TM User Guide for the Beacon ProActTM 200 System BEACON recommends that this product, like all sump pumprelated products, be installed by or under the supervision of a professional plumbing contractor. BEACON recommends that you contact your local plumbing contractor for installation.
Table of Contents 1. Important Safety Information 3 2. Introduction.... 4 3. System Components..... 4 4. System Overview 5 A. Single AC Pump Installation.. 5 B. Dual AC Pump Installation.. 6 C. AC Primary Pump and DC Backup Pump.. 7 5. Operating Mode Selection. 8 6. How it Works. 9 7. System Operation.. 14 A. Controls and Indicators 14 B. Push Buttons. 15 C. Running a Manual Test. 16 D. Pump Status Indicators. 16 E. System Status Indicators.. 17 F. Audible Alarms 18 G. System Connections. 19 8. System Recalibration. 21 9. Wi-Fi Alarm Reporting Activation.. 23 10. Limited Warranty 24 11. FCC Compliance Statement.. 26 2
1. Important Safety Information Before use, read the following instructions carefully. Save this manual for future reference, and keep it readily available and near the Beacon ProAct TM 200 system. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 120VAC, 15.0Amp, 50/60HZ. Supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed +/- 10 percent nominal voltage. Pollution Degree: 2 ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS: This equipment is rated for indoor use, up to 6,600ft (2,000m) altitude, operating temp. of 41 to 104 F (15 to 40 C), maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 88 F ( 31 C) decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 104 F ( 40 C). WARNING: Risk of electrical shock! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, only connect to a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle. Position the controller such that the power cord can be easily reached for detachment in case of an emergency. Only use with pumps that are properly grounded and wired with a 3- prong grounded plug. Do not operate standing on wet floor/in water, or with wet hands. Do not disassemble any of the Beacon ProAct 200 components. Service and repair to be performed only by authorized service personnel authorized by the manufacturer. For safe operation, use only Beacon approved accessories. When connecting to a battery backup pump, always follow the safety instructions provided by the pump manufacturer. Operating, installing, or maintaining this unit in any way that is not specified by the manufacturer could result in serious personal injury or damage to the equipment. CARE AND CLEANING: If needed, clean the controller with only a damp cloth. For technical support contact: Beacon Technical Systems, LLC 2860 Plane Rest Drive Waukegan, Illinois 60084 Phone: (800) 968-6760 E-mail: support@sumptest.com 3
2. Introduction Congratulations! You have purchased the Beacon ProAct TM 200 Sump Pump Test and Monitoring System. The ProAct 200 system is a sophisticated microprocessor-based test and monitoring system that monitors 24/7 and proactively weekly tests AC sump pumps in single and dual AC pump installations, and in AC primary sump pump and DC battery backup sump pump installations, to warn of pump failure before the pumps are needed. 3. System Components The Beacon ProAct 200 Sump Pump Test and Monitoring System includes the following components: Valve Module Controller Water Level Sensor Current Sensor (only for use with Backup Battery) 4
A. Single AC Pump Installation BEACON USER GUIDE 5. System Overview Controller Valve Module Water Level Sensor AC Pump Illustration of representative single AC pump system installation. 5
System Overview (cont.) B. Dual AC Pump Installation Auxiliary AC Pump Alternator Controller Valve Module Water Level Sensor AC Pump (1) AC Pump (2) Illustration of representative dual AC pump system installation. 6
System Overview (cont.) C. AC Primary Pump and DC Backup Pump Controller Valve Module Current Sensor Water Level Sensor Backup Battery AC Primary Pump DC Backup Pump Illustration of representative AC primary and DC backup pump system installation. 7
5. Operating Mode Selection Select the Operating Mode of the Controller that is appropriate for the sump pump installation! Press the red MODE SELECT button in the battery compartment ONCE. This will select the Single Pump Mode, and only the Primary Pump status light is amber. Press the MODE SELECT button AGAIN to select the Dual Pump Mode. Now both the Primary Pump and the Backup Pump status lights are amber. Press ONCE Single Pump Mode Press AGAIN The Beacon ProAct 200 can operate in either: Dual Pump Mode (1) Single Pump Mode to monitor and test a single AC primary sump pump (see page 5), or, with the addition of an auxiliary AC pump alternator, two AC primary sump pumps (see page 6), or in (2) Dual Pump Mode to monitor and test a single AC primary sump pump and battery backup sump pump installation (see page 7). Normally, in a dual sump pump installation, the Dual Pump Mode is selected, as described in the Beacon Installation Guide. However, the Single Pump Mode not the Dual Pump Mode should be selected if the battery backup pump has an alarm that cannot be silenced or deactivated or where the alarm does not only sound while the Backup Pump is running. This will depend on the manufacturer and model of the backup pump system. Backup pumps with an aural alarm that sounds when the pump runs and continues until manually reset by the user may be unsatisfactory for testing by the Beacon ProAct 200 system because they subject the user to the nuisance of having to manually reset the alarm after each manual or automatic test. In this case, the Single Pump Mode should be selected. 8
6. How It Works When the Beacon ProAct 200 system is installed in either a single or a dual pump installation, the system performs the following steps: A. Conducting A Manual Test of the Monitored Sump Pump Installation 1. A manual test under actual operating conditions can be initiated by the user at any time (provided that neither of the pumps are operating or faulted) by pressing the TEST button on the front panel of the Controller. This actuates the Valve Module to cause fresh water to flow into the sump pit. At this time, the Primary Pump status indicator is set to flashing amber to indicate that the Primary Pump is being tested. 2. The water level in the sump pit rises until the Primary Pump float switch is actuated and the pump operates to pump water from the pit. The water level falls until the float switch is no longer actuated and the Primary Pump shuts off. 3. The Controller senses the Primary Pump shutting off and signals a satisfactory test by setting the Primary Pump status indicator to green, and optionally (pre-paid subscription required), by sending an e-mail and/or text message to user-designated recipients. 9
How It Works (cont.) 4. If the Primary Pump does not run after a sufficient volume of fresh water metered within the Valve Module has flowed through the Valve Module into the pit, the Controller signals a failed test by setting the Primary Pump status indicator to flashing red and sounding an audible alarm, and optionally (prepaid subscription required), by sending an e-mail and/or text alert message to ownerdesignated recipients. 5. Other alarm conditions are also signaled by the Controller, including AC power loss, low ambient temperature, high water level, low system battery and low backup battery (if installed). When the Beacon ProAct 200 system is installed in a dual pump installation having a compatible battery-powered DC backup pump, the following additional steps are taken: 6. Following the test of the Primary Pump, after a short delay, the Controller temporarily inhibits operation of the Primary Pump by removing AC power from the Primary Pump receptacle and actuates the Valve Module to cause fresh water to flow into the sump pit. 7. The water level in the sump pit rises until the Backup Pump float switch is actuated, causing the Backup Pump to operate for a preset run period to pump water from the pit. The Backup Pump status indicator changes to flashing amber to indicate that the Backup Pump is being tested. The Backup Battery Current Sensor senses Backup Battery current and voltage to confirm Backup Pump operation and to sense the condition of the backup battery. 10
How It Works (cont.) 8. When the Backup Pump shuts down (after the preset run period), the Controller signals satisfactory test results by setting the Backup Pump status indicator green, and optionally (prepaid subscription required), by sending an e-mail and/or text message to userdesignated recipients. 9. If the Backup Pump does not run after a sufficient volume of fresh water metered within the Valve Module has flowed through the Valve Module into the pit, the Controller signals a failed test by setting the Backup Pump status indicator flashing red and sounding an audible alarm, and optionally (prepaid subscription required), by sending an e-mail and/or text message to owner-designated recipients. 11
How It Works (cont.) B. Conducting Periodic Automatic Tests of the Monitored Installation Seven days (168 hours) after pressing the TEST CYCLE RESET button, and every seven days thereafter, an automatic test of the sump pump installation will be performed in the selected Single or Dual Pump Mode. NOTE: The automatic test cycle start time can be manually reset at any time by pressing the TEST CYCLE RESET button. NOTE: Pressing and holding the TEST CYCLE RESET button for 3 seconds will deactivate the automatic test cycle (and the test cycle progress display will be OFF) until the TEST CYCLE RESET button is pressed again. However, it is not recommended that the automatic test cycle be deactivated. The following conditions must be met for an automatic test to begin: 168 hours have elapsed since the last test. Active pump status indicators and the following system status indicators indicate steady green: VALVE, FLOW, PRIMARY PUMP, BACKUP PUMP (if installed), WATER LEVEL, and AC POWER. The Primary Pump and Backup Pump (if installed) have not run for at least ten minutes. No manual test in progress. The seven-segment Test Cycle Progress Display indicates how many days have elapsed in the test cycle since the last automatic test or since the last time the RESET TEST CYCLE button was pressed. Each segment represents a day; and the flashing segment is the current day in the cycle. As an example, when three days have passed since the last test and the test cycle is in its fourth day, the three left-most segments are continuously lit, and the fourth left-most segment is flashing. 12
How It Works (cont.) If the automatic test is delayed because of any of the above conditions not being met (other than seven days not having elapsed since the last automatic test), the seven segment Test Progress Display shows both the first segment flashing (signifying the first day of a new test cycle), and the seventh (last) segment flashing (signifying that the scheduled test is delayed). When the scheduled test is finally performed, the flashing last segment is extinguished (the first segment remains flashing). C. The ProAct 200 System Continuously Monitors A Sump Pump Installation As Follows: 1. In a single pump installation, if drain water in the sump pit rises to a level which actuates the Beacon High Water Level Sensor, failure of the Primary Pump is signaled by setting the Primary Pump status indicator to flashing red, and sounding an audible alarm, and optionally (prepaid subscription required), by sending an e-mail and/or text message to user- designated recipients. 2. In a dual pump installation, if drain water in the sump pit rises to a level which actuates the Backup Pump, and the Primary Pump is not running, failure of the Primary Pump is signaled by setting the primary pump status indicator to flashing red, and sounding an audible alarm, and optionally (prepaid subscription required), by sending an email or text message to user-designated recipients. If water in the sump pump rises to a level which activates the High Water Level Sensor, occurrence of a high water level and failure of both the Primary Pump and Backup Pump is signaled by setting both pump status indicators to flashing red and sounding an audible alarm, and optionally (prepaid subscription required), by sending an e-mail or text message to user-designated recipients. 13
7. System Operation Once calibrated, the Beacon ProAct 200 system intuitively performs both automatic and manual tests in either single pump or dual pump operating modes. A. Controls and Indicators The Beacon ProAct 200 system is operated from the Controller. Shown below are the Controller front panel controls and indicators: Weekly Test Progress Display TEST CYCLE RESET, MODE SELECT and Wi-Fi SYNC buttons (behind door) Wi-Fi Indicator TEST button RESET button System Status Indicators Primary Pump Status Indicator Backup Pump Status Indicator 14
System Operation (cont.) B. Push Buttons There are five push buttons on the Controller front panel and in the battery compartment of the Controller for operating the system: Button RESET Description If a test or calibration procedure is not in progress, press to silence the audible alarm and set any flashing red pump status indicator to solid red for 24 hours. If a test or calibration procedure is in progress, press to stop the current test or calibration procedure without completion. If the valve module is open at this time, it will close (stopping the flow of water into the sump pit). Press and hold for 3 seconds or more to reset the following system status indicators: VALVE, FLOW, PRIMARY PUMP, BACKUP PUMP, and WATER LEVEL. In addition, Primary Pump and Backup Pump status lights are set to display amber (Pump untested) and audible alarms are silenced for 24 hours, or until the failure reoccurs. TEST MODE SELECT Press to initiate a manual test of the sump pump installation, and to calibrate the system following actuation of the MODE SELECT button, provided no faults are present, no pumps are operating and no test is in progress. Press to enter the Configuration mode. Then press repeatedly to toggle between single pump and dual pump operating modes. The selected mode will be indicated by the appropriate pump status indicator(s) lighting amber. The dual pump mode will only be selectable if the Backup Battery Current Sensor is installed. Once the operating mode is selected, the TEST button must be pressed to conduct a joint test and calibration of the system in the selected operating mode. TIMER RESET WI-FI SYNC Press to reset the seven day automatic test cycle to day one. Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel the automatic test cycle. Press again to reinstate. Press and hold for 3 seconds to initiate configuration of the Wi-Fi connection. The Wi-Fi status light will turn off. 15
C. Running a Manual Test BEACON USER GUIDE System Operation (cont.) A manual test is the same as an automatic test except that it is initiated by momentarily pressing the TEST button on the Controller front panel. The following conditions must be met for the manual test to begin: Active pump status indicators and the following system status indicators indicate steady green: VALVE, FLOW, PRIMARY PUMP, BACKUP PUMP (if installed), WATER LEVEL and AC POWER. The Primary Pump and Backup Pump (if installed) are not operating. No manual or automatic test is in progress. A manual test does not effect or delay the scheduled automatic test cycle. D. Pump Status Indicators There are two large LED pump status indicator lights on the Controller front panel: PRIMARY PUMP and BACKUP PUMP. These lights indicate the current operating status for the respective pump as shown below: Color Green Amber (Continuous) Amber (Flashing) Red (Continuous) Red (Flashing) Indicates Passed last test Untested or last test was incomplete Currently under test Failed last test, alarm is silenced by RESET Failed last test, alarm not silenced by RESET 16
E. System Status Indicators BEACON USER GUIDE System Operation (cont.) There are eight small indicator lights on the Controller front panel to indicate the status of certain Beacon ProAct 200 system components: Indicator Steady Green Flashing Green Red VALVE Closed Open Failed FLOW No Flow (Valve Closed) Normal Flow No Flow (valve Open) PRIMARY PUMP Off Operating Failed BACKUP PUMP Off Operating Failed WATER LEVEL No High Water N/A High Water AC POWER OK N/A No AC Power SYSTEM BATT OK N/A Low BACKUP BATT OK N/A Low 17
System Operation (cont.) F. Audible Alarms The Beacon ProAct 200 Controller has audible alarms as detailed below. These alarms can be silenced for 24 hours by pushing the RESET button on Controller front panel. Type Duration Condition(s) Test fail 1second on 15 seconds off Primary or backup pump test failure AC power fail Water level 1 second on 15 seconds off 1 second on 15 seconds off No AC power High water level detected 18
G. System Connections BEACON USER GUIDE System Operation (cont.) The Beacon ProAct 200 system Controller has multiple connectors as shown below: Valve Module (Home) Security System* Remote Panel Backup Pump (Current Sensor) Cell Phone Module Primary Pump Receptacle Backup Pump Receptacle * May require adaptor to accommodate certain home security systems. 19
System Operation (cont.) Connector Primary Pump Power Receptacle Backup Pump Charger Power Receptacle Valve Module Backup Pump Alarm Remote COM Used For Connects the Primary Pump to AC power. Connects the Backup Pump battery charger to AC power. Connects the Valve Module to the controller. Connects the Backup Pump Current Sensor to the Controller. Connects the Controller to a home security system. Connects the Controller to an optional accessory remote control panel. Connects the Controller to an optional accessory remote cell phone communications module. 20
8. System Recalibration In the event that a sump pump or other component is changed in the sump pump installation, it will be necessary to recalibrate the Beacon ProAct 200 system to ensure accurate monitoring and testing of the installation by following the steps below and as also described in more detail in Section 5 - CONTROLLER SETUP in the Beacon Installation Guide for Dual Sump Pump Installation. 1. Confirm that drain water is not currently flowing into the sump pit. If necessary, temporarily install removable plugs or an alternative blocking means in the active drain water inlets. 2. Temporarily activate the primary pump and the backup pump (dual pump installation) by lifting their respective float switches to confirm operability of the pumps and remove any residual water in the sump pit. 3. Select the Operating Mode of the Controller that is appropriate for the sump pump installation! Press the red MODE SELECT button in the battery compartment ONCE. This will select the Single Pump Mode, and only the Primary Pump status light is amber. Press the MODE SELECT button AGAIN to select the Dual Pump Mode. Now both the Primary Pump and the Backup Pump status lights are amber. Press ONCE Single Pump Mode Press AGAIN Dual Pump Mode 21
System Recalibration (cont.) 4. Press the TEST button on the Controller front panel to initiate the automatic Calibration Cycle to adjust the Controller test cycle to the specific sump pump installation. 5. During the Calibration Cycle, the Valve Module opens to admit fresh water into the pit until the Primary Pump float switch is triggered and the pump operates to pump water from the pit. During calibration of the Primary Pump the Primary Pump status light flashes AMBER and turns to steady GREEN when the calibration is successful. 6. In Dual Pump Mode, the Controller repeats the calibration procedure for the Backup Pump. The Backup Pump status light flashes AMBER and changes to steady GREEN when the calibration is successful*. * NOTE: The Backup Pump is also calibrated in Single Pump Mode if a Backup Pump is plugged into the Backup Pump Receptacle. In that case, the Backup Pump status light also flashes AMBER during the calibration, and only briefly changes to GREEN before turning OFF when the calibration is successful. (See also Section 5 in the Installation Guide for AC Primary and DC Backup Dual Sump Pump Installation.) 22
System Recalibration (cont.) 7. Following the successful Calibration Cycle the Controller automatically sets an automatic test interval. An automatic test will now occur every 7 days (every168 hours) from the time the Calibration Cycle was successfully completed. 8. If the Primary Pump was not manually activated before the initiation of the Calibration Cycle because the sump pit is sealed - or for any other reason - press the MODE SELECT button ONCE to put the Controller in Standby Mode (both lights OFF) again and then REPEAT Steps 1 through 7 of this Section to ensure the system is properly calibrated with a minimum water level in the pit. Press ONCE Standby Mode 9. Close the battery compartment door. 10. Remove any plugs from the drain water inlet(s) and close the pit cover. 8. Wi-Fi Alarm Reporting Activation Refer to the Beacon Wi-Fi Setup Guide for activation of the comprehensive cloud-based monitoring and reporting service offered by Beacon Technical Systems to owners of the Beacon ProAct 200 system. Prepaid subscription required. Go to: SumpTest.com 23
10. Limited Warranty Beacon Technical Systems, LLC ( Beacon ) warrants that for a period of three years from the date of purchase of the Beacon ProAct Device by the first purchaser of the Device, the ProAct Device will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper storage and is void in its entirety upon any improper or unreasonable use or maintenance, accident, power surges, tampering or modification. Within the warranty period, Beacon will, at its sole option, repair or replace any defective parts, free of charge except for shipping and handling costs. In order to obtain this service you must return the product in its original packaging and carton, along with proof of purchase from an authorized seller, directly to Beacon. Contact Beacon at 1-800-968-6760 or support@sumptest.com for a return authorization number and shipping instructions. These instructions will include directions for properly packing the product. If you need new packaging or a new carton, either can be provided at cost upon request. Unfortunately, returns not bearing an authorization number will be refused. Any replacement and/ or repaired device will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment from Beacon, whichever is longer. If Beacon is unable or unwilling to repair or replace, Beacon will negotiate an equitable resolution such as a prorated refund or credit. This Warranty does not cover damages of any kind including damage to property or for lost time or use or for the cost of having someone remove or re-install the ProAct Device, or for the costs of travel to you and/or from a servicer, and this Warranty shall not apply if the damages were found to be caused by something other than defects in materials and workmanship including but not limited to, if the ProAct Device: was operated/stored in abnormal use or maintenance conditions; is repaired, modified, or altered without Beacon s express written preauthorization of such repair, modification or alteration; was subject to abuse, neglect, electrical fault, improper handling, accident or acts of nature; was not installed by a licensed plumber or similar professional contractor; or was installed improperly. 24
Limited Warranty (cont.) BEACON S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PROACT DEVICE WITHIN THE TERMS STATED ABOVE. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. BEACON IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED, TO ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR FAILURE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OF ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE), AND THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED IS LIMITED TO THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. We recommend that you record your model and serial number on this page and keep this manual with your personal records along with proof of purchase. Model Name: Purchase Date: Serial Number: Seller: 25
11. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: 1. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm / 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. 2. This transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 26
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All supporting documentation and instructional videos are also available at: sumptest.com The Beacon ProActTM 200 system is covered by at least U.S. Patent No. 9,404,501. Other U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending. 2016 - Beacon Technical Systems, LLC - All Rights Reserved. [12/16]