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Series
MPC Pump Controller
One or Two Pump Control with Built-In Alternation, Over Temperature
Protection and Seal Failure Monitoring
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MAX. PANEL Meets IP66 (UL Type 4X)

Level

THICKNESS 0.25 [6.35]

Panel cut-out: 3.620 x 3.620 in, +0.032/-0.000
(92 x 92 mm, +0.8/-0.0).
Allow for 0.5 in (13 mm) clearance
at the rear of the instrument.

The Mercoid® MPC Pump Controller provides versatile level SPECIFICATIONS

control in a standard 1/4 DIN package. Designed for use with Inputs: 4 (or 0) to 20 mA DC or 2 (or 0) to 10 VDC selectable.
almost any style level transmitter the unit displays the present Input Impedance: Current = 10 ohms, Voltage = 100 K ohms.
level and main set point value. Incorporated in the MPC is pro- Output Ratings:
Control Relays: SPDT, rated 10A @ 240 VAC res.,
grammable level differential for on/off control of one or two 1/4 hp @ 120 VAC, 1/3 hp @ 240 VAC.
pumps, valves, or other devices through two SPDT relays. Also fea- Alarm Relays: SPST, 3A @ 240 VAC res., 1/10 hp
tured are two additional programmable alarm contacts with front @ 120 VAC.
alarm light indication. Control Type: On/off, reverse (pump out) or direct (pump in) act-
The MPC is flexible and incorporates a user-friendly programming ing.
menu. The front face meets NEMA 4X for outdoor panel mounting. Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC nominal, +10%-15%,
50 to 400 Hz, single phase; 132 to 240 VDC nominal, +10%-
So many features are combined into the MPC that it eliminates 15%.
many components in a pump control system. Power Consumption: 7.5 VA maximum.
Accuracy: ±0.25% of span, ±1 least significant digit.
Display: Two 4 digit, 7 segment 0.56˝ high LED’s.
FEATURES Display Resolution: 1 count.
• Selectable pump alternation when used with two pumps to Memory Backup: Nonvolatile memory (no batteries required).
minimize pump wear. With alternation “on” a seal failure or Serial Communications: Optional RS-232 or RS-485 with
over temperature condition will force the non-failed pump to Modbus® protocol.
Ambient Operating Temperature/RH: 14 to 131°F (-10 to
lead status and stop alternation. 55°C)/0 to 90% up to 104°F (40°C) non-condensing, 10 to 50%
• When used with a submersible pump including a moisture at 131°F (55°C) non-condensing.
sensor the MPC has alarm light indication of seal failure. Weight: 16 oz. (454 g).
• When used with a pump including a thermostat the MPC Front Panel Rating: Meets UL Type 4X (IP66).
has alarm light indication of pump over temperature and Loop Power Supply (isolated): 24 VDC @ 50 mA, regulated.
removes the pump from service. The Pump can be brought Seal Failure (Moisture Sensor):
Power: 2.5 VDC.
back into service automatically or by manual reset when the Search Current: 3 micro amps.
pump has cooled down. Resolution: 10K to 500K ohms in 10K ohm steps.
• Alarms can be programmed for output indication of pump seal Agency Approvals: UL 508, CE.
failure or over temperature.
• Selectable time delay, for pump two, on power up to prevent ACCESSORIES:
both pumps from starting at the same time. If power is lost, Weatherproof Enclosures, NEMA 4X.
upon regaining power a time delay of up to 60 seconds can be See page 271 for details.
selected to prevent too large of a current draw.
For compatible level transmitters see
• Integral 24 VDC power supply for level transmitter.
Mercoid Series SBLT2 and PBLT2. A-901
• Displays pump run time from a front panel button.
• Test System function that simulates the process input to Series MPC Pump Controller
insure the pumps are operating or to test programming.
• User selectable security lock-out of programming and/or set
OPTIONS
points.
RS-232 Modbus®-RTU Serial Communications.
• Process input retransmission as a current (4 to 20 mA)
or voltage (2 to 10 VDC) analog signal*. Add suffix – 232
RS-485 Modbus®-RTU Serial Communications.
* Standard model MPC is set for current retransmission. For voltage Add suffix – 485
retransmission add suffix “-RV”.
Modbus® is a registered trademark of Schnieder Automation.

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