Ecotech-marine Full EcoSmart Bedienungsanleitung

EcoSmartUser ManualRevision 1.1

10Setup Your VorTech PumpAttaching VorTech PumpOnce you have chosen where to place your pump and you have prepared the area for placement you are read

11Setup Your VorTech PumpAligning VorTech Pump• Turn the speed up to the maximum speed by using the speed control knob on the driver. • Plug the pow

4.) Wireless Indicator(Illuminates on wireless versions only.)5.) LED Strip6.) Option/Power Button7.) Control Dial8.) Pump Cable Slot9.) Power Input1.

Setup Your VorTech Pump13Powering Your EcoSmart DriverYou EcoSmart Driver now has the capability to be turned off without unplugging the power supply

Setup Your VorTech Pump14Master/Slave/IndependentEcoSmart controlled VorTech pumps work together in ways not previously possible to create a variety o

Assigning Master/Slave RelationshipNOTE: When using a single VorTech pump, no master/slave configuration is necessaryWhen using two or more VorTech pu

Setup Your VorTech Pump16Assigning Master/Slave Relationship (cont.)• Assign the Master - Set the master pump by pressing the mode button. The contro

Setup Your VorTech Pump17Assigning a Local Max Speed to a SlaveWhile normally you cannot change the speed of a slave pump, because the speed is determ

Navigating between modesTo navigate between the different modes, use the mode, set and option buttons along with the control dial. Modes will be disti

EcoSmart Operational ModesEcoSmart TSM (Tidal Swell Mode)This EcoSmart mode is used to create a harmonic balance in your aquarium reminiscent of the c

2ContentsChapter 1: Before You StartSection 1.0: Introduction 3Section 1.1: Safety Warnings 4Chapter 2: Your VorTech Propeller Pu

Operational Modes20EcoSmart NTM (Nutrient Transport Mode)In this EcoSmart mode, water is circulated in a two phase program to promote maximum health a

General Operational ModesConstant Speed ModeIn Constant Speed Mode (indicated by a green LED on the knob) the pump runs continuously at a constant spe

Reefcrest Random ModeReefcrest Random Mode mimics a high-energy reef zone such as that found on the reefcrest of a natural coral reef. In this zone of

Short Pulse ModeShort Pulse Mode allows for pulsing the pump from minimum to a set maximum speed for be-tween 0.3 seconds and 2 seconds per pulse for

Operational Modes24Long Pulse ModeLong Pulse Mode allows for pulsing the pump from minimum to a set maximum of between two seconds and one minute per

Operational Modes25Once you have entered into Short Pulse Mode, adjust the speed to your desired intensity then tap Set. Now, typically you would tune

Operational Modes26Other ModesFeed ModeFeed mode is used to slow down your pump for a period of time to allow for spot feeding sensitive corals and fi

Operational Modes27However, if your home experiences long power outages such as those that occur during blizzards or hurricanes, it may be in your bes

Operational Modes28Configuration ModeConfiguration Mode is used to define settings for the following: Battery Backup speed, Night Mode speed and time,

Operational Modes29At this point, you can press the set button to cycle through the different values that the current set-ting can be saved to. Use th

Before You Start3IntroductionThank You For Choosing EcoTech Marine!EcoTech Marine has revolutionized reef aquarium propeller pumps with its award-winn

Operational Modes30Night Mode Time:Setting 1: 6 hour night Setting 2: 8 hour night Setting 3: 10 hour night **Default SettingSetting 4: 12 hour night

Operational Modes31Feed Mode Time:Setting 1: 5 minutes Setting 2: 10 minutes **Default SettingSetting 3: 15 minutesSetting 4: 20 minutesSetting 5: 30

Pump Configuration for EcoSmart32What does EcoSmart mean to you?With EcoSmart, EcoTech Marine has taken the guess-work out of positioning and setting

Horizontal PositioningHorizontal positioning refers to where a pump is placed relative to the horizontal axis of the glass which it is placed upon. Th

Pump Configuration for EcoSmart34Common tank configurations and our recommended pump positioning Rectangle Tank This tank represents a standard rectan

MaintenanceGeneral ManintenanceCleaning your VorTechThe VorTech may need thorough cleaning of the components periodically to keep it running opti-mall

Wireless Driver Firmware UpgradeNote: EcoSmart Drivers only upgrade other EcoSmart Drivers. Any EcoSmart driver with newer firmware can upgrade anothe

Maintenance37The upgrade process is started process takes approximately two and one half minutes. The up-grade is still in progress while the latest d

38Section 6.3MaintenancePump Disconnect Error Protection The VorTech pump can automatically shut itself down in the event that a motor and wetside de-

39Section 6.4MaintenanceFull Driver Memory ClearIn order to clear out a saved wave you must perform a full memory clear on the master driver. Dif-fere

IMPORTANT: Safety Warnings• The VorTech utilizes very powerful magnets and can cause severe personal injury.• NEVER connect the two halves of this d

Troubleshooting40Error CodesFlashing Red LED• Issue: Pump disconnect error• Resoltuion: See section 6.0: Pump Disconnect Error ProtectionFlashing Re

Troubleshooting41FAQS• What is EcoSmart and what effect does it have on my tank?EcoSmart is the new improved driver for your VorTech pump. This drive

Appendix42Contact UsIf you have more questions about your VorTech Propeller pump, please feel free to visit us on our website at www.ecotechmarine.com

AppendixWarrantyEcoTech Marine warrants to the original purchaser only that the VorTech propeller pump will be free from defects in mate-rial and work

FCC and CE Warnings• This product carries an ingress protection rating of IPX0 and must not be immersed in water.• Danger: To avoid possible electrica

5Before You StartIMPORTANT: Safety Warnings (cont.)• Close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used by or near children.• To avoid injury,

NozzleCeramic BearingFrame CoverO-ringPropellerPlastic Coated MagnetWasherDrive ShaftWet FrameDrive Shaft NutDrive Shaft ScrewYour VorTech Propeller P

Your VorTech Propeller PumpDry-SideWet Frame with AxleO-RingCeramic WasherRotorNozzle7VorTech MP10 EcoSmart & MP10w EcoSmart Propeller PumpDesigne

Pump Positioning PreparationOnce you have chosen the location where you wish to install your VorTech pump, clean away any algae, calcified or otherw

9Setup Your VorTech PumpSpacing VorTech Pump Adjusting the Pin Spacer (MP40w ES Only)• The VorTech pump is designed to operate with a constant gap