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Date: May 1, 1998

SERVICE MANUAL

FLUID DETECTION CONTROL

GENERAL

The Moyno Fluid Detection Control prevents unnecessary from 1" to 14", fits between two standard ANSI pipe flanges
loss of production time or repair costs to positive displace- and allows complete fluid flow without obstruction. There are
ment pumps or other fluid process equipment when they no drilling, tapping, special tools or sealants required for
are subjected to run dry conditions or high-pressure installation. Pressure transmission over the entire pipe
conditions. The control works equally well on high and circumference ensures that coating, settled material or
low viscosity fluids, suspended solids, abrasive, corrosive bridging in the pipe line does not affect pressure readings.
and volatile liquids.
As an added feature, a liquid-filled gauge allows visual
The product consists of three basic components: a sensor, monitoring of pressure conditions. This control will also
a pressure switch and a control box. The sensor, available control and monitor seal flush water.
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Typical Example: If the pressure gauge in the discharge

line reads 22 psi when the pump is idle, and the gauge
The Fluid Detection Control ensures that pumps operate reads 32 psi when the pump is running, set the low switch
within design parameters, protecting them from over- to 27 psi (half way between low and high) and set the high
pressure, run dry conditions and loss of seal water. switch to 37 (high pressure +5 psi).
Although designed primarily for use with progressing cavity
pumps, the Control may be used with other equipment as Pumps that require seal water, a flow switch can be
well. The pump starter is wired directly to the control box. installed to monitor loss of flow. The pump will stop and the
“SEAL WATER FAULT” lamp on the front of the control box
A double pressure switch is installed in the discharge line will illuminate. The pump will remain stopped until the
of the pump. The high-pressure switch must be set to the “STOP/RESET” button is pressed.
highest safe operating pressure for the process system.
SWITCH SELECTION
If the pump discharge pressure exceeds the setting of the
high-pressure switch, the pump will stop and the “HIGH The unit consists of two separate snap action switches,
PRESSURE FAULT” lamp on the front of the control box each with an independently adjustable set point and
will illuminate. nonadjustable reset point. The difference between the set
and reset points of each switch is the deadband as listed
The pump will remain stopped until the “Stop/Reset” or below; the minimum difference to which the two switches
“External Stop” pushbutton is pressed. The pump can may be set is the separation.
be restarted if the pressure has been relieved.
Determine the pressure range needed. Check that rated
The control box protects the pump against run dry overrange pressure is sufficient.
conditions by using a low pressure switch. This ensures
that a certain minimum pressure is maintained in the Separation
system. It is very important that this switch be properly set.
Maximum -
In order to set this switch, it is necessary to understand the Full Range
difference between static, friction and total pressure. Static Rated Fixed
pressure is the pressure which results from the pipe being Adjustable Overrange Deadband Minimum -
filled with liquid, and is present even when the pump is Operating Pressure As Listed As Listed
idle. Static pressure is not influenced by pipe size, number Range (PSIG) Below Below
of fittings, or viscosity. Static pressure is determined by
the difference in height between the pressure switch and
the outlet of the piping. Friction pressure is the pressure 1.0 - 18 PSIG 100 0.6 PSIG 1.8 PSIG
which results from the flow of liquid through a pipe, and 1.5 - 36 PSIG 150 1.4 PSIG 3.6 PSIG
is present only when the pump is actually operating. It is 2 - 60 PSIG 150 2.2 PSIG 6 PSIG
dependent on the flow rate, the size of pipe, the length of
3 - 100 PSIG 200 3.5 PSIG 10 PSIG
pipe, the number of fittings, and the viscosity of the fluid.
Total pressure is the combination of the static and friction 6 - 200 PSIG 400 7.0 PSIG 20 PSIG
pressures. In an existing installation, these pressures 13 - 300 PSIG 600 10 PSIG 30 PSIG
can be obtained by observing the gauge on the pump 15 - 400 PSIG 600 14 PSIG 40 PSIG
discharge. When the pump is idle, the gauge shows static
pressure. When the pump is operating and there is flow
present, the gauge shows total pressure.
SIMPLE CALIBRATION
For run dry protection, the low pressure switch is set
The pressure sensor is supplied with sensing liquid and
between the static and the total pressure. When the pump
requires no calibration. The pressure switch is preset for
runs, the switch signals the control box that flow is present.
the operating conditions. Final field calibration of the
If the pump runs dry and flow stops, the pressure falls back
pressure switches is recommended, and can be performed
to the static pressure. This causes the low pressure switch
with 7/16" open end wrench.
to signal the control box that flow has stopped. The pump
will stop and the “LOW PRESSURE FAULT” lamp on
the front of the control box will illuminate. The pump will
remain stopped until the “STOP/RESET” or “External Stop”
pushbutton is pressed. The pump can be restarted after
the cause of the run dry has been identified.
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Fluid Detection Control

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS*
SWITCH SWITCH SENSOR SENSOR
MOYNO
™
ENCLOSURE RANGE ELASTOMER HOUSING
MATERIAL CUSTOMER:
❏ NEMA 4 ❏ 0-36 PSIG ❏ NITRILE ❏ CARBON FOR:
❏ NEMA 7/9 ❏ 0-60 PSIG ❏ EPDM STEEL CUSTOMER NO:
❏ 0-100 PSIG ❏ NEOPRENE ❏ STAINLESS DATE:
❏ 0-200 PSIG ❏ HYPALON STEEL CERTIFIED:
❏ 0-300 PSIG ❏ FLUORO

SENSOR SIZE SENSOR DIMENSIONS

❏1 ❏11/2 ❏ 2 ❏ 21/2 ❏ 3 ❏ 4 ❏ 6 ❏ 8 ❏10 ❏12 ❏14 SIZE A-DIA. B THICKNESS
OPTIONAL ALARM ❏ 1 2-1/2 1-7/8
SWITCH SETTING (LOW) (HIGH) 1-1/2 3-1/4 2-3/4 1-7/8
2 4 1-7/8
*All the above requested information is necessary for the com- 2-1/2 4-3/4 1-7/8
pletion of your order. A copy of this page may be submitted with
3 5-1/4 1-7/8
your order.
4 6-3/4 2-1/8
6 8-5/8 3-3/4 2-1/4
8 10-7/8 2-1/4
10 13-1/4 2-13/16
3/4 N.P.T. 12 16 3-1/8
CONDUIT CONNECTION 14 17-5/8 3-1/8
(BOTH ENDS)
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
ACCURACY:
ANSI GRADE B
6.00
7.50 4 X Ø.31 THRU (152)
(8)

FLUID POWER

DETECTION
ON

CONTROL
HIGH
PRESSURE
FAULT

10.75 LOW
PRESSURE

(273)
FAULT
LOCAL REMOTE STOP/
START START RESET

B SEAL
WATER
FAULT

SENSOR FITS INSIDE MOYNO

BOLT PATTERN OF
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MATING FLANGES

(2) 3/4 NPT

A TUBE I.D. MATCHES 8.91 CONDUIT
SCH. 40 CARBON (226) CONNECTIONS
STEEL PIPE CONTROLS:
NEMA 4 ENCLOSURE STANDARD
SIGNAL LIGHTS
ADJUSTABLE TIME DELAY 0-60 SEC
UNIT HAS GASKETS
1/60/115 VOLT POWER REQUIRED
MOLDED IN. NO
TERMINAL STRIPS FOR WIRING
ADDITIONAL GASKET
ALARM OPTIONAL
REQUIRED
BOX DEPTH: 6.87
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Typical Wiring Diagram

120 VAC TBI

L1
N
TB2
(OPTIONAL) ADDITIONAL STOP/RESET PUSH BUTTON {
N/C (REMOVE JUMPER IF ADDITIONAL SWITCH IS 1
USED). JUMPER OR N/C SWITCH MUST BE USED OR 2
STOP/RESET LIGHT WILL BLINK 3
(OPTIONAL) REMOTE START/STOP (PLC OR DCS) 4

CONTACTS
TWO SELECTIONS 5
(SEE SET-UP) HI PRESSURE SWITCH

INPUTS
6
1. HI-N/O
LOW-N/C LOW PRESSURE SWITCH 7
SEAL WATER-N/O 8
*2. HI-N/C (OPTIONAL) SEAL WATER 9
LOW-N/O FLOW SWITCH 10
SEAL WATER-N/C 11
(OPTIONAL) EXTERNAL
*PRESSURE SWITCHES UTILIZE ADDITIONAL LOCAL START 12
BROKEN WIRE DETECTION. IF PUSH BUTTON N/O TB3
SEAL WATER FLOW SWITCH IS
USED, REMOVE JUMPER AT (OPTIONAL) SEAL WATER 13
TB2-9 AND 10. SOLENOID VALVE 120 VAC 14
15 PUMP RUN
16 CONTACT
17
18 HIGH
PRESSURE

CONTACTS
19

OUTPUTS
FAULT RELAY
20
LOW
21 PRESSURE
22 FAULT RELAY
PUMP
23
MOTOR SEAL WATER
24
NOTE: FAULT RELAY
25
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TB4
SHOULD BE PERFORMED (OPTIONAL) FLUID
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. 26
ALARM HORN DETECTION
INSTALLATION MUST 120 VAC 27 CONTROL
CONFORM TO LOCAL
AND NATIONAL CODE. FIELD WIRING CIRCUIT BOARD

SPECIFICATIONS

ENCLOSURE RATING: NEMA 4

SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 115 VAC 50/60 HZ 1PH
AC LINE VOLTAGE
VARIATION: +10 TO -5%
OUTPUT CONTACTS: 5A 250 VAC
INPUT CONTACTS: DRY CONTACTS
WIRE SIZE: 14 AWG MAXIMUM

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: -20 TO 120°F

RELATIVE HUMIDITY: -5 TO 95% (WITHOUT CONDENSATION)
ALTITUDE: TO 5160 FT.
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Typical Block Diagram

120VAC

START
DCS
OR
PLC
STOP LOGIC BOARD

HI
ALARM PRESSURE
HORN FAULT
PUSHBUTTONS

ALARM LIGHTS
HI PRESSURE
LOW
LOCAL REMOTE STOP/
PRESSURE
START START RESET
FAULT

LOW PRESSURE
SEAL
WATER
FAULT
SEAL WATER FLOW FLUID DETECTION CONTROL

SEAL WATER
FIELD SOLENOID VALVE
SWITCHES

3Ø
MOTOR PUMP
POWER PUMP
MOTOR
STARTER
OR
VFD
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SYSTEMS ADAPTABILITY 3. SEAL WATER FLOW Timer - This timer is adjustable

from 5-30 seconds. When the pump is started, the timer
The system can be adapted to meet a variety of system
allows a set period to elapse before checking for Seal
requirements: temperature ranges from -20°F to +300°F,
Water Flow. During this time period, the “SEAL WATER
elastomers to provide the best combination of chemical and
FAULT” light will blink. After this timeout period, if Seal
abrasion resistance characteristics, operating pressures
Water Flow is not established, the pump stops and the
from 5 to 300 PSI.
“SEAL WATER FAULT” light is lit. The factory setting
There are certain situations where it is impractical to install is 5 seconds.
the low-pressure switch on the discharge side of the pump.
To reset timers for other than factory settings and
An example would be several pumps that discharge into a
switches connections for LOW, HIGH and SEAL WATER
common header. Here, the discharge pressure from one
Faults see Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 and follow the seven
pump creates an erroneous reading at the low-pressure
steps listed below.
switch of the adjacent pump.
1. Stop the pump by pressing “STOP/RESET” button.
Other installations not suitable for low pressure detection
are pumps that discharge into the bottom of a tank,
systems that generate little or no friction pressure,
CAUTION
and systems with excessively long discharge piping. 115 VOLTS INSIDE
CONTROL BOX
Progressing cavity pumps are capable of compressing air
after it is empty. The pressure will not drop until after the 2. Open door of Fluid Detection Control box and locate DIP
discharge piping is empty. switch on the inside of the door. This small switch has
SET-UP four rockers.

Connect the Fluid Detection Control Box as shown on the 3. Set the DIP switches to match either Table 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Typical Wiring Diagram. Table 1: Low-Pressure Timer
The HIGH, LOW, and SEAL WATER flow switches can be Table 2: High-Pressure Timer
connected two ways. (See Typical Wiring Diagram)
Table 3: Seal Water Timer
1. HIGH -N/O Table 4: Switch Connections
LOW -N/C
4. Match the three red fault lights to the table to determine
SEAL WATER FLOW -N/O current settings that the Fluid Detection Control box is
2. HI -N/C currently set. Table One - Example, if all three lights are
LOW -N/O off, the low-pressure fault timer is set at 10 seconds.
SEAL WATER FLOW -N/C 5. Press the “LOCAL START” pushbutton to change
While Method One is most often used, Method Two will settings if desired.
activate the fault lights, while the pump is running, if a wire 6. Repeatedly press “LOCAL START” until the fault lights
is broken between the pressure switches and The Fluid match the desired settings.
Detection Control Box. See Table 4 of Setup.
7. After the correct setting has been selected, turn all DIP
The Fluid Detection Control box has three setable timers. switches OFF before restarting the pump. If another
1. LOW Pressure Fault Timer - This timer is adjustable from setting needs to be changed, set the DIP switches to
10-60 seconds. When the pump is started, the timer the next table and repeat steps 4 through 7.
allows a set period to elapse before checking for low The Alarm Test Mode enables the Fluid Detection
pressure/run dry conditions. During this time period, the Control alarm output relays to be operated without
“LOW PRESSURE FAULT” light will blink. After this time- starting the pump and jumping around the pressure or
out period, if the pressure falls below the setting of the flow switches. To operate the Alarm Test Mode, follow
low-pressure switch, the pump stops and the “LOW the steps listed below:
PRESSURE FAULT” light is lit. The factory setting is
30 seconds. 1. Stop the pump by pressing “STOP/RESET” button.

2. HI Pressure Fault Timer - This timer is adjustable from 2. Open door of the Fluid Detection Control box and locate
0-0.2 seconds. In some instances a pump is capable the DIP switches on the inside of the door.
of generating high-pressure spikes at startup. When the 3. Set the DIP switches to match Table 5.
pump is started, the timer allows a very short period to
elapse before checking for high-pressure conditions. 4. Press the associated buttons to perform the listed
The factory setting is 0 seconds. functions on Table 5.

After this time-out period, if the pressure rises above the 5. Turn all DIP switches OFF to return the Fluid Detection
setting of the HI pressure switch, the pump stops and Control box to normal operating mode.
the “HI PRESSURE FAULT” light is lit.
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OPERATIONAL DETAILS to be functional. Press the “REMOTE START” button. A

yellow light at the “REMOTE START” button will light
When the pump is off and the “STOP/RESET” light is on,
indicating that the system is being controlled by a PLC or
the pump is ready to be started. Start or stop the pump by
DCS. While the “REMOTE START” light is on, the pump
pressing the “LOCAL START” or “STOP/RESET” buttons
cannot be started with the “LOCAL START” button or any
on the front panel. A green light at the “LOCAL START”
additional “start” pushbuttons connected to terminal 11 and
button will light after pressing “LOCAL START”. In the event
12 of TB2. All “STOP” buttons can be used to stop the pump
of a malfunction, the “STOP/RESET” button is used to
while running with “REMOTE START”. The “STOP/RESET”
clear any fault condition indicated by three fault lights on
light will be lit when the pump is off. If a fault occurs while
the front panel.
the pump is controlled by a DCS or PLC, the “REMOTE
“REMOTE START” is used for operating the pump using START” light will go off, the “STOP/RESET” will light and 1 of
a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or Distribution 3 fault lights will be illuminated. Press the “STOP/RESET”
Control System (DCS). Terminals 3 and 4 of TB2 must be button to clear the fault and restart the pump using “LOCAL
connected to either a PLC or DCS for “REMOTE START” START” or “REMOTE START”.

TABLE 1
LOW-PRESSURE FAULT TIME
DIP SWITCH POSITION FAULT LIGHTS
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 TIME HIGH LOW SEAL
(SECONDS) PRESSURE PRESSURE WATER
10 OFF OFF OFF
20 ON OFF OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF 30 OFF ON OFF
40 ON ON OFF
50 OFF ON ON
60 ON ON ON

TABLE 2
HIGH-PRESSURE FAULT TIME
DIP SWITCH POSITION FAULT LIGHTS
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 TIME HIGH LOW SEAL
(SECONDS) PRESSURE PRESSURE WATER
.0 OFF OFF OFF
0.1 ON OFF OFF
ON ON OFF OFF 0.2 OFF ON OFF
0.2 ON ON OFF
0.2 OFF ON ON
0.2 ON ON ON

TABLE 3
SEAL WATER TIMER
DIP SWITCH POSITION FAULT LIGHTS
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 TIME HIGH LOW SEAL
(SECONDS) PRESSURE PRESSURE WATER
5 OFF OFF OFF
10 ON OFF OFF
OFF ON OFF ON 15 OFF ON OFF
20 ON ON OFF
25 OFF ON ON
30 ON ON ON
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TABLE 4
LOW PRESSURE, HIGH PRESSURE AND SEAL WATER FLOW SWITCH CONNECTIONS
DIP SWITCH POSITION FAULT LIGHTS
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SWITCH HIGH LOW SEAL
CONNECTIONS PRESSURE PRESSURE WATER
HIGH - N/O
LOW - N/C OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF ON OFF SEAL WATER FLOW - N/O
HIGH - N/C
LOW - N/O ON OFF OFF
SEAL WATER FLOW - N/C

TABLE 5
ALARM TEST MODE
DIP SWITCH POSITION
PRESS
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 TEST
BUTTON FUNCTION
LOCAL START FORCES ON HIGH PRESSURE FAULT RELAY AND LIGHT
ON OFF OFF OFF REMOTE START FORCES ON LOW PRESURE FAULT RELAY AND LIGHT
LOCAL START
AND
REMOTE START FORCES ON SEAL WATER FAULT RELAY AND LIGHT
AT THE
SAME TIME

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