Motor and pump control systems help monitor water levels, regulate pump operation and ensure smooth and efficient system performance. By using advanced features like remote monitoring, programmable settings and precise control over pump and motor functions, these systems enhance reliability, reduce maintenance needs and optimize energy consumption. Check out some product options below.
Automation24 VEGAPULS C 21
The VEGAPULS C 21 from Automation24 is a noncontact, radar level sensor utilized frequently in wastewater management applications. The device has been used to monitor water levels in pumping stations and for monitoring flow in open channels and dams. It is made of resistant and durable materials to help it survive harsh industrial environments, dealing with environmental factors like a humid environment, condensation on the sensor body and foamy water. It has a measuring range of up to 50 feet and outputs a radar frequency of 80 GHz to keep a narrow 8-degree beam angle. This sensor has features that can be edited through the VEGA software, either via Bluetooth on smartphones or on a computer for more nuanced tweaks to see the true level and flow of the water that is being treated.
800-250-6772; www.automation24.com
Gorman-Rupp Integrinex
Gorman-Rupp’s Integrinex line of lift station controls is designed to ensure system performance through precise matching of controls to pumps and motors. The liquid level controls are available in four styles when combined with Gorman-Rupp ReliaSource solids-handling pump packages: Basic offers simple, reliable plug-and-play performance and is designed for accurate start/stop operation in a duplex alternating pump system; Standard includes duplex and triplex alternation, level sensors, pump delay and alarms; Advanced includes soft starters and VFDs to manage electric inrush, hydraulic shock and matching starting and stopping torque-based management and monitoring; and remote view offers all the functionality of the advanced system with the added convenience of remote-based management and monitoring.
419-755-1011; www.grpumps.com
Orenco Systems OLS control panels
OLS control panels from Orenco Systems are designed and built for an array of municipal pumping applications including wastewater lift stations, stormwater pump stations, dewatering pump control, sludge pumping and freshwater boosting. The panels are available with Orenco Cloud service, which eliminates the need for a separate SCADA system. As another option, the panels can be connected to an existing SCADA system. Parameters can be configured with our user-friendly startup wizard via a remote computer or tablet or using the included touchscreen. Engineers will pre-program user interfaces to the site-specific needs of an installation, making the panel virtually “plug and play.” Maintenance staff can easily adjust settings and monitor the system remotely. The panels are weatherproof and UL 508A listed. They also include service-rated circuit protection, phase and voltage protection, and level controls.
877-257-8712; www.orencocontrols.com
