Xylem 19-001-350R2 PACE Integrated Pump Controller Human Machine Interface (HMI) for the Silent Storm VFD Pumping System – Technician Guide - Manual (Page 6)

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Introduction
This manual is written for Flownet Technicians and
is an introduction to the Flowtronex
PACE HMI
(Human Machine Interface). The HMI is a browser-
based system which allows the user to interact with
the settings and reports of the pumping system. This
manual only covers the HMI aspect of the system.
Please see the Silent Storm VFD Pumping System
Instruction Manual for any questions not related to
the HMI.
This manual assumes that the reader has used and
understands basic Internet browser operation and
has used a Microsoft© Windows Operating System
GUI (Graphical User Interface), such as Windows
2000©, Windows NT©, Windows ME©, or Windows
XP©. This device uses Windows CE-as an
operating system (OS). Windows CE© is a
component-based version of the Windows
operating system designed for embedded devices,
such as PDAs or touch-panel displays.
This manual also assumes the user has some basic
knowledge of pumps and pumping systems.
Note: Button names are shown enclosed in square
brackets, such as [Button], whenever the actual key
or button graphic is not displayed.
The interface is displayed at the pumping station on
the HMI. Users make selections of the options and
enter data using a stylus or hands, and tapping
directly on the HMI’s color, touch-screen panel.
CAUTION: Equipment Damage Hazard
Only use a stylus or clean hands on the HMI
touch-panel device to access screens and
enter data. Use of any other tool, sharp object,
or contact with dirt or chemicals can cause
damage to the screen.
Failure to follow these instructions indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in equipment damage and
void any warranty.
CAUTION: Equipment Damage Hazard
To Clean the equipment:
Disconnect the equipment from any AC outlet,
use a clean damp cloth. Do not use liquid or
spray detergents for cleaning.
Failure to follow these instructions indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in equipment damage and
void any warranty.
HMI Overview
The Flowtronex PACE is a modular and scalable
architecture that is used by the HMI (Human
Machine Interface) to control a station’s pumps. It
also handles a variety of changing conditions using a
touch panel display including normal operation,
operation with a variety of auxiliary equipment
including lake fill controls, boosters, filtration, and/or
fertilization injection (fertigation) equipment, and
operation with timed water features.
A web-based version of the application is
operational on the HMI and permits the user to
supervise the pumping station’s operation remotely
at any time from any internet-accessible computer.
The web-based screens are identical to the screens
viewed on the HMI. Web Reports can also be
viewed and printed by users who access the HMI
interface via the internet.
Data and information is exchanged with the
pumping station’s master controller, also called a
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), located
physically in the NEMA 4 enclosure. The
communication exchanges are made over Ethernet.
A primary PLC is responsible for the real-time
control of the main pumps, while additional PLC(s)
are used to control auxiliary items. The HMI
provides a graphical user interface (GUI) which
permits the pumping station to be monitored, and
allows the controls or variables to be changed when
necessary. All monitoring and control information
can be sent to the pumping station remotely over
the Internet using the web-based version. This
basic communication between the remote user, the
HMI, and the pumping station is illustrated below.