Set-Up and Controls

Powering On the MC3 

The MC3 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 MC3 pump Main Screen will appear when powered on, showing pump status, operating mode, and any alarms or errors. 

Display and Layout 

The MC3 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. 

The MC3 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.  
• 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.  

Note: MC3 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 MC3 pump 

All MC3 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 MC3 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 MC3 Manual for more details. 

Pump Output Setup 

The MC3 Pump includes output signals for monitoring pump status and alarms.  Use the Output Setup to program the following:  

1. 4- 20 mA Signal Output.   
2. Motor On/Off Output.  
3. Motor speed. Open Collector output and Contact Closure. 
4. Output Alarm.  One Relay output will trigger with DFD or FVS alarm. 
    

Power Fail 

The MC3 Pump will resume running operation when power is returned after power failure.