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DPC 1-3
DPC 1-3 For Three Phase Pumps up to 16A
Installation & Operating Instruction
INTRODUCTION
Applications
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SAFETY
Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Following are the safety instructions which must be followed by the service
Parameter & specifications -----------------------------------------------------------------------5 partners or user while installing and operating. If ignored, physical injury or
even death may happen. Read the safety instructions before handling the
INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 system.
Tools used in controller Installation ------------------------------------------------------------6
Controller components 6
LCD screen 6
Terminals 8
WARNING
DIP switch settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 If these safety instructions are not observed, it may result in personal injury.
Before carrying out any installation or maintenance operation, controller must be
PARAMETER – CALIBRATION AND ERASING ------------------------------- 9 disconnected from the power supply.
Calibration 9 Don’t open the cover while the pump is running.
Erasing 10 Don’t put wire, metal bar filament etc. into the controller.

CONNECTIONS – CONTROLS DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS ------------ 11

Installing liquid level probes switch ----------------------------------------------------------- 11
Working applications 12 CAUTION
Water supply/transfer by installing probes or float switch ------------------------------ 12 If these safety instructions are not observed, it may result in malfunction or damage
Pressure boosting application by installing pressure switch ---------------------------- 14 of the equipment.
Drainage application by installing float switch --------------------------------------------- 15 All electrical connections must be carried out by a skilled and qualified personnel.
Never connect AC power to output U,V,W terminals.
BASIC OPERATION--------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Ensure the motor, controller, and power specifications match.
Manual mode 16
Auto mode 16
Faults & protection 17
Meaning of the messages and graphic shown on the LCD screen: --------------------------------------------- 17 NOTE (Notes or attention to ensure safe operation)
Application : Water supply/transfer (using probes or float--s--) --------------------------- 17
IMPORTANT
Application : Sewage/drainage (using floats) ---------------------------------------------- 1- 8
Application : Pressure boosting (using pressure switch) --------------------------------- 18 The manufacturer is not liable for malfunctioning if the product is not correctly
installed or damaged, modified and/or put to run beyond the working range as given
in this manual.
TROUBLE SHOOTING 19
The manufacturer reserves the right to make any modifications to this product from
time to time.
 PARAMETER AND SPECIFICATIONS:
INTRODUCTION
Following chart shows main technical parameters & specifications:

DPC is Digital Pump Controller, which is easy to use, programmable device for
three phase pumps (DOL). It can be used to control the pumps from 1.5 to 16 Main technical characteristics
Ampere. Level control (with probes for clear
Control characteristic water or with floats)
Pressure control (with pressure switch)
Working modes Manual/Auto
APPLICATIONS:
Main technical data
DPC is very useful in water and wastewater applications, be it water transfer,
Rated output power (amperes) 1.5 to 16 A
tank filling, tank emptying or even pressure boosting in Hydro-pneumatic
Rated input voltage AC 380V / 50 HZ / Three Phase
applications. It is ideal choice in residential, industrial or institutional segments
Trip response time of overload 5sec - 5min
where water and energy conservation are of utmost importance.
Trip response time of pump stalled Less than 0.5 sec
Trip response time short circuit Less than 0.1 sec
Trip response time of under/over voltage Less than 5 sec

FEATURES: Trip response time of phase loss

Trip response time of dry run
Less than 2 sec
6 sec (or this can be set manually)
LCD screen displays pump running information Recovery time of overload 30 min
Phase loss protection (incoming as well as outgoing) Recovery time of under/over voltage 5 min
Overload protection Recovery time of dry run 30 min (or this can be set manually)
Motor stalled protection Trip voltage of over voltage Plus 15% of rated input voltage
Dry run protection without installing a float switch Trip voltage of under voltage Minus 15% of rated input voltage
Under voltage protection Trip current of dry run 70% of rated current
Over voltage protection Trip current of pump stalled 200% of rated current
Transient surge protection DRY RUN (without float/probe)
Memory function when power off & power recovery Overload (auto calibrated or can be set)
Visual & audio alarm for fault prompt Transient surge
DIP switch settings to make it suitable for different applications like water supply, Under voltage
PROTECTIONS COVERED
drainage or pressure boosting Over voltage
Auto/Manual switch Pump stalled
Liquid level probes/ floats (in case of fully automatic models) for clear water
Short circuit
Other technical data
Permissible ambient temperature Up to 55 Deg C
Degree of protection IP 54
Install position Vertical
Unit dimensions (L X W X H) 225 x 300 x 100 mm
Unit weight 3.0kg

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 MEANING OF THE ICONS SHOWN ON THE LCD

INSTALLATION The parameter configuration icon,

when this icon appears, controller is in
Please read this manual carefully before starting installation and operation. Any manual parameter adjustment mode.
damage to the equipment caused due to failure to comply with the descriptions
in this manual in installation or operation will be beyond the scope of the
company’s quality guarantee. Time displaying icon, when this icon
appears, it means controller is
TOOLS USED IN CONTROLLER INSTALLATION displaying some parameter of time,
eg: pump dry run trip time(units: seconds)
Controller installation and wiring will need the following tools.
You also can choose the right tools according to your own experience.
Pump fault icon, when this icon
appears, it means controller is
displaying some fault condition

ELECTRIC DRILL CRIMPING PLIER CROSS SCREWDRIVER Voltage v

CONTROLLER COMPONENTS:

LCD SCREEN
M Minute

Second
S
H Hour

Ampere A
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 TERMINALS DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
Users can set the function switch to suit different applications. Before setting
the function switch; the unit should be disconnected from the power supply.
After completing the settings of dip switches, power may be applied to the unit.
Following signs will be displayed in voltage displaying area on the LCD
Power terminals conforming to the following list.

SWITCH MESSAGES & IN

ITEM POSITION VOLTAGE DISPLAYING AREA ITEM

P Applied for water supply by liquid level control through

000
ON
1
12 L probe/float switch
P Applied for water supply by pressure control through
222
ON
2
12 L pressure switch & pressure tank
P Applied for drainage by liquid level control through
111
ON
3
float switch
12
L

PARAMETER
(a) Power terminals for connecting mains incoming and outgoing
CALIBRATION AND ERASING
In order to achieve best performance of the controller and for providing
maximum protection to the pump, it is essential that parameter calibration is
done at the time of installation itself or after pump is repaired and installed back.
Control terminals
CALIBRATION:
Setting of parameters (calibration of unit according to the connected load):
1 2 3 4 5 6
Press the MODE key to switch to manual Press the START key to run the pump,
mode. Make sure the pump is not running confirm the pump is running OK and drawing
X X X X X X and LCD screen looks as below rated current. Also confirm the mains supply
is healthy and incoming voltage is normal,
LCD screen will display voltage and current
being drawn by pump:

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(b) Control terminals for connecting probes or float switches
2
V A V A
No Caliber No Caliber

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 Again press START key approximately for 3
secs and release when the unit makes a
Pump stops running and parameter CONNECTIONS
calibration completed, and LCD screen looks
“Beep” sound and a countdown timer as below CONTROLS DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS
starts on the LCD screen as shown below

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411 0.0
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08 S INSTALLING LIQUID LEVEL PROBES SWITCH:
V A
LIQUID PROBE INSTALLATION
Wrap the signal cable & down-lead of sensor

In the event of risk of electric

Focation cone
storms (lightning) or when liquid
medium in well or tank or sump

ERASING: Installation
Stand
Down-lead of sensor

Upper probe
is very dirty it is recommended
float switch is used
Lower probe
Com probe

This needs to be done whenever pump is repaired or a new pump is

installed, previous parameters needs to be erased before the unit is
re-calibrated.
(c) Liquid level probe installation
FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS TO ERASE THE PARAMETER CALIBRATION:
FLOAT SWITCH INSTALLATION
1 Press the MODE key to switch to manual mode. Make sure the pump is
If the float switch is equipped
not running. with three wires use the BLACK
Upper level (ON) and BROWN wires. In event of
different colours use a multimeter
to identify correct connections
Long press the STOP key approximately for 3 secs and release when the
2 unit makes a “Beep” sound.
Lower level (OFF)
as follows:

Low level no reading OFF

Upper level-positive reading ON

Unit is now back to factory settings, NO CALIBER sign will start flashing on the (d) Float switch installation
LCD screen. For re-calibration refer “ CALIBRATION ” section.

413 V 0.0 A
No Caliber NOTE: Do not run or lay the sensor leads, float switch
wire or signal cables must be inside metal pipe. So use
PVC or PE tubing.

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 WORKING APPLICATIONS:

WATER SUPPLY/TRANSFER BY INSTALLING PROBES

OR FLOAT SWITCH
Start condition: When the liquid level in overhead tank is below lower probe
(in case of float switch, float is down) and liquid level in the underground tank is
ON
P“liquid/pressure” above lower probe (in case of float switch, float is up), the controller will start
L SWITCH the pump.
“store”button
1 2

Stop condition: When the liquid level in overhead tank reaches upper probe
(in case of float switch, float is up) or liquid level in underground tank is below
Lower probe

Upper probe
Comprobe
lower probe (in case of float switch, float is down); the controller will stop the
Short circuit
pump.

Water storage tank Probe/sensor free application in case of submersible pumps: The unit has
reliable and automatic protection against dry running if it is used for
(e) Application: Clear water supply - liquid level control (using probes) submersible pump for deep well. Users can short the terminals 1, 2 & 3 to
achieve sensor free dry run protection.
ON
P“liquid/pressure”
L SWITCH
“store”button
1 2

Meaning of the messages & graphics displayed on the LCD screen

Liquid level in the overhead tank has reached
Com contact

Stop contact

TANK FULL upper probe (float switch: up position), pump

Short circuit stops.
Liquid level in the bore well is below the pump
DRY RUN intake, pumps stop running.
Water storage tank
Liquid level in the underground tank/water
(f) Application: Water supply - liquid level control (using float switch) NO WATER well is below lower most probe (float switch:
down position), pump stops.

NOTE: In case of water transfer from underground tank to overhead

tank, 3 probes for underground tank need to be installed and same to
be connected at control terminals marked as 1, 2 & 3 after removing
the shorting link.

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 PRESSURE BOOSTING APPLICATION BY INSTALLING DRAINAGE APPLICATION BY INSTALING FLOAT SWITCH
PRESSURE SWITCH
ON
P“liquid/pressure”
L SWITCH
“store”button
1 2

Wiring diagram Pressure switch

#2 #1

Adjustable spring
+ + + +

Com contact
ON
P “liquid/pressure”

Stop contact
“store”button
1 2 L SWITCH

Short circuit Sewage tank

(g) Application: Pressure boosting (using pressure switch) (h) Application: Irrigation/sewage/drainage (using float switch)

Start condition: If the pressure in the pipeline is less than the set point of Start condition: When the “float switch A” reaches at up position,
pressure switch, relay contact of pressure switch is ON and liquid level in the the controller will run the pump.
well/supply tank is above lower probe (float switch up position), the controller
will run the pump. Stop condition: When the “float switch A” reaches at down position, the
controller will stop the pump.
Stop condition: If the pressure has reached the set point of pressure switch,
relay contact of pressure switch is OFF, the controller will stop the pump. Overflow alarm: In case the level in the sump rises even if the pump is
draining water and the “float switch B” reaches at up position; the controller
Probe/sensor free application in case of submersible pumps: The unit has will sound the overflow alarm to warn the pump operator.
reliable and automatic protection against dry running, if it is used for
submersible pump for deep well. Users can short the terminals 1, 2 & 3 to
achieve sensor free dry run protection. Meaning of the messages & graphics displayed on the LCD screen
“Float switch A” reaches up position, pump
FULL
Meaning of the messages & graphics displayed on the LCD screen starts running.

Pressure has reached set point and pump has Liquid level in the sump is below the pump
FULL DRY RUN intake, pumps stop running.
stopped.
“Float switch A” reaches down position, pump
Liquid level in the borewell is below the pump NO WATER
DRY RUN stops.
intake, pumps stop running.
OVERFLOW “Float switch B” reaches up position, controller
Liquid level in the underground tank/water
will sound and alarm.
NO WATER well is below lower most probe (float switch:
down position), pump stops.

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 BASIC OPERATION FAULTS AND PROTECTION:
During pump running, if dry run, overload, under voltage, over voltage etc.
failures happen, the control unit immediately stops the pump, displays it on the
MANUAL MODE: LCD screen and automatically executes a check for restarting conditions after a
built-in time delay has elapsed. The control unit recovers automatically until all
Press the MODE key to switch to manual mode. Once the unit is in MANUAL the abnormal conditions have been cleared. However, the recovery time of the
mode, press the START key to run pump, press the STOP key to stop pump. control unit is different for different faults.

Details of recovery times for each fault have already been explained in this
NOTE: In manual state, the unit doesn’t receive signal from float switch
or pressure switch. manual. Recovery time for dry run and overload can be altered and set as per
needs. However, recovery times and values for under and over voltage are factory
set and can’t be altered.

AUTO MODE: NOTE: To reset immediately without waiting for recovery time, cut off
power supply and again switch on.
Press the MODE key to switch to auto mode. Once the unit is in AUTO mode,
the pump will start or stop according to the signal from sensor, float switch or
pressure switch.
MEANING OF THE MESSAGES AND GRAPHIC SHOWN ON

NOTE:
THE LCD SCREEN:

APPLICATION: WATER SUPPLY/TRANSFER (USING PROBES OR FLOATS)

FU L L
In AUTO mode, if the pump is running and user wants to stop the pump, press Liquid level in the upper water tank reaches upper probe or float
the MODE key to switch to MANUAL mode and pump will stop running. switch in up position, pump stop running
In AUTO mode, if the input power gets cut off and when the supply gets
restored, the unit will start operating after 10 seconds automatically. DRY RUN
No matter the unit is in AUTO OR MANUAL mode, the unit will resume Liquid level in the borewell or lower tank is below pump intake,
operation in same mode when the power supply gets recovered after a cut off. pump stop running

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 NO WAT E R DRY RUN
Liquid level in the lower water tank/water well is below lower Liquid level in the well is below the pump inlet, pump stop running.
sensor/probe (float switch in down position)

APPLICATION: SEWAGE/DRAINAGE (USING FLOATS) NO WAT E R

Liquid level in the lower water tank/water well is below lower
sensor/probe (float switch in down position)
FU L L
When “float switch A” is at up position, pump start running
TROUBLE SHOOTING
DRY RUN
Liquid level in the sump is below the pump inlet, pump stop
running FAULT MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS
Actual voltage is lower than Check the power supply at source
Flashing of "UNDER V" the calibrated voltage,
NO WAT E R pump is in under voltage
Control unit will attempt to
restart the pump every 5 minutes
protection state
When “float switch A” is at down position, pump stop until line voltage is restored to
normal

Actual voltage is higher Check the power supply at source

OV E R FLOW Flashing of "OVER V" than the calibrated voltage, Control unit will attempt to
pump is in over voltage restart the pump every 5 minutes
When “float switch B” is at up position, control panel sends overflow
protection state until line voltage is restored to
alarm
normal
Actual drawn current is Control unit will attempt to
APPLICATION: PRESSURE BOOSTING (USING PRESSURE SWITCH) higher than the calibrated restart the pump every
current, pump is in overload 5 minutes until running current is
protection state restored to normal
Flashing of "OVERLOAD"
FU L L Pump impeller is jammed/
If there is full pressure in the pipeline or pressure tank, contact point pump motor dragging/ Check pump impeller or bearing
of pressure switch is OFF then pump stop running pump bearing broken

Parameter calibration not Carry out parameter

Flashing of "NO CALIBER"
completed calibration

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 Liquid level in the well/ Control unit will attempt to restart
sump is below the pump the pump every 30 minutes (or set
Flashing of "DRY RUN"
inlet, pump is in DRY RUN time) until liquid level reaches
prevention state above the pump inlet

Current drawn exceeds Cut off power supply & repair or

Flashing of "STALLED"
200% replace pump

One phase missing in power Check the power supply at source

supply
PRODUCT
"OPEN PHASE" SELECTION
Flashing of
Controller inlet wire or pump
Repair inlet wire or pump cable
cable broken

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