Compare Control Features

Control Option Comparison Table

Rainman watermakers are manufactured in several different formats for customers with different applications. There are very few differences internally between many of the systems. For example, all the 115VAC systems (except 240L Torrent) use the same internal pump and motor assembly. The difference is in how it’s packaged externally and what controls are configured to manage the watermaker process. A summary of configurations is as follows:

  • Portable – No installation required. Designed for those that want to avoid plumbing in their boat, move systems between boats, use on beaches, or emergency response applications.
  • Basic Manual – The Modular systems come with valve/gauge assembly and flow meter for minimalist installations. Control components are manually installed in convenient locations as required.
  • Manual Control Panel – This option gives operator an easier and aesthetically appealing interface. It has electronics for salinity and autoflush to assist in manual operation, but operation is not reliant on those electronics.
  • Auto Control Panel – For a more luxury experience, this fully automated system is equipped with pressure control, automated diversion, timer, phone app, and integration with external switching. Importantly, it has full manual backup in case of any electronics or sensor problem.

This table is designed to summarise qualitative items for various control processes. To see detailed system specifications and inclusions, see the product comparison table.

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Portable Basic Manual Manual
Control Panel
Auto
Control Panel
 Compatibility
  • All Portable Systems
  • All Modular Systems
  • All Modular Systems
  • Manual Framed Systems
  • All Modular AC Systems
  • 48VDC Modular Systems
  • Auto Framed Systems
 Summary
Operation
  • Manual
  • Manual
  • Manual control with electronics assistance
    - Salinity
    - Autoflush
  • Fully automated
  • Manual control backup
Primary Interface
  • Portable PSU and RO units
  • Remote mounted analogue controls
  • White control panel
  • Wired remote micropanel
  • Phone app
  • Remote digital switching
  • Manual backup white control panel
Wired Remote Micropanel
  • On-Off
  • Timer set
  • 3 LED status indicators
Phone App
(Bluetooth Connected)
  • Control
  • Monitor
  • Fault diagnostics
  • Documentation
Fresh Water Flush
  • Manually use bucket when required
  • Manually use bucket when required
  • Optional purchase of Autoflush system
  • Autoflush after shutdown
  • 7 day timer thereafter
  • Autoflush on resumption after power loss, reset timer
  • Autoflush after shutdown
  • 7 day timer thereafter
  • Autoflush on resumption after power loss, reset timer
White Control Panel Mount Location
  • Convenient location for regular access
  • Flush mount or box mount
  • Near watermaker as backup only
  • Flush mount or box mount
Upgrade Path
  • Install and upgrade to Manual Panel
  • Install and upgrade to Auto Panel
  • Upgrade to Manual Panel
  • Upgrade to Auto Panel
  • Upgrade to Auto Panel
  • None - You're already in watermaker heaven
Portable Basic Manual Manual
Control Panel
Auto
Control Panel
 Function
Power On
  • Manual PSU switch
  • Manual PSU switch
  • Manual switch on control panel
  • Wired remote micropanel
  • Phone app
  • Manual backup at watermaker
Power Down
  • Manual PSU switch
  • Manual PSU switch
  • Manual switch on control panel
  • Wired remote micropanel
  • Phone app
  • Timer
  • Preset water volume to make
  • Tank float switch
  • Digital switching
  • Manual switch at control panel
Pressure Control
  • Manual - valve / gauge assembly in RO unit
  • Manual - valve / gauge assembly remotely mounted
  • Manual via control panel
  • Fully automated
  • Manual backup at watermaker
Divert Waste/Tank
  • Manually move product water hose
  • Manual remote 3-way divert valve
  • Manual 3-way divert valve in control panel
  • After start up, system automatically routes water to tank
  • Manual backup at watermaker
Product Water Flow Meter
  • Analogue in RO unit
  • Analogue remotely mounted
  • Analogue in control panel
  • Phone app monitor page
  • Analogue at watermaker
Brine Flow Meter
  • Phone app monitor page
Salinity Sensor
  • Optional - Handheld
  • Optional - Handheld
  • Tri-colour LED
    (Red-Amber-Green)
  • TDS reading
  • Water temperature
  • Tri-colour LED
    (Red-Amber-Green)
Brackish Water Control
  • Manually decrease pressure to max flow rate
  • Manually decrease pressure to max flow rate
  • Manually decrease pressure to max flow rate
  • Automatic pressure control to correct flow rate
Installation
  • Minimum footprint installation
  • Control panel flush mount or as box
  • Remote micropanel requires only cable connection
  • Control panel flush mount or as box near watermaker
Portable Basic Manual Manual
Control Panel
Auto
Control Panel