Seal minder, Thermal motor sensor switch – BJM Pumps SV1500F-230 User Manual
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SEAL MINDER®
SEAL MINDER
®
- THERMAL MOTOR SENSOR SWITCH
(For high temperature single phase pump models)
Seal Minder:
Also known as a seal failure circuit (or moisture detection circuit) is designed to inform the pump
operator that there is moisture within the oil chamber. This early warning can allow the operator to
schedule repair & inspection on the pump. The Seal Minder sensor probe is inside the oil chamber.
(The oil chamber houses the mechanical seals that are cooled & lubricated by oil). The Seal Minder,
when properly connected to a control panel, can help indicate seal failure. The Seal Minder cable
requires a seal fail circuit in control panel for warning signal.
Along, with the Seal Minder, the Fahrenheit
™ Series high temperature pumps also feature
thermal temperature sensor switches that are imbedded into the motor stator windings. Two switches
are imbedded into the stator windings and wired in series. The leads are connected to the pump
control panel through the sensor cable. If the windings would see a temperature above 300 degrees
F, then the switch(s) would open and cut power to the pump. Once the temperature dropped below
300 degrees F, the switch(s) would reset, and the pump would be returned to a state of operation.
This feature is designed to prevent damage to the stator winding and allow for longer pump life.
The sensor cable consists of four leads, two are connected to the Seal Minder, and two are
connected to the thermal sensor switches located in the stator windings (Note on 400 models the
sensor and power are in a single cable).These four leads run to the pump control panel and connect
to the proper connections points for seal alarm and thermal cut off. The black and white wires on 750-
1500 models, black with white stripes and white with black stripes on 400 models; are for the Seal
Minder connections and the thermal sensors will be connected to the yellow and red wires on 750-
1500 models, yellow and red with yellow stripes on 400 models (see details on wiring diagram). The
single phase wiring diagram shown earlier in the manual will give a guide to the connections in the
control panel. The manual for the control panel should be consulted for the exact connections.
The sensor cable with Seal Minder and thermal sensor switch connections is standard on all
Fahrenheit
™ Series high temperature pumps (Note the 400 models have a different wire color
code in the single cable design). The cable is designed for a high temperature environment. The
proper replacement part can be found parts list found in this manual. BJM Pumps, can supply a
control with the Seal Minder and Thermal sensor switch option. BJM Pumps requires the Seal Minder
and thermal sensor switches be used. Failure to connect or misuse of these devices will void
warranty.