Leaving a house or apartment unattended, even for a short time, we risk: too much engineering systems in our home, which in the event of an accident can cause significant harm. One of these systems is plumbing. You can protect yourself and your home from floods using the Neptune leak protection system. This is one of the companies that supplies the market ready-made solutions for the most common options. It is also possible to assemble from components own system- with specific properties.
Purpose and functions
The Neptune water leak protection system is designed to localize water supply accidents in houses, apartments and other premises. It consists of ball valves with electric drives, which are closed in case of an accident at the command of the control unit. The presence of water at the most likely points is monitored using sensors - wired or wireless. As you can see, in terms of functionality and composition it is no different from others. But it also has its own characteristics.
It’s quite convenient that there are ready-made solutions for the most common cases. There are tabs on the site where they are collected possible options by groups. Water leakage control Neptune has ready-made solutions for the following situations:
When an alarm signal is received, the controller supplies power to the electric motor that rotates the gearbox, which turns the shut-off ball, shutting off the water. At the same time, an audible alarm is activated. If you need to resume work after an accident, you need to restart the control unit: turn off and turn on the power. As you can see, everything is simple.
Features and differences
talk about general features protection from the Neptune flood is almost impossible: too different systems, with a different set of functions and equipment. Neptune water leakage control is implemented on the basis of 5 controllers, and they have a different set of functions.
In the most simple options(all modifications of SKPV), based on a signal from the sensors, the water is simply turned off. Only wired leakage sensors work with these models and there cannot be many of them - 5 or 10 pieces. None additional functions No. No checking the functionality of sensors, no testing of taps. Nothing. More recent developments have more features:
- Several dozen wireless sensors and several hundred wired ones can operate;
- possibility of integration into a smart home, fire or fire alarm system burglar alarm, dispatch services;
- added automatic check operability - taps are closed and opened once or twice a month (depending on the type of unit);
- they can control a large number of ball valves;
- added backup power - four batteries;
- possibility of operation from 12 V.
The most important difference between the Neptune anti-flood system is the ability to manually close and open the taps when using Bugatti taps. For this purpose, there is a special lever on the valve drive housing. It must be turned all the way. This lever can also be used to track the closure of water during an accident.
In other systems, manual closing is possible after removing the gearbox, for which you need to unscrew two (Hydrolock) or four bolts (). By the same principle, you can get access to manually closing or opening the tap in the cheapest and simplest of the kits - “Neptune Aquacontrol”. So not all Neptune systems are equipped with the same ball valves. Be careful when choosing.
Sensors
Protection against water leakage Neptune has two types of wired and wireless sensors. Sensors of any type have a board installed that is designed to protect against accidental operation. To avoid false alarms, the contacts are separated at some distance. An alarm signal is generated only if both contacts are in water.
Please note: Neptune wireless sensors operate at 433 kHz. This is not very good, since the signal at this frequency does not always reach through the walls. And this is one of the important shortcomings.
Wired sensors are available for outdoor installation- their contacts are located at the bottom of the case. They are simply placed on the surface. There is a modification for hidden installation - “flush” with the level finishing material(floor tiles). This option has a regular round shape with a diameter of 54 mm. It is convenient to make a hole under them with a “crown”. Functionally, they are no different. The floor mounting option is available with cords of different lengths - 2, 5 and 20 meters. As you can see, there are sensors for different cases and requirements.
Wireless sensors have different ranges - 50 m line of sight (RSW) and without range limitation (SSW 01). The second option also includes an audible alarm. This option is suitable for monitoring devices located at a distance from the house - a pit with a pump installed in it, a bathhouse, etc.
Ball valves with drives for automatic shut-off of water
The taps that are used in Neptune water leakage control systems are full bore (they do not narrow the cross-section and do not create problems with the flow of liquid), the diameter is from 1/2 to 2 inches.
The most budget set - NEPTUN AQUACONTROL - uses ball valves produced at a Chinese factory. The valve body, ball, stem and gears are made of brass, seals are made of fluoroplastic and rubber. Maximum pressure - 16 Bar. It is precisely this parameter that is worth paying attention to: in high-rise buildings, systems can often produce greater pressure during testing. If you are choosing flood protection for a private home, this pressure will be enough. But there is one more point: this tap is powered only by 220 V.
Two types of taps are used - 16 Bar and 40 Bar
If you don't trust Chinese products, pay attention to other kits. They use cranes from the Italian company Bugatti. They are distinguished by high working pressure - up to 40 bar. These valves will withstand even serious water hammer, higher fluid temperatures (up to 120°C), and high drive torque (from 9 to 16 Nm). Power supply - from 220 or 12 V.
Faucet Neptun Bugatti Pro 12 B 1/2″. Green housing indicates that a safe supply voltage of 12 Volts is being used
Faucet Neptun Bugatti Pro 220 B 3/4″. The blue drive housing indicates that the supply voltage is 220 Volts
Bugatti electric cranes are highly reliable - the gearbox uses metal gears
The tap closing time is 21 seconds. It's not a bad time. There are systems in which the tap closes faster (Aquawatch), but they have low torque. There are systems in which the applied force is greater (Hydrolock), but the taps close for up to 40 seconds. So water leakage control Neptune is in the middle in this parameter. Whether this is good or bad is up to you to decide.
Pay attention to another important advantage of the Neptun Bugatty cranes for Neptune - manual control of the ball valve is easily implemented. For this purpose, a special lever is placed on the body. To close or open the tap manually, you need to smoothly move the lever to the other extreme position.
Controllers
Neptune water leakage control is implemented on the basis of control modules with different functionality:
The latest versions - PRO and PRO+ - can operate on 220 V or 12 V, and have a low-battery indication of the backup power supply. When connecting an external backup source (battery), 6 taps can be controlled. Installation type: overhead.
Three controllers have an additional dry contact. Through it you can organize the connection of an external device, for example, an external alarm.
Ready-made sets
If you need a flood protection system, you can go two ways - assemble your own system from components or choose one of the ready-made kits. Ready-made sets assembled on the basis of more modern controllers - Base, Pro, Pro+. All of them check the functionality of the cranes at least once a month, but they can work with different amounts of equipment.
The Neptune system is represented by five basic sets:
What’s good is that you can add taps and sensors to any of the kits. Their maximum number is determined by the type of control unit used and the number of connected equipment cannot exceed their capabilities. Functions and capabilities also vary by controller.
Neptune system: advantages and disadvantages
If we compare the Neptune water leak protection system with its closest competitors (Gidrolok and Akvastorozh), the equipment is less powerful (except for the last two controllers), but also the most budget-friendly. On the one hand, this is not bad - it’s hardly worth overpaying for unused capacity if you have a small apartment or house and 6-8 sensors are more than enough for you. So for ordinary apartments and medium-sized houses, such capacities are quite enough. On the other hand, if necessary, you will have to install a second control unit or change it to a more powerful one.
The disadvantage of budget solutions is the lack of backup power. This is really bad. The power was turned off - no one controls the water leak and anything can happen. Moreover, the operating algorithm does not provide for closing the water when the power is turned off (this is how the Aqua Watch works). The only thing you can do is manually close the taps if necessary.
Here's something else worth knowing. The first Neptune systems did not operate on ball valves, but on valves with electric drives. Since the valves are less reliable, the system often failed to operate. In this regard, only ball valves began to be used. This increased the cost of the equipment, but there were significantly fewer complaints and failures and reviews of the use of the Neptune water leakage control system in recent years positive.
We described more about this, as well as how to properly prepare electrical wiring for installation and what wires need to be installed, in the article “Installing leakage protection Neptune.”
For example, we took the most popular kit - Neptune Base
. After laying all the necessary wires and installing the controller, you can begin installing the system.
Connecting the Controller (Management Module)
The Neptun Base controller is the basis of the entire system; all other components of the kit are connected to it. Moreover, depending on the selected configuration, it is possible to connect other external devices that can significantly expand the functionality of the entire system.
In our example, we have already installed the Neptune Base control module in the low-current distribution board of the apartment and ran all the necessary wires to it from other devices (ball valves and sensors that detect leaks). Now you can start connecting wires to the controller terminals.
We looked at the detailed connection diagram for the Neptune Base controller in the previous article “Neptune Base Connection Diagram”. Based on it, we proceed to installation.
First of all, turn off the supply electric current at the installation site.
Next, we start in order - from left to right, connect the wires of the sensors that detect leaks to the corresponding terminals on the Neptun Base control unit board, according to the diagram. In our case, installation is complicated by the fact that five sensors are installed in the apartment at once, and the controller terminals are not designed to simultaneously connect such a number of wires.
A way out of this situation was instantly found. Since the Neptune Base controller does not have the function of indicating which leakage sensor has been triggered and they are all connected to the same terminal block, we proceed as follows:
In a small junction box we connect the cables going to all the sensors together according to color, adding one more similar to the others - a COMMON wire. Which we connect to the corresponding terminals of the controller, according to the diagram.
Pay attention! The color marking of the cable we installed does not match the color of the sensor cores. Remember the sequence of the connection being made, which wires you placed in which terminals, so that you can then correctly connect the sensors from the other end of the cable.
Next we connect the wires going to the ball valves with electric drives. Since we are using only two electric shut-off valves, we connect both of these wires to the controller terminals, clamping the same wires in pairs in the blocks.
Our Neptun Base delivery kit uses ball valves JW5020 220VAC(analogous to JW5000 220VAC), their connection is carried out according to the diagram presented above. If you have other electric cranes, carefully read the instructions before installation; the connection diagram may be completely different!
It is necessary to connect exactly as shown here, the third (if you count from the left) terminal remains empty, we will write about connecting the yellow wire that remains unconnected below.
We connect the power wires to the remaining double terminal on the controller board, as shown in the image below. White is phase, Blue is zero.
It remains to connect the grounding (protective zero) from the power cable- Yellow-green wire. Him we? / using a WAGO terminal block? we combine with the yellow wires of the cables going to the electric ball valves, which remained unconnected.
This completes the connection of the controller (Control Module). You can replace the front panel, tighten the mounting screws, and proceed to install the remaining components of the water leakage monitoring system.
2. Connection of electric ball valves
First of all, electric ball valves are installed on water risers, immediately after the inlet taps and protective filters. You can find out more about how to install electric faucets of the Neptune Base system on specialized websites with a plumbing focus; now we will not focus on this.
Connecting the wires of the ball valves with those that we laid to the controller, for best protection, we perform it in a distribution box, choosing the smallest ones.
Inside an unopened box We connect the wires using Wago terminals(as shown in the image below) or any others. Do not forget that the color markings of the wires of electric cranes and those laid to the control unit do not match, therefore, in addition to the connection diagram, it is important to consider how you connect the wires to the controller.
Since the Neptune Base system is not able to determine which riser the leak occurred from, when a leak is detected, it shuts off absolutely all electric taps connected to it. Therefore, if the shut-off ball valves are located next to each other, it is quite possible to connect them to one cable going to the block. In our example, two cables were laid from the controller to the taps (according to the number of electric taps), but we connected them all together for greater reliability.
3. Connecting sensors that detect water leakage
To connect water leakage sensors, it is convenient to use miniature distribution boxes, in which to make the connection. The same ones we used when installing electric cranes will do.
Such distribution boxes will easily fit almost anywhere, while protecting the connection from many negative external influences, leaving the possibility of quick access for inspection or prompt replacement of the sensor.
The connection is most conveniently made using terminal blocks; you can use both screw and other types of terminal blocks suitable for connecting a multi-core cable. Under such conditions, further replacement or dismantling of the leakage sensor will not cause any problems even for untrained users.
The connection can be done like this:
Or so
We connect the wires according to the diagram presented at the beginning of the article, but do not forget about the difference color coding at the sensor wires and cables we laid from the sensors to the controller. We connect the wires based on the connection we made in the Neptun Base control unit, as shown in the image below.
After that, we close the lid of the junction box and place the Neptune water leakage sensor in a place convenient for timely detection of a water breakthrough (under a bathtub, sink, shower stall, heating radiators, etc.).
The contact pads of the sensor should be directed downwards.
How to determine which of the wires is phase, zero, and which is grounding yourself, our detailed instructions - .
After completing all these steps, you can turn on the electricity supply and test the operation of the system.
To check the correct operation of the Neptune system, it is necessary to simulate the process of water breakthrough by wetting (shoring) the contact plates of the water leakage sensor.
If the water leakage system is connected correctly, when a water breakthrough is detected, you will hear a high-pitched beep from the controller and also see a lit indicator on it emergency situation(red icon).
Also, within a few seconds, the electric ball valves will close and the water supply to the apartment will stop; this can be easily checked by simply opening any tap. After which you can turn off the system using the rocker key on the controller. In this case, the taps will remain closed, but the annoying audible alarm signal will disappear.
In order to resume water supply to an apartment after a flood, it is enough to simply eliminate the leak, namely, create conditions under which the sensors will not be immersed in water. Then turn on the controller and if everything is in order, the light indicator will show the standard operating mode (green icon) and the ball valves will be open for a short period of time.
At this point, the installation of the Neptun Base system is complete, if you have any questions about the Neptune system, its installation and installation, write in the comments to the article - we will definitely try to help!
Good afternoon Thank you for choosing Neptune water leak protection! In this article you will find useful information to configure the Neptun ProW+ Wi-Fi control module.
When developing the Neptun ProW+ Wi-Fi module remote control(meaning outside your home network) by the system and receiving notifications from it was implemented through static IP address technology (this is how, for example, video surveillance systems work). In this case, the user needs to request a static IP address from his Internet provider, open ports in the Wi-Fi router, use the received IP address and port 6350 in the settings for remote management.
Based on feedback received from customers, it became clear that setting up a management module with a static IP address was quite difficult for many. Engineers, meanwhile, began working on a new cloud technology, which is currently in beta testing. Currently, until testing is completed new technology,Management modules come with static IP firmware, however, cloud technology is available via an upgrade to the Neptun ProW+Wi-Fi module. That is, now clients can choose which technology to use - a static IP address or upgrade to the cloud.
Now the most important thing:
If for some reason remote control of the Neptun Control Module using Static IP address technology does not suit you or you do not understand what it is, then We invite you to become one of the first testers of the new cloud technology(it is easier to set up for ordinary users).
ACTION ALGORITHM:
1.For Android: download and install the Neptun ProW+ WiFi application exactly at this link(there is an update option here, remove the application that was installed earlier from Google Market):
For iPhone: download and install the Neptun ProW+ WiFi application from the AppStore
2. Download the new SST Cloud application from GoogleMarket or AppStore
3. Update the control module follow the video instructions below and then make settings in the new SST Cloud application.
If your Neptun module has already been updated to the new firmware version 2.0.. (check when purchasing), then you can watch the video instructions from the 5th minute.
Before you start setting up, make the following preparations:
1. Your home Wi-Fi network has Internet access in the 2.4 GHz standard, the 5G standard is not supported
2. The Neptun control module is connected to the main power supply (220V or 12V). When running on batteries, the internal Wi-Fi module is disabled
3. On the control module, the “Close taps” button is pressed, that is, the red LED is on.
4. The control module is in access point mode (it distributes the Wi-Fi network itself). How to check: in the list of available Wi-Fi networks on your smartphone you will see a network with the approximate name 60:C5:A8:6C... If you do not see the Wi-Fi network distributed by the Neptun module, then switch it to AP Mode according to the instructions for the Neptun module. In short, the algorithm is as follows: The taps are closed => Press and hold the “Close” button until all the LEDs (1,2,3,4) light up => Press and hold the “Open” button until the LEDs won't start "running" in the direction 4-3-2-1.
5. Password for connecting to the Wi-Fi network, which is distributed by the control module: 1234567890 (needed during setup)
If you have any questions or if you want to entrust the setup of the control module to our specialists (the service costs 2,500 rubles and is valid in Moscow), then write to:
Question: Where are ball drives with electric drive from Neptun/Akvastorozh systems installed?
Answer: Electrically driven taps are installed on cold and/or risers hot water, after manual inlet shut-off valves.
Question: The taps are closed, there is no water, what should I do?
Answer: Check all sensors for leaks. Open the system in accordance with the instructions for your . If a module or system malfunctions, de-energize the system and open the taps manually. For actuators, a manual valve opening lever is provided, activated by pressing and holding a button on the bottom of the faucet actuator. It is also possible to dismantle the electric drive from the tap by unscrewing the 4 screws securing the electric drive to the tap. Next, use the key to turn the tap to the open position. For Akvastorozh taps, it is necessary to remove the protective casing. You can read more in .
Question: How to remove from the ProW+ module?
Answer: To remove wireless sensors, you need to enter the sensor programming mode, then press and hold the close taps button for about 6-8 seconds. until a beep appears and the programming mode exits.
Question: On the ProW+/ProW+ Wi-Fi module, a leak signal is triggered on line 1, while the sensor is dry or not connected.
Answer: When testing the module at the stage of passing QC during production, a test sensor was written into the module. Now the module cannot find this sensor and reports an error. It is necessary to delete all sensors from the module memory and reprogram them.
Question: How to connect more than 2 to control modules, provided that the module has only 2 connection sockets.
Answer: When connecting 4 taps, connect additional taps via an external terminal connection or wiring (as an option in a junction box), or use a tap expansion unit.
Question: Is it possible to turn off the sound notification in leakage systems?
Answer: No, you can't. This is one of the main functions of the system designed to notify about a leak; if this function is disabled, then you may not find out about the leak in a timely manner. The new control modules of the ProW+ series have the following features: function: When there is a leak, the control module beeps for 10 minutes, then the alarm goes off.
Question: How to increase the volume of the Aqua Watch signal?
Answer: Using tweezers, remove the protective sticker from the sound emitter (located in the upper left corner of the board).
Question: How to connect Classic leakage sensors to the Aquastorozh Expert controller?
Answer: To each connector No. 1-5 (except connector No. 0) you can connect a chain of sensors from the CLASSIC series with an end sensor from the EXPERT series. With this connection, the protection will work if any section of the wire breaks, or if any sensor fails, both “EXPERT” and “CLASSIC”.
Question: Assembly of non-standard leak detection systems: with pump shutdown via a relay; with additional taps.
Answer: with pump shutdown via relay: Provides control of external devices (pumps, etc.) changeover contact (two types of output NO and NC), by connecting directly to the module (break) up to 3A, or through a power relay (magnetic contactor, starter).
with additional taps (4 or 6 pieces, possible autonomous operation):
Perhaps, but for a very short time. If there are frequent power outages, and more than 2 taps need to be used, then it is advisable to have a 12-volt UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply Unit) for this purpose. Accordingly, the system and taps must also be 12 volts.
operation of our modules and cranes with other cranes and modules: Possible subject to compliance with acceptable technical characteristics and the type of connection specified in the instructions for the taps and modules.
Question: Can they work only on batteries without connecting to the network?
Answer: They can, approximately from 36 hours (ProW+) to 2-4 weeks (ProW) depending on the type of module and its operating conditions.
Question: How to connect ?
Answer: Through the faucet connection block, you can connect both 12 V faucets and 220 V. In this case, control power is supplied from the module, and the main power for the faucets is taken externally (both 12 V and 220 V, depending on the type of faucets being connected). When connecting power to 12 V taps, it is important to consider the power of the power supply to match the total total starting current consumption of the connected taps. All connections must be made in accordance with the included instructions.
Question: Prow+ WiFi module - can I control it using mobile internet at a great distance?
Answer: It is possible, if you have the Internet and correct settings associated equipment (router, etc.). At the moment, you need a static IP (provided by your provider). A cloud-based solution that is easier to set up will be available in the near future.
Question: If I have many water leakage sensors installed (more than 20), can I determine from the module which specific sensor has triggered? For example, 7th or 25th. Will this be detected on the control module?
Answer: ProW series modules can only display 4 zone information. A group of sensors can be connected to each zone. When the sensor is triggered, the module will signal a leak in the zone where the sensor is connected. To expand information capabilities, a (DBD) is provided. Which connects to any Neptune controller or control module. BRD – defines up to 5 zones. Example: If we need to control 30 zones with sensor accuracy, then (30/5 = 6) this requires 6 BRDs.
Question: What material are the gears of the electric drive crane gears made of - jw5020, Aquacontrol, NS (NR)?
Answer: The gears in the above cranes are made of metal, except for the NS (NR) series cranes, they use plastic gears.
Question: Is it possible to extend the cable? and at what distance?
Answer: Can. To extend a solenoid valve or ball valve with a 220 volt electric drive, the following brands of cables are used: power cable PVS 3x0.75/3x1.00, or similar cable (up to 200 m). For cranes with electric drive 12 volts PVS 3x0.75, when increasing the length by 100-200 meters, the following brands of cables are used: power cable PVS 3x 1.00/3x1.50. The connection is made through a terminal connection, a junction box.
Question: We laid the wires for the leakage sensors on 2 wires, but the Neptun SW sensors have 3 connection wires. Will the sensors work if only 2 wires are connected?
Answer: To connect the sensors, you must use all three wires in accordance with the connection diagram, otherwise they will not work.
Question: Can it be extended? , at what distance, with what cable?
Answer: Can. Extension of the water leakage sensor is possible using a cable similar to that used in the NP 3x0.12 sensor or a cable with 2 twisted pairs in the screen, with a cross-section of at least 0.35 mm (for example, FTP2x2x0.35). Distance up to 500 meters. The connection is made through the terminal connection, junction box.
Question: How to connect more than 2 taps to Neptun control modules, provided that the module has only 2 connectors for connection.
Answer: An external terminal connection or junction box must be used. Applicable parallel connection cranes
Question: What batteries are used to back up the Aquastorozh and Neptun ProW/ProW+ control modules?
Answer: Type C batteries are used as backup power supply in Aquawatch controllers, and CR123A batteries in Neptun control modules.
Question: Service life of built-in batteries in ProW systems. Batteries discharge faster than stated in the instructions.
Answer: The modules use ordinary non-rechargeable batteries. The module does not charge these elements. A fast discharge can be associated with periodic shutdowns of the external 220 V power supply (for example, turning off the lights in the house) and the transition to operation from built-in batteries. And also by turning off the taps when the external power supply from the 220 V network is turned off. In some versions of the modules, when using more powerful taps, it is possible to recharge the taps from the built-in batteries if the power of the main built-in power supply is insufficient. To solve this problem, you need to connect a 12 V power supply of at least 3 A. For example, a 12 V 35 W Sealed Power Supply.
Question: Connection diagram for water leakage systems. Which wires should be connected where?
Answer: Standard schemes connections are reflected in the attached instructions for the module and electric valves. These instructions can be downloaded on our website in the section. In other cases, we recommend contacting a professional installer.
Question: In houses where there is no grounding, how critical is the installation of a 220 V Neptune system?
Answer: Safe. A prerequisite is the use of automatic protective equipment in the connection circuit - automatic - from short circuit and RCD - against current leakage, or combined differential machine. We recommend contacting a professional electrician for connection.
Question: Is it safe to operate SKPV and electric cranes under 220 V voltage?
Answer: Safe as everyone else household appliances, powered by electricity and connected to the water supply (for example, washing machines and dishwashers, instantaneous electric heaters, etc.). The main thing is to follow the requirements of the attached instructions and connection diagram. A prerequisite is the use of automatic protective equipment in the connection circuit - an automatic circuit breaker - against short circuits and an RCD - against current leaks, or a combined differential circuit breaker.
Question: What happens if the connection between the RSW+ radio sensor and the Neptun PROW+ control module is lost?
Answer: If you left the network, for example, due to the battery being replaced at the wrong time, the Control Module will move the taps to the “Closed” position and indicate by flashing the LED corresponding to the group of this sensor. You can also independently configure the control module’s reaction to the loss of the radio sensor: close the taps or only light alarm.