Kill Switch Installation
Please note: The Float & Kill Switch combo requires TinyPumper support at the time of installation. That way, we can make sure everything is functioning properly before everything is buttoned up. 🤝
What's in the box? 📦
The Kill Switch (SC300) comes with:
4 magnetic feet for mounting
Chogori breakout cable
12v power supply, and
a Junction Box with wire connectors
Mounting and Installation🪛
First, mount the Kill Switch in a location that is convenient for the application.
Pro Tip 🛠️
Many customers choose to mount it closest to the power supply. However, be sure to only use the supplied power supply with the SC300 as any other supply could void the warranty ❌
In the supplied Junction box, connect the power supply to the Chogori breakout cable
Yellow = Power
Black = Ground
Next, use one of the open cable gland ports in the same Junction Box to bring in the NO/NC contacts from the relay that drives the power to your device.
Land one side of the NO/NC relay wire to the Brown DO
Land the other side of the NO/NC relay wire to our Black or Ground
Close the Junction box, ensuring the rubber seal is properly in place and fasten the screws in the lid
Connect the Chogori cable to the SC300 and ensure it is locked in place by twisting the rotating bezel clockwise.
You can now plug in the power supply and power on the SC300.
Pro Tip 🛠️
Also, if you have good cellular connection, you can mount the SC300 INSIDE the other junction box. That way, it's further protected from the elements ☔️
Finally, once everything is installed, please contact the TinyPumper team (best to schedule this before going to the field so we can make sure we're available...)
That way, we can test the Kill Switch by forcing the monitor to turn the equipment on and off 🔛
Pro Tip 🛠️
When connecting Kill Switch device to Junction Box, be sure the bezel of connecting wire between Switch and Junction Box is fully rotated and locked in place...
Otherwise, your device will not be weatherproofed and you risk voiding your warranty 🌨️ 🌨️ 🌨️ 💸💸💸
Step 2: Powering Up and Testing the Kill Switch ⚡️
Over the phone, allow us a few minutes to set up the Kill Switch on the portal.
Once it shows that it is online, we'll change the data set to turn 'ON' and 'OFF' the unit
Once we confirm the Kill Switch is properly installed, we can set up the other equipment
Step 3: Test Tank Floats BEFORE Installing on the Tanks
To test each float, first connect the Chogori cable to the float monitor.
Next, to trigger the float simply engage the float by holding it in the topmost position ⏫ – CONTINUE to hold the float in that position for up to 2 minutes. ⏲️
The lights on the monitor will start to blink rapidly, which signifies the float is indeed working.
Once the lights return to the normal steady blink (1x blink every 8 seconds), you can release the float.
Finally, when the float is in the down most position ⏬, this will trigger the monitor to report that float is now in the disengaged mode.
Again, you will see the rapidly blinking LED signifying that the status of the float has reversed itself.
With the floats tested, they can now install the floats in the tanks.
Installation of Floats into Tank
Setting the floats up is fairly straightforward....
Pro Tip 🛠️
Before installing floats into tanks, it's best to test the floats. We complete this test with live support from TinyPumper team member. 📞
Simply insert the float into the port at the top of the tank and adjust the length of the float rod to the depth at which you want the float to trigger.
All floats measure 36" – so, if you want the float to trigger at 160" of a 180" tank, simply insert the float 20" down into the tank.
Some of the float will stick outside of the tank, and that's OK!
Once float is installed and inserted to desired depth, secure it with the supplied bushing.
Finally, connect the end of the float cable to the TinyPumper and voila – we're read to roll.
Pro Tip 🛠️
When connecting Floats to the TinyPumper device, be sure the bezel of connecting wire between float and TinyPumper fully rotated and locked in place...
Otherwise, your device will not be weatherproofed and you risk voiding your warranty 🌨️ 🌨️ 🌨️ 💸💸💸
FAQ – Answers to Common Questions
What voltage does the relay need to be?
The voltage needs to be whatever voltage is at the box down to 12 volts. So, if it's a 120-volt system it would be a 12-volt 120 relay.
Does the ground and the DO go to the relay coil?
Yes the ground in the do go to the relay coil.