INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BilgMon488
15 ppm Bilge Alar

6
12-06-04

0Q

Mar.2012

HEISHIN PUMP WORKES CO.,LTD

1-5-30,Furuta,Harima-cho,Kako-gun,Hyogo,Japan
TEL: +81 79 436 3018

FAX: +81 79 436 4501

URL: http://www.hsn-kikai.com

Contents
 Introduction

 Construction

 Operation

 Specification

 Installation

 Operating Instructions

 Simulation

 Contrast

 Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Log list

1. Introduction
The BilgMon488 bilge alarm has been designed specifically for use in conjunction with 15 ppm oil-water
separator units. BilgMon488 performance meets the requirements of the IMO (International Maritime
Organization) specifications for 15 ppm bilge alarms contained in resolution MEPC. 107(49).

BilgMon488 is equipped with 2 adjustable alarms that triggered when the oil-content of the processed
sample exceeds the set limit (1-15 ppm, works-adjusted to 15ppm).
Alarm outputs consist of relays and indicator LEDs. Additionally a 0(4) 20mA current output signal
(corresponding to 0 -30 ppm) is available to enable remote surveillance and recording of oil contents.

2. Construction
BilgMon488 consists of two main parts, the MASTER unit (housing with LCD, buttons and LEDs) and the
SENSOR unit (housing with pipe fittings).

The MASTER unit contains all the electronics used for control and data storage of the bilge alarm. Mounted
in the lid of the MASTER housing is the main memory containing the bilge alarm log.

The SENSOR unit contains electronics for measuring the sample stream. The SENSOR unit also holds the
measurement calibration data. Communication with the MASTER unit is done wireless hence the SENSOR
unit is hermetically sealed and shall not be opened.

3. Operation
Optical sensors monitors the amount of light scattered and absorbed by the oil droplets in the sample stream.
Senor signals are processed by a microprocessor to produce a corresponding oil content (ppm) output. The
output is communicated to the MASTER unit where it is processed. The MASTER unit takes action, such
as alarm activation, logging etc., depending on the oil content and separator signal.

Settings that affect the behavior of the bilge alarm are described in detail in the Operating Instructions
section.

Zero point calibration can be re-adjusted on site whereas full sensor calibration according to
IMO-requirements is performed by manufacturer.

4. Specification
Measurement:
Oil range:

0 30 ppm

Resolution:

0.1 ppm

Accuracy:

According to IMO MEPC.107(49)

Response time:

< 3 sec

Alarms:
Alarm 1 (valve control) delay:

0 10 sec user adjustable

Alarm 2 (annunciation) delay:

0 600 sec user adjustable

Alarm points 1 and 2:

1 -15 ppm user adjustable

Alarm hysteresis:

0.5 ppm (below alarm point)

User interface:
LCD display:

2 x 16 alphanumeric display

Control:

4 button keypad

Input / Output:
Current output:

0 20 mA or 4 20 mA for 0 30 ppm

Alarm outputs:

2 x relays (0.25A)

Clean water solenoid valve output:

1 x relay (0.5A, supply voltage)

Switch input:

1 x switch input for separator status

Data storage and retrieval:

Calibration storage:

Stored in sensor housing

IMO required data:

Stored in BilgMon488 main housing (sensor

housing may be replaced with data remaining on
board.)
Via LCD display

IMO required data retrieval:

System and supply:

Supply:

1A, 115 or 230 V AC, 50 60 Hz

Power consumption:

10 VA

5. Installation
Mechanical

Tube arrangement

Note:
Detail information for installation is described in the drawing for working.
Please refer to the drawing prior to the installation.

Electrical connections

Note:
1. ALARM 1 is to be used for VALVE CONTROL.
ALARM 2 is to be used for ANNUNCIATION.
2. The contacts of ALARM 1 and 2 relays shows an alarm condition or de-energized.
3. Separator status (No.10 No.11) is to be connected with the bilge pump starter.
(ON-CONTACT at bilge pump running)

6. Operating Instructions
The menu system of BilgMon488 is organized into top menus:
1. Main menu.
2. Log menu.
3. Cleaning test menu.
4. Settings menu.
Some of the menus also contain submenus for displaying or setting the properties of the apparatus.

Navigating the menus is done by using the 4 push buttons located beneath the LCD display. In this
document they are referred to as (from left to right) MINUS, PLUS, ABORT and ENTER. LONG_ENTER
means keeping the ENTER button pressed for more than 2 seconds. By using the above mentioned buttons
the user is able to navigate menus, enter values and activate different functions of the BilgMon488.

Main menu
After start the display will show the main menu. The apparatus can only be activated when the display
shows the main menu hence the user has to be sure that the apparatus is left in the main menu state after
performing settings, cleaning, tests etc. Contrast of the LCD screen can be adjusted by holding the ABORT
button while adjusting with PLUS and MINUS when in main menu. Note that the apparatus will return to
the main menu after 5 min of no activity (no pressed buttons). The bilge alarm can only be activated when
in main menu. In all other menus the overboard valve will be closed.

Info menu
The submenus of info menu show information about the master unit (software version and part ID) and the
sensor unit (part ID, SW version, sensor birth date and date of last calibration check). Note that entering the
submenus also puts the apparatus in an alarm state.

Log menu
The log menu contains functionality for searching and stepping the logged IMO requited data.

Cleaning & test menu

The cleaning & test menu and its submenus provide measures for calibrating, cleaning and testing the
apparatus.

Settings menu
Settings menu contains adjustable settings of parameters such as ppm-limits, alarm/valve time delays, auto
flush settings, clock and current output (curro) mode.

The following table shows the different menus and submenus of the BilgMon488 and detailed instructions
on how to operate them.

050327 10:06:00
PPM=07.2 SPL
The main menu is displayed at
startup. The values shown in this
menu are date, time, the
measured oil-content of the
sample in parts per million
(ppm) and the position of the
clean water valve (SPL=sample,
WTR=clean water).
Press PLUS to go to next menu.
Return to this menu by pressing
ABORT several times.
If the second row shows Lost
sensor com!, see section
Trouble shooting.
If the alarm is on (when unit is
active) the user can
acknowledge it by pressing one
of the buttons.
Acknowledge will turn off the
alarm output but the alarm led
will remain lit until the PPM
value is below the set alarm
limit.

info

Master

info

The info menu and its

Continuous cycles with

submenus contain information

information about the mater unit

about the system such as

(see right column).

software versions, ID numbers

Press PLUS to go to next

etc.

submenu.

To enter the info submenus

Press ABORT to exit the

press ENTER.

submenu.

Master

info

Master ID:
AC02-2321
Software ver.:
000A

Press PLUS to go to next menu.

Return to this menu by pressing
ABORT several times.

Sensor

info

Continuous cycles with

information about the sensor

Sensor

info

unit (see right column).

Press MINUS to go to previous
submenu.

Sensor ID:
CD12-4541

Press ABORT to exit the

submenu.

Sensor
000B

SW ver:

Sensor
050219

date:
15:20:00

Cal. Checked:
050220 10:00:00

T:25.3 Dry:60
V3:0211 V03:0096

Log
1043

entries

Log: PPM
> 15
050223 13:32:12

Log: Search for:

050223 13:32:12

The log menu shows the

The step log menu lets the

The search log menu lets the

number of events/entries

user step through the apparatus

user search for a specific date in

currently available in the log

log displaying the event, date

the log. Note that a cursor is

memory.

and time of the log entries.

shown under the item currently

To enter the log submenu press

Step backwards (in time) by

edited.

ENTER (only possible if log is

pressing MINUS and forward by

Move cursor by pressing

not empty).

pressing PLUS.

ENTER. Increase/decrease

Press PLUS to go to next menu

Enter search mode by pressing

value by pressing

or MINUS to go to previous.

ENTER (see right).

PLUS/MINUS. Commit search

Return to log menu by

by pressing LONG_ENTER

pressing ABORT.

(return to step log menu with

When returning from this menu

result of search).

the user will be asked Send

ABORT (return to step log

log?. Answer the question by

menu).

pressing the ABORT button

corresponding to the desired
answer.

Cleaning

&

test

Clean cell:
START

Zero value: 040%

WTR
ZERO

To enter the cleaning and test

Press ENTER to enter the

The cleaning mode lets the user

submenus press ENTER.

cleaning mode (see right).

unscrew the cap of the sensor

Press PLUS to go to next menu

Press PLUS to go to next

housing and clean the sensor

or MINUS to go to previous.

submenu and ABORT to exit the

using water and a soft brush.

ABORT returns to main

submenu.

The water valve can be opened

and closed by pressing MINUS.

menu.

When the sensor tube is clean

enough the zero value will be
below 50%, when running clean
water through the sensor.
Pressing ENTER when ZERO
is displayed zero calibrates the
sensor.

Check 40NTU

cal:
START

Cal value:

083%
OK

Press ENTER to enter the check

Fill the sensor with 40 NTU

40 NTU calibration mode (see

reference fluid.

right).

If the sensor is correctly

Press PLUS to go to next

calibrated the calibration value

submenu or MINUS to go to

displayed should be above 80%.

previous.

Pressing ENTER (OK) when the

Press ABORT to exit the

calibration value is displayed

submenu.

sets the calibration check date

(shown in sensor info
submenu) to current date.

Test outputs:
START

ALM VLV WTR

C
OFF
09 OFF EXIT

Press ENTER to enter the test

The test outputs lets the user

outputs mode (see right).

toggle the relay outputs of the

Press MINUS to go to previous

BilgMon488. Press

submenu.

MINUS/PLUS/ABORT to

Press ABORT to exit the

toggle the states of

submenu.

valve/alarm/water relay. Note

that a time limit is used for the
water and valve relays.
Two relays can not be activated
simultaneously. In the top right
corner of the LCD an indication
of the input signal is shown (C
means closed and O means
open).
Exit by pressing ENTER.

Settings

Valve settings
ppm:15.0 t:000s

Valve settings
ppm:15.0 t:000s

To enter the settings

Valve settings menu show the

Move cursor by pressing

submenus press ENTER.

values set for Alarm 1 (valve

ENTER. Increase/decrease

Press PLUS to go to next menu

control). There are two editable

value by pressing

or MINUS to go to previous.

values, the ppm limit (ppm:)

PLUS/MINUS. Commit value

and the time delay (t:) of the

by pressing LONG_ENTER.

alarm.

Abort edit by pressing ABORT.

Press ENTER to edit the valve

settings (see right).
Press PLUS to go to next
submenu and ABORT to exit the
submenu.

Alarm settings
ppm:15.0 t:010s

alarm settings
ppm:15.0 t:010s

Alarm settings menu show the

Move cursor by pressing

values set for Alarm 2

ENTER. Increase/decrease

(annunciation). There are two

value by pressing

editable values, the ppm limit

PLUS/MINUS. Commit value

(ppm:) and the time delay

by pressing LONG_ENTER.

(t:) of the alarm.

Abort edit by pressing ABORT.

Press ENTER to edit the alarm

settings (see right).
Press PLUS to go to next
submenu or MINUS to go to
previous.
Press ABORT to exit the
submenu.

Autoflush
( on)
t:20s
int: 24h

Autoflush
( on)
t:20s
int: 24h

Autoflush lets the user set the

Move cursor by prssing

duration (t:) in seconds and

ENTER. Increase/decrease

the interval (INT:) in hours of

value by pressing

the automatic sensor flush

PLUS/MINUS. Commit value

function.

by pressing LONG_ENTER.

Press ENTER to edit the

Abort edit by pressing ABORT.

autoflush settings (see right).

Setting the duration to 0 seconds

Press PLUS to go to next

turns the autoflush feature off.

submenu or MINUS to go to
previous.
Press ABORT to exit the
submenu.

Set clock:
050327 11:34:05

Set clock:
050327 11:34:05

Set clock shows the date and

Move cursor by pressing

time as displayed in the main

ENTER. Increase/decrease

menu.

value by pressing

Press ENTER to edit/set the date

PLUS/MINUS. Commit value

and time.

by pressing LONG_ENTER.

Press PLUS to go to next subenu

Abort edit by pressing ABORT.

or MINUS to go to previous.

Time format is

Press ABORT to exit the

yymmddhh:mm:ss.

submenu.

Curro mode
0 to 20 mA

Curro mode
0 to 20 mA

Curro mode shows the set mode

Toggle value by pressing

of the current output.

PLUS/MINUS. Commit value

Press MINUS to go to previous

by pressing LONG_ENTER.

submenu.

Abort edit by pressing ABORT.

Press ABORT to exit the

submenu.

7. Simulation
By holding the ENTER button pressed while in main menu lets the user simulate different ppm values and
separator input states. In this mode the following table shows the display in the simulation mode.

Simulation SPL
PPM=07.0 SEP_ON
Pressing the MINUS button
decreases the PPM value by
1.0. Pressing the PLUS button
increases the PPM value by
1.0. Pressing the ABORT
button toggles the simulated
separator inmput
(SEP_OFF=separator off,
SEP_ON=separator on).
In the upper right cormer of the
display an indication is given of
the clean water valve position.

8. Contrast
By holding the ABORT button pressed while in main menu lets the user set the contrast of the LCD screen.
The following table shows the display when as seen when adjusting the contrast.

Contrast:

010%

Pressing the MINUS button

decreases the contrast value by
10%. Pressing the PLUS button
increases the contrast value by
10%.

9. Maintenance
The BilgMon488 can be set to autoflush. This means that the sensor tube is flushed with clean water at
durations and intervals as set in the settings menu. Autoflush is only active when in main menu and
BilgMon488 is not active.

10. Troubleshooting
Symptom

Possible reason

Servicing

BilgMon488 is switched on

Power supply is erroneous.

Check connections.

but LCD remains blank.

LCD monitor is broken.

Order replacement MASTER unit.

Dirty sensor-tube

Clean the sensor-tube and re-zero.

Correct cause of air presence. Clean

PPM value remains high.

Air present in sample

sensor and re-zero.

LCD display show :

Excessive contaminates present

Correct cause of contamination. Clean

in sample ( rust, bacteria etc)

sensor and re-zero.

Memory malfunction.

MEMORY ERROR or
MEMORY WRITE ERROR

Order replacement MASTER unit.

Memory-chip not present.
Dirty or damaged

Part MASTER and SENSOR units.

MASTER-SENSOR contact

Clean contact surface with mild

area.

detergent.

Slackening of the screws on the

Tighten screws on the terminal No. 3 &

terminal.

No. 4.

LCD display show :

Lost sensor contact!

Check voltage on the terminals

between No. 3 & No.4 by circuit tester.
F.W. solenoid valve is not
operated or closed.

F.W. Solenoid

Terminal No.3

valve

& No.4

Open

Energized

Close

Not energized

Printed-circuit board is out of

order.

If printed-circuit board is damaged ,

order replacement MASTER unit.
When the power source cut
There is an foreign matter in
off, F.W. solenoid valve is not

Overhaul the solenoid valve.

pole of cylinder and sheet.

closed.
Control air is not supplied.

Open the control air valve.

The over-board discharge

Coil of solenoid valve is out of
3-way valve is not operated.

Order replacement part.

order.

11. Log list

Type

Example
LogPOWER

POWER ON

090522

ON

Explanation
Power was turned on at given date and time
(yymmdd hh : mm : ss).

1 13 63 2

LogPOWER

OFF

Power was turned off.

POWER OFF
090522

SEP ON

1 13 63 2

LogSEP ON
090522

SEP OFF

1 13 63 2

LogSEP OFF
090522

PPM ABOVE

LogPPM 15
1 13 63 2

LogPPM 15
090522

PPM SET

1 13 63 2

LogPPM

SET 05

090522

LogSIM

SIM ON

ON

090522

090522

LogTIME

TEST SET

OFF

PPM AVG

LogPPM
090522

Valve ppm level setting was changed to

indicated value (in example to 5 ppm).

Simulation was turned on.

Simulation was turned off.

1 13 63 2

SET

SET

RTC SET
051021

Measured ppm went from below set valve

ppm level to below (in example valve setting
is 15ppm).

1 13 63 2

05 94 6

LogRTC

Measured ppm went from below set valve

ppm level to above (in example valve setting
is 15ppm).

1 13 63 2

LogSIM

SIM OFF

Separator signal input turned from not

activated to activated (separator off).

1 13 63 2

090522

PPM BELOW

Separator signal input turned from not

activated to activated (separator on).

Clock was altered (in settings menu). Offset

to BilgMon built in real-time clock in hours,
minutes and seconds is shown.
BilgMon built in real-time clock was set
(logged once at factory).

0 94 72 9

AVG 04
1 13 63 2

PPM average when below set valve ppm

limit since latest SEP ON signal.

15ppm BILGE ALARM BilgMon488

A DESCRIPTION OF THE LCD INFORMATION

ONBOARD FUNCTION TEST PROCEDURE

of BILGE ALARM BilgMon 488
DISPLAY

PLUS button

ABORT button

MINUS button

LED of POWER/ACTIVE

ENTER button

LED of ALARM

LED of 3 way valve OPEN

LED information
LED of POWER/ACTIVE
- LED lights when power is supplying to BilgMon488
- LED blinks when the bilge pump is running (BilgMon488 is in ACTIVE)
LED of ALARM
- LED lights when alarm is generating
- (LED blinks when the timer of alarm set is activating)
LED of 3 way valve OPEN
- LED lights when 3 way valve is opened toward to overboard.
ALARM FUNCTION TEST (THE TEST IS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITHOUT THE BILGE PUMP RUNNING)
In this test, the automatic 3-way valve shall be automatically operated. During this test, in order to prevent actual
discharge through the automatic 3 way valve, a manual 3 way valve of the overboard discharge line should be
changed to return to the bilge tank. This test must be carried out in condition where oily water is never discharged
into the sea.
By holding the ENTER button pressed while in main menu lets the user simulate different ppm values and
separator input status. In this mode the following table shows the display in the simulation mode.

Simulation
SPL
PPM=16.0 SEP_ON

Simulation
SPL
PPM=00.0 SEP_OFF

Pressing the MINUS button decreases the PPM value by 1 ppm. Pressing the PLUS button increases the PPM
value by 1 ppm.
Pressing the ABORT button toggles the simulated separator input (same as bilge pump running signal)
(SEP_OFF=separator off, SEP_ON=separator on).
When PPM value is set at bigger than 15 ppm in SEP_ON, the alarm will be generated.

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REPLACEMENT OF MEASURING CELL / SPARE PARTS SUPPLY

/
According to IMO Res.MEPC107(49), the accuracy of the 15ppm Bilge Alarm should be checked at IOPP
Certificate renewal surveys. Alternatively the unit may be replaced by a calibrated 15ppm Bilge Alarm.
So as to meet this requirement, 15ppm Bilge Alarm BilgMon488 was designed so that the measuring cell
can be easily replaced with new one by the ships crew.
If you place an order to us, we will send the measuring cell to the requested address together with the
certificate. Please kindly replace the measuring cell with new one by the ships crew.
Please have a contact with the following address if a spare parts are necessary.
HEISHIN PUMP WORKS CO., LTD.
Parts Center
TEL : +81 - 794363003
FAX : +81 - 794363016
E-Mail : partcenter@hsnkikai.com

IMO MEPC.107(49) IOPP

BilgMon488

Calibration Certificate

: +81 - 794363003
: +81 - 794363016
: partcenter@hsnkikai.com

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Head OfficeFactory

HEISHIN PUMP WORKS CO., LTD.

675-0146

1-5-30, Furuta, Harima-cho, Kako-gun,

1-5-30

Hyogo Pref, Japan 675-0146

Tel. 079-436-3018

Tel. +81-79-436-3018

Fax. 079-436-4501

Fax. +81-79-436-4501

Sales Agent

All information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.