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If the associated sensor is in a fault state (the sensor has failed, there is a wiring/fuse fault or the connector is unplugged), the gauge will show a value of 0.0. A fault state is indicated by the PLC and the stack light. If the gauge is not visible (the block is blank), a communication error with the PLC has occurred or a software issue is present on the dashboard PC. Consult the system administrator. | If the associated sensor is in a fault state (the sensor has failed, there is a wiring/fuse fault or the connector is unplugged), the gauge will show a value of 0.0. A fault state is indicated by the PLC and the stack light. If the gauge is not visible (the block is blank), a communication error with the PLC has occurred or a software issue is present on the dashboard PC. Consult the system administrator. | ||
=== Surge Tank | === Surge Tank Level === | ||
[[File:Surge Tank Depth Gauge Example.png|frame|An example of the surge tank depth gauge.]] | [[File:Surge Tank Depth Gauge Example.png|frame|An example of the surge tank level (depth) gauge.]] | ||
Shows the depth in inches for the surge tank. | Shows the level (depth) in inches for the surge tank per the PLC [[Pool Systems Automation#Surge Tank Level|Surge Tank Level]] measurement (via WiFi link). | ||
The color bands are determined as follows: | The color bands are determined as follows: | ||
| Line 64: | Line 64: | ||
|< 16 | |< 16 | ||
|Red | |Red | ||
|Critical | |Critical Level | ||
|- | |- | ||
|16-46 | |16-46 | ||
|Yellow | |Yellow | ||
|Low | |Low Level (Auto-Fill Threshold) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|46-60 | |46-60 | ||
|Green | |Green | ||
|Nominal | |Nominal Level (See Note) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|60-76 | |60-76 | ||
|Blue | |Blue | ||
|Excess | |Excess Level | ||
|- | |- | ||
|> 76 | |> 76 | ||
|Red | |Red | ||
|Overflow | |Overflow Level | ||
|} | |} | ||
Note: The "Nominal | Note: The "Nominal Level" of the surge tank is subject to future revision. At this time, lacking a proper drain modulating valve, it is not possible to provide "surge" capacity (keep the tank level lowered during periods of high gutter flow). As a result, some portion of the "Nominal Level" and "Excess Level" is expected when the pool level is high and/or there is a large amount of activity in the pool. Ideally, the surge tank should usually remain below the gutter inlet level. | ||
When the "Critical | When the "Critical Level" threshold is met, this may result in pump shutdown (per the PLC) to prevent pulling air into the pump. The surge tank water level is insufficient to maintain operation. When enabled, auto-fill begins at the upper end of the "Low Level" threshold and ends when the upper end of the "Nominal Level" is met. A large amount of surge tank level hysteresis is needed when an actual pool level measurement is lacking. | ||
The tank nears overflow at the "Overflow | The tank nears overflow at the "Overflow Level" threshold. No specific action is taken by the PLC at this point. | ||
=== Out Flow === | === Out Flow === | ||