Motor and Pump Protection Relays
232-INSIDER
Single-Phase Pump Monitor
Description
The single-phase 232-Insider PumpSaver® fits inside 1⁄
, ½, ¾, and 1 hp, 230 V Grundfos control boxes. The PumpSaver
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232-Insider is designed to protect single-phase pumps from dry-well, dead-head, jammed impellers, overvoltage, and
undervoltage conditions. Typical applications include residential water wells, commercial water wells, irrigation wells,
and golf course systems.
A calibration adjustment allows the 232-Insider to be calibrated to your specific pumping application, reducing the possibility
of false or nuisance tripping. A unique microcontroller-based voltage and current-sensing circuit constantly monitors the
incoming power for fluctuations, overcurrent, and undercurrent. When an abnormality, such as loss of suction is detected,
the 232-Insider deactivates its output relay and directly disconnects the pump motor. The 232-Insider then begins its user-
selectable restart delay (dry-well recovery) timer. When the timer counts to zero or power is removed and reapplied, the
232-Insider reactivates its output relay and turns the pump back on. By leaving the restart delay knob in the reset position,
the 232-Insider will operate in manual reset mode. An infrared LED communicates directly with a hand-held diagnostic tool
called the Informer*.
Note: The use of flow restrictors or unusually high head pressures at the time of calibration may interfere with the detection of dead-head conditions.
*The Informer: a hand-held diagnostic tool that uses an infrared receiver to access information that can be helpful for troubleshooting the system (sold separately).
Features & Benefits
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Constant monitoring of voltage and current status for
maximum protection
Proprietary microcontroller-based circuitry
Allows user to select well recovery time delay after a dry-well
condition n occurs, or to select manual reset
Adjustable restart delay
Used with the Informer, allows user to see stored faults, run time,
and troubleshoot while the pump is running
Built-in IR communications link
LED indication
Provides status and diagnostics for troubleshooting
Applications
• Residential and commercial water wells
• Irrigation wells
• Golf course systems
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Revised: 01/18/2023