Installation Guide

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9.3.3 Float Switches
It is important to follow the instructions for wiring of float switches, as
incorrect wiring or swaping connectors will create invalid alarms.
Wiring Float Switches
To ensure the correct behaviour of the float switch Cockatoo, it is important that correct
connector is wired to the nominated top or bottom float. The top and bottom float use different
connectors and have different wiring configurations.
If using non-Taggle provided floats you need to ensure the down position of the float has the
float in a “closed “electrical state. Wiring the float in the down position in an “openelectrical
state will lead to invalid operation of the Cockatoo. This point is particularly important as some
3
rd
party floats may be provided with two or three wire configurations.
The wiring of the connectors to the floats and which float is assigned to the lower location in
the sewer pit is important to ensure the alarm conditions are properly provided in the data feed
provided for the Cockatoo.
Float
location
Location
Connector
Top Float
P
(refer to
diagram)
Female Connector
Bottom Float
or
Float for
single float
configurations
S
(refer to
diagram)
Male connector
Bottom Float (Single) connector
Top Float connector for dual float
Connector Pin
Cockatoo
Connector Pin
Cockatoo
1
NA
1
NA
2
SIGNAL_IN
2
NA
3
GROUND
3
GROUND
4
NA
4
SIGNAL_IN
5
NA
5
NA
S Connector
P connector
Bracket mounting lug