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MicroFLEX

Aquatrac’s microFLEX controller is the perfect economical solution that provides the latest in water management technology for Cooling Towers and Boilers.

Aquatrac's microFLEX water treatment controller offers a worry-free thermal flow switch that does not require any user adjustments.

The microFLEX integrates built-in diagnostics with real-time monitoring in a compact design (5.9"W x 5.9"H x 3.5"D).

This little controller is a powerful + affordable solution for your cooling tower or boiler.

Check out a demo for yourself at
http://microflex.aquatrac.com
or
http://microflex2.aquatrac.com

  • Controls Cooling Towers or Boilers
  • Timed or Continous Sample
  • Boiler Blowdown
  • Chemical Relay Timer
  • Conductivity Input
  • Water Meter Input
  • Status Input
  • Web Browser Interface
  • Dry Contact Alarm Relay
  • Single 4-20mA Output
  • Built-In Diagnostics
  • Configure and View from remote locations
  • Single point calibration
  • Feed chemical based on water volume
  • Verify cycles
  • Detect leaks in the system
  • Supports Bleed Then Feed
  • Supports Percentage Time Bleed & Feed

  • Analog and Digital I/O

    • Conductivity Sensor: Auto ranging from 100uS to 10,000uS
      Single point calibration, Temperature Compensated
    • Temperature Sensor: 32F to 125F (0C to 50C)
      Displayed as F or C
    • Thermal Flow Switch: 1GPM trip within 30 Seconds
      Typically 10 Second trip with in FLOW / NO FLOW
    • Water Meter Input: 400Hz, 0,5mA @5VDC Measurement Current
      Accepts Paddlewheel or Contacting Head
    • Relay Outputs: 1 SPST (Inhibitor), 1 SPDT (Bleed)
      Single controller fuse
    • 4-20mA Output (optional): Single DC Isolated, Loop Powered
      User definable span, Alarms on Open Loop
    • Alarm Relay (optional): 500mA @ 24VDC Dry Contact set, un-fused
      Normally Closed Contact, open on alarm

  • Communications User Interface

    • Keypad—LCD: 5 Key Tactile Feedback, Universal Characters - Scan rate 100 mS nominal
      2 Line x 16 Character, Backlit - User adjustable contrast
    • 10Base T, TCP/IP Ethernet LAN (optional): HTTP, Telnet Micro Web Server with User Definable Static IP or DHCP
      Browser shows controller in real time

  • Controls

    • Relay ON/OFF: ON/OFF control
      Relay 1 Inhibitor, Relay 2 Bleed Valve
    • Volumetric: User set, measure volume & pump on time
      Sequential control, measures make-up volume then bleeds for user set volume
    • Interlocking: Flow Switch contact set input
      Relay OFF when contact set opens
    • Blocking: Bleed relay may block upon activation of Inhibitor relay
    • Alarms—Feed Limit Timers: Minutes per Actuation & Minutes per Day
      User defined on Feed Limit

  • System

    • Electrical: 120VAC, 50/60 Hz
    • Fusing: 5 Amps @ 120VAC
    • Surge Suppression: Relay 2 N.O. Contacts snubbed @ 0.1uF
      Varistor on AC Line Input
    • Accessory Power: 15-22VDC, Unregulated, thermally fused @ 50mA
    • Enclosure: Non-Metallic, NEMA4X
      5.9”W x 5.9”H x 3.5”D (150mm W x 150mm H x 90mm D)

  • Certifications

    • CSA (Pending): CSA tested to comply with CE
      CSA tested to comply with UL

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Product Briefs
2. Send this document to a colleague microflexbc_prodbrief.pdf MicroFlex Single Boiler Controller Product Brief
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3. Send this document to a colleague microflexct_prodbrief.pdf MicroFlex Single Cooling Tower Controller Product Brief
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User Manuals
4. Send this document to a colleague MicroFLEX_Boiler_QSG V1.pdf Microflex Boiler Controller: Quick Start Guide
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5. Send this document to a colleague microFLEX_Tower_QSG_V1.pdf Microflex Tower Controller: Quick Start Guide
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15. Send this document to a colleague AQB2_User.pdf User Manual for MicroFlex Boiler Blowdown controller. Discusses Installation, Start-Up, Operation, and Maintenance
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16. Send this document to a colleague AQC2_User.pdf User Manual for MicroFlex Cooling Tower controller. Discusses Installation, Start-Up, Operation, and Maintenance
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43. Send this document to a colleague microCL_User.pdf User Manual for the Microflex Water Treatment Controller for Hot & Chilled Closed Loops. Measures Conductivity, Temperature, Make-up Water Meter and Operating Interlock Controls the Inhibitor Pump And Alarm Relay. Part No. CL-AH
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44. Send this document to a colleague microCM_User.pdf User Manual for the Microflex Water Treatment Controller for Condensate Monitoring. Measures Conductivity, Temperature, Make-up Water Meter and Operating Interlock. Controls Bypass Valve and Alarm Relay. Part No. CM-AH
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Application Notes
1. Send this document to a colleague HowToSetupComputerIPAddress.pdf (Adobe PDF) Instructions on how to configure the IP Address of your computer so that you can communicate (via web browser and/or Trackster) with a controller.
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4. Send this document to a colleague AN010-01_Snubbers.pdf Application Note that explains what a ‘snubber’ is and why they are required on some blowdown valves to prevent controller resets and controller power relay failures.
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5. Send this document to a colleague AN010-02_Sensor_PM.pdf Application Note on Preventative Maintenance for Cooling Tower Sensors. Lists sensors with recommended calibration, cleaning and replacement schedules
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6. Send this document to a colleague AN010-03_ORP_Sensor_Test.pdf Application Note on ORP Sensors Electrical Testing. Details electrical testing to identify ORP sensor failures
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12. Send this document to a colleague AN010-09_Paddle_Flowswitch.pdf Application Note which Provides source and part number information for the older, 1/2in NPT paddle type flow switches Aquatrac Part Number A261400; used in Smart3 and earlier version of S1T series controllers.
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16. Send this document to a colleague AN010-16_4-20mA_Troubleshooting.pdf Application Note on Current Loop Function and Troubleshooting. Discusses the troubleshooting self powered, DC isolated current loops.
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17. Send this document to a colleague AN010-17_4-20mA_Loop_Calib.pdf Application Note on Current Loop Calibration. Details calibration of controller powered, DC isolated current loops.
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20. Send this document to a colleague AN010-23_Fail_Safe_Chem_Feed.pdf Application Note on Fail Safe Acid & Oxidant Feeds. Details the installation of fail-safe hardware for acid & oxidant feeds.
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23. Send this document to a colleague AN010-24_NCCS-10K_Config.pdf Application Note on Loop Powered, Non-Contact Conductivity Measurement. Details the installation and operation of Part NCCS-10K, Loop powered, non-contact, conductvity sensor and sensor entry, Part Hdr_CN.
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24. Send this document to a colleague AN010-25_Time_Cycle_Config.pdf Application Note on Timed Cycling Special Control. Details the operation of the ‘TC’, Timed Cycling, chemical feed pump intermittent feed, special control.
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25. Send this document to a colleague AN010-26_Time_Modulation_Config.pdf Application Note on Time Modulation Special Control. Details the operation of the ‘TM’, Time Modulation, chemical feed pump duty cycle special control.
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26. Send this document to a colleague AN010-27_Fail_Safe_Acid_Feed.pdf Application Note on Redundant Acid OverFeed Protection. Details the installation of fail-safe hardware for acid pumps.
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27. Send this document to a colleague AN010-28_WM_Switching_Relay.pdf Application Note on Limiting Waste Water Volume. Details the installation of a latching relay for switching flow between a waste water plant and drain.
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28. Send this document to a colleague AN010-31_Powering_Current_Loops.pdf Application Note on Powering Current Loops. Details the wiring of a 4-20mA current loop powered by an 18-24VDC power cube located in the controller enclosure.
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32. Send this document to a colleague AN_T004.pdf Application Note on how to connect directly to a controller via Crossover cable.
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33. Send this document to a colleague AN_T005.pdf Application Note on Powering Thermal Flowswitches Connecting an Auxiliary DC Supply. Details using a 15VDC, 300mA supply to power a Flowline thermal flowswitch.
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Technical Manuals
9. Send this document to a colleague MicroFlex_Help_Definitions.pdf Explains the ?Help Numbers that can be displayed on the LCD screen of a MicroFlex controller
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Backplane Drawings
Please call (800) 909-9283 or email support@aquatrac.com to request Backplane Drawings for the Microflex product.

Troubleshooting Guides
1. Send this document to a colleague BoilerSensorTestProcedure.pdf Describes how to troubleshoot common boiler sensor problems.
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3. Send this document to a colleague trblSht_FlxAs_boil_conductivity.pdf Troubleshooting Guide for solving Boiler Conductivity problems.
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4. Send this document to a colleague trblSht_FlxAs_ct_conductivity.pdf Troubleshooting Guide for solving Cooling Tower Conductivity problems.
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5. Send this document to a colleague trblSht_FlxAs_orp_control.pdf Troubleshooting Guide for solving ORP measurement and control problems.
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6. Send this document to a colleague trblSht_FlxAs_pH_control.pdf Troubleshooting Guide for solving pH measurement and control problems.
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7. Send this document to a colleague trblSht_PmpVlvSlnd_probsAlrms.pdf Troubleshooting Guide for solving Pump, Valves, Solenoid problems and alarms.
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8. Send this document to a colleague trblSht_2SmrtFlxAs_wtrMtr.pdf Troubleshooting Guide for solving water meter measurements.
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Header Drawings
2. Send this document to a colleague Hdr_CO_F.pdf Sensor Installation Header for Conductivity, Temperature, and Flowswitch.
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3. Send this document to a colleague Hdr_CO_OR_CR_F.pdf Sensor Installation Header for Conductivity, Temperature, ORP, Corrosion Rate, and Flowswitch
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4. Send this document to a colleague Hdr_CP_CR_F.pdf Sensor Installation Header for Conductivity, Temperature, pH, Corrosion Rate, and Flowswitch
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5. Send this document to a colleague Hdr_CP_F.pdf Sensor Installation Header for Conductivity, Temperature, pH, and Flowswitch
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6. Send this document to a colleague Hdr_CP_FF_HP.pdf Sensor Installation Header for Conductivity, Temperature, and Flat-faced double junction pH
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7. Send this document to a colleague Hdr_CP_OR_CR_F.pdf Sensor Installation Header for Conductivity, Temperature, pH, ORP, Corrosion Rate, and Flowswitch
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8. Send this document to a colleague Hdr_CP_OR_F.pdf Sensor Installation Header for Conductivity, Temperature, pH, ORP, and Flowswitch
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9. Send this document to a colleague Hdr_OR.pdf Sensor Installation Header for ORP Sensor and Solution Ground
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10. Send this document to a colleague Hdr_OR_F.pdf Sensor Installation Header for ORP Sensor and Flowswitch
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11. Send this document to a colleague Hdr_PH.pdf Sensor Installation Header for pH Sensor and Solution Ground
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12. Send this document to a colleague Hdr_PH_F.pdf Sensor Installation Header for pH Sensor and Flowswitch
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Installation and Wiring

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To download the "Installation and Wiring" manual that is specific to your controller, enter the Controller Model Number (in the textbox above), then click Download.
Please call (800) 909-9283 or email support@aquatrac.com to request Installation and Wiring for the Microflex product.

Upgrade Manuals
Please call (800) 909-9283 or email support@aquatrac.com to request Upgrade Manuals for the Microflex product.

Training
1. Send this document to a colleague HowToSetupComputerIPAddress.pdf (Adobe PDF) Instructions on how to configure the IP Address of your computer so that you can communicate (via web browser and/or Trackster) with a controller.
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2. Send this document to a colleague WirelessCommunications-EvDO.pdf (PDF) Overview of wireless broadband communications (EvDO). Discusses what EvDO is and what hardware is necessary in order to implement wireless remote communications for your process controllers.
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3. Send this document to a colleague WirelessCommunications-EvDO.ppt (PowerPoint Presentation) Overview of wireless broadband communications (EvDO). Discusses what EvDO is and what hardware is necessary in order to implement wireless remote communications for your process controllers.
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4. Send this document to a colleague HowToConnectToControllers.ppt (PowerPoint Presentation) Presentation on the different ways you can connect to a controller.
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5. Send this document to a colleague HowToConnectToControllers.pdf (PDF) Presentation on the different ways you can connect to a controller.
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6. Send this document to a colleague Trackster3Overview.pdf (PDF) Presentation on the benefits and features of the Trackster 3 software.
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7. Send this document to a colleague Trackster3Overview.ppt (PowerPoint Presentation) Presentation on the benefits and features of the Trackster 3 software.
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microFLEX Cooling Tower (M2T)
Build a controller model number by selecting one option from each box.
Cooling Tower Base System
CO-IN Conductivity Control, Selectable Inhibitor Feed & Thermal Flow Sensor
Conductivity Sensor includes a 3/4" SCH40 PVC Threaded 'T', Make-up water meter input
Model Information
Model
Communication Options
CL 4-20mA Out on Conductivity Fully isolated output, Loop Powered.
LB Ethernet Networking
AR Alarm Contact
None  
Model Information
Model

microFLEX Boiler (M2B)
Boiler Base System
BB-IN Single Boiler Conductivity Control & Timed Chemical Feed
Timed Sampling Boiler Blowdown Conductivity Control, Make-up water meter input
Model Information
Model
Communication Options
CL 4-20mA Out on Conductivity Fully isolated output, Loop Powered.
LB Ethernet Networking
AR Alarm Contact
None  
Model Information
Model
Part # Description

Analog Sensors
7760002 Conductivity electrode. 3/4in NPT. 250psi Steam Max.
7760021 Aquatrac Conductivity/Temperature/Thermal Flow Switch

Solenoids and Valves
7760217 Motorized blowdown valve, 1/2in NPT, 120VAC, rated 250psi steam
7760006 Needle valve 1/2in, rated 250psi steam, color coded shaft, numbered handle
7760109 Orifice Union, 1/2in NPT, 250psi steam, with four orifice plates

Aquatrac Instruments

Office: (800) 909-9283 - Fax: (909) 476-2412

1840 South Carlos Ave. Ontario California, 91761