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Page 1: Custom Programming & Application Manual

1” through 2”

Control Valve

Custom Programming and Application Manual

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Table of ContentsGeneral Programming Instructions ........................................................................................................... 3-4

Regeneration Cycles Examples

DIR/Time Clock Options

Lock Out/Unlock

Five Minute Time Out

Quick Exit

Backlight Control

Cycle Sequence ....................................................................................................................................... 5-9

Cycle Options

Valve Type

Alternator MAV Operation Options

Aux MAV Operation Options

Aux Input DP Switch Regeneration Control

Multiple Regenerations

Cycle Order

Softener System Setup......................................................................................................................... 10-12

Cycle Times

Grains Capacity

Volume (Gallons) Capacity

Regeneration Time Options

Relay MODE Operation Options

Scheduled Service Alarm Options

Setting Options Table ................................................................................................................................ 13

Filter System Setup ................................................................................................................................... 14

Cycle Times

Volume (Gallons) Capacity

Installer Display Settings ........................................................................................................................... 15

Hardness

Day Override

Next Regeneration Time

Contact Screens

User Display Settings ........................................................................................................................... 16-17

General Operation

Clearing a Service Call Reminder

Regeneration Mode

Manual Regeneration

Set Time Of Day

Power Loss

Low Battery

Error Message

Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................................ 18

Days, Since Last Regeneration

Volume, Since Last Regeneration

Reserve History Volume Used For Last 7 Days

Volume, 63-Day Usage History

Flow Rate, Maximum Last 7 Days

Resetting Diagnostic Values

Valve History .............................................................................................................................................. 19

Days, Total Since Start-Up

Regenerations, Total Number Since Start-Up

Volume, Total used Since Start-Up

Flow-Rate, Total Peak Flow

Total Errors

Log Of The Last 10 Error Codes Generated By The Control

Service Technician “Step-Through” Regeneration ..................................................................................... 20

External Relay Application .................................................................................................................... 20-21

Relay Specifi cations

Relay Mounting

Relay Wiring

12V DC Operation (Battery) ...................................................................................................................... 22

Custom Programming and Application Troubleshooting............................................................................ 23

Relay and MAV Operation While in Error Modes

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Downfl ow Regenerant,

Refi ll After Rinse.

Downfl ow Regenerant,

Prefi ll.

1st Cycle: Backwash

2nd Cycle: Regenerant Draw Dn

3rd Cycle: Backwash

4th Cycle: Rinse

5th Cycle: Fill

6th Cycle: End

1st Cycle: Fill

2nd Cycle: Softening

3rd Cycle: Backwash

4th Cycle: Regenerant Draw Dn

5th Cycle: Backwash

6th Cycle: Rinse

7th Cycle: End

Table 1Regeneration Cycles Softening

Regeneration Cycles Examples

Tables 1 and 2 show examples when the valve is set up as a softener or fi lter.

DIR/Time Clock Options

The control valve with a water meter can be set for Demand Initiated Regeneration (DIR) only, Time Clock operation only or DIR

and Time Clock which ever comes fi rst, depending upon what settings are selected for Day Override (Days to REGEN) and Gallon

Capacity.1 See Table 3.

If a control valve does not contain a meter, the valve can only act as a time clock, and day override should be set to any number and

gallon capacity should be set to off.

Downfl ow Regenerant,

Refi ll After Rinse.

Downfl ow Regenerant,

Prefi ll.

No Regenerant.

1st Cycle: Backwash

2nd Cycle: Regenerant Draw Dn

3rd Cycle: Backwash

4th Cycle: Rinse

5th Cycle: Fill

6th Cycle: End

1st Cycle: Fill

2nd Cycle: Filtering

3rd Cycle: Backwash

4th Cycle: Regenerant Draw Dn

5th Cycle: Backwash

6th Cycle: Rinse

7th Cycle: End

1st Cycle: Backwash

2nd Cycle: Rinse

3rd Cycle: Backwash

4th Cycle: Rinse

5th Cycle: End

Table 2Regeneration Cycles Filtering

Table 3DIR/Time Clock Options

DIRTime

ClockReserve Capacity Softener

Filter Settings2

Regenerant Backwash OnlyDays to

REGEN

Gallon

Capacity

Yes Automatically calculated Yes Off Auto

YesIf desired enter a value less than

estimated capacityYes Yes Yes Off Any Number

Yes Yes Automatically calculated Yes Any Number Auto

Yes YesIf desired enter a value less than

estimated capacityYes Yes Yes Any Number Any number

Yes None Yes Yes Yes Any Number Off

For DIR Softeners, there are two options for setting the Gallons Capacity. The Gallons Capacity is automatically calculated if

set to AUTO. Reserve Capacity is automatically estimated based on water usage if AUTO is used. The other option is to set the

Gallons Capacity to a specifi c number. If a specifi c number is set, reserve capacity is zero, unless the value is manually set (i.e. the

manufacturer intentionally sets the gallon capacity number below the calculated capacity of the system).

A unique feature of this control valve is the ability to display actual water usage for the last 63 days. The values are initially stored as

“----”. This means the value is unknown. As days pass values are stored as “0” for no fl ow or the actual number of gallons. The counting

of the gallons starts at the regeneration time. If no regeneration time can be set (i.e. when the valve is set for immediate regeneration)

the counting of gallons starts at 12 a.m. Day 1 is yesterday, day 2 the day before yesterday, etc. As new values are added the oldest

history disappears.

Another unique feature is that the valve automatically calculates a reserve capacity when set up as a softener with “Gallons Capacity”

set to “AUTO” and the “Regeneration Time Option” set to “DELAY REGEN” or “DELAY + IMMEDIATE”. The actual reserve capacity is

compared to the gallons capacity remaining immediately prior to the preset regeneration time. A regeneration will occur if the actual

reserve capacity is less than the gallons capacity remaining. The actual reserve capacity is calculated by using the estimated reserve

capacity and adjusting it up or down for actual usage.

The estimated reserve capacity for a given day of the week is the maximum value stored for the last three non-trivial water usages (i.e.

more than 20 gallons/day) in seven day intervals.

1 See Installer Display Settings, Softener System Setup and Filter System Setup for explanations of Day Override and Gallon Capacity. 2 Days to REGEN and Gallon Capacity can not both be set to “OFF” at the same time.

GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONSThe X FACTOR SERIES control valve offers multiple procedures that allow the valve to be modifi ed to suit the needs of the installation.

Refer to the Table of Contents which lists the many programming procedures and applications.

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Lock Out/ Unlock

To “lock out” access to diagnostic and valve history displays and modifi cations to settings except hardness, day override,

time of regeneration and time of day, press , NEXT , , and CLOCK in sequence after settings are made. To

“unlock”, so other displays can be viewed and changes can be made, press , NEXT , , and CLOCK in sequence.

Five Minute Time Out

When stepping through a procedure, if no buttons are pressed within fi ve minutes, the display returns to a normal user

display. Any changes made prior to the fi ve minute time out are incorporated.

Quick Exit

To quickly exit Cycle Sequence, Softener Setup, Filter Setup, Installer Display Settings, Diagnostics or Valve History press

CLOCK . Any changes made prior to the exit are incorporated.

Backlight Control

As an energy saving feature, the control will automatically turn off all SOLID BLUE or SOLID GREEN display illumination

and keypad illumination after about 5 minutes of the last keypad button push. Any further keypad touch will cause the re-

illumination of the display and keypad, and re-activate keypad control.

In addition, a master illumination control button is located on the lower right-hand portion of the control circuit board.

The purpose of this button is to turn on/off the keypad backlights directly, with a push, and restore them to normal

operation with another. The keypad backlight off command is automatically canceled after about 30 minutes. Another

available feature of this button is the ability of permanently illuminating both the display and keypad backlights when it is

pushed and held for 5 seconds during a normal keypad backlight turn on push. An additional push of this button would

cancel the ability of permanently illuminating both the display and keypad backlights.

PC Board

Remove

Front Cover

Master Illumination

Control Button

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STEP 1CS

Cycle Options

Cycle Sequence instructions allows the programmer to

set the order of the cycle. The Softener System Setup or

the Filter System Setup allow the programmer to set how

long cycles will last. The programmer may choose up to

9 cycles in any order. END must be used as the last

cycle option. The SOFTENING or FILTERING cycle

should only be used in regenerant prefi ll applications.

*Air Release is a specially named down-fl ow rinse with a short 1-90 second duration. This step can be useful for

applications such as softeners that do not have slotted upper tank distributors. The Air Release step would follow

Regenerant Draw Dn and precede second Backwash. In the case of a faulty brine tank air check, if the resin tank

becomes void of water and fi lled with air, the Air Release step will fi ll the bottom tank dome, submerging the bottom

distributor, preventing the resin from lifting upward during second Backwash.

**The regenerant draw upfl ow cycle may not be used on the 1.25”, 1.5”, 2” or 2”L control valves, because the V3407 and

V3725 pistons are designed for downfl ow use only. For 1” valves, select REGENERANT DRAW DN or no regenerant fl ow

cycle. Do not select REGENERANT DRAW UP because the 1” control valve construction is not compatible.

Step 1CS – Press NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds and release. Then press

NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds and release. If screen in Step 2CS does not appear

in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. To unlock press , NEXT , , and CLOCK

in sequence, then press NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds and release. Then press

NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds and release.

Step 2CS – Valve type: Use the or to select 1.0 for 1” valve, 1.25

for 1.25” valve, 1.5 for 1.5” valve, 2.0L for 2L valve or 2.0 for 2” valve.

When 2.0L or 2.0 is selected, an additional screen will appear. It is used

to select which size fl ow meter is to be used with the 2” valve: 1.5, 2.0 or

VARIABLE METER. VARIABLE METER can be used to confi gure the

pulse per gallon from the standard input when using a non-standard

external meter not supplied by Lancaster Water Treatment. Press NEXT

to go to Step 3CS. Press REGEN to exit cycle sequence.

STEP 2CS

Cycle Options

BACKWASH REGENERANT

DRAW DN

FILL

ENDRINSE **REGENERANT

DRAW UP

SOFTENING

OR FILTERING*AIR RELEASE

Note: When using the 2” valve, if “2.0L” is set instead of “2.0”, when the valve is in regeneration and the piston drives to

the “DRAW” cycle the piston will stall and generate a 1002 error code. Clear the error code by pressing NEXT and REGEN

buttons simultaneously until the valve resets, then re-program valve to proper valve type setting.

CYCLE SEQUENCE

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Step 3CS - Alternator MAV Operation Options: Allows selection of one of the following using the or

buttons:

• the Control Valve to have no hard water bypass;

• the Control Valve to act as an alternator; or

• the Control Valve to have a separate source during the regeneration cycle.

Select OFF when neither of these features are used.

Only use Lancaster Water Treatment supplied No Hard Water Bypass Valves or Motorized Alternating Valves (MAV) with

these selections. No Hard Water Bypass Valves (1” or 1.25” V3070FF or V3070FM) are not designed to be used with the alternator

or separate source functions. Motorized Alternating Valves (1” or 1.25” V3069FF or V3069MM) are not designed to be used with the

no hard water bypass function.

• Confi guring the Control Valve for No Hard Water Bypass Operation:

Prior to selection it is required that a connection to MAV or a No Hard Water Bypass Valve is made to the

two pin connector labeled MAV MTR located on the printed circuit board.

Using the or buttons, select NO HARD BYPASS for control operation. For no hard water bypass operation the three wire

connector is not used.

If using a 1.5” or 2” MAV, the A port of the MAV must be plugged and the valve outlet connected to the C port. When set to NO HARD

BYPASS the MAV will be driven closed before the fi rst regeneration cycle that is not FILL or SOFTENING or FILTERING, and be

driven open after the last regeneration cycle that is not FILL.

NOTE: If the control valve enters into an error state during regeneration mode, the no hard water bypass valve will remain in its

current state until the error is corrected and reset.

• Selecting the Control Valve to act as an Alternator:

Prior to starting the programming steps, connect the 3-pin/3-wire interconnect cable to each control valve

board’s 3-pin connector labeled “INTERCONNECT”. Also, for 1.5” or 2” control valves, connect the external

meter’s cord to either control valve board’s 3-pin connector labeled “METER”. 1” control valve internal meters

are factory connected. Refer to MAV installation guide.

Programming Steps Softener Valve ALT A Softener Valve ALT B

Cycle Sequence Step 3CS

Connect ALT A valve outlet to the MAV’s A port

and connect the MAV’s two pin wire connector to

the two pin connector labeled “MAV MTR” on the

ALT A valve board.

Set to ALT A using or .

Connect ALT B valve outlet to the MAV’s B port.

No wire connections between the ALT B valve

and the MAV are made.

Set to ALT B using or .

Softener System Setup Step 8S Set to “AUTO” Set to “AUTO”

Softener System Setup Step 9S Set regeneration time option to “Immediate”. Set regeneration time option to “Immediate”.

Installer Display Setting Step 3I Set Days Between Regen to “OFF” Set Days Between Regen to “OFF”

If set up for a fi lter, in Step 5F set Volume Capacity; in Step 9S select Regeneration Time Option “Immediate”; and in Step 3I select

Days Between Regen “OFF”.

NOTE: If the control valve is in an error state during regeneration mode, the MAV will close the B port and keep open the A port until

the error is corrected and reset.

For alternating systems using 1.0”, 1.25”, 1.5” or 2”L valves, when NEXT is pressed after selecting ALT

A or ALT B, choose DELAYED RINSE + FILL ON or DELAYED RINSE + FILL OFF using the or

buttons. Delayed Rinse and Fill logic is that when the standby tank is brought on line and the regenerating

tank has completed all regeneration cycle steps except the last two (Rinse and Fill), the regenerating tank

will return to the service position and be placed on standby, displaying DELAYED RINSE + FILL PENDING

on the screen. When the online tank reaches the point where only 10% of its service capacity remains, the

standby tank will advance from the service position to Rinse, then Fill, completing the fi nal two regeneration

steps before returning to the service position and placed on standby again until the online tank is fully

depleted and requesting regeneration.

NOTE: because Rinse and Fill are the fi nal two regeneration steps, pre-fi ll regenerant programming

cannot be used.

For alternating systems using the 2” valve, when NEXT is pressed after selecting ALT A or ALT B, a

display will allow the programmer to set an amount of pre-service rinse time for the standby tank

just prior to returning to service. Selectable from 1 to 20 minutes in 1 minute increments, or OFF.

STEP 3CS

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Step 4CS – Auxiliary MAV Operation Options: Allows selection of one of the following using the

or buttons:

OFF – Deactivates this output.

STEP 4CS

• Confi guring the Control Valve for Separate Source Operation:

Prior to selection, it is required that a connection to a Motorized Alternator Valve (MAV) is made to the two pin connector labeled MAV MTR located on the printed circuit board.

Using the or buttons, select SEPARATE SOURCE ENABLED for control operation. For separate source operation the three wire connector is not used.

The C port of the MAV must be connected to the valve inlet and the A port connected to the separate source used during regeneration. The B port must be connected to the feed water supply.

When set to Separate Source Enabled the MAV will be driven closed before the fi rst regeneration cycle, and be driven open after the last regeneration cycle. Pre-fi ll regenerant programming should not be used if separate source water to service during regeneration is not desired.

NOTE: If the control valve enters into an error state during regeneration mode, the MAV will remain in its current state until the error is

corrected and reset.

Press NEXT to go to Step 4CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

Prior to the next selections, it is required that a connection to a MAV is made to the two pin connector labeled AUX MTR

located on the printed circuit board.

SEP SOURCE - Allows Auxiliary MAV to switch positions before the start of regeneration (AFTER

Alternator MAV motor transition, if scheduled). Auxiliary MAV will switch back at the end of

regeneration, after the control valve motor deactivates (and BEFORE Alternator MAV transition, if

scheduled). Pre-fi ll regenerant programming should not be used if separate source water to

service during regeneration is not desired.

TIME - Allows Auxiliary MAV to switch positions at a set time referenced to the start of

regeneration, AFTER control valve motor deactivates. Auxiliary MAV will switch back at the

completion of the set duration time. The start of regeneration is defi ned as the fi rst regeneration

cycle that is NOT FILL, SOFTENING or FILTERING.

TIME mode can be used for various applications such as:

Brine Reclaim - set the start time for AUX MAV to divert brine discharge from the drain line to the

brine tank during Regenerant Draw DN, as well as the duration of time before AUX MAV switches

back.

No Hard Water Bypass - program a NHWB valve to close at the start of the regeneration, and

open before OR AFTER the last regeneration cycle FILL. This example is useful if it is not desired

to allow treated water to service while treated water fi lls regenerant tank.

Pre-fi ll regenerant programming should not be used for the above application examples.

Using the or buttons, set the duration of the time for Aux MAV to be in the Bypass position.

Press NEXT to go to Step 5CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

Using the or buttons, set the start time for the Aux MAV transition to Bypass. Setpoint is

referenced to the start of the fi rst backwash or downfl ow regenerant cycle, whichever comes fi rst.

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Step 5CS – Auxiliary Input DP Switch Regeneration Control: Allows selection of an

outside signal (from a Differential Pressure Switch as an example) to control the initiation of a

regeneration. Selection only matters if a connection is made to the two pin connector labeled DP

SWITCH located on the printed circuit board.

OFF – Feature not used

Note - the remaining selections that use this feature will delete the DELAYED RINSE + FILL

feature on MAV alternator systems.

ON 0 REG – If the DP switch is closed for an accumulative time of 2 minutes, a regeneration will

occur immediately.

DELAY REG – If the DP switch is closed for an accumulative time of 2 minutes, a regeneration will

occur at the scheduled regeneration time.

HOLD – If the DP switch is closed, a regeneration will be prevented from occurring.

Press NEXT to go to Step 6CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 5CS

Step 6CS – Multiple Regenerations: This is a non-demand initiated “Time Clock Only” Delayed

Regen feature for very challenging fi lter or IronSoft applications.

Selecting Multi Regen Times of two, three or four regens per regen day is possible.

Multi Regen Times per regen day will be limited to one regeneration cycle sequence.

Selecting Multi Regen Times OFF will cancel this feature and limit the amount of Regen Times to

one.

For softeners, this feature will only display when Step 8S Volume Capacity is set to OFF and step

9S Regeneration Time Option is not set to Immediate or Delay + Immediate.

For fi lters, this feature will only display when Step 5F Volume Capacity is set to OFF.

Note - When Volume Capacity is set to OFF, the Regeneration Time Option step may skip (not

display) when pressing NEXT because the microprocessor internally enters DELAYED REGEN.

If not skipped, set for DELAYED REGEN.

Use Step 3I Day Override to establish the regen day (1-28 days between regen day) and Steps 4I

and 5I to set the regen times for the regen day.

To further clarify how the Multi (2 to 4) Regen Times per regen day feature works... if the user

manually requests regen:

• If, on a day that is not scheduled for multi regens, an immediate manual regen is forced

to occur by the user, only one regen for that day will occur, immediately in this case, regardless of

Time of Day.

• If, on a day that is scheduled for multi regens, an immediate manual regen is forced to

occur by the user, any regeneration start times scheduled for that day after this forced one occurs

will not be skipped.

• If, on a day that is not scheduled for multi regens, a delayed manual regen is initiated

by the user, the “REGEN TODAY” display indication will appear immediately, and only one

regeneration for that day will occur at the next programmed regen time that is passed.

• If, on a day that is scheduled for multi regens, a delayed manual regen is initiated by the

user, the “REGEN TODAY” display indication will appear immediately, regeneration will occur at

the next programmed regen time that is passed, and any regeneration start times scheduled for

that day after this forced one will not be skipped.

Press NEXT to go to Step 7CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 6CS

The remaining steps are an example of Cycle Order. Cycle options, order and number will vary, referenced to the

particular model number of softener or fi lter, and application.

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STEP 9CS

STEP 10CS

STEP 11CS

Step 9CS - Press the or buttons until RINSE appears.

Press NEXT to go to Step 10CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

Step 10CS - Press the or buttons until FILL appears.

Press NEXT to go to Step 11CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

Step 11CS - Press the or buttons until END appears.

Press NEXT to exit Cycle Sequence. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

RETURN TO NORMAL MODE

STEP 8CS Step 8CS - Press the or buttons until Regenerant Draw DN appears. For a 1” control

valve, do not select REGENERANT DRAW UP because the 1” control valve construction is not

compatible.

Press NEXT to go to Step 9CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

Step 7CS – Press the or buttons until BACKWASH appears.

Press NEXT to go to Step 8CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 7CS

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In Softener System Setup the programmer chooses the time for the cycles selected in Cycle Sequence and specifi es

other operating parameters for the system. The upper and lower limits of the allowable values for the cycles are as

follows:

Since no time is associated with the END cycle, the END cycle will not appear in the Softener System Setup sequence.

STEP 1S Step 1S – Press NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds and release. If screen in Step 2S

does not appear in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. To unlock press , NEXT ,

, and CLOCK in sequence, then press NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds and release.

STEP 2S

STEP 3S

Step 2S – Choose SOFTENING using the or button. Press NEXT to go to Step 3S.

Press REGEN to exit Softener System Setup.

Step 3S – Select the time for the fi rst cycle (which in this example is BACKWASH) using the

or button. Press NEXT to go to Step 4S. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 4S

STEP 5S

Step 4S – Select the time for the second cycle (which in this example is DRAW) using the or

button. Press NEXT to go to Step 5S. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

Step 5S – Select the time for the third cycle (which in this example is RINSE) using the or

button. Press NEXT to go to Step 6S. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

Cycle Options Units Lower/Upper Limit

Backwash Minutes 1 to 120

Rinse (fast) Minutes 1 to 120

Air Release (down-fl ow fast rinse) Seconds 1 to 90

Regenerant DRAW DN (combination of brining and slow rinse) Minutes 1 to 180

*Regenerant DRAW UP (combination of brining and slow rinse) Minutes 1 to 180

Fill for 1.0, 1.25, 1.5 and 2.0L inch valves LBS 0.1 to 200

Fill for 2.0 inch valve Minutes 0.1 to 99

Softening (service position used for pre-fi ll brine applications only). Minutes 1 to 480

Note: Fill is in pounds of salt (except for 2.0 inch valve).

*Regenerant DRAW UP may not be used and is not a display choice for 1.25, 1.5, 2.0L and 2.0 inch programmed valves.

Do not select Regenerant DRAW UP for 1 inch valves due to valve construction incompatibility. Select Regenerant

DRAW DN.

SOFTENER SYSTEM SETUP

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STEP 8S

STEP 9S

STEP 7S Step 7S – Set Grains Capacity using the or button. The ion exchange capacity is in grains of

hardness as calcium carbonate for the system based on the pounds of salt that will be used. Calculate the

pounds of salt using the fi ll time previously selected. Grains capacity is affected by the fi ll time. The grains

capacity for the selected fi ll time should be confi rmed by testing. The capacity and hardness levels entered

are used to automatically calculate reserve capacity when gallon capacity is set to AUTO. Press NEXT to

go to Step 8S. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

Step 8S – Set Volume Capacity using the or button. If value is set to:

• “AUTO” capacity will be automatically calculated and reserve capacity will be automatically estimated;

• “OFF” regeneration will be based solely on the day override set (see Installer Display Settings Step 3I); or

• “GALS BETWEEN REGEN” regeneration will be based off the value specifi ed.

If “OFF” or a number is used, hardness display will not be allowed to be set in Installer Display Settings

Step 2I. See Setting Options Table for more detail. Press NEXT to go to Step 9S. Press REGEN to return to

previous step.

Step 9S – Set Regeneration Time Options using the or button. If value is set to:

• “DELAYED REGEN” means regeneration will occur at the preset time;

• “IMMEDIATE” means regeneration will occur immediately when the volume capacity reaches 0 (zero); or

• “DELAY + IMMEDIATE” means regeneration will occur at one of the following:

— the preset time when the volume capacity falls below the reserve or the specifi ed number of days

between regenerations is reached whichever comes fi rst; or

— immediately after 10 minutes of no water usage when the volume capacity reaches 0 (zero).

See Setting Options Table for more detail. Press NEXT to go to Step 10S. Press REGEN to return to

previous step.

Step 10S – Set Relay 1 MODE operation using the or button. The choices are:

TIME: Relay activates at a set time after the start of a regeneration and then deactivates after a set period of

time.

GALLONS: Relay activates after a set number of gallons have been used while in service, for a preset

duration of time.

REGEN GAL: Relay activates every set number of gallons have been used while in service or during

regeneration for a preset duration of time.

OFF: Deactivates this output.

Press NEXT to go to Step 11S. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 10S

STEP 11S Step 11S – Set Relay 2 MODE operation using the or button. The choices are:

TIME: Relay activates at a set time after the start of a regeneration and then deactivates after a set period of

time.

GALLONS: Relay activates after a set number of gallons have been used while in service, for a preset

duration of time.

REGEN GAL: Relay activates every set number of gallons have been used while in service or during

regeneration for a preset duration of time.

OFF: Deactivates this output.

Press NEXT to go to Step 12S. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 6S Step 6S – Select the LBS or MIN for the fourth cycle (which in this example is FILL) using the

or button. When 2.0 is selected in Step 2CS, FILL is on minutes. 2.0 valves are shipped

from the factory with a refi ll fl ow control of 2.2 gpm (8.3 lpm). Press NEXT to go to Step 7S.

Press REGEN to return to previous step.

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Step 12S – Set Scheduled Service Alarm using the or . Available options are OFF, TIME, ON

GAL or BOTH. Selecting OFF disables this feature. If OFF is selected press NEXT to exit System Setup.

If TIME, ON GAL or BOTH is selected press NEXT to select the TIME and/or ON GAL values. See Steps

13S and/or 14S. Press REGEN to return to the previous step.

Step 13S – Service Alarm for TIME ranges from 0.25 to 9.75 years. Press and hold and

simultaneously for 5 seconds (the word SET will appear on the display and the value will fl ash).

Now use or to select value. Press NEXT to either exit System Setup or if BOTH was selected

to go to Step 14S. Press REGEN to return to the previous step.

Step 14S – Service Alarm for ON GAL ranges from 100 to 9,999,000 gallons. Press and hold and

simultaneously for 5 seconds (the word SET will appear on the display and the value will fl ash).

Now use or to select value. Press NEXT to exit Softener System Setup. Press REGEN to return

to the previous step.

STEP 12S

STEP 13S

STEP 14S

RETURN TO NORMAL MODE

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Setting Options Table

Filters should only use shaded options.

Volume

Capacity

Regeneration

Time Option

Day

OverrideResult3

AUTODELAYED

REGENOFF

Reserve capacity automatically estimated.

Regeneration occurs when volume capacity falls below the reserve

capacity at the next Regen Set Time

AUTODELAYED

REGEN

Any

number

Reserve capacity automatically estimated.

Regeneration occurs at the next Regen Set Time when volume

capacity falls below the reserve capacity or the specifi ed number of

days between regenerations is reached.

Any

number

DELAYED

REGENOFF

Reserve capacity not automatically estimated.

Regeneration occurs at the next Regen Set Time when volume

capacity reaches 0.

OFFDELAYED

REGEN

Any

number

Reserve capacity not automatically estimated.

Regeneration occurs at the next Regen Set Time when the specifi ed

number of days between regenerations is reached.

Any

number

DELAYED

REGEN

Any

number

Reserve capacity not automatically estimated.

Regeneration occurs at the next Regen Set Time when volume

capacity reaches 0 or the specifi ed number of days between

regenerations is reached.

AUTO IMMEDIATE OFF

Reserve capacity not automatically estimated.

Regeneration occurs immediately when volume capacity reaches

0. Time of regeneration will not be allowed to be set because

regeneration will always occur when volume capacity reaches 0

Any

numberIMMEDIATE OFF

Reserve capacity not automatically estimated.

Regeneration occurs immediately when volume capacity reaches

0. Time of regeneration will not be allowed to be set because

regeneration will always occur when volume capacity reaches 0.

AUTODELAY +

IMMEDIATEOFF

Reserve capacity automatically estimated.

Regeneration occurs when volume capacity falls below the reserve

capacity at the next Regen Set Time or regeneration occurs after 10

minutes of no water usage when volume capacity reaches 0.

AUTODELAY +

IMMEDIATE

Any

number

Reserve capacity automatically estimated.

Regeneration occurs at the next Regen Set Time when volume

capacity falls below the reserve capacity or the specifi ed number of

days between regenerations is reached or regeneration occurs after

10 minutes of no water usage when volume capacity reaches 0.

Any

number

DELAY +

IMMEDIATE

Any

number

Reserve capacity not automatically estimated.

Regeneration occurs at the next Regen Set Time when the specifi ed

number of days between regenerations is reached or regeneration

occurs after 10 minutes of no water usage when volume capacity

reaches 0.

3 Reserve capacity estimate is based on history of water usage

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In Filter System Setup the programmer chooses the time for the cycles selected in Cycle Sequence and specifi es other

operating parameters for the system. The upper and lower limits of the allowable values for the cycles are as follows:

Since no time is associated with the END cycle, the END cycle will not appear in the Filter System Setup sequence.

Cycle Options Units Lower/Upper LimitBackwash Minutes 1 to 120Rinse (fast) Minutes 1 to 120Regenerant Draw DN (combination of regenerant and slow rinse) Minutes 1 to 180

Air Release (down fl ow fast rinse) Seconds 1 to 90

Fill for 1.0, 1.25, 1.5 and 2.0L inch valves. Gallons 0.05 to 20.00

Fill for 2.0 inch valve Minutes 0.1 to 99

Filtering (service position used for pre-fi ll regenerant applications only. Minutes 1 to 480

NOTE: Fill is in gallons (except for 2.0 inch valve).

Press NEXT to go to the remaining Filter System Setup screens. Refer to Softener System

Setup starting at Step 9S for details.

Note - if OFF was chosen in Step 5F, after pressing NEXT the display will refer to Step 10S. The

microprocessor internally assigns a DELAYED REGEN, i.e. no Step 9S selection is displayed.

Step 5F – Set Volume Capacity using the or button. If value is set to:

• “OFF” regeneration will be based solely on the day override set (see Installer Display/Settings

Step 3I); or

• As a number, regeneration initiation will be based off the value specifi ed.

See Setting Options Table for more detail. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 5F

STEP 1F Step 1F – Press NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds and release. If screen in Step

2F does not appear in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. To unlock press , NEXT

, , and CLOCK in sequence, then press NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds and

release.

STEP 4F Step 4F – Select the time for the second cycle (which in this example is RINSE) using the or

button. Press NEXT to go to Step 5F. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 3F Step 3F – Select the time for the fi rst cycle (which in this example is BACKWASH) using the

or button. Press NEXT to go to Step 4F. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 2F Step 2F – Choose FILTERING using the or buttons. Press NEXT to go to Step 3F.

Press REGEN to exit Filter System Setup.

FILTER SYSTEM SETUP

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STEP 1I

STEP 2I

STEP 4I

STEP 5I

STEP 3I

STEP 1I - Press NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds.

STEP 2I – Hardness: Set the amount of hardness in grains of hardness as calcium carbonate

per gallon using the or buttons. The default is 20 with value ranges from 1 to 150 in

1 grain increments. Note: The grains per gallon can be increased if soluble iron needs to be

reduced. This display will not show if “FILTER” is selected in Step 2F or if ‘AUTO’ is not selected

in Set Volume Capacity in Softener System Setup. Press NEXT to go to step 3I. Press REGEN to

exit Installer Display Settings.

STEP 3I – Day Override: When volume capacity is set to “OFF”, sets the number of days

between regenerations. When volume capacity is set to AUTO or to a number, sets the

maximum number of days between regenerations. If value set to “OFF”, regeneration initiation

is based solely on volume used. If value is set as a number (allowable range from 1 to 28) a

regeneration initiation will be called for on that day even if suffi cient volume of water were not

used to call for a regeneration. Set Day Override using or buttons:

• number of days between regeneration (1 to 28); or

• “OFF”.

See Setting Options Table for more detail on setup. Press NEXT to go to step 4I. Press REGEN

to return to previous step.

STEP 4I – Next Regeneration Time (hour): Set the hour of day for regeneration using

or buttons. AM/PM toggles after 12. The default time is 2:00 AM. This display will show

“REGEN IMMEDIATE ON ZERO GAL” if “IMMEDIATE” is selected in Set Regeneration Time

Option in Softener System Setup Step 9S. Press NEXT to go to Step 5I. Press REGEN to return

to previous step.

When Step 6CS is set to a value of two to four, additional regeneration time settings will be

viewed. These displays are used to set additional times of day where a regeneration cycle may

be initiated by the control as needed.

STEP 5I – Next Regeneration Time (minutes): Set the minutes of day for

regeneration using or buttons. This display will not be shown if “IMMEDIATE”

is selected in Set Regeneration Time Option in Softener System Setup Step 9S.

Press NEXT to exit the Installer Display Settings. Press REGEN to return to previous

step.

Phone Number - Set phone number using the or arrow. Press NEXT to forward to

the next digit. Press REGEN to return to previous digit.

Banner Text - Set the banner text up to a maximum of 44 characters. Use the or to

select letters of the alphabet, numbers, ampersand (&), or a space in the banner text. Press

NEXT to forward to the next character or to exit the Installer Display Settings.

Contact Screens

From Step 4I, press and hold both the CLOCK and button to change phone number and banner text.

RETURN TO NORMAL MODE

INSTALLER DISPLAY SETTINGS

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Regeneration Mode

Typically a system is set to regenerate at a time of low water usage. An example of a time with low water usage is when

a household is asleep. If there is a demand for water when the system is regenerating, untreated

water will be used.

When the system begins to regenerate, the display will change to SOLID GREEN when

illuminated, and include information about the step of the regeneration process and the time

remaining for that step to be completed. The current cycle display will alternate with the regen time

remaining screen. The system runs through the steps automatically and will reset itself to provide

treated water when the regeneration has been completed.

Manual Regeneration

Sometimes there is a need to regenerate the system sooner than when the system calls for it, usually referred to as

manual regeneration. There may be a period of heavy water usage because of guests or a heavy laundry day.

To initiate a manual regeneration at the preset delayed regeneration time, when the regeneration time option is set to

“DELAYED REGEN” or “DELAY + IMMEDIATE”, press and release REGEN . The words “REGEN TODAY” will periodically be

shown on the display to indicate that the system will regenerate at the preset delayed regeneration time. If you pressed

the REGEN button in error, pressing the button again will cancel the request. Note: If the regeneration time option is set to

“IMMEDIATE” there is no set delayed regeneration time so “REGEN TODAY” will not activate if REGEN button is pressed.

To initiate a manual regeneration immediately, press and hold the REGEN button for three seconds. The system will begin to

regenerate immediately. The request cannot be cancelled.

Sometimes it is desirable to have the valve initiate and complete two regenerations within 24 hours and then return to

the preset regeneration procedure. It is possible to do a double regeneration if the control valve is set to “DELAYED

REGEN” or “DELAY + IMMEDIATE” in Softener System Setup or Filter System Setup. To do a double regeneration:

1. Press the REGEN button once. REGEN TODAY will fl ash on the display.

2. Press and hold the REGEN button for three seconds until the valve regeneration initiates.

Once the valve has completed the immediate regeneration, the valve will regenerate one more time at the preset regen-

eration time.

General Operation

When the system is in normal service mode (SOLID BLUE

display when illuminated), one of up to fi ve available User

Displays will be shown. Pressing NEXT will alternate between

the following displays:

• Current time of day

• Treated water fl ow rate

• Service contact name and phone number (if entered)

• Remaining Capacity of treated water available

• Remaining days to regeneration (if Day Override is

programmed)

Pressing the button while in the Capacity Remaining or

Days Remaining displays will decrease the capacity remaining

in ten gallon increments or the days remaining in one day

increments, and will also increase the volume used impacting

the recorded values in Diagnostics Steps 3D, 4D and 5D and

Valve History, Step 4VH.

If the system has called for a regeneration that will occur at

the preset time of regeneration, the words REGEN TODAY will

alternate with the header on the display.

If a water meter is installed, the water drop fl ashes on the

display when water is being treated (i.e. water is fl owing through

the system).

To clear the Service Call reminder (FLASHING YELLOW

display), press the and buttons simultaneously while

the number and banner text screen is displayed.

DISPLAYS

ALTERNATE

BEING VIEWED

Drop will fl ash while water

is being treated.

NEXT

NEXT

NEXT

Contact Screen

NEXT

USER DISPLAY SETTINGS

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STEP 1U

STEP 2U

STEP 3U

Set Time of Day

Current time of day needs to be entered during initial installation, and adjusted when daylight saving time begins or ends.

If an extended power outage occurs and depletes the on-board non-rechargeable coin cell battery, when power resumes

the time of day should be reset and battery replaced.

STEP 1U – Press CLOCK .

STEP 2U - Current Time (hour): Set the hour of the day using or buttons. AM/PM

toggles after 12. Press NEXT to go to Step 3U.

STEP 3U - Current Time (minutes): Set the minutes of the day using or buttons.

Press NEXT to exit Set Time of Day. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

RETURN TO NORMAL MODE

Power Loss

If the power goes out the system will keep time until the non-rechargeable coin cell battery is depleted. If an extended

power outage occurs, when power resumes the time of day will fl ash on and off which indicates the time of day should be

reset and the non-rechargeable battery replaced. The system will remember the rest.

Low Battery

A non-rechargeable coin cell battery is located on the circuit board, used only to maintain the time of day during power

outages (all other information will be stored in memory no matter how long the power outage). The screen displays LOW

BATTERY when the battery needs to be replaced. The screen will remain illuminated solid blue when LOW BATTERY is

displayed. Initially LOW BATTERY display will alternate with the User display, fi nally displaying only LOW BATTERY. User

displays are still accessible by pressing NEXT .

Note - In order to preserve coin cell battery life in new systems not in service yet, the circuit board will not activate the

battery backup circuitry until the unit is in service and the clock has reached 2:00 AM.

Error Message

If the word “ERROR” and a number are displayed on a FLASHING RED screen, call the contact name on the display,

the professional contractor or Lancaster Water Treatment for help. This indicates that the valve was not able to function

properly. If the phone number and banner text were entered into the programming (see Installer Display Settings, Contact

Screens), the two displays will alternate.

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When desired, all information in Diagnostics may be reset to zero when the valve is installed in a new location. To

reset to zero, from the User Display press NEXT and buttons simultaneously to go to the System Setup step

2S or 2F screen. Press and simultaneously to reset diagnostic values to zero. Screen will return to User

Display.

NOTE: Resetting diagnostic values to zero will also reset all programming to default values. Reprogramming will

be necessary.

STEP 1D – Press and simultaneously for three seconds. If screen in step 2D does not

appear in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. To unlock press , NEXT , , and

CLOCK in sequence, then press and simultaneously for 3 seconds.

STEP 1D

STEP 2D

STEP 3D

STEP 6D

STEP 4D

STEP 5D

STEP 6D – Flow rate, maximum last seven days: Use the or to display the maximum

fl ow rate in gallons per minute that occurred in each of the last seven days. This display will

equal zero if a water meter is not installed. Press NEXT to exit Diagnostics. Press REGEN to

return to previous step.

STEP 5D - Volume, 63-day usage history: This display shows day 0 (for today), day 1 (for

yesterday), etc., and the volume of water treated that day. Press the button to show the

volume of water treated for the last 63 days. If a regeneration occurred on the day the letter

“R” will also be displayed. This display will show dashes if a water meter is not installed. Press

NEXT at any time to go to Step 6D. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 4D – Reserve History Volume used for last 7 days: If the valve is set up as a softener,

a meter is installed and Set Volume Capacity is set to “Auto,” this display shows 0 day (for

today) and the reserve capacity. Pressing the button will show day 1 (which would be

yesterday) and the reserve capacity used. Pressing the button again will show day 2 (the

day before yesterday) and the reserve capacity. Keep pressing the button to show the

capacity for days 3, 4, 5 and 6. The button can be pressed to move backwards in the

day series. This screen is not displayed if time clock, meter immediate, or volume override

regeneration is selected. Press NEXT at any time to go to Step 5D. Press REGEN to return to

previous step.

STEP 3D – Volume, since last regeneration: This display shows the volume of water that

has been treated since the last regeneration. This display will equal zero if a water meter is not

installed. Press NEXT to go to Step 4D. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 2D – Days, since last regeneration: This display shows the days since the last

regeneration occurred. Press NEXT to go to Step 3D. Press REGEN to exit Diagnostics.

RETURN TO NORMAL MODE

DIAGNOSTICS

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Valve History values cannot be reset.

STEP 3VH – Regenerations, total number since start-up: This display shows the total

number of regenerations that have occurred since startup. Press NEXT to go to Step 4VH.

Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 1VH

STEP 2VH

STEP 3VH

STEP 4VH

RETURN TO NORMAL MODE

STEP 5VH

STEP 1VH – Press and simultaneously for three seconds and release. Then press

and simultaneously and release. If screen in step 2VH does not appear in 5 seconds

the lock on the valve is activated. To unlock press , NEXT , , and CLOCK in sequence,

then press and simultaneously for 3 seconds and release. Then press and

simultaneously and release.

STEP 2VH – Days, total since start-up: This display shows the total days since startup. Press

NEXT to go to Step 3VH. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 7VH – Log of the last 10 Error Codes generated by the control. Press the or

button to view each error recorded. Press NEXT to exit Valve History. Press REGEN to return to

the previous step.

STEP 4VH – Volume, total used since start-up: This display shows the total gallons treated

since startup. This display will equal zero if a water meter is not installed. Press NEXT to go

to Step 5VH. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

STEP 5VH – Flow rate, Total Peak Flow: This display shows the maximum fl ow rate since

startup. Press NEXT to go to Step 6VH. Press REGEN to return to the previous step.

STEP 6VH

STEP 7VH

STEP 6VH – Total Errors: This displays the total number of errors detected since startup.

Press NEXT to go to Step 7VH. Press REGEN to return to the previous step.

VALVE HISTORY

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN “STEP-THROUGH” REGENERATIONThe following procedure allows a service technician to step through a regeneration cycle and verify proper valve operation

without the microprocessor resetting the “remaining capacity gallons” countdown and the optionally input “# of days to

regen” override.

After manually initiating an immediate regeneration by pressing and holding REGEN for 3 to 5 seconds (this request cannot

be cancelled), as long as the service technician shortens one or more of the cycle times by pressing REGEN after the piston

changes position and the motor stops running, the volumetric capacity and days override user displays will not be reset.

To further explain, since the microprocessor will not recognize a “step-through” regen, the diagnostic displays “days since

last regen” and “ volume (gal.) since last regen” and the valve history display “total regens since start-up” will not change.

EXTERNAL RELAY APPLICATION

A relay is an electrically operated switch that uses a low voltage signal to control a high voltage circuit.

A terminal block located on the printed circuit board can be used to connect up to two external relays.

PC Board Relay Terminal Block

Each relay driver output can be programmed to activate a relay by one of four modes. See Softener System Setup,

Page 12, Step 10S and 11S for programming instruction. Applications include control of a small chemical feed pump or

air compressor.

Relay Specifi cations

The PC board relay terminal block is a 12V DC output.

Use a relay with a 12V DC coil voltage and a coil resistance not less than 80 ohms.

Relay Mounting

If mounting one or two relays under the cover, check for mounting locations and dimensions on the backplate.

Mounting Location

for a SPDT or

DPDT relay

(see page 22)

Mounting Location

for a SPDT relay

(see page 22)

A knockout is located on the lower

right inside corner of the backplate to

accommodate a 1/2” conduit fi tting. Use a

punch or a Phillips screw driver and place it

in the center of the knockout circle and tap

it with mild to medium force with a hammer

to punch out the circle knockout piece.

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CONTACT CAPACITY RATINGS

VOLTAGE INDUCTIVE LOAD3 MOTOR LOAD4

IDEC RH1B-UT SPDT240V AC 7A 1/3 HP

120V AC 7.5A 1/6 HP

IDEC RH2B-UT DPDT240V AC 7A 1/3 HP

120V AC 7.5A 1/6 HP

1. Consult relay mfr.’s data for detailed specifi cations.

2. SPDT-Single Pole Double Throw. DPDT-Double Pole Double Throw (equivalent to two SPDT relays actuated by a single coil).

3. Inductive loads are created by a wire wound coil, such as in a solenoid.

4. Motor load can be considered a rotating inductive load.

Relays can be mounted on the backplate using #6-20x3/8” type 25 thread cutting self-tapping steel screws.

Relay Wiring

Wiring for correct on/off operation

PC Board Terminal Block Relay

RELAY 1 .......... connect to .......... Relay 1 Coil (-)

COM .......... connect to .......... Relay 1 Com (+) and Relay 2 Com (+)

RELAY 2 .......... connect to .......... Relay 2 Coil (-)

Wiring diagram example using one IDEC Model RH2B-UT (DPDT) Relay:

When soldering the relay

terminals, use a soldering iron of

30 to 60W, and quickly complete

soldering (within approximately

3 seconds). Use a non-corrosive

rosin fl ux.

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12V DC OPERATION

The X FACTOR SERIES control valve can be used in locations where electricity is not available.

DO NOT USE a power inverter (DC-to-AC) between a battery and the control valve. Inverters can vary in frequency and

prevent the control valve from monitoring the battery condition. The control valve has been designed so that it can operate

directly with a DC input. There is a small jumper(JM4) next to the transformer power terminal on the circuit board that can

be cut for direct 12V DC battery operation.

JM4 Jumper located between power and meter terminals

When this jumper is cut, the circuit board no longer uses the AC frequency for time keeping reference and looks at

“voltage in” to determine the loss of power (battery condition). With the circuit board in DC operation, the control valve

will load test the battery before each regeneration using a stalled motor condition requiring high amp draw. A LOW DC

VOLTAGE warning will display and regeneration will not be started if the measured charge is 12.2V to 12.05V during

the load test condition. Note - A 12V battery with no load connected is at about 50% capacity when it reaches a terminal

voltage of 12.24V, and approximately 25% remaining capacity when it reaches a terminal voltage of 12.06V.

Connecting the 12V DC battery to the control valve can be accomplished by cutting off the V3186 AC adaptor transformer

plug from its cable, exposing the black and white #22 AWG wires. These wires can be connected to the battery posts

using, for example, wing nut battery terminals with direct quick connect terminals for electronics attached to the wing nut

studs.

The type of 12V DC battery used is important. There are three types of lead/acid batteries: Starting (automobile) batteries,

Marine batteries and Deep Cycle batteries.

Starting batteries, commonly know because they start our cars, are designed to deliver large bursts of energy for a

very short time. Marine batteries are usually a “hybrid”design falling between starting and deep-cycle batteries. Marine

batteries have similar construction to starting batteries except their plates may be heavier to prevent breakage when the

boat is knocked by waves or with vibration. Starting batteries are usually rated at “CCA”, or cold cranking amps, or “MCA”,

marine cranking amps - the same as “CA”. These batteries, shown in CCA or MCA are not recommended to operate the

control valve because they are not suitable for long time use of a slow discharge rate.

Deep Cycle or RV batteries are rated in Amp-Hours and are designed to continuously provide power for long periods

of time. Deep Cycle batteries have much thicker and generally longer solid plates in order to have a greater capacity

versus “instant” power like starting batteries need. The Deep Cycle type battery is recommended to operate the control

valve. The Deep Cycle battery can be recharged using an AC dual-purpose 12 to 15.5 volt battery charger plugged into a

gasoline generator’s AC outlet. Consult the charger and generator manufacturers specifi c instructions.

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CUSTOM PROGRAMMING AND APPLICATION TROUBLE SHOOTING

Refer to the Installation, Operating and Service Manual for the particular X-Factor Series model part diagrams, service

and troubleshooting instructions. The following is additional information for systems utilizing relays and/or MAVs:

Relay and MAV Operation While in Error Modes

1. Relays should turn off immediately whenever a Valve Error occurs.

2. Relays should remain on and continue to operate as programmed if a Alt MAV Error (106/107) or Aux MAV Error

(116/117) occurs and the valve has already entered regen.

3. Relays should remain off, and not operate as programmed, if a Alt MAV Error (106/107) or Aux MAV Error (116/117)

occurs and the valve has not entered regen.

4. If a Valve Error occurs (101, 102, 103, 104, 402, 403, 404, 410) and the Alt MAV/NHBP or Aux MAV/NHBP has

already transitioned, the Alt MAV/NHBP or Aux MAV/NHBP is kept in this transitioned state until valve is reset.

5. If a Valve Error occurs (101, 102, 103, 104, 402, 403, 404, 410) and the Alt MAV/NHBP or Aux MAV/NHBP has not

transitioned, the Alt MAV/NHBP or Aux MAV/NHBP is kept in the current un-transitioned state until valve is reset.

6. If a Alt MAV/NHBP or Aux MAV/NHBP enters a Alt MAV/NHBP or Aux MAV/NHBP Error Mode (106, 107/116, 117) and

the valve has already entered regen, the valve should continue to operate as programmed (permit valve to fi nish up

current regen but prevent any future regen requests until valve is reset).

7. If a Alt MAV/NHBP or Aux MAV/NHBP enters a Alt MAV/NHBP or Aux MAV/NHBP Error Mode (106, 107/116, 117) and

the valve has not entered regen, the valve should not continue to operate as programmed (prevent a pending regen

until valve is reset).

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