Matelec FPC-30020-CON, Owner'S Operation Manual

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In pressure pump mode some of the optional features are disabled, including maximum run alternation, anti-seize 

and maximum idle timers

In order to activate current loop mode the enclosure must be opened and jumper J10 moved to the “current loop 

enabled” position (as shown in the following picture). By selecting current loop input mode the pump start input can 

be connected to a 4-20mA loop powered pressure transducer. The pump start, stop and high level signals can then 

desired. The start, stop and high level current set points will be pre-programmed into the software and therefore cannot 

be adjusted. The levels for a 0-4m transducer are Stop= 300mm, Start= 600mm and High= 1000mm.

Maximum Run and Alternation Mode

controller will automatically alternate pump duty if a pump has been running continuously for 30 minutes (maximum 

run timer) Setting this DIP Switch to “On” will cause the controller to operate in “Circulation Mode” where duty will only 

alternate once the pump has run for 6 hours of accumulated time.

Anti-Seize Timer

With DIP Switch 4 set to “On”, the Anti-seize timer will automatically run the pumps for 6 seconds, every 7 days. This 

pump operation will completely override all inputs including the low level (if enabled). This feature will only run pumps 

that are set in Auto. This “Pump Run”, will alternate between Pump 1 and Pump 2. A pump that has been-locked out 

due to a fault will not run.

Manual Mode Timeout

With DIP Switch 5 set to “On” the pump will only remain in Manual Mode for 5 minutes, after which time, it automatically 

reverts to Auto.

High Level Alarm Reset

The controller will also use the alternate High Level Alarm Delay. Typically used for Storm Water applications. High 

Level Alarm delay in this mode is 15 minutes. Setting this DIP Switch to “On”, will cause the High level Alarm to

remain active until the controller is reset. The High Level Alarm will use the standard High Level Alarm activation delay. 

Typically used for Sewerage applications. High Level Alarm delay in this mode is 5 minutes.

Audible and Visual Alarm Test

By pressing the 

Mute/Reset

 button on the Keypad continuously for a period of 5 seconds, the Strobe, Siren and

indicator Lights will be powered up for inspection.

Fault Reset

To reset all faults on the controller, press and old the Mute/Reset button on the Keypad continuously for a period of 3 

seconds until an acknowledgment beep is heard.

Pump Fault

A Pump Fault is indicated for two types of faults. A Thermal Overload will be indicated by way of a steady Fault

fault light slowly.

Level Alarms

A High Level Alarm is indicated by way of a steady Level Alarm Indicator Light.

A Low Level/Low pressure Alarm is indicated by way of a Flashing Level Alarm Light.

Auto Silencing Alarm Feature

The audible Alarm is programmed to sound for 5 minutes continuously, unless muted and will thereafter automatically 

Figure 1: APC6 PCB Layout and Current Loop Jumper 

Current Loop

Enable Jumper

Dip Switch Setting

Ensure dip switch 1 and 2 are down 

in mode A for transducer operation