08899151 UBEC 1S Valve Controller
08899152 UBEC 1C Valve Controller
Installation, Operation, & Setup Instructions
For use with Elkhart Unibody E3F Actuated Valves (E5F if using EB6D)
98329000 REV. B
1302 WEST BEARDSLEY AVENUE P.O. BOX 1127 ELKHART IN 46515 (574) 295-8330 FAX (574) 293-9914
©2013 ELKHART BRASS MFG. CO., INC.
PRODUCT SAFETY
Important: Before installing and operating this equipment, read & study this manual
thoroughly. Proper installation is essential to safe operation. In addition, the following points
should be adhered to in order to ensure the safety of equipment and personnel:
All personnel who may be expected to operate this equipment must be thoroughly trained in its safe and
proper use.
Become thoroughly familiar with the hydraulic characteristics of this equipment.
Always open and close valves slowly to avoid water hammer.
After each use, and on a scheduled basis, inspect equipment per instructions in the maintenance section.
Keep fingers and hands clear of moving parts
Disconnect power before servicing any electric valve or electric valve controller
Use only mild dish soap & water to clean the controller
Any modifications to the electrical enclosure will destroy the NEMA 4 rating and void warranty
coverage of the enclosure and all components within.
CONTROLLER INFORMATION:
CONTROLLER SERIAL NUMBER: ______________________________
CONTROLLER DETAILS:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. CONTROLLER CALLOUT 4
II. OVERVIEW 5
III. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6
Installation Instructions
Wiring Recommendations
Wiring Diagrams
Automatic Valve Position Calibration
IV. PROGRAMMING MODE 11
A. Daytime LED Intensity
B. Nighttime LED Intensity
C. Programming ID Number
D. Valve Configuration Transfers
V. SPECIFICATIONS 14
VI. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15
VII. TEMPLATES 16
*DRAWINGS & Models – Please visit our website at www.elkhartbrass.com for the most current dimensional
drawings and 3D models.
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I CONTROLLER CALLOUT
UBEC 1S
UBEC 1C
Close button
Open button
Preset button
Full close LED
Full open LED
Light sensor
Valve position LEDs
(10% increments)
Full close LED
Open LED
-Partial Open: Flashing
-Full Open: Solid
Figure 1: UBEC 1C & UBEC 1S Callout
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Figure 4: Discharge Labels
II OVERVIEW
Figure 2: UBEC 1C
Figure 3: UBEC 1S
Designed with precision in mind, the electric valve controller and integrated LED display is easy to operate.
All controls and indicators are located on the front of the control and display module. Controls are simply
push buttons. UBEC 1C and UBEC 1S controllers are compatible with E3F and E5F electric actuators.
UBEC 1C
CAN enabled controller (J1939)
10 segment, absolute valve position feedback
Automatic valve position calibration
Open, close, and programmable preset buttons
Auto travel open and auto travel close
Programmable LED intensity control
Automatic adjusting day/night LED intensity
Datalink interface simplifies wiring between controller & valve
Large, positive tactile feedback snap buttons
Compact package size
Surface mount controller
Environmentally sealed
UBEC 1S
Direct wire connection to Unibody valve using E3F/E5F actuator
Full open, full close, and intermediate position feedback
Automatic valve position calibration
Open, close, and programmable preset buttons
Auto travel open and auto travel close
Large, positive tactile feedback snap buttons
Compact package size
Surface mount controller
Environmentally sealed
COLOR CODING
Color code up to 13 discharges per NFPA recommended colors
Clearly, quickly identifies discharges
Reflective labels that help identify in low light
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III INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A. Installation Steps
1. UBEC 1C and UBEC 1S controllers are surface mountable. Therefore, only mounting holes and
wire access holes are necessary for installation. Measure and mark mounting location for wire
cutout and mounting screw holes. Make sure there is clearance for the controller before drilling the
holes. Please refer to Figure 7 on page 16.
2. Drill or cut the 1 inch wire access hole and the clearance holes for #8-32 mounting holes.
3. Place the control module in position and secure with #8-32 mounting screws. It is recommended
that a lock washer is used on the back side of the panel to ensure the mounting screws do not loosen.
4. Connect and secure the wires. (See wiring recommendations below & fuse specs on page 14)
a. UBEC 1S: Connect power and ground to the controller & valve. Connect valve function leads
from the controller to the valve. (Figure 5 on next page)
b. UBEC 1C: For a single controller setup see Figure 6 on next page.
c. UBEC 1C: For system with multiple controllers or valves that share the CAN line.
Connect power & ground to the controller(s) and valve(s).
Connect CAN wiring from the first to the last component using a CAN Connector Kit (P/N
37221001) at each of the components in between the first and last.
The distance from the CAN Connector Kit to the components that are not at either end of the
main CAN line must not exceed 3 ft. Distances from CAN Connector Kits to each other or to
the components at the ends of the main CAN line should not exceed 500 ft. when added
together.
When done there should be continuity between all CAN LOW contacts (Green wires in
connector position A), CAN HIGH contacts (Blue wires in connector position B), and CAN
SHIELD contacts (Black wires in connector position C) throughout the entire CAN
communication wiring harness.
5. Power up the controller and initiate Automatic Valve Position Calibration. (See Automatic Valve
Position Calibration)
B. Wiring Recommendations
UBEC 1S all wiring / UBEC 1C power & ground:
Wire gauge & length: Distance (Ft) Wire Gauge (AWG)
0-150 18
Wire type: Cross Link or equivalent (Must meet or exceed NFPA 1901 Section 13)
UBEC 1C CAN wiring (Green, Blue, & Black):
CAN wire gauge/length: Distance (Ft) Wire Gauge (AWG)
0-500 22
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C. Wiring Diagrams
Figure 5: UBEC 1C Wire Diagram
Figure 6: UBEC 1S Wire Diagram
E3F Actuated Valve*
(E5F If Using EB6D)
E3F Actuated Valve*
(E5F If Using EB6D)
See page 14 for fuse specifications
See page 14 for fuse specifications
*Refer to Unibody manual P/N 98311000 for valve installation
UBEC 1C
UBEC 1S
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D. Automatic Valve Position Calibration
NOTE: All valves must have the position calibrated after installation.
The automatic calibration routine has been incorporated to simplify the calibration of the open and closed
positions of an E3F or E5F actuated valve. These routines must be utilized so the position of the valve will
be displayed accurately.
Automatic Valve Position Calibration for UBEC 1S
Follow the steps below based on the type of Unibody valve being used.
UNIBODY model valves other than the EB_J or EB_S butterfly valves.
1. Turn on power to the valve and controller(s).
2. Use the OPEN and CLOSE buttons to place the valve approximately ¼ open.
3. Press and hold the CLOSE and PRESET (or OPEN and PRESET) buttons for 5 seconds, or until the
valve starts to move. The valve will travel to the closed position, calibrate the closed position, then
move back to the open position, calibrate the open position, and then return back to the closed position
and stop. The valve position is now calibrated.
UNIBODY model EB_J or EB_S butterfly valves. These valves operate in reverse of all the others, so the
valve motor polarity must be reversed.
1. Refer to Figure 6 on page 7 and reverse the leads for positions 6 & 7 of the actuators 12-pin connector.
Move the red lead to position 6, and the black lead to position 7.
2. Turn on power to the valve and controller(s).
3. Use the OPEN and CLOSE buttons place the valve approximately ¼ open.
4. Press and hold the CLOSE and PRESET (or OPEN and PRESET) buttons for 5 seconds, or until the
valve starts to move. The valve will travel to the closed position, calibrate the closed position, then
move back to the open position, calibrate the open position, and then return back to the closed position
and stop. The valve position is now calibrated.
Automatic Valve Position Calibration for UBEC 1C
One Valve – If only one valve will be controlled by one or more UBEC 1C controllers, move onto step 1 for
the type of valve being used.
More Than One Valve – If more than one valve will be on the same CAN communication line disconnect all
but one of the valves and its controller(s) from the CAN line. Calibrate the valve remaining connected as
described on the following page for the model of valve being used. Then refer to Section IV Programming
Mode, and use 213 to program an ID number of 01 into the valves controller(s). If more than one controller
will be used for a valve, each should be programmed with an ID of 01. Then use code 411 to transfer the ID
number from one of the controllers to the valve. Disconnect the CAN connectors for this valve and its
controller(s), and connect the CAN connectors for the next valve and its controller(s). Only one valve and its
controller(s) should be connected to the CAN line at a time. Repeat the calibration process for this model of
valve and its controller(s), but program their ID number to be 02. Repeat this process for 03, 04, and so on
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until all valves and their controller(s) are calibrated, and programmed with unique ID numbers. The maximum
number of valves that can share a common CAN line is 9.
UNIBODY model valves other than the EB_J or EB_S butterfly valves.
1. Turn on power to the valve and controller(s).
2. Use the OPEN and CLOSE buttons to place the valve approximately ¼ open.
3. Press and hold the CLOSE and PRESET (or OPEN and PRESET) buttons for 5 seconds, or until the
valve starts to move. The valve will travel to the closed position, calibrate the closed position, then
move back to the open position, calibrate the open position, and then return back to the closed position
and stop. The valve position is now calibrated.
UNIBODY model EB_J or EB_S butterfly valves. These valves operate in reverse of all the others, so the
controller and valve actuator must be programmed to reverse the valve motor polarity. Use the instructions
below to program the UBEC 1C for reverse polarity (CODE 216).
1. Press and hold the CLOSE button, then press and hold the OPEN button. After 5 seconds the red
CLOSED LED will flash. Program code 216 can now be entered.
2. Use the OPEN button to set the first digit of the code 216, two (2) green LEDs on. Each time the
OPEN button is pressed the next LED will illuminate.
3. Press CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. Now all LEDs will be off and ready for the
second digit to be entered. Press the OPEN button once, one (1) green LED on.
4. Press the CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. All LEDS will be off. Press the OPEN
button 6 times, six (6) green LEDs on.
5. After 3 seconds, the LEDs will indicate the valve type. One (1) LED is for a standard valve, two (2)
LEDs are for a reverse valve.
6. Press the OPEN button to change this setting so that there are two (2) green LEDs on.
7. Press and hold the PRESET button for 3 seconds to accept the setting and return to programming
mode. All green LEDs will turn off and the red CLOSED LED will begin to flash to indicate that the
controller has returned to programming mode. At this point let the controller ‘time out’ (do not press
any buttons), after 10 seconds the red CLOSED LED will quit flashing.
8. Cycle power to the UBEC 1C controller.
9. Press and hold the CLOSE button, then press and hold the OPEN button to reenter programming
mode. After 5 seconds the red CLOSED LED will flash. Program code 411 can now be entered.
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10. Use the OPEN button to set the first digit of the code 411, four (4) green LEDs on. Each time the
OPEN button is pressed the next LED will illuminate.
11. Press the CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. Now all LEDs will be off and ready for
the second digit to be entered. Press the OPEN button once, one (1) green LED on.
12. Press the CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. All LEDs will be off. Press the OPEN
button one time again, one (1) green LED on.
13. Press and hold the PRESET button for 3 seconds to accept the setting and return to programming
mode. All green LEDs will turn off and the red CLOSED LED will begin to flash to indicate that the
controller has returned to programming mode. At this point let the controller ‘time out’ (do not press
any buttons), after 10 seconds the red CLOSED LED will quit flashing.
14. Cycle power to the UBEC 1C controller and the valve.
15. Use the OPEN and CLOSE buttons to place the valve approximately ¼ open.
16. Press and hold the CLOSE and PRESET (or OPEN and PRESET) buttons for 5 seconds, or until the
valve starts to move. The valve will travel to the closed position, calibrate the closed position, then
move back to the open position, calibrate the open position, and then return back to the closed position
and stop. The valve position is now calibrated.
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IV PROGRAMMING MODE (UBEC 1C ONLY)
Programming mode allows the user to customize some default setting on the controller. When in
programming mode the position LED’s are used to set the control and display module to the desired settings.
NOTE: The valve must be closed and the red CLOSED LED must be on to enter program mode.
Entering and Exiting Program Mode
Press and hold the CLOSE button, then press and hold the OPEN button. After 5 seconds the red CLOSED
LED will flash. A program code can now be entered.
To exit program mode simply let the controller ‘time out’ by not pressing any buttons for 10 seconds. The red
CLOSED LED will return solid when programming mode has been exited.
A. Daytime LED Intensity (CODE 318)
NOTE: You must be in programming mode with the red CLOSED LED flashing to make changes.
1. Use the OPEN button to set the first digit of the code 318, three green LEDs on. Each time the OPEN
button is pressed the next LED will illuminate.
2. Press the CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. Now all LEDs will be off and ready for
the second digit to be entered. Press the OPEN button once, one green LED on.
3. Press the CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. All LEDs will be off. Press the OPEN
button eight times, eight green LEDs on.
4. After 3 seconds all the LEDs will turn on at the current brightness level. Use the OPEN and CLOSE
buttons to scroll through the intensity levels.
5. Once chosen, press and hold the PRESET button for 3 seconds to accept the setting and return to
programming mode. All green LEDs will turn off and the red CLOSED LED will begin to flash to
indicate that the controller has returned to programming mode. At this point another code can be
entered or programming mode can be exited by letting the controller ‘time out’ after 10 seconds.
6. All the LEDs will flash if there was a problem exiting programming mode. Press any button to cancel
the warning, or let the controller ‘time out’ after 10 seconds. The red CLOSED LED will return to
solid.
B. Nighttime LED Intensity (CODE 317)
Follow instructions from the Daytime LED Intensity setup to set a Nighttime LED Intensity level. Make
sure to use code 317, and only press the button seven times in step three to enter the code 317 instead of
318.
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C. Programming ID Number (CODE 213)
NOTE: You must be in programming mode with the red CLOSED LED flashing to make changes.
NOTE: The UBEC1C controller(s) and E3F or E5F valve actuators they are intended to control must
have the same ID.
1. Use the OPEN button to set the first digit of the code 213, two green LEDs on. Each time the OPEN
button is pressed the next LED will illuminate.
2. Press the CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. Now all LEDs will be off and ready for
the second digit to be entered. Press the OPEN button once, one green LED on.
3. Press the CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. All LEDs will be off. Press the OPEN
button three times, three green LEDs on.
4. After three seconds the ID is shown (factory default is 0). A maximum of 10 IDs can be set. Press the
OPEN button once and ID = 1 is selected.
5. Press the OPEN button 3 times and ID = 3 is selected.
6. Once chosen, press and hold the PRESET button for 3 seconds to accept the setting and return to
programming mode. All green LEDs will turn off and the red CLOSED LED will begin to flash to
indicate that the controller has returned to programming mode. At this point another code can be
entered or programming mode can be exited by letting the controller ‘time out’ after 10 seconds.
7. All LEDs will flash if there is a problem when exiting programming mode. Press any button to cancel
the warning or let the controller ‘time out’ after 10 seconds. The red CLOSED LED will return to
solid.
D. Valve Configuration Transfers
The valve configuration transfer codes enable the user to transfer information from a UBEC1C to an E3F
or E5F actuator or vice versa. The controller ID and valve polarity can all be transferred using this
function.
Transfer Information from UBEC1C to E3F or E5F (411)
1. Use the OPEN button to set the first digit of the code 411, four green LEDs on. Each time the OPEN
button is pressed the next LED will illuminate.
2. Press the CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. Now all LEDs will be off and ready for
the second digit to be entered. Press the OPEN button once, one green LED on.
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3. Press the CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. All LEDs will be off. Press the OPEN
button one time again, one green LED on.
4. After 3 seconds all LEDs will turn on.
5. Press the PRESET button and hold for 5 seconds to transfer the information.
Transfer Information from E3F or E5F to UBEC1C (412)
1. Use the OPEN button to set the first digit of the code 4120, four green LEDs on. Each time the OPEN
button is pressed the next LED will illuminate.
2. Press the CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. Now all LEDs will be off and ready for
the second digit to be entered. Press the OPEN button once, one green LED on.
3. Press the CLOSE button to move the cursor to the next digit. All LEDs will be off. Press the OPEN
button twice, two green LEDs on.
4. After 3 seconds all LEDs will turn on.
5. Press the PRESET button and hold for 5 seconds to transfer the information
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V SPECIFICATIONS
UBEC-1C
Input power 12/24 VDC (9 VDC to 30 VDC)
Electrical load 0.2 AMPS
Fuse Rating 12 VDC = 1 AMP (24 VDC = 0.5 AMP)
Controller dimensions Ø3 ½” X ¾”
Controller weight 0.345 lbs
Operating temperature range -40oC to +85oC
Environmental rating NEMA 4
UBEC-1S
Input power 12/24 VDC (9 VDC to 30 VDC)
Electrical load 0.2 AMPS
Fuse Rating 12 VDC = 1 AMP (24 VDC = 0.5 AMP)
Controller dimensions Ø3 ½” X ¾”
Controller weight 0.345 lbs
Operating temperature range -40oC to +85oC
Environmental rating NEMA 4
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VI OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
UBEC 1C
On power-up the controller will be in the normal operating mode. The green OPEN, red CLOSE, and yellow
PRESET buttons will control the valve position. The red LED will be on when the valve is in the fully closed
position. The 10 green LED indicators will show the valve position. Each LED indicator signifies 10 percent
of the valve position. When the valve is in the full open position all 10 of the green LEDs will be lit. Once a
preset position has been programmed, pressing the PRESET button will move the valve to that position. All
information is supplied to the controller from the E3F or E5F electric actuator on the J1939 CAN bus.
UBEC 1S
On power-up the controller will be in the normal operating mode. The green OPEN, red CLOSE, and yellow
PRESET buttons will control the valve position. The red LED will be on when the valve is in the fully closed
position. The green LED will flash when the valve is in an intermediate position between full open and full
closed. The green LED will be solid when the valve is in the fully open position. Once a preset position has
been programmed, pressing the PRESET button will move the valve to that position.
Auto Travel OPEN and Auto Travel CLOSE
UBEC 1C & UBEC 1S
The auto travel OPEN routine will fully open the valve when initiated.
1. Press and hold the OPEN button.
2. While holding the OPEN button, press and release the CLOSE button.
3. Release the OPEN button and the valve will automatically travel to the fully open position.
The auto travel CLOSE routine will fully close the valve when initiated.
4. Press and hold the CLOSE button.
5. While holding the CLOSE button, press and release the OPEN button.
6. Release the CLOSE button and the valve will automatically travel to the fully closed position.
Setting the PRESET Position
UBEC 1C
Once a preset position has been programmed, pressing the PRESET button will cause the LED that represents
the programmed preset position will start blinking, while the valve moves to that position. When the valve
reaches the preset position, the LED will stop blinking and remain solid.
1. Press the OPEN and CLOSE buttons and set the valve to the desired position.
2. Press and hold the PRESET button for 10 seconds. When the setting is stored the LEDs will flash.
3. Release the PRESET button and do not operate the valve until the LED stops flashing.
UBEC 1S
Once a preset position has been programmed, pressing the PRESET button will cause the valve to move to the
preprogrammed preset position. When the valve reaches the preset position, either the red LED will be lit
when the valve reaches the closed position, the green LED will be lit when the valve reaches the open
position, or the green LED will remain blinking to indicate the valve is in between full open and full closed.
To program a preset position:
1. Press the OPEN and CLOSE buttons and set the valve to the desired position.
2. Press and hold the PRESET button for 10 seconds.
3. Release the PRESET button and do not operate the valve for 5 seconds.
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VII TEMPLATES
Figure 7: Cutout Template
Backside of Control Module
0.250” Tapped hole
depth. Exceeding this
depth during installation
could result in damage to
the controller
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