mouse left button to create a Pump speed first point at zero flow the x axis is zero for the RPM entered in the previous screen shown in the upper left corner of the curve editor Create a second point in the middle of the curve and a third and final point at the end of the curve curve connecting the three points will be at the screen If necessary add additional points on the curve to an almost perfect superposition It is possible to enter and clear head flow points at the bottom of the curve editor 3 450 RPM w Add Delete VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 43 Pump speed Impeller size Estimation Opacity 2 350 RPM w Add Delete io 8 Pumps Si
35. ated with removal or reinstallation of the unit for repair j The warranty does not cover damage caused by high humidity water or leaking damaged batteries ES EST Q gt Sr lf a Maid Labs product is defective under applied conditions necessary repairs will be performed at no additional cost for parts and labor where Maid Labs recognizes that such defects are caused by materials or manufacturing This warranty constitutes the entire expressed warranty given by Maid Labs for Maid Labs products No representative or service maintenance employee is authorized to extend this warranty on behalf of Maid Labs Since each installation may incorporate malfunctions preventing Maid Labs from ensuring the smooth operation of its devices in all circumstances Maid Labs will not refund nor exchange the instruments that were caused by connections to any problematic installation The warranty period is one year on parts and labor from the date of shipment LIMITATION OF DAMAGES To the extent permitted by applicable law under no circumstances MAID Labs or its affiliates be liable to you to a user or a third party for any indirect special consequential or punitive damages of any kind whether in contract or civil including but not limited to personal injury loss of revenue loss of goodwill loss of business opportunities loss of data whatever may have been the predictability of such damages And in no case may the tota
36. ations link and connected to the Internet Alarms setup Alarms setur From the main screen press the MEHU 4 key to access the menu then r Mrs i Min alarm duration EHTEF 4 to open the Configuration menu then 3 to Alarms HA Me 8 Setup then press EN IER to select El The relay contact closes when the alarm is activated and opens when the alarm ends Press the EDIT 4 key to select the type of alarm to configure There are 5 options for the Alarm tyre field DOFF Min Max MiniMax and Remote The displayed units will be int cm in or Ft When OF fF is selected no alarm will be generated Mim an alarm is generated under the minimum value An alarm is generated above the maximum value when Max is selected The bim las selection indicates that the Mir and Max values have been reached and the alarm active Note the values of Min Max are always displayed but are only valid if the alarm is activated The fifth option is Remote and allows the MaidMaps software to manage the alarms through an Ethernet communication However the bandwidth selections will VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 20 affect the speed at which the alarm will be received by the device Select the High Bandwidth setting for the quickest response time To accept the chosen alarm type and to move from one field to the next press 3 TO enter or edit a value press EDIT and the Numbers selection screen page 14 will appear D
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38. capacity is that if the level is very high for long periods it will calculate a derivative flow from the pump curve which will be much more accurate than a set pump capacity under these conditions Volumetric is a function of Volucalc RT and is not available on the Volucalc VS Read variable speed pumps current The Read variable speed pumps current window allows for Perm C Goba C None per pump global or none selections Per pump means that there is a current sensor per pump This is only if there are 2 pumps or less Global means that there is one current sensor for all pumps normally placed on the electrical input of the control panel In this case the power consumption is distributed according to the pump flow This is only if there are 3 pumps or less Select None if there are no sensors installed VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 36 The Electricity section allows you to enter parameters used to calculate the power consumption of the pumps The values are Average voltage GOOD v Measured in delta specific to the electrical configuration of each station They are also dependent on the Electricity Phases die Read all phases Power factor 1 000 number and type of pumps used The Cost per kWh 0 1004 vi estimation of kilowatts consumed by a pump is the result of Current x Voltage x Power Factor If there is only one pump then it is possible to place a current sensor per phase In this case
39. ceacececceceaceceaceces 27 INTERNAL INFO 2 24 27 RAIN STATISTICS esse ES GER ee EG ie ee GR GE Ge ee Ge 28 NON N N NA 28 058 29 FONN 29 COPY USER es ese es ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 32 MERMAID RA KEE ER TECHNICIAN DA Assad 32 MAIDDEVICES CONFIGURATOR ccccccecceccccccecces 33 WELCOME VWINDOWW ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 33 PIN EEN OE 34 DEVICE DETAILS se ese es ees ees ee ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eg ee ae 34 GENERAL 0 35 BELE EO IONS EE EE Ee 35 Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 5 HER INN 36 STANDARD FLOW FORMULA 51 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS a aak eniai 37 2 FIXED SPEED PUMP CAPACITY ees esse see ses ee see see ses ee ee see see ee ee 39 EEGEN e 52 PUMP CURVE 40 02 a N 53 PUMP CURVE 43 COMMUNICATION SETUP ne 53 VOLUCALC VS CALIBRATION WORKSHEET ees see see see sees ee 46 DEE 54 KVELE ee 47 ACCESSORIES sj 55 FLOW COMPUTATION FORMULAS ees sees see ee ee ee ee ee ee 47 ULTRASONIC LEVEL SENSOR MLSU O5M amp MLSU 10M 55 CONTRACTED RECTANGULAR WEIR AND SUPPRESSED WASTEWATER PRESSURE LEVEL SENSOR 56 RECTANGULAR WEIR et ie ed ee ee Oe ee Ee 48 PUMP OUTLET PRESSURE SENSOR MLPS50 MLPS100 AND MLPS300 2 57 V lee 49 CURRENT SENSOR MLCT75 EE 58 MANNING EQUATION OPEN CHANNEL A9 CURRENT SENSORS MLCT150 AND MLET3OO 58 MANNING EQUATION PARTIALLY FULL
40. cking file for communication and Ethernet buffer file is temporary registration file of the data to send to MaidMaps when the el Merzel files communication is not possible Alarm is the file of the alarms and the Duerf low is the overflow file ZS IENTRER ME TOUR To delete a selected file choose and press EH TER 4 to access the next screen then OK 2 to confirm Sal 03 Intro SD Card Info SD card Info KE total drive space This function allows you to check the amount of memory for internal memory 39866365 KB available and free space 38481258 With 2 GB of memory there is enough memory for the lifetime of the FETOUFI I instrument or more than 10 years Copy Manual from USB This function allows more recent version of the user manual copied to the instrument Copy App from USB This function is to copy a different application in the instrument This can be used to change the use of the instrument or to test it ScreenShot This function takes a picture of what is on the screen and copies them to a USB key in BMP format All screens in this manual have been created with this function Inputs Calibration This function reads the inputs status Raw Values This function will read inputs in real time before they are recalculated VOLUCALC TM VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 24 Device info Product Volucale 5 Serial Ho US1296864 From the main screen press the MEHL HD key then
41. copy the configuration file on Press next to create the file in the selected folder the root directory of a USB key Use a USB drive formatted with FAT16 or FAT32 The amount of files on the key influence the time to copy files Follow the USB instructions on page 29 VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 54 Accessories Ultrasonic Level Sensor MLSU 05M amp MLSU 10M MAID Labs Technologies designed ultrasonic level sensors that are easy to install and does not require any special maintenance Ultrasonic level sensors MLSU 5M 0 5 meters and MLSU 10M 0 10 meters are high precision weatherproof sensors which can support temporary submersion IP67 so it can go in or outside tanks The probes are equipped with a firmware filter that allows it to ignore smaller targets and noise and indicates the target that gives the greatest acoustic performance The sensor also rejects the periodic noises that may have higher acoustic than the target This gives users the flexibility for easy installation even in obstructed and noisy places When target and object reflections are of similar size preference is given to the nearest object The support bracket is optional Product Overview Maximum range of 5 meters 16 feet 4 inches for MLUS 5M model Maximum range of 10 meters 32 feet 8 inches for the MLUS 10M model Accuracy of 0 1 of the measuring range Read speed of 6 66Hz Internal temperature c
42. data begins the details of each event 21 06 410 14 344 97 670 95 4270 00 1 44 6 00 391 46 6 40 9 00 9 60 10 34 166 9 Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 30 The Monthls VWolucalc MG report summarize the station s data It provides the date of the report the station and the month of the recorded data The Average Outflow is the average flow rate based on the pump curves the pump capacities or the external flow meter connected to an analog input Same with the volumes For the open channel equation use the Monthly Overflow report of the previous page For variable speed pumps the runtime is usually high and the number of starts low Constant speed pumps are opposite Report generated on 07 29 2013 at 00 01 Device name 129003 Report Pump summary Voltage V 600 Unit 5 US gal Total Average Outflow Date Outflow Volume 1 80 12 18285624 2 74 53 1701051 3 12 58 1656513 157 02 3597506 5 95 49 2179421 6 83 76 1911 14 1 2853 72 64751777 8 335 91 76606843 9 334 13 7020150 10 340 99 7762625 11 341 56 7795945 12 334 26 7629226 13 330 60 7545752 14 325 49 7429081 15 324 12 7397846 16 323 02 7372037 17 322 38 7358034 18 314 74 7183002 19 354 31 8086 734 20 524 08 11961761 21 377 07 606329 22 355 868 8122733 23 350 08 7990347 24 341 50 77943760 25 337 47 7702383 26 334 10 7625537 27 333 63 7014950 25 328 05 7501278 29 N D N D 30 N D N D 31 N D N D Total 289 71 18514499 VOLUCALC VS www mai
43. de From the main screen press the MEHU 4 key to access the menu then EHTER 3 to open the Configuration menu then Blio Software urArade then press EN TER to select MAID Labs will continue to update and improve our products software of its instruments The latest version of the internal software can be obtained from the website www maidlabs com for devices having been registered Insure the reliability of the energy source before beginning the programming of the instrument There must not be any power loss during the update To reduce this risk insure that the rechargeable batteries have a minimum capacity of 60 This can be checked on the main display by disconnecting the instrument from its external source Never put alkaline batteries in an instrument made for use with rechargeable batteries They may create damage to the instrument and to people After selecting Firmware update insert a USB key that contains the volucalcvs hex file in the root directory Once this file is detected the update programming will automatically start and a percentage of the update progress will be displayed in steps The instrument restarts when the update is completed VOLUCALC TM VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 21 Language From the main screen press the MEHL UM key to access the menu then EHTER to open the Configuration menu then to Language then press ENTER to select The instrument can work in French or in English Press
44. device already Create a new file created Open an existing file By default the configuration Create from an existing file process starts by creating a new file when is pressed The Options link on the bottom left corner of the window is for setting up your preferred engineering units ft meters etc http maidlabs com Version 3 1 4927 8 Options VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 33 Options Two menu tabs are r vva available General Hede and Units The General tab selects the desired Units language By ires United States Default the 5 rea Volume Configurator will D Mete Square meters m O Liters 1 appear in the e Feet Square feet ft US gallons US aal language of your Inches i CO Imp gallons UK aal computer It is 1 C Cubic meters me possible to change C Cubic feet f it at anytime The Rai SE ee Flow application must 3 Millimeters mm Celsius degrees Liters per second Is be restarted when Orry Fahrenheit degrees F US gallons per minute GPM its language is TEN ESEG Gey Milan gallons per day MGD changed Kilo Pascal kPa C Liters per watt hour 1 wh UK gallons per minute GPM Press the Apply PSI US gallons per watt hour Millions UK gallons per day tab to save these 3 Bar 6 7 Imp gallons per watt hour Cubic meters per day
45. dlabs com Serial number Month July Power factor l s hh mm ss Le Min Max Flow Min Time Flow 0 00 17 23 32 208 72 2 05 3131550 161 67 0 00 2 00 10 180 68 0 00 12 18 09 407 22 0 00 22 16 09 287 33 26 84 53337 219 23 0 00 6 31 25 833 62 293 62 35611 382 32 295 28 08 11 534 96 293 54 4 49 49 436 41 302 65 3 43 59 523 04 90 54 13 00 43 477 02 293 54 5 05 4 487 34 290 61 7 21 17 7 268 93 6 01 33 434 65 260 09 4 19 45 415 51 288 06 6 36 45 478 06 285 02 44 02 02 447 00 0 00 21 58 58 7835 92 359 88 6 41 29 DO 327 17 23 50 05 585 78 0 00 14 45 03 545 14 303 66 4 41 27 552 06 0 00 6 44 27 525 79 296 86 6 03 45 540 46 294 03 5 07 24 454 17 291 45 30419 544 684 289 35 9 31 19 550 89 N D N D N D N D N D N D N D N D N D 7 24 2013 0 6 44 27 AM V5129003 2013 100 hh mm ss Max Time 15 02 08 14 59 13 14 24 24 9 28 33 13 37 35 14 11 49 e He Pk F 10 03 06 15 46 20 19 07 08 17 25 01 13 05 33 13 41 11 13 42 04 14 36 11 14 30 32 14 29 27 13 30 48 21 36 52 0117 11 06 41 13 24 26 10 40 27 9 40 35 18 29 36 13 48 17 15 05 49 15 29 13 N D N D N D 7 7 2013 33 82 5 52 52 AM BE Be Be BE S S KY SIN SSM N D N D N D 11 Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 Kl Pd OO gt VY Oo ADD N D N D N D P1 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 18 13 58
46. e Pressure at pump outp 0 100 PSI Oto 100 PSI 4 20 m check all the possible Manual control Relay Digital combinations Rain 0 01 per pulse 0 01 in per pulse Pulse IT reg E Mm AC AC adapter 12 VOC The left arrow means the signal is an output and to the right means it is an input Flow Options The analog 4 20mA FHM GE output is proportional to the outflow calculated from the pumped curves or pump capacities lt can also include the lost water caused by an overflow event if calculated using one of the open channel equations This output must first be configured by the user The configuration window will appear by clicking the Range field VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 37 In this window Value at 4 mA and Value at 20 mA can be selected or changed with the arrows or by entering corresponding values The user must ensure that the Measure Type measurement unit shown is correct This can be changed by Hardware LO clicking on the Options link All similar windows work the Value at 4 mA MH GPM US same way 5 i Dong Value at 20 m 15 852 GEM US The 4 20 mA loop is powered by internal 12VDC No external power is required Options OK Cancel The input configuration for pumps 1 2 3 and 4 depends on the selected number of pumps in the Lift station dialog page 37 window The table below shows the various combinations of inputs based on the number of pumps in
47. e Ranges 0 100 PSI and 0 300 PSI Operating Temperature 20 a 80 C Power Supply 8 28 VDC Wetted Materials Standard 316L S S Fluorocarbon Sensor Dimensions Length 3 7 in 93 mm Diameter 0 68 in 17mm Certification CE VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 57 Current Sensor MLCT75 The Split core current transformer 1 04 0 40 1 04 MLCT75 is designed to provide a low 26 4 cost method for monitoring electrical current Its unique hinge pressure locking mechanism enables its installation without interrupting the current supply to the pumps or equipment For this model of sensor the VS can be configured to enable a range of 0 to 15 amps and 0 to 75 amps depending on the settings of the micro switches page 12 Current Sensors MLCT150 and MLCT300 The current sensors MLCT150 150 amps and MLCT300 300 amps use the latest technology in current transformers They are designed to meet the most stringent industry requirements All models comply with the standards IEC1010 2 032 600V Cat Il These sensors have a jaw opening of 30 mm 1 19 and can accommodate wire of 29mm 1 15 The unique jaw facilitates attachment to the wires They are made of polycarbonate and ultrasonically welded in order to ensure their robustness and comprehensive and lasting reliability The use of wound cores improves the performance of high and low end The accuracy of each model is optimi
48. e equations Make sure the correct Overflow Comput atiop engineering units are displayed in the parameter input screen When Trsrescidal Weir multiple parameters are required press UR 14 to move on To select an AL EE Sy S item in a list press LIST and to change a value press EDIT and follow the instructions on page 14 The keys may have different functions depending on the selected equation OC Sorat ME Look ur Table BACK ENTER Bandwidth setup From the main screen press the MEHU key to access the menu then 3 Bandwidthsetur EHTEF to open the Configuration menu then to Bandwidth allocation Bandwidth setur then press ENTER 4 to select with the server It is possible to modify the frequency of data transferred to reduce the Medium bandwidth of the device There are four different transfer rates which can be Bark I TAEELY selected by keys 2 or 3 and then the APPLY key to confirm the choice The Lal setting uses the least amount of bandwidth The device will communicate every 10 minutes and data transferred is compressed The Hedium selection allows the device to communicate with the server every 5 minutes The Hi h selection communicates as soon as the data is available It also allows the fastest updates on the MaidMap server Hons disables the Ethernet port when communications it is not used The instrument automatically adjusts the time when there is a communic
49. e screen of the instrument The Power source section defaults to AC adapter since this is the only way the VOLUCALC VS can be powered The VS does not work on batteries Click to continue Display options Display options In the Regional Settings Display setup and backlight options French and English are the Language selections for the Regional settings display and reports The Time Language English Zone is automatically adjusted ee UTC 05 00 Eastem Time US amp Canada to the computer s time and Sen may be changed if required ed The instrument works internally in Universal Time Battery operation Coordinated UTC also Time before backlight close Known as Greenwich Mean Sas posse INT Time GMT and will compensate for daylight savings automatically When connected to the Internet the instrument will update the internal clock Password Protect device with a password Options The Display Brightness can be adjusted between 0 and 100 in increments of 20 The default value is 20 Battery Operation is related to other MAID Labs products which also use the Configurator software VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 35 An optional Password is use for locking the display screen Make a 5 numbers code with digits between 1 and 4 representing the Mm 2 3 and 4 buttons of the instrument Click 2 to continue Lift station Lift station This window will effec
50. en press AFFLY to accept the value To deactivate the fixed pressure or level press OFF OM APPLY 3 Technician From the main screen press the MEHL key to access the menu then to open the Configuration menu then 3 to Factory Reset Technician then press ENTER 4 to select Lory Manual From USE The technician menu allows access to functions that are normally reserved Cors AFF From Usk for factory or experienced technicians In this menu please note there are BACK gt T ENTER functions that could totally erase the memory of the instrument These are the functions of Technicien Factory Reset Erase Files SD Card Info Copy Manual from USB Copy App from USB ScreenShot Inputs Calibration Raw Values St Oo S amp S YS VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 23 Factory Reset Do you really want to do a factory reset This resets the device to the same condition that it was when new and never installed To start press in the order 3 and E Nothing will be in the It was Press A then 2 internal memory after this execution It is equivalent to formatting the disk of a computer AMNULERT 2 Delete File This function allows the user a selection of files to be deleted from the memory ssert Assert is a bug tracking file The Di9it al file and TemFEatt are explained in the Raw data section below on this page Level is the level readings file HttF file is bug tra
51. ertlow SatuF then press ENTER 4 to select Two options diaital or analog Overt lou Setur The digital mode is a dry contact on which a float level is connected to the BACK I EDIT input that can also be configured as a digital input and is only used Ouerf lou Setur to record the number of times a level is reached and duration of these lowlanslaa events Level vert low level In analog mode a level sensor is connected to the MEA input of the Lote tt device It can be configured as an open channel flow meter while still able BACK EDIT gt APPLY to monitor the levels record the duration and event while in an overflow VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 19 condition In analog mode the Level 42 is measured in real time and the Overflow level is the level at which the overflow began and open channel flow starts recording The Dwerf low level is the only value that the user can define To do this press the EDIT 2 key using the Numbers selection screen page 14 then accept the value with the HFFL 14 key A open channel flow equations window appears Overflow Comeutatiorn Hanning Channel Hotch eur Cont Rect Wer SUP Rect Weir Open Channel Flow Equations Overflow Depending on the type of weir or primary device used you can select among the nine equations listed on page 47 Refer to pages 47 52 of this manual for more details on thes
52. etting The first is a flow rate from an open channel equation which can otal outt Low also be used in the compilation of overflows The second will calculate a flow rate derived from the pumps curves or the pumps capacities see Configurator on page 35 BACK gt ENTER Select the method of flow calculation either 1 Open channel Overflow or 2 Total outgoing flow derived from the pumps curves or pumps capacities The EHTER button brings 8 screen which is com and the output Custom sensor is used to set characteristics for inputs or outputs For the flow press MEAT 3 to access the engineering units needed then Value at 4 mA 8 EDIT 2 i you wish to select a different unit See the previous page for Malue at ZA mh 18 56 choices BACK EDIT NEXT IAPPLY Value at 4 mH is normally zero which is the minimum flow rate calculable by the instrument VOLUCALC TM VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 17 Value at 24 mH represents the maximum flow measurement that can be calculated by the instrument To change this value follow the instructions on page 14 and enter the numbers in the configuration ung 1andFumF 2 If pumps are constant or fixed speed then choose Sege ewes Current Pure 1 1 or Current Pure 2 1 Fume 1 Fl means Pump 1 Phase 1 If the pumps are variable speed then select RPM 1 and REN 2 then press ENTER 4 MEE C T SHOA Custom sensor BACK To
53. f Excel is installed on the computer monthly reports will load automatically The file name is composed of an identifier name or serial number plus the year and the month for which it is created Note If the device language is different from your computer the data might not be presented properly in Excel To remedy this simply select the appropriate separator when importing into the spreadsheet Excel A file is created for each month of operation of the instrument unless all the data has been deleted intentionally using the Technician menu on page 27 Examples of reports are on the two next pages the text format was altered to make them easier to read The reports are copied on the USB key in the subdirectory Monthly Reports which is under the directory with the name given to the instrument or having its serial number in the root directory See Device Name on page 37 VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 29 12 2012 Overflow Volume Site L5 24 Date Duration 1 N A 2 N A 3 N A 4 N A 3 N A 6 N A Fj 0 00 B 3 54 9 2 21 10 0 00 11 1 14 12 0 00 13 0 00 14 0 00 15 0 00 16 4 10 Date From 7 07 45 03 10 21 23 13 03 25 9 15 02 01 9 14 31 14 3 15 00 23 10 09 12 11 10 09 41 04 11 10 01 16 12 10 25 49 13 10 15 00 14 09 31 59 14 09 32 10 15 14 21 15 16 02 55 01 VOLUCALC VS N A N A N A N A N A E Ms MOM Ww oe To 07 45 18 12 22 22 14 23 25 15 35 13 16 31 35 15 00 36 09
54. ged Keys A 2 and are to change the value and HEST 4 is to go to the next variable The data is stored in Greenwich Mean Time GMT and then adjusted to local time for display and when generating files and reports This prevents the loss of data caused by changes to daylight savings time to standard time and vice versa Changes to the time or date can cause loss of data when entering an older time or date If this happens the data following the entered time and date are lost In this case a warning message will appear Changing the GMT does not cause a loss of data linits rr O Units Length Volume US aal From the main screen press the MEHU 4 key to access the menu and i i Rain in then EHTER 4 to open the Configuration menu and then to Flow GPM Units then press ENTER 4 to select In the VOLUCALCTM VS units can be chosen based on settings e Rain maybe in o Millimeters mm o Inches in e The flow can be o Liters per Second l s o US Gallon per Minute GPM o Million of US Gallons per Day MGD o Cubic Meter per Day m PD or Cubic Foot per Second PS e The length can be o Meter m o Inches in o Feet ft or o Centimeter cm e The volume may be in Liters I o US Gallons USG o Cubic Meters m or o Cubic Feet ft O Press the EDIT key to move from one unit to another and the 2 keys and to move from one parameter to another VOLUCALC V
55. he internal relay contacts of the flow ise instrument F This symbol indicates that the internal relay contacts are open BACK F This symbol indicates that the internal relay contacts are closed Press 3 to open the relay and to close it You should be able to hear it change positions VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 25 Analog output test From the main screen press the MENU key then 3 5 times and BESETE ENTER Ato Analog Out Test The user can change the value of the 4 to 20 mA analog output in 1 mA increments by pressing the buttons 2 to decrease the value and B to increase it Value Lock screen From the main screen press the MEHU key then 3 6 times and ENTER to execute Lock Screen Lock screen allows restricting access to the device in the main menu By default if no lock key has been configured simply press Mm 2 3 4 to have full access to the menus of the unit If the lock key has been configured lock screen password page 22 just grab it with the buttons The device automatically locks the screen after 30 seconds Shutdown device From the main screen press the MEHU key then 7 times and EHTER to Shutdown device Are 900 sure you want This procedure is recommended when there is maintenance to do on the EEN je device for example a battery change This avoids the possibility of losing recent data that has not been stored This fu
56. his manual before connecting the device Power and Batteries This product works ONLY with internal rechargeable batteries size C and an external 12 VDC power supply DO NOT INSTALL NON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES INTO A DEVICE THAT CHARGES BATTERIES AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT All types of batteries may leak and this may cause damage not covered by the warranty Installation The VOLUCALC VS is not waterproof Avoid placing it in wet locations where liquids could inter the product or condensation is a problem Damage caused by water or excessive humidity voids the Maid Labs warranty A desiccant bag is placed inside the instrument in order to minimize or delay damage related to humidity that effects all electronic products When you open the case to change the batteries be sure to replace the desiccant bag If you think it is inefficient you can order additional desiccant from Maid Labs The instrument must be placed in a location where there is no risk of being hit or dropped Power supply 120VAC 12 VDC The VOLUCALC VS works with the power supply MLPS2 120VAC 12VDC 2A The C size internal rechargeable batteries on some models are only used to record power outages Check the polarity of the wires before connection It is essential to connect the sensors and power supply to the correct input locations and set the switches and jumpers to the appropriate positions according to the input value desired The PUMP inputs can be u
57. ic flow meter but you must understand the aftereffect page 37 Flow Algorithm The last menu item IS the Pressure Input You must decide S SS where to install the pressure sensor then T555 bet ore PUMPS choose one from the sensors described on page 58 or configure one as described in the previous page BACK TA VENTER IEMTER Level setup From the main screen press the MEHU 4 key to access the menu then EHTEF to open the Camtiguration menu then B to Level SERIES SE ees Setup then press ENTER to select ComPuted Level 6 68 Zero level The Real Lewel is the level measurement of water supplied by the level sensor The LomFuted Level is the actual or adjusted level for the EDIT I GET APPI well The Zero level is the adjustment required to accurately display the computed level For example if the real level reads 6 5 and the actual level measured is 7 8 the zero level requires an input adjustment of 1 3 0 1 3 to display the actual or computed level The ero level must always be positive number It is possible to read the Real Lewel with the GET key To enter a value use the EDIT 2 key then follow the instructions Numbers selection screen on page 14 then press HPFL WV L4 to record the modification Open Channel Flow Overflow Setup From the main screen press the MEHU 4 key to access the menu then EHTER to open the Configuration menu then B to Ov
58. ights then the Lookup table is the function to USE Up to 100 levels with corresponding flow rates can be Fow computation sk Method Look up table v entered in the table Press the to add a Level and corresponding Flow rate Entered values cannot be deleted or sorted so enter them correctly How for specific levels Levels in Flow GPM US 1 00 0 10 Levels are relative to the 2 00 0 30 specified overflow level California Pipe This method measures the output of the open end partially filled horizontal pipe which will discharge freely into the air This method is sometimes considered to be a method of trajectory However the measure is really based on the depth at the end of the pipe The Pipe diameter is required How computation Method Calfomia Pipe Pipe diameter 2 00 E ft VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 52 Alarms In the Inputs and Outputs dialog window page37 when the Digital output function Alarm out is selected the following dialog window becomes available and allows you to enter values above and or below which the relay can be activated Alarm on the minimum value only means an alarm is generated when the measurement read or calculated is at or under the value entered in the field Generate an alarm below for a duration determined by the field Delay before alarm is generated The other choices are Alarm on the maximum value only and
59. ill only affect the system curve and not the pump curve you may have loaded into the software On the right you can enter the true diameter of the impeller If only constant speed pumps are used then this does not apply To complete the Pump Curves Selection dialog this picture is used to explain the Level options and Output pressure options 4 The Level options allows you to enter values to compensate abnormal readings Level adjustment is the difference in height between the level O set page 48 and the level of the pumps This value should be a positive number if the pump is below the level 0 Head adjustment is similar but for the head this time A positive number indicates that the sensor is higher than the pump Fred level or Fixed pressure is when to force a value no sensor or faulty sensor is needed If no sensor is configured it is necessary to specify the level or fixed pressure as appropriate VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 45 VOLUCALC VS Calibration worksheet If you do not have the curves for the variable speed pumps then they must be created If you have them then you can check the system curve The flow accuracy of the VOLUCALC TM VS is directly proportional to the quality of the calibration performed MAID Labs provides an Excel worksheet on the USB key or downloaded from Maid Labs website through this link www maidlabs com Files VS Calibration worksheet GPM z
60. ip It is explained on next page A B C D E F G H This is how the Calibration of the 1 Velucalc VS Calibration Enter data in grey area only Gr i aac Bil Name of Lift station EE o 3 Install a Volucalc VS with level and pressure sensors e It takes one curve per speed preferably low medium and high speed 3 speeds are 4 Calibrate all the sensors with Maid Devices configurator 5 Enter well dimensions surface in feet Dim 1 Dim 2 EE Select start and stop levels that will be used during the tests If possible try to have the required same distance above and below the average level at which the pumps usually operate If e Run the pumps at the each the distance between the levels is too high it will take forever to do the calibration If the speed within a known volume distance is too small the accuracy will be reduced 5 to 15 minutes fill up time is good Do e The start and stop levels used 6 afirst fill up cycle to calculate the average flow before the pump operation should be in the middle of the 7 Measure the distance between these levels Distance ra 3 j 2 normal operating level for the 8 Volume of well ft 0 manie variable speed pumps For 9 Compute all the data and create pump curves and setup this in the MaidDevices i Time example If the normal is set at e SPEED RPM Pump Start p Pump Stop Flow Rate ump SPEE ressure eri 10 0 then the stop should be p HMM SS HHIMM
61. l responsibility of Maid Labs or its affiliates exceed the equipment purchase price received from you from a user or from a third party regardless of the laws by which the cause of action was brought The foregoing does not affect your territory s statutory rights At Maid Labs Technologies we have made every effort to provide a user manual that is up to date and easy to use However it is possible that errors may occur or recent hardware or software upgrades might not be in your manual We strongly suggest checking our website to see if a newer version of the manual is available www maidlabs com VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 4 Table of contents REGISTRATION ede do ee ed ed oe ed od GN 3 WARRANTY essessooonnsneeennnneeennnnnsennnenesnnnenesnnvenennneenennneener 4 TABLE OF 60 5 EONTAETS 7 PRODUCT APPLICATION cccccccccecccccccccccccccccecceccs 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ccccccccecccccccccccccccccccceecs 7 OPTIONS 665550855 7 DIMENSIONS ase Gie ee Ge Ge NG Ge Ge ae de Gie 8 USE AND MAINTENANCE ccccceccccccccccccccccccccecccecs 9 ENVIRONMENTAL 0 8 9 CLEANING eeler 9 ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS 2 9 POWER AND 5 9 INSTALLATION Luren 9 POWER SUPPLY 120VAC 12 VD 9 VOLUCALC VS INSTALLATION ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 12 DIGITAL INPUT ees 1111111111 13 COMMUNICATION 444244 13 INSTRUMENT START UP
62. loat and Sump pump operation VDC The VDC input requires a 12Vdc power source for the instrument The same 12Vdc is used to power the 4 20mA output proportional to the calculated flow rate Fixed speed pump capacity VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 39 Pumps In the Lift station dialog window when all pumps are constant speed the flow algorithm will use the preset pump capacities al eden Based on run times for each pump the total volumes per pump laorthr and total volumes pumped all pumps will be calculated as C He outflow from the station C Extemal flow measured The fixed or constant speed Pump Capacities dialog window next will appear EEN 7 two screens later and the Pump Curve Selection dialog next page is not 8 Freed pump capacities displayed Pumps curves The user must enter each pump capacity in the Flow column Please insure the pump capacities values were taken during normal operational levels If the Capacities of pump combinations are known then it should be entered as well During a drawdown procedure to calculate a pump s capacity or combination of pumps insure the levels Lead Lag Start Stop are the same levels used for daily operations of the Pumps capacities station This will provide the EE EG most accurate capacity information for the Volucalc VS 7 Flow GPM US 100 0 101 0 99 0 Combinations flows The Default combinations ratios selectio
63. ltiple RPM Note Create 0 000 3 450 0 1000 Before creating curves in the ao 0 00012 3450 02 10002 Configurator it is important 0 000 00 100 0 gt to have these curves in the computer and in a graphic 00001 005 1000 s format The pump curves SS heen eee images should be displayed Level options in a large format Level adjustment 0 0004 Head adjustment 0 000 P Fixed level 0000 21 t Options EXAMPLE OF PUMP CURVE MODEL INTELLIFLO 120 35 303 100 25 80 og Jg FER d o 60 5 C5154 g 5 ES 40 10 5 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 U S Gallons per minute 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Cubic Meters per hour VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 41 Once the pump curves is found picture above in the Pump curves area click Create for the corresponding pump and the Pump Curves Setup dialog window will appear Configure the units according the graph pump curve information provided even if it is only Information temporarily The Configurator will More do the conversion back when W Impeller diameter needed To change the units click Chart display on the Options link z er ess Head 120 000 amp 20 000 ft Each pump curve created in the Configurator for a specific pump model can be reused for other pumping stations It is important to Options Advanced give them a meaningful name How 160 0 20 0 GPM US Initial curve speed 3 450
64. n all standard networks It is impossible at the moment to enter a fixed IP address to a device It is possible to connect the unit to a Wi Fi connection using an external module sold by Maid Labs Configuration of the module is required using a computer To know the IP address of the device or its MAC address please refer to the P Information section page 25 Instrument start up Once the instrument is powered it automatically saves the state of its digital Please check Fume 1 4 and analog inputs Jumper configuration a message like this one is displayed then the position of the jumpers page Hou is not acceptable for the selected configuration To resolve this disconnect LAL ZIL SAG 4 00 9 and open the instrument and move the jumpers according to the displayed Desired LOC 200 SAC AC message The menus The menu keys on the Volucalc VS device are content related Do not press more than one key at a time All key functions are displayed on the current screen Main Screen The main screen of the VOLUCALC VS displays data to ensure that the product is working properly and to provide data from the sensors ou alie SC Flow GPM ABA The displayed flow is calculated by the chosen LEVEL EL Pressure PSI algorithm If flow rate for open channel is used at page 25 54 then it will Last Flou control the displayed flow value ke ES FT Volume CUS gal BJ R The displayed volume is the cumulative v
65. n channel Configuring bandwidth Alarms 9 Configuration file 10 Resetting the cumulative 11 Update of the software 12 Language 13 Password to lock the screen 14 Power factor electrical 15 Voltage electrical Phases Setur 16 Phases electrical Pressure Override 0 VIP a IS N pressure sensor Technician Pressure fixed if 17 18 Level fixed if no level sensor BACK gt TI ENTER 19 Technician After a function is completed press RE TURH 4 to return to the previous menu The list of submenus is longer than what is displayed on the initial screen VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 15 Date amp Time setup From the main screen press the MEHU key to access the menu and s then EHTER to open the Setup menu and then 3 to Date 2 da LA SEE Time AAS Ze 5 ri ion Time then press ENTER 4 to execute this function Date 011 Mer vi This menu displays time date and the difference to the Universal Time Time Zone GMT 4464 Coordinated UTC also known as Greenwich Mean Time GMT With a working Internet connection the instrument updates automatically its internal clock using internet time It is possible to force the update via internet with the button SET EI When the Bandwidth page 20 is disabled time modification is possible with these keys and HEAT A cursor appears under the first number that can be chan
66. nction stops all operations of the device To restart normal operations simply remove the power including the batteries and reconnect after a few seconds Cont ier Press button 2 to reset RT 2 Real Time 2altime From the main screen press the RT 2 key to display the Real Time screen Las BEE ConsumrFtior Internal Info The RT menu displays information in real time Rain Stats ENTER Real time From the main screen press the RT 2 key then ENTER 4 to display the FR LET Realtime screen lvl AAPress Head HJAFlow P RPM EFM Head E H is the current head pressure a difference between the inlet or IC 6 6 level pressure and the pumped outlet pressure BACK Lul HD level represents the current data from the probe Fress H H represents the pressure at the pump outlet Flow represents the flow rate calculated using the derived flow algorithm P1 to F4 represents the pump inputs 1 VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 26 RFI indicates a rotation speed in Revolution Per Minute H indicates a current in Amp GPF Vs or other flow unit will be displayed if an external flow meter is connected to the VOLUCALC VS and the VS is recording the displayed flow If nothing is connected then MA non available will be displayed Pump Statistics From the main screen press the ET 2 key then 3 and ENTER mme Pume Statistics 1 to display Fume Statistics of the first pump
67. ncy of the pumps in volume per kilowatt Kw Gal Kw Sensor When EFN 1 2 3 or 4 is selected it is highly probable the instrument automatically restarts because selecting RFI instead of Current means jumpers need to change position within the instrument This is explained sur la page 9 This is another very good reason to use the MaidDevices Configurator page 33 You must then choose the type of output on which VOLUCALC M VS is connected The frequency inverters normally generate 4 20mA or 0 5V but the VS can also read 0 10V and 0 24V Once the type of connection is selected you must specify the VS values corresponding to the minimum and maximum RPM of the selected pump For example if the range is from 0 to 1000 RPM then indicate 0 at 4 mA or 0 volts and 1000 at 20mA or 5 10 or 24 volts viere ar EM Here BACK I EDIT e noe Gut f a are Sn Pome 1 1 1d the choices left for pumps 3 and 4 Master Lurrer inputs ENTER VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 18 The next item in this menu is Lewel lJnFut This allows to select a standard sensor range offered by Maid Labs page 55 or set one as the Maid Labs ultrasonic sensor The configuration of a Custom sensor is as described above for KE Only the type of unit has Eer changed ARA BACK gt ENTER Measured outflow The pump 4 input also allows to read and record flow from an external source such as a magnet
68. nnel Flow computation functions Overflow level must be checked The Zero level represents the difference between the value read by the probe and the level being displayed as zero If the probe is placed at the height of the pump and the pump stops one foot above but the user would like to see zero when the pumps stop then 1 should Level setup Specify the level reported by the sensor for which you want to display a value of 0 and the overflow level Levels Zero level Overflow level Flow computation Method Options 1004 12 004 fi Calfomia Pipe Cipolletti Weir Contracted Rectangular Weir Look up table Manning Equation Open channel Manning Equation Partially full pipe Polynomial flow formula Standard flow formula Supressed Rectangular Weir V Notch Weir be written at Zero level This value must be positive value 4 Level on sensor that should be reported as 0 0 Use 0 0 for flow meter lt Back When Overflow level is checked the overflow calculations for open channel flow and recording overflows are functional and available The value entered for Overflow level is the level from which the selected open channel calculation should be performed and recorded When None is selected the sensor records the overflow level but no flow or volume are calculated Flow computation formulas All flow formulas have their advantages and disadvantages Choosing the one that gives the best
69. ns area provides a general rule of thumb for standard pump Capacities when an actual drawdown test has not provided this information Note The standard default is 1 times the average pump Default combinations ratios capacity for two pumps Zpumps 0 Jpumps 7 which equals 75 A triplex station would be 67 7 the average pump capacity Of course these values which can be changed are a general rule and do not replace an actual drawdown calculation Options Pump Curve Selection This dialog window next page is used to create and select the curves for variable speed pumps If all pumps are identical you can use the same pump curve as pump no 1 check share curves for all pumps In this case only the first pump field 1 needs to be configured If the pumps have different curves and have not been interred into the Configurator software you can create new curves for each pump The pump curve data is stored in the software and can be reused with different site files using the same pump types VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 40 The pump curves are usually provided free from the Pump Curve Selection manufacturers T h EY Allows to select which pump curves to use for each curve represent flow rate relative to the head condition Pump curves Variable speed PAD have Share curves for all pumps Impeller size Fixed speed Calibration several curves in the graph M REM x for mu
70. olume which is calculated from the displayed flow Level ift HDH The level is displayed according to the configuration chosen by the user on page 19 and 42 VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 13 Pressure FSI Bj R The pressure values and span are configured by the user If there no sensor installed a pressure can be set manually page 42 and 46 This symbol indicates that there is no Ethernet connection amp This symbol indicates there is an gt Ethernet connection The Ethernet cable is connected and the IP address is valid communication is not necessarily functional 4 This symbol indicates that the internal relay contacts are open F This symbol indicates that the internal relay contacts are closed LastIFlou This section of the display provides information on the average flow and the cumulative 4H precipitation for the last 24 hours 2 0177 The current date and time is displayed If an adjustment is required press the D key to access the 152 MENU Confiauration Date 5 Lime and follow the instructions on page 16 To access the menus from the main screen the MEHU 4 button gives access to a scroll configure and get information about the instrument To MEHL A Cor igur ie Kula scroll up or dawn use the 2 and se 3 buttons then press ENTER FI IF Jer to execute the function Communication test Felau test The TR 2 Real Time button is to ace
71. ompensation 42kHz ultrasonic sensor measures the distance to objects 2 1 4 in Virtually no dead zone objects closer than 30cm 12 in 571 cm appear at 30cm on model MLUS 5M and objects closer than 50cm 20 in appear at 50cm on model MLUS 10M Power supply 9 to 30 VDC with reverse polarity protection 4 20 mA current consumption Small size Designed for easy integration into your project Operating temperature 40 C to 65 C 40 F to 149 F Automatic calibration in real time voltage humidity and ambient noise Firmware filtering for excellent noise tolerance and rejection of obstructions Diameter 5 9 8 in Weatherproof IP67 protected against the effects of fixation 14 27 cm of immersion up to 1m hole 1 inch hole required for easy installation 1 1 2 in Detection area long and narrow 3 8 cm Additional stability filter rejects abnormal readings Use the full dynamic range of the sensor if there is no large targets present the sensor will select the next smallest target in sight Can be used to sort large objects behind smaller The best sensor for measuring tank level VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 55 Wastewater pressure level sensor MLPL The Maid Labs wastewater level sensor is designed for indefinite immersion in a wide variety of liquid media It is made of 316L Stainless Steel to resist aggressive media It provides a temperature compensated analog output proportional
72. omplete the Setup and save the configuration file in the root directory of a USB key Don t forget the USB stick must operate with a FAT or FAT32 file system NTFS is not supported The next step is to connect the device The next page shows the connection of the level pressure and rain sensors and power The connection to the pumps is explained later VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 12 Digital input The digital input will read a dry contact output from a wide range of field devices The instrument generates a low sensing voltage in one of the input connections When the instrument detects this voltage the contact is closed Any sensor generating a pulse similar to a rain gauge or flow meter can be used with the VOLUCALC VS The types of sensors can be floats opening valve detectors relays or any type of equipment generating a dry contact when active provided the frequency pulse rate does not exceed 10 pulses per second 10 Hz Communication Devices communicate with a web server via a continuous internet connection There is no configuration required when connecting to Maid Labs The devices use port 80 standard port for all web pages to communicate with the MaidMaps server If the computer in the network is capable of browsing the internet then the communication will work Devices are DHCP clients and require no special configuration with the exception of having a DHCP server in the network present i
73. ons standard flow and polynomial flow Note that the settings of the following units are in feet ft for the height and cubic foot ft for flow Standard Flow Formula All the following tables are based on this formula with the exception of the Polynomial formula We assume that the user has the knowledge to choose the most suitable Equation for the system on which the product will be installed Channels H Channel 0 50 0 75 1 00 1 5 bi Parshall 1 53 12 4 10 8 1 1 24 5 Flow computation Method Farameter Farameter B Parameter C Parameter D How computation Method Parameter A Parameter B Parameter C Parameter D Palmer Bowlus A C Polynomial flow formula 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 Standard flow formula B 0 000 Is 0 000 Is 0 000 Is 0 000 Is 1 957 1 903 1 972 1 953 1 936 1 906 1 898 1 950 Trapezoidal Polynomial Triangular 22 5 30 45 VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 B 0 4HS 0 6HS 5 A 0 A Bh Ch AB CandD User defined values DO Flow GPM US h Water Level tt W Q Ax B CH A B CandD User defined values 2 Flow GPM US h Water Level ft 51 Lookup table When no type of weir channel or formulas to calculate flow with reasonable accuracy but that a flow rate proportional to the height of the liquid is known at least at specific he
74. ownload settings From the main screen press the MEHU HD key to access the menu then i to open the Download settings menu then 3 to je ETA ae Read cont file Download Settings then press ENTER 4 to select OPY software To read the file created by MaidDevices Configurator select Read conf file then ENTER 4 Follow the instructions on the screen BACK I ENTER The settings can also be configured from the MaidDevices Configurator software This software can be copied to a USB key from the instrument Simply select from the configuration menu Download Settings then Copa software then ENTER 4 AUSB key will be required in the instrument The Config zip compressed file will be copied to the root directory of the USB key Double clicking on the file name should unpack it Click on Config exe to run the application Reset total events From the main screen press the MEHU D key to access the menu then EHTER to open the Configuration menu then BlioReset total events then press EN TER to select This function resets the total events contained in the main screen After Are you sure you want to reset Total events from the main screen or CANCEL D to return to the previous screen count to selecting this function press YES 3 to confirm the deletion of the data To reset to zero all the total events of the instrument go to the Factory Reset function on page 24 FANGEL Firmware Upgra
75. product under normal use and maintenance is free of all manufacturing defects and is subject to the following terms and conditions 1 To obtain warranty service a The product was registered within 30 thirty days from the date of receipt b The registration form must be completed fully and returned to MAID Labs c The product must be shipped to Maid Labs main office or to an approved maintenance and repair service center for repair or replacement Shipping is at the customer s expense Limitations This warranty does not apply to a Repair or replacement of all cabinets batteries connecting wires antennas and accessories b Any defect or repair as a result of abuse neglect inadequate care and or misuse c Any defect or repair due to failure to follow the recommendations in the user manual d Any modification adjustment or repair to Maid Labs products by any other company other than Maid Labs authorized maintenance and repair centers All Maid Labs products whose serial number has been damaged altered or removed All Maid Labs products that are not the property of the original owner Products purchased from a bankrupt insolvent or non approved representative Any damages caused by fire rain flood lightning power surges or other events beyond the control of Maid Labs acts of God i The warranty does not cover the elimination of static or electrical interference adjustments or costs of labor associ
76. results given the installation s limitations is the responsibility of the user Marcel Roche wrote in SURFACE HYDROLOGY Being convinced that poor measurement is better than a good calculation you should never hesitate to measure Conditions for implementation of weirs e The plate must be perfectly vertical and perpendicular to the sides of the incoming channel waterproof and crushproof e The incoming channel must be straight uniform and rectangular with a constant slope over a length greater than 10 times the width of overflowing water in the channel at maximum load e The water level in the downstream channel must be sufficiently below the highest point of overflowing water to ensure a free flow and be fully ventilated VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 47 Contracted Rectangular Weir and Suppressed Rectangular Weir The accuracy of rectangular weirs Flow computation with or without contractions is Method usually between 1 to 4 of the flow Crest lenath of weir coefficient when all conditions are met The Crest length of weir parameter is required Trapezoidal Weir Cipoletti The accuracy of the trapezoidal weir or Cipoletti is the order of 1 to 4 of the flow coefficient when all conditions are met The Crest length of weir parameter is required Flow computation Method Crest length of weir Contracted Rectangular Weir t
77. sed to read and record the pump speed or current Depending on the type of measurement to be read there will be jumpers to put in the right position When measuring current set the jumpers as follows VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 9 Note Since the circuit is upside down the order of the pumps are reversed When measuring analog values including Pump Speed set jumpers to DC The instrument s connector has the following inputs and outputs LAT Analog output 4 20 mA proportional to calculated flow rate For constant soeed pumps connect a current sensor This will allow detection of the run cycle of the pumps as well as the current used by the pump assuming that all phases are roughly similar For variable speed pumps connect the variable speed drive s output 4 20 mA of each pump to the pump inputs of the VOLUCALC VS TEY H only 2 variable speed pumps are used an additional current sensor can be connected for each of the pumps This will allow the evaluation of the power consumption of each pump If 3 variable speed pumps are used a current sensor can be connected to the stations main Up power which would allow the evaluation of power consumption In this case the efficiency would be calculated in proportion to the pumped volume The level input represents the height of the water in the well of the pumping station The source can be a pressure sensor ultrasonic or other
78. server box and supplying a valid server address running Maid Labs software MAIDMAPS Send Maid Maps data is used to send what is been read or calculated by the every minute instrument based of the user s time frame requirements selected from the list to real time the right every minute every 2 minutes every 3 hours Send data files is used to send mostly reports every 5 minut every 15 minutes based of the user s time frame requirements 0 ere gas ee selected from the list to the left ME every hour eet even 3 z Then Send data after important changes is e 3hours ay checked when and alarm or overflow occurs once per week e l every 2 weeks an immediate communication will be generated once per month to the MaidMaps server Based on its own settings MaidMaps might send an email to the person who can take care of the situation The minimum duration of an overflow event is 3 minutes If the overflow is shorter than that no events will be sent to MaidMaps Save folder The Destination folder shows where configuration files are usually saved unless someone changed this Click to select Save folder Select folder where configuration file should be stored i Summary a different one EEN 128000 To configure the Volucalc VS Serial number V5123000 d File name V5125000 using the configuration file created with the eder MaidDevices Configurator CAUsers Documents Maid Labs Device configurations
79. t many Allows to configure basic lift station options of the following dialog windows First select the Pumps Read variable speed pumps current number of pumps by clicking 2 EE ol C Goba oc KS Flow algorithm Electricity The drop down selection None Phases 35 variable speed h Q Extemal flow measured Average voltage 600 0 V Measured in delta provides choices depending a Power factor 1 000 on the type of pumps The EE Cost per kWh 0100 5 selections are variable speed fixed speed or any mixture of the two if more than one pump If more than one pump and that there is at least one variable speed then you lt Back Cancel must enter the pump curves for all pumps even the fixed speed pumps If all pumps are fixed speed provide the capacity of each pump and pump combinations Flow algonthm Flow algorithm selects how the flow is calculated If the VS is not used for flow C 1 None calculation select None 6 1 Extemal flow measured External flow measured is from an external source such as a magnetic flow CO Fixed pump capacities meter The flow rate will be displayed and used for energy efficiency calculations Pumps curves Fixed pump capacities will allow a user to enter pump capacities if all pumps are constant speed pumps A dialog window to enter these values will be displayed at the appropriate time Pump curves are available for all types of pumps The advantage of the pump curve over the fixed
80. to the height of the liquid above the sensor It is intended for general applications for monitoring and control This sensor is protected against lightning Available Ranges 0 11 feet 0 34 5 feet and 0 231 feet Operating Temperature 20 to 80 C Power Supply 8 28 VDC Wetted Materials Standard 316L S S Polyamide Fluorocarbon Sensor Dimensions Length 4 3 in 109 mm Diameter 0 825 in 21 mm Certification GE Notes 1 TER Total Error Band Includes the combined effects of non linearity hysteresis and non repeatability as well as thermal dependencies over the compensated temperature range 2 The ratings may be higher depending on the length of the cable Cable resistance 700 1000ft 3 For protection against lightning shield wire should be connected to a good ground VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 56 Pump Outlet Pressure Sensor MLPS50 MLPS100 and MLPS300 The pressure sensors for 50 PSI MLPS50 100 PSI MLPS100 and 300 PSI MLPS300 are transmitters for general use for almost all applications involving aggressive fluids and where small size weight and low cost are required This proven design uses an isolated piezoresistive silicon sensor proven to be very reliable in thousands of applications around the world Combined with a filtered electronic signal the result is a robust sensor that will be trouble free and provide accurate results Avalabl
81. umps can be connected to VOLUCALC VS When only two variable speed pumps are connected the inputs of pumps 3 and 4 can record the current drawn of pumps 1 and 2 This allows you to evaluate their energy consumption more accurately If 3 pumps are connected to VOLUCALC VS then pump 4 input can be used to record the main current consumption Energy consumption will be splinted proportionally rain gauge can also be connected for infiltration studies The VOLUCALC VS displays the flow rate and total volume pumped A monthly Excel report with rainfall and volume pumped per day can be generated using the stored data and copied to a USB key The instrument can store years of data The data is be downloaded to a USB key or through the Ethernet port The optional Mermaid software allows for a more detailed analysis of the data The MaidMap geographical monitoring software displays real time information of all Maid Labs devices connected to the Internet through the Ethernet port Options Accessories Power supply 120V 12 VDC 2A MLPS2 Level sensor by pressure for wastewater MLPL Drying tube for level sensor Pressure sensor 50 PSI MLPS50 100 PSI Rain Gauge NWS approved MLRG1 MLPS100 and 300 PSI MLPS300 for Cellular modem with Ethernet port MLCELETH pressure on the output of the pumps Resistive level sensor MLSNR VOLUCALC TM VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 7 Dimensions 14 24 cm 5 68 in UI 966 9 UI 66
82. urate to 3 VOLUCALC TM VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 27 Rain Statistics Pain State From the main screen press the RT 2 key then 4 times and EHTER 4 to display the Rain Stats INFO 3 From the main screen press the IMFO 3 key Events Report larms Report Three reports are available e Events Reports displays events relative to the digital input e Alarms Report displays overflow S S O and other alarms recorded by data from the level sensor BACK gt ENTER Press ENTRER 4 to execute 0 The current month is automatically preselected Press MUMTH 2 or Show Month WERF 3 to select the month or year to change and then 2 and 3 to Juls 2815 scroll among the months and years for which data was recorded and press EHTER Z BACK IMONTHI ERF ENTER Once the month has been selected recorded daily information for that ESE month can be viewed To view daily details select the day to view the MM Lo recorded events using 2 and 3 and then press ENTER 4 to bk display it The daily detailed report displays the date in the format MMOD and time in the format HH MM On each line there is the start time of the event followed by its duration Note that a duration of HEHE means that it lasted less than 60 seconds In the overflow report the Flaw will also be displayed When pressing the MEAT button the last column displays the Volume If a day is not selected
83. volume and flow lost in an overflow The Manning equation is usually like this Q Flow Rate K Coefficient relative to the units used in the equation A Area of the submerged part of the pipe R A divided by the perimeter of the submerged section S Slope of pipe n Coefficient representing the degree of roughness of the pipe wall The Manning equation is used to estimate the flow in open channel situations where it is not practical to construct a weir or channel to measure the flow with greater accuracy This equation was developed to calculate the flow in locations where the water flows at a speed relative to the angle of the pipe roughness and the depth of water When water escaped from a tank as for an overflow pipe located in pumping station an error could be induced because the equation is not optimized for this type of installation but it is the only one available The Manning Coefficient Pipe diameter and Pipe slope parametres are required How computation Method Manning Equation Partially full pipe Ve Manning Coefficient Unfinished concrete 0 017 4 Pipe diameter 100 ft Pipe slope 0505 Ay Ax Painted steel coated cast iron Plastic other smooth surfaces Smooth unpainted steel Uncoated cast iron Unfinished concrete Vitrified clay sewer tile VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 50 Polynomial Flow Formula The majority of the formulas of flow can be summarized in two equati
84. zed for its current range AC current probes for frequencies from 40Hz to 10kHz VOLUCALC VS Maid Labs Technologies Inc August 2013 58 27 OTON EE EN 39 VPN EE EE EE EE 39 DE E E E AENA EEATT 39 37 JV 37 4 20 MA loop ENEE 38 ee OE EE RE EE N 39 OE EE EE OE EE OE 39 Accessories eseseseseserenernnnnonrrrrrnrrrrrnrnrnrererrnne 7 55 Geklee ie EEE EE 42 Alarm on the maximum value Only sees ees 53 Alarm on the minimum and maximum values 53 Alarm on the minimum value 53 Abde Ee EE 53 39 Alarm 20 Ad 20 24 53 28 da EEE EEE 38 MP 38 ANOU ER EEE 19 Analog MAU EE ER EE RE AR EE IN 17 Analog Output Test 26 ia RE RO EE EE N 24 Average 110 27 31 Average voltage ees ee ees ee ee ER ee EE Ee ee ee ee ee ee 37 Bld e ei ER EE EE N NN ONA 16 20 39 Bandwidth setup iese ee ee RR ee ee EE ee 20 fe sg EE N N 30 Battery 6 35 7 49 GNSS MR EE EE EE ER N 17 Cable disconnected ee ee ee ee EE 25 Calibration worksheet 46 California Pipe nnnenoennnnnnnnnnnesennnnnnnnnnnnesnnnereseennnne 52 Capteur de courant 58 48 8 SUMMING EEE 9 See AE ER OE ONE ER N N ENE ON 35 Communication 13 54 Communication Setup 53 Communication test ee Ee ee EE ee 25 Computed Level 19 CONTACTS EE NE EE EE EE 7 Contracted Rectangular wer 48 Copy App from UG 24 Copy Manual from UP 24

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