Set-Up and Controls

Powering On the C3 

The C3 is powered on when plugged into the power source.  The pump will take approximately 10 seconds to power on, boot, and be ready for service.  

The C3 pump Main Screen will appear when powered on, showing pump status, operating mode, and any alarms or errors. 

Display and Layout 

The C3V has a 5-button LCD display that is easy to read and simple to use.  

All pump settings can be configured by pressing the Mode button, and using the other buttons to navigate.  See Control Panel – Button Operation display below. 

(For the C3F model, the display will be slightly different and will not include a Mode button for programming.) 

The C3V Pump has the following Control Buttons: 

• MODE  – Press to scroll through run Modes. Press and Hold for Set-Up.  
• PRIME  – Press to prime the pump at full speed for 60 seconds. 
• START  – Press to Start pump. (Press and Hold to program “F” model) 
• STOP –      Press to Stop pump.  
• UP ARROW  – When in Configure – used to toggle through menu items.  When in Manual Speed Adjust mode – used to increase the speed of the pump.  
• DOWN ARROW – When in Configure – used to toggle through menu items.  When in Manual Speed Adjust mode – used to decrease the speed of the pump.  

Configuration for the C3F pump 

The C3F pump has limited features with no external speed control. The C3F has Manual speed control only, Remote Start/Stop feature, FVS option, and DFD (Leak detection).  

Activation of the Remote Start/Stop and FVS features: 

1. While pump is stopped, Press and Hold Start/Stop button until “Remote” icon begins flashing. 
2. Use up and down arrows to select “Yes” or “No”. 
3. Press the Start/Stop button to save setting.  
4. The “FVS” will appear, followed by “00 sec”   
5. You can now activate the FVS by using the up and down arrows to set a delay time. (If you are not using FVS, do not enter a delay time. Press and Hold Start/Stop button to exit programming.  
6. If you are activating the FVS and have set a delay time, you can now press and Hold the Start/Stop button to save and exit.  

Note: C3 pump has a “time out” feature when programming. If you do not press a button within 20 seconds, the pump will exit programming automatically.) 

Mode and Configuration for the C3V pump 

All C3V pump settings and programming are done via the Mode Navigation. Press and hold Mode button to Configure the pump and Program inputs and outputs:  

Configuration 

Use the Configuration to: 

1. Program Remote Start/Stop 
2. Set DFD Sensitivity 
3. Activate FVS (Flow Verification) 
4. Configure 4-20 mA signal output 

Configuration Details and Set-up  

When in Configuration (Mode 0) Set-up, use the Mode button and Up and Down arrows to scroll through the different configuration options.    

1. Remote Start/Stop. Active by choosing “Yes”.  Close = Start, Open = Stop.  
2. DFD Sensitivity is set to 78% default. This will trigger on most chemicals, but will not trigger with tap water and condensation. Adjust sensitivity to 100% to sense water and more diluted chemicals.  
3. Choose to activate FVS by setting a delay time. If a FVS sensor is not used, keep this setting at 00 sec. FVS sensor is provided separately. Contact factory for sensor options.    
4. 4-20mA output signal is fully configurable.  Default is 4 mA = 0% motor speed, 20 mA = 100% motor speed.  

Operating Modes (Programming) 

The C3V Pump includes a variety of Operating Modes. Use the Mode button to select the Operating Mode of your choice:   

1. Mode 1. Manual Speed Adjust.  Choose pump speed at the pump by using up or down buttons. 
2. Mode 2. 4-20 mA. Pump will run at a speed proportional to the 4-20ma signal. 
3. Mode 3 Frequency. Pump will run at a speed proportional to the Frequency signal (0-1000Hz.) 
4. Mode 4. Pulse Batch. Pump will run for a set time and speed when the pump receives a programmed number of pulse signals.  

To program/configure a Mode, hold the Mode button for 5 seconds while in the Mode. This will activate programming for that Mode. Follow the steps for programming each Mode. Refer to C3 Manual for more details. 

Pump Output Setup 

The C3 Pump includes output signals for monitoring pump status and alarms.  Use the Output Setup to program the following:  

1. 4- 20 mA Signal Output.  (no longer available on new C3 pumps.) 
2. Motor On/Off Output.  (No longer available on new C3 pumps.) 
3. Motor speed. Open Collector output. (V model only) 
4. Output Alarm.  One Relay output will trigger with DFD or FVS alarm. 
    

Power Fail 

The C3 Pump will resume running operation when power is returned after power failure.